Enrollment Center Closed for Convocation

The Enrollment Center will be closed from 11:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday, April 14th for Convocation.

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Want Time to Write While Someone Else Cooks for You?

Do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty and academic staff time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat - it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. The Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning will cover the cost of the retreat.

The retreat will take place Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. (after lunch) through Tuesday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. (after lunch). Please email ctl@augsburg.edu to reserve your space.

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Deadlines Approaching? Find the Writing Lab

The end of the semester is coming quickly. It's time to visit and revisit the Writing Lab tutors. You'll be glad you did! Here are the hours:

Monday: 11:10 a.m.-1:40 p.m.; 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30-3 p.m.; 3:30-6 p.m.; 7:30-10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30-6 p.m.; 6:30-9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30-3 p.m.; 3:30-6 p.m.; 7:30-10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30-7 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00-8 p.m.

Questions? Please contact K. Swanson, English Department.

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Faculty Fellow Nominations Accepted Until Friday

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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CSBR Grants for Course Design and Revision

Up to seven $1,000 grants are available for the design of new or revision of existing courses to integrate CSBR themes.

With Augsburg's Center for Science, Business and Religion getting closer to realization, you are invited to submit course revision proposals that reflect the programmatic intent of the new center, which extends to all disciplines and programs. Proposals should evidence some understanding of the need the new building seeks to address, such as the limitations the traditional disciplinary structure entails for collegiate education, and envision how the proposed disciplinary integration will affect both student learning and career success.

Examples of possible proposals include--but are not limited to--the following: a biology course that incorporates the religious and economic dimensions of stem-cell research; an economics course that assesses the dialogue between the World Bank and indigenous religions; a religion course that explores Luther's understanding of vocation for emerging robotics technology; a computer science course that considers the theological implications of virtual worlds and avatars; an accounting course that considers Scriptural understandings of money and debt; a political science course that takes time to facilitate a dialogue between proponents of Western neo-liberalism and advocates of sharia law.

Submit proposal using the application on the CTL website. These applications are reviewed by the full faculty Development Committee.

April 20 is the deadline for your submission so time is tight.

Please contact Larry Crockett (crockett@augsburg.edu) or Russell Kleckley if you have questions.

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Virtual Career Fair -4/15/2015

The MN Private College Career Consortium is holding a virtual career fair Wednesday, April 15th. Connect with employers offering full-time jobs or internships. Register for this free event at careereco.com/events/minnesota

Questions: 612-330-1148

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Congrats to Augsburg Leadership Award Recipients

We would like to congratulate all of the recipients of the 2014-2015 Augsburg Leadership Awards:

STUDENT LEADERS
Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award: Banna Kidane
Student Leaders of the Year: Amber Kalina & Cuong Nguyen
Emerging Leader of the Year: Marisa Mosqueda
Dean of Students Award: John Boyd, Grant Griffin & Alisha Olson

Community Service Award: Pahoua Xiong
Peer Education Award: Reies Romero
Social Justice Award: Dua Saleh

Seniors of the Year: Leonie Mann, Tina Monje, Jens Pinther, Brad St. Aubin
Juniors of the Year: Sagal Ali & Julian Kritz
Sophomores of the Year: Nancy Lor & Cheemoua Vang
First-Years of the Year: Rita Lalime & Mai Xee Vang

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Organization of the Year: Augsburg Asian Student Association
New Student Organization of the Year: Save the Kids
Community Service Award: Pan-Afrikan Student Union
Programming Award: KAUG
Social Justice Award: Students for Racial Justice

Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Dulce Monterrubio

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Sign Up Now For Summer and Fall Housing

Thinking about where to live next year? Not sure what to do for the summer?

Come by the Residence Life Office in the Urness Mortensen Lobby to have a look at our offerings for this summer and next fall. There are still spots available, but they are going fast!

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Food Service Hours

Tuesday 4/14/15

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-8:00pm. Market place is serving Grilled Garlic Pork Lion, Garlic Zucchini, Herbed Boiled Potatoes, and White & Green Seasoned Asparagus. Vege is serving Red Bean Curry, Herb Roasted Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Acorn Squash with Cinnamon, and Sliced Baked Potatoes with Herbs.

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Yoga Today- Second to Last Meeting for the Year

Please join the Mindfulness Club for free yoga today in the Band Room (Music Hall) from noon to 1pm today. All equipment supplied, and all skill levels are welcome--especially beginners. Come take a break to center and replenish yourself.

Please know that there is also a free student-led yoga class on Mondays; same time and place!

Sponsored by the Mindfulness for Students Club.

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March Auggie Pride Winner Announced

We are delighted to announce that Shawn Canada, custodial services, has received the Auggie Pride Award for the month of March 2015. The Auggie Pride Award is presented to Augsburg staff as a token of appreciation for their dedication and work that goes above and beyond what is expected.

Part of award nomination:

"It is with my great pleasure and honor to nominate Shawn for an Auggie Pride Award because I truly believe he embodies what it means to be an Auggie–to care for others, to find joy in serving others, to be committed to ones work, and to bring light to every single day."

Go to http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate to read the full nomination.

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To nominate an Augsburg staff for this monthly award, email the name of the staff person and reason for your nomination to staff senate@augsburg.edu.

