Crime Alert: Burglary in Mortensen

April 17, 2013: Burglary

Public Safety was notified of a burglary of Mortensen Hall on 4/16/13. The Resident believes the burglary happened between 10pm and 11pm. It appears the offender(s) gained entry by an unlock door and money was taken. If you have any information about this crime, please report to Public Safety Dispatch 612-330-1717 or Minneapolis Police 911.

You Can Help Prevent Crime at Augsburg!

Immediately report any suspicious activity to the Minneapolis Police or Augsburg DPS.

Always lock your individual office door and the suite door whenever you leave, even if you will only be gone briefly. Most home burglaries take only 3 to 5 minutes, office burglaries can take even less time.

If you misplace or do not have a key, please call x1717 and ask us to come and lock the office. Please wait in the office until we arrive.

Do not prop open doors. If you see a door propped open, close the door and report it to DPS by calling 1717.

Keep valuables out of view. If possible, secure them in locking drawer or cabinet. Better yet, take your valuables with you or leave them at home.

Keep your keys on your person at all times.

Back up your data. Your files can easily be backed up to your network folder or a USB drive. Don't risk losing your notes, research and other work. If you have any questions about the best way to back up your data, talk to your LFC or to Student Computing.

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Severe Weather Safety: Tornadoes

SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
Minnesota participates in Severe Weather Awareness Week during April 15-19th. Please review the information posted each day to be prepared for severe weather this Spring and learn how to keep yourself and our campus community safe.

THURSDAY: Tornadoes

According to the National Weather Service, Minnesota experiences an average of 40 tornadoes per year. In 2012, 37 twisters touched down. A record was set in 2010 with 104 tornadoes across the state. Understanding this threat and knowing what to do when a tornado is approaching can save lives.

Visit http://web.augsburg.edu/dps/EmergencyManual.pdf for a full list of the emergency shelter locations on campus.

What To Do During a Tornado Event

Avoid windows. Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection (heavy table or work bench), or cover yourself with a mattress or sleeping bag. If you live in an apartment that is on an upper floor, get to the lowest level of the building that you can immediately. This could be an underground parking garage or a neighbor's first floor apartment. Then move to the most interior area possible, away from windows. If you live in a high-rise apartment building, you may not have enough time to get to a lower level, so picking a place in the hallway in the center of your building is the best idea such as a stairwell. If that is not available then a closet, bathroom or interior hall without windows is the safest spot in your apartment during a tornado. Power loss during a tornado storm is common, so avoid elevators and keep a flashlight handy.

In A Car or Truck

Vehicles are extremely dangerous in a tornado. If the tornado is visible, far away, and the traffic is light, you may be able to drive away from its path by moving at right angles to the tornado. Otherwise, park the car as quickly and safely as possible -- out of the traffic lanes. Get out and seek shelter in a sturdy building. If in the open country, run to low ground away from any cars (which may roll over on you). Lie flat and face-down, protecting the back of your head with your arms. Avoid seeking shelter under bridges, which can accelerate the wind while offering little protection against flying debris.

In The Open Outdoors

If possible, seek shelter in a sturdy building. If not, lie flat and face-down on low ground, protecting the back of your head with your arms. Get as far away from trees and cars as you can; they may be blown onto you in a tornado.

Augsburg Alerts: Emergency Notification System:

All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to register for Augsburg Alerts, an emergency notification system operated by Augsburg College. Augsburg Alerts is an electronic communications tool to communicate timely information regarding active emergencies or weather closures via text message, voice mail, and/or email to registered personal cell phones, landlines, or personal email addresses.

Augsburg Alerts only will be used to communicate important information related to weather closings, or during an active emergency, to help individuals make sound decisions about their personal safety. Examples of situations in which Augsburg Alerts may be used could include natural weather events that lead to an unscheduled closing of the College, or for emergency situations such as a gas leak, fire, bomb threat, active shooter, power failure, or other event. Augsburg Alerts will NOT be used to notify the community of things such as enrollment deadlines, sporting events, or other non-emergency information.

