Student Financial Services/All Day Conference

The Student Financial Services department will be at an all day conference on Wednesday, December 9th. The Enrollment Center window will be open regular hours, 9-4:30 p.m. Please note we do close daily for Chapel.

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NEXT WEEK: Learn About Biomedical Summer Program

Next Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Cedar Room, Jessica Hirsch, the Biomedical Education Coordinator at Mayo Clinic, will be giving an information session about Mayo's summer biomedical ethics research program. This program is open to all majors. Vision Bagonza, who completed the program in 2015, will also speak.

If you are interested in attending the session, please RSVP to Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu. Further questions about the program and application process can be directed to Catherina as well.

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New Resource for Faculty Available at Circ Desk

Faculty Development on Your Time - CTL has purchased two copies of "Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers." They are on reserve in Lindell Library under the course title CTL. The book offers dozens of quick tips to help faculty gauge student learning and the effectiveness of their teaching.

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Career Quick Stop - Stop By

Career Quick Stop hours 2:30-4:00 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Suite 100, Christensen Center

These drop-in hours are designed to expand access to career coaches and to accommodate impromptu student career questions as they arise. During Quick Stop hours students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis for brief, 15-minute drop-in appointments. These times are meant for quick career questions, brief resume or cover letter reviews, or help getting started with an internship or job search. Stop by Quick Stop or feel free to call 612-330-1148 to schedule an individual appointment.

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Register Now - MN Private Job & Internship Fair

Register NOW!

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? Attend the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday February 17, 2016 to learn how your career goals fit with 240+ employers' hiring needs.

Also, get your FREE professional LinkedIn Profile Picture taken at the fair!
For more information and to register visit: www.augsburg.edu/strommen

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Premia Relocation Mortgage Hiring - Tabling

Premia Relocation Mortgage is currently looking for passionate, excited, and organized problem solvers to join our team of processors in Minneapolis! Premia Relocation Mortgage is a growing and goal-oriented company that is a breath of fresh air in the mortgage arena of large banks. With 27 years of focusing solely on Relocation Mortgage, we have a unique approach that provides transferees with a high-touch experience. That's because we believe this business is personal. We are not only in the mortgage business; we are in the relationship business.

We are looking for individuals who have communication (to build strong working relationships), patience (to be the reassuring support when things get tough), attentiveness (to make sure you are guiding our customers' through the mortgage process), and most importantly positivity (to create successful relationships) skills. If you are looking for a company to learn these skills and grow to your full potential, Premia is the place for you!

Stop by their "walk by" table in the lobby of the Christensen Center this Wednesday, December 9th between 9:30-2:00.

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Food Service Menu and Specials

Friday, December 4th
Commons
Market Place is serving Chicken with Herb and Roasted Garlic, Basmati Rice, Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Broccoli with Spicy Crunch. Vege is serving Broccoli Gingered, Couscous Almond Current, Potato Fries House Seasoned, Toasted Brussel Sprouts with Masala Spice and at Dinner we will be having a Healthy Eating Contest!
Also Try out the Build Your Own Salad Bar, Enjoy the new beverages in The Commons; Crystal Light, Flavored Waters, Orange Crush, Cherry Pepsi, and Diet Dr. Pepper.

Einstein's
Try out the Yummy Sante Fe Wrap to Kick Start your morning! And, of course,try our new WINTER BLEND!

Nabo
The Nabo Special of the Day is a Turkey and Pepper Jack Wrap with Chips and a Drink. Try several new items including our Tasty Funnel Fries, Build Your Own Salad, Black Eye on tap Cold Press and Nitro, Kind bars, Pop-Tarts, and more!

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Community Gathering & Guided Meditations

Last Wellness Program for 2015

Community Gathering & Guided Meditation Sessions
Back by popular demand, Augsburg Total Wellness is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a community gathering featuring an opportunity to participate in a guided meditation session to help us relax and re-energize. Jill Englund will be leading four guided mediation sessions. Additionally there will be Christmas themed refreshments. We hope you are able to stop over and refuel with a stress break. Additionally, Augsburg will contribute $50.00 to your HSA for eligible participants. Those not eligible for an HSA contribution will be entered into a prize drawing.

Friday, December 11, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

The sessions will begin with a short introduction to the science of meditation and how it can act as an antidote to the destructive effects of stress, including the added stressors that can accompany the joys of the holiday season.

