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- TODAY - Summer Study in Mexico Info Session
- Tomorrow: Reflections on River Sem, 3:30pm OGC 100
- Study in Denmark This Summer - LAST CHANCE
- Augsburg PA Graduates Achieve 100 Percent PANCE Pass Rate
- Call for Nominations- Learning and Teaching Awards
- Hybrid and Online Teaching with Articulate Storyline
- CTL Grant Applications Due Today
General Announcements
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- Happening At The Common Table
- LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop- Feb 25th
- EP!C Sex (AF)FAIR - Friday
- ELCA Summer Camp Job Fair - Tomorrow- 2/16
- Last Chance Resume Glance Drop-In Hours TODAY
- Focused Conversations - TODAY/TOMORROW
- Daily Chapel @ 10:40am: Josh Graber, Abundant Life
- What The Heck is a Precinct Caucus?
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TODAY - Summer Study in Mexico Info Session
Would you like to study abroad this summer in Mexico? At Augsburg's Center for Global Education and Experience in Cuernavaca, Mexico, you can take courses in Spanish, history, Latin dance, or do an internship.
Come learn more about this opportunity, including the scholarships that are available!
TODAY February 15 in the Augsburg Room (Christensen Center)
Info sessions from 10-10:30 and from 11-11:30
Learn more and apply online here: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=MexicoSummer
Email Maren with questions, stoddard@augsburg.edu
Tomorrow: Reflections on River Sem, 3:30pm OGC 100
Tomorrow afternoon, gather in the warm comfort of OGC 100 to hear Professor Joe Underhill his experience guiding students down the Mississippi River last fall on the River Semester.
Teaching on the Banks of the Mississippi River: Reflections on the River Semester with Joe Underhill
Tuesday, February 16
3:30-5:00pm, OGC 100
Coffee and snacks will be provided. Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Study in Denmark This Summer - LAST CHANCE
Study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark this summer to earn an ENL and SOC credit! Explore the city through film and literature, by bike, foot, and public transportation! One of Europe's best cities will be your home for three weeks!
DEADLINE is TODAY, February 15!
Get program information and apply online here: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=Denmark2016
Questions? Contact Maren, stoddard@augsburg.edu
Augsburg PA Graduates Achieve 100 Percent PANCE Pass Rate
On December 18, twenty-nine Augsburg graduate students completed commencement exercises to receive a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
In January, all 29 PA graduates sat for and passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). This information, as well as five-year rolling data, can be found on the PA Program website: http://tinyurl.com/PANCE2015
The five-year national first-time taker average is 94%. Congratulations to the Augsburg Physician Assistant Class of 2015 on a 100% first-time PANCE pass rate!
Call for Nominations- Learning and Teaching Awards
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the 2016 awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning.
Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service.
All full-time faculty or staff who have been employed at the college for at least three years are eligible for the awards. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to nominate.
For more information and to submit to online nomination form, go to http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/awards.
Nominations will be accepted through February 22.
Hybrid and Online Teaching with Articulate Storyline
This Wednesday, Ben Stottrup (Physics) and Annika Moe (U of M, Biology) will demonstrate the e-learning platform Articulate Storyline. Come and join in the discussion on how to build flexible and durable flipped classroom materials and see how it has been implemented into two general education science courses.
Wednesday, February 17
Articulate Storyline: Online Content Delivery, Formative Assessment, and Concept Integration
3:15-4:15pm, Marshall Room
Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
CTL Grant Applications Due Today
Today is the last day to submit applications for three grants from the Center for Teaching and Learning - the Scholarship Grant, Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant, and Provost's Internationalization Travel Grant.
View detailed grant information and access the application forms at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/
General Announcements
All Hands Meeting Slides, Replay Available
Business-MIS
The slides and link to the recording of last Thursday's All Hands meeting are posted on the All Hands page for those who were not able to attend the full meeting. (Login is required to access the page.)
Campus Cupboard Food Shelf Open Today
Students - stop by the Foss lobby to grab up to 5 free grocery items from the Campus Cupboard food shelf today between 11am-1pm or 3-5pm!
2015-2016 Augsburg Leadership Awards
Nominations for the 2015-2016 Augsburg Leadership Awards are now open!
These awards recognize student leaders and student organizations for their innovative and outstanding leadership during this academic year. Recipients will be honored at the 17th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Tuesday, April 5 from 5-7 pm in Hoversten Chapel.
All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members are strongly encouraged to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 11 by 5:00 p.m.
To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the award descriptions and criteria, visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/activities/augsburg-leadership-awards/
Event Announcements
Happening At The Common Table
[COMING UP THIS WEEK]
THIS THURSDAY February 18th, 4:30-6:30pm.
Local Leaders Strengthening Communities Panel Series…
"The Criminalization of Dissent: Not Bad Meaning Bad, But Bad Meaning Good"
Dissent is an offense to existing systems of power and it does not go unpunished. What role does the state play in criminalizing dissenting voices, identities, and bodies and how do targeted communities respond?
