Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Hagfors Center Weekly Update: Then and Now

submitted by muellerj@augsburg.edu

Last year in May, the building crews for the Hagfors Center were just beginning to break ground and lay basic foundations. View a side-by-side comparison of the construction site from last year to this year and read more about this week’s highlights and priorities on site in the link below.

This week’s construction overview includes updates on the following topics:

Street closure
Seating
Sidewalks
Skyway
Main entrance
Main lobby
Basement flooring

See the full Hagfors Center summary for the week of May 22, 2017.

Teaching and Learning

A Second Pair of Eyes Is Good; Visit the Writing Lab

submitted by swanson@augsburg.edu

Writing assignments are due in the summer, too, and tutors in the Writing Lab can help any Augsburg student with any writing task. The Augsburg Writing Lab is now open with reduced hours during May and summer. Hours through the end of SS II are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 – 6:30 p.m. There is also an online option for students who can not be on campus. Please contact Kathryn Swanson, English Department, if you have any questions.

General Announcements

Event Announcements

Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference: Vocation for Life

submitted by xinicof@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty and Staff:

You are invited to attend the twenty-third annual Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference at Augsburg College from Monday, July 17 to Wednesday, July 19. Each year, five faculty members from each of the ELCA Colleges come together to explore the distinct roles that they play in higher education. This year, our theme is “Vocation for Life.”

The conference will begin with an opening session at 5 pm followed by a dinner at 7:00 pm on July 17 and conclude by 1:00 pm on July 19.

Register and learn more on the conference website:

Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference

If you have questions about registration, contact Lonna Field: VOALC@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1467

If you would like more information about the conference, contact Tom Morgan: morgan@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1773

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore leadership through the lens of vocation!

MAL Hosts Leadership Summit Today

submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu

On Wednesday, the Master of Arts in Leadership program will co-host the 3rd Annual Leadership Summit with the Midway Chamber of Commerce. In the morning, MAL grad Diana Pierce will present “Mentoring Emerging Leaders in an Uncertain World”. In addition, Augsburg’s Mary Laurel True will be leading a session entitled “Making Connection Through Community Engagement” which includes a walking tour through Cedar/Riverside.

The noon keynote speaker is Dr. Sylvia Bartley, Global Director at Medtronic Philanthropy. Her topic is “The Power of Leading From Your Heart: An Authentic Form of Innovation & Progressive Leadership.” Sylvia also has a new book out entitled “Turning the Tide: Neuroscience, Spirituality, and My Path Toward Emotional Health”. Past keynote speakers for the Summit have included former Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak and Jodi Harpstead the CEO of LSS.

Learn more about Sylvia’s work at: https://creativemornings.com/talks/sylvia-bartley/1

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