Facilities Management Customer Service Survey

Approximately 18 months ago, the Facilities Management Department put out a survey in an effort to improve customer service in our department. We are, once again, posting this short (5-10 minute) survey to get current input from faculty and staff regarding the state of our departmental services. This survey will help us gauge areas that are still of concern to the Augsburg community and areas in which we may have improved.

To complete the survey, please go to the Inside Augsburg page on the Augsburg website and log in. Then, click the Facilities Customer Survey link located under the ‘More News' section. You may respond anytime between now and Friday, April 23.

Thank you for your time and input!

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Reminder of Grade Submission Changes

As the end of the spring semester draws near, please remember that changes in the submission of I, X and W grades has taken effect.

Faculty will be able to choose the traditional numeric grade options and pass/no-pass options. However, faculty will no longer be able to select I, X, or W from the pull-down menu. Each of these special situations will be processed as indicated below.

Incomplete (I) Grades
Faculty members will be asked to submit the grade that the student has earned at the end of the semester, even if the student has requested an incomplete. Once the student has submitted the incomplete paperwork, the grade will automatically be replaced by an I grade. At the end of the time allotted for the incomplete, the faculty member can simply send an Email to Mary Stimpson (stimpson@augsburg.edu) in the registrar's office to indicate the grade the student earned. At the end of the incomplete deadline, the faculty member should either submit the original grade or an updated grade based on the work the student has completed.

Extension (X) Grades
Faculty members have given X grades to allow an extension for internships, independent studies or directed studies that last for more than one term. If a faculty member wants to allow an extension for that type of activity, the faculty member can Email Mary Stimpson (stimpson@augsburg.edu) in the registrar's office to indicate the grade should be an X.

Withdrawal (W)
Students must follow the normal academic procedures to withdraw from a course and receive a W. The only exception is the use of the W grade in I-term. I-term W grades will be submitted to Mary Stimpson (stimpson@augsburg.edu) in the registrar's office.

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Win $250 Gift Card: Apply to Study Abroad

Start planning for next year right away, and win! If you apply by next Friday April 30 for one of the Winter Break study abroad programs listed below, you'll be entered to win a $250 gift card. Complete your Augsburg experience requirement, immerse yourself in a new culture, learn in a new way, challenge yourself – and not miss any of the regular semester.

+ Environmental Politics in Costa Rica and Nicaragua with Professor Joe Underhill
Travel Dates: Dec. 30, 2010-Jan. 15, 2011 (course meets before travel and lasts all spring semester)
Cost: To be determined
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Upper division requirement/elective for ES, POL and IR

+ Indigenous Issues in Chiapas, Mexico with Professor Elise Marubbio:
Travel Dates: January 5-13, 2011 (course meets before travel and lasts all spring semester)
Cost: $2,600 for full-time Day students, $2,969 for WEC students
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Keystone (AIS/WST 490)

+ Vocation & Christian Faith in El Salvador with Professor Bev Stratton:
Travel Dates: January 6-16, 2011 (course meets before and after travel)
Cost: $2,759 for full-time Day students, $3,119 for WEC students
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Keystone

Financial aid is available for these programs, too! For more information on studying abroad or about these programs, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or stop by the study abroad library in Murphy Place.

Start planning your transformative study abroad experience today!

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Faculty Scholarship Display

The Center for Teaching and Learning will be having a Faculty scholarship display at the Faculty Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 29 and you are invited to participate. The purpose of this display is to highlight the work of Augsburg Faculty in their field. The display will be in the East Commons beginning at 11:45 a.m.

If you have an item to display such as a published paper, article, book, playbill, or other work, please drop it off to the CTL desk in the link level of the Library by noon, Monday, April 26. If you have any questions, please email Terry Martin at martin@augsburg.edu.

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International Travel Proposals Due April 23

Additional International Travel Funding Available

Faculty presenting a paper at an international conference are eligible for additional travel funding through CTL. Two $400 awards are available to supplement the annual travel award of $1200 for which faculty presenting a paper are eligible. (Canada is considered international.) These supplemental awards are determined competitively by the Committee on Faculty Development. The funding year is June 1-May 31st.

Apply online at the CTL webpage www.augsburg.edu/ctl. Link at the left of the page, webforms.

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Lindell Library Open until 1:00 a.m.

For late-night finals studying, Lindell Library will be open until 1 a.m. now through Wednesday, April 28. We'll see you in the library!

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Library resources are also available 24/7 from that web site.

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Portfolio Workshops

Thursday, May 6, 12:30-3:30 or
Thursday, May 13, 9:00-noon
Lindell Library 202

The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates determine the various forms of evidence that can help build a strong portfolio. The focus is on evidence of teaching, but the strategies directly apply to scholarship and service as well. This workshop is not designed to replace departmental guidance and advice nor is it an analysis of the Handbook language as it applies to an individual; it does not represent the views of the CTP committee. Rather, this is a long standing CTL opportunity to help support candidates' preparation and is one that many colleagues have found to be useful. Facilitated by Diane Pike. RSVP to martin@augsburg.edu or x1229.

