Library Hours Thanksgiving Weekend

The library will close at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday for Thanksgiving. Regular hours resume Sunday.

Hours this week:

Mon-Tue: 7:45-12
Wed: 7:45-6:30
Thu-Sat: CLOSED
Sun: 2-12

As always, many of our resources, including thousands of new ebooks, are available 24/7 on the library website at http://library.augsburg.edu/

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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

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Health Commons Seeks Tutor

Hi all,

Health Commons is looking for someone to work with one of our woman bilingual community liaisons on learning medical terminology in English. She is preparing for an entrance exam test for MCTC on January 12, and we are looking for someone to help just for a few weeks!

No prior knowledge of medical terminology is needed. If you have previous experience teaching ESL that would be great, but also not necessary. We are looking for someone who could dedicate about 2 hours a week. You can set your own schedule!

Please contact clarkk@augsburg.edu or barre@augsburg.edu if interested.

Thank you all so much!

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Joaquin Munoz Presents at National Meeting

Joaquin Munoz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, presented at the American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting. He presented his work entitled "On a Pedagogy of Hope and Truth" on Waldorf Education and the Reform of Education Programs.

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Bombas donates 960 socks to the Health Commons!!

Bombas, a sock company who donates a pair of socks to a person in need for every pair purchased, announced that the Augsburg Central Health Commons has been selected as a giving partner! 960 high quality socks have been shipped to the Health Commons to arrive in time for the holiday season. This is amazing as the number one requested item from people who are experiencing homelessness is a new pair of warm socks. Please consider bombas when you are staring your holiday shopping!

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Advent Vespers, Services Filling Up!

Services are quickly filling for Augsburg College's annual celebration of the Christmas season, Advent Vespers!

> Friday, December 2nd - 5 p.m. less than 200 tickets left!
> Friday, December 2nd - 8 p.m. available

> Saturday, December 3rd - 2 p.m. less than 50 tickets left!
> Saturday, December 3rd - 5 p.m. NOW FULL
> Saturday, December 3rd - 8 p.m. available

Order online, stop by the Christensen Center Welcome Desk, or visit the Music Office.

(http://www.augsburg.edu/music/vespers/ )

Tickets are free, but required, so reserve your spot now!

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Need great electives for Spring Classes?

AIS has four classes we would love to recommend to you:

AIS 205: Contemporary American Indians: In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian activism.
Core Curriculum Component: None Prerequisite(s): None 4 Semester Credits
Meets M-W-F 1:50-3:00

AIS 322: Native American Storytelling. The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling traditions.
Core Curriculum Component: None Prerequisite(s): None 4 Semester Credits
Meets Mon. 6-9:30

AIS 364: Indigenous Filmmakers. This film and media course introduces students to the exciting and expanding field of Indigenous media—specifically films and visual media made by Native Americans. We explore the political and social forces at work behind the American Indigenous film movement, which provides an extraordinary range in perspectives and views that inform Native American cultures.
Core Curriculum Component: None Prerequisite(s): None 4 Semester Credits
Meets: Wed. 6-9:30

AIS 405: Indigenous Activism and Resistance in the Americas. This course explores ongoing and current forms of activism and resistance across the Americas that are directly related to cultural survival and continuity, issues of sovereignty and peoplehood, autonomy and self-determination, and decolonization. Students do original research and signature projects.

Core Curriculum Component: AIS Keystone, Upper Division elective for AIS; capstone for Culture and Justice minor. 4 Semester Credits
Meets: M-W-F 11-12:20

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Audrey Lensmire Presents at National Conference

Audrey Lensmire, Department of Education, presented three sessions at the National Council of Teachers of English annual Convention on Nov. 17-20 in Atlanta, Georgia. The titles of her presentations were entitled: "Nurturing Diversity and Critical Consciousness in Teacher Education: Revising Intrusive Advising," "Beyond Our Inner Circles: Women Academics' Narratives of Challenge and Self-Advocacy, "and "Writing with Artifacts: (Re) narrate a Powerful Teacher/Self."

