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Undergraduate Summer Research - App Available
The application for URGO summer research is now available!
Spend your summer doing something you love while enhancing your resume for grad school. Apply for a full- or part- time URGO summer research grant to work on your own research or creative question, or a professor's current project. Gain valuable research, writing and presentation skills, and the opportunity to present your project during Augsburg's annual research fair, Zyzzogeton. Open to all disciplines.
Applications are available in the URGO public folder or by emailing Andrea Sanow at sanowa@augsburg.edu.
Developing a Learning-Focused Syllabus
November 8, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 103
The third session of our Foundational Series on Student Learning closely examines one of the major products of instructional design – the course syllabus. You will explore how to write a syllabus that communicates how the course is structured to achieve meaningful learning outcomes and clarifies how students can successfully accomplish course objectives. To get the most out of this workshop, bring a syllabus that you intend to use next term and look for ways you can improve it.
Facilitator: Diane Pike, Sociology.
Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu
Apply for Off-Campus Summer Research with the DOE
Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2011!
Are you interested in participating in the most recent scientific research and development? Would you like to gain experience in discovering solutions to power and securing America’s future, specifically in energy security, nuclear security, scientific discovery and innovation, environmental responsibility and management excellence?
The Department of Energy Scholars Program offers summer internships with stipends of up to $650 per week depending on academic status to undergraduates, graduate students and post graduates at accredited institutes of higher education. Majors accepted include: engineering; physical sciences; environmental sciences; computer science and information technology; physics; program management; math; statistics; safety and health; accounting and finance; law; and other related discipline areas.
Requirements include: U.S. Citizenship; 18 years of age or older; and a cumulative GPA of 2.90/4.00.
If you’re interested, please visit the website, talk to a faculty member or schedule a meeting with Dixie Shafer, the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity, by contacting Andrea Sanow, sanowa@augsburg.edu.
Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars for more information or to apply - deadline is January 31, 2011!
SoS Series - Upcoming 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, 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 hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.
Interested in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine?
You are invited to meet with Milena V. Garcia, Sr. Associate Director of Admissions at Ross University School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, on Nov. 10th at 5pm. Come to SCI 205 for an informational session about the application process and program offerings through Ross University. For more information about Ross U, visit: www.RossU.edu
Free pizza will be provided!
Powerful Conversations on NSSE
Tuesday, November 23, 12:00-1:15, Century Room (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 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.
The remaining sessions are scheduled as follows:
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 hedstrom@augsburg.edu
General Announcements
Annual Benefit Enrollment Begins TODAY
This message is intended for all benefit eligible staff and faculty. The following communication is also being mailed to your home address. Therefore, there is no need to print out the material included in the links below.
Annual benefit enrollment will start today (Monday, November 8) and go through Friday, November 19. All forms must be turned in no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, November 19. You may drop your forms off in the HR office (Memorial Hall, Room 19) or fax to 612-330-1443. Please note that you ARE required to re-enroll in your health and dental benefits for the 2011 plan year. If you do not turn in an enrollment form, your benefit(s) will end on December 31.
Please remember that you must make your flexible spending account and health savings account elections every year. Your election from last year WILL NOT carry over into 2011. You must complete the universal enrollment form to make your election for 2011.
Important changes have been made to your benefit plan, and we strongly encourage all benefit eligible staff and faculty to attend one of the seven benefit information sessions. Please bring your enrollment packet that you will receive in the mail to the benefit information session. Sessions are scheduled as follows:
November 8, 2010 at 12:00 pm, Marshall Room
November 9, 2010 at 1:30 pm, Marshall Room (Facilities/Custodial Staff)
November 10, 2010 at 8:30 am, Marshall Room
November 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm, Marshall Room
November 15, 2010 at 9:30 am, Marshall Room
November 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm, Marshall Room
November 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm, OGC 100
Please see the following links to access information on benefit changes and other helpful information for the 2011 plan year:
Employee letter:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/BenefitRenewalLetter.pdf
Employee benefit information booklet:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/EmployeeBenefitBooklet.pdf
Helpful HealthPartners information:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/HealthPartners.pdf
Enrollment form:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/EnrollmentForm.pdf
You can search to see if your current health care provider is in the HealthPartners Open Access Network by going to http://www.healtpartners.com, then click on Find a Doctor, then click on the group health plan link and search the Open Access Network.
