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Augsburg and the Cedar Receive Grant

The Cedar Cultural Center and Augsburg College received one of six national grants to increase knowledge of Muslim cultures through the arts.
The Association of Performing Arts Presenters awarded $200,000 to increase understanding through music and workshops.

The grant will support a program to build cross-cultural awareness, knowledge, and understanding of Somali culture through music. The award was made as part of the highly competitive Building Bridges: Campus Community Engagement grant by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.

The grant will be used to launch a two-year project titled MIDNIMO: MUSIC FOR UNITY, CAMPUS, AND COMMUNITY. More information about the grant will be forthcoming.

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Paid Summer Research Opportunities

Many Augsburg students 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.

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

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CTL Staff Development Series: Utilizing the IDI

CTL Staff Development Series:
Utilizing the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
Tuesday, February 18
8-9:30 a.m.
Marshall Room

The Center for Teaching and Learning Staff Development Series will host a discussion for those who have taken the IDI and would like guidance around how to utilize this tool within their everyday work. Presented by Leah Spinosa de Vega and James Trelstad-Porter. To RSVP, visit http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8HqMfpk5bpGBSjr

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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 am - OGC 103
Thurs. 1:00-2:30 pm - Lindell 202

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Fulbright Summer Institutes Applications Available

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for U.S. citizens to go to the U.K. These summer programs provide the opportunity for U.S. undergraduates (over age 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the U.K. for a three, four, five, or six week academic and cultural summer program.

The program looks for students who display leadership qualities and initiative, academic ability, character, adaptability and ambassadorial qualities and requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Please email urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by the URGO office by this week if you would like to apply. Applications for the Summer Institutes are due February 27 or March 6 based on program.

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Scholarly Writing Retreat - Save the Date

Faculty: do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat. This year's retreat will take place May 18-20 at the Dunrovin Retreat Center. More information will be provided and reservations will be accepted later this semester. For now, mark your calendars and get ready to write!

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URGO Phase 2 Application Deadline February 24

If you submitted phase 1 of the URGO application, your faculty mentor must email phase 2 of the application to urgo@augsburg.edu by February 24 at 4 p.m.

Phase 2 of the application can be found at: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research-funding/

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Service and Celebration for Megan Shroat This Evening

The Service and Celebration for Megan Shroat is scheduled this evening, February 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland, Minneapolis. Another service will be held in Megan's hometown in western Minnesota this Saturday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 106 8th St., Madison, Minn. The Augsburg community will hold Megan's colleagues and family in our prayers during our daily chapel services this week.

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Housing Expo February 18

Housing Expo is fast approaching! It's on February 18! All you need is your printed selection number and student ID. Make sure to figure out housing for next year and come to Housing Expo. Get your questions answered soon.

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SC 2014-15 Applications 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 $5,000 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

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Accessibility at Augsburg Meeting Tonight

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the Accessibility at Augsburg meeting tonight, Wed., Feb. 12, 3-4 p.m. in the Marshall Room. Agenda topics include benchmarks for technology access, physical accessibility self-audits, and web/technology access policy.

Check out our website http://inside.augsburg.edu/accessibility/

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Auggies vs. Tommies Fitness Challenge

It's that time of year again when Auggies from all corners of our campus come together with two goals in mind. Getting and staying fit and maintaining our winning record of accumulating more minutes of activity than the St. Thomas team. This year the challenge is a part of the Active Wellness program. It is open to ALL Faculty and Staff.

Need more incentive to join the challenge?

For participants that completed a Biometric screening as a part of our Active Wellness Program, successful completion of the UST Fitness Competition Challenge will earn you 50 points towards reaching your personal Health Goal to be eligible for the 2015 incentive.

For participants that have not completed a Biometric screening, successful completion of the UST Fitness Competition Challenge will have their name added to a drawing to win a Nook HD. The Nook was generously donated to the Active Wellness program by Barnes & Noble here at Augsburg.

How to participate:
-Get moving with at least 20 minutes of moderate exercise five days each week for eight weeks (100 minutes per week)
-More is better! Each week we will announce the winner of the week (Augsburg or UST). The school with the highest total minutes recorded wins. So keep moving!
-Record your participation at www.myinteractivehealth.com/MyHealthTools
Use the Cardio Log under the Exercise tab to log your minutes of exercise. Choose an exercise from the extensive list (or create your own!) and record the minutes completed

JOIN IN THE FUN!
Register from Jan. 27 to Feb. 18 by clicking on Sign Up on the challenge banner at www.myinteractivehealth.com/MyHealthTools. First time registrants use sponsor code V9DXA. Challenge runs Wed., Feb. 19 - Wed., April 16.

1. Log on to www.myinteractivehealth.com/ MyHealthTools
2. Click Sign Up Now under the Challenge banner
3. Select Augsburg College from the Select Your Team drop down menu
4. Complete your registration by clicking Sign Up Now
*Always consult a physician or other qualified health care professional before starting an exercise program.