Sessions guide participants through activities that are simple and easy, leading them to find their own corner of peace and wellbeing. No experience necessary but registration is required and space is limited.

Click on the link below to register. Please sign up for only 1 session.

Relaxation Sessions:
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gratitude Sessions:
12:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Register by using the weblink listed here:
https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/spreadsheets/d/1mVvMbsYfUNc3g5RNyhkS8Fuub0qCjlfqbvUVd3ZBnUY/edit?usp=sharing

Jill Englund will present the science of what happens when we meditate, how it can bring focus and clarity to your life, and reduces the effects of stress in your entire physical, mental and emotional system. She has created healing environments through guided imagery, creative visualization, and meditation. She excels at creating a space for seekers to find their own deep well of peace and wellbeing. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor add to the joy of the experiences.

Come de-stress, enjoy some holiday treats and experience what meditation is all about!

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Get Paid To Do An Internship! Apply Today

Wouldn't it be GREAT if you could get paid to do an internship?

You may be able to do just that because of a grant recently awarded to Augsburg College. Augsburg has recently been awarded a Great Lakes Career Ready Grant. The Career Ready Internship grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation provides funds to colleges and universities so that they can partner with businesses and nonprofits to develop new paid internships, and convert existing unpaid internships into paid opportunities. This program serves juniors and seniors who receive financial aid, improving their odds of graduating and preparing them to enter the workforce with real-world experience in their fields of study.

To be eligible:

* Students must be in good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)
* Students must be a college junior or senior (60 credits completed) at the time of the internship
* Students must be eligible for financial aid (work study)
* The internship must be related to your major or career aspirations
* Internships will take place Spring 2016, Summer 2016 or Fall 2016

Act now! Priority consideration is given to students who complete the short Augsburg application, so we recommend you complete it soon.

To learn more about the grant, visit the Strommen website at www.augsburg.edu/strommen Eligibility and application instructions are included on the website.

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Augsburg Total Wellness--Guided Meditation

Come de-stress, enjoy some holiday treats, and experience what meditation is all about for our last wellness program of 2015!!

Back by popular demand, Augsburg Total Wellness is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a community gathering featuring an opportunity to participate in a guided meditation session to help us relax and re-energize. Jill Englund will be leading four guided meditation sessions; and there will also be Christmas themed refreshments.

Sessions guide participants through activities that are simple and easy, leading them to find their own little corner of peace and well-being. No experience necessary, but registration is required and space is limited.

Click on this link to register: https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/spreadsheets/d/1mVvMbsYfUNc3g5RNyhkS8Fuub0qCjlfqbvUVd3ZBnUY/edit?usp=sharing. Please sign up for only 1 session.

Friday, December 11, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

Relaxation Sessions:
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gratitude Sessions:
12:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

We hope you are able to stop over and refuel with a stress break. Additionally, Augsburg will contribute $50.00 to your HSA for eligible participants. Those not eligible for an HSA contribution will be entered into a prize drawing.

The guided meditation sessions will begin with a short introduction to the science of meditation and how it can act as an antidote to the destructive effects of stress, including the added stressors that can accompany the joys of the holiday season.

This is the perfect opportunity to return to your meditation practice or to try it for the first time!

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Islamophobia?

Peace, love and respect my fellow Auggies! Do you have questions about Islam or Muslims? Curious? Not sure how to approach a Muslim? Have you ever met or talked with a Muslim (any gender)? In the post-911 era and with all the false information going around in the world about Islam and Muslims, I invite you to have a dialogue or just chat. We have a Muslim Student Association (MSA) on campus too. I, Reies Romero, am a convert to the religion of Islam (2006) and I would be willing to meet with anyone for lunch, tea, dinner, or just to talk about anything. Feel free to contact me (info below) or the MSA at augsburgmsa@augsburg.edu. Let's build bridges together and make Augsburg a truly inclusive campus and a great example for the state and community. Have a great day!

Reies Romero: 651-270-7592 or romeror@augsburg.edu

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Food Service Hours

December, Tuesday 8th

Commons 7:30am-7:00pm
Hot Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11:00am
Hot Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
Continental Lunch 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-7:00pm

Einstein's
7:30am-9:00pm with a Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.

Nabo
7:30am-8:00pm

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Farewell Reception for Katie Berggren

Katie Berggren, Benefits and Communications Specialist, will be leaving Augsburg College as of December 14th to take a position as the Benefits Manager for Washington County.

