Friday, October 11, 2013
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Last Day to Request Pick Up for Shredding

It is time to go through your office files and office storerooms and purge confidential documents according to your retention rules. We will bring a document destruction service to campus next week. Place a facilities work request TODAY, Friday, Oct. 11 to request pick-up of your confidential documents for shredding. If you have questions about what is confidential, please contact your manager. Sorry, we cannot accommodate personal shredding.

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Teaching and Learning

Employee Training: Register Today

There are still spaces available for the upcoming employee training;
"Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace."

Don't miss your chance to take part in this development opportunity. This course will provide participants a valuable set of tools as we learn to communicate across our diverse workplace.

The sessions are open to all faculty and staff at no cost, with two more opportunities to participate in this course. The sessions will be facilitated by Jeffrey Cookson, Organizational Development Manager and Global Diversity Inclusion Specialist from MRA Trusight.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Session 1: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The training will cover the following aspects of communication:
- Differing definitions of respect
- Common communication break-downs
- Characteristics of tactful and diplomatic communicators
- A self-assessment of various communication styles
- Tips for adjusting one's own style of communication
- A communication Action Plan for use during times of difficult or problematic communication

Here's how to register:
On the Human Resources Moodle page http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329

Click on the
"Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace" link.

You will then be directed to the appointment scheduler tool, where you can select the date and time you wish to participate. The sessions have a limited number of seats available, so register early. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at Berggren@augsburg.edu

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Bioethics Summer Research Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

On behalf of the Mayo Clinic, URGO announces the 2014 Vann Fellowship for summer undergraduate research in biomedical ethics! This fellowship is highly competitive and each college may only endorse two applicants. Applications for Augsburg's internal competition are due November 12, 2013.

Program details:
- Work with physician and research mentors within Mayo's Program in Professionalism and Ethics
- 8-10 weeks of full-time research
- $5,000 stipend
- Research topics may include (but are not limited to):
- Clinical ethics
- Informed patient consent, competence, and dementia
- Advanced directives, surrogate decision-makers, cultural values
- Ethical issues in end-of-life care and life-sustaining treatments
- Ethics in biomedical research, stem-cell research, and transplants

Qualifications:
- Enrolled in undergraduate courses for the fall of 2014
-Strong interest in biomedical ethics and/or clinical ethics (students with any major may apply)
-Must be at least a sophomore standing

If you are interested in applying for the Vann Fellowship, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunities at urgo@augsburg.edu for application materials.

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General Announcements

Active Wellness 2014: Register by October 16

Augsburg College has partnered with Interactive Health to deliver a wellness program available to benefit eligible employees that is fun and rewarding!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to maximize your wellness program benefits! For employees who are enrolled in Augsburg College's health insurance plan, if you participate in the health evaluation you will earn $25 per month insurance premium reduction.

Health evaluations are by appointment, please schedule by:
5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2013

Health Evaluations will be held on campus from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location are as follows:
October 21, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 22, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 23, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 24, 2013, Christensen Center, Marshall room
October 25, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room

How to Schedule Your Onsite Health Evaluation Appointment

1. Register online at www.myinteractivehealth.com First time website users can register using sponsor code V9DXA.
2. Click the "Schedule Your Appointment" box at the top of the page.
3. Select your appointment location, date and time and complete your health questionnaire.
4. Continue until you are prompted to confirm your appointment.
5. Send your lab results directly to your physician. (Provide your physician's name, fax and phone number when you register for your health evaluation).

You may also schedule your appointment by calling Interactive Health at (800) 840-6100 between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time

You will need to Fast before your appointment
Please fast for 12 hours before your test. Drink plenty of plain water - no food or other beverages. If you are diabetic, pregnant, on medication, or have a medical condition that will prevent you from fasting 12 hours, please follow your doctor's instructions regarding fasting.

Unable to attend onsite? Participate at a nearby lab!
You may select a lab location when you register online. Or call Interactive Health at (800) 840-6100 and ask to Test at a Lab. If you use this option, please schedule by October 28, 2013 and complete your test no later than November 11, 2013.

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Follow up of Krista Tippett Christensen Symposium

Did you miss Krista Tippett's Christensen Symposium address on October 1? There are a few ways you can still learn more about the topic of "Einstein's God: Revisiting Science and Religion in a New Century"? .

1) Check out Tippett's book, "Einstein's God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit", available in the Augsburg College Bookstore.

2) Augsburg College faculty, staff, and students are also welcome to check out an audio recording of the Symposium address by visiting the Christensen Center for Vocation (OGC106) or contacting the CCV office at ccv@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1403.

