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"What's My Grade:" Streamlining Student Feedback

Join CTL and the e-learning team for a workshop about how Moodle can help you keep students informed about their progress in your course, decrease their confusion about grading processes, and encourage them to be more engaged in classroom discussion and activities. Faculty will also have the opportunity to discuss their own pedagogical needs and ask about available tools.

Thursday, January 22
3:40-5 p.m.
SVE 206

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Faculty Participants: Summa Cum Laude Latin Honors

Faculty members are invited to join the working group guiding the process of awarding Latin Honors for summa cum laude 2015. We are looking for 2-3 faculty who would be willing to serve with this group to participate as a Faculty Summa Committee members for 4-5 summa confirmations this spring. (This position replaces the presence of a member from the Provost's office.) The bulk of the activity is the week before spring break. Working with Augsburg's highest academically achieving students is a wonderful opportunity at the core of our work as a college. We hope several faculty can be part of this inspiring work. For newer faculty this is a wonderful opportunity for early career involvement. For experienced faculty, we welcome your longer term perspectives.

The current Faculty Summa Committee (FSC) includes: John Schmit, Tony Clapp, Ben Denkinger, Diane Pike, Pam Moss and Deb Schuhmacher. Please contact Diane Pike pike@augsburg.edu for further information or if interested in participating. Thank you.

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AVID Teaching Workshop - Jan. 21

Introduction to High Engagement Pedagogy
Wednesday, January 21st, 3:30-5 p.m.

OGC 100

Since 2009, Augsburg College has partnered with AVID (\Advancement Via Individual Determination) to support student success and provide students with tools and resources to assume responsibility for their own learning. The requisite skills for success fall under broad categories known as WICOR skills: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. This session will introduce easy-to-adopt, high-engagement WICOR strategies for use both in class and in preparation for class. Faculty who currently use AVID strategies will attest to the fact that these approaches are not 'add-ons' or one more thing to cram into an already packed syllabus, but effective ways to engage students in course content, discussions, and activities.

This session will introduce a handful of ideas/strategies (in response to particular needs), give you an opportunity to share your own best practices, and offer resources for ongoing support.

If you have questions, let me know!

If you know you can make it, let me know!

hale@augsburg.edu

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Writing Lab Opens Today

Fall term, tutors in the Writing Lab conducted about 1,000 conferences with students on their writing assignments. The lab is now open for spring semester. Please find the Lab on the street level of Lindell Library, left of the circulation desk.

Here are the hours:

Monday: 11:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 - 3 p.m.; 3:30 - 6 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 - 6 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 3 p.m.; 3:30 - 6 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 - 8 p.m.

Faculty - If you would like a tutor to visit your class to present information on the WL, please contact K. Swanson, x1010.

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Scholastic Connections Applications Available

Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students of Color

Applications are now being accepted for Scholastic Connections for 2015-16. Successful applicants for 5 available positions will receive a $5,000 scholarship and be paired with an alum of color who will serve as the student's mentor.

Eligibility requirements, information about Scholastic Connections and applications are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections and click on Application Requirements.

Students who receive full tuition scholarships: Promise Scholars, Act 6 Scholars, full tuition President Scholars, etc. are NOT eligible for SC.

Applications and letters of recommendation are due March 1.

Attention Faculty and Staff: If you know of a student of color who could benefit from a $5,000 scholarship and work with a mentor, please nominate the student for Scholastic Connections. Nomination forms and information about the program are available at the SC web page, Application Requirements. Nominations due March 1.

For more information, contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.

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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:

- Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m.
- Thursday, January 22 at 2 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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Tutor Request Form: Technical Difficulties

We recently discovered technical difficulties with our online tutor request form. If you requested a tutor in the last week via the online form, please send an email to tutor@augsburg.edu. We are working quickly to fix the problem and hopefully the form is up and running soon. We apologize for the inconvenience.

-Academic Skills Office

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Looking for a Few Good Readers

Do you love to read? Are you looking for a great book club? There is a group of faculty and staff that meet over lunch once per month to discuss a given book. Our selections vary greatly, but our discussions are always lively. For January, we are reading Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. If you are interested in joining our group either in January or at a later date, please email me (hultquis@augsburg.edu)

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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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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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Career Quick Stop Hours Begin this Week

Career Quick Stop hours begin this week!

