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- Fast Approaching: URGO Phase 1 Deadline is Feb. 2
- Discuss James Baldwin's "A Talk to Teachers"
- Call for Nominations: CTL Faculty and Staff Awards
- Thanks to Students for Racial Justice
- Did You Miss the Wellness & Curriculum Workshop?
- Free 10-Day Fellowship in Israel This May
- Register for WISE Conference by Wed.
- Have You Found the Writing Lab Yet This Semester?
- Called to Scholarship - THURS - 4 p.m. OGC 100
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Fast Approaching: URGO Phase 1 Deadline is Feb. 2
he 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.
Discuss James Baldwin's "A Talk to Teachers"
The next "Striving for an Inclusive Faculty" event is drawing near. On February 10, faculty and staff are invited to discuss "A Talk to Teachers" by James Baldwin. Please RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu to receive a copy of the reading.
Striving for an Inclusive Faculty: Discussing James Baldwin's "A Talk to Teachers"
Wednesday, February 10
9:30-11:00am, Marshall Room
Call for Nominations: CTL Faculty and Staff Awards
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.
Thanks to Students for Racial Justice
A special thank you to SRJ students Keisha Barnard, Hannah Bech, and Karina Genis for leading EDC 200 - Orientation to Urban Education through a 2 day workshop about Anti-Racist Education on our campus and in public K-12 schools. It is a privilege to have you working with us. Continue your important work!
Did You Miss the Wellness & Curriculum Workshop?
On January 7, 2016, Gen Ed and the Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC) co-sponsored a workshop on "Integrating Wellness Across the Curriculum." The Augsburg College Health Survey Report conducted by U of M Boynton Health Service, now posted on the Gen Ed Moodle, shares data about student health trends at Augsburg.
An Executive Summary of the workshop is now on the Gen Ed Moodle as well. It highlights some of the data about Augsburg students and how they align and depart from general student health trends. Also highlighted in the summary are specific issues for faculty, topics for future discussion, next steps, and specific examples from the faculty panel about how to incorporate well-being into classroom practices.
PPT: Augsburg Health Survey Report
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/mod/resource/view.php?id=29478
Executive Summary of Wellness Workshop
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/mod/resource/view.php?id=29512
Free 10-Day Fellowship in Israel This May
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.
Register for WISE Conference by Wed.
The 2016 WISE Conference (Workshop on Intercultural Skills Enhancement), held at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on February 3-5, 2016, is four-day professional development institute focused on helping faculty leaders, program coordinators, and other faculty and staff develop the knowledge and skills they need in order to help study abroad students develop intercultural skills and awareness.
Registration closes on WEDNESDAY, January 27. Visit http://global.wfu.edu/wise/ to read workshop descriptions and to register.
Augsburg faculty can apply for a travel grant on the CTL Grants page: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications
Have You Found the Writing Lab Yet This Semester?
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.
Called to Scholarship - THURS - 4 p.m. OGC 100
This 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.
General Announcements
Food Service Specials
There is a Taco Bar and Triple Berry Crisp at Dinner in The Commons Tonight!
Food Service Menus
1/26/16
The Nabo Special today is a Turkey Burger with Chips and a 16 oz. Fountain Soda.
World Flavors is Serving Fajitas Today!
Market Place is Serving Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf, Grilled Zucchini, Fresh Corn, and Mashed Potatoes.
Vege is Serving Chili Glazed Tofu, Wild Rice Blend, Grilled Asparagus, and Oven Roasted Carrots.
Food Service Hours
1/26/16
Einstein's 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.
Scholastic Connections Applications Available
Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students of Color:
Applications are now being accepted for Scholastic Connections for 2016-17. Successful applicants for 5 available positions will receive a $5000 scholarship and be paired with an alum of color who will serve as the student's mentor.
Eligibility requirements, information about Scholastic Connections and applications are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections and click on Application Requirements.
Students who receive full tuition scholarships: Promise Scholars, Act 6 Scholars, full tuition President Scholars, etc. are NOT eligible for SC.
Applications and letters of recommendation are due March 1.
Attention Faculty and Staff: If you know of a student of color who could benefit from a $5000 scholarship and work with a mentor, please nominate the student for Scholastic Connections. Nomination forms and information about the program are available at the SC web page, Application Requirements. Nominations due March 1.
For more information, contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.
Outstanding Staff Award Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2016 Augsburg College Outstanding Staff Awards are now open!
The Outstanding Staff Award is intended to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission statement of the college through their actions. Recipients of this award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community.
All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to nominate qualifying staff members.
CLICK ON THE FORM LINK HERE:
https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/1q-BVhab5fTRyHsZLrh-uwa6gPNZFUgazYlRdijN_Vcs/viewform
All nomination materials must be submitted to Jim Mathias (matthias@augsburg.edu) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12.
