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Career Quick Stop

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.

These drop-in hours are designed to expand access to career coaches and to accommodate impromptu student career questions as they arise. During Quick Stop hours students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis for brief, 15-minute drop-in appointments. These times are meant for quick career questions, brief resume or cover letter reviews, or help getting started with an internship or job search.

Quick Stop is not intended to replace longer appointments, and we regret we cannot accommodate career assessment requests during Quick Stop hours (please schedule an individual appointment: 612-330-1148).

ACR Homes tabling today

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

MAKING A DIFFERENCE… ACR Homes has been voted ‰”No. 1 WORKPLACE IN MN‰” twice and has amazing opportunities working with people who have disabilities for current students and soon to be graduates looking for a rewarding and flexible Job, meaningful Internship, or a life changing Career. Opportunities are available to start now, this Summer, after Graduation, or next Fall. Stop by the Christensen Center Monday (3/20) and Friday (3/24) between 9a-1p to learn more or contact Phil Baumgarn at 651-294-4727 or phil.baumgarn@acrhomes.com .

Last Chance for Girl Scout Cookies

submitted by jepsen@augsburg.edu

Have you run out of your first stash of Girl Scout cookies? Need to stock the freezer for future cookie emergencies? I have a large selection available in the Gage South office area through Thursday this week! Or until we run out.

— $4/ box: cash or check to Troop 18105 only
— Lindell 201: 2nd floor of the library, behind the main stairs
— Email to arrange or stop by 8am – 5pm to pick up
— Cute picture of the Scout you’re supporting in the office

Thanks on behalf of my daughter the Brownie Scout, Sarah, from Troop 18105 in Richfield. Sarah and her Troop are also gratefully accepting donations of cookies or cash to the U.S. Armed Forces or to Bridge for Youth.

 

Healing the Whole: Developing Care Models for Diverse Communities

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Join Chris Farrell from MPR as he interviews Mary Brainerd, CEO of Health Partners, and Sara Theophilos, COO of People‰’s Center Health Services to discuss creating inclusive care models.

Leaders in every sector are understanding the need to recruit diverse teams in order to serve an increasingly diverse world. Health care, as a sector, is at the forefront of confronting this need and examining deeply embedded stereotypes both in historical context and social norms rooted in othering.

Health care leaders answering the call to provide care in a more equitable and just manner must educate professionals through a lens of wholeness and must consider new models of care.

To make such a sizable shift in practice and policy, health care leaders will need to consider a wide range of potential barriers. Consideration must be given to:

  • Reducing health disparities and inequalities in a rapidly diversifying world
  • Recruiting and retain a more diverse workforce
  • Having diversity of executives in the boardroom and leadership roles
  • Improving communities through vital outreach programs and community-based initiatives
  • Partnering with communities in meaningful ways to co-create sustainable means of change for identified health challenges
  • Working with external partners and resources to strengthen ecosystems
  • Reducing stereotypes that are embedded in policy, procedure and social norms

More Information and Tickets

Business Office/Purchasing/Budget 101 Training

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

All budget Managers and any administrative employees involved in budget, purchasing, invoices, etc. are invited to one of two identical education sessions in Lindell 301:
Tuesday, March 21, 9:30-10:30 AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2-3 PM

A session will be recorded for later viewing for those unable to attend.

We’ll cover budget concept and process, reports, accounts payable, purchasing with a P-Card, accounting tickets, and purchase orders/purchase requisitions. We look forward to seeing you, answering your questions, and introducing you to the two newest employees in the Finance & Administration division.

PA Information Session

submitted by kipper@augsburg.edu

At this information session hosted by URGO, hear from a representative of the Augsburg PA program, alumni who are currently PA students, and alumni who are practicing PAs. Learn how to become a competitive applicant, what necessary prerequisites are, what the application entails and how to approach your personal statement. Contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) with questions.

Wednesday, March 22
6-7:30 pm
OGC 100

Morning Chapel: Mindful Monday

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in the chapel at 10:40 a.m. for Mindful Monday with Krista Costin ’08, a yoga and meditation instructor for 20 minutes of relaxing yet invigorating breathing and stretching exercises!

Upcoming chapel services:

  • Tuesday, 3/21, 11:30am: The Augsburg Concert Band, conducted by Erika Svanoe.
  • Wednesday, 3/22, 10:40am: Prof. Hans Wiersma,Religion, preaching. Prof. Bill Capman, music.
  • Thursday, 3/23, 11:30am: Kaylie Johnson ’17 Senior Chapel
  • Friday, 3/10, 10:40am: Pastor Jane Buckley-Farlee, Trinity Lutheran Congregation. Neil O‰Mara, instrumental solo.

More Info

Interfaith @ Cedar Commons: Celebrating Passover

submitted by freunds@augsburg.edu

This week we are celebrating the Passover, the Jewish festival of Freedom. Passover commemorates the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt and the story serves as a powerful metaphor for many kinds of liberation, with lots for all of us to reflect on.

Our speakers will be two guests from the JCRC. We will not have a full meal but we will have some Passover foods to enjoy!

Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.

This gathering is hosted by the Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars.

Cedar Commons [2001 Riverside Ave. S, Minneapolis MN]

AASA’s 3rd Annual Pan-Asian Week

submitted by vangmm3@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Asian Student Association (AASA) is hosting their Pan-Asian Week (PAW). Various events are hosted this week to celebrate Pan-Asian cultures & raise awareness on issues that are relevant in the Asian community. All events are free & open to the public.

3/20/17
Event: Mental Health & Healing in the Asian Community
Location: Center for Wellness and Counseling
Time: 5pm-7pm, doors open at 4:45pm
Bio: Pahoua Yang, VP of Community Mental Health and Wellness at the Wilder Foundation. will be speaking about mental health in the Asian community. Discussion points are stigma on mental health, cross-cultural dialogue on mental health, & maintaining mental health.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1845342268824965/

3/21/17
Event: Spoken Word Workshop: Self Expression, Identity, and Social Justice
Location: Old Main 105
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm, doors open at 6pm
Bio: Kyle ‰Guante‰ Tran Myhre will lead a workshop focusing on intersections of spoken word, identity, & social justice. Guante is an MC, two-time National Poetry Slam champion, activist and educator based in Minneapolis, MN. His work explores the relationships between identity, power, and resistance.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1855951978018989/

3/22/17
The Song Poet Book Club Discussion
Location: Marshall Room
Time: 4pm-5:30pm

3/22/17
Event: Asians in the Media
Location: Student Lounge
Time: 6pm-9pm
Bio: We will break down the dichotomy of how Asians are represented in mainstream media. We will discuss Hollywood’s Yellowfaces and Asian stereotypes propagated through the media.
https://www.facebook.com/events/110974486099493/

3/23/17
The Song Poet Book Club Discussion
Location: Marshall Room
Time: 12pm-1:30pm

3/24/17
Event: Asian Celebration Show
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Time: 6pm-8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Bio: There will be many talented performances, ranging from singing, dancing, modeling, & more to celebrate Asian arts.
https://www.facebook.com/events/821063674727500/

PAW Events

Business Office/Purchasing/Budget 101 Training

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

All budget Managers and any administrative employees involved in budget, purchasing, invoices, etc. are invited to one of two identical education sessions in Lindell 301:

Tuesday, March 21 – 9:30-10:30 AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2-3 PM

A session will be recorded for later viewing for those of you unable to attend. We’ll cover budget concept and process, reports, accounts payable, purchasing with a P-Card, accounting tickets, and purchase orders/purchase requisitions.

