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URGO Summer Research Presentations July 28th-30th

We invite students, faculty, and staff to attend this year's URGO Summer Research Presentations July 28th -30th. These student presentations are the culmination of 10 weeks of intensive study under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Please join us to learn something new, engage in thoughtful conversation, and support student scholarship!

Tuesday, July 28th
1:00: Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts - Sverdrup 202
Marimar Bustos (Education; Dr. Audrey Lensmire)
"Promoting Salvadoran History through Culturally Relevant Literature"
Ryan Nichols (English; Dr. John Schmidt)
"Indelible Shadows: Perception, Time, and Meaning in 'Watchmen'"

1:00: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 206
Mike Alves (Chemistry; Dr. David Hanson)
"Characterization of Breath Analysis through the use of an Ambient Pressure Mass Spectrometer"
Oksana Burt (Biology; Dr. Matt Beckman)
"The Role of Serotonergic Signaling in Daphnia Swimming"
Amanda DeChaney (Biology; Dr. Nidanie Henderson-Stull)
"Characterization of c-Src kinase expressed in S. pombe"

2:15: Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts - Sverdrup 202
Derek Ruff (History; Dr. Phil Adamo)
"Edor Nelson, A Life"
Gregory Lewis (History; Dr. Phil Adamo)
"Oscar Anderson: A President for his Times"
Caitlin Crowley (History; Dr. Phil Adamo)
"Uncle Bob or the Black Panthers? Augsburg Learns about Racism"

2:15: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 206
Andrew Konieczny (Biology; Dr. Matt Beckman)
"The effects of 5-HT agonists and antagonists on modulating swimming in Daphnia magna"
Kaitlyn Terrio (Biology; Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
"Proteins in Lung Secretions and Their Effect on P. aeruginosa"
Alex Sushko (Physics; Dr. Ben Stottrup)
"Testing and expanding the functionality of the new Kibron Langmuir trough"


Wednesday, July 29th
1:00: Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts - Sverdrup 202
Zhou Yang (Economics; Dr. Stella Hofrenning)
"School Choice Decisions: Public Schools versus Private Schools"
Weixin Peng (Economics; Dr. Stella Hofrenning)
"The Economic Returns of Attending Community College"
Chau Nguyen (Economics; Dr. Bernard Walley)
"Monetary Policy Shocks in Emerging Economies: Brazil--A Structural VAR Approach"

1:00: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 206
Jubilee Prosser & Elise Linna (Biology; Dr. Emily Schilling)
"Exploring the habitat preferences, geographic distribution, and colonization history of the Spatterdock darner dragonfly (Rhionaeschna mutata) in Minnesota"
Stephanie Magill (Biology; Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
"Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Analysis of Twitching Motility"

2:15: Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts - Sverdrup 202
Jossel Franco (Music Therapy; Dr. Roberta Kagin)
"The William W. Sears Collection: A case study of multidisciplinary thinking in music therapy"
Kaylie Johnson (Music Therapy; Dr. Annie Heiderscheit)
"Music Therapy in Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Treatment: A Survey of Current Practices"
Mary Kirchdorfer (Music; Dr. Peter Hendrickson)
"A comparison of the relationship of performance to the music analysis by Jean Philippe Rameau, A.B. Marx, and Heinrich Schenker"

2:15: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 206
Andrew Jewell (Biology; Dr. David Crowe)
"Modeling NMDAR-dependent action potential coincidences using a spiking neural network"
Savannah Seeger (Biology; Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
"Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Formation and Human Airway Secretions"
Miles Turk (Chemistry; Dr. Michael Wentzel)
"Synthesis of Amides from Aniline Derivatives with a Continuous Flow Reactor"

