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TOMORROW: Peer Observation Tools, 3:40, Lindell 202

So, your colleague wants you to observe their teaching? All faculty are welcome to this CTL workshop where you will learn about the tools available for conducting peer observations in the classroom. Peg Finders, Education, will talk about how to prepare for and conduct observation, while Tim Pippert, Sociology faculty and CTL Director, will discuss the CTL resources that can aid in the process.

TUESDAY, January 19
3:40-4:40 p.m.
Lindell 202

There will be coffee! Bring your own mug.

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THURSDAY: Understanding Evaluation vs. Assessment

Evaluation vs. Assessment: What's the Difference and Why Should I Care?

How do we know that our students know and can do the things towards which we are working in our courses? What are some of our choices regarding how to empirically document learning outcomes? This is the domain of assessment and evaluation. Come to this brown bag session to learn more about these topics and how to apply them in your courses.

THURSDAY, January 21
11:30am-12:30pm
Marshall Room

Led by Joe Erickson of Education, Jenny Hanson of Communication Studies, and Bonnie Tensen of E-Learning. Sponsored by the CTL.

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Writing Lab Opens Tuesday, January 19

Starting Tuesday, marvelous writing tutors at the Augsburg Writing Lab will be ready to help Augsburg students with 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. Last semester, the tutors conducted over 1,000 sessions with Augsburg grad and undergrad students. Here are the hours for spring 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).

Note: Faculty and staff: If you would like a WL tutor to make a brief visit to your class, please contact K. Swanson or Brid Henry, student supervisor.

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Use Your Moodle

The E-Learning Team wants you to know that we are ready, willing, and available to help you with your Moodle courses. Here are just a few of the things we can assist you with:

-Organizing your Moodle gradebook
-Simplifying attendance: taking and tracking class participation
-Streamlining the grading process with Moodle rubrics and assignments
-Tracking student activity (and notifying inattentive students) using Moodle reports

In addition to providing individual consultations, the team has created the Faculty Moodle Resource site. Here you will find explicit instructions on creating and managing your Moodle courses as well as a Q&A forum for Moodle questions. We have times set aside this week in Lindell Library 202 to work with you and answer questions you might have.

Lindell Library 202
Tuesday, January 19
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 20
Noon - 3:30 p.m.

(And there will be donuts)

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Commuter Lockers

Commuter Lockers are available.

Click on the link below to sign up!
http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/forms/commuter-student-locker-request-form/

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Chemistry Faculty Candidate Research Talks

The Chemistry Department invites you to attend the research talks of the finalists for the Physical Chemistry faculty position.

Tuesday, January 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in SCI 212
Nathaniel Brandt (University of Minnesota) will present "Observing the underlying electronic and molecular mechanisms of material properties with ultrafast spectroscopy"

Thursday, January 21, 3:40-4:40 p.m. in SCI 108
Adam Pelzer (Northwestern University) will present "Computational Chemistry and Catalysis for Sustainable Technology and Green Chemistry"

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Food Service Hours

Einstein's is open from 7:30am-9:00pm with the Late Night Menu starting at 7

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm

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Diversity and Inclusion Events Calendar

Please remember to frequently check the Diversity and Inclusion Events Calendar at inside.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar for upcoming events, programs, workshops, trainings, etc. that can help to guide us all in the approaches we employ to better cultivate a college environment that respects diversity, practices inclusion, and seeks equity.

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Augsburg Total Wellness--Health Screening

For the first wellness activity of 2016, you will have an opportunity to participate in a health screening event that will include a fasting bio-metric test and an online health assessment. Screenings will be held from January 26th through the 28th, from 7:30am-11:00am in the East Commons.

To register for the Health Screening go to: https://www.registermytime.com/HealthSource/Signup/Augsburg

To complete the Health Assessment Questionnaire go to: https://wellsuite.com/healthsource/ws/default.aspx?grid=bb56e9ba3794. This assessment will be accessible until February 5th.

There's a $50 HSA contribution or entry into a prize drawing for all faculty and staff who complete both the screening and the assessment.