EARN REWARDS
Maximize your wellness program benefits. Complete the challenge and earn 50 points, or a chance to have your name added to a drawing for a Nook HD. This is one of four challenge opportunities offered throughout the year to earn points toward your goal for 2015 incentives.

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Summer Paid Job Camp Fair - Today

Are you looking for a paid summer job? Want to gain leadership skills? Enjoy working with youth? Stop by and visit with camp representatives from a number of surrounding states. Interviews on the spot! Wednesday, February 12 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. East Commons, Christensen Center.

Sponsored by Augsburg Campus Ministry and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. Questions? Call 612-330-1472

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Nominations Open for Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are currently open for the 2013-14 Augsburg Leadership Awards! These awards recognize student leaders and student groups for their innovative and outstanding leadership during the academic year. All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members are strongly encouraged to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. To nominate an individual or a student group, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1otV7N4FfdLsi_bSL0gHVMkzGL2nZk-97ATv-W9FUSMA/viewform

Questions can be directed to Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Preparing for Years of Service Recognition

Hello fellow staff members!
The 2014 Staff Appreciation Event is coming up on Tuesday, March 11 from 2:30-4pm in the East Commons, Christensen Center. The Augsburg College Staff Senate will honor staff celebrating milestones in length of service as well as those receiving Outstanding Staff Awards. We celebrate 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. If you think you should or should not be on this list, please contact me at Christi@augsburg.edu or ext. 1160.

*Remember to nominate an outstanding staff member by February 14, 2014! http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/

Thank you!
Tracy Christianson and Staff Senate

5 Years
Amborn, Timothy
Crombie, Lara
Diercks, Kelly Anderson
Erickson, Carl
Fortier, Josef
Grewe, Michael
Haas, Jessica
Hallanger, Nathan
Hoisington, Daniel
Keplar, Justin
Matthias, James
Motl, Melissa
Peacock, Stephen
Reeck, Joanne
Ridgle, David
Schlipp-Riedel, Sara
Spinosa de Vega, Leah
St Aubin, David
Stone, Kim
Strom, Eric
Stuckey, Dennis
Tavera, Maria
Vaughan-Fier, Jonathan
Washburn, Scott
Yang, Bruno

10 Years
Kurpiers, Ronald
Bassani, Elizabeth
Hill, Ut
Shidla, Carrie
Young, Sherilyn

15 Years
Ohlander, Dixie
Akpan, Akpan
Garvey, Ann
Hagander, Sonja

20 Years
Trelstad-Porter, James
Lutterman-Aguilar, Ann
Tilton, Sandra

25 Years
McBride, Kathleen
Sticha, Cheryl

30 Years
Rowe, Bruce

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Davanni's Discount

Our neighbor Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies has been a proud sponsor of Augsburg Athletics for three years. They would also like to welcome all Augsburg students, faculty and staff to get a discount when visiting the restaurant (dine-in or take-out) or get delivery. When you feel like wandering off campus for something to eat, just ask for the 10% "Auggiematic Discount"! Visit them at 2500 Riverside Avenue, call 612-332-5551, or order on-line at davannis.com

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Practice Spanish with Us on Thursday

Looking for a chance to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Then we've got just the thing for you - Spanish Conversation group!

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. to 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.

Attend 3 sessions and receive a free T-shirt that says, "Augsburg Habla Español"!

Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081 or Anita Fisher, ext. 1082. We hope to see you there!

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Atomic Learning Assistive Technology Tutorials

Augsburg now has even more show and tell video tutorials in Atomic Learning. The new short videos focus on Assistive Technology that empower educators and students to use and apply assistive technology. Software programs such as Read & Write Gold, Kurzweil, built-In Accessibility Features in iOS or Windows, along with video workshops on campus digital accessibility for the classroom are featured in this new package. Videos can be found by accessing the following web address: http://go.augsburg.edu/AL

For questions or more information, please contact Rachel Kruzel or your LFC.

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WRC Open House and Latte Cakes

Come to the Open House at the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center at Augsburg

Delicious Cafe Latte cakes (paid for by Dr. Koryne Horbal and Dr. Cass Dalglish), coffee, tea and conversation.

Thursday, February 13
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Sverdrup # 207

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Champion Apparel 25% Off

All regular price Champion apparel is 25% off! Stop by the bookstore for your Auggie gear.

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Cap and Gown Information - Please Read

Please order your cap and gown by February 27! The website will close at midnight for ordering. All late order will have to be placed at the bookstore and will have a $10 late charge.

The website to order is www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg

Prices for cap and gowns are located on website. You will pay for your order when you pick up at the bookstore on or after April 11.

Rochester students: We will deliver pre-ordered gowns only. The date will be announced soon.

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Film Feb. 19 - Suddenly Sami

Native American Film Series presents:

"Suddenly Sami" (Jeg – en same fra Lambertseter)
by Ellen-Astri Lundby, hosted by Dr. Angelica Lawson

February 19, 2014
6:30-9:30 pm
Screening begins at 7:00, discussion follows
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
All events are free to the public.