3:30: Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts - Sverdrup 202
Rebecca Hillebrand (Sociology; Dr. Lars Christiansen)
"Urban Planning and The Arts: A Study of Nonprofit Organizations and The Kirkbride Initiative in Fergus Falls, Minnesota"
Devin Wiggs (Sociology; Dr. James Vela-McConnell)
"The Catholic Church: Scandal of a Culture of Secrecy"
Jeff Cornell (Sociology; Dr. Nancy Fischer)
"Women and Urban Cycling"
Karla Arrendondo-Payan (Sociology; Dr. Lars Christiansen)

3:30: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 206
Markus Singh (Biology; Dr. Ann Impullitti)
"Use of Endophytic Fungal Metabolites to Reduce Growth of the Soybean Pathogens Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium virguliforme"
Nick Talmo (Biology; Dr. Ann Impullitti)
"Impact of Fungicides on Fungal Endophytes of Soybeans"
Joe Kempf (Chemistry; Dr. Michael Wentzel)
"Synthesis of a Poly-lactide Co-Polymer Using Pentaerythritol as an Initiator"


Thursday, July 30th
1:00: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 202
Michael Kantor (Exercise Science; Dr. Ana Ribeiro)
"Assessing Physical Activity Levels and Motivation in an Urban Midwest Private Liberal Arts College"
Ali Plieseis (Chemistry; Dr. Michael Wentzel)
"Benzyllic Amide formation via a Heterogeneous Catalyzed Continuous Flow Reactor"
Claire Cripps (Exercise Science; Dr. Tony Clapp)
"Predicting Maximal Oxygen Consumption with a Single Stage Skate Test"

1:00: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 206
Maifa Belghoul (Biology; Dr. Nidanie Henderson-Stull)
"Expression of the unphosphorylated cellular Sarcoma enzyme in the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe"
Davy DeKrey (Biology; Dr. Ann Impullitti)
"Physiological changes of soybean due to the disease Brown Stem Rot"
Steve Dols (Biology; Dr. Ann Impullitti)
"Investigation of 4 known soilborne pathogens on disease development in soybean plants"

2:15: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 202
Susanna Petaisto (Biopsychology; Dr. Henry Yoon)
"Longitudinal Association between Reduced P3 Brain Amplitude and ADHD Comorbidity"
Kelsey Merck (Biology; Dr. Nidanie Henderson-Stull)
"Getting a handle n-Src: site-selective tagging of the c-Src protein"

2:15: STEM Fields - Sverdrup 206
Blair Stewig (Chemistry; Dr. Joan Kunz & Dr. Ben Stottrup)
"The Behavior of Isomeric Hydroxycholesterols in a Lipid Monolayer"
Kristine Volz (Chemistry; Dr. Michael Wentzel)
"C-H Activation by Metal Catalysis Through the Use of Directing Groups"

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Dr. James Gross Appointed Associate Provost

Dear faculty and staff colleagues:

I am delighted to report that Dr. James Gross will be joining us on August 1 as Augsburg's new associate provost for academic innovation and strategic initiatives. In this role, Jim will have primary responsibility for new program growth and development that aligns with Augsburg's distinctive mission and responds to the educational and workforce needs in our region. He will also manage Augsburg in Rochester, which has recently been identified by Cabinet as offering near-term opportunities for growth.

In a pool of 80+ applicants, Jim stood out for the search committee at each stage of its review as uniquely qualified and well-positioned for this new role at the College. A seasoned academic leader, Jim brings deep experience and expertise developed across a range of colleges and universities in the Midwest and has direct experience with face-to-face, distance education, online and hybrid formats, and multi-institutional programs. He also brings experience with strategic planning and implementation, program review, and new program development. Jim has had first-hand experience in the creation of two regional centers for entrepreneurship. In addition, he has close working relationships in the higher educational community, both in the Twin Cities and in Rochester, where he has participated in community-wide planning processes for becoming a "Destination Medical Center" (DMC). He currently serves on two nonprofit boards in Rochester, and he is connected there to local leaders in economic development, K-12 education, the DMC, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Jim holds the PhD in Decision Science from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. He brings to the position 17 years of university teaching, including experience in undergraduate business, MBA, and Master's of Engineering Management instruction.