For more information about the Augsburg Total Wellness Program visit the HR Moodle site under Augsburg Total Wellness.

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Professional Communication Workshop Jan 20th

The Augsburg College Travelers EDGE Program invites you to join us for a Professional Communication Workshop on Wednesday, January 20, from 5-6 p.m. in OGC 100. All are invited to come learn tips for successful in person, phone, and email communication with employers.

Any questions can be directed to Janet Morales (moralesj@augsburg.edu or ext. 1792)

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Auggie Networking Event – February 9th

The Augsburg Alumni Board and the Young Alumni Council invite students to attend a networking event for alumni and current Augsburg students on Tuesday, February 9th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Hoversten Foss Chapel. Students will have an opportunity to meet with Augsburg alumni from a variety of professions while learning about tools to help stay connected. To register go to the www.augsburg.edu/strommen.

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Craft Supply Drive for Children's Hospital

Kids in hospital rooms, waiting rooms, and outpatient clinics all find comfort and enjoyment in having something fun to do, and crafts are a great option! For this reason, crafts supplies are in constant demand at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. They are handed out to patients in these various areas and are available to inpatients and their siblings in the unit playrooms.

The students in Tri-Beta, the biological honors society, are collecting craft items for the U of M Masonic Children's Hospital Tuesday, January 19 - Friday, January 29. We are hoping to collect enough supplies to put together several kits, ready to be handed out to children of all ages at the hospital.

Below are some of the items we are looking for, though others would be great, too. All items must be new and unused. By hospital guidelines, we cannot accept items that may be dangerous to children, nor can we take glitter, live feathers, pasta, beans, latex balloons, leaves, moss, or dirt.
- Crayons
- Markers
- Colored pencils
- Construction paper
- Coloring books/pages
- Pom-poms
- Pipe cleaners
- Googly eyes
- Tissue paper
- Stickers
- Foam stickers/pages
- Popsicle sticks
- Straws
- String
- Clothes pins
- Bendy Straws
- Glue sticks or Elmer's glue

Boxes for item collection can be found in Christensen Center and in the Biology Suite (2nd Floor) of the Science Hall. Thank you for your support of the U of M Masonic Children's Hospital and of Tri-Beta. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Merck (merckk@augsburg.edu) or Heather Hultquist (hultquis@augsburg.edu).

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LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop

LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop – Tuesday, January 26th or Thursday, February 25th

3:45-4:45 p.m.
Sverdrup Hall 201

Interested in learning how to create a professional online presence? Curious about how you can use social media to expand your network, explore career fields, and locate job opportunities? Attend this hands-on, lab based workshop to learn and apply techniques for using LinkedIn, the most popular online professional networking service.

Topics will include:
-Building an effective student profile and professional online presence
-Exploring career fields by connecting with alumni
-Researching companies and connecting with recruiters
-Networking and building connections in your field

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Auggies Connect with Employers

Auggies Connect with Employers – Thursday, January 28th

3:00-5:00 p.m. (come and stay for as long as you would like)
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center

Have you thought about doing an internship while in college or what career you will have after Augsburg? Stop by for an informal meet and greet with representatives from CBRE, CIGNA Health Insurance, Amerprise, US Bank and Fairview Health Services. Ask questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued. All are welcome.

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MN Private College Job & Internship Fair

MN Private College Job & Internship Fair - Register NOW! (Deadline: 2/12/16)

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? Attend the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday February 17th, 2016. Meet with employers from business, non-profit, government, science, and other sectors to pass out resumes, gather information, network, and arrange interviews. To register, click here. Pre-registration and a $10 fee is REQUIRED – no on-site registration!

Also, get your FREE professional LinkedIn Profile Picture taken at the fair!

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EP!C Karaoke Night - Friday

Don't even think about leaving campus on Friday, Jan. 22, as the EP!C Peer Health educators are sponsoring a karaoke night from 7-9 p.m. in the Student Lounge in Christensen Center.

There will be refreshments and prizes for rock star Auggie singers, so bring your best singing voice and join in or come for the fun of hanging out with your peers!

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