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Powerful Conversations on NSSE

Student-Faculty Interaction
February 17, 2011, 12:00-1:15, OGC 100

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:

February 17, 2011, OGC 100 – Student-Faculty Interaction (Lori Peterson)
March 24, 2011, OGC 100 – Supportive Campus Environment (Ann Garvey)
April 21, 2011, OGC 100 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)

Please visit our Moodle Community Site – NSSE Conversations – for more information,

Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Call for Proposals – Instructional & Course Design

Instructional and Course Design Grants
Summer 2011
Applications Due March 14

Purpose
The purpose of CTL's Instructional and Course Design (ICD) Grant is to support the design or redesign of courses in undergraduate or graduate programs, and to enhance the instructional design capabilities of Augsburg faculty. The expectation is that the grant will make it possible for faculty to devote the time necessary (at least a full-month equivalent) to create a meaningful design or redesign of an Augsburg course.

Description and Eligibility
Six $4000 grants will be awarded for Summer 2011. All full-time faculty are eligible to apply; priority is given to projects which will impact a significant number of students or are central to the effectiveness of a program, and to faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three years. Faculty who receive this grant are not permitted to teach more than one course during the summer.

Grant recipients are expected to complete readings related to designing significant learning experiences in face-to-face and online contexts, participate in a one-day orientation and training session and on the Moodle resource site, meet with a consultant at least twice over the summer, and share their syllabi at the end of the summer and their assessment and reflection on the course after it is implemented. Tim Pippert and Cari Maguire will serve as ICD consultants for 2011-2012.

Application Process
Please submit a one-to-two-page description of the project to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu), including: the course number and title, a profile of the students expected to take the course, a rationale for the course design/redesign and for the development of your design skills, project objectives, and a timetable and plan for completion. Grant recipients are expected to submit the syllabus for the new or revised course by September 1, 2011 and a short final report, including an assessment and reflection on the course implementation by May 15, 2012.

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Faculty, Please Announce Study Abroad Fair--Friday

Faculty, please announce to classes and inform your advisees... Also, please stop by yourself to see what's available in your discipline.

Learn about 100s of international opportunities for study and internships.

Find out about the $1000s of dollars in scholarships available.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
12:00-4:00 PM
CHRISTENSEN CENTER LOBBY

Students can enter to win $50 gift card for Target.

http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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Call for Proposals – International Travel Grants

Applications Due March 30

Purpose
The purpose of travel grants is to support faculty involvement in professional associations and to support collaboration with our international programs and partners. The expectation is that faculty will share their scholarship activities, remain current on the scholarship work in their professions, and develop relationships with others in their profession and in the Augsburg international network.

Description and Eligibility
In addition to the standard professional travel grants, there are two competitive awards for international travel:
International professional travel – Two grants of up to $2000 are awarded to full-time faculty for international travel to present at a professional conference.
The Dean's Internationalization Summer Travel Grant - Two grants of up to $2500 are awarded to faculty or staff for international travel to support teaching, scholarship, or service collaboration with Augsburg International Programs or Partner Institutions that facilitates internationalizing the Augsburg campus and curriculum.

Application Process
Submit proposals for international conference travel using the online Faculty and Staff Professional Travel application on the CTL website. Applications for international conference travel are due March 30, 2011 for travel in 2011-12 (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012); these are reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee in early April.

Submit proposals for the Dean's Internationalization Summer Travel Grant using the online Group and Individual Project form on the CTL website. Applications are due March 30, 2011 for travel during Summer 2011; these are reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee in early April.

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Call for Proposals – Summer Scholarship Grants

Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants and
Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants
Summer 2011
Applications Due March 14

Purpose
The purpose of the Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants and the Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for faculty to accelerate completion of a significant project.

Description and Eligibility
Two $4,000 Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2011. All full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty who are in at least the second year of their contract are eligible to apply. Faculty who receive a Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant are not eligible to teach more than one course during the summer.

Two $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2011. All full-time faculty are eligible to apply; priority is given to tenure-track faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three years.

