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Speaking of Scholarship Series

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 final presentation is:

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

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Creating an Inclusive Campus-Call for Proposals

Creating an Inclusive Campus Conference
Reimagining Augsburg: Learning, Retention, and Success
Conference Dates: May 22-23
Proposals Due: April 19

This two-day annual conference will be held May 22-23 and is designed to feature key developments in fulfilling our commitment to intentional diversity and global learning at Augsburg College. It includes an opening session entitled "Reimagining Augsburg: Learning, Retention, and Success." It will combine an inspirational presentation with a working session to envision how we can co-create an inclusive community committed to learning, retention, and success of all members.

As our mission states, "The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work." What does it mean to be committed to intentional diversity? It means that we recruit a diverse student body and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that enables them to succeed. It means that we prepare all students to work collaboratively in a diverse, global environment. Finally, it means that we hire diverse faculty and staff, and create an inclusive, supportive work environment that enables them to be meaningfully involved in the work of Augsburg College. This conference allows us to celebrate what we are doing right and engage in dialogue about how we can continue to improve.

We invite you to design sessions that will engage faculty and staff in conversations about learning, retention, and success at Augsburg; or presentations that will deepen understanding of what is being done to create a more inclusive community. These sessions may focus on facilitating the success of all students, embedding diversity and global learning in the curriculum, or developing our community.

Please submit a proposal for a 90-minute session. Provide a title for your session, list of presenters, and a 150-200 word description of the session you would like to facilitate. Submit your proposal to ctl@augsburg.edu by April 19.

The conference is co-sponsored by CTL, the Office of International Programs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and General Education

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Public Presentation on Buddhism

Interested in learning more about "The Central Teachings of Buddhism"?
Please plan to attend the upcoming presentation by Augsburg Guest Professor, Emmanuel Uppamthadathil, PhD. The presentation happens Tuesday, April 9,
3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Marshall room. Refreshments provided.

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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:

3:10-4:40 pm, Tuesday, April 2, Foss 22B
9-10:30 am, Wednesday, April 10, Foss 22A
3:10-4:40 pm, Tuesday, April 16, Foss 22A
10-12 noon, Saturday, April 20, Foss 22A
9-10:30, Wednesday April 24, Foss 22A
0-10:30 am, Tuesday, April 30, 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. Future workshops will be held on:

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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May Calendar of Events

The May calendar of meetings and workshop events is now part of the Dean's Calendar, located in the Academic Affairs public folder on AugNet. The May calendar has been updated recently adding a grants workshop sponsored by Institutional Advancement.

Feel free to let me know if you have questions.

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Community Inclusiveness: Latino/a Voices

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. The final session is:

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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NEW COURSE for Fall 2013: Vikings

LCS 295 A - "Vikings" is a topics course in Languages and Cross-cultural Studies open to all undergraduates. Bringing together resources and insights from the fields of history, religion, art, literature, law, women's studies, and Old Norse language, we will dig into the realities and question the legacy of the Viking Age. (Among other things, we will ask why Minnesotans should support a team called "Vikings"?)

Join this inquiry with students and faculty from across the curriculum on T/Th 1:50-3:30. For more information email shack@augsburg.edu

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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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2013-2014 AugSTEM Applications Available

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of a vital STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

The AugSTEM scholar award is designated for students who are within five semesters of graduating. Applicants must be full-time students in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics) with a 3.0 GPA within their major. This award is available for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need via FAFSA. Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

AugSTEM information packets and application materials can be found at www.augsburg.edu/stem. Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year are due May 9.

For more information, please contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.

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Cap and Gown Info

Graduating in May?

If you reserved your cap and gown - it will be ready to purchase on April 9. If you did not reserve, you may come in at any time to purchase your cap and gown. Please not a late charge will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown.

Graduating in June?

Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 9.
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 11 at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 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 9, 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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Augsburg Students Win Prestigious Awards

Six Augsburg students were named in national fellowship and scholarship competitions this spring. Students from around the country applied for these programs, and Augsburg is proud to be represented by such dedicated students.