A link to May workshops is available at http://web.augsburg.edu/academicaffairs/MayWorkshop2010

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Summer and Fall Book Orders are Now Due

Please submit your book orders as soon as possible! Please email them to me at forgey@augsburg.edu

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Summer Work - GEMS & GISE Summer Program 2010

GEMS (Girls in Engineering Mathematic and Science) and GISE (Guys in Science and Engineering) Summer Program is looking for current Augsburg pre-service teachers or students pursuing study in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.

Job Duties:
•Assist with activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
•Collaborate with the MPS Lead Teachers
•Lead designated group activities for a group of six students
•Supervise and assist students in Robotics, Roller Coaster Physics, Soccer/Stomp/Studio, Break-Out Sessions,etc

Skills Required:
•Strong interest or experience working with 3rd – 8th grade students
•Ability to work with diverse student populations
•Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
•Excellent communication skills

Dates/Hours: July 6-29; Monday – Thursday; 8AM-4PM
Training June 15 and 16 along with an orientation date

The full job description is available through Human Resources. Multiple positions available. Compensation is $13 per hour.

To apply:
Please email a copy of resume to Dayle VanderLeest at dvanderle@hotmail.com

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Sell Back your Unwanted Books

All students,staff and faculty are welcomed to sell back unwanted books to the bookstore. Next week we will be offering half back on titles we are reusing. All sellers must present an Augsburg ID to the bookstore.

Some Titles we are buying at half

Essentials of Meteorology
Intro to Business Law
Functions Modeling Change
Management
Cultural Anthropology
Physics for Scientists+Engineers
Drugs Across the Spectrum
Research In Psychology
Writers Reference
Calculus
Listen
Financial Accounting
Intermed. Accounting
Human Resource Management
Microsoft Office Excel
Those Who Can Teach
Social Self
Educational Psychology
plus many more - the bookstore will determine at the time of buyback if books qualify for half back -

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Memorial Hall Network Upgrade, Saturday, April 24

IT will upgrade the networking equipment in Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 7:00am and lasting until Noon. During this time, no network access, including wireless, will be available in Memorial Hall. No other buildings will be affected.

If you have questions or concerns about the networking upgrade, please contact your LFC.

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Meals in the Century Room

Augsburg Dining Services will be moving the following meals downstairs to the Century Room. Dinner on Friday April 23, Brunch Sunday April 25, and Lunch Thursday April 29.

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Faculty and Staff IT Survey

The annual IT Survey has returned. Faculty and staff are invited to take a few minutes and give us feedback on the systems you're using and the support you're getting. Your feedback is important and helps us help you. This is the third year we have run the survey and it has been providing us with useful information over time.

You can find the survey at

http://go.augsburg.edu/itsurvey

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Ice Show Saturday

The Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis performs it's annual figure skating show, Skate the Silver Screen, this Saturday, April 24 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Augsburg Ice Arena. Show your Augsburg I.D. at the door and get your tickets half off! We hope you'll join us. Questions? Contact Trina at 612-296-2695.

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May Calendar of Workshops

We've had some requests for the May workshop calendar to be distributed again. You can access the calendar at:

http://web.augsburg.edu/academicaffairs/MayWorkshop2010

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Summer Employment Paperwork

All student workers, returning and new, who work in the summer must have an updated New Hire Form completed for summer employment. These must be turned in to Human Resources before students begin working in your office over the summer. Please submit them to Human Resources by April 29, 2010 to ensure they are entered for summer employment beginning May 2, 2010. The form is available on the Human Resources public drive under "Student Employment".

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Summer Housing Credit 2010

Students who work 600 hours during the summer (May 2-September 4, 2010) may be eligible for a summer housing credit of $834.00. Students must reside on campus, not work over 40 hours per week, and be taxed on the credit over a 4-month period.

To apply for the student housing credit, students need to complete paperwork for Human Resources and must already have a Summer Housing Contract through Residence Life.

Students can pick up a Summer Housing Credit Agreement in Human Resources or go to the Human Resources public drive. Students and their supervisor need to complete the agreement and sign it. Completed Summer Housing Credit Agreements are due to Human Resources by Tuesday, May 12, 2010. For questions on this information, please contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058. Thank you!

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Choral Auditions for 2010-2011

Students:

The last day for choral auditions for the coming school year, 2010-2011, is today (Thursday, 22 April). The auditions will be held from 2-5 PM. Signup sheets are on the bulletin board between the band and choir rooms - M-2/M-3 in the music building. Do it today!