Application Process
Please submit a one-to-two-page description of the project, including a summary of work already accomplished and a timetable and plan for completion. Explain how receipt of the Summer Scholarship Grant will accelerate project completion. Please attach a curriculum vitae along with any directly relevant supporting materials. Grant recipients submit a progress report in fall 2011 and a short final report by Feb. 1, 2012.

Submit applications as email attachments no later than March 14, 2011 to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)in the Center for Teaching and Learning. Applications will be reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee, and awards will be announced in early April.

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Distinguished Contributions Awards

The Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the 2011 awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through teaching, scholarship, and mentoring and advising.

Call for Nominations. To submit a nomination, please send an email to Judi Green (greenj@augsburg.edu) and include the following information:
* The nominee's name (must be a full-time faculty or staff member at Augsburg College)
* A brief rationale for nominating this individual
* The names and contact information of at least three people who can provide additional information about the nominee's specific contributions (this may include faculty, staff, leaders, students, or alumni that have specific knowledge about the contribution)

Selection Committee. This year's selection committee consists of Barbara Farley, Velma Lashbrook, Lee Clarke, Martha Johnson, Lori Peterson, Dixie Shafer, and Ben Stottrup. This is a juried process. The committee will identify finalists and then gather and review additional information before selecting award recipients.

The awards will be announced at the Honors Convocation on April 15, 2011 and at the Faculty Recognition Luncheon on May 5. The recipient of the award for excellence in teaching will be invited to give the keynote address at the Opening Convocation in September.

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

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

The Speaking of Scholarship 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 spring sessions include:

February 16, Lindell 301 – Tim Pippert, Sociology, "Marketing Diversity on Campus: The Visual Representation of Race and Ethnicity in College Recruitment Materials"
February 22, OGC 100 – Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation,
March 2, OGC 100 – Doug Green, "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of a Scholarly Day-Tripper"
March 8, Lindell 301 – Mary Lowe, "Queer Theology"
March 22, OGC 100 – Cass Dalglish and Andrea Sanow, "Creating Creative Space"
March 30, OGC 100 – Kristin Anderson, "Ballparks of the Twin Cities, 1859 to Target Field"

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Nathanson and Ben Stottrup
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.

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Staff Development Series

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Excellence
Developing Your Strengths

This spring, CTL is launching the first of three parts of a development series designed for academic and administrative staff. The first set of workshops will deal with different aspects of creating a culture of innovation and excellence; providing you with a model or framework for thinking about the topic, conversations about what it means in practice, and exercises to help you begin to apply it to your work. The sessions are held from 3:00-5:00 pm every other Tuesday during the regular academic year and once a month during the summer.

The workshops currently scheduled for Spring and Summer 2011 are:

March 1, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Advocating for Yourself (Jenny Yang)
March 22, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Embracing Change and Innovation (President Paul Pribbenow)
April 5, 2011, 3:00-5:00, SVE 1 – Creating an Intentionally Diverse Culture (Julio Vargas)
April 19, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Managing Change and Strategic Improvement
May 3, 2011, 3:00-5:00, TBD – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and others)
May 9-10, 2011, 8:30-4:30 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference (formerly the Diversity and Global Learning Conference)
June 7, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
July 12, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
August 2, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 200 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Fox-Wilson and Julio Vargas
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session and that your place is reserved.

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Focused Conversations: Campus & Space Master Plan

The Campus and Space Master Planning Steering Committee will be hosting a series of campus conversations where Oslund & Associates will be presenting its first pass at the campus Master Plan.

The draft plan will be discussed, has incorporated data collected from the focus groups that were held in the fall; input from the CSMP Commission members; and input from the Board of Regents.

We want your feedback as we move forward in our work to finalize the Augsburg College Campus Master Plan, please join us at one or all of the following sessions.

Wednesday, February 16, 1:20 PM – 2:20 PM, in Music Room 22

Friday, February 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Christensen Center Marshall Room

Friday, February 18, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Christensen Center Marshall Room

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Science Special Interest House

Are you a Science Major? Want to live with people who are working towards similar goals?

The Science Special Interest House is the place for you!

