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Faculty Development on YOUR Schedule
Are you facing particular problems in the classroom? Looking for feedback or advice about your teaching? The new CTL Classroom Consultants Program is here for you. All faculty are invited 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 how to get started!
Spa 211 in the Spring
The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Dept. is looking for students interested in taking Spa 211 in the spring semester. Normally this course is only taught in the fall, but with enough student interest, could be offered this coming spring. The class would meet MWF from 1:50-3:00pm.
To express interest and get more information, please contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu or at ext. 1081.
Next Monday: Diversity, Inclusion, and Faculty
All faculty and staff are invited to next Monday's CTL coffee discussion.
Contact ctl@augsburg.edu to receive two readings in preparation for the discussion - three chapters from "Faculty of Color: Teaching in Predominantly White Colleges and Universities" and the recent piece from the Chronicle of Higher Education, "The Invisible Labor of Minority Professors."
Striving for an Inclusive Faculty
Monday, November 23
10:30-11:30am in Lindell 301
Swivl and iPad Available for Checkout
The new Swivl and iPad mini purchased by CTL and the E-Learning Team are now on reserve at the circulation desk. All faculty and staff are welcome to use them for a maximum period of 72 hours.
The Swivl, along with a recording device such as the iPad, can be used for conducting a teaching observation of yourself, recording a course session for a colleague to review at a later time, recording flipped classroom instruction, or for practicing a presentation before a conference.
If you're not sure how to best utilize these technologies, come to the Swivl Demo on Thursday! November 19th from 2:00-2:30pm in Lindell 202.
Still need help? Step-by-step instructions are included in the Swivl case. They're posted in the CTL ORGS public folder, too!
YFM205 Interfaith Engagement With Youth
YFM205 Interfaith Engagement With Youth
MWF 9:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 11 - Feb. 26
This two credit course is a great class for anyone interested in working with youth. It will introduce students to the theories and practices of interfaith work with youth. You will explore your own religious traditions for teachings and practices that encourage interfaith engagement. You will develop the skills necessary for effective youth work and interfaith action. You will gain experience volunteering in an interfaith setting. This class is co-taught by Jeremy Myers of the Religion department and Fardosa Hassan, the Muslim Student Program Associate.
General Announcements
Mindfulness & Mediation 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
What's Happening in Lindell Library?
As part of the preparation for the Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion, we are constructing mockups of the offices proposed for the new building. With the delivery of the furniture on the 23rd of November, the two basic styles of offices will be ready for staff and faculty to review and comment. These two offices will be located next to the skyway door on the library side. Let us know what you like or dislike as modifications can still be made to the design. Thank you!
Education Faculty Present at National Conference
Education Faculty present at The National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference Nov. 19-22
Rachel Lloyd will be presenting in two sessions: "Critical Encounters with Non-Fiction: A Literature Lover's Approach" and "Real World Reading: Interrogating Words, Images, & Justice."
Audrey Lensmire will be presenting in two sessions: "Pockets of Hope: Urban and Rural Literacies in Minnesota" and "Pressures and Pleasures: Women Academics Reflect on Choices, Challenges, and Work Life Balance."
Susan O'Connor, Donna Patterson, Peg Finders, and Harry Boyte will be presenting in one session: "Revitalizing the Democratic Purposes of Education: Responsibility, Literacy, and the Potential of Public Achievement."
Wellness Program: Feel Good By Doing Good
In November Augsburg Total Wellness will be sponsoring a food drive to help fill the shelves of the Augsburg Campus Cupboard. The Augsburg College food shelf, Campus Cupboard, provides free food to students throughout the year. The Campus Cupboard, which opened in February 2013, is the work of partnership between faculty, staff, and students who originally came together as part of the Fighting Poverty at Augsburg special interest group and the Creating an Inclusive Campus conference. The food shelf is supported by Campus Kitchen at Augsburg, A'viands, and the Thrivent Leadership Fellows.
Donations will be accepted in the office of Human Resources November 16th through November 20th.
Needed donations include: canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned meats (fish, chicken, salmon), beans, canned soup (or dry instant soup), peanut butter, jelly, rice, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, crackers, nuts, and toiletry items
As an added incentive you may be eligible for a $50 HSA contribution or entry into a prize drawing. To be eligible for incentives you must donate a minimum of 20 items and have not already received $200 in Wellness related HSA contributions.
Food Service Hours
Nabo is open 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Einstein's is open from 7:30am-5:00pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
The Commons is open from 11:30am-1:00pm for Brunch and 5pm-7pm for Dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
Warm up a with a Hot Chocolate at Einstein's on Saturday!
There is a Sundae Bar at Dinner on Sunday in The Commons!
