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McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Spring 2015

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting for Spring 2015 admission. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair teams Scholars with other academically strong students who aspire to graduate study, and helps them to achieve that dream.

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The program provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. Also, the program assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2016.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1380 to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 27, 5 p.m.
Priority Deadline: Friday, March 13, 5 p.m.

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Backwards Course Design-All the Kids are Doing It

Individual faculty and departmental groups are invited to submit applications for Integrated Course Design Grants (March 6th deadline). Applications and the Call for Proposals can be found at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/. The program supports both design-based critique and revision of existing courses or programs and design-based creation of new courses or programs.

The 2015 ICD group will meet regularly over the course of two weeks in May. The goal of the new ICD program design is to provide participants the tools they need to complete their projects in an efficient and supportive manner. If you have any questions about the ICD Grants, please contact Tim Pippert or John Schmit.

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Staff & Faculty Working Space – Tuesdays & Fridays

Staff and faculty are invited to use Lindell 202 for a distraction-free work space. Come work on your projects on Tuesdays (12:30-2:00) and Fridays (10:45-1:00) for the rest of the semester. 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, and start working. If you can't make the designated times, simply carve out a consistent time and space and start writing.

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Creating Inclusive Courses Mini-Workshop-March 4th

Please join your colleagues for an important workshop addressing the creation of courses that are inclusive to all our students. The workshop will be led by Dr. Timothy Lensmire, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota.

Wednesday, March 4th
12:30-1:30 p.m.
OGC 100

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Assessment Day Tomorrow, Tuesday 24, 2015

Please note that the daytime course schedule on the Minneapolis campus will be altered tomorrow, February 24, 2015 to accommodate Assessment Day Activities. Many departments have planned assessment activities with their majors during the Assessment Period. The purpose of Assessment Day is to allow time for faculty to engage students in activities that will help us to study student learning at Augsburg College and determine ways to improve student learning.

Assessment Day Schedule
Class Period 1 7:50-9:10 (80 min.)
Class Period 2 9:20-10:40 (80 min.)
10:50-12:50 2 hour Assessment Period
Class Period 3 1:00-2:20 (80 min.)
Class Period 4 2:30-3:50 (80 min.)
Class Period 5 4:00-5:20 (80 min.)

Students: Many students have been asked or required by their major department to participate in assessment activities during the Assessment Period. Others have volunteered to complete the Collegiate Learning Assessment during that time. If you have not been contacted by your major department or indicated that you will complete the Collegiate Learning Assessment, the time between 10:50 am-12:50 pm will be unscheduled.

Faculty: Faculty members who are not involved in assessment activities in their department are encouraged to attend a workshop in Kennedy 305 from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm. The purpose of the workshop is to continue the conversation about critical thinking and writing and to explore how those skills are embedded in our curriculum. Lunch will be provided.

Staff: Staff members are encouraged to attend a workshop from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in Kennedy 303. The staff workshop will focus on co-curricular assessment and exploring the important connections between co-curricular activities and student learning. Lunch will be provided.
Class Period 1 7:50-9:10 (80 min.)

Please contact Amy Gort (gort@augsburg.edu) with questions or to RSVP for faculty or staff workshops.

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Present Your Student Research at Zyzzogeton

Calling all student researchers: participate in Augsburg's annual Zyzzogeton poster fair on April 10th from 2-4 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Atrium! This event, sponsored by URGO, McNair, and STEM Programs, is a chance to share the progress of your research with faculty, fellow students, family, and the community. Last year, over 75 students participated in Zyzzogeton.

ABSTRACTS ARE DUE MARCH 9 at the time of registration. To register, go to URGO's website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) and click on the orange box on the right hand side of the page.
*You do not have to have done research with URGO to participate.

URGO/McNair/STEM Programs will cover the cost of posters submitted by Thursday, March 26. If you need assistance designing or editing your poster, you are encouraged to make an appointment with our staff by emailing urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Help Auggies Fight Hunger and Food Waste

From Feb. 20-27, Campus Kitchen students are competing against their peers in a nationwide fundraiser called "Raise The Dough." In addition to raising funds, prizes are available for the schools that raise the most money and that engage the most number of donors.

Our Goal: Raise $1,200 to travel 1,200 miles to attend the Food Waste & Hunger Summit!