Please contact the human resources department with any questions at 612-330-1058.
Dining Service News
Coopers is offering for a limited time: Pumpkin Spice Latte
Check out the daily specials at Nabo: Change Daily
A-Club is also offering Daily Specials in the evening
The Commons:
Don't forget that on the November 10th we are offering Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch as part of our Sustainability Program.
Commons will Serve Brunch on November 14th in the A-Club
Dining Service is now offering Gift Cards for those that are looking for something special to give, can be used in any dining location.
Also don't forget Gina Dail our Wellness & Nutritional Director will be on Campus November 17th to help you with any Nutritional needs you might need she will be located in the Commons.
Chili Recipe Winner to be announced soon!
Just Two More Days
Augsburg Gives! will finish up on Wednesday, November 10th...and we have done so well. As of this morning, we have given nearly $8500 to Community Shares and The United Way. Thank you so very much!! If you are still planning to make a gift and need the E-giving link, let me know. My ext. is 1525.
Register for Etiquette Dinner - Deadline WEDNESDAY
The Strommen Career and Internship Center & Augsburg Business Organization are sponsoring the annual Etiquette Dinner on Monday, November 15th. Deadline date to register is November 10th @ noon. Cost $10. Well known guest speaker Darcy Matz will share the do's and don'ts of business etiquette. You will also have time to socialize with alumni. For registration materials go to: http://cswl.pbworks.com
Holidays & Presidential Holidays
The following days are paid holidays for benefit-eligible staff. College offices will be closed to the public on these days.
Thursday, 11/25/10 (Thanksgiving)
Friday, 11/26/10 (Day after Thanksgiving)
Thursday 12/23/10 (for Christmas Eve)
Friday 12/24/10 (for Christmas Day)
Friday 12/31/10 (for New Year’s Day)
In addition, President Pribbenow has granted 4 paid Presidential Holidays to use in December. Eligible staff should take these 4 paid holidays on December 27 – December 30 (Monday – Thursday) unless it is determined by their manager that the office needs to remain open to meet the needs of students. It is expected that certain offices and services (public safety, residence life, payroll, etc) will need to remain open on some or all of these 4 days. Divisional VPs will communicate with managers regarding staffing expectations (number of staff, hours of operation, etc). Regular benefit- eligible staff who must work during December 27 – December 30 may take their Presidential Holidays on other work days in December and/or January, subject to supervisor approval. Temporary/stipend employees are not eligible for paid holidays.
Individuals with questions should contact Human Resources at extension 1058.
English Teaching Assistants Needed in China
The English Language Centre at the United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, China, is recruiting Teaching Assistants for the academic year 2011-12 (September through June). Candidates must hold a completed bachelors degree in any discipline. Info and inquiries at: http://uic.edu.hk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=238 or contact Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu
Event Announcements
Help Raise a Village - Friday, Nov. 12
As part of their class project, students from Kathy Schwalbe's Project Management course will be holding an informative tabling event in Christensen Center on Friday, November 12 from 12pm until 4pm. Students will be raising funds for Rabondo, a small village in Kenya, Africa. Rabondo is a village devastated by poverty and HIV/AIDS. As a result, many children have been left orphaned, vulnerable, and illiterate. Come support your fellow Augsburg students as they raise funds to help give Rabondo kids a better education. Remember, a small donation can go a long way.
Veteran/Military Appreciation Event, Nov. 11
The military/veterans appreciation reception is on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 4-6 pm, Oren Gateway Center. Food and refreshments will be provided.
This reception is for currently serving military members, family of currently serving military members, and veterans who are Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. This is a great opportunity to meet other military/veterans on campus and for the college to honor your service.
There will be a short program of introductions at approximately 5:00pm.
Check out the Augsburg College Veterans Network Facebook group.
Job or Internship Search Workshop
Ever wonder how to start looking for a job or internship? Stop by Oren Gateway, Room 112 today at 11:00 a.m. to learn more.
Curriculum Writing for Ministry with Youth
Are you currently working with youth in a ministry setting? Do you hope to work with youth in the future? If so, then curriculum writing will be part of your job. Join us for our Youth and Family Ministry Round Table on Tuesday November 9, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Augsburg Room.
Amanda Berger – Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church in Plymouth, MN – has worked hard at creating some very good curriculum for her youth ministry. She will come and share her secrets with us.
