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Street Parking/Lot Closures This Weekend
There will be several street parking and parking lot closures this weekend. Please read the following and plan accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Friday, October 23rd:
Lot H (OGC lot with the turn-around) will be closed from 4am until Friday evening for the removal and installation of washers and dryers in the residence hall. The entrance ramp into OGC underground will still be accessible, but the parking stalls, drive-way, and turn-around will be closed for access. Please ensure that your vehicle is out of the lot prior to closure.
Saturday, October 24th:
Lot G and Lot K will be closed from 4am until 11pm for an event. Please ensure that your vehicle is out of the lots prior to closure.
The City of Minneapolis will be posting "No Parking" signs along the northbound lane of 23rd Avenue South between Butler to 7 ½ Street South from 6am to 10pm on Saturday. The street will still be open for driving. Please be cognizant of posted signage.
Please contact us at parking@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
Teaching and Learning
Called to Scholarship with Joan Kunz: OCTOBER 19
FINAL NOTICE- EVENT TAKES PLACE MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
The Seasons of a Scholar's Calling: Reflections at Mid-Career by Joan Kunz
On October 19, join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) for a time of reflection and recognition of the scholarship of Joan Kunz, Associate Professor of Chemistry and the 2015 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching award.
Monday, October 19 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center
All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
For a poster of the event see http://web.augsburg.edu/acfl/calledtoscholarshipJoanKunz.pdf
Gen Ed at Augsburg with Jacqui deVries - Oct 22
What is LAF? AugEx? The Search for Meaning!?
Come to the next installment in the New Faculty Orientation Series and learn about Augsburg's General Education program. This session will be led by Jacqui deVries, Professor History and Director of General Education. All are welcome.
Thursday, October 22, 11:30am-1:00pm in Lindell 202.
Jointly sponsored by CTL and the CCV.
Gathering for Adjunct Faculty - Oct 28
Are you a new adjunct faculty member at Augsburg? Are you an experienced adjunct? Are you somewhere in-between? Come meet other adjunct faculty members and share your experiences! What's working for you? What resources would you like to learn about from other adjuncts? Are there ways you can collaborate?
Stop by Lindell 202 on Wednesday, October 28 between 12:45-2:00 for light refreshment and conversations with your colleagues.
Jointly sponsored by CTL and the Adjunct Task Force.
Grad Students: Mentor, Support & Engage Webinar
Join us for an interactive webinar where expert presenters will draw on data about graduate students nationwide and provide best practices for engaging, supporting and mentoring them to succeed academically and professionally.
Tuesday, October 20th, Oren 100, from 1:00-2:30pm
Please email liljaj@augsburg.edu if you plan to be there!
TODAY: In Pursuit of Our Common Interests
What are ways the opportunity gaps in P-12 education impact and shape our work at Augsburg? We invite participants from all departments to coffee and conversation about our efforts to close the opportunity gaps on our campus. See the following food for thought: http://www.inmotionmagazine.com/er11/pn_pursuit.html
Monday, October 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Lindell 301. Come on over!
This CTL Coffee Discussion is BYOM - Bring Your Own Mug.
General Announcements
Diversity and Inclusion Committee Open Forum
Please consider attending the first Diversity and Inclusion Committee Open Forum of the 2015-2016 academic year which will take place TODAY (Monday, October 19) at 12-1 p.m. in the Marshall Room. This open forum is an informal opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to gather and discuss thoughts about current inclusion efforts and/or other inclusion-related topics at Augsburg. Topics could include, but are not limited to inclusion efforts that are going well and should be continued/strengthened, new and innovative ideas to improve inclusion, efforts that could be improved and/or should have more attention, etc. The Chief Diversity Officer and members of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee will be present to answer questions if applicable and to record suggestions and concerns for future committee work. Please note that you are welcome to bring your lunch, treats will be provided.
Help Us Recruit The 2016 Orientation Leaders
Attention Augsburg Faculty and Staff! Do you know of a student who you believe has what it takes to be a 2016 Orientation Leader!? If yes, please encourage them to apply! The application can be found on the Human Resources website (augsburg.interviewexchange.com) and needs to be submitted by Tuesday, November 10 by noon. Any questions or concerns can be directed to orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100. Thank you in advance for sending your best our way!
Food Service Today
Tuesday, Oct 20th
Commons
Open from 7:30am-7:00pm. Market Place is serving Grilled Garlic Pork Loin, Grilled Zucchini, Parsley Potatoes, and Asparagus.
Vege is serving Gingered Broccoli, Orange and Cranberry Carrots, Couscous with Roasted Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Fries and We also have a Fresh Fruit Eating Contest at Lunch Time!
Enjoy the new beverages in The Commons; Crystal Light, Flavored Waters, Orange Crush, Cherry Pepsi, and Diet Dr. Pepper.
Einstein's
Open from 7:30am-9:00pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm. French Toast bagel is slated to go away soon, get yours before they are gone. And, of course, it is PUMPKIN season, get your pumpkin bagel now!