Why, you ask? Hear it from the Auggies themselves:
"...I want to learn about the causes and solutions for food insecurity and food waste."
"...it's a great place to hear new ideas and events that we can do in the years to come, it's a way to see where Augsburg's program fits into a nationwide effort, and the enthusiasm from the students you meet truly sets you up to bring that excitement back to Augsburg."

How you can help:
Join our event on Facebook and spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/events/601301029969910/?ref=22

Donate $10 on our online giving page: http://www.razoo.com/story/Raise-The-Dough-For-Ckac

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Center for Wellness & Counseling Open

The Center for Wellness and Counseling (formerly CCHP) is now located on the first floor of Anderson Hall (off 21st Avenue across the street from Old Main near the picnic tables).

Please feel free to call our office at 612-330-1707 if you have any questions about our services or if you are a student interested in setting up an appointment to meet with one of our counselors. We look forward to serving students in our new location with our new name! A formal open house for all students, faculty and staff will be held some time in April -- watch for more details on that.

Thank you for your patience due to our limited services while we were physically moving last week and as we continue to settle in and unpack in the new location.

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Admissions Looking for New Student Callers

The Undergraduate Office of Admissions is looking to hire student workers for part-time, evening positions as a student caller. If you enjoy speaking with prospective students, talking about the great experiences you've had because of your Augsburg education, and like flexible hours then this position might be for you! Please refer to the job listing on the HR website to apply. Resume and interview required. Also feel free to contact Jenna Obler in Admissions with questions: obler@augsburg.edu.

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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. Check for deadline extensions.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad

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Bonner Leaders Program Application

The Bonner Leaders Program is looking to add energize and passionate first years to its program for the upcoming academic year!

Mission Statement: The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a community-based work-study program encouraging leadership development for students dedicated to integrating civic engagement into their college learning experience.

Requirements:
1. Eligible for work study funds through awarded financial aid
2. Able to make a 2 year commitment to participating in the Augsburg Bonner Leader program
3. Work 10-15 hours/week with a community partner (totaling ~140 hours a semester)
4. Attend all Bonner meetings (~4 hours/ month)

The application is online and the link is: http://www.augsburg.edu/bonner/apply/

If you have any questions please email: bonnerprogram@augsburg.edu

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Common Table Update

NEW HAPPENINGS:

SPECIAL GUEST MUSA SYEED joins Interfaith @ The Common Table!
THIS TUESDAY, 6:30-8:30pm.

This Tuesday night, we are excited to welcome special guest Musa Syeed, a filmmaker  from New York City. Musa is visiting for the week and on Tuesday night (6:30-8:30) he'll be joining us to show his film "A Son's Sacrifice" and to discuss it with us. Here is a link to his website where you'll find more info and below is a short description. 

"A Son's Sacrifice" follows the journey of Imran, a young American Muslim who struggles to take over his father's halal slaughterhouse in New York City. A first-generation American, Imran must confront his mixed heritage and gain acceptance from his father's immigrant community at the traditional storefront slaughterhouse. On the holiest day of the year, Imran must lead a sacrifice that will define him as a Muslim, as an American, and as a son. 

CROWDFUNDING: EVERYBODY'S GAME. Two-part workshop. PRE-REGISTRATION is required.
NEXT MONDAY March 2nd, 6-8pm. (Part 2 is THURSDAY March 12th, 6-8pm.)

Do you work for a nonprofit? Are you a budding entrepreneur? An artist? Do you have a project that you're eager to move on, but don't have the funds? Would you like to bypass traditional sources, such as foundations and banks? Crowd funding can be an easy and fun way to raise money and bring your idea to life by stirring interest and true buy-in from community members, but it helps to go in knowing what you're doing.
 
All participants will walk away with the beginnings of a concrete plan for their next crowdfunder. So, come prepared with your laptop or tablet, be ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the project you wish to raise money for. Attendees are strongly encouraged to sign up for both classes. Participants will be split up into groups and will begin projects on the first day that will be finished on the second. Between sessions you'll have time to work on your plans.

Hosted by: Twin Cities Media Alliance. Presented by: Kevin H. Vollmers, Executive Director of Gazillion Strong. Register at: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/262/donate.asp?formid=TCM-Event&c=5004735.

WEEKLY GATHERINGS - YOU'RE INVITED!

Interfaith @ The Common Table
TUESDAYS, 6:30-8:30pm

Free Community Supper, hosted by Trinity Lutheran Congregation.
WEDNESDAYS, 6pm.