Film Students Nominated for NATAS – Upper Midwest Student Production Award

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

It’s my pleasure to announce that 4 student films have been nominated for the Student Crystal Pillar Award from the Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter. This award is sponsored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

The award ceremony will take place Friday, March 31st and the Crown Plaza Aire MSP Airport/Mall of America. The ceremony recognizes excellence in media production for high school and college/university students within the NATAS – Upper Midwest Region (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa & western Wisconsin.)

For a complete list of nominees, visit: http://midwestemmys.org/20170302/2017-college-student-tv-award-nominees/

Our Fantastic Four:
“A Purposeful Jar” – Fiction
Joel Myers, Director
Grace Berg, Casting Director
Lauren Tabor, Screenwriter
Luke Mickelson, Audio Recordist/Boom Operator
Mark Lukitsch, Editor

“Don’t Let Go of the Rope” – Non-Fiction
Elle Abeler, Producer
Lukas Olson, Camera
Winston Heckt, Camera
Iain Hood, Camera/Editor
Joel Myers, Camera/Editor
Abby Tilford, Producer

“MIA” – Public Affairs/Community Service
Michaela Stein, Writer/Director/Editor/Camera
Yuri Garcia-Pena, Producer
Marin Genevois, Assistant Director/Assistant Camera
Ricardo Cortes, Assistant Director/Assistant Camera

“Interface” – Animation
Jake Moore, Producer

Healing the Whole: Developing Care Models for Diverse Communities

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Join Chris Farrell from MPR as he interviews Mary Brainerd, CEO of Health Partners, and Sara Theophilos, COO of People’s Center Health Services to discuss creating inclusive care models.

Leaders in every sector are understanding the need to recruit diverse teams in order to serve an increasingly diverse world. Health care, as a sector, is at the forefront of confronting this need and examining deeply embedded stereotypes both in historical context and social norms rooted in othering.

Health care leaders answering the call to provide care in a more equitable and just manner must educate professionals through a lens of wholeness and must consider new models of care.

To make such a sizable shift in practice and policy, health care leaders will need to consider a wide range of potential barriers. Consideration must be given to:

–Reducing health disparities and inequalities in a rapidly diversifying world
–Recruiting and retain a more diverse workforce
–Having diversity of executives in the boardroom and leadership roles
–Improving communities through vital outreach programs and community-based initiatives
–Partnering with communities in meaningful ways to co-create sustainable means of change for identified health challenges
–Working with external partners and resources to strengthen ecosystems
–Reducing stereotypes that are embedded in policy, procedure and social norms

More Information and Tickets

Salmeri Named Augsburg’s Executive Director for Recovery Advancement

submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu

The College appointed Patrice Salmeri to the donor-endowed position as Executive Director for Recovery Advancement to bring to fruition the strategic priorities of the StepUP Advisory Board and College. In her new role, effective June 2017, Salmeri will work to:

* Reduce stigma associated with substance use disorder recovery by advising on and shaping policy issues.
* Advise the Augsburg College president on issues and resources related to support for student recovery.
* Support and inspire other colleges and universities across the nation to provide recovery programs modeled after Augsburg’s successful StepUP Program.
* Develop and pilot programs for students who have graduated from or left the StepUP Program but still have coursework to complete.
* Work with StepUP Program alumni and connect soon-to-graduate students with program alumni.

A search is underway to fill the position of Director of StepUP, previously held by Salmeri.

About Patrice Salmeri: The StepUP Program director since 2002, Salmeri has led StepUP Program growth from 30 students per year to over 100. Salmeri is recognized nationally as a leader and champion of recovery, is an expert on residential collegiate recovery, and is a sought-out national speaker on substance use disorder issues related to young people.

New Director of Latinx Student Services Hired

submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu

We are pleased to announce Ruby Murillo as the new Director of Latinx Student Services! Ruby comes to Augsburg from Inver Hills Community College where she served as an Academic Advisor for TRiO/SSS, Travelers EDGE, undocumented and DACA students. Ruby has a bachelor of science degree in Psychology from Iowa State University and a master of science degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Miami University in Ohio. Her first day at Augsburg will be April 10th. Please join us in welcoming Ruby!

Healing the Whole: Developing Care Models for Diverse Communities

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Join Chris Farrell from MPR as he interviews Mary Brainerd, CEO of HealthPartners, and Sara Theophilos, COO of People’s Center Health Services, to discuss creating inclusive care models.

Leaders in every sector are understanding the need to recruit diverse teams in order to serve an increasingly diverse world. Health care, as a sector, is at the forefront of confronting this need and examining deeply embedded stereotypes both in historical context and social norms rooted in othering.

Health care leaders answering the call to provide care in a more equitable and just manner must educate professionals through a lens of wholeness and must consider new models of care.

To make such a sizable shift in practice and policy, health care leaders will need to consider a wide range of potential barriers. Consideration must be given to:

–Reducing health disparities and inequalities in a rapidly diversifying world
–Recruiting and retain a more diverse workforce
–Having diversity of executives in the boardroom and leadership roles
–Improving communities through vital outreach programs and community-based initiatives
–Partnering with communities in meaningful ways to co-create sustainable means of change for identified health challenges
–Working with external partners and resources to strengthen ecosystems
–Reducing stereotypes that are embedded in policy, procedure and social norms

More Information and Tickets

Emergency Steam Shutdown Thursday, March 16

submitted by massich@augsburg.edu

Facilities is doing an emergency steam repair Thursday, March 16, from 6:30AM – 12:00PM. This repair will affect the heat in Anderson Hall, Christensen Center, Urness Hall, Mortensen Tower, Lindell Library, Foss, Music and Melby. It will feel a little cool by mid morning in these buildings because of the steam being down. The heat will be coming back on by noon. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bryan with Facilities at massich@augsburg.edu.

“The Song Poet” Diversity Dialogue

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff, two books have been made available for the upcoming Diversity Dialogue book group discussion of “The Song Poet,” by Kao Kalia Yang. Participants will attend one of two meeting dates:

Group 1: Wednesday, March 22, 4:00-5:30 pm in the Marshall Room
Group 2: Thursday, March 23, 12:00-1:30 pm in the Marshall Room

Email ctl@augsburg.edu now to receive your copy and join the dialogue! All faculty and staff are welcome.

