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Called to Scholarship with Michael Lansing

Mark your calendars for this spring's "Called to Scholarship" event!

Michael Lansing, Associate Professor of History, will showcase his new book, "Insurgent Democracy: The Nonpartisan League in North American Politics," and share his ideas on what it means to be a teacher-scholar-citizen. The title of Michael's talk is "Insurgent Democracy: New Visions of the Nonpartisan League."

Thursday, January 28
4:00-5:30 p.m. in OGC 100

There will be refreshments before and a book signing after!

Sponsored by CTL and the Christensen Center for Vocation.

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TOMORROW: Evaluation vs. Assessment Mini-Workshop

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
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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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Phase 1 of URGO Summer Research App Due Feb. 2

The 2016 URGO Summer Research information packet and application materials are now available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo)! Students can apply to conduct 100, 200, or 400 hours of paid research over the summer under the mentorship of a faculty member.

Phase 1 of the application will be due February 2. Phase 2, which includes a detailed description of the proposed research, will be due February 23.

Sample research proposals can be found on URGO's public folder, and you can check out videos of previous student projects at www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/videos

If you have questions regarding summer research or the application process, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu or ext. 1446.

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Apply For Free 10-day Fellowship in Israel

The MINNE (Minne means "memory" in Norwegian) Fellows program will select one Augsburg student for a free 10-day fellowship in Israel from May 2-13, 2016. The goal of the program is to foster greater understanding between people and to educate college students about the Holocaust. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) will arrange for fellows to tour Israel with Israeli peers. The visit to Israel will include a tour of Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust museum, additional Holocaust educational programming as well as touring the sites of Israel.

The Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) will arrange for fellows to tour Israel with Israeli peers.

MINNE covers flight and land costs as well as granting students a $50/day per diem provided while the student is in Israel.

Applicants must be US citizens and registered for full time classes at Augsburg with at least one year left on campus. Students must be sophomores or above with a 3.0+ GPA.

Applications are due March 1st and can be found at: http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/.

If you are interested in applying or have any questions about the program, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

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The Writing Lab Is Now Open for All Students

Now open for business: The marvelous writing tutors at the Augsburg Writing Lab are 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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Spring Internship Registration / Orientation

The deadline for spring internship registration is Monday, January 25. If you have an internship for the spring term that you would like to register, please complete the following steps:

* Academic Internships for 2 or 4 credits: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/internships/internship-registration/
* Non-credit internships for Augsburg Experience only: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/internships/non-credit-internships/

Students who wish to register an internship for spring term must also attend one of the following internship orientation/registration sessions in the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100). Students with an internship seminar course (i.e. PSY400, SOC399, BUS397/399) do NOT need to attend this session, all other students are required to attend one of these sessions:

* Thursday, January 21st at 2 p.m.
* Friday, January 22nd at 9:30 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Career & Internship Services in the Strommen Center at strommen.internships@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148.

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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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Food Service Specials

There will be freshly rolled Tiger Sushi in The Commons on Thursday 1/21 during lunch!

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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
Inquiries: intl-intern@uic.edu.hk or devega@augsburg.edu

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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Food Service Hours

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00 p.m.

Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with Hot Food starting at 10:00 a.m.

The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special is Grilled Chicken on Sesame with Chips and a 16oz Fountain Drink.

World Flavors is Serving Wings.

Market Place is Serving Ginger Lemon Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce, Butter Braised Carrots, Wild Rice Pilaf, and Roasted Cauliflower & Broccoli.

Vege is Serving Asian Black Beans, Vegetable Fried Rice, Soy Glazed Carrots with Water Chestnuts, and Sautéed Sesame Snap Peas.

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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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Spanish Conversation This Thurs.

Mesa de Conversación

Join us to practice Spanish in a relaxed and fun setting! Formally the Spanish Conversation Group, Mesa de Conversación will meet on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd fl. of the Christensen Center in the Riverside Room. Our relaxed and friendly gatherings are a place where you can meet new people, practice your Spanish & learn about culture. All levels are welcome! Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch. Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu, ext. 1081, or Sarah Degnar Riveros, riveross@augburg.edu, ext. 1082.

We hope to see you there!

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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 17, 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, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/calendar/mnpcfair/ . 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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Interfaith Chapel TODAY at 10:40am

Join us for an Interfaith Chapel service today at 10:40am: "Faith Based Organizing and Political Resistance," led by the Interfaith Scholar Cohort

"Beloved Community" Chapel Series Continues:

Wednesday Night Communion at 9:30pm: Global Village, Global Voice. Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preaching

Thursday, 1/21, 11:30am: Joe Kempf '16, Senior Chapel; Musicians: Robert Harper and Symone Brown

Friday, 1/22, 10:40am: Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf, MA, PhD, Psychotherapist and Imam, speaking

We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!

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Auggies Connect with Employers

Thursday, January 28

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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Auggie Networking Event

February 9
5:30 - 8 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

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 9, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Hoversten 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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Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Workshops 2/12 & 2/18

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Workshops in 2/12 & 2/18

Learn how to win $3,000 - $8,000 for studying abroad through the Gilman Scholarship*.

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Application Deadline for Summer and Fall: March 1, 2016

Attend one of the following workshops

Workshop A
Friday, February 12
3:30-4:30
Christensen Center

Workshop B
Thursday, February 18
2:00-3:00 pm
OGC 100

*Eligibility: Pell Grant Recipient, US Citizen (by time of travel), program length 4+ weeks, You may not apply for a Gilman Scholarship if you wish to study in Cuba or in a country that is currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning.

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LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop

Tuesday, January 26, or Thursday, February 25
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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Spring Break Service Opportunity to Laredo, Texas

Sign up for Alternative Spring Break!

Want to do something meaningful with your Spring Break this year? Join Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation on the annual service trip to Laredo, Texas from March 12 through March 19, 2016.

During this experience you will have the opportunity to:

Serve… partnering with Habitat for Humanity
Build Community… on and off-campus
Explore… vocation, various cultures, the area of the country, and more
Learn and Share… before, during and after the trip
Grow… in skills, faith, and relationships

Cost is $250 and includes lodging, traveling, and most meals.

Registration is open now until February 5 on a first-come, first-served basis - so sign up now! Download the form at this link: http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/spring-break-2016/

Questions? Contact Student Leader Vision Bagonza at bagonza@augsburg.edu or Staff Leader Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu , or stop by Campus Ministries in Foss 104 to pick up and drop off your registration form.

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Focused Conversation: TODAY

The second Focused Conversation on strategic finance, led Beth Reissenweber, chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration, is this afternoon. Come learn about the work underway on Augsburg's long-range financial sustainability model.

Date, time and location:
TODAY: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room

Add the session to your calendar:
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=7ad03c981ba1497fdaae084cdfffc1c4&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D01%26amp%3Bday%3D20%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

Slides for this Focused Conversation and a video replay of yesterday's session are posted online on the All Hands page.

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