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2013-2014 AugSTEM Applications Available
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of a vital STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
The AugSTEM scholar award is designated for students who are within five semesters of graduating. Applicants must be full-time students in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics) with a 3.0 GPA within their major. This award is available for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need via FAFSA. Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
AugSTEM information packets and application materials can be found at www.augsburg.edu/stem. Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year are due May 9.
For more information, please contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
Public Lecture: "The Central Teachings of Buddhism"
Interested in learning more about "The Central Teachings of Buddhism"?
Please plan to attend the upcoming presentation by Augsburg Guest Professor, Emmanuel Uppamthadathil, PhD. The presentation happens Tuesday, April 9,
3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Marshall room. Refreshments provided.
If You Haven't Found the WL, Now's the Time
For help with any writing assignment, visit the Augsburg Writing Lab. 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.
2013 Distinguished Contributions Awards
The Office of the Dean of the College and the Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to announce the recipients of this year's awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning. These awards recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through teaching, scholarship, and mentoring and advising. The members of this year's Selection Panel are Martha Johnson, Velma Lashbrook, Jane Ann Nelson, Susan O'Connor, Lori Peterson, John Schmit, and Ben Stottrup.
The 2013 recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning awards are:
For Excellence in Teaching
Colin Irvine, Associate Professor of English
For Excellence in Mentoring and Advising
Laura Boisen, Professor of Social Work
For Excellence in Scholarship
Darcey Engen, Associate Professor of Theater Arts
David Matz, Associate Professor of Psychology
This year's recipients will be recognized at Honors Convocation on April 19 and at the Faculty Recognition Luncheon on May 2.
Please join us in congratulating the recipients of this year's Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning awards!
Best wishes,
Lori Peterson
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
Velma Lashbrook
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
Cap and Gown Info
Cap and Gown Info
Graduating in May?
If you reserved your cap and gown - it will be ready to purchase on April 9. If you did not reserve, you may come in at any time to purchase your cap and gown. Please not a late charge will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown.
Graduating in June?
Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 9.
www.herfjones.com/college/augsburg
You will not need to pay until you pick up at the store. Cap & Gowns will be ready to purchase on May 11 at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you are unable to make it to the Grad Fair, you are able to pick up any time the store is open till graduation. If your gown is not reserved by April 9, a $15.00 late charge will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown.
Prices for Cap & Gowns
Bachelor's Cap, Gown & Tassel - $52.95
Master's Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Hood -$91.00
Bachelor's gown only- $33.95
Master's gown only - $36.00
Cap $10.00
Tassel $11.00
Hood $36.00
Please be sure to stop by the bookstore for your Grad Fair – in addition to purchasing your cap & gown, pick up your five free announcements, look at custom announcements, and diploma frames!
Designated Smoking Areas
Augsburg's Minneapolis campus has designated smoking areas. As of Fall 2012, smoking is limited to the 10 areas. These are:
1. Plaza area outside of the Ice Arena.
2. Designated area in front of Si Melby.
3. Bench area outside of the music building.
4. North side of walkway entrance to Foss.
5. Oren Gateway entry near Lot H.
6. 7th Street side of Lindell Library.
7. Quad: patio area near Christensen.
8. Christensen Center vent area.
9. Urness/Mortensen near motorcycle parking.
10. Bench area between Anderson and Luther halls.
Please use the ashtrays provided to prevent litter. Thanks to everyone for their cooperation.
Staff Senate - Nominations Needed
Are you interested in, or do you know an Augsburg staff member that would like to be nominated for Staff Senate? We are looking to fill two positions. These two positions are two-year terms.
The Augsburg College Staff Senate (ACSS) serves Augsburg College and its staff by providing a forum to foster and promote a positive and meaningful dialogue among staff, faculty, students and administration by advising in decision making processes, by serving as an advocate for Augsburg College staff, by promoting professional development opportunities and by recognition of Augsburg College staff's contributions to furthering and upholding the mission and values of Augsburg College.
Staff Senate is composed of six members who are nominated and elected by their peers, and two at-large members chosen by Staff Senate.
Nominees for Staff Senate may be submitted to Melissa Motl: motl@augsburg.edu . Self-nominations are encouraged!
Nominations for Staff Senate will close on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 4 p.m.
More information about Staff Senate elections will follow soon!
Please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/ for additional information about Staff Senate.
