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Crime Alert: From Fairview Hospital
The following crime alert was sent by the University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview. The incident occurred two blocks off campus, at 6th and 26th. If you have any questions regarding this alert or safety on or around campus, please contact Augsburg's Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717. You should also feel free to contact me at any time with your questions or concerns, my office phone is 612-330-1644 and my email is pack@augsburg.edu.
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February 16, 2010
Crime Alert: Armed Robbery on South 6th Street – near walkway to St. Kate’s University and Riverside Park
This morning at approximately 6:10 a.m. a female, who is not affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview, was robbed at gunpoint just after exiting her car that was parked on South 6th Street. The robbery occurred off-campus, but very close to the Riverside Hospital campus. The victim described the suspects as two black males with thin builds, wearing long dark coats and ski masks. She gave them her belongings and they fled towards the vicinity of Riverside Park.
Minneapolis Police are investigating this off-campus robbery. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Department Tipline at 612-692-8477, reference case # MP-10-43270.
We encourage you to take personal precautions and remember the following:
- When threatened with a weapon, it's best not to resist. Your personal safety is more important than a lost wallet or cell phone.
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
- Walk in well lit areas and don't walk alone.
- Carry minimal amounts of valuables.
- Keep written records of valuables, including model and serial numbers, in a safe place.
- Document information about the suspect for police (i.e. clothing descriptions, facial features, piercing's or tattoos, speech, etc.)
Minneapolis City Street Parking Restriction
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday Feb 11th, parking will be prohibited on the even sides of non-snow emergency streets in Minneapolis until April 1st or until snow conditions change and the restriction is lifted.
Minneapolis officials say the winter parking restrictions are necessary because snowbanks are encroaching so far into roads that emergency vehicles could struggle to get through.
If you plan to park on the city streets please visit the city of Minneapolis web site for more resources, including "street look-up" maps of the city with highlighted odd/even sides of streets for your area.
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/
At www.augsburg.edu/dps you can also find a campus map highlighting the restricted parking areas on campus.
Teaching and Learning
CTL Summer Research Grants
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
FACULTY SUMMER RESEARCH GUIDELINES 2010
DESCRIPTION:
This grant provides support of faculty scholarly activity during the summer months. Scholarship is broadly defined to include research and creative projects that result in 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 and articulation of the time commitment involved
• 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 2-3 awards are typically made per year.
These grants are supported by Grangaard Faculty Development Fund and award decisions are made by the Faculty Development Committee. All funds must be used by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.
ELIGIBILITY: Priority is given to full time tenured and 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 website 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 12, 2010 for the summer 2010. Late applications will not be considered.
Requirements of the grant include:
• Completion of the Center for Teaching and Learning 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 appropriate and documented venue.
Friday Lunch with Bruce Reichenbach
My China Experience
February 19, 11:30-1:00 in the Marshall Room
"They said that my Chinese is not Chinese. So how did I teach philosophy in Zhuhai? I will reflect on a great semester teaching experience at UIC and encourage you to explore this amazing opportunity for yourself."
Lunch will be available. RSVP to x1229
Distinguished Contribution Nominations Due 2/19
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.
Go Abroad this Fall and Save $500
Study abroad Fall 2010 through any of our semester programs and get a $500 grant automatically!
•Sustainable Development and Social Change
4 credits. AugExperience, Critical Thinking, Humanities, Modern Language
•Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
4 credits. AugExperience, Critical Thinking, Humanities, Lifetime Activity,
Modern Language, REL 200
•International Business and Global Citizenship
4 credits. AugExperience, Internships for credit, Lifetime Activity, Modern
Language, REL 200
•Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind
4 credits. AugExperience, Humanities, Internships for credit
APPLY NOW!http://www.augsburg.edu/global/semesters/
Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants
Summer, 2010
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 Grants 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 faculty to accelerate completion of a significant project.
Description and Eligibility
Three $4,000 Augsburg Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2010. All tenure-track faculty who are in at least their second year of their tenure-track contract are eligible to apply.
Faculty who receive a Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant are not eligible to teach more than one course during the summer.
Application Process
Please use the Research Application form that is available at the CTL website www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita. Send the application and vita as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu in the Center for Teaching and Learning no later than March 12, 2010. Grant recipients submit a progress report in fall 2009 and a short final report by Feb. 1, 2011.
Applications are evaluated by the Faculty Development Committee, recommendations are forwarded to the Dean, and awards a
TODAY - Gilman Scholarship Workshop
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad--now taking applications for summer 2010, fall 2010 and Academic Year 2010-2011.
Don't miss the opportunity to get up to $1,000 for summer and up to $5,000 for a semester study abroad!
Stop by one of the Gilman Workshops on campus to learn:
- How to apply
- Upcoming application deadlines
- How a Gilman award can make study abroad possible
Gilman Workshops....TODAY and next Wednesday!
