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Vocatio Chapel on Feb. 20 with Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson, M.D. will be the Vocatio Chapel Speaker on Feb. 20 at 10:20 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel. She is a part of the ongoing Vocatio Chapel series, “Science as Vocation,” a part of Exploring Our Gifts: The Augsburg College Lilly Grant.

Ruth is Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic with a specialty in breast cancer research and women’s health. Ruth earned her BA from Augsburg College in 1974 and her MD from Mayo Medical School.

In addition, Ruth is also a member of the Augsburg College Board of Regents. She lives in Rochester with her husband, Professor or Religion, Phil Quanbeck.

Lunch with Ruth will follow the chapel service at 11 a.m. To RSVP for the lunch, or for more questions about the Vocatio Chapel series, please contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1151.

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Interested in Seminary?

Then consider applying to be a Lilly Scholar for 2008-2009! This program is a year-long academic seminar for students who have a possible interest in attending seminary or pursuing graduate study in the sacred arts or theology. It includes a scholarship for $2,100 and, in some cases, an opportunity to take graduate level coursework at Luther Seminary. Further information and an application form are available on the door of the Lilly Resource Center (Memorial 231).

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Faculty Summer Research Award

CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
FACULTY SUMMER RESEARCH GUIDELINES 2008

DESCRIPTION:

This grant provides 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 field.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Proposals should show evidence of thorough preparation and 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


FUNDING: Up to $2000 is awarded per grant and two to three awards are typically 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: These grants are for Faculty. Priority is given to full time tenure track faculty. Priority is also given to faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three year period.

APPLICATION: Please use the Research Application form that is available at the CTL web site www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita. Send the application and vita as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu

Application Date: March 14 for the summer 2008.

Requirements of the grant include completion of the following:
• Professional Development evaluation form and assessment as described in the project application
• Sharing the results with the Augsburg Community; for example, presentation of a community discussion, Faculty Scholarship Roundtables, or another venue approved by the FacDev Committee.

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Study Abroad Fair on Friday

Meet with study abroad program representatives to learn about over 200 programs in over 60 countries. Discover your destination and win an iPod Shuffle!

You can:
+ fulfill requirements abroad.
+ use financial aid for study abroad.
+ go abroad for any term, from 2 weeks up to a full year.

Study Abroad Fair
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby

Snacks will be available!

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Instructional and Course Design Opportunity

Instructional and Course Design Summer Stipends
Call for Proposals - Summer 2008


The Instructional and Course Design initiative within the Center for Teaching and Learning invites proposals for design-based course creation or revision projects to be undertaken during Summer 2008 and completed by the end of Fall term 2008. Proposals are due March 8 and funding decisions will be made before mid-term break. All faculty who are creating new learning experiences or revising existing ones are encouraged to submit.

Program Description.

The program funds the critique and design stages separately. Funding levels are intended to provide a realistic option to teaching summer courses in order to re-direct faculty effort to design questions and have a direct impact on the effectiveness of mainline academic year courses.

Four areas are supported under the program at the following levels:

1) design-based critique of an existing course, $1,500
2) revision (resulting from a design-based critique) of an existing course, $2,500
3) design-based critique and revision, or creation of a new course using design methodology, $4,000

Projects that address chronically underperforming courses will be awarded stipends 20% greater than those listed above.

Submission, Selection Process, and Selection Criteria

Proposals should be submitted directly to the Asst. Director for IC&D as Microsoft Word files attached to an e-mail "cover letter" message. The e-mail address is:

anderstu@augsburg.edu

Proposals are due by March 8, 2008 and should follow the requested format to facilitate evaluation and turnaround. They will be evaluated by the IC&D committee composed of the Asst. Director of CTL for IC&D, a member of the IT staff, a member of the library staff, and a representative from CFD. Decisions will be made before Spring Break.

Projects will be selected on the basis of the overall impact of the proposed student learning improvements, including the need for the project, the significance of the proposed improvements, and the number of students affected.


Project Execution and Compensation.

Kickoff meeting. Awardees will meet with the Asst. Director for IC&D before commencing work on the project as well as during the work. The purpose of the initial meeting is to clarify the expectations of the design process (working from learning objectives to evidence to assessments to choice of instruction) as it relates to each particular project, set a timetable for communication during the project, and make an initial assessment of the project’s probable need for design expertise within the library, IT, or other areas.

