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Minneapolis City Street Parking Restriction
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday Feb 11, parking will be prohibited on the even sides of non-snow emergency streets in Minneapolis until April 1 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
Distinguished Contributions Nominations Due TODAY
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.
Travel Scholarship for Faculty, Staff and Students
Apply by March 1: Travel Opportunity for Faculty, Staff & Students!
Curious about the study abroad programming available to students in Mexico? Never had a chance to study abroad before? Need to complete your Augsburg Experience? Well you are in luck!
Apply now to attend the Hoversten Travel Seminar to Mexico July 31-August 8, 2010. Learn about "Globalization and Migration" while you experience Mexico and its people in a unique Augsburg learning community. And students will receive their Augsburg Experience requirement! Ten Augsburg faculty, staff, and students will be chosen to receive a scholarship to attend from the Hoversten Peace Endowment. Preference will be given to applicants who have not had extensive international travel experience and/or not had opportunities to visit Mexico.
Applications are available on the Center for Teaching and Learning website at http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/ . (Scroll all the way to the bottom!) Completed applications are due March 1, 2010 to the Office of International Programs in Murphy Place. Selections will be made by the CTL and representatives from the Office of International Programs by March 31.
The cost of the Travel Seminar, including roundtrip airfare, will be $595 for students/ $850 for staff/faculty. Please consider joining us!
Fall Internships and Study in Southern Africa
Learn about contemporary and historical issues impacting development and social change in Southern Africa through internships, homestays, and travel through South Africa and Namibia!
•Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind
4 credits. AugExperience and Internships in HIS,INS and POL
Internships are available in organizations addressing homelessness, HIV/AIDS, environmental conservation, media/journalism, and microfinance, among others.
Apply online by March 1st!
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/semesters/howtoapply.html
Affordable Travel Opportunity for Students
Looking for an interesting way to fulfill your Augsburg Experience? Curious about studying abroad, but haven't been able to take the time? Think traveling is too expensive?
Then the Hoversten Travel Seminar is for you! This 10-day summer program in Mexico fulfills your Augsburg Experience and is just $595 for students, including airfare. A great option for WEC/AFA students!
The program takes place July 31-August 8, 2010 and is titled "Globalization and Migration" - come experience Mexico and its people in a unique Augsburg learning community, with other students, faculty, and staff.
Applications are available on the Center for Teaching and Learning website at http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/ . (Scroll all the way to the bottom!) Completed applications are due March 1, 2010 to the Office of International Programs in Murphy Place. Selections will be made by the CTL and representatives from the Office of International Programs by March 31.
Ten Augsburg faculty, staff, and students will be chosen to receive a scholarship to attend from the Hoversten Peace Endowment. Preference will be given to applicants who have not had extensive international travel experience and/or not had opportunities to visit Mexico. Applications are due March 1, so please consider joining us!
Women's Studies Conference: Call for Proposals
Are you working on a paper related to women and/or gender? We’re looking for posters and presentations on research or activism related to Women’s Studies!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
ACTC Women's Studies Student Conference
Friday, April 9, 2010
3:30-8:00pm
Coeur de Catherine, St. Catherine University
Students: You may participate by presenting a paper, presenting a poster, or being part of roundtable discussions of feminist activism, Women's Studies internship experiences, and other theory-to-action strategies. If you have your own idea about how you’d like to participate, let us know.
E-mail a brief paragraph describing your proposed presentation, along with a title, to Sharon Doherty, Director of Women’s Studies at SCU (sldoherty@stkate.edu). Include your name, university, and major/minor. If you have questions about your work and how it might be presented, talk to your Women's Studies director.
Faculty: Please encourage students to submit proposals, and come support Women's Studies students as they showcase their research and activism.
Proposal deadline is March 23. Students do not need to be Women's Studies majors or minors to participate in the conference.
Questions? Contact:
Kristin Mapel Bloomberg (kbloomberg@gw.hamline.edu);
Sharon Doherty (sldoherty@stkate.edu);
Angela High-Pippert (ahighpippe@stthomas.edu);
Jessica Nathanson (nathanso@augsburg.edu).
General Announcements
Game Club: Board Games, Card Games - Join In
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.
Learn About White Privilege - Registration by March 5
Attend WPC 11 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, April 7-10, 2010
The White Privilege Conference (WPC) is an opportunity to examine and explore difficult issues related to white privilege, white supremacy and oppression. www.whiteprivilegeconference.com
WPC provides a forum for critical discussions about diversity, multicultural education and leadership, social justice, race/racism, sexual orientation, gender relations, religion and other systems of privilege/oppression. This conference is recognized as a challenging, empowering and educational experience for youth and adults. The workshops, keynotes and institutes not only inform participants, but engage and challenge them, while providing practical tips and strategies for combating inequality.
Topic: Health Inequities: Strategies. Action. Liberation.
Keynote speakers: Shakti Butler, Joy DeGruy, Ariel Luckey, Spero Manson, Vernellia Randall
Talk to someone who has attended and/or contact Sherilyn Young at 330-1462 or youngs@augsburg.edu to ask more about it.
Understanding, Respecting, & Connecting www.whiteprivilegeconference.com
Volunteers Needed: Nobel Peace Prize Forum
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!
