Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
- Dining Services
- Scholastic Connections Applications Due 3/1
- 2013-2014 FAFSA Renewal
- $1000 Scholarships for Study Abroad this Fall
- Spring WEC Book Orders
- Graduation Information - Please Read
- Jansport Apparel 25% Off
- McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2013
- Nominations Open for Augsburg Leadership Awards
- Bookstore Closed Friday, Feb. 22
Event Announcements
Keeping Track of Auggies
Auggie Athletics
Classifieds
Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Maintenance Work in Christensen Center
The Facilities staff will be using a smoke generator to test the sanitary sewer lines in Christensen Center this week (2/18-2/22). Occupants may notice a slight burning odor or possibly light smoke in their area. The smoke is non-toxic and will dissipate quickly. If you do notice any smoke in your area, please call Public Safety at x1717 and report the sighting. Thank you!
Teaching and Learning
Speaking of Scholarship Series
These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The upcoming presentations are:
Tuesday, February 19, 12:30-1:30 (NOTE time change), OGC 100 – Arianna Genis (McNair Scholar) "Reproductive Justice: Coalition-Building in Marginalized Communities"
Wednesday, February 27, Marshall – Kevin Potts, Biology, "Seeing the forest for the apes: working toward the conservation of chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda"
Tuesday, March 5, OGC 100 – Matt Beckman, Biology, "Front seat at the zooplankton rodeo: Studying motor control in Daphnia"
Wednesday, March 13, Lindell 301 – Sarah Myers, Theater, "Learning to Listen: Lessons for Teaching Artists from a Minneapolis Mosque"
TBD – Annette Gerten, Social Work, "Sabbatical Reflections"
If you plan to attend one of these sessions, RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu
Brown & Marubbio Earn Internationalization Grants
The Faculty Development Committee congratulates Adriane Brown, Women's Studies, and M. Elise Marubbio, American Indian Studies, as the 2013-14 recipients of the Dean's Internationalization Grants! These grants provide $2,500 to support travel for collaborations with Augsburg's international programs and partners. The grants are designed to encourage faculty and staff to internationalize the curriculum and campus.
Adriane intends to use her grant to work with CGE faculty in Mexico, Nicaragua, and El Salvador to construct an accessible, internationalized, and interdisciplinary seminar based in Minneapolis but technologically connected to geographic locations across the world. She envisions this course as a combination of traditional study, international dialogue, and on-the-ground experience with Twin Cities activists. One essential component of the course would be weekly videoconferences with CGE faculty and activists as well as with college students and faculty from other parts of the world. The videoconferences would engage people in dialogues about topics that might range from pressing issues in their geographic area, international perceptions of the United States, or an article on a topic of shared interest. The committee believes this could be a model for creating more accessible international experiences for all students.
Elise will use her grant to return to Bolivia as a participant of the Q(C)ollaysuyu Collaboration's Western Hemispheric Indigenous Collaborative. The Q(C)ollaysuyu Collaboration is made up of community members and organizations that are Indigenous grassroots activists and educators. They work on a plurinational level with Indigenous organizations, grassroots initiatives, and communities to address global environmental issues as they affect Indigenous communities in the western hemisphere. This collaboration will continue her development of teaching, scholarship, and service relationships that will result in: 1) ongoing global curricular development for AIS 105, 364, 305/490 classes as well as the development of an interdisciplinary Global Indigenous Issues of the Americas course; 2) ongoing research into Indigenous film locally and globally, resulting in a book; and 3) continuing service as an American Indian studies faculty and a liaison between Augsburg and our Indigenous communities locally and globally.
Please join us in congratulating them on their awards.
Study Abroad: Monks & Heretics in Scotland
Join me for a study abroad trip to Scotland, during the winter break of 2013-2014.
HIS 195/440: "Monks and Heretics in Medieval Scotland" gives students an opportunity to study abroad in a unique setting: the Abbey of Pluscarden in remote northern Scotland. Built in the year 1230, Pluscarden is home to some 30 monks who pray and chant every day, in Latin, by candlelight, robed and hooded, just as monks in the Middle Ages did. Students will get to experience monastic life by participating in the work and ritual of the community, studying church history in a setting where it was lived.
