Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
- $8,000 Scholarship to Study Marketing in Norway
- Civil Discourse Employee Training - Feb. 6
- History and Future of Higher Education
- CTL Night at the Theater - Feb. 7
- Paid Summer Research Opportunities
- Ally Trainings Offered in February
- Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar
- On-Campus Summer Research Application - Due 2/3
- Open Moodle Lab - OGC 103
- Apply to be a Christensen Scholar
- Budget Manager's Training Session; Last Session
General Announcements
Event Announcements
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
DPS Update
To: All Faculty, Staff, Students
From: DPS
Subject: Follow up to January 24 Augsburg Alerts regarding the lockdown incident at Fairview Riverside hospital
This email is a follow up to the January 24 alerts sent between 10:30 and 10:40 a.m. about the lockdown at Fairview Riverside hospital (2450 Riverside Ave., http://goo.gl/maps/6sRKD ). Given that the incident was resolved quickly, there was not sufficient time to provide the community with additional detail via the Augsburg Alert system. The security of our community is our top priority, and we believe that providing the following information will better equip our community members in responding to future situations of this nature.
Background: Our understanding from the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) is that a vehicle crashed a barrier near the Fairview Riverside hospital, sending off an alert that resulted in the Fairview Riverside hospital going on lockdown until the MPD was able to investigate the incident.
Action taken: As part of its partnership with city and neighborhood security services, Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a security alert from the University of Minnesota at the time the incident happened. As is typical with these types of events, however, DPS had no further information beyond the fact that Fairview Riverside was on lockdown. Our focus when security events occur near our campus is to:
(1) Inform the Augsburg community of the event, and
(2) Investigate further to determine appropriate actions to best safeguard the safety of our community.
Although these two actions were taken during this morning’s incident, it is clear from the calls and feedback we received that the initial Augsburg Alert message was confusing to many. As a result, we conducted an incident debrief meeting to determine ways to improve our process going forward and help avoid confusion around the communication of off-campus events in the future.
Updates to our procedure: In our debrief discussion, DPS confirmed that we will continue to use the Augsburg Alerts system to inform the Augsburg community of security events in neighboring locations. In addition to reporting where the off-campus event is happening, the initial alert will also direct the community to either avoid the location or, should the incident call for it, go into lockdown as well. In either case, the campus community should continue to carefully monitor alerts and follow additional instructions provided by DPS as our officers continue to investigate.
Going forward: As always, DPS is available to meet with any department or group interested in understanding more about the College’s security procedures and actions that our community members can take to enhance the safety of our campus locations. Please contact me at cashman@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1644 if you are interested in arranging a security discussion in your area.
For individuals who did not receive the alerts referenced in this email, please go to http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/emergency-notification to learn more about the Augsburg Alerts system and how to register for future alerts.
Jesse Cashman
Director of Public Safety and Risk Management
Teaching and Learning
$8,000 Scholarship to Study 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 31
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
Civil Discourse Employee Training - Feb. 6
We are pleased to announce that the well-received employee training, "Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace" will happen again.
Augsburg is committed to providing development opportunities for our employees that enable each of us to better serve this community. The sessions are open to all faculty and staff at no cost. There are two more opportunities to participate in this course.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Session 1: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session 2: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The training will cover the following aspects of communication:
- Differing definitions of respect
- Common communication break-downs
- Characteristics of tactful and diplomatic communicators
- A self-assessment of various communication styles
- Tips for adjusting one's own style of communication
- A Communication Action Plan for use during times of difficult or problematic communication
Here's how to register:
On the Human Resources Moodle Page https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329
Click on the "Civil Discourse" Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace" link.
You will then be directed to the appointment scheduler tool, where you can select the session you wish to participate. The sessions have a limited number of seats available so register early.
The sessions will be facilitated by Jeffrey Cookson, Organizational Development Manager and Global Diversity Inclusion Specialist. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at berggren@augsburg.edu
History and Future of Higher Education
Concerned about the future of higher education?
Join others around the globe for a free, 6-week course (with no consequences for non-attendance and late papers!) run by Prof. Cathy Davidson (English) of Duke University. Sign up here (course begins today, 1/27):
https://www.coursera.org/course/highered
If you're interested in getting together informally to discuss course materials, email Jacqui deVries (devries@augsburg.edu) or Rebecca John (rjohn@augsburg.edu)
CTL Night at the Theater - Feb. 7
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Theater Arts Department present
Faculty and Staff Night at the Theater
Friday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
Antigonick
A new translation of Sophocles’ Antigone
By Anne Carson
Directed by Martha Johnson
Free tickets for faculty and staff
Post-show refreshments
A talkback featuring Doug Green of the English Department, Marty Stortz of the Christensen Center for Vocation, Sarah Myers of the Theater Department, director Martha Johnson of the Theater Department, and the Antigonick student cast
In her highly innovative translations of ancient plays, acclaimed poet Anne Carson “combines contemporary language with the traditional structures and rhetoric of Greek tragedy, opening up [ancient tales]…to a modern audience…” In Antigonick, Carson emphasizes the importance of time–and timing–in tragedy, by introducing a silent character, Nick, who is always on stage measuring things while the events of the play unfold. Antigone is “here given an entirely fresh language and presentation.” The Augsburg Theater Department production is an area premiere and only the second production ever of this provocative new play.
