submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
This week (Mon thru Thursday at 10 am) the E-Learning Team will host one-hour online workshops on using Zoom to provide alternative methods of course delivery. Click the link below to join.
Category: Teaching and Learning
Online Workshop on Using Moodle: TODAY at 2 p.m.
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
This week (Mon thru Thursday at 2 pm) the E-Learning Team will host one-hour online workshops on using Moodle to provide alternative methods of course delivery. Feel free to drop in for help. Click the link below to join.
Online Workshop on Using Moodle: TODAY at 2 p.m.
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
This week (Mon thru Thursday at 2 pm) the E-Learning Team will host one-hour online workshops on using Moodle to provide alternative methods of course delivery. Feel free to drop in for help. Click the link below to join.
Online Workshop on Using Zoom: TODAY at 10 a.m.
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
This week (Mon thru Thursday at 10 am) the E-Learning Team will host one-hour online workshops on using Zoom to provide alternative methods of course delivery. Click the link below to join.
TechTip Tuesday: Keep in Communication with Your Students
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
Should the University move to alternative modes of delivery, keeping in touch with your students is vital. Use the Announcement Forum (every Moodle course has one) to regularly communicate. Posting to this forum automatically sends an email to every student in the course.
Workshops on Using Zoom
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
This week (Mon thru Thursday at 10 am) the E-Learning Team will host one-hour online workshops on using Zoom to provide alternative methods of course delivery. Click the link below to join.
Workshops on Using Moodle
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
This week (Mon thru Thursday at 2 pm) the E-Learning Team will host one-hour online workshops on using Moodle to provide alternative methods of course delivery. Feel free to drop in for help. Click the link below to join.
Teach, Study, or Research Abroad After You Graduate through the Fulbright Program
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni. Prepare your application for the priority deadline of July 1st, other deadlines begin in September.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information or attend our upcoming information session. All current students and recent alumni are welcome, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.
Fulbright Information Session
March 26th, 5:30-6:30pm
OGC 100
Food will be provided.
Suture Lab Workshop
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Learn about the field of podiatric medicine from five physicians as they host a “dry” suture workshop where no bio-hazard refuse is created. Space is limited so email Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?
• A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.
• DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.
• The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.
Des Moines University Info Session
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, April 8
4-5:30 pm
Hagfors 106
Meet with Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, to learn more about Des Moines University’s health sciences programs which include: osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. Learn more about what DMU seeks in a competitive applicant and what a successful admit profile looks like. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Submit Your 3 Days in May Ideas Now
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning will be offering 3 days of faculty development workshops and discussions from Tuesday, May 12th – Thursday, May 14th. In order to make for the most useful and engaging lineup, we’d like to hear your ideas. Get the most from your experience by helping to create it! Use the form below to share your suggestions.
3 Days in May: CTL Wants Your Ideas
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning will be offering 3 days of faculty development workshops and discussions from Tuesday, May 12th – Thursday, May 14th. In order to make for the most useful and engaging lineup, we’d like to hear your ideas. Get the most from your experience by helping to create it! Use the form below to share your suggestions.
Des Moines University Info Session
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, April 8
4-5:30 pm
Hagfors 106
Meet with Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, to learn more about Des Moines University’s health sciences programs which include: osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. Learn more about what DMU seeks in a competitive applicant and what a successful admit profile looks like. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Suture Lab Workshop
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Learn about the field of podiatric medicine from five physicians as they host a “dry” suture workshop where no bio-hazard refuse is created. Space is limited so email Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?
• A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.
• DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.
• The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.
Getting Ready to Write: Centralized Application for the Health Professions
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Interested in submitting a centralized application to one of the health professions this cycle? Join us to get your ideas organized and start the writing process for personal statements and experiences. Food will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th
Noon
Lindell Library 301
Please contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.
Teach, Study, or Research Abroad After You Graduate through the Fulbright Program
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni. Prepare your application for the priority deadline of July 1st, other deadlines begin in September.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information or attend our upcoming information session. All current students and recent alumni are welcome, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.
Fulbright Information Session
March 26th, 5:30-6:30pm
OGC 100
Food will be provided.
Wellness, Balance and Boundaries in Higher Education
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join Lyz Wendland, Assistant Professor of Art & Design as she discusses wellness, balance and boundaries inside and outside of the classroom. Sharing activities practiced in her teaching, this session will serve as a starting point for a longer upcoming workshop at 3 Days in May.