To sign-up for this exciting opportunity, e-mail Joshua Peaslee peaslee@augsburg.edu to reserve your spot!

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2011-12 Financial Aid Deadline Information

Financial Aid Application Deadline is fast approaching!

Priority Deadline: March 1st (Day)
Final Deadline: May 1st (Day), June 1st (WEC/Grad)

A complete financial aid application includes:
For Day Students:
2011-12 FAFSA
2010 federal taxes (student/parent)
2011 Augsburg Aid Form

For Weekend/Graduate Students:
2011-12 FAFSA
(and)ONLY IF selected for verification by FAFSA:
2010 federal taxes (student/parent)
2011 Augsburg Aid Form

Links to this information are located on our website at www.augsburg.edu/finaid under "apply for financial aid."
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to stop by our Financial Aid Window, open from 9-12 and 1-4 (M-F)!

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Need Resume Assistance? Walk-In Hours Available

The Strommen Career and Internship Center will be having "walk-in" hours Monday-Friday, February 14-18 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stop by our office located in the lower level of Anderson Hall for assistance with writing your resume, register for the job and internship fair, interviewing tips and more.

Questions- contact us at 612-330-1148

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Spring Blood Drive Next Week

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for the annual spring blood drive on Wednesday 2/23 from 10 - 3 pm in the East Commons. Please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get a time for your donation.

Please help save lives -- every pint of blood donated helps save three lives. Call today for your donation time!!

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Music Special Interest House

Do you love music? Want to live in a harmonious environment?

The Music Special Interest House is for you!

If you are interested in reserving your spot for the Music Special House for the 2011-2012 school year, e-mail Joshua Peaslee, peaslee@augsburg.edu.

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Be a Residential Peer Mentor for TRiO/SSS Students

Do you want to have fun and make a difference for new first-year students this summer? Augsburg TRiO/Student Support Services (TRiO/SSS) is now accepting applications for the position of Summer Bridge 2011 Residential Peer Mentor (RPM).

TRiO/SSS Summer Bridge selects 25 first-year TRiO students to get a head start on their Augsburg education. During this five-week residential program, students take two college courses for credit, and attend academic support seminars, workshops, and other activities to help provide for a smooth transition to Augsburg in the fall. Summer Bridge participants also participate in TRiO/SSS for the rest of their enrollment at Augsburg.

Augsburg TRiO/SSS started in 2001 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Augsburg College. TRiO/SSS annually provides individual and group services to 160 students so that they develop the skills and motivation necessary to achieve a bachelor's degree.

RPMs will support the efforts of the TRiO/SSS program to provide a quality summer residential and academic experience for program participants that meet the goals established in the TRiO/SSS federal grant. The role in the residence hall is to facilitate and introduce incoming TRiO/SSS students to a healthy living experience. The RPM is not a 24-hour police officer, but a 24-hour role model–authoritative without being authoritarian.

There are four openings (2 male, 2 female) for this live-in position. This position may be considered an internship for transcript notation or academic credit. The RPM position is full-time, with variable hours from July 10 - August 11, 2011, and with additional training dates in May or June, and July.

A complete job description, job requirements, additional compensation and application information are available in the TRiO/SSS Office (SCI 152) and online through Human Resources: www.augsburg.edu/hr

The application deadline is Monday, February 21, 2011 so apply now!

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Deadline: March 1 for Summer and Fall Study Abroad

Apply NOW for study or intern abroad this summer or fall 2011.

Deadline for fall semester and summer programs = MARCH 1

Apply Here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
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To see summer and fall semester options visit these sites:

Center for Global Education (CGE)
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/

Locations: Namibia, South Africa, Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador
Terms: semester and summer

Auggies receive a $1000 discount off tuition for semester programs.

Get a Pell Grant? Get it matched for most Mexico and Central America semester programs.
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International/Exchange Partners

Locations: Norway, Germany, Finland, Slovenia and China

European partners*: http://www.augsburg.edu/partners/partners.html

Chinese partner: www.uic.edu.hk/en and http://uic.edu.hk/handbook.

