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Next Week: Learn About Biomedical Summer Program

Next Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Cedar Room, Jessica Hirsch, the Biomedical Education Coordinator at Mayo Clinic, will be giving an information session about Mayo's summer biomedical ethics research program. This program is open to all majors. Vision Bagonza, who completed the program in 2015, will also speak.

If you are interested in attending the session, please RSVP to Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu. Further questions about the program and application process can be directed to Catherina as well.

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*New* Faculty Course Archive Block

Do you know the new, easier way to migrate your Moodle course content from previous years? It's a new block available in Moodle called "Faculty Course Archive." Learn how to cut your course migration time in half at http://go.augsburg.edu/courserestor

And for more tips and Moodle help, visit the Faculty Moodle Resource site at
http://go.augsburg.edu/fmr

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Deadline Approaching: Submit to Murphy Square

The deadline for submitting work for the 41st issue of Murphy Square, Augsburg's student-run literary and visual arts magazine, is TOMORROW, Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m.

The magazine accepts prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry and art from students, faculty and staff. Work can be submitted through our submissions manager, murphysquare.submittable.com. More information about submissions can be found on that site as well.

If you have further questions, contact Mary Cornelius at kleckerm@augsburg.edu.

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Moodle Help Available

Need some help organizing your Moodle gradebook or prepping your Moodle courses for Spring Semester? Drop in bring your questions and concerns to one (or more) of the following open sessions and let a member of the E-Learning team assist you.

Thursday (12/10): 1:00-3:00 Lindell 202
Friday (12/11): 1:00-3:00 Sverdrup 102
Tuesday (12/15): 2:00-3:30 Sverdrup 102
Wednesday (12/16): 12:00-1:30 Sverdrup 102.

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Deadline in Two Weeks

Faculty interested in leading a short-term study abroad program in 2016-2017 must submit a proposal by December 19, 2015. More information is available at www.augsburg.edu/global - look under Resources for faculty and staff. At this URL, faculty can review the application itself, along with an informational packet that addresses common questions related to location, cost, marketing, and roles/responsibilities.

Faculty are also welcome to submit for 2017-2018! While firm decisions regarding 2017-2018 proposals will not be made during this cycle; they will be reviewed and, when possible, given preference for acceptance during the next cycle.

NOTE: Graduate programs are now subject to a proposal review process as well. Read more at the above URL.

Questions: Contact Jessica Haas, Associate Director, CGEE at haasj@augsburg.edu

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Register Now - MN Private Job & Internship Fair

Register NOW!

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? Attend the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday February 17, 2016 to learn how your career goals fit with 240+ employers' hiring needs.

Also, get your FREE professional LinkedIn Profile Picture taken at the fair!
For more information and to register visit: www.augsburg.edu/strommen

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Food Service Hours

Thursday, December 10

Commons 7:30am-7:00pm
Hot Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11:00am
Hot Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
Continental Lunch 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-7:00pm

Einsteins 7:30am-9:00pm, with a Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.

Nabo 7:30am-8:00pm


Winter Break Hours
All locations close at 1:30pm on Friday, December 18th
Commons closed until January 10th at 5:00pm
Nabo closed until January 11th at 7:30am
Einsteins open Monday through Friday 7:30am-1:30pm During Break
All Locations Closed 12/25/15 and 1/1/16

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Be The Voice - Join ResLife

Residence Life Student Staff Applications Open!

The Department of Residence Life is looking for student leaders to be the VOICE of their community by applying for our open positions for the Summer 2016 session and the 2016-2017 Academic Year. Applications are due by Friday, December 11, 2015 at 4:30PM. Positions we are searching to fill include:

-Resident Advisors
-Residential Executive Coordinators (including 1 Housing Specialist Assistant)
-Residential Facilities Coordinators
-Summer Resident Advisors
-Summer Residential Facilities Coordinator

APPLY TODAY!

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Vocation Internship Opportunity - Apply Today

ONE INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2016!

Current Students:
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/

For more information, either contact the Christensen Center for Vocation at ccv@augsburg.edu or see the AugPost,The Strommen Center's online job search website https://augsburg-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Search for "Christensen Vocation Intern".