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Check In Location for Academic Advising

The check-in location for Academic Advising has moved to the Gage Center Information Desk, 2nd floor Lindell Library. Students, faculty, and staff with appointments or seeking walk-in advising stop first at the Gage Center Information Desk. Your advisor will meet you in the Gage Center. The Information Desk is centrally located at the top of main library stair case.

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Mann Receives Auggie Pride Award for September

Joe Mann, web manager in the Office of Marketing and Communication, has been awarded the Auggie Pride Award for the month of September. Mann was nominated for his efforts in re-launching the College website after a redesign of the site. He worked particularly hard to make the site compatible with mobile devices. Please join the Staff Senate in congratulating Joe.

The Auggie Pride Incentive Program comes out of Staff Senate's desire to recognize outstanding staff on a more regular basis (monthly), and tap the collective mind power for great ideas. If you would like to nominate someone or have a suggestion email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

Please visit us online to learn more about what we do, http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate

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Benefit Open Enrollment November 6 - 20

We are pleased to announce we have made significant strides forward in creating a "green" open enrollment, with a new online process. To ensure all employees have plenty of time to review the materials, we will send an email on October 14 with details about our 2014 plan offerings and instructions on how to enroll.

All benefit eligible employees will need to complete the enrollment form, even if they wish to maintain current plan options. Employees must submit the enrollment form online, no paper forms will be accepted. Human resources will host three help sessions for employees who would like assistance with submitting the online enrollment forms.

Representatives from HealthPartners, Interactive Wellness, OptumHealth and Hays will be at the information sessions to answer any questions you have about our plan offerings for 2014.

Open Enrollment Information Sessions:
November 6 at 2:00 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 8 at 12:10 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 11 at 8:30 a.m., Christensen Center, Marshall Room
November 12 at 4:45 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 201
*November 12 at 4:45 p.m., Streaming at: http://connect.augsburg.edu/openenrollment/
November 13 at 8:30 a.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100


On-line Enrollment Help Sessions:
November 13 at 2:30 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
November 15 at 8:00 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 201
November 19 at 4:00 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 201

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the sessions listed above. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Event Announcements

CTL Professional Staff Series: Tues., Oct 15

Center for Teaching and Learning
Staff Professional Development Series

"Developing Your Career"
Tuesday, October 15
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Marshall Room

This month's Staff Development Series will discuss ways for staff to think about current and future career pathways, available educational opportunities, negotiating new responsibilities, and potential to grow within your current job. To RSVP, visit http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7NFx9CvFtjX5obP

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You Are The Weapon Workshop Public Showing

You Are The Weapon Workshop Public Showing!

Augsburg College Theatre Department's You Are The Weapon workshop with Annie Enneking will be having a showing of the work they have done over the past few weeks!

This stage combat workshop has explored professional techniques on how to safely perform fighting and staged violence, with and without weapons!
The public showing will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 in the Theatre!

No reservations required! A free and fun night! We hope to see you there!

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Biology Research Symposium

What I Did on My Summer Vacation Biology Research Symposium

* Learn about on and off campus research opportunities
* Get an idea about current and future faculty research projects
* Hear students present their research from this past summer

When: Thursday, October 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: SCI 123

Food and Drinks Provided!

Sponsored by Tri Beta and the Biology Department.

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Government & Nonprofit Job & Internship Fair

On Monday, October 28, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the U of M, Coffman Memorial Union the Minnesota Colleges and Universities Career Services Association will host the annual Government & Nonprofit Job & Internship Fair.

The fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. Free and open to all students and alumni! To register go to www.augsburg.edu/strommen

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Augsburg Women's Soccer Fundraiser

Do you have children, nieces, nephews or family friends ages 6-12? Get them out of the house this holiday season doing something productive! All of our camps are on our new field at Augsburg. Coached by our coaching staff and all the Auggie soccer players and all skill levels are accepted, boys and girls!

October 16, 17, 18 MEA Day Camps, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ($35 a day, $60 for 2 days, $85 for 3)
November 29 'Turkey Trot' camp, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and/or 1-4 p.m. ($35/$60)
December 26-27 Holiday Camp #1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ($75)
December 30-31 Holiday Camp #2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ($75)

2014

January 20 MLK camp/3 vs. 3 Tournament, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ($35)
February 17 Presidents Day Camp/3 vs. 3 Tournament, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ($35)

*to register or learn about all Augsburg soccer camps contact Mike Navarre, Heads Women's Soccer Coach, Ph: (612) 330-1623, Navarre@augsburg.edu or go to our website: http://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?tab=soccer2&path+wsoc

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