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Writing Lab Is Now Open

The wait is over! The Augsburg College Writing Lab is now open for the current academic year. Last year, tutors in the Lab conducted 2,500 sessions with Augsburg students, working on a wide variety of writing assignments at various stages of completion. The Lab is located in Lindell Library, ground floor, to the left of the circulation desk. Students are welcome to come with a hard copy of their work and professors are able to contact Professor Swanson if they would like a tutor to visit their classes to provide further information.
Hours for the year are as follows:

Monday: 11:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 -10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 - 6 p.m. and 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Professor Swanson, English Department.

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Inclusiveness Reading Circle: Whistling Vivaldi

Facilitators: Joyce Miller & Matt Maruggi
Schedule: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursdays (October 17, November 7, December 12)
Augsburg Room

Nothing explains this tour de force better than the title itself, which refers to the revealing story of a young black man who realizes that he can defuse fears of white people by whistling melodies from Vivaldi. With this and countless other examples drawn from the groundbreaking research, social psychologist Claude Steele sheds new light on how pervasive stereotypes can actually influence behavior and performance, especially in the educational setting, and how these stereotypes left unexamined can perpetuate themselves.

Faculty and staff may sign up for the Reading Circle and pick up a book in the Department of Nursing, SC 116. Participants are also invited to have lunch in the cafeteria courtesy of the Batalden Endowment.

Schedule of reading
October 17, pp. 1-62
November 7, pp. 63-133
December 12, pp. 134-219

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Open Moodle Labs in OGC 103

Do you need some help

building/editing your hybrid course Moodle site?

planning the online components of your hybrid course?

creating engaging forum discussion assignments?

devising relevant online assignments?

thinking through course management issues?

diversifying and expanding your Moodle course content?

Come to an Open Moodle Lab for individualized help. Open Labs will be held:

Tues. & Wed. from 9-10:30 a.m. - OGC 103
Thurs. 1:00-2:30 p.m. - OGC 103

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Courage and Renewal Retreat Series

I invite you to participate in a personal and professional renewal opportunity entitled Courage to Teach & Lead -A Time for Renewal. This yearlong series of five retreats is designed to allow you to slow down and listen to your own voice and to discern where you are in your life work. When we reconnect who we are with what we do, we approach our lives and our work with renewed passion commitment, and integrity.

Each retreat consists of carefully designed individual, small, and large group activities around seasonal themes, which make use of the power of poetry, stories, art, nature, and guided reflection on personal and professional questions. The retreats offer an opportunity to slow down and listen to our selves within a supportive community. Series of five retreats at Mount Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, Minnesota on October 31-Nov. 2, 2013, February 6-8, 2014, May 8-10, 2014, August 7-9, 2014 and October 23-25, 2014.

For a brochure or additional information contact Ron Petrich at petrich@augsburg.edu

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Last Day to Charge Books at the Bookstore

Tuesday, September 17 is the last day students can charge books and supplies to their student account at the bookstore. All charges will be added to your account before fall financial aid is applied.

Questions? Stop by the Enrollment Center and speak with one of our Student Financial Services Counselors.

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Apply by Sept. 30 - Winter-Break + Spring Abroad

Study Abroad Deadline is Sept. 30 for Winter-Break and Spring Semester.

Winter-Break Programs:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/faculty-led-programs/

Spring Semester Programs:
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

Come to an info session/study abroad advising in Christensen Center LL Suite 2
MWF: 10:30 a.m.
TTh: 3:30 p.m.

Scholarships Available!

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Introducing the Fall 2013 Emerging Leaders

These first-year and transfer students have been selected to participate in the Fall 2013 Emerging Leaders Program, an intensive 10-week course that will prepare participants for future on-campus leadership opportunities. Please feel free to congratulate these students if you see them on campus!

Abbigail Amundson
Leah Andrews
Vision Bagonza
Madison Baker
Osiris Bardales
Jon Bates
Erin Bolden
Chase Brenke
Emily Campbell
Lauren Canales
Abigail Carpenter
Samantha Coy
Hannah Davidson
Lee Drakeford
Will Freeman
Hilena Frew
Lexi Halvorson
Emily Hansen
Jason Hanson
Michael Harrison
Callie Jones
Semaj Jones-McDonell
Roman Khadka
Matthew Kukar
Thomas Kukowski
Charisma Kyles
Julia Laden
Coua Lee
Mada Lee
Mary Loewen
Amy Lor
Nancy Lor
Lyle Nyberg
Dustin Parks
Daniel Polaschek
Casey Regnier
Kerry Robertson
Nia Ross
Mohamed Nazih Safi
Vianney Sanchez
Petra Shaffer-Gottschalk
Angela Taylor
Richard Taylor
Hai Thao
Cheemoua Vang
Chencha Vang
Ping Vang
Emily Warpula
Najma Warsame
Emily Wrolson
Pa Yor Mee Xiong

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Career Quick Hours - Wed./Thurs.

