ACTC Bus Winter Reminders

Winter weather reminders

Delays: Winter driving conditions and traffic delays may cause significant delays to ACTC bus service - particularly route #2. To find out whether the ACTC bus is running late or when it will arrive at your stop, call the Safe-Way Bus Company dispatcher at 651.451.1375 or use the mobile tracking application posted at www.actc-mn.org/bus. When buses are delayed for 15 minutes or more, ACTC will attempt to announce the delay via Twitter and Facebook.

Transferring between buses: Let the ACTC bus driver know if you plan to transfer between buses at the St. Kate’s Saint Paul campus. Our drivers can contact each other via radio and will accommodate transfers as well as possible.

Cancellations: In case of severe weather, ACTC bus service may be delayed or canceled. Check WCCO.com, WCCO-TV Channel 4, or WCCO Radio 830 for cancellation information.


Bus schedule reminders

ACTC bus service ends on Friday, December 21, 2012 and resumes on January 14, 2013. There is no bus service during the first half of January.


The spring schedule and bus stop times will remain the same as fall 2012; view http://www.actc-mn.org/bus for details.

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Papers Due? Visit the Writing Lab Now.

By the time you read this, tutors in the Writing Lab have will have conducted more than 1,200 conferences with students on their writing assignments. Join them!
Here are the hours:

Monday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

Please note: The Lab will be closed for the holiday break after the last shift on Wednesday, Dec. 19.

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Augsburg Abroad proposals for 13-14 Due Saturday

The deadline is approaching for faculty to apply to teach abroad in the 2013-14 academic year. Applications are due Dec 15 each year, which falls on a Saturday this year.

Proposal forms are available on the Augsburg Abroad website under "For Faculty and Staff - General information"

Please contact Andrea Dvorak to get feedback on a proposal draft or ideas or with any questions about the proposal process.

dvorak@augsburg.edu
612-330-1669

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Flipped Learning Discussion - Thursday

Flipped Learning Discussion
Hosted by Eric Strom and Nathan Lind
Liaisons for Computing, Information Technology

Join a round table discussion on the methodology and tools to design and create successful flipped learning in your course.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cedar Room, Christensen Center

We will be referring to the following resources as part of our discussion:

7 Things You Should Know About Flipped Classrooms
http://www-cdn.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7081.pdf

The Flipped Class: What it is and What it is Not
http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/the-flipped-class-conversation-689.php

Are You Ready to Flip?
http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/are-you-ready-to-flip-691.php

The Flipped Class: What Does a Good One Look Like?
http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/the-flipped-class-what-does-a-good-one-look-like-692.php

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Peace Scholar Applications Being Accepted

Augsburg sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in peace and justice issues are invited to apply for the 2013-14 Nobel Peace Prize Scholar Program. Two students will be selected to join a group of around a dozen students taking courses in Norway at the International Summer School and the Nansen Dialogue Center. The travel and tuition costs are largely covered by the program. The Peace Scholars also take a leading role in promoting student participation in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, held each Spring on the Augsburg campus.

Full information, including application materials can be found at http://peacescholars.wordpress.com/ Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2013.

Any questions or inquiries can be directed to Prof. Underhill (underhil@augsburg.edu) or at 330-1312.

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Call for Spirit of MLK Award Nominations

The MLK Committee is seeking nominations for the 2013 MLK Award. Annually, we 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
• Your name and contact information and the full name of the person/people that you are nominating along with their contact information.

Please send nominations to moorek1@augsburg.edu by December 20.

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Mural Art Explored in Spanish Conversation Group

Please join us in the last Spanish conversation group of the semester for this special event:

Have you ever noticed the wonderful mural art in Minneapolis and wondered what it is all about? Come join current Augsburg Spanish students as they discuss and show their short, documentary films about the mural art found on East Lake Street, at Coffman Memorial Union (U of M campus) and the most recent addition to South High School. Don't miss this opportunity to see the amazing work produced by Latin American Culture students (SPA 332) on Thursday, December 13 starting at 11:30am in the Riverside Room.

From beginning to advanced, all language-levels are welcome. Our aim is to give you a pressure-free place to speak Spanish without grammar lessons. We meet every Thursday in the Riverside Room, 2nd floor Christensen, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Signs will be posted. Join us for 10 minutes or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch. Join us for 3 sessions and you'll get a free T-shirt!

We look forward to seeing all of you again in January. Felices Fiestas!