We will be celebrating and wishing Katie well in her new endeavor on December 10th from 2-3 p.m. in the Augsburg Room, Christiansen Center. Cake and refreshments will be served.

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The Life Advice Project

Walk around campus from December 10-17 and you may notice a unique set of design inspired words. The Life Advice Project, a series of public art installations was created by students in Susan Boecher's Design course (Art 102) as part of their final project. For the project, students selected a word and then asked to create a design piece that prompts thought and reflection. Inspired by Stefan Sagmeister, New York Graphic Designer, the Life Advice Project infuses design based artwork into public spaces that are frequently assumed or overlooked. The project is to encourage mindfulness by prompting people to look, pause and consider.

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Biology Department Christmas Party, Dec. 11

Dear fellow Auggies,

Hope you are doing well as we wrap up our fall semester! Tri-beta would like to cordially invite you to the annual Biology Christmas party! Food, drink and holiday treats will be provided.
There will be door prizes and games!

Party will be held on:

Friday, December 11th from 3:30 - 6:30 in Sci 212

This is a busy time for everyone, so please keep in mind that this is a casual, drop-in event. Feel free to come for a bit (you do need to eat) and then get back to your studies.
All you need is to bring is yourself!

See you there!

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Late Night Breakfast - Dec. 14

It's late and it's breakfast! Augsburg students with ID can enjoy a free breakfast, courtesy of A'viands, on Monday, Dec. 14, 10 pm -11:30 pm.

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Chapel @ 11:30am: "i don't know" Piece by Cast

Join us in the chapel today at 11:30am for "Communication with Me" a piece from "i don't know" written by Ashly Maldonado Irazoque, directed by Sarah Myers, performed by original cast: Ashly Maldonado Irazoque, Donte Collins, Hunter Reeve, Julietta Benson, and Victoria Linstrom. Guest organist: Roberta Kagin, Professor, Director of Music Therapy.

Chapel This Week:
Wednesday, 12/9, 10:40am: Pastor Sonja Hagander preaching; Vocalist: Rachelle Adrian
Thursday, 12/10, 11:30am: Holiday Hymn Sing with the Chapel Brass
Friday, 12/11, 10:40am: End of Semester Celebration, Health Kit Assembly & Refreshments!

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!

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Hygiene Kits for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Join Augsburg Central Health Commons and Campus Ministry as we gather personal hygiene items for kits to assist those experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood this holiday season!

When: December 2-10, 2015

Drop off items at designated locations: Einstein's in Christensen Center; Enrollment Center; Foss Center Lobby; Kennedy Center; Lindell Library street level; Oren Gateway Center Welcome Desk

Items needed:

Socks
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Lotion
Razors
Washcloths
Hand sanitizer
Kleenex
Dental Floss

Please join us in assembling the kits in Daily Chapel on Friday 12/10: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center, 10:40-11:00 AM

For more information about the kits contact Yasmin Abdulaya at (612) 330-1681 or abdulaya@augsburg.edu. For info about the chapel service, contact Amy Hanson at hansona2@augsburg.edu

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Bookstore Seasonal Celebration

Celebrate the season with Augsburg College Bookstore. This Wednesday December 9th, stop by the bookstore for free food, crafts, games, and in-store discounts. Come for the free food, stay for the fun!

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Residence Life Student Staff Applications Open!

The Department of Residence Life is looking for student leaders to be the VOICE of their community by applying for our open positions for the Summer 2016 session and the 2016-2017 Academic Year. Applications are due by Friday, December 11, 2015 at 4:30PM. Positions we are searching to fill include:

-Resident Advisors
-Residential Executive Coordinators (including 1 Housing Specialist Assistant)
-Residential Facilities Coordinators
-Summer Resident Advisors
-Summer Residential Facilities Coordinator

APPLY TODAY!

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Brown Leather Couch: $250 OBO

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/fuo/5344151631.html

Selling brown leather couch. Seven years old and in good condition. A little bit of love from the cats shows with a few cosmetic scratches (see photos) but it is otherwise in good shape. There have been no spills or pet messes on the couch.

One owner only. Originally bought at HOM furniture. Non-smoking household. No pets other than two cats.

$250 OBO
Dimensions: 81.5 inches long, 37 inches deep, 33 inches tall
Measurement from floor to top of seat cushions is about 17 inches.
Seat cushions are not removable.

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