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TODAY & TOMORROW: Learn About Summer Research

Come learn about the multiple paid summer research opportunities available here on campus through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) at our upcoming information sessions!

URGO Summer Research Information Sessions:
Tuesday, November 17 @ 12:30pm in Marshall Room
Wednesday, November 18 @ 2pm in Marshall Room

* All majors are encouraged to attend
* Hear from past summer researchers
* Get tips on the application
* Snacks will be provided

Questions? Please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446

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Food Service Menu and Specials

Tuesday, November 17th

Commons
Market Place is serving Grilled Garlic Pork Chops, Grilled Zucchini, Parsley Potatoes and Asparagus. Vege is serving Ginger Broccoli, Orange Cranberry Carrots, Couscous with Roasted Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Fries, and it is TACO TUESDAY! Enjoy the new beverages in The Commons; Crystal Light, Flavored Waters, Orange Crush, Cherry Pepsi, and Diet Dr. Pepper.

Einstein's
French Toast bagel is slated to go away soon, get yours before they are gone. And, of course try our New Winter Blend Coffee!

Nabo
The Nabo Special of the Day is a Cheeseburger on Wheat Bun with Fries and a Drink. Try several new items including Build Your Own Salad, Black Eye on tap Cold Press and Nitro, Kind bars, Pop-Tarts, and more

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Affordable Care Act/MNSure Open Enrollment Time

The Affordable Care Act requires individuals to have health insurance. The state health exchange, MNsure, assists Minnesota residents find and enroll in a health insurance plan, through the MN exchange plans.

For information, go to MNsure.org, or 1-855-366-7873.

Augsburg alumna and healthcare navigator, Celia Hernandez-Payan, will provide a Spanish info session for students and parents on Saturday, November 21 from 9:30-11 a.m. This session will highlight healthcare and insurance options for individuals and families regardless of immigration status. For questions, feel free to refer students to monterru@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1309

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Food Service Hours

Tuesday, November 17th

Commons
Open from 7:30am-7:00pm.

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

Nabo
Open from 7:30am-8:00pm.

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Jennie Diaz to Present at Diversity Dialogue

On November 20 from 12:00-1:30 in 355 Peik Hall at the University of MN, Dr. Jennie Diaz, assistant professor of Education, will present a talk entitled Math for All? The Paradox of Inclusion and Inequity in Elementary School Mathematics as part of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction's Diversity Dialogues.

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Wellness Program: Feel Good by Doing Good

In November Augsburg Total Wellness will be sponsoring a food drive to help fill the shelves of the Augsburg Campus Cupboard. The Augsburg College food shelf, Campus Cupboard, provides free food to students throughout the year. The Campus Cupboard, which opened in February 2013, is the work of partnership between faculty, staff, and students who originally came together as part of the Fighting Poverty at Augsburg special interest group and the Creating an Inclusive Campus conference. The food shelf is supported by Campus Kitchen at Augsburg, A'viands, and the Thrivent Leadership Fellows.

Donations will be accepted in the office of Human Resources November 16th through November 20th.

Needed donations include: canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned meats (fish, chicken, salmon), beans, canned soup (or dry instant soup), peanut butter, jelly, rice, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, crackers, nuts, and toiletry items

As an added incentive you may be eligible for a $50 HSA contribution or entry into a prize drawing. To be eligible for incentives you must donate a minimum of 20 items and have not already received $200 in Wellness related HSA contributions.

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Want to Lead a Short-Term Program? Apply by 12/19

Faculty interested in leading a short-term study abroad program in 2016-2017 must submit a proposal by December 19, 2015. More information is available at www.augsburg.edu/global - look under Resources for faculty and staff. At this URL, faculty can review the application itself, along with an informational packet that addresses common questions related to location, cost, marketing, and roles/responsibilities.

Faculty are also welcome to submit for 2017-2018! While firm decisions regarding 2017-2018 proposals will not be made during this cycle; they will be reviewed and, when possible, given preference for acceptance during the next cycle.

NOTE: Graduate programs are now subject to a proposal review process as well. Read more at the above URL.

Questions: Contact Jessica Haas, Associate Director, CGEE at haasj@augsburg.edu

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Paid Internships in China

Augsburg graduates and graduating seniors (May 2016) are invited to apply for a one-academic year Internship at UIC. Applications for the Intern position must be completed and submitted to UIC's International Development Office no later than the 14th of February 2016.

More info and application form: http://bit.ly/1PgIO38

Requirements for the Application include:

1. Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in any relevant programme.

2. A full transcript of academic work completed with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

3. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff supporting the application.

4. A full personal resume including an expression of interest in a position in a specific programme which is offered as a major at UIC. The applicant should articulate the skills and experience he/she would bring to this specific area of the UIC academic programme. General Education is also a viable academic area in which to pursue an Intern position. See the following website for more information on the academic curriculum at UIC: http://uic.edu.hk/en/

5. Additional information of activities, working experiences, travel and special strengths including computer/technology skills which are important in assuming the role of an Intern.

6. Agreement to enroll in a specially designed "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme"(see Compensation for the Intern Position at UIC below for details) offered by the Centre for Chinese Language and Culture (CLC) at UIC during their year of residence at UIC.

7. An interview conducted by the Director of International Education at the home institution in which the applicant is enrolled. It is the applicant's responsibility to schedule this interview with the Director of International Education at his/her home institution.