Brianna Noland, Mathematical Economics major, was one of 60 students nationally who was accepted to Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C. Chosen from over 800 applicants, Brianna will have the opportunity to present her research on college loans and first-year retention at the Capitol, and to talk with current legislators. Dr. Stella Hofrenning served as Brianna's research mentor on the project titled "An Economic Analysis of Financial Factors on Undergraduate Persistence" and will be accompanying Brianna to D.C. and to meetings with MN legislators. Special thanks to Jen Nagorski in Marketing and Communications and Tina Tavera of the McNair Scholars Program for layout and design advice on the poster.

Samantha Cantrall, Communication Studies major, received Honorable Mention for Posters on the Hill in Washington, DC., ranking within the top 80 applicants (out of 800 plus). Dr. Robert Stacke of the Music Department served as Samantha's research mentor on the project titled "The Influence of Rap in the Arab Spring."

Megan Rich, Biology major and MAE student, received Honorable Mention for Posters on the Hill in Washington, DC., ranking within the top 80 applicants (out of 800 plus). Dr. Ann Impullitti served as Megan's research mentor on the project titled "The use of Metabolites Produced by Fungal Endophytes to Reduce Growth of the Soybean (Glycine max (L. Merr)) Pathogens Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Diaporthe phaseolorum."

Joe Buchman, Chemistry and Biology major, received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship that will provide $40,500 each year for the first three years of his doctoral study in Chemistry. The selection of these fellows is very competitive and is based on the viability of the student's proposed research. Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Dr. Vivian Feng and Dr. Joan Kunz all wrote letters on Joe's behalf and helped him shape his research proposal. Joe has been admitted to doctoral programs in chemistry at University of Colorado-Boulder, Iowa State University, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana and the University of MN-Twin Cities. He has decided to attend the University of MN.

Allison Zank, Chemistry major, received the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a $7,500 award given to students from around the country who excel in STEM and intend to pursue a career in science, math, or engineering. Allison's enthusiasm for research and its practical application was clear in her application, which was read and reviewed by Augsburg's Goldwater committee, Dr. David Crowe, Dr. David Murr, Dr. Jody Sorensen, and Dr. David Hanson, as well as by Allison's recommenders, Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Dr. Michael Wentzel, and Sandra Myers (U of M School of Dentistry). Allison is Augsburg's first female Goldwater Scholar and one of only eight in the state to receive the award.

Ashley Waters, Chemistry major, was named Honorable Mention in this year's Goldwater Scholarship Competition, one of only seven from the state. Ashley's plans are to become a Chemistry professor to inspire the next generation of chemists. Dr. Michael Wentzel, Dr. Sandra Olmsted, and Dr. Ronald Fedie served as her letter writers with input from Richard Flint. Dr. Wentzel worked closely with Ashley on the writing of her research proposal and Augsburg's Goldwater committee also read and provided feedback to help her develop a successful application.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students!

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MAE Degree Completion Meeting

Have you earned your teaching license and put off completing your MAE degree? MAE Graduate students are invited to join us this Saturday, April 6, 2013, to learn more about degree completion options. To be eligible to enter the degree completion phase you must have completed course work; however, any MAE student is welcome to attend. Join us from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. in OGC 100.

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Deadline Approaching for Fitness Incentive

This notice is intended for those who are enrolled in Augsburg's health plan for the 2013 plan.

If you have not already reported your workouts, please note the deadline is Monday, April 8, 2013.

As announced during open enrollment, all employees who enrolled in Augsburg's health plan were eligible to participate in the 2013 Fitness Incentive Plan.

To participate, enrollees must:

· Work out a minimum of 4 times per week from January 1 - March 31

· Work out a minimum of 4 times per week from April 1 - June 30

Enrollees in the High Deductible Health Plan ($2,500 deductible) have the potential to be rewarded with the following:

· $250.00 deposited into your Health Savings Account (HSA) in April for working out at least 4 times per week from January - March

· $250.00 deposited into your HSA in July for working out at least 4 times per week from April - June

Enrollees in the $1,000 deductible plan and enrollees in the High Deductible Health Plan ($2,500 deductible) that do not have an HSA account have the potential to be rewarded with the following:

· Entry into a drawing to happen in April for a chance to win one of 9 prizes for working out at least 4 times per week from January - March

· Entry into a drawing in July for a chance to win one of 9 prizes for working out at least 4 times per week from April - June


You MUST successfully complete phase one (working out 4 times per week from January - March) to be eligible for rewards for completing phase two (working out 4 times per week on average from April - June).