*Travel grant and stipend available for some European International Partners.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs - HECUA
http://www.hecua.org/

Locations: Ecuador, Bolivia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Bangladesh, as well as domestic programs based in the Twin Cities
Terms: semester and summer
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE AFFILIATED PROGRAMS

Augsburg College has affiliated with a diverse group of study abroad program providers to provide students with excellent international opportunities on over 300 programs in over 80 different countries.

Browse programs by region and country.
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/region.html

Apply Here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.htm

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Register for the Job & Internship Fair

All sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to attend the annual MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. Cost $10
www.mnpcfair.org Students must register with the Strommen Career and Internship Center. Questions? Contact 612-330-1148

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Live in the Oren Gateway Center

The Oren Gateway Center is Augsburg's newest residential facility and is a substance free environment. In order to live in this space for the 2011-2012 academic year, students must obtain an application by e-mailing Cyndy Rowe, Housing Specialist for the Department of Residence Life, at rowe@augsburg.edu. These applications are then submitted to Cyndy via e-mail. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011.

Consider the following…

-National studies consistently show that students who live on campus earn better grades, forge stronger bonds of community, and report a higher level of satisfaction with their overall collegiate experience.
-2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and 4 bedroom spaces available for the 2011-2012 academic year.
-Loft-style apartments include private bedrooms, semi-private bathrooms, a kitchen with microwave, and great room.
-Conveniently located buildings with beautiful downtown views.
-Competitively priced – includes high speed internet access, cable including premium channels, utilities, and one convenient bill per semester.
-Enjoy the benefits – no commuting, safe/secure building, get to know your neighbors and fellow students as Residence Life staff members and students plan various events to build community and a sense of "home."

If you are interested in seeing a room or have other questions, please contact Will O'Berry, Residence Hall Director for Luther Hall and the Oren Gateway Center, at oberry@augsburg.edu.

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Practice your Spanish this Thursday

Add some passion to your life by practicing your Spanish! You're invited to join us for Spanish conversation this Thursday from 11:00-12:30 in the Augsburg Rm., on the 2nd fl. of the Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. From beginning to advanced, all levels are welcome to practice Spanish conversation with us in a fun and friendly environment. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. If you have any questions, contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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Theatre and Film Special Interest House

Do you love acting?
Are you passionate about the performing arts?

The Theatre and Film Special Interest House is the place for you!!!

If you are interested in living in the Theatre and Film Special Interest House for the 2011-12 school year, please e-mail Joshua Peaslee peaslee@augsburg.edu to sign up for this exciting opportunity!

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Fleece Donations Wanted for Homeless Families

Please help support Augsburg's Special Education Department, along with students involved with Public Achievement at Fridley Middle School, by donating fleece fabric material that will be used to create tie blankets by the students. Monetary donations are also welcome to go towards the purchase of fleece material from fabric shops. The blankets will then be donated to homeless families in the area. Donations can be dropped off in Sverdrup Hall's lower level Education Department office suite until February 26, 2011. Thanks!

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Outstanding Staff Nominations--Due FRIDAY

Nominate a colleague for a Staff Appreciation/Outstanding Staff Award!

The Outstanding Staff Award is to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission of the college through their actions. Recipients consistently go above the call of duty to provide service to others and/or make innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg Community.

Outstanding Staff Award nominees must have a complete nomination packet that includes:
• Nomination Form
• At least TWO letters of recommendation

The nomination and one of the recommendations may be from the same individual; however, staff members may not nominate themselves for this award, and current Staff Senate members are not eligible for nomination.

Division vice presidents are asked to nominate a minimum of two staff members from their division, but any current staff, faculty, or student may also nominate individuals or write a letter of recommendation.

Letters of recommendation should specifically describe how the nominated staff member meets the criteria stated above.

Copies of the nomination form are available at:
web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/nomination.doc

Nominators and nominees should plan to be present at the Staff Appreciation gathering on Thursday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. in East Commons, Christensen Center where the Outstanding Staff Award recipients will be announced. We will also honor those who celebrated their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries in 2010.

Please return all nomination forms and letters of recommendation to Kevin Cheatham at CB 47 or SCI 152 by Friday, February 18 at 4 p.m. Thanks.