Open Enrollment Going on Now
Who Needs to Enroll
* Anyone wanting to make changes or enroll in health, dental, HSA, FSA Medical, FSA Dependent Care or Supplemental Life and AD&D coverages.
* You must complete a form for any HSA, FSA Medical, or FSA Dependent Care deductions for 2016.
Final Benefit Information Sessions:
*Live streaming at: go.augsburg.edu/openenroll
* 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.
Enrollment Help Sessions (Sverdrup Hall):
* November 18 at 4:00 pm (SVE 205)
Employee Benefit Information:
* Benefits Booklet: http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2016_Benefits/Benefits_Booklet2016.pdf
Event Announcements
Ticket Sales Open TODAY: LeVar Burton to Speak at Scholarship Weekend
Actor, director, and educator, LeVar Burton -- star of Reading Rainbow, Roots, and Star Trek, The Next Generation -- will talk about the importance of education, innovation, and creativity at this year's Scholarship Weekend, February 13, 2016.
Burton's talk will be open to the campus community and to the general public. The Auggie presale for tickets to this unique presentation began this morning and will run through November 30. Visit the News and Media site for details: http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2015/11/12/levar-burton-scholarship-weekend/
About Scholarship Weekend:
Every spring, Augsburg College welcomes the best and brightest prospective Auggies to participate in Scholarship Weekend. These students participate in a range of activities, connect with faculty and current students, compete for top scholarships, and hear from inspiring leaders. Levar Burton's appearance follows on successful visits in previous years of his holiness the Dalai Lama and Bill Nye the "Science Guy."
Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships/scholarship-weekend/ for more information.
Chapel @ 10:40am: Prayers for Peace
Please join us in the chapel for a special prayer and candle lighting service as we pray for peace in the world. Pr. Justin Lind-Ayres, Associate College Pastor, preaching.
Daily Chapel This Week:
Tuesday, 11/17, 11:30am: Reformation Project: Jon Bates '15 & Lee Neitge '16
Wednesday, 11/18, 10:40am: Interfaith Chapel with the Interfaith Scholars
Thursday, 11/19, 11:30am: Jacie Richmond, Pastoral Intern, preaching
Friday, 11/20, 10:40am: Reconciling in Christ, Pr. Brad Froslee preaching
We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!
International Education Week on Campus THIS WEEK
Join the International Student Organization a we celebrate international students and their cultures here on campus.
Monday 16th: International Cultures showcasing in Christensen Center 10 am-2pm Stop by for a great time and international candy
Wednesday 18th: International Game Night in the New Student Lounge 6-7:30pm
Friday 20th: International Dance Night; hosted by ISO and ALAS in the East Commons 8pm
ISO and A'viands will also be working together to provide a meal from a different part of the world each day of the week.
Accessibility at Augsburg Campus Forum Nov. 17
The forum on Accessibility at Augsburg is Tues., Nov. 17, 12-1:15, Lindell 301, is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to learn about and discuss current efforts to make Augsburg accessible for all students, staff, faculty, and guests.
After a brief presentation on the 2015-16 Action Plan, participants will discuss what, from their perspective is going well, what could strengthened, and ideas to improve accessibility. Members of the Accessibility at Augsburg Committee will help answer questions and to record suggestions and concerns for future committee work.
Walt Disney's Chimpanzee Sponsored by Tri Beta
Greetings to all Auggies,
We at Tri Beta (the Biological Honor Society) would like to extend an invitation to a rather unique event. One of our Biology Department Faculty continues to pursue research with some of our closest biological relatives, primates, which starred in the Walt Disney movie, Chimpanzee. To promote the value in his research, Dr. Kevin Potts will give a small introduction to the viewing of Chimpanzee on November 21st at 7:00 in science 123. Everyone is welcome including family and friends to this show. Snacks provided and entry is free, so we would like to share in this fun event.
Thank you all!
Steve Dols
President
Tri Beta Augsburg Chapter
Keeping Track of Auggies
NCS/MAA Team Contest with Record Participation
A record number of math majors, math minors, and math enthusiasts participated in the 19th annual North Central Section of the Mathematical Association of America Team Competition this past weekend. Fourteen students formed five teams and worked collaboratively on trying to solve ten mathematical problems in three hours. The results were sent to the contest coordinator for grading and will be available in a few of weeks. Kudos to all the students, listed below alphabetically:
Fikre Beyene
Andris Bibelnieks
Manny Bier
Lexander Boukal
Alice Coffman
Becca Freese
Leif Halverson
Andrew Jewell
AlexAnn Koecher
Tom Kukowski
Bob Laskowski
Bram Oosterlee
Alex Sushko
Don Vo
3 Auggies in Paris Are Safe
Augsburg students in Paris reported in as safe to the Center for Global Education and Experience.
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