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Lindell Library Focus Group Study

The library is looking for your feedback! Are you an undergraduate at Augsburg? Interested in participating in a focus group about reference services? If so, please fill out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/6NAXg7Nwyo.

Pizza and pop provided! And a chance to win a $25 gift card! The focus group will last one hour.

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Food Service Specials

Tuesday 4/14/15

The Nabo Special of the Day is a Spaghetti and Meat Sauce with a Breadstick.

Today is Taco Tuesday All 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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Forward Your Mail For The Summer

The 2015 Commencement is upon us and that means students may be returning home. Please complete a mail forwarding card to let us know what you would like done with your mail. First class mail can be forwarded to you – for the summer if you are retuning in the fall, or for six months if you are graduating or not returning. An address forwarding card will be placed in your campus box. Please fill it out in its entirety and drop it off in one of the two interoffice drop boxes in Christensen Center. You may also drop it off with a mail room, shipping and receiving or a copy center worker.

Also, please be aware that ALL undergrad students will be assigned a new campus box in the fall. Your current campus box will be available to you up until September 1st, 2015. You will receive an email the first week of the fall semester with your new campus box number. Please be aware of this change and make sure your mail or any items in your campus box is picked up. If you have any question please call the mail room at 612-330-1119, or the copy center at 612-330-1054, and someone will assist you.

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Employee Benefits Secrets Revealed on Wednesday

Find out what benefits you might not be taking advantage of during our open forum on Wednesday. Join us from 1-1:30 pm in the Marshall Room. Katie Berggren from Human Resources will be sharing some of the hidden perks available to Augsburg employees. You may be surprised at all the College has to offer----you won't want to miss this!

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FAFSA Open Labs

Need help filling out your FAFSA? Stop by one of Augsburg's FAFSA Open Labs on the following dates:

Tuesday, April 14 from 4-5 pm in Sverdrup Hall, Room 201

Tuesday, April 21 from 8:30-9:30 am in Sverdrup Hall, Room 205

Don't forget to complete your FAFSA by May 1!

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Civil War 150th Anniversary Forum

Civil War 150th Anniversary Forum

The Civil War raged from 1861 to 1865. On April 9th, 1865 Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to U.S. Grant, bringing closure to years of bitter fighting which caused several hundred thousand casualties.

To commemorate the end of the most devastating struggle in American history, the Department of Business Administration and the Department of History are presenting a forum on Wed., April 15 at 6 p.m. in SCI 123. The forum will feature presentations by Professor William Green, Professor Michael Lansing, and Wayne Jorgensen, Historian and Augsburg Regent.

Wed., April 15 at 6 p.m. in SCI 123

All are welcome to attend!

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MN Council of Nonprofits Tabling Today

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits will be on campus tabling today from 9:00 a.m -1:00 p.m in the lobby of the Christensen Center. Stop by and visit with representatives about the many AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities they are hiring for. Learn more at http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/jobs

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Food Drive on Wheels Rolls into Lot K Tomorrow

The Finnegans' Reverse Food Truck--a food drive on wheels--is rolling into campus tomorrow, April 15. Bring donations of non-perishable food to the Reverse Food Truck in Lot K between 10 a.m.-noon on Wed. 2014 Spirit of Augsburg award recipient Jacquie Berglund '87 founded Finnegans, the first beer company in the world to give 100% of the profits from beer sales back to the community to help local nonprofits. Finnegans' Reverse Food Truck parks on local streets to collect nonperishable food for food shelves, as well as financial donations. Bring your donations to Lot K on Wednesday, April 15. See more about the Reverse Food Truck here: http://finnegans.org/reverse-food-truck/

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AchieveMpls Info Session Tomorrow

AchieveMpls is seeking Graduation Coaches for the 2015-2016 academic year. Graduation Coaches work one-on-one with a Minneapolis high school junior to help him/her navigate their post-secondary path. Coaches meet with their students each month to discuss topics such as potential career and college options, problem-solving and personal goal setting.

All students, faculty, & staff are invited to an information session to learn more about this volunteer opportunity on Wednesday, April 15 from 12-1 p.m. in the Cedar Room. Feel free to bring your lunch. Any questions can be directed to moralesj@augsburg.edu

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Tickets on Sale Now for Carousel

Tickets on Sale Now for Carousel!

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Darcey Engen
Musical Direction by Sonja Thompson

April 16,17,18 at 7 p.m.
April 19 at 3 p.m.

In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, the swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant and, desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family, he is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act and facing the certainty of prison, he takes his own life and is sent ‘up there.' Billy is allowed to return to earth for one day fifteen years later, and he encounters the daughter he never knew. She is a lonely, friendless teenager, her father's reputation as a thief and bully having haunted her throughout her young life. How Billy instills in both the child and her mother a sense of hope and dignity is a dramatic testimony to the power of love. It's easy to understand why, of all the shows they created, CAROUSEL was Rodgers & Hammerstein's personal favorite.

For ticket information go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/

Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

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Mathematics Students Present at Conference

This past weekend several Augsburg Mathematics majors attended the Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics conference at St. John's University. Senior Jessica Linck presented "Statistical Analysis of Vitamin A Absorption Rate" and Senior Robert McDonnell presented "Mathematical Modeling for Locomotor Activity of Daphnia magna". Also in attendance were 7 other mathematics majors, as well as Professors John Zobitz and Miles Ott. Thanks to URGO and CTL for supporting travel to this conference.

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