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Academic Year Research Grants Available

Each fall URGO offers $1,000 research grants for students who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project. These grants go quickly, so apply SOON!

Applications for Academic-Year Research Grants are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, complete the electronic application at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/. Mentor approval for projects is shown by emailing the application and report form to urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Diversity & Global Learning: A Conversation Series

Please join Eric Canny, new Dean of Global Education, for a series of conversations about renewing our commitment to teaching Diversity and Global Learning across the curriculum.

All conversations will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. - bring your lunch or buy it in the East Commons (Gen Ed will pick up the tab)

Wednesday, Oct. 15 Where can / do diversity and global learning meet in the curriculum? (Augsburg Room)

Tuesday, Nov. 11 What barriers prevent us from effectively teaching DGL? What resources and collaborations would help? (Location TBA)

Wednesday, Dec. 3 How can we help students achieve the SLO to "explain diverse positions and collaborate effectively across social, cultural and geographic differences?" (Location TBA)

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McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2014

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting for Fall 2014 admission. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair teams Scholars with other academically strong students who aspire to graduate study, and helps them to achieve that dream.

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The program provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. Also, the program assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4,000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2015.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1380 to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 13, 4 p.m.

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Virtual Career & Graduate School Fair - Oct. 17

The Strommen Career & Internship Services would like to invite students and alumni to participate in the Virtual Career & Graduate School Fair on Friday, October 17. Connect with employers offering full-time jobs and internships. Also, meet representatives from graduate schools offering advanced degrees.

Register today: careereco.com/events/Minnesota

This fair is sponsored by the Minnesota Private College Career Consortium.

Questions: careers@augsburg.edu

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Audio Recording of 2014 Christensen Symposium

On Oct. 1, the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber presented the 2014 Christensen Symposium address - The spirituality of being a total screw-up. The Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) sends our thanks to the Augsburg community for supporting her visit.

An audio recording of the presentation is now available on our website, http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/christensen-symposium/
Note that last week's daily chapel sermon series on the same theme will soon be shared on the CCV website as well.

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Need Help Choosing a Major?

Choosing a major/career: Help me decide! (15 minute drop-in)

Attend one of the following workshops:

Monday, October 13 from 10:45-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 14 from 11:30-11:45 a.m.

Location: Career & Internship Services (Suite 100, CC)

Having a hard time choosing a major or career path? Looking for help? This is for you! This brief workshop will provide you with the basics for getting started with major and career exploration. You'll walk away with a few action steps to start with right away, and a better idea of whether a follow-up career coaching appointment or assessment could be helpful for you.

Questions? careers@augsburg.edu

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Dream Scholarship for Abroad Experience in MN

MN DREAM Act scholarship for students doing HECUA program in the Twin Cities! Check it out to see if you are eligible to apply! Come by Multicultural Center for more info!

In addition to the financial incentive, participation in the "Dare to DREAM Scholarship" program offers:
· Internships
· Resume, interview, and career coaching
· Augsburg Experience requirement
· Trustworthy off-campus support
· Retention of talented un/DACAmented students

Deadline: Spring Semester study abroad application deadline - Oct. 30
Amount: $2,100

Contact: Dulce Monterrubio, monterru@augsburg.edu

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Academic Advising Office Closed

The Academic Advising Office is closed Thursday Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 10 while advisors attend the National Academic Advising Association professional development conference. We will resume normal office hours on Monday Oct. 13.

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Timekeeping Systems Workshops

With the new school year beginning, we have many new students, staff, and supervisors using the new timekeeping system.

We have set up several hands-on workshops to go through the process of the new system.

The sessions are targeted to particular groups which are noted below with the list of days, times, and locations.

Students with Jobs on Campus:
Friday, October 10, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205
Friday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205
Friday, October 10, 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205
Friday, October 10, 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (students with jobs on campus) in Sverdrup 205

Supervisors:
Monday, October 13, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (supervisors) in Sverdrup 205
Monday, October 13, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (supervisors) in Sverdrup 201

We look forward to seeing you there!