For further details and registration instructions visit: http://web.augsburg.edu/dps/ACAlerts.pdf

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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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Stressed About Papers? The WL Can Help

As the term's end quickly approaches, students are wise to use the Augsburg College Writing Lab, located on the street level of Lindell Library (just to the left of the circulation desk). Tutors can help with any writing assignment.

Here are the hours -- through Wednesday of Finals Week:

Monday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

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Faculty Grant Workshop & Recognition Luncheon

Grants at Augsburg: Tools to Enhance Your Scholarly Career

Friday, May 17, 2013
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center 100

Please join us for a workshop on how to utilize grants to achieve career goals, enhance student learning and engagement, and advance the work and reputation of the College. All faculty are welcome to attend; new faculty are encouraged!

Scheduled Events:

Guest Speaker
The Ever-Changing Sea of Federal Funding: Hints for Faculty at Smaller Universities and Colleges. | Michael Ceballos, PhD, University of Minnesota - Morris
Introduction by Matthew Beckman, Biology

Training Sessions
Why write proposals? | Joseph Erickson, Education
What does it take to submit a grant? | Benjamin Stottrup, Physics
Do I have support? | Erica Swift and Laura Roller, Institutional Advancement

Recognition Luncheon
Acknowledgement of faculty who have received grants within the past two years
Reflections and Advice for Faculty | Mark Engebretson, Physics

The full announcement can be found at: http://inside.augsburg.edu/grants/files/2013/04/Grants-Workshop-Announcement.Final_.pdf

Please direct questions and RSVPs to Erica Swift at swift@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1184.

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Invitation for Students

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite students to attend a presentation given by our two finalists for the Assistant Director position next week. Candidate one will present on Monday, April 22 at 11:00-11:45 a.m. in the Marshall Room and Candidate two will present on Tuesday, April 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Marshall Room.

Questions, please call 612-330-1148

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Provost Candidate Feedback

The second provost finalist candidate to visit campus is Linda Winkler, who currently serves as Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and Professor of Anthropology at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Dean Winkler's CV is available on the Provost Search Committee's public community Moodle site.

If you have had the chance to hear or meet with Dean Winkler during her visit, please share your comments through the following survey link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BF66DZD

Your response is confidential as all comments will be compiled by our consultant and reported to the search committee in aggregate. The survey will close at 5 p.m., April 19.

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Mpls. Public School - AmeriCorps Table Today

Learn more about what AmeriCorps members do? Stop by the Christensen Center today until 12:00 p.m. to network with representatives.

City of Lakes AmeriCorps is one of the oldest AmeriCorps programs in the Twin Cities. For 20 years we have never strayed from our central belief that everyone can make a difference in the life of a child. Our members serve in middle schools throughout the Minneapolis Public Schools district providing tutoring and after school enrichment opportunities for English Learners. We take great pride in offering members the opportunity to become positive, caring adult role models for youth in our community. Our ability to impact the literacy needs of our students depends on the one-on-one relationships members build with their students and is at the heart of all that we do.

Our members gain unparalleled hands-on experience working with students, teachers, families, and fellow corps members. They serve as a cohort of emerging leaders who focus on developing their professional and interpersonal skills while exploring the fields of education and youth development within the context of a large urban school system.

Please visit http://col.mpls.k12.mn.us to learn more!

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2013-2014 FAFSA Renewal: Two Weeks Left

April 15 was the federal deadline to file taxes for 2012. May 1 is Augsburg College's official deadline to file your FAFSA for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year; that's two weeks from now!

Please go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to renew your FAFSA for this upcoming year. Be sure to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool within the FAFSA form to transfer your tax information over directly from the IRS.

Remember, not filing your FAFSA by the deadline will result in the loss of at least 50% of Augsburg aid and scholarships. Please let us know if you have an extenuating circumstances (such as an extension on filing federal taxes) so that we can best advise you on what steps you should take.

If you have any questions or concerns, we have Student Financial Services Counselors available Monday through Friday, 12:00-4:00 p.m., at the Student Financial Services Window in the Enrollment Center in Sverdup Hall; stop by and see us!

