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- Attend the Peace Corps Info Session TODAY
- Daily Chapel: 3-Day Reformation Series Begins
- Students Connect with Employers - Thursday
- CTL Theater Night - Free Tickets to Midsummer
- Phil Adamo Book-Signing and Reading - October 29
- Halloween Safe Block - TOMORROW
- Business Advising This Week
- DFL Candidates On Campus
- Free concert at the Cedar this Friday
- All Saints Day Chapel Service: Mon., Nov. 3
- WEC/AU - Academic Advising Open House Hours
- Tickets On Sale Now - A Midsummer Night's Dream
- TODAY, 6 p.m. - Film About Climate Change
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Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Stop by and join ALAS as we celebrate "El Dia De Los Muertos," a day specifically dedicated to honor the passing of our loved ones. Cultivate a better understanding of this holiday by getting your face painted and snacking on Mexican candy. Feel free to ask questions while you are there!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 3, Christensen Center
Critical Thinking: How Well Are We Doing? Nov. 4
It's been 3 years since the last CTL workshop on Critical Thinking. Since that time, we've gathered evidence on our students' performance that might surprise you (and change the way you teach.) National evidence also underscores the urgency of redoubling our efforts in this area. Critical Thinking is one of the General Education skills embedded across the curriculum. This workshop will review our students' performance on nationally calibrated tests and cover strategies for effectively teaching critical thinking.
Mary Lowe and Lori Brandt-Hale will be offering two sessions on Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, both from 3:40-5:00 in OCG 111.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lowe lowe@augsburg.edu
General Announcements
AugsburgGIVES 2015
Be sure to check your email for the information regarding AugburgGIVES 2015! It's the time to consider a gift to The Greater Twin Cities United Way and/or Community Shares of Minnesota. Did you know that a gift of $5 per pay period to Community Shares supports a campus and community event on issues such as higher education debt relief through MPIRG (MN Public Interest Research Group)? If you have any questions regarding this years giving campaign (runs until November 5), contact me at herron@augsburg.edu
2015 Annual Benefit Enrollment
The annual benefit enrollment period will be from November 10-November 21. Human Resources we will be sending out an email to your Augsburg email address next week with more details. However, in the meantime, please block off your calendar to attend one of the five benefit enrollment sessions:
Open Enrollment Information Sessions - Christensen Center, Marshall Room:
November 10 at 9:30 a.m.
November 12 at 8:30 a.m.
November 13 at 4:45 p.m.
November 18 at 2:45 p.m.
November 21 at 12:00 p.m.
Representatives from HealthPartners, OptumHealth and Hays will be at the information sessions to answer any questions you might have about our plan offerings for 2015. Please plan to attend to learn what you need to do to enroll and/or make changes to your current benefit elections. We look forward to seeing you there.
Health Commons Supply Drive
The Augsburg Central Health Commons is a community outreach program held at Central Lutheran Church in Downtown Minneapolis, which provides basic medical services and health education to people of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds free of charge. The mission of the Health Commons is to promote health and healing in marginalized populations. Donations are the primary way that the Health Commons is able to provide these services to its visitors.
The Health Commons will be holding a Supply Drive, sponsored by Tri-Beta, during the week of October 27-October 31, 2014. Below is a list of items requested for donation:
* men's white socks (new)
* feminine pads (not tampons)
* large size diapers (size 4, 5, 6, or pull-ups)
* travel size shampoo
* travel size conditioner
* travel size soap
* travel size toothpaste
* travel size lotion
* deodorant
* razors
* men's underwear - boxers
* baby wipes
Many of these items can be purchased for low cost at a local dollar store. Any contribution is going to be very appreciated! Drop off boxes will be in the Biology Department office (second floor science) and residence halls all week.
Questions can be directed to Tri-Beta president Michelle Grafelman grafel10@augsburg.edu. Thank you!
2014 Net Impact Conference in Minneapolis
2014 Net Impact Conference in Minneapolis
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis
When: November 6-8, 2014
What: The Net Impact Conference is the leading forum for students and young professionals who want to tackle the world's toughest social and environmental problems, with 2,700 attendees expected this year.
Why: Specific benefits for your students include:
* The chance to connect with 90+ organizations at the NI14 Expo, 60% of which are actively recruiting
* Career development opportunities in every corner, from 1-on-1 mentoring to intensive boot camps
* Formal and informal networking events, including our expo, networking salons, no-host networking dinners and happy hours
Not to mention, attendees will be able to develop their expertise when they choose from 100 interactive sessions and keynotes led by corporate leaders, nonprofit visionaries, and innovative entrepreneurs such as Paul Polman, Dan Pallotta, and Sheryl WuDunn.
You can learn more about the conference and register here: https://netimpact.org/conference/
I would love to offer your students a discount to help with the costs. They can use the code C14_DISC_LC14 when registering to save 30% on a full conference pass.
