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This Summer Meet With URGO To Talk About Grad School

Thinking of applying to graduate school in the fall? Come meet with URGO staff before you leave, or come in over the summer for advising on how to create a timeline, select programs, prepare for standardized tests, and ultimately put together your best application.

To make an appointment you can call the URGO office at 612-330-1446 or email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Sign Up for Augsburg GRE Prep Course On Campus

Graduate programs often require applicants to take the Graduate Records Exam, referred to as the GRE. URGO offers an eight week GRE prep course each summer for students, alumni, and staff at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by Augsburg faculty and staff and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students complete sample test questions and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The registration fee also includes a six-month subscription to the online GRE study tool, Magoosh.

Tuesdays, May 12th-June 30th
5-7pm at Sverdrup 206
Cost: $80

Register at www.augsburg.edu/urgo

If you have any questions about the course, please contact Kirsten O'Brien at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.

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Live Abroad - Meet With URGO To Learn About Fulbright

Juniors and Seniors, are you interested in living abroad for a year after you graduate? Meet with URGO before you leave for the summer to learn how to apply for Fulbright! Email urgo@augsburg.edu to make an appointment.

The Fulbright US program provides grants for English Teaching Assistant Programs (no teaching experience required) or individually designed study/research projects abroad. During their year abroad, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.

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Register Your Summer Internship for Augsburg Experience

If you are completing a summer internship that you would like to count for your Augsburg Experience, don't forget to register for a non-credit internship (AUG EX3) before starting your experience this summer.

To get started, please attend the following Internship Registration/Orientation Session in the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100):

Tuesday, April 28 from 10:30-11:30am*

Who should attend?
- Students who have an internship lined up for the summer that is related to their major and/or career goals
- Students who want the internship to count for their Augsburg Experience graduation requirement

If you have questions about non-credit internships, please see our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/non-credit-internships/

*If you cannot make it to this session and need to set up an alternate meeting, please contact us at strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

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Creating an Inclusive Campus Workshop May 7

The Creating an Inclusive Campus (CIC) workshop is offered as part of our on-going college mission commitment to "intentional diversity in our life and work." The goals of the workshop are to provide faculty and staff participants with the opportunity for continued growth in personal intercultural competence and to build skills necessary for creating an inclusive campus community.

Thursday, May 7
8:30 - noon
Chapel

Includes keynote by Dr. Buffy Smith and sessions tailored for faculty and staff.

Sponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Campus Activities and Orientation, Academic Affairs, Center for Teaching and Learning.

RSVP at http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_55qRcNyNtMAwZTf

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Accessibility at Augsburg Workshop May 14

Faculty are encouraged to attend the Accessibility at Augsburg workshop. It would be wonderful to have each department represented.
Thursday, May 14
8:30-noon
Marshall room
Lunch provided at noon

The workshop will help faculty better understand and further develop skills to ensure course materials and activities are accessible. The workshop will also offer a hands-on opportunity to review a syllabus, assignment, etc., with knowledgeable peers.

An RSVP would be helpful to ensure we have enough space (and snacks!). The RSVP link is:

http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8pqiyXPUa1bTIdD

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) and Accessibility at Augsburg.

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This Week in the Writing Lab

The last shift of spring semester in the Writing Lab will occur this Wednesday evening, 6:30-9 PM. The Lab will reopen for summer classes on May 11 and will maintain reduced summer hours through Aug. 21.

Until April 29, these 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.

Questions? Please contact K. Swanson, English Department.

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Last Week - Career Quick Stop

Students! This is the final week of Career Quick Stop for the semester. Stop by Suite 100 of the Christensen Center Tuesday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. or Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. These walk-in hours are meant for quick career questions and short resume reviews. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes and students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Quick Stop will resume in the fall with new hours.

The Strommen Career and Internship Center will be open all summer for one-on-one appointments. Career coaches can assist you with career exploration, resume writing, interviewing, and more! Call 612-330-1148 to schedule an appointment.

