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Students: Spend 10 Days 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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Congratulations to Dr. Koo

Dr. Jayoung Koo, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, submitted an article entitled, "Building An Exploratory Model for Part-Time Sales Associates' Turnover Intentions," which was selected as the Best Paper in Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising that was published in FCSRJ during 2015. Congratulations Dr. Koo!

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Summer 2016 Job Opportunity - ACYTI Mentor

Summer 2016 Job Opportunity!

Mentor for Augsburg College Youth Theology Institute (ACYTI)

Current students - Are you interested in growing in your faith, being a role model and positive influence for high school youth, and developing meaningful relationships? If so, then we've got the perfect job for you!

DETAILS…

Augsburg College Youth Theology Institute (ACYTI) is a week-long experience for high school students to critically engage in theological inquiry and faith exploration on the campus of the college. Classroom learning, worship opportunities, urban exposure, and community building are all components of the program.

An ACYTI Mentor serves a vital role in the Youth Theology Institute by helping to implement programs and cultivate community as faith leaders working with the high school youth participants. A mentor must be able to participate in training beforehand and be available during the full week of ACYTI, be willing to develop healthy relationships with the participants, exhibit leadership skills to faithfully guide participants in learning, worship, and fellowship activities, prepare and lead at least one- 20 minute worship experience and one afternoon or evening activity during ACYTI, enforce rules and boundaries to keep participants safe, and collaborate with other staff and mentors to support other activities throughout the week of ACYTI.

Learn More and apply at:
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68101&CNTRNO=2&TSTMP=1454358102158

Questions? Contact Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu or Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres lindayre@augsburg.edu

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Art Club Seeks New and Diverse Creatives

Art Club is excited to announce its interest to expand its membership to include students from all creative disciplines this spring. They are seeking students from the Film, Music, Theater, Art Education and Writing departments to help plan and carry out creative projects throughout the year. Art Club is looking for new and fresh perspectives to broaden the base of disciplines and create projects and programs that reflect broader creative interests.

Art Club would like to invite interested students to its first meeting on Tuesday, February 9, at 4:30 p.m. in Old Main 6.

Come share your ideas and vision to expand Art Club's outreach and programming.

For further information contact: Ijaaz Cousin cousin@augsubrg.edu or Susan Boecher boecher@augsburg.edu

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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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New: Minor in Leadership Studies

What can a Minor in Leadership Studies do for your Major?!

Beginning fall 2016, a Minor in Leadership Studies will be available to undergraduate students at Augsburg College! The minor offers an undergraduate education in the study of leadership theory and its practice and is specifically designed for students who have been, and will continue to be, involved in activities both on and off campus.

We have three opportunities for students to learn more about the minor. Leadership Studies faculty and staff will be available at each session to answer questions. A brief presentation will start the meeting followed by Q & A.

Please mark your calendar for one of the dates listed below. Questions concerning the information sessions for the Minor in Leadership Studies can be emailed to Jolee Lilja at liljaj@augsburg.edu.

Tuesday, February 9 from 4-4:30, Student Lounge
Tuesday, February 9 from 5-5:30, Student Lounge
Thursday, February 18 from 11:30-12noon, Marshall Room

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Food Service Hours

2/3/16 Wednesday

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.

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Welcome Dawn Miller to Human Resources

On 1/27, Dawn Miller joined the Human Resources team as Augsburg's Senior HR Generalist. She is filling the position that Tammy McBroom previously held.

Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in HR, primarily in employee and labor relations, training and facilitation and HR compliance. She most recently worked for HealthEast for 11 years as a Lead Senior HR Business Partner/Generalist and has worked in the human resources field for 20 years. Dawn holds a BA in Speech-Communications from the University of Minnesota.

If you have HR questions, Dawn can be reached at 612.330.1216 or millerd1@augsburg.edu.

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Food Service Menus

2/3/16 Wednesday

The Nabo Special today is a Ham & Cheese Sandwich with Cup of Soup and a 16oz Fountain Soda.

Today is Wing Wednesday at World Flavors!

Market Place is Serving Oven Fried Chicken, Fresh Brussels Sprouts, Herbed Carrots, and Roasted Parsley Potatoes.

Vege is Serving Brussels Sprouts with Sweet and Spicy Mustard, Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins, Brown Rice With Lemon & Herb, and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce.

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Focused Conversation: TODAY

TODAY: Join the conversation with HGA Architects and McGough Construction this afternoon -- at 12:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room -- to learn about the final designs and construction plans for the Hagfors Center.

Click this link to add the event to your calendar: https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=5f157e5b887993c159031b15a208bebb&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D02%26amp%3Bday%3D3%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

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Service in the Sun?

Have anything going on during Spring Break? No?

Consider joining an awesome group of Auggies in the 2016 Alternative Spring Break. Augsburg sends a group of about 25 students each year to a Habitat for Humanity site in one of the southern states of the US. If you like to work with your hands, are motivated by good causes, and would like to get to know some other Auggies, sign up by this FRIDAY Feb. 5 using this link: http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/spring-break-2016/

You can also email me, Vision, at bagonza@augsburg.edu or Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu

Hurry up and secure a spot!

