Register NOW for Emergency Notifications

Learn how to register for Augsburg College Emergency Notifications "ACAlerts". Registration options include text message, voice mail, or e-mail alerts during a campus emergency. For more information, view the ACAlerts announcement:

http://web.augsburg.edu/dps/ACAlerts.pdf

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Ideas about Inclusiveness

This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how to create an inclusive learning community that values all of its members. It includes discussions of teaching, advising, and coaching skills; and dialogues about specific differences and how they impact a sense of inclusiveness. This series includes a number of well-received sessions presented at the Creating and Inclusive Campus Conference last May.

The remaining spring sessions will be held on Mondays 12:00-1:15.

February 6, OGC 100 - Sheila Fox Wassink, CLASS, and panel, “Mentoring Students with Psychiatric Disabilities”
February 20, OGC 100 - Cari Maguire, New Programs, “Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students”

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Up to $1K for Summer Internship in Southern Africa

Get hands-on experience (and 2 credits)around issues impacting development and social change through an internship in Southern Africa!

•Development and Social Change in Southern Africa
May 27 - July 8
2 credits. AugExperience and Internships in HIS,INS and POL

Application deadline: March 1st

Internships are available in organizations addressing homelessness, HIV/AIDS, environmental conservation, media/journalism, microfinance, and more.

Scholarships available for up to $1,000 include:

•CGE Diversity Scholarship - For students who identify as ethnic minority or LGBT

•CGE Need-Based Financial Aid - For any student with demonstrated financial need

APPLY to AUGSBURG ABROAD by MARCH 1.

Haven't attended study abroad advising--come to Murphy Place ASAP.

Walk-in Advising Times:
10:30-10:50 am: MTWF
2:30-2:50 pm: WF
3:30-3:50 pm: TTH

GET STARTED HERE:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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February CTL Activities At-A-Glance

Wednesday, February 1, 3:40-5:10, OGC 202 – New Faculty Seminar, “Informed Mentoring” (Ann Garvey)

*Wednesday, February 1, 4:00-5:30, OGC 111 – Graduate Faculty Teaching Circle: Ch. 5: “What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?” (Velma Lashbrook). Susan Ambrose et al.’s How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching.

Monday, February 6, 12:00-1:20, OGC 100 – Ideas About Inclusiveness: “Mentoring Students with Psychiatric Disabilities” (Sheila Fox Wassink and panel)

*Tuesday, February 7, 3:40-5:00 pm, OGC 113 – Humanities and Democracy Reading Circle: Ch.5-6: “Citizens of the World and Cultivating Imagination (John Schmit). Martha Nussbaum’s Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities, organized by Marty Stortz and Merilee Klemp.

Thursday, February 9, 11:50-1:20 pm, Foss 175 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: “Development of a Course Reaching Across Disciplines to Provide an Integrated Overview of Nutrition and the Physiological Impact on Health and Performance” (Tony Clapp & Pat Martinic).

Thursday, February 9, 7:00-9:00 pm, Hoversten Theater – CTL Night at the Theater: “365 Days/365 Plays” directed by Martha Johnson.

Friday, February 10, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Resilience Reading Circle: (Sarah Hedstrom)

Tuesday, February 14, 8:00-9:30, OGC 100 – Foundational Learning Series: “Designing and Assessing Written Assignments” (Kathy Swanson)

Tuesday, February 14, 3:30-5:00 pm, OGC 113 – Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices: “Faculty Experiences in Somali Community Engagement” (Mary Laurel True and faculty panel)

Wednesday, February 15, 8:30-10:00, Lindell 202 – Blended Learning Series: “Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles” (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)

Wednesday, February 15, 12:00-1:30 pm, OGC 100 – Speaking of Scholarship: “Eyewitness Identification” (Nancy Steblay)

Thursday, February 16, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: “New Work on Teaching Effectively: Examining Halpern and Stephenson's Applying the Science of Learning to the Art of Teaching"” (Diane Pike)

*Thursday, February 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Mindful Dialogue: Ch. 4-5: “Learning in the Collective and The Personal With the Collective” (Annette Gerten). Douglas Thomas and John Seeley Brown’s A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change.

