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Distinguished Contributions Recognition 2008

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Annual Recognition 2008

The Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
The Center for Teaching and Learning
Augsburg College

These awards recognize exemplary work by faculty and staff in support of teaching and learning at Augsburg College. Up to three awards are available annually reflecting the breadth of contributions important for a quality liberal education. Each award carries a stipend of $1,000, public recognition and celebration.

Awards are based on evidence of student learning and student satisfaction provided by students, colleagues, and documentation; they are weighted appropriately for each of the three areas. The selection process is as follows:

•The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. Nominations should be submitted on line. Go to: www.augsburg.edu/ctl

•Questions can be directed to Diane Pike at pike@augsburg.edu or x1228

•Nominations consist of a 1 to 2-page letter identifying the nominee and providing a rationale for the nomination; in addition, nominators are asked to submit three to four names (and e-mail addresses) of students and/or colleagues who can speak to a nominee’s work.

•The Selection Panel conducts confidential interviews with members of the community, reviews information and announces the awards no later than March 28. Awardees are acknowledged at the Honors Convocation and at other events. Opportunities for winners to share ideas with the campus community will take place throughout the year following the award.

The Selection Panel is invited by the Dean of the College and the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. This is a juried process.

Teaching Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through syllabi, course materials and grading patterns reflecting effective teaching and learning; exemplary work in both content and pedagogy is supported by evidence from the department chair, colleagues and students

Mentor/Advising
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through deep conversation about and attention to vocation, career and student success overall; Students are guided through the processes leading to successful and timely graduation; Students recognize the attention and care provided by the nominee

Service to Students/Other Direct Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Sustained excellence is demonstrated in work that contributes to students’ academic development, growth and success; Contributions are made to a positive, academic campus environment in a direct way.

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Winter Retreat

Life of the Mind Retreat
March 7, 2008
Oak Ridge Conference Center, Chaska

“Creating Dialogue on Tough Issues: Religion, Politics and Violence” facilitated by Jacqui deVries and Jim Trelstad-Porter. There are 20 spaces reserved for faculty and staff. Costs are paid by the Center for Teaching and Learning. The book “Infidel” by Ayann Hirsi Ali will be available for reading by each participant prior to the retreat. You may register by calling x1229 or send an e-mail to martin. Books for retreat participants are available in the CTL office in the link level of the library. Specific retreat information will follow in early February.

Future events can be found on the CTL webpage www.augsburg.edu/ctl

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The $20,000 Opportunity TODAY

Teaching and Learning in the New Classrooms

The new classrooms are the result of the “16 Classroom Project.” Please join colleagues from Classroom Services, IT, and CTL for a session in which you have the opportunity to experience what the new classrooms offer. The 45 minute seminar will cover new ideas, pedagogy and classroom mechanics. Refreshments will be provided.

Friday, Jan. 25 – 2:30 p.m. in OGC 114
Tuesday, Jan. 29 – 4:30 p.m. in OGC 113
Wednesday, Jan. 30 – 9:00 a.m. in OGC 112
Saturday, Feb. 2 – Noon in OGC 113

There are additional links to material developed for the Teaching and Learning Spaces project on the CTL webpage www.augsburg.edu/ctl

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum - Register Now

20th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum: March 7 - 8
"STRIVING FOR PEACE: INVESTING IN COMMUNITY"
Speakers:
- Dr. Muhammad Yunus, shares the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize with the Grameen Bank which provides low-cost individual loans in Bangladesh to counter prolonged effects of poverty resulting in the creation of economic and social improvements for the “poorest of the poor.”
- Greg Mortenson, author of the New York Times bestseller "Three Cups of Tea," established schools in the most remote poverty stricken parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the founder of nonprofit Central Asia Institute and Pennies For Peace.
- Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, author of "The End of Poverty," director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, special advisor to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and president/co-founder of Millennium Promise Alliance, dedicated to ending extreme global poverty.