"Monks and Heretics" also examines an interesting moment in church history, using Umberto Eco's novel, "The Name of the Rose," as its main text. At first glance, the novel is a murder mystery set in a monastery, but beneath the surface it struggles with deep questions of religion, spirituality, philosophy, rhetoric, and the nature of texts. Since the action of the novel takes place over seven days in a monastery, the plan is live with the monks of Pluscarden for seven days. Then, after returning to Augsburg, over the course of seven meetings during the regular semester, we will attempt to unpack the novel's many mysteries.
This course will appeal to students in History, English, Honors, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Religion, and Communication Studies, and to any student who likes to read and think about big ideas. To check out the monastery where we'll be staying, go to: http://www.pluscardenabbey.org/home.asp
BONUS: After a week of living with monks, we will head to the city of Edinburgh for four days, to see how Scotland's medieval past meets its modern-day present. This will include a day trip to Doune Castle (location of "Monty Python's Holy Grail"). I plan to invite former Python Terry Jones to be our guide. (No promises yet, but maybe.)
The trip takes place from 28 December 2013 to 9 January 2014. Please send me an email if you are interested: adamo@augsburg.edu
Two New Reading Circles for Spring
Inclusiveness Reading Circle
Book: Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America by Eboo Patel
Facilitators: Sonja Hagander, Matt Maruggi & Marty Stortz
Schedule: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30 on February 12, March 12, and April 9
Location: Marshall Room (Includes lunch provided by the Batalden Endowment)
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu
In Sacred Ground, author and renowned interfaith leader and last semester's Christensen Convocation speaker Eboo Patel says this prejudice is not just a problem for Muslims but a challenge to the very idea of America. Patel shows us that Americans from George Washington to Martin Luther King Jr. have been "interfaith leaders," illustrating how the forces of pluralism in America have time and again defeated the forces of prejudice. And now a new generation needs to rise up and confront the anti-Muslim prejudice of our era. To this end, Patel offers a primer in the art and science of interfaith work, bringing to life the growing body of research on how faith can be a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division and sharing stories from the frontlines of interfaith activism.
Please read the introduction and Part I (through p. 62) by the first session.
Community Reading Circle: Well-Being
Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
Facilitators: Melodie Lane
Schedule: Fridays 12:00-1:30
Location: OGC 103
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu
Readings:
February 15: Introduction and Principle #1 (pp. 3-61)
March 1: Principles #2 and #3 (pp. 62-104)
March 15: Principles #4 and #5 (pp. 105-144)
April 5: Principles #6, #7 and Ripple Effect (pp. 145-210)
Most people want to be successful in life. And of course, everyone wants to be happy. When it comes to the pursuit of success and happiness, most people assume the same formula: if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful, then you'll be happy. The only problem is that a decade of cutting-edge research in the field of positive psychology has proven that this formula is backwards. Success does not beget happiness. Shawn Achor shares seven core principles of positive psychology that each one of us can use to improve our performance, grow our careers, and gain a competitive edge at work. He reveals how happiness actually fuels success and performance, not the other way around. Why? Because when we are happier and more positive we are more engaged, creative, resilient to stress, and productive. The Happiness Advantage will appeal to anyone who wants practical advice on how to become happier and also more successful.
Staff Development Series
Staff Development Series- Leading and Participating in Effective Meetings
When: 2/19/13 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Riverside Room
RSVP Link: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1SquSS0JAN6F3Lv
About the Session:
During this session participants will engage in identifying characteristics of effective meetings and discuss specific strategies about leading effectively in a variety of meeting types, including goal setting, agenda building, engaging participants and following up after meetings. Participants will explore the similarities and differences between effective leadership and participation in meeting settings.
About the Facilitators:
Scott Krajewski serves Augsburg College as the Director of IT Services. In that role he directs the staff that create and manage the IT support experience for faculty, staff and students. In addition he works with many departments across campus on IT-related projects.
Amy Gort serves Augsburg College as the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Arts and Sciences. In that role, she works with several academic departments and faculty relating to curriculum, course scheduling, faculty hiring, and assessment of student learning. In addition, she works with academic staff in the areas of the library, the Gage Center for Student Success, grant-funded programs, undergraduate research, and Career and Internship Services.
We hope to see you there!
