Tuesday, November 25, 2014
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Teaching and Learning

Got Coffee?

The end of the semester can also be stressful for faculty, but nobody sends us a care package. How do you navigate all the grading? How do you end the semester on a high-note? Come share your ideas, listen to those of your peers, and get caffeinated so you can do what needs to be done to support your students. Please join your colleagues from departments across the college at this CTL-sponsored coffee discussion.

Wednesday, December 3
10:15-11:15 a.m. (drop by or stay the whole hour)
Lindell 202

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Experiential Education and a Free Lunch

Are you interested in adding an experiential education component to any of your classes next semester? Would you like to discuss the learning objectives of a course and what the possibilities might be for including a service-learning component, guest speakers, visits to organizations and/or special projects? If so, please contact Mary Laurel True at truem@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1775.

I will buy the coffee or lunch for our meeting!

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AugSem Faculty and Staff Kemper Nominations

This is a final call for nominations of first year students who might be interested in applying for the Kemper Scholars Program. We ask AugSem leaders in particular to think about your students this term.

With up to $10,000 in scholarships and two paid summer internships, the Kemper Scholars program truly blends the liberal arts and professional studies. Candidates must be first year students in terms of credits and in good academic standing. Please send nominations to Diane Pike, Kemper Coordinator pike@augsburg.edu. Thank you!

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General Announcements

Q & A With Artist Stephanie Hunder

Gallery intern, Megan Bartylla, interviews Stephanie Hunder about her current work in the Christensen Gallery. Check it out… http://www.augsburg.edu/galleries/2014/11/21/q-artist-stephanie-hunder/

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Let Us Give Them Hope

Three years ago, I was a senior in a high school in Gaza, Palestine. My Father, who is a mechanic, could not afford to send me to college. I used to look at college students and wonder if one day I will end up in college or in a workshop like my father. Today, I am a senior at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota majoring in computer science and double minoring in Math and MIS thanks to The Hope Fund nonprofit organization. Read more on their website: TheHopeFund.org

The Hope Fund gave me that chance to change my life and the lives of those around me. Many Palestinians do not have that chance, so let us give them that chance! Let us empower them with education!

DONATE & READ MORE on my campaign page:
GoFundMe.com/HopeFund

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Enrollment Center Hours on Wednesday

The Enrollment Center will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26. It will reopen at 9 a.m. on December 1.

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"On-Hold" Accounts Payable Checks

Authorization Invoices processed with a "On-Hold" request originally to be picked up on Friday, November 28 will be available on Wednesday, November 26 anytime after 1:00 p.m. because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at X1031 or daughera@augsburg.edu ~ Thank you and enjoy the holiday!

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Campus Cupboard Open Today, Closed Wednesday - Friday

The Campus Cupboard student food shelf will be closed Wednesday-Friday this week for Thanksgiving. Stop by today 11:30-1:30 or 2-4 p.m. to stock up on food items to get you through exams!

Regular Campus Cupboard hours for the rest of the semester:
T: 11:30-1:30, 2-4
W: 2:30-4:30 (pending volunteers-- that could be you!)
F: 12:30-4

Look for the Campus Cupboard table in the Foss lobby, and email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu to learn more or volunteer.

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Event Announcements

Hurry, Advent Vespers is Almost Here

Services for Advent Vespers, Augsburg's celebration of the Advent & Christmas Season, are filling quickly. Reserve your spot now!

Services:
Friday, December 5 at 5 & 8 p.m. (space available)
Saturday, December 6 at 2 & 5 -- NOW FULL!
Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m. (space available)

Tickets are free, but required, and may be picked up at the Information Desk in Christensen, the Music Office, or order online - www.augsburg.edu/music/vespers/

Donations will be accepted and the doors when entering the service, and there are free shuttle available right from campus!

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Cold? Apply by Monday for Spring Break in Mexico

How about some sun and warmth in March?

You are in luck!

Monday after the break, December 1, is the deadline to apply to take either REL300 or REL366 during Spring semester, with an international component in Mexico over Spring Break!

REL300 is a requirement for Advanced transfers.
REL366 fulfills your Search for Meaning II (SFMII) requirement.

Interested in learning more?

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203035727842678&set=vb.1489600673&type=2&theater

Click here for more info and apply today!

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=springbreak15

Contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu for more details.

Deadline is December 1!

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Community Gathering December 10

For many of us the holidays can be a stressful time. To help combat the holiday stress, Human Resources is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a community gathering featuring an opportunity to participate in a guided meditation session to help us relax and re-energize. Jill Englund will be leading four 15 minute guided mediation sessions. Additionally there will be Christmas themes refreshments. We hope you are able to stop over and refuel with a stress break.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

The 15-minute session will begin with a short introduction to the science of meditation and how it can act as an antidote to the destructive effects of stress, including the added stressors that can accompany the joys of the holiday season.

Sessions guide participants through activities that are simple and easy, leading them to find their own corner of peace and wellbeing.

No experience necessary but registration is required and space is limited.

Click on the link below to register. Please sign up for only 1 session.

Relaxation Sessions:

Wed., Dec. 10 relaxation 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Riverside Room
http://goo.gl/forms/qIgAnBt5Vu

Wed., Dec. 10 relaxation 11:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Riverside Room
http://goo.gl/forms/Khb2bEmrZz

Gratitude Sessions:
Wed., Dec. 10 gratitude 12:20 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Riverside Room
http://goo.gl/forms/dbN3HDFCpP

Wed., Dec. 10 gratitude 12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Riverside Room
http://goo.gl/forms/lgazVJ5sUJ

Jill Englund will present the science of what happens when we meditate, how it can bring focus and clarity to your life, and reduces the effects of stress in your entire physical, mental and emotional system. She has created healing environments through guided imagery, creative visualization, and meditation. She excels at creating a space for seekers to find their own deep well of peace and wellbeing. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor add to the joy of the experiences.

Come and experience what meditation is all about!

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Keeping Track of Auggies

Augsburg Mathletes Victorious

Monday, 24 November, Augsburg mathletes overcame the mighty forces of St. Thomas and Macalester undergraduates as they placed first in the 5th annual Math Jeopardy contest. Congratulate the team members: Andris Bibelnieks, Alexander Boukal, Andrew Jewell, Weixin Peng, Amanda Procopio, Dan St Aubin, Erik Voelker, and Zhou Yang

Thanks to Unbounded, Augsburg's Math Club, and advisor Prof. Rich Flint for the work in organizing the event and to the Day Student Government and the Mathematics department for funding the event.

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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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Auggie Athletics

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The Sisterhood Needs Clothing

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf Boutique (on 22nd and Riverside) is in need of women's clothing, shoes, jewelry and scarves. All proceeds are reinvested in youth programming for young women in Cedar-Riverside.

Clothes and other donations can be left on the front porch of the Sabo House at 624-21st Avenue South.

For further information, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1775.

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