Subject: Faculty Summer Research
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Center for Teaching and Learning
Faculty Summer Research Guidelines

DESCRIPTION:

Support of faculty scholarly activity during the summer months. Scholarship is broadly defined to include disciplinary scholarship, the scholarship of application, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the scholarship of teaching. Examples of previous successful proposals are on file in the Center for Teaching and Learning.

"Scholarship of teaching" typically goes beyond course development and/or revision and has as its audience other faculty and professionals in the filed.

Occasionally, curriculum revision is proposed in the teaching scholarship category. In such a case, the proposal must convince the Faculty Development Committee that the project goes beyond those course development and revision activities that are normally expected of faculty as part of their workload.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Quality Criteria. Preference will be given to proposals that show evidence of thorough preparation and that meet the following criteria:
- Clear statement of realistic goals and objectives
- Appropriate and detailed project method/plan for achieving the goals and objectives
- Explanation of advance preparation and planning
- Clear description of the project-s assessment
- Detailed timeline and budget

Other Criteria. Additional criteria that may influence the Committee-s decision include:
- Use of language and terminology that are clear to non-experts
- Necessity for funding for project completion
- Please attach a curriculum vita.

FUNDING: Up to $2000 per grant. A maximum of 3-4 awards may be made per year.
Source: Grangaard Faculty Development Fund.
Funding decisions are made by the Faculty Development Committee. All funds must be requested by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.

ELIGIBILITY: Faculty. At least 4/6 for at least two years prior to the beginning of the research; prorated for faculty who are less that 6/6. Limit: One grant during a 3-year period.

APPLICATION: Please use the Research Application form that is available by calling Terry Martin, x1229. The application will be sent to you as an e-mail attachment and should be returned in the same manner.

Application Date: March 15 for the summer following.

Accountability:
- Completion of the following:
Professional Development evaluation form and assessment as described in the project application
- Sharing the results with the Augsburg Community via:
Presentation of a community discussion, Scholarship Fair, or another venue approved by the
FacDev Committee.

Summer 2006 (Updated 2/06)

Subject: 2006-07 ACTC Academic Calendar
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: The ACTC Combined Academic Calendar for 2006-2007 is now posted on the Registrar web page at:
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/

Subject: Cheap Date!
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message:
While learning about personal finance may not seem totally romantic.... money is a huge stress in most relationships!

Bring your sweetheart, pals, or come solo to Anderson Hall lobby at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 28th for a great cheap date. Grab some pizza and learn about credit cards and consumer loans.

Do you get sweaty when your credit card statement arrives- The balance can be hard to look at! Learn how to pay down your debt and become in control of your finances.

Your money does matter!

Subject: Want to buy a house? A Car? Rent an apartment?
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Your credit score impacts if you can buy a home, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. Stop by the East Commons at noon on the 28th to learn about credit scores, credit history and credit repair. Bring your lunch, dessert will be provided!

Subject: Introducing Spanish Lunches!
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator, Campus Ministry and Academic Enrichment

Message: Need help in SPA 111 or 112- We-ve got a solution for you! Spanish Lunches is the opportunity to eat a lunch with a knowledgeable Spanish tutor. Spanish Lunch facilitators will be sitting in the Coffee Shop of Christensen Center with a sign identifying themselves. Bring your lunch, sit down, and ask questions about your Spanish class! If you don-t have questions, the facilitator will ask you questions.

Spanish Lunches are being offered WEC Saturdays, WEC Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. Lunches are informal, but can be helpful for any Spanish beginners.

Spanish Lunches are sponsored by Tutoring Services and the Modern Languages Department. For more information, contact Ross Murray at x1445 or murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Book Discussions Vocation and Search for Meaning
Submitter: Russell Kleckley, Visiting Professor, Religion

Message: The Religion Department is offering a Critical Conversation on Vocation series using texts from REL 100 and 200.

The series includes:
"God's Long Summer: Stories of Faith and Civil Rights" with Dr. Lori Brandt Hale, March 27, April 3, April 10, and April 7, 4 - 5 p.m.
"Mana and Mercy: A Brief History of God's Unfolding Promise to Mend the Entire Universe," with Dr. Brad Holt, February 28 and March 14, noon - 1 p.m.

"The Chosen," with Dr. Hans Wiersma, February 27, March 6, and March 13, 1:20 - 2:10 p.m.

Books and refreshments provided by "Exploring Our Gifts." Contact group leader or Russell Kleckley (ext. 1348, e-mail kleckley) for information and to register.

