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Last days for faculty diversity survey

The diversity survey for faculty is open through Feb. 22, so there are still 2 days to complete it if you have not yet done so.

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

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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 in 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 the Fall term, 2008.

Proposals are due March 8, and funding decisions will be made before mid-term break. Faculty who are creating new learning experiences or revising existing ones are encouraged to submit proposals.

Program Description

Funding levels are intended to provide a realistic alternative 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. The program supports both design-based critique and revision of existing courses and design-based creation of new courses. The stipend amount is $4,000.

Submission, Selection Process, and Selection Criteria

You are encouraged to attend one of the four Design Proposal Guidance sessions offered on Feb. 26, Feb. 27, March 4, and March 5 in Lindell 202, as well as one or both of the Panel Discussions featuring some of 2007-08’s Design Project Leaders on Feb. 28 and March 7. 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 are selected on the basis of the overall impact of the proposed student learning improvements, including the need for the project and the significance of the proposed improvements.

Project Execution and Compensation

Kickoff meeting. Awardees will meet with the Asst. Director for IC&D and each other during April before commencing work on the project as well as while the work is progressing over the summer. The purpose of the initial meetings 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 timetables for subsequent gatherings and communication during the project, and identify fruitful connections to design and resource 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.

Final Report. After the project is completed, the awardee will prepare and submit a written report that summarizes the results the work, focusing principally on extent to which the learning objectives that drove the design process were achieved as well as the effectiveness of the IC&D process in achieving these results. In addition, the report should include a portfolio of all materials whose modification (before and after versions) or creation resulted from the project. Finally, participants are expected to serve as panelists in a public discussion for the benefit of others interested in design projects.

Stipend Disbursement. Release of stipend funds will occur in two parts: half to be released after successful initial meetings and the remaining half released after the final report is received.

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Instructional & Course Design Guidance Sessions

Proposal Guidance Sessions

The Instructional and Course Design initiative in 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 the Fall term, 2008. Proposals are due March 8 and funding decisions will be made before mid-term break. Faculty who are creating new learning experiences or revising existing ones are encouraged to submit a proposal.

You are encouraged to attend one of the four Design Proposal Guidance sessions
Feb. 26, 10 - 11 a.m. in Lindell 202
Feb. 27, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. in Lindell 202
March 4, 10 - 11 a.m. in Lindell 202
March 5, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. in Lindell 202

Panel discussion featuring some of 2007-08’s Design Project Leaders are scheduled for Feb. 28 from 3 - 4 p.m. in OGC 113 and March 5 at 3:45 p.m. in Lindell 202

Visit the CTL webpage, www.augsburg.edu/ctl, for detailed information on the Instructional and Course Design program.

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Distinguished Contributions Nominations Due Friday

DUE Feb. 22

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 one to two-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 nominee’s work.
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• 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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Final Summer Research Application Deadline

ALL URGO SUMMER RESEARCH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW DUE FRIDAY, FEB. 29.

Very sorry for all of the confusion...it was discovered that the due date on the applications was wrong, so we bumped the date back to the originally planned date of Feb. 27...but since too many people had counted on Friday's deadline, and we want to be fair to everyone, we are pushing the date back until FRIDAY, FEB. 29 at 4:30 p.m.

Print and sign the forms and bring them to URGO in Science 116 by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, at 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Dixie Shafer in URGO at shafer@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1447.

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Faculty Rental -- Cap and Gowns

Faculty marching in the May Commencement and wishing to rent a cap & gown need to have their request in by March 15. Please e-mail Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu. If you have rented before, we probably have your information on file. If you wish to purchase, we need your confirmation by Thursday, Feb. 28.

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Friday Seminar, TOMORROW, Feb. 22

Cultural Explorations: Flamenco and the Gypsies of Southern Spain
Presented by Kathy Reinhardt, Modern Languages

Passionate guitar rhythms, intense foot work, frenetic hand clapping and deeply expressive singing: these are some of the elements that we will examine as we explore the essence of flamenco, the dance of southern Spain. We will start by exploring the historical and cultural roots of this Spanish tradition, including the connections made between gypsies and flamenco before examining the elements that make flamenco an intense musical experience!

Refreshments are served at 3:30 p.m. in Lindell 301. The fun begins at 4 p.m.

See our web site for information about our other activities: http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/

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Considering Ministry?

Then consider applying to be a Lilly Scholar for 2008-2009! This program is a year-long academic seminar for current sophomores or juniors 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. The deadline for application is Friday, March 28.

