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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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2013-14 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

On behalf of the Augsburg Space Grant Program, STEM program announces the 2013-2014 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship. The scholarship supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics and engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2013

Students are encouraged to apply if they are:
-A Sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education
-Can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-Show an interest in contributing to NASA's mission

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be:
-A U.S. Citizen of the United States of America
-Currently, and through spring semester, 2014, be a full-time student in good standing at Augsburg

Please visit the STEM website at www.augsburg.edu/stem or contact STEM at stem@augsburg.edu for an application. If you have any questions or concerns about the NASA Space Grant Scholarship, please contact Dr. David Murr, NASA Space Grant Director at murrd1@augsburg.edu.

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Open Moodle Lab

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 in OGC 103:

Tues. & Wed. from 9-10:30 a.m.

Thurs. 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Sat. 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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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/

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Deadline Extended for CGE Study Abroad

Augsburg Abroad has extended study abroad application deadlines for Center for Global Education programs. Students can still apply for a CGE program until October 25.

CGE semester programs are offered in Cuba, Central America (multi-country), Mexico, and Southern Africa (also multi-country). CGE programs offer Augsburg College classes - numerous LAFs, major requirements, etc. Credit offered in BIO, ENV, SPA, WST, HIS, POL, REL, YFM, BUS, and more. Academic internships are also available. Find out more at www.centerforglobaleducation.org

Students are encouraged to contact Augsburg Abroad (http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/) as soon as possible in order to meet the new October 25 deadline.

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Active Wellness 2014: Last Day to Register

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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Spanish Conversation Meets This Thursday

Looking for a chance to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Then we've got just the thing for you - Spanish Conversation group! Please join us as we gather to chat in Spanish, laugh and have a bit of fun. From beginning to advanced, all levels are welcome! We meet every Thursday in the Riverside Room, 2nd floor Christensen, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Signs will be posted. Join us for 10 minutes or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081 or Anita Fisher, ext. 1082. We hope to see you there!

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Eid al Adha

Eid al Adha, which translates to festival of the sacrifice, is being celebrated worldwide by Muslims. "Eid Mubarak" is the greeting used to wish each other a "happy" Eid, so Eid Mubarak everyone.

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Gift Made to the CSBR in Honor of Cerritos

Nick Slack '02 is the youngest Augsburg College graduate to give a naming gift for a room in the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. This 33-year-old alumnus is giving $25,000 to name a faculty office for John Cerrito, assistant professor of business administration, and Peggy Cerrito, in appreciation for their guidance and friendship. Read more in the Class Challenge newsletter here: http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/category/csbr-class-challenge/

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2014 Annual Benefit Enrollment

We have made significant strides forward in creating a "green" open enrollment process. This year our enrollment process will be on-line. Additionally we are excited to announce that the 2014 premium amounts for single and family plan coverage options will be the same as last year. There will be new coverage options for 2014 as well. All open enrollment materials have been posted to the HR Moodle, http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329

Due to the change to online submission for benefit elections this year, the Enrollment Form and Submission link will not be available until November 6th when the actual enrollment period begins.

To ensure all employees have plenty of time to review the materials we are providing our 2014 plan information now. This will allow employees up to four weeks to review and select their coverage options for 2014. The annual benefit enrollment period opens Wednesday, November 6 and ends Wednesday, November 20. All forms must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20.

All benefit eligible employees will need to complete the enrollment forms. Benefit eligible faculty and staff, working .750 (3/4) full-time equivalency (FTE) or greater are considered benefit eligible. If you wish to keep the same plan elections from 2013, you must complete an enrollment form. Your 2013 plan elections WILL NOT carry over into 2014. If enrollment forms are not received your plan coverage will terminate on December 31, 2013 and you will not be eligible to re-enroll until the next open enrollment period. Enrollment forms will be submitted on-line this year. No paper forms will be accepted.

We strongly encourage all benefit eligible faculty and staff to attend one of the five benefit information sessions. Sessions are scheduled as follows:

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

Human resources will also be hosting three sessions for employees that would like assistance with the online enrollment process. During these sessions employees will be walked through the online enrollment process step by step and will be able to submit their forms during the session.
Sessions are scheduled as follows:

On-line Enrollment Help:
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

We look forward to seeing you at the Open Enrollment sessions!

