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Islam course in Fall 2013
Do your advisees want to learn more about Islam? Have them consider the REL 205 Islam course in Fall 2013. It is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00-1:40. The course will satisfy the Humanities LAF requirement. It is also accepted for a Religion major or minor. Please encourage students to register for the class.
Augsburg is currently accepting applications from scholars qualified to teach this course. We seek an individual with a graduate degree in Islamic studies or related area, familiarity with expectations in college classrooms, experience with Muslim communities, respect for and knowledge about traditional and critical approaches to Islam and the Qur'an, and the ability to foster appreciative understanding of Islam and to build relationships with people of other religious and non-religious backgrounds.
Creating an Inclusive Campus-Call for Proposals
Creating an Inclusive Campus– Call for Proposals
Creating an Inclusive Campus Conference
Reimagining Augsburg: Learning, Retention, and Success
Conference Dates: May 22-23
Proposals Due: April 19
This two-day annual conference will be held May 22-23 and is designed to feature key developments in fulfilling our commitment to intentional diversity and global learning at Augsburg College. It includes an opening session entitled "Reimagining Augsburg: Learning, Retention, and Success." It will combine a presentation by Dr. Eric Jolly with a working session to envision how we can co-create an inclusive community committed to learning, retention, and success of all members. Dr. Jolly is a member of Augsburg's Board of Regents, President of the Science Museum of Minnesota, and a nationally recognized speaker on issues of inclusiveness.
As our mission states, "The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work." What does it mean to be committed to intentional diversity? It means that we recruit a diverse student body and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that enables them to succeed. It means that we prepare all students to work collaboratively in a diverse, global environment. Finally, it means that we hire diverse faculty and staff, and create an inclusive, supportive work environment that enables them to be meaningfully involved in the work of Augsburg College. This conference allows us to celebrate what we are doing right and engage in dialogue about how we can continue to improve.
We invite you to design sessions that will engage faculty and staff in conversations about learning, retention, and success at Augsburg; or presentations that will deepen understanding of what is being done to create a more inclusive community. These sessions may focus on facilitating the success of all students, embedding diversity and global learning in the curriculum, or developing our community.
Please submit a proposal for a 90-minute session. Provide a title for your session, list of presenters, and a 150-200 word description of the session you would like to facilitate. Submit your proposal to ctl@augsburg.edu by April 19.
The conference is co-sponsored by CTL, the Office of International Programs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and General Education
TFAPS -- Hybrid Learning Implementation
All faculty are invited to participate in two workshops offered by CTL and IT to support weekend and graduate faculty who are creating "hybrid" courses for 2013-14. If you are satisfied with the basic design of your courses, you only need to participate in the Moodle Labs to learn best practices for online learning and how to meet GAAC/AAC requirements for hybrid learning.
If you would like to improve the underlying design of your courses, you will also benefit from the integrated course design workshop.
Prerequisite: Please watch the screencasts in the Overview section of the Course Design Support Site (http://go.augsburg.edu/moodlelab) before coming to these sessions.
Moodle Lab for Hybrid Learning.
The Moodle Labs are hands-on workshops that introduce and support development of your Moodle sites. Upcoming workshops are held on:
9-10:30 am, Wednesday, April 10, Foss 22A
3:10-4:40 pm, Tuesday, April 16, Foss 22A
10-12 noon, Saturday, April 20, Foss 22A
9-10:30, Wednesday April 24, Foss 22A
9-10:30 am, Tuesday, April 30, Foss 22A
Additional spring and summer dates will be added later.
Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning.
The Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning is a hands-on workshop that explores Fink's model for course design, which integrates situational factors, learning goals, learning activities, and assessment. It addresses how to choose face-to-face and online activities to create an engaged learning community, provide direct instruction, and facilitate active, collaborative learning. Future workshops will be held on:
9-12 am, Saturday, April 13, Marshall
3:40-6:40 pm, Thursday, April 25, Marshall
9-12 am, Tuesday, May 7, Marshall
Please rsvp to ctl@augsburg.edu
Additional support includes:
Moodle Template for developing your course in accordance with GAAC/AAC requirements.
Course Design Support Site to provide additional detail and examples for Moodle applications.
Technology Tapas to showcase a variety of technologies that can improve your work.
Sloan-C Online Workshop passes to participate in further study of online learning.
The Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat
The Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat
The fourth annual Scholarly Writing Retreat will be held at Dunrovin Retreat Center near Marine on St. Croix from 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 14 to 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 16. Initiated by Jessica Nathanson, the retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Some come to plan an approach to a new project to be completed over the summer; others use it as an opportunity to finish articles they have been working on during the year. Registrants are accepted on a first come-first serve basis.
Those interested in participating should rsvp to ctl@augsburg.edu
General Announcements
Nominations for Staff Senate - DEADLINE EXTENDED
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 Friday, April 19, 2013 at noon.
More information about Staff Senate elections will follow soon!
Please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/ for additional information about Staff Senate.
