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Study Abroad Scholarship for Students of Color

Lutheran Brotherhood/Thrivent is sponsoring awards of $1,000 and up for students of color seeking to study abroad during summer 2011 in 6 different programs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn credit, fulfill AugCore requirements, and complete major electives, all while having fun studying abroad!

The following faculty-led and Center for Global Ed Summer courses are eligible:

1. Ancient and Modern Egyptian Identity: Egypt
+ SOC 195 and HIS 195 (2 credits, Humanities-HIS LAF )
2. Cowboys in the Americas: Argentina
+ HIS or SPA 295 (1 credit, Humanities-HIS LAF)
3. Sketching and Spiritual Lives: Italy
+ Art 122/322 and REL 205 (2 credits, Fine Arts LAF)
4. Development and Social Change in Southern Africa: Namibia
+ INS 312 and HIS/ INS/ POL 399 (2 credits)
5. Spanish Language and Mayan Spirituality: Guatemala
+ AIS 495 and SPA XXX (8 options) – (2 credits)
6. AugCore Mexico Summer Session I or II: Mexico (2 Credits)
+ One or two Spanish language courses (17 different courses offered)
+ Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art (Art/Spanish 231, Fine Arts LAF)
+ Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II (Religion 200)
+ Latin Dance (HPE 002)
+ Internship or Independent Research

The application deadline is noon on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.

Application form and eligibility criteria available in the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place or online at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/StudentofColorScholarshipApp.pdf

For questions or more information contact Augsburg Abroad at abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1669.

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SoS Series – Upcoming Scholarship Sessions

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm

The Speaking of Scholarship (SoS) Series features the scholarship of Augsburg faculty and students, through 20-30 minute presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by their work. The intent is to increase awareness of scholarship on campus and learn from each other’s experiences. Light hors d’oeuvres are served. The next sessions are:

Tuesday, October 26, OGC 100 –Dal Liddle, English, “Engines of the Imagination: The Technology of Literary Form in Britain, 1800 – 1850”

Wednesday, November 3, OGC 100 – Lucreshia Grant, Student, “Hair Is, Hair Ain’t: Black Women and The Meaning of Their Hair”; and Amanda Symmes, Student, “Examining the Association Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Nicotine Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults”

Tuesday, November 9, Lindell 301 – Joe Underhill, Political Science, “Campus as Watershed”

Wednesday, November 17, Marshall Room – Vivian Feng, Chemistry, “Diesel Analysis”

Hosts: Jessica Nathanson and Ben Stottrup

Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.

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Pell Matching Scholarship for Mexico Study Abroad

Pell grant recipients enrolled in CGE's Spring 2011 semester program in Mexico will receive an automatic scholarship in the same amount than their Pell Grant!

"Migration and Globalization: Engaging our Communities"
• One or two Spanish language courses (17 different courses offered)
• Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art (Art/Spanish 231, Fine Arts LAF)
• Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II (Religion 200)
• Latin Dance (HPE 002)
• Internship or Independent Research
• Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (HIS/WST 357)
• Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment( POL/WST 341)

How to Apply?

Submit the following by Monday, November 1st

-Apply for Study Abroad Approval with Augsburg Abroad
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

-Apply to CGE's Program
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/mexico/howtoapply.html

Learn more about the program at http://www.augsburg.edu/global/mexico/springsem01.html or attend an Group Advising Meeting, stop during our Walk In Advising Hours or email abroad@augsburg.edu to make an appointment

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Faculty-Led Study Abroad: Proposals + Info Session

Calling all faculty interested in leading a short-term study abroad experience in 2010-11 academic year! The updated proposal form and process are now available in the Office of International Programs Public folder under "Augsburg Abroad," or by contacting Andrea W. Dvorak, Faculty-led Programs Coordinator, at dvorak@augsburg.edu or extension x1669.

Interested in the idea of leading a program, but not sure how to start planning? Have questions about the proposal requirements? Attend one of two Info Sessions coming up this fall, get your questions answered and hear what other faculty are planning!

Info Session 1
Date: Wednesday, November 3
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: OGC 111

Info Session 2
Date: Wednesday, November 17
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: OGC 100

The deadline for submitting proposals is December 15, 2009. Proposals will be reviewed in January and the roster of short-term programs for 2010-11 will be announced in February.

