Subject: Last call for study abroad proposals
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Faculty interested in proposing a short term study abroad course for the 2006-2007 academic year (including summer 2007) must submit a proposal to the Augsburg Abroad committee by Wednesday, January 18 . The proposal form may be found in the International Programs public folder
O:\International Programs\Public\ProposalFormAugAbroad.doc

Faculty interested in applying for a Lily grant for a study abroad course may download the guidelines and proposal form from the International Programs public folder
O:\International Programs\Public\Lilly Course Application, '07.doc

Please address questions or send proposals to:
Orv Gingerich, Associate Dean, International Programs
gingerio@augsburg.edu
ext 1383
or
Julie Trimpe, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad
trimpe@augsburg.edu
ext 1650

Subject: Summer Research. Everyone Is Doing It.
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: OFF-CAMPUS SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Want a good paying summer job ($4,000 to $5,000), to improve your chances of graduate school admission, complete your Augsburg Experience requirement, travel to another part of the U.S. or remain in the Twin Cities all in one summer? Then apply for summer research opportunities.

APPLY NOW
Most applications are due at the end of January or early February.

ASSISTANCE
Contact Dixie Shafer in the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (x1447 or shafer@augsburg.edu) ASAP if you want help locating summer research opportunities or completing applications.

ON-CAMPUS SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Details coming soon.

Subject: $50,000 fellowship for graduate/professional study
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: The Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship funds a portion of educational costs (up to $50,000 per year) for the length of a recipient's graduate degree, up to six years.

To be eligible, a candidate must:
1) Be a college senior OR recent graduate (since May 2001)
2) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better (usually much better)
3) Plan to attend graduate or professional school, starting in fall 2006
4) Be nominated by his or her institution

The scholarship, which is based both on merit and financial need, is highly competitive. Interested candidates should contact Dixie Shafer, campus representative, at shafer@augsburg.edu and visit the Jack Kent Cooke website: http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org.

Interested candidates should contact Dixie by February 15th.

 

Subject: Bookstore hours & last day to return books
Submitter: Bookstore

Message: The last day to return books with receipt is Friday January 20th.
The bookstore will be open from 8:30-6 P.M. through Friday, January 20th. Please contact the bookstore with questions at 612.330.1122

Subject: Sale at the bookstore.....
Submitter: Bookstore

Message: All Champion sweatshirts are 25% off this week only! All clearance clothing is 25% of this week! All calender club calenders are 50% off this week.

Subject: Annual Staff Recognition Nominations
Submitter: Thomas S Ruffaner, Day Custodial Supervisor, Custodial Services

Message: It is time for us to recognize more outstanding Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission of Augsburg College through their service. Recipients of this award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community.

The Staff Senate invites all staff to nominate their co-workers or other staff who demonstrate exceptional service as described above. Nomination forms and instructions are located at the Information Desk in the Christensen Center and in the Staff Senate ORGS Public folder. Completed nominations and recommendation letters must be delivered to Campus Box #316 (Attn: Cherie Christ) no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2006.

Subject: New Hall Residents
Submitter: Stacy L Enger, Hall Director, Residence Life

Message: NEW HALL RESIDENTS:

The U.S. Census Bureau randomly selects addresses and New Hall was included. They will randomly select New Hall residents to participate in a follow up census study.

If you are contacted by an individual from the Census Department, be aware that we have verified identity and legitimate government purpose. We encourage you to participate in this short follow-up study on Wednesday, January 18th.

The interviews are approximately 15 minutes in length and will take place in the New Hall 1st floor lounge.
*Please take note, as they will knock on the selected residentās apartment doors for the follow-up study.

Questions??
Contact Stacy
engers@augsburg.edu/ x6501

Subject: Final Call for 2005 Absences!!
Submitter: Linda M. Vlieger, Payroll / HRIS Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: I am sending out this reminder for all exempt staff to turn in any outstanding absence reports for the calendar year 2005.

The final deadline for these is Thursday, January 19th, in order for any 2005 paid time off days to be reflected on the January paycheck.

We have recently revised the Absence Report forms. The new form can be obtained by using the following link. Please use this new form in place of the old one.

http://web.augsburg.edu/~vlieger/absencereport.xls

I've heard some confusion expressed about when to turn in absence reports. I hope to clear up any of this confusion with this notice. An exempt employee that takes a day off that they would normally work must turn in an absence report noting the date, the number of hours, and what type of benefit time they are using. Absence reports are to be turned in for vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, president's holidays, bereavement (funeral), personal, leave without pay, short term disability, jury duty, suspension, work comp, unexcused absences, and those that qualify as FMLA time. Even when the college is officially closed, there is always somebody that has to work. We donāt assume that everybody had a particular day off.

