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Applying for Med, PA, PT, or Other Health Schools?

URGO will be hosting Application Bootcamp for students and alumni who are applying to professional schools in the health field this year (Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, etc.). The bootcamp includes three sessions:

May 8, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201
May 14, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201
May 19, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201

It will feature application instruction from Dr. Dale Pederson, personal statement guidance from Dr. Dal Liddle, and individualized advising from URGO. Students are strongly recommended to attend all three sessions to develop a high quality application, and are encouraged to sign up for as many sessions as possible. The work time and support is designed for students at all stages of the application process, those who haven't started yet and those who are well under way. Students who attend will receive priority feedback on applications and secondaries following bootcamp.

Follow the link below to register!
http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo

If you have any questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1446

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AugSTEM Scholarships for Auggie STEM Students

The AugSTEM Scholarship application for 2014-2015 is now available at the STEM Programs website (www.augsburg.edu/stem).

Applications are due July 1. Please email stem@augsburg.edu if you plan to apply.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of a vital STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

The AugSTEM scholar award is designated for students who are within five semesters of graduating. Applicants must be full-time students in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics) with a 3.0 GPA within their major. This award is available for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need via FAFSA. Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

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Teach or Research Abroad with Fulbright

Fulbright is a competitive national fellowship that provides the opportunity to teach English, research, or study for a year (the 2015-2016 academic year) in one of 155 countries. Currently, we have three Auggies teaching English in Turkey, Taiwan, and the Czech Republic. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree by summer 2015 to be eligible (alumni are welcome to apply as well), and generally a GPA of 3.5 or higher is needed for a competitive application. If you are interested in applying for a Fulbright, summer is the time to get started! Please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu to find out if Fulbright is a good fit for you!

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Faculty Recognition Luncheon Materials

I am looking for materials to be displayed at the Faculty Recognition Luncheon on May 1, such as journal articles, book chapters, or anything else you would like displayed. Please notify Michael Wentzel (wentzelm@augsburg.edu) if you have materials for display.

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Last Three Days of the Term in the Writing Lab

There are three days remaining in this term when you can take advantage of the WL tutors. Visit the Writing Lab during these days and hours:

Monday: 11:10 a.m.-1:40 p.m.; 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30-3:00 p.m.; 3:30-6:00 p.m.; 7:30-10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30-6:00 p.m.; 6:30-9 p.m.

The lab will open for the summer term on May 12.

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On-Campus GRE Prep Course - Register Now

Augsburg offers an eight week GRE prep course each summer for students and alumni at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by Augsburg faculty and staff and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students complete sample test questions and receive in-depth feedback and instruction.

Tuesdays 4:00-6:30pm
May 27-July 22
Cost: $75

Registration is first come, first served, so sign up now at www.augsburg.edu/urgo!

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Career Quick Stop - Winding Down

Students! This is the final week of Career Quick Stop for the semester. Stop by Suite 100 of the Christensen Center this Tuesday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. or Wednesday 10:00-11:30 a.m. These walk-in hours are meant for quick career questions and short resume reviews. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes and students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Quick Stop will resume in the fall!

The Strommen Career and Internship Center will be open all summer for one-on-one appointments. Career coaches can assist you with career exploration, resume writing, interviewing, and more! Call 612-330-1148 to schedule an appointment.

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Augsburg is Moving to a New Web Time Entry System

Everyone is invited to several information sessions / Q&A about our upcoming move to a new web time entry system. Starting May 25, all staff, faculty supervisors of students or staff, and student employees using the current time entry system will start using the new time entry system.

Both systems are from the same company, Kronos, but the new system has many improvements. Including:

- no Java except for what is in your coffee mug
- easy time entry for students with multiple jobs
- supervisors able to view time worked by student workers in all jobs
- up to the minute benefit accrual time information on the main screen showing time taken, available and requested
- easier reporting options for supervisors

The new time entry system will be the place where the benefit accrual time will be calculated each pay period for the benefit-eligible employees. It will be the main keeper of the benefit accruals. We have been testing the system over the last few months and have received great feedback from our pilot group which included staff and students.

We have scheduled the following sessions to show what the system looks like and to answer questions. The first 45 minutes focuses on employee time entry and the last 15 minutes focuses on supervisor approval and reporting. You are welcome to stay for all of the time.

Thursday May 1, 9-10 a.m., Cedar room
Thursday May 1, noon-1 p.m., Cedar room (bring your lunch)
Monday May 5, 2-3 p.m., Riverside room
Wednesday May 7, 9-10 a.m., Cedar room
Thursday May 8, 5-6 p.m., Cedar room

Hands-on training sessions will be coming in the weeks following these sessions so watch for those announcements.

If you have any questions please let myself or Theresa Gade (gade@augsburg.edu) know.

