Sign Up for Hagfors Center Construction Updates

You can now subscribe to receive regular email updates on the construction of the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Construction will begin the week of May 2, following the April 30 commencement ceremonies.

For additional information about the preparation for construction and ongoing work, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter and click the blue box that says "Sign Up for Email Updates." You can unsubscribe from the list at any time.

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Hagfors Center Construction Prep

"Preparations are underway for breaking ground on the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Project updates are posted on http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter/construction-project-updates . See today's post for information about the following topics:

[1] Construction on the west side of Oren Gateway Center
[2] Sidewalk repair on 8th Street South and 21st Avenue South
[3] Electrical service work in Lot F
[4] Initial construction site fencing
[5] Completion of cottonwood tree trimming
[6] Parking lot and street closing at the end of April

During construction, both pedestrians and drivers should proceed with care to ensure their safety and that of others on campus. To subscribe to regular emails about the Hagfors Center construction, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter and sign up for email updates."

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Memorial Hall Window Washing

On Monday, April 18, Custodial Services Staff will begin washing the windows at Memorial Hall. This process will take place throughout the week. Window screens will be removed and labeled with the corresponding office number and then set aside for washing and reinstallation by the Maintenance staff as they install the air conditioning units. Bryan Massich, Maintenance Manager, will be submitting a follow-up announcement in regards to the timeframe for the instillation of the air-conditioning units. If you have any questions in regards to the Memorial window washing, please contact Michelle Nies, Custodial Services Manager at 330-1043.

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Summer Internship Registration

If you are completing a summer internship that you would like to count for your Augsburg Experience, don't forget to register for a non-credit internship (AUG EX3) before starting your experience this summer.

To get started, please attend one of the following Internship Registration/Orientation Session in the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100):

Monday, April 18th at 4:00pm
Friday, April 22nd at 1:45pm
Tuesday, April 26th at 10:30am (finals week)
Monday, May 2nd at 12:00pm

Who should attend?
- Students who have an internship lined up for the summer that is related to their major and/or career goals
- Students who want the internship to count for their Augsburg Experience graduation requirement

If you have questions about non-credit internships, please see our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/non-credit-internships/

Or contact us at strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

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WED: Bibliographic Software Demo, 3:15 pm, Lin202

A three-person panel – James Vela-McConnell, Mike Bloomberg, and Mike Schock – will demo and share their experiences with Cotero, EndNote, Mendeley, and RefWorks. All faculty are invited to this panel, discussion, and demonstration of these bibliographic tools. Hosted by Nathan Lind of the E-Learning Team.

Wednesday, April 20
3:15-4:15pm
Lindell 202

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May 4 Workshop for Graduate Faculty

The Grad Council has been discussing ways to engage the campus more generally in conversations around graduate teaching and program support. The current campus conversations around the university question have contributed to our discussion. In December, there was a joint meeting of the Grad Council and the GAAC to talk about common issues. At that meeting both groups expressed support for more activities that would bring all faculty members who teach graduate courses together for further work that advances our programs.

Toward that end, on May 4 there will be a graduate faculty workshop in the Marshall Room. The day will start about 9am and will go through lunch -- finishing about 1pm. There will be another e-mail to follow that has more details regarding the topics and agenda, but for now, we are asking faculty from all graduate programs to mark their calendars and plan to join us that day.

Please contact Jolee Lilja, the MAL Program Coordinator if you can attend (liljaj@augsburg.edu). If you have questions, please contact your graduate program director.

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WED: Future of Higher Ed Discussion, 1 pm, OGC100

The Corporatization of Academia and the Future of Higher Education

The past decade has seen a dramatic nationwide shift in the structure of colleges and universities. From dwindling tenure line positions in favor of less costly contingent labor, to altered financial priorities, what will the future of higher education look like? Are we seeing the beginning of the "new normal" model of academia? How will we, as faculty, best continue to serve our students in this changing environment? Come share your thoughts, or just to hear the thoughts of your faculty colleagues, at a panel discussion sponsored by CTL and AAUP.