The Forum is co-sponsored by Augsburg and will be hosted by Concordia College (Moorhead, MN). The registration fee of $25 includes admission to all conference events, bus transportation, and meals. Students may register to stay in Concordia College student housing at no additional cost. Faculty, staff and students who want hotel housing must make their own reservations as directed on the registration web page. Register on line at: http://www.cord.edu/dept/news/events/ppf/. E-mail your questions to Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu.

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New Orleans Spring Break Deadline Is Friday

If you are planning to go on the New Orleans Spring Break Recovery Trip, please know that the registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 1. We will need your registration forms and your full payment by that point.

• New Orleans Hurricane Recovery: This trip is from March 16-21. We will be flying to New Orleans, LA and staying at a disaster recovery camp. During the day, we may engage in either clean-up projects (taking trash out of flooded houses) or construction (i.e., hanging drywall). The cost is $250 for students. Registration forms are available in the Campus Ministry office. Registration forms must be returned with a $100 deposit. REGISTRATION AND FULL PAYMENT ARE DUE FEB. 1.

If Feb. 1 is too soon for you, or $250 is too expensive for you, consider one of the other Spring Break Recovery Opportunities:

1. Minneapolis Spring Break: If you don’t want to go anywhere, then spend time exploring the great city we live in. There will be opportunities for visiting restaurants, cultural events, and service projects. The best part is that there is NO pre-registration. All these offering will be served to you, buffets-style. Come to those that interest you.

2. Southeastern Minnesota Flood Recovery: Spend March 16-20 helping the residents of Rushford, MN rebuild their houses after the floods from last summer. SE MN is in need of skilled volunteers to do construction work (mainly drywall hanging). The cost for the trip is $75. Registration forms are available in the Campus Ministry Office. This registration is open until March 1.


If you have questions about any of these Spring Break opportunities, please contact Ross Murray (murray@augsburg.edu, x1151), Sonja Hagander (hagander@augsburg.edu, x1735), Charlie Ruud (ruud@augsburg.edu, x1129), Justin Dittrich (dittrich@augsburg.edu, x1467), Kristin Hoyles (hoyles@augsburg.edu), Stephanie Wood (woods1@augsburg.edu), or Joanna Flaten (flaten@augsburg.edu).

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Blood Drive Donors Still Needed

The Memorial Blood Center will be on campus tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 30) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the East Commons. We still have several spots available for donors, so please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get a time to donate. Earlier morning times (9:15 - 10:15 a.m.) are available as well as afternoon slots between 1:15 and 2:30 p.m.

Please help save lives by donating blood. Call CCHP today at 612-330-1707. Thank you for your support.

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Yoga Back TODAY

CCHP reminds all interested students, faculty and staff that yoga will resume today from noon - 1 p.m. in the Marshall Room. The yoga sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday and are FREE! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring your own mat and a friend. Yoga will also be offered on Thursday (Jan. 31).

If noon does not work, there will be tai chi instruction tonight from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). Please feel free to come to that as well.

Any questions about yoga or tai chi please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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The Camp Fair Is Coming

Break out the marshmallows!

The ELCA Camp Fair is coming to Augsburg College on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 4 -6 p.m. They will be recruiting summer staff members, and you should consider working at a camp this summer.

Can't afford it?

Pish-posh!

Lilly has $500 stipends available for students to work at a summer camp (any type). Talk to Ross Murray (murray@augsburg.edu or x1151) to find out more about the camp stipends.

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Study Abroad Deadlines: this Friday and March 1

Feb. 1, 2008 for Augsburg faculty-led summer programs.

March 1, 2008 for other summer and fall semester study abroad programs.

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Great opportunities are still available!!

Come in for to walk-in advising or for a Group Advising Meeting if you have questions. The meeting schedule can be found on our web site listed above.

We will also be tabling in Christensen Center Lobby over lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Thursday, Jan. 31. Come and ask questions.

