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Help with Your Moodle Gradebook Today and Tomorrow

Take advantage of two open sessions this week to help you set up, organize and fine-tune your Moodle gradebook to align with your syllabus.

The Moodle gradebook enables you to:
* Integrate all graded activities (including in-class assessments)
* Provide students immediate, private, and formative assessment
* Reduce time addressing student questions about grades
* Reuse the grading setup the next time you offer the course

Session Information:
Wednesday (Jan. 14) 12:30-3:00 p.m. in SVE 201
Thursday (Jan. 15) 12:00-1:40 p.m. in OGC 112

You will receive one-on-one support, and can come and go when you can - plan on allocating approximately 30 minutes.

Walk-ins are welcome. If you know you are interested, you can let me know with which course you want to work, and I will prepare some initial steps to get us going quickly. Bring your laptop if you like, but we will have technology available if you don't.

I look forward to helping you!

Eric Strom
Academic Liaison for Computing

Find more Moodle help at the Faculty Moodle Resource site:
http://go.augsburg.edu/fmr

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Faculty, What Are You Doing This Summer?

Faculty, please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/ to access the call for proposals and applications for the Provost's Internationalization Travel Grants and the Summer Scholarship Grants. Applications for both grants are due by February 9th.

The Faculty Development Committee is currently considering redesigning the format for ICD Grants. You may refer to the 2014 ICD Summer Grant Call for Proposals for general information about the grants, but specific details regarding levels of support and the process for grant implementation will be made available in February. The deadline for ICD grant applications is March 2nd.

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Required Class Attendance/Participation

IMPORTANT CLASS ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

Attendance/participation in class is important for academic success and financial aid. Students will be dropped for non-attendance/non-participation after the 10th business day of the term (if reported by the instructor) and financial aid may be adjusted. Students are ultimately responsible for dropping classes if they no longer plan to attend/participate.

Questions? Contact the studentfinances@augsburg.edu

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Complete Your Augsburg Exp. with an Internship

If you have an internship this spring and would like to use it to fulfill your Augsburg Experience graduation requirement, remember you must register your internship by January 26.

You have two options to register your internship:

- Option 1: Register for academic credit (2 or 4 credits), which also fulfills the Augsburg Experience. For details on the academic internship registration process visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/internships/internship-registration/

- Option 2: Register for the non-credit internship option (AUG EX3) that fulfills the Augsburg Experience ONLY. For details on the non-credit internship registration process visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/internships/non-credit-internships/

Both options require you to attend an internship orientation/registration session available on the following dates:

- Friday, January 16 at 8:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, January 23 at 9:30 a.m.

If you have additional questions about registering your internship experience or if you are still looking for an internship opportunity, email us at strommen.internships@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148 to schedule an appointment.

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FREE Show This Weekend at Mixed Blood

55454 Series- New plays by, about, for and with Africans and Muslims in America

Mixed Blood Theatre
1501 South 4th Street (3 blocks from Augsburg)

First play features actor Abdirizak Bihi!

Pilgrims Musa & Sheri in the New World
Sat., Jan. 17
6:00 PM- OPENING NIGHT PARTY (Food & beverages will be served)
7:30 PM- Show & Post Show Discussion
*This show will have Spanish subtitles.

Sun., January 18, 2:00 pm
Mon., January 19, 7:30 pm

All 55454 plays are free of charge!

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URGO Welcomes New Staff Member

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) warmly welcomes Catherina Kipper, Health Professions Specialist, to our staff and to Augsburg College. Catherina comes to us from the University of MN School of Dentistry where she served in admissions. Also at the U of MN Catherina served as the Assistant Director--Academic Support Programs, Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence and as Assistant Program Director, College of Biological Sciences. Catherina brings extensive experience and a passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds interested in the health professions, biological sciences, and STEM programs. She is well on her way to earning her third degree from the University of MN, a PhD in Organization, Policy and Development with a concentration in Higher Education. She also holds a Master's from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology. In addition to her administrative contributions and educational achievements, Catherina has co-taught numerous courses, ranging in title from "Graduate and Professional School: Success Strategies for Preparation, Admission and Beyond" to "Student Excellence in Academics and Mulitculturalism Seminar: Health Sciences," to "Cancer: Basics of Oncongenesis and Chemotherapy."

Catherina will be responsible for all facets of our undergraduate pre-health sciences advising program in collaboration with multiple programs and offices on campus. Feel free to refer current students and alums interested in the health professions to Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) or to URGO (urgo@augsburg.edu), Science 152.

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Apply to be a 2015-16 Interfaith Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Want to engage in dialogue with people of different faiths and make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community? Consider becoming an Interfaith Scholar.

Interfaith Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (407/408) led by Professor Matt Maruggi and Pastor Sonja Hagander, earn four upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

For more information and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/interfaith-scholars-program/

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Spring Semester Yoga is Back

Free Yoga is back!

Sponsored by the Mindfulness Club
Thursdays (starting tomorrow 1/15)
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Wrestling Room in Kennedy Center
Everyone welcome!

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Career Quick Stop Resumes NEXT Week With New Hours

Career Quick Stop days/times changing for spring 2015

Career & Internship Services invites you to spread the word to students! Career Quick Stop Hours are changing and will resume the week of January 19.

