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- Coming-Out Week Tabling
- Diversity Committee Meeting Oct. 7
- Interested in Tai Chi? It's Back
- Staff Senate Meeting
- Staff Senate Vacancy Nominations
- Got Ideas About the First Year at Augsburg?
- Questions About the Current U.S. Financial Crisis?
- CROP Walk this Sunday
- The Echo Needs You
- Nuruddin Farah: "The Power of Words"
- Get Involved in Green Action at Augsburg
- Frame of Mind
- West Bank Safety Walk -- Tuesday
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Food
- Day Student Senate Fall Elections Results
- 2009 Insurance Benefits Renewal
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Lilly Program Fac Dev Grant -- Deadline Extended
Interested in leading a program abroad? Curious how to incorporate faith and vocation into your teaching, regardless of location? Please consider applying for the Lilly Faculty Development Grant offered through the Office of International Programs. The purpose of the grant is to provide Augsburg faculty with an opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities at Center for Global Education sites that include reflection on faith and vocation in a global context. Experience the CGE professional development seminar taking place summer 2009, participate as a co-leader on an existing Augsburg Abroad faculty-led program to a CGE site, or attend one of the open trips that CGE advertises.
The deadline to apply has been extended to October 10!
All Augsburg faculty are eligible, but preference will be given to faculty who have not yet led a study abroad program to a CGE site, but are considering proposing a program. Preference will also be given to faculty in disciplines that are under-represented in study abroad (i.e. science, math).
The grant covers travel costs for three faculty members in the calendar year 2009, up to $2000 per person. The application is available in the Office of International Programs public file, under “Lilly Funding Applications.” The deadline has been extended - apply by October 10, 2008.
Graduate and Professional School Day at the U of M
The University of Minnesota will be having their annual Graduate and Professional School Day on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. The event will be held in Coffman Union, Great Hall, and is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Graduate and Professional School Day is a great way to connect with a large number of graduate schools without leaving campus! About 100 graduate/professional programs and 900 students participate. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore grad school options.
Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, alumni, staff and community members:
You'll learn about specific programs from graduate and professional school representatives, collect application and financial aid information, get tips on funding graduate and professional school and learn how to navigate the application process.
First- and Second-Year Students:
You can explore graduate school options, build networks for the future, get tips from grad school representatives on undergraduate preparation and co-curricular activities
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Special Workshops (free!) offered during the event:
How to Apply to Graduate and Professional School (offered at 11 a.m.)
Funding Graduate and Professional School (offered at 1 p.m.)
WHO CAN ATTEND AND HOW?
While this event targets University of Minnesota students, anyone is welcome to attend. You can stop by any time between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Individuals with a U card will be asked to swipe their card at the door.
Individuals without a U card will be asked to sign-in at the door.
The event is free, and you do not need to pre-register to attend.
HOW TO PREPARE
Follow these tips to make the most of this event:
Look at the list of participating schools (see below) and check out their Web sites to identify programs that interest you. Prioritize your list of schools to make effective use of your time at the event. Dress appropriately: first impressions count! Business casual is the recommended attire. Bring questions for the schools (e.g., What are your course offerings?) and be prepared to answer questions (e.g., Why do you want to attend graduate school?). Bring a pen, and if you share your contact info, be sure to write legibly! Grad school recruiters sometimes mention they can't follow up with students because they can't read their writing. Consider bringing your own mailing labels to affix to forms.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
See the list of schools at our 2008 Graduate and Professional School Day at:
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD/participating.html
CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions, or you'd like more info about Graduate and Professional School Day, contact the U of M's Career and Community Learning Center at 612-624-7577 or cclc@class.cla.umn.edu.
Lilly Lunch with Tom Morgan Oct. 15
Staff and faculty are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch courtesy of the Lilly Program as Tom Morgan, executive director of the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning, shares his reflections in a talk entitled, “When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It—Intersections in a Big Picture.”
The lunch will take place on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 from 12:10 - 1:15 p.m. in East Commons. Please register early! Space is limited!