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Hmong Women Together, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee, and the Asian American Student Association.

Read more about this event and others on the CTL main page.

Faculty Panel next Wednesday: Integrating Teaching, Scholarship, and Service

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Mark your calendars for this upcoming faculty panel from the CTL Scholarship Fellows. The panel will feature four recipients of the 2016 Scholarship Grants and their experience of integrating the three pillars of the professoriate through mutually reinforcing activities: Emily Shilling, Biology and Environmental Studies, Ginny McCarthy, Nursing, Sarah Myers, Theater, and Bibiana Koh, Social Work.

Integrating Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
Wednesday, March 22
2:00-3:00pm
OGC 100

Click here to add this event to your calendar.

Minneapolis Police Department Investigating Sunday Incident

submitted by brownell@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg College Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a call on the evening of Sunday, March 12, about potential gunshots outside of Kennedy Center at approximately 9 p.m. DPS called 9-1-1 and Minneapolis Police Department officers were on the scene within three minutes. No students, faculty, staff, or visitors to campus were injured. Suspects had fled the scene by the time the MPD officers arrived. During the initial course of the investigation, officers found that one bullet had entered a fitness center window of Kennedy Center and lodged in a wall.

This is an ongoing investigation by the Minneapolis Police Department. Individuals with any information about the incident and/or individuals involved, are urged to call MPD at 612.348.2345 or Augsburg DPS at 612.330.1717.

For information on personal and campus safety, please visit the DPS area of the College website at augsburg.edu/dps/

Congratulations to January’s Auggie Pride Recipients

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Mike Bloomberg, Systems/Circulation Librarian, and Natalie Dinki, Academic Affairs Coordinator, for receiving the January Auggie Pride Award. Their hard work and positive attitudes as they took on new projects have made a huge impact. Staff Senate admires the work they do everyday and is honored to award them both with this month’s Auggie Pride Award.

Read more about the winners on the Staff Senate website

Summer & Fall Study Abroad Applications Due TODAY

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017 or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is TODAY, March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by.
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Dental Hygiene Item Drive

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

Are you visiting your dentist over Spring Break? How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists? 

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive! We will be collecting donations from Monday March 20th – Friday March 31st, keep an eye out for boxes around campus!

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu . 

Job Opportunity for Students

submitted by mcnamarf@augsburg.edu

My name is Frankie, and I’m a student at Augsburg. I use a wheelchair and require assistance with daily living tasks. I’m looking for a personal care attendant (PCA). The pay is $12.80 an hour. I use a company called Lifeworks who pays the PCA. There is some paperwork and a background check that they require.

If anybody is interested/requires more information, please email me at mcnamarf@augsburg.edu or text (651) 328-0632

Summer & Fall Study Abroad Application Deadline – March 15

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by!
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Food Service Hours

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

The Commons is now open for service
Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11am
Lunch 11am-1:30pm

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-1:30pm

Nabo is open from 7:30am-1:30pm, with Hot Food starting at 10:30am

All Food Service Locations will close at 1:30pm on Friday 3/10/17

The Commons will be closed from 3/11-3/18, and will open up for Dinner at 5pm on 3/19.

Nabo will be closed from 3/11-3/19, and will open up on 3/20 with normal hours.

Einsteins will be closed 3/11-3/12 and 3/18-3/19. Einsteins will be open from 3/13-3/17, 7:30am-1:30pm, with a Limited Menu.

Want to Help Make a Film Come to Life?

submitted by jonesc@augsburg.edu

Have you heard about Augsburg College’s Senior Film Keystone class? We are making a short independent film called “Medallion.” Our film is about Ben who is seven years into his sobriety, and loses his wife to a car accident forcing him to come to terms with his alcoholism without his anchor. He is faced with the decision to either forget the life that he has built with her or face reality and continue to honor her memory. With our film, we hope to combat the stigma surrounding alcoholics and addicts in film as we build a new narrative.

To help fund our film, we have started an IndieGoGo and we are past halfway to our $2,000 goal with 7 days left. Please check out the site at the link below, and donate as you are able.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medallion-augsburg-college-keystone-film#/
Your donation would help us rent equipment, secure locations, costume our characters, feed our cast and crew, purchase insurance, and submit our film to festivals.

If you would rather, please follow us and share our page on your social media!
https://www.instagram.com/medallion.film/
https://www.facebook.com/Medallion.film/

As you see fit, please pass this message along to people that would be interested in donating or following us on social media. We want to reach as many people as possible!

Art of Resistance, Wed., Mar. 29th, 7 p.m

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Art of Resistance / Arte de Resistencia, Wed., Mar. 29th
7:00 p.m., East Commons

Arte + Activismo = Artivismo

Join us for an open mic evening to share the art of resistance: poetry, music, visual arts and manifestos that explore the topic of political resistance of Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities. Readings can be in English and/or Spanish. Share your music, show your art, read something that inspires you! All are welcome to share or to simply listen and be present.

We frame resistance as cultural expressions that unite us in our opposition to oppression and that create paths to freedom and promote justice for all.

Spanish and Cross-Cultural Studies faculty would be happy to help you choose a reading in Spanish or English to share or you can choose to write your own. Artwork can include posters, photos or paintings. Music can be of your own composition or created by others. Choose something that imoves you that you want to share with others!

A Google sign up sheet will be available soon with more information. In the meantime, please direct your questions or ideas to Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu or Sarah Degnar Riveros at riveross@augsburg.edu

Submit AAC and GAAC Proposals Now

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff – for those intending to propose curricular changes to AAC and GAAC this spring, please make your submissions as soon as possible. Any submissions made after April 10 for AAC, and April 11 for GAAC, will be reviewed in the fall.

More information can be found on the committee websites.

AAC Submission Deadlines: http://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/submission-deadlines/

GAAC Submission Deadlines: http://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/gaac/submission-deadlines/

Faculty Panel: Integrating Teaching, Scholarship, and Service

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Mark your calendars for this upcoming faculty panel from the CTL Scholarship Fellows. The panel will feature four recipients of the 2016 Scholarship Grants and their experience of integrating the three pillars of the professoriate through mutually reinforcing activities: Emily Shilling, Biology and Environmental Studies, Ginny McCarthy, Nursing, Sarah Myers, Theater, and Bibiana Koh, Social Work.

Integrating Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
Wednesday, March 22
2:00-3:00pm
OGC 100

Click here to add this event to your calendar.

Faculty and Staff, Join the Spring 2017 Diversity Dialogue

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Two books have been made available for FACULTY and STAFF for the spring 2017 Diversity Dialogue. Participants will read and discuss “The Song Poet,” by Kao Kalia Yang, on one of two meeting dates:

Group 1: Wednesday, March 22, 4:00-5:30 pm in the Marshall Room
Group 2: Thursday, March 23, 12:00-1:30 pm in the Marshall Room

Email ctl@augsburg.edu now to reserve your copy and join the dialogue! All faculty and staff are welcome.