Wednesday, March 25 | EDTalk with Lyz Wendland | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm, Hagfors 151
Getting Ready to Write: Centralized Application for the Health Professions
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Interested in submitting a centralized application to one of the health professions this cycle? Join us to get your ideas organized and start the writing process for personal statements and experiences. Food will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th
Noon
Lindell Library 301
Please contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.
Teach, Study, or Research Abroad After You Graduate through the Fulbright Program
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni. Prepare your application for the priority deadline of July 1st, other deadlines begin in September.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information or attend our upcoming information session. All current students and recent alumni are welcome, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.
Fulbright Information Session
March 26th, 5:30-6:30pm
OGC 100
Food will be provided.
Des Moines University Info Session
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, April 8
4-5:30 pm
Hagfors 106
Meet with Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, to learn more about Des Moines University’s health sciences programs which include: osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. Learn more about what DMU seeks in a competitive applicant and what a successful admit profile looks like. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Suture Lab Workshop
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Learn about the field of podiatric medicine from five physicians as they host a “dry” suture workshop where no bio-hazard refuse is created. Space is limited so email Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?
• A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.
• DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.
• The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.
Teaching Tip Tuesday: 5 Teaching Tips From ‘How Humans Learn’
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This Teaching Tip Tuesday has some practical ideas about how to best teach based on how people learn. Click the link below to read this article, and check out https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/resources/teaching-tips-and-resources/ for more teaching tips and resources.
Teaching Tip Tuesdays are posted on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Des Moines University Info Session
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, April 8
4-5:30 pm
Hagfors 106
Meet with Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, to learn more about Des Moines University’s health sciences programs which include: osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. Learn more about what DMU seeks in a competitive applicant and what a successful admit profile looks like. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Suture Lab Workshop
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Learn about the field of podiatric medicine from five physicians as they host a “dry” suture workshop where no bio-hazard refuse is created. Space is limited so email Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?
• A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.
• DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.
• The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.
Tech Tip Tuesday: Planning Ahead for an Emergency Closing
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
INSTRUCTORS: Preparing ahead for the eventuality of a campus closing is the best way to make sure you’ll be able to hold class effectively. See the Plan Ahead page in the Faculty Moodle Resource site for suggestions on how to ready your students. You will find lots of ideas/help about how to keep teaching should campus close at http://go.augsburg.edu/noclass
Only 2 Spots Remain for the Faculty Writing Retreat
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19 | Jessica Nathanson Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Faculty, 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. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.
Des Moines University Info Session
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, April 8
4-5:30 pm
Hagfors 106
Meet with Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, to learn more about Des Moines University’s health sciences programs which include: osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. Learn more about what DMU seeks in a competitive applicant and what a successful admit profile looks like. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Suture Lab Workshop
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Learn about the field of podiatric medicine from five physicians as they host a “dry” suture workshop where no bio-hazard refuse is created. Space is limited so email Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?
• A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.
• DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.
• The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.
Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19 | Jessica Nathanson Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Faculty, 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. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.
Des Moines University Info Session
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Meet with Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, to learn more about Des Moines University’s health sciences programs which include: osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. Learn more about what DMU seeks in a competitive applicant and what a successful admit profile looks like. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Suture Lab Workshop
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Learn about the field of podiatric medicine from five physicians as they host a “dry” suture workshop where no bio-hazard refuse is created. Space is limited so email Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?
• A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.
• DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.
• The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.
Getting Ready to Write: Centralized Application for the Health Professions
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Interested in submitting a centralized application to one of the health professions this cycle? Join us to get your ideas organized and start the writing process for personal statements and experiences. Food will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th
Noon
Lindell Library 301
Please contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.
EDTalk with Lyz Wendland: Wednesday, March 25
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Wellness, Balance and Boundaries in Higher Education”
Join Lyz Wendland, Assistant Professor of Art & Design as she discusses wellness, balance and boundaries inside and outside of the classroom. Sharing activities practiced in her teaching, this session will serve as a starting point for a longer upcoming workshop at 3 Days in May.
Wednesday, March 25 | EDTalk with Lyz Wendland | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm, Hagfors 151
Des Moines University Info Session
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Meet with Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, to learn more about Des Moines University’s health sciences programs which include: osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. Learn more about what DMU seeks in a competitive applicant and what a successful admit profile looks like. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Suture Lab Workshop
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Learn about the field of podiatric medicine from five physicians as they host a “dry” suture workshop where no bio-hazard refuse is created. Space is limited so email Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?
• A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.
• DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.
• The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.
