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- Super Bowl Tailgating in the Commons
- Iron Chef Competition Wednesday, Feb. 10
- OGC Housing Applications Now Available
- Weight Watchers at Work
- MN Goods in A-Club
- Nominate a Colleague for Staff Recognition
- 2010 Summer Bridge Residential Peer Mentor
- Lost: USB Flash Drive - $40 Reward
- Frozen Yogurt in A-Club
- Art Car Parade and Ice Shanties on Medicine Lake
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Deadlines Extended: Study Abroad this Summer
Augsburg Abroad has extended the deadline for three study abroad programs coming up this summer. Procrastinate much? No problem, you've got 1-3 more weeks:
The Aftermath of WWII in Germany and Poland (2 credits): NEW DEADLINE FEB 12
Travel dates: May 8-22, 2010
Cost: Day $5,279
WEC $5,799
plus $350 for meals on own
Medieval History & Writing in Scotland (2 credits) : NEW DEADLINE FEB 12
Cost: $4,799 plus $200 for meals on your own
Travel Dates: May 18 – June 6, 2010
Sustainable Cities in Canada (1 credit) : NEW DEADLINE MARCH 1
Cost; $2900-$3100 all included.
Travel dates: July 8 – August 1, 2010
Interested? Of course you are! So follow these three simple steps to an amazing experience abroad:
1. Come into the Augsburg Abroad library in Murphy Place 200 for an Advising Meeting – times are available here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/advising.html
2. Print out the application forms from here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
3. Apply by the new deadline!
Have questions? Need more information? Contact Andrea Dvorak in Augsburg Abroad at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669.
$500-$10K Study Abroad Scholarships
You know that while studying abroad you can graduate on time, use your financial aid, and fulfill LAFs. But, how are you going to pay for it?
The following are just some of the many scholarships that can apply to CGE semester and summer academic programs abroad:
CGE Scholarships
•$500 Grant for Fall/ Spring Study Abroad
Study abroad Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 through any of our semester programs
and get a $500 grant automatically!
•Students of Color Endowed Scholarship Fund
Awards provide encouragement and financial assistance to a student of any
class who is involved in a CGE study abroad program; and is affiliated with
the American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan Afrikan or Pan Asian support
programs at Augsburg College. The awards are based upon financial need.
Other Scholarships
•DiversityAbroad. com Scholarship
Founded to ensure that all students are aware and have equal access to
study and travel abroad opportunities. The mission of Diversity Abroad is
to increase minority students’ participation in study and travel abroad
programs. Awards of $1,000 for Fall, Spring and Summer study abroad.
•Gilman Scholarship
This scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate
students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year
college or university to participate in semester/summer study abroad
programs worldwide.
Find complete scholarship information including eligibility criteria, application forms, and deadlines at http://www.augsburg.edu/global/about/scholarships.html#any or contact Dulce Monterrubio at monterru@augsburg.edu.
CTL Night at the Theater
Saturday, February 13, 7:00 p.m.
TAMING OF THE SHREW (a re-envisioning)
The Center for Teaching and Learning invites Augsburg faculty and staff to attend the Theatre Department's MainStage production of "Taming of the Shrew (a re-envisioning)," on February 13th at 7:00 pm. A limited number of free tickets to this showing will be available to the first faculty and staff contacting Terry Martin at martin@augsburg.edu . Attendees are invited to a dessert reception and discussion immediately following the production in the Foss Concourse area. Theater department faculty and Director Darcey Engen along with student actors from the show will be part of a discussion during the dessert reception. Please join us for this event.
Scholarly Writing Retreat
May 17-19, 2010
Dunrovin Retreat Center
Faculty: do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write / work on scholarship? The Committee on Faculty Development and the Scholarly Writers Group is sponsoring a short scholarly working/writing retreat at Dunrovin designed to allow faculty some time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule attached to this retreat - it is simply time and space to work on scholarship.
The retreat will take place Monday, May 17 at 1pm (after lunch) through Wednesday, May 19 at 1pm (after lunch). The cost will be $177 + tax, including meals. There are 8 spaces left.
At this point, we are not expecting to be able to offer any subsidies, but if there are funds left over from the Life of Mind Retreat, we hope to be able to apply them.
RSVP to x1229.
Life of the Mind Workshop
Spring Faculty/Staff Workshop
The Chemistry of Well-Being
March 12 (1:30 p.m.-6:00) and March 13 (9:00 a.m.-12:30) at Augsburg College!
