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Academic Year Research Grants Available

Each fall URGO offers $1,000 research grants for students who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project. These grants go quickly, so apply SOON!

Applications for Academic-Year Research Grants are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, complete the electronic application at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/. Mentor approval for projects is shown by emailing the application and report form to urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Faculty "Coffee Talk"

Are you interested in having conversations with other faculty about teaching issues? Do you have some great teaching ideas you would like to share with your colleagues? Do you want to be reminded that you work with wonderful colleagues who do amazing things in the classroom? Do you simply want a mid-morning break and a free cup of coffee? If so, come have coffee, make connections with colleagues from departments across the college, and get advice from your peers at this CTL-sponsored discussion.

Monday, October 27
10-11 a.m. (drop by or stay the whole hour)
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

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TODAY: Global Learning in the Curriculum

Please join Eric Canny, new Dean of Global Education, for a series of conversations about renewing our commitment to teaching Diversity and Global Learning across the curriculum.

All conversations will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or buy it in the East Commons (Gen Ed will pick up the tab)

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Where can/do diversity and global learning meet in the curriculum? (Augsburg Room)
Tuesday, Nov. 11: What barriers prevent us from effectively teaching DGL? What resources and collaborations would help? (Lindell 301)
Wednesday, Dec. 3: How can we help students achieve the SLO to "explain diverse positions and collaborate effectively across social, cultural and geographic differences?" (Riverside Room)

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Diversity and Inclusion Update/Meeting - Oct. 16

Augsburg College's mission states our commitment to "..intentional diversity in our life and work." The Diversity and Inclusion Committee serves as a catalyst for change and continuous improvement in areas of diversity and inclusion.

On Oct. 16, 12:05-1 p.m., (Lindell 301) we invite faculty, staff and students to hear about areas of focus for 2014-15 and provide input, ask questions, and be engaged in this critical work.

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Mark Your Calendar

Augsburg College and TIAA-CREF announce individual counseling sessions for faculty and staff at no cost to you. You can discuss your financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to pursue your financial goals, plan for retirement, and invest in financial products such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

One on One Counseling Sessions:
Mon. Nov 3, 2014 - 8:30 am-3:30 pm – Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Tue. Nov 4, 2014 - 8:30 am-3:30 pm – Cedar Room, Christensen Center
Fri. Nov 7, 2014 - 8:00 am -2:00 pm – Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Mon. Nov 10, 2014 - 8:30 am -3:30 pm – Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Tue. Nov 11, 2014 - 8:30 am-3:30 pm – Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Thu. Nov 13, 2014 - 8:00 am -2:00 pm – Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Tue. Nov 18, 2014 - 8:00 am -2:00 pm – Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Wed. Nov 19, 2014 - 8:00 am-2:00 pm – Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Fri. Nov 21, 2014 - 8:30 am -3:30 pm – Oren Gateway Center, Room 103

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can. Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or use the links below to register on-line.
November 3-4:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-21C83E3

November 7:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-21C83PH

November 10-11:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-21C83KE

November 13:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-21C83V7

November 18-19:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-21C83X9

November 21:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-21C83NP

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Virtual Career & Graduate School Fair - Oct. 17

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite students and alumni to participate in the Minnesota Virtual Career & Grad School Fair this Friday, October 17, 2014

The Fair will feature Employers with Full-time Jobs & Internships as well as Graduate Schools.

Meet 75+ Great Employers and Grad Schools - Attend the Fair from Anywhere!
To Register: www.CareerEco.com/events/minnesota

- Students and alumni will have the opportunity to connect real-time with employers & grad schools without the hassle of leaving your home or office
- You will meet recruiters via chat rooms during a live online event on October 17th
- Organizations' chat hours will be posted in advance (a camera is not required for the text chat -- video chats will be scheduled by appointment in advance)
- Register and upload your resume for employers and grad schools to review before the fair

You could win a $50 iTunes gift card, get a job, or find a grad school that is right for you. Give it a try!

Questions: send an email to minnesota@careereco.com

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Show Your Gratitude During Philanthropy Week

Contribute to our community during Philanthropy Week (October 13-17) by showing your gratitude and/or by giving to support current students.

STUDENTS--
Did you receive a named scholarship, supported by a donor? Did you receive a Minnesota state grant, supported by tax-payers? If so, stop by Christensen Center to write a thank you note to your donors and/or your state senators and representatives. 259 students received named scholarship awards supported by private donors and over 900 students at Augsburg received the state grant. GRATITUDE is one of the three G's for a happy, healthy life!
Wednesday, October 15, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Friday, October 17, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

STAFF AND FACULTY--
Attend Philanthropy Week Lunch on Thursday, October 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in OGC 100 to thank current and past donors to The Augsburg Fund. Last Spring more than 50 faculty and staff wrote almost 500 handwritten notes to donors thanking them for their gifts and asking them to make a gift again which brought in over $9,000. Please RSVP on Event Brite. Let's make it happen again!