Please join a conversation with Kwame Anthony Appiah
submitted by koh@augsburg.edu
Please join faculty and staff for a conversation with Kwame Anthony Appiah on Thursday, March 5th, from 2-3:15pm in OGC 100. (Note: This event is separate from the 11am convocation event).
Getting Ready to Write: Centralized Application for the Health Professions
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Interested in submitting a centralized application to one of the health professions this cycle? Join us to get your ideas organized and start the writing process for personal statements and experiences. Food will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th
Noon
Lindell Library 301
Please contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.
Tomorrow: Troubling Times, River Trips, and Ideas on How to Move Forward
submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu
The 2019 River Journey took over 50 people on the Mississippi last fall, and connected to a large group of scholars, artists, and local practitioners involved with the elaborate Mississippi. An Anthropocene River Project, orchestrated by the Haus der Kulturen der Welt and Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. It was a rich, multifaceted experience, with multiple field-based research and arts projects, and provided us with some interesting stories (e.g. getting sprayed by a crop duster, witnessing a slave rebellion re-enactment, and spending a little time in the back of a police car). It also provided insights into new possibilities for higher education in the 21st century and suggested ways to develop curriculum that provides alternative to the multiple dysfunctions of our times. Feel free to bring your lunch and stop by OGC 100 at noon on Wed., Mar. 4th to hear more about the Anthropocene River Journey and join in discussion of way to provide similarly engaging, healing, and high-impact learning opportunities for our students.
“Wellness, Balance and Boundaries in Higher Education”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
For March’s EDTalk, join Lyz Wendland, Assistant Professor of Art & Design as she discusses wellness, balance and boundaries inside and outside of the classroom. Sharing activities practiced in her teaching, this session will serve as a starting point for a longer upcoming workshop at 3 Days in May.
Wednesday, March 25 | EDTalk with Lyz Wendland | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm, Hagfors 151
Tech Tip Tuesday: Encourage Your Students to Download the Moodle App
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
In the event of an emergency situation caused by any number of factors, your ability to continue your class in the manner that you’ve planned may be impacted. One of the keys to continuity is clear communication with your students. Begin preparing NOW by making sure your students have downloaded the Moodle App on their smart phones and tablets. Post the following link prominently in your Moodle course and encourage your students to add it to their devices.
Weekly Writing Tips from the Writing Center
submitted by sonquisi@augsburg.edu
Before writing a paper (academic or creative), take some notes of what you want to write in your paper. Like an outline, but just jotting some minor notes on a sheet of paper of main ideas you want to address, quotes you found in a source, ideas from peers, etc. This can help start a paper and finish it quickly. There may be less writing block if you know some of the things you are writing about before you start writing.
Read your paper over by yourself, out loud, before submitting it or completing it. You may hear some mistakes you wrote and it is better to catch it on your own that to give it to someone and have them see it.
From Writing Center Tutor, Isaac Sonquist
Submit Nominations for Faculty Awards by Noon TODAY
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
You have until Noon TODAY (Monday, March 2) to submit your nominations!
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the annual Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
“Wellness in Color” Discussion Group Dates to be Rescheduled
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The first part of the “Wellness in Color” Discussion Groups, set to take place next week, are being rescheduled. Please watch for more details in A-mail and on the CTL page soon.
“Wellness in Color” is a podcast series of the National Alliance of Mental Illness that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. In the podcast young adults of color share their challenges and successes in mental health recovery and wellness. NAMI’s goal is “to reach collective cultural communities through positive reflections on wellness through discussions on why community members do not seek help for themselves or their loved one living with a mental illness.”
RSVP Now to Attend the Writing Retreat for FT Faculty
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19 | Jessica Nathanson Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Faculty, 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. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.
RSVP Now to Attend the Writing Retreat for FT Faculty
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19 | Jessica Nathanson Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Faculty, 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. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.
It’s Feedback Time: Midcourse Corrections
submitted by pike@augsburg.edu
Consider this your digital announcement that we didn’t quite get to at the February Faculty Meeting. Just a reminder that it is expected good practice to gather formative feedback during the course to gauge student input, address any unidentified concerns, and learn what’s going well. This week and next are good times to ask: how’s it going?
Important Notice About CTL Travel Grants
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Because of a budget shortfall, CTL is not accepting/approving any new applications for travel within the current fiscal year.
-If your travel is near the end of this fiscal year, and you are willing to use personal funds and wait until after June 1 for reimbursement to be processed, you can submit an application. However, this will be coming from your 2020-2021 funds.
-This does not affect travel applications already submitted and approved. If you already received an approval for travel this fiscal year (travel taking place before the end of May), then follow instructions as outlined in your travel grant approval.
