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Batalden Convocation

Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics
"Awakening to the Reality of a Crucified World: Discovering What It Means to Be Human"
Sister Peggy O'Neill, S.C., President and Director, Centro Arte para la Paz, Suchitoto, El Salvador
Tuesday, February 11, 11:00 a.m.
Hoverstein Chapel

The Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics is part of Augsburg College's annual Convocation Series. Sister Peggy's address will focus on her "calling" to work in El Salvador during the armed conflict of the '80s and then her development of the Center as a means for healing from violence through the arts.

For more information, contact Matt Maruggi, maruggi@augsburg.edu, x1317.

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Ally Trainings Offered in February

Staff and faculty are invited to attend Ally Trainings this February. These workshops give participants an opportunity to learn about LGBTQIA history and culture, discuss terminology, and build skills to work with LGBTQIA communities. Workshops are taking place:

Ally Training I
Tuesday, February 11
1-4 p.m.
Oren Gateway 100

Ally Training II (for people who have been through Ally Training I)
Wednesday, February 12
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oren Gateway 100

To RSVP for either session, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Apply to be a Christensen Scholar

Reminder: Deadline for applications is Monday, February 3.

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Interested in exploring connections between vocation and forgiveness? Will you be studying on campus all of next year? Consider becoming a Christensen Scholar.

Christensen Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (REL 405/406) led by Professor Mark Tranvik, earn four upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/

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Open Moodle Lab TODAY - 1 p.m. in Lindell 202

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

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Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar

Reminder: Deadline for applications is Monday, February 3.

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Want to engage in dialogue with people of different faiths and make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community? Consider becoming an Interfaith Scholar.

Interfaith Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (407/408) led by Professor Matt Maruggi and Pastor Sonja Hagander, earn four upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

For more information and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/howtoapply/

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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

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On-Campus Summer Research Application - Due 2/3

Phase One deadline for URGO Summer Research is fast approaching. If you have questions about the application process, the summer program, or connecting with a faculty mentor, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by Science Hall 152.

Check out our website for links to the application and information packet:

http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research-funding/

http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/on-campus-research/


Turn in Phase One application by February 3, 4:00 p.m. in Science Hall 152.

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Paid Summer Research Opportunities

In addition to URGO's undergraduate on-campus summer research program (phase 1 apps due Feb. 3), many students also apply for summer research programs throughout the country. Last year Augsburg students could be found conducting research at Johns Hopkins, The National Institute of Standards and Technology, The University of Minnesota, The Mayo Clinic, and more.

Please check out URGO's website to find our database of off-campus research opportunities throughout the country for students from all majors:

http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/off-campus-research/

URGO is eager to help students with their applications and personal statements, so feel free to stop by the office at Science 152 or email urgo@augsburg.edu if you choose to apply for programs.

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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.

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Spanish Conversation Cancelled for Thursday

Due to weather conditions, Spanish conversation group will not meet today, Thurs., 1/30. We apologize for the change in schedule and will see you next Thursday.

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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
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

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Job Fair Prep Sessions This Week!

Registration is now open for the annual MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on February 19, 2014. This fair is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Starting Friday, January 31 (4:30-5:30 p.m. or 5:15-5:45 p.m.) the Strommen Center will be offering prep sessions to help students prepare for the fair.

For a list of all prep session dates and times and/or to register for the fair visit www.augsburg.edu/strommen (students only need to attend one prep session)

For questions, contact the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work at 612-330-1148 or email careers@augsburg.edu

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College Possible to Hold Informational Session

Are you looking for a paid full-time job next year? Representatives from College Possible will hold an informational session on Monday, February 3 from 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room, which is located in the Christensen Center.

College Possible is a growing nonprofit dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students. They are powered by AmeriCorps and VISTA members who coach high school students, and mentor college students. AmeriCorps and VISTA members have helped 98 percent of their students earn college admission and work toward their degrees.

Application deadline date is approaching. To learn more visit www.collegepossible.org and/or attend their information session.

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Gullah Art of Stick Pounding with Melanie DeMore

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.

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Grad School Info Session TODAY

Come hear from representatives of the U of M Graduate Admissions Department about how best to prepare yourself for the graduate school application process. The information they share can be applied to many schools' applications, not only the U of M. If you are thinking of attending graduate school anytime in the future this is the event you don't want to miss!

OGC 100
TODAY at 5:30 p.m.
Snacks will be available.

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A Pan-Afrikan Panel Discussion: The Skinned I'm In

This panel discussion, hosted by Anura Si-Asar, is the a second of a series of conversations that relate to Blackness in reference to all people of African Descent that is being hosted by NAACP St. Paul Youth and Collegiate Branch and the Pan-Afrikan Student Union of Augsburg College. This will be hosted on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room of the Christensen Center. THIS IS A FREE EVENT. PASU WILL PROVIDE GUESTS FREE FOOD.

The panelists include Keno Evol,Wintana Yohannes, Kayla Steward, Yassin Ahmed, Abeni Hill, and Kyle Heinl.
The conversation will be focusing on a few prevalent issues related the African and Black community, mainly colorism and hair politics. This is an important discussion that all people are encouraged to attend, regardless of race or ethnicity. The first part of the discussion is dedicated to the panelists' perspectives, but the second portion of the event will be an open discussion that the audience are encouraged to participate in (regardless of race or ethnicity). I hope to see you all there! Bring a friend or two and help us by sharing this Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/216912011828759/?fref=ts

For more information, contact Mohamed Sallam of Multicltural Student Services at sallam@augsburg.edu or at 612-330-1022.

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