Friday, February 17, 12:00-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room – Well Being Series: “Financial Well-Being” (Ashok Kapoor and Stephanie Ruckel)

Monday, February 20, 12:00-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Ideas About Inclusiveness: “Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students” (Cari Maguire)

Monday, February 20, 3:40-5:00, OGC 100 - Embedding Diversity and Global Learning: Intercultural Competence – “Using Cultural Immersion to Develop Better Understanding of Other Cultures” (Orv Gingerich and Cheryl Leuning)

Tuesday, February 21, 3:00-5:00 pm, Marshall Room – Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills: “Teaching and Assessing Writing Skills” (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)

*Tuesday, February 21, 3:40-5:00 pm, OGC ??,– Reading Circle: “Implications for Augsburg” (Marty Stortz and Merilee Klemp.). Martha Nussbaum’s Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities.

Wednesday, February 23, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100– Thinking About Teaching and Advising: “Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg” (Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True)

*Thursday, February 23, 3:10-4:30, OGC 100 – Reading Circle: Ch. 7-12. David Brooks’ The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Virtue, led by Jacqui DeVries.

Thursday, February 23, 7:30-9:00 pm, Mitchell Auditorium, St. Scholastica, Duluth– “Why Democracy Needs the Humanities” (Martha Nussbaum).

*Monday, February 27, 8:30-10:00, Lindell 202 – Leader-Manager Learning Circle: Ch. 8-9: “Built to Last” (Velma Lashbrook). Jim Collins’ Good to Great.

Tuesday, February 28, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 100 – Staff Development Series: “Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change” (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner)

*-These are continuing book groups, no longer open to new participants.

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CTL Grant Application Due Dates

ALL Professional Travel Applications due February 1
We have almost reached the limit for professional travel grants for this academic year. If you would like to receive a grant for travel this spring, you must submit your application no later than February 1. Use the professional travel grant application on the CTL website (http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/forms.html).

Hoversten Peace Seminar Applications due Feb 1
Faculty-Staff-Student Global Learning Experience
The next biennial Hoversten Peace Seminar will be June 1-9, 2012 in El Salvador. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to experience a Center for Global Education (CGE) program together, at a subsidized cost ($1090 for faculty and staff, $890 for students). The deadline for applications is February 1. More information and the application form are available from Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu) or Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

Faculty Summer Scholarship Grant Applications due March 15
Two Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants ($4000) and two Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants ($2000) are available to support faculty summer scholarship activities. Applications should be submitted electronically no later than March 15. For more information and to receive an application form, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu.)

Instructional & Course Design Grant Proposals due March 15
Up to eight Instructional and Course Design Grants ($3000 each) are available to support faculty summer course design activities, using L. Dee Fink’s Creating Significant Learning Experiences and D. Randy Garrison & Norman D. Vaughan’s Blended Learning in Higher Education. The purpose of these grants is to support the development of instructional design skills, as well as their application to a specific course. Tim Pippert and Cari Maguire serve as consultants for grant recipients. Applications are due no later than March 15. For more information and a proposal form, and to submit applications, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu).

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Teaching and Technology Tapas Workshop Wednesday

Tapas are small plates of delicious food eaten as appetizers or combined to form a meal shared with friends. Similarly, our Teaching and Technology Tapas are tasty bite-sized topics presented in brief segments. You can drop by for just a few topics or stay to experience an entire workshop. Please join us for:

"Teaching and Technology Tapas"
Wednesday, February 1 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Christensen Center Riverside Room

About the Workshop
Your LFC team and guest presenters will share a variety of tools and resources that can be applied in your day-to-day activities and in special projects that arise. The presentation will be informal so please feel free to come and go as your schedule allows - we've designed the program with this in mind! Community lunch participants are welcome. Content is appropriate for users with all levels of computing experience.

We look forward to seeing you!

A collection of Teaching and Technology Tapas topics can be found on the Tapas moodle community site. Select groups in the Moodle Community Sites and enter 'tapas' in the search field near the bottom of the page.

