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Weekend Work for Hagfors Center Skyway
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McGough Construction is scheduling work on the Hagfors Center construction site for Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, as well as Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving (November 25-27) for setting the skyway structure in position across 21st Avenue South.
Since the work will be completed on weekends, an after hours work permit is required from the City of Minneapolis and notification to neighbors is required. Please see the following post,
http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter/2016/11/17/442/ , for additional notification detail.
Teaching and Learning
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar Presents at CIEE Conference
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar is presenting today at the CIEE Conference in Los Angeles. The presentation on Faculty Intercultural Development explores how focused training on intercultural development is key to colleges and universities achieving their inclusion and equity, and global education goals. She will be highlighting the work Augsburg does through the Center for Global Education and Experience in collaboration with multiple departments on campus.
Paid Internship Opportunity - Christensen Intern
Attention current sophomores and juniors!
Are you looking for a PAID work/internship experience for Spring 2017? Does the topic "We are Called to Service in the World" interest you? Are you curious about exploring purpose, meaning, and vocation in a practical way?
We may have a program for you!
The Christensen Center for Vocation invites you to apply for the Spring 2017 Christensen Vocation Internship Program. This is a 10-12 week, 8-10 hours a week, PAID internship for current sophomores and juniors that can go toward the Augsburg Experience.
Christensen Interns will have the opportunity to explore connections between purpose, meaning, and careers while interning at a local faith-based nonprofit organization and by participating in bi-weekly seminars with their fellow interns.
Want more information? Visit the CCV website at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/christensen-interns/
Note that specific internship positions are also available on AugPost, the Strommen Center's online job search website https://augsburg-csm.symplicity.com/students/
The Application Deadline is Monday, November 28, 2016
Want to apply? Visit
https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjuuo-NdEnnlEKUZxqSvo11jGLk5r59H1QOA61if0RUtMcXQ/viewform
Any additional questions? Feel free to email us at ccv@augsburg.edu
Find the Writing Lab Before Thanksgiving Break
The end is near and papers, applications, reports, revisions will soon be due. Don't panic. Do find the WL before Thanksgiving break. It's located in Lindell Library, street level just left of the circulation desk. Here are the hours:
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: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Sundays: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Note: The library will be closed at 6:30 on Wed., Nov. 23 so there will be no evening WL shift. The lab will, however, be open Sunday, Nov. 27, regular hours.
Questions? Contact K. Swanson, English professor (swanson@augsburg.edu).
Visit URGO For Advising On Grad School Apps
Applying to grad school? Come meet with URGO staff for individualized advising on finding and selecting programs, preparing for standardized tests, securing letters of recommendation, and writing application essays. We are here to help you through the process!
To make an appointment you can call the URGO office at 612-330-1446 or email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.
Scholarships + 2 Paid Internships For First-Years
Apply to be a 2017 Kemper Scholar!
The Kemper Scholars Program is designed for first-year students who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, a business related degree program such as accounting, data science, finance, risk management, economics, statistics, math, and/or actuarial science. Scholars receive:
*Up to $10,000 yearly scholarship
*2 guaranteed paid internships:
*1 paid summer internship at a nonprofit in Chicago, learning and living with 25 fellow Kemper Scholars
*1 paid summer internship at one of the many Kemper companies around the US
*Paid trip to annual Kemper Conference in Chicago; 3 summers (Hard Rock Hotel)
Augsburg is one of only 14 liberal arts colleges selected to take part in the Kemper Scholars Program. Come learn more about this unique opportunity and hear from current Augsburg Scholars about their experiences.
Information Sessions:
Tuesday, November 29th from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in The Marshall Room
Wednesday, November 30th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in The Marshall Room
To learn more about the Kemper Scholars Program email urgo@augsburg.edu.
General Announcements
Coffee for Working SLR Film Cameras
As the new instructor of the darkroom photography class, I have taken it upon myself to try to make the class more affordable for students. I am looking for film SLR cameras so my students have one less item to purchase for the class. What I am asking you to do is to raid the back of your closets for an old film camera. Maybe one that has not seen the light of day for the last ten years (or since you bought your new digital camera/iPhone). I can't give you much for the camera, but I am will to hand out a pound of freshly roasted coffee from my local "coffee guy" at Sovereign Grounds in south Minneapolis.