Today you can support the Augsburg Fund by making a gift at augsburg.edu/giving or sign up for payroll deduction at http://www.augsburg.edu/giving/employee-giving/ to split your gift into easy, affordable payments.

Look ahead to Give to the Max Day, Minnesota's online day of giving. Make your pledge now or plan to support one of 33 Augsburg projects by giving your time or money on November 13. Lend your support so Augsburg can be Number 1 in Minnesota colleges and universities. Email Ben Krouse-Gagne at krousega@augsburg.edu to learn more.

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Food Service Hours

Wednesday 10/15/14
Nabo is open from 7:30am to 8:00pm. The Special of the Day is a Santa Fe Turkey Wrap.

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9:00pm, with the late night menu starting at 7:00pm.

The Commons is open from 7:30am-8:00pm. Market Place is serving Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Grilled Quinoa Cakes, Braised Carrots with Thyme, and Sweet Potato Fries. Vege is serving Couscous with Carrots, Raisins and Pine Nuts, Lentil Sambar, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Brown Butter Hazelnut Asparagus.

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Become an Orientation Leader

Would you like to:

Gain valuable leadership experience?
Receive first-rate training?
Get involved at Augsburg?
Meet new people?

If you answered yes to any of the following questions, you should apply to be a 2015 Orientation Leader today! You can pick up an application in the Auggie's Nest, located in the basement of the Christensen Center.

Applications are due on Tuesday, November 11th at 12pm and must be turned in to Joanne K. Reeck in room 1B in the basement of Christensen Center.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Sammy Coy or Chris Wallace in CAO at orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100

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Campus Cupboard Food Shelf Open to All Students

The Campus Cupboard food shelf is now open the following times:

Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.
Wednesdays 2:30- 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 12:30- 4 p.m.

The food shelf is open to any Augsburg student to use.

The Augsburg College food shelf, Campus Cupboard, provides free food to students throughout the academic year. Campus Cupboard is located in Hoversten Chapel of Foss Center by the back stairwell to the balcony. If you are an Augsburg student who would like to use the food shelf, stop by during open hours. Students may pick out five food items each visit. An Augsburg student ID is required. (Names will not be recorded, only ID numbers.)

If you would like to donate to the food shelf: Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted in green collection bins at the Welcome Desk and Einstein's (in Christensen), the Campus Ministry/Theater Office (in Foss), and the Urn/Mort and Anderson dorm lobbies.

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Seminary and Divinity School Day - October 28

Are you considering the idea of theological graduate school education? Is there a possibility you might want to become a pastor, a professor of religion, or work in a church-related vocation?

On Tuesday, October 28, gather with your peers for Seminary and Divinity School Day, a special day of discernment. The day includes several thought-provoking breakout sessions and the opportunity to meet with representatives from 17 top-notch seminaries and divinity schools from around the nation, from multiple denominational affiliations.

The day will also feature a keynote luncheon address - "Where Next? Vocation as Path" by Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation.

By attending Seminary and Divinity School Day, you will also have the chance to visit with students from other regional undergraduate schools who have similar questions and interests. The full schedule is available on our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/seminary-and-divinity-school-day/. There is no charge for this event, but please register by Monday, Oct. 20. To register, please see the website or contact Lonna in the Christensen Center for Vocation, fieldl@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1467.

Stop on by even if it's only for a little bit.

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SciTechsperience - Paid Internships in STEM Fields

Wednesday, October 22
4:30-5:30, 30-minute presentation followed by Q & A
Old Main 105
Paid Internships in STEM, Hands-on opportunities in Minnesota Business
Becky Seikmeier, Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)

On Wednesday, October 22, Becky Siekmeier of the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) will give the presentation, "Paid Internships in STEM, Hands-on opportunities in Minnesota Business", and answer questions about the SciTechsperience internship program.

This paid internship program connects talented college students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines to rewarding hands-on opportunities in dynamic Minnesota businesses. Augsburg student David Fowler was one of four students to participate in a SciTecshsperience internship last year. David will be present to share his experience and help with the Q & A portion.

Eligible students must be:
• In good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)
• A college junior or senior (60 credits completed)
• At least 18 years of age
• Currently enrolled and pursuing a qualifying science, technology,
engineering or math degree.

Augsburg majors that are eligible include biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, management information science (MIS), and physics (including students doing pre-engineering).

This presentation is hosted by the mathematics department but open to all interested students, staff and faculty. See http://www.mhta.org/work/scitechsperience-internships/ for more information on SciTechsperience.

Questions? E-mail Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.

