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Meet With URGO To Talk About Grad School

Thinking of applying to graduate school in the fall? Come meet with URGO staff before you leave, or come in over the summer for advising on how to create a timeline, select programs, prepare for standardized tests, and ultimately put together your best application.

To make an appointment you can call the URGO office at 612-330-1446 or email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Faculty Luncheon: Scholarship/Teaching Innovation

Faculty please consider displaying your most recent scholarship achievements such as book publications, book chapters, peer reviewed articles, book reviews etc. at the faculty luncheon on April 30th. We would also like to invite to showcase any teaching innovation you have developed. This is a great opportunity for colleagues to learn about your distinctions. Please notify Michael Wentzel (wentzelm@augsburg.edu) if you have materials for display

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AugSTEM Scholars Program

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 the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
* Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
* Within 5 semesters of graduating after completion of Spring 2015 semester
* Major GPA of 3.0 or higher
* U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
* Demonstrated financial need via FAFSA

*Incoming community college transfer students and Augsburg students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: If you are interested, you should contact stem@augsburg.edu as soon as possible to determine your eligibility. Completed application materials are due July 1, 2015. Note that you will need three letters of recommendation and you are advised to make requests for letters before the completion of the spring semester.

Questions? See http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/ or contact stem@augsburg.edu

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Meet With URGO To Learn About Fulbright

Juniors and Seniors, are you interested in living abroad for a year after you graduate? Meet with URGO before you leave for the summer to learn how to apply for Fulbright! Email urgo@augsburg.edu to make an appointment.

The Fulbright US program provides grants for English Teaching Assistant Programs (no teaching experience required) or individually designed study/research projects abroad. During their year abroad, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.

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Sign Up For Augsburg GRE Prep Course On Campus

Graduate programs often require applicants to take the Graduate Records Exam, referred to as the GRE. URGO offers an eight week GRE prep course each summer for students, alumni, and staff 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. The registration fee also includes a six-month subscription to the online GRE study tool, Magoosh.

Tuesdays, May 12th-June 30th

5-7pm @ Sverdrup 206

Cost: $80

Register at www.augsburg.edu/urgo

If you have any questions about the course, please contact Kirsten O'Brien at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.

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Deadline is Fri. - Co-Curricular Assessment Committee

DEADLINE TO NOMINATE IS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 24:

Seeking nominations for co-curricular assessment subcommittee

Are you curious about assessment of student learning? Do you wish you had better insights into what our students are learning through the co-curriculum at Augsburg? Do you dream of having evidence you can use to inform your programming for students? Would you enjoy being part of a group charged with bringing a greater focus to this work at Augsburg?

If so - we invite you to nominate yourself (or someone else) for a newly-formed group focused on co-curricular assessment of student learning. We are seeking diverse perspectives from a variety of co-curricular areas on campus. Extensive assessment experience is not required, but we hope you will bring openness to learning and a passion for growing a culture of assessment at Augsburg.

Committee charge:
Supporting the implementation of an established strategy for co-curricular assessment and supporting campus colleagues in growing a culture of assessment at Augsburg.

To nominate, please complete the online form here by April 24: http://tinyurl.com/pu2kqrk

Questions? Contact Michael Grewe, Maggie Heier or Katy Risner - members of the Augsburg College Assessment Committee.

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Register Your Summer Internship for Augsburg Exp.

If you are completing a summer internship that you would like to count for your Augsburg Experience, don't forget to register for a non-credit internship (AUG EX3) before starting your experience this summer.

To get started, please attend the following Internship Registration/Orientation Session in the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100):

Tuesday, April 28 from 10:30-11:30am*

Who should attend?
- Students who have an internship lined up for the summer that is related to their major and/or career goals
- Students who want the internship to count for their Augsburg Experience graduation requirement

If you have questions about non-credit internships, please see our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/non-credit-internships/

*If you cannot make it to this session and need to set up an alternate meeting, please contact us at strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

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North Star STEM Opportunities

The North Star STEM Alliance supports African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students working toward STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degrees. At Augsburg, STEM includes biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics and physics. North Star STEM works to:
* Support student achievement via study groups and peer tutoring
* Engage students in their fields through research opportunities.
* Explore career directions through industry tours, internships, and professional conference travel
* Build community through social networking, peer mentorship, and student organizations.

TO GET INVOLVED

* Complete the North Star STEM Application at http://northstarstem.org/augsburg/apply or contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
* The application typically takes less than 15 minutes to complete and helps to determine your areas of interest as well as identify potential eligibility for various funding opportunities.
* Freshman, sophomores and new community college transfers who are exploring STEM majors are particularly encouraged to apply.
* Faculty and staff are welcome to nominate students who might benefit by emailing dupont@augsburg.edu.

PAID LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FOR 2015-2016

* Peer Mentors, Calculus Workshop Peer Instructor, STEM Peer Instructors, Communications Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator.
* Complete the North Star STEM application and contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu for more information.
* Positions will be 5-10 hours per week and will include planning time in May, 2015 and support of Augsburg SOAR in July 2015.
* Funding is contingent on North Star STEM eligibility.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

* Travel to professional conferences
* Academic year research support
* Summer 2016 research support

Note: Students who have completed the North Star STEM application and actively participated in Alliance programming will be given priority in receiving funding.

