Subject: Open General Use Times For Athletic Facilities
Submitter: Kristen L Kraft, Athletic Facilities Manager, Athletic Facilities

Message: The following are the open general use times of the athletic facilities for the Augsburg Community. Times and dates are subject to change.

Saturday, January 28 - Friday, February 3

OPEN GYM
1/28 Not Available
1/29 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm North and South Courts
1/30 Noon - 6:00 pm South Court
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm North and South Courts
1/31 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm North and South Courts
2/1 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm North and South Courts
2/2 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm North and South Courts
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm North Court
2/3 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm South Court

OPEN HOCKEY - Must have helmet
1/30 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink A
1/31 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink A
2/1 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink A
2/2 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink A
2/3 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink A

OPEN FIGURE SKATING
1/30 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink B
1/31 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink B
2/1 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink B
2/2 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink B
2/3 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rink B

OPEN DOME
1/30 10:00 am - Noon East Field
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm East Field
1/31 11:15 am - 2:30 pm East Field
2/1 10:00 am - Noon East Field
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm East Field
2/2 11:15 am - 2:30 pm East Field
2 3 10:00 am - Noon East Field
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm East Field

Subject: GenEd Skills Consultations Spring 2006
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

All full and part-time faculty who teach courses that contain a speaking, writing, critical thinking, or quantitative reasoning graduation skill component are required to have attended a "consultation" on the particular skill. For spring semester, faculty members may teach skill courses provided they attend a February session. (If you have attended an appropriate skills consultation in the past it is not necessary to attend again.)

Critical Thinking: Wednesday, February 1, 3:30 in Riverside
Writing: Monday, February 6, 3:30 in Cedar
Quantitative Reasoning: Wednesday, February 8, 3:30 in the Augsburg Room
Speaking: Thursday, February 9, 3:30 in Riverside

To reserve a space call x1229 or e-mail martin@augsburg.edu

Subject: Nobel Peace Laureate to Speak at Forum
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Nobel Peace Laureate (2004), Dr. Wangari Maathai, will be the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum on Friday afternoon, March 10th. The Forum will be hosted by Luther College, Decorah, IA, March 10-11. Other speakers include Christine Todd Whitman (former governor of New Jersey and chief of the EPA) and Michael Osterhom (internationally recognized expert on bio-terrorism and pandemic outbreaks).

On line registration is now available at: http://peaceprizeforum.luther.edu/
A full schedule of speakers and events can be found on the web site.

A bus to and from Luther College will be available for all registered Augsburg College faculty, staff and students. The cost of the bus is included in the registration fee.

Read about Nobel Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai, in an article published by Heifer International at:
http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.1124593/

Questions??? Call Event Services at extension 1104

Subject: Information Session On-line Course Evaluations
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

There are no further information sessions scheduled for On-line Course Evaluations. If you have questions you may contact Diane Pike, x1228 or Scott Krajewski, x1471.

Subject: Batalden Symposium Changes Date to March 2-3
Submitter: Garry W Hesser, Professor, Sociology

Message: BATALDEN CONVOCATION/SYMPOSIUM IN APPLIED ETHICS

"ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION: WHO WINS AND WHO LOSES?"

MARCH 2-3, 2006
Thurs, Mar 2-DINNER CONVERSATION:Challenges & Creative Responses
6:00 East Commons [RSVP, 330-1664]: MBA, MAL & community

Friday, Mar 3: CONVOCATION: 10:00-11:00 [both speakers on the topic]
11:00-noon: Questions and Answers and dialogue between speakers
Noon-1:30 p.m. LUNCHEON and discussion:
"Examples of best responses to those most negatively affected."

SPEAKERS:

Dr. CYNTHIA MOE-LOBEDA
Trained as an ethicist and theologian, Dr. Moe-Lobeda is Professor of Christian Ethics at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington. She has served as a consultant to the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Mark Hanson, on matters of Christian ethics and international relations. She holds a PhD from Union Theological Seminary, New York City. She is the author of Public Church for the Life of the World (2004), Healing a Broken World: Globalization and God (2002) and co-author of Saint Francis and the Foolishness of God(1993) and Say this to the Mountain (1996). She directed the Policy Education Project of the Center for Global Education [Augsburg College] in Washington, DC.