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Academic Advising is Moving

The Academic Advising Office is moving to the Lindelll 227 adjacent to the Gage Center. Our office will have adjusted hours the week of January 30 – February 3 to allow for the move. Hours for the week of are:

Monday, January 30: Open in the Enrollment Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31: Closed
Wednesday, February 1: Closed
Thursday, February 2: Closed
Friday, February 3: Closed

We will reopen in our new offices in Lindell 227 on Monday, February 6 at 8:30 a.m.

Please contact advising@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1025 if you have any questions or need to contact an advisor.

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Students: Your Bill is Available Online

Students, your January billing statement is available online. Back in September our office went green and stopped sending paper billing statements in the mail. We opted to make them available exclusively online through your Augnet, Records and Registration account. Parents who have been given guest access to your account are also able to view your billing statements online.

Not sure where to find your statement? Log into Augnet, Records and Registration and select the "Make a Payment/Account Activity" link. They will be located under the "Your Bills" section. We always send out an email when the newest statement is available.

Stop by our office if you have any questions!

Thanks,
The Office of Student Financial Services

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URGO Summer Research Applications Available Online

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 working 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 Zyzzogeton poster session. Open to all disciplines.

Applications are available at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/summer.html OR in the URGO public folder OR by emailing urgo@augsburg.edu

If you have questions, please email urgo@augsburg.edu

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Zyzzogeton Poster Session Registration

Calling all student researchers: participate in the Zyzzogeton Poster Fair -sponsored by LSAMP, McNair & URGO.

What you need to know:
Deadline for Registration (includes an abstract of your research or creative activity): February 24th, 2012
*You do not have to have done research with URGO to participate.

Where to register: The Zyzzogeton Website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton.html

URGO/McNair/LSAMP will cover the cost of posters submitted by Wednesday, March 28. Printing costs for posters submitted after March 28th will not be covered. To submit your poster, email it to urgo@augsburg.edu.

Work with your faculty mentor to develop and edit your poster. If you want assistance with designing or editing your poster please attend a poster making workshop on Feb. 15 OR March 8 from 4-5:15 pm in SVE 201.

If you would like help reviewing your poster, make an appointment prior to Friday, March 16. Appointments can be made by e-mailing urgo@augsburg.edu.

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MGM Meeting

A second meeting to talk about Mardi Gras Madrigals. This is your last chance to get in and help be apart of the event. Email Ed Fenske at fenske@augsburg.edu if interested. The meeting will be from 7pm to 8:30 pm Sunday the 5th. Room will be announced later. This is open to everyone

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Win $50 - Survey for Working Adult Students

Are you a working college student over age 22? If so, Jennifer Grant, Assistant Professor in the Business--MIS department invites you to participate in a research study examining the link between the workplace and educational environments. If you would like to help out, please click on the link below and complete a 25-item survey. It should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The risks to participation are the following: probing for personal or sensitive information. As a thank you gift for your participation, you can choose to provide an email address and enter a drawing to win a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate!

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_d4q6Is0fgjlFSV6

Thank you for your assistance!

Jennifer Grant
Assistant Professor, Business-MIS
612-330-1125
grantj@augsburg.edu

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Teaching Assistant Opportunities in China

Augsburg’s partner college, the United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, China, is recruiting college graduates from Augsburg to assist in teaching English to undergraduate students. Augsburg graduates in any discipline may apply for a one year teaching assistantship (TA) to begin in August of 2012. Responsibilities include tutoring, reviewing papers and leading co-curricular club activities. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and an excellent command of written and spoken English. Request additional information from Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu The English Language Centre at UIC can be found at: http://uic.edu.hk/elc/
Assistantships are also available in the following departments at UIC: Whole Person Education Office, Physical Education, Humanity and Social Sciences, Science, Technology, and Math. Assistantships in Business and Management require a masters degree.
To apply send a resume including academic credentials, co-curricular activities, a letter of application (describing your interest and skills have related to a TA position in China) and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Orv Gingerich, Office of International Programs gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Dining Services

Did you know you can purchase flex points online at Augsburg.Aviands.com/flex-points.
You can pay with a credit card or charge to your student account.

Nabo
Lunch special of the day: Caprese salad with a bread stick and a fountain drink for $5.99.

