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Wednesday: Assessment Lunch & Learn

Do you ever wonder how Augsburg assesses student learning? Are you curious about the recent data? Come to the next Lunch & Learn and find answers. Faculty and staff are invited to grab lunch in the Commons (it's on us!) and join Kristin Chamberlain in the Augsburg Room for an informal presentation on our most recent institutional assessment data. Come continue the conversation on assessment!

ASSESSMENT LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesday, March 9
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Cedar Room, Christensen Center

Please RSVP to kilgorem@augsburg.edu.

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Wednesday: 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.

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Papers Due? Get Help

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

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Nominations for Christensen-Justice Award Wanted

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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Outstanding Staff Award Recipients for 2016

And the winners of the 2016 Outstanding Staff awards are:

Avis Benson, Information Technology
Jill Davenport, Purchasing and Central Services
Sonja Hagander, Campus Ministry
Melissa Lee, Athletics
Leah Spinosa de Vega, Center for Global Education and Experience
Laura Swanson, Marketing and Communication

Staff Senate thanks all of the nominators for their work in gathering nominees and recommendation letters. We also thank those who were nominated and recognize the great work that all 18 staff have exhibited to be nominated by their peers.

The Outstanding Staff Award recipients and length of service milestone anniversaries were recognized on March 3, 2016 during the Staff Appreciation Event.

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Jr & Sr DAY Students May Enroll In AU Courses

Greetings,

Junior and senior DAY students (based on earned credits) can now register for AU courses online with no special permission when Crossover Registration begins for Fall Semester on April 20.

Previously Crossover Registration into AU courses was not allowed for DAY students unless special permission was obtained.

For more information about Crossover Registration, please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/registration/crossover-registration/ .

Questions? Contact registrar@augsburg.edu

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special today is a Buffalo Chicken Wrap, served with Chips and a 20oz Fountain Soda

Today is Mini Burger Monday at World Flavors!

Market Place is Serving Chicken with Korean BBQ, Jojo Potatoes, Fried Zucchini with Lemon Aioli, and Northern Minnesota Wild Rice.

Vege is Serving Green Beans with Tarragon, Brussels Sprouts with Smokey Almonds, Asian Black Beans, and Tofu Lentil Sloppy Joes.

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Extended Through March 8: GCTWF Survey

The Great Colleges to Work For survey has been open for two weeks. So far, Augsburg has a 70% response rate. While that number is great, there are still many people who haven't yet participated.

The survey has been extended through Tuesday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. to allow additional time for those who haven't had an opportunity to take the survey.

For those of you who have participated, thank you for sharing your voice!
If there are any questions or concerns about the survey, please direct them to Nicole Peterlin (peterlin@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1602).

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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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The Loft Is Hiring Marketing & Comm Summer Intern

The Loft Literary Center is hiring a Marketing and Communications Summer Intern!

June - August 2016, 10-20 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday

This position will manage the Loft's social media; assist with the Loft's blog, Writers' Block; assist with events; marketing material development; media lists, and more!

Loft unpaid internships offer a flexible and enjoyable workplace, excellent supervision and mentoring, and the company of dedicated and creative colleagues.

Apply by April 4. For more info, and to apply, visit https://www.loft.org/about/work_with_us/internships/

The Loft advances the artistic development of writers, fosters a thriving literary community, and inspires a passion for literature. Learn more at loft.org

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Upper Midwest Emmy Chapter Nominees

The Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter Student Television Awards just announced their list of nominees and Augsburg College Film students made the cut!

Nia Ross, Line Loetveit, Frankie Mcnamara, and Ray Flint have been nominated for their documentary "Superhumans". "Superhumans" is a short documentary that reveals the omnipresent pressures of the society and celebrates human imperfections. The documentary will inspire individuals to unapologetically live up to no one's standards but their own.

The film won Best Of at the Augsburg College Best of Film Festival last Spring. Let's hope they take home the Crystal Pillar on April 10 when the winners will be announced.

For a complete list of nominees visit:
http://midwestemmys.org/20160304/2016-college-student-tv-award-nominees/

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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.

Spring Break
On Friday, March 11, All Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30 p.m. Nabo will be closed from Saturday, March 12-Sunday, March 20. The Commons will be closed from Saturday, March 12-Saturday, March 19, The Commons will be opening for Dinner on Sunday, March 20. Einstein's will be open over Spring Break Monday-Friday from 7:30am-1:30pm, with a condensed menu.

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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. on Tuesday, March 8. We will have a tour and maybe even throw a little clay for fun. If you are interested please contact Max Preus at preusm@augsburg.edu so we can get a count of people who will be attending. We will meet in Old Main 6 at 4:00 pm and then promptly walk to Northern Clay.

Hope to see you there!

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Chapel @ 10:40am: Dr. Joshua Miller & Communion

Join us today for worship in the chapel as we conclude our chapel series, "Christianity 101: Five Brief Talks About Faith" at 10:40am with Dr. Joshua Miller preaching, "For You." This service will include Holy Communion.

Daily Chapel This Week:
Tuesday, 3/8, 11:30am: Dr. Malcolm Gimse, Professor Emeritus of Art, St. Olaf College, to speak about his sculpture "Squeezing Life into a Child" on display in the chapel. Musician: Nyssa Capman, flute.

Wednesday, 3/9: No Daily Chapel - Women's Resource Center Convocation

Thursday, 3/10, 11:30am: Sophia Bauer '16, Senior Chapel, vocalist

Friday, 3/11, 10:40am: Blessing & Sending for Those Traveling on Spring Break. Musicians: Melodie Lane, vocalist; Kandra Rudelius-Palmer, vocalist; Alexandra Olson, clarinet.

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!

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We Want Your Blood, Auggies

There are still many time slots open for Auggies to help save lives by signing up to donate blood on Wednesday 3/9/16 when Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for the annual spring blood drive. The blood drive will be from 10 - 4 p.m. in the East Commons.

There are several ways to get your donation time.

1. go to www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027
2. Call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to get a time

Your help is needed -- lives are depending on it. Please consider signing up as soon as possible.

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Buzzed, Impaired, Drunk Driving?? - Read On

Ever wondered what actually happens if you are pulled over by law enforcement for possible driving under the influence or some type of impaired driving? Join the EP!C peer health educators on Wednesday 3/9/16 at 6:30 pm in the Student Lounge to hear from a state trooper and an Augsburg student about what to expect and the real cost of getting a DUI. There will also be a representative from AAA MN talking about a recent study on buzzed and other impaired driving.

Please join us -- food and beverages provided as well as a drawing for a prize (or two!!)

Questions, please call Dianne in the CWC office at 612-330-1707.

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8th Traditional Powwow - Volunteers Needed

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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Mark Tranvik Presents At Recent Events

Mark Tranvik of the Religion Department and Senior Fellow in the Christensen Center for Vocation made four presentations on Sundays in February to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley on the topic: "Is God Choosy? Christian Views on Predestination."

Tranvik also led a theological conference for Lutheran pastors in Winter Park, Colorado, from February 23-25 on the topic: "Martin Luther and the Called Life: A Resource for Congregations."

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