Lot J and Lot K Closure This Saturday

Lots J and K will be closed on Saturday, December 5th from 5:00am to 9:00pm for an event.

All vehicles must vacate the lot prior to closing. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please email parking@augsburg.edu. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.

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Spring Semester Parking Permit Sale on Monday

Hello Augsburg Community,

Please read the following important information regarding parking permit sales for spring semester:

Spring semester surface lot parking permit sales will open to all students, faculty, and staff on Monday, December 7 at 9:00am. Luther and Oren Underground permits will be on sale on Monday morning to all students, and any remaining Luther and Oren Underground permits will be available to faculty and staff on Wednesday, December 9 at 9:00am.

Permits can be purchased online via Inside Augsburg under the "Parking Services" link. Permits will NOT be mailed out, and must be picked up from the Department of Public Safety, located in the Urness/Mortensen hall lobby. Please allow 3 business days after payment to process your permit before pick up. Other detailed information regarding permit pricing, FTE or student status issues, or general questions please visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking/

In order to ensure that the Augsburg community has a place to park on campus, we enforce parking policies 24/7. You must have a valid permit to park on campus.

Please note that if you are a Fall-only permit holder your permit will expire on January 10th, 2016. Spring permits will be valid starting on January 11th. If you had purchased a "Year" permit, you need not purchase a Spring permit. Check your permit for the printed valid dates.

If you have any additional questions, please email parking@augsburg.edu.

Thank you!

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Check Out the Swivl for Convenient Observation

The Swivl, along with a recording device such as the iPad, can be used for conducting a teaching observation of yourself, recording a course session for a colleague to review at a later time, recording flipped classroom instruction, or for practicing a presentation before a conference.

The new Swivl and iPad mini purchased by CTL and the E-Learning Team are now on reserve at the circulation desk. All faculty and staff are welcome to use them for a maximum period of 72 hours. Step-by-step instructions are included in the Swivl case and in the CTL public ORGS folder.

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SPA 211 in the Spring

The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Dept. is looking for students interested in taking SPA 211 in the spring semester. Normally this course is only taught in the fall, but with enough student interest, could be offered this coming spring. The class would meet MWF from 1:50-3:00 p.m.

To express interest and get more information, please contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu or at ext. 1081.

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Announcing the 2016 Orientation Leaders

On behalf of Campus Activities and Orientation it is my great pleasure to announce the 2016 Augsburg College Orientation Leaders! Please be sure to congratulate these amazing students as you see them around campus.

Hassan Aden
DeShay Bear
Timothy Bishop
Jenni Duran
Jennifer Ellenburg
Mariam Fawzy
Maria Gisselquist
Ariel Gutierrez
Yazmin Guzman
Ashlie Kaun
Marquell Moorer
Emily O'Connell
Cheyenne Reese
Hunter Reeve
Ben Richer
Cleo Romain
Clayton Rud
Sulaiman Sesay
Chris Wallace
Tiffany Widseth

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Hagfors Center Office Models

Life-size models of two configurations for the offices in the Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion have been constructed on the second level of Lindell Library, near the link to Sverdrup Hall. The models are indicative of the size and space of the new offices, although the final fabrics and finishes may differ.

The model offices will be up through the winter board meeting at the end of January. If you have questions or comments about the office plans, please send them to the hagforscenter@augsburg.edu. The Hagfors Center project team will review all submissions sent to that email address.

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Register Now - MN Private Job & Internship Fair

Register NOW!

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? Attend the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday February 17, 2016 to learn how your career goals fit with 240+ employers' hiring needs.

Also, get your FREE professional LinkedIn Profile Picture taken at the fair!
For more information and to register visit: www.augsburg.edu/strommen

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Community Gathering & Guided Meditations

Last Wellness Program for 2015

Community Gathering & Guided Meditation Sessions
Back by popular demand, Augsburg Total Wellness is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a community gathering featuring an opportunity to participate in a guided meditation session to help us relax and re-energize. Jill Englund will be leading four guided mediation sessions. Additionally there will be Christmas themed refreshments. We hope you are able to stop over and refuel with a stress break. Additionally, Augsburg will contribute $50.00 to your HSA for eligible participants. Those not eligible for an HSA contribution will be entered into a prize drawing.