Commons
Lunch Today
Marketplace: Burgundy Beef Tips, Eggs Noodles, Dill Glazed Salmon, Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Bravo: Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Fettuccine,
World Flavors: Taco Tuesday
Vege: Spinach Feta Greek Frittata, Naan Pita Bread with Cucumber dipping sauce, Zucchini sticks, Veggies

Einsteins
Our featured sandwich is the Maple Oatmeal Bagel Sandwich. We also have a new Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffin. We have soup every day and we always offer the Turkey Chili. Coming soon to Einstein’s are Valentines heart sugar cookies , for a limited time only.
Did you know we still offer the dirty polar bear? A frozen blended coffee drink with white chocolate and Oreos.

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Practice your Spanish this Thursday

"New semester, new plan: time to boost my Spanish conversation skills."

Ready to really start speaking Spanish? We've got just the thing for you - Spanish conversation group! All language levels are welcome to join us for laughs and interesting conversation as we practice speaking in a relaxed and friendly setting. We meet every Thursday from 11:00-12:30 in the Riverside Room, 2nd fl. of the Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. We promise there will be no grammar lessons! You are welcome to bring your lunch. 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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Updated Years of Service

I begin with a word of apology! The starting dates I asked for to recognize the staff celebrating their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 were wrong, so I am trying again. The correct starting dates are from January 1, 2011-December 31, 2011.

5 Years

Lind, Nathan
Malvin, Daniel
Erchul, Anthony
Kellogg, Janine
Monsour, Daniel
Tribuno, Emerald
Addington, Eric
Cheatham, Kevin
Gorr, Nathan
Marsh, Patrick
Panemalaythong, Fatimah
Ellingson, Lynn
Temnewo, Lula
Shropshire, James
Strauch, Michelle
Daugherty, Amy
Locher, Holley
Carpenter, Annette
Sallam, Mohamed
Crampton Pribbenow, Abigail
Pribbenow, Paul
Gormley, Timothy
Griesse, Sarah
Krenz, Tandyn
Shapiro, Debra
Shokiyo, Aregash
Dvorak, Andrea Wojtanowicz
Godinez, Jennifer
Dawo, Aynalem
Leaf, Jason

10 Years

Oxendale, Joseph
Olson, Alyson
Bloomberg, Micheal
Hutson, Barbara
Detloff, Dianne
Matzek, Mark
Revier, Dennis
Keck, Vicki
Ek, Heather
Rumpza, Matthew
Wanstall, David
Gingerich, Orval
Knutson, Cathy
Fagen, Katherine
Lender, Heidi

15 Years

Pacheco, Norma
Edwards, Doran
Kent, Benjamin
Anderson, Leif
Rowe, Cynthia
Hultquist, Heather

20 Years

Ruffaner, Thomas
Cerrito, Margaret
Edstrom, Julie
Anderson, Sheila
Anderson, Margaret

25 Years

West, James
Adams, Theresa
Kuross, Kathleen

30 Years

Peterson, Cynthia
Christianson, Michael

Again, my apologies! Do let me know if you see any omissions or errors.

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Peace Scholar Program/Scholarship Applications

Undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Peace Prize Forum Peace Scholars program. Two students from Augsburg will be selected to participate in the program with seven scholars from the four other colleges in The Peace Prize Forum consortium. The scholars will participate in a six-week summer school program at the University of Oslo, Norway, designed to deepen their understanding of issues related to peace, justice, democracy, and human rights. The scholars will participate in the Peace Prize Forum and will be advocates for the annual forum and other peace activities on the Augsburg campus.
Criteria and Application:
• Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 1,000 word essay articulating the applicant's interest in peace issues, evidence of commitment to peace study and/or activism, and goals for being a peace scholar.
• Open to full-time first year, sophomore or junior undergraduate students.
• Two letters of recommendation—one from a faculty member and another from either a faculty or staff member.
• Applications are due February 20, 2012.
For a complete description of the program, send an e-mail to Assistant Vice President for International Programs, Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Phillips Scholarship Deadline is February 3, 2012

The deadline for the Phillips Scholarship is Friday, February 3, 2012. All application materials must be submitted by 4 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012 to the Student Financial Services office in the Enrollment Center. Please put ATTN: Jenny Yang

Please direct all questions to Jenny Yang at YangJ@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1294.

