Summer Parking - Permits Required

Faculty, Staff, and Student Parking:
Parking permits will be required during the summer months to park vehicles in campus parking areas. Any 2013-14 semester or yearly permit will continue to be valid during the upcoming summer months in the surface parking lots at no additional cost.

For example: A Fall 2013 Resident permit will be valid during May-August 2014. A 2013-14 Fac/Staff permit will be valid May-August 2014.

This change allows Augsburg to protect the parking resources as we continue to see an increase in activity and classes held during the summer months.

For those that did not purchase a semester or year long parking permit during the 2013-2014 academic season, a summer parking permit will be required for the May- August summer months of 2014. The summer permit will be $50 regardless of fac/staff/student status, and regardless of when it is purchased, i.e. pro-rating will not be available. Refunds will not be available after two weeks from purchase. The permit will be a one time deduction for fac/staff using payroll deduction as their payment.

Summer permits will go on sale for all of faculty, staff, and students online through Inside Augsburg: Parking Services at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21

Summer Permit for Fac/Staff/Students - $50

Luther & Oren Underground Parking
Those that purchased a full year (Valid: 9/1/13-9/2/14) Oren or Luther parking permit may continue to park in the previously assigned space with your permit clearly visible. Access for those with Spring only permits will expire May 4. Summer contracts are available for purchase per costs listed below. Sales will open on April 21 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Oren Underground Summer: $440, or $110 per month
Luther Underground Summer: $400, or $100 per month

Event/Visitor Parking
Those hosting events or inviting guests to campus should continue to use the Event Parking Request Form and/or the Parking@augsburg.edu e-mail account to request visitor permits or special accommodations. Event/Visitor parking information can be found on the Public Safety website: http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking/event-parking/

Summer Camp/Conference Parking
Public Safety will be working closely with the Event & Conference Planning team to distribute permits and make appropriate accommodations for those attending camps or conferences on campus throughout the summer.

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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, 1:00-2:30pm.

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Faculty: Report Student Graduate School Acceptance

The URGO office needs your help to track graduate school acceptances for this year. Our goal is to have a complete record from each department. Please follow the link below to report any Augsburg students or alumni who were accepted to graduate school or professional school for the fall.

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq7GIPcECuVAdHJkR3FNcm5Fa0owRzBNeV84cTVlTUE&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Or you can email urgo@augsburg.edu with this information.

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AugSTEM Scholarships for Auggie STEM Students

The AugSTEM Scholarship application for 2014-2015 is now available at www.augsburg.edu/stem. Applications are due July 1. Come learn about more about the AugSTEM program and scholarships and find out if you are eligible!

AugSTEM Drop-In Day
April 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
STEM Programs Office, Science 154

If you cannot make it for the drop-in hours but plan to apply for the scholarship, please email stem@augsburg.edu to let us know of your intent.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of a vital STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

The AugSTEM scholar award is designated for students who are within five semesters of graduating. Applicants must be full-time students in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics) with a 3.0 GPA within their major. This award is available for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need via FAFSA. Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

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Faculty: Report Student Off-Campus Research

Faculty, please follow the link below to record any students in your department who were accepted to off-campus summer research experiences this upcoming summer. URGO would like to congratulate them and offer them our services before they leave.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq7GIPcECuVAdHdQMWZ6VE50YnBFWXdxN2YtSjE3VlE&usp=sharing

Or email this information to urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Cap and Gown Information - Please Read

Congratulations everyone!

If you have pre-ordered (website) or emailed me your cap and gown request, they will be available to pick up on April 11 at 10 a.m. If you cannot pick up on April 11, you may pick up at any time up until April 25 when the store is open. If you would like it shipped to your home, you will need to email me your home address and phone number so that I may call for credit card information. There will be a $6.95 shipping charge.

Hoods - you will purchase at the bookstore, however we will keep them and deliver to departments the week of Graduation. Hoods need to be purchased by April 25!

Diploma Frames will be 20% off on April 11 and 12!

On April 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. our Grad Fair will be taking place in the bookstore. Several departments including Event Services, Alumni Department, and Center for Vocation and Learning will be on site to answer any questions you might have. Rings and customized announcements will be available to order as well.

If you have any questions regarding cap, gowns or hoods, please email me at forgey@augsburg.edu

Rochester students, I will be in Rochester on April 17 from 4-6:30 p.m. selling pre-ordered gowns. I will also bring diploma frames (20% off that day too) and alumni gear. Credit cards and checks will be accepted.

Pricing for students who ordered via website. Late orders on packages will have an additional $10 charge.

Bachelor cap, gown, tassel = $54.00
Master cap, gown, tassel, hood = $95.40
Bachelor gown only = $37.00
Master gown only = $42.00
Master hood only = $39.00
Keeper cap = $11.00
Tassel only = $11.00

All graduation regalia is taxable.

If you have not ordered and plan to walk, please email me ASAP so that I can ensure you have your cap and gown.
Congratulations on your graduation!

