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Need Volunteer Debate Judges Friday and Saturday
Minnesota Urban Debate League needs High School Novice and Middle School Debate judges! This weekend we need your help judging debates and supporting Twin Cities students. Judges watch tournaments, decide the winners, and give feedback to students to help them improve.
The tournament will be close by at the University of Minnesota. We need novice judges to help us out so no experience with debate needed!
Volunteer Shifts available:
Friday Oct 10, (3 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
Saturday, Oct 11, Morning Shift (7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
Afternoon Shift (11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
We provide all the training needed and have training sessions this Thursday, Oct. 2 in Foss from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., as well as training at the tournament.
To sign-up please email Molly Hahne at hahne@augsburg.edu. You can also express interest in volunteering at future tournament and request a list of dates.
High School tournaments are on weekends, with shifts in the morning and afternoon. The first Middle School Tournament is Tuesday, Nov. 18 - Thursday, Nov. 20.
Involvement with debate correlates with an increase of reading proficiency of students by as many as three grade levels, as well as boosting self-esteem, and improving analytical and critical-thinking skills of students. We support hundreds of youth from all over the Twin Cities, with a focus on involvement of students of color and other under-served groups. We need your support to reach even more students.
Register TODAY: NSS Graduate School Workshop
North Star STEM Alliance students are invited to participate in the Pursuing the Highest Degrees workshop, a Saturday workshop devoted to exploring the value of earning a post-baccalaureate degree and preparation for that next phase of academic life.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Cargill Building Room 105 and Atrium, St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota
1500 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Topics at the workshop include:
* Why graduate school and where to apply
* How to apply for graduate school
* How to fund graduate school
* How to prepare now for graduate school
The event also includes a resource fair in which a number of graduate school resources from the University of Minnesota will be present. At the end of the workshop, current graduate students will present a panel discussion called "Voices from the Field."
This event is a great way to explore what graduate school entails, or to begin thinking seriously about embarking on this next phase of academic life.
The Pursuing Higher Degrees workshop will be a pre-registered event, interested in coming, please contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu. Deadline for registration is October 8.
The North STEM Alliance is a 17-member partnership among Minnesota colleges, universities and community organizations committed to supporting multicultural students toward earning bachelor’s degrees in STEM (http://www.northstarstem.org/). While citizenship or permanent residency is required for receiving federal funds, programming is open to all interested students regardless of citizenship status.
Center for Teaching and Learning Reading Circle
"The Roundhouse" by Louise Erdrich
Facilitators: Bob Cowgill (English) & Elise Marubbio (American Indian Studies)
Schedule: 12:20-1:30 Wednesdays, Oct. 22nd and November 19
Riverside Room, Christensen Center
Set in 1988 on a North Dakota reservation, the 14th novel from Pulitzer finalist Louise Erdrich is the compelling story of a 13-year-old boy thrust into manhood after his mother is the victim of a brutal crime. The Star Tribune praises the book as "an artfully balanced mystery, thriller and coming-of-age story… [a] gripping tale of the effects of violence on a family." This novel is the Many Voices Project common text used in English 111 this school year. The Reading Circle will examine Erdrich’s exploration of the lives of Native Americans and themes of violence, family, sovereignty and loss, and discuss how one facilitates discussion of these sometime difficult topics skillfully and with cultural sensitivity.
Faculty and staff may sign up for the Reading Circle and pick up a book in the Department of Nursing SC 116. Please read to p. 148 for the first session. Participants are also invited to have lunch in the cafeteria courtesy of the Batalden Endowment.
Questions can be directed to Matt Maruggi (maruggi@augsburg.edu) or Joyce Miller (millerj2@augsburg.edu).
It's Time to Visit the Writing Lab
Last year, tutors in the Writing Lab conducted well over 2,000 conferences with students on their writing assignments, and the Lab is now open and wonderful writing tutors are ready to start the new academic year. In the first three weeks of operation this fall, tutors have held nearly 200 sessions with Augsburg writers. The lab is located on the street level of Lindell Library, just left of the circulation desk. No appointments are taken/needed. Just show up.