Cedar Riverside Open Mics
1st and 3rd FRIDAYS, 7-9:30pm (beginning March 6th)

Open Speaker A.A. Meeting
SATURDAYS, 7:30-9pm.

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

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Auggies Connect with Employers - Feb. 26

Auggies Connect with Employers (Health Sciences)

Careers in health sciences go far beyond doctors, nurses or other clinicians. Join us to discover careers in the health sciences as well as opportunities in management, technology, accounting, marketing, and more! Employers include: Health Partners, Fairview Riverside, Augsburg College Health Science Coordinator (URGO), Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor and EPPA Scribe Program. Ask questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued. All are welcome.

3 to 5 p.m. (come and stay for as long as you like)
Career & Internship Center, Suite 100, Christensen

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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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Focused Conversation on Academic Program POSTPONED

Due to illness, we have postponed this week's Focused Conversation, "Augsburg's academic program: Preparing students for lives of purpose and meaning in the 21st century."

The session has been rescheduled for the following dates (click the link to add the session to your calendar):

Monday, March 30, 3:40 to 4:45 p.m., Lindell 301 - http://bit.ly/1LxLGWb
Tuesday, March 31, 3:40 to 4:45 p.m., Marshall Room - http://bit.ly/1vsh58s

The full spring schedule of All Hands events also is available on the All Hands page of Inside Augsburg: http://bit.ly/187jQlx . (You must be logged in to access the All Hands page.)

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Undecided About Major/Career? Walk-ins Tues. (2/24)

Undecided about your major/career? Special walk-in hours are here for you!

Upcoming Spring 2015 undecided walk-in times are:

Tuesday, February 24 from 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 from 9-11 a.m.
Week of March 16th – Open over spring break for appointments
Friday, March 27 from 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 1 from 3-5 p.m.

Stop by for a quick 15-minute check in with a career coach. This is a great time to learn more about career assessments and get started exploring your major and/or career options. If you are undecided, please come to these special hours so you can meet with Maggie Heier specifically rather than attending our general Career Quick Stop hours.

Other helpful Strommen Center resources for undecided students:

• Spring 2015 Major/Career Exploration Workshop dates: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/career-preparation/19038-2/
• Career Exploration webpage: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/career-preparation/19038-2/
• Resources for your Major pages: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/resources-for-your-major/
• Four-Year Career Planning Guide: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/career-preparation/four-year-career-planning-guide/

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Wednesday: Colloquium - Math Drives Careers

Wednesday, February 25, 4:30-5:30 PM
Old Main 105
Mathematics Colloquium - Math Drives Careers

Innovation is an increasingly important factor in the growth of world economies. It is especially important in key economic sectors like manufacturing, materials, energy, biotechnology, healthcare, networks, and professional and business services. The advances in and applications of the mathematical sciences have become drivers of innovation as new systems and methodologies have become more complex. As mathematics drives innovation, it also drives careers.
From http://www.mathaware.org/index.html

All are welcome. Pizza will be served.

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Explore Mindful Eating at the New CWC

Tuesday, February 24th, 12-1:30 PM
Center for Wellness and Counseling (First Floor Anderson).

Join A'viands' Wellness Dietician, Daina Van Duynhoven, and the Center for Wellness and Counseling in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience mindful eating! Come prepared to use your senses and leave with a greater connection to yourself, the foods you eat, and the world around you.

Snack sized portions of catered food will be provided.

Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited, RSVP to detloff@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1707 to guarantee a spot.

Questions? oliverc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1693.

Sponsored by the Center for Wellness and Counseling, with support from A'viands.

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Spring All Hands Meeting: Wed., Feb. 25

The Spring 2015 All Hands Meeting is Wednesday, February 25, at 10:40 to 11:05 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

The meeting will focus on the seven institutional initiatives supporting Augsburg2019, which were communicated in the Spring-term update from the President's Office (posted January 28 on the All Hands page: http://bit.ly/187jQlx ). President Pribbenow will discuss why we chose these seven initiatives, the work currently under way, and the next steps for moving forward in critical areas.

Access to connect to the meeting from an off-site location will be available on the day of the event from the All Hands page of Inside Augsburg. The full spring schedule of All Hands events also is available at that page. (You must be logged in to access the All Hands page.)

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Daily Chapel: Dr. Mark Tranvik, "The God of Huan"

Join us for worship today at 10:40 a.m.: Dr. Mark Tranvik preaching, Director of Christensen Center for Vocation, Professor of Religion.