-This does not affect any adjunct travel grants/professional development funding.
We are accepting applications for travel between June and December starting March 1.
“Wellness in Color” Discussion Group Dates to be Rescheduled
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The first part of the “Wellness in Color” Discussion Groups, set to take place next week, are being rescheduled. Please watch for more details in A-mail and on the CTL page soon.
“Wellness in Color” is a podcast series of the National Alliance of Mental Illness that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. In the podcast young adults of color share their challenges and successes in mental health recovery and wellness. NAMI’s goal is “to reach collective cultural communities through positive reflections on wellness through discussions on why community members do not seek help for themselves or their loved one living with a mental illness.”
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship – Applications due 9 p.m. TODAY
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (https://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact Lara Crombie, crombie@augsburg.edu.
Getting Ready to Write: Centralized Application for the Health Professions
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Interested in submitting a centralized application to one of the health professions this cycle? Join us to get your ideas organized and start the writing process for personal statements and experiences. Food will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th
Noon
Lindell Library 301
Please contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.
“For once, then, something”: Sabbatical as Serendipity
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monday, March 23 | Speaking of Sabbatical with Doug Green | 12:30 pm – 1:40 pm, The Marshall Room
“For once, then, something”: Sabbatical as Serendipity: You can’t prescribe what you’ll achieve during your sabbatical–or at least I can’t. This is a story of poems and a film Western and Shakespeare and a reunion of liberal Bronx Jews in Trump’s DC. It’s a story of art and small joys. It’s the story of a career closing and possibility blossoming. Above all, it’s a story of gratitude.
Lunch will be provided.
CTL Award Nominations Accepted Through Monday at Noon
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards
Annual Recognition 2020
Call for Nominations – Extended to Monday, March 2 at Noon.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the annual Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Faculty Award Nominations Being Accepted Until Monday at Noon
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the annual Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Call for Nominations – Extended to Monday, March 2 at Noon.
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (https://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact Lara Crombie, crombie@augsburg.edu.
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Getting Ready to Write: Centralized Application for the Health Professions
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Interested in submitting a centralized application to one of the health professions this cycle? Join us to get your ideas organized and start the writing process for personal statements and experiences. Food will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th
Noon
Lindell Library 301
Please contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.
Important Information Regarding CTL Travel Grants
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Because of a budget shortfall, CTL is not accepting/approving any new applications for travel within the current fiscal year.
-If your travel is near the end of this fiscal year, and you are willing to use personal funds and wait until after June 1 for reimbursement to be processed, you can submit an application. However, this will be coming from your 2020-2021 funds.
-This does not affect travel applications already submitted and approved. If you already received an approval for travel this fiscal year (travel taking place before the end of May), then follow instructions as outlined in your travel grant approval.
-This does not affect any adjunct travel grants/professional development funding.
-We are accepting applications for travel between June and December starting March 1.
Join the “Wellness in Color” Discussion Group
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Wellness in Color” is a podcast series of the National Alliance of Mental Illness that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. In the podcast young adults of color share their challenges and successes in mental health recovery and wellness. NAMI’s goal is “to reach collective cultural communities through positive reflections on wellness through discussions on why community members do not seek help for themselves or their loved one living with a mental illness.”
There will be a two part discussion. You can attend either of the two sessions for each part, but should attend both parts.
In the first part we will discuss three podcast episodes:
-Blurring Tradition by Houa Moua (45min)
-Never Stop Watering your Roots by Lauryn David (34min)
-The Pressures of Perfection by Aneela Kumar (44min)
Also, we invite you to choose and listen to a fourth episode and do a “show and tell” during our discussion.
Part 1: Tuesday, March 3 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Riverside Room (Christensen Center) Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or Friday, March 6 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
Part 2: Tuesday, April 7 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or
Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
FT Faculty, RSVP to Attend the 2020 Writing Retreat
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19 | Jessica Nathanson Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Faculty, 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. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (https://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact Lara Crombie, crombie@augsburg.edu.
Getting Ready to Write: Centralized Application for the Health Professions
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Interested in submitting a centralized application to one of the health professions this cycle? Join us to get your ideas organized and start the writing process for personal statements and experiences. Food will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th
Noon
Lindell Library 301
Please contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.
