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Go Moodle - Assignment Workshop

Take advantage of two open sessions this week to help you build assignments in your Moodle course and give quick feedback to your students.

The assignment tool in Moodle enables you to:
• Extend your instructional presence beyond the classroom with assignment instructions, due dates and required resources.
• Verify student electronic submissions within Moodle instead of your email.
• Streamline your grading workflow with rubrics and grading guides.
• Incorporate in-class assessments (like presentations or exams) into the Moodle gradebook.
• Reuse the assignment next time you offer the course.

Session Information:
Wednesday (Feb. 11) 12:30-3:00 pm in Old Main 206
Thursday (Feb. 12) 12:00-1:40 pm in OGC 112

You will receive one-on-one support from your LFC/E-Learning support team. Come and go when you can, and plan on allocating approximately 30 minutes.

Walk-ins are welcome. Bring with you a particular assignment in mind or we can help find one for you. And we will have technology available if you don't bring your own.

We look forward to helping you!

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CTL Grant Deadlines - Midnight TONIGHT

Faculty, did you know that the Faculty Development Committee is meeting on Wednesday to begin the process of awarding over $25,000 in Summer Scholarship and Internationalization Grants? We want to support your work so if you haven't applied, 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.

CTL wants to support your work so apply right now!

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Music and Food All Week Long

Experience the 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!

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

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Friday is the Last Day

Click here to nominate an Augsburg staff member by February 13 for the 2014 Augsburg College Outstanding Staff Award.

The awards recognize exceptional College staff who exemplify the mission through their actions. Recipients consistently go above and beyond their normal duties by providing exceptional service or by making innovative and outstanding contributions to the Augsburg community.

All faculty, staff, and students are eligible to nominate a qualifying staff member. Up to six staff will be chosen for the award.

The nomination form instructions, and past recipients are available at the Staff Senate website.

Nomination materials (online form and two recommendation letters) must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13.

Award recipients are announced at the Staff Appreciation Event at 2:30-4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3 in Hoversten Chapel. All staff are invited to attend. An invitation will be sent out prior to the event. As part of an important change this year, all nominees will be notified prior to the award event and will be recognized at the Staff Appreciation Event with the intent that the work of all nominees may be better recognized.

Questions? staffsenate@augsburg.edu

Thank you,

2014-15 Staff Senators
Kelly Anderson Diercks, Mark Chamberlain (co-chair), Michael Grewe, Jen Jacobs, Seth Lienard, Jim Matthias (co-chair), Joanne Reeck, and Martha Truax

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Study Abroad & Study Away in USA Deadline –March 1

Satisfy your Augsburg Experience, major, minor and general education requirements while you study abroad or away in the USA. Deadline for this summer, fall or academic year is March 1.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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MN Job & Internship Fair - Prep Sessions

Are you registered for the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair, which is being held on Wednesday, February 18th? The Strommen Career & Internship Center will be holding a number of prep sessions (you only need to attend one) on the following days. To register for the fair and to learn more go to http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/calendar/mnpcfair/.

Monday, February 9th: 10:35-11:05am
Thursday, February 12th: 3:45-4:15pm

If you have questions, please call 612-330-1148.

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Farmers Insurance is Hiring - Stop by Their Table

The Strommen Career and Internship Center would like to invite students to stop by and visit with a representative from Farmers Insurance on Wednesday, February 11th at their "walk by" table from 10:00 am-1:30 p.m in the lobby of the Christensen Center.

They are interested in hiring students for spring or summer internships. There internships will teach you how to market, sell and a run a business.
All majors are welcome to stop by!

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Nominations Open for Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are currently open for the 2014-15 Augsburg Leadership Awards! These awards recognize student leaders and student organizations for their innovative and outstanding leadership during the academic year.

All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members are strongly encouraged to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the awards themselves, visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/activities/augsburg-leadership-awards/

Questions can be directed to Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Food Service Hours

Monday 2/9/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm. The Special of the day is Pesto Chicken Pasta with a Breadstick.

Einstein's 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 Sloppy Joes, Buns, Jojo Potatoes, and Parsley Cauliflower. Vege is serving Green Beans with Tarragon, Brussel Sprouts with Smoky Almonds, Asian Black Beans, and Herbed Oven Fries.

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!

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Last Week to Register - Job & Internship Fair

REGISTER TODAY!

Are you registered for the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair, which is being held on Wednesday, February 18th? To register for the fair and to learn more go to http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/calendar/mnpcfair/.

Last day to register and pay only $10 is Friday, February 13th. After the 13th the registration fee is $30.

Questions - call 612-330-1148 or stop by the Strommen Career and Internship Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center.

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Interfaith Kick-off Meal: TODAY Feb. 10th, 6-8 p.m.

Interfaith Tuesdays @ The Common Table

KICK-OFF MEAL, TODAY: Feb. 10th, 6-8pm

Once a month we will share a meal, connected to a different fasting tradition each time - this Tuesday we'll be celebrating Lent! Other Tuesdays will include other creative ways to engage with each other around questions of faith and spirituality. This weekly gathering is about relationship-building across traditions and its content will evolve as new people get involved.

