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Call for Proposals – Symposium in Kigali, Rwanda

Go to Kigali, Rwanda to present your work, share your research, and generate knowledge at the SIT Symposium “Conflict, Memory, and Reconciliation: Bridging Past, Present, and Future” January 10 - 13, 2012. The objective is to explore together the meeting points of memory studies and of post conflict, peace building, and reconciliation studies, and generate knowledge about the pedagogy and ethics in teaching post-conflict in a study abroad setting.

If you desire to present, abstracts of your session are due June 1, 2011. In addition to the symposium, there will be a site visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial with focus on the pedagogy of teaching memory, peace building, reconciliation, and social justice.

Details are available at http://www.sit.edu/symposium

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Faculty Fulbright Scholars – Apply by August 1

The application deadline for 2012-2013 Faculty Fulbright U.S. Scholar Competition is August 1, 2011. Visit www.cies.org/ for detailed award announcements, application and guidelines.

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Graduation Skills Workshops

Co-Sponsored by CTL and General Education
Thursday, May 19, OGC 114

All faculty who teach a course designed to develop one of the graduation skills – critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, writing, or speaking – are expected to participate in a workshop for each of the skills they are responsible for teaching. These workshops clarify the graduation requirement, and discuss strategies for teaching the skill, constructing activities and assignments to develop the skill, and providing assessments and feedback on skill development. This year's remaining graduation skills workshops are scheduled as follows:

8:30-10:00 am - Critical Thinking (Bruce Reichenbach and Mary Lowe)
10:30-12:00 am - Quantitative Reasoning (John Zobitz and Stacy Freiheit)

These workshops are co-sponsored by General Education and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to indicate which workshops you will attend.

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Staff Development Series

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Excellence

This spring, CTL launched the first of three parts of a development series to address different aspects of creating a culture of innovation and excellence. Over the summer, sessions will involve follow up conversations about topics covered in the spring and issues related to putting what you've learned into practice. The sessions are held monthly from 3:00-4:30 pm during the summer.

The schedule for Summer 2011 is:

June 7, 2011, 3:00-4:30, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues – Creating an Inclusive Campus (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Velma Lashbrook)
July 12, 2011, 3:00-4:30, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues – Using Your Strengths (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Velma Lashbrook)
August 2, 2011, 3:00-4:30, OGC 200 – Summer Group Dialogues (Jessica Fox-Wilson)

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Fox-Wilson and TBD
Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session and that your place is reserved. Also, tell us what questions you would like to discuss this summer.

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Portfolio Workshop

For Faculty Preparing for CTP Reviews
May 13, 9:00-3:00 pm, OGC 100

The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates for any type of Committee on Tenure and Promotion (CTP) review to determine the various forms of evidence that can help build a strong portfolio. The focus is on evidence of teaching, but the strategies directly apply to scholarship and service as well. This workshop is not designed to replace departmental guidance and advice nor is it an analysis of the Faculty Handbook language as it applies to an individual. It does not represent the views of the CTP committee; rather, this is a long standing CTL workshop to help support candidates' preparation and is one that many colleagues have found useful. The workshop is facilitated by Diane Pike and Su Doree. Participants are encouraged to form groups to review each other's portfolio materials and provide feedback and support following the workshop.

If you plan to attend this session, please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu

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Scholarship for Study in Japan in 11-12--Apply Now

To view an online application form, please go to http://www.mn-japan.org/?110210

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 13, 2011.

The Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) will award the Mondale Scholarship to Minnesota undergraduate students enrolled in Minnesota colleges and universities who want to broaden their knowledge of Japan through a combination of study and travel. JASM will offer up to $3,000 in scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. The selection committee has the discretion to award up to three $1,000 scholarships or two $1,500 scholarships. The awards can be used for travel to or within Japan before, during, or after the student's specified term of study.

The application process consists of the completion and submission of the following items:

1. Application form
2. Official college/university transcript(s) from all institutions attended
3. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
4. Two letters of recommendation. These letters should come from a faculty member or a member of the applicant's community of residence who know the applicant well and who can attest to the applicant's desire to spend time studying and traveling in Japan.
5. An essay that addresses these questions: Why do you want to study and travel in Japan? What is your goal for this experience? How do you intend to use the scholarship dollars? The essay must be no longer than two double-spaced typewritten pages.
6. A copy of the letter of acceptance from the intended program of study in Japan.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 13, 2011.

The selection committee will review all applications and select finalists for interviews. These interviews will be held in the JASM office during June and July. Applicants unable to participate in the interview process may be disqualified by the selection committee.

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Tutors For Summer Courses

Are you taking a course on campus this summer? Would you like academic support? If so, a tutor can help! Please contact the Academic Skills Office at tutor@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1445 to request a peer tutor.

When requesting a tutor, please supply the following information:
• Your Name
• Date
• Phone Number
• Email
• Course Number
• Professor

Since summer courses are shorter, the sooner you request a tutor, the better. Keep in mind it takes approximately one to five business days to fill a tutor request.

Questions? Contact the Academic Skills Office: tutor@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1445.

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June Graduates - Cap and Gowns

If you ordered your cap and gown on our website, you may stop by the bookstore to purchase now. This includes both Bachelor's and Master's.

If you are a undergraduate and did not order - you may stop in at the bookstore, go to the cashier to purchase your cap and gown. (Our bulk order has arrived)
If you are a Graduate Student and did not order via the website - the anticipated date for our bulk arrival of caps and gowns, & hoods is June 3rd.

Congratulations to all!

Bookstore is open extended hours this weekend - 10 am-6 pm Friday, and 10:30-1 pm Saturday.

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Direct Mail Marketing Made Easier

Printing and mailing can be confusing and complex. There are resources on campus to help you navigate these tricky waters. Learn how to request help, get your print and mail job out on time and within budget. Discussion will cover timelines, postage and printing costs, and mailing options. Please bring your specific examples and questions to this informal workshop. Thursday, May 19, 2 PM, Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Refreshments will be served.

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Family Storytelling at Barnes & Noble this Weekend

Storytelling with "Vickijoan the Rainbow Lady"

Featuring "Tall Tree Tales
Poems, stories, and songs about trees in celebration of Arbor Day

Augsburg College Bookstore, 22nd & Riverside Avenues
Saturday, May 15
11 - 11:45 am

FREE! FUN! FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES!

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