Volunteer - West Bank Bike Ride -April 27
The Augsburg Thrivent Fellows are looking for volunteers to assist with the first annual West Bank Bike Ride on Saturday, April 27. The fellows are in need of 10-15 volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks between 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Murphy Park at Augsburg College. If you are able to volunteer we ask that you email tilton@augsburg.edu and register on line at http://www.westbankride.org/
Questions, please email tilton@augsburg.edu
Dining Services
Einsteins:
Stop by and try the new smoothies and sandwiches. We now have a Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie and a Mixed Berry Smoothie. Our new featured sandwiches are a Bagel Thin Club and a Toasted Egg and Cheese Thin.
Nabo:
The special of the day at Nabo is a Chipotle Chicken Wrap with chips and a fountain soda. This can be used for the meal replacement.
Commons:
Due to an event in the Commons Brunch on Sunday will be served in the Marshall Room. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Virtual Job Fair - 4/18
Looking for a job or internship? Be green, be virtual, be recruited online. The Minnesota Private College Career Consortium is hosting a Virtual Career Fair. Participate in a Job Fair that's convenient, user-friendly and within the comfort of your own room. Registration is free. Upload your resume, login to chat with employers prior to the event and check out the employers ahead of time to research their positions. Register at: http://minnesota.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-career-fair-registration/
Provost Candidate Feedback
The first Provost candidate to visit campus was Barry Pearson, who currently serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.
If you had the opportunity to meet or visit with Mr. Pearson, please share your thoughts through this survey link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BF7NQT5
It is confidential as all comments will be compiled by our consultant and reported to the search committee in aggregate. The survey will close at 5 p.m., today, April 12.
Event Announcements
Augsburg Women Engaged, Spirituality: Going Deeper
Alumni and friends are invited to participate in a second in a series of AWE-inspired conversations among women…
Spirituality: Going Deeper, Insights from Christianity and Buddhism
Hosted by Augsburg Religion Prof. Marty Stortz
Featuring St. Thomas Law Prof. Susan Stabile
Thursday, April 18, 2013
6:45 p.m.
Kennedy Center Rm 303
Register by April 15 at augsburg.edu/alumni/events/
We will enjoy
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 Networking and refreshments
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 Presentation and meditative practice with Susan Stabile
8:00 p.m. – 8:30 Reflection and conversation with Marty Stortz
8:30 Book Signing - Copies of Susan Stabile's book will be for sale.
This conversation among women is free. Space is limited, so you need to register by April 15 at augsburg.edu/alumni/events/ or call 612-330-1085. Free parking permits will be provided to registered guests. Questions? Contact Donna McLean mclean@augsburg.edu.
Presentation by Susan Stabile, author of Growing in Love and Wisdom: Tibetan Buddhist Sources for Christian Meditation. Susan is Robert and Marion Short Distinguished Chair in Law at St. Thomas University, a law professor, trained retreat minister, and spiritual director. She was raised Roman Catholic, practiced Buddhism for 20 years and then returned to the faith of her childhood. Weblogs: http://susanjoan.wordpress.com, http://mirrorofjustice.blogs.com
Conversation hosted by Marty Stortz, Augsburg's Bernhard M. Christensen Professor for Religion and Vocation, an acclaimed scholar, teacher, and leader in the realms of the church, academia, and society-at-large. More about Marty at http://inside.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2010/01_11_10/christensen.html
Augsburg Women Engaged. We believe...
-Women have knowledge, experience and wisdom to bring to the college.
-A relationship with Augsburg enriches the lives of alumnae.
-AWE can be a catalyst for tapping the potential of women to connect, learn and give.
Students for Racial Justice Workshop
A workshop for students, by students. Come learn the basics of race, racism, and white privilege through this 2-hour interactive workshop! This is SRJ's last workshop we are offering this year, so if you haven't checked it out yet, this is your chance!
Tuesday, April 16
5-7 PM
Old Main 105
TODAY Retirement Reception for Norma Noonan
Please join us to celebrate Dr. Norma Noonan's distinguished career at Augsburg College!
WHAT: Retirement party for Norma Noonan
WHEN: TODAY, Friday, April 12th, 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: Christensen Center, Marshall Room
RSVP: Lois Nielsen-Johns
nielsen@augsburg.edu
612-330-1320
A short formal program will begin at approximately 4:45 P.M.
Sponsored by the Augsburg College Department of Political Science
Keeping Track of Auggies
Congratulations to Student Leadership Award Recipients
Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award
AuBrianna Weatherspoon
Student Leader of the Year
Ibrahim Al-Hajiby
Student Group of the Year
Augsburg Latin American Students
Student Leader Service Work Award
Joshua Fredlund & Vincent Henry
Student Group Service Work Award
Fighting Poverty at Augsburg
Student Leader Social Justice Award
Joe Vital
Student Group Social Justice Award
Queer and Straight in Unity
Outstanding Seniors of the Year
Jeb Bates, Colton Hinz & Kacie Lucchini
Outstanding Juniors of the Year
Amineh Safi, Michael Fetting & Tina Monje
Outstanding Sophomores of the Year
Andrena Murphy & Fabien Dubbe
Outstanding First-Years of the Year
Bram Oosterlee
Outstanding New Student Group of the Year Award
Brotherhood of Successful Scholars
Outstanding Veteran Group of the Year Award
Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society
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Futon for Sale
Do you need an awesome new futon for your apartment next year? I am graduating this year and looking to get rid of my gently used futon. It is love seat sized and fits two people comfortably. If you are interested or want more information contact me at colem@augsburg.edu!