Communication during the project. During the project work period, the awardee will maintain communication with the Asst. Director and others as agreed upon in the initial meeting to report progress and acquire assistance with the design effort or access to other expertise as needed.

Final Report. After the project is completed, the awardee will prepare and submit a written report that summarizes the results the work and includes a portfolio of all materials whose modification (before and after versions) or creation resulted from the project. In addition, the awardee will meet with the Asst. Director after the products of the project have been used in class to discuss the extent to which the learning objectives were achieved as well as the effectiveness of the IC&D process in achieving these results.

Stipend Disbursement. Release of stipend funds will occur in two parts: half to be released after a successful initial meeting and the remaining half released after the final report is received and judged acceptable by the IC&D committee.

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Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant

Summer 2008

Purpose

Augsburg values faculty research and creative projects and thus is making available this opportunity to support faculty work. The purpose of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects that are nearing completion. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for a faculty member to accelerate completion of a significant project by providing this substantial opportunity.

Description and Eligibility

Two $4,000 Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for summer 2008. One grant will be awarded to a faculty member who received tenure prior to the 2007-2008 academic year. One grant will be awarded to a tenure-track faculty member who successfully passed Third-Year Review prior to the 2007-2008 academic year.

Faculty members who receive a Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant are not eligible to teach more than one course total in Summer Session.

Application Process

Please submit a one-to-two-page description of the project, including a summary of work already accomplished and a clear timetable and plan for completion. Explain how receipt of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant will accelerate project completion. You are asked to attach a curriculum vitae and any directly relevant supporting materials. This information will help the Faculty Development Committee know the applicant and review the history of scholarly activity. Grant recipients submit a progress report in fall 2008 and a short final report by Feb. 1, 2009.

Submit applications as e-mail attachments no later than 5 p.m. on March 14, 2008 to martin@augsburg.edu. Applications are evaluated by the Faculty Development Committee, recommendations are forwarded to the Dean, and the awards are announced in early April.

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Want to Show off Your Talent?

On Thursday, March 6, QSU will be hosting its first-ever Queer Talent Show! And we want you to perform! You do not have to be queer to participate! The only rule is what you are performing has to be queer related. So you could sing a song by a queer artist, do slam poetry, do a scene from a play, do a monologue, do a dance, or display your own work as long as it is queer related.

If you are interested in performing, stop by the QSU table this week from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday in the Christensen Center for more information, or e-mail us at qsu@augsburg.edu

Express yourself at the Queer Talent Show!

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Emotional Support Group for Grief/Loss Issues

On-campus grief support group starting soon and will consist of five to eight students plus two CCHP counselors meeting weekly for about 8 weeks (except over spring break). Please call either counselor for more info -- Jon Vaughan-Fier (x1337/vaughanf@augsburg.edu) or A Yang (x1694/yanga1@augsburg.edu).

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Staff Recognition and Length of Service Awards

The annual Staff Recognition and Length of Service Awards Event will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 3 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Atrium. Please mark your calendar NOW!

One staff member from each division, five total, will be recognized at this event for the positive difference he or she makes at Augsburg College. We will also be honoring staff celebrating an anniversary year of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 20+ years of service to the college.

We are looking for your nominations for the Staff Recognition awards. Forms can be found in the Staff Senate PUBLIC folder, Employee of the Year file. To make sure we have a broad selection of candidates to consider, each division’s Vice President will be asked to nominate three staff members from their division and supply supporting documentation.

Please return the nomination form and all letters of recommendation by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14 to: Lisa Roe, Staff Senate, Campus Box #65.

** Please note: Current Staff Senate members are not eligible to receive this award.

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Sodexho Dining Menu

Thursday
Feb. 14, 2008

LUNCH

Nuggets
Egg Plant Parmesan
Pasta with Butter
Italian Green Beans
Tart Black Beans with
Cous Cous
Carved Ham
Sweet Yams
Grilled Pineapples
Steamed Vegetables
Sushi Bar, Deli Bar
Pasta Bar, Pizza Bar
Soup of the Day-Hearty Beef & Vegetable and Cream of Mushroom

DINNER

Beef Tortelli
Cheese Tortelli
Garlic Bread
Stuffed Peppers
Steamed Vegetables
Chicken Fajitas Bar
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Toppings

Soup of the Day-Hearty Beef & Vegetable and Cream of Mushroom


Menu Subject to Change Depending Upon Availability of Item(s)

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Are You Worried About Being Too Crazy Busy?

