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Convocation Daily Schedule Change

On Tuesday, April 14, the Sverdrup Visiting Scientist convocation will affect the daily class schedule.

The revised schedule will be:
1st Period 7:50-9:15 a.m. (instead of 7:50-9:30)
2nd Period 9:25-10:50 a.m. (instead of 9:40-11:20)
Convocation 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
3rd Period 12:10-1:40 p.m.
Remaining classes follow regular schedule

Convocation class schedule modifications are posted online at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/faculty/convoschedule/ .

For more information about the convocation series and featured presenters, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/ .

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Keystone KEY 490 Offered This Summer in Mexico

Do you need your Keystone course to graduate on time? Augsburg's campus in Mexico has added a short-term (3.5 week) KEY 490 to this summer's course offerings.

Course: KEY 490

Duration: 3.5 weeks

Dates: May 20-June 14 (ask about Summer Session II options)

Credits: 4 cr

Accommodations: Homestay or dorm

Language: No previous knowledge of Spanish required. Free "Survival Spanish" mini-course. SPA 111-499 also available for credit.

Additional an additional courses: Take KEY 490 + Spanish 111-499, Art 231, HPE 002-Latin Dance or Internship in a 7 wk session. May 20-July 12
Cost: $2750 (includes, tuition for 4 cr., room and board for 3.5 weeks) airfare and personal expenses not included.

Contact: anderso4@augsburg.edu or stop by Augsburg Abroad Office

Apply Here: http://bit.ly/1a5gkZa

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Join the Co-Curricular Assessment Subcommittee

Seeking nominations for co-curricular assessment subcommittee

Are you curious about assessment of student learning? Do you wish you had better insights into what our students are learning through the co-curriculum at Augsburg? Do you dream of having evidence you can use to inform your programming for students? Would you enjoy being part of a group charged with bringing a greater focus to this work at Augsburg?

If so - we invite you to nominate yourself (or someone else) for a newly-formed group focused on co-curricular assessment of student learning. We are seeking diverse perspectives from a variety of co-curricular areas on campus. Extensive assessment experience is not required, but we hope you will bring openness to learning and a passion for growing a culture of assessment at Augsburg.

Committee charge:
Supporting the implementation of an established strategy for co-curricular assessment and supporting campus colleagues in growing a culture of assessment at Augsburg.

To nominate, please complete the online form here by April 24: http://tinyurl.com/pu2kqrk

Questions? Contact Michael Grewe, Maggie Heier or Katy Risner - members of the Augsburg College Assessment Committee.

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Looking for the May Calendar?

Staff and Faculty, please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/upcoming-events/may-workshops/ for a detailed list of all May Calendar Events.

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Nominate Yourself or a Colleague to be a CTL 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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Student Employment for Academic Year Ends May 2

Supervisors of Student Employees:

The end of the academic year is fast approaching. The last day of the academic year for student employment is May 2nd! The summer term begins May 3, 2015. If you are a hiring manager planning on having students working over the summer, please be sure to review the information below regarding student positions for the 2015 summer term.

Steps to follow when hiring a student worker for the 2015 Summer Term

1. Students returning into a position they held previously will only need a Student Employment Hire Form Summer 2015 to be turned in to Human Resources (HR). This form can be found on the HR Moodle site.

2. Looking for a student worker to hire? Any new position will need to be posted on the Human Resources website. Fill out the Student Employment Posting Request form located on the HR Moodle site and return the form to HR. We will post the position online. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for review.

3. The hiring manager will fill out the Student Employment Hire Form Summer 2015 and submit it to the HR office. Students who have never worked on campus before will need to fill out additional HR forms, including a background check, before they will be authorized to work.

Questions? Email HR at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.

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Food Service Specials

Thursday 4/9/15

The Nabo Special of the Day is a Turkey and Provolone Melt with Chips.

There is Braised Short Rib at Lunch in The Commons Today!