Join noted author Henry Emmons, MD, author of The Chemistry of Joy for workshops on the chemistry of joy and the chemistry of calm. Special breakout workshops will feature the benefits and practices of yoga, mindfulness meditation, breathing strategies and research and Native American Spirituality and wellness. Participation is limited. Please contact Terri Martin, Center for Teaching and Learning at martin@augsburg.edu for more information. Leave your name and an e-mail address so that further registration information and workshop schedule can be sent to you.
Distinguished Contributions 2010
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Annual Recognition 2010
The Office of Vice President of 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 $1000, 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, February 19. Nominations must be submitted with the on line attachment. Go to: www.augsburg.edu/ctl
• Questions can be directed to Lee Clarke at clarke@augsburg.edu or x.1152
• Nominations consist of a one to two-page letter identifying the nominee and providing a rationale and support for the nomination for a specific award. In addition, nominators are asked to submit 3-4 names (and emails addresses) of students and/or colleagues who can speak to the nominee’s work.
• The Selection Panel conducts confidential interviews with members of the community, reviews information and announces the awards no later than March 15h. 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.
Members of the Selection Panel are invited by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and 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.
Mentoring/Advising Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through deep conversation about and attention to vocation, career and student success overall; students are guided through processes that lead to successful and timely graduation; students recognize the attention and care provided by the nominee.
Direct Contributions to Teaching and Learning Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated in work that contributes to student academic development, growth and success; contributions are made to a positive, academic campus environment in a direct way.
Friday Seminar, February 12, 3:30
"The Fate of Fate of the Earth 101: Faculty Perspectives on the I-Term."
3:30-5 in Oren Gateway 100
Taught for the first time this past Fall, the Integrated-Term -- "Fate of the Earth 101: Consumption of Food, Fuel and Media" -- was a unique first-year experience involving 50 students, five professors, and four disciplinary perspectives. It was non-graded, using instead formal and informal narrative evaluations of student progress. Please join us in hearing from the Faculty of the I-Term and their assessment of the successes and challenges of the I-Term, and prospects for the program in coming years.
General Announcements
Super Bowl Tailgating in the Commons
Hut, Hut, Eat!!! Come up to the Commons and watch the game and eat at the same time. We will be serving food from 5pm-7pm (normal hours) and the game will go at least until half time. Please bring your meal card and enjoy the game.
Iron Chef Competition Wednesday, Feb. 10
Make sure you come a little early for dinner on Wednesday so you can watch "Iron Chef", Augsburg Style. We are having the competition on Wednesday February 10th from 3ppm-4:30pm. Watch our Staff members and students battle off for the big prize. Come one and come all. ALA CUISINE
OGC Housing Applications Now Available
Oren Gateway Center housing applications are now available!
Applications are available online at http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/oren/OGC_application_2010.pdf
The Department of Residence Life offers housing opportunities for Day students who are interested in living in a substance free environment. OGC is the newest residence hall on campus. All apartments include loft style living and full kitchens with dishwashers. The application deadline is February 8th, 2010.
After opening the application, save a copy, fill it out, save it again, and then email it to rowe@augsburg.edu
Applications are only available to Day students. OGC housing applications are separate from the StepUP housing process. Questions: please contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu
Weight Watchers at Work
Weight Watchers At Work – FREE Informational Meeting Wed. Feb. 10th 12pm-1pm Lindell Library 301
Are you interested in being part of a Weight Watchers At Work group? Join us for this Free informational meeting to learn more about the program. If there is a minimum of 15 people interested, the regular meetings will be for 12 weeks on Wednesdays from 12-1pm (Feb. 17-May 5th) The cost for the program is $156.00 (with no registration fee). A three-part payment is offered or you can pay in full at the first meeting. If interested, please e-mail your name and phone number to hr@augsburg.edu by today, Friday, February 5th.
Please Note: If you are a current Weight Watchers Member in your community and are paying by the week or using pre-payment coupons, you are welcome to transfer to the At Work program. However, if you are currently utilizing the Monthly Pass, it does not transfer to the At Work program and does not allow you to attend At Work meetings. You always have the option of canceling the pass to take advantage of the convenience of the At Work program.
MN Goods in A-Club
Local products are in the A-Club. Everything from soap, shampoo, lotion and food products. Please come down and help get Minnesota business' out of this economic depression. The more you buy, the more we will provide.
Nominate a Colleague for Staff Recognition
Augsburg College Staff Senate
Staff Recognition Program
Take the time to recognize a deserving colleague!