Questions about the Proposal forms or Info Sessions? Contact Andrea W. Dvorak, Faculty-led Programs Coordinator, at dvorak@augsburg.edu or extension x1669.

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Powerful Conversations on NSSE

Thursday, October 28, 12:00-1:00, Lindell 301 (Note Room Change)

Augsburg College uses the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to learn more about how our students perceive their college experience. Student engagement is strongly related to both student success and retention. This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how well we engage students, explore how we can leverage our strengths to have a more significant impact, and examine what are our most important opportunities for improvement. Over the year, we will look at overall results and then look more closely at each of the five factors measured by NSSE. Every academic department should have a representative attend these sessions. They are scheduled as follows:

October 28, 2010, Lindell 301 – Why NSSE Matters at Augsburg (Barbara Farley)
November 23, 2010, Century Room – Level of Academic Challenge (Amy Gort)
December 16, 2010, OGC 111 – Active and Collaborative Learning (Velma Lashbrook)
February 17, 2011, OGC 100 – Student-Faculty Interaction (Lori Peterson)
March 24, 2011, OGC 100 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)
April 21, 2011, OGC 100 – Supportive Campus Environment (Ann Garvey)

Light refreshments will be served.
Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu

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The Collaboration for Learning Conference

Ripples in the Pond: Transforming Higher Education for Today
November 18-20, 2010, Radisson Conference Center, Plymouth, MN
Early Bird Registration due October 27!

This year's conference will include an opening keynote by George Kuh, founding director of the NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) Institute, plus workshops and concurrent sessions on a wide variety of teaching and learning issues

Augsburg is a charter member of The Collaboration for Learning (formerly The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning). This three-day, locally held conference provides an excellent opportunity to learn about learning from colleagues from a wide range of higher education institutions.

Simply complete the registration form at http://www.kleermeetingsolutions.com/Collab2010.aspx, print it, and deliver it to Naomi Hagen in the Dean's Office before October 27. CTL will submit a group registration to get a discounted rate.

Registrations will be handled on a first come, first serve basis, so get your registrations in early.

If you have any questions, please contact Velma Lashbrook at lashbroo@augsburg.edu

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Mindfulness Meditation - 5 p.m. Today, CCHP House

The purpose of this student club is to help students deal with stress skillfully, increase concentration, and build self-awareness through guided mindfulness practices like breath awareness (basic meditation) and/or body awareness (basic yoga) techniques. The club is non-religious affiliated, and is open to all students of all experience levels! All needed equipment is provided. Visit www.tc.umn.edu/~mindful to see what Augsburg's club aspires to be like, and/or to view the bio of today's meditation leader--Cass McLaughlin. Come de-stress with us! Questions--contact Jon at vaughanf@augsburg.edu or x1337

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Dogsburg College Working Group

Come to the first meeting of the Dogsburg College Working Group. We want to start talking about strategies to change the rules at Augsburg so that dogs will be allowed on campus. Anyone interested in helping, or just hearing what's going on, should attend. Any change in policy needs to address the health and safety concerns of the entire community. It's possible to have a pet-friendly policy that addresses those concerns, but any discussion of a change in policy needs to include opposing views. Whatever your thoughts about dogs on campus, please join us.

Monday, October 25, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., in the Fishbowl in Christensen Center. For more info, join our facebook page: Dogsburg College.

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Free Lockers Available for Students

Campus Activities and Orientation has a limited number of lockers that students can reserve for their use for the academic year. These lockers are completely free and are located on the ground floor of Science Building. Lockers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority is given to students who commute from off-campus. To find out more information on how to reserve a locker, contact AuBri Weatherspoon, CAO Student Administrative Assistant, via email at cao@augsburg.edu as soon as possible!

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SAAGA Meeting at 7 in WRC

S.A.A.G.A. stands for the Sexual Assault Advocacy Group at Augsburg. We are meeting October 21, at 7 in the Women's Resource Center.

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Campus Job Opportunity

Attention Students:

Are you looking for a campus job? College of the Third Age is hiring a student worker for the 2010-2011 school year.

College of the Third Age is a lecture series that aims to promote lifelong learning in senior citizens. Our program is looking for a responsible, articulate, and customer service focused student who can manage our scheduling. We are looking for a student who can work 10-15 hours per week.

