Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Christensen Center Dock Closure

The Christensen Center dock will be closed today and tomorrow for installation of a new door. Shipping and 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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Teaching and Learning

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 17th 11:25 a.m. - 12 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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Lindell Library Easter Hours

Library hours during the Easter break will be:
Thursday, April 17: 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20: closed
Monday, April 21: 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.

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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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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 L119 Thursday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

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Writing Lab Hours for the Next Few Days

As the end of the term approaches, it is wise to spend some time with the writing tutors in the WL. Don't wait! There are just a few weeks left in the semester.

This is the schedule for the next few days::

Wednesday: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

NOTE for Easter week: The library will be closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 through Easter Sunday. Lab hours resume Monday, April 21.

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Faculty - Sign Up for Jessica's Writing Retreat

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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General Announcements

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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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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Staff Senate Seeks Nominees by Thursday

Staff Senate seeks awesome Auggies.

Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate. If you'd like to be on the ballot to become a senator or nominate a colleague, email grewe@augsburg.edu by 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. All nominees will be verified before being placed on the election ballot.

Online elections will be open April 24 through May 1. 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 top vote recipients will be notified by May 2.

Visit inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate for more information about senator duties and election procedures.

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Enter to Win 1 of 4 $25 Gift Cards - Take ITSS2014

The Information Technology Student Survey 2014 is now open to all students 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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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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Food Service Hours This Weekend

Commons
Friday 4/18
Brunch 11-1:00
Dinner 5-7:00
Saturday 4/19
Brunch 11:30-1:00
Dinner 5-7:00
Sunday 4/20
Brunch 11:30-1:00
Dinner 5-7:00

Einstein's
Friday 4/18
7:30-1:30
Saturday 4/19
CLOSED
Sunday 4/20
CLOSED

Nabo
Friday 4/18
CLOSED
Saturday 4/19
CLOSED
Sunday 4/20
CLOSED

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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 the end of the day today (Wednesday, April 16, 2014).

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Select Jansport 1/4 Zip Sale

We have select Jansport 1/4 zips for 50% off! Today is the last day! Stop by the bookstore to pick up an Auggie sweatshirt!

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Time is Running Out: Great Colleges Survey

The 2014 Great Colleges to Work For Survey closes on Friday. Don't miss your chance to share your voice.

The survey is open to all full time faculty and staff. The eligible participants will receive an email from ModernThink that will contain a survey invitation and link to the survey.

Should you have questions, please contact Lisa Stock (stock@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1783) or Katie Berggren (berggren@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1691) in Human Resources. Thank you in advance for your participation

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Bookstore Hours This Week

The bookstore will be open Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday we will be open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We will be in Rochester from 4 - 6:30 p.m. selling pre ordered cap and gowns. Friday, we will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

We will resume normal business hours, Monday, April 22. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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Summer and Fall Book Orders

Summer and Fall book orders are now due! Please submit your orders as soon as possible! Questions or concerns please email or call me. Forgey@augsburg.edu Thank you to all who have turned in!

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Great Colleges Survey: Added Lab Sessions

Human Resources recognizes that many members of our community have work that does not require use of a computer, or who may not have a dedicated office. Therefore we will be hosting computer lab sessions for employees to complete the survey. This will also provide an opportunity for employees to ask questions they might have about the survey or who would like assistance with the survey process.

These sessions are scheduled at the following dates and times.
April 16: 12:20 - 1:20 p.m., Foss 22B
April 17: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Foss 22B

Should you have questions, please contact Lisa Stock (stock@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1783) or Katie Berggren (berggren@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1691) in Human Resources. Thank you in advance for your participation

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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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Event Announcements

2nd Annual Grant Recognition Event - May 12, 2 p.m.

Celebrate a successful year in grant seeking at the 2nd Annual Grant Recognition Event.

