Christensen Center Dock Closure

The Christensen Center dock will be closed tomorrow through Thursday, April 15-17, for installation of a new door. Shipping & Receiving will handle alternative arrangements with all regular delivery companies (USPS, UPS, FedEx). If you are expecting large deliveries from other carriers, please work with your vendor to warn them of the dock closure.

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Register Your Summer Internships for Augsburg Exp.

If you are completing a summer internship that you would like to count for your Augsburg Experience, don't forget to register for a non-credit internship before starting your experience.

To get started, please attend the following session:

Augsburg Experience Internship Registration
Thursday, April 17 11:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100)

Who should attend?
- Students who have an internship lined up for the summer that is related to their major and/or career goals
- Students who want the internship to count for their Augsburg Experience only (non-credit)

If you have questions about non-credit internships, please see our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/non-credit-internships/

Or contact us at strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

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Writing Retreat - Make Your Reservation

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.

The retreat will take place at the Dunrovin Retreat Center outside Marine on St. Croix (www.dunrovin.org). The center will be open for our use from Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. through Tuesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. (after lunch).

The Center for Teaching and Learning will cover the cost of the retreat. There will be no charge for participants. To reserve one of the 15 spots, please email ctl@augsburg.edu.

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May Calendar

Have you been looking for the May Calendar? Please visit the CTL website under "upcoming events" for a list of professional development activities scheduled for the remainder of the semester and into May. This is a working document that will be updated regularly.

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Internal Job Posting: Campus Kitchen Project

The Campus Kitchen is looking to hire one internal candidate as the Operations and Education Coordinator for Summer 2014 (May-August). This position coordinates the day-to-day activities and education programs of the Campus Kitchen. For the full job description, visit Human Resources' Moodle page under "Internal Job Postings."

This position is a temporary position, 40 hours/week, May-August.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to wiles@augsburg.edu. Materials must be received by Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

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Congrats to the Augsburg Leadership Award Winners

If you see these individuals, please congratulate the following students and student organizations on being recipients of the 2013-2014 Augsburg Leadership Awards!

STUDENT LEADER AWARDS
Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award: Brad St. Aubin
Student Leader of the Year: Enrico Barrozo
Emerging Leader of the Year: Cheemoua Vang
Dean of Students Award: Vincent Henry, Amineh Safi, and Koal Williams
Social Justice Award: Duina Hernandez
Peer Education Award: Banna Kidane
Community Service Award: Sagal Ali and Nora Barr

OUTSTANDING CLASS LEADER AWARDS
First-Years: Vision Bagonza and Thomas Kukowski
Sophomores: Nazih Safi and Manuel Xinico Morales
Juniors: Lindsay Helbach and Tia Lee Vue
Seniors: Michael Fetting, Kanee Lee, and Adrian Lowe
WEC: John Boyd

STUDENT GROUP AWARDS
Student Group of the Year: Pan-Afrikan Student Union
Program of the Year: Augsburg Asian Student Association
Community Service Award: Student Athlete Advisory Council
New Group of the Year: Campus Cupboard

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Staff Senate Seeks Nominees by April 17

Staff Senate seeks awesome Auggies.

Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate. If you'd like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, send your candidates to grewe@augsburg.edu by April 17. Online elections will take place April 24 through May 1,determining our new representatives.

All nominees will be verified before being placed on the election ballot. An email will be sent to all Augsburg staff with a link to the online election survey on April 24. Staff will have until May 1 to take the survey. The winners of the election will be notified by May 2.

Visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/2014/04/10/staff-senate-seeks-nominations-for-election for more information about senator duties and election procedures

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Fundraising

Cookies for sale today!
In Christensen Center
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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"On-Hold" Accounts Payable Checks

Authorization Invoices processed with a "On-Hold" request originally to be picked up on Friday, April 18 will be available on Thursday, April 17 anytime after 1:00 p.m. because of Good Friday Holiday.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ext. 1031 or daughera@augsburg.edu ~ Thank you and enjoy the holiday!

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HSA Financial Forum Webinars

Do you have a HSA? Optum Health will offer three Financial Forum webinars to help you plan, save and pay for qualified medical expenses, and to potentially grow your savings tax-free by investing in mutual funds.