Did you know you are able to track the status of your FAFSA and financial aid online? Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/track-your-financial-aid/ and log in to track your financial aid. Keep in mind, it takes about three days from when you submit the FAFSA for us to receive it.

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Dining Services

Einsteins:
Stop by and try the new smoothies and sandwiches. We now have a Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie and a Mixed Berry Smoothie. Our new featured sandwiches are a Bagel Thin Club and a Toasted Egg and Cheese Thin.

Nabo:
The special of the day at Nabo is a Western Burger with a bread stick and a fountain soda. This can be used for the meal replacement.

Stop by the Commons for Earth Day on Monday, April 22. During lunch we will be serving locally sourced foods. There will be a drawing for a bike as well as many other prizes.

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Nominations for Staff Senate

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 Friday, April 19, 2013 at noon.

Elections will be held April 22 -26. More information about will follow soon!

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

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Join the Community Garden

Interested in learning how to garden? Do so in the campus community garden with your friends and neighbors. More information and application is at www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/communitygarden Here are the latest updates for the garden:

- It needs to stop snowing. This may happen by next week

- If you gardened with us before, and want your plot back, it's your's as soon as you're ready. You just need to apply at www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/communitygarden If you don't apply here, I won't know that you want your garden, and I'll reassign your plot

- If you've been with us and want to help set the expectations and direction for this year, please follow this so we can find a time together http://doodle.com/fxkksvmk2u4naq89 (note that it says it's for an orientation meeting - that's wrong)

- If you applied for the first time, I plan to have new plots assigned by the first our New Gardener Orientation the first week in May. I'll schedule 2-3 times, and you'll get your plots at the meeting.

Let us know when works for you here http://doodle.com/gbdw2v49i4ugxhc8

For those wondering if you'll get a plot:
> If you're an Augsburg student or employee, you're guaranteed one
> If you're a resident of the Cedar Riverside neighborhood and you don't have access to gardening space, you're guaranteed
> If you live\work\study nearby, we're usually able to fit you in if there's a financial need and\or if you have gardening skills
> If you're not connected to the neighborhood in any way, you will most likely not be given a spot

- More updates about compost and such will come soon. I'm also working to set up a payment system through the school to pay for the plots, this year set at $25 without assistance (available)

- If you're a student, I can hire you to help manage the garden over the summer. It will only be a couple hours a week with a fair stipend. Let me know if you're interested.

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Zyzzogeton TOMORROW - Abstracts Online

Please join us for this year's Zyzzogeton Research Symposium on April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center. Over 70 students will be presenting their research in the poster session. Zyzzogeton is a great opportunity to hear about the exciting scholarship happening on campus and refreshments will be served throughout the event.

Check out the URGO website to read the full abstracts! www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton

Keep an eye out for the bright Zyzzogeton T-shirts and buttons around campus and mark your calendar for April 19!

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Augsburg Night

ISO and AASA will be hosting a talent and variety show which will feature local and Augsburg talent and performances. Come watch the models, comedy skits, singing, dancing, and support your fellow Auggies!

April 19
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium

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Retirement Open House for David Draus

The Finance & Administration Division invites you to join in saying a fond farewell to David Draus, who is retiring after 13 years at Augsburg College. An open house will be held in the Marshall Room from 2:30-4 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Cake and other refreshments will be served.

David came to us in September 2000 from Envoy Telecom to become the director of purchasing and risk management. Within a year, he had moved to his current position of director of facilities and risk management. Among his many accomplishments was the creation of a long-range deferred maintenance plan, which emerged from a 2005 audit of the facilities' needs, and is worked annually by his team as an approved investment by the Board of Regents.

Upon retirement, David plans to spend more time fly fishing, woodworking, gardening, and with Gayle, his wife of 43 years, as well as his two grandsons. His final day is May 1st.

David leaves big shoes to fill. Dennis Stuckey will become interim director of facilities. Kristin Hansen, assistant to the CFO and CIO, will take over the duties of risk manager.