Most recently, Jim conducted research on academic offerings in the Twin Cities serving adult learners and served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). As VPAA at RCTC, he represented the college externally and worked to develop new partnerships and opportunities, deepening support for music education and STEM programs in particular. He also oversaw the development of new student learning outcomes and the revision of developmental education to focus more emphatically on student success. In previous appointments, he developed new programs focused on solar energy and energy technology, strengthened educational partnerships, expanded online course offerings, and worked across multiple sectors--education, community organizations, industry and business--to ensure the success of multi-institutional partnerships.

Jim comes to Augsburg with demonstrated commitments to excellence in professional studies and in liberal education, to meeting the needs of diverse student populations, to ethical and equitable policies and practices, and to cultivating economic growth.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Gross.

Karen

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Food Service Hours

Wednesday 7/22/15

Einstein's is open from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with a condensed menu.

The Commons is open from 7:15-8:30 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for lunch, and 5-6 p.m. for dinner.

Nabo is closed.

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Student Support Services Coordinator, Rochester

Dear faculty, staff, and Rochester students:

It is with great pleasure that I announce Chris Wolf as Student Support Services Coordinator in Rochester. Chris will be joining us in this new role on August 3rd. In the role, he will be responsible for in-take advising in all undergraduate program offerings, coordination of continuing student advising, and collaborating with staff and faculty in Rochester and Minneapolis on programming and scheduling.

Chris comes to Augsburg College with over 17 years experience in higher education. He most recently served as an Academic Advisor at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), a role he held for over 6 years. During his time at RCTC he helped Nursing students with course selection, faculty connections, and acclimation to the learning environment. He has significant experience as an admission officer, VA Certifying Official, and financial aid counseling and processing.

He holds a BA in Psychology and a MAE in Post Secondary Education: Student Affairs from the University of Northern Iowa.

Chris is very student centered, which was demonstrated through work experience and the interview process. His warm and welcoming demeanor positions him well for success at the Rochester site.

Please join me in welcoming him into the Augsburg College community.

Ron Blankenship, MBA
Director, Adult Undergraduate Program
Interim Director, Rochester Site

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2015 McNair Summer Research Presentations

One component of the McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. In August students will be attending and presenting at the 23rd Annual McNair Scholars Symposium at the University of California-Berkeley. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Monday, July 27, at 10am in Kennedy 303/305. Attendees are encouraged to select topics that interest them and to offer support and feedback to the Scholars. This event is open to the public, including all interested students, faculty and staff. See below for details:

WHAT: McNair Scholars Summer Research Presentations
WHEN: Monday, July 27, 2015
WHERE: Kennedy 303/305
TIME: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Audience members are encouraged to visit for as long as they like)

NOTE: Individual presentation times may vary depending on length of presentation.

Panel one: 10-11 a.m.

10-10:12: Duina Hernandez, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. James Vela-McConnell, Department of Sociology
"Through their eyes": Latino Immigrants Perceptions of U.S Immigration Policy

10:12-10:24: Kiera Johnson, Political Science
Mentor: Dr. Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Department of Political Science
What Are Oppressed Communities Doing to Address Police Excessive Use of Force?

10:24-10:36: Karina Genis, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. James Vela-McConnell, Department of Sociology
Rampage Shooters: In What Ways Are Shooters Depicted Based on Race and Sex in News Media Coverage?

