Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
Event Announcements
- Next Focused Conversation: Monday/Tuesday
- Don't Miss Out: Lynn Casey Speaking Feb. 12 at 5pm
- Film On Campus, Tues., Feb. 10 "Fire and Ice"
- Augsburg Alternative Spring Break 2015
- The New Face of Urban Faith-Based Activism
- Volunteers Needed for Bill Nye "The Science Guy"
- TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions
- Get Paid This Summer and Work at a Camp with Youth
- John Lennon Songwriting Award Winners at Augsburg
- "Sacred Soup" Chapel Today at 10:40am
- Save the Kids Movie Series
- Auggie Networking Event - 2/10 Register Now
- Budget Manager Training Offered Next Week
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Feb. 1 - 7 is Burn Awareness Week
The below message with links is at: http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/2015/02/06/feb-1-7-burn-awareness-week/
The Minneapolis Fire Department has announced that February 1 to February 7, 2015 is Burn Awareness Week. This year, the American Burn Association is focusing on burns from scalding.
According to the American Burn Association:
Scald injuries affect all ages. Young children and the elderly are most vulnerable. This is why the American Burn Association wants to provide you with information on scald injury prevention.
Annually in the United States and Canada, over 500,000 people receive medical treatment for burn injuries. Roughly half of these injuries are scalds. Most burns occur in the home, usually in the kitchen or bathroom.
Remember, Augsburg has a No Open Flame Policy with limited exceptions:
In order to promote the safety and well-being of students, staff, and faculty, Augsburg College prohibits the use of open flames and the possession of items intended to use open flames in office areas or residence halls. Items considered to use open flames include, but are not limited to candles, incense, fueled lamps, hookahs, etc. Generally, this includes anything utilizing a wick, flame, or consuming flammable substances.
Augsburg dormitories are subject to the No Open Flame Policy as well as other restrictions, noted in the Residence Life Guidebook, to to promote fire safety including no incense, hookahs, or candles; no machines pushing dry ice, fog, etc.; no storing flammable liquids or gasses; no leaving personal items in hallways.
Almost three-quarters (72%) of burn injuries in 2012-13 started in the home! Make sure you think about your safety, your roommates' safety, and your family's safety. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, approximately five-out-of-six fires (83%) on campus are cooking related. The NFPA has some tips for dorm living, including:
Never remove batteries or disable the alarm.
Learn your building's evacuation plan and practice all drills as if they were the real thing.
If you live off campus, have a fire escape plan with two ways out of every room.
When the smoke alarm or fire alarm sounds, get out of the building quickly and stay out.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking.
Cook only when you are alert, not sleepy or drowsy from medicine or alcohol.
Check with your local fire department for any restrictions before using a barbecue grill, fire pit, or chimenea.
Check your school's rules before using electrical appliances
in your room.
The American Burn Association reported some "selected statistics" on its website from 2012-13 based on hospital admissions:
Survival Rate: 96.6%
Gender: 69% male, 31% female
Ethnicity: 59% Caucasian, 20% African-American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Other
Admission Cause: 43% fire/flame, 34% scald, 9% contact, 4% electrical, 3% chemical, 7% other
Place of Occurrence: 72% home, 9% occupational, 5% street/highway, 5% Recreational/Sport, 9% Other
If you are interested in more information and for safety tips, visit the Minneapolis Fire Department website, the American Burn Association website, or the National Fire Prevention Association website. And please help keep Augsburg safe!
Teaching and Learning
CTL Grant Deadlines - Midnight Monday
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.
CTL wants to support your work so apply today!
Staff & Faculty, Do You Need Quiet Writing Time?
Setting aside regular blocks of time to focus on writing is one of the keys to maintaining productivity. As such, all staff and faculty are invited to utilize Lindell 202 as a distraction-free zone. For the rest of the semester Lindell 202 is available from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. If the door is locked, call campus security or ask library personnel to open the door.
There are no expectations for how long you stay or how many times you utilize the space. Just come in, sit down, abide by the one rule (no talking), and start writing. If you can't make the designated times, simply carve out a consistent time and space and start writing.
