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- Faculty Workshop on External Grant Seeking
- Summer GRE Prep Course at Augsburg
- AugSTEM Applications Due May 9
- Information Technology Student Survey 2013
- May Teaching and Learning Calendar
- New Publications from the Religion Department
- CTL Portfolio Workshop
- Diversity Abroad Brown Bag Discussion: Today
- Lindell Library Open Until 1:00 a.m.
- TFAPS -- Hybrid Learning Implementation
- Faculty Showcase -- Call for Materials
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Faculty Workshop on External Grant Seeking
External 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 external 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 external 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/External-Grants-Workshop-Announcement.pdf
Please direct questions and RSVPs to Erica Swift at swift@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1184.
Summer GRE Prep Course at Augsburg
Registration for Augsburg's Summer GRE Prep Class is now available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo).
Tuesdays, 3:30-6 p.m. in Sverdrup 202
June 4th - July 23rd
Cost: $75
Augsburg College offers an eight week GRE prep course each summer for students and alumni at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by Augsburg faculty and staff and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students complete sample test questions and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The capacity is capped at 25 students and is first-come, first-serve, so register today!
If you have any questions regarding the GRE prep course or applying for graduate school, please email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.
AugSTEM Applications Due May 9
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.
Please send an email to AugSTEM@augsburg.edu to indicate your plans to apply.
Information Technology Student Survey 2013
Participate in the Information Technology Student Survey 2013 and enter to win one of four $25 gift cards.
May Teaching and Learning Calendar
May 7, 9 - 12 a.m., Marshall Room – Integrated Course Design Workshop
May 8-9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kennedy 305 - Writing Across the Curriculum
May 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marshall Room – Major Assessment Workshop
May 14-16, Dunrovin Retreat Center – Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat (registration now closed, although we can add you to a waitlist)
May 15, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Marshall Room – Department Chairs/Program Directors Workshop
May 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., E. Commons – Graduation Skills Assessment
May 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lindell 301 – AugSem Training Session
May 21, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m., Riverside Room – CTL Portfolio Workshop
May 22-23, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel and OGC Classrooms – Creating an Inclusive Campus Conference (all faculty and staff are encouraged to attend)
New Publications from the Religion Department
Congratulations to Karl Jacobson, Lori Hale and Marty Stortz for their significant contributions to scholarship in the areas of Bible and theology.
Jacobson (co-authored with his brother Rolf) a new book entitled Invitation to the Psalms: A Reader's Guide for Discovery and Engagement. It is published by Baker Academic.
Hale authored an article, "Bonhoeffer's Christological Take on Vocation," which is included in a book collection of essays called Bonhoeffer, Christ and Culture.
Stortz wrote "Reforming the Stigmata: Martin Luther," which is included in the book, Not Less Than Everything: Catholic Writers on Heroes of Conscience.
CTL Portfolio Workshop
Tuesday, May 21, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Riverside Room, Christensen Center
Facilitators: Diane Pike and Su Doree
RSVP ctl@augsburg.edu
The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates for any type of tenure and promotion review to determine the various forms of evidence that can help build a strong portfolio. The focus is on evidence of teaching, but the strategies directly apply to scholarship and service as well. This workshop is not designed to replace departmental guidance and advice nor is it an analysis of the Faculty Handbook language as it applies to an individual. Following the workshop, participants are encouraged to form groups to review each other's portfolio materials and provide feedback and support. This workshop is sponsored by CTL, not CTP.
Diversity Abroad Brown Bag Discussion: Today
Faculty and Staff are invited to join Augsburg Abroad for a brown bag lunch discussion with IES Abroad's Director of Diversity Recruiting and Advising.
The discussion will focus on...
+ expanding access and improving outreach to inspire more non-traditional students to study abroad
+ addressing and overcoming the obstacles to study abroad for many non-traditional/diverse students
+ how without international experience, many non-traditional/diverse students may be at disadvantage in the job market
+ cost/value and financing of study abroad
Today
Tuesday, April 23
Noon-1 p.m.
Riverside Room
Presenter Bio
Gretchen Cook-Anderson
As director of diversity recruiting and advising at IES Abroad, Gretchen Cook-Anderson has led efforts that have raised the participation of underrepresented students in study abroad by more than 20 percent in just two years. An alum of IES Abroad's program in Nagoya, Japan, she holds degrees from Spelman College and Johns Hopkins University's Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. Cook-Anderson is an experienced speaker on study abroad diversity, having presented at the Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA, Diversity Abroad, and IES Abroad conferences, and on numerous member campuses within IES Abroad's member consortium.