New Spring 2015 Career Quick Stop hours:
-Tuesdays from 2:30-4 p.m.
-Wednesdays & Thursdays from 1-2:30 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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EP!C Peer Health Educators Hiring

Are you a student who is interested in teaching your fellow Auggies about making good choices regarding alcohol? Are you outgoing, enthusiastic and have experience with presenting to groups? Are you a first year, sophomore or junior? Are you looking for a very flexible work-study job? Then becoming an EP!C peer health educator may be just the job you are looking for. We are looking for a few good Auggies to apply online through Human Resources for the peer health educator position.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday 1/28 so please apply soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 or check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Augsburg.EPIC

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Free YOGA is Back - New Time, Location

Thursdays 10:45 a.m. yoga with Cindy has changed to Tuesdays at noon in the Band Room (Music Hall). This FREE yoga class starts today and will be offered every Tuesday during the spring semester. It is sponsored by the Augsburg Mindfulness Club

All are welcome!

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Don't Miss January's Open Forum this Wed., Jan 21

The first Staff Senate monthly Open Forum of 2015 will feature three engaging speakers from the following departments:

--Augsburg Abroad's Leah Spinosa de Vega, Director
--International Student and Scholar Services' Kelly Parpovic, Sr. International Admissions Counselor
--Multicultural Student Services' Mohamed Sallam, Director of Pan-Afrikan Student Services

De Vega, Parpovic and Sallam will highlight the individual work their offices do, share how their programs and services support students, faculty, staff and the College in their work, and describe some of the areas of collaboration between them. See you on the 21st!

Wednesday, January 21
11:30 a.m. to Noon.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

Coffee and cookies sponsored by Latin@ Student Services

Held the third Wednesday of the month, the Open Forum Series provides opportunities for staff, faculty and students to learn about projects, collaborations and our shared work.

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Auggie Networking Event - 2/10 Register NOW

Build Your Auggie Network!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to network with Augsburg alumni from a variety of professions on Tuesday, February 10th from 5:30-8 p.m in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.

All majors and students are welcome!

Event includes: FREE Professional head shots and food. Register NOW at www.augsburg.edu/alumni

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Lynn Casey, CEO of PadillaCRT - Feb 12 at 5

Faculty, Staff & Students,

Come to hear from Lynn Casey, CEO of PadillaCRT on Thursday, February 12 at 5 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium. Casey is the third chief executive officer to lead the former Padilla Speer Beardsley since its founding in 1961. The firm is among the top 12 independents and the largest employee-owned agency in the United States.

In PadillaCRT's headquarters community, Casey has served on and chaired numerous nonprofit boards. Currently, she is vice chair of the Greater Twin Cities United Way, secretary of the University of Minnesota Foundation, and is an active member of the Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable and the Itasca Project.

Casey was named Woman Business Executive of the Year by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal in 2011, inducted into the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame in 2011, and inducted into the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame in 2014.

Register here: https://fog.augsburg.edu/AlumniEvents

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Theater Auditions - Carousel - TODAY

Theater Department Auditions For Carousel

The Augsburg Theater Department will hold auditions for its final 2014 -2015 main stage production, Carousel, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, directed by Darcey Engen, musical direction by Sonja Thompson, choreographed by David DeBlieck:

Audition Times:
Tuesday, January 20 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21 from 4:30- 7 p.m.

Call-back auditions will be held Thursday, January 22 from 6-9 p.m.

Auditions will be held in the Film Studio, located in Foss Center. Further information, as well as audition sign-up sheets will be posted on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater door in the Atrium of the Foss Center.

All Augsburg students are welcome to audition! Please prepare 1-2 minutes of a song from a musical (NOT from Carousel) in English. We will provide a pianist. As well, please prepare a one-minute monologue or a reading from slides located at the theater desk in the Campus Ministry & Theater suite in Foss Center.

Details:
Everyone must attend the dance call in the first half hour of auditions.
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Please wear appropriate attire that you can move in. (I.e. dress accordingly as one would for a professional audition. No jeans, flip-flops, t-shirts, crop tops, halter tops, etc.)
Please bring to auditions a complete list of all conflicts you may have with the rehearsal and performance schedule, including work, classes, social commitments (such as weddings, anniversaries, etc.) and ensemble performances. Actors should declare all known conflicts, in writing, at the time of the general audition.