General Announcements
Next Thursday: Summit Meeting on Retention & Student Success
Please join me next Thursday, February 12th for a summit meeting and lunch focused on improving student retention--one initiative of the Augsburg2019 strategic plan that will be an important focus in the coming months. Augsburg's remarkable legacy and longstanding investments in supporting student success are a strong foundation, and my immediate goal is to listen and learn--from faculty, students, staff, alumni, regents, and experts in the field. I would like to hear from you.
I have set a goal of collecting 500 ideas to improve student success by next Thursday. We'll be collecting ideas on Post-it Notes and through this online form, and we'll gather for a community lunch on February 12 to look together at the ideas we've collected. Here is how you can participate:
- Submit your ideas to improve student success using this online form any time before February 11.
- Join me for a retention summit meeting, from 10:00-11:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, in East Commons. We'll discuss Dr. David Kalsbeek's 4Ps framework from an Augsburg point of view, generating concrete ideas to improve student retention. Kalsbeek's framework and article are available here.
- Join with the community for a lunch in East Commons from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. We will continue the discussion about retention and, with your help, we'll have 500 ideas displayed on the wall.
Thank you for efforts in support of our students' success and for thinking together with me on this important issue.
Food Service Hours
Friday 1/30/15
Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm. The Special of the Day is a Beef and Cheddar Melt.
Einteins is open from 7:30am-8:00pm with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.
The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm. Market Place is serving Fish & Chips, Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Dill, Fried Brown Rice with Soy & Veggies, and Broccoli with Walnuts & Parmesan. Vege is serving Seasoned White Rice, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Japanese Style Green Beans, and Buttered Cauliflower.
On Wednesday, February 18th, there will be Tiger Sushi being made at Lunch in The Commons! There will be Gluten Free and Vegan Rolls available as well so stop in and enjoy some freshly made Sushi!
Food Service Hours This Weekend
Nabo is open from 10am-2pm on Saturday and The Special is a Chicken Caesar Wrap. Nabo is closed on Sunday.
Einsteins is open from 7:30am-5:00pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
The Commons is open from 11:30am-1:00pm for Brunch and 5pm-7pm for Dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
Midnimo Music and More This Coming Week
Join us for our residency with North America Super Stars as part of Midnimo, a program of The Cedar and Augsburg College that builds knowledge and understanding of Somali Muslim culture through music. North America Super Stars is Somali pop at its finest, carrying on Somalia's deep performing arts traditions right here in North America.
Get in free to all events with an Augsburg ID! For a fill list of activities on campus and in the community: www.thecedar.org/midnimo
Don't miss these!
Sunday, February 8th 2-5pm @ The Cedar, 416 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis
College Student Workshop: "Tell Your Story With Song"
FREE, but space is limited. Send me an email at ecarter@thecedar.org to register
Dalmar Yare and Hodan Abdirahman, leaders of the North America Super Stars and founding members of Somalia's foremost Hip Hop group Waayaha Cusub will lead a free poetry and songwriting workshop at The Cedar. Participants will have the opportunity to work with these internationally-renowned artists to develop their skills in a hands-on intensive workshop.
Tuesday, Feb 10th 10:45am @ Augsburg Hoversten Chapel
Opening Performance at the Batalden Convocation
Thursday, Feb 12th 5 - 7pm @ Augsburg East Commons
Meet the Artists Dinner (drop-in anytime; free food!)
Saturday, Feb 14 8pm @ The Cedar
Residency Finale Concert: North America Super Stars
Dalmar and Hodan will be joined by Ilkacase and Iskalaji and special guests Abdulwahab Nagi and Harbi of the legendary Mogadishu night club group Dur-Dur Band. They will be performing with Bob's Band, made up of Augsburg students and alumni, and led by former Augsburg Music Department Chair, Bob Stacke.
**Join us for a Pre-Show Student Reception at 7pm @ Malabari Kitchen! Malabari is right next to The Cedar. The reception will allow local college students to talk and connect before the concert. Free food!
Scholarship Opportunity - Students of Color
ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF COLOR:
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color who serves as mentor for the Scholar.
Five "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2015-16.
Eligibility criteria:
* GPA of 2.5 or higher
* Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
* Demonstrated community involvement (on or off campus)
* Demonstrated financial need
Students who receive full tuition scholarships (Promise, Act 6, President Scholars) are NOT eligible for SC.
Application Process - Applicants must complete the following:
* Scholastic Connections Application (due 3/1)
* One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member (due 3/1)
* An application interview with Cindy Peterson (completion deadline 3/15) - instructions to follow receipt of application
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3/1.