Here are the hours:
Monday: 11:10 a.m.-1:40 p.m.; 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30-3:00 p.m.; 3:30-6:00 p.m.; 7:30-10 p.m.
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.; 7:30-10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact K. Swanson, x1010.
General Announcements
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 doctoral 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: Monday, October 13, 4 p.m.
Singer/Songwriter Series Hosted by ASAC!
ASAC is hosting a monthly Singer/Songwriter Series with the first event on Tuesday October 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Featuring amazing talent by current Augsburg Students. Come support your fellow Auggies!
Interested in performing in future Singer/Songwriter Events? Contact ASAC's Concert Chair Alisha Olson at olson20@augsburg.edu with any questions!
Timekeeping Systems Workshops
With the new school year beginning, we have many new students, staff, and supervisors using the new timekeeping system.
We have set up several hands-on workshops to go through the process of the new system.
The sessions are targeted to particular groups which are noted below with the list of days, times, and locations.
Students with Jobs on Campus:
Friday, October 10, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205
Friday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205
Friday, October 10, 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205
Friday, October 10, 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205
Supervisors:
Monday, October 13, 10 a.m. - 11 am (supervisors) in Sverdrup 205
Monday, October 13, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (supervisors) in Sverdrup 201
We look forward to seeing you there!
Food Service Hours
Wednesday 10/8
Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Special of the Day is Chicken and Pepperoni Pasta.
Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., with the late night menu starting at 7:00pm.
The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Market Place is serving Yucatan Pork, Spicy Beans, Poblano corn Pudding, and Lyonnais Potatoes. Vege is serving Garlic Broccoli, Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins, Tater Tots, and Scalloped Potatoes.
It is Carrot Cake Day in The Commons at Lunch and Dinner!
Spanish Conversation Thurs. Noon - 1 p.m.
Looking for a way to practice your Spanish? 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.
The group is meeting on a modified schedule for the next few weeks. We will meet this Thursday in the Riverside Room, 2nd floor Christensen, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Signs will be posted. Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. I hope you can join us!
Still Time to Join the Fun: Steps Challenge
Stop by HR register for the challenge and pick up your Free Pedometer, steps conversion chart and a treat to get you energized and ready to walk!
Get off to a great start!
* The challenge is designed to gradually increase the number of steps you walk each day.
* Record your participation at www.myinteractivehealth.com (My Action Plan).
* Pick up a FREE PEDOMETER at the Steps registration event on Wednesday October 1.
* Or use your own pedometer to record your daily step count or use the Steps Log under the Exercise tab to manually record your steps.
* Participate in other exercises you enjoy and they will be converted to steps when recorded
Sign up and join in the fun!
Register from Tuesday, September 30 to Thursday, October 9 by clicking on Sign Up on the challenge banner at www.myinteractivehealth.com (My Action Plan Tab). First time registrants use sponsor code V9DXA.
Join a Team!
1. Log on to www.myinteractivehealth.com (My Action Plan Tab)
2. Click Sign Up Now under the Challenge banner
3. Choose "Augsburg College" from the Select Your Team drop down menu
4. Complete your team selection by clicking Sign Up Now
5. Please email Carol Enke to confirm your registration and get your name added to a drawing for additional prizes to be distributed throughout the challenge!
* Always consult a physician or other qualified health care professional before starting a diet or exercise program.
Event Announcements
Upcoming AgileAdvisor Training
AgileAdvisor training sessions for faculty advisors and staff will be held on Thursday, October 9, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Foss 22B; on Friday, October 10 from 11a.m. - 12 p.m. in Sverdrup 205; and on Monday, October 13 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Sverdrup 201. Each session will be the same, so you only need to attend one of the offerings. These sessions will be held in computer labs so that we can do some hands-on training. If you use a laptop, please feel free to bring it to the session.
The training sessions will cover some of the basic functions of AgileAdvisor and its connection to the upcoming midterm progress reports. Additional information is always available in the AgileAdvisor manual: http://go.augsburg.edu/agilemanual
If you cannot attend any of the sessions or have additional questions, please contact Nate Hallanger (hallange@augsburg.edu).
