Thursday, April 7, 2016
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Sidewalk Closure On 8th Street South

Facilities has the sidewalk on the south side of 8th Street shut down due to utilities relocation and concrete removal. The sidewalk will be closed until Friday, April 18. It is currently blocked off with signage, fence posts and orange snow fence. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bryan with Facilities at massich@augsburg.edu and 612-280-7447.

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Parking Restrictions Over The Next Two Weeks

Dear Augsburg Community,

In order to facilitate crews working on campus to prep for the Hagfors Center, there will be several street parking restrictions in effect over the next couple of weeks. Please be mindful of "No Parking" signs along these routes, and plan accordingly. Alternative parking lots for your parking pass are listed on the back of your permit.

Already closed:
- The south side of 8th Street South between 20th Ave South and 21st Ave South
- The north side of 8th Street South between 20th Ave South and 21st Ave South
- The west side of 21st Ave South between 8th Street and the I-94 sound wall

Starting Monday, April 11th:
- Both east and west sides of 21st Ave South from the sound barrier to 7th Street South

Streets will remain open to drive on - only parking will be closed. ALL of these parking restrictions will remain in effect until Monday, April 18th. We will communicate if that timeline is to be extended. Again, please watch for posted signage. All vehicles along the closed streets may be subject to a tow/relocation fee.

Please email parking@augsburg.edu with any questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We appreciate your patience as we work to move forward with this exciting new building!

Thank you,
Alyssa Sison
Assistant Director of Public Safety

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Teaching and Learning

Develop Signature Assignments (And Get Paid) 4/15

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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CTL Faculty Fellow Nominations

The Center for Teaching and Learning is looking for a faculty member to serve as a CTL Fellow. We currently have one opening for a two-year term beginning in the fall. CTL Faculty Fellows assist the CTL Director in designing and organizing programs with the goal of enhancing teaching and learning at Augsburg. Nominations, both self and of your peers, should be sent to ctl@augsburg.edu by April 15.

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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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Study At An Augsburg Global Campus This Fall

There is still time to apply for study abroad in Fall 2016!

Augsburg Global Campuses in Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa have spaces available for Fall Semester. All Auggies get a $1,000 tuition discount on these programs, and course offerings can help you complete major, minor, or general credits! Stop by the Study Abroad Office in Christensen to get started, and apply by May 1.

Additionally, students who apply for, and accept a place in, the CGEE Mexico Fall Semester Program will be entered into a drawing for free round-trip airfare to the program!

For program information, go to http://bit.ly/1R8wgsT or email Maren stoddard@augsburg.edu

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Scholarly Writing Retreat

May 15-17, 2016
Dunrovin Retreat Center

Do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write / work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty and academic staff time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat - it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. The Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning will cover the cost of the retreat.

The retreat will take place Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. (after lunch) through Tuesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. (after lunch). Please email ctl@augsburg.edu to reserve your space.

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General Announcements

Flowers And Berries From The Garden This Saturday

Many of the flowers and perennials in the Augsburg Community Garden need new homes as we make room for new construction. If you need day lilies (many of them beautiful hybrids by our own Ralph Butkowski!), bearded irises, hostas, strawberries, or raspberries, come and take some home with you! We'll be in the garden this Saturday (April 9) from 9-11 a.m. to help people dig them up, or you can grab them next week on your own (we'll have the plots labeled so you know where to dig).

Help these plants continue to share their beauty and berries!

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Augsburg Senior Leadership Society

Congratulations to the inaugural class for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society!

The Augsburg Senior Leadership Society recognizes graduating seniors for their leadership contributions over the course of their tenure at Augsburg College. 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.

Sagal Ali
Keisha Barnard
Hannah Bech
Robert Harper
Brid Henry
Duina Hernandez
Devin Johnston
Julian Kritz
Sheila Meh
Cuong Nguyen
Bram Oosterlee
Laurel Rohloff
Reies Romero
Tsal Traun
Koal Williams

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Practice Your Spanish TODAY

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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Augsburg Associates Seeking Intern

The Augsburg Associates are looking for a fundraising intern. Following is a brief description of the position. I hope you will apply if this is something you can see yourself doing.