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New Copy Request System - Now Live

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,

I am pleased to announce that the new copy request system is now live. With the help of a beta test group we have been working hard over the last few months to complete this project. This new system has been built to allow users to easily set up their job(s) and includes a lot of new features: uploading multiple files, sending one request for multiple jobs, and reviewing your job summary before submitting it to the copy center. The link is on the Inside Augsburg home page under Administrative Tasks for Faculty and Staff and on the Central Services home page for students.

Training for the new copy request system has been scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays in October. These training sessions will last approximately 20-30 minutes.

Listed are the available times for these training sessions:

Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in Old Main 210
10/15/2014
10/22/2014
10/29/2014

Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. in Old Main 210
10/9/2014
10/16/2014
10/23/2014
10/30/2014

If you are unable to attend any of these training sessions, you may request a personal session by calling or emailing the copy center. You may also use the Training Guide located on the Central Services page. You may access it by clicking Online Ordering and selecting the "New Copy Request Instruction Guide" button.

For questions, please contact the copy center at 612-330-1054 or copyctr@augsburg.edu.

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Government & NonProfit Career Fair

The Strommen Career and Internship Services would like to invite all students and alumni to attend the Government and NonProfit Career Fair on Friday, October 24 from 10:00-3:00 at the U of M, Coffman Memorial Union.

This fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. Sponsored by the MN Colleges and Universities Career Services Association. To see a list of what employers will be attending or to learn more visit http://www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair/

Register with the Strommen Center at www.augsburg.edu/strommen

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Philanthropy Week Lunch - Thank You Note Writing

Stop in anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to write notes of thanks to donors who make Augsburg possible!

Philanthropy Week Lunch
Thursday, October 16, 2014
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Oren Gateway 100

Join us to write notes of thanks to the many donors who give to Augsburg each year, and encourage them to continue their support of the College. Thanks to these donors, Augsburg is able to provide generous financial aid, student research, recruit and retain talented faculty and staff, and create an Augsburg campus that we are proud of.

For these donors, a personal thank you from a faculty or staff member means so much. It helps them understand firsthand how their donations are put to use and how their gifts are meaningful.

Lunch will be provided.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philanthropy-week-lunch-thank-you-note-writing-tickets-13589292941

See you there!

Philanthropy Week Lunch Hosts

Andy Aoki, Political Science
Katie Berggren, Human Resources
Matt Fischer, Graduate Admissions
Rachel Kruzel, CLASS Office

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Daily Chapel: National Coming Out Week

Join us for worship today at 11:30 a.m.: Jane Ulring '15 preaching "Coming Out in Faith and Life;" (Cedar Singers)

Tomorrow:
Friday 10/10 at 10:40 a.m.: Bishop Rick Hoyme preaching, (Leslie Hutchinson, vocalist; and Jazz trio: Chris Kopp, bass; Tommy Jacobs, drums; and Sonja Thompson, piano). Friday Chapel is followed by C3: Christ, Community & Coffee!

We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!

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Students Connect w/ Employers - TODAY

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite students who are interested in careers in Accounting,Finance or general business to stop by our center in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center on today between 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Representatives from Travelers Insurance, Wells Fargo Financial, AXA Advisors, and Robert Half Finance and Accounting will be on campus to answer questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued. All majors are welcome. Informal meet and greet. Come and stay for as long as you would like.

Questions call 612-330-1472 or email careers@augsburg.edu

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Combine Peace Corps/VISTA with Grad School - 10/21

Are you interested in combining graduate school with service in either Peace Corps or VISTA? Michigan Tech offers programs in 11 departments (Biology; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Environmental and Energy Policy; Forestry; Geology; Industrial Archaeology; Mechanical Engineering; Rhetoric, Theory and Culture (humanities and social sciences); and Science Education) that combine practical service opportunities with time on campus. Most students spend one academic year on campus, then either two years in Peace Corps or one year in VISTA, followed by one more semester back on campus. Some programs accept students from any undergraduate academic discipline.

Come to the info session to learn more!
Tuesday, October 21 @ 4 p.m.
OGC 201
Questions? urgo@augsburg.edu

More information at:
http://www.mtu.edu/peacecorps/
http://www.mtu.edu/gradschool/programs/degrees/osm-vista/

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2014 Heritage Day: Missional Church…So What?

On October 23, the Christensen Center for Vocation invites you to hear Dr. Darrell Guder speak in chapel from 11:30 to 11:50. A lunch will follow at 12:00 in the Marshall Room.

