New Gender-Neutral Restrooms on Campus

Augsburg College is committed to providing safe and accessible restrooms in each building for the entire campus community. In accordance with this goal, 5 restrooms will be permanently converted to gender-neutral and single-user by the end of the day on Monday, January 26, in buildings that currently lack these type of facilities.

These specific restrooms include:

* 2 restrooms on 2nd floor of Lindell Library
* 2 restrooms on the Main Level of Foss Center (adjacent to the Green Room)
* Restroom on the 2nd floor of Science Hall

Questions can be directed to Ann Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs (garvey@augsburg.edu), or Michael Grewe, Director of LGBTQIA Student Services (grewe@augsburg.edu).

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Join the Throngs and Get Help This Term

Fall term, tutors in the Writing Lab conducted about 1,000 conferences with students on their writing assignments. You will be happy to note that 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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Correction - Non-Attendance/Participation Reporting

CORRECTION: The dates in my earlier message on January 17th were incorrect. Please accept my apologies for any confusion this error may have caused and note the correct dates below:

You are required to submit a Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Report for each of your Spring classes through AugNet Records and Registration between 1/27 and 1/29. Please note that, while the reporting window is 1/27-1/29, you will be reporting on failure to attend or participate during the beginning of the term (1/12-1/26).

Also, please note that you should not report a student as not attending if he or she simply misses a class or two because of illness or other emergency. As long as a student is engaged in the class and keeping in contact, that would constitute attendance.

Instructions and information about the policy are available at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/faculty/non-attendance. Questions can be directed to your Department Chair or the Registrar's Office.

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CTL Grants Deadline - February 9

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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"What's My Grade?" Workshop TODAY

Join CTL and the e-learning team TODAY 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.

Coffee and tea will be provided.

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

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(AU) Adult Undergraduate Student Advisory Council

Hello everyone,
We are hopeful that your Spring 2015 semester is off to a great start. It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair of the AU Student Advisory Council.

Kimberly Chisholm, Chair

Kim is a senior at Augsburg College majoring in Management Information Systems. She has served previously on Weekend & Evening College Senate in a different capacity. We are pleased to have her in this role and look forward to her continued dedication to making things better for our adult student population.

Michael O'Donnell-Herrle, Vice Chair

Michael is a junior at Augsburg College majoring in Economics. He is enjoying his time in the program and looks forward to engaging at a deeper level around the mission and vision of the college. We are pleased to have him serving in this role.

Please congratulate Kim and Mike when you see them on campus.

We are looking for additional members for the council. If you have an interest in serving or perhaps would just like a little more information about the purpose and scope of the work, please reach directly to me.

The AU Council will begin a meeting schedule in February, 2015. We will keep you updated on the work and how it will impact your time with us at Augsburg College.


Ron Blankenship, AU Council Adviser
Director, Adult Undergraduate Program

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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 2:30-4:00 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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Personal Discount - Staples

Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are eligible to get Augsburg College contract negotiated prices for personal use on all Staples products - office supplies, technology, and much more. Discount prices are available for online shopping and in Staples retail stores. You also get free next-business-day shipping for on-line orders $35 and more.

You must sign up in advance to get the discounts. See this flyer http://web.augsburg.edu/centralservices/Staples_discount_faculty_staff_students.pdf for clickable links to the sign up sites (one sign up for online shopping and one sign up for retail stores-you are welcome to sign up for both!).

(Note: if you order supplies for your Augsburg department, this personal discount requires completely separate sign ons.) Alumni are also eligible for this discount. See the Alumni Benefits web page for your links to sign up.

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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:

- 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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MN Private College Job & Internship Fair

Register NOW! (Deadline: 2/13/15)

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? Attend the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 to learn how your career goals fit with 240+ employers' hiring needs.

Also, get your FREE professional LinkedIn Profile Picture taken at the fair!
For more information, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/calendar/mnpcfair/

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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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Food Service Hours

Thursday 1/22/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm. The Special of the day is a Roast Beef and Cheddar Melt.

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9:00pm with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm. Market Place is serving Cheese Burgers, French Fries, Green Beans with Sesame, and Sweet Potato Mash. Vege is serving Horseradish Potatoes, Rice with Lime & Cilantro, Carrots with Sesame Dressing, and Garden Black Bean Veggie Burgers.