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Congratulations to LGBTQIA Award Winners

Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2013-2014 LGBTQIA Awards:

Karen Neitge Scholarship: Awale Osman
LGBTQIA Student Leadership Awards: Abraham Amundson, Duina Hernandez, Valencia McMurray, Jens Pinther, Brad St. Aubin, and Koal Williams
Augsburg Pride Award: Center for Counseling and Health Promotion

These individuals will be honored during Lavender Celebration, taking place Tuesday, April 15 from 4-5:30 p.m. in East Commons. To RSVP, visit: https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/1n_gW1f7ugroHu6_f85T2VxSoXrE05L8eR-HlfMt6xuA/viewform

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Information Technology Student Survey 2014

The Information Technology Student Survey 2014 opened to all students yesterday and will remain open until Sunday, May 4.

Important details you should know:

go.augsburg.edu/techsurvey

>Survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
>Your responses to the survey will be completely confidential.
>Your participation is voluntary.
>You can enter to win one of four $25 gift cards if you participate.

Should you have questions, please contact the TechDesk (techdesk@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1400). Thank you in advance for your participation.

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Be Heard: Career and Internship Services Feedback

We want to hear from you, THE STUDENTS, on your expectations and perceptions of Career and Internship Services. How can you help?

Register here to participate in a 90 minute focus group and earn some FREE PIZZA: https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/1-MDDduVFIQMyxFAInKRS3zeBVSZpQewWHxqJKu4_FBk/viewform

-OR-

Fill out this SHORT 2-3 minute survey: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3WoXfPLib9dzfvv

Thank you for your cooperation!

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TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF regularly offers individual counseling sessions at no additional cost to you.

You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

Sessions will be:
Tuesday, April 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)
Wednesday, April 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)
Thursday, May 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)

Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as you can.
To sign up call 1-866-843-5640, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CT).

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Virtual Job and Internship Fair

Are you seeking an internship or full-time career?

The MN Private College Career Consortium Virtual Career Job and Internship Fair will be held on Thursday, April 17. Registration is now open. Free to all students and alum. Get started at: https://www.careereco.com/user/login

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Career Quick Stop - This Week

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work will be offering Career Quick Stop this week on Tuesday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. and Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m. in the Christensen Center, Suite 100 These walk-in hours are meant for quick career questions and short resume reviews. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes and students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Diversity and Inclusion Meeting

Wed., April 9 is the Diversity and Inclusion meeting, 3-4 p.m. in OGC 100. We'll review year-to-date initiatives and discuss areas of focus for 2014-2015. We'll also get the timeline for the report from the student focus groups.

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Support the Health Commons Supply Drive

The Augsburg Central Health Commons is a community outreach program held at Central Lutheran Church in Downtown Minneapolis, which provides basic medical services and health education to people of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds free of charge. The mission of the Health Commons is to promote health and healing in marginalized populations. Donations are the primary way that the Health Commons is able to provide these services to its visitors.

The Health Commons will be holding a Supply Drive, sponsored by MPIRG, during the week of April 7-11, 2014. Below is a list of items requested for donation:
•men's white socks (new)
•feminine pads (not tampons)
•large size diapers (size 4, 5, 6, or pull-ups)
•travel size shampoo
•travel size conditioner
•travel size soap
•travel size toothpaste
•travel size lotion
•deodorant
•razors
•cough drops
•baby wipes

Keep in mind that many of these items can be purchased for low cost at a local dollar store. If you are able to donate, your contribution is very much appreciated! Drop off boxes will be in Christensen Center and the residence halls all week. Health Common Supply Drive representatives will also be tabling in Christensen from 10 am to 2 p.m. every day of the week to provide more information.

Additionally on Tuesday, April 8, students dining in the cafeteria can substitute one meal for a bowl of rice. By substituting a meal we have the opportunity to experience and reflect on one of the daily struggles facing those experiencing homelessness. A'viands has generously agreed to donate proceeds from substituted meals to the Health Commons. If you want to participate in this event, you must sign up by Friday, April 4. Stop by SCI116 to sign up in person or send an email to belghoul@augsburg.edu to find a time to get yourself on the list.

If you are interested in learning more about homelessness please attend MPIRG's weekly meeting Thursday, April 10 at 5:30. Nursing faculty Katie Clark will be speaking. Questions on how you can contribute to the drive can be directed to Brittany Kimball at kimball@augsburg.edu, and questions about Homelessness Awareness Week can be sent to Emma Winegar at winegar@augsburg.edu.

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Open House for Donald Gustafson TODAY, April 8

Please join the Department of History today (Tuesday, April 8) as we honor Donald Gustafson. Gus is retiring in May after 53 years at Augsburg College. His only wish–other than to finish all his grading–is to see all of you! To that end, we are hosting an open house in the department hallway on the first floor of Memorial Hall. Join us from 2PM-7:30PM that day as Gus holds court in his green office (Memorial 114B) one last time. We'll provide food and drink, but you and Gus will need to provide the great conversation and reminiscences.