If you are interested, please check out the position description on the Human Resources website at: http://www.augsburg.edu/hr !

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Computer Science/MIS Full-Time Job

Are you graduating in December 2010 or Spring 2011? Regency Beauty Institute is searching for degrees in Computer Science or MIS 3.0 GPA or above All Cover Letters and Resumes must be submitted to tilton@augsburg.edu by Thursday, November 4th. For complete job description email tilton@augsburg.edu

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Special Interest Housing

Special Interest Housing is an opportunity provided to you by the Department of Residence Life. It gives students the opportunity to create their living environment, and have it surrounding a specific interest. Residents who select Special Interest Housing will have their housing configuration guaranteed for the coming year.

Applications are currently available and can be picked up in the Urn/Mort Residence Life Office. The first part of the applications are due November 5, 2010.

We look forward to talking with you more about this opportunity!

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Learned Ladies Tickets On Sale Now

Tickets are now on sale for The Learned Ladies by Moliere, directed by Martha Johnson.

Available performance dates are:
November 5th at 8:00pm, November 6th, 11th, 12th, and 13th at 7:00pm
and November 7th and 14th at 3:00pm

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, please email boxoffice@augsburg.edu

Please specify in your ticket request if you need special assistance or accessible seating. Thank you!

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Free Coffee

Residence Life will be providing FREE COFFEE in the Urn-Mort Res-Life office Monday-Friday from 8:00am-Noon. Please bring your own cup, cream, and sugar. We'll provide the coffee. Conversation is welcome!

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Apply to be an Orientation Leader

Did you have a blast at SOAR and Auggie Days when you were a first-year student? Does welcoming the Class of 2015 to Augsburg sound like fun to you? Do you want to take your leadership skills to the next level? Well if you answered "yes" to any of these questions, being an 2011 Orientation Leader might be the job for you! Stop by the Auggie's Nest on the ground floor of the Christensen Center to pick up a 2011 Orientation Leader application. Applications are due by 4:30 pm on Friday, November 12.

If you want more information about the Orientation Leader position, past Orientation Leaders will be tabling in the lobby of the Christensen Center on November 4nd 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Also check out the Recruitment Pizza Party!(Details below)

For questions, contact the Campus Activities and Orientation, Orientation Line at 612-330-1100

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Haunted Hall Featuring Dia de los Muertos

On November 2 from 7:00-10:00pm, Residence Life will be hosting a cross cultural celebration including both Día de Los Muertos traditions as well as American Halloween traditions. There will be a Haunted House, a Día de Los Muertos altar, information provided about the altar and other aspects of Día de Los Muertos, and free food! You are invited to share in remembering your loved ones who have passed by bringing something in to place on the altar (please be respectful). The event is free, but an ID will be required for entrance. You are welcome to come in costume!

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CLASS Brown-Bag Friday: Disability Pride

What do Richard Branson of the Virgin Group, Paul Orfalo founder of Kinkos, and Orlando Bloom all have in common with many others? They are people who say that their disability is a gift which has helped them to succeed.

Join CLASS staff this Friday (10/22) at noon in the Augsburg Room for "Clips and Chips" a Brown-bag lunch discussion about disability pride. Short video clips will start our discussions. Bring your lunch, and we'll provide a selection of snack chips.

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McNair Birthday and Open House

Celebrate the anniversary of Ronald E. McNair, whose life and academic pursuits inspired the creation of the McNair Scholars Program. McNair was one of the seven astronauts that died during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger. His legacy and commitment to higher education continues through the McNair Program, as Scholars pursue their doctoral degrees and contribute to the growing number of underrepresented groups in graduate study.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_McNair)

When: Thursday, Oct. 21, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Science Hall 116

All Augsburg students, faculty and staff are invited. Stop by for a hot beverage and fall-friendly treats!