Dr.PRAKASH LOUNGANI
Prakash Loungani is Assistant to the IMF's External Relations Director and also serves as an editor for the IMFās publication IMF Survey. He has also been teaching in the Executive MBA program at Vanderbilt University since 2000. His work experience includes stints at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington D.C, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the University of Florida. Loungani's research interests include: assessment of macroeconomic forecasting performance; understanding trade linkages among nations and regions; modeling the impact of oil prices on the macroeconomy. This research has been published in both academic journals (including Journal of Monetary Economics, Review of Economics and Statistics and International Journal of Forecasting) and in various policy outlets and newspapers (such as Financial Times). He is also a frequent contributor to the IMF's publications-Finance & Development and IMF Survey-on topics such as the effects of globalization, income inequality, and the role and activities of international organizations. Loungani has a B.A. from the University of Bombay and a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Rochester.

Subject: Feedback to Faculty Senate on Presidential Search
Submitter: Anthony A Bibus III, Professor, Social Work

Message: The Faculty Senate invites colleagues to contact your senators (division representatives or at large) to pass on your comments or recommendations regarding the candidates for college president.
Their e-mail addresses are:
Andy Aoki <aoki@augsburg.edu>, Tony Bibus <bibus@augsburg.edu>, Lars Christiansen <christil@augsburg.edu>, Ruth Enestvedt <enestved@augsburg.edu>, Mark Engebretson <engebret@augsburg.edu>, Ken Erickson <ericksok@augsburg.edu>, William Frame <frame@augsburg.edu>, Garry Hesser <hesser@augsburg.edu>, Ashok Kapoor <kapoor@augsburg.edu>, Chris Kimball <kimball@augsburg.edu>, "Mary A. Kingsley" <kingsley@augsburg.edu>, Rosemary Link <link@augsburg.edu>, Vicki Olson <olsonv@augsburg.edu>, Kathryn Swanson <swanson@augsburg.edu>

Please send the Feedback Form developed by the Search Committee directly to the committee.

The Senate is holding a special meeting to compose its response to the Search Committee on Friday, February 3, 4:00 p.m. in SVE 102. We welcome your comments by then. (Senate's next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, February 8, 4:45-6:15 in SVE 102.)

Subject: Graduation will soon be here!
Submitter: Bookstore

Message: Mark your calanders for February 17th & 18th. The bookstore will be holding their annual Graduation Fair. You will be able to pick up your cap & gowns, buy diploma frames, order announcements & rings. Any questions? Call the bookstore at 612.330.1122

Subject: Augsburg Abroad 2006 Summer Programs
Submitter: Maria B Power, Student

Message: Thinking about where you could be this summer!? Donāt miss out on going abroad in a short-term program. You could earn Augsburg credit AND meet the Augsburg Experience requirement!

The application deadline for the following programs is January 30th:

Thailand: Internship in Teaching English as a Second Language, May 9 - 30. Instructor: Kathryn Swanson

France: Art and Medieval History courses, May 14 - June 4. Instructors: Phil Adamo and Prof. Tara Christopherson

Germany: International Projects business course, May 26 - 30 in Germany and May 30 - June 3 at Augsburg with visiting German students. Instructors: Prof. Kathy Schwalbe and Prof. Stu Stoller

Mexico: Language, Culture and Social Change courses, May 26 - July 2. Taught by Augsburgās Center for Global Education faculty


And later in the summer you could be in (Apply by April 7th):

Poland: Comparative Theater, August 2 - 14, Instructor: Darcy Engen

Nicaragua: Master of Arts in Leadership, July 16 - 29. Instructor, Donna DeGracia

Applications are available online through our website:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

You can also visit our short-term program website: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/programs.html#shortterm

Subject: Next Frame of Mind --- Thursday, February 9th
Submitter: William V Frame, President, Office of the President

Message: The first Frame of Mind gathering of the Spring Semester will be meet at Augsburg House on Thursday, February 9th. We will discuss the foundational volume of C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" - "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". Let's also compare the movie, which is currently in circulation in the Twin Cities, with Lewis' intentions as best we can discover them in the book. We will begin the conversation at 5:00 p.m., stop for dinner at 7:00, and adjourn by 8:00.