There is El Salvadorian Cuisine at Lunch in The Commons Today!

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Get Paid This Summer and Work at a Camp With Youth

Are you looking for a paid summer job? Want to gain leadership skills? Enjoy working with youth? Stop by the Summer Job Camp Fair on Wednesday, February 11 between 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the East Commons, Christensen Center. Camp directors are ready to meet you!

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How Is Adult Undergrad Enrollment Looking?

The next Focused Conversation -- Monday and Tuesday -- is "Finishing what we've started: Adult undergraduate enrollment."

The sessions, facilitated by William Mullen, vice president of Enrollment Management, will outline the trends and opportunity in the adult degree completion market, then give participants time to discuss actions Augsburg can take to attract and meet the needs of students in this segment:

Monday, Jan. 26, 3:40 p.m.- Marshall Room
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 3:40 p.m.- Marshall Room

See the "All Hands 2014-2015" page (in the College Reports section of Inside Augsburg) and watch A-mail more information on the spring 2015 Focused Conversations schedule.

To get to the All Hands 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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Augsburg Total Wellness - Health Screening

The Augsburg Total Wellness program is up and running and our first wellness activity for 2015 is quickly approaching. January 27th through the 29th you will have an opportunity to participate in a health screening event that will include a fasting based biometric test. If you have not signed up for the screening, there is still time to sign up.

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.

To register for the Health Screening go to: https://www.registermytime.com/HealthSource/Signup/Augsburg

If you have already signed up for a screening you can get started on completing your personal health assessment questionnaire. To complete the Health Assessment Questionnaire go to: https://wellsuite.com/healthsource/ws/default.aspx?grid=bb56e9ba3794

For more information about the Augsburg Total Wellness Program visit the HR Moodle under Augsburg Total Wellness.

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Daily Chapel: Princeton Brown '15

Join us for worship in the chapel at 11:30 a.m.: Auggie Princeton Brown '15, senior chapel.

Chapel Schedule:
Friday, 1/23, 10:40 a.m.: Lamar Bailey, Pastoral Intern at Redeemer Lutheran Church, preaching Friday Chapel is followed by C3: Christ, Community & Coffee in the atrium

Next week:
Monday, 1/26: Rev. Mark Hanson preaching
Tuesday, 1/27: Service of Holy Communion
Wednesday, 1/28: Dr. Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation, preaching; Rebecca Ganzel (Metadata/Cataloging Librarian), and Melodie Lane (Athletic Dept. Administrative Assistant/A-Club Coordinator) to sing
Wednesday Night Communion at 9:30pm: Songs of Praise, Patrick Joiner, Pastoral Intern, preaching
Thursday, 1/29: Michelle Grafelman '15, senior chapel
Friday, 1/30: Rev. Ann Svennungsen, Bishop of the Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA, preaching; Augsburg Choir to sing, conducted by Peter Hendrickson '76. Friday Chapel followed by C3: Christ, Community and Coffee in the atrium.

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

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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 10 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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Cedar Performance With Doomtree Members - Free With ID

The Cedar Cultural Center is pleased to present new work by local Somali Muslim artist Ahmed Gaashaanle...

Wednesday, January 28 at 7 p.m.

Gaashaanle's new work is rooted in traditional Somali music and delivers messages of peace and understanding using variations of the Somali dialect spoken in different tribes. Also on the bill is Hip Hop percussionist Joey Van Phillips, whose performance will feature members of Doomtree.

Through our partnership with The Cedar through Midnimo, we are able to make tickets to this performance FREE for students and faculty with an Augsburg ID! Tickets for the public are $5.

This performance is presented as part of The Cedar's annual 416 Club Commissions program, with support from Jerome Foundation. Each year, 416 Club commissions six local artists to create a new musical work and debut it in a live performance series at The Cedar.

The 2015 performance series will also feature Israel Vega and Toby Ramaswamy on Tuesday, January 27, and Gao Hong and Crystal Myslajek on Thursday, January 29. Tickets for students and the public are $5.

For more information, visit:http://www.thecedar.org/events/416-club-commissions/2015/01/28/416-club-commissions-joey-van-phillips-and-ahmed-gaashaanle

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Learn About Flamenco Dance This Sun.

