Fourth Floor, Lobby, and Basement Work in Hagfors

Thank you for your continued help in keeping the construction site for the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion safe for both workers and the campus community. Only authorized personnel -- wearing hard hats and safety vests -- are permitted access to the site. No unauthorized personnel should enter the construction site at any time.

A summary of expected construction activities for this week is posted on http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter/construction-project-updates . Today's post includes the following:

[1] Fourth-floor concrete pours
[2] Three-story lobby columns
[3] Second-story formwork on the west wing
[4] Installation work in the basement
[5] Road repair on South 6th Street and 21st Avenue South
[6] Work west of Oren Gateway Center
[7] Storm sewer work
[8] Tree and landscaping update

Watch Amail and posted signage for activities that may impact pedestrian or vehicle traffic 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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Elm Removal North of Anderson Residence Hall

As President Paul Pribbenow communicated last week, the large elm tree north of Anderson Residence Hall has become diseased and will need to be removed. This tree removal is not part of the Hagfors Center construction project. The tree was fenced off from the construction site to prevent any damage and was treated for Dutch elm disease during the summer in an attempt to stave off the disease, but our arborist has determined that the tree will not survive given its current condition. Removal of the tree is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13. Some of the wood from the tree will be preserved for use in future projects on campus.

It's unfortunate to have lost this and other Elms on campus in recent years, so we are looking forward to the dozens of new trees that will be planted next summer as part of the Hagfors Center project. The initial Hagfors Center landscape plan includes more than 50 canopy trees and more than 30 ornamental trees on the construction site and along the bordering streets. Once the City of Minneapolis approves the landscaping plan, a diagram will be posted on augsburg.edu/hagforscenter to show the greenery that will be part of the project.

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Steam Repair on Riverside Avenue

Facilities will be repairing a steam line on Riverside Avenue on Tuesday, September 13, from 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Domestic hot water will be affected in Si-Melby, Urness and Mortensen Hall from 8-10 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bryan with facilities at massich@augsburg.edu.

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Join the Data Analysis Team of Augsburg (DATA)

DATA is looking for new members!

Do you love Statistics, Data Analysis, and Data Science?

Want to compete in data science competitions and learn about data science career opportunities?

Join the Data Analysis Team of Augsburg, otherwise known as DATA!

Email Professor Miles Ott at ottmi@augsburg.edu for more information

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Jacqui deVries Publishes Essay

Jacqueline deVries' invited essay on "Religion and the Politics of the Women's Movement in Nineteenth-Century America," has been published in The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Religion and Politics in the U.S. ed. Barbara McGraw (Oxford: Wiley Blackwell, 2016.)

In the essay, she looks at how, as women campaigned for greater freedoms and rights, they grappled with Christian teachings and practices that were deeply imbricated in nineteenth-century American conceptions of gender, citizenship, and the public sphere, and in so doing actively contributed to the U.S.'s shifting political and religious landscape.

http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470657332.html

Bravo, Jacqui!

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EdTech Cohort for New Full-Time Faculty

Augsburg's Center for Teaching and Learning (in cooperation with the E-Learning Team) is offering a unique opportunity for new faculty members to participate in a six-week EdTech Cohort this fall.

This opportunity is open to new full-time faculty (tenure-track or 3-year renewable contracts) who joined Augsburg within the last two years. A stipend of $200 will be awarded upon successful completion of the cohort. There are ten spots available. To sign up, email Mara at ctl@augsburg.edu.

The EdTech Cohort will be composed of three 1½-hour F2F sessions (3:30-5:00 p.m. on 10/20, 11/3, and 11/17) with online activities scheduled during the intervening weeks. The goal is to familiarize new faculty with strategies for integrating Moodle (and other available learning technologies) with their individual teaching approach. Activities will encourage participants to incorporate new strategies into their teaching preparation to avoid significantly increasing their workload.

Full-time faculty, email ctl@augsburg.edu to secure a spot now.

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Open Moodle Lab

Would you like to learn how to
-synchronize your Moodle Gradebook with your grading plan?
-use the new Moodle Assignment interface?
-provide feedback with Moodle rubrics or grading guides?
-track student participation and attendance in Moodle?
-use VoiceThread to create interactive Web presentations?
-get answers to questions about other learning technologies?

