No postings

Today: Assessment Wkshps, 10:50-12:50, KEN 303/305

Assessment Period is TODAY from 10:50am-12:50pm.

In KEN 303, Assessment Committee will lead a presentation and discussion on recent assessment data, followed by a discussion on how to collect qualitative data led by Brian Rood (Psychology) and Joe Underhill (Political Science).

In KEN 305, staff are invited to attend the co-curricular assessment workshop.

Lunch will be served buffet-style for all attendees outside Kennedy 303/305 at 10:50am.

Back to top

Sabo Community Engagement Faculty Fellow Program

Applications for the Sabo Community Engagement Fellow Program are now available on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. Due date for applications is March 4.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/#sabo-fellows

For more information, please contact Matthew Maruggi, maruggi@augsburg.edu or Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu

Back to top

March 2: Med School Application Info Session

Join URGO for a panel-style information session to answer your questions about medical school applications. Topics covered will include picking schools, creating an application timeline, drafting personal statements, the MCAT, and learning more about the AMCAS application system.

During the session, you will have the opportunity to speak with Augsburg alumni who are currently in medical school or have currently gone through the application process. Food will be provided, too!

Wednesday, March 2
OGC 113
6 p.m.

Email Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) or URGO (urgo@augsburg.edu) with any questions and for accessibility accommodations.

Back to top

Faculty Nominations Sought for Honors Council

The Honors Council, the governing body of Augsburg's Honors Program, is seeking nominations for a new member. The Honors Council is comprised of 8 students and 8 faculty. The Council meets once a month with the Honors Director to determine program policies and curriculum, and collectively decides which students will be admitted to the Program.

If you are a faculty member interested in joining us, or if you know of a professor whom you think would be good in this role, please send a names to honors@augsburg.edu.

Back to top

Thurs: Enhancing HOTS Through Classroom Discussion

CTL Workshop: Using Difficult Discussion in the Classroom to Enhance Students' Higher-Order Thinking Skills

Thursday, February 25
3:40-4:40pm, OGC 100

Many courses offer students and faculty the opportunity to discuss difficult issues and enhance student learning through the intellectual give-and-take of an engaged conversation, but what if those conversations turn personal or angry? How can you assist learners to actively challenge and engage ideas and issues, not each other (or you)? This workshop is intended to assist participants in identifying their goals for using classroom discussions and then discuss models for how to teach learners how to *productively engage* in difficult discussions.

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Back to top

Wkshps TOMORROW: How to Teach Critical Thinking

Completing the Assessment Loop: Faculty Development Opportunities

In response to assessment data that reveals shortcomings in student performance on writing, reading, and critical thinking, CTL and General Education are hosting a series of workshop opportunities to share struggles and learn new techniques. All faculty are invited to attend. These workshops promise useful teaching strategies for both new and seasoned faculty, taught by our own local experts.

This trio of workshops begins on Wednesday with CRITICAL THINKING, led by Religion professor Mary Lowe.

--
Wednesday, February 24
Critical Thinking: How to Teach It Well
Two sessions: 12-1 pm AND 3:30-4:30pm
OGC 103
--

In this workshop faculty will be briefly introduced to Bloom and Costa's models of critical thinking. Faculty are asked to bring an assignment, quiz, exam, or activity that they are currently using and then we will work on integrating the prompts and levels of critical thinking into these assignments or exams.

And it's never too early to mark your calendars for upcoming events! See inside.augsburg.edu/ctl for event details:

March 29 - Active Reading Workshop (AVID)
April 5 - Writing across the Curriculum: Providing Effective Feedback on Student Writing

Back to top

Scholastic Connections Applications Available

ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF COLOR:
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color who serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Five "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2016-17

Eligibility criteria:
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement (on or off campus)
• Demonstrated financial need

Students who receive full tuition scholarships (Promise, Act 6, President Scholars) are NOT eligible for SC.

Application Process - Applicants must complete the following:
• Scholastic Connections Application (due 3/1)
• One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member (due 3/1)
• An application interview with Cindy Peterson (completion deadline 3/15) – instructions to follow receipt of application

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3/1.

For more information about the program and access to the application, visit the SC web page at Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections

ATTENTION FACULTY & STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and receiving scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student for SC. Nomination forms are available at the SC web page.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.

Back to top

Great Colleges to Work For Survey: Be Heard

As previously announced, Augsburg College is participating in the 2016 Great Colleges to Work For survey. The survey opens Monday, February 22 and will remain open until Friday, March 4. Eligible participants will receive an email from ModernThink which will contain a survey invitation and link to the survey.

Important things to note:
- Survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
- Your responses to the survey will be completely confidential. ModernThink LLC, an independent survey firm, will not provide Augsburg College with any information that would enable us to trace survey data back to any one individual.
- Your participation is very valuable and desired, but voluntary.
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the HR Moodle site
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/Modern_Think_Survey_Frequently_Asked_Questions.final.pdf

Human Resources recognizes that many members of our community have work that does not require use of a computer, or who may not have a dedicated office. We will be hosting computer lab sessions for employees to ask any questions they might have, get assistance with the process, and complete the survey.

