Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
- Vann Fellowship Due Tuesday 11/12
- $5,000 Scholarship for American Indian Students
- $5,000 Scholarship
- $30,000 to Help Fund Graduate Degree
- Cuba: Course Preparation Seminar for Fac/Staff
- Humanity in Action Fellowship
- Pre-Health Internship Opportunity
- Convocation Daily Schedule Change
- Applications Now Open: Summer Study Abroad
- Staff Development - Workplace Heath & Ergonomics
- Open Moodle Labs
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Public Safety Crime Advisory
Crime Advisory Nov 7th 2013
A variety of personal property thefts have been reported to Public Safety this week. Additionally, Minneapolis Police has put out an advisory regarding neighborhood robberies. Please remember to keep your belongings with you or locked up in your office, your residence, or in the trunk of your vehicle.
A Minneapolis Police Advisory was issued this week in regards to the following incidents that took place OFF campus.
10/26: 12:20 AM, Individual was approached by a group of males who used a weapon to get the victim to hand over his phone. 18xx block of 5th Street.
10/31: 9 PM, A victim was punched by a suspect and her purse taken. 18xx block of 5th Street.
11/03: 1:29AM, Individual walking northbound on Cedar was approached by two males. One suspect punched him to gain access to his wallet.
In all incidents the suspects fled on food and were described as black males between 18 and 25 years old.
Keep the following tips in mind to help prevent crime on campus and keep your belongings safe!
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT CRIME AT AUGSBURG!
- Public Safety Escorts are available from dusk until dawn each day by calling 612-330-1717.
- Walk in well-lit areas and with a friend.
- Cell phones, iPods, and other electronics can be a distraction to you and an attraction to someone watching you. Be alert and keep these items out of sight.
- Don't leave your valuables unattended and unsecured in public places.
- Keep valuables out of view. If possible, secure them in drawer or cabinet. Better yet, take your valuables with you or leave them at home.
- Always lock your office even if you will only be gone for a minute or two.
- Always lock your residence room, even when you are present!
- If possible, lock bicycles with a U lock around the frame and any "quick release" tires.
- Be aware of your surroundings and immediately report any suspicious activity or persons to Public Safety Dispatch (612-330-1717 or x1717 from a campus phone) or the Minneapolis Police.
Teaching and Learning
Vann Fellowship Due Tuesday 11/12
Attention Students! If you are interested in the Vann Fellowship for summer undergraduate research in biomedical ethics at Mayo Clinic, Augsburg's internal applications are due Tuesday, Nov. 12.
This fellowship is highly competitive and each college may only endorse two applicants.
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)
-3.50 GPA or higher recommended (if lower, contact urgo@augsburg.edu)
-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.
$5,000 Scholarship for American Indian Students
$5,000 Scholarship for American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing careers related to tribal policy and Native American health care
If you're committed to applying your education and training directly to solving problems in Indian Country and interested in being plugged into a growing network of American Indian student leaders across the country, check out the Udall Scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded to sophomore and junior college students in any of three categories:
- To American Indian and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal government, law, education, justice, resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, economic development, and other areas affecting American Indian communities; or
- To American Indian and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native American health care; or
- To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment.
Benefits:
- Lifelong membership in an active and growing network of alumni.
- Meeting other student leaders at the Udall Scholar Orientation
- Up to $5,000 for educational expenses
"I've met more friends here than I ever imagined. The connections the Scholar Orientation has set up for us should prove invaluable." - Ashley Keller, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, 2010 Scholar
To be eligible for the Udall Scholarship, you must be nominated by your institution.
Internal Application Deadline: February 4, 2014
For application materials, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity at Urgo@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1446.
$5,000 Scholarship
Would you like $5,000?
Interested in pursuing a career related to the environment?
Study sustainability? Excited about environmental justice? If you're interested in being plugged into a diverse and growing network of environmentally-committed student leaders across the country, check out the Udall Scholarship.
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders from the entire spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy or Native American health care.
Benefits:
- Lifelong membership in an active and growing network of alumni.
- Meeting other student leaders at the Udall Scholar Orientation
- Up to $5,000 for educational expenses
"Not only is the scholarship invaluable to furthering my education, the orientation was a life changing experience to meet and learn from the next tribal and environmental leaders." - Emily Kinsel, 2011 Scholar
To be eligible for the Udall Scholarship, you must be nominated by your institution.
Internal Application Deadline: February 4, 2014
For Application Materials, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity(URGO)at urgo@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1446.
$30,000 to help fund Graduate Degree
Attention Juniors!
Are you interested in a career in public service?
Do you plan to attend graduate or professional school?
Could you use $30,000 to fund your education?
