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- 2015-2016 Augsburg Leadership Awards
- Travelers EDGE Scholarship Opportunity
- Food Service Menus
- Great Colleges to Work For Survey: Tell Us
- Augsburg Senior Leadership Society
- Great Colleges to Work For Survey: 58%
- Augsburg MFA Hosts Minnesota Book Awards Judging
- Food Service Hours
- Professional Development Opportunity at UHG
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Systems Thinking Workshop - March 9
The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship is proud to sponsor a workshop on systems thinking. Dr. Nishesh Chalise, assistant professor of social work at Augsburg, will lead this session. The goal is to use systems thinking to explore the ways in which Augsburg College and the community are interlinked with each other.
Wednesday, March 9, 3:40-5:10 p.m.
Marshall Room
This workshop is free of charge but space is limited, so please send an email to sabocenter@augsburg.edu to reserve a spot.
March 9: Physician Assistant Info Session
Join URGO for a panel-style information session discussing physician assistant (PA) school applications. Hear from representatives of the Augsburg PA Program as well as recent alumni. Alumni will speak on topics such as picking schools, creating an application timeline, personal statements, and preparing for interviews. Food will be provided.
Wednesday, March 9
OGC 100
6 p.m.
Email Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) or URGO (urgo@augsburg.edu) with any questions and for accessibility accommodations.
You Are Probably Writing Something
Remember the tutors in the WL can help you with whatever writing task you have. Just show up at the Augsburg Writing Lab, street level of Lindell Library, with a hard copy during these hours:
Mondays: 11:10 - 1:40 and 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuesdays: 12:30 - 3:00; 3:30 - 6:00; and 7:30 - 10 PM
Wednesdays: 3:30 - 6:00 and 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Thursdays: 12:30 - 3:00; 3:30 - 6:00 and 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Fridays: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
General Announcements
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 5:00 - 7:00 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 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/
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 23.
Questions? Contact Janet Morales (moralesj@augsburg.edu/612-330-1792)
Food Service Menus
The Nabo Special today is a Bowl of Soup with a Half-Size Caesar Salad and 20oz Fountain Soda.
There is a Stir-Fry Bar at World Flavors Today!
Market Place is Serving Tator Tot Hot Dish, Millet Cauliflower, Mashed Potatoes, and Buttered Corn.
Vege is Serving Garlic Roasted Mushrooms, Peas and Watercress, Baked Potatoes, and Brown Rice.
Great Colleges to Work For Survey: Tell Us
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:
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!
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.
Great Colleges to Work For Survey: 58%
The Great Colleges to Work For survey is still in full swing and will close on March 4! We've been watching the numbers, and we're excited with the response we've gotten--58% of eligible faculty and staff have responded--but we know we're capable of much more.
Lead by example and show your colleagues the importance of this survey and provide the College YOUR feedback.
Augsburg MFA hosts Minnesota Book Awards Judging
As a sponsor of the annual Minnesota Book Awards, the Augsburg MFA in Creative Writing program will host the final judging for the 2016 Minnesota Book Awards on Saturday, March 5. The award ceremony will be on April 16th at the Saint Paul Union Depot.
Additional MN Book Award information can be found at:
www.facebook.com/mnbookawards
@thefriends
#mnba16
@stribbooks
Food Service Hours
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, with Hot Food starting at 10:00am.
The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm.
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 11:
https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/network-with-us?campaignid=%7b8268F2D7-1A12-4EB5-BAF4-012E586A29A1%7d
Questions? Contact Janet Morales at moralesj@augsburg.edu
Event Announcements
Daily Chapel @ 11:30am: Dr. Phil Quanbeck, II
Join us today for worship in the chapel as we continue our chapel series, "Christianity 101: Five Brief Talks About Faith" at 11:30am with Dr. Phil Quanbeck preaching, "Turning and Returning." Musician: Alexandria Butler, vocalist.
Chapel Series Continues:
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!
Mazinaateseg: Anishinaabe Films and Their Makers
Augsburg Native American Film Series Presents on March 9:
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 LaPensĂȘe, 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.
Climate Change After Paris - Sabo event March 8
Please join us at this semester's Martin Olav Sabo Symposium on Public Policy.
Climate Change After Paris: How do we get there?
Tuesday, March 8
7:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
Three panelists will reflect on the Paris Climate Change Conference and offer thoughts on how we take action. Our panelists are:
Ellen Anderson, Executive Director, Minnesota Energy Transition Lab
Anne Hunt, Environmental Policy Director, City of Saint Paul
Amy Fredregill, Resource Planning and Strategy Manager, Xcel Energy
Tom Berg will moderate the conversation.
RSVP not required. Contact us at sabocenter@augsburg.edu with questions.
8th Traditional Powwow - April 2nd
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.
Mazinaateseg: Anishinaabe Films and Their Makers
March 9, 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 LaPensĂȘe, 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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Registrar's Office Seeks Student Assistant(s)
Are you a problem solver who enjoys details? Do you value organization? Consider joining our team!
The Registrar's Office is housed within the Academic Affairs Division. Our mission is to ensure the integrity of recorded data while providing timely service and communicating information regarding policies and procedures to the Augsburg College community. Consider joining our team and gaining meaningful experience that can be applied to many career fields.
We are looking for a qualified candidate who could commit up to 20 hours per week to this position.
For more information, view the job listing:
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=69119&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=1456940370524