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Thinking of Grad School?
Come meet representatives from the U of M Graduate Admissions Department.
They will be speaking on campus about applying to graduate school and how best to prepare yourself for the application process. If you are thinking of attending graduate school anytime in the future this is the event you don't want to miss!
OGC 100
January 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Snacks will be available!
Last Budget Manager's Training Session
Did you miss last week's Budget Manager's training session? Never fear, there will be one last chance to attend.
The last session will be Wednesday, January 29 between 1-2 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Center suite 100.
This training is designed to help new budget managers navigate the Fiscal 2015 budget cycle and introduce them to the Excel budget templates. However, all budget managers are welcome. Please note if you are already familiar with this process, nothing has changed from last year.
Remember, Deans and Divisional VPs will be reviewing these budgets during the week of February 3. They will then submit to Finance on Monday, February 10.
Ally Trainings Available in February
Staff and faculty are invited to attend Ally Trainings this February. These workshops give participants an opportunity to learn about LGBTQIA history and culture, discuss terminology, and build skills to work with LGBTQIA communities. Workshops are taking place:
Ally Training I
Tuesday, February 11
1-4 p.m.
Oren Gateway 100
Ally Training II (for people who have been through Ally Training I)
Wednesday, February 12
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oren Gateway 100
To RSVP for either session, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.
Writing Lab Tutors Await You
The Augsburg College Writing Lab is now open for the spring term. Fall term, tutors in the Writing Lab conducted well over 1,000 conferences with students on their writing assignments. Please find the Lab on the street level of Lindell Library, left of the circulation desk.
Here are the hours:
Monday: 11:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Faculty - If you would like a tutor to visit your class to present information on the WL, please contact K. Swanson, x1010.
$8,000 Scholarship to Study Advanced Marketing in Norway
$8,000 Scholarship for Study Abroad in Norway.
Through the generous support of the High North Fellowship Grant, the Norwegian government and Harstad University College are offering a scholarship to one Augsburg College student to participate in their English-language Advanced Marketing Program in Fall 2014.
The grant consists of a travel stipend of NOK 9,700 (approx., $1500 USD) plus a monthly living stipend of NOK 9,700 (approx., $1500 USD) from September -December. The selected grantee will also receive $1000 grant in addition to all financial aid received through Augsburg College (Federal & State grants, loans, and Augsburg Aid).
Apply by January, 31, 2014
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=NorwayScholarship
Eligibility:
- Junior or Senior Standing in Fall 2014
- Either Micro or Macro Economics and Principles of Marketing completed or in progress at time of application.
- 3.0 min. GPA
- Fluency in English (international students must be able to provide valid TOEFL or IETLS: a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) or 170 (computer-based) or 60 (internet-based) is required on the TOEFL test, or a minimum score of 5.0 from the IELTS (academic) test.
- Must provide high school and college transcripts.
- Completion of Scholarship Application essays by January 31st.
Course Equivalency: Courses taken at Harstad University College will be registered as Augsburg Courses with the following equivalencies:
- MKT 466-International Marketing | 4 cr.
- MKT 355-Marketing Communications| 4 cr.
- MKT 350-Consumer Behavior | 4 cr.
- MKT 499-Topics: Business-to-Business Marketing & Branding | 4 cr.
The program will form a good basis for the student's first step towards a position in a market-oriented organization in marketing and sales departments in both small and medium sized companies within the fields of retailing, travel and tourism, export and international enterprises.
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=NorwayScholarship
General Announcements
Therapy Dogs and CCHP Welcome Back Tabling
Welcome new and returning students for spring semester! CCHP invites you to stop by Christensen Center Friday 1/24/14 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. to find out more info about CCHP services and Smiley's Clinic as well as relieve a little early semester stress with the therapy dogs from Paws for Learning. Rumor has it that Charlie 2, the Great Dane may be in the building!
Hope to see you in the Christensen Center lobby today! Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707!
Outstanding Staff Award Nominations
The Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Staff Awards. Your nomination of outstanding staff colleagues is critical and nominations are now being accepted. The nomination form and instructions can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/Staff_Appreciation_Nomination.pdf
Questions about the process can be directed to staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
The required nomination form and at least two (2) supporting letters of recommendation are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 14. Awards will be announced at the annual Staff Appreciation event at 2:30-4 p.m. on March 11 in the East Commons, Christensen Center.
Thank you on behalf of Staff Senate --
Keith Bateman, Mark Chamberlain, Tracy Christianson, Mark Cotton, Jill Davenport, Michael Grewe, Joanne Reeck-Irby, and Sara Schipp-Reidel
Augsburg College Graduation Info
May 3 and 4, 2014
It's time to order your Custom Augsburg graduation products online!