Dining Services
Nabo
The special of the day at Nabo is a hot dog and fries and a fountain soda. This can be used for the meal replacement.
Commons
Join us in the Commons on Thursday for International Day where we will be serving foods from Sweden.
During lunch in the Commons we will be having a Greek Yogurt tasting from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Stop by and try some.
Focused Conversation: Augsburg Promise
Focused Conversation: Augsburg Promise will be Thursday, April 4, 3:40 p.m. in Foss 175.
A second Focused Conversation (repeat) on this topic will be held on Wed., April 10, 12 - 1 p.m., Foss 175.
The Augsburg Promise initiative announced last fall is about improving undergraduate student retention. The Augsburg Promise work takes advantage of and is supported by investments in technology with programs such as Retain, AgileGrad and AgileAdvisor. Implementing these software programs will assist faculty and staff in supporting student academic success.
The Focused Conversation is an opportunity to provide an update on work to date and a calendar for implementation of various systems and processes. There will be time for questions and opportunities for input.
MAE Degree Completion Meeting
Have you earned your teaching license and put off completing your MAE degree? MAE Graduate students are invited to join us this Saturday, April 6, 2013, to learn more about degree completion options. To be eligible to enter the degree completion phase you must have completed course work; however, any MAE student is welcome to attend. Join us from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. in OGC 100.
Augsburg Students Win Prestigious Awards
Five Augsburg students were named in national fellowship and scholarship competitions this spring. Students from around the country applied for these programs, and Augsburg is proud to be represented by such dedicated students.
Brianna Noland, Mathematical Economics major, was one of 60 students nationally who was accepted to Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C. Chosen from over 800 applicants, Brianna will have the opportunity to present her research on college loans and first-year retention at the Capitol, and to talk with current legislators. Dr. Stella Hofrenning served as Brianna's research mentor on the project titled "An Economic Analysis of Financial Factors on Undergraduate Persistence" and will be accompanying Brianna to D.C. and to meetings with MN legislators. Special thanks to Jen Nagorski in Marketing and Communications and Tina Tavera of the McNair Scholars Program for layout and design advice on the poster.
Samantha Cantrall, Communication Studies major, received Honorable Mention for Posters on the Hill in Washington, DC., ranking within the top 80 applicants (out of 800 plus). Dr. Robert Stacke of the Music Department served as Samantha's research mentor on the project titled "The Influence of Rap in the Arab Spring."
Joe Buchman, Chemistry and Biology major, received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship that will provide $40,500 each year for the first three years of his doctoral study in Chemistry. The selection of these fellows is very competitive and is based on the viability of the student's proposed research. Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Dr. Vivian Feng and Dr. Joan Kunz all wrote letters on Joe's behalf and helped him shape his research proposal. Joe has been admitted to doctoral programs in chemistry at University of Colorado-Boulder, Iowa State University, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana and the University of MN-Twin Cities. He has decided to attend the University of MN.
Allison Zank, Chemistry major, received the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a $7,500 award given to students from around the country who excel in STEM and intend to pursue a career in science, math, or engineering. Allison's enthusiasm for research and its practical application was clear in her application, which was read and reviewed by Augsburg's Goldwater committee, Dr. David Crowe, Dr. David Murr, Dr. Jody Sorensen, and Dr. David Hanson, as well as by Allison's recommenders, Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Dr. Michael Wentzel, and Sandra Myers (U of M School of Dentistry). Allison is Augsburg's first female Goldwater Scholar and one of only eight in the state to receive the award.
Ashley Waters, Chemistry major, was named Honorable Mention in this year's Goldwater Scholarship Competition, one of only seven from the state. Ashley's plans are to become a Chemistry professor to inspire the next generation of chemists. Dr. Michael Wentzel, Dr. Sandra Olmsted, and Dr. Ronald Fedie served as her letter writers with input from Richard Flint. Dr. Wentzel worked closely with Ashley on the writing of her research proposal and Augsburg's Goldwater committee also read and provided feedback to help her develop a successful application.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students!
Auggie Pride Staff Recognition/Suggestion Program
Augsburg Staff Senate announces the Auggie Pride Staff Recognition & Suggestion Program. This program has two parts: you can recommend a staff member who you feel goes above and beyond on behalf of Augsburg College, or you can make a suggestion to improve some aspect of Augsburg College.
For more details on the program and to submit someone for consideration please visit this Staff Senate page - http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/home/auggieprideprogram/.