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Food Service Specials

Monday 4/27/15

The Nabo Special of the Day is a Hot Dog & Chips.

Today is Mini Burger Monday in The Commons!

Tonight there is Late Night Breakfast in The Commons from 10pm-11:30pm!

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!

On Thursday April 30th Einstein's will be closing at 1:00pm. On Friday May 1st, all Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm.

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Food Service Hours

Monday 4/27/15

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 Baked Jojo Potatoes, Cauliflower, Pulled BBQ Chicken, and Buns. Vege is serving Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary, Vegan BBQ Chicken, Zucchini, and Corn.

On Thursday April 30th Einstein's will be closing at 1:00pm. On Friday May 1st, all Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm. All Food Service Locations will be closed May 2nd and 3rd. Starting on May 4th Einstein's will be open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-1:30pm with a limited menu. Nabo will be open Monday-Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm with a limited menu, and The Commons will be closed.

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What Would You Do With $1,000?

Dear Augsburg Community,

Last week, Amanda Scherer and Jay Peterson, Assistant Directors of Corporate and Foundation Relations presented a Focused Conversation: "Growing Augsburg's Corporate Relations Profile" Thank you to all who came and shared their big, dreamy ideas for students, and department support.

The Augsburg College corporate and foundation relations department is here to support your BIG DREAMS. Some of the ways we can support your work:

-Arrange class visits from industry & corporate partners
-Host events and meetings with peers in corporate setting
-Provide support with grant requests (prospect research, proposal writing, budgets)
-Connect with alums willing to visit classes
-Collaborate as a liaison or convener

We update our blog regularly with announcements and updates for the community programs we support. www.augsburg.edu/corporatefoundation

Amanda Scherer - scherera@augsburg.edu
Jay Peterson - petersj4@augsburg.edu

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Interfaith Community Sending for Grads: April 30

Graduating students of all religious and non-religious identities are invited to an interfaith service celebrating your educational journey. This 45-minute service will be a special time of reflection and blessing.

Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

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Loan Repayment Workshop

Do you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about your federal loan repayment options? We are here to help!

Student Financial Services is hosting a Loan Repayment Workshop on May 6th
Time: 5:30-6:00, Loan information presentation
6:00-7:00, Counselors available for personalized help
Location: Sverdrup Hall room 201

We will show you how to determine how much you owe, federal loan repayment options, loan forgiveness options, and consolidation. Bring your FAFSA PIN number. RSVP online at http://goo.gl/forms/FByUimrL3b

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Extended Hours For Finals Week

Semester is almost done; graduation is almost here. Now is the time to sell back your unwanted textbooks and return your rentals. And if you are graduating, get your cap and gown!! To help you out during this busy week we will be open 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday!!

If you need a snack to keep you going, we're here for you! If you have a rental that's due by the 30th, return it early!

Graduates: Don't forget to pick up your cap and gown and get any alumni gear here at the bookstore. We will also be open Saturday and Sunday for graduates and there families. Open 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Migration Stories-TODAY at Noon

Migration Stories

by students in HIS 122: 20th Century U.S. History with Professor Michael Lansing

Monday, April 27, 12-1:30PM, OGC 111

This semester, HIS 122 partnered with the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota as well as Augsburg's Student Services staff to create three to five-minute long digital stories that share the experiences of migrants and immigrants in and around our Augsburg community. Students have been working all semester on these videos, and they're anxious to share them with you.

Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Please join us!

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Late Night Breakfast TONIGHT

Students are invited to Late Night Breakfast on Monday, April 27, 10-11:30 p.m. Thanks to A'viands Food Service - free to any student (with ID).
It's Late...and it's Breakfast!

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May Augsburg Total Wellness Event Announcement

Auggies in Service to our Community,

The Augsburg Total Wellness program is calling for volunteers to join our team to pack meals for the Feed My Starving Children organization. This is a great opportunity to use your community service time to serve our global community. Together we can make a difference.

