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North Star STEM Undergraduate Research Funding
Applications for student/faculty research funding during academic year 2009-10 are available from the North Star STEM Alliance (www.northstarstem.org ) by contacting Rebekah Dupont.
Eligible students are under-represented minorities in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, MIS, or Physics. Grants of up to $1,000 for research to be completed before May 31, 2010 will be awarded.
Proposals are considered by the URGO Advisory Committee and awards will be made on a rolling basis. The application form can be found at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/ under Research Opportunities/On-campus: academic year.
To apply for this funding or for more information on the North Star Stem Alliance, contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augburg.edu or (612) 330-1042.
Model UN Applications Due Friday, Oct. 30
All students interested in foreign affairs, diplomacy, and international politics are invited to apply to join the Model United Nations Delegation.
Augsburg will be participating in its 13th National Model UN Conference in New York City from March 28- April 4, 2010. The conference involves 2,500 student delegates from all over the globe in a simulation of UN negotiations. All students interested in participating in MUN Delegation need to submit applications to Prof. Underhill by Friday, Oct. 30. The delegation will bring between 12 and 16 students, depending on which country we are assigned.
Selected students must register for POL 368 (the Model UN course) for the Spring term and then travel with the group to New York. The cost of participation for delegates is $250 (plus food and incidentals) for the week.
For questions or a copy of the application, email Prof. Underhill at underhill@augsburg.edu.
General Announcements
Non-Traditional Student Week is Coming
During the first week of November, the Augsburg for Adults office is hosting a series of events to celebrate Nontraditional Student Week for all students, faculty and staff. The events include:
Monday – Augsburg Graduate Program Information
11:30—1:30 PM in Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday – Adult Student Recruitment & Retention Conference Brown Bag
12:00-1:00 PM in Augsburg Room
Wednesday – Adult Student Recruitment & Retention Conference Brown Bag
12:00-1:00 PM in Minneapolis
Thursday – Student And Panel Discussion
5:30-7:00 PM in Riverside Room
Friday & Saturday – WEC Advising Days
http://web.augsburg.edu/afa/events/WECAdvisingdays.pdf for majors, times and locations
Friday – Nontraditional Program Reception
5:00-6:00 PM in Minneapolis Room
Saturday – First Word with President Pribbenow
7:30-8:00 AM in Foss Atrium
Saturday – Nontraditional Program Reception
11:30-1:30 PM in Minneapolis Room
To see brief descriptions of these events, please visit http://web.augsburg.edu/afa/events/Nontrad2009.pdf . We hope that you will join us to celebrate lifelong learning at Augsburg!
350.org T-Shirts Seeking a Good Home
There are quite a few T-shirts left over from Saturday's 350.org Day of Action festivities, and we're offering them first to Augsburg students, faculty, and staff before we look outside the school. The shirts are light green American Apparel with a fabulous design screen-printed on by the wonderful folks at Youth Enterprise. If you weren't able to attend on Saturday, you can still look like you were there!
If you're interested, email smith13@augsburg.edu with your preferred size and we'll see what we can do!
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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.
Facts about learning disabilities
• Fifteen percent of the U.S. population, or one in seven Americans, has some type of learning disability, according to the National Institutes of Health.
• Difficulty with basic reading and language skills are the most common learning disabilities. As many as 80% of students with learning disabilities have reading problems.
• Learning disabilities often run in families.
• Learning disabilities should not be confused with other disabilities such as mental retardation, autism, deafness, blindness, and behavioral disorders. None of these conditions are learning disabilities. In addition, they should not be confused with lack of educational opportunities like frequent changes of schools or attendance problems. Also, children who are learning English do not necessarily have a learning disability.
• Attention disorders, such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities often occur at the same time, but the two disorders are not the same.
Common learning disabilities
• Dyslexia – a language-based disability in which a person has trouble understanding written words. It may also be referred to as reading disability or reading disorder.
• Dyscalculia – a mathematical disability in which a person has a difficult time solving arithmetic problems and grasping math concepts.
• Dysgraphia – a writing disability in which a person finds it hard to form letters or write within a defined space.
• Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders – sensory disabilities in which a person has difficulty understanding language despite normal hearing and vision.
• Nonverbal Learning Disabilities – a neurological disorder which originates in the right hemisphere of the brain, causing problems with visual-spatial, intuitive, organizational, evaluative and holistic processing functions.
source: Ldonline.org
Event Announcements
All Hands Meeting
The Augsburg Community is invited to attend an All Hands Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 11:15-11:45 a.m., in the Hoversten Chapel.