Friday, December 11, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

The sessions will begin with a short introduction to the science of meditation and how it can act as an antidote to the destructive effects of stress, including the added stressors that can accompany the joys of the holiday season.

Sessions guide participants through activities that are simple and easy, leading them to find their own corner of peace and wellbeing. No experience necessary but registration is required and space is limited.

Click on the link below to register. Please sign up for only 1 session.

Relaxation Sessions:
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gratitude Sessions:
12:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Register by using the weblink listed here:
https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/spreadsheets/d/1mVvMbsYfUNc3g5RNyhkS8Fuub0qCjlfqbvUVd3ZBnUY/edit?usp=sharing

Jill Englund will present the science of what happens when we meditate, how it can bring focus and clarity to your life, and reduces the effects of stress in your entire physical, mental and emotional system. She has created healing environments through guided imagery, creative visualization, and meditation. She excels at creating a space for seekers to find their own deep well of peace and wellbeing. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor add to the joy of the experiences.

Come de-stress, enjoy some holiday treats and experience what meditation is all about!

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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 recently awarded to Augsburg College. Augsburg has recently been awarded a Great Lakes Career Ready Grant. 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 (2.5+ 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
* Internships will take place Spring 2016, Summer 2016 or Fall 2016

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 www.augsburg.edu/strommen Eligibility and application instructions are included on the website.

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Engman Prize - Submit on Moodle Today

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 Friday, December 4 (TODAY). 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 three categories as often as they wish, but they may only win in one.

Please submit your entries via Moodle. Students should go to Moodle Community > Departments > English > Engman Creative Writing Prize to view the site.

The direct link to the site is:
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=795.

Note that previous announcements requested submission via email to engman@augsburg.edu. Any submissions made TODAY should be made on the Moodle site.

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Food Service Hours

Friday, December 4th

Commons
Open from 7:30am-7:00pm.

Breakfast- 7:30am-9:45am
Lunch- 11:00am-1:00pm
Dinner - 4:30pm-7:00pm

Einstein's
Open from 7:30am-9:00pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.

Nabo
Open from 7:30am-8:00pm.

Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th

Nabo is open 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Einsteins is open from 7:30am-5:00pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
The Commons is open from 11:30am-1:00pm for Brunch and 5pm-7pm for Dinner Saturday and Sunday.

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Burger Competition

Burger VS. Burger COMPETITION!!!!
Submit your recipes today.
Come up with a creative burger and compete against your classmates.
Recipes submitted by December 7th
Competition on December 9th
Winner receives a Amazon Echo
And their burger will be served next semester at Nabo!!!!

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Food Service Menu and Specials

Friday, December 4th
Commons
Market Place is serving Grilled Flank Steak, Baked Potato, Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Butternut Squash. Vege is serving Bocca Nuggets with Sweet Chili Sauce, Asian Spice Roasted Romanesco, Ginger Lime Brown Rice, Sesame Carrots and at Lunch Chef will be Carving Turkey Breast!

Also Try out the Build Your Own Salad Bar, Enjoy the new beverages in The Commons; Crystal Light, Flavored Waters, Orange Crush, Cherry Pepsi, and Diet Dr. Pepper.

Einstein's
Try out the Yummy Sante Fe Wrap to Kick Start your morning! And, of course,try our new WINTER BLEND!

Nabo
The Nabo Special of the Day is a Chicken Caesar Wrap with Chips and a Drink. Try several new items including our Tasty Funnel Fries, Build Your Own Salad, Black Eye on tap Cold Press and Nitro, Kind bars, Pop-Tarts, and more!

Sunday, December 6th
Dinner in the Commons will be a Grilled Ham and Cheese.

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Graduate Nursing Program Accreditation Visit

The Department of Nursing at Augsburg College will host an accreditation site visit of the Master's degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program on February 8-10, 2016.

Program constituents are welcome to submit comments concerning the program's qualification for accreditation status.

Comments can be submit in writing by January 18, 2016 to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
ATTN: Third-Party Comments
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
-OR- thirdpartycomments@aacn.nche.edu

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Farewell Reception for Katie Berggren

Katie Berggren, Benefits and Communications Specialist, will be leaving Augsburg College as of December 14th to take a position as the Benefits Manager for Washington County.

We will be celebrating and wishing Katie well in her new endeavor on December 10th from 2-3 p.m. in the Augsburg Room, Christiansen Center. Cake and refreshments will be served.

