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Study Abroad This Spring Break in Mexico

Short Term Spring Break Program: Bible, Christian theology, and vocation in Mexico.

Experience Mexico and fulfill your requirements in a week!

Courses: REL300 or REL366 and HPE002

Fulfills:
Augsburg Experience
REL300 requirement for Adv. transfers
REL366 fulfills Search for Meaning 2
REL elective

Program Fees:
Full Time Day: $2,699
Part-time Day an WEC/AU: $3,149

Deadline: DECEMBER 1

Contact: abroad@augsburg.edu

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Curricular Designs for Global Learning: Th. 11/20

Join the Center for Global Education and Experience for a Webinar on...

CURRICULAR DESIGNS FOR GLOBAL LEARNING
A NAFSA ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FACULTY CONVERSATION

Date & Time: November 20, 2014, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (CST)
Lindell 202

How are colleges and universities re-imagining undergraduate curricula and majors to help students thrive in a globally interconnected world? Many institutions include as part of their mission statements promises to prepare all of their graduates for active, successful engagement in the global community. Such promises are often more easily made than kept.

Experts will share their own experiences of redesigning general education programs that incorporate global learning. Participants will then join the conversation to discuss:

+tools that faculty, including part-time faculty, can use to infuse courses with global learning;
+assessment of student learning initiatives that provide meaningful information on global learning outcomes;
+local experiential learning models that help students address global issues in their community.

Faculty Conversations are designed for faculty members, academic leaders, researchers, and international educators interested in student learning outcomes and the educational experiences--curricular and co-curricular--created to help students gain and practice global knowledge, skills, and perspectives.

Take advantage of this special and stimulating conversation that taps into NAFSA's growing community of practice focused on global learning.

PRESENTERS

Marcia Bronstein, PhD
Professor of English and English as a Second Language, Curriculum Coordinator of the Global Humanities
Montgomery College

Amy Jessen-Marshall, PhD
Dean of the Faculty, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Biology
Sweet Briar College

Valerie Whittlesey, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Associate Vice President for Curriculum
Kennesaw State University

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Tutoring and SI Additional Schedule Changes

CHM and BIO Upcoming Cancellations:
Drop-in Tutoring will be cancelled Wed. November 26, Thurs. November 27, and Sun. November 30 due to Thanksgiving break.
BIO SI sessions will be cancelled Wed. November 26 and Sun. November 30

ACC and FIN Cancellations:
Drop-in Tutoring will be cancelled Thurs. November 20 and 27
SI will be cancelled Thurs. November 20, 27, and December 4

Additional ACC and FIN drop-in sessions have been added to WEC Saturdays. The two sessions will be held December 6 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the third-floor study area of Lindell. All are welcome.

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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 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.

Online Enrollment Help:
All sessions will be held in Room 205 located in Sverdrup Hall.
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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Turkey Palooza - Donate This Week

The smell of turkey and pumpkin is growing stronger by the day, and the Campus Kitchen needs your help to spread this Thanksgiving goodness during Turkey Palooza this week! In joining with our peer institutions for this annual event, Augsburg students are preparing a special Thanksgiving-themed meal for seniors at Ebenezer Tower and re-stocking the shelves at the Campus Cupboard student food pantry in the Foss Center.

You can support these efforts by donating the following items by THIS THURSDAY (11/20):

For Ebenezer:
-Corn (canned)
-Maple syrup
-Pumpkin (canned or fresh pie pumpkins)
-Bread (for stuffing)
-Stock (vegetable, chicken, or turkey)
-Sweet potatoes (preferably fresh, not canned)
-Onions

For Campus Cupboard:
-Healthy one-serving meals (e.g., soup)
-Dried or canned fruit and vegetables
-Canned meat (e.g., tuna)
-Rice, pasta, grains
-Cereal
-Peanut butter and jam
-Granola or breakfast bars
-Nuts
-Personal items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)

Donations can be placed in the 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. Contact Allyson at greena@augsburg.edu with questions or to learn more about the Campus Kitchen or Campus Cupboard.

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Are You Interested in American Indians? - Classes

Are you interested in American Indians? Do you still need a class or two for Spring? Here are some great options:

AIS 105 Introduction to American Indian Studies. M-W-F 12:30-1:40 or 3:10-4:20 Elise Marubbio (fulfills Humanities LAF)

AIS 205 Contemporary American Indians. Tu/Th 1:50-3:30 Eric Buffalohead

ENL 255 Native American Literature. W 6-9:30 Elise Marubbio (fulfills Humanities LAF

AIS 495 Native Sky Watchers M 6-9:30 Jim Rock

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PASU Open Mic Night

SAVE THE DATE!