These sessions are scheduled at the following dates and times:
February 23—2:30-3:30 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
February 24—8:00-9:00 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
February 25—4:00-5:00 p.m., Foss, Room 22B
February 29—9:30-10:30 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
March 2 —11:30-12:30 p.m., Foss, Room 22B
March 4—10:00-11:00 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205

Should you have questions, please contact Lisa Stock (stock@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1783) or Nicole Peterlin (peterlin@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1602) in Human Resources. Thank you in advance for sharing your voice!

Back to top

Summer 2016 Job Opportunity- ACYTI Mentor

Summer 2016 Job Opportunity!

Mentor for Augsburg College Youth Theology Institute (ACYTI)

Current students - Are you interested in growing in your faith, being a role model and positive influence for high school youth, and developing meaningful relationships? If so, then we've got the perfect job for you!

DETAILS…

Augsburg College Youth Theology Institute (ACYTI) is a week-long experience for Senior High students to critically engage in theological inquiry and faith exploration on the campus of the college. Classroom learning, worship opportunities, urban exposure, and community building are all components of the program.

An ACYTI Mentor serves a vital role in the Youth Theology Institute by helping to implement programs and cultivate community as faith leaders working with the Senior High youth participants. A mentor must be able to participate in training beforehand and be available during the full week of ACYTI, be willing to develop healthy relationships with the participants, exhibit leadership skills to faithfully guide participants in learning, worship, and fellowship activities, prepare and lead at least one- 20 minute worship experience and one afternoon or evening activity during ACYTI, enforce rules and boundaries to keep participants safe, and collaborate with other staff and mentors to support other activities throughout the week of ACYTI.

Required Experience:
We are looking for mentors that have leadership experience with children/youth, someone who models a vibrant Christian faith that seeks meaning, trusts God, and serves the neighbor, worship leadership skills and/or musical abilities are desirable, but not required, and a mentor that is comfortable leading and guiding high school students who may only be a few years younger than the mentors.

Apply today at:
URL: https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68101&CNTRNO=2&TSTMP=1454358102158

Questions? Contact Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu or Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres lindayre@augsburg.edu

Back to top

New Campus Cupboard Food Shelf Hours - Come Visit

The Campus Cupboard crew has added new hours! Stop by Foss lobby during any of these times to grab up to 5 free grocery items:

Monday
11 am -1 pm
1:40 pm - 3pm
3 pm - 5 pm

Wednesday
11 am - 1 pm
3 - 4:30pm

Friday
10:40 am - 1:40 pm
1:40 pm - 2:40 pm

We're running low on grains (rice, pasta, quinoa, etc.) and snacks (peanut butter, oatmeal, granola bars, etc.). If you can help us stock up, please place donations in the green bin by Einstein's!

Back to top

Apply to be a Christensen Scholar

Apply to be a 2016-17 Christensen Scholar!

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Interested in exploring life's big questions? Will you be studying on campus all of next year? Consider becoming a Christensen Scholar.

Christensen Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (REL 405/406) led by Professor Mark Tranvik, earn four upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship. The 2016-17 seminar will explore great stories of faith. It is designed for those with a lively sense of curiosity and a desire to talk about "big questions" involving God, evil, doubt, salvation, and vocation.

For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/

Deadline to Apply: March 4

Back to top

Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar

Apply to be a 2016-2017 Interfaith Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Want to engage in dialogue with people of different faiths and make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community? Will you be studying on campus all of next year? Consider becoming an Interfaith Scholar.

Interfaith Scholars participate in a yearlong academic seminar (407/408) on interfaith dialogue and action led by Professor Matt Maruggi and Pastor Sonja Hagander, earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion Department, and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Students from a variety of traditions as well as the non-religious are invited to apply in order to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world. For more information, and to apply, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/interfaith-scholars-program/apply/

Deadline to Apply: March 4

Back to top

Augsburg Senior Leadership Society

This year, Augsburg College is launching the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society. This society will recognize graduating seniors for their co-curricular leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg College.

To qualify, students must demonstrate growth and development in seven categories: Academic and Life Skills Competence, Civic Engagement, Critical Thinking, Faith and Values, Intentional Diversity, Leadership Exploration and Development, and Thoughtful Stewardship.

Students must be graduating seniors (April or December 2016), have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, be in good academic and conduct status with the College, have demonstrated growth in the areas above, and have demonstrated leadership contributions through engagement in student organizations, campus activities, or college-sponsored or college-affiliated programs.

A resume and essay must be turned into Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11.

For details on additional criteria and required materials can be found by contactingcao@augsburg.edu.