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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Get Your Free Z-shirt - TODAY 11-1 in Christensen

URGO will be tabling for this year's Zyzzogeton Research Symposium (AKA "Z") today from 11-1 in Christensen Center. Come help us advertise for this event by picking up a FREE Zyzzogeton T-shirt and wearing it around campus today and Friday!

Zyzzogeton will be held on Friday, April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center. Over 80 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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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 Hours

Thursday 4/9/15

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 Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Millet Cauliflower, Mashed Potatoes, and Buttered Corn. Vege is serving Garlic Roasted Mushrooms, Peas & Watercress with Green Onions, Baked Potatoes, and Brown Rice.

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Seeking Volunteers to Serve Late Night Breakfast

We are looking for staff and faculty volunteers to join President Pribbenow in serving Late Night Breakfast on Monday, April 27 from 10-11:30 p.m. We need a total of 8 servers (including the President) and 2 volunteers to direct students. Servers bring a hat and closed toe shoes from home, don an A'viands provided apron and serve up an assortment of breakfast goodies to our students on the first night of finals week.

We ask that volunteers arrive in the Commons by 9:30 p.m. for this high energy event. Please RSVP to christi@augsburg.edu to reserve your spot.
Thank you!

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Commencement Volunteers Needed

Are you wanting to attend Commencement but do not have a ticket? Volunteer instead! Annually we rely on our volunteers to help assist with ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony. Our volunteers strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event.

Volunteers are needed:
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, May 2 from 11:00-2:45 p.m.
-Adult Day/Graduate Studies Graduation: Sunday, May 3 from 11:00-2:45 p.m.

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

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Daily Chapel: Grace Lenhart '15 Senior Chapel

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 11:30am. Grace Lenhart '15 preaching and the Augsburg Worship Band will share their musical gifts.

Upcoming Chapel Schedule:

Friday, 4/10, at 10:40am: We are Called (seating in balcony or back of chapel for this special event)
Monday, 4/13, at 10:40am: Frankie Shackelford preaching, Prof. Emeritus
Tuesday, 4/14: Convocation/No Chapel Service
Wednesday, 4/15, at 10:40am: Patrick Joiner preaching, Pastoral Intern
Wednesday Night Communion at 9:30pm: Global Village, Global Song with Pastor Mike Matson preaching, student testimonial by Amber Kalina '15
Thursday, 4/16, at 11:30am: Rachel Hastings '15, Senior Chapel
Friday, 4/17, at 10:40am: AGAPE* Hip Hop Outreach, Dave Scherer

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Absolutely everyone is welcome!

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All-Student Juried Show Reception - TODAY

Join us today, 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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Minneapolis Remodeling Expo: Free Tickets in HR

The 2015 Minneapolis Remodeling Expo is coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center from April 10-12th. See what's new for building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping your home.

Don't miss this opportunity--a limited number of free tickets are available in HR!

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Informal Meet and Greet with Employers - TODAY

Auggies Connect with Employers

Thursday, April 9 (3:00-5:00 p.m.)
Come and stay for a few minutes or the full two hours
Dress Attire: Casual
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center

Have you thought about a career working in a nonprofit? Wonder what types of careers there are in non-profit organizations? There are many openings available for students who have an interest in technology, marketing, business, accounting, psychology, social work, sociology, etc.. Ask questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued. All are welcome.

Stop by for an informal meet and greet with representatives from:

United Way
Finnegan's
Lutheran Social Services
Hennepin County
Anoka County

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Grad Fair and Cap and Gown Sales

Congratulations all those who are graduating!

This Friday and Saturday from 10am-1pm during the grad fair we will have a sale on diploma frames 25% off
Come check it out.

Pick up your cap and gown if you have not already done so!!!

You don't have wait to pick up your cap and gown. Pick it up today!!

Cap and gown are on sale now till graduation.