For further information and an application, visit the following web site: http://www.augsburg.edu/lilly/student_programs.html (scroll down to “Programs for Juniors and Seniors”), or stop by the Lilly Resource Center in Memorial 231 (the application forms are posted on the door), or contact Diane Glorvigen at 612-330-1334 or glorvige@augsburg.edu.

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Meet with Architects - Signature Academic Building

Architects from Holabird & Root will be on campus Friday, Feb. 22 to continue their work on plans for the new signature academic building. You are invited to a brown bag lunch with them from noon - 1 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Johnson Conference Center. We will present a comprehensive proposal to the Board of Regents on May 2, and we need your best ideas to make this a great building in the heart of campus.

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Book Request for Spring Weekend

Please turn in all book requests to Laura by Wednesday Feb. 27. Please feel free to e-mail your order & questions to forgey@augsburg.edu

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Day Student Senate 2008-2009 Elections

Day Student Senate Ballot Petitions are now available for Senate positions for the 2008-2009 academic year. Four Senate seats will be available per class (ex. Sophomores). Students must collect 30 signatures from members of the same class status, and submit the petition to the Student Senate Office by 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 27 in-order to appear on the Voting Ballot. Petitions are available at the Christensen Center Welcome Desk, outside of the Student Senate Office and in the kiosk next to the Oren Gateway Welcome Desk.

Please feel free to email Ricky Oudekerk (Day Student President) with any questions:oudekerk@augsburg.edu

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Broomball TONIGHT

Join Campus Ministry and FCA for a broomball game TONIGHT!

Thursday, Feb. 21 at 9:50 p.m.

Meet in the Marshall room at 9:40 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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Grief Support Group -- Last Week to Sign-up

Please call the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP--@ 330-1707) for more info about this support group for any students currently struggling with grief & loss issues. Or e-mail either counselor leading the group -- Jon Vaughan-Fier (vaughanf@augsburg.edu) or A Yang (yanga1@augsburg.edu).

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Spanish Conversation and Lunch

You are invited to attend a Spanish conversation group that will meet every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Riverside room, on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. -- whatever works for you! Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

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Live Painting Show and Hip-Hop Event Friday

Don't miss seeing former Auggie Chris Allen (a.k.a., Inkproof) this Friday, Feb. 22 from 8 - 11 p.m. in Foss TV Studio as he paints two new works to the hip hop music of Big Jess, Mohs, DJ Last Word, Dispute One. The evening will be hosted other former Auggie Matty V.

Free food and great entertainment!

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Fringe Festival Show on Body Image Monday, Feb. 25

“Blondes, bikinis, and Barbies!”

Please join Augsburg alums Tessa Flynn and Tim McVean (and the rest of their cast including author Lauren Spears) for their witty show, “Wrapped in Plastic,” an “honest and surreal exploration of body image.” The play, originally developed at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, will be presented in East Commons on Monday, Feb. 25, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. (plus time for Q&A). From the Fringe Festival blog: “It is an insightful, entertaining look at ‘fitting in’ that is appropriate for adults as well as youth. The story follows Drea, as she is stalked by an image consultant who is willing/eager to make her over into the ideal woman. Aren't we all stalked by the inner image consultant who points out our flaws and helpfully replays events in our life that reinforce our feelings of inadequacy? Written and acted in by Lauren Spears, this show is top notch! Funny, poignant, and touching.”

This event is part of Making Peace with Your Body: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; sponsored by Alumni Relations, the Augsburg Theater Arts Department, and Counseling & Health Promotion. Call x1707 if you have questions.

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CSA Vegetable Share = Charitable

Interested in local, sustainable, nutritional, charitable, and affordable vegetables all summer long? Read on to learn about the new system at Augsburg to provide you with this, and each day we'll highlight a different "-LE" word to share the value of this program.

CHARITABLE - With our own Campus Kitchen Project and strong connection to the Brian Coyle food shelf, having us host a CSA farm share program (read below from details) is an ideal situation since we can ensure that very little food is wasted. One of the greatest complaints of CSA members is that they get too much food and that they sometimes get things they're not interested in (that would be radishes for me). There will always be a basket on delivery day to absorb anything that you would like to donate. You can even purchase a full share and donate half to those in need. Feeling generous? Read on...

The Campus Kitchen tries to source as much as their food from local and sustainable farmers as possible, and we want to make all this great food available to you as well.

Each summer, we buy shares of a nearby organic farm, and each week they deliver a large box full of whatever is in season (lettuce, herbs, etc. in June, tomatoes, corn, melons, plenty more in September). It's more like buying stock in a company than purchasing food at a store. We are making Augsburg a drop-off site for a farm so staff, faculty, and others are able to purchase a share and have it delivered each week to Christensen Center to pick up.