Subject: Figure drawing workshop hosted by the Art Club
Submitter: Kendra R Kahlow, Student

Message: Figure drawing workshop hosted by the Art Club:

The Art Club is hosting a figure drawing workshop and you are invited to come. We will be meeting on March 2nd from 3:15 to 5:15 to practice our figure drawing skills. So here is a great opportunity to practice the human form from a live model.

Reserve your spot by emailing me at kahlowk@augsburg.edu
Plese email me by Wednesday to save your spot.

There is a fee of $4 per student, and we will be requiring each student to bring their medium of choice. Hope to see you there and happy drawing.

Who: You attending
What: Art Club figure drawing workshop
When: 3:15 to 5:15, March 2nd
Where: email me for more info.
Why: To practice figure drawing skills

Subject: GenEd Speaking Consultation Rescheduled
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: The recently psotponed workshop on the GenEd Speaking skill has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Cedar.

Please RSVP to x1229 or .

Subject: Petitions due Thursday!! FINAL DAYS until deadline
Submitter: Christopher L Mahle, Student

Message: Interested in serving as a student senator OR even Student Body President or VP-

It just got easier!

Petitions are available at the Student Government office in the Auggie nest OR on AUGNET! Just click on the link "Student Government Petition" and print it off. It is as EASY as 1-2-3.


Positions available:

***PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT ***
-or-
Senior Rep.
-or-
Junior Rep.
-or-
Sophomore Rep.

All you have to do is gather 30 signatures from YOUR class you are representing.

Return the petition to the Student body office by March 2nd at 5 pm. A short posting policy meeting will be held at this time and after the meeting, campaigning will begin.

So get a petition now and become a leader on campus!

Petitions are now out for next year's senate. GOOD LUCK!!!

contact mahle@augsburg.edu with questions.

Subject: Want to meet other students with your interests?
Submitter: Margaret M Dornfeld, Student

Message: Participate in Campus Camp Wellstone on March 31 - April 1 and meet other students who are interested in political action and civic engagement. This 2-day training will focus on the issue of living wage and will give students a chance to participate in discussions, workshops, and activities. For more information or to sign up, contact Maggie at dornfeld@augsburg.edu or call x6532.

Subject: Speaker on Iraq this Thursday
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: You may have seen the article in the StarTribune on Saturday about Sami Rasouli. Mr. Rasouli is coming to campus on Thursday, March 2nd and will be
speaking in a class, in Chapel at 11:20am and in the Marshall Room at 2 p.m.

He is a Minnesota businessman (originally from Iraq) who returned to Iraq after many years to start an organization called Muslim Peacemaking Teams which builds bridges among people of goodwill. He has returned to the U.S. recently and will be speaking about the current situation in Iraq.

Sponsored by the Coalition for Student Activism
For more information, please contact Maria Power at powerm@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Ash Wednesday Communion
Submitter: Val Usselman, Campus Ministry Assistant, Campus Ministry

Message: We invite you to Chapel on Wednesday, March 1st for Ash Wednesday Communion Service at 10:20 a.m.
Come and start the Lent season by sharing Communion with your Augsburg Community.

Thanks,
Campus Ministry Team

Subject: Ethopia in Photos this Friday
Submitter: Bradley P Holt, Professor, Religion

Message: On Friday Mar 3 at 1:30 in the Riverside Room, Brad Holt will show his photos of Ethiopia taken in May 2005. The main focus of the photos is the natural world and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, with visits to Bahar Dar, the Blue Nile, Lake Tana, Gandar, Lalibela, Axum, and Addis Ababa. This showing is especially for Ethiopian friends in the cafeteria, but any interested persons are welcome.

Subject: Interested in engineering?
Submitter: Jeffrey E Johnson, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Physics

Message: Considering the pre-engineering program at Augsburg College?

Have questions?

Come hear Ben Sharpe, Director of Admissions (and head of the dual degree program) at the University of Minnesota, discuss the program and answer your questions.

When- Thursday, March 2nd at 12 noon.

Where- Science 21

We hope to see you there!

Subject: Fighting the "Blues" in African Americans
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling & Health Promotion

Message: As we conclude the month of February recognizing African Americans, Counseling & Health Promotion wants to highlight a helpful website which talks about fighting depression in African Americans. The average black person in America is more likely to suffer depression than the average white person in America. According to a study by the National Mental Health Association African Americans are the least likely to seek professional help for depression. Check out Healthy Place.Com for more information regarding this topic or as a student you can call the Counseling & Health Promotion office if you would like to meet with a psychologist.

Subject: How much did that cost?
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Remember, if you purchase a $500 stereo with a credit card that has a 20% APR, it will end up costing you $1084 and take nine years to pay off! Paying only the minimum on your credit cards is detrimental to your financial health!

