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Training on Civil Discourse: Seats Filling Fast

There are limited spaces still available for the October 16 employee training;
"Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace."

Don't miss your chance to take part in this development opportunity. This course will provide participants a valuable set of tools as we learn to communicate across our diverse workplace. If you would like to register and the sessions are full, please contact Katie Berggren at Berggren@augsburg.edu we will work to accommodate as many additional participants as possible.

The sessions are open to all faculty and staff at no cost, with two more opportunities to participate in this course. The sessions will be facilitated by Jeffrey Cookson, Organizational Development Manager and Global Diversity Inclusion Specialist from MRA Trusight.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Session 1: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session 2: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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.

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"Developing your Career" Session Tuesday Morning

Center for Teaching and Learning
Staff Professional Development Series

"Developing Your Career"
Tuesday, October 15
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Marshall Room

This month's Staff Development session will discuss ways for staff to think about current and future career pathways, available educational opportunities, negotiating new responsibilities, and potential to grow within your current job. To RSVP, visit http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/SID=SV_7NFx9CvFtjX5obP .

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Bioethics Summer Research Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

On behalf of the Mayo Clinic, URGO announces the 2014 Vann Fellowship for summer undergraduate research in biomedical ethics! This fellowship is highly competitive and each college may only endorse two applicants. Applications for Augsburg's internal competition are due November 12, 2013.

Program details:
- Work with physician and research mentors within Mayo's Program in Professionalism and Ethics
- 8-10 weeks of full-time research
- $5,000 stipend
- Research topics may include (but are not limited to):
- Clinical ethics
- Informed patient consent, competence, and dementia
- Advanced directives, surrogate decision-makers, cultural values
- Ethical issues in end-of-life care and life-sustaining treatments
- Ethics in biomedical research, stem-cell research, and transplants

Qualifications:
-Enrolled in undergraduate courses for the fall of 2014
-Strong interest in biomedical ethics and/or clinical ethics (students with any major may apply)
-3.50 GPA or higher recommended (if lower, contact urgo@augsburg.edu)
-Must be at least a sophomore standing

If you are interested in applying for the Vann Fellowship, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunities at urgo@augsburg.edu for application materials.

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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?

Come to an Open Moodle Lab for individualized help. Open Labs will be held Tues. & Wed. from 9-10:30 a.m. and Thurs. 1:00-2:30 p.m. in OGC 103

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Augsburg is Top Military-Friendly School

Congratulations from Military Advanced Education (MAE) Augsburg College has been selected as a top military-friendly school in the Military Advanced Education (MAE)2014 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities. The list is featured annually in the December issue.

MAE staff evaluated each submission by our strict criteria. As the first publication to do a military friendly list, MAE has been improving the process every year in order to provide our men and women in uniform information that will help them make the right choices about college.

Thanks to all at Augsburg who help us serve those who serve our country - and thanks to our Augsburg veterans and currently-serving military.

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Augsburg Employee Discount with Verizon

Attention Staff and Faculty, because Augsburg uses Verizon Wireless for our critical campus phones, you are eligible for a discount on your personal Verizon service. Bring a copy of a recent pay stub (feel free to black out your pay info) to a Verizon store and reference ECPD #946999 to get the discount applied to your bill.

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Follow up of Krista Tippett Christensen Symposium

Did you miss Krista Tippett's Christensen Symposium address on October 1? There are a few ways you can still learn more about the topic of "Einstein's God: Revisiting Science and Religion in a New Century".

1) Check out Tippett's book, "Einstein's God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit," available in the Augsburg College Bookstore.

2) Augsburg College faculty, staff, and students are also welcome to check out an audio recording of the Symposium address by visiting the Christensen Center for Vocation (Oren Gateway 106) or contacting the CCV office at ccv@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1403.

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Spring Semester 2014 Registration

Hello,

Spring Semester 2014 registration begins on Monday, November 11.

Important Note:
Now that all programs are on a semester calendar we had to make changes to the way registration dates and times were assigned to students.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the registration dates and times at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/springregistration .

Questions can be directed to registrar@augsburg.edu.