For additional information see http://www.northstarstem.org/ or contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu

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Pre-Finals Stress Relief and Therapy Dogs

The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes our friends from Paws for Learning for some pre-finals stress relief and pet therapy on Friday 4/24/15 from 12 - 2 p.m. in the Christensen Center lobby.

Please feel free to stop by for a little de-stress time before a big weekend of studying and preparing for finals.

The dogs will also be on campus during finals week on Monday 4/27 from 10 - 11:30 am and Tuesday 4/28 from 8 - 10 am on the Skyway level of Lindell Library so please stop by before or after your finals for a warm, friendly, encouraging greeting.

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Career Quick Stop - Winding Down

Students! Next week is the final week of Career Quick Stop for the semester. Stop by Suite 100 of the Christensen Center Tuesday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. or Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:30 p.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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Memorial For Faculty Emeriti Jerry Gerasimo

Prof. Jerry Gerasimo, faculty emeriti of Augsburg's sociology department, passed away on April 4. He was a member of the Augsburg College faculty from 1971 to 1996.

His daughter, Andrea Gerasimo '92, shared that the family wishes to direct memorial gifts to Augsburg to foster racial, ethnic, and gender equality, in order to honor his deep values and the way in which he lived his life.

A memorial will be held on Sunday, May 24th at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie, Wisc. The program begins at 3 p.m., with reception after. Memorials may be sent to: The Bridge to Hope, a local crisis center, (1901 Broadway S. Menomonie, WI 54751); or to Augsburg College, for scholarships that foster racial and gender equality (CB 142, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave, Mpls MN 55454).

Please see the Star Tribune obituary for more details: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/75572/?fullname=jerry-gerasimo

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Education Faculty Named Rising Alumna

Dr. Audrey Lensmire, Department of Education, has been recognized by the University of Minnesota as a rising alumna. Dr. Lensmire is the director of Augsburg College's new East African Student to Teacher Program (EAST) and a literacy educator. For more information on her recognition, see the UM College of Education and Human Development link at
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/alumni/rising/2015/Lensmire.html

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Food Service Hours

Wednesday 4/22/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm.

Einsteins 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 Pork Loin from Waterloo, IA, Garlic Mushrooms from St. Joseph, MN, Wild Rice from Bemidji, MN, and Roasted Potatoes from Plover, WI. Vege is serving Parsnip Puree from Anoka, MN, Roasted Zucchini from Stillwater, MN, Fried Potato Wedges from Red River Valley, and Asian Tofu with Bean Sprouts from River Falls, WI.

On Thursday, April 30th, Einsteins will be closing at 1:30pm. On Friday May 1st all Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm. All Food Service Locations will be closed May 2nd and 3rd. Starting on May 4th Einsteins will be open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-1:30pm with a limited menu, Nabo will be open Monday-Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm with a limited menu, and The Commons will be closed.

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Campus-Wide IDI-Guided Development Reboot

In response to student input from the spring 2014 focus groups and the fall 2014 survey, and the "Great Colleges to Work For" survey, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee Core is implementing five initiatives, one of which includes increasing the intercultural competence of faculty and staff (and students when applicable). An associated action step includes the campus-wide revitalization and reboot of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and IDI-guided development process first implemented in 2010.

The IDI is Augsburg's preferred tool of measurement of intercultural competence and the IDI-guided development process offers Augsburg faculty and staff a confidential Individual Development Plan to support movement on the development continuum, i.e. growth in personal intercultural competence. Ultimately, Augsburg would like to have all faculty and staff complete the inventory and plan on a rotating basis so that individuals have an opportunity to monitor their personal growth.

Human Resources, in partnership with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee Core, is pleased to support five cohort groups completing the IDI. In addition to completing the IDI, each participant will receive a confidential Individual Development Plan with a consultant before the end of this fiscal year. This cohort group mainly includes new hires, individuals who have expressed interest in taking the IDI, and individuals from critical roles (such as supervisors) and departments with a high volume of student contact. Within the next few days these individuals will receive invitations to participate in the cohort group. For individuals who are not included in this May cohort group, please note that we are budgeting for additional cohorts in the new fiscal year. It is our goal to have all faculty and staff integrated into a rotation within the next couple of years.

Questions can be directed to Joanne K. Reeck at reeck@augsburg.edu.

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Bookstore Charging for Summer

Bookstore accounts are now open for those registered for the summer term.
The last day to charge books will be May 22, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE: If you're enrolled in a times 2 course that starts in July, you will need to charge your books before May 22nd, as we will not be re-opening accounts for the summer term.

Contact Student Financial Services with any questions at 612-330-1046.

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FAFSA Deadline May 1st

May 1st is the deadline to apply for financial aid at Augsburg. All Day College students must submit their application by this date or risk losing some of the aid that may be available to you.

