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Electric Bass Guitar Lessons - MUP-116

Did you know that Augsburg College provides lessons on Electric Bass? For nearly 10 years, session musician and Augsburg Music Faculty, Christian McGuire has instructed many Auggies in the fine art of the Electric Bass. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a budding professional who desires to hone your skills in technique, theory, reading music, playing by ear, world music genres, recording issues and uses of gear, this course is for you!

For more information contact Christian McGuire, drop in room M16 sometime in Music Hall or email mcguire@augsburg.edu
or visit: http://www.christianmcguire.com/

ABOUT: Christian McGuire is a professional musician, historian, music educator, and Liberal Arts Education advocate who holds a Master of Arts in Musicology from the University of Minnesota and B.A.s in Philosophy and Classical Languages from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He teaches private students in Electric Bass, Classical Guitar, and beginning Piano and has taught Music History and Theory at Augsburg College and the McNally-Smith College of Music. He is a Fencing Foil specialist and a practicing black belt in mixed martial arts under Master Jake Erling from The Art Martial Arts in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.

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Fall Internship Registration

The deadline for fall internship registration is Monday, September 14th. If you have an internship for the fall term that you would like to register, please complete the following steps:

• Academic Internships for 2 or 4 credits: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/internships/internship-registration/
• Non-credit internships for Augsburg Experience only: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/internships/non-credit-internships/

Students who wish to register an internship for fall term must also attend one of the following internship orientation/registration sessions in the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100). Students with an internship seminar course (i.e. PSY400, SOC399, BUS397/399) do NOT need to attend this session, all other students are required to attend one of these sessions:

• Thursday September 10th at 2:30pm
• Friday, September 11th at 8:15am & 3:00pm

If you have any questions, please contact Career & Internship Services in the Strommen Center at strommen.internships@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148.

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Academic Year Research Grants Now Available

URGO Academic Year Research Grants are now available for undergraduate students who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. This is a great way to ease into research if you have never done it before, or to continue work on an existing project. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, and past projects have ranged from biology lab work to theater performance. Contact a faculty member within your major to discover research in progress that you may be able to join. Alternatively, you can work collaboratively with a faculty member to develop a new project. Once you have a project in mind, work with your mentor to fill out the application found on our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/ under "applications."

Grant winners may receive up to $1,200 for research supplies and/or a student stipend. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so do not hesitate to talk with a faculty member and get the ball rolling!

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Spots Still Available on Target Field Tour

We still have a few spots available for any staff or faculty to join us at the first CTL event of the year! Join your colleagues on a visit to two Minneapolis institutions.

Professor Kristin Anderson of the Art department will lead us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Target Field. After the tour, we'll head to the Fulton Brewery for some social time. CTL will pay for the tour, but not (sorry) the Fulton beverages.

The tour is TONIGHT, September 10th! We meet at 5pm at Gate 6, right next to the light rail platform.

RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu ASAP if you would like to join!

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Hybrid Help (and Sandwiches)

Are you teaching a hybrid course that is meeting this Saturday (9/12)? If so, please stop in at OGC 103 between noon and 1 pm to grab a sandwich and consult about/get help with your gradebook (or anything else, Moodle). This isn't a workshop--just a chance to grab a quick bite before/after/between classes and get some answers to questions about the online aspects of your hybrid course(s) from a member of the e-Learning team. Hope to see you then/there!

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Writing Lab Will Open Monday, Sept. 14

Starting next Monday, marvelous writing tutors at the Augsburg Writing Lab will be ready to help Augsburg students with any writing task - papers, reports, applications, personal statements, resumes, etc. The WL is located on the street level of Lindell Library, just left of the circulation desk. No appointments are taken; just come with ideas, drafts (in hard copy), assignments. Each year the tutors conduct about 2,000 sessions with Augsburg grad and undergrad students. Here are the hours for fall semester:

Mondays: 11:10 - 1:40 and 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuesdays: 12:30 - 3:00; 3:30 - 6:00; and 7:30 - 10 PM
Wednesdays: 3:30 - 6:00 and 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Thursdays: 12:30 - 3:00; 3:30 - 6:00 and 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Fridays: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Questions? Contact K. Swanson, English professor (swanson@augsburg.edu).

Note: Faculty and staff: If you would like a WL tutor to make a brief visit to your class, please contact K. Swanson or Brid Henry, student supervisor.

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Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

Applications for Augsburg's Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg's team will consist of an MBA student, 3 undergraduate science students, 1 undergraduate business/economics students, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the projects or innovations and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,000. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website. Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Friday, September 25th. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1446, or stop in at Science 152.