Track your work out usage on the Excel spreadsheet at http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2013_benefits/2013ExerciseLog.xlsx

You must submit your completed tracking spreadsheet for the first phase of the program (workouts from January - March) via email to Tammy McBroom (mcbroom@augsburg.edu) no later than MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Keep up the great work!

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Staff Senate - Nominations Needed

Are you interested in, or do you know an Augsburg staff member that would like to be nominated for Staff Senate? We are looking to fill two positions. These two positions are two-year terms.

The Augsburg College Staff Senate (ACSS) serves Augsburg College and its staff by providing a forum to foster and promote a positive and meaningful dialogue among staff, faculty, students and administration by advising in decision making processes, by serving as an advocate for Augsburg College staff, by promoting professional development opportunities and by recognition of Augsburg College staff's contributions to furthering and upholding the mission and values of Augsburg College.

Staff Senate is composed of six members who are nominated and elected by their peers, and two at-large members chosen by Staff Senate.

Nominees for Staff Senate may be submitted to Melissa Motl: motl@augsburg.edu . Self-nominations are encouraged!

Nominations for Staff Senate will close on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 4 pm.

More information about Staff Senate elections will follow soon!

Please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/ for additional information about Staff Senate.

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Thanks for Support of Bon Jovi Project

This Sunday, a group of six Auggies will work backstage at the Bon Jovi Community Service College Campaign when the internationally known band stops at the Xcel Energy Center for its "Because We Can" tour.

The students were selected for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity based upon their campus leadership and community engagement. As part of the experience, students have been meeting with members of the media to talk about their particular community service, academics, and the chance to be backstage.

Students thus far have been interviewed by WCCO 4, KARE 11, and KSTP 5. The students generously have given of their time - especially their free time - to the Augsburg community.

The group met one reporter at 7:30 a.m. on Good Friday; one student was in-studio for a live interview at 6:15 a.m. (which meant leaving home at 5:30 a.m.!), and some members of group worked with their faculty to get permission to miss portions of class.

While this opportunity is fun, students also are using the project to network and to learn about careers in business, communications, and music by:
--Getting business cards from the Strommen Center for networking.
--Asking reporters and marketing and promotions staff from Xcel Energy Center before and after interviews about their day-to-day work life and career path.
--Requesting informational interviews of marketing staff at Xcel Energy Center.

When they are backstage, students will be looking for more networking opportunities, including with the band's tour manager.

None of this could happen without broad support from many throughout our community.

Special thanks to faculty members for their support and enthusiasm for this project, whether by nominating students to the project or by working with students to allow them to attend media interviews.

Many staff have been involved in small and large ways. The Strommen Center has provided tips and ideas for how to include this unique opportunity on LinkedIn profiles and on resumes, and also put together business cards for students. Staff in Admissions provided Auggie t-shirts for students to wear in their interviews so we could promote the College. Others took time to nominate students and to help select the pool of participants.

There's a good chance the students and the College will get some additional media coverage on Sunday and/or Monday. Let's hope so!

If you'd like to watch the news stories that have aired so far, please visit:
--KSTP http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2987733.shtml?cat=1
--KARE 11 http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2273557152001
--WCCO http://cbsloc.al/YOzn3V

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Summer Scholarship Grant Awardees 2013

Please join the Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Faculty Development Committee in extending our congratulations to the following recipients of the 2013 Summer Scholarship Grants:

Jacqueline DeVries, History - $4,000 Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant for her critical biography of Mary Scharlieb, Britain's first female gynecological surgeon
Colin Irvine, English - $4,000 Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant for his book: Hot Dogs, Haircuts, Bunads, and Barnas: Nearly a Year of Learning to Live in Norway
Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Political Science - $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grant for her investigation of "Only Through the Body: Human Rights, Intersectionality, and Reproductive Justice Across Borders"
Evren Guler, Psychology - $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grant for her research on "Understanding the Development of Episodic Memory through Longitudinal and Brain Imaging Studies"
Mary Lowe, Religion - $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grant for her book: Beyond Solidarity: What Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Theologies Can Contribute to the Church

The Faculty Development Committee – Melissa Hensley, Joe Underhill, Sonja Thompson, and Mzenga Wanyama – reviewed nine excellent proposals before deciding on these grantees. It was a tough decision and committee members felt very proud of all the work that their colleagues are doing.

