Memorial Window A/C Unit Install

The window A/C Units will be installed next week between May 18-22. All screens will be cleaned and put back in at the same time. If you have any questions please contact Bryan with Facilities at 612-280-7447 or Massich@augsburg.edu.

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Summer Hours in the Writing Lab

Summer students and faculty, please remember that the lab is open (with reduced hours) in the summer and the wonderful tutors are ready to help. Summer hours started Monday, May 11 and will run through August 21 (break week is June 29 - July 6). The lab is located on the street level of Lindell Library and is just left of the circulation desk. This service is free and available to all Augsburg students; no appointments are taken. Just show up with your ideas and your work-in-progress (hard copy). Here are the summer hours:

Mondays and Thursdays - 4:30-7 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kathryn Swanson, English

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Cognitive Development Through Civic Agency May 20

New Approaches to Student Success:
Fostering Cognitive Development through Civic Agency

Wednesday, May 20
Kennedy 303 / 305
Made possible by the President's Innovation Fund

A growing body of literature suggests that students develop grit, resilience, and self-directed action by working for constructive social change. This symposium will provide a new lens on student success by bringing into dialogue two academic fields: cognitive science research on executive function and the theory and practice of civic agency.

9:30 a.m. Welcome
9:45 a.m. Introduction: Defining Our Terms -- How is "Civic Agency" different from "Civic Engagement" or "Civic Service"? Elaine Eschenbacher, Director, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Augsburg; What is Executive Function? Phil Zelazo, Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professor of Child Development, University of Minnesota

10:30 a.m. Dialogue: Fostering Cognitive Development through Civic Agency Moderated Discussion between Stephanie Carlson, Professor and Director of Research, Institute for Child Development, University of Minnesota, and Harry Boyte, Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Augsburg
Featuring a panel of citizen young people and moderated by Peg Finders, Professor and Chair, Department of Education, Augsburg

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Bringing Theory to Practice: Curricular and Co-Curricular Implications -- Open Dialogue Session, with responses from John Zobitz, Katie Bishop, and Rachel Kruzel

1:45 p.m. Break

2:00 p.m. Working Across Difference: Using the Technique of Public Narrative -- Led by Dennis Donovan, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and Natasha Moore, Student Fellow, SCDC

3:30 p.m. Conclusion

All are welcome!

Please RSVP for lunch to Mara Kilgore, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs kilgorem@augsburg.edu, by May 18.

Planning Team: Harry Boyte, Jacqui deVries, Dennis Donovan, Rebekah Dupont, Peg Finders, Evren Guler, Virginia McCarthy, Joe Underhill, John Zobitz

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Inquiry-based Hybrid Course Design Workshop May 18

Blended learning has become the dominant paradigm in 21st century higher education. In a recent edition of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks dedicated to blended learning, researchers Laumakis, Graham & Dziuban (2009) state that "... the impact of blended learning is potentially monumental - permanently changing how students interact with higher education ..." (p.86). An inquiry-based approach to learning is based on John Dewey's (1933) philosophy that education begins with the curiosity of the learner.

This workshop will provide faculty with a "hands on" opportunity to design inquiry-based learning activities that engage students and align with the learning outcomes for a hybrid course or program at Augsburg College.

Monday, May 18
OGC 133
9:00-11:30 a.m.

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Get Target Gift Card for Participating in Research

Hello, my name is Michael Kantor and I am an undergraduate Exercise Science student at Augsburg College. I am writing to invite you to be a participant in my study: Physical Activity Levels and Motivation in Urban Midwest College students, faculty and staff. This research is funded by URGO Summer Research Program and the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Student Research Grant. Dr. Ana Ribeiro, Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science will be mentoring me during this project.

If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to fill out a short anonymous one-time survey about physical activity participation and motivation. You will also have the option to participate in an additional in-person fitness assessment that requires a 30 minute visit to Kennedy Center 309. You will be compensated upon completion of the survey with a $5 Target gift card and upon completion of optional fitness assessment, another $5 Target gift card.

If you are interested check Augsburg email inbox in the coming weeks for the questionnaires and optional fitness assessment. Thank you for taking the time to consider the participation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at kantor@augsburg.edu, or my mentor Ana Ribeiro at ribeiro@augsburg.edu.

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Ploughshare CSA Shares Available

Spinach, tomatoes, and beans... oh my! Sign up for the Ploughshare Farm CSA this summer and get organic veggies delivered right to your door! Okay, not exactly to your door... but to Christensen! The farmers are hoping to get CSA members registered ASAP, so check out the options and sign up before the shares are gone.

More info here: http://www.ploughsharefarm.com/members/types

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Website Open Work Sessions

For all website content managers, there are some open work sessions coming up soon. Stop by to work on your website. I will be there to answer questions and offer assistance. All training sessions are in Sverdrup 205.

Tuesday, May 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wednesday, May 27
10:30am - 11:30am

Monday, June 1
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wednesday, June 10
1:00pm - 2:00pm

View the schedule and add these to your calendar by visiting my website: http://engage.augsburg.edu/mannj/meetings/

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Spaces Still Available - Feed My Starving Children

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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Cognitive Development Through Civic Agency May 20

New Approaches to Student Success: Fostering Cognitive Development through Civic Agency

A growing body of literature suggests that students develop grit, resilience, and self-directed action by working for constructive social change. This symposium will provide a new lens on student success by bringing into dialogue two academic fields: cognitive science research on executive function and the theory and practice of civic agency. Dr. Phil Zelazo will share his expertise and research in the developmental and neural bases of self-control, or executive function. Made possible by the President's Innovation Fund.

Wednesday, May 20
Kennedy 303/305
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Running With And For The Homeless, May 17

This 5k is the only race dedicated to running with or for homeless persons. Proceeds go to help homeless people at Listening House.
Join the run to help build a healthier community.

When: Sunday, May 17
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Where: Upper Landings Park, Shepard Road, St. Paul
Fee: $25 ($10 for 12 and under)
Free for Homeless Persons
Registration: http://www.andersonraces.com/events/events-­‐detail.php?intResourceID=2013

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Staff Spring Social TODAY

Please join the Augsburg community in celebrating the work of its staff during the past academic year. Food and drink will be provided. Door prizes will be given away.

Spring Social
Thursday, May 14
3-5 p.m.
The Quad
(In case of rain, the event will move inside Christensen Center)

Door Prizes have been provided by these generous supporters:
- A'viands
- Barnes and Noble Bookstore
- Department of Public Safety (parking permit)
- Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies

Only staff are eligible to win door prizes. Must be present to win.

Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions.

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Gathering to Celebrate: May 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Multicultural Student Services, Center for Global Education & Experience, and International Student and Scholar Services would like to invite the campus community to join them to celebrate many happenings, including:

* Kasidy Moore's completion of her MAL degree here at Augsburg.
* Mohamed Sallam's successful completion of his dissertation defense on May 6, now DR. Mohamed Sallam
* Hli Vang's baby #2 on the way ~ due June 5 ~ It's a boy!
* Jie He's baby #2 on the way ~ due June 24~ It's a boy!
* Dulce Monterubbio's purchase of a new home AND mother's arrival from Mexico
** And for another successful year completed within all of our areas

May 19th 11:30 - 1:00 PM in Suite 2 (downstairs Christensen Center across from the copy center). Please come join us in celebrating! Food and beverages provided.

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