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Athletic Facilities Closed For Memorial Weekend
Athletic Facilities - including both fitness centers and the gym - will close early at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and remain closed through the holiday weekend. We will reopen with summer hours on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 a.m.
Teaching and Learning
Cognitive Development Through Civic Agency May 20
New Approaches to Student Success: Fostering Cognitive Development through Civic Agency
Wednesday, May 20
Kennedy 303 / 305
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!
Planning Team: Harry Boyte, Jacqui deVries, Dennis Donovan, Rebekah Dupont, Peg Finders, Evren Guler, Virginia McCarthy, Joe Underhill, and John Zobitz
Made possible by the President's Innovation Fund
General Announcements
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.
Food Service Hours
Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. with a condensed menu.
Nabo is open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a condensed menu.
The Commons is closed.
Website Work Session TODAY
All website content managers are welcome to Sverdrup 205 today from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for an open work session. I will be there to provide assistance and answer questions as you work on your department's website.
Add it to your calendar, see the full schedule, and get more information at my website: http://engage.augsburg.edu/mannj/meetings/
Pribbenow Speaks At Final Open Forum
President Pribbenow will speak at the final Staff Senate Open Forum for the academic year. He will share some thoughts on the recent All Hands Summit.
Wednesday, May 20
Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Library Closed Memorial Day Weekend
The library building will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The library will reopen Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m.
To see library hours: http://library.augsburg.edu/help/hours/
Most of our resources are available 24/7 online at http://library.augsburg.edu
Commuter Lockers
Lockers are available for commuter students who wish to store their belongings on campus over the summer. If you are interested in reserving a locker, please fill out the following form.
http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/forms/commuter-student-locker-request-form/
If you have any questions, please email cao@augsburg.edu
Event Announcements
Gathering to Celebrate: Today - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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
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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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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2 Student Workers Needed, Augsburg Donor Relations
The Institutional Advancement Division (IA) is seeking to hire one or two experienced student employees to serve as an administrative assistant in Donor Relations. 10-20 hours per week needed. This employee would provide general office and administrative support for IA, focusing on stewarding and thanking donors. If you are already working on campus this summer and would like extra hours that may carry over into Fall semester work, please consider this opportunity.
Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:
* Data entry: learn and use The Raiser's Edge database to track activity with donors and funds
* Mailings: create, proof, merge, mail, and track thank you letters to donors based on templates
* Organization: maintain paper and electronic document storage systems
Required Skills
* Experience with Microsoft: Word, Excel (for use with mail merges)
* Database experience: data entry
* Ability to understand directions, ask questions, and maintain/improve accuracy of work over time; must be able to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
* Able to operate standard office equipment: printers and copier
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Experience working in an office and with office machines preferred.
If you are interested in this work, please submit your resume on the Human Resources web page at http://inside.augsburg.edu/hr/ Professional resume must be submitted in order to be considered.