Join us for this panel discussion featuring campus and community organizers, navigating power structures that criminalize their efforts to build a better world.
THIS THURSDAY February 18th, 8-10pm.
"West Bank Open Mic"
Next week, in honor of Valentine's Day, we'll be exploring love of community and love of self. We are excited to welcome featured artist: Ifrah Mansour.
[WEEKLY SCHEDULE - YOU'RE INVITED]
See website: http://www.augsburg.edu/commontable/events/
Hope to see you soon!
The Common Table (2001 Riverside Ave. S, Below Trinity offices, across from Afro Deli)
LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop- Feb 25th
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Sverdrup Hall 201
Interested in learning how to create a professional online presence? Curious about how you can use social media to expand your network, explore career fields, and locate job opportunities? Attend this hands-on, lab based workshop to learn and apply techniques for using LinkedIn, the most popular online professional networking service.
Topics will include:
-Building an effective student profile and professional online presence
-Exploring career fields by connecting with alumni
-Researching companies and connecting with recruiters
-Networking and building connections in your field
EP!C Sex (AF)FAIR - Friday
Please join the EP!C Peer Health Educators at our first sexual health fair. Reps from the Aurora Center, Planned Parenthood and Smiley's Clinic will have resource information on sexual health, STI's and more. A fun, educational carnival atmosphere with a variety of games and great giveaways will also be available as well as refreshments.
Stick around campus on a Friday night, have fun and learn something at the same time. Auggies be safe, be smart, be educated! Hope to see you on Friday 2/19 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Student Lounge in Christensen Center.
ELCA Summer Camp Job Fair - Tomorrow- 2/16
February 16
4-6:30pm
East Commons, Christensen Center
Looking for a paid summer job? Want to gain leadership skills? Enjoy working with youth? Come to the ELCA Summer Camp Job Fair to visit with camp representatives from across the United States. Interview on the spot!
Last Chance Resume Glance Drop-In Hours TODAY
Today, Monday, February 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work lobby area – 100 Christensen Center
The Minnesota Private College Job & Internship Fair is in two day! Have any last questions or concerns? Stop by to make sure you have all the finishing touches in place! Career coaches will be on hand.
Focused Conversations - TODAY/TOMORROW
Business-MIS
President Paul Pribbenow will facilitate Focused Conversations on the the question of becoming a university. There is NO SESSION ON WEDNESDAY. If you still have this Focused Conversation on your calendar for next Wednesday, please use the links below to update your schedule.
Monday, February 15, 12:30 p.m., Sateren Auditorium
Add to calendar: https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=fb418d329b202dbbd6c1759f97135770&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D02%26amp%3Bday%3D15%26amp%3Byear%3D2016
Tuesday, February 16, 2 p.m., Marshall Room
Add to calendar: https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=e2a0e63f80b0f8b80670ca6a7f7598ea&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D02%26amp%3Bday%3D16%26amp%3Byear%3D2016
Daily Chapel @ 10:40am: Josh Graber, Abundant Life
Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40am: Josh Graber, Abundant Life Together (ALT) Program Developer, preaching. Musicians: Jami Kadolph, oboe, and Sophie Bauer, vocalist.
Tuesday, 2/16, 11:00am: No Daily Chapel – Batalden Convocation
Wednesday, 2/17, 10:40am: "Inspired by Women," Interfaith Chapel led by Interfaith Scholar Co-hort. Musician: Victoria Agee, vocalist.
Thursday, 2/18, 11:30am: Robert Harper '16 Senior Chapel. Musicians: Melody Cahoon, violin; Mary Kirchdorfer, harp.
Friday, 2/19, 10:40am: Amber Kalina '15 preaching. Musicians: Nickolai Podvin '14 and Rachel Hastings '14.
We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!
What The Heck is a Precinct Caucus?
Join TakeAction Minnesota and Augsburg's Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship for a training on the basics of precinct caucuses and a conversation about how to use them powerfully to make change in the world
TUESDAY, FEBURARY 23rd
4-5 PM
MARSHAL ROOM (FIRST FLOOR OF CHRISTENSEN CENTER)
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Did You Miss the Girl Scout Cookie Booth?
My niece, Josie, is selling Girl Scout cookies for the very first time!
If you'd like to purchase cookies, I have an order form down in my office in Memorial 12, in the Social Work Department!
Cookie varieties available for $4/box:
Thin Mints (V), Cranberry Citrus Crisps, Peanut Butter Sandwich (Do Si Dos), Shortbread (Trefoils), Peanut Butter Patties (Tag Alongs) (V), Thanks A Lots (V), Caramel deLites and Lemonades (V)
Cookies available for $5/box:
Trios (GF)
Also, if you can't eat them, their troop is donating cookies to the St. Paul Fire Department, Children and Family Services (a domestic abuse resource center for families with children) and Operation Cookie Drop, where cookies are sent to military troops overseas.