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Tuition Benefit Application Deadline - May 1

The following deadlines are for classes starting Fall 2014. If you have questions regarding deadlines for spring or summer courses, please contact Human Resources at berggren@augsburg.edu

Applications for benefits for students attending Augsburg:
Classes starting Fall 2014: Application due July 1, 2014

Applications for exchange benefits:
ACTC Schools Application due April 15, 2014
CIC, TE, ELCA schools Application due May 1, 2014

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HSA Financial Forum Webinars

Do you have a HSA? Optum Health will offer three Financial Forum webinars to help you plan, save, and pay for qualified medical expenses, and to potentially grow your savings tax-free by investing in mutual funds.

You will learn:
- Who is eligible to invest
- How to use the available educational and account management tools
- How to set up an investment account, select funds, and allocate dollars
- How to transfer money between your HSA and investment account

Financial Forums have a 20/20 format -- taking only 40 minutes out of your day. The first 20 minutes are dedicated to discussing the HSA topic, with the last 20 minutes held for Q&A.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to take full advantage of the tax-free savings your HSA offers.

Times/Dates the forum is offered:
- Wednesday, May 7 - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 22 - 3:00 p.m.

Space fills up quickly, so register today. For more information or to sign up, visit:
http://go.optum.com/4820_FS_Financial_Forum_Spring_2014-Employee/employee_invite1.pdf?elq_mid=4778&elq_cid=972371&elq_ck=701a0000002AIcBAAW&elq=c24539b2e703407eb3b85c15a5b8d2ed&elqCampaignId=1439

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Reminder: Pick Up Military Cords for Commencement

Military members and veterans who are participating in Commencement this weekend are invited to wear red, white, and blue cords at the ceremony in recognition of the service given to our country. Cords are available for pick up at the check-in tables prior to the ceremony. Just ask.

Questions?
YORKL@augsburg.edu

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TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF regularly offers individual counseling sessions at no additional cost to you.

You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

Sessions will be:
Tuesday, April 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)
Wednesday, April 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)
Thursday, May 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)

Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as you can.
To sign up call 1-866-843-5640, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CT).

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ASAC Survey!

The Augsburg Student Activity Council is seeking your opinions on the 2015 All-Nighter as well as other events on campus during the 2014-2015 school year. Please take a moment and fill out this survey!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GWG7NSS

Thanks,
-Augsburg Student Activities Council

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Information Technology Student Survey 2014

The Information Technology Student Survey 2014 is now open to all students and will remain open until Sunday, May 4.

Important details you should know:

go.augsburg.edu/techsurvey

>Survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
>Your responses to the survey will be completely confidential.
>Your participation is voluntary.
>You can enter to win one of four $25 gift cards if you participate.

Should you have questions, please contact the TechDesk (techdesk@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1400). Thank you in advance for your participation.

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Stage Direction Presentation

We'd like to cordially invite you to an evening of student directed work on
Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 pm, in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center.

The presentation will feature scenes from Pinter's The Birthday Party, directed by Quinci Bachman; Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, directed by Marit Bakken; Suzan Lori-Parks' Empty, from 365 Days/365 Plays, directed by Emma Capman; Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, directed by Stephanie Burt; Sarah Ruhl's The Clean House, directed by Isaac Kronlokken; Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Michael Wesely; and Heiner Müller's Medeaplay, directed by Boo Segersin. (Martha Johnson, instructor)

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Spring Eye Opener Featuring Bishop Ann Svennungsen

Faculty, Staff,

Bishop Ann Svennungsen was elected February 2012 as the first woman to lead the Minneapolis Synod. Bishop Svennungsen deeply values the ELCA commitment to social justice action and serves as the director of The Presidents' Pledge Against Global Poverty. She has had a variety of experiences, in addition to pastoring four very different congregations in vastly different circumstances, she also served as the CEO of the Fund for Theological Education in Atlanta and the president of Texas Lutheran University in Seguin.

We look forward to a discussion about faith, love, and vocation from Bishop Ann Svennungsen on May 8, at our spring Auggie Eye Opener.

Date: May 8, 2014
Breakfast and Networking: 7:00 a.m.
Speaker Presentation: 7:30-8:30a.m.
Location: Town & Country, St. Paul, MN 300 North Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Cost: $5.00

Register here: https://fog.augsburg.edu/AlumniEventshttps://fog.augsburg.edu/AlumniEvents

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Interfaith Community Sending for Graduates: May 1

Graduating students of all religious and non-religious identities are invited to an interfaith service celebrating your educational journey. This 45-minute service will be a special time of reflection and blessing.

Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

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Wanted: Help Moving Couch

I have a couch I would like to move from my dorm room in Anderson Hall to my home (about 25 minutes away). The couch is not too heavy, but it would need to be moved with a truck. It could be done any night this week, and I would pay generously.

Let me know if you are interested! clark17@augsburg.edu

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Home for Sale

Augsburg grad, Kris Pearson '78, told me about a home that's for sale near Augsburg. Looks lovely... here is the link: http://matrix.northstarmls.com/matrix/shared/fLrZ1lNsRTDd/3406E24thStreet

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