Co-hosted by a collaborative team representing: Dar Al Hijrah Mosque, Trinity Lutheran Congregation, The Common Table team, Interfaith Youth Leadership Coalition, University Episcopal Community, and several other interested community members!

The Common Table (2001 Riverside Ave. S, across from Afro Deli, below Trinity's offices)

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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.

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Interfaith Mini-Convo: Amineh Safi '14

Join us in the chapel at 10:40am for an Interfaith Mini-Convo with Alum Amineh Safi '14, Social Justice Advocate. Amineh Safi is the administrative assistant at Maestral International, an organization fostering the development of vulnerable children and orphans world-wide. She is a recent graduate from Augsburg College and holds a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science. Concurrently, she serves as a Model United Nations Trainer with the United Nations Association of Minnesota as well as being the administrative assistant for the Muslim Youth Leadership Awards. Amineh will be pursuing her Master's Degree in Public Policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs in the fall of 2015. 

In addition to being a 2012-2013 Interfaith Scholar, Amineh has been with the Minneapolis Building Blocks of Islam's outreach group since 2012. She has spoken about Islam in several high school and college classrooms, the Forgiveness 360 Project, as well as at the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Forum's interfaith session. Amineh is an Al Maghrib Institute MN student as well as their set-up lead volunteer. Dedicated to spreading the proper understanding of Islam, Amineh hopes that people will learn about Islam through authentic sources like the Quran and Hadiths and not accept the biased portrayal presented to them by the media and politics.

In chapel this week:
Tuesday, 2/10: No Chapel – Batalden Convocation
Wednesday, 2/11, 10:40am: Musical Guests: Lost and Found, Farewell Tour (also in concert at 7pm and at Wednesday Night Communion at 9:30pm)
Thursday, 2/12, 11:30am: Promise Okeke '15 senior chapel
Friday, 2/13, 10:40am: Dr. Hans Wiersma, Associate Professor, Religion Dept., preaching

We will gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - All are welcome!

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TODAY/TOMORROW; Engaging Our Alumni

The Focused Conversation topic today and tomorrow is "New directions in alumni engagement."

Led by Heather Riddle, vice president for Institutional Advancement and Sara Schlipp-Riedel, alumni relations program director, the sessions will outline 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.)

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Auggie Alumni/Student Networking Event -2/10

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. There are over 170 alumni and 170 students registered for this event!

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 (click on the tab Auggie Networking Event)

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Scribe Information Session

Learn about being a medical scribe. Scribing is a great opportunity for pre-health students to gain clinical experience which is important for applications to professional programs.

Wednesday, February 11
6:00 pm
Oren Gateway 100

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Gilman Int'l Scholarship Workshop, Feb. 6 & Feb. 17

February 6
Riverside Room
10:35-11:05 a.m.

February 17
Riverside Room
11:25-11:55 a.m.

Learn how to earn $3,000-$5,000 in scholarship money for studying abroad with the Gilman Scholarship and receive tips and information on:

* How to apply
* Writing a winning essay
* Application deadline
* Eligible Augsburg and CGE programs

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

*Eligibility: Pell Grant Recipient, US Citizen (or will be at time of travel)

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650

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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 who 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!

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"Lost And Found" Farewell Tour Stops at Augsburg

This Wednesday, February 10, Lost And Found (George Baum and Michael Bridges) will be at Augsburg. The guys who brought us "The Lutheran Song" and "Lions" (winner of the 1999 John Lennon Songwriting Award) will be at morning chapel (10:40-11:00am), in Concert (7:00-8:20pm), and evening communion (9:30-9:50pm). Check out the link for a foretaste of Lost And Found's good humor and unique musical stylings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L8ilM03CMs

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Augsburg Experience & Study Abroad Fair: Feb 2/13

Stop by Christensen Center to learn about the many ways to satisfy the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement: Internships (USA & Intl), Research (USA & International), Service-learning (USA & Intl) Study Abroad and Study Away in the USA programs.

Enter to win great prizes (iPad Air, Target Gift Cards and more....)

Friday, February 13, 2015
10:30 am-2:00 pm
Christensen Center Lobby

Co-sponsored by:
Center for Global Education and Experience
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Democracy
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
URGO

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Native American film Tomorrow at 7pm: 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.

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

Dr. Martinez, Director of Research Programs, received her B.A. from Stanford University and her Ph.D. from the University of Delaware's College of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Her research is focused on the development of energy and environmental strategies that promote equitable and sustainable policies. She currently serves on the Climate Action Planning Steering Committee for the City of Minneapolis. Dr. Martinez has also worked with a range of organizations from local grassroots groups to international organizations engaging in the promotion of sound environmental policy and environmental justice. Most recently she completed an analysis of coal-based energy and environmental justice communities, and a review of climate adaptation and public health for the National Environmental Justice Leadership Forum on Climate Change.

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

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Seeking Auggies to Teach English in China

TEACH ENGLISH in CHINA

Graduating this spring? Already an Augsburg Alum? Teach English in China at Augsburg Exchange Partner United International College in Zhuhai, China. Paid airfare and housing, monthly stipend, excellent experience! 3.0 GPA required. Priority Deadline to apply is February 10.

Application Instructions and Forms
http://bit.ly/1xTBP7C

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