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Penumbra Workshop Follow-up Discussion

In October, Penumbra Theatre conducted their RACE workshop on campus. Faculty and staff are invited to build upon that work as we move toward being an even more inclusive campus. Regardless of whether or not you attended the workshop, CTL would like to invite you to keep the discussion moving forward. Matt Maruggi and Joyce Miller will facilitate a discussion on from 3:40-4:40 p.m., Nov. 11, in SVE 202. We hope you can join us.

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NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

We are pleased to provide information about the 2014-15 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg College. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.

We encourage you to apply for this scholarship if you:
* Are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
* Can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within your major area; and
* Show an interest in contributing to NASA's mission.

This competitive program awards 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2015. Students from traditionally under-represented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply.

For application materials and additional information, please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nasa/ or email David Murr at murrdl@augsburg.edu

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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 at Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 11 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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2015 Annual Benefit Enrollment

The annual benefit enrollment period will be from November 10-21. Open Enrollment Information Sessions will be in the Marshall Room of Christensen Center.

Information sessions are:
November 10 at 9:30 a.m.
November 12 at 8:30 a.m.
November 13 at 4:45 p.m. *also streaming at: http://connect.augsburg.edu/openenrollment/
November 18 at 2:45 p.m.
November 21 at 12 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.

Enrollment must be completed online. Once you have successfully completed your benefit enrollment for your health, dental, HSA and FSA elections a confirmation notice will be sent to your Augsburg email address. To make changes or enroll in Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance coverages you must complete the SunLife application for supplemental coverages and submit to the office of Human Resources no later than 4 p.m., November 21.

Due to a slight plan design change your 2014 plan elections will not carry over into 2015. If enrollment is not completed by the deadline, your plan coverage will end on December 31, 2014.

On-Line Enrollment Help:
All sessions will be held in Room 205 located in Sverdrup Hall.
November 14 at 8 a.m.
November 19 at 4 p.m.
November 20 at 11:30 a.m.

Human Resources has sent materials via email directly to all faculty and staff that are .75 FTE or greater. If you did not receive an email and believe that you should have please contact Human Resources at 612.330.1691, or Berggren@augsburg.edu.

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STEM Majors - Practice Your Interview Skills

The Strommen Career and Internship Services Center would like to invite students majoring in STEM fields to register for a "mock" practice interview with employers.

Practice Interview Date: Wednesday, November 19
Location: Suite 100, Christensen Center

Space is limited! 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

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Food Service Hours

Friday 11/7/14
Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Special of the Day is a Philly Beef Sandwich.

Einstein's is open from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. with the late night menu starting at 7 p.m.

The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Market Place is serving Turkey Chili Pie with Cornmeal Crust, Caramelized Cumin Roasted Carrots, Cannellini Beans with Pancetta & Rosemary, and Loaded Bakes Potatoes. Vege is serving Roasted Herbed Baby Red Potatoes, Ginger Scented Rice, Zucchini with Cilantro Sauce, and Sesame Carrots.

The Commons is Serving Hot Turkey Club Sandwiches at Lunch Today!

This Veterans Day, November 11, A’viands is giving thanks to the men and women who defend our freedom with $5.00 off any purchase at Nabo and/or a free meal at lunch in The Commons.

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Calling All Scandinavian Sweaters

We like to think of Velkommen Jul at Augsburg as the largest gathering of Norwegian sweaters in Minnesota. But those sweaters do not come cheap!

Help more students sport sweaters on campus this Velkommen Jul (Dec. 5) by donating any older or unworn Scandinavian sweaters for our spectacular Scandinavian sweater drive. Sweaters must be clean and in reasonably good condition. No matter your background, let’s share the wealth of these beautiful sweaters as we celebrate the start of the Christmas season and support the Augsburg Associates' student scholarship fund with Velkommen Jul.

Please make your sweater donations by noon, Wednesday, November 26. Call 612-330-1085 with any questions. Sweater donations may be mailed or delivered to the Alumni and Advancement office at: Oren Gateway Center,
Suite 300; Augsburg College,2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.

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Retirement Plan: Additional Counseling Sessions

Augsburg College and TIAA-CREF 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:
Thursday November 20, 2014 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Make your reservation online at:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-23MYH8N

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Make your reservation online at:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-22W69ZT

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Investment 101 with Dr. Marc McIntosh -- 11:30 a.m., today

Dr. Marc McIntosh, Assistant Professor in Finance, is presenting a brown bag lunch on investment decision-making.