Please feel free to drop in for individualized help from your E-Learning Team. Open Labs will be held:
-Wednesday, 9/14 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in Lindell 301
-Thursday, 9/15 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in Lindell 202

Come for as much or as little time as you want/need. Bring your laptop and any pertinent course materials with you (in electronic docs, if possible).

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Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

Applications for Augsburg's Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg's team will consist of an MBA student, 3 undergraduate science students, 1 undergraduate business/economics students, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the projects or innovations and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,000. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website. Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Thursday, September 22nd. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1441, or stop in at Science 152.

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Roger Buffalohead - Father of Eric Buffalohead

A memorial celebration of his life will be held in the Chapel at Augsburg College on Tuesday evening, September 13, and 7 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. Please share.

WILL ROGERS BUFFALOHEAD

Roger Buffalohead was born near White Eagle, Oklahoma on May 30, 1939. He passed away on September 6, 2016. Roger was a proud member of the Ponca Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. His Indian name was Inshtaduba. He was named after the dog who had spots above it's eyes. Dogs were sacred to the Ponca Indians. He got his Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 1963. He then won a Woodrow Wilson Scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He received his Master's Degree at the University in 1966.

Roger came to the University of Minnesota in the spring of 1970 to serve as the the first Chairperson of the Department of American Indian Studies. Under his leadership, the University of Minnesota became one of the very first universities in the country to offer Native American languages.--in this case Ojibwa and Dakota.

Over the years Roger taught in many settings including the University of Minnesota, Washington State University, University of Minnesota, Duluth, NAES College, Augsburg College and the Minneapolis Community and Technical College. He enjoyed teaching and many of his students say he was the most inspirational teacher they ever had.

Family was extremely important to Roger. He helped to inspire his son, Eric (Joni), to get a PhD and Chair the Indian Studies Program at Augsburg College. He was also extremely proud of his daughter, Julie, (Nate Flink) who became a nationally known Native artist. He had words of wisdom for his grandchildren, Cassandra, Alexandra, Ira, Eli, and Madeline. He was also the proud great grandfather of Raziyah. In addition, Roger is survived by soul mate and colleague, Priscilla, and by his brother, Tom and sisters Lee Ann and Anita. His many nephews, nieces, and fellow tribal members will also grieve his passing.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held in the Chapel at Augsburg College on Tuesday evening, September 13, and 7 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.

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Commuter Lockers

Campus Activities and Orientation is happy to tell you that we have lockers available for your use. The lockers are located in the science building. The lockers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to check one out, please sign up here:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

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Speech Team Interest Meeting on Wednesday

Are you interested in being a part of Augsburg's Speech Team? Come to a brief organizational meeting this Wednesday, from 10:30-11:00 in Foss 175. If you're interested but can't attend, drop a note to David Lapakko, Director of Forensics (lapakko@augsburg.edu).

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Transit Fair - Tues., Sept. 13 - TOMORROW

Augsburg's Minneapolis location is ideal for students, faculty, and staff to take advantage of transit options. Come learn about options such as Nice Ride, HOURCAR, Metro Transit, carpooling, car2go, vanpooling, and free bike checkout.

Tuesday, September 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Quad. (Rain site is Christensen Center)

Sponsored by the Environmental Stewardship Committee and the Transit Task Force.

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Christensen Symposium and Community Panel

Christensen Symposium and Community Panel

All are welcome to attend these two events connected to the Christensen Symposium. Both events are free and open to the public.

The Bridge to a New America with Jim Wallis

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Join Jim Wallis, a bestselling author, public theologian, and social activist, in this year's Christensen Symposium to discuss The Bridge to a New America. Following is a Community Panel "The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen". Jim Wallis is president and founder of Sojourners, a non-profit, faith based organization whose mission statement calls for "putting faith into action for social justice." Wallis is . He has written for major newspapers and authors regular columns for Huffington Post and TIME.com. Wallis teaches at Georgetown University and has taught at Harvard University. He served on President Obama's first White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Community Panel- The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen

In addition to the convocation, all are welcome to attend a community panel called The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen. This community panel will be from 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The event will be moderated by former ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson, and will include:
Pastor Kelly Chatman, Redeemer Lutheran Church, North Minneapolis
Nora Barr: Augsburg Alumna
Devin Wiggs: Augsburg Student
Fardosa Hassan: Muslim Student Advisor to Campus Ministry
And a response from Jim Wallis.

