2016 Annual Security Report Now Available

Augsburg College is committed to assisting all members of the Augsburg community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security and fire safety compliance document is available on the Department of Public Safety website at:

http://web.augsburg.edu/dps/ASR%202016.pdf

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety at 801 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. You may also request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (612) 330-1717 or emailing Public Safety at publicsafety@augsburg.edu

The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, public safety law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned and controlled by Augsburg College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

This information is required by law and is provided by the Augsburg College Department of Public Safety.

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Hagfors Landscape Plans Include 90 Trees

The tree planting plan for the Hagfors Center construction site has been approved by the City of Minneapolis. Trees will begin being planted in the summer of 2017. The tree plan and a summary of this week's construction activities is posted on http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter/construction-project-updates . Today's post includes the following:

[1] Diagram of the tree planting plan for the Hagfors Center site
[2] Preparation for construction of the skyway
[3] Construction on the third floor of the west wing
[4] Installation work in the basement, including a recent photo of the basement
[5] First-floor piping, electrical, metal framing and duct work installation
[6] Structural steel fabrication for the fourth floor
[7] Work west of Oren Gateway Center

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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Student Success for New Faculty This Wednesday

The next installment in the New Faculty Series is next Wednesday! Katie Bishop, Chief Student Success Officer, will address the many factors that contribute to students' success in college, as well as Augsburg's commitment to becoming a student-ready campus. Though this event is designed for the newest faculty members, all faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, October 5
New Faculty Series: Succeeding at Student Success
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Lindell 301

Co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) and Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).

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Gilman Scholarship Apps Due Soon

$5,000+ for study abroad: Apps due TUESDAY!

If you receive a Pell Grant and are a US citizen, consider applying for a Gilman scholarship to win $5,000-$8,000 to study and/or intern abroad through the Gilman International Scholarship.
Deadline to apply for funds for Spring semester abroad 2017 is THIS TUESDAY October 4th.

The students who have won scholarships have asked for feedback - so please do so!

Staff advisors, including TRIO advisors and study abroad office staff, are happy to review your draft essays and give feedback.
For more information contact abroad@augsburg.edu

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Apply Now - Civic Studies Fellows

Civic Studies Fellows will be a group of 6 Augsburg faculty and staff and 3 community members who commit to engaging in civic studies and action for the duration of the academic year. The Civic Studies Fellows will work strategically so they can co create with others to positively impact the Augsburg community, our partnerships, and the larger landscape of civic engagement in higher education. They will strategize about Augsburg's potential to be "Big to the World" by taking leadership in the field.

The Civic Studies Fellows will commit to the following:
- To become familiar with core texts of Civic Studies and engage in discussions with the other fellows about the readings and their strategic implications.
- To be part of an action team of fellows that are working on an issue at Augsburg.

Fellows will receive a professional development stipend of $700 for Augsburg Civic Studies Fellows and $1000 for community fellows.

See the following webpage for requirements and the application. Applications will be reviewed starting on October 12.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/about/civic-studies-initiative/civic-studies-fellows-application/

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Last Week to Sign Up for EdTech Cohort

New full-time faculty, there is still time to sign up for the EdTech Cohort! Email Mara at ctl@augsburg.edu to sign up by this Friday, October 7.

This unique opportunity will be composed of three 90 minute face-to-face 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 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.

A stipend of $200 will be awarded upon successful completion of the cohort. Any new full-time (tenure track or continuing special appointments) faculty who have joined Augsburg in the last two years are eligible to join the cohort.

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Give to the Max Day 2016 - Consultation Hours

Give to the Max Day is November 17!

Institutional Advancement is now holding consultation hours for Augsburg Give to the Max Day project leaders.

These 'office hours' are designed for any Give to the Max Day project leaders looking for advice and information about communicating with donors or managing their GiveMN.org pages.

Drop by and check in briefly with the Annual Giving Assistant or sit down and get answers to the questions that are confounding you!

Hours and location this week are as follows:
Wednesday, October 5th: 12PM-2PM in Sverdrup 102
Friday, October 7th: 10AM-12PM in Sverdrup 102

Sam Smith '11
Annual Giving Assistant
Institutional Advancement

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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 available at 10am

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

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special Today is Cajun Chicken Pasta, Breadstick, and Fountain Soda

Today is Mini Burger Monday at World Flavors!

