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Creating Inclusive Courses Mini-Workshop

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 is TODAY

Please note that the daytime course schedule on the Minneapolis campus will be altered today, 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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Course Design Grants – March 6th Deadline

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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Strommen Center Career Quick Stop

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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Have Some Free Time on Thursdays?

Seward Tower East (Common Bond Communities) would like Campus Kitchen to expand our Thursday meal deliveries for seniors in order to better meet the nutritional needs of residents.

We have 20 new neighbors that are looking forward to receiving weekly meals... but our students on this shift can't add that many deliveries without being late to class. We need your help! Join us on Thursdays from 11:20-1:30!

Visit the website to sign up or contact Allyson to find out more.

http://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/volunteer/signup/

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Act Now for STEM Summer Jobs with GEMS and GISE

Looking for summer work?

GEMS (Girls in Engineering Mathematics and Science)
GISE (Guys in Science and Engineering)
STEM Summer Program 2015

Preference: Current Augsburg pre-service teachers or students pursuing study in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.

-Assist with student activities and learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and
-Collaborate with the MPS Lead Teachers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by providing support for small group instruction.
-Facilitate designated group activities.
-Supervise and assist kindergarten-8th grade students in robotics, bridges and other amazing structures, electronics, Tech4Boyz and Tech4Girlz-NASA Summer of Innovation Exploration, musical engineering, art and design, collegiate experience, lunch, and program dismissal.
-Strong interest or previous experience working with 3rd – 8th grade students
-Ability to work with diverse student populations
-Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
-Excellent communication skills
-Follow through with work responsibilities with limited direction

Dates/Hours: August 2nd –August 14th; Monday – Friday; 8:15AM-4:15PM Plus 1-2 days of training

Please email resume to Dayle VanderLeest; dvanderle@hotmail.com

Interviews will happen in March & April!

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Budgets and Capital Requests Due Tomorrow

Budget forms and capital request forms are due tomorrow, February 25th, to Tom Carroll at carrollt@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions regarding these forms, call Tom at x1352 or send him an email.

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Food Service Hours

Tuesday 2/24/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm. The Special of the day is Chicken Alfredo 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-8:00pm. Market place is serving Chicken Alla King, Broccoli Rice Gratin, House Cut Sweet Potato Wedges, and Biscuits. Vege is serving Green Bean Casserole, Sautéed Mushrooms, Garlic Potato Fingers, and Curried Rice.

Frost Your Own Cookie at Dinner in The Commons Today!

On March 26th we will be having an Iron Chef Competition in The Commons. Teams will be of two people, come up with your best recipe to compete against the Chef! The sign-up sheet is at the register in The Commons.

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Spring All Hands Meeting: TOMORROW

The Spring 2015 All Hands Meeting is tomorrow, 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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Auggies Connect with Employers Event -Thursday

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.

3-5 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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A Celebration of Augsburg Staff

Staff Senate will honor staff who celebrated their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 35th anniversaries in 2014 as well as the nominees and winners of the Outstanding Staff Award.

Tuesday, March 3
2:30-4 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

A Mediterranean inspired buffet will be served and a candy bar will be available after the program.

Please consider bringing a donation of nonperishable food or a toiletry item for the Augsburg College food shelf, Campus Cupboard.

NOMINEES FOR OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD
Margo Abramson, Institutional Advancement
Carly Eichhorst, Student Financial Services
Kathy Fagen, MBA Program
Shonna Fulford, Undergraduate Admissions
Barb Gaiser, Office of the President
Jeff Grauer, Facilities Management
Judi Green, Academic Affairs
Carole Kampf, Administrative Accounting
Robert Mata, Custodial Services
Aly Olson, TRiO - Student Support Services
Stephanie Ruckel, Student Financial Services
Dixie Shafer, Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity Office (URGO)
James Shropshire, Department of Public Safety
Kim Stone, Institutional Advancement
Missy Strauch, Athletics
Eric Strom, Information Technology
Sharon Wade, Nursing
Stephanie Weiss, Marketing and Communication

LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS
Matthew Ksepka, 5
Jill Davenport, 5
Timothy Brustad, 5
Janet Lestock, 5
David Jones, 5
David Langemo, 5
Amy Cram Helwich, 5
Amy Gort, 5
Harry Boyte, 5
Dennis Donovan, 5
Elaine Eschenbacher, 5
Derek Johnson, 5
Erik Skold, 5
Melody Martagon-Geiger, 5
Lonna Field, 5
Barb Gaiser, 5
Verlon Moses, 10
Carly Eichhorst, 10
Tina Brauer, 10
Lori York, 10
Erin Voss, 10
Kevin Healy, 10
Anne DeYoung, 10
Sue Hecker, 10
Mulu Erana, 10
Erika Ambourn, 10
Sandy Fevig, 10
Beth Carlson, 15
Anne Lynch, 15
Mike Navarre, 15
Jane Nelson, 15
Sharon Wade, 15
Lawrence Handsuch, 20
Judi Green, 20
Mary Jastremski, 20
Kris Connell, 20
Devon Ross, 20
Jennifer Posch, 20
Mary Stimpson, 25
Raymond Doehling, 25
Sally Daniels Herron, 35

Email staff senate if any of these anniversaries are not accurate. Thank you!

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TODAY Drop-ins for Undecided Students from 1-4 p.m.

Undecided about your major/career?
Stop by Career & Internship Services (100 Christensen) TODAY from 1-4 p.m. for a quick 15-minute check in with a career coach. Learn more about career assessments and get started exploring your major and/or career options.

More details about offerings for undecided students are available at: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/career-preparation/19038-2/

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Blood Donors Needed

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus on Tuesday 3/3 for its annual spring blood drive and many time slots for donations are still available. Please consider donating blood today and help save lives! The blood drive will be from 10-4 pm in East Commons. You can get a time slot by signing up online at www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027 or by calling the Center for Wellness & Counseling (formerly CCHP) at 612-330-1707.

Please consider donating today and get your time scheduled for the donation!

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Support the MN State Grant - This Wednesday

Dear Students,

Augsburg students are invited annually to participate in the Minnesota Private College Council Day at the Capitol taking place this year on Wednesday, February 25. Currently 25 students are registered for this day.

The goal of the event is to advocate to state legislators about the importance of the Minnesota State Grant for college students and its impact on the greater Augsburg community. Those advocating include students who do and do not receive the grant.

Check in is at 7:45 a.m. in the Oren Gateway Center Atrium on February 25 and the group will return by 3 p.m. FREE breakfast and lunch and free transportation will be provided.

If you sign up for the advocacy day, please register to attend the training dinner on Tuesday, February 24. RSVP to Amanda Scherer at scherera@augsburg.edu.

Click here to register - http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/day-capitol-registration

For questions, please contact Amanda Scherer, Foundation & Government Relations, at scherera@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1720.

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Today at Noon- Free Mindful Eating Event

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! If you want to guarantee a spot, you can RSVP to detloff@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1707.

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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Sisterhood Boutique on Riverside

Sisterhood Boutique on Riverside and 22nd (across from Foss Chapel) is celebrating its 1st anniversary with 25% off entire store and $2 off with bag of donations.

***Refreshments provided.

Friday, February 27, 12-7pm
Saturday, February 28th, 12-5pm

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Job Opportunity for Students

My name is Frankie, and I'm a student at Augsburg. I'm looking for students who want to make some money and job experience. I use a wheelchair and require assistance with daily living tasks. I'm looking to hire some personal care attendants (PCAs). The pay is $12.73 an hour. I use a company called Lifeworks who pays the PCAs. There is some paperwork and a background check that they require. Right now I am looking for people to work as a backup this semester but I still need PCAs for the summer and next school year.
If anybody is interested/require more information please email me at mcnamarf@augsburg.edu

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Babysitter Wanted

Energetic four-year-old boy in Brooklyn Center seeks babysitter to play with him when his parents are out doing grown-up stuff!

One of our go-to babysitters is phasing out her availability, so we are looking to add another responsible, energetic individual into our mix of sitters for date nights, occasional weekend daytime sitting, and occasional weeknight evening coverage.

Contact Erin Voss at voss@augsburg.edu if you are interested and for more details.

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