Watch for "Does Your Money Matter" events throughout March!

Subject: Follow-up on Our Vocation-Based Work Culture
Submitter: Saykham Panemalaythong, HR Assistant/Student Employment Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: Thank you to all the faculty and staff who participated in our discussions on creating a healthy, productive work culture that reflects our commitment to vocation. The open forum discussions were very energizing and generated great ideas. If you weren't able to attend and would like to contribute your ideas or thoughts, just send Diane or Gaye a note, or give one of us a call. We will keep you updated on our progress as we create and implement a plan that integrates the sense of vocation into our community's fabric.

Gaye Lindfors - lindfors@augsburg.edu; x1023

Diane Pike - pike@augsburg.edu; x1228

Subject: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week!
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling & Health Promotion

Message: This is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Since 1987, the week is designed to draw national public and media attention to eating disorders and prevention. Events are being held all over the country as well as here at Augsburg. This week, we invite the community to join in and donate their "skinny" jeans to the Great Jeans Giveaway (boxes at the info desk, CCHP office, Anderson Residence Life Office and Urness Mort Lobby). Also on Thursday, March 2nd Kay Guidarelli, a registered dietician will staff a table in Christensen from 11 - 12 to answer questions with "Ask a Nutritionist." There will be a number of table tents throughout the week discussing a variety of eating related issues and you can go to the National Eating Disorders Association webpage for additional resources or click on the Augsburg CCHP web page self-help link on eating concerns. CCHP staff are also available to meet with students if there is concern about an eating disorder. Call 612-330-1707 for an individual appointment.

Subject: Enter Artwork to Murphy Square!
Submitter: Sara M Holman, Student

Message: This is a reminder to all artists that the deadline to submit literary and visual artworks online to the Murphy Square journal is Wednesday March 1. This is in two days, so enter your artwork today!!! To submit go to www.augsburg.edu/murphysquare. If you have any questions on how to do this, please email Sara Holman at holmans@augsburg.edu or Aaron Koehn at koehn@augsburg.edu

Subject: What is my FICO score?
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Do not mess up your FICO score! Your FICO score is like a grade on how well you have handled loans and credit cards. Paying on time and not exceeding credit card limits will help your score. Missing payments and paying late will hurt your score.

Look for free FICO scores at -Does Your Money Matter- events during March.

Subject: What's an X-ray Spectrometer?
Submitter: Emily S Beauvais, Student

Message: Society of Physics Students Speaker
TODAY, Tuesday Feb.28
2 - 3 p.m.
SCI 21

Paul Larson, an Augsburg alumnus, will speak on Tuesday, February 28 at 2 p.m. in Science 21. He will talk about his career experiences, that range from being an analytical chemist to a vice president of sales and marketing, and his current project of designing an X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer, an instrument for the chemical analysis of solid surfaces.

Come celebrate Mardi Gras with FOOD and physics discussion!

Subject: Pres. Frame speaks on faith@work! tomorrow at 7 a.m.
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: Why would a tenured faculty member give up a secure position for a career in business? Why would a business executive return to higher education? How does someone who wasn't born into a Lutheran family become the champion of a Lutheran understanding of vocation?

Come find out! President Frame will be reflecting on faith and vocation in his life tomorrow morning as the next speaker in our faith@work! series at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church. Augsburg College and St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church have partnered to promote faith@work! to encourage us to more effectively live out our faith where we work and live.

We will be meeting at 7 a.m. at St. Philip the Deacon Church (www.spdlc.org/about/directions.htm) tomorrow morning, March 1.

Please consider joining us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 a.m. On April 5, Judge Bruce Willis will be our featured speaker. Call John Knight at x1351 or faith@augsburg.edu if you have any questions. These events are free and open to all who are interested!

Subject: CGE staff present at conference
Submitter: Regina McGoff, Associate Director, Center for Global Education

Message: Giselle Stern Hern-ndez and Stephanie Barnes presented a session on "Walking the Talk: A Holistic Approach to Socially Conscious Programming" at the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) conference in Cuetzalan, Puebla, Mexico. February 22-25.

Subject: Recent publications
Submitter: Bruce R Reichenbach, Professor, Philosophy

Message: Bruce Reichenbach wrote chapters in two books published last winter and this spring. They are "Tensions in a Stewardship Paradigm," R. J. Berry, ed. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP (London: T & T Clark, 2006); and "At Least There is No Humbug Here," in Gregory Bassham and Jerry L. Walls, eds. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA AND PHILOSOPHY: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WORLDVIEW (Chicago: Open Court, 2005).