Deadline to order your cap and gown is February 27, 2014.
If you miss the date, you will be charged a late fee and gown sizes are limited!
You can pick up and pay for your cap and gown at the Grad Fair online at the Grad Fair on April 11 and 12, 2014. Rochester students - we will deliver pre-ordered gowns. Watch for more details.
Please order now at http://www.herffjones.com/college/Augsburg
Congratulations!
Correction: Bookstore Charging Ends TODAY
The last day to charge books and supplies to your Augsburg student account is today, Friday January 24.
Questions? Stop by the Enrollment Center and speak with one of our Student Financial Services Counselors.
Bookstore information
Bookstore hours
January 13-17: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
January 18: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
January 20: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
January 21-23: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
January 24: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Last day to use your bookstore account in-store is January 24; last day to use your bookstore account online is January 23. Bookstore accounts may be used for anything in-store, except gift cards. It is highly suggested that you purchase your required materials and supplies.
Last day for refunds
Day students: January 17
WEC & Grad students: January 22
Books must be in original condition and you must have your receipt.
Last day to change a rental to a purchase is January 31.
Please remember your rentals are due back to the store on May 1. We will start sending email reminders in April. If your books are not checked in, the credit card you secured them with will be charged!
All Champion clothing is 25% off from January 13-24!
Come stock up on your Auggie gear!
Community Lunch
Join your colleagues and friends for lunch.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Human Resources will be hosting a community lunch for faculty and staff. The lunch will be in the East Commons of Christensen Center 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information about upcoming Wellness Challenges will be provided as well many other department updates.
Hope to see you there.
Event Announcements
2014 Regional Spelling Bee - Judges Needed
Augsburg College is excited to once again host the 2014 Minnesota Seven County Metro Area Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Fifty students from the metro area will be on campus in hopes of securing a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
We are in need of six judges (faculty/staff/students) to help facilitate this fun and unique competition:
- Dictionary judge (1 person needed)
- Corrections judge (1 person needed)
- Scoring judge (1 person needed)
- Audio judge (1 person needed)
- Appeals judge (2 people needed)
We ask that you would arrive in the Foss Atrium at 11 a.m. for an overview of your responsibilities. Lunch will be provided, and the event should conclude around 5 p.m.
Please contact Kristin Daniels, Senior Admissions Counselor, at danielsk@augsburg.edu, indicating your interest.
Thanks!
Jack El-Hai Reading, Mon., Jan. 27
MFA Mentor and literary journalist Jack El-Hai will read from his work on Monday, Jan. 27, and 6:30 p.m. in the student art gallery, Christensen.
This is a Graduate Information Session and it's open to the public.
Augsburg's Barnes and Noble Bookstore will have books available for purchase, and Jack will sign books after the reading.
Hall Swag Day
Starting Friday, January 24, every Friday the Department of Residence Life encourages all residents to wear their residential hall T-shirts. Your name will be entered into a drawing for a free gift card every week. All you have to do is check in with the URN/MORT office, a lobby desk shift or the tabling in the Christensen Center wearing your T-shirt.
Find your hall T-shirt and show off your school spirit every Friday.
Make sure to check in to be entered into a weekly drawing for a free gift card!
Cedar Benefit Concert TONIGHT
CEDAR AVE. FIRE BENEFIT CONCERT
Join Augsburg students, faculty, and staff at the Cedar Ave. Fire Benefit Concert TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at The Cedar Cultural Center for the victims and families of the fire that took place in Cedar-Riverside on January 1.
Bands performing include: Augsburg JIVE, Spider John Koerner, Brass Messengers, Southside Desire, Jon Rodine, Martin Devaney and more.
For more information, visit http://www.thecedar.org/events/2014/01/24/cedar-ave-fire-benefit or contact Mary Laurel True, Sabo Center, truem@augsburg.edu or x1775.
Teach in China - Info Session: Thursday, Jan.30
Teach English in China with Augsburg Exchange Partner, UIC
Calling All Auggie Alumni or soon-to-be grads in May. Teach English in China at our Exchange Partner United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, China (near Hong Kong).
Paid airfare and housing, monthly stipend, excellent experience! 3.0 min. GPA required.
New info session added:
Thursday, Jan. 30 @ 11:30
Augsburg Abroad Suite--Christensen Lower Level 2.
Deadline to apply is extended to Feb 10.
Submit Application Materials to Leah Spinosa de Vega in Augsburg Abroad.