Tracy Christianson and Erin Voss
Center for Teaching and Learning Fellows
CTL Summer Scholarship Grants
Applications due March 15
Applications should be submitted online at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/
The purpose of the Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants and the Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for faculty to accelerate completion of a significant project.
Two $4,000 Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2013. All tenured or tenure-track, full-time faculty who are in at least the second year of their contract are eligible to apply.
Three $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2013. All full-time faculty are eligible to apply; priority is given to tenure-track faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three years.
Please complete the online Summer Scholarship application form (available at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/summer-scholarship-application/) describing the project, explaining its potential significance, summarizing the work already accomplished, providing a timetable and plan for completion, explaining how it will accelerate project completion, and describing how it fits with your department's definition of scholarship. Submit a curriculum vitae (pdf document, please) as an email attachment to ctl@augsburg.edu. Applications should be submitted no later than March 15, 2013.
Applications will be reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee, and awards will be announced in early April. All grant recipients must submit a progress report by September 1, 2013. Recipients of the Dean's Scholarship Grant must submit a short final report by February 1, 2014.
TFAPS – Hybrid Learning Workshops
All faculty are invited to participate in two workshops offered by CTL and IT to support weekend and graduate faculty who are creating "hybrid" courses for 2013-14. If you are satisfied with the basic design of your courses, you only need to participate in the Moodle Labs to learn best practices for online learning and how to meet GAAC/AAC requirements for hybrid learning.
If you would like to improve the underlying design of your courses, you will also benefit from the integrated course design workshop.
Prerequisite: Please watch the screencasts in the Overview section of the Course Design Support Site (http://go.augsburg.edu/moodlelab) before coming to these sessions.
Moodle Lab for Hybrid Learning.
The Moodle Labs are hands-on workshops that introduce and support development of your Moodle sites. These workshops are held on:
10-12 noon, Saturday, February 16, SVE 201
3:10-4:40 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, Foss 22A
9-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, Foss 22A
Additional spring and summer dates will be added later.
Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning.
The Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning is a hands-on workshop that explores Fink's model for course design, which integrates situational factors, learning goals, learning activities, and assessment. It addresses how to choose face-to-face and online activities to create an engaged learning community, provide direct instruction, and facilitate active, collaborative learning. These workshops will be held on:
3:40-6:40 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, OGC 112
9-12 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, Marshall
9-12 a.m., Friday, March 15, OGC 100
3:40-6:40 p.m., Monday, April 8, Marshall
9-12 a.m., Saturday, April 13, Marshall
3:40-6:40 p.m., Thursday, April 25, Marshall
9-12 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, Marshall
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu
Additional support includes:
Moodle Template for developing your course in accordance with GAAC/AAC requirements.
Course Design Support Site to provide additional detail and examples for Moodle applications.
Technology Tapas to showcase a variety of technologies that can improve your work.
Sloan-C Online Workshop passes to participate in further study of online learning.
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Sabo Scholars & Scholarships: Feb. 22 Deadline
SABO SCHOLARS/SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for 5 students who will be Juniors in 2013-14. Recipients will demonstrate an interest in and commitment to engagement in the political process, public policy issues and careers in public service. Each Sabo Scholar receives a $2,000 scholarship [divided equally between the 2 semesters].
Expectations of Sabo Scholars include collaborating with Representative Martin Sabo, Sabo Professor Garry Hesser, and Senior Faculty Fellows to identify and create opportunities for Augsburg students to engage more fully in public policy issues, the political process and exploring career in public service. In addition, the Sabo Scholars help to shape the present endeavors and future direction of the Sabo Center. The Scholars meet monthly with Representative Sabo, Sabo Professor Hesser, Sr. Fellows & local alums and persons engaged in public service, policy related work and the political process. The deadline for application is February 22.
For further information and applications contact: Garry Hesser, Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning, Memorial 432, hesser@augsburg.edu [x1664] or Elaine Eschenbacher [x1492; eschenba@augsburg.edu].
General Announcements
Dining Services
Nabo:
Nabo is offering a meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo from 1:30 p.m. to close.
The special today is a Steak Sandwich with chips and a fountain soda.
Einstein Bros:
Stop in and try one of our Egg White Bagel Thin Sandwiches. We are also featuring a combo option with a sandwich and a coffee.