Spring 2015 Career Quick Stop hours:
Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

About Quick Stop:
These drop-in hours are designed to expand access to career coaches and to accommodate impromptu student career questions as they arise. During Quick Stop hours students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis for brief, 15-minute drop-in appointments. These times are meant for quick career questions, brief resume or cover letter reviews, or help getting started with an internship or job search.
Quick Stop is not intended to replace longer appointments, and we regret we cannot accommodate career assessment requests during Quick Stop hours (please schedule an individual appointment: 612-330-1148).

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MN Reading Corps & Math Corps - Tabling Today

MN Reading Corps & Math Corps will be on campus today tabling in the Christensen Center lobby from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity. Please stop by to learn more.
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Minnesota Reading Corps is an early literacy tutoring program that helps Minnesota children become successful readers by the end of 3rd grade. Since 2003, the breakthrough program places AmeriCorps members as literacy tutors who provide - proven strategies to help struggling readers age 3 to grade 3.

Minnesota Math Corps started in 2008 in the St. Cloud School District in partnership with St. Cloud State University and has expanded to more than 100 sites across the state. AmeriCorps members tutor 4th-8th grade students in key math skills considered the foundation for future success in STEM areas.

Benefits include $526 bi-weekly living allowance, $5645 toward tuition, 1 year of loan forbearance, and health insurance. This is an opportunity that many college students should be aware of for post college plans.

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Apply to be a 2015-16 Christensen Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Interested in exploring life's big questions? Will you be studying on campus all of next year? Consider becoming a Christensen Scholar.

Christensen Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (REL 405/406) led by Professor Martha Stortz, earn four upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
There is also more information on our Blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/blog/

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Help With Off-Campus Research Apps - Saturday

Off-Campus Research Application Workshop
Saturday, January 17th
10 a.m.-2 p.m. in SVE 201
Lunch will be provided
RSVP to urgo@augsburg.edu

Get paid to conduct research with some of the nation's top academics at universities, labs, or institutes through an off-campus summer research program. There are programs designed for students in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and they often include a research stipend and housing. Such programs are a great way to enhance your education, meet new people, and explore a new city!

URGO will be hosting a workshop January 17 where students will receive one on one advising and feedback on their applications. Also hear from students who have participated in off-campus summer research and have experienced the application process. Those planning to attend the workshop are encouraged to send their application essays to urgo@augsburg.edu before Saturday to make the most of the time.

If you cannot make it to the workshop, please contact URGO at 612-330-1446 or urgo@augsburg.edu to make an individual appointment.

See URGO's website to explore hundreds of off-campus research opportunities: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/off-campus-research/

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Learn About the History of Spanish Dance This Sun.

Zorongo Flamenco is presenting a 4-part lecture series that starts this Sun., Jan 18th, with a lecture on the History of Spanish Dance. See video clips and here legends about the "greats"! Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 but the event is free. For more information, click on this link: http://www.zorongo.org/events.html

Zorongo Flamenco is conveniently located south of Augsburg on Minnehaha Ave. and Lake St., 3012 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls.

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Augsburg Total Wellness--Health Screening

Health screenings will be held on Tuesday-Thursday, January 27-29th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click on the link below to schedule an appointment now!!

https://www.registermytime.com/HealthSource/Signup/Augsburg

Heath screening includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, height and weight.
***This is a fasting test -- please do not eat for 12 hours before the screening. Drink water and take prescribed medications.

Incentive to participate: All faculty and staff who complete the health screening and health assessment questionnaire will be eligible to receive a $100.00 HSA contribution.

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Daily Chapel Series: Waterlight

Join us for worship in the chapel at 10:40am as our "Waterlight" chapel series continues! Pastor Mike Matson, Chaplain to Student Athletes, preaching, "Come and See."

Upcoming chapel schedule:
Wednesday Night Communion, 9:30pm: Camp Song Worship, Pastor Sonja preaching
Thursday, 1/15, 11:30 am: Amber Kalina '15, Senior Chapel
Friday, 1/16, 10:40am: Pastor Sonja Hagander, College Pastor and Director of Ministries, preaching
Friday Chapel is followed by C3: Christ, Community & Coffee in the atrium

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

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Speech Team Meeting Today

Are you a high school forensics person who has wanted to try contest speaking at the college level? Or just someone who wants to polish their public speaking skills? Then come to our next Speech Team meeting today at 3:15 in Foss 175. If you are interested but can't make the meeting, drop a note to David Lapakko, Director of Forensics (lapakko@augsburg.edu).

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Focused Conversation TOMORROW 3:40 p.m.

As a college committed to the city and its urban setting, how can Augsburg provide a safe and secure learning environment and remain open and welcoming to the neighborhood and community members?

This is the question that will be addressed in Thursday's Focused Conversation, led by Ann Garvey, vice president of Student Affairs, and Scott Brownell, director of Public Safety and Risk Management:

Thursday, January 15 (TOMORROW) - 3:40 p.m. in the Marshall Room.

Learn about the services and requirements of the Department of Public Safety and share your experiences and questions about how we can balance safety and access on campus.

The spring-term Focused Conversations is posted on the "All Hands 2014-2015" page (in the College Reports section of Inside Augsburg). To access that page, log into Inside Augsburg and click the "All Hands" icon on the main page of Inside Augsburg. From that page, you can add events to your calendar by clicking on the date/time links.

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For Sale, Buffet

For Sale,
French style buffet, 19 X 82. $200
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Contact me at kuross@augsburg.edu

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