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Hmong Women Together, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee, and the Asian American Student Association.

Read more about this event and others on the CTL main page.

Augsburg CSA Drop Site

submitted by gehrken@augsburg.edu

This summer the Augsburg community will have the wonderful opportunity to purchase fresh produce that will be delivered to Augsburg College in the form of a CSA share beginning mid-June. The share will contain a variety of seasonally appropriate produce. One can expect to find treats such as basil, carrots, cilantro, sweet corn, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes at some point over the summer. Delivery begins mid-June and lasts for 18 weeks or through mid-October. The food is grown on a 140 acre farm near Plato, MN. Purchasing local produce helps to support the local economy. The farmers who grow this produce are devoted to using only natural botanical and biological methods to control pests. They use other sustainable farming practices such as biodiversity, crop rotation, cover cropping and natural fertilizers to deliver healthy and nutritious produce to the table. More information about the operation and where to order can be found at https://www.tangletowngardens.com/tangletown-gardens/csa/
or you can reach me, Nell, at gehrken@augsburg.edu.

Want to Help Make a Film Come to Life?

submitted by jonesc@augsburg.edu

Have you heard about Augsburg College’s Senior Film Keystone class? We are making a short independent film called “Medallion.” Our film is about Ben who is seven years into his sobriety, and loses his wife to a car accident forcing him to come to terms with his alcoholism without his anchor. He is faced with the decision to either forget the life that he has built with her or face reality and continue to honor her memory. With our film, we hope to combat the stigma surrounding alcoholics and addicts in film as we build a new narrative.

To help fund our film, we have started an IndieGoGo and we are officially halfway past our $2,000 goal with 11 days left. Please check out the site at the link below, and donate as you are able.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medallion-augsburg-college-keystone-film#/
Your donation would help us rent equipment, secure locations, costume our characters, feed our cast and crew, purchase insurance, and submit our film to festivals.

If you would rather, please follow us and share our page on your social media!
https://www.instagram.com/medallion.film/
https://www.facebook.com/Medallion.film/

As you see fit, please pass this message along to people that would be interested in donating or following us on social media. We want to reach as many people as possible!

Recognizing Dr. Nancy Steblay’s Recent Achievements

submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu

The Psychology Department is proud to recognize Dr. Nancy Steblay’s important work on eyewitness memory which continues to garner national attention. Recently, Dr. Steblay presented a talk entitled “An Overview on Memory: How Reliable is it?” at a conference in Plano, Texas to an audience comprised of law enforcement officials, attorneys, and judges.

This event was sponsored by The Center for American and International Law (CAIL) – a nonprofit institution dedicated to improving the quality of justice in the United States and throughout the world.

Furthermore, Dr. Steblay has also recently received the 2017 Scholarship Grant from the Center for Teaching & Learning at Augsburg College to continue her significant research.

Grants Recipients


Congratulations Dr. Steblay!

Donate to Help a 5th Grade Class Canoe Trip

submitted by walterj@augsburg.edu

The fifth-grade students at Jefferson Community School are full of life, eager to learn, and curious to experience Minnesota outside of the classroom. Many of the students have experienced serious trauma, are learning English as their second or third language, and are living in neighborhoods that limit their chances to play outside and learn about the outdoors.

Because of this, one of their wonderful teachers is raising money to send the students on a field trip with Wilderness Inquiry. Students will spend a day canoeing on the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes to learn about the local environment and the water cycle. They will also learn how land forms and natural resources have effected Minnesota’s history.

If you are able and would like to contribute, please follow the provided link. Thank You!

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/jcs-students-explore-the-chain-of-lakes/2435992/

Link to Donor’s Choose Site

March is National Ladder Safety Month

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

A Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report on ladder safety showed some startling statistics. More than 90,000 people receive emergency room treatment from ladder-related injuries every year.
Don’t be a part of the statistics. Here are some safety tips from the National Safety Institute:

It is unsafe to use a ladder that is too long or too short. When using a Step Ladder, standing on the top cap or the step below the top cap is not permitted due to the increased likelihood of losing your balance. When using an Extension Ladder, the top three rungs are not to be used for climbing. An Extension Ladder is too long if the ladder extends more than three (3) feet beyond the upper support point.
Factors contributing to falls from ladders include haste, sudden movement, lack of attention, the condition of the ladder (worn or damaged), the user’s age or physical condition, or both, and the user’s footwear.

Reduce your chances of falling during the climb by:

  • cleaning the soles of shoes to maximize traction
  • climbing slowly and deliberately while avoiding sudden movements;
  • never attempting to move a ladder while standing on it;
  • Do not overreach or lean while working so that you don’t fall off the ladder sideways or pull the ladder over sideways while standing on it.

When climbing a ladder, it is safest to utilize Three Points-of-Contact because it minimizes the chances of slipping and falling from the ladder. At all times during ascent, descent, and working, the climber must face the ladder and have two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand in contact with the ladder steps, rungs and/or side rails. It is important to note that the climber must not carry any objects in either hand that can interfere with a firm grip on the ladder.

Summer & Fall Study Abroad Application Deadline – March 15

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by!
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

New Youth Studies Minor

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

Do you plan on working with children, youth or young adults? If so, you should consider becoming a Youth Studies minor. This minor is designed to pair well with any other major including Political Science, HPE, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Theology and Public Leadership, etc. There are some great classes being offered in this minor next year, including a class in the UK! So take a look at our website to learn more. http://www.augsburg.edu/youth-studies/

New Theology and Public Leadership Degree

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

The Religion department will be launching a new degree in Theology and Public Leadership in the fall of 2017. This degree program will be replacing the Youth and Family Ministry Degree. This new major will include concentrations in Youth Studies, Leadership and Management, Community Engagement, Worship and Music, Environmental Stewardship, Advocacy and Public Policy, Human Service, and Cross-Cultural Relations. We are excited for this new endeavor and for the leaders it will produce for our faith communities. Please visit our website for more information – http://www.augsburg.edu/religion/tpl.

Seasons of Spiritual Growth: Lent, Ramadan and the Baha’i Fast

submitted by svanoe@augsburg.edu

SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH: LENT, RAMADAN and THE BAHA’I FAST

THURSDAY, MARCH 9th from 6:30-8:30pm

Many faith and spiritual traditions honor seasons of reflection, re-commitment and spiritual growth. Join us for a meal and discussion of these distinct but connected traditions in the Muslim, Christian and Baha’i faiths. The evening will include delicious food from each tradition, three guests who will share about these observances and lots of time to chat and connect. Hope to see you there!

See Facebook event for details: http://www.facebook.com/events/1366567906733219/

Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.

This gathering is hosted by the Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith
Scholars.