The Phillips Scholars Program is administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund in partnership with the financial aid offices of 16 private colleges and universities. The program is funded by the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation which recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to create a better life for those with unmet needs.

Selection criteria includes:
2.75+ GPA
Must be a sophomore in the 2011-2012 academic year
Demonstrate current financial need
Committed to designing and implementing your own community service project

Scholarship total including stipend is $16,500
Junior Year Scholarship $6,000
Senior Year Scholarship $6,000
Summer 2013 Stipend $4,000
Project Resource Funding $500

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Gage Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Date: Wednesday, February 1st, 11:15 to 11:30 A.M.

All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the ribbon cutting with the Gage and Groves families, and grand opening of the Gage Center for Student Success. We will meet in the Gage Center on the link level of the Lindell Library at 11:00 A.M., and the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony will begin promptly at 11:15 A.M. Following the ceremony there will be an open house in the staff offices of the Gage Center.

Questions? Contact Barb Hutson, ext.1388 or hutson@augsburg.edu

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Focused Conversation on "Common Work"

Augsburg community members received the President's message about Common Work: A Call to Innovation and Excellence. This initiative will focus on non-academic departments and work/study.

Andrea Turner, Human Resources/Chief Diversity Office, and Ann Garvey, Student Affairs, are facilitating this cabinet-led work, and will host a Focused Conversation on Tues., Jan. 31, 1-2 pm in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center.

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MN Private College Job & Internship Fair

It is time to register for the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN Cost: $10 Undergraduates only and you must register with the Strommen Career and Internship Center. For registration materials go to http://cswl.pbworks.com

Questions - call 612-330-1148

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Feb 2: How to Earn $5,000 to Study Abroad

Earn up to $5,000 for a semester study abroad through the Gilman International Scholarship!

Attend one of the Gilman Workshop to learn more about:

•How to apply
•Writing a winning essay
•Application deadline
•Eligible Augsburg/CGE Programs

Thursday, February 2 @ 3:30 pm in the Cedar Room

Friday, February 10 @ 2:30 pm in the Cedar Room

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1650

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Free Urban Farming Classes, Tues 6-8, 3 More Left

Join us for the final weeks of our Urban Farming Classes. Classes are facilitated by some amazing growers with the Permaculture Research Institute and run most Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. Each class is $25 for the public, but it's completely free for the Augsburg community (just remember your student\staff ID).

Below are the quick details, and the link will bring you to PRI's website for more information on registration (don't worry about registering if you're coming in as an Auggie). Let me know if you have any questions, and I hope to see you soon!

http://www.pricoldclimate.org/events/permaculture-collaborative-events

Tuesdays 6-8 pm

1/3 Intro to Urban Farming - Music Hall, Sateren Auditorium
1/10 Growing 101 Plants, Tools, & Tricks (Beg/Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
1/17 Preparing and Planting Your Site (Beg/Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
1/24 Organic Growing: Principles in Action (Beg/Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
1/31 Rotations, Companions, & Successions: Designing Your Own Growing Space (Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
2/7 Marketing Strategies & Options for the Urban Farmer (market) - Science 2/21 Designing Your Business Plan (Market) - Science Hall, Room 123

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Ally Trainings I & II Offered this February

Ally Training I
Tuesday, February 14 from 1pm-4pm in Marshall Room
OR
Friday, February 17 from 9am-12pm in Marshall Room

Ally Training II
Tuesday, February 21 from 9am-12pm in Marshall Room

Ally Training I & II are offered to all faculty, staff, and students at Augsburg College to gain knowledge, skills, and resources around being intentionally supportive of LGBTQIA communities. Participants will learn about LGBTQIA history and culture, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask questions in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg. Ally Training II continues on what was discussed in Ally Training I and looks at how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, ability, age, and other identities.

You don't need to attend both trainings, but it's recommended that you have attended Ally Training I before signing up for Ally Training II. To RSVP for either one, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Thanks and Congratulations to Sadie Curtis

Sadie Curtis, Access Center Director, retires as of today, January 31. As a community, we are so grateful for her years of service and advocacy for students, as well as her expertise and incredible sense of humor. Wishing Sadie all the best!!!!

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