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Fri. 2/5: Jump Start Your STEM Job Search Workshop

Join us this Friday, February 5th, at the "Jump Start Your STEM Job Search Workshop"! This on-campus event is ideal for STEM majors who wish to secure an internship or job offer in the near future.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:
-Network with STEM industry recruiters and leaders from organizations including Thomson Reuters, Life-Science Innovations, Be the Match, Metropolitan Council, Recursive Awesome, United Health Group - Optum, and CH Robinson.
-Discover the best way to tell your own STEM story on LinkedIn and in job interviews.
-Learn how to incorporate your strengths in your job search.
-Get a FREE LinkedIn head shot taken by a professional photographer.
-Explore "What STEM Employers Want" by participating in an interactive panel discussion with STEM industry recruiters and leaders.

Registration is required.

Go to
http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/jump-start-your-stem-job-search-workshop/
to register for this FREE event!

Friday, February 5, 2016
1:00-5:30 PM
Sateren Auditorium - Anderson Music Hall
Augsburg College

Jump Start Your STEM Job Search is sponsored by Thomson-Reuters, and presented by Augsburg College, the Minnesota High Tech Association, the North Star STEM Alliance, SciTechsperience, the Takoda Group, and Wallin Education Partners.

If you have questions about this event, please email stem@augsburg.edu.

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Soup for You Cafe 1st Anniversary - Please Come

Soup for You Cafe, sponsored by Bethany Lutheran Church, celebrates its first birthday, February 1-5, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The brainchild of renown St. Martin's Table Chef, Judah Nataf, and Bethany pastor Mike Matson, a fleet of volunteers has served nearly 10,000 people within the Augsburg, Seward and Cedar Riverside communities. Please join us for soup, birthday cake and celebration at Bethany (located at 2511 Franklin Ave. E...6 minute walk across the freeway). For more information about Soup for You link to http://www.startribune.com/church-program-offers-hot-soup-warm-welcome/298624441/.

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Auggie Networking Event - Register Now

February 9
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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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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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Increasing Teacher Diversity in MN

Audrey Lensmire and Peg Finders from the Department of Education and a coalition of teacher educators, K-12 educators, community leaders, students and policy makers invite you to participate in an important event: Increasing Teacher Diversity in MN: A Continuing Conversation and Call to Action on February 6 from 9:30-1:30 at Minneapolis Community & Technical College. This important event is free but registration is required.

Policy makers, administrators, educators, students and community leaders interested in addressing the race and culture gap between learners and teachers will be attending. We welcome Augsburg students and future teachers to this event.

Please see https://mntoc2020.wordpress.com for more information and to register.

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Daily Chapel @ 10:40am: Jacie Richmond Preaching

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40am: Jacie Richmond preaching, Pastoral Intern.

Chapel this week:
Thursday, 2/4, 11:30am: Campus Ministry Deacons leading worship
Friday, 2/5, 10:40am: Pastor Mike Matson preaching, Chaplain to Student Athletes

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

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Spring All Hands Meeting Next Week

The Spring 2016 All Hands meeting is Thursday, February 11, at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available. The link for remote access will be posted on the All Hands page the morning of the meeting.

To add next week's All Hands meeting to your calendar, click the following link: https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=2791f65a804f3e31bc98d9a0bc312af8&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D02%26amp%3Bday%3D11%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

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Off Campus Studies Fair - February 12

Off Campus Studies Fair
Friday, February 12
10:30 to 2:30 in Christensen

Fair Details: http://bit.ly/1KUhseF

Enter to win cool prizes! Talk to a Study Abroad adviser! Learn about programs around the world and in the U.S!

Where will you go? studyabroad.augsburg.edu

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RSVP By Friday for Auggie Networking Event Feb. 9

Attention Students!

This is a reminder to sign up for the Auggie Networking Event next Tuesday, February 9th from 5:30-8pm in the Chapel. Over 115 alumni have already signed up from all different professions and industries and only 60 students. Don't miss this chance to build your network.

The event is free and includes food, beverages and a professional photographer who will be taking head shots for LinkedIn.

Register before this Friday 2/5 at http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/calendar/auggie-networking-event-2/

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ELCA Summer Camp Job Fair - February 16

February 16
4-6:30pm
East Commons, Christensen Center

Looking for a paid summer job? Want to gain leadership skills? Enjoy working with youth? Come to the ELCA Summer Camp Job Fair to visit with camp representatives from across the United States. Interview on the spot!

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Job Fair Prep Session TODAY

The third Job Fair Prep Session will be held today from 12:30-1 pm in the Strommen Center!

Please attend if you can, even if you haven't registered for the fair yet! You will learn about what to expect at the fair, how to prep for the fair, and we will answer any questions you have.

If you can't attend today's Prep Session, keep in mind the following upcoming Prep Sessions. There will also be videos posted online soon!

Monday, February 8th, 10:30-11 am
Thursday, February 11th, 3:45-4:15 pm

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Depression & Anxiety Screening - Walk-In Wednesday

Worried? Stressed? Sad? You are not alone. Get help at the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) Depression and Anxiety Screening Day. Stop by the CWC office on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall today - Wednesday February 3rd between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Complete a FREE 10-15 minute screening for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. No appointments are necessary. Meet face to face with a counselor to discuss the results and receive information and resources on and off campus to help address your concerns. First 15 students to take the screening at the CWC office on Wednesday will receive a gift card for a coffee at Einstein's. Contact the CWC office at 612-330-1707 with any questions. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Stop by CWC Wednesday!!!

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