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Food Service Menu and Specials

Friday, December 4th

Commons
Market Place is serving Chicken with Herbs & Roasted and Garlic, Basmati Rice, Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Broccoli with Spicy Crunch. Vege is serving Broccoli Gingered, Couscous with Almond Currant, Potato Fries House Seasoned, Toasted Brussel Sprouts with Masala Spice and at Lunch Chef will have a Plated Specialty Eggplant !
Also Try out the Build Your Own Salad Bar, Enjoy the new beverages in The Commons; Crystal Light, Flavored Waters, Orange Crush, Cherry Pepsi, and Diet Dr. Pepper.

Einstein's
Try out the Yummy Sante Fe Wrap to Kick Start your morning! And, of course, try our new WINTER BLEND!

Nabo
The Nabo Special of the Day is a Grilled Cheese with Tomato Basil Soup and a Drink. Try several new items including our Tasty Funnel Fries, Build Your Own Salad, Black Eye on tap Cold Press and Nitro, Kind bars, Pop-Tarts, and more!

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Community Gathering & Guided Meditations

Last Wellness Program for 2015

Community Gathering & Guided Meditation Sessions
Back by popular demand, Augsburg Total Wellness is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a community gathering featuring an opportunity to participate in a guided meditation session to help us relax and re-energize. Jill Englund will be leading four guided mediation sessions. Additionally there will be Christmas themed refreshments. We hope you are able to stop over and refuel with a stress break. Additionally, Augsburg will contribute $50.00 to your HSA for eligible participants. Those not eligible for an HSA contribution will be entered into a prize drawing.

Friday, December 11, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

The sessions will begin with a short introduction to the science of meditation and how it can act as an antidote to the destructive effects of stress, including the added stressors that can accompany the joys of the holiday season.

Sessions guide participants through activities that are simple and easy, leading them to find their own corner of peace and wellbeing. No experience necessary but registration is required and space is limited.

Click on the link below to register. Please sign up for only 1 session.

Relaxation Sessions:
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gratitude Sessions:
12:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Register by using the weblink listed here:
https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/spreadsheets/d/1mVvMbsYfUNc3g5RNyhkS8Fuub0qCjlfqbvUVd3ZBnUY/edit?usp=sharing

Jill Englund will present the science of what happens when we meditate, how it can bring focus and clarity to your life, and reduces the effects of stress in your entire physical, mental and emotional system. She has created healing environments through guided imagery, creative visualization, and meditation. She excels at creating a space for seekers to find their own deep well of peace and wellbeing. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor add to the joy of the experiences.

Come de-stress, enjoy some holiday treats and experience what meditation is all about!

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Paid Internship in China

Augsburg graduates and graduating seniors (May 2016) are invited to apply for a one-academic year Internship at UIC. Applications for the Intern position must be completed and submitted to UIC's International Development Office no later than the 14th of February 2016.

More info and application form: http://bit.ly/1PgIO38

Requirements for the Application include:

1. Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in any relevant programme.

2. A full transcript of academic work completed with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

3. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff supporting the application.

4. A full personal resume including an expression of interest in a position in a specific programme which is offered as a major at UIC. The applicant should articulate the skills and experience he/she would bring to this specific area of the UIC academic programme. General Education is also a viable academic area in which to pursue an Intern position. See the following website for more information on the academic curriculum at UIC: http://uic.edu.hk/en/

5. Additional information of activities, working experiences, travel and special strengths including computer/technology skills which are important in assuming the role of an Intern.

6. Agreement to enroll in a specially designed "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme"(see Compensation for the Intern Position at UIC below for details) offered by the Centre for Chinese Language and Culture (CLC) at UIC during their year of residence at UIC.

7. An interview conducted by the Director of International Education at the home institution in which the applicant is enrolled. It is the applicant's responsibility to schedule this interview with the Director of International Education at his/her home institution.