Questions? crombie@augsburg.edu

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Interviewing Tips Workshop

Stop by and learn how to use Interview Stream an interactive software that assists individuals in knowing how to get the job/internship you want. Thursday, October 21st @ 5 p.m. in Oren Gateway, Room 112

Questions, call Sandy at 612-330-1472

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Gleaning Adventure

Join me on a trip to East Henderson Farm in southern Minnesota on Saturday, October 23 to pick leftover veggies for use in the Campus Kitchens project.
The sustainable farm is located about an hour southwest, and we'll also be given a tour from farmer Josh, so plan on an entire afternoon adventure.
We will be leaving from Augsburg campus around 12:00 to 12:30. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Contact Addie Buck at ziebarth@augsburg.edu for more information and to reserve a spot.

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LGBTQIA Faculty and Staff Brown-Bag Lunch

LGBTQIA faculty and staff are invited to a brown-bag lunch Thursday(TODAY), Oct 21 from 11-12 in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup). Topics to discuss: What conditions prevent faculty and staff from coming/being out? Should we feel compelled or obligated to come/be out on campus? If so, when and to whom?

Please note that this is not an event for allies but rather for any faculty or staff member who identifies as LGBTQIA, whether or not s/he is out.

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Women's Resource Center Brown-Bag Lunches

Faculty and staff (of all genders) are particularly encouraged to attend this lunch series; all members of the Augsburg community are welcome. Lunches will be held in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup).

Schedule for Fall:

Wed, Nov 17, 12:30-1:30 -- "Voices from Iraq" - three Iraqi women will talk about the experiences of average Iraqi families, especially women, living in a war zone
Wed, Dec 8, 12:30-1:30 - "Robert's Rules of Order 101" with Bob Groven

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Get Your Flu Shot at Augsburg

The Human Resources Department is sponsoring a flu shot clinic through Homeland Health. Homeland Health provides flu shots to patients age 3 years and up. You must sign up in advance for your flu shot through Homeland Health's website:

http://www.homelandhealthspecialists.net/site/default.aspx?Account=AugsburgCollege

Please bring your insurance card. Homeland Health is an in network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica Choice, HealthPartners, Preferred One, UCare, America's TPA, PrimeWest and Medicare. If you are not covered by one of these health plans, you may pay the $25.00 fee by cash or check. The flu shot clinics are taking place as follows:

Friday, November 5, 2010 from 8:00 am - noon
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from noon - 2:30 PM

Both clinics will be held in Lindell Library, Room 202. This clinic is open to all staff, faculty, students and family members. This year's flu shot also contains the H1N1 vaccination.

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Documentary on Immigration Politics, Oct. 22

"Prince William County, Virginia becomes ground zero in America's explosive battle over immigration policy when elected officials adopt a law requiring police officers to question anyone they have ‘probable cause' to suspect is an undocumented immigrant."

Annabel Park's and Eric Byler's 9500 LIBERTY is a film that "reveals the startling vulnerability of a local government, targeted by national anti-immigration networks using the Internet to frighten and intimidate lawmakers and citizens. Alarmed by a climate of fear and racial division, residents form a resistance using YouTube videos and virtual town halls, setting up a real-life showdown in the seat of county government." View the trailer:
http://www.9500liberty.com/index.html

Join the Feminist Collective and the Women's Resource Center for our first film of the 2010-2011 Feminist Film Series, in a viewing of 9500 LIBERTY, Tomorrow Oct. 22, 4:30-6:30pm in the Student Lounge!

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Orientation Leader Social

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Orientation Leader Social on Thursday, November 4th from 8:00-10:00 pm in the Christensen Center Student Lounge! There will be Orientation Leader applications available, a slideshow, and FREE FOOD! Also, there will be a panel of past Orientation Leaders that will answer any questions that you may have about the Orientation Leader position, as well as any questions you may have about the application and interview process.

If you have any questions at all, please email orientat@augsburg.edu or call the Orientation Line at 612/330-1100.

We hope to see you at the Social! Come and see if you have what it takes to be a part of the 2011 Orientation Team!

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Dr Barbara Lehmann to Serve in AJWS

Congratulations to Dr. Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work and BSW Program Director, who has been offered a placement with the American Jewish World Service Volunteer Corps. During her 2011 Spring Semester sabbatical, Dr. Lehmann will partner with a NGO in either Thailand or Cambodia.

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Auggie Volleyball Maroon Out 7 p.m. Friday

The Augsburg Volleyball team plays Bethel University Friday at 7 p.m. for their last home game of the season wear maroon and fill the stands to show your support!

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