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Art Club Meeting

On Wednesday, Jan. 30, Art Club will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Old Main 4. We will be discussing plans for the rest of the semester. There will be pizza and pop - hope to see you all there!

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Mardi Gras Madrigals Returns Feb. 5

Join us for this medieval feast celebrating Mardi Gras in its original (medieval) sense. Mardi Gras Madrigals offers food prepared according to medieval recipes, jugglers, storytellers, games, and period music. Performers include madrigal choirs from Mahtomedi and Saint Paul Central High Schools, as well as Augsburg's own Cedar and Riverside Singers. It's an evening of good food and family fun. All are welcome.

Mardi Gras Madrigals takes place in Hoversten Chapel, next Tuesday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 at www.augsburg.edu/mardigras.

Augsburg students can come free of charge, but space is limited and reservations are required. E-mail adamo@augsburg.edu.

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Native American Film Series Events this Week

Special Event Invitation:

The Augsburg Native American Film Series, American Indian Studies, and the American Indian Student Services Program would like to invite you to two special events on Jan. 30, 2008.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. John Cly, Navajo Jeweler will be selling his work in the Christensen Center. Please stop by to see his work and purchase wonderful jewelry.

7 - 9:30 p.m. Film screening of "Return of Navajo Boy," with guest hosts Sandy White Hawk and John Cly, in Science 123.

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President's Weekly Update

The President's Weekly Update has been posted at:

http://www.augsburg.edu/president/updates/2007/012808.pdf

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Youth and Family Ministry

Have you thought about majoring or minoring in Youth and Family Ministry? It is an excellent major for those planning to work with young people in any faith-based or secular organization or for those planning to attend seminary. It is an excellent minor for those studying sociology, psychology, education, social work, as well as many other disciplines. Please join us for an orientation to the major and minor as well as an introduction to the new versions of both that will go into effect in Fall 2008. We will gather in the Party Room on the second floor of Davanni’s TUESDAY, JAN. 29 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.). Please contact Professor Jeremy Myers at myers@augsburg.edu if you are interested in attending.

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Winning Artworks in the "The Voice of Art" Exhibit

Thanks to everyone who voted for their top three student artworks featured in "The Voice of Art" exhibition. The votes were very close....

First place ($75): Patricia Dauer, "The People of Africa," watercolor
Second place ($50): Rebecca Reilly, "Shock and Awe on the Tigris," acrylic
Third place ($25): Levi Morris, "Heavy," charcoal and colored pencil

The exhibition will be on view in the Student Art Gallery through Thursday, Jan. 31 so check it out before it closes!

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Challenges of Combat Veterans Returning to College

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium.

I am sure many of you are well aware of the large number of returning military from Iraq deployments and that our Minnesota National Guard has experienced one of the longest unit deployments since WWII for a National Guard unit. You may not be aware, however, of the large number of military-connected students we have at Augsburg. There were 73 students this past term who were veterans or currently serving military members, and that number is expected to grow to about 80 in January -- many of these students have recently returned from deployment. They face unique challenges.

To help in understanding and better our institution's ability to provide a successful academic environment, we have set up a unique educational event for faculty and staff. Chaplain John Morris and three others will be here on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 to speak about reintegration issues that these soldiers face.

Chaplain Morris is the person in charge of the reintegration program that the Minnesota National Guard has developed, which is soon to become the national model for returning National Guard Units.

The members of the Military Support Group (Ann Garvey, Michael Bilden, Karena Jones, Sadie Curtis, and Wayne Kallestad) invite you to attend this event.

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Focus the Nation Kickoff -- Wednesday, 7 p.m.

How will we grapple with the challenge presented by global warming?

Focus the Nation presents the live nationwide webcast of "The 2% Solution" -- featuring sustainability expert Hunter Lovins and environmental justice advocate Van Jones!

Join Michael Lansing in the Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, for this official kickoff of Focus the Nation at Augsburg!