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Choral Master Class with Creole Choir of Cuba

Presented by the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and hosted by Augsburg College

Augsburg College Students & Faculty – don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the Folk Tradition of Afro-Caribbean Music in a participatory workshop with members of the Grammy-nominated choir from Camagüey, Cuba. Comprised of descendants of Haitian migrants, the Creole Choir of Cuba offers exuberant, percussion-infused takes on myriad Caribbean styles and will be performing at the Ordway on October 22. During the master class, the choir will take participants through a range of musical genres covered in their repertoire for a crash course in Haitian singing and harmonies.

Who: Individuals welcome, some musical training preferred
Where: Augsburg College, Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM
Cost: FREE but space is limited, so register today! Call: 651.224.4222
Use promo code: AUGSBURG

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Intl Campus Directors - Welcome Reception-10/21

Faculty and Staff are invited to join the Office of Intl Programs/CGE to meet and greet our Intl Campus Directors from Central America, Mexico and Namibia. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, Oct. 21
4-5:15 p.m.
International/Multicultural Suite--Christensen Center Lower Level

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Monday, Oct. 20: Young Adults in Global Mission

Sarah Funkhouser, with Young Adults in Global Mission will preach in chapel on Monday, 10/20, at 10:40am. Following chapel, we will host a luncheon for students interested in hearing more from Sarah about her work with YAGM, which is a yearlong international service-learning program of the ELCA. There are currently 60+ young adults, ages 21-29, scattered across the world learning about what it means to be called to serve and be welcomed into God's global family. Interested in learning more? Register for luncheon at augsburg.edu/campusministry/events. Any questions, please contact Amy in Campus Ministry at 612-330-1732.

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Hardwiring Happiness Convo Speaker Here Thursday

The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion welcomes Dr. Rick Hanson a neuropsychologist and New York Times best selling author for the CCHP convocation on Thursday, October 16 from 11-12 noon in the Chapel. "Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence was published in October, 2013 and became a New York Times best seller (it's available now in the Augsburg bookstore). The book shows you how to tap into the hidden power of everyday experiences to change your brain and your life for the better.

Please join us for the convocation on Thursday. For more information on Rick Hanson, please check out his website: www.rickhanson.net Other questions, please contact the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion

Join us for worship today at 10:40 a.m.: Service of Holy Communion, Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres presiding (Nick Mordal, guitar)

Thurs. 10/16 at 11:00 a.m.: Convocation - No Chapel Service
Friday 10/17 at 10:40 a.m.: Service of Healing, Norm Okerstrom preaching (Kaylie Johnson, trumpet; and the Augsburg Choir)

We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!

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Last Chance - Advance Screening of an Auggie's Feature Film

Members of the Augsburg College community are invited to attend a FREE special advance screening of the film "The Good Lie" that stars Augsburg College alumna Kuoth Wiel '13.

THURSDAY, OCT. 16
7:30 p.m.
AMC Southdale
400 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435

Visit https://www.gofobo.com/rsvp and enter code CLGE2122 for your chance to download two passes per person (while supplies last). You will need to set up an account on the ticket distribution site. Please note that seats are not guaranteed as the theater is overbooked to ensure full capacity. Arrive early to secure your seats.

ABOUT THE FILM
In "The Good Lie," Philippe Falardeau, (writer and director of the Oscar-nominated Foreign Language film "Monsieur Lazhar") brings the story of their survival and triumph to life. Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line") stars alongside Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Kuoth Wiel, many of whom were also children of war.

Learn more about Wiel's performance in the film by visiting the Augsburg College News and Media Services blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2014/10/06/pioneer-press-features-kuoth-wiel-13-good-lie/

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Government & NonProfit Career Fair -Register Today

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite students and alumni to attend the Government & NonProfit Career Fair next Friday, October 24th. The fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies.

Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (come and stay for as long as you like)

Location: Great Hall, Coffman Union,University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
300 Washington Avenue, SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (short 10 minute walk from Augsburg)

For more information on how to prepare, what employers are attending or information on presentations, please visit: http://www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair/

Register at www.augsburg.edu/strommen

Sponsored by the Minnesota Colleges and Universities Career Services Association. If you have questions, please email tilton@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1472

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True's "Holy Thrift" Show This Saturday

"Beyond the Surface" art exhibition will feature the wearable art work of Mary Laurel True and 30 other women artists this Saturday, October 18th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Grain Belt Bottling House at 79-13th Avenue NE. Everyone is welcome.

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CGE Intl Directors on Campus This Week and Next

Directors from Augsburg's Campuses in Latin America and Namibia will be on campus this week and next.

Welcome them at a reception next week. Join Us!

Faculty Staff Reception:
Tuesday, Oct. 21
4-5:15 p.m.
International/Multicultural Suite--Christensen Center Lower Level

http://www.augsburg.edu/global/about/international-staff/

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