To make your reservation, please call or e-mail Diane Glorvigen at x1334 or glorvige@augsburg.edu. (Deadline: Friday, October 10)
Learn More About the DNP Proposal
The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) proposal was approved by Faculty Senate last week and will come before the full faculty on October 8. The proposal is complex and the Nursing Department, the Senate and the Dean's Office wanted to offer one more opportunity prior to the faculty meeting to learn about it. You will have that chance on Monday, October 6 at a brown bag lunch/discussion in the Minneapolis Room from noon - 1 p.m. Rosemary Link and Cheryl Leuning will lead the discussion and answer your questions about the proposal. You can find the full DNP proposal and accompanying materials in the Faculty Senate Public folder in ORGs. A condensed version of the proposal will be distributed with the faculty senate agenda early next week.
Disability Awareness Month Information
To help raise awareness during this month, we will be posting brief notes on how we as a community can be supportive of persons with disabilities.
The Faculty Room is a space for faculty and administrators at postsecondary institutions to learn about how to create classroom environments and academic activities that maximize learning for all students, including those with disabilities. Much of the content is duplicated in other publications, training materials, and web pages published by DO-IT. It includes six primary areas that address issues faced by postsecondary educators:
Accommodations and Universal Design
Strategies for creating (universal design) and modifying (accommodations) academic environments and activities to maximize the learning of students with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.
Rights and Responsibilities
The rights and responsibilities of faculty, campus services, and students with disabilities regarding academic accommodations.
Faculty Resources
Resources to help instructors more fully include students with disabilities in course activities.
Faculty Presentations
Video, publications, and interactive presentations designed especially for postsecondary educators.
Resources for Trainers, Staff, and Administrators
Resources for staff and administrators who support faculty in making their academic offerings accessible to students with disabilities.
Searchable Knowledge Base
A searchable database of frequently asked questions and case studies related to how postsecondary faculty can fully include students with disabilities in their courses.
source: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Faculty/
General Announcements
Coming-Out Week Tabling
Coming-Out Week is October 5-11. That means that QSU is busy-in-action spreading the word by tabling all week! Stop by Christensen Center this week to see the QSU crew tabling. They will be in Christensen on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Also, be sure to stop by the quad on Wednesday anytime between 3:30 - 7 p.m. for Augsburg Comes Out, QSU's special event for Coming Out Week!
For more information, e-mail QSU at qsu@augsburg.edu.
Diversity Committee Meeting Oct. 7
The Diversity committee invites faculty, staff and students to our Tuesday, Oct. 7, meeting. We will meet 3 - 4:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway, Room 100. Staff from Enrollment Management will share information on recruitment, retention, and financial aid strategies.
Interested in Tai Chi? It's Back
The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion will be starting a tai chi group for all interested students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). This class is FREE and all are welcome to join in as you are able to do so. The class will meet every Tuesday beginning Oct. 7.
Tai Chi is a slow and gentle form of movement created in China and practiced throughout the world. It is both a form of exercise and a martial art and is known for its positive effects on health and well being.
Please plan to come to the Century Room on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move. If you would like to be added to an e-mail reminder list, please contact Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 or by e-mail at detloff@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate Meeting
Open Forum for staff to express concerns to Staff Senate at the monthly meeting 3:30 - 4 p.m., Sverdrup 102
Staff Senate Vacancy Nominations
Please go to http://www.augsburg.edu/staff_senate web page and click on the button to nominate yourself or another staff member for the open vacancy. Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10! Questions, e-mail Sandy at tilton@augsburg.edu
Got Ideas About the First Year at Augsburg?
Faculty, Staff, and Students: We need your fresh ideas about the first-year experience. What works? What challenges us? How could we improve students’ transition to college and the entire first year? How should we change the way we teach first year issues?
We’re holding a contest for the clearest and most creative ideas, either from individuals or a group. Come, eat great hors d’oeuvres, share your thoughts, and find out more: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the East Commons. Please RSVP to Vinni Thongthi at x1024.