Going Away Reception for Barb Harvey from CLASS
Please join us on Thursday, 10/9 at 3 p.m. in Lindell 301 to celebrate Barb Harvey, who has been a CLASS Disability Specialist since 2005, and to wish her well in her relocation to the Chicago area.
Fall Blood Drive TODAY 10/8
Memorial Blood Center will be on campus today from 10 - 4 p.m. in the East Commons for its annual fall blood drive. Many of you have pre-registered for a donation time so please be sure you arrive on time, bring a photo ID and hopefully eat good meals prior to the donation and drink a lot of fluid.
There may be some walk-in times available so please feel free to stop up and check in about any available times.
Finally, thank you to to students from the Honors Program who are helping with today's blood drive by staffing the canteen area, putting up posters and last week helping with sign-ups!
Any questions, please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. As always thank you to the Auggies who are helping save lives today by donating blood!
TOMORROW: Allianz Actuarial Presentation
Interested in learning what an Actuary does or want to learn how to become an Actuary? Want to find out more information on the Actuarial Program at Allianz Life Insurance?
Join us for an Actuarial Presentation
October 9, 2014, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Old Main - Room 208
* Learn about Allianz Actuarial Internships
* What an actuary does as well as traditional and nontraditional actuarial challenges
* How best to prepare for an actuarial internship or full time position
* Answer any and all questions
As a leading provider of fixed and variable annuities and life insurance, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz) is built on the strength of its employees. That’s why we seek individuals who want to develop in a real world environment, with fast-paced and challenging work that makes a difference within the industry.
Daily Chapel: National Coming Out Week
Join us for worship today at 10:40 a.m.: John Karason '78, President of Bethany Lutheran Church Congregation, preaching (Wesley Miller, percussion)
Thursday 10/9 at 11:30 a.m.: Coming Out Week: Jane Ulring '15 preaching; (Cedar Singers)
Friday 10/10 at 10:40 a.m.: Bishop Rick Hoyme preaching, (Leslie Hutchinson, vocalist; and Jazz trio: Chris Kopp, bass; Tommy Jacobs, drums; and Sonja Thompson, piano). Friday Chapel is followed by C3: Christ, Community & Coffee!
We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!
Film: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change
Native American Film Series begins October 29 with "Listening for the Rain: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change."
Created by media artists Jeffrey Palmer (Kiowa) and Filoteo Gómez Martínez (Ayuuk), and emerging out of an interdisciplinary research project, this thought-provoking film documents stories and observations about climate change from different Indigenous communities in the central United States. Through the stories they tell, we learn how diverse tribal landscapes have been effected by environmental change and how Indian Country is working on this important issue.
Our screening will also include a discussion with the two filmmakers, Jeff and Filoteo, and Sonia Davila Poblete (Bolivian) whose work with Indigenous communities there around water and environmental issues will add a North-South connection to our pluricultural conversations.
Date: October 29, 2014
Pace: Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South, Minneapolis
Reception 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Screening begins at 6:45 p.m.
Discussion with filmmakers follows.
All Native American Film Series events are open and free to the public as well as the campus community.
Auggies Connect w/ Employers - Oct. 9
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite students who are interested in careers in Accounting and Finance to stop by our center in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center on Thursday, October 9 between 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Representatives from Travelers Insurance, Wells Fargo Financial, AXA Advisors, and Robert Half Finance and Accounting will be on campus to answer questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued. All majors are welcome. Informal meet and greet. Come and stay for as long as you would like.
Questions call 612-330-1472 or email careers@augsburg.edu
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Dirty Dancing Tickets for Sale - Saturday Oct. 11
Two tickets for sale to Dirty Dancing at the Orpheum Theater on Saturday October 11 (2:00 p.m.). Row 16 middle of the stage--beautiful seats. Face price of each ticket is 84.75 but I am willing to negotiate. If interested, please contact Bridget at robinson@augsburg.edu.
Norwegian Dinner
Highview Christiania Lutheran Church (Farmington) is hosting a Norwegian Dinner on Saturday, October 11. Menu includes lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes and gravy and Norwegian desserts. For more information: http://highviewchristiania.homestead.com/2014_Norwegian_Supper_Flyer.pdf