Parking Restrictions This Friday and Saturday

Hello again Augsburg community,

There has been a slight change in lot closures since the first email was sent out on Monday. As such, parking will be unrestricted - meaning, you can park in any lot on campus if your usual lot/street is closed, but please mind the reserved/designated spaces.

Please make note of the following street-parking and lot closures and plan accordingly. Any vehicle left within the lot is subject to tow/relocation. If you have any questions, please contact us at parking@augsburg.edu. We apologize for any inconveniences and appreciate your patience.

**(updated)Thursday, April 28:
- Lot G will be closed starting at 6:00pm**. Parking available in A, B, D, E, L.

Hagsfors Ground Breaking: Friday, April 29:
- Lot F will be closed all day (starting at 5:00am). All vehicles must vacate lots prior to closing.
- Lot G will be closed all day.
- No Parking along north- and south-bound lanes of 21st Ave South between 6th Street South and 7th Street South
- No Parking along east- and west-bound lanes of 7th Street South between 20th Ave South and 21st Ave South.
- Students, faculty, and staff are directed to park at other assigned lots. Please see your parking permit for other options.

Commencement: Saturday, April 30:
The City of Minneapolis will post "No Parking" signs along the following routes:
- North- and south-bound lanes of 22nd Avenue South from Butler Place to 7th Street South.
- East- and west-bound lanes of 7 1/2 Street South from 22nd Ave South to 23rd Ave South.
- East- and west-bound lanes of Butler Place from 22nd Ave South to 25th Ave South.
- North- and south-bound lanes of 23rd Ave South from Butler Place to Riverside Ave.

- Lots J and K will be reserved for Accessible Parking only for commencement. All unauthorized vehicles must vacate the lot prior to closing. Lot will close by 5:00am on Saturday.
- Lot A will be offline - all unauthorized vehicles must vacate the lot prior to closing. Lot will close by 5:00am on Saturday.

This announcement is available on our website, along with maps for each day. Please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/news/ to view this posting and maps.

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Today Is the Last Day to Visit the WL This Term

Today's the day. You can still have help finishing any writing assignment if you visit the Writing Lab during these hours -- Wednesday 3:30 - 6:00 and 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Summer hours will begin on May 9, Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 - 7.

Questions? Contact Kathryn Swanson, English

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Faculty Scholarship Display

Check out the wide variety of scholarly publication and other works produced by the Augsburg Faculty over the past year. Our annual Faculty Scholarship Display happens on Thursday, April 28, 11:45am-12:30pm, in Foss Atrium.

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Faculty/Staff Seminar Trip to Germany - Apply Now

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, Augsburg College faculty and staff are invited to apply for a seminar trip to Germany from May 8-19, 2017. The trip will be led by Dr. Russell Kleckley and Dr. Mark Tranvik of the Religion Department. We will visit Berlin, Wittenberg, Leipzig, and end our trip in Prague. The focus will be on how vocation has been understood in the Lutheran tradition and how it still informs the life and work of the college today. All are welcome...you don't have to be Lutheran to come!

Seminar participants will be asked to pay $500. For faculty, an additional $500 can be available from CTL funds. This will cover travel, room and most meals. Staff should speak with their supervisors about equivalent financial support from the College. This will cover travel, room and most meals.

Those interested should submit a brief statement describing their interest in the seminar and the anticipated benefits for both the individual and the College. About two paragraphs should be fine. This should be sent to Mark Tranvik (tranvik@augsburg.edu) or Russell Kleckley (kleckley@augsburg.edu) by no later than May 2. Profs. Tranvik and Kleckley will also take your questions or concerns.

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Last Day To Sign-up For Faculty Scholarship Display

Do you have a publication or a work of art or any other product of your scholarly work to share with your colleagues? Today is the last day to sign-up to participate in the Faculty Scholarship Display, which takes place tomorrow, April 28, 11:45am-12:30pm, in Foss Atrium. If you would like to have an item included, please email Hans Wiersma (wiersma@augsburg.edu) no later than 5pm today (April 27).

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May 4 Workshop For Those Teaching Graduate Courses

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 1 p.m. There will be another email 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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Register Your Summer Internship for Augsburg Exp.

