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- Religion at Augsburg on WEDNESDAY
- Teaching Responsibility - Workshop on THURSDAY
- Academic Year Research Grants Available
- Inclusive Faculty Reading for Nov 23 Workshop
- Need Help Finishing Your Papers? Visit the WL
- Faculty, How Are Your Classes Going?
- Do Research. Get Paid. Make Friends. Summer 2016
- Spend Summer Doing Paid Research - Info Nov 17 & 18
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Religion at Augsburg on WEDNESDAY
Find out how Augsburg's origins as a seminary in a specific Christian tradition lay the foundations for a rich appreciation of religious and non-religious diversity. All faculty and staff are invited to this next session in the New Faculty Orientation Series brought to you by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Christensen Center for Vocation.
"Religion at Augsburg" with Pastor Sonja Hagander and Marty Stortz, Professor of Religion.
Wednesday, November 11, 12:15-1:15pm in the Campus Ministry Seminar Room (Foss 110).
All are welcome top this brown bag session - bring your lunch and join us!
Teaching Responsibility - Workshop on THURSDAY
How can we motivate students so they persist? This faculty workshop "Interactional Teaching: Creating a Culture of Shared Responsibility in the Classroom" will provide you with some practical and easy to implement techniques that promote motivation. We will discuss and practice using social interaction and formative assessment techniques designed to provide feedback and motivate your students (and maybe even motivate you too). From giving students choices to using Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATS), you are sure to find a little something you can even apply this semester!
Thursday, Nov. 12th, 11:30am–12:30pm in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center.
Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Academic Year Research Grants 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!
Inclusive Faculty Reading for Nov 23 Workshop
The next CTL Coffee discussion, "Striving for an Inclusive Faculty" will be held on Monday, November 23rd,10:30-11:30am in Lindell 301.
Contact ctl@augsburg.edu to receive a PDF of three chapters from "Faculty of Color: Teaching in Predominantly White Colleges & Universities" to prepare for the coffee discussion. And on November 23rd, don't forget to bring your own mug!
Need Help Finishing Your Papers? Visit the WL
Be sure to find the Augsburg Writing Lab! The marvelous writing tutors at the Augsburg Writing Lab work with all Augsburg students on 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 and are keeping very busy this fall, as well!
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).
Faculty, How Are Your Classes Going?
No matter how you answered the question, CTL can help you see significant improvement in your courses. CTL invites you to work with one of seventeen faculty consultants that represent a wide variety of disciplines and pedagogical styles. The on-call consultants have been trained to offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance through a collaborative process and are available to assist you based on your goals and schedule. For more information, please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/classroom-consultants/ to learn more about the program.
Do Research. Get Paid. Make Friends. Summer 2016
Come learn about the multiple paid summer research opportunities available here on campus through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) at our upcoming information sessions!
URGO Summer Research Information Sessions:
Tuesday, November 17 @ 12:30 in Marshall Room
Wednesday, November 18 @ 2pm in Marshall Room
* All majors are encouraged to attend
* Hear from past summer researchers
* Get tips on the application
* Snacks will be provided
Questions? Please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446
Spend Summer Doing Paid Research - Info Nov 17 & 18
Come learn about the multiple paid summer research opportunities available here on campus through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) at our upcoming information sessions!
URGO Summer Research Information Sessions:
Tuesday, November 17 @ 12:30 in Marshall Room
Wednesday, November 18 @ 2pm in Marshall Room
* All majors are encouraged to attend
* Hear from past summer researchers
* Get tips on the application
* Snacks will be provided
Questions? Please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446
General Announcements
Augsburg Designated Military Friendly School
Augsburg has received "Military Friendly® School" designation for 2016.
Conferred by Victory Media, this affirms Augsburg faculty, staff, and student efforts in attracting and supporting student veterans and military spouses
Mortensen Residents Conduct Clothing Drive
Mortensen Hall residence life staff and students ended the winter clothing drive November 6. The goal was to collect 150 items of clothing to donate to those in need - students collected 230 items in total!
