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Civil Discourse Employee Training - Feb. 6
We are pleased to announce that the well-received employee training, "Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace" will happen again.
Augsburg is committed to providing development opportunities for our employees that enable each of us to better serve this community. The sessions are open to all faculty and staff at no cost. There are two more opportunities to participate in this course.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Session 1: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Session 2: 1:00-4:30 p.m.
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 https://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 session you wish to participate. The sessions have a limited number of seats available so register early.
The sessions will be facilitated by Jeffrey Cookson, Organizational Development Manager and Global Diversity Inclusion Specialist. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at berggren@augsburg.edu
Peace Scholar Application Deadline Approaching
There are just a few days left for Augsburg sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in peace and justice issues to apply for the 2014-15 Nobel Peace Prize Scholar Program. Two students will be selected to join a group of a dozen students taking courses in Oslo, Norway at the International Summer School and the Nansen Dialogue Center in July & August 2014. The Peace Scholars also take a leading role in promoting student participation in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, held each spring on the Augsburg campus.
Full information, including application materials, can be found at http://peacescholars.wordpress.com/ Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2014.
Any questions or inquiries can be directed to Prof. Underhill: underhil@augsburg.edu or at 330-1312.
Open Moodle Lab - 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?
Come to an Open Moodle Lab for individualized help. Open Labs will be held:
Tues. & Wed. from 9-10:30 a.m. - OGC 103
Thurs. 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Lindell 202
Last Budget Manager's Training Session
The last session is TODAY between 1-2 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Center suite 100.
This training is designed to help new budget managers navigate the Fiscal 2015 budget cycle and introduce them to the Excel budget templates. However, all budget managers are welcome. Please note if you are already familiar with this process, nothing has changed from last year.
Remember, Deans and Divisional VPs will be reviewing these budgets during the week of February 3. They will then submit to Finance on Monday, February 10.
CTL Night at the Theater - February 7
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Theater Arts Department present
Faculty and Staff Night at the Theater
Friday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
Antigonick
A new translation of Sophocles' Antigone
By Anne Carson
Directed by Martha Johnson
Free tickets for faculty and staff
Post-show refreshments
A talkback featuring Doug Green of the English Department, Marty Stortz of the Christensen Center for Vocation, Sarah Myers of the Theater Department, director Martha Johnson of the Theater Department, and the Antigonick student cast
In her highly innovative translations of ancient plays, acclaimed poet Anne Carson "combines contemporary language with the traditional structures and rhetoric of Greek tragedy, opening up [ancient tales]...to a modern audience..." In Antigonick, Carson emphasizes the importance of time-and timing-in tragedy, by introducing a silent character, Nick, who is always on stage measuring things while the events of the play unfold. Antigone is "here given an entirely fresh language and presentation." The Augsburg Theater Department production is an area premiere and only the second production ever of this provocative new play.
Make reservations at http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/reservations/
and please indicate you are faculty or staff interested in CTL Night.
20 free seats available on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your tickets early!
General Announcements
Practice Spanish With Us on Thursday
Looking for a chance to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Then we've got just the thing for you - Spanish Conversation group!
Please join us as we gather to chat in Spanish, laugh, and have a bit of fun. From beginning to advanced, all levels are welcome! We meet every Thursday in the Riverside Room, 2nd floor Christensen, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Signs will be posted. Join us for 10 minutes or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Attend 3 sessions and receive a free T-shirt that says, "Augsburg Habla Español"!
Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081 or Anita Fisher, ext. 1082. We hope to see you there!
SC 2014-15 Applications Now Available
Scholastic Connections Applications for 2014-15 Now Available
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color (American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan-Afrikan, and Pan Asian) at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color that serves as mentor for the Scholar.
Five "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2014-15.
Students who are Promise Scholars, Full tuition President Scholars or International President Scholars are NOT eligible for SC.
Eligibility Criteria:
Current Augsburg student or advanced-standing transfer student
Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement on or off campus
GPA of 2.5 or higher
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014
Applications available at the SC web page - go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, go to S's and click on Scholastic Connections.
ATTENTION FACULTY AND STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and within a larger group of other high-achieving students of color and alumni mentors as well as receive scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student(s). Nomination forms are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, and go to S's, click on Scholastic Connections.
Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at 612-330-1754 or petersoc@augsburg.edu
Community Lunch - February 5
Join your colleagues and friends for lunch.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Human Resources will be hosting a community lunch for faculty and staff. The lunch will be in the East Commons of Christensen Center 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information about upcoming Wellness Challenges will be provided as well many other department updates.
Hope to see you there.
Preparing for Years of Service Recognition
Hello fellow staff members!
The 2014 Staff Appreciation Event is coming up on Tuesday, March 11 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the East Commons, Christensen Center. The Augsburg College Staff Senate will honor staff celebrating milestones in length of service as well as those receiving Outstanding Staff Awards. We celebrate 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. If you think you should or should not be on this list, please contact me at Christi@augsburg.edu or ext. 1160.
*Remember to nominate an outstanding staff member by February 14, 2014! http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/
Thank you!
Tracy Christianson and Staff Senate
5 Years
Amborn, Timothy
Crombie, Lara
Diercks, Kelly Anderson
Erickson, Carl
Fortier, Josef
Grewe, Michael
Haas, Jessica
Hallanger, Nathan
Hoisington, Daniel
Keplar, Justin
Matthias, James
Motl, Melissa
Peacock, Stephen
Reeck, Joanne
Ridgle, David
Roller, Laurene
Schlipp-Riedel, Sara
Spinosa de Vega, Leah
St Aubin, David
Stone, Kim
Strom, Eric
Stuckey, Dennis
Tavera, Maria
Vaughan-Fier, Jonathan
Washburn, Scott
Yang, Bruno
10 Years
Kurpiers, Ronald
Bassani, Elizabeth
Hill, Ut
Shidla, Carrie
Young, Sherilyn
15 Years
Ohlander, Dixie
Akpan, Akpan
Garvey, Ann
Hagander, Sonja
20 Years
Trelstad-Porter, James
Lutterman-Aguilar, Ann
Tilton, Sandra
25 Years
McBride, Kathleen
Sticha, Cheryl
30 Years
Rowe, Bruce
$8,000 Scholarship for Study Abroad in Norway
WEC students. This is a semester long program, but it could be perfect for a WEC student who has some flexibility in his/her life. Please contact
Leah Spinosa de Vega (below) if you are interested.
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$8,000 Scholarship for Study Abroad in Norway
Through the generous support of the High North Fellowship Grant, the Norwegian government and Harstad University College are offering a scholarship to one Augsburg College student to participate in their English-language Advanced Marketing Program in Fall 2014.
The grant consists of a travel stipend of NOK 9,700 (approx., $1500 USD) plus a monthly living stipend of NOK 9,700 (approx., $1500 USD) from September -December. The selected grantee will also receive $1000 grant in addition to all financial aid received through Augsburg College (Federal & State grants, loans, and Augsburg Aid).
Apply by January, 31, 2014
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=NorwayScholarship
Eligibility:
• Junior or Senior Standing in Fall 2014
• Either Micro or Macro Economics and Principles of Marketing completed or in progress at time of application.
• 3.0 min. GPA
• Fluency in English (international students must be able to provide valid TOEFL or IETLS: a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) or 170 (computer-based) or 60 (internet-based) is required on the TOEFL test, or a minimum score of 5.0 from the IELTS (academic) test.
• Must provide high school and college transcripts.
• Completion of Scholarship Application essays by January 31st.
Course Equivalency: Courses taken at Harstad University College will be registered as Augsburg Courses with the following equivalencies:
• MKT 466-International Marketing | 4 cr.
• MKT 355-Marketing Communications| 4 cr.
• MKT 350-Consumer Behavior | 4 cr.
• MKT 499-Topics: Business-to-Business Marketing & Branding | 4 cr.
The program will form a good basis for the student's first step towards a position in a market-oriented organization in marketing and sales departments in both small and medium sized companies within the fields of retailing, travel and tourism, export and international enterprises.
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=NorwayScholarship
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Leah Spinosa de Vega
Interim Director, Office of International Programs
Director, Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, CB 68 (CHC Suite 2)
Minneapolis, MN 55454
United States of America
T: + 1. 612.330.1650
F: + 1. 612.330.1695
Skype: lsspinosadev
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Teach in China - Info Session: This Thursday 1/30
Teach English in China with Augsburg Exchange Partner, UIC
Calling All Auggie Alumni or soon-to-be grads in May. Teach English in China at our Exchange Partner United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, China (near Hong Kong).