Topics include:
* basic investment options such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
* the difference between active management and passive management
* how lower fees combined with the magic of compound interest can grow your investments faster

Come join us to learn more about investing and discuss strategies to grow your investments.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Marshall Room.
Session will be recorded and posted to the HR Moodle for future viewing.
Questions please contact Berggren@augsburg.edu

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Eric Canny Publication

Congratulations to Eric Canny, Dean of Global Education, who has a chapter published in the fourth edition of NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers and Administrators. The new edition is a comprehensive update of a guide regarded as indispensable by international education professionals.

The book features chapters on such topics as comprehensive internationalization, partnerships and advocacy, post-study abroad advising, and health, safety, and risk management.

Eric's contribution focuses on pre-departure orientation for parents and students from historically under-represented groups.

Please join me in congratulating Eric on this achievement.

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Auggies Connect with Employers - Nov. 20

The Strommen Career and Internship Services is hosting two upcoming on-campus events for students.

1) Auggies Connect with Employers
Thursday, November 20th (Informal meet and greet)
3-5, Suite 100, Christensen Center
All majors are welcome, however, those majoring in business, marketing and communications are strongly encouraged.

Come and stay for as long as you would like. Ask representatives from The Creative Group, Walser Automotive, Ameriprise Financial, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Target Stores and Target Corporation questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued.

2) Practice "Mock" Interviews with Employers (Communications & All Business Majors)
Wednesday, December 10th
Suite 100, Christensen Center
Registration will open in late November.

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

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Get paid to do an internship -- Apply today

Wouldn't it be GREAT if you could get paid to do an internship?

You may be able to do just that because of a grant recently awarded to Augsburg College. Augsburg has recently been awarded a Great Lakes Career Ready Grant. The Career Ready Internship grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation provides funds to colleges and universities so that they can partner with businesses and nonprofits to develop new paid internships, and convert existing unpaid internships into paid opportunities. This program serves juniors and seniors who receive financial aid, improving their odds of graduating and preparing them to enter the workforce with real-world experience in their fields of study.

To be eligible:

* Students must be in good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)
* Students must be a college junior or senior (60 credits completed) at the time of the internship
* Students must be eligible for financial aid (work study)
* The internship must be related to your major or career aspirations
* Internships will take place Spring and Summer 2015

Act now! Priority consideration is given to students who complete the short Augsburg application online by November 15th. To learn more about the grant, visit www.augsburg.edu/strommen

Eligibility and application instructions are included on the website.

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Food Service Hours This Weekend

Nabo is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday.

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and closed on Sunday.

The Commons is open from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for Brunch and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. for Dinner on Saturday and Sunday.

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The Science of My Life and Career after Augsburg

Justin Grammens will share the “science” of his career and life experiences after completing his degree at Augsburg. He will also provide insight into current technology trends and advice on what employers are looking for from graduates in STEM fields.

A software architect and business owner for the majority of his career, Grammens co-founded Recursive Awesome, a mobile software development company which was acquired by Code42 in 2011. He is currently an engineering co-founder at Code42 Software where he is protecting the world's data with high-performance hardware and easy-to-use software solutions. Justin has filed patents with the USPTO, founded multiple technology user groups and organized conferences around the cities covering hardware and mobile technologies. He co-launched Minnesota’s first Internet of Things Hack Day and is a mentor to students of all ages through CoderDojo Twin Cities and the MacStartups programs. Recently he has launched IoTWeeklyNews, a publication which covers current trends on the Internet of Things. Most importantly, he enjoys family movie nights with his wife and 2 kids.

Founded in 2001, Code42 is comprised of 400+ engineering, sales, marketing, design, and support professionals located throughout the world, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. They are perhaps best known for CrashPlan, a system that manages and protects your digital life with easy-to-use software and high-performance hardware storage.

For more information, email STEM@augsburg.edu or visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/augstem-seminar-justin-grammens-96-code-42-tickets-13031027153

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Give to the Max: Team Members Needed

As we get closer to Augsburg's Give to the Max Day online giving event on Thursday, November 13, we are looking to gather wonderful individuals such as yourself to create a dynamic GTTMD Team that can take over the Christensen Center with excitement for philanthropy and the giving spirit!

We are asking for a minimum of a 30 minute shift, with room for additional shifts at your convenience.

The times that we need coverage for are:

Monday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Tabling in Christensen

Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Tabling in Christensen

Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Tabling in Christensen

Thursday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.: Various

In "thanks" for your service and time, we will be giving out GTTMD Team t-shirts. Can't beat free Auggie swag!