Cedar Commons (2001 Riverside Ave. S, Below Trinity offices)

Marina Christensen-Justice Nominations, Please

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Please nominate an Augsburg Senior for the….
Marina Christensen Justice Award

The Marina Christensen-Justice Award is given to one graduating senior each year at Commencement. This person has demonstrated a dedication to the community beyond the Augsburg College campus, working in solidarity with marginalized people, as characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice.

Please send the name of the senior that you are nominating and a brief description about why you are nominating this person to truem@augsburg.edu by Friday, March 24th.

Art of Resistance / Arte de Resistencia

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Arte + Activismo = Artivismo

Wed., 3/29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., East Commons

Join us for an open mic evening to share the art of resistance: poetry, music, visual arts and manifestos that explore the topic of political resistance of Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities. Readings can be in English and/or Spanish. All are welcome to share or to simply listen and be present.

We frame resistance as cultural expressions that unite us in our opposition to oppression and that create paths to freedom and promote justice for all.

Spanish and Cross-Cultural Studies faculty would be happy to help you choose a reading in Spanish or English to share or you can choose to write your own. Artwork can include posters, photos or paintings. Music can be of your own composition or created by others.
Choose something that inspires you that you want to share with others!

A Google sign up sheet will be available soon with more information. In the meantime, please direct your questions or ideas to Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu or Sarah Degnar Riveros at riveross@augsburg.edu

The John R. Mitchell Academic of America Poets Prize

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to enter the John R. Mitchell Academic of America Poets Prize, sponsored by Jean Mitchell in honor of John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet. The best group of THREE POEMS will be awarded a cash prize of $100 and a certificate from the Academy of American Poets. A poet not affiliated with Augsburg College will judge the contest.

– Poems must be sent as separate attachments to waterman@augsburg.edu
– Writers should put “Mitchell Prize” in the subject line.
– The email must contain the titles of the poems, the poet’s full name, campus address, and permanent address.
– Winners will be announced by Augsburg College in April.
– In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.

Deadline: March 17, 2017

“The Song Poet” Diversity Dialogue: March 22 and 23

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff – two books have been made available for the upcoming Diversity Dialogue book group discussion of “The Song Poet,” by Kao Kalia Yang. Interested? Please email ctl@augsburg.edu.

Participants will attend one of the two meeting times below:

Group 1: Wednesday, March 22, 4:00-5:30 pm in the Marshall Room
Group 2: Thursday, March 23, 12:00-1:30 pm in the Marshall Room

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Hmong Women Together, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee, and the Asian American Student Association.

Read more about this event and others on the CTL main page.

Congratulations to All Faculty Recipients of the 2017 CTL Grants

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Thank you to the members of the Faculty Development Committee, the Office of Global Education and Experience, and the Office of Academic Affairs for all their hard work in determining this year’s CTL grant recipients. They reviewed an impressive collection of grant proposals and are pleased to announce the awardees of all three CTL annual grants:

Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grants

George Dierberger, Business – Hauge School of Business, Olso, Norway and the Arctic University of Norway, Harstad, Norway.
Beliza Torres Narvaez, Theater – Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) and Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (UIPR)

Scholarship Grants

Nishesh Chalise, Social Work – Food security in Cedar Riverside: A community based participatory research approach
Matthew Beckman, Biology – A model for manganese toxicity in Daphnia magna, the water flea
Nancy Steblay, Psychology – Assessing Sources and Impact of Procedural Bias in Actual Police Lineups
Lindsay Starck, English – Novel-in-Progress
Adriane Brown, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies – Gender and Race in Cosplay and DisneyBounding
Nancy Rodenborg and Rebekah Dupont, Social Work and STEM – The AugSTEM Program: Informing Institutional Collaboration and Change to Prepare Juniors and Seniors for Careers in STEM
William Green, History – The Children of Lincoln: Four Minnesotans During War and Reconstruction, 1860-1876
Joseph Towle, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies – Sunny Places for Shady People (II) / Getting to Know Your Neighbor: Contemporary Mexican Culture
Laura Boisen, Bibiana Koh and Susan Conlin, Social Work – Evaluation of Intergroup Dialogue

Integrated Course Design Grants

Annie Heiderscheit, Music – Music Therapy undergraduate curriculum
Michael Kidd, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies – HUM 120 Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
Matthew Haines, Mathematics & Statistics – MAT 246 Linear Algebra
Stephan Clark, English – ENL 329 Screenwriting II

Congratulations, faculty!

CTL Annual Grant Recipients

Faculty Workshop Closing the Loop: Connecting the Classroom to the Real World TODAY

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Closing the Loop: Connecting the Classroom to the Real World
Thursday, March 9
11:30-12:30pm, OGC 100

Sometimes students have a difficult time seeing the practical connections between what they’re learning and the “real world.” In this workshop, several of your colleagues will discuss how they approach this issue and you will get some practical ideas for how to close the loop: i.e., bringing pragmatic examples into the classroom and also how to apply theory to real world situations.

This faculty workshop is sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Dental Hygiene Item Drive

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

Are you visiting your dentist over Spring Break? How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists? 

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive! We will be collecting donations from Monday March 20th – Friday March 31st, keep an eye out for boxes around campus!

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu . 

Only Two More Days until Break: Find the WL

submitted by swanson@augsburg.edu

Finish some of your assignments before spring break! Papers, reports, applications, resumes — whatever you are writing, please remember that the Augsburg College Writing Lab is open and the writing tutors are ready to help. Find the Writing Lab in Lindell Library, street level, just left of the circulation desk. Tutors will work with any Augsburg student with any writing assignment during these hours:

Mondays: 11:10 a.m.–1:40 p.m.; 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m.; 7:30–10 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3:30–6 p.m.; 6:30–9 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m.; 7:30–10 p.m.
Fridays: 4–6:30 p.m.
Sundays: 5–8 p.m.

Note: The WL will be open on Friday, March 10, and Sunday, March 19 for regular hours, but will be closed during the spring break week, March 11 – 18.

International Women’s Day Rally

submitted by linersa@augsburg.edu

Today, Wednesday, March 8th is International Women’s Day!

In recognition of the important roles of women in history and present day, students are called to a day of action to support intersectional women’s rights. From 1-3 pm, there will be a student rally outside of the Coffman Union on the U of M Campus. The rally will focus on four demands: The United Struggle Against Trump and Right-Wing Attacks, Economic Justice, Fighting Misogyny in All Forms, and Autonomy Over All Bodies. Several students and local leaders will be speaking, including some Augsburg students.

Students for Racial Justice will lead a group to the rally, and will meet at 12:30 pm in the quad. Anyone in support of equality and representation of all women is welcome to attend (students or otherwise)!

More information on the Facebook event here!

Organics Recycling Facility Field Trip

submitted by roschene@augsburg.edu

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will be visiting the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics Recycling Facility Wednesday April 5.