Chapel this week:
Tuesday, 2/24: No Chapel - Assessment Day
Wednesday, 2/25: No Chapel - All Hands Meeting
Wednesday Evening Communion at 9:30pm: Babette Chatman preaching, student testimonial by JD Mechelke
Thursday, 2/26, 11:30am: Luke Iverson '15 Senior Chapel
Friday, 2/27, 10:40am: Songs of Praise

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

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Show the World How you Build Peace on Tuesday

Join the #PeaceItForward campaign to tell the world how you make a difference to build peace and to become part of an international video that will be used to raise awareness and grow involvement in peacemaking.

To become part of the campaign, simply stop by Oren Gateway Center from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, to have your photo taken.

Be ready to answer the question of how you build peace and how you make a difference. Maybe you serve meals to the hungry, mentor children or serve on a nonprofit community board. Perhaps you work as part of a restorative justice program, are in a Rotary group that conducts projects across the globe, or help out an elderly neighbor. Peace building takes on many forms, small and large, and we want to capture what you do that makes a difference in your community, your state, our world.

A photographer will take a professional-quality, digital photo and a photo with your cell phone that you can post to social media. The photos will be used as part of a video that will be shown to an international audience at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum being held in Minneapolis from March 6-8. It's your chance to tell the world why peace matters.

The photo shoot is open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends! More at http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2015/02/17/peaceitforward/

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Blood Donors Needed on 3/3

The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for the annual spring blood drive on Tuesday 3/3 from 10-4 pm in East Commons in Christensen Center. There are still many donation time slots available so please consider getting your time slot for donating blood. Getting a time you want is easy and can be done in a variety of ways. You can go to www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027 and you will see all the available time slots. You an also call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 and secure your donation time as well.

Please consider donating. Every pint of blood donated can save up to 3 lives! Auggies have always stepped up for this important cause so get your time slot for donating today!!

Any questions, please call Dianne in the CWC office at 612-330-1707.

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Joy in Giving for Neal '57 & Judy '61 Snider

As a pastor for 54 years, Neal Snider '57 saw how money can bring joy if it's shared. Finding joy in giving to an institution that shares their values is one of the reasons why Neal and his wife Judy support the Center for Science, Business, and Religion with current and planned gifts.

"I got an education and I met my wife Judy '61 at Augsburg, and the College was formative for my entire life." He remembers professors who cared about students, invited them to their homes, and supported the maturation of their faith. College professors Carl Chrislock (History), Mario Calacci (Humanities, Greek, and Latin), John Stensvaag (Religion), and Paul Sonnack (Religion) were especially important to Neal. He remembers time with friends at Smiley's Point soda fountain and playing ping pong for hours in the basement of Gerda Mortensen Hall. "I was a really good ping pong player," laughs Neal. "One of the best, but not the best. Jim Norman was the best."

Neal and Judy met in 1956, when Mert Strommen '42, youth director of the Lutheran Free Church, created three teams of Augsburg students to travel west from Minneapolis to meet with, support, and train youth groups in Lutheran Free Church congregations. Neal's group traveled through North Dakota, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Washington, ending up at Pacific Lutheran University for the 1956 Luther League convention. In Seattle, female members of the group stayed in the home of West Coast District Luther League president Judy Fosse. When the district officers came to Minneapolis a few months later, Mert asked Neal to meet the Seattle delegation at the train. "I did, and I took them around, and took them to a basketball game," remembers Neal. Judy sent a thank you note, and they started corresponding. "He talked me into attending Augsburg from the Minneapolis end, and my friend Carol Ann (Oversvee) Johnson in Seattle talked me into it from this end," remembers Judy, who had already worked at a bank for several years before she enrolled at Augsburg in 1957. The couple married in 1958.

After graduation, Neal went to Augsburg Theological Seminary and graduated in 1960. "I just had a sense that's where God wanted me to be." At seminary he studied under John Stensvaag, Phil Quanbeck, Sr. '50, and others who made a lasting impression. Neal went on to serve as a pastor in Montana, Washington, and Oregon, and became the only chaplain in the history of the United States to have held a commission as a chaplain in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Neal says of their giving for the CSBR and the lessons that will be taught within its walls, "If money can be used for others, it can be a blessing."

For more of the Sniders' story, visit the CSBR blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/csbr/2015/02/17/neal-57-judy-fosse-61-snider-find-joy-giving-csbr/

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