For more information about the program and access to the application, visit the SC web page at Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections
ATTENTION FACULTY & STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and receiving scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student for SC. Nomination forms are available at the SC web page.
Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.
Event Announcements
Next Focused Conversation: Monday/Tuesday
"New directions in alumni engagement" is the topic for the Focused Conversation Monday and Tuesday, February 9 and 10.
Heather Riddle, vice president for Institutional Advancement and Sara Schlipp-Riedel, alumni relations program director, will share the strategies, initiatives, and expected outcomes of Augsburg's work to engage a broader base of our alumni. Learn how these efforts support our fundraising -- for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion and beyond -- and how you can get involved.
Click the links below to add the session(s) to your calendar:
Monday, Feb. 9, 3:40 p.m. - Marshall http://bit.ly/1C3BIYe
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 3:40 p.m. - Marshall http://bit.ly/1AwTMvS
To view the full spring schedule of All Hands events, go to http://bit.ly/1zSI4dV (You must be logged in to access this page.)
Don't Miss Out: Lynn Casey Speaking Feb. 12 at 5pm
Faculty, Staff & Students:
You are warmly invited to our Strommen Executive Speaker Series next week.
Lynn Casey, CEO of PadillaCRT, will present about "Building and Protecting Reputations in Real Time". Casey is a dynamic, caring leader and Auggie parent, who will share her personal story of building relationships throughout her tenure at PadillaCRT. 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.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Sateren Auditorium, Augsburg College
Title: Building and Protecting Reputations in Real Time
Registration: www.augburg.edu/alumni/events
All are welcome to a reception immediately following the presentation in the Christensen Center.
Film On Campus, Tues., Feb. 10 "Fire and Ice"
Fire and Ice explores two mountain cultures fighting to protect their cultural and ecological heritage with the help of modern science. Narrated by Graham Greene (Oneida), with storytelling by Q'orianka Kilcher.
See more at: http://www.sacredland.org/home/films/in-production/#sthash.idNCx6hF.dpuf
Tuesday, February 10
Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15 pm-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00 pm
Discussion to follow by host: Dr. Cecilia Martinez and The Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy
Thank you to our sponsors:
Augsburg College,
American Indian Studies Department, Environmental Studies Program, Institute for Global Studies, University of Minnesota, Center for Earth, Energy, and Democracy
Augsburg Alternative Spring Break 2015
This year, the 2015 Alternative Spring Break trip is going to Mobile, Alabama. The week of March 14-21, 2015, 25 Auggies will be able to serve with Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Alabama in Mobile! This will continue to offer up an opportunity for participants to focus on service, vocation, and interfaith collaboration in a memorable way.
Cost is $250 and includes almost everything except a few meals on travel days.
Registration has already begun - it's on a first-come, first-served basis until February 9. A $100 deposit is needed to register. Forms are available online or in the Campus Ministry office (Foss 104).
For more information please contact Jon Bates (batesj@augsburg.edu) and if you haven't already, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter !
The New Face of Urban Faith-Based Activism!
The Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics is Tuesday, February 10th, 11:00-12:00 in the Hoversten Chapel. The convocation address, entitled, "The Sociology of Seerah: Reclaiming Prophetic Tradition For Our Time and Place" will be delivered by Dr. Rami Nashashibi, Executive Director of the Inner-City Action Network (IMAN) and visiting professor at the Chicago Theological Seminary.
This timely presentation will focus on Muslim American identity and social justice issues by applying lessons from the life of the prophet Mohammed to our time and place. For more information, contact Matt Maruggi at maruggi@augsburg.edu.
Volunteers Needed for Bill Nye "The Science Guy"
Scholarship Weekend is right around the corner, and we're looking for members of the campus community that would be interested in volunteering during the event being hosted that will feature Bill Nye "The Science Guy." As you can imagine, it takes a lot of people to make sure that the nearly 2,000 guests and our prospective students have a seamless, enjoyable experience. The event will take place:
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Presentation begins at 11:30am
Doors open at 10:00am
Si Melby Hall
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Ticket Scanners/Takers
Shift is from 9:30-12:30pm
Si Melby Hall Lobby
Ushers/Seating Assistants
Shift is from 9:30am-1:15pm
Si Melby Hall Lobby
If you're available to volunteer or have questions, please contact Jodi Collen in the Event & Conference Planning department at collen@augsburg.edu. Once shifts are assigned, additional information will be sent to all volunteers regarding their shift.