Questions About the Current U.S. Financial Crisis?
Do you have questions about the current U.S. financial crisis?
Thursday, October 9, 2008
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
- How will this affect the future of our economy?
- What about my current investments (401K/403B)?
- Will I be able to get student loans?
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend an open panel discussion on the current financial crisis facing the United States economy. Faculty members from the Department of Business Administration and the Department of Economics will be present to answer questions.
Panelists include:
Business Administration-
Ashok Kapoor
Rosanne Malevich
Marc McIntosh
Economics-
Jeanne Boeh
Kevin Bowman
Keith Gilsdorf
CROP Walk this Sunday
Join Augsburg students, faculty and staff for Crop Walk 2008, Sunday October 12!
Walk begins and ends at the Oren Gateway Center, Augsburg College, Riverside & 21st Aves. Registration @ 1:30 p.m., Opening Festivities @ 2 p.m. Free T-shirt for $150+ fundraisers, prize drawing for $200+ fundraisers. Option of 2 routes between Augsburg and the east bank of the U. One is approx. 3 miles, the other is approx. 5 miles long.
Our president, Dr. Paul Pribbenow is the honorary 2008 Honorary Chairperson of this walk.
So far we have raised $960.00 online. With your help more is possible!
CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide -- and right here in the U.S. -- to have food for today, while building for a better tomorrow. Each year some two million CROP Walkers, volunteers, and sponsors put their hearts and soles in motion, raising over $16 million per year to help end hunger and poverty around the world -- and in their own communities. And you are part of it!
The Minneapolis Metro CROP Hunger Walk shares 25% of the funds it raises to assist in local hunger/poverty programs. The following 4 agencies will each receive 6.25%:
* The Brian Coyle Food Shelf
* The Groveland Emergency Food Shelf Youth Program
* The Youth Farm and Market Project
* The Minnesota Council of Churches' Refugee Services
The online web page is up and running. Click on Minnesota and on the Minneapolis walk on October 12 to sign up. You can also register in-person on the day of the event. www.cropwalkonline.org For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True 330-1775, truem@augsburg.edu or Marie Sager at sager@augsburg.edu. Information is also available in the Campus Ministry Office in Foss Center.
The Echo Needs You
Augsburg's student newspaper, the Echo, is looking for writers to fill all sections. And, to dispel all rumors to the contrary, the pay rate is $20 per article! We are looking for students of all designations to write for us: WEC, day program, resident, or commuter. If you have an interest in writing or journalism and would like to take advantage of this valuable opportunity, e-mail iversonr@augsburg.edu.
-Sam Smith, Sports Editor
P.S. - Write for Sports!
Nuruddin Farah: "The Power of Words"
On October 15th, Augsburg College will host the award-winning Somali writer, Nuruddin Farah. The event, “The Power of Words,” will include Farah’s reading from his latest novel, _Knots_, as well as time for discussion and book-signing.
Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Times:
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. - Reading and discussion
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Reception and book signing
Location:
Augsburg College
Hoversten Chapel in the Foss Center
625 22nd Avenue So., Minneapolis (corner of Riverside & 22nd Ave)
Mr. Farah is the author of ten novels, including _Knots_. His novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and have won numerous awards. Mr. Farah has been noted for his unique representation of the postcolonial experience in Africa; he depicts the vicissitudes of family life in the face of the withering effects of patriarchy, colonization, and state-sanctioned terror. His approach closes an important gap in the dominant anti-colonial discourse inspired by Frantz Fanon’s theories, which glossed over the hegemonic devastations of traditional African patriarchy.
Farah was named the 1998 laureate of the Neustadt International Prize for Literature, “widely regarded as the most prestigious award after the Nobel” (_NYT_). Born in Baidoa, Somalia, Mr. Farah has lived in exile in many African countries, including Ethiopia, Gambia, Sudan, Uganda, and Nigeria. He now lives in Cape Town, South Africa.
