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Convocation Daily Schedule Change
On Saturday, October 19 the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion Convocation will affect the daily class schedule.
The revised schedule will be:
Morning Class 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Convocation 12:00
p.m.
Afternoon Class 1:30-5:00 p.m.
The schedule modifications for October 19 and the remainder of the convocation schedule are posted at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/convoschedule/ .
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 Wed. from 9-10:30 a.m. and Thurs. 1:00-2:30 p.m. in OGC 103.
Midwest Medieval History Conference at Augsburg
The 52nd Annual Midwest Medieval History Conference will take place on the campus of Augsburg College this Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, in the Marshall Room.
"Masters, Means & Methods: the (Liberal) Arts in the Medieval World" is the theme of this year's conference. It concerns the transmission of knowledge, from masters to students, from practitioners to audience. It includes the liberal arts, the fine arts, and even the practical arts. Topics include monastic as well as university education; the history of science, music, mathematics, and art history; the education of women; and professional training in guilds.
The conference keynote speaker is Jordan Sramek, founder and artistic director of The Rose Ensemble, who will present "Devotional Laude: Praise and Procession within the First Franciscan Communities."
Augsburg faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend sessions free of charge. For more info and a link to the conference program, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/medievalstudies/mmhc-2013/
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.
General Announcements
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, you will receive an email with details about our 2014 plan offerings.
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.
American Red Cross Needs Volunteers
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite you to stop by the American Red Cross "walk by" table in the Christensen lobby this Wednesday or Thursday, October 16 & 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Representatives from the Safety Mobile Program at the American Red Cross will be sharing information on their opportunities. The program offers free safety and awareness classroom presentations to elementary school aged children in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding metro area public schools. Presentations are fun, interactive and last 25-30 minutes. They are looking for volunteers to help teach their safety curriculum's in the classroom.
Career Quick Stop
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work has Career Quick Stop every
Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Stop by the
Strommen Center, Christensen Center, Suite 100
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.
Questions: 612-330-1148
http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/
Connect with employers - Oct. 17
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.
Give to the Max Day: CGE
The Center for Global Education (CGE) is excited to be part of Augsburg's Give to the Max Day project! We're one of 20 departments on campus raising money on Give to the Max Day, November 14. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for the Founder's Fund for Program Development, which will help CGE establish programs in new locations, develop new initiatives for current program locations, and train staff to meet new challenges. Check out our project at http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Cgefoundersfund and be sure to save the date for November 14 to go online and make your gift!
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.
Event Announcements
Halloween Safe Block
Kids from the Community will come to Augsburg to Trick-or-Treat in Urness.
Faculty with kids, student families, friends or any other kids are more than welcomed to come Trick-or-Treating at Halloween Safe Block on October 28. We need lots of students to volunteer to make this event awesome! Hand out candy, be a tour guide, activities, and more! Campus student organizations can volunteer also decorating in the floor challenge, fun filled activities, & much more! (Great source of advertisement!)
Located in Urness Hall & Urn/Mort Lobby| 4 to 6 p.m.
To RSVP email : dorn@augsburg.edu or andrenamurphy29@gmail.com
MN Urban Debate League Give to the Max Day
The Mission of the Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL) is to empower students to become engaged learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens who are effective advocates for themselves and their communities. MNUDL accomplishes that mission by working with area middle and high schools to implement and maintain academic and competitive debate programs.
Since it began in 2003, and became a program at Augsburg College in 2009, the program has grown from serving 35 students at 4 schools to serving over 500 students at 32 schools in 2013. 100% of our students have graduated from high school on time, and 99% have been accepted to and have started college! This is why your financial support of the MNUDL is so important. It has a direct impact on how many more students we can reach with our mission of closing the achievement gap here in Minnesota.
