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Brown Bag with Professor Guler

Brown bag discussion with Professor Evren Guler of the Psychology Department on her experience with incorporating a service-learning experience into her Adolescent Psychology course.

Wednesday, April 13
11:30am
OGC Room 100

Refreshments provided.
Sponsored by the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship

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Gen Ed Workshop Next Tuesday: Teaching Writing

Writing across the Curriculum: Providing Effective Feedback on Student Writing

Led by Augsburg professors in the English department, this workshop is the next in the Gen Ed series on college readiness and teaching critical skills. All faculty are encouraged to attend!

Tuesday, April 5
8:30-10:00
Christen Center Augsburg Room

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Join Faculty Senate in Conversation This Afternoon

This afternoon the Faculty Senate is meeting jointly with the President's Leadership Team. All faculty are invited to attend and join the conversation.

TODAY
3:40pm
Marshall Room

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Interested In Grad School? Sign Up For GRE Prep

Want to Go to Grad School? You May Need the GRE.

The GRE is a standardized test that is required for many graduate school applications. Augsburg College offers an eight week GRE prep course each summer for students, alumni, and staff at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by Augsburg faculty and staff and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students complete sample test questions and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The registration fee also includes a six-month subscription to the online GRE study tool, Magoosh.

Tuesdays, May 17 - July 5
5-7 p.m. @ Sverdrup 206
Cost: $80

To register, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/grad/gre-prep/

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CTL May Workshops Now Online

The CTL calendar of May workshops for faculty and staff is now posted online at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/

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Grant Opportunity: Signature Assignments April 15

Apply by April 15, 2016

Six Stipends: $300

In Fall 2015, the faculty endorsed a plan to require each major to incorporate a Signature Assignment into their junior or senior coursework. This curricular commitment grows out of the belief that every student should be challenged to complete a significant assignment that develops and showcases writing and critical thinking skills. In addition, the assignment could potentially engage students with other skills and sensibilities named in the undergraduate institutional student learning outcomes (iSLOs), such as information literacy, integrative thinking, ethical reasoning, intercultural awareness, global learning, and/or problem solving.

The Directors of Assessment and General Education announce a grant opportunity to support the development of these signature assignments. Six stipends of $300 will be awarded on a competitive basis to faculty interested in developing signature assignments for their programs. Following the ICD workshop model, grant recipients will work collaboratively to develop major assignments, as well as to help define the College-wide expectations and outcomes for these assignments. Participation in this cohort will help shape future curricular recommendations.

Participants should be available either the last week of May or first week of June 2016 for three 90-minute group sessions.

Please submit a one-page proposal outlining your interest in this program to Jacqui deVries devries@augsburg.edu and Kristen Chamberlain chamberk@augsburg.edu by April 15, 2016. The proposal should articulate initial ideas about what the assignment might look like and where in the curriculum it could be located. The proposal could also include ideas about how the assignment would address additional iSLOs (beyond critical thinking and writing).

One proposal per department / program, please.

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TODAY - Reading the Echo in AZ: Archives Online

Brown-bag Presentation
TODAY! Wednesday 30 March 2016
Noon to 1 p.m.
Riverside Room, Christensen Center

Lindell Library holds many treasures of Augsburg's shared history: The Echo student newspaper, back to 1898; the Augsburgian yearbook, starting in 1916; and Augsburg Now and its alumni-publication ancestors. All these and more are part of the Archives' physical collection. But what if you want to go beyond paper and page through, say, the 1983 Augsburgian -- in your office, at home, or on vacation? Thanks to the library's Digital Initiative Project, begun by librarian Bill Wittenbreer in 2013, you can read many of your favorite Augsburg publications online anywhere, and more are being added all the time. Want to know more? Of course you do! Faculty and staff (and the wider Augsburg community) are invited to Bill's informative session on exploring our new Archives Web page, http://library.augsburg.edu/archives/ , and all the ways you can access our digital collections. Bring your lunch, and your curiosity!

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TOMORROW: All-Campus Languages Conversation

All faculty, staff, and students, are invited to the next college-wide conversation on Augsburg's core curriculum. Tomorrow's topic: languages and the language requirement.

The Gen Ed Review Team and faculty from Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies will provide data and invite critical and creative responses to key questions.