Brownbag discussion of The Anthropocene River Journey
submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu
The 2019 River Journey took over 50 people on the Mississippi last fall, and connected to around 500 scholars, artists, and local practitioners involved with the elaborate Mississippi. An Anthropocene River Project orchestrated by the Haus der Kulturen der Welt and Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. It was a rich, multifaceted experience, with multiple field-based research and arts projects, and provided us with some interesting stories (e.g. getting sprayed by a crop duster, witnessing a slave rebellion re-enactment, and spending a little time in the back of a police car). It also provided insights into new possibilities for higher education in the 21st century and suggested ways to develop what might be called an “Anthropocene Curriculum.” Feel free to bring your lunch and stop by OGC 100 at noon on Wed., Mar. 4th to hear more about the Anthropocene River Journey and join in discussion of new curricular possibilities for the times we’re living through and what kinds of local and on-campus programs can provide similarly engaging, healing, and high-impact learning opportunities for our students.
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (https://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact Lara Crombie, crombie@augsburg.edu.
Sustainability-related grant available – Deadline TOMORROW
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Looking for funding for sustainability-related course development, conference travel, research, internships, or other ideas? The College Sustainability grant we received is in its last year of funding, and the grant team is requesting all proposals for funding be made by February 26 in order to prioritize spending for the spring and summer. Remember that we think about sustainability broadly – environmental, economic, social, and personal wellness – on our campus, in our neighboring community, and among our institutional partners. It includes stewarding a culture of sustainability alongside of our most precious resources – Air, Land, Water, Built Environment, People, Food, and Energy.
Funding is available for:
Conference Travel: up to $750 faculty/$600 students
Course Development: $1,500
Faculty Research: $4,000
Student Research with Faculty Mentor: student stipend – $4,000; faculty stipend – $1,000
Off-Campus Internship with Community Partner – up to $4,200
Other: Flexible – depends on project needs and available funding
The proposals are selected for funding based on the following criteria:
-Relevance to the grant objectives
-Significance and potential for long-term impact on campus sustainability culture
-Interdisciplinarity, multifunctionality
Assessment Day TODAY: Graduate Level Workshop Moved to OGC 113
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Graduate Level Learning Outcomes Session originally scheduled to take place in OGC 114 is being moved to OGC 113.
Graduate Level Learning Outcomes
Oren 113
We have two goals for our session on February 25th:
1. We will review the current set of graduate program learning outcomes for each program and discuss:
a. the ways in which graduate level learning outcomes map to the mission
b. the ways in which they are scaffolded at a higher level than our undergraduate learning outcomes.
2. We will identify if there are graduate level learning outcomes that are ‘shared’ by all graduate programs. Can we call them out explicitly as part of our commitment to graduate students at Augsburg?
Undergraduate General Education Learning Outcomes
Oren Gateway 100
A new, streamlined set of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs) is needed to better understand students’ learning experience in courses in the General Education curriculum. During this session we will review the proposed learning outcomes and examine how they relate to institutional outcomes. We will discuss how the proposed GELOs can accommodate the current curriculum, and yet be flexible to proposed curricular changes. This workshop will offer faculty and staff an opportunity to comment on the proposed outcomes, and help develop preliminary plans for how and where these outcomes can be assessed.
Important Information Regarding CTL Travel Grants
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Because of a budget shortfall, CTL is not accepting/approving any new applications for travel within the current fiscal year.
-If your travel is near the end of this fiscal year, and you are willing to use personal funds and wait until after June 1 for reimbursement to be processed, you can submit an application. However, this will be coming from your 2020-2021 funds.
-This does not affect travel applications already submitted and approved. If you already received an approval for travel this fiscal year (travel taking place before the end of May), then follow instructions as outlined in your travel grant approval.
-This does not affect any adjunct travel grants/professional development funding.
-We are accepting applications for travel between June and December starting March 1.
Teaching Tip Tuesday: “End on an Intro”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
For this week’s Teaching Tip, check out the article linked below on how to ensure your students come to class excited and ready to learn. You can find other helpful tips at https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/resources/teaching-tips-and-resources/.
Look for Teaching Tips to be posted in A-mail on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Watch for Tech Tips on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
It’s Not Too Late to Submit Your Nominations for the Teaching and Learning Awards
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Call for Nominations – Extended to Monday, March 2 at Noon.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the annual Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Find more information, as well as the nomination form, in the link below.
Assessment Day TOMORROW
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Remember, a convocation scheduled is in place tomorrow to make time for Assessment. The Assessment Committee will be holding several workshops in the schedule break from 10:50 am – 12:50 pm.
