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The End Is Near: Find the Writing Lab Now
As the end of the semester looms, students may need help revising and finishing writing assignments. Tutors in the Writing Lab can help. Visit them in Lindell Library, street level, left of the circulation desk. These are the hours through Wednesday evening, Dec. 18:
Monday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.
Questions? Contact K. Swanson, English.
Open Moodle Lab 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. - OGC 103
Thurs. 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Lindell 202
$5,000 Scholarship for American Indian Students
$5,000 Scholarship for American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing careers related to tribal policy and Native American health care
If you're committed to applying your education and training directly to solving problems in Indian Country and interested in being plugged into a growing network of American Indian student leaders across the country, check out the Udall Scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded to sophomore and junior college students in any of three categories:
- To American Indian and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal government, law, education, justice, resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, economic development, and other areas affecting American Indian communities; or
- To American Indian and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native American health care; or
- To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment.
Benefits:
- Lifelong membership in an active and growing network of alumni
- Meeting other student leaders at the Udall Scholar Orientation
- Up to $5,000 for educational expenses
"I've met more friends here than I ever imagined. The connections the Scholar Orientation has set up for us should prove invaluable." - Ashley Keller, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, 2010 Scholar
To be eligible for the Udall Scholarship, you must be nominated by your institution.
Internal Application Deadline: February 4, 2014
For application materials, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity at Urgo@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1446.
Moodle Huddle Workshops Jan. 7 & 8
Moodle Huddle 2014
Get Cozy with Moodle - Two Days Only!
Tuesday, January 7 and Wednesday, January 8
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Sverdrup Hall, 2nd Floor
Harness the power under the hood with our ultra-concentrated series of Moodle workshops designed to maximize your time and effectiveness for delivering your courses. There will be sessions with hands-on time to dig in and create the next great iteration of your course.
Moodle Huddle provides development for faculty and staff on commonly used moodle features and it’s lesser-known gems, and promotes best practices of hybrid teaching and learning.
Topics include:
Course Building Shortcuts
Facilitate Student Success with Reports and Analytics
Design Effective Forum Discussions
Comprehensive Assessment with Gradebook
Integrate Accessibility - Understanding Screen Readers
Assignment Assessment Made Simpler - Rubrics and Marking Guides
Converting Your Content - Quiz Questions
Workshop schedule (to be announced) is the same both days. Come to both days to see it all!
Refreshments provided.
Don’t want to wait for Huddle? Find help with moodle everyday at the new Faculty Moodle Resource site:
http://go.augsburg.edu/fmr
For more information, contact Eric Strom at strom@augsburg.edu.
URGO Summer Research Applications Are Out
Are you looking for a summer research opportunity? Would you like to get paid to do research? URGO applications for 2014 summer research are now available. All fields of study welcome!
Students must:
-Be a full-time Augsburg undergraduate
-Have completed at least one year of undergraduate study and have at least one semester of full-time study left
-Have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 (lower GPAs are considered on a case-by-case basis)
-Have not previously participated in URGO Summer Research or the McNair Scholars Program
Research options:
Full-time: 400 hours of research = $4,000 stipend
Part-time: 200 hours of research = $2,000 stipend
Research Assistant: 100 hours of research = $1,000 stipend
Application available here: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research-funding/
Also check out off campus opportunities here: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/off-campus-research/
Apply for Study Abroad by Friday - And Win $500
Apply by this Friday for any of the Summer Break faculty-led study abroad programs for 2014 - and be entered to win a drawing for $500 off the program cost!
So come in for an Info Session to get started -- Sessions are 15 minutes and cover the basics of study abroad. Sessions take place MWF at 10:30 a.m. and TTh at 3:30 p.m.
Start your application today!
International Business: Germany and the US
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=48828
Psychology & Education: Slovenia
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=48031
Prelude to WWII: Paris and Berlin
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=48826
Questions? Contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669
$30,000 to Help Fund Graduate Degree
Attention Juniors!
Are you interested in a career in public service?
Do you plan to attend graduate or professional school?
Could you use $30,000 to fund your education?
