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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/) 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.

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Sabo Symposium, Mar 13, 4 p.m., Governor's Revised Budget

Funding Minnesota's Future: State Government and its Partnership with School Districts and Communities featuring Myron Frans, the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue.

Wednesday, March 13, 4-5:30pm in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center of Augsburg.

Commissioner Frans' address will be followed by responses and discussion from Sara Carlson, Republican Mayor and former City Council member of Alexandria, Minnesota and Peggy Ingison, CFO, Minnesota Historical Society and former CFO, Minneapolis Public Schools.

Tom Berg, author of Minnesota's Miracle: Learning from the Government that Worked and Congressman Martin Sabo will moderate the symposium.

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CTL Night at the Theater

April 12 at 7 pm
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

During both fall and spring semesters, CTL reserves tickets to an Augsburg theater production and offers them to faculty, staff, and their significant others. Theater offers a unique way of learning or knowing – from stories that touch our hearts and mind. Experiencing it together adds a social dimension that allows us to discover what the stories mean to others and what new possibilities they see. Through theater we can be healed and transformed, as well as entertained. All productions are in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater.

Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to attend the spring production, please rsvp to ctl@augsburg.edu This year, we have reserved tickets for:

Cabaret
By Joe Masteroff
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Darcey Engen
Music Direction by Sonja Thompson

Set in the fictional Kit Kat Klub in 1930's Berlin, the musical Cabaret depicts the immense political upheaval taking place in Germany during the rise of Nazi power. Based on a book by Christopher Isherwood, with music by Kander and Ebb, the story portrays several couples that meet and fall in love, only to see their relationships unravel as the Nazis begin to infiltrate all elements of their lives.

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Community Inclusiveness: Latino/a Voices

Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 pm
Hosts: Emiliano Chagil and Matt Maruggi
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

To serve our neighbors and be inclusive of all members of our community, we need to learn more about each other. This year, CTL in conjunction with the Sabo Center and Hispanic/Latino Student Services is offering a series of opportunities to learn more. These include:

March 14, 3:30-5:00, Marshall Room – Olivia Olivares, Associate Professor of Learning Resources Services, St. Cloud State University, and President of the Minnesota Network of Latinos in Higher Education, "Latinos in Higher Education"

April 11, 3:30-5:00, Science 123 – Maureen Ramirez; Policy and Research Director, Growth and Justice Office; "Latino Political Involvement"

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Staff Development Series

Subject: Facilitating Access for All

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Time: 8-9:30am

Location: Riverside Room, Christensen Center


In your job at Augsburg, do you:

-Send email?
-Create documents that are distributed to students, faculty, staff, or outside parties?
-Host meetings or events?
-Use or move through common spaces?

If you do any of these things (and many others), then YOU can make a difference for people with disabilities! Come learn about accessibility principles and issues in our college environment, and identify specific ways that your work can impact those with access challenges. This interactive session includes some time visiting different campus spaces.


RSVP online at: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6PZqkt7G2CnuBy5

About the facilitators:

Sheila Fox Wassink, from the CLASS office, is a Disability Specialist. Rachel Kruzel (also from CLASS) is an Accommodations Specialist coordinating assistive technology and accessible materials. Erin Voss works in the IT department and as a Liaison for Computing supports assigned staff in all use of technology (including accessibility-related matters).

Questions? Need accommodations in order to participate in this session? Please contact Erin Voss or Tracy Christianson.

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm
Hosts: Henry Yoon and Ankita Deka
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. The upcoming presentations are:

Wednesday, March 13, Lindell 301 – Sarah Myers, Theater, "Learning to Listen: Lessons for Teaching Artists from a Minneapolis Mosque"

Wednesday, April 10, Riverside – Annette Gerten, Social Work, "Sabbatical Reflections"

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The Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat

The fourth annual Scholarly Writing Retreat will be held at Dunrovin Retreat Center near Marine on St. Croix from 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 14 to 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 16. Initiated by Jessica Nathanson, the retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Some come to plan an approach to a new project to be completed over the summer; others use it as an opportunity to finish articles they have been working on during the year. Registrants are accepted on a first come-first serve basis.