Schedule of Events
11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Heritage Day Chapel

Christ Alone + Grace Alone + Scripture Alone = Everything is Mission!

Although "mission" is not a theological theme of the Reformation, it is the unavoidable consequence of the basic convictions of the Reformers. Christ alone + grace alone + Scripture alone = everything is mission! To be faithful to the Reformation heritage today must mean our hearing and responding to the missionary mandate of the apostolic church: As my Father has sent me, so I send you.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Heritage Day Luncheon Discussion*

God's Mission and our Calling: You shall be my witnesses.

If the mission of God defines the church's purpose and conduct, what difference should that make in our congregations? In our classrooms? In our public conduct?

For more information go to:
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/heritageday/

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This Week At The Common Table: Interfaith Event

1) EVERY WEDNESDAY at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Congregation hosts a free Community Supper at the Common Table space. All are welcome to share food and meet your neighbors!

2) THIS THURSDAY, October 9: 7-8:30 p.m.
"Interfaith: Talk and Tea"

Please join us for interfaith conversation over delicious tea! Our panelists will share about how their faith tradition and cultural contexts inform their understandings of gender roles and then we will will spend time in conversation at our tables. Bring your ideas and experiences and let's learn from each other! This evening's panelists will be Pastor Jane Buckley Farlee of Trinity Lutheran Congregation and Sheikh Abdisalam Adam, Board Chair of Islamic Civic Society of America/Dar Al Hijrah Mosque. The evening is co-hosted by the Common Table team, Trinity, Dar Al Hijrah, and the Interfaith Youth Leadership Core.

3) We're just jumping into our GIVE TO THE MAX DAY CAMPAIGN! Stay tuned for info about ways to support the work that we're doing and our vision for this exciting space.

(The Common Table: 2001 Riverside Ave. S - across from Afro Deli, below Trinity's offices)

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You're Invited - Advance Screening of an Auggie's Feature Film

Members of the Augsburg College community are invited to attend a special advance screening of "The Good Lie" that stars and will be introduced by Augsburg College alumna Kuoth Wiel '13.

Tuesday, Oct. 14
7:30 p.m.
The Showplace ICON in St. Louis Park
1625 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN

Visit https://www.gofobo.com/rsvp and enter code CLGEZWUV for your chance to download 2 passes per person (while supplies last). You will need to set up an account on the ticket distribution site. Please note that seats are not guaranteed as the theater is overbooked to ensure full capacity. Arrive early to secure your seats.

Learn more about Wiel's performance in the film by visiting the Augsburg College News and Media Services blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2014/10/06/pioneer-press-features-kuoth-wiel-13-good-lie/

Augsburg College may be able to secure tickets to a second screening. Please watch A-mail for additional announcements.

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Augsburg Intl. Campus Directors - Welcome Reception

Faculty and Staff are invited to join the Office of Intl Programs/CGE to meet and greet our Intl Campus Directors from Central America, Mexico and Namibia. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, Oct. 21
4:00p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

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Indigenous People's Day

Save The Kids Augsburg College is hosting an event in honor of Indigenous People's Day (formally Columbus Day). Please join us for an in-depth panel discussion on various topic's affecting the Indigenous community and the significance of a landmark decision in MN history to recognize this holiday! After the Discussion there will be a live performance by Scatter Their Own,an Alter-Native Rock Band! Everything is Free! Invite everyone!

Where: East Commons(Christensen Center)
When: 6:30-9 p.m.
Date: Monday Oct. 13

Any questions, concerns or you would like to volunteer to help promote this event please contact Reies Romero at romeror@augsburg.edu or call 651-270-7592
Power To The People!

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De-Mystifying GenEd with Jacqui deVries

The New Faculty Seminar welcomes all faculty, new and old, to a conversation with Gen Ed Director Jacqui deVries to discuss general education at Augsburg College. Monday, October 13 in Lindell 301 (4:00 - 5:30 p.m.)

Come, meet your newest colleagues, and discuss our common work.

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Going Away for Barb Harvey in CLASS

Please join us today (Thursday 10/9) at 3 p.m. in Lindell 301 to celebrate Barb Harvey, who has been a CLASS Disability Specialist since 2005, and to wish her well in her relocation to the Chicago area.

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