According to Michele Levy in _World Literature Today_ (Sept/Oct 2007), through the “quest” of its remarkable heroine Cambara, Farah’s _Knots_ “explores the impact of diaspora and globalization on Somalis at home and abroad, portrays how civil war brands psyches and cities, and expands our distant vision of Mogadishu.”
This event is sponsored by the following Augsburg departments and organizations: Work Culture @ Augsburg, International Student Organization, Pan-Afrikan Center, English Department, Office of International Programs, Center for Service, Work and Learning, and World Visions Book Group.
Get Involved in Green Action at Augsburg
Have you been excited about the bike share program on campus, or jazzed about the new composting effort? Have a great idea that will save energy, trees, or waste on campus, or curious about how to start making that kind of difference?
Consider joining us for the October Environmental Stewardship Committee Meeting on October 10 from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Riverside Room. ESC is committed to helping Augsburg College implement best practices regarding environmental stewardship - we organize and co-sponsor green-themed events, educate the campus community about green concerns, and promote and support green efforts on campus. We welcome students of all academic interests and years, faculty of all disciplines, and staff from all corners of campus. Come hear what we’re doing this year - and get involved!
For more information, or to be added to the ESC email list, please contact the ESC Vice-Chair, Andrea Wojtanowicz at wojtanow@augsburg.edu .
Frame of Mind
Please join Paul & Abigail Pribbenow for Frame of Mind on Thursday, October 16 from 4:45 - 7:30 p.m. at the Augsburg House (light dinner will be served). The selected reading is entitled, "Is Google Making Us Stupid?"
Seating for Frame of Mind is limited to 20 (best size for a wonderful discussion), so please call Mary at 330.1212 to reserve your spot. Copies of, "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" are available in the President's Office - so stop by, pick up and sign up for the next Frame of Mind!
West Bank Safety Walk -- Tuesday
The West Bank Business Association and the West Bank Community are uniting to highlight all of the great things about the West Bank and to take action on the violence that has impacted our community.
Tuesday, October 7th
Please join us in any or all of the following activities of the evening:
7 p.m. Community Safety Meeting Brian Coyle Community Center
SAFETY WALK DEPARTS FROM Brian Coyle Center immediately following the meeting.
From 7-9 p.m. there will be a community art activity at 5th & Cedar Avenue facilitated by :
http://www.neighborhoodartonwheels.org from the University of Minnesota Art Department -- stop by between 7-9 p.m.
Join us on Tuesday, October 7th, 2008. Questions -- 612-220-2132
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Food
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with food and balloons!
All are invited: Faculty, Staff and Students
This week's Wednesday, October 8, Aviands has the following menu for lunch:
1. Soup: Pasole (Red)
2. Market Place: Sour cream enchiladas, Spanish rice and refried beans
3. World Flavors: Pork Carnitas with flour tortillas
Please come and enjoy!
Day Student Senate Fall Elections Results
Last week the First Year and Senior class elected their new Senators. Congratulations to Adam Spanier (First Year Class President), Laura Dixon, Elizabeth Dinesen, and Abbey Ehling, the new First Year class representatives. Also, congratulations to Ben Krouse-Gagne and Michael Cunningham the new Senior class representatives.
2009 Insurance Benefits Renewal
The next benefit plan year will begin January 1, 2009. October 10-November 21, 2008 is our annual enrollment period and certain changes in your benefits may only be made during this time. Please plan to attend one of the following meetings and/or read this memo carefully for information regarding benefits and changes.
Friday, October 10, 2008 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Oren C. Gateway Room 100
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in Oren C. Gateway Room 100
Thursday, October 23, 2008 from – 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Oren C. Gateway Room 100
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Oren C. Gateway Room 100
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from – 8:15 – 9:15 p.m. in Oren C. Gateway Room 100
Tuesday November 4, 2008 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Oren C. Gateway Room 100
IMPORTANT: Forms and Deadlines:
Enrollment forms, election forms, and change forms are
due on or before November 30, 2008.
