Parking Appeals Committee - Seeking Members

Public Safety is seeking 2 faculty and 2 students to serve on the parking appeals committee. The committee meets every other week for an hour to discuss and make decisions on parking violation appeals.

Please email borcharj@augsburg.edu if you are interested.

Thank you!

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Open Moodle Labs This Week

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. 1-2:30 p.m. in OGC 103

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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
Submit Applications to stem@augsburg.edu or to SCI 154

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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Middleton Office of Academic Advising Dedication

On Wednesday Oct. 30 at 4 p.m., Academic Advising will memorialize Deidre Middleton and her contributions to academic advising at Augsburg by naming our office the Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising. Please join us at this celebration as we dedicate this space to Deidre and thank her family for this generous gift.

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Want To Be an Orientation Leader?

Go to the Human Resources webpage and apply TODAY!
The deadline is noon on November 12.
For questions, call the Campus Activities and Orientation Line
At 612-330-1100

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Option for Student Insurance

Augsburg College is pleased to offer our students the opportunity to enroll in an affordable, comprehensive health insurance plan for the 2013-14 policy year. Some of the plan features include:

- Students will be able to locate providers whether at home, school, or throughout the country through the Aetna Preferred Provider Network
- Low annual deductible of $50 per condition, per policy year
- Coverage at 80% in-network and 60% out-of-network
- Physician's Office visits covered at 100% after a $25 copay
- Benefit maximum of $500,000 per condition, per policy year
- Prescription drug coverage with low copays
- Worldwide Coverage including Medical Evacuation, Repatriation, and Travel Assistance Services
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
- Wellness discounts including Vision and Dental
- Affordable price for 12 months of comprehensive coverage
- Payment plan available to students for payment of insurance premium

For a complete description of the benefits available, limitations and exclusions, please visit www.GallagherKoster.com/Augsburg

All matriculated students enrolled in classes are eligible to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan on a voluntary basis.

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The Affordable Care Act - and You

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an info session on MnSURE and Affordable Care Act provisions, facilitated by Tim Donovan, the David Agency. Tuesday, October 29, 3 p.m., Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Info session repeats on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m. (repeats at 12:30 p.m.) in Oren Gateway Center, Room 100. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

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Service of Installation in Chapel

Today in chapel Pastor Sonja Hagander will be installed as College Pastor and Director of Ministries and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will be installed as Associate College Pastor. The Service of Installation will take place in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center, at 11:30 a.m., with Bishop Ann Svennungsen, of the Minneapolis Area Synod, presiding and preaching. The Augsburg College Choir will sing. A reception will follow. All are welcome.

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Honor Longtime Auggie Cal Appleby

--Submitted on behalf of Jane McClure, editor at Access Press--

Former Augsburg College staff member Cal Appleby will be honored with Access Press' 2013 Charlie Smith Award.

For decades, Appleby was part of a remarkable team that founded and shaped many programs for students with disabilities at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, at the University of Minnesota, and beyond. Learn more about Appleby by reading an Access Press article: http://www.accesspress.org/2013/09/2013-charlie-smith-award-winner-access-to-college-is-one-of-applebys-many-contributions/

You are invited to attend the annual awards ceremony on November 1 that will recognize Appleby and bring many individuals and organizations together to celebrate accomplishments within Minnesota's disability community.

The banquet will be held at Minneapolis Airport Marriot. Find registration information online: http://www.accesspress.org/the-charlie-smith-award/

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