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Register Now to Present at Zyzzogeton

Zyzzogeton 2016 Registration Deadline is March 10!

Zyzzogeton, Augsburg's annual student research symposium, will be held on Thursday, April 14, from 3-5 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

Students who plan to present their research or creative activity at this poster session will need to register and submit an abstract online at www.augsburg.edu/urgo by March 10 (click maroon box on right side of URGO homepage). Please work closely with your research mentors on your poster.

URGO and McNair will be hosting a Research Poster workshop where you can bring your working draft and receive one-on-one feedback and help on Wednesday, March 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. in SVE 204. We will be providing dinner, so please RSVP to urgo@augsburg.edu if you plan to come.

Questions? Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by Science Hall 152.

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Assessment Lunch & Learn Next Tuesday, March 1

Faculty, did you miss the presentation of assessment data at the last faculty meeting or on Assessment Day? Interested in seeing it again and continuing the discussion?

Faculty and staff are invited to grab lunch in the Commons (it's on us!) and join Kristen Chamberlain in the Augsburg Room for an informal presentation and discussion on our most recent institutional Assessment Data.

Yes. Free lunch. Please RSVP to kilgorem@augsburg.edu.

ASSESSMENT LUNCH & LEARN
Tuesday, March 1
12:00pm-1:30pm
Augsburg Room, Christensen Center

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Wednesday: Med School Info Session

Join URGO for a panel-style information session to answer your questions about medical school applications. Topics covered will include picking schools, creating an application timeline, drafting personal statements, the MCAT, and learning more about the AMCAS application system.

During the session, you will have the opportunity to speak with Augsburg alumni who are currently in medical school or have currently gone through the application process. Food will be provided, too!

Wednesday, March 2
OGC 113
6 p.m.

Email Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) or URGO (urgo@augsburg.edu) with any questions and for accessibility accommodations.

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10-day Fellowship in Israel App Due Tuesday

The MINNE 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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TODAY: Difficult Disc. Workshop, 3:40 p.m. in OGC 100

This afternoon, join colleagues to discuss how to productively engage with difficult topics in the classroom.

Using Difficult Discussion in the Classroom to Enhance Students' Higher-Order Thinking Skills

Thursday, February 25 (Today!)
3:40-4:40pm
OGC 100

Many courses offer students and faculty the opportunity to discuss difficult issues and enhance student learning through the intellectual give-and-take of an engaged conversation, but what if those conversations turn personal or angry? How can you assist learners to actively challenge and engage ideas and issues, not each other (or you)? This workshop is intended to assist participants in identifying their goals for using classroom discussions and then discuss models for how to teach learners how to productively engage in difficult discussions.

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AugStories: On Being a Scholar

Next Wednesday, take an hour to listen to, learn from, and support three of your esteemed colleagues as they share personal narratives behind their scholarship. Hear tales of passion and adventure, trial and tribulation, and perhaps even good fortune and success! Each scholar will present for 15 minutes.

AugStories: On Being a Scholar
Wednesday, March 2nd, 10:40-11:40am
OGC 100

Coffee will be served. Bring your own mug!

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Scholastic Connections Applications Available

Scholarship Opportunity for High-Achieving, Undergraduate Students of Color

Applications are now being accepted for Scholastic Connections for 2015-16. 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 & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION DUE 3/1

For more information, contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.

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Augsburg Senior Leadership Society

This year, Augsburg College is launching the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society. This society will recognize graduating seniors for their co-curricular leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg College.

To qualify, students must demonstrate growth and development in seven categories: Academic and Life Skills Competence, Civic Engagement, Critical Thinking, Faith and Values, Intentional Diversity, Leadership Exploration and Development, and Thoughtful Stewardship.

Students must be graduating seniors (April or December 2016), have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, be in good academic and conduct status with the College, have demonstrated growth in the areas above, and have demonstrated leadership contributions through engagement in student organizations, campus activities, or college-sponsored or college-affiliated programs.

A resume and essay must be turned into Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11.

For details on additional criteria and required materials can be found by contactingcao@augsburg.edu.

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Professional Development Opportunity at UHG

UnitedHealth Group's 2016 Campus Talent Summit provides first and second year students the opportunity to learn about career paths while building critical business skills for the future workforce. The program, which takes place April-August 2016, includes a corporate site visit, virtual mentoring program, and business focused webinars.

