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Fast Approaching: URGO Phase 1 Deadline is 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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TODAY: Eval. vs. Assessment Workshop, 11:30, Marshall

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.

There will be cookies! Sponsored by the CTL.

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Students: Apply for 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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Jan. 28 - Michael Lansing's Call to Scholarship

Next Thursday, join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) for a time of reflection, recognition, and celebration of professor Michael Lansing's call to scholarship.

The 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
4:00-5:30pm in OGC 100

There will be refreshments before and a book signing after! All are welcome.

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The Writing Lab Is Now Open

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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University Council Website

Please visit the new website at http://inside.augsburg.edu/universitycouncil/ for information on the new University Council and its committees. Minutes from the Council's first meeting are now posted.

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special is a Crispy Chicken Salad with a Bread-stick and 16oz Fountain Soda.

World Flavors is serving Freshly Rolled Tiger Sushi!

Market Place is serving Slow Roasted Italian Turkey, Creamy Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Garlic Green Beans, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Vege is serving California Style Veggie Burger, Oven Roasted Garlic Fries, Grilled Zucchini, and Fresh Corn on the Cob.

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Honors Review Faculty Referees

Please be aware that the Editorial Board of the Augsburg Honors Review will be inviting numerous faculty members to become referees for submissions of interdisciplinary student work. Faculty referees will be asked to review potential articles for publication in the Review specifically looking at content, methodology, and form. We will attempt to connect the content area as closely to the referee's area of experience as possible. If you would like to be involved in this process, please contact us at honrview@augsburg.edu

Elise Hitchings, Editor-in-Chief
Erica Bryer, Managing Editor

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Social Work Ranked in Best Christian Programs

The Social Work Department has been ranked No. 7 in the 35 Best Value Christian Colleges with CSWE Accredited Programs of 2015. Please check out the below link to view the article.

http://www.socialworkdegreeguide.com/best-value-christian-colleges-cswe-accredited-bsw-msw-2015/

Congratulations to our BSW and MSW programs!

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Chemistry Faculty Candidate Research Talk

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

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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Join the Campus Kitchen Student Leadership Team

Interested in creating dialog and action around food justice this semester? The Campus Kitchen student leadership team will be meeting this Monday (1/25) in the Marshall Room from 2-3 p.m. Join us to learn more about what this group does... or just come for the snacks and good conversation :)

Email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu for more details!

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New Campus Cupboard Food Shelf Hours - Come Visit

The Campus Cupboard student food shelf is now open during the following times:
Monday 11am-1pm
Wednesday 11am-1pm
Friday 10:40am-1:40pm

Stop by the Foss lobby to grab up to 5 free food items! All are welcome, whether you just need a snack or groceries for the weekend.

To volunteer during a different time-slot at the Cupboard, contact Oscar at martinez@augsburg.edu.

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Food Service Hours

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9:00pm with The Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm with Hot Food Starting at 10:00am.

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

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Food Service Specials

There is Freshly Rolled Tiger Sushi in The Commons at Lunch Today!

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Augsburg Total Wellness - Health Screening

Fellow Auggies:

We are quickly approaching the finals days of sign-up for January's Health Screening event next week! If you haven't already done so, please remember to sign up for the first wellness activity of 2016. It's 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.

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 Friday, February 5th. **Hint: if you don't think you'll remember your password (I know I didn't!), you can opt to reset your password!

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

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Art Receptions: Friday

Join us for two art receptions this Friday, Jan. 22

Circumstantial Evidence by Jody Williams
Christensen Center Art Gallery
6 - 8 p.m.

WHERE BACK WHEN by J.M. Culver
Gage Family Art Gallery
7 - 9 p.m.

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Augsburg Theater Auditions

Main Stage Theater Auditions, Days, Dates

The Augsburg Theater Arts Department will hold auditions for its main stage production, Waiting for Lefty, by Clifford Odets directed by Barbra Berlovitz. Auditions will be held in Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, in Foss Center, Sunday, January 24th from 6-9 p.m. and Monday, January 25th 3:15-6 pm. An audition sign-up sheet will be posted on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater door in the Atrium of the Foss Center.

All Augsburg students are welcome to audition! Copies of Waiting for Lefty have been placed on reserve in the library under Michael Burden. Please prepare one monologue of your choice for the audition.

Please arrive at the audition site at least 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time. Those who arrive after their scheduled time may not be allowed to audition.
Please wear appropriate attire to auditions. (I.e. dress accordingly as they would for a professional audition. No jeans, flip-flops, t-shirts, crop tops, halter tops, etc.)
Please bring to auditions a complete list of all conflicts you may have with the rehearsal and performance schedule including work, classes, social commitments (such as weddings, anniversaries, etc.) and ensemble performances. Actors should declare all known conflicts at the time of the general audition.

Call-back auditions will be held Tuesday, January 26th from 4-6 p.m.

Rehearsals will begin February 8th-March 31st and performance dates are April 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th.

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A Perspective on Wellness from the Islamic Faith

Friday, January 22, 4:30-6 PM.
Center for Wellness and Counseling, 1st floor of Anderson Hall

Come join us for food and conversation about Islamic perspectives on spiritual and emotional health and wellness with Imam and psychologist/psychotherapist Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf.

Dr. El-Sawaf will speak, followed by a question and answer session.

Halal appetizers will be served.

Co-sponsored by the Center for Wellness and Counseling, the Muslim Student Association, and Campus Ministry.

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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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Daily Chapel @ 11:30am: Joe Kempf '16, Sr. Chapel

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 11:30am: Joe Kempf '16, Senior Chapel; Musicians: Robert Harper, vocalist; Symone Brown, vocalist; and Noah Quam, pianist.

Upcoming Chapel Schedule:

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

Monday, 1/25, 10:40am: Ann Garvey, V.P. of Student Affairs, preaching
Tuesday, 1/26, 11:30am: Beth Reissenweber, V.P. of Finance and Administration and C.F.O., preaching
Wednesday, 1/27, 10:40am: Amy Gort, Dean of Arts and Sciences, preaching
Thursday, 1/28, 11:30am: Sophie Bauer '16, Senior Chapel
Friday, 1/29, 10:40am: Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow, President of Augsburg College

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

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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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Def Poetics Vol. III

Def Poetics Vol.III is an evening of spoken word. The presentation is the culmination of pieces of poetry developed in a four week workshop. The spoken word workshop participants will be performing their own pieces.

The performances will be held January 27th and 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Foss TV Studio. Free and open to the public.

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Welcome Reception for New McNair Asst Director

Please join us in welcoming Naomi Farabee, the new Assistant Director for the McNair Scholars Program.

Naomi is an enrolled member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe, born and raised in Bemidji, MN. Naomi is a two-time alumna of the University of Minnesota; she has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree and a Master of Arts in Educational Policy and Administration. Prior to working at the University of Minnesota she worked briefly in the corporate and non-profit sectors for 10 years in various roles related to diversity and equity. She is excited to join both Augsburg College and TRIO McNair Scholars. She lives in St. Paul with her husband and her crabby cat Tula, and loves traveling, cooking, Netflix, starting (but not finishing) craft projects, and gardening.

McNair will host a casual meet and greet this Friday, January 22, from 2-4 p.m.
Please stop by any time between then to meet Naomi and enjoy delicious refreshments!

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