The MNUDL hopes to bring debate to even more schools and more students – please help us open the door for more students to gain access to this proven, academically rigorous activity – make a gift ON November 14, 2013! Check out our site now: http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Mnurbandebate
"Debate gave me the foundation to advocate for myself and others, be a critical thinker, and be an open minded person... I thank the Urban Debate League for all that it has done. I thank them for the opportunities I have had, and the friends and family I still enjoy. I applaud them for striving for equality and success and believe that they will make a generation for change. Without them, I would not be the leader I am today. " – Semaj McDonnell, MN Urban Debate League Alum, First-year student at Augsburg College
Malalai Joya Talk Tonight
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.
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.
Biology Research Symposium - Thursday
What I Did on My Summer Vacation Biology Research Symposium
* Learn about on and off campus research opportunities
* Get an idea about current and future faculty research projects
* Hear students present their research from this past summer
When: Thursday, October 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: SCI 123
Food and Drinks Provided!
Sponsored by Tri Beta and the Biology Department.
Want to be in a Football Halftime Show?
Wear your best zombie attire and join us for a performance during halftime of the Augsburg football game vs. St. Thomas on November 2, 2013. We will be having practices to learn the routine from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, Sunday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 29 in Melby room 128. No previous dance experience necessary. Invite your friends! We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, feel free to email twifordc@augsburg.edu, borgemoe@augsburg.edu, or wachho15@augsburg.edu.
You Are The Weapon Workshop Public Showing
Augsburg College Theatre Department's You Are The Weapon workshop with Annie Enneking will be having a showing of the work they have done over the past few weeks!
This stage combat workshop has explored professional techniques on how to safely perform fighting and staged violence, with and without weapons!
The public showing will be held at 8:30p on Tuesday, October 15th in the Theatre!
No reservations required! A free and fun night! We hope to see you there!
Convocation: Why do We Choke Under Pressure?
YOU ARE INVITED to attend the 2013 Center for Counseling & Health Promotion Convocation at Augsburg College featuring Sian Beilock, PhD.
Dr. Beilock, professor of psychology at the University of Chicago, is one of the world's leading researchers and experts on human performance. Dr. Beilock is author of the book, "CHOKE: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal about Getting it Right When You Have To."
If you experience performance anxiety when taking an exam, giving a speech, interviewing for a job, learning a language, or on the athletic field and want to boost your performance, Dr. Beilock has answers.
Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at Noon
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
On Saturday, October 19 the Convocation will affect the class schedule to allow all students to attend.
The revised schedule will be:
Morning Class 8:00-11:30
a.m.
Convocation 12:00
p.m.
Afternoon Class 1:30-5:00
p.m.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Assistant Social Work Professors at MCSWE
Assistant Social Work Professors Ericka Kimball and Melissa Hensley presented workshops on the classroom and teaching at the Fall 2013 Conference of the Minnesota Council on Social Work Education on Friday, October 11.
Dr. Kimball's presentation was entitled "Moving Beyond Moodle: Introducing Social Media in the Classroom." Dr. Hensley's presentation was entitled "New Frameworks for Teaching Community Mental Health Practice: Recovery and Wellness in Action."
The MCSWE conference was attended by social work educators from Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Roz Nordaune '77 Creates CSBR Challenge
Roselyn "Roz" Nordaune '77 believes in the power of girls and women. This belief led her to deepen her involvement and investment in Augsburg and to direct her giving to inspire others to join her. Roz has funded a $25,000 challenge and is asking members of Augsburg's Women Engaged to join her as a donor to the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Read more at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/?p=555
A founding partner of Nordaune & Friesen, PLLC, in Wayzata, Minn., Nordaune came to Augsburg College with the dream of being an attorney one day. She then went to the University of Minnesota for her JD degree. She acknowledges the superior preparation she received during her student days at Augsburg, saying: "I don't think I could have gotten a better education anywhere." She has been recognized by her peers as a Super Lawyer since 2003, placing her among the top five percent of Minnesota lawyers. She was named one of the Top 100 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers in 2005 and 2006.
Just five years after graduating, she became president of the Alumni Board and joined the Board of Regents. She served as a regent for 12 years and made lifelong friends through volunteering at the college. She and Jay Phinney created the Augsburg College Public Affairs Forum, which was active for six years, and brought to campus William Buckley, Jr., Shirley Chisholm, and other public figures.
Read more at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/?p=555
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