The Pan Afrikan Student Union would like to invite you all to join us for PASU's first OPEN MIC NIGHT of the year, on November 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge (Located in Christensen Center). This is an event sponsored by KAUG, STK, SRJ, BOSS, and Freefall Magazine.

We will be showcasing some incredible talent both within and outside of Augsburg, including nationally recognized hip hop artist, The Lioness. The MCs for the night will be Beh Gaye from Freefall Magazine and former Vice President of PASU, Muna Ahmed. This is a completely free event and refreshments will be provided!

If you would like to perform please email AugsOpenMic@gmail.com to sign up beforehand and guarantee a spot. Otherwise spots will be dependent on limited time and space!

For all other concerns or questions contact pasu@augsburg.edu

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Adventure Learning Speaker On Campus Thursday

Local explorer Natalie Warren will be talking on "Rivers as Classrooms: Tales and Lessons from the Hudson Bay Expedition" this Thursday, Nov. 20th, from noon - 1:30 in OGC 100. Free Pizza!

Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho were the first two women to paddle the 2,000 miles from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay in 2011, following Eric Sevareid's route from Canoeing With the Cree. Natalie went on to start Wild River Academy, a nonprofit based in Minneapolis dedicated to engaging communities in watershed education through outdoor recreation. She recently organized a group of eleven young adults to paddle the entire Mississippi River under the name Paddle Forward to engage youth in issues surrounding their local watershed.

The talk highlights social and environmental issues along the route and seeks to encourage people to pursue their passions, resulting in greater opportunities for themselves and their communities. Students from the Environmental and River Politics course at Augsburg will also have displays highlighting their research on the Mississippi River from the 10-day trip they took down the river this August.

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Summer Research Info Sessions Thursday and Friday

Do Research. Build Skills. Gain Knowledge. Make Friends.

Looking for a paid summer research experience? Come hear from past summer researchers and faculty mentors about their experiences!

Thursday, November 20th @ 12 p.m. in the Marshall Room
Friday, November 21st @ 12:30 p.m. in OGC 100
Snacks will be provided.

URGO will discuss topics such as:
1. Why is summer research important?
2. What is Augsburg's URGO summer research program?
3. How do I find off -campus research opportunities?
4. How do I apply for summer research?
5. What does a good research proposal look like?

Questions? Please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446

Questions? Please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446

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Chapel: Interfaith Mini-Convo - Pathways to Peace

Join us in the chapel at 10:40 a.m. for an Interfaith Mini-Convo - Pathways to Peace, organized by interfaith scholars Keisha Barnard and Duina Hernandez.

Upcoming Chapel Schedule:
Thursday, 11/20, 11:30 a.m.: Pastor Peter Muschinski preaching, and the Cedar Singers
Friday, 11/21, 10:40 a.m.: Jazz Ensemble, conducted by David Mantini

Monday, 11/24, 10:40 a.m.: Concert Band, conducted by Bruce McWilliams
Tuesday, 11/25, 11:30 a.m.: PJ Leehey '14, Senior Chapel Talk
Wednesday, 11/26, 10:40 a.m.: Service of Holy Communion, followed by pie & fellowship
Thursday-Friday, 11/27-11/28: No Chapel Services - Happy Thanksgiving!

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

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Library Director Candidate Presentation, Fri. 2:15

Jane Ann Nelson, Library Director, will be retiring in December. Please join us this Friday, November 21, in Oren Gateway Center, Room 100, from 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm, to meet finalist, Amy Sheehan, who will present on the topic, "the role of academic libraries in a changing library landscape, now and in the future." We hope to see you there!

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Criminalization of African Americans in Media

Join PASU for a Panel Discussion on the Criminalization of African Americans in media in the Marshall Room (Christensen Center) on December 4th at 6pm. Food will be provided!

We have a number of powerful panelists who will be discussing events in current media and tying them to their lives. They will be addressing the depiction of African Americans in mass media, addressing historical marginalization, sensationalized/inflammatory journalism, the impact of social media, and more.

Panelists Include:
*Wintana Meleekin-Director of Civic and Political Engagement at Neighborhoods Organizing for Change, the organization that was the target of national coverage on #pointergate throughout the past weeks.
*Nick Muhammad: Grassroots political organizer at MN Voices and local hip hop artists.
*Amber Jones: Former president of the Black Student Union at the U of M and current McNair Scholar.
*Tiana Bellamy: First Year at Augsburg and Intern at Harrison Neighborhood Association
*Surprise Guest: Someone who was a target of falsified inflammatory journalism and police brutality.