Back to top

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/

Back to top

Renew Your FAFSA by May 1st

It's that time again! The FAFSA application for the 2015-2016 year is now available for students returning to Augsburg for the 2015-2016 academic year. The FAFSA is the application required to determine your eligibility for access to financial aid during your time at Augsburg, and must be renewed every year.

May 1st is the deadline to apply for financial aid at Augsburg. All Day College students must submit their application by this date or risk losing some of the aid that may be available to you.

File your taxes early to ensure that you can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA this year. This function pre-populates your tax information into the application, which reduces your chances of being selected for verification later on. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available for use on the FAFSA 2-3 weeks after electronically filing your taxes, and 6-8 weeks after filing paper taxes.

Questions? Stop by the Enrollment Center and speak with any of our Student Financial Services Counselors or call us at 612-330-1046.

Back to top

Coral Reef Aquarium Speaker Event - Feb 27

Coral Reef Aquarium speaker event, co-hosted by the Augsburg College Biology Department and the Twin Cities Marine Aquarium Society (TCMAS

Saturday February 27, 2016
Location: Science Hall room 123

Free and open to the public, but please RSVP no later than Wednesday morning, Feb 24, if you want to participate in the free lunch.

RSVP to Bill Capman - capman@augsburg.edu

The schedule for the event:

Bill Capman 10:00 am - 11:30 am
"A closer look at some of the lesser known and less appreciated inhabitants of our reef aquaria"

Break for Lunch provided by TCMAS 11:30 a.m.-1:00 pm

Matt Pedersen 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
"Clownfish - 3 Part Series
Species, Genetics, Hybrids"

Break

Matt Pederson 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
"Clownfish - 3 Part Series
Species, Genetics, Hybrids (continued)"

Break

Marc Levenson 3:00 pm -4:30-ish pm
"In-wall Tank / Fish Rooms
Benefits, implemented ideas, and what needs to be considered in advance"

Reception in Science Hall 225 hosted by Bill Capman to follow

Back to top

The Legacy of J Dilla Panel/Film Screening

The Legacy of J Dilla is an in-depth panel discussion about one of the greatest producers of all-times and his contributions to music, life, and how Hip Hop is and always will be a social justice movement at it's roots.

Location: East Commons (Christensen Center 2nd floor)
Time: 5-7pm
Friday March 4th: Free and All Ages!

Panelists so far include:

Ma Dukes: J Dilla's Mother
RDM: (UP ROCK/Abstract Pack/New Lens Urban Mentoring Society)
Roosevelt Mansfield Aka Dj Digie of DigieMade LLC
CHADWICK "NILES" PHILLIPS: (Avant Garde/Hip Hop, History, and the Arts)
Rodney Rush:RushCityThaGreat: (Producer, Mentor, Twin Cities O.G.)
BIANCA RHODES: (Saint Paul Neighborhood Network)

Click here for complete bios of panelists.

The Panel will be followed by:
"TC Loves Dilla" Film Screening/Premiere
A Film about J Dilla from a perspective of all Twin Cities Artists!

Sponsored By:
Save the Kids Augsburg Chapter
https://www.facebook.com/Save-The-Kids-Augsburg-College-1399404473657028/?fref=ts
Twin Cites Omega Zulu Chapter (UZN1973)
tcuniversa.org

Contact Person: Reies "DJ Francisco" Romero
651-270-7592
romeror@augsburg.edu

Back to top

LinkedIn Hands-On Workshop - In Two Days

Thursday, February 25
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

Back to top

Body Positive Yoga-TODAY

Body Positive: Yoga for Everybody and Every-BODY.
Tuesday, February 23rd
4:30-5:30 PM
Anderson 101
First Floor Anderson Residence Hall

Come join others in the Augsburg Community, and instructor Akoni Garcia, for this FREE yoga class, with a theme this week affirming and supporting our relationships with our bodies, and on honoring ourselves and learning from within. Beginners welcome, just dress in comfortable cloths, other equipment will be provided!

Brought to you in collaboration by the Center for Wellness and Counseling and the Augsburg Mindfulness Club, as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Body Positive Yoga: Wednesday, 2/24, 7-8 PM OGC, Room 100
Living Recovery: Hear one young woman's personal story of living with and recovering from an eating disorder. Thursday, 2/25, 3:30-4:30 PM, CWC, 1st floor Anderson.

Back to top

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF is coming to campus for individual counseling sessions at no cost to you! You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals.

Sign up today! Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Register at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8am-8pm (ET).

Appointment days/times:
Tuesday, March 1-- 8:00-1:00pm Lindell 301
Wednesday, March 2--8:00-1:00pm Lindell 301
Thursday, March 3--8:00-1:00pm Lindell 301

Questions? Please contact Nicole Peterlin at peterlin@augsburg.edu

Back to top

No postings

No postings

Sisterhood Birthday Party This Sunday

Right across from OGC---Sisterhood Boutique---20% off all clothing all week.

Back to top