This session is available to faculty, faculty emeriti, staff, and students. To sign up, please contact my assistant, Barb Korman, at Ext. 1212 or korman@augsburg.edu., and see the movie at your convenience. Note that space is limited to 35, so sign up early!



President Frame

Subject: Quest 24 - Feb. 10-11 Sign Up Now!
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator, Campus Ministry and Academic Enrichment

Message: Freshmen & Sophomores:

Come join the Quest!

Quest 24 will be held February 10-11 at the Riverwood Inn & Conference Center in Albertville, MN. This 24-Hour Retreat will help students unpack their gifts, talents, interests, and values. Fun and creative exercises will be interspersed between hikes, swimming and hot tubbing, and relaxing with friends.

We depart Friday afternoon for Albertville, and will return Saturday afternoon. The Riverwood Inn & Conference Center has very posh amenities. Please register, and tell your friends!

Space is limited, so send in your application/registration early. Cost is only $10 to hold your spot. Registration forms are available from Campus Ministry or the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. You can also contact Ross Murray at 612-330-1151 or murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Busy weekend for Auggie sports!
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: This weekend will be a busy one for Augsburg sports, with key home events in five winter sports. Show your Auggie Pride and support your student-athletes this weekend!

Tonight (Friday 1/27), Augsburg's wrestling team, ranked No. 2 nationally in Division III, will host the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the No. 1-ranked team in Division II and two-time defending national champions, in a 7 p.m. dual meet at Si Melby Hall. Also, the Augsburg men's hockey team will host league-leader St. Thomas at 7 p.m. at the Augsburg Ice Arena.

On Saturday (1/28), a home basketball doubleheader against Bethel will start off the day at Si Melby Hall. The women's basketball game will be at 1 p.m., with the men's basketball game at 3:15 p.m. Also, Augsburg's women's hockey team will host St. Thomas in the second game of a weekend series at 7:05 p.m. at the Augsburg Ice Arena.

At all the Augsburg home events this weekend, Augsburg's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be sponsoring raffles and giving away prizes during the games.

If you can't make it to the games, several will be available online. Friday's wrestling meet will be available for viewing online on a pay-per-view basis ($6.99) at the Wrestling Mall website (http://www.thewrestlingmall.com/). Friday's men's hockey game and Saturday's women's hockey game will be webcast online (free) on Augsburg's athletic website, via Stretch Internet (http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/), with Tom Witschen on the call.

Complete weekend schedule:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, January 27:
Men's Hockey vs. St. Thomas, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
Wrestling vs. Nebraska-Omaha, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey at St. Thomas (UST/STA, Mendota Heights), 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 28:
Wrestling (White Team) at St. John's North Country Open, 9 a.m.
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Wisconsin-Stout Invitational, 12 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Women's Swimming at Minnesota-Morris dual meet, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 3:15 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. Thomas (UST/STA, Mendota Heights), 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Thomas, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Subject: Roommate Needed
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Weekend College Academic Coordinator, Weekend College

Message: I have a small bedroom with twin bed available immediately, perfect for a student. My apartment is within walking distance from campus and is near the light rail and bus lines. Term of stay is negotiable. Please contact Wendi Wheeler, wheelerw@augsburg.edu or phone 612.330.1795.

Subject: Spanish Instructor Needed!
Submitter: Student

Message: St. Paul Community Education has an immediate opening for a Spanish instructor to teach an after school Spanish class. The class meets on Tuesday afternnoons from 3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. at Chelsea Heights Elementary in St. Paul (corner of Hamline and Huron). The class is for children in grades K-6.
The rate of pay is $20/hour. Interested applicants must be able to speak fluent Spanish and enjoy working with children. Previous experience a plus, but not necessary.
For more information please contact: Dan Berchem @ 651-325-2672 or email at dan.berchem@spps.org

Subject: Girl Scout Cookies!
Submitter: James Trelstad-Porter, International Student Advisor, International Programs

Message: My daughtet, Kelsey (10), is selling girl scout cookies. The order form is on my office door (Murphy Place 205). If you would like Kelsey to call or come by and take an order, just leave a message at x.1686 or e-mail porter@augsburg.edu.