Those honored will receive a letter from Staff Senate, and a $25 American Express gift card as our thanks.
Event Announcements
Day at the Capitol Event
On Thursday, April 11, students will have the chance to visit the Capitol to show support for the Private College State Grant that provides financial aid for students. Due to recent budget deficits, the State Grant is in danger of being discontinued, so come out to show your support! Transportation, lunch, and a T-shirt is provided free of charge, followed by a dessert reception with former U.S. Representative Martin Sabo after the event. Get more information and register here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHVSa3lmbWtMYXQ1d3VIUU1hS01GRFE6MQ
Mary Brainerd, CEO HealthPartners - Tonight
Strommen Executive Speakers Series
April 4, 2013 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Mary Brainerd, President and CEO
HealthPartners
Sateren Auditorium
Please join us on Thursday, April 4, 2013 for our next Strommen Executive Speakers Series event featuring Mary Brainerd, President and CEO of HealthPartners, the largest, consumer-governed, nonprofit health care organization in the nation. Under her leadership, HealthPartners has experienced record growth and is often recognized as a national leader in health care.
Light refreshments will be available prior to the event and a pizza dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. for event attendees.
Earth Day Rally at the Capitol - Bike/Ride w/ MPIRG
MPIRG will be hosting a Bike/Ride to the Capitol on Earth Day for students to come to the rally to support clean energy and good jobs (both for the earth and economy). Help us to answer Governor Dayton's call to build a sustainable energy future for our state.
** If you do not have a bike you can rent one from the Library!**
BIKE ride will be meeting in the Quad at 1:30 p.m. leaving campus at 1:45 p.m.
BUS will meet at in the Quad at 1:45 p.m. to catch our bus, leaving campus at 1:55 p.m.
If you would like to spend the day at the Capitol and gain some great insight on how things work over there, lobby day begins at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the Rally! This is a wonderful learning opportunity and a chance to sit-in on committee hearings! If you have further questions on this, please email someone from MPIRG to help you navigate this.
Can't wait to see you all there!
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Keeping Clean Yard Sale
As Spring slowly arrives, we all begin to clean out our closets, dorm spaces, homes and apartments in celebration of warmer weather.
Augsburg Step-Up and members of Project Management Section A, are asking for your help by donating your gently used clothing, accessories, dorm room/apartment furnishings, and electronics. Items will be donated to the first Keeping Clean Yard Sale, Fund raiser and Informational being held this Friday, April 5, in the Oren Gateway Atrium from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
We as Students of Project Management Section A are looking to raise awareness and support of Augsburg's Step-Up program, the country's largest residential college recovery program. Every year Augsburg's Step-Up program serves and assists around 85 students from around the country and has served over 600 individuals during its strong sixteen year history.
All the proceeds made from this yard sale will go to the building of a Scholarship fund that would benefit the countless students within the Step-Up program who cannot afford the ever rising cost of tuition, housing, and books.
With the help of donations from the Augsburg community and the broader surrounding Twin Cities area, we hope to make a difference and show our support for a pivotal group in our Augsburg community.
For more information on how to donate or about the Keeping Clean Yard Sale and Fund raiser for Step-Up please contact us at: keepingcleanyardsale@gmail.com
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Sign Up for Summer Vegetable Shares
Ploughshare Farm delivers locally grown, certified organic produce every Thursday throughout the summer to Augsburg College share members. There is still time to sign up for a summer share. There are TWO share options:
>> A Full Summer Share consists of 10-15 kinds of vegetables, fruits, and herbs for 17-18 weeks. The share will vary in size, growing from around 7-12 lbs. in the spring to well over 25 lbs. in the late summer and early fall. One share will generously feed two people with a vegetarian diet or a family of four with mixed diets. Cost: $675 or about $37 per delivery.
>> The Mini Summer Share is designed to feed an individual or couple. They are also perfect for a family wanting to tryout a CSA and dabble with healthier, organic living. The mini box will typically contain 6-8 kinds of produce and herbs and is 50-60% of what the full summer share box weighs. If you've never belonged to a CSA before, a mini summer share is a great way to start. Cost: $525 or just over $29 per delivery.
To learn more, watch this 5-minute video from Ploughshare Farm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSN2pXhDxcc&feature=youtu.be or visit their website: http://www.ploughsharefarm.com .
If you have questions about becoming a Ploughshare CSA member or are interested in splitting a share, feel free to email or call me directly.