Don't forget to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA this year. This function pre-populates your tax information into the application, which reduces your chances of being selected for verification later on. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available for use on the FAFSA 2-3 weeks after electronically filing your taxes, and 6-8 weeks after filing paper taxes.

Questions? Stop by the Enrollment Center and speak with any of our Student Financial Services Staff or call us at 612-330-1046.

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Food Service Specials

Wednesday 4/22/15

The Nabo Special of the Day is Macaroni & Cheese with Chips.

There is a Smoothie Bar in The Commons at Breakfast & Lunch Today!

Come to Nabo and try some Blackeye Bottled Cold Brew Coffee, brewed in St. Paul. Blackeye is a company formed by Augsburg Alum Matt McGinn.

Enjoy some of the new options at The Salad Bar in The Commons! Featuring locally grown items!

Today is Earth Day. Come to The Commons where prizes will be given out including; a bicycle, coffee grounds for fertilizer, and assorted herbs in cans. The menu will feature local food items such as Wild Rice from Bemidji, Roasted Zucchini from Stillwater, Gluten Free Chicken Breast from St. Cloud, and Parmesan Spaghetti from Green Bay!

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Rochester Baccalaureate April 23: All Are Welcome

Augsburg's Rochester campus will celebrate Baccalaureate and recognize honors recipients on Thursday, April 23. The service will begin at 7 p.m. in the chapel, with a reception to follow. Congratulations to our Rochester students on this important occasion! All are welcome to attend. For directions: http://www.augsburg.edu/rochester/location/

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Library Director Candidate Presentation: Fri., 4/24

Please join us this Friday, April 24, in Oren Gateway Center, Room 100, from 11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m., to hear finalist Jill Markgraf speak on the topic of leadership in today's academic library. We hope to see you there!

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Late Night Breakfast - April 27

Students are invited to Late Night Breakfast on Monday, April 27, 10-11:30 p.m. Thanks to A'viands Food Service - free to any student (with ID).
It's Late...and it's Breakfast!

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The 7 Augsburg2019 Institutional Initiatives

The final Focused Conversation of the year is this Thursday, when President Paul Pribbenow discusses the seven institutional initiatives of the Augsburg2019 strategic plan.

Click the link below to add the session to your calendar:

Thursday, April 23: 3:40 p.m. - Marshall Room - http://bit.ly/1xwjuA2

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May Augsburg Total Wellness Event Announcement

Auggies in Service to our Community,

The Augsburg Total Wellness program is calling for volunteers to join our team to pack meals for the Feed My Starving Children organization. This is a great opportunity to use your community service time to serve our global community. Together we can make a difference.

Join the Augsburg team on May 26 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM at the Coon Rapids Feed My Starving Children packing location.

Follow the instructions below to sign up:

Go to: http://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/Group/JoinGroup.aspx?gid=671479
Reserve your spot by clicking: CONFIRM
You will be prompted to accept the terms of volunteering. Click: ACCEPT
You will be prompted to create an account; it will take just a few seconds to follow the steps
Click: CONTINUE
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration

An email will be sent to each registered participant with details for the day of the event. If we fill the available slots, we can add more - so encourage your colleagues to join you in this rewarding work!

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at berggren@augsburg.edu.

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Chamber Music Recital is Today

Come celebrate the hard work, gifts, and talents of music department students at the Chamber Music Recital, today at 4 p.m., in Hoversten Chapel. Students in the music department will receive the announcement of 2015-16 awards and scholarships in a reception immediately following the recital.

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Interfaith Community Sending for Grads: April 30

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, April 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

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Students present "Migration Stories"

Migration Stories

by students in HIS 122: 20th Century U.S. History with Professor Michael Lansing

Monday, April 27, 12-1:30PM, OGC 111

This semester, HIS 122 partnered with the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota as well as Augsburg's Student Services staff to create three to five-minute long digital stories that share the experiences of migrants and immigrants in and around our Augsburg community. Students have been working all semester on these videos, and they're anxious to share them with you.

Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Please join us!

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Daily Chapel: Earth Day with Michael Martin

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40am: Earth Day, Michael Martin preaching, Augsburg Groundskeeper; and Blessing of the Tools & Bees. We will process to the garden for more blessings! Music by Callie Hensler '17, piano.

Upcoming Worship Schedule:
Wednesday Night Communion at 9:30pm: Songs of Praise; Patrick Joiner preaching, Pastoral Intern
Thursday, 4/23, at 11:30am: Dr. Bev Stratton preaching and receiving a blessing upon her retirement, music by The Chapel Brass.
Friday, 4/24, at 10:40am: End of Academic Year Celebration, Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preaching.

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Absolutely everyone is welcome!

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A Recent Publication by Matthew Haines

Matthew Haines of the Mathematics Department coauthored a paper with Michael Jones and Stanley Huddy that recently appeared in the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. Haines invites anyone in desperate need of "A geometric perspective on counting non-negative integer solutions and combinatorial identities" to contact him.

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Phil Quanbeck Presents on the Bible in Film

Prof. Phil Quanbeck II presented at two adult forums on April 12 and 19 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley on "The Bible in Film and Popular Culture".

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