We are looking for others to join our group going to tour this facility. If you are interested in joining this group going to tour this facility please reach out to us by emailing roschen6@gmail.com

NODAPL Meeting – Today at 3:30 p.m.

submitted by gudaitis@augsburg.edu

There will be a meeting in the Riverside Room at 3:30 p.m. today to discuss how the Augsburg community can help the No Dakota Access Pipeline effort. We will be discussing creating a documentary to educate people about the pipeline. This documentary will include interviews with people who have been to Standing Rock. We will also be discussing Augsburg’s relationship with Wells Fargo because of Wells Fargo’s involvement with funding the pipeline. All are welcome to join us today!

Seeking American Indian Students Majoring or Seeking Licensure in Education

submitted by moorek1@augsburg.edu

Anpetu Waste’/Good day,

In an effort to increase the number of American Indian teachers in the state of Minnesota, Augsburg College has been the recipient a grant (Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership Grant) from the state to assist in the costs of a college education for American Indian Students majoring in (PreK, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education). This grant allows Augsburg College to award financial assistance to American Indian students in the education program who will become licensed teachers (in both the undergraduate and graduate programs).

We are currently seeking students who meet the eligibility criteria’s: (1) documentation of 1/4 or more American Indian Blood Quantum and/or Enrollment in Federally recognized tribe; (2) enrollment/acceptance into our Augsburg College Education Department/Courses; and (3) have financial need per our financial aid office/policies.

If you should meet the criteria’s or have questions about your eligibility, please contact Jennifer Simon at simonj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1144. There are funds available now so please contact me ASAP!
Pilamiya ye’,

Jennifer

Find Help in the WL Before Spring Break

submitted by swanson@augsburg.edu

Finish some of your assignments before spring break! Papers, reports, applications, resumes — whatever you are writing, please remember that the Augsburg College Writing Lab is open and the writing tutors are ready to help. Find the Writing Lab in Lindell Library, street level, just left of the circulation desk. Tutors will work with any Augsburg student with any writing assignment during these hours:

Mondays: 11:10 a.m.–1:40 p.m.; 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m.; 7:30–10 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3:30–6 p.m.; 6:30–9 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m.; 7:30–10 p.m.
Fridays: 4–6:30 p.m.
Sundays: 5–8 p.m.

Note: The WL will be open on Friday, March 10, and Sunday, March 19 for regular hours, but will be closed during the spring break week, March 11 – 18.

Math Jeopardy at Augsburg

submitted by flint@augsburg.edu

This past Monday, Augsburg hosted the 7th Annual Math Jeopardy competition in front of an enthusiastic audience. Students from Augsburg, Concordia-St. Paul, Macalester, and St. Thomas competed. Macalester won the competition, and Augsburg finished one point away from a tie for second place. The questions featured calculus and discrete math topics as well as categories like presidential math and math in the movies. There was even an entire category on how Ryan Gosling expresses himself with math (thanks to Miles Ott). In keeping with tradition, no alternative facts were used.

Many thanks to Unbounded math club officers, AlexAnn Koecher, Bob Laskowski, Nazih Safi, Hannah Whitington, and Thomas Kukowski, for helping organize the competition and also to the Augsburg mathletes who participated: Lidiya Ahmed, Lexander Boukal, Alice Coffman, Stewart Hagen, Lewis Istok, Bob Laskowski, and Alex Sushko. A very special thanks to Matt Haines for compiling the questions and then being the master of ceremonies.

Want to Help Make a Film Come to Life?

submitted by jonesc@augsburg.edu

Have you heard about Augsburg College’s Senior Film Keystone class? We are making a short independent film called “Medallion.” Our film is about Ben who is seven years into his sobriety, and loses his wife to a car accident forcing him to come to terms with his alcoholism without his anchor. He is faced with the decision to either forget the life that he has built with her or face reality and continue to honor her memory. With our film, we hope to combat the stigma surrounding alcoholics and addicts in film as we build a new narrative.

To help fund our film, we have started an IndieGoGo, and we are officially halfway past our $2,000 goal with 11 days left. Please check out the site at the link below, and donate as you are able.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medallion-augsburg-college-keystone-film#/
Your donation would help us rent equipment, secure locations, costume our characters, feed our cast and crew, purchase insurance, and submit our film to festivals.

If you would rather, please follow us and share our page on your social media!
https://www.instagram.com/medallion.film/
https://www.facebook.com/Medallion.film/

As you see fit, please pass this message along to people that would be interested in donating or following us on social media. We want to reach as many people as possible!

Get Paid For Your Internship – Apply Now

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Wouldn’t it be GREAT if you could get paid to do an internship?

You may be able to do just that because of a grant awarded to Augsburg College. This program serves juniors and seniors who receive financial aid, improving their odds of graduating and preparing them to enter the workforce with real-world experience in their fields of study.

To be eligible:

* Students must be in good academic standing (2.0+ GPA)

* Students must be a college junior or senior (60 credits completed) at the time of the internship (Second semester sophomores can apply as long as they hold junior standing BEFORE the internship begins)

* Students must be eligible for financial aid (work study) Not sure if you are eligible? Email studentfinances@augsburg.edu or check your awards package

* The internship must be related to your major or career aspirations

* Internships will take place Summer 2017, Fall 2017, or Spring 2018

Act now! Priority consideration is given to students who complete the short Augsburg application, so we recommend you complete it soon.

To learn more about the grant, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/. Apply for the grant thru Inside Augsburg, On Campus Jobs. Search for “Great Lakes Grant”.

If you already have an unpaid internship lined up and would like to see if it can be turned into a Great Lakes site, please contact us at 612-330-1472 and we will assist you.

 

Career Quick Stop

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.
(There will be no Career Quick Stop during Spring break; call 612-330-1148 for individual appointments)

These drop-in hours are designed to expand access to career coaches and to accommodate impromptu student career questions as they arise. During Quick Stop hours students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis for brief, 15-minute drop-in appointments. These times are meant for quick career questions, brief resume or cover letter reviews, or help getting started with an internship or job search.

Quick Stop is not intended to replace longer appointments, and we regret we cannot accommodate career assessment requests during Quick Stop hours (please schedule an individual appointment: 612-330-1148).

Residence Life Awards 2017: Nominations Open

submitted by smaller@augsburg.edu

Greetings Auggies!

The Department of Residence Life is excited to introduce out Residence Life Awards. These awards were created to honor the hard work and dedication of our staff to the Augsburg community through their involvement within Residence Life. Please take some time and nominate individuals whom you think embodies the awards described below. The recipients will be honored on Sunday, April 9th, 2017 in the Oren Gateway Atrium.

The Department of Residence Life will be giving out the following awards:

The Illumination Awards
Pickens-Opoku Social Justice Leadership Award
Resident Advisor of the Year
Lead Staff Member of the Year
Outstanding Program of the Year
Cyndy Rowe Dean’s Award

* Nominations for the Department of Residence Life Awards will be accepted from February 20th – March 20th.
* Nominators can submit more than one nomination for an award.
* Any Augsburg Student or Professional Staff Member can make nominations.