The Commons:
Due to an event in the Commons, brunch on Saturday 2/23 will be served in the OGC Lobby from 12:00-1:30. We apologize for any inconvenience.
In observation of Lent we will be having Fish every Friday starting this Friday the 15th.
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.
Flex Points can be purchased online at http://augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points/. You can pay with your student account or credit card.
Scholastic Connections Applications Due 3/1
Scholarship Opportunity -
Applications are now being accepted for Scholastic Connections for 2013-14. Successful applicants for 5 available positions will receive a $5,000 scholarship and be paired with an alum of color who will serve as the student's mentor.
Eligibility requirements, information about Scholastic Connections and applications are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections
Applications and letters of recommendation are due March 1.
Attention Faculty and Staff: If you know of a student of color who could benefit from a $5000 scholarship and work with a mentor, please nominate the student for Scholastic Connections. Nomination forms and information about the program are available at the SC web page. Nominations due March 1.
For more information, contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.
2013-2014 FAFSA Renewal
It's that time again! The FAFSA application for the 2013-2014 year is now available for students returning to Augsburg in the Fall of 2013. The FAFSA is the application required to determine your eligibility for access to financial aid during your time at Augsburg, and must be renewed every year.
May 1st is the priority deadline to apply for financial aid at Augsburg. All Day College students must submit their application by this date or risk losing some of the aid that may be available to you.
Don't forget to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA this year. This function pre-populates your tax information into the application, which reduces your chances of being selected for verification later on. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available for use on the FAFSA 2-3 weeks after electronically filing your taxes, and 6-8 weeks after filing paper taxes.
Questions? Stop by the Enrollment Center and speak with any of our Student Financial Services Counselors or call us at 612-330-1046.
$1000 Scholarships for Study Abroad this Fall
Auggies get an additional $1000 SCHOLARSHIP for semester study abroad on Center for Global Education in Cuba, Central America, Mexico and Namibia, and on exchange program China, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong and Norway.
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/
Apply by March 1st.
Spring WEC Book Orders
Spring WEC book orders are now due to the bookstore! Please email me at forgey@augsburg.edu with your book orders ASAP! Thank you to all who have turned in!
Graduation Information - Please Read
Graduating in May?
Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by March 7th.
www.herfjones.com/college/augsburg
You will not need to pay until you pick up in the store. Cap & Gowns will be ready to pick on April 9th at the Day Grad Fair from 10:30- 1:30pm. If you are unable to make it to the Grad Fair, you are able to pick up any time the store is open till graduation. If your gown is not reserved by March 7th, a $15.00 late charge will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown.
Graduating in July?
Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 9th.
www.herfjones.com/college/augsburg
You will not need to pay until you pick up at the store. Cap & Gowns will be ready to purchase on May 11th at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair 11:00am-1:00pm. If you are unable to make it to the Grad Fair, you are able to pick up any time the store is open till graduation. If your gown is not reserved by April 9th, a $15.00 late charge will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown.
Prices for Cap & Gowns
Bachelor's Cap, Gown & Tassel - $52.95
Master's Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Hood -$91.00
Bachelor's gown only- $33.95
Master's gown only - $36.00
Cap $10.00
Tassel $11.00
Hood $36.00
Please be sure to stop by the bookstore for your Grad Fair – in addition to purchasing your cap & gown, pick up your five free announcements, look at custom announcements, and diploma frames!
Jansport Apparel 25% off
All Jansport apparel is 25% off thru Feb. 22 in-store and on-line! Stop by the bookstore and stock up on your Auggie gear!
McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2013
Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting for admission Fall 2013. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academic preparation and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair teams you with other academically strong students who aspire to graduate study, and helps you to achieve that dream.
The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The program provides coursework, workshops, advising in preparation for doctoral degrees. Also, programming assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. You will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4,000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2014.
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible you must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, eligible applicants are either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1380 to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Nominations Open for Augsburg Leadership Awards
Nominations are open for the 2012-2013 Augsburg Leadership Awards!
Student leaders, student groups, and student group advisors can be nominated for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the Augsburg community this academic year.
To nominate a student, advisor, or student group, please submit the following materials to Michael Grewe via email at grewe@augsburg.edu or to Christensen Center Room 1D by Friday, March 8:
* A nomination packet: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/ALA_Nomination_Packet.doc
* Optional: Any supplemental materials that would enhance nomination, including recommendation letters, resumes, etc.