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NODAPL Meeting - Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

There will be a meeting in the Riverside Room at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss how the Augsburg community can help the No Dakota Access Pipeline effort. We are currently working to organize an event around creating items to send the water protectors there as well as educating people about what is happening at Standing Rock. All are welcome to join us on Wednesday!

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Residence Life is Hiring!

Online applications are open through December 2nd. We are hiring for both summer 2017 and the 2017-18 academic school year. Apply through the links below!

Resident Advisor 2017-18 Academic Year: http://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=78398

Lead Staff Member 2017-18 Academic Year: https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=78406

Summer 2017 Lead Staff: https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=78403

Visit our website http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/employment/ for more information!

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Food Service Hours

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7pm.

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8pm, with Hot Food starting at 10am

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7pm
Breakfast 7:30-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45-11am
Lunch 11am-1:30pm
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30-7pm

On Wednesday November 23rd All Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm. Einsteins and Nabo will be closed Thursday-Sunday and will reopen on Monday November 28th. The Commons will be closed Thursday-Saturday and will reopen on Sunday November 27th at 5pm for Dinner.

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Joseph Erickson Presents On Service Learning

Joe Erickson, Department of Education, presented at the Corporation for National and Community Service with Jerusha Conner from Villanova University. The title of the presentation was "When Does Service-Learning Work? Contact Theory and Service-Learning Courses in Higher Education." This presentation will be published in the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning.

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Donna Patterson Presents at MN Indian Conference

Donna Patterson, Department of Education, presented with graduate student Govinda Budrow at the 2016 Minnesota Indian Education Association Annual Conference Nov. 16-18 in Welch, MN. The titles of her presentations were "Project Dream Catcher: Are Cultural Liaisons the key to reducing disproportionality in Special Education?" and "Promoting Fair Special Education Evaluations: Reducing Bias."

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Auggies 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 is committed towards.

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

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Norwegian Arctic Explorer

The Norway Hub, at Augsburg College is proud to invite you to participate in a lecture held by Tobias (Toby) Thorleifsson on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in OGC 100 from 2-3 pm.

Torleifsson is a Norwegian Arctic Arctic explorer, acclaimed historian, sailor, environmental education consultant. He holds a Masters degree in polar history. 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.

Come join us! We thank 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).

A few links are provided below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Sqx-dcI5k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdIcTg_orKs

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Nov. 29: Nazi Analogies in Political Discourse

In the last several years we have seen an increase in the use of Holocaust and Nazi comparisons in American politics. For example, Donald Trump is compared to Adolf Hitler on an almost daily basis. The Iranian regime was routinely compared to Nazi Germany during last summer's debate on the Iran nuclear agreement, while some in the gun lobby blame the Holocaust on gun control measures. Nazi comparisons are often made in a variety of issue debates ranging from abortion to climate change. The phenomenon has significant implications for how the Holocaust is remembered, and how history is interpreted. It also has profound impacts on American civil discourse.

Rep. Frank Hornstein (MN House District 61A) spent the last year exploring the issue of Nazi and Holocaust analogies in American politics as a Sabo Fellow with the Sabo Center for Democracy & Citizenship.

To explore this topic more, the Sabo Center for Democracy & Citizenship has partnered with Rep. Hornstein to host a web-based or in-person presentation and discussion entitled, "The Use of the Holocaust and Nazi Comparisons in Contemporary American Politics." The event will be moderated by Rep. Hornstein and will feature a presentation with Dr. Gavriel Rosenfeld, Professor of History at Fairfield University.

Those interested may either register to participate in the interactive livestream or attend in person at Augsburg College.

When: Tuesday, November 29 from 2-3 p.m.
Where: Riverside Room, Christensen Center at Augsburg College (or online)

To learn more, visit the Sabo Center blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2016/11/21/sabo-fellow-rep-frank-hornstein-to-host-lecture-and-discussion-on-holocaust-and-nazi-analogies-in-american-politics/

Register to participate online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-use-of-the-holocaust-and-nazi-comparisons-in-contemporary-american-politics-tickets-29086697094

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TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions

Meet with a TIAA Financial Consultant at Augsburg College. No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with TIAA can help you create a unique plan for your goals. And, it's at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You'll get answers to these questions and more:

-Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
-Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
-How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
-How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
-How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?