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Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days at the Bookstore

TODAY IS THE DAY!

DON'T MISS OUT HURRY IN!

40% OFF for all Faculty and Staff

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Love Your Melon Tabling

Hello Auggies!

Tis' the season of giving! The Augsburg Love Your Melon Crew will be selling hats next week on Monday the 7th, Tuesday the 8th and Thursday the 10th in the Christensen Lobby from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

For every hat sold, Love Your Melon donates a hat to a child battling cancer. This holiday season we are apart of a "Million Dollar Mission" to help raise money for organizations that go towards cancer research. Help us reach this goal and help children across the US by either stopping by the table next week or visit Loveyourmelon.com and buying a hat from the Augsburg Crew. Together we can make an impact.

Happy Holidays to you all,
Augsburg College Love Your Melon Crew (ACLYM)

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Open House for Vicki Olson, Mon., 12/7, 3:30-5:30

On Monday, December 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. friends, faculty, staff and students will gather in the Education Suite (Sverdrup 3) to honor Vicki Olson's invaluable work at the College. (Vicki retires in late December). Please join the department in honoring her longstanding leadership of both graduate and undergraduate programs, committed work for the department, the college and the community and her faithful stewardship and teaching of the next generation of K-12 teachers. A short honoring presentation will begin at 4:00 in the Education Suite.

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Hygiene Kits for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Join Augsburg Central Health Commons and Campus Ministry as we gather personal hygiene items for kits to assist those experiencing homelessness this holiday season!

When: December 2 - 10, 2015

Drop off items at designated locations:
Einstein's in Christensen Center · Enrollment Center · Foss Center Lobby· Kennedy Center · Lindell Library street level · Oren Gateway Center Welcome Desk

Items needed:

Socks
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Lotion
Razors
Washcloths
Hand sanitizer
Kleenex
Dental Floss

Please join us in assembling the kits in Daily Chapel on Friday 12/10: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center, 10:40-11:00 AM

For more information contact Yasmin Abdulaya at (612) 330-1681 or abdulaya@augsburg.edu

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Advent Vespers

ADVENT VESPERS TICKETS

Please Note: Beginning at NOON on Friday, December 4, Advent Vespers tickets will not be available at Augsburg College, and we will no longer accept Advent Vespers reservations online.

All remaining tickets will be transferred to the WILL CALL table located at Central Lutheran Church in the South Commons Lobby. Tickets will be available for pick up beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.

ALL services are now full, however, a limited number of RUSH SEATING tickets will be available 10 minutes prior to the start of the Prelude.

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Daily Chapel @ 10:40am: Velkommen Jul

Join us in the chapel today at 10:40am for Velkommen Jul - A Scandinavian Christmas Celebration!

Next Week:
Monday, 12/7: Dr. Matt Maruggi, Assoc. Prof. Religion Dept., preaching;
Musicians: Andrew Young and Nyssa Capman
Tuesday, 12/8: "I Don't Know" Cast, Theater Arts Department, performs piece
Wednesday, 12/9: Pastor Sonja Hagander preaching
Thursday, 12/10: Hymn Sing with the Chapel Brass
Friday, 12/11: End of Semester Celebration & Health Kit Assembly

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!

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Seward Winter Frolic and Art Crawl This Weekend

The Seward Winter Frolic and Art Crawl will be held this Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 along East Franklin Avenue. The event is hosted by the Seward Civic and Commerce Association and the Seward Neighborhood Group. It is a terrific opportunity to support Seward's vibrant small businesses and local artists. All day long businesses will be offering specials and local artists will be will be displaying and selling their work at several venues. At 5:00 p.m. on Saturday there will be a gathering in Triangle Park (26th Ave. and E. Franklin Avenue) to light up the park and to celebrate the warm community spirit of the Seward Neighborhood. For more information, go to www.sewardarts.org.

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Residence Life Student Staff Applications Open!

The Department of Residence Life is looking for student leaders to be the VOICE of their community by applying for our open positions for the Summer 2016 session and the 2016-2017 Academic Year. Applications are due by Friday, December 11, 2015 at 4:30PM. Positions we are searching to fill include:

-Resident Advisors
-Residential Executive Coordinators (including 1 Housing Specialist Assistant)
-Residential Facilities Coordinators
-Summer Resident Advisors
-Summer Residential Facilities Coordinator

APPLY TODAY!

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