For more information, visit the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/christensen-symposium/

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Chapel: Mindful Monday with Jermaine Nelson

Join us in the chapel today at 10:40am for Mindful Monday - Stress Management for All. Come practice strategies to restore and balance energy with Jermaine Nelson, certified instructor.

Our chapel series continues, "This is our cry, This is our Prayer, Peace in the World":

Tuesday, 9/13, 11:30am: Babette Chatman '05, Community Collaborative Partner
Wednesday, 9/14, 10:40am: Campus Ministries Deacon Student Leaders
Thursday, 9/15, 11:30am: Carnival de Resistance
Friday 9/16, 10:40am: Pastor Sonja Hagander, College Pastor & Director of Ministries

We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center -- Everyone is welcome!

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Off Campus Studies Fair This Friday

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Christensen Center Lobby

Want to study abroad on spring break, for a semester, or in summer? The Off Campus Studies Fair is your chance to learn more about the opportunities for Auggies around the world and in the US!

Study your major. Take electives. Conduct research. Do an internship. Auggies can choose from 300 programs in 90+ countries. Come learn more, grab a cup of popcorn, and talk to the program reps to be entered into the prize drawing!

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=61D82A90-5056-BA1F-7222C94F0289DA26&Link_ID=97497503-5056-BA1F-72DC92AA4B176874

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Give to the Max Day Info Session is Sept. 15

Academic departments, athletics, organizations and clubs are all invited to be a part of Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 17, by sponsoring a fundraising project of your own. Please join Institutional Advancement in looking ahead to another great year for Give to the Max Day on Thursday, September 15, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100. To RSVP, contact Jen Lowman Day at dayj@augsburg.edu or ext. 1552.

Now is the time to choose a fundraising project to champion as we look ahead to the one-day online giving event where donors around the world can support their favorite Minnesota nonprofits. Last year, 33 Augsburg projects were sponsored by students, faculty and staff, and the College raised more than $240,000 from more than 1,000 donors to come in first place among all Minnesota colleges and universities, winning a $10,000 prize for the College. Last year's Give to the Max projects are listed here: http://www.augsburg.edu/giving/campaigns/give-to-the-max/

This information session will guide you through a project planner's toolkit for leading a successful Give to the Max project. We'd love to hear tips from past project leaders about how you made your own effort successful. A pizza lunch will be provided.

If you can't make this date, have any questions, or know someone who would like to be added to this year's event, contact dayj@augsburg.edu or ext. 1552.

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Try Transit - Metro Bus and Green Line Tour

Join Augsburg colleagues and our host, Transit for Livable Communities, on September 15 for an experiential lunch tour on Metro Transit bus and Green Line. Learn the ins and outs of riding the bus and train in a safe and fun environment -- we'll cover the cost of your transportation, you cover your lunch at either Foxy Falafel or Keys Cafe. We'll teach you how to ride, how to pay, and how to check on the status of your bus or train.

Meet at the Oren Gateway Center at 11 a.m. and return by 1:15 p.m. Maximum of 25 participants.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bus-and-green-line-lunch-and-learn-repeat-event-tickets-27387177786?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button

Questions: contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu

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Graduate Student with Family Desperately Needs 3bd

Greetings Augsburg students, staff and faulty. I am a full-time Augsburg graduate student who has suddenly been displaced from the housing I have lived in for nearly a decade because of family bickering over ownership after original owner suddenly passed away and now that person wants to move in by October. I must vacate by October 31 no later. If you know of any three bedroom available in that time frame, please let me hear back from you ASAP.

I appreciate any assistance offer in this situation.

Thanks so much,

Rosalind
612-886-8358

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