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First Latin@ Alumni Networking Night

Want to learn more about Latino/as in the professional field? Stop by the Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, March 25th for an informational workshop and panel. This event offers an opportunity for students to engage with Latin@ Augsburg alumni from a variety of fields to learn about their professional experience after college.

The event will kick-off at 5 p.m. with a Networking Preparation Workshop where students will be given tips and skills to use during the entire event. A panel, networking, and food will follow.

Location: Hoversten Chapel
Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Registration starts at 5 p.m.

RSVP by March 23rd at http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/

Questions? Contact us at Latinos@augsburg.edu

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ALAS Dance Night

ALAS is having their annual dance night! If you have nothing to do on a Friday night, stop by the ALAS Dance to catch up with your peers, meet new students around campus, and to learn a variety of Latin dance styles; including Salsa, Bachata, and many more! Save the date and invite your friends. Food and beverages will be provided.

Date: Friday, March 27th
Time: 9:00pm-11:30pm
Location: East Commons

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3 Great Events After Spring Break

CTL Coffee - What To Do When Things Get Heated
Wednesday, March 25th
10:30-11:30 a.m. (10:30 coffee, 10:45 discussion)
Lindell 202

Our Passion to Teach - Discovery and Fulfillment of Our Teaching Values, Vision, and Purpose
Thursday, March 26
3:45-4:45 p.m.
SVE 102

Speaking of Scholarship - Sabbatical Speed Orating
Monday, March 30th
3:15-4:15 p.m.
Marshall Room

Please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/upcoming-events/ for more information.

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Writing Lab Hours During Spring Break

Writing Lab tutors will be working curtailed hours during break but they will be available to help you get ready for the end of the term. Stop by during these times:

Sunday, March 15: 6-8 p.m.
Monday, March 16: 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18: 6-8 p.m.

Regular hours resume on Sunday, March 22 (5-8 p.m.).

Questions? Contact K. Swanson, English

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Food Service Specials

Wednesday 3/11/15

The Nabo Special of the Day is Pepperoni Pasta with a Breadstick.

There is a Smoothie Bar in The Commons at Breakfast and Lunch Today!

There is a Jelly Bean Counting Contest Giveaway 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.

All Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm on Friday March 13th. The Commons will be closed from March 14th through March 21st and will reopen for Dinner at 5:00pm March 22nd. Nabo will be closed from March 14th through March 22nd. Einstein’s will be open on weekdays from March 14th through March 22nd from 7:30am-1:30pm with a limited menu. All locations will reopen with full hours and menus on Monday March 23rd.

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Study Abroad/Study Away in USA Deadline - 3/15, 4/1

March 15 (Extended) Fall semester, academic year and summer

Affiliate & Exchange Programs
April 1 (Extended) Fall semester, academic year and summer

CGEE Central America, Mexico, Namibia
HECUA USA
September 30 Spring semester, winter-break & spring-break 2016 programs
January 30 Short-term summer 2016 programs

Get Started!
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad

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Employers Holding Practice Interviews - Register

Practice "Mock" Interview Day with Employers (Health Sciences & Non-Profits)

Practice Interview Date: Wednesday, March 25th
Register at: www.augsburg.edu/strommen
Space is limited - register early! All majors welcome!

Register by Tuesday, March 17 (Due to Spring break and to allow time to set up a schedule it is important that you register early)

Being involved in a mock interview is a very helpful tool in preparing you to land that dream job or internship. Many of us have all the answers in our head but sometimes they do not sound as good once you speak them into existence in an interview. Going through a mock job interview will help you to nail down your story, your strengths, and better state your weaknesses.

Employers that will be on campus are:

Lutheran Social Services, Anoka County, EPPA Medical Scribe, Palmetto GBA, and Finnegan's.

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Food Service Hours

Wednesday 3/11/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm.

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 Vegetable Quinoa, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Carrots with Basil, and Italian Chicken Breast. Vege is serving Southeast Asian Zucchini Coconut Curry, Baked Potatoes, Buffalo Boca Chicken Nuggets, and Herbed Peas with Crimini Mushrooms.

All Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm on Friday March 13th. The Commons will be closed from March 14th through March 21st and will reopen for Dinner at 5:00pm March 22nd. Nabo will be closed from March 14th through March 22nd. Einstein’s will be open on weekdays from March 14th through March 22nd from 7:30am-1:30pm with a limited menu. All locations will reopen with full hours and menus on Monday March 23rd.

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Augsburg Total Wellness: Winners

Augsburg Total Wellness is going full steam ahead with two events completed and our third wellness event in progress right now!

That means there are winners to be announced!

For the January Biometrics Screening non HSA participants the winners of the prize drawing are:

Kim Bestler has won a 8 GB, 7" HD Nook.
Kirsten O'Brien has won an Augsburg Golg Umbrella.
Sue Hecker has won a Nike gym bag.

For the March Dodging Diabetes brown bag session the winners of the prize drawing are:

Kathryn Knippenberg has won a Nike gym bag.
Tina Brauer has won an fleece blanket embroidered with Augsburg logo.
Carole Kampf has won a water bottle.

Congratulations to our winners so far. If you have not already claimed your prize, please contact Katie Berggren at berggren@augsburg.edu.