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Academy of American Poets John R. Mitchell Award

Wednesday, April 9, Katrina Vandenberg, author of AN ALPHABET NOT UNLIKE THE WORLD and the judge for this year's Academy of American Poets John R. Mitchell Award, will give a poetry reading at 6:30pm in the Augsburg Bookstore. Mary Klecker, winner of the award for 2014, will also read. This annual award is sponsored by the English Department in memory of John Mitchell, professor and poet.

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Volleyball Free Childcare Night Cancelled

Due to lack of response, the Augsburg volleyball team fundraiser on Friday night has been cancelled. If you are still interested in childcare please contact Emily Palkert at palkert@augsburg.edu

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Homecoming 2014 - Department Events

Is your department hosting an event during Homecoming Week 2014: September 21-27? If so, the office of Alumni and Constituent Relations would like to help make it a success! We can help to publicize the event by including it in the Homecoming brochure which is mailed to over 22,000 Alumni, Parents and Friends of Augsburg. Perhaps your department is celebrating an anniversary or some significant milestone. Let us help you reach your target audience with the Homecoming brochure and website. Call us at 612-330-1085 or send an email to alumni@augsburg.edu with some brief notes about the event and we'll be in touch soon. Thank you!

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Open House Honoring Bruce Rowe

Please join us Friday, April 11, 5-8 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center Room 100 in honoring 30 years of service and upcoming retirement of Bruce Rowe, Facilities Department. Bruce has done an amazing job of keeping the Augsburg campus grounds looking beautiful in the growing season, and in keeping snow out of our way the rest of the time! Stop by to share stories and wish him well.

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Clothing Drive

Spring Cleaning Time - Do you have any gently used clothes or other items to donate? Please donate them to an on-campus clothing drive April 10-12!
Items we are taking are clothes, towels, sheets as well as new white socks and underwear.

We are collecting items for the Campus Cupboard, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf, and Central Lutheran.

Drop boxes will be located all around campus and there will be a collection tabling event in Christensen Center on Thursday and Friday, April 10-11 from 4-6 p.m. as well as Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

For any student who donates 5 or more items, A'viands is offering 50% off in the cafeteria! What a great deal!

Thank you for your support.

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Not Just for Flutists: Flute Fest 2014

Augsburg will be hosting this event on Saturday, April 12 which means a normally $$$ event is free with your Augsburg ID. Check out the opportunities with registration in the Foss Atrium starting at 8 am and events running until 7 p.m. Highlights include:

9-10am (M4/5) - Immanuel Davis (U of M) will present on Alexander Technique. A process that teaches people how to stop using unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during their everyday activities. It is an educational process rather than a relaxation technique or form of exercise. Who couldn't use that?

10-11am (Sateren Auditorium) - Julia Bogorad-Kogan (SPCO) will give an open master class.

11:30am-12:30pm (Sateren Auditorium) - Flute Concert featuring local jazz flutists... including Augsburg alumna Julie Johnson and Augsburg Studio Artist Trudi Anderson.

12:30-1:30pm (Foss Atrium) - Alison Young (MPR) will talk on pursing alternative careers in music.

1:30-3pm (Sateren Auditorium) - Jim Walker, guest artist for the day, will present a master class.

5pm (Hoversten Chapel) - Jim Walker in concert... classical flute repertoire and jazz pieces.

Be sure to take advantage of this incredible opportunity and invite other Auggies to attend as well!

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Zyzzogeton Poster Session Friday, 2-4 p.m. in OGC

Augsburg student research will be on display at this year's Zyzzogeton Poster Session on Friday, April 11 from 2-4 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center. More than 70 students will be presenting work from a variety of disciplines. Faculty, students, alumni, and the public are all encouraged to come celebrate Augsburg undergraduate research at this festive event, complete with nachos, Italian sodas, and fruitful conversation. Nearly 400 people are expected to attend this year, so you won't want to miss out!

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Best of Augsburg Film Festival, Saturday 4/26, 2 p.m.

You are invited to attend the Best of Augsburg Film Festival on Saturday, April 26 in Sateren Auditorium at 2 p.m. Selected works created by Augsburg students during the 2013-14 year will be screened. A panel of guest judges will be present and awards will be handed out.
Any questions or comments, or individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations, contact Dylan Lowry, Studio & Equipment Manager at lowry@augsburg.edu.

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CGE Presents at Forum on Education Abroad

Two Center for Global Education (CGE) staff presented a session at the Forum on Education Abroad Conference on April 3 in San Diego. Ann Lutterman Aguilar, CGE Mexico Director, and Regina McGoff, CGE Director presented "How Study Abroad Changed My Life: Student Development Pathways," along with Helena Kaufman from Carleton College. Ann summarized the results of her dissertation research on the long-term impact of CGE's academic programs in Mexico.

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Volvo for Sale

Very clean, 2004 VOLVO S40 for sale: leather seats, sunroof, LOW MILEAGE: 84,000 miles. Email for details.

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