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May Calendar

All May Calendar events have been posted on the CTL website under the Events tab. A more detailed version of the calendar with workshop descriptions will be made available soon. If you have any questions, please contact ctl@augsburg.edu

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Become a CTL Faculty Fellow

Nominations for CTL Faculty Fellows are now being accepted. Fellows assist the CTL Director in designing and organizing programs with the goal of enhancing teaching and learning at Augsburg. Fellows serve two year terms and have access to additional funds to support their work as leaders in faculty development. Nominations, both self and of your peers, should be sent to ctl@augsburg.edu by April 17th.

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2015 Commencement Keynote Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients

Dear Augsburg Community,

I am pleased to announce the keynote speaker and honorary degree recipients for Augsburg's 2015 commencement ceremonies. The commencement theme this year, "Critical Thinkers," once again ties this celebration of student success to our mission as a college.

Nominated by the Augsburg faculty and affirmed by our Board of Regents, the selected 2015 commencement keynote speaker, Winona LaDuke, will deliver the keynote address at both the Saturday and Sunday ceremonies.

A member of the Anishinaabe from White Earth, LaDuke founded the White Earth Land Recovery Project in 1989 to reclaim lands for the tribe and to support enterprises that create employment. She also established and is the executive director of Honor the Earth, a Native-led organization to "break the geographic and political isolation of Native Communities and ... to increase financial resources for organizing and change" by supporting grassroots Native environmental groups. LaDuke has a degree in rural economic development from Harvard University and a master's in community economic development from Antioch University. LaDuke was the Green Party candidate for vice president of the United States in 1996 and 2000.

During the Saturday commencement ceremony for students graduating from the day undergraduate program, Augsburg will award LaDuke an honorary doctorate degree. During the Sunday commencement ceremony for students graduating from our adult undergraduate and graduate programs, the College will award an honorary doctorate to Peter Bell, who also was nominated by the Augsburg faculty and affirmed by the College's Board of Regents.

Bell is former chair of the Metropolitan Council, which oversees the regional transit system, regional wastewater treatment, regional parks, and funding for affordable housing opportunities. During Bell's tenure at the Metropolitan Council, the Hiawatha and Northstar rail lines opened, planning and construction began for the Central and Southwest Corridor light rail lines, and overall public transit ridership in the Twin Cities rose substantially. Prior to serving with the Metropolitan Council, Bell served as executive vice president for publishing and educational services at Hazelden in Center City, Minnesota, and as executive vice president for corporate community relations for TCF Bank, Minneapolis. Bell was a member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents and has served on the board of directors for many local and national social and civic organizations. They include the Citizens League, Center of the American Experiment, Greater Twin Cities United Way, the Center for New Black Leadership, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund and the Family Housing Fund.

For more detailed information about the May 2 and May 3 commencement schedule, see www.augsburg.edu/commencement/details. I look forward to welcoming these distinguished leaders and critical thinkers to Augsburg as we celebrate the success of our 2015 graduates and embrace our calling as a college to serve our neighbor by being small to our students and big for the world.

Sincerely,

Paul C. Pribbenow
President

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Food Service Hours

Monday 4/6/15

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

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 Chicken Acapulco, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, and Garlic & Herb Roasted Broccoli. Vege is serving Confetti Rice, Balsamic Baked Asparagus, Cuban Rice and Beans, and Spiced Lemony Brussel Sprouts.

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AugSTEM Scholars Program

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
• Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
• Within 5 semesters of graduating after completion of Spring 2015 semester
• Major GPA of 3.0 or higher
• U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
• Demonstrated financial need via FAFSA

*Incoming community college transfer students and Augsburg students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: If you are interested, you should contact stem@augsburg.edu as soon as possible to determine your eligibility. Completed application materials are due July 1, 2015. Note that you will need three letters of recommendation and you are advised to make requests for letters before the completion of the spring semester.

Questions? See http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/ or contact stem@augsburg.edu.

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Food Service Specials

Monday 4/6/15

The Nabo Special of the Day is Macaroni & Cheese with a Breadstick.

