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Writing Lab Hours for Thanksgiving Week
Please note that because the library will close at 5 on Wednesday, Nov. 24, the Writing Lab will be open for only a somewhat shortened Wed. afternoon shift (3-5) this week and not for the usual Wed. evening shift. The Sunday night hours will be available as usual (5:30-8). If you have questions, please contact Professor Swanson at x1010.
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)
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu
Lots More Women's Studies Courses for Spring 2011
At Augsburg:
WST 201 Foundations in Women's Studies (Day/WEC) Tues 6-9pm
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 305 Issues in Queer Studies (Day/WEC) Th 6-9pm
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course may include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee. Offered every other year.
WST 481 Research Methods (Day) Tues 12-3pm
Designed for AIS and WST majors as well as interdisciplinary majors more generally, this course explores qualitative methodology, focusing particularly on ethics, interviewing and participant observation skills, and oral history approaches to research. Offered every other year.
ENL 365 Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction (Day) T Th 9:40-11:10am
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary, cultural, and social contexts.
ENL 367 Women and Fiction (Day/WEC) Tues 6-9:30pm
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
HPE 316 Human Sexuality (Day) T Th 11:50-1:20
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender (Day) T Th 11:50-1:20
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities (Day) MWF 2:30-3:30
Abroad:
January Travel Seminar to Guatemala with Elise Marubbio
AIS 305/490: Indigenous Issues of Central America F 6-9pm (short trip in January with a few class meetings during the Spring semester)
WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment Mexico
WST 357 Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision Mexico
For ACTC Women's Studies courses: http://www.augsburg.edu/womensstudies/documents/ACTCspring2011.pdf
Need Help in CHM 105 or 115?
The Academic Skills Office & the Chemistry Department are hosting free, drop-in tutoring sessions starting this Thursday, November 18. Stop by Science Hall 315/319 for some one-on-one or small group assistance.
Mondays - 6:00 to 7:00 pm (SCI 315)
Tuesdays - 11:00 to 12:00 (SCI 319)
Wednesdays - 11:00 to 12:00 (SCI 319)
Thursdays - 12:00 to 1:00 (SCI 319)
Fridays - 2:00 to 3:00 (SCI 319)
Please contact the Academic Skills Office at 612-330-1291 or tutor@augsburg.edu with questions.
Teach Abroad Info Session Wednesday
Calling all Augsburg faculty: Please consider leading a study abroad program! Learn all about this opportunity at the Info Session coming up on Wednesday. We will get your questions answered and hear what other faculty are planning.
Date: Wednesday, November 24
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: OGC 100
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 at the information below.
The deadline for submitting proposals is December 15. Proposals will be reviewed in January and the roster of short-term programs for 2011-12 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.
Lindell Library Thanksgiving Hours
Lindell Library Thanksgiving hours will be:
Wednesday, Nov. 24: closed at 5:00 pm
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 25-26: closed
Saturday, Nov. 27: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 28: regular hours, noon – midnight
Hours are always available from the “More hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library
Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.
Computing resources are available throughout the weekend in the 24-hour lab in Urness Hall (just past the Department of Public Safety).
American Indian Studies Courses: Spring 2011
AIS 105: Introduction to American Indian Studies:
Tuesday & Thursday 9:40-11:10 with Elise Marubbio
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
AIS 205: Contemporary American Indians
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:20-2:20 with Eric Buffalohead
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian activism.
AIS 332 Native American Storytelling
Tuesday 6:00-9:00 with Sophia Jacobson
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling traditions.
AIS 364: Indigenous Filmmakers
Wednesday 6:00-9:00 with Elise Marubbio
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to the exciting and expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work behind the American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary range in perspectives and views that inform Native American cultures.
General Announcements
Crafty Auggies Wanted
Want to sell your handmade items to other Auggies? Join us over the lunch hour on Friday, Dec. 10 for the Crafty Auggies Gift Fair. There will be a small fee for table rental. If you'd like to participate, please email Wendi Wheeler at wheelerw@augsburg.edu or Sheila Fox Wassink @ wassinks@augsburg.edu by Wednesday, Nov. 24. Thanks!
Enrollment Center Holiday Hours
The Enrollment Center holiday hours for this week are as follows:
Monday, Nov. 22: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 23: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 25: Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 26: Closed
Have a safe and happy holiday break!
The Enrollment Center staff
Auggies Give to the Max
Tuesday November 16 was Minnesota’s 2nd Annual Give to the Max Day, a day devoted to raising money for Minnesota non-profit organizations.