To be eligible to apply, students must be:

-Currently be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
-Majoring in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related business field.
-Demonstrate involvement in diversity/community activities and/or on-campus student organizations.
-Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
-Summit a resume and an unofficial transcript
-Complete a digital introduction
-Be able to participate in all 4 program segments

Interested students should complete the "Network With Us" form and submit their resume by Friday, March 11th:

https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/network-with-us?campaignid=%7b8268F2D7-1A12-4EB5-BAF4-012E586A29A1%7d

Questions? Contact Janet Morales at moralesj@augsburg.edu

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Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Want to engage in dialogue with people of different faiths and make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community? Will you be studying on campus all of next year? Consider becoming an Interfaith Scholar.

Interfaith Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (407/408) on interfaith dialogue and action led by Professor Matt Maruggi and Pastor Sonja Hagander, earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Students from a variety of traditions as well as the non-religious are invited to apply in order to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world. For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/interfaith-scholars-program/apply/

Deadline to Apply: March 4

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2015-2016 Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations for the 2015-2016 Augsburg Leadership Awards are now open!

These awards recognize student leaders and student organizations for their innovative and outstanding leadership during this academic year. Recipients will be honored at the 17th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Tuesday, April 5 from 5-7 pm in Hoversten Chapel.

All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members are strongly encouraged to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 11 by 5:00 p.m.

To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the award descriptions and criteria, visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/activities/augsburg-leadership-awards/

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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 Senior High 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 Senior High 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.

Required Experience:
We are looking for mentors that have leadership experience with children/youth, someone who models a vibrant Christian faith that seeks meaning, trusts God, and serves the neighbor, worship leadership skills and/or musical abilities are desirable, but not required, and a mentor that is comfortable leading and guiding high school students who may only be a few years younger than the mentors.

Apply today at:
URL: 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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Apply to be a Christensen Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Interested in exploring life's big questions? Will you be studying on campus all of next year? Consider becoming a Christensen Scholar.

Christensen Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (REL 405/406) led by Professor Mark Tranvik, earn four upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship. The 2016-17 seminar will explore great stories of faith. It is designed for those with a lively sense of curiosity and a desire to talk about "big questions" involving God, evil, doubt, salvation, and vocation.

For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/

Deadline to Apply: March 4

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Apply To Be A Bonner Leader

The Bonner Leaders Program is a work-study focused on student development through direct engagement in the community. Bonner Leaders work in the community to address social issues such as education, homelessness, racial justice and poverty. Students attend regular meetings to reflect on their work in the community together. They focus on creating a greater understanding of campus-community collaboration as well as engaging other students in the important work to be done in the community.

- Applications for 2016-2017 are being accepted now and are due on March 11, 2016 for returning students.

**Apply online through Inside Augsburg, On Campus Student Jobs**

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Great Colleges to Work For Survey: Be Heard

As previously announced, Augsburg College is participating in the 2016 Great Colleges to Work For survey. The survey opens Monday, February 22 and will remain open until Friday, March 4. Eligible participants will receive an email from ModernThink which will contain a survey invitation and link to the survey.

Important things to note:
- Survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
- Your responses to the survey will be completely confidential. ModernThink LLC, an independent survey firm, will not provide Augsburg College with any information that would enable us to trace survey data back to any one individual.
- Your participation is very valuable and desired, but voluntary.
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the HR Moodle site
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/Modern_Think_Survey_Frequently_Asked_Questions.final.pdf

Human Resources recognizes that many members of our community have work that does not require use of a computer, or who may not have a dedicated office. We will be hosting computer lab sessions for employees to ask any questions they might have, get assistance with the process, and complete the survey.

These sessions are scheduled at the following dates and times:
February 23—2:30-3:30 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
February 24—8:00-9:00 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
February 25—4:00-5:00 p.m., Foss, Room 22B
February 29—9:30-10:30 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
March 2 —11:30-12:30 p.m., Foss, Room 22B
March 4—10:00-11:00 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205

Should you have questions, please contact Lisa Stock (stock@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1783) or Nicole Peterlin (peterlin@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1602) in Human Resources. Thank you in advance for sharing your voice!

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Tri Beta Is Taking The Polar Plunge

Several Biology honors society students are taking the Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 5. The group is hoping to raise a total of $1000. 35% of the money raised comes back to Tri Beta with the other 65% going to the Special Olympics of Minnesota.

To donate, please visit https://reg.plungemn.org/participant/augburgtribeta

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Practice Your Spanish TODAY

Mesa de Conversación

Join us to practice Spanish in a relaxed and fun setting! Formally the Spanish Conversation Group, Mesa de Conversación meets on Thursdays from 11:30-1:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor 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 minutes 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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Living Recovery - TODAY

"Living Recovery"
Thursday, February 25th
3:30-4:30 PM
Center for Wellness & Counseling
1st floor Anderson Residence Hall

Students, faculty and staff are all invited to this distinctive opportunity to hear one person's personal story of living with and recovering from an eating disorder.