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):

Friday, April 29 at 2:00pm
Monday, May 2 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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Your Input Needed: 500 Ideas to Improve Diversity

As we continue to work to improve the campus culture and ensure our students, staff, and faculty have experiences that align with our mission around diversity and inclusion, I would like to hear from you. Working with campus leaders, we have set a goal of collecting 500 ideas before the May 9 All-Hands Planning Summit. We've been soliciting ideas from students over the past two weeks and are halfway to our goal. Now it's your turn: Please help by submitting your ideas through this online form: http://goo.gl/forms/WgCMTBer0a .

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Final Sessions for Performance Review Training

The final sessions of the staff performance review training are this week! 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!

Register for one of the remaining training sessions 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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Hagfors Center Groundbreaking

You're invited to join the groundbreaking ceremony for the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion on Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m. The celebration will be a way to close the academic year and commemorate the launch of this transformational project.

Among the distinguished guests at the ceremony will be Norm and Vangie Hagfors, whose generosity helped make the new signature academic building a reality, and Regent Emeritus Mike Good '71, who chaired the CSBR campaign to its successful conclusion. Following the groundbreaking, all are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Service in Hoversten Chapel at 5 p.m.

Event Details:
Friday, April 29, 4 p.m.
The ceremony will be held at site of the Hagfors Center: 21st Avenue South and 7th Street South
Reception to follow.

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Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference

This summer Augsburg will host the twenty-second annual Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference. Each year this conference brings together members of Lutheran (ELCA) colleges and universities to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education.

The conference will take place from Wednesday, June 8 - Friday, June 10. The conference will begin with an opening session at 4 pm followed by a dinner at 6:45 pm on June 8 and conclude by 1:00 pm on June 10. The theme this year is "Preparing Global Leaders for a Religiously Diverse World."

A schedule and session topics for the conference can be found at: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/

As you may know, the ELCA sponsors teams of up to five faculty and staff from each of the ELCA Colleges to attend this annual gathering. Each year this conference brings together our Lutheran college colleagues to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education. This year, in addition to faculty and staff, we are also inviting students to participate in the conference. As was true for the past seven years, one of the benefits being the host site is that we have the option of inviting more than five people to attend.

This year we will examine interfaith leadership, and students are invited to attend. Students from different colleges will be helping to lead certain parts of the conference as well.

If you will be close to campus this summer, I encourage you to register for this great educational opportunity.

Conference details:
Theme: "Preparing Global Leaders for a Religiously Diverse Society"
Begins at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 8
Ends at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 10

The agenda for the conference as well as access to online registration is provided in the links below.

Agenda for the Conference:
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/

Registration:
http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9nwBAopv8A9dUCV
Note the deadline for registration is Monday, May 9.


Please contact Lonna Field at VOALC@augsburg.edu or 1403 if you have questions regarding registration for the conference. If you would like more information about the conference, please contact Tom Morgan at 1773 or morgan@augsburg.edu. I hope you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity!

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Leadership Summit - May 18

The second annual Leadership Summit - co-hosted by the Midway Chamber of Commerce and the Augsburg Masters of Arts in Leadership - will take place on Wednesday, May 18 at noon in Foss Chapel. This year's featured speaker will be Jodi Harpstead, CEO of Lutheran Social Services and an Augsburg Regent. Her leadership topic will be "150 Years of Learning to Live Together - Midway in our Journey?"

The lunch and program is open to the public. To register, go to the Midway Chamber website at: http://www.midwaychamber.com/events/details/leadership-summit-at-augsburg-college-332937 Since the Leadership Studies program is a member of the Chamber you will get the reduced rate. There is also an optional morning program.

This is a great opportunity to interact and network with members of the Midway business and nonprofit community as well as to hear a great presentation. If you have questions, contact Alan Tuchtenhagen (tuchten@augsburg.edu) or Jolee Lilja (liljaj@augsburg.edu) in Leadership Studies.

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Mark Tranvik Presents At Recent Events

Mark Tranvik of the religion department and senior fellow in the Christensen Center for Vocation presented at four forums in April at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church on the topics of free-will, predestination, and the truth of Christianity.