Paid airfare and housing, monthly stipend, excellent experience! 3.0 min. GPA required.
New info session added:
Thursday, Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m.
Augsburg Abroad Suite--Christensen Lower Level .
Deadline to apply is extended to Feb 10.
Submit Application Materials to Leah Spinosa de Vega in Augsburg Abroad.
Contact Augsburg Abroad abroad@augsburg.edu if interested in more info.
https://drive.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/file/d/0B3L8JUKd5IdoMlhneHp3OUFSdTQ/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/file/d/0B3L8JUKd5IdoRkdWUVh3Q2tIclU/edit?usp=sharing
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Event Announcements
Daily Chapel
Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40 a.m.! Matt Johnson, Pastoral Intern, preaching on Matthew 4:12-23. Max Bassinson playing two Schubert pieces on piano.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Friday at 6:30 p.m., Native American Film Festival
Native American Film Festival at Augsburg and Refocus the Frame: Turning the Lens on Racism presents:
Star Dreamers -- the Spirit Water People. Part 1: The Indian System
Followed by conversation with director Sheldon Wolfchild and historian Mark Diedrich
Friday, January 31, 2014.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Film starts at 7 p.m.
Discussion with the film maker afterwards
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, Augsburg College, 715 22nd Ave South 55454 (across from Murphy Park)
FREE and open to the public
StarDreamers--The Spirit Water People is a 3-part documentary created by filmmaker Sheldon Wolfchild. The film weaves oral and written history and traditional Dakota beliefs together to offer a truthful telling of the Dakota story.
Part 1: "The Indian System" traces the mid-1800s interaction of Dakota with the U.S. Government. This history was a period when treaties were forced upon the Dakota people, and were manipulated by such noted Minnesotans as Henry H. Sibley and Alexander Ramsey.
Screening will be followed by a conversation with 38plus2 director, Sheldon Wolfchild and historian, Mark Diedrich. Attendees filling out an event evaluation will be entered in a drawing for Brotherhood Brew coffee or tea products and a book by M. Elise Marrubio after the discussion.
Presented in collaboration with the Augsburg American Indian Studies Program, Facilitating Racial Equity Collaborative, Discussions that Encounter, Brotherhood Brew, and St Paul Interfaith Network.
For parking directions visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/about/directions-and-parking/. A limited number of free parking permits are available in Augsburg's lot L off of 25th Ave between Riverside and Butler Pl. Contact M. Elise Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu
http://www.augsburg.edu/filmseries/
The Gullah Art of Stick Pounding with Melanie DeMo
You are invited to join vocal activist Melanie DeMore on Tuesday, February 4 from 1:30-3 p.m. at Hoversten Chapel at Augsburg College for an afternoon of singing, stick pounding, hand clapping and foot stomping, as she weaves the fibers of African American folk music with soulful ballads, spirituals and her own original music.
The event is FREE, but we do ask that you register at
www.vocalessence.org/gullah or by phone at 612.547.1456.
This event is sponsored by the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities.
Shared Governance Town Hall Meetings
The Shared Governance Task Force formed by the Board of Regents will be holding meetings across campus in the next few weeks with various groups and committees, and with a series of open meetings. Please join members of the Governance Task Force on Monday, Feb. 3 from 11:10 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. in the Marshall Room to share your views and experiences with decision-making and governance at the College. These meetings are an opportunity for all members of the campus community to be involved in constructing the best decision-making climate we can. Forums will involve conversations that ask participants to draw on recent experiences with decision-making at the College to suggest improvements in shared governance.
Other town hall meetings will be held as follows:
Thurs., Feb. 6, 12-1:30 p.m. Augsburg Room
Tues., Feb. 11, 3:40 - 5 p.m. Marshall Room
Fri., Feb. 14, 9:20 - 10:30 a.m. OGC 100
Keeping Track of Auggies
Greg Lewis Places at Speech Meet
Congratulations to Greg Lewis, who took home a 3rd place trophy in impromptu speaking on Tuesday at the Twin Cities Forensic League tournament at Normandale Community College. This is Greg's second final round finish in the impromptu event, which requires students to make a 5-minute speech on a quotation they only see 2 minutes prior to the speech.
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