Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Spring Semester Parking Permits on Sale Now

Spring parking permits are available for purchase via Parking Services, found through your Inside Augsburg page. If you plan to park on campus next semester, you must have a valid parking permit. Please note that any Fall permits expire on January 10th, 2016.

Email parking@augsburg.edu with any questions, or visit our website at www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking for more information.

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Emergency Steam Repair 12-9-15 From 7-9 AM

MMC has been working across the street on Fairview's property trying to locate a steam line leak. They were successful today locating the leak and are now currently excavating around the pipe. Here is a short timeline for the project.

Wednesday 12-9-15
6:30AM Augsburg will dump the condensate
7AM NRG will shut the steam off for all of campus.
7:30AM MMC will cut the line open and start the repair.
8:30AM The repair should be complete.
9AM the steam will be turned back on to all of campus.

If you need hot water for showering in Melby, Urness and Mortensen please shower by 7am, otherwise there will not be hot water until 9am. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bryan with Facilities at massich@augsburg.edu or 612-280-7447.

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Teaching and Learning

Faculty Development Tailored to Your Classes

Are you facing particular problems in the classroom? Looking for feedback or advice about your teaching? CTL can help you see significant improvement in your courses. CTL invites you to work with one of seventeen faculty consultants that represent a wide variety of disciplines and pedagogical styles.

The on-call consultants have been trained to offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance through a collaborative process and are available to assist you based on your goals and schedule.

For more information, please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/classroom-consultants/ to learn more about the program.

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Professor Koo Publishes New Article

Please join the Business Department in congratulating Professor Jayoung Koo on the recent publication of her article, "BUILDING AN EXPLORATORY MODEL FOR PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATES' TURNOVER INTENTIONS" in the December issue of the Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal.

A link to the article/abstract can be found here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/fcsr.12135/abstract

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Moodle Help Available

Need some help organizing your Moodle gradebook or prepping your Moodle courses for Spring Semester? Drop in bring your questions and concerns to one (or more) of the following open sessions and let a member of the E-Learning team assist you.

Thursday (12/10): 1:00-3:00 Lindell 202
Friday (12/11): 1:00-3:00 Sverdrup 102
Tuesday (12/15): 2:00-3:30 Sverdrup 102
Wednesday (12/16): 12:00-1:30 Sverdrup 102

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* New* Faculty Course Archive Block

Did you know of the new, easier way to migrate your Moodle course content from previous years? It's a new block available in Moodle called "Faculty Course Archive". Learn how to cut your course migration time in half at
http://go.augsburg.edu/courserestor

And for more tips and Moodle help, visit the Faculty Moodle Resource site at
http://go.augsburg.edu/fmr

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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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SPS 211 in the Spring

The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Dept. is looking for students interested in taking SPA 211 in the spring semester. Normally this course is only taught in the fall, but with enough student interest, could be offered this coming spring. The class would meet MWF from 1:50-3:00 p.m.

To express interest and get more information, please contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu or at ext. 1081.

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General Announcements

Web Wednesday Hangout

The Web Wednesday Hangout, from 3-4 p.m. via Google Hangout, is for any website content manager -- or anyone else at the college -- who wants to discuss website issues. Bring your questions about working with WordPress, HTML, web media integration, or writing and layout for the web.

Join the Hangout or view the full calendar by visiting my website: http://engage.augsburg.edu/mannj/meetings/

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A'Viands Receives Community Award

A'viands, provider of Augsburg College dining services, received an award from Midwest Special Services at their recent annual meeting. It is their 2015 Horizon Award which is given to a community-based employer for their commitment to providing employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. A'Viands has provided well over 2000 hours of work for MSS program clients, not to mention highly valuable work experience which has allowed several MSS work crew members to recently secure independent employment in the community.

Midwest Special Services thanks A'viands and Augsburg College for the commitment in helping to create community based, integrated employment opportunities and independence for people with developmental challenges.

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Premia Relocation Mortgage Hiring - Tabling TODAY

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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Residence Life Student Staff Applications Open

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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Phillips Scholars Program $16,500; Due Jan. 12th

Applications for the Phillips Scholars program are now being accepted. Several Augsburg students have received this scholarship which includes a significant community project during the summer after your junior year.

Must be a sophomore to apply.

http://engage.augsburg.edu/outsidescholarships/2015/12/08/phillips-scholars-program-16500-due-january-12th-2016/

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Spanish Conversation

Mesa de Conversación meets this Thurs. for the last time this semester. Join us to practice Spanish in a relaxed and fun setting! We will meet in the Riverside Rm.,2nd fl. Christensen Center, from 11:30-1:00 p.m. (Signs will be posted.) Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. Feel free to bring your lunch.

All levels are welcome. Our relaxed and friendly gatherings are a place where you can meet new people, practice your Spanish & learn about culture.

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/

We hope you can join us this Thursday!

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Event Announcements

Open House for Sabo Center/MN Campus Compact

You're invited to the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Minnesota Campus Compact
Holiday Open House- in our new office space!

Next Wednesday, December 16th.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lower level of Anderson Hall (first suite on the left).

Please come and enjoy some coffee, hot chocolate, and treats.

For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu.

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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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Chapel @ 10:40am: Pastor Sonja Hagander Preaching

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40am: Pastor Sonja Hagander preaching; Vocalist: Rachelle Adrian

Chapel this week:
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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TODAY - Bookstore Seasonal Celebration

Celebrate the season with Augsburg College Bookstore. Today, December 9, 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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Chamber Music Recital & Holiday Social

Please join the music department, today (12/9) at 4 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel for our fall semester chamber music recital followed by cookie decorating and cocoa reception, all free and open to the public.

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Beautiful Extra Large Apartment Near Lake Harriet

FOR RENT: Two bedrooms, one bath, lower unit apartment in a duplex, hardwood floor, original woodwork through out. Large windows, extremely clean with updated kitchen. Walk to lakes, Minnehaha Creek, shops, restaurants, etc. Ideal for two to four persons. One car garage. 1650 Dollars.

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Thanks and "Take-away" Invitation from Vicki Olson

Thanks for all of the good wishes on my retirement. I'm grateful and touched. Thanks to those who came to our department open house on Monday. I was able to talk with many of you, and I saw many more who I didn't get to greet. Your presence was much appreciated. And extra thanks to those of you who participated in my "take-away", collecting something from my office to lighten my load. The invitation remains through the next couple of weeks to stop by, chat, peruse, and maybe, if you find something, take-away a "treasure". Or just stop by to chat. I'd like that.

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