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Spanish Special Interest House

Do you love speaking Spanish?
Want to improve your skills?

The Spanish Special Interest House is for you!!!

If you are interested in living in the Spanish Special Interest House for the 2011-2012 school year, please e-mail Ali Pickens pickens@augsburg.edu to sign-up for this exciting opportunity!!!

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Study Abroad Experience Special Interest House

Do you love traveling abroad? Want to share that experience with others? Want to bring your abroad experience back to campus?

The Study Abroad Experience Special Interest House is for you!

To sign-up for this exciting opportunity, e-mail Ali Pickens, pickens@augsburg.edu.

Sign-up soon! Don't miss your chance!

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum - Last Week to Register

REGISTRATION for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum CLOSES ON FEB 21
Nobel Peace Prize Forum
March 4-5, 2011
at Luther College, Decorah, IA

Register on line until Feb. 21st at: http://www.luther.edu/peaceprize/registration/ Registration fee for all Augsburg participants (students, faculty, staff) is $25.00. Through the on line registration you may sign up for bus transportation from Minneapolis and Rochester to Luther College, admission to all sessions, meals, and lodging.
The bus will load at Augsburg (Minneapolis)1:45 pm and at Augsburg (Rochester) at 3:30 pm on Friday and return at approximately 6 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday. Day students will be housed with Luther College students in residence halls. WEC and grad students have the option of staying with Luther students in a residence hall or staying in a motel at their own expense. Faculty and staff will stay in a motel at their own expense. For schedule of speakers and events go to: http://www.luther.edu/peaceprize/schedule/ 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi will be the keynote speaker.

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Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 12th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards taking place on Monday, April 11. Any student, staff, faculty, or community member may nominate a fellow student leader, student group, or student group advisor for these awards; self-nominations are also accepted. Nomination packets are due no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 25. To obtain a nomination packet, ask questions about the process, or submit a nomination, you can email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu or stop by the Auggie's Nest to talk in-person with a Campus Activities and Orientation staff member.

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Stop By the Summer Camp Job Fair

ELCA Summer Job Camp Fair - Are you looking to gain leadership skills, or interested in working with kids? Stop by the camp fair on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd from 10:30-3:00 to meet and network with a variety of representatives that are seeking to hire camp counselors, along with a variety of camp opportunities. Excellent resume builder! Questions, call 612-330-1148

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Location Change for Feb 17 Workshop: Kennedy 303

Due to the enthusiastic response to the "Whole Leaders See Things Whole" workshop with Tom Morgan on Thursday February 17, we have moved the event to a bigger space to accommodate the large number of people who have responded. The workshop will take place in the Kennedy Center in rooms 303/305. The evening includes a 5:30 pm social time with refreshments; the presentation begins at 6 pm.

Even in this larger space, we are at full capacity and cannot accept new RSVPs. However, because of the strong interest in this topic, we plan to repeat the workshop during the 2011-12 year.

For more information or to receive a parking permit for the event, contact Patty Park at 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu.

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Love Every Body Week 2011 Events

CCHP is celebrating Love Every Body Week the week of 2/21 - 2/26 with several fun and educational activities several days next week. Mark your calendars and be sure to check A-mail next week as well:

Monday 2/21 11:30 - 1:30 Christensen Center - Send "You are Beautiful" cards to friends to remind them of both their inner and outer beauty and also have your "You are Beautiful" picture taken!

Wednesday 2/23 11:30 - 1:30 Christensen Center - Meet Aviands nutritionist Gina Dahl and CCHP nutritionist consultant Kay Guidarelli to ask questions about healthy eating on and off campus as well as ideas for healthy snacks.

Wednesday 2/23 12:30 - 2:30 Women's Resource Center - Bring your lunch and join in on a discussion and viewing of the documentary "America The Beautiful" facilitated by Jessica Nathanson. This film is about the obsession by the media and body image.