Zorongo Flamenco is presenting a 4-part lecture series on Spanish dance that continues this Sun., Jan. 25th, with a lecture entitled, "What is flamenco and how does it work? Learn about the structure and creative workings of this fiery dance form according to Susana di Palma, the founder of Zorongo flamenco. The lecture starts at 5:30 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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Staney Rostad Retirement Party on Jan. 27

Please join us in offering a fond farewell to Staney Rostad, AVP of Finance & Administration and Controller, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in OGC 100. She is retiring after four years at Augsburg College and numerous years working as a financial leader in the for-profit world. During her time at Augsburg, Staney guided her team in the Business Office and in Central Services, and even stepped in as interim CFO for seven months. Come by, enjoy refreshments, and wish her happy days in her well-deserved retirement.

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Carol Enke To Receive Marie Berg Award

The Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership, organizers of the Minnesota Girls and Women in Sports Day, will recognize inspiring and influential leaders on Wed., Feb. 4. Carol Enke will be recognized at the even with the Marie Berg Award for Excellence in Education.

Enke was honored with the Lou Keller Award from the Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD) in 2013.

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Luthard O. Gjerde '33, '36 Honored with CSBR Gift

In 2012, Mark Gjerde '65, attended a presentation about the Center for Science, Business, and Religion (CSBR) hosted by Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow. That evening, Mark, a third-generation Auggie, went home and told his wife Jan (Lunas) '68, "Something special is happening at Augsburg!" Now Mark and Jan are part of that something special with the CSBR.

Remembering a Servant Leader

Their gift to the building honors Mark's father, the late Dr. Luthard O. Gjerde '33, '36. "Dad brought a strong faith to Augsburg, which was molded into servant leadership in the Lutheran Church," explains Mark. His father served as pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Rugby, ND, for 10 years. His compassion for helping hurting people led him to a career in social services for the next 30 years. He retired as executive director of Lutheran Social Services Minnesota in 1976. Luthard served on the Augsburg Board of Regents from 1963 to 1968 and received the Augsburg Distinguished Alumni Award in 1968. He also received a Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Gustavus Adolphus College. "Dad's accomplishments were impressive," says Mark, "but the character of my father who believed and committed his life to serving and loving all people as Christ loved us is an inspiration to all who knew him." At the time of his death, the family established The Luthard O. Gjerde Scholarship for Augsburg students in pre-med, pre-seminary or other careers in social work.

Interdisciplinary Study Makes Good Business Sense

Mark, who worked for 3M for 38 years, has long understood the benefits of tying science and business together—those connections are the lifeblood of 3M, which has combined scientific innovation with global business acumen to become a multinational conglomerate. "It became an imperative at many levels of the 3M organization to understand business as well as technical disciplines."

For more of this Auggie's story, read the full article on the CSBR blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/csbr/2014/12/16/mark-gjerde-65-honors-father-gift-build-new-campus-building/

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Student Worker Opportunity

The Women's Hockey team is seeking to hire one student to serve as a video manager. This position will be for approximately 8 hours/week.

*Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Operating/learning to operate a video editing software system [STEVA], and editing women's hockey games live
- Performing game day duties at home contests including setting up sticks, pucks, jerseys
- Other duties as assigned

*Conditions of employment:
- Must be able to travel with the team for away games in order to film games

*Required Skills:
- Comfortable with computers, willing to learn the STEVA software
- Comfortable in a team environment, and willing to help players/coaches with a variety of tasks

*Required Experience:
- Must understand the game of hockey
- Prior playing experience in order to understand the flow of the game and be able to anticipate how to film/edit games, required

*Please note: this position is for Augsburg College students only.

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Bedroom Set For Sale

Twin size bed and bedroom set for sale. The mattress/box spring set includes a bed frame. It is a Select Comfort air bed and has been slept on only about 4 nights a year. The cost is $85. It is in very good shape.

The bedroom set is Broyhill -- probably pine. It is a light color with a bit of stenciling on each piece. There is a headboard, a large night stand (really a small chest with three drawers) and a larger chest (longer but not tall). The price for those three pieces is $135.

If someone wants all of the pieces, the price would be $210.
Please call Carol for photos or more information, 612-558-1621 or email carol.m.forbes@gmail.com

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