Undergraduate General Education Learning Outcomes
Oren Gateway 100
A new, streamlined set of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs) is needed to better understand students’ learning experience in courses in the General Education curriculum. During this session we will review the proposed learning outcomes and examine how they relate to institutional outcomes. We will discuss how the proposed GELOs can accommodate the current curriculum, and yet be flexible to proposed curricular changes. This workshop will offer faculty and staff an opportunity to comment on the proposed outcomes, and help develop preliminary plans for how and where these outcomes can be assessed.
Graduate Level Learning Outcomes
Oren 114
We have two goals for our session on February 25th:
1. We will review the current set of graduate program learning outcomes for each program and discuss:
a. the ways in which graduate level learning outcomes map to the mission
b. the ways in which they are scaffolded at a higher level than our undergraduate learning outcomes.
2. We will identify if there are graduate level learning outcomes that are ‘shared’ by all graduate programs. Can we call them out explicitly as part of our commitment to graduate students at Augsburg?
Co-Curricular Assessment Workshop
Marshall Room
Join the Co-Curricular Assessment Team for its annual Assessment Day Workshop. This year, participants will discuss the work the committee has been up to over the last year, learn about assessment results from the most up-to-date year, and engage in a professional development workshop around using data to make informed decisions around program design and implementation.
“Wellness in Color” Podcast Discussion Group
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Wellness in Color” (https://namimn.org/category/podcast-episodes/wellness-in-color/) is a podcast series of the National Alliance of Mental Illness that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. In the podcast young adults of color share their challenges and successes in mental health recovery and wellness. NAMI’s goal is “to reach collective cultural communities through positive reflections on wellness through discussions on why community members do not seek help for themselves or their loved one living with a mental illness.”
There will be a two part discussion. You can attend either of the two sessions for each part, but should attend both parts.
In the first part we will discuss three podcast episodes:
-Blurring Tradition by Houa Moua (45min)
-Never Stop Watering your Roots by Lauryn David (34min)
-The Pressures of Perfection by Aneela Kumar (44min)
Also, we invite you to choose and listen to a fourth episode and do a “show and tell” during our discussion.
Part 1: Tuesday, March 3 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Riverside Room (Christensen Center) Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or Friday, March 6 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
Part 2: Tuesday, April 7 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
Teaching and Learning Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
You now have until one week from today to submit nominations for the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Information about the awards, as well as the nomination form, can be found in the link below.
Call for Nominations – Extended to Monday, March 2 at Noon.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the annual Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
2020 Writing Retreat for FT Faculty
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19 | Jessica Nathanson Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Faculty, 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. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (https://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact Lara Crombie, crombie@augsburg.edu.
Time 1 courses University Course Survey final week
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
The University Course survey for time 1 courses is in its final week. It is recommended that you allocate 5-10 minutes of class time for students to fill it out (this will increase your response rate). A suggested protocol is
– let students know ahead of time so they can bring their mobile devices
– leave the room during the time
– affirm that the surveys are voluntary and anonymous
– affirm that the surveys provide valuable information to you and your department chair
You can see your live response rate at http://eval.augsburg.edu at any time. You will be able to review the responses there too, after the grade submittal deadline of 3/6/20.
Speaking of Sabbatical with Doug Green
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“For once, then, something”: Sabbatical as Serendipity: You can’t prescribe what you’ll achieve during your sabbatical–or at least I can’t. This is a story of poems and a film Western and Shakespeare and a reunion of liberal Bronx Jews in Trump’s DC. It’s a story of art and small joys. It’s the story of a career closing and possibility blossoming. Above all, it’s a story of gratitude.
Lunch will be provided.
Monday, March 23 | Speaking of Sabbatical with Doug Green | 12:30 pm – 1:40 pm, The Marshall Room
ICD Grant Deadline is Monday
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The deadline for submissions for the Instructional Course Design Grant has been extended to this coming Monday, 2/24, at noon.
About the ICD Grants:
-Designed to provide an opportunity for faculty to spend a significant amount of time on course design.
-The stipend amount is $2,000.
The 2020 ICD grants will prioritize course development which advances:
-The University mission of intentional commitment to diversity and creating more inclusive classroom experiences for students.
-Active and experiential learning opportunities.
-Interdisciplinary and problem-based modes of inquiry.
Proposals that clearly demonstrate the University’s mission of intentional commitment to diversity and creating inclusive classroom experiences for students may be eligible for an additional $500 ($2,500 total).
Find examples and further information in the link below.
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (https://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact Lara Crombie, crombie@augsburg.edu.