Three Sisters Tickets
Tickets are now on sale for Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters, directed by Martha Johnson.
Available performance dates are:
November 6,7,12,13, and 14 at 7:00 and Nov 8 and 15 at 3:00.
Tickets are now on sale for
$10 for General Public
$8 for ACTC faculty and staff
$5 for non-Augsburg students and
$2 for Augsburg students and children under 12
All Augsburg students need to bring their student ID.
To make a reservation, call 612-330-1257.
Community Time Tuesday
Join faculty and staff colleagues for refreshments and conversation in the East Commons on Tuesday, October 27, 3:45-4:30.
Government Job and Internship Fair - TODAY
Stop by the Annual Government Job and Internship Fair on Monday, October 26 at the U of M, Coffman Memorial Union Exhibit hall from 10-3 p.m.
Visit with government agencies that are offering volunteer, internships, or full-time employment. Bring copies of your resume! Only a ten minute walk from Augsburg. To register and learn more go to www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair
Sponsored by: Minnesota College & University Career Services Association
Questions - call CSWL x1148
Student Organization Workshop
"Take Care of Yourself." Do you feel stressed and tired? Being a successful student leader includes learning ways to manage your stress and keep yourself healthy. The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) will cover topics including relaxation, exercise, healthy eating habits, and alcohol use. Session will concentrate on learning effective breathing techniques. Workshop includes 30 minutes of movement and exercise so dress comfortably. Tuesday, October 27, 6 pm - 8 pm in Oren Gateway, room 100. Individuals who are not members of a student organization should feel free to attend.
Additional Benefit Information Session Added
Attendance of the benefit information sessions has been greater than anticipated. Human Resources has scheduled an additional session to accommodate those who were not able to attend a previous session. The additional session has been scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:00 pm in OGC, Room 100.
Please plan to attend one of the three remaining benefit sessions to learn about the 2010 plan year as well as future changes to the benefit plans.
Dates and times of remaining sessions are as follows:
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:30 am, OGC, Room 200
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm, Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:00 pm, OGC, Room 100
The benefit enrollment period ends on Monday, November 9, 2009. No late forms will be accepted.
Please contact Human Resources at x1058 with any questions.
Free Health Screening
Augsburg is hosting a free health screening for all staff and faculty who are currently enrolled in Augsburg's health plan.
The health screenings are taking place during the following times:
- Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 8:00 am - noon
- Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from noon - 4:00 pm (please note this is a change from the original time to accommodate those who work evening hours)
Please see the link below to find out more information on the free screening:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2010_Benefits/2010HealthScreening.pdf
If you choose to participate in the health screen, you must sign up in advance at:
https://www.summithealth.com/Appt/Syntel.RHN.Web/Login.aspx?M416zrHN9xyddnklQECVPiZZ1iCDkvux
Once you receive the results from the health screening you will be able to input the data into a Health Risk Assessment. Taking your Health Assessment (http://www.mybluecrossmn.com) can be your first step to a healthier life. Simply answer questions about your health history, nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle and more. It takes just 20 minutes and is confidential. You'll get a clear picture of your health with an instant results report. You'll also receive tailored health tips, access to online coaching modules and other support as appropriate. You can take advantage of these important tools to learn, set goals and get healthier, step by step.
*Participate in the health screen and the complete the Health Risk Assessment for a $25.00 A'viands credit on your employee ID card.*
Please contact Human Resources with any questions at x1058.
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Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Friday, Oct. 23:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 1, Hamline 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/23/msoc102309.aspx?path=msoc
Saturday, Oct. 24:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg 3rd at Augsburg Pentathlon
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/24/wsw102409.aspx?path=wswim
Football -- Augsburg 28, Gustavus 21
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/23/fb102409.aspx?path=football
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 6, Hamline 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/24/wsoc102409.aspx?path=wsoc
Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Tuesday, Oct. 27:
Men's Soccer at St. Mary's, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28:
Women's Soccer at St. Mary's, 6 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Carleton, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30:
Men's Hockey vs. Bethel at Bloomington Ice Garden, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31:
Men’s Soccer at Gustavus, 1 p.m.
Football at St Thomas, 1 p.m.
Women’s Swimming at St. Olaf/Carleton Relays, 1 p.m.
M/W Cross Country at MIAC Championships, Como Park GC, St. Paul, 2 p.m.
Women’s Hockey Alumnae Game, Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 pm.
Volleyball vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Gustavus, 6 p.m.
Wrestling Open Practice/Fall Banquet, Si Melby Hall, 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1:
Men’s Hockey vs. Gustavus at Bloomington Ice Garden, 5 p.m.
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