Refreshments provided. A prize drawing and Q & A will follow the presentation.

This event is brought to you in collaboration between the Center for Wellness & Counseling and the Melrose Center, as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

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Focused Conversation: Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is the topic for next week's Focused Conversations. The sessions are scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday and will be facilitated by Joanne Reeck, chief diversity officer and director of Campus Activities and Orientation. See details below.

Dates, Times, Location:
Tuesday, March 1, 2 p.m., Oren 100 (remote access will be available for this session)
Wednesday, March 2, 12:30 p.m., Oren 100

Click the following links to add a session to your calendar:

Tuesday session: https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=a79d8c21c5e65b9a51679c4a44018016&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D03%26amp%3Bday%3D1%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

Wednesday session: https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=78fa6e39fa59392c2cf0674cb604c3c2&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D03%26amp%3Bday%3D2%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

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TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF is coming to campus for individual counseling sessions at no cost to you! You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals.

Sign up today! Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Register at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8am-8pm (ET).

Appointment days/times:
Tuesday, March 1-- 8:00-1:00pm Lindell 301
Wednesday, March 2--8:00-1:00pm Lindell 301
Thursday, March 3--8:00-1:00pm Lindell 301

Questions? Please contact Nicole Peterlin at peterlin@augsburg.edu

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Help Save a Life - Donate Blood on 3/9

Patients at local hospitals rely on Memorial Blood Centers to be there with the right blood type they need. But blood doesn't last forever--donated red cells last only 42 days--and that's why we need your help.
Blood doesn't last forever. Please help replenish the supply.
Please schedule your donation today, and consider making blood donation a regular part of your life. All blood types are needed--especially O negative (O-) and O positive (O+).

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus Wednesday 3/9/15 from 10:00 - 4:00 pm in the East Commons. Please consider signing up for a donation time by going to www.mbc.org/searchdrives and search sponsor code 0027 You can also call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time, too.

Please help save lives - sign up to donate now.

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FREE Tickets Available - Come Hear Some Great Jazz

The Augsburg JazzFest performance is this Friday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. and features guest artists Bria Skonberg (trumpet & vocal) and Dalton Ridenhour (piano)...with Augsburg Jazz, of course!

We are now offering a limited number of FREE tickets to Augsburg Students:
-- The discount code can only be used by students
-- Each Auggie can use the code one-time, for one-ticket
-- There are a limited number of discounted tickets available - 60!

This is first-come, first-serve - Don't miss out!
-- Visit, www.augsburg.edu/music for the link
-- Enter JAZZ in the promo code for the discount

Hope to see you this Friday.

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LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop - TODAY

TODAY - 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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High Tech Israel: The StartUp Nation (Room Change)

Join Students Supporting Israel in partnership with the Augsburg Business Organization on Monday, February 29, at 4:30 p.m. in Lindell 301 (note room change) for a presentation with Harlan Jacobs of the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota.

He will be describing how Israel's transformation into a global technology center of excellence is bringing products and services to the world thereby improving health care, electronic communications, and a variety of other areas impacting directly on a better quality of life for the world.

There will be an Oculus Virtual Reality Headset at the event that attendees can try out and be transported to Tel Aviv!

Food and drinks provided.

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Daily Chapel @ 11:30am: Robert Harper '16

Robert Harper '16 will give his Senior Homily in chapel today at 11:30am and receive a special blessing by Pastor Mike Matson '06, Chaplain to Student Athletes. Please join us!

Chapel this week:

Friday, 2/26, 10:40am: Augsburg Jazz Ensemble

Upcoming Chapel Series: "Christianity 101: Five Brief Talks About Faith"

Monday, 2/29, 10:40am: Mary Lowe preaching, "The Lord's Prayer"

Tuesday, 3/1, 11:30am: St. David's Day Welsh Hymn Sing. Worship followed by hearty Welsh pastries called "pasties" - meat and veggie!

Wednesday, 3/2, 10:40am: Mark Tranvik preaching, "Sudden Death Overtime"

Thursday, 3/3, 11:30am: Phil Quanbeck preaching, "Turning and Returning"

Friday, 3/4, 10:40am: Hans Wiersma preaching, "Valley of the Bones"

Monday, 3/7, 10:40am: Joshua Miller preaching, "For You"

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!

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