Upcoming Appointment Slots, in OGC 100:

-Tuesday, December 13, 2016 8:00 - 2:00pm
-Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:00 - 2:00pm
-Thursday, December 15, 2016 8:00 - 2:00pm

Register for a session to get an action plan created especially for you. RSVP today as space is limited. Register at TIAA.org/schedulenow or call 800-732-8353, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). We look forward to working with you.

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Topping Off Ceremony: 11:30am TODAY in Hoversten

The Hagfors Center Topping Off celebration is today at 11:30 a.m. Due to the weather forecast for this morning, the ceremony will begin in Hoversten Chapel and move to 21st Avenue South, outside the main gate to the Hagfors Center construction site, to watch the beam being lifted into place. Portions of 21st Avenue South will be closed for this celebration.

No registration is required. The event is free and open to the public. To learn more and add the celebration to your calendar, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter/2016/11/15/tuesday-november-22-2016-topping-off-ceremony

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Morning Chapel: Topping Off Ceremony

Join us for worship in the chapel at 11:30am: Topping Off Ceremony: Augsburg College invites faculty, staff, students, and neighbors to the Hagfors Center Topping Off celebration. We'll begin in the chapel and those who wish may walk over to the CSBR for the raising of the beam.

Chapel this week:
Wednesday, 11/23, 10:40am: Thanksgiving Communion. Musicians: Prof. Bill Capman, guitar; Prof. Dan Albert, percussion. 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!

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New York Times "On Religion" Reporter Q&A - Dec. 7

On Wednesday, December 7, all members of the campus community are invited to attend an informal Q&A session with New York Times "On Religion" reporter Samuel G. Freedman. Earlier this month Freedman published "Muslim College Chaplains Extend a Hand Across Religious Divides," which features Augsburg's own Fardosa Hassan, Muslim Student Program Associate in Campus Ministry.

See the article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/us/muslim-college-chaplains-extend-a-hand-across-religious-divides.html

You are invited to bring your own lunch and join us in the East Commons (second floor Christensen Center). This event is jointly sponsored by Campus Ministry, the Christensen Center for Vocation, and the Center for Teaching and Learning. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend!

Religion in Public: Sam Freedman Q&A
Wednesday, December 7
12:30-1:30pm
East Commons

Click here to add this event to your calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nmg5NDN0MXNsNHRtazR2bzB1a2FsdXBzdW8gYXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1XzM1MzYzMzMxMzEzMTM4MzQyZDMzMzMzNEByZXNvdXJjZS5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t&tmsrc=augsburg.edu_35363331313138342d333334%40resource.calendar.google.com

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Velkommen Jul is Coming December 2

Velkommen Jul is an annual celebration at Augsburg, presented by the Augsburg Associates, to welcome the Advent and Christmas seasons. It provides an opportunity for alumni, friends, faculty, students and the greater Augsburg community to come together and celebrate the Scandinavian heritage on which Augsburg was founded. The celebration begins at 10:40 a.m. with an Advent worship service in Hoversten Chapel followed by a reception and boutique in Christensen Center at 11:00. You may find that perfect Christmas present at the boutique and there will be goodies galore at the bake sale. On second floor of Christensen, in the Commons, you'll find many beautiful ladies dressed in traditional bunads waiting to serve you their delicious treats. Your free-will monetary donations will go to support the Associates' scholarship program for Augsburg students. Please join us and wear your Norwegian sweater!

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Kathy McGillivray Presenting at Conferences

Kathy McGillivray, Director of the CLASS office, recently gave two presentations regarding college students with disabilities. One entitled, "Opening Doors: Keys to College Success for Students with Mental Health Disabilities" was given at NAMI Minnesota's (National Alliance on Mental Illness) state conference. The second was called, "Paving The Way To Success: Foundations of Transition to College for Students With Disabilities" and was presented to the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling at their College Counseling Institute.

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