For the holiday break, if you did not work, you would indicate 8 hours H (holiday) on 12/23 and 12/26, PH (President's Holidays) for 12/27, 12/28, and 12/29, and H for 12/30. If you worked your normal hours on one of those days, you wonāt need to record it as an absence. If you took another day off within the allotted time frame, mark the alternate day with the appropriate code.

Absence reports can be turned in as days are taken, or can be turned in at the end of each month. Ideally, any time off taken during the month should be turned in by the 10th of the next month to the Human Resources office. We would prefer to not have more than one month reported on one absence report.

Please keep this notice for future reference.

Thank you for your attention to this deadline. Have a happy new year!!!

Subject: You've Been Spotted! OL Apps Available
Submitter: Marcus Skjervem, Director, Activities and Orientation, Academic and Student Affairs

Message: "You've Been Spotted!" is a campaign to recruit students to apply for the 2006 O-Team (Orientation Leaders). The Orientation Leader position has numerous benefits and will enhance your life at Augsburg. If you are interested, please go to www.augsburg.edu/orientation to view the job description, apply online or ask a question about the position.

If you have any questions, please contact Marc Skjervem at x1111 or skjervem@augsburg.edu.

Applications are due by 4:30pm on Friday, February 3rd - so APPLY NOW!!!!!

Subject: Receptions for two new art exhibitions this Friday
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Check out the two new exhibitions currently on view in the Christensen and Gage Family Art galleries this Friday, January 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Terry Gydesen and Barbara Claussen will be present, waiting to answer your questions about the exhibitions "Justice for All?" and "Borders." Food, drink, and live music will make the evening a multi-sensory event!

Subject: Looking for former History Day students...
Submitter: Michael Lansing, Assistant Professor, History

Message: Did you participate in the National History Day program when you were in middle school, junior high, or high school? If so, the Augsburg Historical Society is looking for you.

Please contact Michael Lansing at lansing@augsburg.edu

Subject: Spring 2006 Convocation Schedule
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: The convocation schedule for Spring is still being worked by the Convocation Committee, thus the final schedule is not complete. However, the schedule for two are listed below. The dates are:

14 February, Tuesday - Speaker is Judith Guest

This convocation is scheduled for 11:00am, the following schedule will be used:

1st Period: 8:00-9:20
2nd Period 9:30-10:50
Convocation 11:00-12:00
3rd Period 12:10-1:20
Afternoon classes follow regular schedule

Once the remaining schedule is finalized, another notice will be sent.

16 March, Thursday - All Hands with President Frame

This convocation is scheduled for 11 a.m., the following schedule will be used:

1st Period: 8:00-9:20
2nd Period 9:30-10:50
Convocation 11:00-12:00
3rd Period 12:10-1:20
Afternoon classes follow regular schedule

Once the remaining schedule is finalized, another notice will be sent.

Subject: Mindfulness Meditation Group Starting!
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling & Health Promotion

Message: The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion will be offering a six session group experience in Mindfulness Meditation. The experience aims to help students alleviate stress and enrich their lives by engaging fully in the present moment. Mindfulness meditation helps us to step back and pay attention to what is happening in our minds presently without attaching to it. The sessions will be on Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. beginning next Thursday 1/26 and will be held in the CCHP office. They will be facilitated by Nancy Guilbeault and Jamie McDonell. To sign up or ask questions, please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Space is limited so please call soon.

Subject: Used Toyota Camry Wagon for Sale
Submitter: Mary Lowe, Assistant Professor, Religion

Message: For Sale:

1988 Camry Station wagon....200,000 miles·.$250.00

The car is not pretty...but it runs! It has a few small dents and rust spots.

There is a slow but steady oil leak so the car needs oil about 1x a month.
The rear shocks need to be replaced.
It has started making a rubbing noise when you turn right at slow speeds.
The tires are in good shape. (Front tires are only 2years old)
The starter makes a scary noise when it is 10 below...but it always starts.
I don't drive it to Duluth, but I regularly drive it to Northfield and Redwing.

Please respnd to lowe@augsburg.edu

Subject: Wanted: Graphing calculator
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:
I'm looking for a used (or new) graphing calculator (TI-83 or 84). Please contact me ASAP if you have one for sale.

Thanks!

Mary Laurel True, 330-1775 or truem@augsburg.edu