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It May Be Time for You to Visit the Writing Lab

The time to visit Writing Lab tutors is now. Last semester they conducted about 1,000 conferences with students on their writing assignments and are off to a good start this semester. Tutors can help at any stage of the writing process; just show up with a hard copy of your draft. 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.

Questions? Please contact K. Swanson, English Department.

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Go Moodle - Assignment Workshop Time Correction

Take advantage of today's 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 any in-class assessments (like presentations or exams) into the Moodle gradebook.
* Reuse the assignment next time you offer the course.

Session Information:
Thursday (Feb. 12) 1:50-3:30 pm in OGC 112

You will receive one-on-one support from myself and the rest of the 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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Food Service Hours

Thursday 2/12/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm. The Special of the Day is a Hot Dog with Chips.

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 Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Millet Cauliflower, Mashed Potatoes, and Buttered Corn. Vege is serving Boiled Baby Red Tomatoes with Dill & Beets, Carolina Kale, Sautéed Corn & Tomatoes with Basil, and Diced Sweet Potatoes with Banana and Walnut.

There is Kenyan Cuisine at Lunch in The Commons Today!

On Wednesday, February 18 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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Dinner with Midnimo Tonight Here On Campus

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!

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

The show is almost sold out so come early to get your free ticket with Augsburg I.D.

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Deadline Extended - 2015-16 Christensen Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Hurry up and apply! There's still time to be a Christensen Scholar! Applications are due this Monday, February 16!

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/

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Deadline Extended - 2015-16 Interfaith Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Hurry up and apply! There's still time to be an Interfaith Scholar! Applications are due this Monday, February 16!

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/

There is also more information on our blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/blog/

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MN Job & Internship Fair - Last Week to Register

Are you attending the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 18th? Make sure to register and pay the $10 fee by THIS Friday, February 13 at 4pm.

Additionally, the Strommen Career & Internship Center is holding one last Prep Session on Thursday, February 12th from 3:45-4:15 pm in the Strommen Center.

Can't attend? No problem! Click here to view a video recording instead: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/calendar/mnpcfair/

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One Day Only - Extra 50% Off Clearance Items

Stop in the bookstore today only for an extra 50% off clearance clothing! Its a great time to stock up on some awesome Auggie gear. Sale ends today at 4pm.

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Woman's Apparel Sale

Come into the bookstore to stock up on some of the best Auggie gear for ladies! For three days only we have all of our woman's apparel on sale Buy One Get One 50% off!

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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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Lynn Casey, CEO of PadillaCRT, speaks TODAY

Faculty, Staff & Students,

Come hear from Lynn Casey, CEO of PadillaCRT, TODAY, February 12, at 5 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium. Lynn will be speaking about "Building and Protecting Reputations in Real Time".

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.

All are welcome to stay for a reception in hosted in the Student Art Gallery

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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 Time Location:

Thu, 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).

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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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PASU Movie Night on Thursday in Student Lounge

PASU is having our weekly meeting on Thursday and as a part of Black History Month, we are hosting a movie night

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6th Annual Auggies vs. Tommies Fitness Challenge

Time to take it to the Tommies! The Auggies and Tommies faculty/staff will be back at it for the 6th Annual Auggies vs. Tommies Fitness Challenge. To date WE are 3-2 in these challenges.
Before you ask, YES we are returning to our old tried and true method of reporting points . . . to me!
Read below for details.

What: 8 weeks of friendly and healthy competition
Who: Any faculty and staff (full-time, part-time, adjunct)
When: Starting February 18 – April 15
Where: Anywhere you want to work out as long as it is at least for 30 minutes (doesn't need to be all at once).
How:
30 minutes of activity = 1 point
60 minutes of activity = 2 points
14 points is the maximum points/week. Each week the winner will be announced based on the average for the team. The goal is to win the most weeks during this 8 week challenge.
· Fac/staff with an Augsburg HSA, who report their points on time every week will receive a $50 contribution to their HSA.
· Fac/staff without an HSA, who report their points on time every week will be entered in a drawing for various prizes.

Rules of the Competition:
1) Sign up by sending enke@augsburg.edu an email that you are interested in participating.
2) Keep track of the number of points earned each week (14 is the maximum/week).
3) A week starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday at midnight.
4) If you miss reporting your total by Wednesday @ 2:00 p.m., your points will not count for that particular week. You can participate the following week but you will not be allowed to use any points from the previous week.
5) This is a fun competition between Augsburg and St. Thomas but the MAIN goal is to get folks motivated to add some (or perhaps more) physical activity into their weekly routine.
6) Every week we will announce the school winner.
7) Folks can join in at any time in the program and their points start at that particular time.
8) Reporting points is EASY – I will send a reminder email on Tues. and Wed. of each week.
All you need to do is: 1) click “reply” to my reminder email, 2) in the upper left of your reply, click on the reply arrow, 3) scroll to “Edit Subject” and 4) replace the subject with your points (ex. 1-14) for the week. That's it!

Dates of Competition:
Week #1: Wed., Feb. 18 ends Tues., Feb. 24
Week #2: Wed., Feb. 25 ends Tues., Mar. 3
Week #3: Wed., Mar. 4 ends Tues., Mar. 10
Week #4: Wed., Mar. 11 ends Tues., Mar. 17
Week #5: Wed., Mar. 18 ends Tues., Mar. 24
Week #6: Wed., Mar. 25 ends Tues., Mar. 30
Week #7: Wed., Apr. 1 ends Tues., Apr. 7
Week #8: Wed., Apr. 8 ends Tues., Apr. 14

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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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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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Sign Up for Spring Blood Drive

CCHP welcomes Memorial Blood Center back for its annual spring blood drive on Tuesday 3/3/15 from 10 am - 4 pm in the East Commons. Signing up is easier than ever as you can do it online by going to www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Don't want to schedule online then call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707, and we can schedule your appointment to donate as well.

We will also be tabling on Monday 2/16 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in Christensen Center if you want to stop by and sign up.

Every 2 seconds someone needs blood so please consider helping by scheduling your donation time TODAY! Beat the rush and get the time that best fits your schedule.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Thank you for helping save lives and donating blood!

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Dan Jorgensen Publishes Historical Novel

Dan Jorgensen, former assistant professor of journalism and former director of public relations and communication, recently published a historical novel, "And the Wind Whispered." Jorgensen began the book while he still was teaching at Augsburg and before he fully retired to Colorado in 2013.

"The book is set in 1894 in the Hot Springs, Wind Cave, Buffalo Gap area of the Black Hills and unites Nellie Bly, the greatest investigative reporter of her time, with some of the Old West's leading figures in a confrontation with the McCarty outlaw gang, and in dealing with a mysterious death in wind cave," Jorgensen said.

Learn more about and order this book -- fiction based upon fact -- by visiting Bygone Era Books' website at http://www.bygoneerabooks.com/

You also can keep tabs on Jorgensen through his blog, A Writer's Moment, at http://writersmoment.blogspot.com/

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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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