Suddenly Sami is a personal film about identity. When the director discovers that her mother has been hiding her Indigenous Sami background from her, Ellen sets out to Northern Norway to discover why. Ellen's story explores the impact of relocation and diaspora on the Indigenous peoples of Norway and how this history has impacted Sami identity.

Dr. Lawson is an assistant professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where she teaches American Indian and Indigenous film.

About the Director:
Ellen-Astri Lundby (b. 1959), a freelance reporter and filmmaker, has worked in film and television since 1989 creating humorous short fiction and documentary films.

For More Sami Film Events visit: http://www.nordiclightsfilmfestival.org/

Thank you to our sponsors: the American Indian Studies Department, the Augsburg Native American Film Series, and the University of Minnesota's American Indian Studies Department. http://www.augsburg.edu/filmseries/

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Congratulations Augsburg Concert Band

For the first time in just under 50 years, the Augsburg College Concert Band has been selected to perform at the Minnesota Music Educator's Midwinter Clinic. We are excited to feature a partnership with the Fridley High School Band as we perform at this event. We were selected through a blind audition process, competing with high schools, colleges, and universities in the upper Midwest.

Our performance will be the opening concert for the MMEA Midwinter clinic at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Ballroom A. The performance is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

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Careers in Public Service

All students are invited to a session on careers in public service. Commissioner Peter McLaughlin (Hennepin County), Senator Dan Hall (Minnesota District 56, and Augsburg class of '74), and Councilmember Danna Elling-Schultz (city of Hastings, and also DFL researcher in Minnesota State Senate) will talk about their paths to public service and offer suggestions for students interested in careers there.

Friday, February 14
11:00-12:00
Marshall Room (Christensen Center)

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Daily Chapel

Today we welcome Loren Teig, Executive Director of Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, to the pulpit. The Worship Band and the Student Theory Band (Abby Carpenter, Noah Cameron, Nick Campbell, Quinn Gamble, Wes Miller, and Billy Stonecipher) will be performing.

Thursday (2/13) 11:30am: Allison Zank, '14, preaching,
"Letting God Speak for Himself"
Friday (2/14) 9:40am: Morning Prayer followed by 

C3: Christ, Community & Coffee

Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Everyone is welcome!

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Christensen Vocation Lunch with Carol Enke

The Christensen Center for Vocation is pleased to invite Augsburg Faculty and Staff to our winter Vocation Lunch with Carol Enke on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:30 p.m.

Health and Physical Education Instructor Carol Enke will share reflections on her vocation journey in a talk entitled, "I Play to Get Paid." This event includes a complimentary lunch. Any Augsburg staff or faculty may register for the event, but seating is limited, so RSVP promptly. Once the number of spots are filled, you may still sign up to be on the wait-list.

The registration link is available on our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/vocationlunch/

Note that all guests are encouraged to wear tennis shoes to the lunch. We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate Carol's dedication to teaching, health, fitness, and wellness as well as to enjoy the many gifts of the Augsburg community!

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Open House Friday: Copy Center/Mail Services

You are invited to a Copy Center/Mail Services Open House on Friday, February 14 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please come to the Copy Center in the lower level Christensen Center to meet our staff and see what's new. Learn more about our services, new copy center pricing, and upcoming new on-line job submission program. Treats and prize drawings, too!

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Research Poster-Making Session - Thursday, Feb. 13

If you plan to participate in Zyzzogeton this year or will be presenting at another conference, please join Tina Tavera of McNair and Kirsten O'Brien of URGO for a poster-making info session this Thursday from 3:30-4:30 in Sverdrup 201. We will discuss content, layout, and design. You will also have the opportunity to work on your poster and receive feedback. Posters are due March 14, so now is the best time to start!

Poster-Making Session
Thursday, February 13
3:30-4:30 in Sverdrup 201

We will be holding another poster-making session March 5 from 4:30-6 in Sverdrup 205, so mark your calendars now!

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Prepare for a Career in Academic Medicine - Friday

Friday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Dr. Lisa Schimmenti from the U of M Pediatrics department and the department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences will discuss how to best prepare as an undergraduate for a career in academic medicine. Come to the Marshall Room in Christensen to attend.

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Gilman Int'l Workshop Feb. 14, 2-3pm

Date: February 14
Location: Cedar Room
Time: 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, U.S. Citizen (or will be at time of travel)

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu OR 612-330-1650

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Internships 2.0 with Mark Babbit - 2/17

Internships provide students with great leaping off points into their careers after college. Come learn from Mark Babbit, the founder and CEO of YouTern about internships. The event will feature information on:

- Discover what makes a good internship and what internships to avoid
- Know the critical components of a contemporary internship and job search - and a fulfilling early career
- Learn how to articulate your unique value proposition to employers
- Understand what it takes to become highly employable in a highly competitive job market

Kennedy Center 305 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on February 17. Includes free lunch!

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