You can find more information by visiting: http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/residence-life-awards-2017/

Seasons of Spiritual Growth: Lent, Ramadan and the Baha’i Fast

submitted by svanoe@augsburg.edu

SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH: LENT, RAMADAN and THE BAHA’I FAST

THURSDAY, MARCH 9th from 6:30-8:30pm

Many faith and spiritual traditions honor seasons of reflection, re-commitment and spiritual growth. Join us for a meal and discussion of these distinct but connected traditions in the Muslim, Christian and Baha’i faiths. The evening will include delicious food from each tradition, three guests who will share about these observances and lots of time to chat and connect. Hope to see you there!

See Facebook event for details: http://www.facebook.com/events/1366567906733219/

Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.

This gathering is hosted by the Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars.

Cedar Commons (2001 Riverside Ave. S, Below Trinity offices)

Morning Chapel: Prof. Noel Petit

submitted by hansona2@augsburg.edu

Join us for worship in the chapel at 10:40am: Prof. Noel Petit, Computer Science, preaching. Dr. Petit will also receive a blessing on his retirement from Augsburg. Musician: Jacob Pernsteiner, guitar.

Chapel schedule:
Thursday, 3/9, 11:30am: Hannah Schmitt ’17 Senior Chapel–Prayers for the World
Friday, 3/10, 10:40am: Spring Break Blessings with musicians Zach Sands, vocalist, and Ray Makeever, flutist.

We gather in Hoversten Chapel – Everyone is welcome!

More information

Congratulations to Faculty Recipients of the 2017 CTL Integrated Course Design Grants

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Thank you to the Faculty Development Committee (Tim Pippert, Michael Burden, Jenny Kluznik, Darcey Engen, and Miles Ott) and Provost Kaivola for their hard work in determining this year’s CTL grant recipients. They reviewed an impressive collection of grant proposals and are pleased to announce the following awardees for the Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant:

– Annie Heiderscheit, Music, for the Music Therapy undergraduate curriculum
– Michael Kidd, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, for HUM 120 Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
– Matthew Haines, Mathematics & Statistics, for MAT 246 Linear Algebra
– Stephan Clark, English, for ENL 329 Screenwriting II

Congratulations, faculty!

See the full list of the 2017 CTL grant recipients here.

Mitchell Poetry Prize Deadline is March 17

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to enter the John R. Mitchell Academy of American Poets Prize, sponsored by Jean Mitchell in honor of John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet. The best group of THREE POEMS will be awarded a cash prize of $100 and a certificate from the Academy of American Poets. A poet not affiliated with Augsburg College will judge the contest.

Deadline for entries: March 17, 2017

– Poems must be sent as separate attachments to waterman@augsburg.edu
– Writers should put “Mitchell Prize” in the subject line.
– The email must contain the titles of the poems, the poet’s full name, campus address, and permanent address.
– Winners will be announced by Augsburg College in April.
– In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.

Speaking of Sabbaticals with Jeanine Gregoire on March 24

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

This “Speaking of Sabbaticals” event originally scheduled for February 24 has been RESCHEDULED for March 24! Please RSVP using the link below.

Faculty and staff are invited to this sabbatical reflection and luncheon featuring Education Professor Jeanine Gregoire. The title of her talk is “Immigration, Migration and More: A yearlong journey to develop an Education semester abroad program in Mexico.”

This presentation highlights Minnesota-Mexico cultural, educational, economic and environmental connections and the rationale and framework behind the Education department semester abroad program. Dr. Gregoire will talk about how a spring break service learning trip to Cuernavaca in 2003 led to her sabbatical where she had the opportunity to explore and develop a new study abroad program with CGE-Cuernavaca, Mexico faculty and staff. Co-sponsored by CTL and CGEE.

Faculty and staff, click here to RSVP.

“In the Shadow of Green Man” talk and book signing

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Come and hear Augsburg alum Reginaldo Haslett-Marroqin talk about his life and amazing work with the Main Street Project and endeavors around the globe with organic farmers and regenerative agriculture.
Wednesday, March 22nd, 4-6pm, Student Art Gallery in Christensen. Refreshments will be provided.

Nominations Being Taken for Marina Christensen-Justice Award Now

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Please nominate an Augsburg Senior for the….
Marina Christensen Justice Award

The Marina Christensen-Justice Award is given to one graduating senior each year at Commencement. This person has demonstrated a dedication to the community beyond the Augsburg College campus, working in solidarity with marginalized people, as characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice.

Please send the name of the senior that you are nominating and a brief description about why you are nominating this person to truem@augsburg.edu by Friday, March 24th.

Hagfors Center: Installation of framing for lobby curtainwall is underway

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

It’s the week before spring break at Augsburg, and progress on the Hagfors Center continues to advance, with exterior work on the lobby and suspended chapel providing a vision for how the main entrance to the building will enhance the campus.

This week’s summary includes a photo from the top of the tower crane as well as updates on following:

[1] Framing for lobby curtainwall (including photo)
[2] Stairwell work
[3] Framing and glass on the chapel (including photo of the beam signed during the groundbreaking ceremony)
[4] Brick wall on the flexible classroom
[5] Interior work
[6] Skyway painting and street closure scheduled next week

See the full construction update for the week of March 6, 2017

Focused Conversations on General Education: TODAY/TOMORROW

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Today and tomorrow: Focused Conversations on General Education, led by Professor Jacqui deVries, director of general education.

TODAY: Tuesday, March 7, 2 p.m., Oren 100 (remote access will be available for this session)
Add to calendar: http://inside.augsburg.edu/index.html?icalmail=fc0238ed4883ba0829744657315e65ae&returnpath=%2Findex.html%3Fmonth%3D03%26amp%3Bday%3D7%26amp%3Byear%3D2017

TOMORROW: Wednesday, March 8, 12:30 p.m., Oren 100
Add to calendar: http://inside.augsburg.edu/index.html?icalmail=a6e4652e318b9f83984562aeebc7e534&returnpath=%2Findex.html%3Fmonth%3D03%26amp%3Bday%3D8%26amp%3Byear%3D2017

NODAPL Meeting – Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.

submitted by gudaitis@augsburg.edu

There will be a meeting in the Riverside Room at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow to discuss how the Augsburg community can help the No Dakota Access Pipeline effort. We will be discussing creating a documentary to educate people about the pipeline. This documentary will include interviews with people who have been to Standing Rock. We will also be discussing Augsburg’s relationship with Wells Fargo because of Wells Fargo’s involvement with funding the pipeline. All are welcome to join us tomorrow!

Speaking of Sabbaticals with Jeanine Gregoire on March 24

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff are invited to this sabbatical reflection and luncheon featuring Education Professor Jeanine Gregoire. The title of her talk is “Immigration, Migration and More: A yearlong journey to develop an Education semester abroad program in Mexico.”