Or if they can't make the entire weekend, they can grab a one day pass here: https://netimpact.org/conference/2014-net-impact-conference-one-day-passes-now-available
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
Retirement Plan: Additional Counseling Sessions
Augsburg College and TIAA-CREF has added additional individual counseling sessions for faculty and staff. These sessions are being held at no cost to you. 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.
One on One Counseling Sessions:
Tues. Dec. 9, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Sverdrup Hall Room 102
Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Sverdrup Hall Room 102
Thur. Dec. 11, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Sverdrup Hall Room 102
Make your reservation online at:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-22W69ZT
Food Service Hours
Wednesday 10/29/14
Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Special of the Day is Spaghetti & Meat Sauce.
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 Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Grilled Quinoa Cakes, Braised Carrots with Thyme, and Roasted Cauliflower Cheese Gratin. Vege is serving Southeast Asian Zucchini Coconut Curry, Baked Potatoes, Buffalo Boca Chicken Nuggets, and Herbed Peas with Cremini Mushrooms.
Starting on November 3 The Commons will be closing at 7:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. on weeknights.
There is a Pumpkin Carving Contest in the Commons at Dinner tonight!
Event Announcements
Attend the Peace Corps Info Session TODAY
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite students to attend an informational session with representatives from the Peace Corps today, Wednesday, October 29 from 4:45-5:30 in the Strommen Center, Suite 100 of the Christensen Center.
Get paid to live and make a difference overseas while building your résumé through programs in business, health, education, agriculture, environment, and youth development. Peace Corps Volunteers receive full support including a living stipend, housing, medical/dental care, vacation days, international travel, and more as well $7,425 at the completion of service. Student loan deferment and/or cancellation is possible.
All are welcome!
Daily Chapel: 3-Day Reformation Series Begins
Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40 a.m.: Rev. Dr. Mark Tranvik preaching, Director of Christensen Center for Vocation and Professor of Religion, "Father Knows Best??" (Mandy Isaacson, viola)
The series continues:
Thursday (10/30) at 11:30 a.m.: Erick Thompson preaching, Instructor, Religion Department, "Was Luther 'spiritual' but not religious'" (Leah DeSchepper, Kou Lee, and Michelle Grafelman - flute; Karlee Adler, piano)
Friday (10/31) at 10:40 a.m.: Reformation Day, Josh Miller preaching, Instructor, Religion Department, "Luther on Wrestling with God" (The Chapel Brass)
Next Week:
Monday (11/1) at 10:40 a.m.: All Saints Day Festival Worship (vocalists: David Erickson '18 and Ray Makeever) Please see separate announcement regarding submitting names to be sung aloud for this festival worship.
We worship in Hoversten Chapel - Foss Center. Everyone is welcome!
Students Connect with Employers - Thursday
The Strommen Career and Internship Services is hosting two upcoming on-campus events for students.
1) Auggies Connect with Employers
Thursday, October 30th (Informal meet and greet)
3-5, Suite 100, Christensen Center
All majors are welcome, however, those majoring in Science, Technology or Math are strongly encouraged.
Come and stay for as long as you would like. Ask representatives from SciTechseperience, SPOK Software, Target Corporation, Aerotek Scientific and ManageForce questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued.
2) Practice "Mock" Interviews with Employers (STEM majors)
Wednesday, November 19th
Suite 100, Christensen Center
Register today at: www.augsburg.edu/strommen
Students will register for 60 minute practice interviews (30-40 minute interview and 20 minute feedback). This is a wonderful opportunity to practice your interview skills and receive feedback from employers.
If you have questions, please email careers@augsburg.edu
CTL Theater Night - Free Tickets to Midsummer
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Theater Arts Department present
Faculty and Staff Night at the Theater.
A talkback featuring Doug Green and Robert Cowgill of the English Department, Marty Stortz of the Christensen Center for Vocation, Sarah Myers and Martha Johnson (Midsummer director) of the Theater Department, and the Midsummer Night's Dream student cast will be held immediately following the performance.
Friday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
Free tickets for faculty and staff: 20 free seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your tickets early! Post-show refreshments will be served.
Make reservations at http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/
and please indicate you are faculty or staff interested in CTL Night.
Further information about the production:
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
Directed by Martha Johnson
Choreography of the Fairies by Ashwini Ramaswamy
Set Design by Michael Burden
Costumes by Sandra Nei Schulte
Lighting Design by Tom Mays
With its potent mixture of love, comedy, lyricism, and stage magic, A Midsummer Night's Dream has continued to captivate audiences for over four centuries. Set in a mythical world of ancient Athens, moonlit woods, and fairy kingdoms, the play is a poignant and hilarious look at multifarious forms of human folly. Our production will imaginatively explore the play's rich and compelling themes (both overt and covert)--love, power, gender, sexuality, marriage, class, patriarchy--through a fresh, contemporary lens, as we mine the play's poetic, humorous, and magical power.
