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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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More Yoga

We are pleased to announce additional Yoga Sessions with additional instructors.

Schedule:
Tuesday: 10:45-11:45 a.m. - Justine Lapping, Wrestling Room

Wednesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Justine Lapping, Si Melby 128

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Retirement Plan Changes are Coming: Find Out More

Augsburg College and TIAA-CREF announce group transition workshop meetings and individual counseling sessions for faculty and staff. These sessions are being held at no cost to you. These meetings will help explain the changes being made to our retirement plan. At the individual meetings 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.

Transition Workshop Meetings
Tuesday, October 21st 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm, OGC100
Wednesday, October 22nd 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, OGC100
Thursday, October 23rd 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm, OGC100
Friday, October 31st 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Marshal Room


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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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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Call for Nominations - AU - Student Advisory Council

Hello everyone,
This is a formal call for nominations for the following positions on the AU Student Advisory Council.

* AU Council Chair
* AU Council Vice Chair

Please make sure you read the by-laws prior to submitting a nomination. The by-laws can be found at the following link.

Link to by-laws: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/AUBylaws.pdf

Requirements for Nomination:
You must be currently enrolled as a AU or WEC student and submit the following information to be included in the election.
1. Full Name, Student ID #, Major
2. Platform statement (should be a minimum of a paragraph including what you hope to achieve and that you have a clear understanding of the role, intent of the council, and expectations outlined in the by-laws)
3. Anticipated graduation (month, year)

Note: The information requested above should be sent to blanken@augsburg.edu

Deadline:
Nomination deadline is Friday, October 31, 2014

Please let me know if you have any questions. I can be reached via phone at 612.330.1782 or via email at blanken@augsburg.edu

Ron Blankenship, MBA
Director, Adult Undergraduate Program

AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Ave., CB 318
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1782 (office)
blanken@augsburg.edu

Grow - Learn - Be Challenged

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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 11 at 12 p.m. 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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Iraqi Delegation at Augsburg on Friday

A delegation of faculty from Najaf, Iraq (a sister city to Minneapolis) will be at Augsburg this Friday to meet with faculty and students about ways that we develop partnerships between academic institutions. If you are interested in meeting the delegation at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning, please let me know.

Thank you,
Mary Laurel True, Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning

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Food Service Hours

Thursday 10/16/14
Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Special of the Day is Chicken Alfredo.

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., with the late night menu starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Market Place is serving Chicken with Herbs & Roasted Garlic, Basmati Rice, Broccoli with Spicy Crunch, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Vege is serving Gingered Broccoli, Couscous Almond Currant, Potato Fries House Seasoned, and Fried Rice.

There is a Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bar at Dinner!

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TODAY: Meet CGE Study Abroad Alums and Faculty

Center for Global Education at Augsburg College site directors Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (Mexico) and Romanus Shivoro (Namibia) are in Minneapolis! They are eager to meet any students who are interested in studying at an Augsburg campus abroad in Latin America or Africa. Program alums will also be present to answer questions about the student experience abroad. Join us for this casual get together.

MEET CGE faculty and program alums!
4:30-5:30
Christensen Center LL, Augsburg Abroad Suite

FREE SNACKS.

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Next Focused Conversation is Monday/Tuesday

The 2014-15 series of Focused Conversations continues Monday and Tuesday with the topic, "How do we grow financial resources collectively to serve our mission?" led by Beth Reissenweber, chief financial officer and vice president for Finance and Administration. The session will be held twice. You are invited to attend whichever session fits your schedule:

Monday, Oct. 20, 3:40 p.m.-OGC 100
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 3:40 p.m.-OGC 100

The format of the Focused Conversation series includes a brief presentation to share data and context followed by conversation among and input from attendees. While the slides for next week's sessions will be available online for reference afterward, people are encouraged to attend in person to engage in the discussion portion of the sessions.

The remaining fall 2014 schedule of Focused Conversations is available on the "All Hands 2014-2015" page in the College Reports section of Inside Augsburg. You can access the All Hands page by logging into Inside Augsburg and clicking the "All Hands" icon on the main page of Inside 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.

Tuesday, Oct. 21
4-5:15 p.m.
Open House Format
Refreshments served

International/Multicultural Suite--Christensen Center Lower Level

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2014 Heritage Day: Missional Church…So What?

On October 23, the Christensen Center for Vocation invites you to hear Dr. Darrell Guder speak in chapel from 11:30 to 11:50. A lunch will follow at 12:00 in the Marshall Room.

Schedule of Events
11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Heritage Day Chapel

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Heritage Day Luncheon Discussion*

(Please RSVP to the Luncheon)

For more information go to:
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/heritageday/

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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 Siekmeier, 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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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.

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Combine Peace Corps/VISTA with Grad School - 10/21

Are you interested in combining graduate school with service in either Peace Corps or VISTA? Michigan Tech offers programs in 11 departments (Biology; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Environmental and Energy Policy; Forestry; Geology; Industrial Archaeology; Mechanical Engineering; Rhetoric, Theory and Culture (humanities and social sciences); and Science Education) that combine practical service opportunities with time on campus. Most students spend one academic year on campus, then either two years in Peace Corps or one year in VISTA, followed by one more semester back on campus. Some programs accept students from any undergraduate academic discipline.

Come to the info session to learn more!
Tuesday, October 21 @ 4 p.m.
OGC 201
Questions? urgo@augsburg.edu

More information at:
http://www.mtu.edu/peacecorps/
http://www.mtu.edu/gradschool/programs/degrees/osm-vista/

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Boyte Speaks at White House Civic Learning Summit

On Thursday, October 16, Harry Boyte is attending and speaking at the White House Civic Learning and Service Summit, sponsored by the White House, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Tisch School of Citizenship at Tufts University.

The purpose of the Summit is to bring together leaders in education, civic learning, national service and civic engagement. They will explore how an increased emphasis on civic learning and expanded focus on service can play a central role in educating young people and to tackling today's pressing national and educational challenges. Hosted on the Tufts University campus, this summit will address two key topics facing higher education– the value of civic engagement and how to measure and communicate civic engagement commitment and outcomes.

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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 18, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Grain Belt Bottling House at 79-13th Avenue NE. Everyone is welcome.

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