This presentation highlights Minnesota-Mexico cultural, educational, economic and environmental connections and the rationale and framework behind the Education department semester abroad program. Dr. Gregoire will talk about how a spring break service learning trip to Cuernavaca in 2003 led to her sabbatical where she had the opportunity to explore and develop a new study abroad program with CGE-Cuernavaca, Mexico faculty and staff. Co-sponsored by CTL and CGEE.

Friday, March 24
11:30-12:30pm
Marshall Room

Faculty and staff, please click here to RSVP.

Seniors – Still Need Augsburg Experience?

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you still in need of Augsburg Experience? Augsburg’s Center for Global Education & Experience has your solution!

Spend 3 weeks in Mexico this summer – take a class and finish up your Augsburg Experience requirement. The CGEE Mexico Study Center offers Spanish and Art classes (LAF Fine Arts) throughout the summer. Tuition is discounted for all Auggies, and scholarships are available.

Seniors – you can participate in the Graduation Ceremony, and still study abroad this summer. Treat yourself to an international experience before jumping into your job or grad school!

Summer course options are open to all students, first year through seniors.

Learn more about summer courses in Mexico!

Assessment Lunch & Learn TODAY, 12pm, Cedar Room

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend an Assessment Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, March 7th in the newly opened Commons! You are invited to grab lunch – it’s on us – and gather in the Cedar Room to hear a presentation of this year’s data on intercultural competency and civic engagement. All faculty and staff are welcome, even those unfamiliar with curricular assessment at Augsburg. Lunch and learns are the perfect opportunity to get acquainted!

Assessment Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, March 7
12:00pm-1:00pm
Cedar Room, Christensen Center

Please RSVP to kilgorem@augsburg.edu. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Assessment.

Congratulations to Faculty Recipients of the 2017 Scholarship Grants

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Thank you to the Faculty Development Committee (Tim Pippert, Michael Burden, Jenny Kluznik, Darcey Engen, and Miles Ott) and Provost Kaivola for their hard work in determining this year’s CTL grant recipients. They reviewed an impressive collection of grant proposals and are pleased to announce the following awardees and their project titles:

– Nishesh Chalise, Social Work – Food security in Cedar Riverside: A community based participatory research approach
– Matthew Beckman, Biology – A model for manganese toxicity in Daphnia magna, the water flea
– Nancy Steblay, Psychology – Assessing Sources and Impact of Procedural Bias in Actual Police Lineups
– Lindsay Starck, English – Novel-in-Progress
– Adriane Brown, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies – Gender and Race in Cosplay and DisneyBounding
– Nancy Rodenborg and Rebekah Dupont, Social Work and STEM – The AugSTEM Program: Informing Institutional Collaboration and Change to Prepare Juniors and Seniors for Careers in STEM
– William Green, History – The Children of Lincoln: Four Minnesotans During War and Reconstruction, 1860-1876
– Joseph Towle, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies – Sunny Places for Shady People (II) / Getting to Know Your Neighbor: Contemporary Mexican Culture
– Laura Boisen, Bibiana Koh and Susan Conlin, Social Work – Evaluation of Intergroup Dialogue

Congratulations, faculty!

CTL Grants Recipients

CTL Faculty Workshop: Connecting the Classroom to the Real World

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Faculty, mark your calendars for this CTL workshop on Thursday.

Sometimes students have a difficult time seeing the practical connections between what they’re learning and the “real world.” In this workshop, several of your colleagues will discuss how they approach this issue and you will get some practical ideas for how to close the loop: i.e., bringing pragmatic examples into the classroom and also how to apply theory to real world situations.

Thursday, March 9
Closing the Loop: Connecting the Classroom to the Real World
11:30-12:30pm, OGC 100

Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Click here to add this event to your calendar.

Intramural Yoga

submitted by monsone@augsburg.edu

Vinyasa Yoga Tuesdays 8PM until April 25
Exercise and meditation practices are proven to be beneficial to students and athletes by promoting healthy sleeping patterns, more restful sleep and greater memory retention.
All levels welcome – Open Current students, alumni, faculty & friends!
Join Erik Monson for an hour of Vinyasa yoga and guided breathing meditations every Tuesday this semester in Si Melby 130 – mats and blocks provided.
Questions? Email monsone@augsburg.edu

Prof. Swanson appointed to HLC Institutional Action Council

submitted by liddle@augsburg.edu

Kathryn Swanson, Professor of English, has received notice from the Higher Learning Commission that HLC staff recommended and the HLC Board of Trustees officially approved her appointment to the Institutional Action Council (IAC) for a four-year term beginning September 1, 2017. The IAC is the HLC body that reviews reports submitted by accreditation team chairs following site visits to colleges and universities seeking accreditation or reaccreditation.

Augsburg CSA Drop Site

submitted by gehrken@augsburg.edu

This summer the Augsburg community will have the wonderful opportunity to purchase fresh produce that will be delivered to Augsburg College in the form of a CSA share beginning mid-June. The share will contain a variety of seasonally appropriate produce. One can expect to find treats such as basil, carrots, cilantro, sweet corn, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes at some point over the summer. Delivery begins mid-June and lasts for 18 weeks or through mid-October. The food is grown on a 140 acre farm near Plato, MN. Purchasing local produce helps to support the local economy. The farmers who grow this produce are devoted to using only natural botanical and biological methods to control pests. They use other sustainable farming practices such as biodiversity, crop rotation, cover cropping and natural fertilizers to deliver healthy and nutritious produce to the table. More information about the operation and where to order can be found at https://www.tangletowngardens.com/tangletown-gardens/csa/
or you can reach me, Nell, at gehrken@augsburg.edu.

Upon ordering, enter promo code AUGGIES to receive a gift card!

Summer & Fall Study Abroad Application Deadline – March 15

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by!
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Organics Recycling Facility Field Trip

submitted by roschene@augsburg.edu

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will be visiting the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics Recycling Facility Wednesday April 5.

We are looking for others to join our group going to tour this facility. If you are interested in joining this group going to tour this facility please reach out to us by emailing roschen6@gmail.com

Both Spring Break and the WL Are Right Around the Corner

submitted by swanson@augsburg.edu

Finish some of your assignments before spring break! Papers, reports, applications, resumes — whatever you are writing, please remember that the Augsburg College Writing Lab is open and the writing tutors are ready to help. Find the Writing Lab in Lindell Library, street level, just left of the circulation desk. Tutors will work with any Augsburg student with any writing assignment during these hours:

Mondays: 11:10 a.m.–1:40 p.m.; 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m.; 7:30–10 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3:30–6 p.m.; 6:30–9 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m.; 7:30–10 p.m.
Fridays: 4–6:30 p.m.
Sundays: 5–8 p.m.

Note: The WL will be open on Friday, March 10, and Sunday, March 19 for regular hours, but will be closed during the spring break week, March 11 – 18.