Phil Adamo Book-Signing and Reading - October 29
The Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Department of History invite you to celebrate the vocation and scholarship of medieval history professor Phil Adamo.
Join us today from 3:15-5:00 p.m. in Oren Gateway Room 100. Professor Adamo will sign books, which will be available for purchase. Adamo recently published two books, The Medieval Church: A Brief History (2013) and New Monks in Old Habits: The Formation of the Caulite Monastic Order (2014).
He will also read "Hanging Little Joe on the Suburban Ponderosa, Or, What has the Middle Ages to do with the Old West?" an essay soon to be published in a special edition of the Journal of the West. This essay looks at Adamo's childhood, growing up on the edge of a Texas suburb, and how that experience with the imagined Old West led to his vocation as a medievalist.
Refreshments will be provided. For more information, see http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2014/10/13/philadamovocationandscholarship/
Halloween Safe Block - TOMORROW
All kids of Augsburg faculty, staff, students, and alumni
are invited to Trick-or-Treat
in Urness Hall
4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st
Sponsored by Residence Life
Business Advising This Week
Business students who need to get their advising hold removed for spring, 2015 registration will need to come to one of the Business Open Advising Sessions.
Please come to the 3rd floor of Memorial Hall during the days and hours listed below. You will need:
1) Major/Minor Completion Checklist
2) Graduation Audit
3) List of classes you are intended to take in spring term.
This week, we still have the following times available:
Wednesday, October 29: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-6 p.m.
Thursday, October 30: 1-3:30 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.
Friday, October 31: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
DFL Candidates On Campus
Senator Al Franken, Governor Mark Dayton, and other DFL candidates will be on campus Monday, November 3, to encourage student voting. 4:30 p.m. on 22nd Avenue outside Christensen Center.
Want to volunteer? Contact Emily Uecker at uecker@augsburg.edu
Free Concert at the Cedar This Friday
Friday, October 31st
Taleex Band
Cedar Cultural Center
8:00 p.m.
Free and open to all ages
For more information, thecedar.org
All Saints Day Chapel Service: Mon., Nov. 3
We invite you to a special chapel on Monday, November 3, at 10:40 a.m. when the Augsburg Community celebrates All Saints Day. On this festival day we remember with thanksgiving those who have died this past year.
During the worship service, the names of those who have gone before us will be sung during the "Litany of the Saints." The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saint's Day celebrates the people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. On this day, together with congregations throughout the world, we remember the faithful who have died this past year.
You may send the names of those people in your life who have died and who you would like to be named and remembered during chapel to Amy Hanson in the Campus Ministry Office at hansona2@augsburg.edu. Please also include the relationship of the person to you (only the name of the deceased will be sung). Information sheets will also be available during chapel. Please submit names by Friday, October 31.
WEC/AU - Academic Advising Open House Hours
Academic Advising welcomes you to drop in during our upcoming evening and Saturday open house hours with your Spring registration questions.
WHERE: 2nd floor, Lindell Library 227
WHEN: Monday-Friday, October 27-31, 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, November 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday-Friday, November 10-14, 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
We hope to see you!
Academic Advising
612-330-1025
advising@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library 227
Tickets On Sale Now - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Augsburg College's fall production of a A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, Directed by Martha Johnson
Performance dates are:
October 31, November 1, 6, & 7 at 7 p.m.
November 2 and 9 at 3 p.m.
Ticket reservations can be held for A Midsummer Night's Dream at: http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/
TODAY, 6 p.m. - Film About Climate Change
Tonight in Sateren Auditorium see the documentary film: Listening for the Rain: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change
Reception 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Screening begins at 6:45 p.m.
After the film talk with filmmakers Jeffrey Palmer (Kiowa) and Filoteo Gómez Martínez (Ayuuk) about their provocative film, which documents the stories and observations of different Indigenous communities on climate change. Sonia Davila Poblete will connect these stories from the central United States to those of Indigenous Bolivians.
All Native American Film Series events are open and free to the public as well as the campus community.
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Mary Laurel True Receives PUC President's Award
On Monday, October 20 at the Pillsbury United Communities' annual Be the Change event, Mary Laurel True received the PUC President's Award for her work with the Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf Boutique. This annual award is given to an individual who has had significant impact on Pillsbury United Communities' work as an interconnected network of diverse neighborhood centers, innovative programs, and social enterprises that increase choice, inspire change, and strengthen connections across Minneapolis. Please congratulate Mary Laurel on this well deserved honor.
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Vikings Tickets for Sunday, November 2
I have two or four tickets available for sale to this Sunday's upcoming Vikings game vs. the Washington Redskins. Seats are located in the 2nd deck end zone (Section 225, Row 12). Will sell for face value ($60 each). This is your chance to see the Vikings in action outdoors at TCF Stadium! Contact me at isaacson@augsburg.edu for more details.