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Faculty, Do You Need More Time For Research?
If so, you will find a surprise in the CTL Scholarship Grant call for proposals. For more, please visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/ to learn about all grants offered through CTL (Due 2-15-2016).
RSVP Today: Well-Being Workshop Jan. 7
Workshop: Integrating Health and Wellness across the Curriculum
Thursday, January 7, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm
Kennedy 303/305
RSVP for lunch to Mara Kilgore
Featuring Katherine Lust,Director of Research, Boynten Health Service, U of MN
This workshop will introduce data on Augsburg students' mental health, share current policies and best practices for supporting students, and – importantly -- focus on ideas for developing course content to teach the many dimensions of well-being. Your colleagues will share examples of how they incorporate wellness into Music, Social Work, Physical Education, History and other courses.
Sponsored by an AACU "Bringing Theory to Practice" Well-Being Grant, this seminar is designed to advance our work on Student Learning Outcome #4: As Thoughtful Stewards … students are learning to identify the broad foundations for sustainable living and apply them in demonstrable ways (Health and Wellness / Sustainability).
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:
Tuesday (12/15): 2:00-3:30 Sverdrup 102
Wednesday (12/16): 12:00-1:30 Sverdrup 102
New Section of REL 100 For Spring Semester
There is a new section of REL 100, Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I, for Spring Semester. REL 100 P will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. The instructor is Prof. Phil Quanbeck II
Learn About Biomedical Summer Program
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.
Thurs: Learn About Biomedical Ethics Opportunity
This 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.
Two More Days to Visit the WL This Semester
It's been a busy fall semester in the Augsburg Writing Lab with tutors conducting almost 1000 sessions. You have two more days to get help finishing, revising, and polishing any writing assignments. The lab's last session for fall term is Wednesday evening. The lab will reopen for spring semester on Tuesday, January 19. These are the hours for Tuesday and Wednesday before break:
Tuesday: 12:30-3:00; 3:30-6:00; and 7:30-10 PM
Wednesday: 3:30-6:00 and 6:30-9:00 PM
General Announcements
Food Service Hours Winter Break
12/15/15
On Thursday December 17th, Einstein's will be closing at 1:30pm.
On Friday December 18th all Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm. Over break, Einstein's will be open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-1:30pm with a condensed menu.
Einstein's will be closed on December 25th and January 1st.
Nabo and the Commons will be closed from December 19th through January 10th. The Commons will reopen for Dinner on January 10th.
Late Night Breakfast Serves More Than 500
Thanks to A'viands food service and their fabulous cooks and staff who prepared yummy breakfast food for Augsburg students.
Thanks to faculty and staff servers: President Paul Pribbenow, Day Student Body President Duina Hernandez, Bill Capman, Hans Wiersma, Shana Watters, Peter Hendrickson, Marc Isaacson, and Dianne Detloff.
The hard-working omelet crew was Carol Enke and Ted Nielson.
Thanks to EP!C (Educating Peers on Issues and Choices) Peer Mentors who provided information and resources to students on healthy choices.
Excellent support provided by ID checkers Sarah Griesse and Tim Brustad, and residence life professional staff Anthony Wilder, Carrie Noble, and Stephan Taylor.
Study Abroad This Summer
The Center for Global Education and Experience has four excellent opportunities for you to study abroad this summer! These opportunities are perfect for students who have demanding schedules during the semester, or for anyone who wants to try something new while also getting credit! Check these links for more information about courses and program dates:
Copenhagen Real and Imagined: Literature, Film and the City - Apply by January 30
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=55317
International Business in Karlsruhe, Germany - Apply by January 30
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=55295
Language and Culture in Mexico - Apply by March 1
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=21250
Business Keystone: KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success - Apply by March 1
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=55332
For more information stop by the Center for Global Education and Experience in the Lower Level of Christensen Center, or contact Maren Stoddard Mack, stoddard@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate Announces Representatives to Council
Jim Trelstad-Porter and Jeff Swenson have been selected as staff representatives to University Council. Trelstad-Porter was elected to a 2-year term and Swenson was selected by Staff Senate to serve a 4-year term. The staggered terms allow for more stable transitions in University Council membership when terms end. Going forward all terms will be 4 years long.