Today there are Mini Burgers on Pretzel Buns in The Commons!

Today is National Coffee Cake Day in The Commons!

Come to Nabo and try some Blackeye Bottled Cold Brew Coffee, brewed in St Paul. Blackeye is a company formed by Augsburg Alum Matt McGinn.

Enjoy some of the new options at The Salad Bar in The Commons! Featuring locally grown items!

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EDGE Scholarship Applications Due Today

Travelers EDGE Scholarship applications are due today, Monday, April 6th. Completed applications should be dropped off in the Enrollment Center or emailed to moralesj@augsburg.edu. Thank you!

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Zyzzogeton Student Research Poster Fair April 10

Please join us for this year's Zyzzogeton Research Symposium on April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center. Over 70 students will be presenting their research in the poster session! Zyzzogeton is a great opportunity to hear about the exciting scholarship happening on campus and refreshments will be served throughout the event.

Augsburg College celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton festival. The festival falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments. A "zyzzogeton" is a green leaf-hopper as well as the last word in the Webster Collegiate Dictionary, which is a fitting symbol to mark the end of the academic year. The public is welcome, so please come join us for this exciting event!

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White Privilege Survey and Screening

Students from Com355: Small Group Communication are conducting an informal survey, as well as discussion sessions, on the topic of White Privilege, specifically in the context of higher education. The discussions will take place in 30 minute segments between 3-5pm on Saturday, 4/11 in the Christensen Center Student Lounge. All are encouraged to take a brief Qualtrics survey, found below:

http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0Py9Pljt6ujjC3H

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Last Day to Register for the Etiquette Dinner

Learn basic etiquette skills to help you make a great first impression and land a job or internship. Join our guest speaker Deenna Latus, Certified Etiquette Consultant, alumni, and students. The evening will be interactive and fun!

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Kennedy Center, Room 303/305
Cost: $10

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/1W2c_-8V1A2gWhM4Bl4yHYvN4hhXz35EejSiolaD5kSk/viewform

Sponsored by: Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Augsburg Business Organization, Athletic Department

Questions: Call 612-330-1148 or email careers@augsburg.edu

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Kid Criminals - School to Prison Pipeline

Town Hall Meeting hosted by Augsburg Education students

Join this important discussion about the education system and how we can work together for change.

Where: East Commons-Christensen Center, Augsburg College
When: Thursday April 9th, 6:30 P.M.

Guest Speakers:
Anthony Nocella - Co-Director of Save the Kids

VJ Smith - CEO & President of Mad Dads

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Scientific Discoveries for Optimal Drug Discovery

Thursday, April 9
4:00 pm
OGC 100

Terry Lindstrom, Ph.D. will present a seminar on Scientific Discoveries for Optimal Drug Discovery of Human Therapeutics. Dr. Lindstrom, is an Augsburg alum, with training in the areas of pharmacology and biochemistry. Dr. Lindstrom spent 32 years in the pharmaceutical industry at Eli Lilly and Company. He was a key contributor to the discovery and development of and development of the marketed drugs Cymbalta, Evista and Dynabac;served on 39 drug discovery teams; delivered and supported 15 new drug candidates in clinical evaluations.

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Daily Chapel: Easter Monday

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40am: Easter Monday Hymn Sing with the Augsburg Brass!

Chapel This Week:
Tuesday, 4/7, at 11:300am: Celebration of Wrestling Team, Pastor Mike Matson
Wednesday, 4/8, at 10:40am: Lee Neitge '16, Tanzanian Ministry
Wednesday Night Communion at 9:30pm, Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preaching, student testimonial by Grace Lenhart '15
Thursday, 4/9, at 11:30am: Grace Lenhart '15, senior chapel
Friday, 4/10, at 10:40am: We Are Called

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

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The 2015 Israeli Elections Results

Join Students Supporting Israel in welcoming Dr. Ido Zelkovitz, Israeli political science professor, as he discusses the recent Israeli elections and their impact across the region. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session.
5:00pm, Adeline Johnson Conference Center, OGC

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All-Student Juried Show Reception - Thursday

Join us on Thursday, April 9, 4:30-6:00 p.m. for the All-Student Juried Show reception in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby. Awards presentation starts at 5:15 p.m. Come early to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award!