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED.
Last Chance to Get Your Flu Shot on Campus Tuesday
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:
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from noon - 2:30 PM
The clinic 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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Auggies Win MIAC Men's Soccer Playoff Title
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/5/msoc110510.aspx?path=msoc
Live webcast of NCAA playoff selections TODAY (Monday) at 1 p.m. -- http://www.ncaa.com/allaccess/index.html?media=203253
MINNEAPOLIS -- Mohamed Sankoh (FY, St. Paul, Minn./Como Park HS) scored two goals, including the game-winning goal with 1:52 left in the first overtime, as Augsburg College rallied from a 2-0 deficit to score a 3-2 win over Concordia College-Moorhead in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men's soccer playoff championship game on Friday night at Augsburg's Edor Nelson Field.
With the win, Augsburg's (15-4-1) seventh straight victory, the Auggies clinch an automatic bid to the 60-team NCAA Division III national tournament and will make its second-ever trip to the national playoffs. National tournament bids will be announced on Monday (11/8) at 1 p.m. on a live webcast on NCAA.com.
Watch the live webcast on NCAA.com -- http://www.ncaa.com/allaccess/index.html?media=203253
"I'm exhausted -- but I am as proud as a coach can be of this team and this program," said Augsburg head coach Greg Holker. "A lot of people have put a lot of work in over the course of the last seven years to make this happen. I am grateful so many were there to share it with us tonight."
Concordia (13-6-1) took a 2-0 lead in the 57th minute, with both goals coming from Riley McGlynn (JR, Hampstead, N.C.). McGlynn put the Cobbers on the board with an unassisted goal in the 16th minute, then scored from Marco Riboli (SR, Bergamo, Italy) in the 57th minute.
"We showed some character coming from 2-0 down tonight. Concordia is opportunistic, that's for sure," Holker said. "McGlynn is an incredible talent, and as soon as we made a mistake, the Cobbers got him the ball running at our goal and he knew exactly what to do with it. This is a good Concordia team and they are well-coached. Their set pieces were adjusted to find some of our weaknesses and their tactics were spot on for this kind of game."
But the Auggies rallied back in dramatic fashion in the second half. The Auggies earned a penalty kick in the 71st minute, with Peter Loyd (JR, Plymouth, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) connecting for his third goal of the season.
Nine minutes later, Sankoh scored the first of his two goals, sliding the ball to the net off a feed from Chad Gilmer (SO, Bloomington, Minn./Jefferson HS). Sankoh completed the Auggie comeback 8:08 into the first overtime, scoring on a rebound off a scramble in front of the net, again assisted by Gilmer.
"Our guys had to take chances and get forward, but once we moved Gilmer up top the game changed. He set up both of Mo's goals and caused all sorts of problems for their backs," Holker said. "The effort our guys put forth to battle back shows the character of these kids -- and we were able to use seven players off the bench for a lot of minutes to help us chase the game."
Augsburg outshot Concordia by a 30-18 margin, and had 12 corner kicks to Concordia's six. Will Morlock (FY, Grand Haven, Mich.) had five saves for Augsburg, while Peter Runquist (FY, Woodbury, Minn.) had six saves for the Cobbers.
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Friday, Nov. 5:
Men's Soccer -- MIAC Playoff Championship -- Augsburg 3, Concordia-Moorhead 2 (OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/5/msoc110510.aspx?path=msoc
Women's Hockey -- St. Scholastica 3, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/5/whoc110510.aspx?path=whockey
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 2, Wis.-River Falls 2 (OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/5/mhoc110510.aspx?path=mhockey
Saturday, Nov. 6:
Football -- Augsburg 17, Gustavus 14
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/5/fb110610.aspx?path=football
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Hamline Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/6/swim110610.aspx?path=wswim
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 2, Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1 (OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/6/mhoc110610.aspx?path=mhockey
Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Tuesday, Nov. 9:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Ted Mullin Hour of Power at Macalester, 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 12:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Tournament, TBA.
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Catherine Mini-Invitational, 6 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Thomas, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. Thomas, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 13:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Tournament, TBA.
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III Central Regional at Wartburg (Iowa), 11 a.m.
Football -- Augsburg at Bethel, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. Thomas, 2 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Thomas, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 14:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Tournament, TBA.
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