Lindell Library Open Until 1:00 a.m.
For late-night finals studying, Lindell Library will be open later:
Monday-Friday, April 22-26: 1 a.m.
Saturday, April 27: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday-Wednesday, April 28-May 1: 1 a.m.
Come do some intense research, paper writing, and studying. We'll expect you!
Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library website: www.augsburg.edu/library
Library resources are also available 24/7 from that website.
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 a.m., Wednesday April 24, Foss 22A
9-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, Foss 22A
Additional spring and summer dates will be added later.
Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning.
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu
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 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, Marshall
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.
Faculty Showcase -- Call for Materials
Scholarship and Teaching Showcase
Faculty Recognition Luncheon
May 2, 11:45 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
East Commons
As part of our annual faculty recognition luncheon, CTL sets up tables to display faculty work. It includes a focus on both scholarship (books, articles, art, and performances) and teaching (Moodle sites, syllabi, significant learning experiences, and other course materials that illustrate diverse approaches to effective teaching). If you have scholarship or teaching materials/ products that we could display, please send your name, department, the materials you will provide, and your email address to ctl@augsburg.edu
Please deliver a copy to Lois Nielsen-Johns in Memorial 111 by May 1; she will return them after the luncheon.
General Announcements
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 Turkey Club Pasta with a bread stick and a fountain soda. This can be used for the meal replacement.
Vote for Staff Senators
If you are a member of the Augsburg Staff please take a moment and vote for next year's Staff Senators. There are 2 open spots on the senate for next year.
Here is the link to vote - http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_d06W11VENtDIOvr
Voting will stay open from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26.
Great Theatre Today at 2:00 p.m. - Free
zAmya Theater Project presents "Recovering the Me I Know I Can Be"
by the ensemble with Nicole Smith
Tuesday, April 23
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium - Music Building
Six women tell their stories of homelessness, addiction, and the lives they envision on the other side of recovery.
Free and open to the public!
Only 3 FREE Yoga Classes Left
CCHP invites all interested students, faculty and staff to one of the last three yoga classes this semester. The FREE class will be today and Thursday this week from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Wrestling Room of Kennedy Center. What a great way to get ready for finals weeks with a little stress relief in the form of yoga.
The last class this year will be Tuesday 4/30. Feel free to come to any or all of the remaining classes. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat if you have one. A limited number of free yoga mats are available at the class on a first come first serve basis.
Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Be well!
New Website for Faculty
Augsburg Faculty,
We are excited to introduce to you our new, online textbook ordering platform, FacultyEnlight.
This new process will be enabled on the bookstore's website
Monday, April 22.
Please note: FacultyEnlight replaces our current textbook ordering system on the bookstore's website.
To submit book orders (adoptions) on FacultyEnlight, you will need to register as a new user.
FacultyEnlight Features (from listening to you!)
· Ability to research and order course materials in one, convenient place
· Compare cost for the student and identify format (print, digital) availability before making your decision.
· Read peer product reviews and write your own
· Access your past adoptions for the last three years (once registered)
· Ability to order your own desk copy
With FacultyEnlight, you will benefit from a simple, user-friendly online experience that makes textbook adoption easier and more convenient than ever. Of course, if you prefer, you will still be able to submit their textbook requests via phone, mail, email.
Take a few minutes to explore this valuable tool. To get started visit http://www.augsburg.bncollege.com and click on the "FACULTY" button at the top of home page.
Cap & Gown Info
Congratulations to all!
Graduating in May?
Please come in now to purchase your Cap & Gown!
Graduating in June?
If you did not reserve your gown online, you may stop by the bookstore at any time to purchase your cap and gown (undergraduates)
Gowns that were reserved online will be available for sale on May 11. Master gowns that were not reserved online will be available for sale on May 11.
Prices for gowns are below - gowns that were not reserved by the deadline, add $10.00 to cost.
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
RICCOH Employer Tabling on Wednesday
Ricoh USA, the leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, is seeking professional, enthusiastic and dedicated Outside Sales Account Executives to join their dynamic team of business development specialists! Representatives will be on campus this Wednesday, April 24 in the lobby of the Christensen Center from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Please stop by for some informal meet and greet and to learn more about their opportunities.