Those interested in participating should rsvp to ctl@augsburg.edu

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TFAPS – Hybrid Learning Implementation

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. Upcoming workshops are held on:

9-10:30 am, Wednesday, March 13, Foss 22A
10-12 noon, Saturday, March 16, SVE 205
9-10:30 am, Tuesday, March 19, SVE 205
3-4:30 pm, Thursday, March 21, Foss 22A
9-10:30 am, Wednesday, March 27, SVE 205

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. Future workshops will be held on:

9-12 am, Tuesday, March 12, Marshall
9-12 am, Friday, March 15, OGC 100
3:40-6:40 pm, Monday, April 8, Marshall
9-12 am, Saturday, April 13, Marshall
3:40-6:40 pm, Thursday, April 25, Marshall
9-12 am, Tuesday, May 7, Marshall

Please 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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Augsburg Food Shelf Hours

Food Shelf Hours
Tuesday 3-5
Wednesday 3:30-5:00
Thursday 9-11
Thursday 3-5

Location:
Behind the Chapel

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Support the Men's Lacrosse Team

Stop by Chipotle on 7 Corners on Monday March 11th from 5-8. 50% of the proceeds go to the Augsburg Men's Lacrosse Team. Be sure to tell the cashier you are here for Augsburg College Men's Lacrosse Team Fundraiser!

Enjoy your burrito!

-Augsburg Men's Lacrosse

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Apply for the $7,500 Travelers EDGE Scholarship

Rising juniors and seniors who are alumni of St. Paul Public Schools are encouraged to apply for the Travelers EDGE Scholarship. In addition to receiving a $7,500 scholarship, recipients also benefit from numerous professional development opportunities and get an inside look at the Insurance and Financial Services industry, including the chance to be considered for competitive internships.

Eligibility Criteria for the Travelers EDGE Scholarship include:
• Saint Paul Public High School alumni
• Full time undergraduate with junior or senior status enrolled in the Day program at Augsburg for the 2013-2014 school year
• Applicants may have any major, but should demonstrate interest in exploring careers in the Insurance and Financial Services Industry
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA

For questions or an application, please email moralesj@augsburg.edu. Applications are due Wednesday, March 27th.

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Nominate Someone for a Courageous Woman Award

Do you know a woman who courageously strives for social justice and peace on campus or in the wider community? Someone who sees injustice and acts on it? Someone who raises her voice to champion women? If so, then nominate her for a Courageous Woman Award.

Award recipients are selected from a pool of nominations and receive a prize of $1,000. Anyone may propose a nominee but each individual may nominate only one woman per year. Eligible for nomination are women in the Augsburg student body, faculty, and staff as well as women from the Cedar Riverside neighborhood and the broader Twin Cities community. Nominations may be submitted through our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/wrc/cwa/ .

The deadline for nomination is March 15, 2013. For questions about the Awards, please contact Adriane Brown at brownad@augsburg.edu.

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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 Pepper Steak Bowl with White Rice and a fountain drink.

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:
In observation of Lent we will be having Fish every Friday starting Friday, Feb. 15.

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.

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Summer Housing

Choose the living arrangement that best suits your needs. Once you do this find any one of our professional staff to pick space and sign contract: http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/summer-rates/

Luther Hall: Single bedrooms in shared apartments (multiple apartment style options)

Oren Gateway: StepUP students only. Limited number of apartments and flat bedrooms.

Priority Deadline is April 19. Residence Life professional staff will assist with apartment selection and contract signing. Find us in the Residence Life or Housing Specialist office to pick space and sign contract.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact a Residence Hall Director (Residence Life office) or Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or by telephone at (612) 330-1488 or stop by the walk-in office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1 - 3 p.m.

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Cap and Gown Information

Graduating in May?

The deadline has passed to order online - If you ordered online, you may pick up your cap & gown on April 9th or any time afterwards until graduation.
If your gown was not reserved by March 7th, a $15.00 late charge will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown. You may stop in the bookstore to purchase your cap & gown on April 9th up until graduation. If you need special sizing, please contact me asap.

All May graduation regalia will be in the store ready to purchase on April 9th!

Graduating in June?

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!

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CGE Central America Semester Adds Costa Rica

Starting Fall semester 2013, the Center for Global Education's semester program in Central America (Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement) will travel to Costa Rica instead of El Salvador. Due to a recently declared travel warning in El Salvador by the US State Department CGE has determined, in conjunction with various partner schools and organizations, to move that portion of the program to Costa Rica. CGE in Central America has a depth of contacts in this beautiful country and our long-time Augsburg College staff member in El Salvador (Cesar Acevedo) will accompany students throughout Costa Rica. The same course that was taught in El Salvador will now be taught in Costa Rica - Latin America Liberation Theologies (Religion 366). Our website will be updated with more information on this portion of the program in the coming few days. CGE will continue to offer short-term programming in El Salvador.