Mark your calendars for Feb. 15-16, so that you can learn more about how to stop your worrying and manage your crazybusy life!

Dr. Ned Hallowell, a leading expert on Attention Deficit Disorder, will be presenting two convocations. You can hear him speak:

Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m.
"Worry"
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Feb. 16, Noon
"CrazyBusy"
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

For more information, visit the Convocation Series web site, at http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/

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Orientation Leader Applications

Orientation Leader (OL) applications are available in the Urness/Mortensen Residence Life office. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 15.

This is a great opportunity to get involved here at Augsburg!

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Perry at perrym1@augsburg.edu.

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Earn $10 in 10 Minutes: Participate in Research

Want to earn $10 in 10 minutes? Come to the Psychology Lab (Anderson 26, lower level) Friday anytime from 9 a.m. - noon and participate in a short psychology experiment.

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Valentine's Day at Ebenezer

Please come and join Campus Ministry as we go to Ebenezer Towers an assisted-living home. We hope to celebrate the day with the community as we decorate cookies and make Valentine's Day cards. Today we will be meeting at the Campus Ministry office in Foss at 6:45 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail woods1@augburg.edu.

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Volunteer During Spring Break

Spend spring break, March 16-20, in southeast MN to help families and the community recover from their flood destruction. Campus Ministry is sending volunteers to help dry wall, muck houses, and be available however possible to assist in the work of Lutheran Disaster Relief. You can help our Minnesota neighbors and attend by filling out an application with a deposit of $75. The applications are due by Feb. 22. Also, they can be found in and returned to the Campus Ministry office located in Foss.

If there are any questions, e-mail: Justin Dittrich dittrich@augsburg.edu or Stephanie Wood woods1@augsburg.edu.

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Douglas Green's Article Published (and Poems Read)

Professor Doug Green's article, "Branagh's Love's Labour's Lost and the Return of the Hollywood Musical: Song of the Living Dead," is appearing in Shakespeare Bulletin 26.1 (Winter 2008): 77-96, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. On Jan. 25, Professor Green participated in a juried literary reading, "Winter Words," at the Northfield Arts Guild; he read his poems "Road Closed" and "A Visit to Theresienstadt."

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Wednesday, February 13:
Men's Basketball -- St. Thomas 72, Augsburg 60
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0708statistics/021308stthomas.html

Women's Basketball -- St. Thomas 80, Augsburg 53
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0708statistics/021308stthomas.html


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Thursday, February 14:
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, U of M Aquatic Center, 10 a.m.

Friday, February 15:
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, U of M Aquatic Center, 10 a.m.
Wrestling vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. Hamline, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Hockey at Hamline, 7:15 p.m.
M/W Track and Field at Iowa State University Classic.

Saturday, February 16:
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, U of M Aquatic Center, 10 a.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Hamline, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Hockey at Hamline, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, February 20:
Men's Basketball at St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. St. Mary's, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

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Augsburg to Remember Lois Johnson '68 this Weekend

Augsburg to remember alum Lois Hallock Johnson '68 during events this weekend
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/021108johnson.html

MINNEAPOLIS (2/11/08) -- Augsburg College will honor the memory of alumnus Lois Hallock Johnson '68 this weekend, donating the ticket proceeds from its five home athletic events to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and a fund for Augsburg women's athletics.

Johnson, wife of Augsburg men's hockey assistant coach (and former boys' hockey coach at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School) Bruce Johnson '68, died on Nov. 26, 2007 after a battle with breast cancer. A teacher, coach and counselor, she worked in the Osseo (Minn.) School District for 36 years, and was a strong supporter of her alma mater. Their three children -- Leah, Thomas and Aaron -- all attended Augsburg.

Ticket proceeds from this weekend's five home athletic events -- Friday's wrestling meet against Wisconsin-Stevens Point (7 p.m.) and men's hockey game against Hamline (7:05 p.m.), and Saturday's men's (1 p.m.) and women's (3 p.m.) basketball games against Concordia-Moorhead and women's hockey game against Hamline (7:05 p.m.) -- will be donated on a 50-50 basis to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and an Augsburg women's athletics fund.

At all the events, pink wristbands will be available for people to wear in honor of Johnson and recognizing the fight against breast cancer. Fans are encouraged to wear pink shirts to this weekend's events.

For more information, contact the Augsburg athletic department at 612-330-1249.

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