Fitness Center Hours Over Break

The Messerer and Haglund fitness centers will have reduced hours over Christmas Break. FOBs will be required to access Kennedy and both fitness centers on the following dates and times:

December 21 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
December 22 Noon - 6 p.m.
December 23, 26 & 27 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
December 28 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
December 29 Noon - 6 p.m.
December 30 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
December 31 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
January 2 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Regular Hours Resume
All facilities closed December 24, 25 & January 1.

There will not be Augsburg open gym, dome, hockey or figure skating until after the New Year. The weekly schedule can be found at: http://athletics.augsburg.edu/sports/2011/5/12/facility_hours.aspx?tab=facilityhoursschedule

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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 its 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 Student Access to Content
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.

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Apply to be a Christensen Scholar

Interested in exploring connections between vocation and forgiveness?

Christensen Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (REL 405/406) led by Professor Mark Tranvik, earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/

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Last Day of the Semester in the Writing Lab

By the end of this fall semester, Writing Lab tutors will have conducted well over 1,000 sessions with Augsburg students. If you still have a writing assignment due, visit the WL on its last day of 2013!

Hours today, Wednesday, are from 3 - 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 - 9 p.m.

The lab will reopen for spring semester on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Have a happy and restful break!

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Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar

Want to engage in dialogue with people of different faiths and make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?

Interfaith Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (407/408) led by Professor Matt Maruggi and Pastor Sonja Hagander, earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/

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We Want Your Opinion - MBA Program

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Please help our project and let us know how you feel about green or environmentally friendly products and general lubricants.

Thanks everyone

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Bookstore Hours and Rental Information

Please note, if you rented books they are due back to the bookstore the last official day of the semester, December 19. We do have a grace period and will be taking late rentals Friday, December 20. On Monday, December 9 emails started going out to those who rented. Please check your emails as they have all the information regarding your specific rental information.

If you have damaged or lost your book, please choose the buyout option as this will be cheaper than not checking in your rental. We do not accept books that are damaged (includes water and coffee)

If you are unable to make it to campus, please use the one free postage paid UPS label to return your book (one per semester). Your order number is provided in the emails being sent.

Our hours this week are
Monday - Thursday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Our hours next week are
Monday December, 23 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday for the holiday
Thursday, December 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, December 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed December 28 and 29
Monday, December 30 and Tuesday 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed January 1
Thursday, January 2 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, January 3 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Please visit our website to place your Spring 2014 book orders.

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Free Tickets: Home and Landscape Expo

Human Resources has tickets available for the 2013 Home and Landscape Expo. The Expo runs December 27 through 29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Stop into Human Resources in the Lower Level of Memorial Hall Monday through Friday to pick up your tickets while supplies last.

For more information about the show visit: http://homeshowcenter.com/visitors/homeshow.aspx?show=minneapolis

Also stop by Sierra Stamped Concrete, and mention you're an Auggie for a special offer being extended to Augsburg faculty and staff!

To learn more about Sierra Stamped Concrete visit their website at: http://www.sierrastampedconcrete.com/home.html

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Admissions Holiday Party Today 1-3 P.M.

Join us in the Admissions Suite for our annual holiday party from 1-3 P.M. Many tempting treats, savory and sweet, and fabulous folks, who love to joke, welcome all faculty and staff to visit and laugh. Come celebrate with us.

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Teach English in China @ United Intl. College-UIC

College graduates (including May 2014 graduates) are invited to apply for a one-academic-year Internship at UIC. Applications for the Intern position must be completed and submitted to UIC's International Development Office (international@uic.edu.hk) no later than February 14, 2014.

Requirements for the Application include:

1. Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in any relevant programme.

2. A full transcript of academic work completed with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

3. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff supporting the application.

4. A full personal resume including an indication of which UIC position the applicant is applying for. This should detail what specific programme is of interest to the applicant, within the majors offered at UIC. The applicant should articulate the skills and experience he/she would bring to this specific UIC academic programme. General Education is also a viable academic area in which to pursue an Intern position. Please see the following website for more information on the academic curriculum at UIC: http://uic.edu.hk/en/

5. Additional information such as extracurricular activities, work experience, travel and special skills including computer/technology skills, which are important in assuming the role of a UIC Intern.

6. Agreement to enroll in a specially designed "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme"(see "Compensation for the Intern Position at UIC" below for details) offered by the Centre for Chinese Language and Culture (CLC) at UIC during applicant's year of residence at UIC.

7. An interview conducted by the Director of International Education (Leah Spinosa de Vega) at the home institution in which the applicant is enrolled. It is the applicant's responsibility to schedule this interview with the Director of International Education at his/her home institution. Appointments should be scheduled through abroad@augsburg.edu –Subject: UIC Internship Interview: Name. Include days and times you are available to meet. This interview should be conducted by January 31, 2014.

Positions available in the following areas:
English Language Center
Business and Management
Applied Translation Studies
Social Work and Social Administration
Applied Psychology
Computer Science and Technology
Environmental Science
Financial Mathematics
Food Science and Technology
Statistics

Compensation for the Intern position at UIC:

1. A monthly housing allowance (RMB1000, to be used, for example, for shared apartments with other TAs in Horizon Cove) will be granted; health insurance; and a round-trip economy airplane ticket from the applicant's home country to China of up to RMB11,000 ($1,800 US) on a reimbursement basis (reimbursement for the return ticket from China back to the applicant's home country is given upon successful completion of the contract) and ferry or bus fare from the airport to Zhuhai.

2. A monthly stipend of between RMB 5000 ($790 US) and RMB 6000 ($950 US) is paid from assumption of duties in August/September through the end of June. During this period, Interns must be involved in assigned duties and organizing activities (see requirements and responsibilities of Interns below).

3. A "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme" consisting of (a) two Chinese language classes totaling 3 hours per week in both academic semesters; (b) lectures/seminars on Chinese culture, history and development at fortnightly intervals, of 2 to 3 hours each, 3 to 4 times per semester; and (c) 2-4 visits to historical sites and museums near UIC to inspire appreciation for the great depth of Chinese history and culture. The foregoing programmes shall be provided at no cost to the Interns. A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the programme.

Contact Leah Spinosa de Vega for more information. devega@augsburg.edu

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