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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Dining Services

Einstein's now has peppermint flavor for a limited time only. Stop by to try a Mint Mocha or a Mint Hot Chocolate.

Nabo:
Nabo is offering a meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo from 1:30 p.m. to close.

The special today is a Chicago Dog with chips and a fountain drink.

The Commons:

Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.

Please return all coffee mugs, spoons, knives, and forks back to the Commons in the Christensen Center. Thank you for your help in this matter to locate these misplaced items.

Flex Points can be purchased online at http://augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points/. You can pay with your student account or credit card.

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Thank You TRiO Supporters

Hello TRiO Supporters!

We want to pass on the news that the totals were calculated for The MN TRiO petition: Grand total of signatures for MN was 7,686! It didn't quite meet our goal of 8,000, however it was very close and is a significant accomplishment!

Many, MANY thanks to those who took time to learn about the implications for higher education and TRiO programs in the event of sequestration, and showing your support through signing our petition.

-The Folks in TRiO/SSS
(Aly, Kevin, Melody, and Kim)

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Las Posadas in Chapel, Friday - You're Invited

Las Posadas
Friday, December 14th at 10:20 a.m.

Las Posadas is a procession that reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem in their search for lodging (posada), awaiting the birth of baby Jesus. It is a cultural tradition in many Spanish Speaking communities around the world.

Come and sing
Christmas hymns!

It culminates with our community creating fellowship through good food, mariachi music and breaking piñatas. ¡Felíz Navidad!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Sponsors: Department of Residence Life, Augsburg Athletics, Spanish Department, Center for Faith and Learning, Campus Ministry Student Commission, Undergraduate Admissions, American Indian Student Services, Dean’s Office/Arts & Sciences and Augsburg Latin American Students (ALAS)

For information call Campus Ministry @ 1732 or Hispanic/Latino Student Services @1309

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Congratulations Orientation Leaders

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as 2012-2013 Orientation Leaders!

Kacy Alfson
Eleni Beyene
Weih Borh
Kethry Burke-Scovill
Erin Butler
Karina Genis
Aaron Hammerly
Brid Henry
Cyle Jurvelin
Tatiana Kindy
Andrew Kleidon
Michael LeRoy
Victoria Linstrom
Jake Malwitz
Alan Medina-Gonzalez
Muna Mohamed
Cuong Nguyen
Laurel Rohloff
Koal Williams

These folks will be training hard to make sure that this summer’s orientation programming is one of the best ever! Great work!

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College Possible Alumni Gathering Today

All College Possible Alumni are invited to take a break from studying and join fellow CP alumni, the CP College Coaches, and staff guests in East Commons from 11:30-1:30 today for a pizza lunch and conversation. Come and go as you are able.

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Education Department Celebrates

ATTENTION:

Is the stress of finals week bringing you down? Have no fear, the Education Department will be hosting a "potluck" this Thursday (12/13) in the Education Office! It will start around 9:00am till 1:00pm! Staff will be bringing in food for all the hard work that has been presented this semester! Spread the word and hope to see you there.

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Biology Christmas Party - FRIDAY

The annual Biology Christmas Party will be held Friday, December 14 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in SCI 213 (overflow seating in SCI 212). Stop by and enjoy one of the biggest and best events on campus! In addition to great, hearty foods (chili, sandwiches, etc.), we will be playing Biology Family Feud and have lots of fantastic prizes for students. Everyone is welcome!

This event is sponsored by the Biology Department and Tri-Beta.

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Cap and Gown for Sale

Cap and Gown Augsburg Master of Business Administration. Pristine condition.

Used for graduation day, then hung & stored dust-free.

507-269-6368

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Sign up for 2013 CSA Veggie Shares

Augsburg College is a drop site for Ploughshare Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) vegetable shares, making very easy for those of us on campus over the summer to pick up a weekly share of fresh vegetables! (They're good, and good for you!)

Full shares and mini shares are available -- deliveries run 18 weeks from early June to late September. For information and to sign up, go to http://www.ploughsharefarm.com .

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'97 Ford Taurus For Sale

'97 Ford Taurus for sale. GL 4 Door, 190,000 miles. Fairly new tires (in the last year). Heating and cooling. AM/FM radio, CD, cassette player. I'm studying abroad and I want to leave it with a good owner! Please call or email me if you are interested! marsonj@augsburg.edu, 612-669-5799. Jessie.

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