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Mathematics Colloquium with Christopher Smith
submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY MATHEMATICS COLLOQUIUM
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
3:10 PM
Hagfors Center 151
Christopher E. Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Secondary Mathematics Education
Augsburg University
Sid Sackson was born 4 February 1920 in Chicago, IL. Come and learn who this great man was, his role in local business, his contributions to his field and, most importantly, how his work can influence how we understand the teaching, learning and understanding of mathematics.
All are welcome and treats will be served!
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Sustainability-related grants – Deadline February 26
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Looking for funding for sustainability-related course development, conference travel, research, internships, or other ideas? The College Sustainability grant we received is in its last year of funding, and the grant team is requesting all proposals for funding be made by February 26 in order to prioritize spending for the spring and summer. Remember that we think about sustainability broadly – environmental, economic, social, and personal wellness – on our campus, in our neighboring community, and among our institutional partners. It includes stewarding a culture of sustainability alongside of our most precious resources – Air, Land, Water, Built Environment, People, Food, and Energy.
Funding is available for:
Conference Travel: up to $750 faculty/$600 students
Course Development: $1,500
Faculty Research: $4,000
Student Research with Faculty Mentor: student stipend – $4,000; faculty stipend – $1,000
Off-Campus Internship with Community Partner – up to $4,200
Other: Flexible – depends on project needs and available funding
The proposals are selected for funding based on the following criteria:
-Relevance to the grant objectives
-Significance and potential for long-term impact on campus sustainability culture
-Interdisciplinarity, multifunctionality
RSVP for the “Wellness in Color” Discussion Group
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Wellness in Color” (https://namimn.org/category/podcast-episodes/wellness-in-color/) is a podcast series of the National Alliance of Mental Illness that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. In the podcast young adults of color share their challenges and successes in mental health recovery and wellness. NAMI’s goal is “to reach collective cultural communities through positive reflections on wellness through discussions on why community members do not seek help for themselves or their loved one living with a mental illness.”
There will be a two part discussion. You can attend either of the two sessions for each part, but should attend both parts.
In the first part we will discuss three podcast episodes:
-Blurring Tradition by Houa Moua (45min)
-Never Stop Watering your Roots by Lauryn David (34min)
-The Pressures of Perfection by Aneela Kumar (44min)
Also, we invite you to choose and listen to a fourth episode and do a “show and tell” during our discussion.
Part 1: Tuesday, March 3 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Riverside Room (Christensen Center) Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or Friday, March 6 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
Part 2: Tuesday, April 7 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or
Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
Wellness in Color Podcast Series Discussion Group
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Wellness in Color” (https://namimn.org/category/podcast-episodes/wellness-in-color/) is a podcast series of the National Alliance of Mental Illness that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. In the podcast young adults of color share their challenges and successes in mental health recovery and wellness. NAMI’s goal is “to reach collective cultural communities through positive reflections on wellness through discussions on why community members do not seek help for themselves or their loved one living with a mental illness.”
There will be a two part discussion. You can attend either of the two sessions for each part, but should attend both parts.
In the first part we will discuss three podcast episodes:
-Blurring Tradition by Houa Moua (45min)
-Never Stop Watering your Roots by Lauryn David (34min)
-The Pressures of Perfection by Aneela Kumar (44min)
Also, we invite you to choose and listen to a fourth episode and do a “show and tell” during our discussion.
Part 1: Tuesday, March 3 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Riverside Room (Christensen Center) Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or Friday, March 6 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
Part 2: Tuesday, April 7 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez or
Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in OGC 100 Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
ICD Grant Deadline Extended to Monday, February 24
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The deadline for submissions for the Instructional Course Design Grant has been extended to this coming Monday, 2/24, at noon.
About the ICD Grants:
-Designed to provide an opportunity for faculty to spend a significant amount of time on course design.
-The stipend amount is $2,000.
The 2020 ICD grants will prioritize course development which advances:
-The University mission of intentional commitment to diversity and creating more inclusive classroom experiences for students.
-Active and experiential learning opportunities.
-Interdisciplinary and problem-based modes of inquiry.
Proposals that clearly demonstrate the University’s mission of intentional commitment to diversity and creating inclusive classroom experiences for students may be eligible for an additional $500 ($2,500 total).
Find examples and further information in the link below.
CTL Award Nominations Deadline Extended
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
You have more time to submit your nominations for the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the annual Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Nominations are now being accepted until Monday, March 2 at Noon.
Apply for the 2020-2021 Interfaith, Christensen, or Sabo Scholars
submitted by nondie@augsburg.edu
CURRENT STUDENTS:
Want to engage in leadership, service, and learning to make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?