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Discounted Renaissance Fest Tickets for Sale in HR

While Supplies Last - Renaissance Fest Tickets for Sale

Augsburg Office of Human Resources is pleased to offer discounted 2015 Renaissance Festival tickets available for purchase starting Monday, August 10, 2015 in Human Resources. Tickets can be purchased by check or cash. If paying by cash, please be sure to have exact amount.

The Renaissance Festival is open weekends, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine, August 22nd through October 4th. The festival will also be open on Labor Day on September 7th and Festival Friday on October 2nd. Parking is free.

For more information about the festival see: http://www.renaissancefest.com/

Discounted ticket prices are:
Adult = $17.95 ($22.95 at the gate)
Child (ages 5-12) = $10.50 ($13.95 at the gate)
Food coupon book = $5.00

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Food Service Specials

Thursday 9/10/15

The Nabo Special of the Day is a Club Sandwich with Soup.

There is Plated Braised Short Rib at Lunch in The Commons.

Come to Nabo to try several new items including Build Your Own Salad, Black Eye on tap Cold Press and Nitro, Kind bars, Pop-Tarts, and more!

Enjoy the new beverages in The Commons; Crystal Light, Orange Crush, Cherry Pepsi, and Diet Dr. Pepper!

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Food Service Hours

Thursday 9/10/15

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 Slow Roasted Italian Turkey, Creamy Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Eggplant, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Vege is serving California Style Veggie Burger, Oven Roasted Garlic French Fries, Grilled Zucchini, and Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob.

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Designated Smoking Areas - Minneapolis Campus

Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is limited to the outdoor designated spaces. The designated areas are
1 – Plaza area outside of the Ice Arena
2 – Designated area in front of Si Melby
3 – Bench area outside of the Music Building
4 – North side of walkway entrance to Foss
5 – Oren Gateway entry near Lot H
6 – 7th Street side of Library
7 – Quad: patio area near Christensen
8 – Urness/Mortensen near motorcycle parking
9 – Bench are between Anderson and Luther halls

Please use the ashtrays and receptacles provided to dispose of cigarette butts.

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Lots of Opportunity in the Community

Come to the Community Opportunity Fair
Wednesday, September 16th
11:00am-1:00pm
Christensen Center lobby

More than 25 community organizations will be on campus to talk with students and faculty about service-learning, volunteer, and internships opportunities.

Sponsored by the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. for more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1775

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Local Produce + Free Samples, 11-2 at Ice Arena

Stop by the West Bank Farmer's Market today for your weekly dose of fresh produce! Plus, try pickled radishes and cucumber water, home-made by Campus Kitchen students!

TODAY, 11am-2pm at the Augsburg Ice Arena

Follow us on facebook for weekly updates: https://www.facebook.com/WestBankMarket

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Friday Breakfast Briefing-North Star STEM Alliance

Come learn more about the North Star STEM Scholars Program!

The North Star STEM Alliance supports eligible multicultural students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), through connections to STEM resources and opportunities that are the cornerstone of academic success and building community.

Breakfast Briefing: Drop by the STEM office (Science Hall 154) to learn about program highlights and eligibility. Coffee and pastries provided. Bring a friend!

STEM office (Science Hall 154)
Friday, September 11th
Drop in between 8:30-10:30 AM

Students who are eligible for funding through North Star STEM may apply to receive professional travel support, research support and stipends for engagement and peer mentoring. If you wish to apply to become a 2015-16 North Star Scholar, you can access the online application at http://northstarstem.org/augsburg/apply. The Breakfast Briefing is open to all students interested in seeking a STEM degree.

Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by as well!

For more information, email stem@augsburg.edu.

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Daily Chapel at 11:30am: A Service of Word & Song

Join us for worship in the chapel! We continue our series "Beginnings and Blessings" at 11:30am with "Beginnings and Blessings in Word and Song" – a hymn sing. Readers: Chriss Huss, Vince Clark, David Erickson, and Vision Bagonza.

Series concludes tomorrow:
Friday, 9/11, at 10:40am: Dr. Mary Lowe preaching, Associate Professor, Religion Department, ""False Starts and Faithfulness." Vocalist: Linh Kauffman, Instructor, Music Department. After chapel, C3: Christ, Community & Coffee – stay for a treat and time with friends.

Chapel services are held in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!

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Porchfest to Feature Augsburg Musician

It's on, Folks! Saturday, September 12th! 4-10 p.m.