If so, you may be eligible for the Truman Scholarship, a merit-based grant awarded to undergraduate students who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. The Foundation seeks candidates who have extensive records of public and community service, are committed to careers in government or elsewhere in public service, and have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills.
Additional eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship and junior standing (or senior standing, but in the third year of college enrollment).
Internal applications are due on January 15. If interested, please contact the URGO Office at urgo@augsburg.edu
General Announcements
Spanish Conversation This Thurs. - Last of Semester
Take a break from the end-of-semester whirlwind and practice your Spanish with us!
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!
Event Announcements
Biology Christmas Party - December 13
The annual Biology Department and Tri-Beta Christmas Party will be held December 13 from 3-6 p.m. in SCI 213 (overflow seating in SCI 212). Stop by for hearty soups, sandwiches, beverages, holiday treats and more. Prize drawings for students. Hope to see you all there!
TODAY: STEM Programs Care Packages/Drop-in Hours
To all STEM students:
Need a little sustenance during the last week of classes?
Interested in being a part of our STEM Peer Mentoring Program during the spring semester?
Want suggestions and resources for opportunities to pursue over winter break, such as internships, summer research opportunities, or scholarships?
Interested in learning more about the AugsSTEM Scholarships for Junior and Senior STEM majors?
Stop by the STEM Programs Office, Science 154, for hot cocoa, snacks and helpful information. We know you are busy, so it is OK to make a quick visit.
Care packages while they last!
Questions? email stem@augsburg.edu.
Nelson Mandela: Please Sign 'Book of Condolences'
Augsburg will host a Book of Condolences to honor the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela and to mourn the loss of this world icon.
The book, which is sponsored by the Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange '75 who serves as Honorary Consul for the Republic of South Africa for the State of Minnesota, will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Dec. 10-13 at the Welcome Desk in Christensen Center.
Elected and appointed officials, friends of the people of South Africa, and members of the public are invited to sign the book.
More information at http://inside.augsburg.edu/news/2013/12/09/augsburg-college-hosts-public-book-of-condolences-to-honor-president-nelson-mandela/
Christmas Open House, Social Sci and Humanities
On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., the Social Sciences and Humanities are holding their annual Holiday Open House. Pleases come to Memorial Hall 111 (and environs) for refreshments and conviviality.
Educ. Holiday Party & Gretchen Irvine Celebration
Educ. Holiday Party & Gretchen Irvine Celebration
Friday, Dec. 13. 3-6 p.m.; Education Suite 3 Sverdrup Hall
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a holiday party and celebration of Dr. Gretchen Irvine's retirement. Gretchen has been an active member of the department and Augsburg community for 20 years, teaching and leading the departmental efforts in early childhood education, technology and social studies. A short program celebrating her contributions will take place at 4:00 in the suite. Please join us!
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Regent Entenza Donates $100,000 to CSBR
Regent Matt Entenza Donates $100,000 to Support Intersection of Science, Business, and Religion
Why would a Macalester alumnus who attended Oxford University in England, completed law school at the University of Minnesota, and serves as Senior Advisor to Governor Dayton decide to join the Augsburg Board of Regents?
Matt Entenza took President Paul Pribbenow's call and eagerly accepted his request that he serve.
"As a Lutheran, I could see that Augsburg plays a unique role in the community as a leader. It is a place that leads by example. That's increasingly important in our changing urban landscape. It's a place that is engaged with our modern world and is willing to lift up everyone. I especially appreciate the way Augsburg sets an example as an inclusive, global educational leader," said Entenza.
Read more at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/?p=852
Professor Jeanne Boeh Article in Star Tribune
Professor Jeanne Boeh and co-author Jordan Smith published the article "Minnesota Benefits if Trade Pact Passes" in the Business Forum section of the December 9 issue of the Star Tribune. The authors argue that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Treaty with the European Union will create more than 15,000 jobs and increase annual exports by $163 million for the state of Minnesota.
In addition to the Star Tribune publication, Professor Boeh will join the Business Panel on the TPT show "Almanac" on Friday, December 13 to discuss current economic issues and policy.
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