New for students this fall: Career Quick Stop (15-minute drop-ins) with Career & Internship Services

This fall Career & Internship Services will offer a new service to help meet the career development needs of students - Career Quick Stop. These walk-in hours are meant for quick career question and short resume reviews. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes and students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Simply check-in at Career & Internship Services (Christensen Center, Suite 100) during the Career Quick Stop times: Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.- OR - Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Individual career coaching appointments are still available - just call or stop-in to schedule.

How to connect with us:
p: 612-330-1148 - e: careers@augsburg.edu - w: augsburg.edu/strommen

Connect with us on Facebook!

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Employee Training Series

We are pleased to announce the upcoming employee training:
"Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace."

Augsburg is committed to providing development opportunities for our employees that enable each of us to better serve this community. The sessions are open to all faculty and staff at no cost. There are four opportunities to participate in this course.

Thursday, October 10, 2013
Session 1: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Session 3: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 4: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The training will cover the following aspects of communication:

*Differing definitions of respect
*Common communication break-downs
*Characteristics of tactful and diplomatic communicators
*A self-assessment of various communication styles
*Tips for adjusting one's own style of communication
*A communication Action Plan for use during times of difficult or problematic communication

Here's how to register:
On the Human Resources Moodle page
http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329

Click on the:
"Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace" link.

You will then be directed to the appointment scheduler tool, where you can select the date and time you wish to participate. The sessions have a limited number of seats available, so register early. The sessions will be facilitated by Jeffrey Cookson, Organizational Development Manager and Global Diversity Inclusion Specialist from MRA Trusight. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at Berggren@augsburg.edu

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Great Fair in Seward on Saturday

Seward Neighborhood's biennial celebration, The King's Fair, will be
held from 12 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Matthews Park (6 blocks from Augsburg). There will be a dogparade, petting zoo, strong man contest, and two stages of music.

See the full schedule: http://kingsfair.wordpress.com/schedule-of-events/

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Charles S. Anderson Music Hall Dedication

The eighth president of Augsburg College, Charles S. Anderson oversaw significant growth in the College's enrollment, student diversity, program offerings, and commitment to its Lutheran heritage. To honor his legacy, Augsburg will rename its music building the Charles S. Anderson Music Hall. Read more at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/alumni/2013/09/17/charles-s-anderson-music-hall-dedication-scheduled/

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Free Lockers Available for Commuter Students

Campus Activities and Orientation provides free lockers for students (Day, WEC, and Graduate) who commute to campus during the academic year. Lockers are located on the Ground and 2nd Levels of Science Building.

These lockers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To request your locker for the academic year, please print out, complete, and sign the form below and turn it into the Christensen Center Welcome Desk OR Michael Grewe in Christensen Center Room 1D (located on the ground floor in the "Auggie's Nest").

The Student Locker Request Form can be found here: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/StudentLockerRequestForm.pdf

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Big Brothers Big Sisters -Tabling Today

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities will be tabling in the Christensen Center lobby today, Tuesday, September 17, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Representatives will be sharing their volunteer and internship opportunities. Stop by and network!

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North Star STEM Alliance Kickoff on September 25

The North Star STEM Alliance is a 17-membership partnership among Minnesota colleges, universities, and community organizations committed to supporting multicultural students toward earning bachelor's degrees in STEM.

Join other Augsburg students attending the North Star STEM Alliance Kickoff on September 25th, 5-9 p.m., at the TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota Campus.

Meet @ the STEM Programs Office (SCI 154) at 5:00 p.m. on September 25th.

All interested students are welcome to attend the kick-off.

Contact Augsburg's STEM Programs office at stem@augsburg.edu if you have any questions or to determine if you are eligible for related funding opportunities. Eligible students are citizens or permanent residents, pursuing a STEM degree and black, Hispanic, American Indian, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

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Salsa at Chicken at Market Today 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Come out to the Augsburg Farmers Market today and every Tuesday 11 a.m. -1 p.m. in front of Foss Chapel. Meet our new farmer Mari who is now selling her salsa, free range chickens, along with some vegetables. Hope to see you there!