Augsburg participated more broadly this year, with a strong increase in participation, tripling the number of donors over 2009. Nearly 100 donors gave more than $15,000 to Augsburg through Give to the Max Day 2010; matching funds offered by an anonymous donors brought the College’s total to nearly $20,000. For 68 of the donors, this was their first gift to Augsburg this year. Twenty donors used Give to the Max Day as an opportunity to make an additional gift the College this year.
All told, more than 42,000 donors gave more than $10,000,000 to Minnesota non-profits through Give to the Max Day 2010.
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in Give to the Max Day, as well as to everyone in the campus community who includes the College in their philanthropic plans.
Spirit of MLK Award Nominations Due Wednesday
During the 2011 MLK Luncheon we will award two people who have demonstrated peace, love, humility, integrity and honor while working with others. We are looking for people who have demonstrated these abilities on or off campus.
Please give this careful consideration and take the time to nominate one faculty or staff member and/or one student that you believe should receive special recognition for following in the spirit of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Self nominations are also accepted.
• Please provide specific examples of how this person has represented peace, love, humility, integrity and honor while working with others:
• Please provide your name and contact information and the full name of the person/people that you are nominating along with their contact information.
Please return to Campus Box: 234 or email moorek1@augsburg.edu by Wednesday, November 24th.
Dogsburg College Working Group: TODAY, November 22
Please join us for the second meeting of the Dogsburg College Working Group. We want to continue our discussion of 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.
Those who have collected signatures on our petitions are asked to return these. If you'd like to sign the petition, or collect signatures, please come to the meeting.
TODAY, November 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., in the Christensen Center Fishbowl. For more info, join our facebook page: Dogsburg College.
Web Time Entry Training
The Web Time Entry training will go through the process of entering hours for non-exempt hourly staff, entering absences for all monthly staff, and supervisor responsibilities. The training is critical in a successful transition to a biweekly payroll in January. Understanding how the Web Time Entry system works and your responsibilities will avoid potential delays in paychecks and/or potential delays in paychecks for staff reporting to you.
All staff, currently paid on a monthly basis right now, need to attend one of the training sessions. Space is limited at each session for hands on availability. Please sign up on the HR Moodle site to ensure your spot at your session preference.
Below are the dates:
Monday, November 29 - Rochester group only
Tuesday, November 30 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in Foss 22A
Wednesday, December 1 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in Sverdrup 201
Wednesday, December 1 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201
Thursday, December 2 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in Foss 22A – in-depth for supervisors
Friday, December 3 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in Sverdrup 201
Monday, December 6 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in Sverdrup 201
Tuesday, December 7 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201
Wednesday, December 8 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201
Thursday, December 9 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201 – in-depth for supervisors
Friday, December 10 from 3:00 - 4:00pm in Sverdrup 201
Note that there are two sessions that will be more in-depth for supervisors.
Augsburg Gives 2010 Thank You
What a wonderful way to begin this Thanksgiving Week...thank you! The United Way/Community Shares totals for this year? $14,471! Thanks to all for your generous, generous giving.
Event Announcements
Give Thanks to Maintenance and Custodial Staff
In Christensen Center on November 22 from 11:00 to 1:00, come write and create a thank you card for the maintenance and custodial staff of Augsburg College. Take just a little time out of your busy day to give thanks to those on campus who do so much for us. Your personal 'Thank You' card will be delivered before Thanksgiving.
Becker CPA review-Nov 30
Come to the Marshall room on Tuesday November 30 at 6:30pm to hear more about the Becker CPA review course for the CPA exam. Bring any questions you may have about the CPA exam, Becker Professional Education, and an appetite. Pizza will be provided.
In the past 50 years, Becker has helped more than 400,000 candidates achieve their CPA designation. Becker Professional Education students pass at twice the rate of all CPA Exam candidates who did not take a Becker review course.
Win Timberwolves Tickets
Hello students! Play to win free tickets to Timberwolves vs Miami Heat on April 1st, 2011. ASAC is requesting basketball teams of 3 players to sign up ASAP. Please email asac@augsburg.edu to register your team. Include names, year in school, and T-shirt sizes.
Only three players will be allowed per team. It will be a random selection, bracket style tournament, similar to the NCAA bracket format. The teams will consist of three current Augsburg College students. Students must be currently enrolled in classes at Augsburg, but do not have to live on campus. Students that play on the Augsburg Basketball team ARE NOT allowed to join the tournament.