In other words, you give me your old working camera, and I give you coffee.
For more info contact Stephen Geffre geffre@augsburg.edu 612 743 4695
Submit to the Engman Writing Prize by Dec. 18
The John Engman Writing Prize, a literary competition sponsored by Murphy Square and the Augsburg English Department, is awarded each year to promising writers. This year's submission deadline is Sunday, December 18. Judges of the competition will select winners in each of the categories of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
To enter, writers must submit the following:
Short Fiction - One complete short story of not more than 15 pages.
Creative Non-fiction - One complete piece not longer than 15 pages.
Poetry - At least three poems.
All writers must be enrolled at Augsburg College and may enter each of the categories as often as they wish, but they may only win in one. Names of writers must not be on the works submitted.
Entries must be submitted though Moodle: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=795
The prize was named in honor of poet and Augsburg alumnus John Engman who died in 1996. Judges for the contest are English Department faculty members. The judges reserve the right to withhold awards if entries in specific categories are not of winning quality; they may also increase the number of awards in a category that has attracted entries of obvious merit. Winners will be notified in January.
Health Insurance Market Open for Business
You can enroll in or change 2017 Marketplace health insurance right now. Go to HealthCare.gov or CuidadDeSalud.gov and learn more. You can also call 1-800-318-2596, available 24 hours/day.
Important dates to note:
November 1, 2016: Open Enrollment started -- first day to enroll, re-enroll, or change a 2017 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2017.
December 15, 2016: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1, 2017.
January 1, 2017: 2017 coverage starts for those who enroll or change plans by December 15.
January 31, 2017: Last day to enroll in or change a 2017 health plan. After this date, you can enroll or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
Event Announcements
International Dance Party Tonight
It's the final day of International Education Week! Celebrate with us!
International Dance Party - 7 to 11 pm in East Commons
Dance music from around the world, curated by your very own International Student Organization Members!
Eyewitness to Climate Change - Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.
The Norway Hub invites you to participate in a lecture held by Norwegian Arctic Explorer Tobias (Toby) Thorleifsson on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2 PM in OGC 100.
Torleifsson is an acclaimed historian, sailor, environmental education consultant and is one of Norway's most sought after environmental speakers. Tobias has taken part in a number of Arctic expeditions in Canada, Greenland, and Russia, observing the effects of climate change and melting ice and its impact on wildlife, nature, and society.
Tobias has appeared in various media outlets to discuss his findings. He was a member of Climate Generation's 2008 Global Warming 101 Expedition to Ellesmere Island led by polar explorer Will Steger and their Longest Summer Tour across Midwest college campuses that same year.
You can check out more information here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdIcTg_orKs
And see a short film (in Norwegian) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Sqx-dcI5k
We look forward to seeing you there!
A big thank you to Climate Generation and the Royal Norwegian Embassy for providing us with this opportunity.
If you have any questions, please contact Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu (x1378)
Hear Poetry from D.E. Green Tonight at Poken Sword
Along with other poets, musicians, and artists, English Professor Doug Green will be reading his work at the Poken Sword's Evening of Gratitude, this Friday, 18 Nov. Doors open at 6:00, music typically begins at 6:30, and the reading runs from 7-8:15 pm.
Poken Sword, or "A Luminous Evening Dedicated to the Love of Language" is held every fourth Friday at 2001 A Space, 2001 5th St NE, Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418. Read more about tomorrow event here: http://www.pokensword.com/happening-this-4th-friday
Morning Chapel: Standing Rock
Join us for worship in the chapel at 10:40am: "Reflections on Standing Rock" with Shawn and Rebecca Ross. Musicians: Alex Bouvier, Kaylie Johnson, Abbey Stenersen, and Sabrina Shaw; trumpet quartet.