Award recipients will be honored at the 14th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Tuesday, April 9. For questions, call 612-330-1499.
Bookstore Closed Friday, Feb. 22
Bookstore Closed Friday, Feb. 22
The bookstore will be closed, Friday Feb.22nd for our year end inventory. The bookstore will be open Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 10am to 2pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause.
Event Announcements
PB&J Sandwich Making for Campus Kitchens
Help Community LINK & Thrivent Fellows make PB&J sandwiches for Campus Kitchens on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at from 4-6 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Community Link meets every Tuesday @ 7 in the Auggies Nest (basement of Christensen).
Fun day at Habitat for Humanity
Join Community LINK and Thrivent Fellows for a fun day at Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, Feb 23rd from 8:30am-4pm in Shakopee. Please contact commlink@augsburg.edu if you plan on attending or have any questions. Community Link meets every Tuesday @ 7 in the Auggies Nest (basement of Christensen).
Keeping Track of Auggies
Who Won the iPad at the Study Abroad Fair?
Out of 100+ entries, Maly Thao won the iPad by attending the Study and Intern Abroad Fair. Alexandra Kelton won the $50 Target Gift Card.
Thanks to study abroad partners and affiliates for funding the prizes! Center for Global Education, HECUA, Arcadia University, Central College, CIEE, DIS, GlobaLinks, IES Abroad, Interstudy,IPSL, KEI, Keele University-England, School for Field Studies, SIT-World Learning, Syracuse University and the University of Glasgow.
There's still time to study and intern abroad this summer or fall. February 26th is the new deadline to apply for the Faculty-led program to Tanzania--
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=Tanzania13
Apply by March 1 for all other programs.
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/
Auggie Athletics
Auggies Host MIAC Playoff Game Wednesday
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2013/2/18/mbb021813.aspx
MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College will host St. John's University in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men's basketball playoff quarterfinal game on Wednesday (2/20) at 7:30 p.m. at Si Melby Hall.
The Auggies (19-6 overall, 14-6 MIAC) are the No. 3 seed in the six-team MIAC postseason playoff field, while the Johnnies (12-13 overall, 11-9 MIAC) are the No. 6 seed.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students (ages 5-younger are free) and will be sold at the door. All patrons must pay admission (including Augsburg students, faculty and staff); the only passes accepted at the door are MIAC-issued passes. Doors open at 6 p.m. All tickets will be sold at the door; there will be no presale of tickets.
The Augsburg athletic department will be offering a special admission deal for Augsburg students. The first 150 Augsburg students to attend the game (showing their Augsburg student ID at the door) will receive free admission and a free popcorn at the concession stand.
If you can't make it to Si Melby Hall for the game, you can watch a live video webcast with live statistics by going to Augsburg's GameCentral portal via Stretch Internet.
The winner of Wednesday's games -- No. 6 St. John's at No. 3 Augsburg, and No. 5 Bethel (15-10 overall, 11-9 MIAC) at No. 4 Carleton (15-10 overall, 12-8 MIAC), will advance to the MIAC semifinals on Friday (2/22) at 7:30 p.m. The lowest remaining seed from the quarterfinals will play at top-seed St. Thomas (24-1 overall, 19-1 MIAC), while the other quarterfinal winner will play at No. 2 Concordia-Moorhead (18-7 overall, 15-5 MIAC). The playoff championship game will be on Sunday (2/24) at 2 p.m., with the winner receiving the MIAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III national tournament.
This is Augsburg's 11th appearance in the MIAC men's basketball playoffs since the 1984-85 season, and the Auggies' fourth playoff appearance in the last five years under head coach Aaron Griess.
Classifieds
Lake Harriet Apartment for Rent
VERY LARGE 2 bedroom / 1.5 bath apartment for rent in Southwest Minneapolis. Hardwood floor, appliances, access to garden, washer and dryer in the building. Exceptional location: TWO BLOCKS to LAKE HARRIET and Minnehaha Creek. Lower level of a duplex. Very well maintained building and lovely neighbors. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafés. Very convenient neighborhood. Easy access to Augsburg, downtown and the University of Minnesota.