Note: Most shifts will have the ability to see the majority of the presentation from their posts.
Thank you in advance for your help!
TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU
You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals by investing in financial products such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.
This Individual Counseling Session can help you simplify your retirement by:
-Reviewing your retirement income options to provide you with the most flexibility possible
-Discussing consolidation, if appropriate for your situation.
Date(s) Time(s) Location(s):
Tues., Feb. 10, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cedar Room - Christensen Center
Wed., Feb. 11, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cedar Room - Christensen Center
Thurs., Feb. 12, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cedar Room - Christensen Center
Sign Up Today: Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can. Register at https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/eventswelcome?eventId=1-2A4EX64 or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Get Paid This Summer and Work at a Camp with Youth
Summer Job Camp Fair
Wednesday, February 11
4:00-6:30 pm, East Commons, Christensen Center
Looking for a paid summer job? Want to gain leadership skills? Enjoy working with youth? Stop by and visit with camp representatives! All majors and students are invited.
John Lennon Songwriting Award Winners at Augsburg
On Wednesday, February 11, George Baum and Michael Bridges (a.k.a. "Lost and Found") will be at Augsburg. Baum and Bridges won their first John Lennon Songwriting award in 1999 with their upbeat tune, "Lions." Last year, the duo beat the odds and, out of thousands of entries, won the Grand Prize again, this time for their song, "Rise Up."
Look for Lost And Found to play "Lions" and "Rise Up" and other favorites during their appearances at Augsburg on February 11: Morning Chapel (10:40-11:00am), Farewell Tour Concert (7:00-8:20pm), and Evening Communion (9:30-10:20). Free admission.
About the band: http://www.speedwood.com
"Sacred Soup" Chapel Today at 10:40am
Join us in the chapel today at 10:40am for a special chapel service: "Sacred Soup" with Judah Nataf. Judah is a long-time Seward community member who is "building community one bowl of soup at a time" with his Soup for You Cafe @ Bethany Lutheran Church.
Bethany is located within walking distance of Augsburg, just south of us across Hwy 94, at 2511 E. Franklin Avenue. Soup for You Cafe @ Bethany is a new soup meal program offering free soup M-F, 11am - 1pm. You are welcome to come over for a meal, community time, or volunteer! For more information about volunteering and supporting the program, please contact Bonner Scholar and Auggie Alisha Esselstein '15: esselste@augsburg.edu
Come hear Judah's story on Friday and stay to receive a free bowl of his soup! (According to sources, Judah's tasty, organic, vegetarian, hand-crafted soup will "Change your life!" )
We gather in Hoversten Chapel - All are welcome!
Save the Kids Movie Series
Save The Kids Augsburg College is continuing our movie series in honor of the late great James Dewitt Yancy aka J Dilla or Jay Dee, we will be showing 3 Documentary films about this wonderful human being and musical genius to ensure people learn of his history, legacy and tremendous contributions to Hip Hop but music as a whole and the world.
Date 1: Monday Feb. 9
Documentary: Stussy (28min) and Crate Diggers (26min.)
Time: 6pm
Location: East Commons (Augsburg College/Christensen Center)
Date 2: Monday Feb. 16th
Documentary: Still Shining (39min.)
Time: 6pm
Location: East Commons(Augsburg College/Christensen Center)
FREE POPCORN and DONUTS!
Contact Reies Raees Romero for additional info/questions
romeror@augsburg.edu or 651-270-7592
This is a FREE event!
Surprise Skype in's at each screening!(TBA)
This is in anticipation of Twin Cities DillaDay 2015 on Feb. 21st at the Nomad World Pub.
https://www.facebook.com/events/795552197172346/
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 that can be used for your Linked In profile, food and door prizes! Register NOW at www.augsburg.edu/alumni
Budget Manager Training Offered Next Week
Training for budget managers will be held:
Monday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-Noon in OGC 100
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2-3 p.m. in Christensen's Augsburg Room
All budget managers should plan to attend one of these trainings. You will be provided with the framework and strategy behind the FY2016 budget. Also, specific information and direction will be given on the new format for your budget submission.
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