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Take a Break to Celebrate Earth Week on April 25

This year's theme for the annual Spring in the Valley event held April 25 from 1-5pm at the private, non-profit Silkesnas (silk-es-nas) Nature Preserve is "Transportation - the Ways Plants, Animals, and Humans Get Around!" This year, visitors will get the opportunity to meet specialists around the Preserve discussing transportation issues faced by the various plants and animals in the natural environment, as well as the ones we humans face. Program events include:

• Augsburg's own Pedalers for Progress (a student bicycling advocacy group) and Lars Christianson, discussing the Pedalers' work and Nice Ride Minnesota
• Representatives Tom Schee and Chris Schneider from International Motorwerks (LaCrosse, WI) displaying and discussing the role of NEVs (Neighborhood Electric Vehicles)
• Warren Warner and his SMART car, describing SMART Car features, performance, and manufacturing technology and philosophy
• Master gardener Gail Behr discussing one of the most amazing migrations on earth, the monarch butterfly! Learn about the monarch's unique lifecycle, the generations of monarchs that make their annual journey, and how monarchs find their way
• Forester John Lenarz describing the specific survival needs of trees; how recent climate changes are affecting the tree populations of the world; how the ranges of some tree species are expanding or moving; and how, in our part of the world, the movement is northward
• Specialist Jill Goodrich leading woodland wildflower walks (scheduled for 2, 3 and 4 pm), teaching visitors to spot spring beauties, trillium, hepatica, yellow trout lilly, wood anemone, Dutchman's breeches and other spring ephemerals.
• Other fun activities for kids of all ages, including horse drawn wagon rides

All programs are held out of doors, and walking on natural terrain of light difficulty is required. Visitors should plan to spend 2-3 hours to take in all of the activities. In addition to the above programs and activities, the local vendor market in the Visitor Center will be open during the entire afternoon. Breads, soaps, jewelry, meats, coffee, music CD's will all be available for purchase.

The Silkesnas Preserve is located a short one hour drive from Augsburg, at N7971 County Road CC, Spring Valley, Wisconsin. For more information, including a complete program listing and directions, check out www.silkesnas.org

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AGRE Challenge 2010: Bridge Building

We've launched sandbags and saved babies, and now it's time to build bridges! This year's Agre Challenge is to build the sturdiest bridge over a three foot span using limited materials.

Are you up for the challenge? Get a team together NOW!

Get a team together, come up with a team name, and decide which department you'd like to represent, and email acs@augsburg.edu if you want to compete. The challenge is on April 23rd at 3:00pm in Murphy Park...CASH prizes (including a $150 grand prize!) are on the horizon. Come to compete or celebrate the end the semester with food and drink!

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Gallery Tour - TODAY

The Augsburg Art Club is hosting a free gallery tour today, Thursday, April 22, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and you are invited. A bus will pick us up from the Lindell Library at 4:30 p.m. and travel to the Traffic Zone Gallery, Form & Content Gallery and the Museum of Russian Art. After, there is a free dinner in uptown. Seating is limited, so be on time. Hope to see you there!

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Second-Hand Art Show TODAY

Today from 3pm until 7pm there will be a free, open to the public art showing in Christensen Center near the coffee shop. Pieces on display and for sale are all by Augsburg students, both Art majors and non-majors. Live music will be performed by The Second-Hand Opera (all-Augsburg student band) and Becky Shaheen. Please swing by and check out what Augsburg students have to offer.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Wednesday, April 21:
Baseball -- Augsburg 6-1, St. Thomas 7-0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/21/base042110.aspx?path=baseball

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Macalester Twilight Meet
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/21/mtrk042110.aspx?path=mtrack

Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Twilight Meet
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/21/wtrk042110.aspx?path=wtrack


Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Thursday, April 22:
Softball -- Augsburg vs. Hamline, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 23:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse (conclusion of 3/28 game), 12 p.m., Univ. of Minnesota Seibert Field
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout Triangular, Colfax, Wis.

Saturday, April 24:
Softball -- Augsburg at St. Olaf, 1 p.m.
Baseball -- Augsburg at St. John's, 1 p.m.
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Gustavus Adolphus Drake Alternative Meet

Thursday, April 29:
Softball -- Augsburg at Bethel, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 30:
Baseball -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Superior (1), 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 2:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Gustavus, Parade Stadium, 2:30 p.m.
Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Tommie Twilight Meet

Friday, May 7:
Softball -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoffs, Caswell Park, North Mankato, Minn.

Saturday, May 8:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Hamline, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Meet of the UnSaintly
Softball -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoffs, Caswell Park, North Mankato, Minn.

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Scooter for Sale

2003 Piaggio BV200 with only 3282 km (2039 miles) on it. Bright red, great condition. 200cc engine is highway capable. Includes side cases and top case. Great for commuting, errands, and fun. $2395 OBO. velamcco@augsburg.edu for pics and questions.

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Home for Sale

After 39 years, and with a heavy sigh, I'm selling my Roseville home. Less than 6 miles to Augsburg. It's in a wonderful neighborhood, top notch Moundsview School district, parks, Rosedale, and close to both downtowns.

Newly painted throughout and I've paid for lawn service through November 15th. Take a virtual tour at msp.themlsonline.com , MLS #3914007.

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