Wednesdays--February 17 and February 24, 2010
3:45-4:45 pm
Music Hall 23
Snacks provided
Application to study abroad due March 1st http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
General Announcements
Weight Watchers At Work - Starts Today
If you haven't signed up for Weight Watchers at Work and would like to join, please come to the first meeting today Wednesday, February 17th from 12:00pm-1:00pm in Lindell Library – 301.
The cost is $156.00 for 12 weeks (Feb. 17th-May 5th), but with Augsburg's commitment to wellness, an incentive has been added. If you attend at least 9 of the 12 meetings, a refund will be given on your paycheck of $36.00 at the end of the program. Payroll deductions are also being offered. (With the incentive, that's just $40.00 per month!)
If you are interested in signing up or would like more information, please contact me at huebner@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1030.
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.
Flex Points Office Closed Friday, Feb. 19
Flex Points will not be available for purchase through Augsburg Dining Services on Friday, February 19th. Any forms filled out and given to the cashier at A-Club Grille will not reflect changes to your account until Monday, February 22nd.
Normal office hours will resume on Monday, Feb. 22 at 11am in the A-Club Grille. Flex Points office hours are Monday through Friday from 11am until 1:30pm.
In addition, Flex Points will not be available for purchase through Augsburg Dining Services from Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 3. So please plan accordingly if you are running low on Flex Points. Any forms filled out and given to the cashier at A-Club Grille will not reflect changes to your account until Thursday, March 4th.
Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, March 4 at 11am in the A-Club Grille.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Wrestling Merchandise On Sale
Stop in the bookstore this week and get your Augsburg wrestling gear at 25% off. Just in time to show your spirit at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional's this weekend. Sale is for a limited time and cannot be combined with any other discounts.
Nobel Peace Prize Forum - Volunteers Needed
This year for the fifth time, Augsburg will welcome nearly 1,000 students and community people to campus for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. This year's forum will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 5 and 6.
An event of this nature needs the help of many members of our community in order to be successful and we are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of different tasks on both Friday and Saturday.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Registration Staff:
Members of the Registration staff will assist with greeting guests upon arrival and getting them checked in, nametags handed out, etc.
Friday: 4-6 people needed from 4:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 4-6 people needed from 8:00am-Noon
Ushers:
Ushers will assist members of the audience find seating, direct VIPs and other guests to their reserved seating, answer questions, etc.
Friday: 4 ushers needed from 6:45pm-9pm
Saturday: 4 ushers needed from 8:15am-10:30am
Saturday: 4 ushers needed from 3:45pm-6:00pm
If you are willing and able to volunteer, please contact Jodi Collen at collen@augsburg.edu or at x1107 to discuss available openings and to sign up.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Join the Games
Join in with a new student club playing board games and card games.
We play a wide variety of games.
We welcome newcomers and take time to learn new games.
Join us for games on:
Sat., Feb. 20, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Marshall Room (just behind the Art Gallery).
Christensen Center, Main Floor
For more information, E-mail brands@augsburg.edu.
Event Announcements
CAO Student Leadership Summit
The CAO Student Leadership Summit is fast approaching! The event will be held on Saturday, February 27 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the East Commons. The topic this year will be presented by Heather Hackman from St. Cloud State University, and the topic is Everyday Anti-Racism, Developing Awareness, Skills and Action the Service of a Socially Just Society.
ALL student organizations are reminded to RSVP for the event by Friday, February 19. Each commissioned organization is required to send two student representatives, and chartered organizations are required to send one. One student may represent no more than two organizations. Please send your RSVP to Mike Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu and include the name of the students who will be attending. Feel free to contact Mike or call CAO at 612-330-1418 if you have any questions.
Junior Art Review Reception - Friday
Please join us for the closing reception of the Junior Art Review Exhibition in the Student Art Gallery. This year's junior studio art majors are participating in a joint exhibition to showcase their artwork. The juniors will introduce their work and answer questions from the audience starting at 6:00 p.m. this Friday. Refreshments will be provided.
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center
Friday, February 19
Reception: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Artists Talk: 6:00 p.m.
2010 Augsburg Pink Zone
On February 19th and 20th, the Augsburg Student Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting a Pink Zone Weekend, which is raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast cancer foundation. Come support Auggie athletics by wearing pink to one or all 5 of the weekend's events. On Friday, the Men's and Women's basketball teams will be having a double-header against Saint Mary's and the Men's hockey team has a key match-up against Bethel University. On Saturday, the 10-time national championship wrestling team hosts the Great Lakes Regional which starts at 9 am in Si-Melby hall, and the women's hockey team plays host to Bethel University at 7:05 in the Augsburg Ice Arena. Come support Auggie athletics by wearing pink for the pink zone weekend.
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