Wednesday, November 15, 2017

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Teaching and Learning

Conversations on Course Evaluation System

submitted by pike@augsburg.edu

Course Evaluation Revision Open Discussions
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend open sessions on the revision of Augsburg’s end of term course evaluation system. The working group is eager to share current thinking on possible changes and to gather input and feedback from the campus. All one hour sessions will gather in the Foss Atrium. Please join us.
November 16 @3:45
November 21 @12:15
December 1 @11:15
December 6 @11:00
We welcome other conversations or meetings with any members of the working group: Kristen Chamberlin, Crystal Comer, Ben Denkinger, Scott Krajewski, Terrance Kwame-Ross, and Diane Pike

Short Term Study Abroad/Away in Summer 2018

submitted by romeroe@augsburg.edu

The Center for Global Education and Experience is accepting applications for all of the Summer 2018 short-term study abroad programs! Check out these great options, good for any student:

SUMMER 2018
-Thailand & Laos: Diversity and Inequality in Global Professional Practice
-Denmark & Iceland: The Dark Side of the Happy City
-Interfaith Engagement in Palestine & Israel
-Economics & Cultural Change in Greece
-Music Therapy in China
-Language and Culture in Mexico

Applications are Due on January 31! Come and talk to the Study Abroad/Away Office for more details! We are located in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

CATEGORY:
General Announcements (use on Tuesdays) or
Teaching and Learning (use on Fridays)

Check here for program details and application information

General Announcements

Make Your Benefit Elections Now–It’s the final week of Open Enrollment

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

We are in our final week of Open Enrollment: you’re only time outside of qualifying events to make any benefit changes and elections. Your current year’s elections will not carry-over to 2018 without action on your part. Please log in and make your elections now.

If you need more information, the final information session is tomorrow!

· November 16 at 4:00 pm (East Commons, Christensen Center)

To view last week’s recorded session, please be logged into your Augsburg account and follow this link: https://drive.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/file/d/1cREBcXBn7bcF15WqLovpHCIvnS6yD675/view?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nicole Peterlin at peterlin@augsburg.edu or at 612.330.1602.

Coming changes to Google Drive for faculty and staff

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

October was Cyber Security Month. Come to an information session to hear briefly what the current cyber threats are, learn some tips that apply at work or home, share your experiences and strategies.

Also in December IT is adding new tool to Google Drive to protect regulated data. If faculty or staff have regulated data in Drive you will get an email notification. What is regulated data? Come and find out! Adding this tool means we will not dissuade you from keeping FERPA data in Google Drive in 2018. We want to you to be able to fully use Google Drive in your work.

There will also be a required online self-paced information security training coming for faculty and staff as part of our work on information security. Come and find out more!

We have several sessions scheduled in Lindell 202
Wednesday November 15, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Friday November 17, 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Find out what more about we’re doing for information security at Augsburg

Event Announcements

SMART and AURA Collaborative Panel

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s SMART and AURA are collaborating to create a dialogue on the intersections of substance use/abuse and sexual misconduct. This panel will take place on Tuesday, November 21 from 6-8 pm in the Marshall Room. Join us to hear stories from SMART and AURA members, learn about Title IX, and be a part of this unique and necessary discussion. All Augsburg students, faculty and staff are invited! Snacks will be provided!

Are you a student interested in becoming a part of Advent Vespers?

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Be a part of one of the biggest celebrations at Augsburg! Each December, Augsburg students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends celebrate Advent at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis with word and song. Students can join the Liturgical Team and carry bells, candle, banner or torch as part of the Gospel Processional (if not already in the choir or orchestra).

Advent Vespers is the first Friday and Saturday in December, with services on Friday at 5pm and 8pm, and Saturday at 2pm and 5pm. Practices are on Tuesday at 4:30 pm and Thursday at 6:45 pm. Transportation for the liturgical team is provided between Augsburg campus and Central Lutheran Church, as well as some meals and snacks. Many past participants have commented on how meaningful their participation in Advent Vespers is – that they feel a true sense of the Auggie spirit.

Be a part of this fun and moving experience! For more information, stop by Campus Ministries in Foss 104 or contact Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu.

TODAY—Staff Senate and UC-Subcommittee Forum

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Today, Wednesday, November 15 from 1:30–3 p.m. in the Marshall room, staff senate will be hosting a forum. Our goal is to continue to improve communication and create an opportunity for the Augsburg community to come together. Join us to hear: • Staff Senate’s role and goals for the year • Updates from the University Council staff representatives Jim Trelstad-Porter and Jeff Swenson • University Council subcommittee updates We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about the Forum and Staff Senate

Curious about Study Abroad or Study Away in the USA?

submitted by romeroe@augsburg.edu

Have you thought about Study Abroad or Study Away in the USA? Attend one of our daily drop-in Info Sessions to hear about the basics and how you can get started. We cover how to choose a program, study abroad finances, academic credit, and more.

Come to the Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center, for a 20-minute Info Session:
Mondays at 10:40 am
Tuesdays at 2:15 pm
Wednesdays at 10:40 am
Thursdays at 3:40 pm
Fridays at 1:45 pm

Check here for more info about Study Abroad/Away

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

submitted by logeaisn@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Theater Department presents
“The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui”
Written by Bertolt Brecht.
Directed by Warren Bowles

Things are not going well for the Cauliflower Trust, so Arturo Ui seizes the opportunity to grasp power.

Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Thursday, November 16 at 7:00pm
Friday, November 17 at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 18 at 7:00pm
Sunday, November 19 at 3:00pm

Reserve tickets now!

Box Office

Keeping Track of Auggies

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Add Cheer to Your Holiday Party with Live Music

submitted by markwork@augsburg.edu

There is no better way to warm up your holiday festivities than with holiday music performed by a live band. The Yuletide Tree-O is a group of professional jazz musicians, including Augsburg staff and alumni, that have put together a specialized holiday ensemble that works with any budget for any gathering. Check out the website to hear sample tracks, view the playlist, and contact with questions or booking requests.

Yuletide Tree-O!