Friday, May 15, 2015
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Memorial Window A/C Unit Install

The window A/C Units will be installed next week between May 18-22. All screens will be cleaned and put back in at the same time. If you have any questions please contact Bryan with Facilities at 612-280-7447 or Massich@augsburg.edu.

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Teaching and Learning

Cognitive Development Through Civic Agency May 20

New Approaches to Student Success:
Fostering Cognitive Development through Civic Agency

Wednesday, May 20
Kennedy 303 / 305

Made possible by the President's Innovation Fund

A growing body of literature suggests that students develop grit, resilience, and self-directed action by working for constructive social change. This symposium will provide a new lens on student success by bringing into dialogue two academic fields: cognitive science research on executive function and the theory and practice of civic agency.

9:30 a.m. Welcome

9:45 a.m. Introduction: Defining Our Terms -- How is "Civic Agency" different from "Civic Engagement" or "Civic Service"? Elaine Eschenbacher, Director, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Augsburg; What is Executive Function? Phil Zelazo, Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professor of Child Development, University of Minnesota

10:30 a.m. Dialogue: Fostering Cognitive Development through Civic Agency Moderated Discussion between Stephanie Carlson, Professor and Director of Research, Institute for Child Development, University of Minnesota, and Harry Boyte, Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Augsburg. Featuring a panel of citizen young people and moderated by Peg Finders, Professor and Chair, Department of Education, Augsburg.

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Bringing Theory to Practice: Curricular and Co-Curricular Implications -- Open Dialogue Session, with responses from John Zobitz, Katie Bishop, and Rachel Kruzel

1:45 p.m. Break

2:00 p.m. Working Across Difference: Using the Technique of Public Narrative -- Led by Dennis Donovan, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and Natasha Moore, Student Fellow, SCDC

3:30 p.m. Conclusion

All are welcome!

Please RSVP for lunch to Mara Kilgore, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs kilgorem@augsburg.edu, by May 15.

Planning Team: Harry Boyte, Jacqui deVries, Dennis Donovan, Rebekah Dupont, Peg Finders, Evren Guler, Virginia McCarthy, Joe Underhill, John Zobitz

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Join the Augsburg R User Group (ARG)

Have you ever wanted to use R/RStudio but didn't know where to start? Are you learning R/RStudio, but have hit a wall? Are you a seasoned R user and want to learn some new tricks?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, than ARG (Augsburg R User Group) is for you! ARG will have its inaugural meeting Wednesday, June 3, in Science 108. Bring your laptop, your friendly spirit, and your eagerness to learn and share with this new community of R users at Augsburg.

Questions? Please email Miles Ott: ottmi@augsburg.edu

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General Announcements

IA Division Awarded Auggie Pride for April

For the month of April, the Institutional Advancement division was nominated and selected to receive the Staff Senate Auggie Pride Award. The Institutional Advancement Division includes Institutional Advancement Services, Development and Alumni Relations.

The nomination specifically recognizes the combined efforts that successfully completed the fundraising goal for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion (CSBR). Nearly 1,000 donors have given more than $50 million to the campaign, and the College will soon proceed to the next stage of architectural design, and determine a date to break ground on the CSBR. This is the largest capital campaign in the history of the College. More at augsburg.edu/csbr.

Auggie Pride is a monthly award that recognizes staff who go above and beyond in their duties at Augsburg. The award is presented monthly based on nominations received and chosen by Staff Senate. This is the last award for the current academic year. Nominations will be sought again starting in September. To nominate a colleague, email staff senate@augsburg.edu. Please include a short description of why your nominee deserves the award.

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Food Service Hours

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Weekend College Saturdays.

Nabo is open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Weekend College Saturdays.

The Commons is closed.

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Event Announcements

Gathering to Celebrate: May 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Multicultural Student Services, Center for Global Education & Experience, and International Student and Scholar Services would like to invite the campus community to join them to celebrate many happenings, including:

* Kasidy Moore's completion of her MAL degree here at Augsburg.
* Mohamed Sallam's successful completion of his dissertation defense on May 6, now DR. Mohamed Sallam
* Hli Vang's baby #2 on the way ~ due June 5 ~ It's a boy!
* Jie He's baby #2 on the way ~ due June 24~ It's a boy!
* Dulce Monterubbio's purchase of a new home AND mother's arrival from Mexico
** And for another successful year completed within all of our areas

May 19th 11:30 - 1:00 PM in Suite 2 (downstairs Christensen Center across from the copy center). Please come join us in celebrating! Food and beverages provided.

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Spaces Still Available - Feed My Starving Children

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 a.m. 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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