You will learn:
- Who is eligible to invest
- How to use the available educational and account management tools
- How to set up an investment account, select funds and allocate dollars
- How to transfer money between your HSA and investment account

Financial Forums have a 20/20 format -- taking only 40 minutes out of your day. The first 20 minutes are dedicated to discussing the HSA topic, with the last 20 minutes held for Q&A.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to take full advantage of the tax-free savings your HSA offers.

Times/Dates the forum is offered:
- Thursday, April 24 - 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 7 - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 22 - 3:00 p.m.

Space fills up quickly, so register today. For more information or to sign up, visit:
http://go.optum.com/4820_FS_Financial_Forum_Spring_2014-Employee/employee_invite1.pdf?elq_mid=4778&elq_cid=972371&elq_ck=701a0000002AIcBAAW&elq=c24539b2e703407eb3b85c15a5b8d2ed&elqCampaignId=1439

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ACTC Open House Tuesday, April 15

ACTC will hold an open house on Tuesday, April 15 from 4-6 p.m. Campus community members are invited to stop by to hear the story behind the new space (and how the design inspires collaboration; sample food from local caterers; and hear highlights from ACTC programs and events.

Find more information at http://actc-mn.org/events/actc-open-house-april-15. RSVPs optional.

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Virtual Career/Internship Fair - April 17

Are you seeking an internship or full-time career?

The MN Private College Career Consortium Virtual Career Job & 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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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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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.

Join the Facebook event and invite your friends and family:
https://www.facebook.com/events/221823521343249

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TONIGHT: Civil War Lecture, Marshall Room, 7 p.m.

Please join students in HIS 331: The Civil War and Reconstruction as they welcome Augsburg alum and Regent Wayne B. Jorgenson '71 for a lecture in the Marshall Room tonight (Monday, April 14) at 7 p.m. Jorgensen, the author of Every Man Did His Duty: Pictures and Stories of the Men of the First Minnesota (2013), will present "The First Minnesota Regiment in the American Civil War." All members of the Augsburg community--and the general public--are welcome.

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AugSTEM Scholarship Drop-In Hours Wednesday

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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Student Teams Place in Target Case Competition

This Saturday, April 12, four teams participated in the Target Case Competition. Target provided the students with a large data set to analyze and students were asked to present data-driven recommendations in a business context. Target sponsored this competition to increase awareness of their Business Intelligence & Analytics area, for which they seek employees with strong problem-solving and quantitative skills.

The first place team received a $700 prize was led by Hector Camarena, with team members Fikre Beyene, Angel Hernandez, Juan Tigre and Andris Bibelnieks. The second place team received $300 and was led by Luis Hernandez with team members Angela Hernandez, Vision Bagonza, and Kirubel Frew.

Congratulation to all the participants!

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Math Students Attend Pi Mu Epsilon Conference

Augsburg mathematics students Alexander Greig, Will Keeter, Jessica Linck, Nathan Peterson, Nazih Safi, and Stephen Stone attended the 35th Annual Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society Conference, April 11-12 at St. John's University, Collegeville, MN.

Thanks to the support of URGO, students experienced a professional conference environment and informative presentations on placement of power plants, Google search engines, facial recognition techniques and optimal strategies of winning antiSet and Antonim.

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Organic Vegetables Delivered Directly to Campus

There is still time to sign up for summer 2014 CSA (community supported agriculture) organic vegetable shares!

Ploughshare Farm delivers its locally grown, freshly picked produce shares directly from the farm to Augsburg College each Thursday during the 18-week summer season. CSA shares are available in full and mini sizes. See http://www.ploughsharefarm.com for dates and pricing. Sign up soon--they sell out every year!

Contact Rebecca John, rjohn@augsburg.edu, for additional information or if you are interested in splitting a share with someone else.

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Yard Work

We need one or two persons to help us clean our yard and prepare it for spring. It would involve physical work and hauling heavy loads. Reasonable pay. Please contact me if interested or for questions at pezechki@augsburg.edu.

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Car Seat for Sale

2013 Britax Marathon gently used. We are becoming a one car family and so won't need two seats. This one was at the top of the safety charts last year and will accomodate a child until they are 65 pounds. Currently selling for around $220 used and up to $300 new. We are looking for $200 or best offer. Email me if interested frohling@augsburg.edu

http://www.amazon.com/Britax-Pavilion-Convertible-Seat-Cowmooflage/dp/B00G34TJWM/ref=sr_1_13/190-8288023-9968538?ie=UTF8&qid=1397337168&sr=8-13&keywords=britax%2C+marathon

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