Monday, May 12, 2014
2 to 5 p.m.; Wine and Cheese Reception to Follow
Christensen Center

Join us to:

-Celebrate with faculty and staff who have submitted grants and/or received grant funding within the last year
-Learn more about one of 38 currently funded projects on campus
-Identify resources on campus to support your grant seeking
-Participate in an engaging discussion on scholarship and the identity of Augsburg College with the Provost, Karen Kaivola

Please RSVP by May 6 to Erica Swift at swift@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1184

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Website Work Session on Thursday

All website content managers are welcome to attend an open work session on Thursday this week.

The open work session is an informal, come-and-go events that gives you the opportunity to receive additional training or general assistance, ask me questions, or simply work alone on your website.

Location: Sverdrup 201 Computer Lab

Thursday, April 17, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Full information at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/mannj/meetings/

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DUI - Costly Consequences TONIGHT

Please join the EP!C peer health educators tonight for a program on the Costs and Consequences of Driving Under the Influence from 7 - 9 p.m. in OGC 100. Learn about DUI from a MN State Trooper, Joe Dellwo, a lawyer, Paul Thompson (also an Auggie alum!) and a current student, Ashley Campion.

Pizza and beverages will be provided. Any questions, please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Hope you can join us for this informative program TONIGHT (and bring a friend!)

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Dress Drive

The women's lacrosse team will be hosting a dress drive for local high school students in need of assistance with the extravagant costs of prom. Over Easter weekend, please collect your dresses and bring them back to campus. A collection table will be available in Christianson on Monday and Tuesday from 11-1 p.m.

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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 and 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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April 22: Study Abroad Showcase

Next Tuesday, April 22, the Office of International Programs will be announcing our 2014-15 roster of short-term study abroad programs at a Showcase event in Christiansen Lobby!

Come join us to hear all about the program options next winter break and summer break in Cuba, Mexico, El Salvador, Germany, China and the Czech Republic!

Tuesday April 22
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christiansen Center Lobby

Food and prizes for students who attend!

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Invitation to a Public Panel by Twin Cities Chefs

Science 123 and the Campus Kitchen invite the Augsburg community to participate in our final homework assignment of the semester. Students in the course Science 123 are dining out in the city to see the food materials science they have learned about all semester put to practice. You can join them, support the local food scene, and then meet some of the chefs!

On April 23, (OGC 100, 7:00 - 8:00) we will have a conversation with Landon Schoenefeld (Haute Dish), Erick Harcey (Victory 44), Karyn Tomlinson (Borough) about creativity, food, science, and the careers of professional chefs. We encourage you to dine at any of these restaurants in preparation for the chef's panel. All are welcome. Please contact Ben Stottrup for details: stottrup@augsburg.edu.

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Pilgrimage in Spain: Insights from Marty Stortz

Spanish Conversation Group welcomes Marty Stortz, Bernard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation, to our gathering this Thurs., 4/17. Marty will share photos and stories about her experiences on the Camino de Santiago, a well-known pilgrimage route that starts in France and ends in Santiago de Compostela, in northwestern Spain. Marty, a self-professed Camino-head, has hiked on the Camino Primitivo last summer (2013), parts of the Camino Frances in 2009, parts of the Via Tolosana in 2010, and parts of the Via Francigena in 2012. Marty will be speaking in English with a bit of Camino-Spanish thrown in for fun!

Marty starts her talk at 12:00 p.m. We meet in the Riverside Rm., 2nd floor, Christensen Center, with some conversation in Spanish first, starting at 11:30. Our gatherings are welcoming and informal, so please drop in anytime between 11:30-1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt ext. 1081 or Anita Fisher ext. 1082. We hope you can join us!

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STEM Programs Drop-In Hours TODAY 10-3

Come learn more about two of Augsburg's STEM programs today from 10-3 in Science 154!

NORTH STAR STEM
Our North Star STEM program offers mentoring,travel and research opportunities, and industry visits for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and math among partner institutions. Come check it out!

AUGSTEM SCHOLARSHIP
The AugSTEM program supports juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development. Come find out if you are eligible!

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