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Education Department Student Org 1st Meeting

AFEW's (Augsburg's Education Department's Student Organization) 1st 2013-14 Meeting:

WHEN? September 17 (Tuesday)
TIME? Chapel Time -- 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE? Marshall Room near Einstein's in Christensen
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
-Free pizza
-Meet & connect with other education students
-Sign up for GLBTA/safe schools ally training
-Set up a date/time for other workshops such as: Racial Justice Training
-Receive advice for scheduling
-Receive advice from upperclassmen about classes you are in now
-More information about the MTLE prep

Can't make it?
Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AFEWorganization/

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Gilman International Scholarship Workshop TODAY

Gilman International Scholarship Workshop

Today, Tuesday, September 17
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Riverside Room--Christensen Center 2nd fl

Learn winning strategies to winning up to $8,000 in scholarships to study abroad. 3 out of 5 Auggies who apply for this scholarship have received awards of $3000 and up.

Sponsored by TRiO/SSS and Augsburg Abroad

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KPMG On Campus Recruiting

KPMG will be on campus October 7! Submit resumes by: October 1.
For detailed information and job descriptions, please visit: http://web.augsburg.edu/cswl/KPMG/KPMG%20information%20sheet.pdf .

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm ( http://www.kpmg.com/US/en/Pages/default.aspx ), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG International's member firms have 145,000 professionals, including more than 8,000 partners, in 152 countries.

They are seeking to fill the following positions: (Internships are posted on AugPost or email tilton@augsburg.edu)

- 2014 SALT (State and Local Tax) Intern Winter Minneapolis
Targeted graduation dates from December 2014 through Summer 2015
- 2014 SALT (State and Local Tax) Minneapolis Summer Associate
Targeted graduation dates from December 2012 through Summer 2013
- 2014 SALT (State and Local Tax) Summer Minneapolis Intern
Targeted graduation dates from December 2014 through Summer 2015

Questions, email tilton@augsburg.edu

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Brown Bag Discussions on Science and Religion

Foss Atrium from noon - 1:00 p.m.

-with Professor Mark Engebretsen, Wednesday, September 25

-with Professor Larry Crockett, Thursday, September 26

All students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend either (or both) discussions. It is not necessary to have read Tippet's book, Einstein's God.


Mark your calendars for the upcoming convocation!

THE BERNHARD M. CHRISTENSEN SYMPOSIUM

Tuesday, October 1, 11 a.m.

Krista Tippett, host/producer of On Being, American Public Media
Einstein's God: Revisiting Science and Religion in a New Century
See http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/christensen-symposium/.

The following is taken from Tippet's introduction to her book, Einstein's God. "The science-religion "debate" is unwinnable, and has led us astray. To insist that science and religion speak the same language, or draw the same conclusions, is to miss the point of both of these pursuits of cohesive knowledge and underlying truth. To create a competition between them, in terms of relevance or rightness, is self-defeating. Both science and religion are set to animate this century with new vigor. This will happen whether their practitioners are in dialogue or not. But the dialogue that is possible - and that has developed organically, below the journalistic and political radar- is mutually illuminating and lush with promise."

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Vocation Lunch with Provost Kaivola

The Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) invites Augsburg faculty and staff to attend the fall Vocation Lunch on Wednesday, October 16 from 11:10 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Dr. Karen Kaivola will be sharing a presentation entitled "The Accidental Administrator: Reflections on Vocation". More information about the Vocation lunch is available at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/vocationlunch/

Since space is limited for the lunch, faculty and staff are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible through the event page: https://christensenlunch.eventbrite.com/

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State of the College Event this Thursday, Sept. 19

Faculty members, staff, and students are invited to attend the annual State of the College meeting this Thursday, Sept. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The State of the College address will cover year-end accomplishments for 2012-2013, fall 2013 enrollment, and an overview of the strategic work launched by the Augsburg Board of Regents this past year.

For those who need to connect to the meeting from an off-site location, including faculty and staff at our Rochester campus, a livestream of the event will be available. The connection information will be posted on the State of the College 2013 page, in the College Reports section of Inside Augsburg.

Finally, for those unable to participate in the event or livestream, the slides and an audio replay of the address will be posted to the State of the College 2013 page within a few business days of the event.