10:36-10:48: Amal Warsame, Political Science
Mentor: Dr. Andrew Aoki, Department of Political Science
The Effect of the Model Minority Stereotype on Public Policy

Panel two: 11:00am-Noon

11-11:12: Nancy Ortega, Social Work
Mentors: Drs. Laura Boisen and Lois Bosch, Department of Social Work
An Analysis of How Dual Relationships Are Manifested with Latino Clients

11:12-11:24: Mohamed Safi, Math and Economics
Mentor: Dr. John Zobitz, Department of Mathematics
Classifying Ecosystems Using the Gini Coefficient

11:24-11:36: Ashley Johnson, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Timothy Pippert, Department of Sociology
The Social Impacts of the North Dakota Oil Boom

11:36-11:48: Ali Kanan, Psychology and Exercise Science
Mentor: Dr. Ben Denkinger, Department of Psychology
Investigating the Influence of Motivation Orientation on Exercise Regimens

Break: Noon-12:20

Panel 3: 12:20pm-1:30pm
12:20-12:32: Nattacia Bailey, Biopsychology
Mentor: Dr. David Crowe, Department of Biology
Inferential Learning in the Human Brain

12:32-12:44: Hussein Abdullahi, Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. David Hanson, Department of Chemistry
Size Distribution of Photolytically Generated Atmospheric Particles

12:44-12:56: Thu Ha Thi Nguyen, Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Vivian Feng, Department of Chemistry
Investigating the Toxicity Mechanism of Polyelectrolyte-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles to Model Bacterium

12:56-1:08: Joaquin Vences, Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Michael Wentzel, Department of Chemistry
A Silane Protecting Group for Primary Amines

1:08-1:20 Najma Ahmed, Biology
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Beckman, Department of Biology
Effects of Pyriproxyfen on Daphnia magna Physiology and Behavior

1:20-1:30 Questions and Closing Remarks

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MFA Summer Residency - Readings and Screenings

The MFA in Creative Writing 2015 Summer Residency will be held Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, August 2. Please join us in welcoming our group of very talented students and acclaimed writers to campus for this festival of craft talks, workshops, evening readings and more. This summer's visiting writers include memoirist Sue William Silverman; poet Marci Vogel, winner of the first Howling Bird Press book award; novelist Helene Wecker; playwright Carson Kreitzer; and Ken Rance, screenwriter of the film NEW IN TOWN. They will be joining our own MFA mentors, Nicole Brending, Stephan Eirik Clark, Cass Dalglish, Jack El-Hai, Heid Erdrich, Sarah Myers and Cary Waterman. In addition, eleven of our graduating MFA students will be giving public readings of their works - Trena Bolden-Fields, Ashley Cardona, Jayne Carlson, John Garland, Dominique Haikel, Jay Moad, Cindy Morgan, Roseroberta 'Bobbi' Pauling, Jen Shutt, KatieJo Sonneman and Amanda Symes.

We invite you to join us for the evening readings/screenings and receptions, at which featured writers will be available to sign their works. All events are free and the public is invited.

Friday, July 24
Performance Pieces by MFA Mentors Nicole Brending, Heid Erdrich & Sarah Myers
7:30 p.m., Foss TV Studio, Foss Center

Saturday, July 25
Sue William Silverman
CNF Mentors Jack El-Hai & Cary Waterman
7:30 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Building

Sunday, July 26
Graduating Writers
John Garland, Creative Nonfiction
Amanda Symes, Fiction
Dominique Haikel, Creative Nonfiction
KatieJo Sonneman, Fiction
Jayne Carlson, Creative Nonfiction
Trena Bolden-Fields, Creative Nonfiction
7 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Building

Monday, July 27
Book Prize Winner, Poet Marci Vogel
Howling Bird Book Launch of AT THE CORNER OF WILSHIRE & NOBODY
7:30 p.m., Theater, Foss Center

Tuesday, July 28
Novelist Helene Wecker
Fiction Mentors Stephan Eirik Clark and Cass Dalglish
7:30 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Building

Wednesday, July 29
Playwright Carson Kreitzer
7:30 p.m., Theater, Foss Center

Thursday, July 30
Screening: New In Town
with Screenwriter Ken Rance
7:30 p.m., Foss TV Studio, Foss Center

Friday, July 31
Graduating Writers
Roseroberta 'Bobbi' Pauling, Fiction
Ashley Cardona, Poetry
Jen Shutt, Fiction
Cindy Morgan, Creative Nonfiction
Jay Moad, Fiction
7 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Building

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