Chapel Next Week:
Monday, 11/21, 10:40am: Augsburg Concert Band, Dr. Erika Svanoe, conductor; Dr. Dan Albert, guest conductor.
Tuesday, 11/22, 11:30am: Topping Off Ceremony: Augsburg College invites faculty, staff, students, and neighbors to the Hagfors Center Topping Off celebration.
Wednesday, 11/23, 10:40am: Thanksgiving Communion. Musicians: Prof. Bill Capman, guitar; and Laura Simms, violin. Stay after worship for coffee, pie and community time before the holiday break!
Thursday and Friday, 11/24-11/25: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - No Morning Chapel
We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!
Auggie Fundraiser: Come One, Come All 2 Break Free
Did you know that MN is 1 of the top 13 states in the country for high incidence in recruitment of minors? And in this day and age, there are more human slaves in the world than ever before in history.
We're students of Augsburg College wanting to combat these violent patterns with a fundraising campaign revolved around this cause. The purpose of this project is to raise awareness and acquire funds for a local non-profit organization, Breaking Free, that's dedicated to this work. We're setting out to do services provided by you that you may not have the time & energy to do in exchange for monetary donations you can contribute! As well, other donations such as non-perishable foods, diapers, cleaning supplies and toiletries are needed! We want to serve our fellow peers, colleagues and community members to come together in supporting the work Breaking Free dedicates their efforts to in eradicating human/sex trafficking.
Breaking Free is located in St. Paul and one of the few in the nation to do work surrounding advocacy, direct services, housing, and education for women and girls escaping sex trafficking.
Contact the following for inquiries:
- Seng Xiong: xiongs6@augsburg.edu,
- Ruthina Belleh: belleh@augsburg.edu
- Aniekan Akpan: akpana@augsburg.edu
- Lauren Hurley: hurley@augsburg.edu
See the Last Beam Go Into Place
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Join with faculty, staff, students, and neighbors to see the last beam for the Hagfors Center be lifted into place on the top of the building. The event, known as a Topping Off celebration, is scheduled Tuesday, November 22, at 11:30 a.m.
The celebration will take place at the intersection of 21st Avenue South and South 7th Street (outside the main gate of the construction site). Chapel service Tuesday will be relocated to that location so that attendees may participate in the ceremony. The event will include a brief program, after which the final construction beam -- the one signed by students, faculty, staff, and guests at the April groundbreaking ceremony -- will be lifted into place at the top of the Gundale Chapel.
No registration is required. The event is free and open to the public.
To learn more and add the event to your calendar, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter/2016/11/15/tuesday-november-22-2016-topping-off-ceremony
Keeping Track of Auggies
Congratulations Gilman Scholarship Winners
Kaitlyn B. and Khalid A., are two of over 850 American undergraduate students from 359 colleges and universities across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to study or intern abroad during the spring 2017 term. Kaitlyn B. and Khalid A will study abroad in Spring 2017 in New Zealand and Greece, respectively.
Mohamed Sallam Presents at Conference
Mohamed Sallam, Ph.D., Director, Pan-Afrikan Center, presented his recently published book chapter at the Middle East Studies Association annual meeting. The chapter is titled "The Last Great Hope for Transforming the Lives of Girls: The Rhetorics of Girls' Education in Upper Egypt."
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Go to the Guthrie This Weekend: $9 Tickets
$9 Tickets to the Guthrie: The Passage
The Guthrie Theater presents
a 7th House Theater production of
The Passage or What Comes of Searching in the Dark
book, music and lyrics by David Darrow
Albert Grissom (played by Alejandro Vega--Leah Spinosa de Vega's son) has a problem. Well, two problems. He hasn't seen his father in three weeks and there's a monster living in his basement. With an original score, 7th House Theater's The Passage follows two children on a real-life adventure stranger than anything they could have imagined.
Part of the Level Nine Series, devoted to community dialogue about today's most significant topics and questions.
TICKETS
Tickets in the Dowling Studio are $9. Seating in the Dowling Studio is General Admission. goo.gl/Bxhk7g