Internship Description

This position will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and maintenance of the Associates fundraising efforts. This passionate and innovative development professional will be a goal-oriented and confident individual with a proven track record of stewardship and donor relations. The ability to partner and work effectively with the college’s lead executives and the development staff is essential, as is the ability to present well and interact credibly with alumni and supporters.

This individual serves as an important link between the Associates, Advancement, Marketing and donors. This position plays an instrumental role in building relationships with alumni and other donors, tracking Donor Relations activities, and measuring impact of such work.

A complete posting for this position is available on line at AugPost. Once logged in, click on the Internships/Job/Volunteer tab then in the search bar type in "Augsburg Associates".

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Food Service Menus

4/7/16 Thursday
The Nabo Special Today is a Turkey Burger with Fries and a 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 & Watercress, Baked Potatoes, and Brown Rice.

There is Sliced Tuna in The Commons at Lunch Today!

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Food Service Outstanding Employee of the Week

Aiden Lindstrom is this week's Outstanding Employee of the Week for demonstrating the A'viands Core Values of Passion and Teamwork. Great job, Aiden!

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New Process Proposed for Study Abroad/Away Courses

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center of Global Education and Experience are working to develop and implement a new process for off-campus course approvals (international and U.S.) The new process will ensure initial screening for financial viability and institutional risk; it will also support a collaborative review (including the department and dean) to identify required resources in advance of the annual spring budget development cycle. Study abroad and study away (U.S.) courses and programs deemed viable in the initial screening by Academic Affairs and CGEE would then move through the academic approval process, if/as necessary. We expect to implement the new process toward the end of the 16-17 academic year, with a submission deadline in November 2017 for any study-away courses proposed for the 18-19 fiscal year.

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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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Event Announcements


Daily Chapel @ 11:30am: Chris Wallace '16

Join us in the chapel at 11:30am for Chris Wallace's '16 Senior Chapel! Chris will receive a blessing as he brings his musical gifts out into the world. Chris will sing, along with musical guests Sophie Bauer, Kandra Rudelius-Palmer, and Noah Quam.

Tomorrow:

Friday, 4/8, 10:40am: Destination Augsburg. The Augsburg Choir joins us, under the direction of Peter Hendrickson '76.

We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center - Everyone is welcome!

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Zyzzogeton Apr. 14 in Hoversten Chapel from 3-5 p.m.

Please join us for this year's Zyzzogeton Research Symposium next Thursday, April 14th from 3-5 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Over 75 student researchers will be presenting their findings at this annual poster session. Zyzzogeton is a great opportunity to hear about the exciting scholarship happening on campus and refreshments will be served throughout the event.

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Destination Augsburg - Admitted Student Open House

The Office of Undergrad Admissions is hosting their annual admitted student open house called "Destination: Augsburg" this Friday, April 8, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. We will have over 100 admitted students and their families on campus exploring and touring our school, meeting with professors and current students, learning about different departments and organizations, and much more! We hope the campus community will help us in welcoming these future Auggies to campus! If you have any questions, please contact Shonna Fulford at fulford@augsburg.edu.

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Keeping Track of Auggies

Congrats to Augsburg Leadership Award Recipients

Please congratulate the following student leader and student organization award recipients for this year's Augsburg Leadership Awards:

STUDENT LEADERS
Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award: Hannah Bech
Student Leader of the Year: Nicholas Stewart-Bloch
Emerging Leader of the Year: Sunny Thao
Dean of Students Awards (4): Mary Cornelius, Abraham Johnson, Cuong Nguyen, and Cheemoua Vang
Community Outreach: Rhys Dilenschneider
Social Justice: Reies Romero
Peer Educator: Katelyn Collins Nesbit

Seniors of the Year (5): Dahvid Ear, Rachel Frantz, Callie Jones, Nazih Safi, and Jack Swift
Juniors of the Year (4): Vision Bagonza, Blake Halvorson, Chung Lip, and Nancy Lor
Sophomores of the Year (3): Preenon Huq, Marquell Moorer, and Mai Xee Vang
First-Years of the Year (2): Khadra Ibrahim and Wa Yang

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Community Outreach: Save the Kids
Programming: Pan-Afrikan Student Union and Augsburg Asian Student Association (tie)
Social Justice: Queer Pride Alliance
New Student Organization of the Year: Hmong Women Together
Student Organization of the Year: Students for Racial Justice

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