If so, you may be eligible for the Truman Scholarship, a merit-based grant awarded to undergraduate students who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. The Foundation seeks candidates who have extensive records of public and community service, are committed to careers in government or elsewhere in public service, and have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills.
Additional eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship and junior standing (or senior standing, but in the third year of college enrollment).
Internal applications are due on January 15. If interested, please contact the URGO Office at urgo@augsburg.edu
Cuba: Course Preparation Seminar for Fac/Staff
If you are interested in working with CGE to plan an upcoming course in Cuba, consider joining us in June 2014 for a Course Preparation seminar. During this seminar, participants will travel with CGE Academic Director Ann Lutterman-Aguilar to Havana to learn about Cuban infrastructure, meet with local faculty, discuss program logistics (including finances and legalities), explore housing options, meet with potential speakers, and visit organizations you might consider as part of a future course. Traveling to Cuba is a breathtaking experience, but has a unique set of challenges. As such, participating in the Course Preparation seminar helps ensure a more seamless future experience with a student group.
Early bird registration (with $100 discount) closes on November 15. General registration closes December 14. Read more here: http://www.augsburg.edu/global/upcoming-programs/
Contact Susan Peacock, travel seminar coordinator, at peacocks@augsburg.edu or x1662 for more information.
Humanity in Action Fellowship
The Humanity in Action Fellowship has brought together international groups of students and young professionals to study minority rights and to produce research exploring how and why individuals and societies resist intolerance and stand up for democratic values. The 2014 programs will begin in Washington, D.C. at the Council on Foreign Relations and subsequently take place for four weeks in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris and Warsaw.
Intensive and demanding, the Humanity in Action Fellowship features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians and activists, as well as site visits to government agencies, non-profit organizations, museums and memorials. Participation requires a great deal of intellectual curiosity and stamina, as well as the ability to work effectively in international teams.
After the program, participants join the global alumni network of Humanity in Action Senior Fellows and can take advantage of special professional fellowship opportunities, such as internship programs in the U.S. Congress and European Parliament.
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduates from the undergraduate classes of 2012 and 2013 are eligible to apply.
Applications are due on January 9, 2014.
For more information visit Humanity in Action.
For application assistance contact URGO at: urgo@augsburg.edu
Pre-Health Internship Opportunity
Internships available for undergraduate students interested in Pre-Health sciences. Students can study abroad, shadow doctors, learn a second language, and give back to the community on the beautiful islands of Canary and Azores. Students can choose to attend up to two of the following summer sessions:
-Summer Session 1: May 18-June 21, 2013
-Summer Session 2: June 22-July 26, 2014
-Summer Session 3: July 27-August 30, 2014
Or can attend a three week January Session
-January Session (Tenerife Island only): January 4-25, 2014
For more info visit www.atlantis-project.org
Convocation Daily Schedule Change
On Wednesday, November 13, the Humanities & Fine Arts Convocation will affect the daily class schedule.
The revised schedule will be:
1st Period 8:00-8:50 a.m. (instead of 8:00-9:10)
2nd Period 9:00-9:50 a.m. (instead of 9:20-10:30)
Convocation 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Remaining classes follow regular schedule
Convocation class schedule modifications are posted online at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/convoschedule/ .
Applications Now Open: Summer Study Abroad
Summer break programs include about 2 weeks of travel with classes on campus during summer term I. Complete requirements like Augsburg experience, Humanities LAF, and requirements in majors like business and psychology -- all while having the experience of a lifetime! Consider the following programs in Slovenia, Paris/Berlin, or Germany.
International Business: Germany
Course options: BUS 465 OR FIN 460
Program Fees: (Estimate) $4,999
For more details: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=InternationalBusiness
Experience an intensive cross-cultural exchange focusing on cutting edge business topics. Spend 2 weeks at a university in Karlsruhe, Germany with visits to Berlin and Strasbourg and 2 weeks with your new German classmates at Augsburg. You'll participate in company visits, business simulations and case studies, and hear from guest speakers on business topics on a global scale. Faculty Leader: Marc McIntosh
Prelude to WWII: Paris & Berlin
Course options: HIS195/495 OR ENL270/499
Program Fees: $5,299
For more details: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=PreludetoWWII
Explore the chaotic period between the world wars, as you examine this time of creative explosion, political instability, and social transgression in two major European cities. Travel through Paris and Berlin as you consider how modernist practices in literature, film, and theater are currently adapted by artists in these cities today. Bonus experience in Strasbourg! Faculty leaders: Jacqui deVries and Bob Cowgill
Psychology and Education: Slovenia
Course Options: PSY 295 AND either EDC 490/580 or 499/599
Program fees: (estimate) $5,599
For more details: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=PsychEduSlovenia
Examine diverse cultures that intersect in Central Europe, as we explore the roots of both educational and psychological practices that have shaped modern European culture and development. Other destinations include Roman ruins in Croatia and a visit to Venice, Italy! Faculty Leaders: Joseph Erickson and Stacy Freiheit
Visit the links to find out more about each program, or contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669.