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Minneapolis Mayoral Forum

Candidates for Minneapolis Mayor are joining together for a mayoral forum on National Voter Registration Day (Tuesday, September 24). They will answer questions on prominent issues concerning students in the area. The questions will focus on housing, energy, transit, and education issues. The Minnesota Student Association and the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group welcome all students, faculty, and community members to come together in celebration of civic engagement, and learn more about the candidates running for mayor. Further details for the mayoral forum are listed below:

Tuesday September 24 (National Voter Registration Day)
8:00 p.m. Coffman Theater U of M Campus

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Exploring Your Leadership Style: Oct. 10 Workshop

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6 - 7:30 p.m. workshop
Location: Kennedy Center, Room 303
Presenter: Tom Morgan

Who should attend? Individuals and/or teams who want to enhance their leadership skills and effectiveness.

Discover your information processing preferences through I Opt. I Opt is a leadership assessment tool used in professional development that will help you understand how you gather, process and act on the information that is all around you. This information shapes the way you approach leadership. To effectively lead others, it's helpful to understand the strengths and vulnerabilities of your own approach.

Prior to the workshop, participants will complete a short online survey (fewer than ten minutes). The results of this survey will be used to generate a personalized report that each participant will receive at the workshop. These Advanced Leadership Reports identify information processing preferences, providing insights into issues that people bring with them everywhere they go. Tom Morgan, a certified I Opt interpreter, will explain the I Opt model and help you get the most out of your individual report.

Registration
To participate in the workshop, please RSVP by e-mail to Patty Park at parkp@augsburg.edu by Monday, October 7. You will receive an e-mail reply with directions for taking the I Opt survey. You must be present at the workshop to receive the survey results. Space is limited, so register soon.

The I Opt survey and report has a value of $25.00, but we are able to offer it for $10.00 per participant in combination with the workshop. Your $10 payment will be collected at the beginning of the event.

Do you know of others who are interested in participating in this workshop? If you have colleagues, friends, or family who would benefit from this workshop, please have them contact us soon.

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Community Opportunity Fair this Wednesday

Come to the Community Opportunity Fair

Wednesday, September 18
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Christensen Lobby

Check out over 20 community organizations regarding service-learning, internship and volunteer positions.

Also, Sabo Center Breakfast celebrating work of community partners, students, faculty and staff will be held the morning of the 18th from 8:30-10 a.m. RSVP to Mary Laurel True at truem@augsburg.edu.

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Taste of Augsburg Submissions Due Tomorrow

Drumroll….There are five days until the start of Augsburg's week long Homecoming celebration, September 22-28! The week begins with the Baseball Alumni Game and Dugout Dedication at 2 p.m. at the Parade Stadium, and ends with the Taste of Augsburg on Saturday, September 28th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

TOMORROW is the last day for student groups to submit as a vendor and be listed on the program. Submissions will be accepted until next Wednesday, but will not be included in the publications about the event.

Did you know….?

Staff and Faculty Auggies are invited to the Dual Hat Reception Monday, September 23 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Augsburg House, in honor of their service. RSVP here: https://fog.augsburg.edu/sslpage.aspx?pid=542

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Target to Hold Informational Session - Internships

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite all students to attend an information session with Target Corporation on Tuesday, September 24 at 4:45 p.m. in the Christensen Center, Suite 100. Pizza will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. by emailing careers@augsburg.edu

Representatives and Augsburg alum will be on campus to recruit for their BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS Internship(s).

Details: 3.0 GPA Majors: Math, Economics, Computer Science, MIS, or Business

Internships begin June 2014. Recruiting December 2014 Grads and/or Spring 2015 Grads

Deadline for resumes: Tuesday, October 1st at 4:00 p.m. We encourage students to plan to attend the informational session. We also encourage students to have their resume reviewed by our Career and Internship Services as soon as possible, so you are able to submit a polished resume.

Call 612-330-1148 to schedule your resume review.

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Steve '71 and Catherine Larson Lead Agre Challenge

Do you remember sitting in high school with your eyes roving over items pinned on a bulletin board? For Dr. Steve E. Larson '71 that moment during a high school chemistry class in River Falls, Wis., changed his life forever.

The bulletin board announced chemistry scholarships at Augsburg College provided by Dr. Courtland Agre, then chair of Augsburg's Chemistry Department. Larson decided to apply for one, and he got it.

"This scholarship, given from Dr. Agre's personal funds, was quite an advantage for me," Larson says. "I was from a poor family and going to a private college wouldn't have been possible without a scholarship. I had a great experience at Augsburg College, and then went on to medical school. I have been looking for ways to give back to the college since that time, especially honoring Dr. Agre." Read more at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/2013/09/04/steve-71-and-catherine-larson-lead-agre-challenge/

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