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Day at the Capitol Event

On Thursday, April 11th, students will have the chance to visit the Capitol to show support for the Private College State Grant that provides financial aid for students. Due to recent budget deficits, the State Grant is in danger of being discontinued, so come out to show your support! Transportation, lunch, and a t-shirt is provided free of charge, followed by a dessert reception with former U.S. Representative Martin Sabo after the event. Get more information and register here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHVSa3lmbWtMYXQ1d3VIUU1hS01GRFE6MQ

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Retirement Reception for Norma Noonan

Please join us to celebrate Dr. Norma Noonan's distinguished career at Augsburg College!

WHAT: Retirement party for Norma Noonan
WHEN: Friday, April 12th, 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: Christensen Center, Marshall Room

RSVP: Lois Nielsen-Johns
nielsen@augsburg.edu
612-330-1320

A short formal program will begin at approximately 4:45 P.M.

Sponsored by the Augsburg College Department of Political Science

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Farewell Celebration for Barbara Farley

All are welcome to join in this farewell celebration for Barbara Farley, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College. This past November, Dean Farley was named the 14th president of Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois. She will take on this new role at the end of the academic year.

2:30pm to 4:30pm, East Commons, Christensen Center

Please join us in wishing her well!

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Last Chance to Win

Philanthropy Week comes to a close today. Last chance to help your class win a party this April by donating your spare change at our table today in Christensen Center from 10 am-noon. We have food, games, and prizes to close out this week with a bang! Stay tuned for the $50 winner of "Tag it!" Be sure to post your picture today if you haven't already!

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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 Today! Friday April 5, 2013 In the Oren Gateway Atrium 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.

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Meet the Candidates

Please join open forums to meet each of three Provost candidates as they come to campus in the next three weeks. Learn about the candidates, ask questions and share what is great about Augsburg! All forums take place in the East Commons.
April 10, identical sessions: 11 AM-Noon OR 3:30-4:30 PM with a brief reception following
April 17, identical sessions: 11 AM-Noon OR 3:30-4:30 PM with a brief reception following
April 25, identical sessions: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM OR 3:45-4:45 PM with a brief reception following

And, your feedback on the candidates is welcome. There will be an on-line comment tool to be announced soon.

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April 10 - Vocatio Chapel and Lunch

Please join us for the final Vocatio Chapel in this year's series, "Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts".

Wednesday, April 10, at 10:20 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel

Special Guest: Michael Ricci, Special Education Teacher

http://web.augsburg.edu/~fieldl/April2013Vocatio.pdf

Following chapel, there will be a luncheon for conversation with Michael Ricci. To attend the luncheon, RSVP to Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu.

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Sublet One Bedroom Near Campus

Looking for a place to live June-August? We will have one bedroom in our 2 bedroom apartment open! Near campus! $463/ mo. not including electricity. Contact us for more information! ruttene@augsburg.edu

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Weekly, On-campus Delivery of Organic Veggies

Sign up for a weekly vegetable share delivered directly to Augsburg's campus every Thursday during the summer. There are TWO share options:

>> A Full Summer Share consists of 10-15 kinds of vegetables, fruits, and herbs for 17-18 weeks. The share will vary in size, growing from around 7-12 lbs. in the spring to well over 25 lbs. in the late summer and early fall. One share will generously feed two people with a vegetarian diet or a family of four with mixed diets. Cost: $675 or about $37 per delivery.

>> The Mini Summer Share is designed to feed an individual or couple. They are also perfect for a family wanting to tryout a CSA and dabble with healthier, organic living. The mini box will typically contain 6-8 kinds of produce and herbs and is 50-60% of what the full summer share box weighs. If you've never belonged to a CSA before, a mini summer share is a great way to start. Cost: $525 or just over $29 per delivery.

To sign up, go to: http://www.ploughsharefarm.com .

If you have questions about becoming a Ploughshare CSA member or are interested in splitting a share, feel free to email or call me directly.

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