Nomination form and information available at:
http://web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/StaffRecognition.pdf
Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 19. Submit materials to Sally Daniels at CB 146 or OGC 300.
2010 Summer Bridge Residential Peer Mentor
Do you want to have fun and make a difference for new first year students this summer? TRIO/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS) is now accepting applications for the position of Summer Bridge 2010 Residential Peer Mentor (RPM).
TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge is a 5-week residential academic program for 25 TRIO-eligible incoming first-year Augsburg students who will also participate in TRIO/SSS during the academic year. Students take two summer classes and participate in supplemental instruction seminars, study groups, college transition workshops, and fun activities.
RPMs will be responsible for monitoring the safety and well being of TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge participants, as well as facilitating and participating in evening TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge activities.
There are four openings (2 male, 2 female) for this live-in position. The RPM position is full-time, variable hours, from July 11 - August 12, 2010, with additional training dates in June 2010.
A complete job description, job requirements, compensation and application information are available in the TRIO/SSS Office (SCI 152) and will soon be available on the TRIO/SSS website, www.augsburg.edu/triosss
The application deadline is Monday, February 15, 2010 so apply now!!!
Lost: USB Flash Drive - $40 Reward
I have lost a Sandisk Cruzer USB Drive. It is black plastic with a slide-out USB connection. The writing on the back is very worn down. It was most likely lost in Sverdrup Hall or somewhere along 22nd Ave South.
If you find this flash drive, I will pay you $40 cash up front. Please call me if you find it: 651-338-9244.
Thanks,
-Phil
Frozen Yogurt in A-Club
I scream, you scream, we all scream for...Frozen Yogurt??? Why not. It is fat free, no cholesterol and the best thing of all is it is locally delicious. So come on down and stay cool with a twist cone, Vanilla or Chocolate.
Art Car Parade and Ice Shanties on Medicine Lake
Come see the ArtCar Parade on Ice this Saturday, February 6th at 2pm on Medicine Lake at the last weekend of the Art Shanty Projects!
For more info, please go to http://www.artshantyprojects.org/
Event Announcements
St. Joseph Worker Program Information Session
St. Joseph Worker Program will be holding an informational session on Thursday, February 11th. The St. Joseph Worker Program is a one year volunteer experience for women who are passionate about social change. St. Joseph Workers (SJWs) commit to a year of service during which they delve into the core values of justice, leadership, spirituality, and living simply in an intentional community. www.stjosephworkers.org
10:00-2:00 - "Walk-by" table in Christensen Center Lobby
4:30-5:30 - Information Session, Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center
No registration required
TIAA CREF Individual Counseling - NEXT WEEK
This Individual Counseling Session will help you simplify your retirement by:
-Providing objective advice and asset allocation based on your individual needs
-Showing you how you can obtain a personalized actionable plan
-Recommending fund selections to keep you on track to and through retirement
-Reviewing your retirement income options
Date(s) Time(s) Location(s)
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Christensen Center, Century Room
Thurs, Feb 11, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Christensen Center, Century Room
Sign up today:
To schedule a counseling session, please call Anjali at 952-830-3118.
Feminist Film Friday - Feb. 12
The Women's Resource Center would like to invite you to Feminist Film Friday on Feb. 12th from 3:30-5:30 in the WRC (SVE 207).
We will be watching "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes." "Sparking dialogue on hip-hop and its declarations on gender, HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes provides thoughtful insight from intelligent, divergent voices including rap artists, industry executives, rap fans and social critics from inside and outside the hip-hop generation. The film includes interviews with famous rappers such as Mos Def, Fat Joe, Chuck D and Jadakiss and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons; along with commentary from Michael Eric Dyson, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Kevin Powell and Sarah Jones and interviews with young women at Spelman College, a historically black school and one of the nation's leading liberal arts institutions.
The film also explores such pressing issues as women and violence in rap music, representations of manhood in hip-hop culture, what today's rap lyrics reveal to their listeners and homoeroticism in hip-hop. A "loving critique" from a self-proclaimed "hip-hop head," HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes discloses the complex intersection of culture, commerce and gender through on-the-street interviews with aspiring rappers and fans at hip-hop events throughout the country."
-http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/hiphop/film.htm
Everyone is welcome! Free beverages are provided. So please join us...relax, watch, and discuss. Hope to see you there!
AmeriCorp/Admission Possible Information Session
Want to change the world? AmeriCorp/Admission Possible will be holding an informational session on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Gain professional experience admired by graduate schools and future employers. Help make college admission a reality for low-income, urban teens. Become a mentor in a metro area high school. More information go to www.AdmissionPossible.org
10:00-2:00 - "Walk-by" table in Christensen Center Lobby
4:30-5:30 - Information Session, Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center
No registration required. Open to all!