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Kid Criminals: School to Prison Pipeline

A town hall forum discussing the school to prison pipeline and how this effects students of color in MN and the nation.
Hosted by the Public Achievement Course and the special education department at Augsburg College
Guest Speakers: Anthony Nocella - Co-Director of Save the Kids and
VJ Smith - CEO & President of Mad Dads
Where: East Commons-Christensen Center, Augsburg College
When: Thursday April 9th, 6:30 P.M.

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Lunch & Leadership - April 16 in the Riverside Room

Looking for a master's program at Augsburg? Come have lunch with us and explore the details of the Master of Arts in Leadership. Bring a co-worker and both of you will receive a complimentary Augsburg thumb drive!

On Thursday, April 16, we will be meeting in the Riverside Room from noon to 1:00 PM.

Check in at the Riverside Room, then choose your complimentary lunch from A'viands' offerings. You will have an opportunity to discuss the MAL program with admissions, the leadership department, and four MAL alumni who currently work as Augsburg staff personnel.

The Master of Arts in Leadership has provided many staff members with useful training they now apply to their career in higher education. MAL alumni who previously worked at Augsburg and have moved on to other positions in higher education also have great track records of obtaining high level jobs within the field.

To R.S.V.P. to the event, please call Nancy Shaeffer at 612-330-1520 or email shaeffer@augsburg.edu.

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Scientific Discoveries for Optimal Drug Discovery

TODAY
Thursday, April 9
4:00 p.m.
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 the marketed drugs Cymbalta, Evista and Dynabac; served on 39 drug discovery teams; and delivered and supported 15 new drug candidates in clinical evaluations.

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FRIDAY Z Student Research Poster Fair 2-4 in OGC

Please join us for this year's Zyzzogeton Research Symposium on April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center. Over 80 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.

Preview this year's poster abstracts at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/

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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Destination: Augsburg

Hello Augsburg!

We in Admissions would like to inform you of an event happening this Friday, April 10th from 8:30-2:00pm called Destination: Augsburg. This is our admitted student open house; we have over 100 students already registered to attend, plus guests/parents. You'll see admitted students all over campus on Friday. Students will be able to sample a "buffet" of Augsburg opportunities and departments, plus explore our vibrant, urban community. Please help us in welcoming future Auggies for the class of 2019 this Friday! Go Auggies!!

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News about ENL & GSWS Prof. Doug Green

D. E. (Doug) Green's poem, "À la mode de Kahlo," is included in Recognize: The Voices of Bisexual Men, an anthology edited by activist Robyn Ochs and Dr. Herukhuti. The book is nominated for a 2015 Lambda Literary Award in the Bisexual Nonfiction category, along with NYT columnist Charles Blow's very well-received new memoir Fire in My Bones and Alan Cummings' Not My Father's Son: A Memoir http://www.lambdaliterary.org/features/news/03/04/the-27th-annual-lambda-literary-award-finalists/.

In addition, last year's Lake/Sky: An Homage to Mark Rothko--an exhibit catalog by photographer Peter Sorel (still photographer for Life of Pi and many other films) with poems by D. E. Green--is now available on Amazon. And Doug's poem "Triptych" has just appeared in the MN SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating) annual poetic anthology Poetic Strokes 2015.

The Shakespeare scholar who goes by the unabbreviated Douglas E. Green has just been published in Cambridge UP's Shakespeare on the University Stage (2015). http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/literature/renaissance-and-early-modern-literature/shakespeare-university-stage. His article "The Small-college Stage: Is There Still Room for Shakespeare?" includes, as a central part of its analysis, an extensive discussion of the Augsburg Theater Department's revised curriculum and programming.

And finally Doug, in a combined creative and scholarly endeavor, just presented an adaptation "in the Shakespearean style" of two acts of Seneca's Latin tragedy Thyestes at the Shakespeare Association of America in Vancouver in early April for a workshop on Shakespearean Scene-Making. This week he is attending the AWP writers conference in Minneapolis.

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