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Augsburg College Qualified Administer (QA) Audit

I am seeking the names of Augsburg staff and faculty who are Qualified Administrators (QAs) for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) as this knowledge may prove useful for future college diversity and inclusion work. If you are a QA please contact me at reeck@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1111 to be added to the list. Also feel free to encourage others to contact me who you know are or believe to be QAs. Thank you.

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Scholarship Opportunity for First Year Students

The Travelers EDGE Program at Augsburg has provided professional development opportunities and scholarships to several Augsburg students over the course of the last 4 years and we are currently accepting applications from FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS.

Five students will be named Travelers EDGE scholars for the 2015-2016 academic year. Each Scholar will receive a $2,500 scholarship and have the opportunity to learn more about themselves and the Insurance and Financial Services industry by participating in several professional development workshops.

Recipients must meet the following criteria:

1. Graduate of a Twin Cities metro area public high school (priority will be given to graduates of St. Paul Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, and college access program participants)
2. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
3. Full-time undergraduate with first-year status, enrolled in the Day Program at Augsburg
4. Minimum GPA of 3.0
5. Demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
6. Applicants may have any major, but should demonstrate interest in exploring careers in the Insurance and Financial Services Industry (including business, economics, mathematics, computer science, and related fields).
7. Willing and available to participate in Augsburg Travelers EDGE Program events and activities, such self-assessments, career preparation workshops, job shadows, networking opportunities, and outreach to K-12 partner schools in St. Paul.

For more information or a copy of the application, please contact Keith Munson at munsonk@augsburg.edu. Applications are due on Friday, March 27.

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Therapy Dogs on Campus Wednesday and Thursday

Therapy dogs will be on campus both Wednesday and Thursday this week to provide comfort and companionship at a stressful and difficult time for many of us.

Please stop by Christensen Center Wednesday between 2 - 4 p.m. or Thursday between 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Any questions, please contact the Center for Wellness and Counseling (formerly CCHP) at 612-330-1707.

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Brain Injury Brown Bag Lunch today!!

Don't forget to bring your lunch and join the Center for Wellness and Counseling, the MN Brain Injury Alliance, Augsburg CLASS office and students to learn more about brain injuries and resources.

The panel discussion will be from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in OGC 100. Any questions, please call the Center for Wellness and Counseling at 612-330-1707.

Hope you can join us!

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TODAY - Major/Career Exploration Workshop

Exploring majors and careers? Undecided about your options? This workshop is for you!

**Major/Career Exploration Workshop**
TODAY! Wednesday, March 11 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Strommen Center for Meaningful Work (100 Christensen)
No RSVP required - simply show up!

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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Craft Supply Drive for U of M Children's Hospital

Kids in hospital rooms, waiting rooms, and outpatient clinics all find comfort and enjoyment in having something fun to do, and crafts are a great option! For this reason, crafts supplies are in constant demand at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. They are handed out to patients in these various areas and are available to inpatients and their siblings in the unit playrooms.

The students in Tri-Beta, the biological honors society, are collecting craft items for the U of M Masonic Children's Hospital Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13. We are hoping to collect enough supplies to put together several kits, ready to be handed out to children of all ages at the hospital.

Below are some of the items we are looking for, though others would be great, too. All items must be new and unused. By hospital guidelines, we cannot accept items that may be dangerous to children, nor can we take glitter, live feathers, pasta, beans, latex balloons, leaves, moss, or dirt.
- Crayons
- Markers
- Colored pencils
- Construction paper
- Coloring books/pages
- Pom-poms
- Pipe cleaners
- Googly eyes
- Tissue paper
- Stickers
- Foam stickers/pages
- Popsicle sticks
- Bendy straws
- String
- Clothes pins
- Glue sticks/Elmer's glue

Boxes for item collection can be found in Christensen Center and in the Biology Suite (2nd Floor) of the Science Hall. Thank you for your support of the U of M Masonic Children's Hospital and of Tri-Beta. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Grafelman at grafel10@augsburg.edu.

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Vocation Lunch with Jeff Swenson - March 25

"What? You want me to be your Athletic Director?"

On Wednesday, March 25, Jeff Swenson will share his vocational journey at the Spring Vocation Lunch. The Christensen Center for Vocation invites Augsburg faculty and staff to attend this event in the East Commons that day from 11:10am - 12:20pm.

More information about the Vocation lunch and registration is available at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/vocationlunch/

As space is limited for the lunch, faculty and staff are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible.

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TODAY: Drawn to the Word with Rev. Paul Oman

Hoversten Chapel: Wednesday, 3/11 - Friday, 3/13:

Join the Augsburg Community in this three-day worshipful event during daily chapel with guest preacher-painter, Rev. Paul Oman. Pastor Oman will, among our worship of music, prayer, spoken word, scripture, and song, paint a 9 foot by 6 foot portrayal of Jesus before our very eyes! Oman's Jesus painting will seek to reflect this time and place in our community's life together even as we celebrate the history that continues to shape our identity. In offering this "Drawn to the Word" experience, the Campus Ministry Office seeks to engage the community in conversation and reflection on race, radical hospitality, reformation, and faith. Service begins today at 10:40am, Thursday at 11:30am, and Friday at 10:40am. We hope to see you there!

Drawn to be a Painter-Preacher
Today at 12:30pm in Hoversten Chapel. Come hear Pastor Oman's story about living out his vocation as a painter-preacher. Paul will speak about his work showing some of his pieces in an informal setting that will invited discussion. Coffee & snacks provided.

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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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