The Dallas Brass is Coming to Augsburg
The Dallas Brass will be performing on campus next Wednesday and all are invited to attend!
Wednesday, February 10, Hoversten Chapel
10:20-10:50 a.m. - The Dallas Brass will be a part of Chapel
11-11:50 a.m. - They will continue with a performance
Here are some additional details about the ensemble:
Founded in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America's foremost musical ensembles. The Dallas Brass show, American Musical Journey, incorporates a full complement of brass and percussion for a musical travelogue through American history, from the time of George Washington to the present day. The program’s music has been selected from the masters – Copland, Bernstein, Gershwin, Berlin, Sousa; from bands like the Tijuana Brass and Chicago; and styles from Dixieland, swing, Broadway, folk, patriotic, pop, and even hip-hop!”
According to Mr. Levine, "a Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music." The ensemble includes: Michael Levine (director, trombone), Daniel Rosenboom (trumpet), D.J. Barraclough and Charlie Porter (trumpet, alto horn), Mark Burroughs (tuba) and Jeff Handel (drums/percussion.)
In addition to their solo engagements, the Dallas Brass appears with symphony orchestras nationwide. Symphonic credits include the Cincinnati Pops conducted by Erich Kunzel, New York Pops conducted by Skitch Henderson, and the Philly Pops conducted by Peter Nero. The Dallas Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and has toured overseas to Europe and the Far East. They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, have performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS “Early Show,” and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, “The Young & The Restless.” The ensemble has released six recordings: Debut, Dallas Brass II, A Merry Christmas with Brass, Windborne, Nutcracker and American Musical Journey.
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20 Student-Athletes Named Academic All-MIAC
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/4/gen020410.aspx
A total of 20 Augsburg College student-athletes earned Academic All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors from fall sports, it was announced recently by the conference.
Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior, or senior (transfers must have spent a full year at their current school) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for MIAC Academic All-Conference recognition. Athletically, student-athletes in football, soccer, and volleyball must compete in 50 percent of their team’s varsity regular season contests. Golfers must be a member of their competing team at the conference championship and cross country runners must finish in the top 50 at the conference championship or be in the top seven of their team at the MIAC championships.
Academic All-MIAC honors for winter and spring sports will be announced at the end of the spring semester.
For the list of athletes, go online:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/4/gen020410.aspx
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Wednesday, February 3:
Women's Basketball -- Concordia-Moorhead 86, Augsburg 69
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/3/wbb020310.aspx?path=wbball
Men's Basketball -- Concordia-Moorhead 76, Augsburg 63
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/3/mbb020310.aspx?path=mbball
Thursday, February 4:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 16, Wartburg (Iowa) 15
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/4/wres020410.aspx?path=wrestling
Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Friday, February 5:
Men's Hockey at St. Mary's, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
Women's Swimming at Minnesota Challenge.
Saturday, February 6:
Wrestling at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Macalester, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Macalester, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women's Hockey at St. Mary's, 4 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.
M/W Track and Field at Bethel Invitational.
Women's Swimming at Minnesota Challenge.
Wednesday, February 10:
Men's Basketball vs. St. John's, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball at St. Benedict, 7:30 p.m.
Auggies Earn NSCAA Academic Award
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/4/wsoc020410.aspx?path=wsoc
MINNEAPOLIS -- With a team grade-point average of 3.32, the Augsburg College women's soccer team earned a 2009 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award, it was announced recently.
Both the Auggie women's soccer team (3.32 GPA) and Auggie men's soccer team (3.42 GPA) earned NSCAA Team Academic Awards, as one of 102 schools nationwide -- and one of five Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schools -- to have both its men's and women's program earn the honor.
A total of 583 soccer teams (145 men, 338 women) posted a team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the 2008-09 academic year.
It's the first time that Augsburg's women's soccer program, coached by Mike Navarre, has earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award.
Augsburg's women's soccer team was a success in the classroom in 2009. Six Auggies -- Gaby Hamerlinck, Whitney Holman, Lacey Hoover, Emily Sell, Becky Solheim and Lisa Weniger -- earned Academic All-MIAC honors, and Holman earned earned both NSCAA Scholar All-Region and ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District honors for the second straight season.
Augsburg finished 6-7-5 overall, 3-6-2 in MIAC play in 2009 under 11th-season head coach Navarre.
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