There are two sessions. Choose which time fits your schedule:

Thursday, March 31
Language Conversations
12:00-1:00pm & 3:30-4:30pm
Lindell 301

Gen Ed Review Team: Matthew Beckman (Biology), Pavel Belik (Math), Katie Bishop (Dean's Office), Ben Denkinger (Psychology), Jacqui deVries (Chair, Gen Ed / History), Chris Houltberg (Art), Doug Green (English), Elise Marubbio (American Indian Studies), Shannon Smith (Advising), Stu Stoller (Business)

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Live Abroad -- Fulbright Info Sessions 4/5 and 4/6

Tuesday, April 5 @ 2pm in Sverdrup 102
&
Wednesday, April 6 @ 10:30am in Sverdrup 102

Each year the Fulbright U.S. student program funds approximately 1,900 Americans to study, research, or teach English abroad in over 140 countries. During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. Come to one of our Fulbright information sessions to learn more about this opportunity and hear from previous Augsburg Fulbright winners!

If you are unable to attend an info session but would like to learn more about the program or have any questions regarding Fulbright please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu or ext. 1446.

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special today is a Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad served with a Breadstick and 20oz Fountain Soda.

There is a Risotto Bar at World Flavors Today.

Market Place is Serving Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Braised Carrots with Thyme, and Sweet Potatoes.

Vege is Serving Vegan Pasta Primavera, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Butternut Squash, and Roasted Broccoli.

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Practice Spanish This 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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Food Service Outstanding Employee of the Week

Jorge Salguero is this week's Outstanding Employee of the Week for demonstrating the A'viands Core Values of Passion and Service. Great Job, Jorge!

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Transgender Inclusion Policy Approved

Augsburg's University Council and President Pribbenow have approved the Transgender Inclusion Policy for Intercollegiate Athletics; Health, Physical Education & Exercise Classes; & Intramural Sports Activities. Thanks to all who drafted the policy.

A copy is available on the Diversity and Inclusion Moodle site.

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Financial Aid for Summer Classes

Interested in taking summer courses at Augsburg?

Student Financial Aid counselors will be available this week from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (we close for chapel) at the Enrollment Center Window to discuss summer financial aid options.

Please stop by and talk to a financial aid counselor to learn more about the cost for summer classes as well as the aid and payment options available.

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Prof. Jenny Hanson Presents

Jenny Hanson, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, presented at the 46th Annual Pop Culture Association (PCA-ACA) conference on March 22. The panel presentation was titled "Film VI: Documentary Films: David Gracon, The Cove, The Look of Silence and Female Docu-Film". The title of Hanson's presentation was "Documentary-Fiction: A Path to Parity for Female Filmmakers".
Hanson also served as panel chair.

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Travelers EDGE Scholarship Deadline Extended

The Travelers EDGE Scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, April 1.

For eligibility information and to apply, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/travelersedge/ .

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

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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

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Financial Aid for Summer Classes

Interested in taking summer courses at Augsburg?

Student Financial Aid counselors will be available Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (we close daily for chapel) at the Enrollment Center Window to discuss summer financial aid options. Please stop by and talk to a financial aid counselor to learn more about the cost for summer classes as well as the aid and payment options available.

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Prof. Kristen Chamberlain Presents

Kristen Chamberlain, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, presented on a panel at the 46th Annual Popular Culture Association (PCA-ACA) conference on March 22. The title of Chamberlain's presentation was "Fracking and Science: Exploring the Public Debate".

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Apply For Minor in Leadership Studies

The new Leadership Studies minor is designed for students who are, and have been, engaged in leadership experiences and want to augment their experiences with the academic study of leadership. This program is created for students to learn how to - Recognize their traits, engage people's strengths, develop leadership skills, handle conflict, and so much more. This minor is a great fit for any major and will prepare students for leadership experiences now and after graduation.

Visit here to apply and learn more about the minor in Leadership Studies: http://www.augsburg.edu/mal/academics/leadership-studies-minor/

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Neighborhood Tour and Discussion

Come and learn about the Cedar Riverside neighborhood on a tour that will include a brief history, an introduction to the many organizations and businesses around us, and Augsburg's many connections in Cedar Riverside. Staff, students, and faculty are all welcome!

Friday, April 8
2:00pm-3:30pm
Meet in the lobby of Christensen Center.

Space is limited so please RSVP to Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1775.

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Celebrating Sami Women in Film

April 6
Augsburg Native American Film Series presents, Celebrating Sami Women in Film. Please join us for an evening of innovative short films by Sámi and First Nation women hosted by First Nations/Sami filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Kainai Nation-Blood Reserve, Blackfoot Confederacy/Sámi).

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

http://www.augsburg.edu/filmseries/2015/09/16/celebrating-sami-women-in-film/

http://www.augsburg.edu/filmseries/2015/09/16/celebrating-sami-women-in-film/

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The Story of God with Morgan Freeman

You are invited to a special advance screening of "The Story of God with Morgan Freeman" - an epic new series by Freeman and the National Geographic Channel that explores different cultures and religions around the world to uncover the meaning of God and life. An Interfaith Panel of Augsburg leaders will join moderator Rev. Mark Hanson plus one of the show's producers for a discussion following the screening.