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Focus the Nation is happening this Thursday, Jan. 31, all day! This is an environmental awareness event put on by a variety of groups and individuals around
campus and is also taking place at thousands of businesses, high schools, churches, and campuses nationwide!

It will be a day of frank discussion and learning about climate change but also hopes to create some concrete action from the campus community.

One of our goals is to educate as many students as possible -- so encourage your students to attend the events or even bring your entire class to a session!

Here is a link to the full schedule for the day: http://augnet.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2008/01_27_08/focus2.html

We hope to see you there!

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Thelwell Speech on KFAI this Friday

Professor Ekwueme Michael Thelwell's speech at Augsburg's 20th annual Martin Luther King Day celebration will air this Friday, Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. on KFAI Radio (90.3 FM) on the Northern Sun News show hosted by Don Olson.

Northern Sun News is a half-hour public affairs program covering a wide variety of topics. The emphasis is peace, ecology and social justice.

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Faculty Diversity Dialogue and Survey Reminder

Faculty are reminded of the final diversity dialogue session on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room

Also, faculty are invited and reminded to complete the online survey at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZsjQZ3JLUwHuWHFB7Hg3Ag_3d_3d

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Broomball TONIGHT

Join Campus Ministry and FCA for a broomball game tonight!

Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 p.m.

Meet in the Marshall room at 10:15 p.m. to walk over as a group or meet in the ice arena. Juice/milk and cookies after the game!

All are welcome! Bring a friend!! Wear warm clothes!!!

For more information: campmin@augsburg.edu

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Community Time TODAY

Today, Jan. 29, all faculty and staff are invited to Community Time in the East Commons, 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. There will be refreshments, time for sharing information, and a recap of the Board of Regents meeting.

The last Tuesday of the month Community Time gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing Common Work. They are also an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. Please plan to join us!

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"Planet Earth" Exhibition

Join Tri-Beta in viewing selections of Discovery Channel's "Planet Earth" on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Oren 100. Food and refreshments provided. Event is open to all!

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Scholarship Available for Education Students

The Roseville Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa will be awarding $500+ scholarships to children of Roseville School District 623 employees or any Roseville Area High School District 623 graduate majoring in education. The scholarship is available for seniors or graduate students only. Applications are due Feb. 16, 2008.

If you have any questions please contact Kay Peterson at (651) 439-1070 or e-mail her at kaypete@qwest.net

Applications are available now, see financial aid for further information.

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Transportation Career Expo

The Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota is holding its annual expo on Thursday, March 13, 2008. The expo will be held from 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mississippi Room at the Coffman Memorial Student Union on the University of Minnesota campus.

Students will have the chance to network with transportation professionals and learn about career opportunities in their specialty areas.

For more information about this event, please contact the Center for Transportation Studies at (612) 625-1813 or carlson@cts.umn.edu

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And He Shall Speak Peace

Four of our own: Krista Costin (mezzo-soprano), Jesse Seward (tenor), Molly Shortall (soprano) and Evelyn Tsen (soprano) will perform an afternoon of inspiring classical sacred music on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church (East 29th Street and 32nd Ave South in Minneapolis). The afternoon will consist of works by Mozart, Buxtehude, Back and Handel. For more information, contact the Parish office at (612) 724-3643.

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Math Solution by Sophomore Michael Janas Selected

Sophomore mathematics and physics double-major Michael Janas just found out that the solution to "Problem 1772" he and I submitted to Mathematics Magazine has been selected as the featured solution, to appear in the June 2007 issue. The problem, a fact about Taylor polynomials, appears in full detail on the Mathematics Department web page (or it should soon).

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Auggie Men's Lacrosse 2008 Season

Anyone who is intending on participating with the 2008 Augsburg Men's Club Lacrosse Team needs to attend a mandatory meeting this week in order to be on the official roster. Please contact Coach Jon Harris immediately for more information at AUGSBURGLACROSSE@GMAIL.COM The meeting is tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Old Main room 13.

Be a part of the most exciting new sport on campus!

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