Nabo
Open from 7:30am-8:00pm. The Nabo Special of the Day is Cheeseburger Pasta with a breadstick and a drink. Try several new items including Build Your Own Salad, Black Eye on tap Cold Press and Nitro, Kind bars, Pop-Tarts, and more!
Thank You From Undergraduate Admissions
On behalf of Undergraduate Admissions, we want to say thank you to the faculty, staff, and students who helped make our MEA Visit Days on Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th a success! We welcomed over 250 prospective first-year students and their families to campus to experience a day in the life of an Augsburg student and we appreciate everyone who made it possible. Thank you, especially, to our faculty members who opened their classrooms to prospective students. The feedback we received was very positive; the students loved seeing what a true college classroom was like and were able to feel the personal connection our faculty have with our students!
Thank you all again!
Undergraduate Admissions
2016-2017 Academic Calendar Approved
The 2016-2017 Academic Calendar has been approved and is posted at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/calendars.
TIP: Add the Academic Calendar to your Google calendar by following the instructions on the page at the link above.
Best wishes for a wonderful fall semester!
Sophomore Retreat 2016 - Applications Open
Introducing the Sophomore Retreat 2016
New this year, Augsburg will offer a one-day, on-campus "Sophomore Retreat" to support second-year students on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The retreat is free of charge to students and breakfast and lunch will be provided. The retreat will involve a balance of content, assessments, and reflection time organized around three modules: meaning & purpose, gifts & passions, and community & connection. Students who are searching for a major, looking for support exploring career options, or seeking a deeper sense of connection at Augsburg will all benefit from this retreat. To learn more, visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/2015/10/09/sophomore-retreat/
• Eligibility: Any student who self-identifies as a second-year student is invited to apply via the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work website starting on October 19. Space is limited to 40 students.
• Apply: Beginning October 19, students can apply to be part of the retreat online here: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/2015/10/09/sophomore-retreat/
• Staff and faculty can also nominate students by submitting names on the same site.
The Sophomore Retreat is brought to you by the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Campus Ministry, Religion Department, Academic Advising, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Christensen Center for Vocation, and Student Affairs.
Event Announcements
Daily Chapel at 10:40am: Nora Barr "LD and ADHD"
Join us for worship in the chapel! Nora Barr '16 speaking, "Learning Disability and ADHD Awareness."
Chapel this week:
Tuesday, 10/20, at 11:30am: Fardosa Hassan '12, Muslim Student Advisor, "The Importance of Interfaith Work"
Wednesday, 10/21, at 10:40am: President Paul Pribbenow preaching, "Till and Keep." Musicians: The Augsburg Choir.
Wednesday Night Communion, 10/21, at 9:30pm: Taizé Prayer Around the Cross. Pr. Justin Lind-Ayres, Associate College Pastor, preaching. Student testimonial: Erica Bryer '16.
Thursday, 10/22, at 11:30am: Sylvia Bull '10 preaching, Intern from Princeton Seminary. Guest musicians: Dr. Roberta Kagin and Karin Vaccaro.
Friday, 10/23: Mid-term Break – No Chapel Service
We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Absolutely everyone is welcome!
NSS Summer Research and Internship Preview
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday 10/20, at the Weisman Art Museum from 6-8pm to find out about summer 2016 internship and research opportunities for STEM students.
The North Star STEM Summer Research and Internship Opportunities Preview will consist of informal networking and short remarks around the importance of having internship and research experiences in the STEM field. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Student resumés and casual business attire recommended.
Walk over with other Augsburg students: meet in Science Hall 154/STEM Programs to depart at 5:45pm.
The event will take place in the Dolly Fiterman Riverview Gallery. Attendees can park in the East River Road Parking Garage ($6 parking validation). No pre-registration required.
Click here for an address, map and directions.
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) North Star STEM Alliance, is a partnership of fourteen higher education institutions and three community partners - the Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota High Tech Association, and the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. The initiative is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF grant #1201983) to increase the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Feel free to email stem@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Augsburg Students Perform Well at WMMC
Six Augsburg students, Fekireselassie Beyene, Andris Bibelnieks, Manny Bier, Bram Oosterlee, Juan Tigre Lazo, and Cain Valtierrez, represented Augsburg this past weekend in a 24-hour mathematical modeling contest, the Wisconsin Mathematical Modeling Challenge, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Twenty-one teams from 11 colleges and universities from Minnesota and Wisconsin tackled two real-life problems provided by Xcel Energy and Fastenal. The team consisting of Andris, Manny, and Bram placed third in the presentation category! Congratulations to the team and kudos to all six students who showed great insight, resolve, and mental, as well as physical, strength during the contest. The students agreed to talk about their efforts during the Mathematics Colloquium on November 4.
Katie Lane Presents at State Conference
Katie Lane, CLASS disability specialist, recently made a presentation at the Minnesota College Professionals Association (MCPA) conference titled "Beyond Ramps and Elevators: Creating Welcoming, Accessible Spaces in All Campus Environments."
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