Best Regards

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Active Wellness 2014: Deadline to Register Oct. 16

Health evaluations are by appointment, please schedule by:
5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2013

Health Evaluations will be held on campus from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location are as follows:
October 21, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 22, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 23, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 24, 2013, Christensen Center, Marshall room
October 25, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room

How to Schedule Your Onsite Health Evaluation Appointment

1. Register online at www.myinteractivehealth.com First time website users can register using sponsor code V9DXA.
2. Click the "Schedule Your Appointment" box at the top of the page.
3. Select your appointment location, date and time and complete your health questionnaire.
4. Continue until you are prompted to confirm your appointment.
5. Send your lab results directly to your physician. (Provide your physician's name, fax and phone number when you register for your health evaluation).

You may also schedule your appointment by calling Interactive Health at (800) 840-6100 between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time

Unable to attend onsite? Participate at a nearby lab!
You may select a lab location when you register online. Or call Interactive Health at (800) 840-6100 and ask to Test at a Lab. If you use this option, please schedule by October 28, 2013 and complete your test no later than November 11, 2013.

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Benefit Open Enrollment November 6 - 20

We are pleased to announce we have made significant strides forward in creating a "green" open enrollment, with a new online process. To ensure all employees have plenty of time to review the materials, we will send an email on October 14 with details about our 2014 plan offerings and instructions on how to enroll.

All benefit eligible employees will need to complete the enrollment form, even if they wish to maintain current plan options. Employees must submit the enrollment form online, no paper forms will be accepted. Human resources will host three help sessions for employees who would like assistance with submitting the online enrollment forms.

Representatives from HealthPartners, Interactive Wellness, OptumHealth and Hays will be at the information sessions to answer any questions you have about our plan offerings for 2014.

Open Enrollment Information Sessions:
November 6 at 2:00 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 8 at 12:10 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 11 at 8:30 a.m., Christensen Center, Marshall Room
November 12 at 4:45 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 201
*November 12 at 4:45 p.m., Streaming at: http://connect.augsburg.edu/openenrollment/
November 13 at 8:30 a.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

Online Enrollment Help Sessions:
November 13 at 2:30 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
November 15 at 8:00 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 201
November 19 at 4:00 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 201

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the sessions listed above. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Give to the Max Day: Department of History

The History department is raising funds for students working on senior honors projects. We have already received a $500 matching pledge from a recent graduate of the history department, so during Give to the Max Day, your gift makes a huge difference! Check us out at http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Augsburgcollegehistorydepartment and make sure to save the date for November 14 to go online and make your gift. Thanks for your support!

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Interfaith Mini-Convo

Sami Rasouli joins us on Wednesday, October 16, at 10:40 a.m., in the Hoversten Chapel with "The Importance of the Muslim-Christian Dialogue." Sami is an Iraqi-American who lived in Minnesota for many years before returning to Iraq after the U.S. invasion and occupation. He currently works in Iraq with the Muslim Peacemaker Teams, encouraging Christian-Muslim dialogue and providing creative opportunities for reconciliation between the people of the U.S. and the people of Iraq.

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Violence Against Women Awareness Oct. 14 Event

Monday, October 14
4-6 p.m.
East Commons

Talk with Angela Champagne from of the organization Fight Like a Girl and Anne Yatch of the personal safety organization Sealed Mindset to hear about Angela's personal experience and Anne's techniques to keep alert and aware.

Sponsored by the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center

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"Women, War, and Drones" - This Tuesday

Women, War and Drones: "An Afghan Woman Speaks Out" will be held at Augsburg
Tuesday, October 15
7:00 p.m.
Foss Chapel

Malalai Joya is a human rights activist and recipient of numerous international awards. She has been called "the bravest woman in Afghanistan." She was suspended by the Afghan Parliament in 2007 for her criticism of the warlord and drug barons.

Co-sponsored by: Department of Political Science, Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center, and the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning and many other off-campus groups.

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Resume Review by Employers - Thursday

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work (Career & Internship Services) is hosting an event "Auggies Connect with Employers" on Thursday, October 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center.

Students are invited into our center for casual one-on-one conversation with employers from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Target Stores, NumberWorks/Salo, and Career Professionals. Have your resume critiqued, ask questions on your job or internship search, or network. No appointment necessary just stop by and stay for as long as you wish.

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Paulson Family Honored for $1 Million Gift to CSBR

On Thursday, October 3 members of Augsburg's Board of Regents, Regents Emeriti, donors to the Center for Science, Business, and Religion joined faculty and student representatives in thanking the family of John Paulson for a leadership gift that was made in early stages of the campaign for the CSBR. Read more... http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/?p=535

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