Staff Development - Workplace Heath & Ergonomics
Topic: Workplace Health and Ergonomics
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location: Marshall Room, Christensen Center
At this session, you will join members of the HPE department to learn about health and wellness at work. Learn the principles of ergonomics, discuss practices that you can do to maintain wellness in your workspace, and take away strategies to make your personal workspace an environment that is conducive to your physical and mental well-being.
RSVP online
The Staff Development Series is co-sponsored by the Human Resources and the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Open Moodle Labs
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?
Come to an Open Moodle Lab for individualized help. Open Labs will be held Tues & Wed. from 9-10:30 am and Thurs. 1:00-2:30 pm in OGC 103
General Announcements
Become an Orientation Leader
Would you like to...
Gain valuable leadership experience?
Receive first-rate training?
Get involved at Augsburg?
Meet new people?
If you answered yes to any of the following questions, you should apply to be a 2014 Orientation Leader today! You can find the application here:
http://www.augsburg.edu/hr/
Applications are due on Tuesday, November 12 and must be turned in to Joanne K. Reeck-Irby in room 1B in the basement of Christensen Center.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Cuong Nguyen or Laurel Rohloff in CAO at orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100
Annual Benefit Enrollment Period Now Open
The annual benefit enrollment period will remain open until November 20. This year our enrollment process will be online.
All benefit eligible employees will need to complete the enrollment form, even if you plan to maintain the same benefit coverage elections from 2013. Additionally due to enrollment forms being submitted online, no paper forms will be accepted.
Please be advised that open enrollment will close on November 20 at 4:00 p.m. No late submissions will be accepted.
During the information sessions, representatives from HealthPartners, Interactive Wellness, OptumHealth and Hays will be at the information sessions to answer any questions you might have about our plan offerings for 2014.
Please plan to attend to learn what you need to do to enroll and/or make changes to your current benefit elections.
Open Enrollment Information Sessions:
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
Online Enrollment Help
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
High Five Friday
It is with sadness and excitement that I announce that David Jones will no longer be working in the Admissions Office. The excitement comes from the fact that he will still be working at Augsburg in our Registrar's Office. Please wish him well and stop by the Admissions Office to give him a high five.
Event Announcements
Def Poetics Final Performances
Def Poetics Final Performances!
Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 p
m
Friday November 15 at 6:00 pm
Spoken word artists and Def Poetics workshop facilitators Sha Cage and E.G. Bailey will be performing some of their original work.
As well students of Augsburg who have been a part of the workshop will perform pieces.
The performances will be in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, in the Foss Center
Admission is free!
MN Attorney General Informaton Session - RE: Careers
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work is hosting the MN Attorney General Office for an information session next Tuesday, November 12 from 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center, Suite 100
Graduating in December 2013 or Spring 2014? All majors are welcome. Representatives will share information about their full-time Consumer Analysts positions. R.S.V.P. careers@augsburg.edu
Chapel Series Concludes Today
Join us for an intriguing conclusion to our chapel series: "From Death to Life," today at 10:40 a.m. Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preaching, "Accompanied by Song," and Pr. Mike Matson presiding. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
Annual Trinity Health Fair Sunday
The Annual Trinity Health Fair will be on Sunday November 10 from 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. in the Foss Center Atrium. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
New this year will be 5 minute hearing screenings and additional health screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure and vision. There will also be free healthy snacks and info on seasonal flu as well as learning to do life saving chest compressions.
The event is FREE and open to the public!
Auggies Connect with Employers - Science Majors
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work invites all students who are interested in the sciences to stop by Suite 100 of the Christensen Center for an event titled Auggies Connect with Employers on Monday, November 18 from 2:30-4:30 pm. in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center
Representatives from R & D Systems, Aerotek Scientific, and Pace
Analytical Services will be on campus to answer questions on your job or internship search. They will also be doing resume reviews. All are
welcome. Informal meet and greet. Stop by and stay for as long as you would like.
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Seeking French Language Tutor for Jr. High Student
Native speaker preferred. Parent seeking tutor for 13 year old girl who wants to learn French outside of school time. Build a positive relationship with an eager and energetic learner. Student is beginner to advanced beginner level. Sessions to involve oral and written content. Games, reading and conversation a must; some drills okay. One afterschool session per week, to be held in Lindell Library between 4-7 pm. Paid position. Contact Patricia at sheesh6@yahoo.com.