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Reminder: Priority Student Hiring Deadline Nov. 1

As a part of the Commonwork Initiative, work study eligible and International students will be given priority hiring until November 1. Returning students who are not eligible for work study may return to their previous campus position but are not eligible for a new position until after November 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources. Thank you!

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American Red Cross Needs Volunteers - Tabling

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.

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Clothing Donations Needed

We'll be collecting new and gently used clothing at the Welcome Desk in Christensen Center to support the Minnesota Internship Center's free store, which serves homeless and housing vulnerable youth attending four charter high schools in the Twin Cities.

Donations will be accepted through Oct. 31. Anyone with questions should contact Janet Morales (moralesj@augsburg.edu) or Paris Yarbrough '13 (pyarbrough@mnic.org). Thank you!

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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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Mexico Lindo 14th Anniversary Dance Show

The 14th anniversary show for the Mexico Lindo Dance Group will be held on campus at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 in the Sateren Auditorium.

Join us for an evening to enjoy a variety of dancers performing cultural dances that they've perfected for over a decade. All ticket sales are donated to the Mexico Lindo church.

Tickets are $10.00 and doors open at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

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MFA Student Jay Moad Onstage at Guthrie

MFA student Jay Moad will be onstage at The Guthrie Theater Saturday and Sunday as one of six Minnesota Veterans giving their first-hand accounts of their lives and the military. Moad will perform in Telling: Minnesota, an original play written from interviews with the performers themselves, interwoven into three continuous acts.

Detailing military service from Vietnam through to the present, six Minnesota veterans will step onstage at the Guthrie Theater's Dowling Studio on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. Performances are free, but tickets are required.

Tickets may be reserved by phone at 612.377.2224 or toll-free at 1.877.44STAGE or in person at the Guthrie's Box Office.

The Saturday, October 19, performance begins at 10 a.m. and is being made available for active military service people, veterans and their families, and the public. The performance will be followed by a reception for attendees in the Pohlad Lobby.

The Sunday, October 20 performance at 1 p.m. is for the general public as well as active military service people, veterans and their families. This performance will be followed by a short discussion.

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Reminder: Spark Session Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.

Share your ideas and support your colleagues in proposal development and grant submission at tomorrow's Spark Session! We will meet from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in OGC 103.

Curious about the session agenda?
-Matt Beckman in Biology will be present his idea for an upcoming research proposal, followed by an open discussion for comments and feedback.
-We will briefly discuss the Government Shutdown and its impact on grant seeking and award management.

No need to RSVP - hope to see you there!

Want to learn more or see the schedule for future sessions? Check out the grants website at http://inside.augsburg.edu/grants/idea/

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Vocal Chakra Balancing Concert

This Thursday, October 17, Dr. M. Hari Haran of Pondicherry, India will present a concert on on Indian Music Therapy from 7-8:30 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium. Dr. Hari Haran will use a traditional Indian music to balance chakras.

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Bowling At Memory Lanes

Sponsored by Campus Ministry Student Organization. Join us on Friday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium in Foss. This is a completely FREE event for all Augsburg Students - Campus Ministry is covering the cost of bowling, shoe rental, and food! We will head over to Memory Lanes as a group and bowl from 7-9ish.

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Roz Nordaune '77 AWE-inspired space in CSBR

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.

Nordaune believes that women possess untapped power and potential to change the world through their leadership and philanthropy. She has channeled the leadership skills, personal network, and superior education she received from Augsburg into her career as a family law attorney. She feels grateful and has big dreams for the impact she and other women can make on the College.

Read more in the Class Challenge newsletter here: http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/category/csbr-class-challenge/

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15" Macbook Pro for Sale - $300 OBO

15" Macbook Pro 2.4/2.2GHz for sale. Mainboard replaced by First Tech due to recall. Upgraded RAM to 4GB. 120GB HDD. Clean build of 10.8.4 OSX. Needs new battery, but in great shape. Includes original packaging. Contact shidla@augsburg.edu with questions.

More info here: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/sys/4067363572.html

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