Market Place is Serving Brown Sugar Slow Roasted Pork Loin, Brown Sugar Bacon Baked Beans, Grilled Asparagus, Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Red Potatoes

Vege is Serving Coconut Curry Lentil Stew, Quinoa Pilaf, Sautéed Spinach, Curried Broccoli and Cauliflower

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NSF AugSTEM Scholarship Applications Now Open

AUGSTEM SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Applications are now open for the 2016-17 AugSTEM Program!

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE-1565060), AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 per student per year. (Differences in award amounts correspond to levels of financial need.) Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
* Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or physics)
* Within 5 semesters of graduating
* Major GPA of 3.0 or higher
* U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
* Demonstrate financial need via FAFSA

APPLICATIONS DUE: OCTOBER 27, 2016

Incoming community college transfer students and Augsburg students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

See http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem/ or email Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu for more information.

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Food Service Specials

Come to The Commons on Tuesday, October 11, for Tiger Sushi! During lunch Tiger Sushi Chefs will be making fresh California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Caterpillars, Sake Maki, and Veggie Rolls!

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month Week 1

Find out more information about National Cyber Security Awareness Month on the IT site http://inside.augsburg.edu/it/2016/10/01/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-week-1/

Week 1: Oct. 3-7
STOP. THINK. CONNECT.: The Basic Steps to Online Safety and Security
Staying safer and more secure online starts with STOP. THINK. CONNECT. – the simple, actionable advice anyone can follow. STOP: make sure security measures are in place. THINK: about the consequences of your actions and behaviors online. CONNECT: and enjoy the Internet.

Whether banking, shopping, social networking, tracking our health or downloading the latest app, in today's interconnected world, practicing good cybersecurity is critical. All digital citizens must learn to stay safer and more secure in their ever-expanding digital lives, including by preventing and responding to identity theft and scams, ensuring that home networks are secure, managing the security of mobile devices and teaching children to use the Internet safely, securely and responsibly. Week 1 shares simple ways we can protect ourselves and communities along with actions to take if impacted by a breach, cybercrime or other online issue. It will also examine the outlook for cybersecurity jobs and how to engage young people in pursuing careers devoted to protecting the Internet.

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Fac/Staff Training: Minimizing Unconscious Bias

Faculty and Staff Training: Minimizing Unconscious Bias in Hiring

The Provost's Office, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee, and Human Resources are partnering to offer a training session for faculty and staff on Minimizing Unconscious Bias in Hiring which will be held on Tuesday, October 11 in OGC 100, from 9:00 a.m. - noon.

The training will include a video and discussion facilitated by Jeffrey Cookson of Language and Culture Worldwide. We will be discussing unconscious bias and it's impact on the hiring and selection process and strategies we can use to de-bias situations.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Judi Green (greenj@augsburg.edu) by October 4, 2016.

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Morning Chapel: Mindful Monday

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

Chapel this week:
Tuesday, 10/4, 11:30am: TBA
Wednesday, 10/5, 10:40am: Pastor Jane Buckley Farlee. Musical guests: Cedar Singers, directed by Jon Strommen-Campbell
Thursday, 10/6, 11:30am: TBA
Friday, 10/7, 10:40am: St. Francis of Assisi Day - Blessing of the Animals. Jennifer Troy, Executive Director, Paws for Learning, bringing therapy dogs.

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

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Muslim Identities in Minnesota

Are you interested in learning about Muslim Identities in Minnesota?

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center, Augsburg College

In the 21st century there is a plethora of cliches, stereotypes, and over-generalizations about Muslims in Minnesota, where there are also a variety of different ways of being Muslim.

Join Professor Cawo Abdi and Ph.D. candidate Nahid Khan to explore the diversity of Muslims in Minnesota today and the many contexts shaping their lives and identities. Professor Abdi will draw on her recently published book on the Somali diaspora, Elusive Jannah, and Khan will present data from her research on the portrayal of Islam and Muslims in Twin Cities media over the last several decades.