Join the Augsburg team on May 26 from 9:30-11:30 AM at the Coon Rapids Feed My Starving Children packing location.

Follow the instructions below to sign up:

Go to: http://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/Group/JoinGroup.aspx?gid=671479
Reserve your spot by clicking: CONFIRM
You will be prompted to accept the terms of volunteering. Click: ACCEPT
You will be prompted to create an account; it will take just a few seconds to follow the steps
Click: CONTINUE
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration

An email will be sent to each registered participant with details for the day of the event. If we fill the available slots, we can add more - so encourage your colleagues to join you in this rewarding work!
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at berggren@augsburg.edu.

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Library Director Candidate Presentation, 4/28

Lindell Library staff would like to invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 28, 11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m., in OGC 100 to hear another of our finalists speak on leadership in today's academic library. See you there!

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Baccalaureate Service for Grads: May 1 at 5 p.m.

Baccalaureate is a celebration service of music and word held for the graduating class. Graduating students should wear their cap and gown and may sit with their family or guests in any available seats. Please note that seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you'd like to be a part of the processional party, carrying a banner or candle into the chapel at the beginning of the service, please contact Amy Hanson in the Campus Ministry office.

Friday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

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Augsburg's Best Showing In Goldwater Competition

Juniors Fikre Beyene (Physics) and Lyle Nyberg (Biology and Chemistry) have been selected as Goldwater Scholars, and junior Andris Bibelnieks (Math, Physics & Computer Science), as Goldwater Honorable Mention. The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate award of its type for students pursuing research careers in STEM.

Winners receive up to $7,500 for undergraduate education costs. More valuable than the monetary award is the moniker "Goldwater Scholar," which serves as a shorthand to graduate and fellowship programs that these STEM students are among the nation's top undergraduates in their respective areas. For example, recent Goldwater Scholars have been awarded 86 Rhodes Scholarships, 123 Marshall Awards, 123 Churchill Scholarships, and numerous other distinguished fellowships, such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships.

Lyle, Fikre, and Andris were selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of 1,206 mathematics, science, and engineering students who were nominated by the faculties of colleges and universities nationwide. Each college, regardless of the size or kind of institution, can nominate only four candidates. Candidates are carefully vetted by each sponsoring institution so the resulting field is formidable.

This year, among Minnesota private schools, Augsburg had the highest number of scholars (Augsburg with two and St. Olaf and Gustavus each with one), and when honorable mentions are included Augsburg rose to the top as well.

All Augsburg nominees participated in research on campus under the guidance of faculty mentors. Augsburg's STEM departments are dedicated to creating opportunities where students can play a significant role in the research process. These experiences helped students develop a deeper understanding of their projects and their fields, as was evident in the quality of their applications.

Profiles:

Fikre Beyene (Sundquist Scholar, McNair Scholar, Rossing Physics Honorable Mention '14, Rossing Physics Scholar '15, and AugSTEM scholar) has worked in Dr. David Murr's space physics lab and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Cosmology and conduct research investigating dark matter and the early stages of the universe. He will continue his research with Dr. Murr this summer.

Lyle Nyberg (Lindstrom Scholar) has worked with Dr. Vivian Feng at the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology housed at the U of M. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and enlist in the Air Force where he hopes to conduct research aboard the International Space Station. Last fall he was selected to participate in an informational weekend at the famous Scripps Research Institute in Florida In April, he co-presented (with Augsburg student Hilena Frew) his research on nanotechnology at Harvard University. This summer he will be conducting research at University of Pennsylvania.

Andris Bibelnieks has worked with Dr. Ben Stottrup and Dr. Pavel Belik and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and conduct research to create new composite materials. This summer he will return to the Boundary Waters as an outfitter, where his interest in composite canoe materials first was sparked.

URGO wants to thank the applicants for their hard work, the faculty letter writers who took great care to write meaningful and convincing letters, and research mentors and classroom teachers for developing these students as researchers.

It's a great time for science as Augsburg.

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