Make reservations at http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/reservations/
and please indicate you are faculty or staff interested in CTL Night.
20 free seats available on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your tickets early!
Paid Summer Research Opportunities
In addition to URGO's undergraduate on-campus summer research program (phase 1 apps due Feb. 3), many students also apply for summer research programs throughout the country. Last year Augsburg students could be found conducting research at Johns Hopkins, The National Institute of Standards and Technology, The University of Minnesota, The Mayo Clinic, and more.
Please check out URGO's website to find our database of off-campus research opportunities throughout the country for students from all majors:
http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/off-campus-research/
URGO is eager to help students with their applications and personal statements, so feel free to stop by the office at Science 152 or email urgo@augsburg.edu if you choose to apply for programs.
Ally Trainings Offered 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.
Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar
Apply to be a 2014-15 Interfaith Scholar
Attention current sophomores and juniors:
Want to engage in dialogue with people of different faiths and make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community? Consider becoming an Interfaith Scholar.
Interfaith Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (407/408) led by Professor Matt Maruggi and Pastor Sonja Hagander, earn four 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/howtoapply/
On-Campus Summer Research Application - Due 2/3
Phase One deadline for URGO Summer Research is fast approaching. If you have questions about the application process, the summer program, or connecting with a faculty mentor, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by Science Hall 152.
Check out our website for links to the application and information packet:
http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research-funding/
http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/on-campus-research/
Turn in Phase One application by February 3, 4:00 p.m. in Science Hall 152
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
Apply to be a Christensen Scholar
Apply to be a 2014-15 Christensen Scholar
Attention current sophomores and juniors:
Interested in exploring connections between vocation and forgiveness? Will you be studying on campus all of next year? Consider becoming a Christensen Scholar.
Christensen Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (REL 405/406) led by Professor Mark Tranvik, earn four 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/christensen-scholars-program/
Budget Manager's Training Session; Last Session
The last Budget Manager's training session is 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.
If you encounter problems locating, opening, or saving the Excel templates; please contact your LFC.
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.
General Announcements
Add/Drop Deadline Extended to Tuesday 01/28/14
Due to classes being canceled today, the deadline to add a course with faculty signature or drop a course without a grade of "W" has been extended to Tuesday, January 28. Registration forms can be dropped at the Enrollment Center window, emailed to registrar@augsburg.edu or sent by fax to 612-330-1425.
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.
Postage Increases Today
The US Postal Service increases postage :
-1st class letter not more than 1 ounce increases from 46 to 49 cents (Forever stamps are good forever, no matter what you paid for them). Additional ounces increase from 20 to 21 cents.
-1st class postcard (up to 4 1/4" x 6") increases from 33 to 34 cents
-All international letters not more than 1 ounce increase from 85 cents or $1.05 to $1.15; there is no longer a special Canada and Mexico letter rate
-Some package prices increase
-For those of you involved with mail projects, standard mail increases an average of 2.57%
Outgoing Mail/Shipping & Receiving is located on the lower level of Christensen Center behind the Copy Center. It is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Buy stamp singles, books, and rolls. We will sell the new stamps plus 1 cent stamps for those of you left with old value stamps. You can also mail or ship your personal packages.
SC 2014-15 Applications Now Available
Scholastic Connections Applications for 2014-15 Now Available
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color (American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan-Afrikan, and Pan Asian) at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color that serves as mentor for the Scholar.
Five “new” Scholars will be selected for the program for 2014-15.
Students who are Promise Scholars, Full tuition President Scholars or International President Scholars are NOT eligible for SC.
Eligibility Criteria:
Current Augsburg student or advanced-standing transfer student
Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement on or off campus
GPA of 2.5 or higher
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2014
Applications available at the SC web page – go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, go to S’s and click on Scholastic Connections.
Attention faculty and staff: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and within a larger group of other high-achieving students of color and alumni mentors as well as receive scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student(s). Nomination forms are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, and go to S’s, click on Scholastic Connections.
Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at 612-330-1754 or petersoc@augsburg.edu
Event Announcements
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.
Thinking of Grad School?
Come hear from representatives of the U of M Graduate Admissions Department about how best to prepare yourself for the graduate school application process. The information they share can be applied to many schools' applications, not only the U of M. 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
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 at 11:30
a.m.
Augsburg Abroad Suite--Christensen Lower Level .
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
No Daily Chapel Today
Because of the severe weather and suspension of classes, there will be no daily chapel service today at 10:40 a.m. Chapel will resume at its normal time tomorrow, Tuesday 1/28, at 11:30 a.m.
Gilman Int'l Workshop on Feb. 7 & 14
February 7
Cedar Room
12:30-1:30 p.m.
February 14
Cedar Room
2-3 p.m.
Learn how to earn $3,000 - $5,000 in scholarship money for studying abroad with the Gilman Scholarship and receive tips and information on:
• How to apply
• Writing a winning essay
• Application deadline
• Eligible Augsburg and CGE programs
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
*Eligibility: Pell Grant Recipient, US Citizen (or will be at time of travel)
Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650
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Wanted: Wood Desk and Coat Tree
Before garage sale season, I am looking for a small wood desk (to use as a vanity table) and a small coat tree (for a dorm room). If you have either of these that you want to get out of your home, please contact me.