Rehearsals begin February 9th and performance dates are April 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7 p.m.; Call at 5 p.m.; and April 12, and 19 at 3 p.m.; Call at 1 p.m.

Description of Carousel:
In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, the swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant and, desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family, he is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act and facing the certainty of prison, he takes his own life and is sent 'up there.' Billy is allowed to return to earth for one day fifteen years later, and he encounters the daughter he never knew. She is a lonely, friendless teenager, her father's reputation as a thief and bully having haunted her throughout her young life. How Billy instills in both the child and her mother a sense of hope and dignity is a dramatic testimony to the power of love. (Carousel. Rodgers & Hammerstein. RNH.com, n.d. Web. )

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Scholarship Weekend Interviews

Dear Faculty,

Planning for this year's Scholarship Weekend has begun and we need your participation! This annual event brings a large group of high achieving high school students to campus not only to compete for scholarships but to spend the night on campus and get a better sense of the campus and the Augsburg community.

We need your help on Friday, Feb. 13th, to interview some of the talented student applicants who are vying for a President's Scholarship, an International President's Scholarship, or an Honors Regents Scholarship and a spot in the Honors Program.

As you may know, faculty interviews during Scholarship Weekend are an integral part of this event. Each applicant will participate in a 20-minute interview with two faculty members and a current Honors Program student. There is great anticipation and excitement for these students and for the faculty and staff who work with them over the course of their visit!

In person interviews will take place on Friday, Feb. 13th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.. If you cannot participate in these interviews but would like to help out, we are also looking for faculty to conduct phone interviews Mon.-Wed., February 9-11, between either 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.

Any time you can give toward this process is greatly appreciated.

Participating faculty members are required to attend one of three training sessions. The training sessions are Feb. 9th from 10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon and Feb. 11 from 11 a.m.-noon.

I hope you will consider this opportunity to meet with some talented prospective students and learn more about them, their academic interests, and their desire to come to Augsburg as well as to share some of your experiences with them.

Please send me (christi@augsburg.edu) a quick note if you can serve as an interviewer on Friday, and/or if you could be available to conduct phone interviews, or let me know if you have questions.

Again, my thanks for your assistance.
Tracy Christianson

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Faculty Present at Joint Mathematics Meeting

Four of Augsburg's mathematics faculty attended this year's Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Antonio, TX. Suzanne Dorée presented her work on "teaching inquiry," Rebekah Dupont presented a poster about the AugSTEM Scholars Program; Matt Haines presented on bringing Smithsonian transcription into the mathematics classroom; and Jody Sorensen gave a talk about re-sequencing Calculus 2.

Congratulations on representing Augsburg at this national meeting!

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Kudos to Martin Luther King Convocation planners

Thanks to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Planning Committee for coordinating the marvelous and inspiring convocation on Jan. 19. Members are Mohamed Sallam, Leslie Larson, Sarah Myers, Kasidy Moore - and thanks for the contributions from A'viands.

Special thanks to the Students for Racial Justice (SRJ): Keisha Barnard, Christian Baca, Hannah Bech, Karina Genis, Duina Hernandez, Maricio Mata, Valencia McMurray, Sienna Schuth, Emily Uecker, and Seng Xiong.

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Free Furniture

Laminate top table http://web.augsburg.edu/~kuross/Table.jpg
Folding Screen - has no designs needs to be covered in a fabric http://web.augsburg.edu/~kuross/Screen.jpg
Drop Leaf table - both sides fold down to become narrow table http://web.augsburg.edu/~kuross/DropLeafTable.jpg

Contact me at Kuross@augsburg.edu

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For Sale: Modern Glass Top Dining Table

I am selling a "Modern Nova Glass Top Leather Wrapped Steel Dining Table" that we bought at Macy's a few years ago. The glass top does have a few minor scratches, but nothing noticeable. We can throw in 4 leather wrapped chairs for free, but the leather has damage to the seat area on all 4 (though I am sure they can be repaired, if you are crafty). The table is on the smaller side, so would be perfect for an apartment. Asking $150, OBO.

Dimensions:
Length: 60" Height: 30" Width: 35"

We can also deliver if you are unable to pick it up. Happy to answer any additional questions!

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