Make sure to come out to hear some insightful words from these powerful people and to support PASU!

For more information contact The Pan-Afrikan Student Union at pasu@augsburg.edu.

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Adventure learning speaker on campus Thursday

Come hear Natalie Warren talking on "Rivers as Classrooms: Tales and Lessons from the Hudson Bay Expedition" this Thursday, Nov. 20th, from noon - 1:30 in OGC 100. Free pizza!

Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho were the first two women to paddle the 2,000 miles from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay in 2011, following Eric Sevareid's route from Canoeing With the Cree. Natalie went on to start Wild River Academy, a nonprofit based in Minneapolis dedicated to engaging communities in watershed education through outdoor recreation. She recently organized a group of eleven young adults to paddle the entire Mississippi River under the name Paddle Forward to engage youth in issues surrounding their local watershed.

The talk highlights social and environmental issues along the route and seeks to encourage people to pursue their passions, resulting in greater opportunities for themselves and their communities. Students from the Environmental and River Politics course at Augsburg will also have displays highlighting their research on the Mississippi River from the 10-day trip they took down the river this August.

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Loan Repayment Workshop Tonight

Anxious to learn more about your loans?

Student Financial Services is hosting a Loan Repayment Workshop on Wednesday, November 19th
Time: 6:00 - 6:30, Loan information presentation
6:30 - 7:30, Counselors available for personalized help
Location: Sverdrup Hall room 203

We will show you how to determine how much you owe, federal loan repayment options, loan forgiveness options, and consolidation. Bring your FAFSA PIN number. RSVP online at https://fog.augsburg.edu/AlumniEvents

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Focused Conversation Tomorrow: LIN 301

The second Focused Conversations about the design and principles for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion will be held tomorrow, Nov. 20, 3:40 p.m., in Lindell 301.

The session, "CSBR: Navigating the homestretch," will be facilitated by Karen Kaivola, provost and chief academic officer; Leif Anderson, vice president and chief information officer; and Stu Anderson, associate professor of physics.

To access materials from past Focused Conversation sessions, as well as copies of past email communications from Board of Regents Chair Paul Mueller and from President Paul Pribbenow, log into Inside Augsburg and click the "All Hands" icon on the main page of Inside Augsburg.

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Mohamed Sallam Presents at Conference

Mohamed Sallam, Director, Pan-Afrikan Center, will present at the Middle East Studies Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The title of his paper is "Competing and contesting constructions of 'modern' womanhood: a vertical case study examining the effects of international development Discourse on marriage and education in rural Upper Egypt."

The Middle East Studies Association Annual Meeting gathers individuals whose work is based on subjects related broadly to the Middle East and North Africa.

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Congrats to Emerging Leaders Program Graduates

Campus Activities and Orientation is incredibly excited to announce the 2014 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) graduates! These students worked over the course of the past 10 weeks to gain a more holistic understanding of leadership, further develop and gain a better sense of their personal leadership styles, and find opportunities to lead at Augsburg College and the greater community.

We also want to thank the 2014 ELP mentors--Vision Bagonza, Lauren Canales Salgado, Cuong Nguyen, Brad St. Aubin, and Koal Williams--for their hard work, dedication, and support for their student mentees this semester!

Please take the time to congratulate these 41 students if you see them on campus:

Mahamoud Abdi
Timothy Bishop, Jr.
Preston Blake
Jermaine Borward
Brighid Burkhalter
Ricardo Cortes Gordillo
Elizabeth Davis
Kyle Donovan
Rebekah Geschwill
Winnie Godi
Habiib Hassan
Nikki Hoang
Emily James
Abraham Johnson
Kalena Johnson
SeAnna Johnson
Bryce Kadrlik
Clare Lantzer
Houachee Lee
Toua Lee
Jessie Livingston
Kalyn McConnell
Marisa Mosqueda
Kathy Moua
Anita Nguyagwa
Ngoc-Uyen Nguyen
Jacquline Nichols
Evan Peterson
Nina Robinson
Mitch Ross
Madeline Stein
Blair Stewig
Gilbert Tamfu
Chloe Tarnowski
Shawnee Theng
Alexis Vue
Mai Bao Vue
Panyia Vue
Alice Wolff
Tou Xiong
Huesee Yang

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Hanson and Warpula Place at Speech Meet

Congratulations to Jason Hanson and Em Warpula, who were finalists in duo interpretation at yesterday's Twin Cities Forensic League tournament. The Hanson/Warpula duo finished in 4th place overall at the meet, which was held at Normandale Community College.

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