Compensation for the Intern position at UIC:

1. A monthly housing allowance (RMB1000, for example, for shared apartments at Horizon Cove) will be granted; health insurance; and a round-trip economy air ticket from home country to China of up to RMB11, 000 on a reimbursement basis (the China-home country ticket is given upon successful completion of contract) and ferry or bus fare from airport of arrival to Zhuhai;

2. A monthly stipend of RMB 6000 ($950 US) is paid from assumption of duties in August/September to the end of June. During this period Interns are involved in assigned duties and organizing activities (see requirements and responsibilities of Interns below).

3. A "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme" consisting of (a) two Chinese language classes of 3 hours weekly in both semesters; (b) lectures/seminars on Chinese culture, history and development at fortnightly intervals, 2 to 3 hours each, 3 to 4 times per semester; and (c) 2-4 visits to historical sites and museums in nearby locations to appreciate the great depth of Chinese history and culture.

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Central Services Winter Break Hours

Faculty, Staff and Students,

With midterms and the holidays quickly approaching I wanted to send out a quick reminder of our holiday hours.

Please be sure to plan accordingly when requesting copies and picking up packages and mail.

Copy Center:
12/21/2015 - 1/1/2016 - CLOSED

Shipping and Receiving:
12/21/2015 - 1/1/2016 - 9:00AM - 3:00pm

Mailroom:
12/21/2015 - 1/1/2016 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

If your department will be closed over the holiday break, please let your mail and package delivery person know so we can hold your mail and delivery it upon your return.

Central Services will re-open 1/4/2016 with regular business hours.

If you have any questions, please contact Gao Vang @ 612-330-1054 or vanggao@augsburg.edu.

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Pre-Finals Stress Relief

Please join the Center for Wellness and Counseling and our four legged friends from Paws for Learning for some pre-finals stress relief on Friday 12/11 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Christensen Center lobby. Stop by for some hot chocolate (compliments of Student Affairs), treats and tips and of course some furry love!

See you Friday in Christensen. Also, Paws for Learning will be on campus next week during finals on Monday and Tuesday from 11 - 1 on the Skyway level of Lindell Library.

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Hygiene Kits for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Join Augsburg Central Health Commons and Campus Ministry as we gather personal hygiene items for kits to assist those experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood this holiday season!

When: December 2-10, 2015

Drop off items at designated locations: Einstein's in Christensen Center; Enrollment Center; Foss Center Lobby; Kennedy Center; Lindell Library street level; Oren Gateway Center Welcome Desk

Items needed:

Socks
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Lotion
Razors
Washcloths
Hand sanitizer
Kleenex
Dental Floss

Please join us in assembling the kits in Daily Chapel on Friday 12/10: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center, 10:40-11:00 AM (refreshments will be served!)

For more information about the kits contact Yasmin Abdulaya at (612) 330-1681 or abdulaya@augsburg.edu. For info about the chapel service, contact Amy Hanson at hansona2@augsburg.edu

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Open House for Sabo Center/MN Campus Compact

You're invited to the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Minnesota Campus Compact
Holiday Open House- in our new office space!

Next Wednesday, December 16th.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lower level of Anderson Hall (first suite on the left).

Please come and enjoy some coffee, hot chocolate, and treats.

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

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Annual Holiday Party for Faculty and Staff

In celebration of your contributions to Augsburg, all faculty and staff are invited to join me at the annual holiday party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, in the Christensen Center student art gallery. This event is always a good time for fellowship and holiday cheer, and I look forward to seeing you there!

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Chapel @ 11:30am: Holiday Hymn Sing with Brass

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 11:30am: Holiday Hymn Sing (all your favorites!) with the Chapel Brass III (Paul Grauer et al.)

Upcoming Chapel Schedule:
Friday, 12/11, 10:40am: End of Semester Celebration, Hygiene Kit Assembly for those experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood & refreshments!

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!

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The Life Advice Project

Walk around campus from December 10-17 and you may notice a unique set of design inspired words. The Life Advice Project, a series of public art installations was created by students in Susan Boecher's Design course (Art 102) as part of their final project. For the project, students selected a word and then asked to create a design piece that prompts thought and reflection. Inspired by Stefan Sagmeister, New York Graphic Designer, the Life Advice Project infuses design based artwork into public spaces that are frequently assumed or overlooked. The project is to encourage mindfulness by prompting people to look, pause and consider.

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