Augsburg University News and Announcements
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submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
In today’s challenging political climate, the skills of civil, civic-minded, and evidence-based democratic deliberation are a necessity. Paideia (pie-DAY-a) is a pedagogy that encourages inquiry-based, democratic discussions around a common text. It can be used with all ages and in all subject areas. This workshop session will give participants a chance to participate in a Paideia style seminar discussion, and acquire strategies for implementing Paideia seminars in their own curriculum. Please RSVP by August 25: you will receive a short reading which will serve as our practice text via email. Contact lloydr@augsburg.edu with questions.
Facilitators: Rachel Lloyd and Anne Kaufman
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
In response to requests from faculty, this year’s Moodle is more visually appealing and user-friendly than ever before, featuring drop-down menus and a “drawer” that streamlines navigation, search tools that let you quickly access courses and isolate student forum posts, and integrated audio/video recording options. It also includes a variety of pre-formatted templates that let you quickly customize your course with a variety of formats, styles, and fonts. Moodle 2018-19 isn’t your grandfather’s Moodle! (Adjunct instructors who attend this event are eligible for a $50 stipend.)
Can’t make it to the Minneapolis campus? Zoom in using the link below
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
Moodle Gradebook Basics (CTL Workshop 8/30, 11:00-12:15 in Hagfors 373)
Whether you have never used the Moodle gradebook and want to learn the basics OR have been using the gradebook but would like us to do a “pre-semester check-up” this is the workshop for you. The E-Learning team will be on hand to offer some basic gradebook tips as well as individual help with making sure your gradebook correlates to your syllabus. (Adjunct instructors who attend this event are eligible for a $50 stipend.)
Can’t make it to the Minneapolis campus? Attend via Zoom (see link below)
submitted by mattingl@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, August 29 from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in Hagfors 250
Technology offers new modes of teaching, such as Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC). This workshop will prepare you to use Zoom in a classroom, to think through the lens of the camera, and how to manage group work when some students are connecting virtually.
Staff are welcome to attend as space allows. This workshop will be “Zoomed” for those needing to attend remotely. It will also be recorded. Please contact Christy Mattingly for the link.
submitted by walterj@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff, please help us welcome new faculty to Augsburg at the New Faculty Reception. The reception will be held in the Hagfors Atrium at 4:30pm on Tuesday, August 28th. Refreshments will be provided. Please stop by and meet the wonderful new faculty members.
submitted by meyerd1@augsburg.edu
Dining Service Hours for week of 8/27/18
Einstein’s
Monday – Thursday 7:30am-1:30pm
Friday: 7:30-8:00
Commons
Monday – Thursday: Lunch 11:30-12:30
Breakfast and Dinner: open, hours vary
Nabo
Monday – Thursday: 10:00-2:00
Friday: 7:30-7:00
Kafe Kafeega
Thursday 7:30-1:30
Friday 7:30-4:00
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Cleaning out your office?
Join MNUDL’s Back-To-Debate Supply Drive
Your gently-used donation will prepare our debaters for success
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, equips Twin Cities students with all the basics needed to become debaters: curriculum, coaches, tournaments, and supplies. As our high school, middle school, Spanish, and Somali debate programs grow each year, our need for supplies grows, too.
Our goal is to equip 100 more students with debate supplies in the 2018-19 school year!
Our MOST-NEEDED ITEM is expanding file folders/accordion folders!
Other helpful (new or gently used) items:
● 3-hole sheet protectors
● 2-pocket folders
● Highlighters
● Pens
Your support will help make our debate season a success!
Items can be picked up or dropped off at Augsburg University.
If you’d like to join our Back-to-Debate Supply Drive, please
contact us at mnudl@augsburg.edu to arrange your donation.
submitted by gade@augsburg.edu
A reminder that the first day of the 2018-19 academic school year is September 5, 2018. When the academic year begins after Labor Day, it is not a designated holiday for non-union staff. You will need to used vacation or floating holiday time if you plan on taking the day off.
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
I am looking for a staff person to go with an AugSem group (25 students) on City Service Day from 12:30pm until 4:00pm to do a community engagement project. Please contact me at truem@augsburg.edu, if you are interested. The group will be going to Open Arms to cook and to decorate bags for meals that will be delivered to homes of individuals who need them.
Thanks!
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Augsburg has 2 vehicles from HourCar on campus in Lot H (behind OGC). Join today and get $40 in driving credit. To learn more or sign up, visit hourcar.org/rates/hourcar-on-campus
submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu
Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good.
Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 through August 31st!
All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.
The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers
Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.
Posted onAugust 23, 2018
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submitted by richardk@augsburg.edu
Please join me, Kelsey Richardson Blackwell, in a discussion about how we are changing our academic alert system. The session will be held on Wednesday, August 29 1:00-2:00 pm in Hagfors 250.
Every instructor has used the alert system differently. We have designed a new process – academic feedback and safety/wellness alerts – that is flexible while also encouraging best practices.
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submitted by mccarthy@augsburg.edu
I want to buy used SUV for daughter- Kia, Hyundia, CRV, mazda CX3. Email ginny with info. mccarthy@augsburg