All recipients will be announced at the Staff Appreciation Awards on Tuesday, March 3 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel.
Questions about the process can be directed to staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
Thank you,
2015-16 Staff Senators
Kelly Anderson-Diercks, Athletics
Mark Chamberlain, Marketing and Communication
Theresa Gade, Human Resources
Jennifer Jacobs, Athletics
Seth Lienard, Event and Conference Planning
Bryan Massich, Facilities Management
Jim Matthias, Information Technology
Martha Truax, Development
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 week.
To volunteer during a different time-slot at the Cupboard, contact Oscar at martinez@augsburg.edu.
Spring Break Closing: Urness Hall
Attention Augsburg Community!
Urness Hall will close at 5:00pm on Friday, March 11, 2016 for spring break. All residents will be asked to vacate the building by that time. Urness Hall will reopen 12 noon on Sunday, March 20. Similar to Winter break, the Department of Residence Life will have limited staff and services during this time.
During the spring break period, the Department of Residence Life offers limited temporary break options to eligible Augsburg College first-year students. This break option is an emergency measure for students whose circumstances do not allow them to leave campus for the spring break period.
If your department or organization is active during the spring break period and there is a potential that your students will be needed on campus during that period, please contact Urness Hall Director Anthony Wilder at wildera@augsburg.edu regarding your concerns.
Student Employment--Apply Online
Welcome back to campus for spring semester! We hope you had a nice holiday break. We are excited to have students and activity back on campus. As the semester begins, the search for on-campus student employment starts to ramp up a little bit as well. There are a few changes that have now been in effect for on-campus student employment and will affect the way you apply for jobs.
On-campus student employment postings can also be found through Inside Augsburg using the following steps:
1) Sign into Inside Augsburg http://inside.augsburg.edu/
2) Look under the Community Menu of AugNet Services
3) Click on On-Campus Student Jobs
4) Search for Student jobs
All available and open student positions will be found here. When applying, be sure to read the instructions and application questions carefully. If you are selected to move forward in the application process, you will be contacted by the position's hiring manager.
If you have any questions, please contact HR at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058. If you have problems accessing the On-Campus Student Employment link, please contact the TechDesk at techdesk@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1400.
Event Announcements
LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop – TODAY
Tuesday, January 26th
3:45-4:45pm
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
TC DillaDay Dance/Workshop Series
Peace and Love fellow Auggies! In honor of the late great James Dewitt Yancey, Augsburg Save the Kids is hosting a FREE Hip Hop Dance workshop and Power Yoga class, all J Dilla inspired! I will include a link to check out who J Dilla is. Any questions contact Reies Romero/romeror@augsburg.edu/651-270-7592
WHEN: Saturday, March 5th
TIME: 2-4:30pm
WHERE: East Commons (Christensen Center)
Open to ALL students!
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/222467728097091/
Who is J Dilla? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL3ENrZwjmw
Daily Chapel @ 11:30 a.m.: Beth Reissenweber, VP
Join us in the chapel today at 11:30am! We continue our series, "We Believe We are Called to Serve Our Neighbor," with Beth Reissenweber, V.P. of Finance and Administration and C.F.O., preaching. Musician: Alexandra Olson, clarinet.
Series Continues:
Wednesday, 1/27, 10:40am: Amy Gort, Dean of Arts and Sciences, preaching; musician: Nadia Sandstrom, vocalist
Thursday, 1/28, 11:30am: Jami Kadolph '16, Senior Chapel
Friday, 1/29, 10:40am: Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow, President of Augsburg College, preaching, "Called into the messy middle"
We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!
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.
Interfaith Kick-Off Meal: How Do YOU Do New Years?
COMMON TABLE INTERFAITH KICK-OFF: How do YOU do New Years?
THIS THURSDAY, January 28
6:30-8:30 p.m.
It's a new year! Come hear from four community members about how and when they mark the changing year and share about how you do - celebrating the last one and looking forward to a new one. We will share a meal and conversation!
Hosted by: The Common Table Interfaith team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
(Where is the Common Table? 2001 Riverside Ave. S, below Trinity offices.)
WEEKLY COMMON TABLE SCHEDULE - YOU'RE INVITED:
See website: http://www.augsburg.edu/commontable/events/
Hope to see you soon!
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Patrice Salmeri Presents at NASPA conference
Patrice Salmeri, director, StepUP Program, presented at the 2016 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Strategies Conference: Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention.
Her session was titled "Building Capacity for Collegiate Recovery: A Road Map to Success."
Co-presenters included Arielle Spanvill, Community Mapping & Sustainability Coordinator - Transforming Youth Recovery, Jessica Garcia De Paz, Collegiate Program Development Transforming Youth Recovery, and
Jennifer Sell Matzke, Assistant Dean of Students - St. Cloud University
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