Wednesday, April 20
1:00-2:00pm
OGC 100

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Free Diversity and Inclusion Book / May Workshops

Faculty Focus is offering "Diversity and Inclusion in the College Classroom" as a free download. If interested, please visit the CTL website (Faculty Resources tab). Not only will you be able to find a copy of the book, you will be able see a wealth of development resources that we have been collecting this year.

And while I have your attention, remember that the CTL website http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ has all the information on May workshops and events.

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Law School Q&A TOMORROW: 3:30 pm, OGC 113

Students, you are invited to bring your questions to a law school Q&A on Tuesday, April 19th with Professor Milda Hedblom, Law School Advisor. Professor Hedblom holds a law degree and political science PhD. She will share her law experience, hear about your possible interests in law, and answer any questions you may have.

Law School Q&A
Tuesday, April 19
3:30pm in OGC 114

Sponsored by the Political Science Department.

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TUES: Intellectual Property Rights, 2:30 pm, OGC 100

Faculty, AAUP and CTL invite you to participate a webinar on intellectual property and university copyright policies. The session will address how copyright law interacts with copyright policies, identify how these interactions affect professor ownership and use of copyrighted works, and apply these concepts through the use of hypothetical situations. The webinar will be broadcast on Tuesday, April 19, 2:30-3:30 PM in OGC 100. For more information, please contact Elise Marubbio.

Tuesday, April 19
2:30-3:30pm
OGC 100

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Bibliographic Software Demo

Bibliographic Software Demo
Host: Nathan Lind
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 3:15-4:15pm
Lindell Library 202
Format: Panel and Discussion
Description: Panel with Vela-McConnell, Bloomberg, and Schock, sharing experiences with Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley, RefWorks

Contact Nathan Lind with questions or to RSVP:
612-330-1469

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Help Needed at Commencement

Are you excited to celebrate our graduating seniors in our Undergrad Day, Adult Day and Graduate Programs, but are not taking part in Commencement? Here's your chance. All hands are needed to help staff Commencement to assist with student Check in/Line up & ushering and ticket taking at the ceremonies to ensure the continued success and smooth flow of the events.

Ushering/Ticket Taking:
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 30 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. (Need 5 People)
-Adult Day/Grad Graduation: Saturday, April 30 from 2:00-5:30 p.m. (Need 10 People)

Student Check-In & Line Up
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 30 from 8:15-10:00 a.m. (Need 1 Person)
-Adult Day/Grad Graduation: Saturday, April 30 from 2:15-4:00 p.,.(Need 2 People)

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

We need all hands on deck so sign up and spread the word! Thanks!

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Food Service Outstanding Employee of the Week

Chris Breer is this week's Outstanding Employee of the Week for demonstrating the A'viands Core Values of Passion, Service, and Teamwork. Great Job Chris!

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Food Service Hours

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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Invitation to Participate in Relaxation Study

Are you currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student? If so, you are invited to participate in a study on the effectiveness of various relaxation methods in college students. My name is Elizabeth Whalen, and I am an undergraduate music therapy student at Augsburg College. If you participate in the study, you will be asked to receive three relaxation sessions. Each session will last a half hour, with additional time before and after the session to collect information about your mood, stress level, pain level, pulse, and breathing rate. Research will take place in the music building on the Augsburg College campus during May, June, and July. If you are interested, please contact me at whalene@augsburg.edu. Thank you!

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Renew Your FAFSA by May 1st

It's that time again! The FAFSA application for the 2016-2017 year is now available for students returning to Augsburg for the 2016-2017 academic year. The FAFSA is the application required to determine your eligibility for access to financial aid during your time at Augsburg, and must be renewed every year.

May 1st is the deadline to apply for financial aid at Augsburg. All Day College students must submit their application by this date or risk losing some of the aid that may be available to you.