Students: We're Interested in Your Feedback
Your opinions matter to us! We are inviting you to complete a short survey about your experiences at Augsburg. Your feedback will provide us with insights about the aspects of your experience which are most important to you as well as how satisfied you are with them. Your responses will help us determine what we’re doing well and what opportunities we have for improvement.
Please check your Augsburg email account today for the survey link.
The survey is available for a limited time so please take a moment to tell us what you think!
Final Day to Nominate Outstanding Staff
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 TODAY. Submit materials to Sally Daniels at CB 146 or OGC 300.
Event Announcements
Community Time on Tuesday
Join faculty and staff colleagues for refreshments and conversation in the East Commons on Tuesday, February 23, 3:45-4:30 – a chance to meet new people and hear news of interest.
Junior Art Review Exhibition Reception - Tonight
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 starting at 6:00 p.m. tonight. 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.
FAFSA Renewal Workshops
Need some help with your FAFSA?
Admission Possible at Augsburg is hosting FAFSA renewal workshops next week ahead of the March 1st financial aid deadline. All Augsburg students are invited to attend.
Monday, February 22nd 3pm and 4 pm
Tuesday, February 23rd 2 pm and 3 pm
Thursday, February 25th 10 am and 11 am
-- All workshops will be held in Sverdrup 201 --
The StepUP Program's Annual Dinner Gala
On the evening of Friday, February 26th, 2010, please join us for inspiration, entertainment and fellowship as we celebrate the StepUP Program at Augsburg College. The evening’s program includes a silent and live auction as well as a Keynote Address by William C. Moyers, author and VP of Public Policy at Hazelden.
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Location: Christensen Center
* 5:00pm – Reception for Dave Hadden, former Asst Director of StepUP
* 5:30pm – Silent Auction and Social
* 7pm – Dinner and Program
Individual admission is $100 per person and business attire is recommended.
RSVP by calling Anne Grove at 612-330-1692 or by email, grovea@augsburg.edu
It's Time To Talk About It
It's time to talk about it is this year's theme for eating disorders awareness week which begins February 21st. Join the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion everyday next week for a different "conversation" about eating disorders, body image, nutrition, mindfulness and more.
On Monday we will start with Body Image and students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to stop by Christensen Center between 11:30 and 1 p.m. and send a "You are Beautiful" card to someone with your own heartfelt message about a friend or colleague's beauty.
Please watch a-mail each day for a tip and that day's activity. Any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. It's time to talk about it - please join the conversation.
Vocatio Chapel and Lunch, Transportation Issues
Listen! God is Calling: Race, Place, and Class...in Transportation
Wednesday, February 24
10:20-10:40 a.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
As we at Augsburg continue to explore our own vocation and how to serve our neighbors, please consider attending and engaging in the topic of disparities in Transportation. For more information about the theme, check out Close the Gap study by the Itasca Project. http://www.mnchannel.org/partners/closethegap/
Our guest speaker will be Lonnie Ellis, minister of social justice at St. Thomas More Catholic Community. Mr. Ellis holds a B.A. in Political Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and has a interesting story of his call to working for transportation justice. Through his leadership, St. Thomas More has helped make transit funding more just at a national and local level, pass the Minnesota Cover All Kids health care bill, secure jobs for low-income people in community development, and pass the St. Paul living wage ordinance. Lonnie Ellis is also in leadership in ISAIAH, a collection of 90 churches working for justice, and in Gamaliel, a national faith-based organizing group. Mr. Ellis is a speaker and retreat leader on the integration of work for justice and contemplative spirituality.
Lunch with Lonnie Ellis will follow the chapel service at 11 a.m. for interested students, faculty, and staff. Please RSVP to Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1467 by Feb. 22.
Latin Beats
Come and join the Spanish Club on February 25, 2010 at 7 pm in the East Commons for a night of Latin Dance and Food.
At 7:00 pm there will be a Dance instructor, some come and get your moves on.
This event is co-sponsored by ALAS and Student Government.
If you have any question contact Ulises at ayalabel@ausgburg.edu
ELCA Camp Fair and Lilly Camp Stipend
Looking for a summer job that is fun and rewarding? Consider working at a camp where you can increase your leadership skills, make a difference, and have an unforgettable summer!
Stop by the Camp Fair next Thursday, February 25th from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center, East Commons. If you are hired, in addition to earning a salary you can apply for a $500 Lilly Grant Stipend!
Questions? Contact the Strommen Career & Internship Center or Campus Ministry
Please note there will also be a Camp Emphasis Chapel that day (Feb. 25) from 10:20-10:40 a.m. and a Campfire Communion on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 9:09 p.m.
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Seward home For Sale Near River
Beautiful 3 bedroom home in the Seward Neighborhood-one block from the Birchwood Cafe and 4 blocks from West River Road. You can see it by going to
cbburnet.com and going to MLS#3879251. For more information, please call Joel Mugge at 612-384-9012.
Wanted: NNN Nordic/Cross Country Ski Boots
I am in need of a size 43 (9.5 US) XC ski boot with NNN (dual track)system. If you have a pair that you would like to sell let me know. I would also be interested in a 3-pin pair in the same size.
Rick