Tranvik also presented a TED-style talk on April 18 at Gustavus to the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA on the topic of "Christian Freedom: The Art of Living Inside Out."

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Auggies Are Going to Professional Health Programs

Augsburg seniors and recent alums have been accepted to many health programs throughout the country this year. Congratulations to these individuals and to the faculty and staff who have supported them throughout their academic careers. Auggies will be attending the following programs next year:

Medical School
D.O. at Des Moines University
M.D. at American University of Antigua
M.D. at Georgetown University
M.D. at Harvard University
M.D. at Rush Medical College
M.D. at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (3 alumni)

Physician Assistant Studies
M.S. at Augsburg College
M.S. at Bethel University
M.S. at St. Catherine University
M.S. at University of California, Davis

Pharmacy School
Pharm.D. at University of Minnesota, Duluth

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See Where Auggies are Going to Grad School

Augsburg seniors and recent alums have been accepted to many graduate programs throughout the country this year and represent a wide range of fields. Congratulations to these individuals and to the faculty and staff who have supported them throughout their academic careers. Auggies will be attending the following programs next year:

Master's Degrees
MA in Musicology at University of Minnesota
MA in Integrated Health and Well-Being at University of Minnesota
MA in Sports & Exercise Psychology at Ball State University
MA in Exercise Physiology at Minnesota State University
MA in Addiction Counseling at Hazelden Betty Ford
MA in Counseling and Psychological Services at St. Mary's University
MA in Psychology at University of Helsinki
MA in Transpersonal Counseling Program at Naropa University
MA in Special Education at University of North Dakota
MS in Biostatistics at the University of Minnesota
MS in Environmental Health at U of M School of Public Health
MS in Microbiology at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
MS in Mechanical Engineering at University of Minnesota (2 students)
MS in Patent Law at University of Minnesota
MBS in Biological Science at University of Minnesota
MLA in Landscape Architecture at University of Minnesota
MSW in Social Work at Augsburg College (4 students)
MSW in Social Work at Minnesota State University
MDiv in Divinity at Lutheran School of Theology
MFA in Screenwriting at University of California-Riverside
MFA in Creative Writing at Augsburg College
MPP in Public Policy at Tufts University
MIA/MPA in International Relations and Public Administration at Columbia University
MDP in Development Practice at U of M Humphrey Institute

Doctoral Degrees
PhD in Sociology at University of Minnesota
PhD in Clinical Psychology at Oklahoma State University
PhD in Clinical Psychology at Southern Illinois University
PhD in Astro Physics at UCLA
PhD in Chemistry at Colorado State University
PhD in Chemistry at Iowa State University
PhD in Physics at University of Iowa
PhD in Physics at University of Minnesota
PhD in Chemical Engineering and Material Science at University of Minnesota
DMA in Music at University of Arizona

Please email urgo@augsburg.edu if you know of others who will be attending graduate school in the fall that can be added to this list.

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Students Accepted to Off-Campus Research Programs

Augsburg students will be conducting research at institutions throughout the country this summer. Below are the locations and fields in which students will be researching:

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - Biology
Michigan State University Kellogg Biological Station - Biology
Baylor Medical School - Biology
Minnesota Lupus Foundation at U of M - Biology
Minnesota Lupus Foundation at Mayo Clinic - Biology
Johns Hopkins University - Biology
University of Minnesota - Biology
The Mayo Clinic - Bioethics
University of California-San Diego - Chemistry
University of California-Irvine - Biology
National Institute of Standards and Technology - Chemistry
University of Minnesota - Computer Science
Johns Hopkins University - Physics

Please email urgo@augsburg.edu if you know of any other students who will be researching off-campus this summer.

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Renovated Uptown Condo - Own For Less Than Rent

Completely renovated garden level condo located in the heart of Uptown (one block from Calhoun Square). 2 bedroom, 1 bath, granite counters, maple cabinets, wood floors. Includes 1 garage and 1 off street parking spot, almost unheard of in this area. Own for less than rent!

Photos: http://www.blitzpixx.com/60383

For more information contact Ana Eliason (eliason@augsburg.edu)

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