Powderhorn PorchFest is a community event that occurs annually. Bands, porches, ping pong, chalk art, dancing in the street, etc. The mission of the event is to spotlight amazing local artists and create space to meet neighbors and share art together as a community. Bring your blanket, open ears and an open heart. Creating change through connection.

One of first year students, Underhill, will be featured at this festival. Please see the schedule on Facebook below.

https://www.facebook.com/PowderhornPorchFest

For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu

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Give to the Max Day Info Session is 9/17

Academic departments, athletics, organizations and clubs are all invited to be a part of Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 12. If you've sponsored a project in the past or are interested in learning more about being a part of Give to the Max Day this year, you are invited to an Information Session on campus in Oren Gateway 100 on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Now is the time to choose a fundraising project to champion and start looking ahead to the one-day online giving event where donors around the world can support their favorite Minnesota nonprofits. Last year, 34 Augsburg projects were sponsored by students, faculty and staff, and the College raised more than $434,000 to come in first place among all Minnesota colleges and universities. Please join us in looking ahead to another great year for Give to the Max Day.

Thursday, September 17
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Oren Gateway 100
RSVP to Ellie Schaaf at schaafe@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1591.

We hope you can join us! This session will cover everything you need to know about leading a Give to the Max project and how to make it successful. Snacks and beverages provided. If you're not able to make it, please feel free to invite others from your department or send a colleague in your place. Contact Ellie Schaaf directly with any questions and we'll help you get started.

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Hear from Auggie Alums: Prof. Studies Panel (9/25)

Hear from Auggie Alumni at the Professional Studies Panel on Friday, Sept. 25 from 12:30-1:40 p.m. in East Commons

Ever wondered what it might be like to work for the Minnesota Twins or help people grow and develop as employees at a large company like Ameriprise? Could you see yourself visiting folks in jail as part of your job? How about using your communication skills each day as you manage complex projects in corporate setting? Or are you curious about finding a career where you can help people be and stay healthy, beyond being a personal trainer or gym teacher?

Then this panel discussion is for you!
Join five Auggie Alumni as we hear about their time at Augsburg, how they explored major and career options, and where they are today. Walk away with tips and insights to help you move forward in finding your path! This panel is appropriate for students in all years of school and is open to all.
Friday, September 25 from 12:30-1:40 p.m. in East Commons, Christensen Center

Alumni Panelists will be:
Chad Jackson, senior account executive, corporate partnerships – Minnesota Twins Baseball Club (Elementary Education Major)

Samantha Johns, project manager – Travelers (Communication & Management Majors)

Kendra Roberg, MSW, LISW, legal disposition advisor, Hennepin County Public Defender's Office (Social Work Major and Sociology Minor)

Andrew Scott, senior manager of Research & Data Analytics for Life Time Fitness (Health and Physical Education Major)

Howie Smith, manager of Talent Development, Ameriprise Financial (Social Science Education and Physical Education Majors)

To learn more, read bios of the alumni panelists, or to check out the other events and offerings planned during the 5-week Major/Career Exploration Series, visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/career-preparation/fall-majorcareer-exploration-series/

Questions? Contact Maggie Heier, assistant director in the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work (heier@augsburg.edu)

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MAL Graduate Honored with Veterans' Voices Award

Eddie Frizell, MAL 2005, is being honored with a Veterans' Voices award from the Minnesota Humanities Center.

Excerpts from the award announcement: Eddie is a Veteran of the Minnesota Army National Guard (ARNG) from Maple Grove who began his military career with the Minnesota ARNG in 1989, rising to the rank of Colonel. Eddie's military service includes tours of duty to Bosnia (2003-2004) and Iraq and Kuwait (2011-2012), serving in "Operation New Dawn." He earned the Bronze Star during his service as commander of a Red Bull Cavalry Squadron. He currently serves as commander of the Domestic Violence Unit with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). He recently graduated from the Army's War College and graduated from the FBI's National Academy and Senior Management Institute of Police. He has been instrumental in many community causes: helping implement the Yellow Ribbon program in Minneapolis and developing the Minneapolis Police Community Service Officer program that has increased diversity hiring. Eddie was awarded the Medal of Valor for his heroic efforts during the Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse along with several citations for heroism and outstanding leadership during his years with the MPD.

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Daycare Position Available

Looking for a helper at a home daycare in Golden Valley. 8:00 or 9:00a.m. until about 1:15 p.m. (days and times are flexible though). Would like someone who is easy-going but can handle a fast-paced environment and who does not live with cats (due to severe allergies). Children range in age from 1 year to 3rd grade. Please contact Jean Hentges at 763-546-7199 (leave a message) or jeraffes@aol.com.

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