Event Info
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
7:00 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Sateren Theater, Augsburg College
6:30 P.M. Doors Open
7:00 P.M. Screening Starts
8:00 P.M. Interfaith Panel Discussion with Dr. Lori Hale, Dr. Maheen Zaman, and Julian Kritz
8:30 P.M. Event Concludes with Light Refreshments in the Foss Atrium

Space is limited, so you are encouraged to register online ahead of time to ensure a seat. http://augsburg.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=1254&cid=163

Hosted by Augsburg College's Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) along with Campus Ministry Student Org, Muslim Student Association. In Partnership With Different Drummer Marketing.

More information is available on the CCV blog - http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2016/03/04/advance-screening-morgan-freemans-story-of-god/

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Food, Race, Justice

Campus Kitchen is thrilled to announce that LaDonna Redmond, a nationally known food justice advocate, will be speaking at Augsburg on April 4. She will be discussing her experience with food justice and racial issues.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
April 4th 4-5PM in OGC 100

For more information contact Yasmin Abdulaya at Abdulaya@augsburg.edu

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RSVP for the Loan Repayment Workshop ~ April 13

Do you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about your federal loan repayment options? We are here to help!

Attend a Loan Repayment Workshop hosted by Student Financial Services.
Visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/loans/loanrepayment/ to learn more about your options or to register for the event

Date: Wednesday, April 13

Time: 5:30 - 6:00, Loan information presentation
6:00 - 7:00, Counselors available for personalized help
Location: Sverdrup 204

We will show you how to determine how much you owe, federal loan repayment options, loan forgiveness options, and consolidation.

Bring your FSA ID and an estimate of your 2015 earnings.

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Interfaith Chapel @ 10:40am: Dusk to Stardust

Join us for an Interfaith Chapel today at 10:40am, "From Dusk to Stardust: Concepts of Mourning and Renewal," led by the Interfaith Scholar Cohort (Vision Bagonza, Keisha Barnard, Emma Blom, Whitney Hewitt, Joseph Kempf, Julian Kritz, Reies Romero, Mohamed Safi, Dua Saleh, and Nick Stewart-Bloch). Musician: Leah Sawtelle, piano.

Chapel this week:
Wednesday Night Communion @ 9:30pm: Global Village, Global Song with Pastor Mike Matson '06, Chaplain to Student Athletes, preaching. Testimonial: Holly Kundel '19.

Thursday, 3/31, 11:30am: Dave Fier '16, M.Ed., Senior Chapel. Musicians: Alexandria Butler, vocals; and Nick Mordal, guitar.

Friday, 4/1, 10:40am: AGAPE* Hiphop Outreach with Dave Scherer

We gather in Hoversten Chapel - Everyone is welcome!

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Auggies in Color Tomorrow

As a part of making Urness Hall community more beautiful, we are hosting the Urness Art event! On March 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., come find us posted in the CC, the Quad and the Urn/Mort Lobby and share your artistic abilities in a community mural.

Also during the evening hours from 6-8 p.m., we will have another event titled the "Paint the Playlist", with music playing to provide inspiration. The murals will be hung in community spaces across Urness Hall.

No need to be a top artist, just bring your energy and creativity!

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Focused Conversation TODAY - Program Development

The final Focused Conversation is today at 12:30 p.m. in Oren 100. The topic is program development, including work in both Rochester and Minneapolis. Jim Gross, associate provost for Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, will facilitate the session.

Click the link below to add the session to your calendar:

https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2015-16/index.htm?icalmail=0504cd07de866eafccf3e01ebe80f424&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2015-16%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D03%26amp%3Bday%3D30%26amp%3

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Rachel Kruzel Earns ATP Certification

Rachel Kruzel, Accommodations Specialist in the CLASS/Disability Resources office, has just earned her Assistive Technology Practitioner certification from the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America. This involved intensive study and passing a certification exam. Please join us in congratulating her for this accomplishment!

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Dining Table for Sale

Selling a dining table:

Trestle style oak dining table 42" x 60". Two leafs store in table and will extend to 7 feet with one leaf and to 8 feet using both. The leafs store under the table top and are easy to put in and store when done. Solid oak and in great shape - only about 1 year in use.

Craigslist posting with photos here: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/hsh/5504827377.html

Email Lucy at hardaker@augsburg.edu if interested. Asking $200/OBO.

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