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AugStories Happening Now - 10:40-11:40 in OGC 100

Bring a coffee mug down to OGC 100 and enjoy a hot cup will listening to three faculty colleagues - Kevin Potts, Michael Wentzel, and Mary Lowe - share their personal stories about scholarship.

AugStories: On Being a Scholar
Wednesday, March 2nd, 10:40-11:40am
OGC 100

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Due Friday - Sabo CE Fellow Applications

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

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Marina Christensen-Justice Award Nominations

Nominations for the Marina Christensen-Justice Award (Please note that Christensen-Justice was Marina's last name)
Due March 11, 2016

The recipient of the Marina Christensen-Justice Award must have demonstrated a dedication to the community beyond the Augsburg College campus, working in solidarity with marginalized people, as characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice. This award is given to one Augsburg senior each year at Commencement.

Nominations will be judged on the following criteria:

Depth and breadth of community involvement off-campus,
Commitment to understanding of systemic roots of the issues being addressed,
Personal and professional commitment to work with marginalized communities,
Bold and courageous leadership,
and authentic and sustained relationships with community and issues.

Please submit nominations to: Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu

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Travelers EDGE Scholarship Opportunity

During the last 5 years, the Travelers EDGE has provided professional development opportunities and scholarships to over 20 Augsburg students and right now we are beginning to recruit the next cohort of EDGE Scholars.

Up to 5 current first-year students will be named Travelers EDGE Scholars and will receive a $2,500 scholarship for the 16-17 academic year. They will have opportunity to explore careers in the Insurance and Financial Services Industry by participating in self-assessments, professional development workshops, job shadows, networking opportunities, and will also be invited to apply for selective internships at Travelers. Scholars who successfully complete the first year of the EDGE program in 2016-17 will be invited to apply for a second year of funding in the amount of $10,000.

More information and the application is available at http://www.augsburg.edu/travelersedge/

Applications must be completed by Wednesday, March 23rd.

Questions? Contact Janet Morales (moralesj@augsburg.edu/612-330-1792)

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McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2016

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting Sophomores for Fall 2016 admission. Eligible applicants will be Juniors Spring 2017and available to conduct research Summer 2017. We are particularly looking for students in STEM fields that are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, but we will consider all majors EXCEPT most professional fields (including business, pre-law, pre-health).

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4,000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2017.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 28, 2016

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Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar

Attention current sophomores and juniors:

Want to engage in dialog 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 dialog 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

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Recycle for Pizza

The Environmental Student Leaders Action Network has introduced Terracycle bins to the Urness bathrooms. The bins will collect Personal care products such as: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, Shower products, deodorant, etc. The floor that collects the most wins a PIZZA PARTY! The competition ends on March 10th! There is another Terracycle bin for community use in Christensen.

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Professional Development Opportunity at UHG

UnitedHealth Group's 2016 Campus Talent Summit provides first and second year students the opportunity to learn about career paths while building critical business skills for the future workforce. The program, which takes place April-August 2016, includes a corporate site visit, virtual mentoring program, and business focused webinars.

To be eligible to apply, students must be:

-Currently be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
-Majoring in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related business field.
-Demonstrate involvement in diversity/community activities and/or on-campus student organizations.
-Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
-Summit a resume and an unofficial transcript
-Complete a digital introduction
-Be able to participate in all 4 program segments

Interested students should complete the "Network With Us" form and submit their resume by Friday, March 11th:

https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/network-with-us?campaignid=%7b8268F2D7-1A12-4EB5-BAF4-012E586A29A1%7d

Questions? Contact Janet Morales at moralesj@augsburg.edu

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Apply to be a 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

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Practice Spanish on Thursday

Mesa de Conversación

Join us to practice Spanish in a relaxed and fun setting! Formally the Spanish Conversation Group, Mesa de Conversación meets on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center in the Riverside Room. Our relaxed and friendly gatherings are a place where you can meet new people, practice your Spanish & learn about culture. All levels are welcome! Come for 10 minutes or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch. Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu , ext. 1081, or Sarah Degnar Riveros, riveross@augsburg.edu, ext. 1082.

We hope to see you there!

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Help Us Celebrate Staff on Thursday

All Augsburg staff are invited to the Staff Appreciation Event at 2:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Staff Senate will honor staff who celebrated their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 35th anniversaries between January 2015 and February 2016 as well as the nominees and winners of the Outstanding Staff Award.

Thursday, March 3
2:30-4 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Food will be provide prior to the program and a candy bar will be available after.

Questions? staffsenate@augsburg.edu

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Mazinaateseg: Anishinaabe Films and Their Makers

According to the Ojibwe People's Dictionary, Mazinaateseg means "it is a movie" in Ojibwe. Join us for a night of Anishinaabe short films and animation pieces. Our evening is hosted by Elizabeth Day and Heid E. Erdrich and includes selected work from their own repertoire and that of Elizabeth LaPensêe, Jonathan Thunder, and Frankie McNamara.

Location and Time
Augsburg College
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South

Talk with students from 5:00-6:00
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with filmmakers follows

This event is free to the public
For parking permits contact M. Elise Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu. Permits are limited in number. For parking directions visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/about/map/. You will be parking in Lot L off of 35th between Riverside and Butler Pl. You will need a parking permit.