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Auggies Connect with Employers - April 9

Auggies Connect with Employers
Thursday, April 9th (3:00-5:00 p.m.)
(Come and stay for a few minutes or the entire time)
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center

All are welcome! Dress attire - casual

Wonder what types of careers there are in non-profit organizations? There are many openings available from technology, marketing, business, accounting, psychology, social work, etc. Stop by for an informal meet and greet with representatives from United Way, Lutheran Social Services, Finnegan's, Anoka County and Hennepin County. Ask questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued.

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Admitted Student Event- Your Org/Dept is Needed

Undergraduate Admissions is hosting our annual admitted student day called "Destination:Augsburg." This event will bring roughly 100+ admitted students and their families to Augsburg to show them what it's like to be an Auggie! As part of this event, we are hosting an activities fair to highlight how students can be involved on campus and the resources available to them. We'd love to have your organization and/or department present! The event is on Friday, April 10th and the fair will be from 11am-12pm in the Quad (location may change due to weather). If you'd like to have a table representing your department and/or organization, contact Shonna Fulford at fulford@augsburg.edu. Hope to see you there!

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Thanks for a Great Philanthropy Week

Last week's Philanthropy Week was a success as Augsburg faculty, staff and students stopped by the table in Christensen or the Philanthropy Week lunch to send a thank you note to the many alumni, parents and friends of the College who give generously each year.

Many students took time out of their busy days to write thank you notes to the donors who fund their scholarships—80 thank you notes were written to scholarship donors and their families. One student even wrote her thank you note and sent it from Greece, where she is studying abroad!

52 scholarship profiles were completed by students who receive a named scholarship and 34 students signed up for the April 12 scholarship brunch.

At last Thursday's lunch, more than 50 faculty, staff and students wrote more than 360 thank you notes to Augsburg donors.

These thank you notes from students, faculty and staff mean a great deal to the 3,000 donors who give to Augsburg each year. Thanks to everyone who participated in Philanthropy Week!

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Focused Conversation: Augsburg2019 Initiatives

TODAY is the first Focused Conversation session covering The 7 Augsburg2019 Institutional Initiatives, which is facilitated by President Paul Pribbenow. The second of these sessions will be Thursday, April 23.

Click on the following link(s) to add the session(s) to your calendar.

TODAY, Monday, April 6: 3:40 p.m. - Marshall Room - http://bit.ly/1C3f8vT
Thursday, April 23: 3:40 p.m. - Marshall Room - http://bit.ly/1xwjuA2

For information about past and future Focused Conversations, log into Inside Augsburg and go to the All Hands page: http://bit.ly/187jQlx . These sessions are also posted as internal events on the Inside Augsburg calendar. (You need to be logged in to Inside Augsburg to see internal meeting posts.) You can click the link for any calendar event to add the event to your schedule.

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Mary Cornelius's Publication

Congratulations to Mary Cornelius, whose creative essay "Peak Busters" is featured in the online literary magazine The Riveter, which "celebrates narratives and longform journalism by women." Mary's essay is about the three generations of women runners in her family and their participation in the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. The essay, which Mary initiated in a class on Creative Nonfiction, combines memoir, family history, and women's history.

Read the essay: http://www.therivetermagazine.com/peak-busters/

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Everlast Punching Bag $80

I have my Everlast punching bag for sale. This is a two sided equipment to hang a heavy bag and have the speed bag on the other side.

Is in perfect conditions will all parts and bags. Speed bags need to be pumped up but all is in working condition. I currently have the speed bag portion detached from the heavy bag so you could leave whatever side you wish on.

If you are interested in pictures, please email me at mccune@augsburg.edu

I am looking for $80 for the set. This price includes, Everlast punching stand with attachments for heavy and speed bag sides, 2 speed bags, heavy bag and chain (believe 70lbs), gloves (these are well used I recommend getting new ones eventually). It would be wise to invest in weights to hold down the stand as well.

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