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New Spring Class - REL 207 "Heaven and Hell"

"Heaven, Hell and the End of the World" is a study of ancient traditions, biblical texts and contemporary beliefs about these great themes. The course will cover biblical apocalyptic literature including the Dead Sea Scrolls, parables of Jesus and the Book of Revelation. It will also study aspects of Dante's Inferno and Purgatorio, the apocalypticism of the Crusades and the rise of apocalyptic Islam. This course will also cover popular treatments of these themes in contemporary film, television, music and post-apocalyptic literature.

The course satisfies an LAF or Search for Meaning II requirement.

It meets Tuesday-Thursday 7:50-9:30 a.m. It will be taught by Prof. Phil Quanbeck II

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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 @ 12:30pm 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

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TOMORROW: Faculty Workshop at 11:30am, Marshall Rm

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.

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Papers Due? WL Tutors Can Help You.

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).

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TODAY: Religion at Augsburg, 12:15pm, Foss 110

How did Augsburg's origins as a Lutheran seminary lay the foundations for a rich appreciation of religious and non-religious diversity?

Find out TODAY at "Religion at Augsburg," the latest installment in the New Faculty Orientation Series, led by Marty Stortz, Professor of Religion, and Pastor Sonja Hagander. All faculty and staff are invited to bring their lunch to this brown-bag session.

Wednesday, November 11, 12:15-1:15pm in the Campus Ministry Seminar Room (Foss 110).

Sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation and the Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Career Quick Stop - Today

Career Quick Stop hours 2:30-4:00 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Suite 100, Christensen Center

These drop-in hours are designed to expand access to career coaches and to accommodate impromptu student career questions as they arise. During Quick Stop hours students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis for brief, 15-minute drop-in appointments. These times are meant for quick career questions, brief resume or cover letter reviews, or help getting started with an internship or job search. Stop by Quick Stop or feel free to call 612-330-1148 to schedule an individual appointment.

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Food Service Hours

Wednesday, November 11th.

Commons
Open from 7:30am-7:00pm.

Einstein's
Open from 7:30am-9:00pm. With the Late Night Menu Starting at 7:00pm.

Nabo
Open from 7:30am-8:00pm.

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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:
*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

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MNSure Navigator Here Tomorrow

It is open enrollment for health insurance plans right now and a MNSure navigator will be here on campus on Thursday 11/12 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Center for Wellness and Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall.

If you are needing health insurance and/or have questions please feel free to chat with the navigator tomorrow. Appointments are suggested but you can stop in to the CWC office as well. Please feel free to call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 for an appointment time or e-mail detloff@augsburg.edu

You can also check out the MN Sure website at MNsure.org or call 1-855-366-7873

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Last Day to Register - Etiquette Dinner

Today is the last day to register for the Career Enhancement Etiquette Dinner. Go to www.augsburg.edu/strommen to register! The event will take place on Thursday, November 19 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Cost $10

Join alumni & students for a life changing dinner and learn key etiquette skills needed to enhance making a lasting and positive first impression! Are you presenting yourself with professional style, polish, and class? Do you know the manners skills that are career enhancers? Build character, be confident, and add credibility! Come learn skills to put your best foot forward every time! Sponsored by: Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and Augsburg Business Organization.

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Congratulate Mike Grewe

Mike Grewe, President of the Minnesota College Professionals Association, presided over the 2015 annual fall conference. Celebrating 40 years as a state-wide organization for student affairs professionals, Mike guided MCPA through some difficult organizational decisions and focused on access and equity issues for all levels of membership. Please join us in congratulation Mike for his work!

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SPS Commerce - Tabling TODAY

Are you graduating in December or Spring 2016? Stop by and network with representatives from SPS Commerce today, Wednesday, November 11th between 9:30 am -12:30 pm in the lobby of the Christensen Center.

SPS Commerce is an industry leader in supply chain management cloud-based solutions for retailers, suppliers, and 3rd party logistics. Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we were voted Best Places to work 10 times by the Minneapolis/ St. Paul's Business Journal, Voted Number 1 in the Star Tribune's Top 150 places to work in Minnesota (large company category) and have had 59 consecutive quarters of growth.

