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Thurs: Called to Scholarship with Michael Lansing

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
4:00-5:30 p.m. in OGC 100

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

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Faculty Interviewers for Scholarship Weekend

It's that time of year again, when we ask you to volunteer a bit of your time to help us select the next class of Honors students. This year, Scholarship Weekend falls on February 12-13. Prospective students will be competing for top scholarships, and a spot in Augsburg's Honors Program.

We need roughly 30 faculty members on Friday, February 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a couple of opportunities earlier that week to attend a brief training session. All faculty interviewers will receive a complimentary ticket to hear LeVar Burton (Roots, Star Trek: TNG, Reading Rainbow) speak on campus that weekend.

This is one of the few opportunities in which faculty get to participate in selecting our students. These are also your students, who will take your courses and major in your disciplines. I hope you'll join us.

Please send an email to adamo@augsburg.edu to let me know your availability.

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Faculty: CTL Grant Applications Due Feb. 15

Applications are now being accepted for THREE grants from CTL:

Scholarship Grant
Integrated Course Design Grant
Provost's Internationalization Travel Grant

Submit an online application and view detailed grant descriptions at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15

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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 U.S. 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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Internship Opportunity at UIC 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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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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Distinguished Contributions Awards 2016

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the 2016 awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning.

Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP, or SERVICE.

All full-time FACULTY or STAFF who have been employed at the college for at least three years are eligible for the awards.

For more information and to submit nominations, go to http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/awards.

Nominations will be accepted through FEBRUARY 22.

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Waiting for Lefty Auditions - Sunday and Monday

The Augsburg Theater Arts Department will hold auditions for its production, WAITING FOR LEFTY, by Clifford Odets, directed by Barbra Berlovitz. Auditions will be held in Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, in Foss Center, January 24th 6-9 p.m. and January 25th 3:15-6 p.m. Additional information is posted on the Tjornhom- Nelson door. Please sign up for a five minute slot on the audition sheets.

-Prepare 1 monologue of your choosing for your 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.
-Bring a complete list of all conflicts you may have to auditions 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.

It is recommended that you read the entire play in order to have a sense of the tone of the piece and the nature of the characters. All Augsburg students are welcome to audition!

Call-back auditions will be held January 26th from 4-6 p.m. in the TV Studio in Foss Center. Rehearsals will begin February 8th and performance dates are April 1-10.

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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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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, 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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Conversation on Wellness and Islamic Faith

SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE ISLAMIC FAITH

Friday, January 22, 4:30-6 p.m.
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 and psychotherapist Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf.

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

Halal appetizers will be served.

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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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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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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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Chapel @ 10:40am: Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf

Join us in the chapel today at 10:40am! We welcome Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf, MA, PhD, Psychotherapist and Imam, as our series, "Beloved Community," concludes. After chapel, everyone is invited to stay for community time and refreshments.

Next Week in Chapel: "We Believe We are Called to Serve Our Neighbor"
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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Auggie Networking Event - February 9

Tuesday, February 9
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Hoversten Foss Chapel

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 5:30-8:00 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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EP!C Karaoke Night - TONIGHT

Join the EP!C peer health educators for some Friday night fun in the student lounge. They will be hosting a karaoke night with popcorn and drinks and prizes for rockstar Auggie singers.

Hope to see you Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Student Lounge and bring a friend for a duet!

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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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