Contact Augsburg Abroad abroad@augsburg.edu if interested in more info.
https://drive.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/file/d/0B3L8JUKd5IdoZTl3U2M5UUJFVUdrMXVLazJFRkE0TDYwc01J/edit?usp=sharing
One Week Left - Summer Study Abroad
Next Friday, Jan. 31 is the deadline to apply for one of the summer break programs in Slovenia, Paris/Berlin, or Germany! Complete a major requirement or an LAF, get your Augsburg Experience fulfilled, and have the experience of a lifetime abroad- all without missing a semester!
International Business: Germany
Course options: BUS 465 OR FIN 460
Program Fees: $4,999
For more details: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=InternationalBusiness
Prelude to WWII: Paris & Berlin
Course options: HIS195/495 OR ENL270/499
Program Fees: $5,299
For more details: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=PreludetoWWII
Psychology and Education: Slovenia
Course Options: PSY 295 AND either EDC 490/580 or 499/599
Program fees: (estimate) $5,599
For more details: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=PsychEduSlovenia
FIRST STEP: Attend a study abroad info session!
We host study abroad info sessions each day of the week- just stop by Christiansen Suite 2 in the lower level for a 15 -20 minute meeting to get started today!
Meetings are 10:35 on M and W and 3:35 on T TH and F
Visit the links above to find out more about each program, or contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Michelle Grafelman Wins Vann Fellowship
Augsburg Presidential Scholar, Michelle Grafelman, was recently awarded the 2014 Vann Fellowship in Biomedical Ethics at The Mayo Clinic. As a summer fellow, she will work with physician and research mentors within Mayo's Program in Professionalism and Ethics (Associate Director, Regent Paul Mueller) to examine issues such as end-of-life-care, genetic therapies, and patient consent, among others. The competitive applicant pool included students from five colleges in Minnesota, and the junior biology major and math minor was the sole in-state student selected.
Michelle plans to become a physician in the future and has built a solid academic foundation in her three years at Augsburg, earning a 4.0 GPA, participating in the Honors Program, and serving on the Pre-Med Club leadership team. Chosen last summer to be one of ten Sundquist Scholars to conduct STEM research on campus, Michelle is already an accomplished research assistant. Her work in biology, funded by the generous gift of Dean and Amy Sundquist and supervised by Professor Matt Beckman, has helped her develop important research skills within molecular biology and she is continuing this work through an academic-year research grant from Augsburg's Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity. Michelle has taken advantage of the many opportunities a small campus provides, including leading the flute section in the Augsburg Concert Band and writing communion worship prayers for service each Wednesday. Please join us in congratulating Michelle on her fellowship!
Nodland Family Sponsors CSBR Classroom
In the late 1970s, when many college students were taking to the streets in protest, Augsburg students (including Jeff and Becky) spent some college weekends traveling in station wagons to area churches. They spent their time singing songs, sharing their passion for faith and dedicating themselves to service to others and the church. Jeff and Becky met on one of these weekends and formed a partnership that has lasted for over 30 years. To this day, their eagerness and enthusiasm for Augsburg shine through. 'It was life altering to attend Augsburg," said Becky.
To meet and know Jeff Nodland '77 and Becky Bjella Nodland '79 is to experience enthusiasm and positive energy along with a passion for Augsburg. Both currently volunteer for the College--Jeff, CEO of KIK Custom Products, also serves as a member of the Board of Regents and Becky as an active alum who appreciates the work of the Music Department. They are even more engaged now because their daughter, Emily, transferred to Augsburg this fall and is a sophomore studying early childhood and elementary education.
Read more at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/?p=1030
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Host Families Needed
Hello! My name is Melinda McCannell-Unger, Host Family Coordinator for InfoLink International Education Institute. Currently, we are looking for warm, loving, traditional families to host some wonderful students from China! I work in partnership with the University of Minnesota on a short term semester at UMN called Education for a Global Citizen program. The University of Minnesota provides the academic program for the students and we, InfoLink, coordinate recruitment in China and housing here in Minnesota. We have about 15 college age students (18-23 yrs.) from China visiting our country to attend this full time study program for Spring Semester 2014 (February 26-June 16).
The students are here to learn about America first hand by living with an American family and to practice their English. Beyond what they will learn in the classroom they are encouraged to spend time with you and your family to really understand what makes America work on every level.
We are looking for families to take one (or possibly two) students (two same gender students sharing a bedroom is OK) into their home. The simple requirements will be that you provide a separate bedroom and bathroom for the students (the bathroom may be shared with any or all other family members), an English environment-and your friendship. Students will be provided with a bus pass: which is good on MTC buses as well as the U of M Campus Connector. We require host families to live within one hour commute to the University of Minnesota.
Beyond the pleasure of making new friends and building the bonds between our country and China, you will be paid a monthly stipend of $500 per student.
For more information please contact Melinda at 612-750-5154 or email at melinda@infolinkgroup.com