With our growth comes YOUR opportunity. SPS Commerce is currently seeking Fall and Spring graduates for our full-time positions. If you're ready to accept new challenges, make a difference in an organization, and want a career where you can grow with the company, come stop by our table. To learn more information about us, please visit www.spscommerce.com

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Free Yoga TODAY 7pm East Commons

Free-open to everyone-YOGA is back on-campus! Come meet new yoga teacher Akoni Garcia TODAY and every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 or Wednesday 7-8pm in East Commons through finals week!
Sponsored by the Augsburg Mindfulness for Students Club.
Questions?--vaughanf@augsburg.edu
See you there!

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Food Service Menu and Specials

Wednesday, November 11th.

Commons
Market Place is serving Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Grilled Quinoa Cakes, Braised Carrots with Thyme, and Sweet Potatoes Fries. Vege is serving Couscous with Carrots, Raisins, and Pine Nuts, Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Broccoli with Lemon Topping, and Hazelnut Roasted Asparagus. And its WING WEDNESDAY! Enjoy the new beverages in The Commons; Crystal Light, Flavored Waters, Orange Crush, Cherry Pepsi, and Diet Dr. Pepper.

Einstein's
French Toast bagel is slated to go away soon, get yours before they are gone. And, of course try our new Cinnamon Blend Brew!

Nabo
The Nabo Special of the Day is Bacon Mac-N-Cheese 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!

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Mindfulness & Meditation Group for Students

Open your mind and manage your stress. A mindfulness and meditation group for students only 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

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Apply to be a Christensen Vocation Intern

Attention current sophomores and juniors:
Are you curious about the idea of being called to serve your neighbors in a work setting? Wondering about how your talents and gifts can inform your career decision making? Interested in exploring purpose, meaning, and vocation in a practical way? Looking for a paid work/internship experience for Spring 2016?

If so, we invite you to consider applying to be a Christensen Vocation Intern for next semester. Christensen Interns will explore connections between purpose, meaning, and careers while interning at a local faith-based nonprofit organization and participating in bi-weekly seminars. More information is available through the Christensen Center for Vocation's website, http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2015/10/28/apply-to-be-a-2016-christensen-vocation-intern/

Specific internship position descriptions and application instructions are available on AugPost, the Strommen Center's online job search website https://augsburg-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Search for "Christensen Vocation Intern".

Application deadline is Monday, Nov. 16.

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Midnimo concert this Saturday - FREE

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

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Web Wednesday Hangout

The Web Wednesday Hangout, from 3-4 p.m. via Google Hangout, is for any website content manager -- or anyone else at the college -- who wants to discuss website issues. Bring your questions about working with WordPress, HTML, web media integration, or writing and layout for the web.

Join the Hangout or view the full calendar by visiting my website: http://engage.augsburg.edu/mannj/meetings/

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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: 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!

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Give to the Max Day is TOMORROW

Give to the Max Day is tomorrow, November 12!

Last year, for the second year in a row, Augsburg College came in first among all participating colleges and universities, and received more than 1,300 gifts totaling more than $432,000 from alumni/ae, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends from across the US and abroad.

This year, 32 Augsburg projects support academics, athletics, and campus programs including AASA, Augsburg Central Health Commons, Campus Kitchen, the Center for Wellness & Counseling, MNUDL, Common Table, StepUP, and more. Anyone can give, any amount. Let's do it again!

Join the Giving team in Christensen on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to make your gift and have a chance to win raffle prizes from A'viands, the Bookstore, and more! Each donation made to Augsburg gives the College the chance to win even more money through one of GiveMN's contests and drawings. Each hour on Give to the Max Day, one Golden Ticket of $1,000 will be awarded through a random drawing of all donations transacted during the previous hour. Additionally, two Super-Sized Golden Tickets of $10,000 each will be awarded randomly.