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Augsburg Financial Outlook

Please join Tammy McGee, Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO, for a Focused Conversation relative to the College's Financial Outlook for this year 2012-13 and a preview of the Fiscal 2013-14 Budget which will remain in-process through the first half of April. After a short overview, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions you might have as we continue to work through these challenging times.

There will be two sessions held Tuesday March 12, 2013, both to take place in the Marshall Room of the Christensen Center. The first session will be 2:30 - 3:30 pm and the second session will follow immediately at 3:30 - 4:30 pm.

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Register to Present at Zyzzogeton by March 15

This year's Zyzzogeton Research Symposium will take place on April 19 from 2-4 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center. Zyzzogeton is an opportunity for students to present a poster on research that they have conducted during the past year. Talk with your faculty advisor if you would like to present this year!

Students should submit their faculty-approved abstract to www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton by March 15.

If you have any questions about participating or the event, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.

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Kate Woolever - Artist Discussion

Please join Kate Woolever (2010 Augsburg graduate) at 6:00 pm, Thursday March 14 2013 in the basement of Old Main for a discussion about her photographs and interviews taken during a trip to Bangladesh. Woolever who currently teaches at St. Paul Preparatory School was selected as one of five teachers from across the United States to participate in an exchange program through World Savvy and the U.S. State Department.

Last December she took 30 high school students to study the environmental, social, economic, and political impacts of climate change. Teachers and students spent one month living with host families while participating in research and service projects with local Bangladeshi students. Woolever lived in Rayer Bazar, a slum in Dhaka, fulfilling her service project through the interviewing and documenting of local climate refugees.

Please join Kate for a discussion about her photographs and research project.
Date: 3/14/13
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Basement Old Main

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Housing Expo

Save the date! APRIL 2nd!

The Housing Expo is the selection process for on-campus housing. If you are currently taking at least one course at Augsburg College then you are eligible for on-campus housing.

Things to have before Housing Expo!

Look at your student account on-line. If there's an "ARHOLD" on your student account please e-mail the Enrollment Center at enroll@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1046 to correct this hold. Verify your class status is correct. Be registered for at least one spring semester Day class.

All Day students will receive a computer generated, randomly assigned, selection number based on class status. Those with the highest numbers will be the first to choose their housing for 2013-2014.

If you have any questions about Housing Expo contact the housing specialist at rowe@augsburg.edu (612)330-1488 or visit our website:

http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/housing-expo/

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Keeping Clean Yard Sale

As Spring slowly arrives, we all begin to clean out our closets, dorm spaces, homes and apartments in celebration of warmer weather.

Augsburg Step-Up and members of Project Management Section A, are asking for your help by donating your gently used clothing, accessories, dorm room/apartment furnishings, and electronics. Items will be donated to the First annual Keeping clean Yard Sale, Fundraiser and Informational. Being held on Friday April 5, 2013 In the Oren Gateway Atrium (Date Change) from 11am-8pm

We as Students of Project Management Section A, are looking to raise awareness and support of Augsburg's Step-Up program, the country's largest residential college recovery program. Every year Augsburg's Step-Up program serves and assists around 85 students from around the country and has served over 600 individuals during its strong sixteen year history.

All the proceeds made from this yard sale will go to the building of a Scholarship fund that would benefit the countless Students within the Step-Up program who cannot afford the ever rising cost of tuition, housing, and books.

With the help of donations from the Augsburg community and the broader surrounding Twin Cities area, we hope to make a difference and show our support for a pivotal group in our Augsburg community. All donations can be made to us in the Christensen Center on:
•Wednesday March 13th from 11:20 to 3:30pm
•Wednesday March 26th from 11:20 to 3:30pm
•and Wednesday March 27th from 11:20pm to 3:30pm

For more information on how to donate or about the Keeping clean yard sale and Fundraiser for Step-Up please contact us at: keepingcleanyardsale@gmail.com

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PA School Application Info Session - Wednesday

PA (Physician Assistant) School Application Information Session
March 13, 6-8 p.m. @ OGC 103

URGO will be hosting a PA School Application Information Session to discuss the application timeline, application components, and strategies for producing a high-quality application. You will have the opportunity to hear from alumni who just recently completed the application process and those who are currently in PA school. While the session will be geared toward those who are applying this year, we strongly encourage all those who are interested in PA school to come and learn about the process.

Dinner will be provided.

If you are interested in PA school but cannot make the session, please email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.

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