Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Annual Security Report

In accordance with federal law, Augsburg College produces an Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Augsburg; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a paper copy of this report by contacting Augsburg's Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717. You can view the report online by following the link below: http://web.augsburg.edu/dps/Report2013.pdf

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Teaching and Learning

Writing Lab: Visit Now; Visit Often

In the two weeks that the Writing Lab has been open, tutors have conducted 150 sessions with Augsburg students. Join them! Here are the hours:

Monday: 11:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 -10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 - 6 p.m. and 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Professor Swanson, English Department

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Open Moodle Labs in OGC 103

Do you need some help

building/editing your hybrid course Moodle site?

planning the online components of your hybrid course?

creating engaging forum discussion assignments?

devising relevant online assignments?

thinking through course management issues?

diversifying and expanding your Moodle course content?

Come to an Open Moodle Lab for individualized help. Open Labs will be held Tues. & Wed. from 9-10:30 a.m. and Thurs. 1:00-2:30 p.m. in OGC 103

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General Announcements

Dining Services

Join us in the Commons today from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for the Student Concerns meeting. The A'viands Food Service Director will be available to discuss questions and concerns about Dining Services.

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Active Wellness 2014

The response to the announcement of our new wellness program, Active Wellness 2014, has been great. In fact, many of you have already registered for your health evaluations. If you have not done so, there is still time, go to the HR Moodle site in the Active Wellness 2014 section for information on how to register.

http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329

Remember, this program is offered at no cost to you, and we are offering a financial incentive for participation. Employees on our health plan can earn a discount of $25 per month (up to $300 per year) on their health insurance premiums for participation in the Active Wellness 2014 program.
Do you want to learn more, or have questions? If so, informational brown bag sessions will be held next week in the East Commons of Christensen Center.

Representatives from Interactive Wellness will be on campus to provide more information about the Active Wellness 2014 program. They will give a brief presentation followed by an opportunity for you to ask them questions about the program.

Monday, October 7, 2013
11:30 AM -12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Students - Earn $55/day Judging Debate Tournaments

The MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg College and the Sabo Center is looking for college students interested in judging high school debate tournaments starting Oct. 4 and going through mid December. We will pay certified judges $55 per day.

Certified college students can receive $55 per day on Fridays and Saturdays throughout this fall to judge high school students at debate tournaments. Most tournaments last on Fridays from 3 - 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

To become certified you must attend a judge training. Trainings will be held this Thursday (Oct. 3rd) and Friday (Oct. 4th) and next week Oct. 10th and 11th at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. We will provide you with pizza at the training.

Come hear what is all about! To RSVP - please contact community engagement coordinator Mai Yer Vang at vangmy@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1730.

The MN Urban Debate League empowers students through academic competitive debate to advocate for themselves and their communities. Come be a part of the excitement!

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Change to Community Lunches

There is no "First Wednesday" community lunch for faculty and staff this week. We are currently reviewing the former Community Time lunch format, and are exploring other ways to create community time. We want to engage a broader group of faculty and staff in the planning for community engagement efforts over this academic year.

Why the change? Last spring a number of questions were raised about the budget allocation for community lunches in the context of the cost reductions that the College was making. Additionally, year-end feedback about the format indicated a desire to make the lunches a more productive use of faculty and staff time. As a result, we are reducing the number of the lunches this year while we take time to plan how best to use our resources. We are asking faculty and staff to help us envision new ways to enhance community engagement, and we look forward to your input on an upcoming survey.

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Study Abroad Deadline Extension - Oct. 11

Augsburg Abroad is pleased to announce the following deadline extensions for for Winter-Break and Spring Semester.

Apply by Friday, October 11 for...

Winter-Break Programs (Mexico Programs only-Trekking and Sustainability)
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/faculty-led-programs/

Spring Semester Programs (most programs):
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

Come to an info session/study abroad advising in Christensen Center LL Suite 2
MWF: 10:30 a.m.
TTh: 3:30 p.m.

Scholarships Available!

Deadline for Summer Short-term Faculty-Led Programs is February 1.

See list of winter and summer faculty-led programs here:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/faculty-led-programs/

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Event Announcements

TODAY - North Star STEM Drop-In Registration 1-4 p.m.