Compensation for the Intern position at UIC:

1. A monthly housing allowance (RMB1000, for example, for shared apartments at Horizon Cove) will be granted; health insurance; and a round-trip economy air ticket from home country to China of up to RMB11, 000 on a reimbursement basis (the China-home country ticket is given upon successful completion of contract) and ferry or bus fare from airport of arrival to Zhuhai;

2. A monthly stipend of RMB 6000 ($950 US) is paid from assumption of duties in August/September to the end of June. During this period Interns are involved in assigned duties and organizing activities (see requirements and responsibilities of Interns below).

3. A "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme" consisting of (a) two Chinese language classes of 3 hours weekly in both semesters; (b) lectures/seminars on Chinese culture, history and development at fortnightly intervals, 2 to 3 hours each, 3 to 4 times per semester; and (c) 2-4 visits to historical sites and museums in nearby locations to appreciate the great depth of Chinese history and culture.

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Practice Your Spanish With Us

Mesa de Conversación

Join us to practice Spanish in a relaxed and fun setting! Formally the Spanish Conversation Group, Mesa de Conversación will meet on Thursdays from 11:30-1:00pm on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center. This week we meet in the Cedar Room. Our relaxed and friendly gatherings are a place where you can meet new people, practice your Spanish & learn about culture. All levels are welcome! Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch. Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu , ext. 1081, or Sarah Degnar Riveros, riveross@augburg.edu, ext. 1082. You can find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MesaDeConversacionDeAugsburg/

The specific meeting room will be announced on a weekly basis and signs will be posted. We hope to see you there!

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Open Enrollment Going on Now

Who Needs to Enroll
* Anyone wanting to make changes or enroll in health, dental, HSA, FSA Medical, FSA Dependent Care or Supplemental Life and AD&D coverages.
* You must complete a form for any HSA, FSA Medical, or FSA Dependent Care deductions for 2016.

Final Benefit Information Sessions:
*Live streaming at: go.augsburg.edu/openenroll
* November 17 at 2:45 pm (Christensen Center, Marshall Room)

Enrolling or Making Changes for 2016 Health, Dental, HSA & FSA Benefits:
* Log into inside.augsburg.edu and select Administrative Tasks -> Open Enrollment from the AugNet services menu.
* Follow prompts and on-screen instructions.

Enrollment Help Sessions (Sverdrup Hall):
* November 18 at 4:00 pm (SVE 205)

Employee Benefit Information:
* Benefits Booklet: http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2016_Benefits/Benefits_Booklet2016.pdf

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Call for Proposals: Uniquely Augsburg Travel

Calling all Augsburg Faculty! Would you like to lead a Uniquely Augsburg Travel Experience for alumni, parents and friends of the College? We are currently accepting Calls for Proposals for upcoming trips to: France and Cuba (2016), the Holy Land/Petra and New Zealand (2017), Estonia's Choral Festival and Southern Africa (2019). Please contact me at herron@augsburg.edu and I will send you the application. The deadline for the 2016 trips is quickly approaching; let me know if you have questions!

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Mindfulness Group for Students Starts Wednesday

Open your mind and manage your stress. A mindfulness and meditation group for students only will be starting on Wednesday 11/18 for four weeks. The group will meet from 10:45-12 noon at the Center for Wellness and Counseling office.

If you are interested and/or have questions, please contact the CWC office or Dr. Nancy Guilbeault at 612-330-1169 or guilbeau@augsburg.edu

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Daily Chapel @ 11:30am: Jon Bates & Lee Neitge

Please join us in the chapel for "The Reformation Project" with Jon Bates '15 & Lee Neitge '16. Jon and Lee are able to attend The Reformation Project Conference in Kansas City in early November. The Reformation Project is a Bible-based, Gospel-centered approach to LGBTQIA inclusion.

Wednesday, 11/18, 10:40am: Interfaith Chapel with the Interfaith Scholars Co-Hort

Thursday, 11/19, 11:30am: Jacie Richmond, Pastoral Intern, preaching

Friday, 11/20, 10:40am: Reconciling in Christ, Pr. Brad Froslee preaching

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

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FREE Yoga Tuesday and Wednesday

Come try Free YOGA on-campus today with instructor Akoni Garcia and every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm & Wednesdays 7-8 pm through finals week--East Commons in Christensen Center.

Everyone welcome and no equipment needed! These FREE yoga sessions are sponsored by The Augsburg Mindfulness Club.

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Mindfulness & Meditation Class for Students

STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION CLASS STARTING THIS WEDNESDAY at CWC.

TAUGHT BY: Nancy Guilbeault @ Randi Borm

WHEN: 4 WEDNESDAYS--Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec.2, & Dec. 9

WHERE: CENTER FOR WELLNESS & COUNSELING GROUP ROOM
1st floor, Anderson Hal

CONTACT: NANCY GUILBEAULT at guilbeau@augsburg.edu

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Augsburg Model UN

Students interested in participating in the Augsburg Model UN program are invited to submit applications to Prof. Underhill by Dec. 1. The program is academically demanding, and open to any students interested in foreign relations and the work of the United Nations. The delegation will travel to New York City from Mar. 19-26, 2016 to represent Yemen at the annual National Model United Nations Conference.

Students accepted into the program must enroll in POL 368, and begin preparation for the conference in December. A program fee applies, but the college subsidizes travel costs for participants. To obtain an application or for more information, please emailunderhil@augsburg.edu. Faculty and staff are encouraged to invite students with interest in this area to apply.

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