The event is FREE and OPEN to the public!

For more information, please see http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2016/08/26/muslim-identities-in-minnesota/

Questions can be directed to ccv@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1403

Sponsored by the Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation at Augsburg College in collaboration with the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning at the University of St. Thomas.

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Drivers and Cyclists Social: October 6, 8-9 A.M.

Staff and faculty are invited to the Drivers and Cyclists Social, Thursday, Oct. 6, 8-9 a.m., East Commons, Christensen Center

Staff and faculty are invited to this event so that
--drivers can meet and mingle with others from their zip code or along their travel route (and maybe form a carpool or find an opportunity for an occasional ride-share);
--cyclists can meet and mingle with others who ride their bike to Augsburg to share tips, trails and travails; this will also be an opportunity for cyclists to register for the ZAP Twin Cities program
--all enjoy some coffee, or tea, and snacks and conversation

If you can't make it, but would like to connect with others from your area about carpooling or occasional ride-sharing, please feel free to complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/ex8aNrzZMQ6QLwgh2

We also encourage people to check out Metro Transit Ride Share: http://www.metrotransit.org/ridematch

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Honduran Speaker, TODAY, 1:50 p.m.

Martin Hernandez, National Coordinator of the Movement for Dignity and Justice in Honduras will be speaking on campus....

Monday, October 3
1:50 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Marshall Room

Sponsored by the Spanish Department, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Witness for Peace.

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Chapel: Blessing of the Animals - Fri., Oct. 7

Join us at 10:40 a.m. this Friday, 10/7, as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis' devotion to all God's creatures. Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) to chapel for this special worship service in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Special guest: Jennifer Troy, Executive Director of Paws for Learning, will join us with therapy dogs!

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Satisfactory Academic Progress Info Sessions

The Registrar's Office and Student Financial Services are offering open sessions for faculty and staff advisers to learn about the new Satisfactory Academic Progress policy that was implemented this semester. The sessions are an opportunity to learn about the policy and to ask questions about its implications for advising students who are affected. The upcoming information sessions are:

Tuesday, 10/4 from noon-1:00pm in OGC 100
Thursday, 10/6 from noon-1:00pm in OGC 100
Thursday, 10/6 from 3:40-4:40pm in OGC 100

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Blood Drive Donors Still Needed for 10/5

Hey Auggies there are still some donation time slots available for the annual fall blood drive on Wednesday 10/5/16. Memorial Blood Center will be on campus in the East Commons (upstairs in Christensen Center). All donors will get a FREE awesome t-shirt, too.

Please consider donating and help save a life. You can sign-up online at www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027 or even easier, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to see what times are available and sign up.

Hope to see you on Wednesday. Be a Super hero and save a life today!

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Seeking Administrative Assistant in St. Paul, MN

This is a collaborative position that will work with another Administrative Assistant supporting a small team. We are looking with someone who has a high attention to detail and organizational skills. Growth opportunities will be available for someone who is driven. This opportunity is with a highly reputable and friendly organization. Competitive benefits offered including medical, dental, retirement savings, and PTO. This is a Monday through Friday position during normal business hours. Salary will be $30K-$33K, depending on experience. If you are interested in working at an organization of individuals that are in the top of their field that love jean Fridays, please send me a resume at katy.tai@randstadusa.com!

Core Responsibilities:
*Proofread and edit documents
*Data entry and database management
*Communication as needed with clients
*Other administrative duties as needed

If you or anyone you know is interested in this role, please apply directly to this posting at www.randstadusa.com and submit a resume to katy.tai@randstadusa.com and bryan.carmody@randstadusa.com. For questions, call 651.221.0208.


Qualifications:
*High school diploma or equivalent
*Bachelor's degree highly preferred
*Expert in Microsoft Word and Excel
*2+ years experience in office setting

**Assessments will be required to demonstrate knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel

If you or anyone you know is interested in this role, please apply directly to this posting at www.randstadusa.com and submit a resume to katy.tai@randstadusa.com, bryan.carmody@randstadusa.com, or matthew.bratlie@randstadusa.com. For questions, call 651.221.0208.

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