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Anderson Spring Clean

Anderson Students!

On Sunday, April 21, the Anderson lobby will have cleaning supplies, garbage containers, and snacks for Anderson residents. Join us on 4/21 for a Hall-wide Spring Cleaning extravaganza! Make your move-out experience that much easier! There will also be a swap table where you can leave items you wish not to keep anymore. See you there!

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Staff Senate Open Forum on Tuesday, April 25

All staff are welcome to join Staff Senate's Open Forum this Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in Marshall Room. Staff will have an opportunity to address concerns and questions to members of Staff Senate.

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Faculty Gathering

President Pribbenow and Interim Dean John Schmit invite faculty members to drop in for an informal open house in the President's Office 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22.

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ASAC's Spring Fest Concert

Come and join us in an annual ASAC's Spring Fest concert to celebrate the spring season on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

The concert will feature Metasota, Culture Cry Wolf, Greg Grease, and Sean Evenson & The Pocket Change. It will be held in East Commons, Christensen Center at 9:00 p.m. The concert is free for Augsburg students and each student can bring one guest. All you need to do is bringing the student ID with you. If you have any question, please contact ASAC at asac@augsburg.edu.

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Unbounded Pizza/Planning Party

Come learn about the Unbounded Math Club, leadership positions, and help plan events for next year all while eating pizza and enjoying refreshments!

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Update on Diversity and Inclusion Work

Campus members are invited to a conversation/discussion about the best next steps for the Augsburg College community as we live into our mission of an "engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work." Hosted by Dionne Doering, Joanne Reeck-Irby, Terry Lewis and Ann Garvey, there are 2 times:

Friday, April 19, 12-1 p.m. (feel free to bring your lunch)
Riverside Room

Thursday, April 25, 12-1 p.m. (feel free to bring your lunch)
OGC 100 - note location.

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Northfield Contra Dance

Dance in the Spring at the 5th Annual Northfield Earth Day Contra Dance

A community contra dance to which all are welcome!
Friday, April 19, 7-10:30 p.m. West Gym, Carleton College Highway 19/Division Street, just north of 2nd Street East in Northfield
Dance Lesson from 7-7:30 p.m. followed by contra dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Featuring Contratopia and led by dance "caller" Robin Nelson
No dance partner needed; no dance partner required!

Admission is $9; $6 student admission for Augsburg students.
14 previous contra dances in Northfield have each drawn over 200 participants from Northfield and the Metro! All are welcome. Come to Northfield and enjoy an evening of dancing in a Spacious hall with a great wood dance floor!
To preserve the (excellent) wood floor in West Gym, please dance this dance in your bare feet or bring along a pair of soft-soled, non-marking shoes or sneakers (no street shoes allowed in the gym). Festive Spring attire (swing skirts!) also encouraged. Proceeds to benefit the Cannon River Watershed Partnership and MN350.org.

Plenty of Public Parking available in lots north and south of the gym.
SPREAD THE WORD! LET'S FILL THE HALL FOR EARTH DAY!

For more information, email northfieldcontradance@gmail.com or find Northfield Contra Dance on Facebook.

Northfield's Earth Day Celebration continues on Saturday, April 20, at Carleton's Weitz Center for Creativity: with free workshops, and a community potluck dinner at 6:15 p.m. featuring Keynote Presentation "The Politics of Consumption and the Pursuit of Solidarity: the New Climate Justice Agenda" by Dave Snyder, MN350.org See the full schedule and register for Earth Day workshops at Northfield Earth Day Celebration.

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West Bank Ride - Saturday, April 27

Join friends and neighbors at the West Bank Ride on Saturday, April 27, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The West Bank Ride is a new non-competitive cycling event inviting participants to explore one of the Twin Cities' most vibrant and bike-friendly neighborhoods.

The ride starts from Murphy Square and winds throughout the West Bank neighborhood, making stops at interesting sites and local businesses throughout the area. To learn more and to register online, go to www.westbankride.org.

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