Games will be half-court and first team to reach ten, in the main gym of the Kennedy Center on Friday, December 3rd. The first game will begin at 7:00pm SHARP.
Each student on the winning team of the 3-on-3 tournament will win tickets to attend the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat basketball game at the Target Center on April 1st, 2011
Get your teams ready and let's have some fun!
Looking Beyond "The Usual Suspects" - TODAY
CAO welcomes ALL student leaders to Looking Beyond "The Usual Suspects, the fourth installment in the Student Group Workshop Series. The goal of this series is to strengthen the awareness, leadership, management, and organizational skills of student leaders around a myriad of different topics.
This session will discuss ideas for expanding your networks and for working in coalition and collaboration with other groups. Come to this session to learn how to maximize your budget as well as think creatively about resources on and off-campus.
Dr. Jessica Nathanson, Director of the Women's Resource Center and Women's Studies Program and Assistant Professor in Women's Studies, will facilitate this workshop TODAY, Monday, November 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100.
Please remember, commissioned student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than two workshops per semester. Chartered student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than one workshop per semester.
Additionally, these workshops are for all student leaders on campus. So if you are not part of a formal organization, feel free to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Focused Conversation on Financial Futures
Faculty and staff are invited to the next Focused Conversation on November 23, 12:00-1:00 pm in OGC 100. The topic is Financial Futures Commission Follow-Up: State of the College Primer. Learn more about factors that impact the financial health of the College. Economy. Revenues. Expenditures. Financing.
Native American Heritage Month Celebration
The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA) at Augsburg College is hosting a event in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 from 6-8:30 PM on campus in the Kennedy Center (Upstairs in the building next to the Football field/white dome where the Powwow is held).
Come enjoy a meal and presentations by Standing Bull Drum Group and Bob Whipple, Augsburg Student, who will speak on His perspective of education: Past, Present and Future in addition to getting information about Augsburg College, programs offered and how to apply if interested!!!
Kate Woolever's Senior Art Reception - TONIGHT
"Reflections of Self"
Kate Woolever
November 20 - 28, 2010
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center
Kate Woolever will have a reception for her senior art show tonight, November 22, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Food and refreshments provided.
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Friday, Nov. 19:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Thomas/Concordia Triangular
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/19/swim111910.aspx?path=wswim
Women's Hockey -- St. Catherine 5, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/19/whoc111910.aspx?path=whockey
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 5, Concordia-Wisconsin 2
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/19/mhoc111910.aspx?path=mhockey
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 89, Northland (Wis.) 55
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/19/mbb111910.aspx?path=mbball
Women's Basketball -- Mount Mercy (Iowa) 80, Augsburg 39
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/19/wbb111910.aspx?path=wbball
Saturday, Nov. 20:
Wrestling -- Augsburg hosting Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/20/wres112010.aspx?path=wrestling
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Macalester Roger Ahlman Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/20/swim112010.aspx?path=wswim
Women's Hockey -- St. Catherine 7, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/20/whoc112010.aspx?path=whockey
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 6, Concordia-Wisconsin 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/20/mhoc112010.aspx?path=mhockey
Women's Basketball -- Clarke (Iowa) 66, Augsburg 45
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/20/wbb112010.aspx?path=wbball
Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Tuesday, Nov. 23:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at Central (Iowa), 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at Augustana (S.D.), 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 26:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Westminster (Mo.) at Nebraska Wesleyan Tournament, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 27:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Nebraska Wesleyan or Presentation (S.D.) at Nebraska Wesleyan Tournament, 5:30/7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Northwestern-Roseville, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Classifieds
Camera for Sale
Description of the camera: SVP Xthinn-8061, Black 12MP Max 2.8-inch LCD Slim Digital Camera with rechargeable battery. Features: 12 Max MegaPixels, PC Webcam, Movie Mode, and supports up to 4GB memory. Comes with, battery and battery charger, possibly memory card if interested. If interested, you can e-mail or text me for a picture of the camera. I barely use it anymore.
$60-75, I paid $100 for it. With 2GB SD card, it'll be $80. Email: hobson@augsburg.edu Phone: 651-447-1718.
(Brand New 4-in-1 Printer: $60)
1 BR 2 BA Condo for Rent $1500 with Utilities
A friend of a friend is renting his historic condo. It's right by the Quarry, near the U and Augsburg. $1500 with utilities, heated parking, stainless appliances. Cool building.
Read more on Craig's List http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/apa/2036413480.html