Congrats Mort Hall residents.
Residence life will hold a campus wide plastic bag drive and competition that will begin on November 15.
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!
Mindfulness & Meditation Group Starting
Open your mind and manage your stress. A mindfulness and meditation group will be starting on Wednesday 11/18 for four weeks. The group will be held from 10:45-12 noon at the Center for Wellness and Counseling office.
If you are interested and/or have questions, please contact the CWC office or Dr. Nancy Guilbeault at 612-330-1169 or guilbeau@augsburg.edu
Free Yoga
FREE on-campus weekly YOGA starts tomorrow! The Augsburg Mindfulness Club is sponsoring classes starting this week. The following classes will be offered by new yoga teacher Akoni Garcia:
TUESDAYS 4:30 - 5:30 pm. (East Commons)
WEDNESDAYS 7-8 pm. (East Commons)
Please help spread the word, and feel free to share Akoni's invitation "Yoga is for everybody and every BODY!"--so everyone welcome! No experience needed, and all equipment provided--but feel free to bring your own mat if you have one.
Sincerely,
The Augsburg Mindfulness Club
Open Enrollment Going on Now
Who Needs to Complete the Form(s):
• Anyone wanting to make changes or enroll in health, dental, HSA, FSA Medical, FSA Dependent Care or Supplemental Life and AD&D coverages.
• Your medical and dental plan elections from 2015 will roll over to 2016 if you make no changes.
• You must complete a form for any HSA, FSA Medical, or FSA Dependent Care deductions for 2016.
Benefit Information Sessions:
• November 9* at 9:30 am (Christensen Center, Marshall Room)
*Live streaming at: go.augsburg.edu/openenroll
• November 12 at 3:30 pm (Oren Gateway Center, Room 201)
• November 17 at 2:45 pm (Christensen Center, Marshall Room)
Enrolling or Making Changes for 2016 Health, Dental, HSA & FSA Benefits:
• Log into inside.augsburg.edu and select Administrative Tasks -> Open Enrollment from the AugNet services menu.
• Follow prompts and on-screen instructions.
How to Enroll In/Make Changes to 2016 Supplemental Life and AD&D Benefits:
• Download and print application at: http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2016_Benefits/OptLifeADD_Forms.pdf
• Complete the SunLife application for supplemental coverage.
*If you are adding supplemental life for the first time you will need to complete an EIO (evidence of insurability) for any person requesting coverage.
* If you are only changing coverage amounts – no EIO (evidence of insurability) is required if under the Guarantee Issue amounts.
Enrollment Help Sessions (Sverdrup Hall):
• November 13 at 8:00 am (SVE 204)
• November 18 at 4:00 pm (SVE 205)
Employee Benefit Information:
• Benefits Booklet: http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2016_Benefits/Benefits_Booklet2016.pdf
Maryan Mursal-This Week
Maryan Mursal on campus Friday, at the Cedar on Saturday!
Midnimo Residency Finale Concert
Saturday, November 14th
8:00pm
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue
One of the first female singers in Somalia in the 1960's, she was a star in her homeland while in her teens. Absorbing every influence she could find, she blended Western African sound to pioneer the popular qaraami style, now known as "Somali jazz". When the civil war broke out in the 1990's, she fled the country with her children, traveling on foot for seven months to Djibouti. After gaining asylum in Denmark, Mursal recorded and released her debut autobiographical album "The Journey" on Peter Gabriel's Real World Records. She will perform with a live band including Augsburg alums and artists from around the world.
Tickets are $25, free with an Augsburg I.D.
For more information, thecedar.org/midnimo
Event Announcements
Multicultural Dinner and Performance-Thursday
Annual Neighborhood Multicultural Dinner at the
Brian Coyle Community Center
420 15th Avenue South-(4 blocks from campus)
Thursday, November 12th
5:00pm-7:00pm
This neighborhood event celebrates the food and arts of Cedar Riverside community residents and is attended by more than 300 guests each year.
