Monday, February 16, 2015
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Teaching and Learning

Course Design Grants – March 6th Deadline

Individual faculty and departmental groups are invited to submit applications for Instructional Course Design Grants. Applications and the Call for Proposals can be found at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/. The program supports both design-based critique and revision of existing courses or programs and design-based creation of new courses or programs.

The 2015 ICD group will meet regularly over the course of two weeks in May. The goal of the new ICD program design is to provide participants the tools they need to complete their projects in an efficient and supportive manner. If you have any questions about the ICD Grants, please contact Tim Pippert or John Schmit.

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Staff & Faculty Working Space – Tuesdays & Fridays

Staff and faculty are invited to use Lindell 202 for a distraction-free work space. Come work on your projects on Tuesdays (12:30-2:00) and Fridays (10:45-1:00) for the rest of the semester. If the door is locked, call campus security or ask library personnel to open the door.

There are no expectations for how long you stay or how many times you utilize the space. Just come in, sit down, and start working. If you can't make the designated times, simply carve out a consistent time and space and start writing.

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General Announcements

Food Service Hours

Monday 2/16/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm. The Special of the day is Chicken Thai Coconut Rice Bowl.

Einstein's is open from 7:30am-9:00pm with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm. Market Place is serving Sloppy Janes, Buns, Lentils with Spinach & Ginger, and Potato & Pancetta with Onions. Vege is serving Potato Rissole, Sesame Green Beans, Mexican Corn, and Asparagus with Zesty Dressing.

Today is Cream Cheese Brownie Day in The Commons!

On Wednesday February 18th there will be Tiger Sushi being made at Lunch in The Commons! There will be Gluten Free and Vegan Rolls available as well so stop in and enjoy some freshly made Sushi!

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Scholarship Opportunity - Students of Color

ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF COLOR:
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color 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 who serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Five "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2015-16.

Eligibility criteria:
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement (on or off campus)
• Demonstrated financial need

Students who receive full tuition scholarships (Promise, Act 6, President Scholars) are NOT eligible for SC.

Application Process - Applicants must complete the following:
• Scholastic Connections Application (due 3/1)
• One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member (due 3/1)
• An application interview with Cindy Peterson (completion deadline 3/15) – instructions to follow receipt of application

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3/1.

For more information about the program and access to the application, visit the SC web page at Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections

ATTENTION FACULTY & STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and receiving scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student for SC. Nomination forms are available at the SC web page.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.

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CCHP Now the Center for Wellness & Counseling

The CCHP office is moving on Wednesday 2/18/15 to its new home on the first floor of Anderson Hall (enter off 21st Avenue near the picnic table). As we begin services in our new location, we will also have a new name and will become the Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC).

There will be no appointments available all day Wednesday 2/18 and most of the day on Thursday 2/19 as we transition from our current office to our new office. We plan to be back serving students again in our new location on Friday 2/20. Please feel free to call our office at 612-330-1707 and leave a message. We will respond to your call as soon as we can. If there is an immediate crisis, please contact Public Safety at 612-330-1717 and they will get in touch with us.

A formal open house event for the new Center for Wellness and Counseling office will be held later this semester. Please watch a-mail for more on the CWC open house date and time.

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Deadline Extended - 2015-16 Interfaith Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Hurry up and apply! There's still time to be an Interfaith Scholar! Applications are due this Monday, February 16!

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/interfaith-scholars-program/

There is also more information on our blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/blog/

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Deadline Extended - 2015-16 Christensen Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Hurry up and apply! There's still time to be a Christensen Scholar! Applications are due this Monday, February 16!

Interested in exploring life's big questions? 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 Martha Stortz, 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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Thanks to A'viands for Microwave in Nabo

Following requests from students, A'viands has put a microwave on the counter in Nabo. Thanks A'viands - much needed by students and the Augsburg community.

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Career Quick Stop Canceled Wednesday (2/18)

Career Quick Stop drop-in hours will be canceled on Wednesday, February 18th as Career & Internship Services staff will be supporting students at the MN Private College Job Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

For more information on the Job Fair, visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/calendar/mnpcfair/

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Event Announcements

6th Annual Auggies vs. Tommies Fitness Challenge

Time to take it to the Tommies! The Auggies and Tommies faculty/staff will be back at it for the 6th Annual Auggies vs. Tommies Fitness Challenge. To date WE are 3-2 in these challenges. Before you ask, YES we are returning to our old tried and true method of reporting points . . . to me! Read below for details.

What: 8 weeks of friendly and healthy competition
Who: Any faculty and staff (full-time, part-time, adjunct)
When: Starting February 18 – April 15
Where: Anywhere you want to work out as long as it is at least for 30 minutes (doesn't need to be all at once).
How:
30 minutes of activity = 1 point
60 minutes of activity = 2 points
14 points is the maximum points/week. Each week the winner will be announced based on the average for the team. The goal is to win the most weeks during this 8 week challenge.
· Fac/staff with an Augsburg HSA, who report their points on time every week will receive a $50 contribution to their HSA.
· Fac/staff without an HSA, who report their points on time every week will be entered in a drawing for various prizes.

Rules of the Competition:
1) Sign up by sending enke@augsburg.edu an email that you are interested in participating.
2) Keep track of the number of points earned each week (14 is the maximum/week).
3) A week starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday at midnight.
4) If you miss reporting your total by Wednesday @ 2:00 p.m., your points will not count for that particular week. You can participate the following week but you will not be allowed to use any points from the previous week.
5) This is a fun competition between Augsburg and St. Thomas but the MAIN goal is to get folks motivated to add some (or perhaps more) physical activity into their weekly routine.
6) Every week we will announce the school winner.
7) Folks can join in at any time in the program and their points start at that particular time.
8) Reporting points is EASY – I will send a reminder email on Tues. and Wed. of each week.
All you need to do is: 1) click “reply” to my reminder email, 2) in the upper left of your reply, click on the reply arrow, 3) scroll to “Edit Subject” and 4) replace the subject with your points (ex. 1-14) for the week. That's it!

Dates of Competition:
Week #1: Wed., Feb. 18 ends Tues., Feb. 24
Week #2: Wed., Feb. 25 ends Tues., Mar. 3
Week #3: Wed., Mar. 4 ends Tues., Mar. 10
Week #4: Wed., Mar. 11 ends Tues., Mar. 17
Week #5: Wed., Mar. 18 ends Tues., Mar. 24
Week #6: Wed., Mar. 25 ends Tues., Mar. 30
Week #7: Wed., Apr. 1 ends Tues., Apr. 7
Week #8: Wed., Apr. 8 ends Tues., Apr. 14

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Interfaith Mini-Convo: Brother Ali

Join us today at 10:40am for an Interfaith Mini-Convo with Brother Ali, Hip Hop Artist and Activist. Brother Ali is the keynote speaker for a special event on campus today: Interfaith Youth Day of Service.

Chapel this week:
Tues. 2/17, 11:30am: Allyson Green, Campus Kitchens, speaking. We will march to Bethany Lutheran Church for Soup for You Cafe @ Bethany for a soup lunch & community time!
Wed. 2/18, 10:40am: Ash Wednesday - Imposition of Ashes and Ingathering of Food
Thurs. 2/19, 11:30am: Alicia Papke-Larson '15 Senior Chapel
Friday 2/20, 10:40am: Pastor Charlie Ruud preaching, Normandale Lutheran Church

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

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