Employees who turn in their completed forms early by November 11, 2008
will have their names placed in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.
FOUR LUCKY WINNERS will be selected! Please send or drop off completed forms to:
Human Resources
Memorial Hall, Room 19
Campus Box 79
Contact Lor Yang, Benefits/Payroll Assistant, at x1052 or yangl@augsburg.edu for questions regarding benefits coverage, enrollment, changes, and forms.
2009 Insurance Re-enrollment Overview
As we enter the insurance benefits re-enrollment period for 2009, Human Resources would like to take the opportunity to provide you with an overview of Augsburg College’s goals and 2009 changes. With regard to medical and dental insurance, the College has two primary goals:
1) to keep balance between a) changing participant’s behavior by placing “first dollar cost” with the employee, and b) providing a plan that is rich enough to protect employees from financial distress if there is a large claim; and
2) to promote the health and wellbeing of our College community rather than only addressing increasing costs of coverage annually, year after year.
Many changes have been implemented over time to mitigate increases, including plan design and network changes, varying structure of prescription drug copays, and use of both self insured and fully insured plans. In the current medical insurance market, we have influenced positive changes in our medical insurance premiums by:
- Utilizing deductibles and prescription drug copays
- Adding a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
- Adding a Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
The College began movement forward on this path three years ago: moving the medical plan from a ‘sick plan’ (meaning one only uses it when one is sick) to a ‘wellness plan’ --where the focus is on prevention so that in future years, potential premium incentives/savings could be offered and plan cost could be more predictable. Since 2005, we have provided two levels of deductible with a copayment structure for prescription drugs. The Benefits Advisory Committee (comprised of participants and users of our medical and dental plans) was initiated in 2007 and was consulted throughout this past year with specific attention given to the addition of a HDHP and HSA. This committee’s primary purpose is to advise management and:
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help employees gain better understanding of the issues facing the insurance market and Augsburg specifically,
- help both management and employees to better understand each other’s needs and Augsburg’s philosophy around insurance and other employee benefits, and
- advise how best to communicate changes to employees.
For 2009, we are pleased to announce there has been no change in plan structure for either the medical or dental insurance products. The medical benefits and prescription drug copayment plan structure will stay the same as in 2008. We will continue to offer the $600 and $1200 deductibles. While we anticipated as much as a 25% market increase, our prior changes and utilization allowed Augsburg to hold the overall 2009 plan increase to just under 15%. For 2009 we again are taking another step on this path by adding a HDHP option and HSA. For 2009, the dental plan received a 3.7% increase.
Please take time to review the attached materials on http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/2009BenefitsRe-EnrollmentDetails.pdf for instructions about re-enrollment for 2009, and please join us at group sessions for more information, questions and answers.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Comings and Goings
Augsburg College would like to welcome Dan Hoisington, our new Help Desk Operations Manager and Student Support. Dan's first day is today, October 6. Feel free to stop by IT to welcome him.
Auggie Athletics
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Friday, October 3:
Volleyball -- Hamline 3, Augsburg 1 (15-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-20)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0809statistics/100308hamline.html
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/0809statistics/100308eauclaire.html
Saturday, October 4:
Football -- Augsburg 24, Hamline 21
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0809statistics/100408hamline.html
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 5, St. Mary's 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/100408stmarys.html
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 1, St. Mary's 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/100408stmarys.html
Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/
Monday, October 6:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Tuesday, October 7:
Women's Soccer at Gustavus, 4 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Wednesday, October 8:
Men's Soccer vs. Gustavus, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 10:
Volleyball at Wisconsin-River Falls Tournament -- vs. Viterbo (Wis.), 3 p.m.; vs. Loras (Iowa), 5 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Loras (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 11:
Volleyball at Wisconsin-River Falls Tournament -- vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, 10 a.m.; vs. Macalester, 2 p.m.
Football at Carleton, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Soccer at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer Alumnae Game (EXHIBITION), Edor Nelson Field, 3:30 p.m.
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