Maryan Mursal will teach attendees one of her songs, which will be performed during the finale performance at the Cedar Cultural Center on November 14th.
All are invited.
No charge!
The Sabo Center and Augsburg College are co-sponsors of this event.
Tue./Wed.-Focused Conversation on Enrollment
Business-MIS
Join the Focused Conversations on strategic enrollment, facilitated by William Mullen, vice president of Enrollment Management, tomorrow and Wednesday.
Dates, time, and location:
TOMORROW (Tuesday, Nov. 10), 12:30-1:30 p.m., Marshall Room (remote access will be available for this session)
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Marshall Room
Click the following links to add a session to your calendar:
Tuesday session (the remote access link will be posted on the All Hands page in advance of the session):
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=9f6d8d7a07048040ac50558dd0ac850a&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D11%26amp%3Bday%3D10%26amp%3Byear%3D2015
Wednesday session:
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=887674fd69f6da3d2e90a44b17e4110e&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D11%26amp%3Bday%3D11%26amp%3Byear%3D2015
Michael Lansing Book Reading, Nov 12
Please come to hear Professor Michael Lansing read from his new book: Insurgent Democracy.
November 12, 2015, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis.
Co-Sponsored by the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship
Insurgent Democracy offers a new look at the Nonpartisan League and a new way to understand its rise and fall in the United States and Canada. Lansing argues that, rather than a spasm of populist rage that inevitably burned itself out, the story of the League is in fact an instructive example of how popular movements can create lasting change. Depicting the League as a transnational response to economic inequity, Lansing not only resurrects its story of citizen activism, but also allows us to see its potential to inform contemporary movements.
Daily Chapel @ 10:40am: Church Music/Worship Class
Join us for Worship today at 10:40am! MUS/REL 234 Church Music & Worship Students Lead worship: Sam Greives, Kaia Markovich, McKenna Selissen, and Becca Aaker. Guest organist: Mark Sedio '76.
Student Series Continues This Week:
Tuesday, 11/10, 11:30am: Nancy Gildings, Sophia Bauer, and Kevin Tran
Wednesday, 11/11, 10:40am: Jami Kadolph, Madeline Marolf, and Nathaniel Gillen
Thursday, 11/12, 11:30am: Temira Jaegar, Noah Quam, and Lee Neitge
Friday, 11/13, 10:40am: Jon Bates, LaTiona Washington, and Abby Webb
We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center – Absolutely Everyone is Welcome!
Christensen Vocation Lunch with Mary Laurel True
Augsburg faculty and staff: we invite you to join us at this year's Christensen Vocation Lunch with Mary Laurel True, Director of Community Engagement and Service-Learning. It will be held on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 from 11:10 a.m. until 12:25 p.m.
Attention: At the luncheon we will be collecting donations for Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf Boutique and Augsburg's Campus Cupboard. Donations appreciated, but not necessary for attendance.
Learn more about her vocational journey at her presentation: A "True" Calling to this College and this Community.
We hope to see you there! Spaces are limited, so please make sure to register soon!
RSVP at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/vocationlunch/
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days at the Bookstore
Faculty and Staff, mark your calendars for December 3rd-5th for our faculty/staff appreciation sale. All regular priced clothing will be 40% off PLUS we have added this discount to trade books and school spirit merchandise. Make a list – check it twice! Treat yourself to some Auggie-gear, maybe you can nudge your high-school niece towards Augsburg with a fleece blanket, does your sister have that best-selling novel on her holiday list?, and the new baby in the family MUST have the Auggie onesie! Take advantage of this great discount as a thank you for your support of the bookstore throughout the year.
To receive your discount, you must show your faculty/staff Augsburg ID card at the time of purchase.
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FREE: Full Size Futon with Pine Frame
We have a full size futon with a pine frame that needs a new home. It is very sturdy and has a good mattress. There are two covers-- one with a floral pattern, and one solid tan. I can bring it to campus or you can pick it up. Contact Amy Gort (gort@augsburg.edu) if you are interested.