For details and shift availability, please email givetothemax@augsburg.edu

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Daily Chapel: Shift in Consciousness

Join us for worship today at 10:40 a.m.: Pr. Mike Matson, Chaplain to Student Athletes, preaching "Shift in Consciousness" (Riverside Singers and Mandy Isaacson, viola)

Upcoming Chapel Schedule:

Monday, 11/10, 10:40 a.m.: Dr. Paul Pribbenow, Augsburg College President, preaching, "An invitation..." (Leah Sawtelle, piano)

Tuesday, 11/11, 11:30 a.m.: Veteran's Day – Rev. Dr. Amy Blumenshine, ELCA Diaconal Minister, Coming Home Collaborative, Minneapolis Area Synod (Musicians: Sophia Bauer, soprano; Michaela Helms, oboe; Amber Kalina, cello; Leah Nelson, harpsichord; Robert Harper and Noah Quam, vocalists)

Wednesday, 11/12, 10:40 a.m.: Worship planned by MUS432 Church Music and Worship students: Rob Harper, Adam Reinke & Naomi Seboldt

Thursday, 11/13, 11:30 a.m.: Worship planned by MUS432 Church Music and Worship students: Amber Kalina & Jossel Franco

Friday, 11/14, 10:00 a.m.: No chapel service: Fine Arts Convo

Monday, 11/17, 10:40 a.m.: Worship planned by MUS432 Church Music and Worship students: Grace Lenhart & Emma Blom

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

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Last Day for Business Advising

Last day for open advising! Stop in to get your advising hold lifted!

Friday, November 7: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

All sessions will be on the 3rd Floor of Memorial Hall.

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Register Now for Dec. 7 Etiquette Dinner

Etiquette Dinner
Sunday, December 7th
Cost $10 Register today at: www.augsburg.edu/strommen
Space is limited!
Open to all students and all majors! Join alumni for dinner and learn basic etiquette skills to help you make a great first impression and land a job or internship. Our guest speaker will be Deenna Latus, a Certified Etiquette Consultant. The evening will be interactive and fun!

Sponsored by: Strommen Career & Internship Services, Athletic Department, and Augsburg Business Organization

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WEC/AU - Academic Advising Open House Hours

Academic Advising invites 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, 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

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Tickets on Sale - Egg

Egg
By Mark Steven Jensen
Student Directed by Mawrgyn Roper

Bertha and Louise are wandering in an empty wasteland when they both spot an egg at the same time. Bertha wants to turn the egg into an omelet; Louise wants to paint the egg for Easter. They each try to convince the other to give up dibs on the egg. The debate turns more and more violent and events spiral out of control. The production will use highly physical performance techniques with puppetry and clowning to tell the story of two women and an egg.

Tickets are free but reservations are required. Reserve your tickets here: http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/

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Auggie 'Super Sports Saturday' on Nov. 8

It will be a “Super Sports Saturday” at Augsburg this Saturday (11/8), with two teams competing for Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoff titles, and three other Auggie teams also in action at home.

The Auggie volleyball and women’s soccer teams, both conference regular-season champions, will be competing in MIAC playoff championship games, with automatic berths in the NCAA Division III national tournaments on the line.

The Auggie volleyball team will host No. 2-seed St. Thomas at 5 p.m. at Si Melby Hall, in a rematch of a thrilling five-set Auggie road win on Oct. 22. The Auggie women’s soccer team will host No. 2-seed Concordia-Moorhead at 7 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field, aiming to avenge a 2-1 loss on the road on Oct. 1.

Tickets for Saturday’s playoff events are $7 for adults and $3 for students (children 5 years old and younger are free). There are no senior discounts. ALL patrons, including Augsburg students, staff and faculty, must pay admission. The only passes honored are MIAC-issued passes.

The Augsburg athletic department will pay for admission for the first 150 Augsburg students at the door for both of the playoff games on Saturday. Students must bring and show their Augsburg student ID in order to receive the free admission.

Augsburg fans are also encouraged to wear their Augsburg MAROON for all Auggie playoff games!

In addition to the playoff games, Augsburg’s football team will host Hamline in the annual battle for “The Hammer” traveling trophy at 1 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field; the Auggie women’s hockey team will host Concordia-Wisconsin in the second game of a weekend series at 2 p.m. at Ed Saugestad Rink, and the men’s hockey team will host Bethel in the second game of its MIAC-season-opening series at 7:30 p.m. at Ed Saugestad Rink.

Augsburg will also have a video webcast and live statistics of each playoff game, along with the football game, available on its GameCentral portal via Stretch Internet.

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