Drop-in and SI Tutoring Times for End of Semester
Science drop-in (BIO 152, CHM 115, 116, and 352) will continue as scheduled through this Thursday, April 25. Please plan ahead for any last minute questions and watch for course updates about last Supplemental Instruction sessions as well. Drop-in will not be available during finals week to allow tutors time to prepare for their own finals.
Supplemental Instruction - Final schedules may vary based on course needs. Please watch for course announcements for last session changes and additions or check with your course professor.
Event Announcements
Meet the Provost Candidate
The third and final provost candidate to visit campus is Karen Kaivola, who currently serves as Associate Provost for Faculty Development and J. Ollie Edmunds Professor of English at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. Dr. Kaivola's CV is available on the Provost Search Committee's public community moodle site.
Open forums to meet Dr. Kaivola have been scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. OR 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. with a brief reception following. NOTE room change from previous communications: both are in the Marshall Room.
If you have the opportunity to hear or meet with the candidate, please share your comments through the following survey link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B3CDB7V
It is confidential as all comments will be compiled by our consultant and reported to the search committee in aggregate. The survey will close at noon, April 26.
Focused Conversation: Fiscal 2013-2014 Budget
Please join Tammy McGee, CFO and vice president of finance and administration, for a Focused Conversation to review the Fiscal 2013-14 budget, including the current revenue forecasts for next year and the expense and benefit adjustments that have been discussed by both the President's Cabinet and the Financial Solutions Group to deliver a balanced budget for next year.
There will be two sessions, both TODAY, Tuesday, April 23, in the Marshall Room: the first session is at noon, and the second session is at 3:40 p.m.
History Department End-of-Year Picnic
This year, the Department of History will join the Political Science Department for its annual end-of-year picnic. We will also fold in our awards reception for the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, which was cancelled last week on account of snow. All of this will take place this Friday, April 26, from 4 to 6 p.m., in OGC 100.
We hope you will join us.
EP!C Summer Send-Off TONIGHT
Please join the EP!C peer health educators TONIGHT (Tuesday) from 6 - 8 p.m. in the East Commons for a summer send off to get you ready to make safe and healthy choices as you get ready to leave for the summer. Play games, free ice cream and popcorn, music and more.
Stop by and bring a friend! Any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707!
Study Abroad Made Possible: Scholarships... TODAY
Students are invited to join Augsburg Abroad and IES Abroad in the for an informational session about study abroad. Start the planning process now for study abroad next year!
Director of diversity and advising at IES Abroad, Gretchen Cook-Anderson will lead a conversation about how to...
+ finance study abroad
+ get an advantage in the job market w/ international experience
+ talk to parents about the value of study abroad
+ fulfill requirements to graduate on time
Snacks from Afro Deli provided. Location: Multicultural/International Suite, Christensen Center Lower Level, Suite 2
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Minivan for Sale
Chrysler Town & Country minivan, AC, cruise control, 1 owner, 221,000 miles. $3,000 or best offer. For pictures and additional details, see http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/3721580966.html
Family Room Furniture, Bike and Coke Machine
Several items for sale. Photos are in my AugNet public folder. Follow the path of Fac/Staff, Center for Academic Achievement, KENTB, Public. Or send me an email and I will forward photos.
The family room set has 6 pieces: leather couch, matching large leather chair and ottoman, two matching end tables and a large coffee table/chest all in wood with black steel hardware, "soft western" look, comfy and cozy in all weather. The set is probably 10 years old, but was was high end $4,500. Asking $800 or make an offer.
Chair: 45"W, 35"D, 34"H
Ottoman: 30"W, 21"D, 17"H
Couch: 87"W, 36"D, 35"H
Chest: 42"W, 20"D, 20"H
End Tables: 22"W, 26"D, 22"H
May be willing to split it up.
The Coke machine is old, don't know how old, but you can tell from the price on the machine exterior, I don't think it's an antique, just fun. Purchased in the mid '90s and used in single family home as entertainment piece. Can be used for soda or beer? 8oz bottles. Asking $600.
Bike is a large (probably best for someone 5'9-6'1) 2012 TREK Top Fuel, 200 miles on it, all super high end, pro components and basically new. Stored indoors. Retail is $6,500. If you have thought about upgrading your Mt. bike, this is the bike. Or, if you are a commuter and want to make folks jealous, even those riding a Hummer or Jag, this is the bike (indoor parking is highly recommended). It's full suspension, carbon frame/wheels and fully loaded. Selling for $3,850, but again make an offer.