Thursday 2/24 6:30 - 8 pm - Marshall Room "Eat Well, Live Well - A Story of Hope" A panel discussion with Rhonda Guertin who is recovered from an eating disorder, nutritionist Kay Guidarelli and CCHP counselor Jon Vaughan-Fier. Learn about red flags for possible disordered eating as well as how to help a friend.

Thursday 3/3 5 - 7 pm Kennedy 303/305 "Mindfulness & Eating" Join Bro ChiSing, an interfaith meditation facilitator for a practice mindfulness session to learn ways to alleviate stress through mindfulness including mindful eating. Dinner included. RSVP by calling the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Any questions about any of these activities, please call the CCHP office. Hope to see you next week!

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Active Minds Interest Meeting TONIGHT

Active Minds is an award-winning, national student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group. Students who participate in Active Minds work to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses by promoting open, enlightened discussion, increasing student awareness of mental health issues, and providing information and resources. Active Minds has 300+ chapters on college campuses nationwide.

Students are invited to come to an interest meeting sponsored by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion to learn how to start a chapter on our campus. On Wednesday, February 16th, from 6-7pm in OGC 103, counselors from CCHP will provide information about starting a student-run Active Minds chapter at Augsburg. There is no obligation to join. Come for the free pizza and learn more about Active Minds. Get involved in the conversation!

RSVP to detloff@augsburg.edu so we know how much pizza to get (but if you forget to RSVP, come anyway!). Questions? Contact Sandra Sanger (sanger@augsburg.edu) or Beth Carlson (carlson2@augsburg.edu) at CCHP.

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Study Abroad Info Session for Business Students

Save the Date!

Study Abroad Information Session for Business Majors/Minors
Thursday, February 24
3:00 p.m.
Music 22

Have you always wanted to study abroad, but didn't know where to start? Come to the information session next Thursday to learn more. We will talk about the various options available to you as a business student. Topics will include: semester and short-term program options, financial aid and how it applies to study abroad, internships, and scholarships (there are lots!).

Recent study abroad students will talk about their experiences and you'll have a chance to ask questions! Cocoa and cookies will be served

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Informational Session-TODAY

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Informational Session
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Oren Gateway, Room 113
Are you seeking a business management paid summer internship and/or full-time career. Attend this information session and learn how you can become part of a national business. Questions, call 612-330-1472

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Closing the Gap: Achievement Gap Series

Too many students have no choice but to attend failing schools. Minnesota had become the home to the second highest achievement gap in the country. Only 38% of 8th graders can read proficiently. Join LINK in the conversation. Learn more about what you can do!

* WAITING FOR 'SUPERMAN': Movie & Discussion Monday February 21st from 7 to 9:30 in the Student Lounge: Come watch the movie and participate in the discussion surrounding public education in the United States and the challenges families face in the public school system. Snacks will be provided. http://www.waitingforsuperman.com/action/

*OPEN MIC NIGHT to share experiences: Wednesday February 23rd from 8 to 10 in Cooper's Coffee Shop: Come with stories, poems, music, etc. to share personal stories or opinions about the achievement gap. Sign up in advance at tabling or that night. Snacks will be provided

*FOCUS THE CONVERSATION Lunch Discussion:Tuesday March 1st from 11:15am to 1:00pm in the East Commons: Bring your lunch to the East Commons to discuss the achievement gap and the realities of our public schools.

*COMMUNITY ACTION PANEL: Closing the Gap:Thursday March 3rd from 4:45 to 6:30 in the East Commons: Community Leaders SPEAK UP and SPEAK OUT about the achievement gap and how it affects Minneapolis Students and their vision for change. Public school students will be sharing their expectations for their education. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this community event. Email commlink@augsburg.edu for a parking pass.
Panelists so far: Bill Green, Chris Stewart, Ann Johnson

More details to come soon! Email commlink@augsburg.edu with questions

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Second Annual Leadership Institute

"Everyday Anti-Racism: Developing Awareness, Skills and Action In the Service of a Socially Just Society," presented by Heather Hackman of St. Cloud State University, will focus on ways you and your student organization can identify and fight racism on campus and in the greater community. All students are welcome to attend on February 26th from 1-5 PM in the East Commons.

To RSVP, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu by Friday, February 18.

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