Apply to be in one of Augsburg’s three Public Leadership Scholar Programs: Christensen Scholars, Interfaith Scholars, or Sabo Scholars.
In these programs, you will have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong academic seminar with a cohort of your peers. You will contribute to public leadership on campus and in the wider community in the Christian tradition, through interfaith engagement, or civic life. You will also be able to earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion or Political Science and receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Who is Eligible?
Christensen and Interfaith Scholars – Current sophomores and juniors who plan to study on campus all of the 2020-21 academic year.
Sabo Scholars – Current students (any level) who plan to study on campus all of the 2020-21 academic year.
More details:
Christensen Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
Interfaith Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/interfaith-scholars-program/apply
Sabo Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/what-we-do/sabo-scholars/
APPLYING: Details about the process are avaialble https://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2020/02/14/public-leadership-scholar-opportunity-for-2020-21/
The application deadline is March 9, 2020.
Questions? Contact either the Christensen Center for Vocation at ccv@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1403 or the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at sabocenter@augsburg.edu
2020 Writing Retreat for FT Faculty
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19 | Jessica Nathanson Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Faculty, 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. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (https://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/zyzzogeton/) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact Lara Crombie, crombie@augsburg.edu.
Faculty Award Nomination Deadline Extended
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
The deadline for nominations has been extended to Monday, March 2 at Noon.
Find out more in the link below.
TODAY: EDTalk with Kathy McGillivray
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Before this afternoon’s big faculty meeting, make sure to head to Hagfors 151 to hear, “Beyond Access: Welcoming Students With Disabilities In your Courses”. Kathy McGillivray, Director of the CLASS/Disability Resources office, will discuss mindsets and strategies that can move us beyond accessibility toward welcome and inclusion of our students with disabilities. She will highlight some of the recurring themes the CLASS office has heard from students about approaches faculty have taken that have helped them feel valued and motivated them to succeed.
Wednesday, February 19 | EDTalk with Kathy McGillivray | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm, Hagfors 151
ICD Grant Application Deadline Extended
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Faculty, you have more time to apply for the Instructional Course Design Grant. The new deadline for submissions is this Monday, February 24 at Noon.
About the ICD Grant:
-Designed to provide an opportunity for faculty to spend a significant amount of time on course design.
-The stipend amount is $2,000.
The 2020 ICD grants will prioritize course development which advances:
-The University mission of intentional commitment to diversity and creating more inclusive classroom experiences for students.
-Active and experiential learning opportunities.
-Interdisciplinary and problem-based modes of inquiry.
Proposals that clearly demonstrate the University’s mission of intentional commitment to diversity and creating inclusive classroom experiences for students may be eligible for an additional $500 ($2,500 total).
Find examples and the application form in the link below.
Free Trip to Holocaust Museum Through the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program. Five Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2020 trip will take place on April 23rd. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2021
• 3.0 GPA or higher
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 2
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on April 14th. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) by March 2nd (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.
EDTalk TOMORROW
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, February 19 | EDTalk with Kathy McGillivray | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm, Hagfors 151
Beyond Access: Welcoming Students With Disabilities In your Courses: Kathy McGillivray, Director of the CLASS/Disability Resources office, will discuss mindsets and strategies that can move us beyond accessibility toward welcome and inclusion of our students with disabilities. She will highlight some of the recurring themes the CLASS office has heard from students about approaches faculty have taken that have helped them feel valued and motivated them to succeed.
Sustainability-related grants – Deadline February 26
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Looking for funding for sustainability-related course development, conference travel, research, internships, or other ideas? The College Sustainability grant we received is in its last year of funding, and the grant team is requesting all proposals for funding be made by February 26 in order to prioritize spending for the spring and summer. Remember that we think about sustainability broadly – environmental, economic, social, and personal wellness – on our campus, in our neighboring community, and among our institutional partners. It includes stewarding a culture of sustainability alongside of our most precious resources – Air, Land, Water, Built Environment, People, Food, and Energy.
Funding is available for:
Conference Travel: up to $750 faculty/$600 students
Course Development: $1,500
Faculty Research: $4,000
Student Research with Faculty Mentor: student stipend – $4,000; faculty stipend – $1,000
Off-Campus Internship with Community Partner – up to $4,200
Other: Flexible – depends on project needs and available funding
The proposals are selected for funding based on the following criteria:
-Relevance to the grant objectives
-Significance and potential for long-term impact on campus sustainability culture
-Interdisciplinarity, multifunctionality