FAQ's:

How much food? > About 15-25 pounds per box per week. Plenty enough for 4 people
How long? > About 20 weeks, Mid-June through September
How much? > $400-500 (not bad for 300-400 lbs of organic produce)
Is it only veggies? > Some farms offer meat, cheese, eggs, jam as well
From where? > Still researching the best farm
When? > Dropped off in mornings, once during week
Can I split? > Sure. If you only want half, we can match you with someone else wanting the same
What do I do with things I don't like? > Donate them to the Campus Kitchen! We'll have a box to collect anything you can't use. There are also recipes provided to help you discover the flavors of kohlrabi, bok choy, arugula, and other funky varieties.

Not only is this great for the Augsburg community to have such easy access to this tasty, sustainably produced food, but it remedies the most common complaint CSA members have: too much food, too much waste, and the resulting compost guilt. Since we do have the Campus Kitchen here, anything you won't be able to handle will be prepared into the 1,500 meals we serve each month or distributed to the Brian Coyle food shelf. We have an opportunity here unlike any I have seen.

If you think that you might be interested, please let me know - noy@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions, anything that you would like us to consider (like best delivery day for you), or have a farm to suggest, please let us know. For more info on CSAs, please see http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/csa.html.

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Augsburg Cycling Club Meeting

The Augsburg Cycling Club will be having a meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 in the Marshall Room in the Kennedy Center. If you would like to be a part of the Augsburg Cycling Club, stop by during the meeting. If you cannot make it and would like notes from the meeting, please contact Morgan Whiterabbit at whiterab@augsburg.edu Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.

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"Full Faculty" Art Reception this Friday

Please join us for the opening celebration of the Augsburg Studio Art Faculty Exhibition this Friday, Feb. 22, from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Center. Eight professors have recent work on view in the Gage Family Art Gallery through April 4.

See you there!

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One Step. One Story. One Journey.

Please join us for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and fellowship as we celebrate The StepUP Program at Augsburg College.

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
5:30-7 p.m.: Silent Auction
7-9 p.m.: Dinner and Program

Keynote address by director and producer Peter Bisanz and family. Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods will emcee the evening.

Please RSVP by calling Ericka Otterson at 612-330-1405 or email at otterson@augsburg.edu

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Graduation Fair at the Bookstore

The dates for the graduation fair are March 14 - 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the bookstore. Cap & gowns, announcements, class rings will be available to purchase. All diploma frames will be 20% off!

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Sodexho Dining Menu

Thursday
Feb. 21, 2008

LUNCH

Gyro
Toppings
French Fries
Lasagna Bolognes with Ricotta
Steamed Vegetable
Breaded Chicken
Herbed Potatoes
Roasted Vegetables
Cheese Quesadilla
Sushi Bar
Deli Bar
Pasta Primavera with Chicken
Pizza Bar
Soup of the Day-Beef Chili and Curried Lentil

DINNER

Vegetable Hot Dogs
Roasted Vegetable
Cheese Ravioli
Beef Ravioli
Wing Bar
Plain, Teriyaki, Buffalo
Toppings
Deli Bar, Pizza Bar
Soup of the Day-Beef Chili and Curried Lentil

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

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$10 in 10 Minutes

Need participants for a quick, easy research study.

Come to Anderson 26 (the Psychology Lab located in the basement) on Saturday, Feb. 23, anytime between 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
It will take approximately 10 minutes. Each participant automatically gets $10.

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Volunteer to Help with Flood Relief

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. 25. 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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WRC Potluck Lunch: Media & Body Image

This week’s lunch focuses on the issue of the media and body image. Join us in the Women’s Resource Center (207 Sverdrup) on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for video clips and discussion with Jessica Nathanson of the WRC and Beth Carlson of CCHP. This event is part of Making Peace with Your Body: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please feel free to come late or leave early; this is a relaxed, social lunch. All members of the Augsburg Community are welcome.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, February 20:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 72, St. Mary's 57
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0708statistics/022008stmarys.html

Women's Basketball Augsburg 64, St. Mary's 46
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0708statistics/022008stmarys.html


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

Friday, February 22:
Men's Track and Field at Univ. of Minnesota Snowshoe Open, 5 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. Mary's, 7:05 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, February 23:
Wrestling at NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional at St. John's, 9 a.m.
Women's Track and Field at Univ. of Minnesota Parents' Day Open, 10 a.m.
Women's Basketball at Bethel, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Basketball at Bethel, 3 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Hockey at St. Mary's, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, February 26:
Men's Basketball at MIAC Playoff First Round (if Augsburg qualifies).

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