North Star STEM is a National Science Foundation supported program which supports African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students working toward bachelor's degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Stop by the STEM Programs office (Science 154) on the first floor of the Science building today (October 1st), anytime between 1:00 and 4:00, to

- Learn more about North Star STEM (NSS) programs, eligibility, and application process.
- Register for NSS 3M Industry visit on October 10th from 2-5 p.m.
- Learn about and/or register for the NSS Grad Lab on October 19th from 9-1 a.m.
- Learn about and/or register for the NSS Bridge to the REU, a six-week free student-led seminar focused on the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) application process. Takes place Mondays 5-6 p.m., October 21st through November 25th.
- Learn about and/or apply for funding to attend the NSF-sponsored Emerging Researcher's Conference in Washington D.C., February 20-22, 2014.
- Express interest in the NSS peer-mentoring program.
- Express interest in travel funding to professional conferences including SHPE, NSBE, and Experimental Biology.

Staff and faculty are also welcome to stop by with any questions.

See http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/ or email stem@augsburg.edu for more information.

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Brown Bag with Faculty Senators (Wednesday)

On Wednesday, 2 October, several faculty senators (Dave Matz, Doug Green, Vicki Olson, Kathy Swanson, and Marty Stortz, among others) will be in the Marshall Room in shifts from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Though there is no longer a Community Time lunch, we hope you'll bring your lunch and join us for an informal 'brown-bag' information-gathering and discussion session about what your greatest concerns are this year and what you think the most important long-term issues are facing the college.

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Seminary and Divinity School Day

Are you considering the idea of theological graduate school education? Is there a possibility you might want to become a pastor, a professor of religion, or work in a church vocation?

Gather with your peers at Gustavus Adolphus College on Tuesday, October 15. This all-day event will give you the opportunity to meet with representatives from up to 20 seminaries and divinity schools from around the nation, from multiple denominational affiliations. The day will also feature a keynote address during the luncheon, breakout sessions and discussions about the discernment process, questions of faith, what it's like to be in ministry (ordained, not ordained, specialized), the difference between a seminary and divinity school, and more.

By attending, you will have the chance to visit with students from other regional undergraduate schools who have similar questions and interests.

Transportation to and from Gustavus will be provided. There is no charge for this event (which includes lunch) but you must pre-register by noon Monday, Oct. 7.

To pre-register, contact Lonna in the Christensen Center for Vocation 612-330-1467 or fieldl@augsburg.edu or see the website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/seminary-and-divinity-school-day/

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Fall Art Tour

Saturday, October 5, 1 - 5 p.m.
Join us for a free guided bus tour event! Reserve your seats and get more information about this free event at https://sites.google.com/a/actc-mn.org/actc//cagc.

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A Few Open Spots for Oct. 16 Vocation Lunch

There are a few spots available for faculty and staff at the upcoming fall Vocation Lunch on Wednesday, October 16 from 11:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Dr. Karen Kaivola will be sharing a presentation entitled "The Accidental Administrator: Reflections on Vocation." More information about the Vocation lunch is available at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/vocationlunch/

Space is limited for the lunch so faculty and staff are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible through the event page: https://christensenlunch.eventbrite.com/

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Goliard Board Game Night

The Goliard Society of Medievalists are hosting a board games night on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Augsburg room. There will be an assortment of medieval games such as chess, and the viking game. There will be free pizza! Everyone is invited!

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Meet and Greet

Give and Take Is Coming--Stay Tuned

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Trip to Mille Lacs

On October 12

Enjoy a joint trip with St. Thomas students to the Mille Lacs Community and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on the shores of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs. Learn more about one of our neighboring Ojibwe Anishinabe communities, their history, and culture. Our day will include a tour of the community and government center, a visit to the Museum and Trading Post, and a brief stop at the Casino.

Schedule:

9:00 meet at Augsburg in front of Melby Hall (Rec. center)

9:15 Leave Minneapolis

Lunch (brownbag) You will need to pack yourself a lunch and snacks for the day. You can also purchase lunch at Subway near Mille Lacs

4:30 back at Augsburg

*We have limited seats available so sign up now.

Contact Professor Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu or 330-1523.

For more information on the Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe visit their website at www.millelacsojibwe.org

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