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McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2014

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting for Fall 2014 admission. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research, and other scholarly activities. McNair teams scholars with other academically strong students who aspire to graduate study, and helps them to achieve that dream.

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The program provides coursework, workshops, and advising in preparation for graduate study. Also, the program assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4,000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2015.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1380 to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2014, 4 p.m.
Priority Deadline: Friday March 14, 2014

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CTL Grants and May Calendar

The Faculty Development Committee has completed its work on updating Faculty Grants for 2014-15. We appreciate your patience as we worked to expand opportunities in some of the granting categories. Please refer to the CTL website under "Grant Descriptions and Applications" for complete details.

Provost's Internationalization Travel Grant – Due March 28
Integrated Course Design Summer Program – Due April 7
Summer Scholarship Grants – Due April 7
Professional Travel Grants – Applications for travel between June 1 and Dec. 31, 2014, will be accepted beginning March 26, 2014. See "Why Two Funding Phases?" on the CTL website.
Work Culture Grants – Ongoing Requests Accepted

Also see "2014 Upcoming Events" on the CTL website for information about professional development opportunities through May.

Please contact Tim Pippert if you have any questions pippert@augsburg.edu.

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CTL Session: Writing and Managing Email Effectively

Topic: Writing and Managing Email Effectively
Date: Tuesday, March 25
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location: Marshall Room

Would you like tips on writing more effective emails? Do you feel like your email inbox is out of control? Join Kristen Chamberlain from the Communication Studies department, and Franz Santander from the IT department, as they lead you through a session on writing and managing email effectively. Information will focus on the ways email communication is different from the spoken word (and even other written forms) and on Gmail-specific information for managing your Augsburg email.

All staff and faculty are welcome. RSVP online at
http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3ggva6eph5rlgQR .

Questions? Contact Erin Voss or Mike Grewe

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Lindell Library Spring Break Hours

Library hours during the break will be:
Saturday, March 15: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, March 16: 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
Monday, March 17-Thursday, March 21: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, March 22: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, March 22: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, March 23: Regular hours resume

Hours are always available from the "More hours" link on the Lindell Library website:
http://library.augsburg.edu/

Library resources are also available 24/7 from that website.

Students, faculty, and staff may use their fob to access the Link Level Gage Center computing lab and study spaces somewhat earlier and later.

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Moodle Help

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?

For individualized Moodle help contact Dan McGuire (x1347) or Bonnie Tensen (x1574) or come to OGC 103 Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m.

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Minneapolis Remodeling Expo Tickets in HR

The Minneapolis Remodeling Expo runs April 4-6, 2014 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, in Exhibit Hall D.

If you would like to tickets to the show, please stop by Human Resources to pick up a free pair of tickets while supplies last.

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Jack El-Hai Reading is March 24

MFA Mentor and literary journalist Jack El-Hai will read from his work on Monday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center at Augsburg College. Come join us and congratulate Jack on being named a finalist for a Minnesota Book Award. This is a Graduate Information Session and is open to the public.

Books will be available for sale, and Jack will sign books after the reading.

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6th Annual Powwow - March 29

The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA) would like to personally invite you to come join us at the Powwow this year! This is a great opportunity for you to learn a little about American Indian culture and traditions and it's FREE!

Saturday, March 29, 2014
Grand Entries at 1 and 6 p.m.
Si Melby Gymnasium

"Grand Entries," which are the start of a dance session are at 1 and 6 p.m. and if you haven't been to a Powwow before we would encourage you to see a grand entry, however you are invited to come anytime throughout the day. There will be Craft Vendors, information vendors about community resources/organizations, concession stand with Indian tacos for sale and a lot of fun and opportunity to learn. Please join us.

At 3:00 pm - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will be honored by Augsburg College for their gift to provide student scholarships. Regent Bonnie Wallace will speak on behalf of the college. American Indian graduates from the class of 2014 will be honored.

Volunteers are also needed! Email Abby LaPlante at laplante@augsburg.edu if you would like to volunteer. Free admission and all are welcome.

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Chris Ascher ’81 Shares CSBR Campaign Update

Recently I moved from Minneapolis to Ohio to take on new responsibilities with Morgan Stanley. Making a new home farther away from my roots has given me a chance to see the places I have called home in a new light.

When I returned to campus on a very cold winter night for the Regents Summit, I noticed several things. First, the turnout was spectacular. Foss Chapel was full. The atmosphere was one of collective support for the College and this special campaign for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion (CSBR).

This is the essence of the Class Challenge effort I am helping lead. It’s like having the soccer team reunite and win the MIAC division again—a team effort.

I decided to help lead the Class Challenge effort to secure at least $1 million from each graduating class in gifts to the CSBR and Augsburg because I am motivated by others whose gifts helped build the college we enjoyed during our times there.

Read more including a list of leading Class Challenge participants at: http://www.augsburg.edu/csbr/blog/

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