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Art Reception for Tina Tavera - TONIGHT

Join us for the reception tonight, March 2, 4-7 p.m.
Christensen Center Art Gallery

Reconfiguring CASTA by Maria Cristina Tavera

This site-specific installation combines prints and paintings addressing the social concept of race and the issue of socio-racial classifications.

Tavera is an artist, curator, researcher, and advocate for equal access to opportunities. Her bilingual / bicultural upbringing between Mexico and Minnesota has greatly influenced her work experience, writing, and visual art practice.

This exhibition is organized as part of the Guerrilla Girls Twin Cities Takeover, highlighting gender and racial inequalities, taking on stereotypes and hypocrisies, and promoting artistic expression by the often overlooked and underrepresented. Join the collective roar for change at www.ggtakeover.com.

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Daily Chapel @ 10:40am: Dr. Mark Tranvik Preaching

Join us today for worship in the chapel as we continue our chapel series, "Christianity 101: Five Brief Talks About Faith" at 10:40am with Dr. Mark Tranvik preaching, "Sudden Death Overtime." Musician: Lisa Clark, vocalist.

The Series Continues:
Thursday, 3/3, 11:30am: Dr. Phil Quanbeck preaching, "Turning and Returning." Musician: Alexandria Butler, vocalist.

Friday, 3/4, 10:40am: Dr. Hans Wiersma preaching, "Valley of the Bones"

Monday, 3/7, 10:40am: Dr. Joshua Miller preaching, "For You"

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!

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Art Club Trip to Northern Clay Center

Art Club is hosting a field trip to the Northern Clay Center at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday the 8th. We will have a tour and maybe even throw a little clay for fun. If you are interested in joining us meet in Old Main 6 design room at 4 p.m. See you there!

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Augsburg's 8th Traditional Powwow - April 2

Augsburg College 8th Traditional Powwow will be held Saturday, April 2, here at Augsburg in the Si Melby Gymnasium.

Grand Entries (beginning of a dancing session) will be at 1 PM and 6 PM, however dancing/ceremony will be all day until roughly 9 PM. Honoring for Augsburg American Indian Graduates will be at 3:00 PM. A Gathering for American Indian Alumni will be held at 4:30 PM and Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue Aztec Dancers will join us at 5:30 PM.

You are welcome to come, bring you family and friends, purchase some craft items from our vendors, come support our American Indian students here at Augsburg by showing up and learning about our rich culture and traditions at our hosted Powwow. NO ADMISSION COSTS - FREE! Find us on Facebook and invite your friends!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! If you are interested in volunteering at the concession stand, please email Dwayne Williams, AISA President, at williamd@augsburg.edu or contact AISA's advisor and Director of American Indian Student Services, Jennifer Simon, at simonj@augsburg.edu to sign up or for more information about the Powwow.

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Jane Addams School Brown Bag

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a Brown Bag event on Monday, March 7 from 12:30-1:30 in the Augsburg Room about the Jane Addams School for Democracy. Staff and students involved in the Jane Addams School will share about Jane Addams School practices, such as bilingual dialogs and educational work across languages. The Cedar Riverside Jane Addams School meets every Monday from 4-6 p.m. in the Common Table.

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Blood Donors Needed - Please Help

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus Wednesday 3/9/15 from 10:00 - 4:00 pm in the East Commons, Christensen Center. Please consider signing up to donate blood by going to www.mbc.org/searchdrives and search sponsor code 0027 or call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time.

Patients at local hospitals rely on Memorial Blood Centers to be there with the right blood type they need. But blood doesn't last forever--donated red cells last only 42 days--and that's why we need your help. Blood doesn't last forever. Please help replenish the supply. Please schedule your donation today, and consider making blood donation a regular part of your life. All blood types are needed--especially O negative (O-) and O positive (O+).

Come on Auggies, let's help save lives - please sign up to donate now. There are many time slots still available.

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Art Club Art Sale - Support Local Art 3/10 @ 5:30

The Augsburg Art Club is hosting its first Art Sale!

Original artwork created by Augsburg students will be on sale from March 6th to the 31st in the Fish Bowl Gallery. To purchase art on the spot, please attend our reception on March 10th from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Fish Bowl Gallery.

If you are unable to attend the reception, head on over to the Fish Bowl anytime during the show for more information, or contact Devin Johnston at johnston@augsburg.edu. Artwork will range in price from $10-$50, cash or check only.

We hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/964921770257623/

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TODAY: Food Justice Career Panel, 5:30-6:30pm

Gardens, farmer's markets, food shelves... and more! If a summer job or career in one of the many aspects of food justice peaks your interest, come learn about options and open positions in the Twin Cities!

Wednesday, March 2
5:30-6:30pm
Sabo Center (Anderson lower level)

Snacks and good conversation provided :)

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TODAY, 12:30 - Diversity & Inclusion

The second Diversity and Inclusion Focused Conversations is this afternoon. Joanne Reeck, chief diversity officer and director of Campus Activities and Orientation, will facilitate the session, which is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. in Oren 100.

Click this link to add the session to your calendar: https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=78fa6e39fa59392c2cf0674cb604c3c2&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D03%26amp%3Bday%3D2%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

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