File your taxes early to ensure that you can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA this year. This function pre-populates your tax information into the application, which reduces your chances of being selected for verification later on. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available for use on the FAFSA 2-3 weeks after electronically filing your taxes, and 6-8 weeks after filing paper taxes.

If you'd like some help filling out your FAFSA, feel free to attend the following FAFSA workshop!
- Tuesday, April 19; 4:00-5:00 p.m. in SVE 201

Questions? Stop by the Enrollment Center and speak with any of our Student Financial Services Counselors or call us at 612-330-1046.

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Future Teachers Attend Harvard Workshop

Elias Ali and Arif Bakar, education licensure students and EAST scholars attended a day -long workshop at Harvard University on Friday, April 15 called "Reimagining Somali Studies: Colonial Pasts, Postcolonial Futures". Their professional development trip was supported by a grant from the Marbrook Foundation. Watch for more information as Elias and Arif will be sharing their learning on campus very soon.

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ABO Outing to Target Field - Tuesday, April 26th

Join ABO (The Augsburg Business Organization) for our annual spring group outing to see the Minnesota Twins. The game at Target Field is on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 pm. Come see the Twins take on the Cleveland Indians, meet some fellow Augsburg Business Students and get a chance to cheer on the Twins as they play some outdoor baseball! (Note: This is the Tuesday evening of Finals Week - a great opportunity to take a break from studying and celebrate the end of the Spring semester!)

Tickets for our great seating in the first few rows of the main level Right Field Bleachers are $10 for Augsburg Students and their guests. Please RSVP to isaacson@augsburg.edu.

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special Today is a Veggie Burger on Wheat with Pepperjack Cheese and a 16oz Fountain Soda.

Today is Mini Burger Monday at World Flavors.

Market Place is Serving Brown Sugar Slow Roasted Pork Loin, Brown Sugar Bacon Baked Beans, Grilled Asparagus, and Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Red Potatoes.

Vege is Serving Coconut Curry Lentil Stew, Quinoa, Sauteed Spinach, Curried Broccoli & Cauliflower.

Come to The Commons on Earth Day, Friday April 22nd to learn about and try some healthy food options, to properly fuel up before riding a bike. There will be Local Foods Featured at all stations. Don't forget to check out the Earth Day themed desserts!

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Staff: Please Sign-up--Performance Review Training

This one hour training session covers how to use the new online system and provides guidance on writing effective performance goals. This year staff will be asked to complete a self-appraisal and set goals, so this training isn't to be missed!

Training sessions are being offered throughout the month of April. Please register now by following this link: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/login/index.php

If you have questions, please contact Lisa Stock at stock@augsburg.edu or Dawn Miller at millerd1@augsburg.edu.

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Get Paid To Do An Internship; Apply Today

Wouldn't it be GREAT if you could get paid to do an internship?

You may be able to do just that because of a grant awarded to Augsburg College. The Career Ready Internship grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation provides funds to colleges and universities so that they can partner with businesses and nonprofits to develop new paid internships, and convert existing unpaid internships into paid opportunities. This program serves juniors and seniors who receive financial aid, improving their odds of graduating and preparing them to enter the workforce with real-world experience in their fields of study.

To be eligible:

* Students must be in good academic standing (2.0+ GPA)
* Students must be a college junior or senior (60 credits completed) at the time of the internship
* Students must be eligible for financial aid (work study)
* The internship must be related to your major or career aspirations
* Accepting applications NOW for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017.

Act now! Priority consideration is given to students who complete the short Augsburg application, so we recommend you complete it soon.

To learn more about the grant, visit the Strommen website at augsburg.edu/strommen Eligibility and application instructions are included on the website.

Questions? Please contact tilton@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148

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Thrift Store Tour: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

For everyone

Ever wanted to go to a nearby thrift store (or 2) and find unbelievable deals on clothing, shoes, furniture and more...while reducing, reusing and recycling?
Come with Mary Laurel True and check out Savers....
Next Wednesday, April 20th
3:00pm-5:30pm
Meet in the Christensen Center lobby.