For the staff elected position, there were 17 nominated candidates. The quality and passion of these candidates was clear in the survey answers provided. Staff Senate thanks all candidates for their willingness to serve. Because of the number of nominees, Staff Senate decided to hold two elections -- first to narrow the field to three and then to select the top candidate.
Since he was elected, Trelstad-Porter was given a choice of a 2- or 4-year term commitment. Staff Senate then performed an internal evaluation of the candidates based on a set of criteria and compiled those rankings. This resulted in Jeff Swenson being offered the remaining 4-year term to University Council representing staff.
Trelstad-Porter and Swenson bring a wealth of leadership abilities and institutional knowledge to the newly forming University Council. We are excited to have them as advocates for staff.
Please help us in congratulating them.
-Staff Senate
Open Position in Human Resources
Human Resources has an open position for an HR Specialist. This position is being posted internally only and can be accessed through Inside Augsburg under On-Campus Student Jobs. Select Staff under the Industry/Function box to access the posting. The posting will remain active for 7 calendar days
Paws for Learning On Campus Today
Need some finals stress relief -- look no further than the Skyway level of the library where several of our friends -- human and four-legged will be visiting. Paws for Learning will be in the Library near the Gage Center from 11 - 1 pm today.
Best wishes on your finals and safe travels over the break. The Center for Wellness and Counseling looks forward to seeing Auggies again in the New Year!
Commons Menu and Nabo Special
12/15/15
The Nabo Special today is Cajun Mac n' Cheese with a Breadstick.
Market Place is Serving Grilled Garlic Pork Loin, Grilled Zucchini, Parsley Potatoes, and Asparagus.
Vege is Serving Ginger Broccoli, Orange Cranberry Carrots, Couscous with Roasted Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Fries.
World Flavors is Serving Tacos Today!
Food Service Hours
12/15/15
Einstein's is open from 7:30am-9:00pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.
Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm.
The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm.
Event Announcements
Celebrate River Semester at Gallery Opener Dec. 16
Help welcome home and celebrate the success of the nation's first-ever River Semester by attending the opening of the River Semester art exhibit from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the Christensen Center Student Gallery.
The show, which features images, graphics, and typography created by students in classes led by Chris Houltberg, assistant professor of art, tells the stories of students who lived, paddled, and studied on the Mississippi River.
The opening will be attended by students who were on the trip and by the creator of the River Semester, Joe Underhill, assistant professor of political science.
The exhibit will include the recreation of a campsite, complete with a tent and one of the 24-foot voyageur canoes in which students paddled nearly 800 miles during their semester-long journey from St. Paul to New Orleans.
Admissions Christmas & Holiday Open House
Come join the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions department celebrate the holiday season!
On Thursday, December 17th from 11:30-1:30pm, we will be hosting an open house Christmas and Holiday Celebration with tons of food and treats!
We welcome everyone to party during this time and we also wish everyone a safe and happy holidays!
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!
THIS 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.
Help Bring Awareness To Human Trafficking Jan. 21 6-8:30 p.m.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and we hope that you can join us in standing up for what's right. We are having a photography exhibit showcasing photos that portray the vulnerability that victims feel. The photos will include facts, statistics, and quotes from survivors. After the exhibit we are having a guest speaker come in from an organization called "Breaking Free". She will talk about what we can do to stop human trafficking and there will be a Q & A as well.
Bringing Awareness to Human Trafficking Photograph Exhibit
January 21
6-8:30 p.m.
(Please save the date and check future A-mail posts for an exact location.)
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Tranvik Presents in Lakeville
Mark Tranvik of the Religion Department and Christensen Center for Vocation made two presentations at St. John's Lutheran in Lakeville on December 6 and 13. Tranvik talked about Martin Luther's perspective on the Christmas story and how it challenged the views of his time.
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Want To Improve Your Relationship?
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about working with couples or individuals who want to improve relationships, recover from trauma, or sort out next steps in their lives. I specialize in attachment-based Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and practice in Roseville and Minnetonka. See my profiles at Minnesota Women in Psychology, MN Couple Therapy Center, and Segal Psychotherapy, or contact me at 651.395.0090.
If you would like an intensive relationship-enhancing experience, check out the Hold Me Tight workshop offered at the MN Couple Therapy Center on January 8-10.
Bev Stratton, MA, LPC, ThD
Professor Emerita of Religion