You don't need to wait until November 12 to Give to the Max! You can schedule your gift now, and your credit or debit card gift will not be processed until Give to the Max Day. See the full list of 32 Augsburg projects supporting athletics, academics, campus programs, and The Augsburg Fund here: http://www.augsburg.edu/giving/give-to-the-max/

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Listen to 89.3 on 11/11, 7pm

The Augsburg Alumni Band lead by Bob Stacke will be performing with Maryam Mursal and Somali musicians from around the world as a part of Midnimo collaboration with the Cedar Cultural Center in a live broadcast on the Current radio station (89.3) on Wednesday, Nov 11th at 7pm. Learn more about Maryam and the events that culminate with a concert at the Cedar Cultural Center on 11/14, 8pm (free to Augsburg Students with ID pending capacity): http://musicinafrica.net/somali-star-maryam-mursal-attend-midnimo-residency-usa

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Multicultural Dinner - TOMMOROW

Annual Neighborhood Multicultural Dinner at the Brian Coyle Community Center
420 15th Avenue South-(4 blocks from campus)
Thursday, November 12th
5-7pm

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!

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Four Theater Alums involved in Full Circle Theater

Augsburg theater alums Quinci Bachman, Jorge Rodriguez, Stephanie Lein Walseth, and Carolyn Pool are involved in the debut production of Full Circle Theater now playing at Dreamland Arts in St. Paul. Full Circle was founded by former theater faculty member Martha Johnson and her husband, Rick Shiomi, former artistic director of Mu Performing Arts. Their production, Theater: A Sacred Passage, is an original performance piece devised by the five core artists of Full Circle from their personal journeys into theater.

The artists/playwrights are Rick Shiomi, Martha Johnson, alum Stephanie Lein Walseth, James Williams, and Lara Trujillo. Their stories embody the challenges and transformational experiences they have had in becoming theater artists and how their lives and work reflect the huge changes in our theater community over the past two decades. The piece incorporates acting, storytelling, choreography and music. Quinci Bachman is production coordinator, stage manager, and sound designer. Jorge Rodriguez is set and technical director and lighting designer. Actor Carolyn Pool is a cast member. The production runs until Sunday, November 22. For more information visit http://www.dreamlandarts.com/ or www.facebook.com/fullcircletheater.

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Individual Retirement Counseling Sessions

Individual Counseling Sessions are available at no additional cost to you!

Date: Friday, November 20, 2015
Times: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Sverdrup Room 102

Sign Up Today! Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can:

Register at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or call 800-732-8353 Monday through Friday from 8am-8pm

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Happy Veterans Day from A'viands

On the Minneapolis campus, A'viands is proud to serve those who serve with a free meal at lunch in the main dining room or $5 off at Nabo.

Military Personnel must show ID, such as Vets Organization Card, DD214 Certificate, Vet ID Card (VIC), or US Uniform ID Card.

Thanks to our students, faculty, staff and their families for their service.

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Last Reminder for Christensen Vocation Lunch

THIS IS THE LAST REMINDER FOR THE CHRISTENSEN VOCATION LUNCH WITH MARY LAUREL TRUE! PLEASE RSVP SOON!

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/

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Focused Conversation on Enrollment: TODAY

The second Focused Conversation on strategic enrollment is TODAY, Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Marshall Room.

Yesterday's session was recorded, and the link to the replay will be posted on the All Hands page for those unable to participate in either of the live sessions.

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Historyapolis wins Public History Prize

Congratulations to Department of History scholar-in-residence Kirsten Delegard as well as recent Augsburg history alumni Kevin Ehrman-Solberg, Heidi Heller, and Anna Romskog for their work with the Historyapolis Project, which has earned the Midwestern History Association's (MHA) inaugural Alice Smith Prize in Public History.

The Historyapolis Project aims to make the city's history accessible and helps catalyze community dialogue around challenging aspects of local history. Augsburg students are deeply involved with the project.

The MHA's Alice Smith Prize is awarded for the best public history project completed in the previous calendar year. This year's prize committee noted that they "found the Historyapolis Project's integration of public history, undergraduate teaching, ability to share authority, effective use of social media and community engagement particularly compelling and acknowledge the vital contribution it makes toward fostering dialogue about the Twin Cities' past, present and future.”

Don't forget to congratulate Christy Mattingly, Bill Wittenbreer, Amy Gort, and Erica Swift, who also provided invaluable support for the Historyapolis Project.

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New Research Paper from Miles Ott

Congratulations to Mathematics Assistant Professor Miles Ott for his recent publication in Psycho Oncology last month. The article is titled "Advance care planning as a shared endeavor: completion of ACP documents in a multidisciplinary cancer program."

A link to the abstract can be found here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pon.4010/abstract

Congratulations Professor Ott!

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