We will be taking the LRT, so wear comfortable shoes.
I have a 30% off coupon for everyone!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Mary Laurel at truem@augsburg.edu

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Rose Ensemble this Sunday: Land of Three Faiths

On Sunday, April 24, the Rose Ensemble will visit Augsburg for the final stop on their Land of Three Faiths tour.

The result of years of intensive research and training, "Land of Three Faiths" is at once sacred, secular, folk, and classical, embarking on a fascinating exploration of language, spirituality, and cultural exchange. Featuring instruments and musical ideas that blur the lines between Arabic and European, this entertaining and enlightening program is steeped in the rich history of the Abrahamic faiths, achieving a perfect balance of edgy improvisation, exotic vocal styles, and ancient traditions.

Land of Three Faiths: Voices of Ancient Mediterranean Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Sunday, April 24
3:00pm in the Hoversten Chapel

For more information and tickets, visit the website: http://www.roseensemble.org/shows/tour-land-three-faiths

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Daily Chapel @ 10:40am: Tristan Gavin '16

Join us in the chapel for worship at 10:40am. Tristan Gavin '16 Senior Chapel, with vocalist Alfreda Rambal.

Chapel This Week:
Tuesday, 4/19, 11:30am: MIDNIMO Presents: Somali Singer Jubba!

Wednesday, 4/20, 10:40am: Restorative Mindfulness Techniques with Jermaine Nelson, a local Physical Fitness trainer & Yoga teacher & Jon Vaughan-Fier, Counselor, CWC. Musicians: Andrew Meyer, sop sax; Brady Geary, alto saxophone; Greg Lundberg, tenor saxophone; and Oliver Konecny, bari saxophone

Wednesday Night Communion, 9:30pm: Waffle Church! Join us for this fun and delicious evening worship with communion and freshly made waffles.

Thursday, 4/21, 11:30am: Erickson Saye '16 Senior Chapel

Friday, 4/22, 10:40am: Last Day of Chapel Celebration. Pastor Mike Matson '06, Chaplain to Student Athletes, preaching.

Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center -- Everyone is welcome!

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Education Club Meeting

On Tuesday, April 19, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm there will be a second organizing meeting for an Education Student Organization in Lindell 301. The goal is this meeting would be to begin constructing a organizational focus and plan for the 2016-17 school year.

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Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference 4/23

Please join us! The Psychology Department is hosting the 51st annual Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC) on Saturday, April 23rd from 8:00am - 3:30pm. Approximately 230 psychology majors and 75 faculty members from Minnesota and surrounding states will be in attendance. The conference includes a series of student research paper and poster sessions, a psychology graduate school and job fair from 9:00am - 1:00pm in OGC100, and a keynote address from distinguished eyewitness memory researcher, Dr. Gary Wells, in the Chapel from 10:45am - 12:00pm. Additional information about the conference may be found at www.gomupc.org. We hope to see you there!

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Grand Opening Cedar Plaza-April 23rd

The Cedar Cultural Center is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Community Plaza, a newly renovated neighborhood gathering spot right next to The Cedar on Saturday, April 23rd from 5-7pm.

Activities for all ages include henna tattoos, music by Alma Andina, spoken word performances, and a Dhaanto dance demo with the Somali Museum.

What: The Community Plaza Grand Opening Celebration
Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454

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Matthew Haines Receives Teaching Award

Congratulations to Professor Matt Haines, Department of Mathematics, for receiving the Mathematical Association of America North Central Section for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. Matt was given this award Saturday 4/16 at the spring meeting of the North Central Section of the MAA.

Matt was recognized for his curriculum development of mathematics courses for pre-service teachers and his excellence in advising and mentoring of students. The citation of the award included quotations from colleagues and students. We are grateful for Matt's contributions and proud to have him as a colleague.

Congratulations Matt!

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