Subject: Biology Seminar - Friday, February 3
Submitter: Heather J Hultquist, Secretary, Natural Sciences and Math, Political Science

Message: Michael Olesen, Infection Control Practitioner at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital will be speaking in Biology Seminar on Friday, February 3 at 3:40 p.m in SCI 123. The subject of his talk is "Not IF but WHEN: The Threat of Pandemic Influenza."

All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

Subject: Nobel Peace Laureate to Speak
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. 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). A full schedule of speakers and registration is available on the forum web site: http://peaceprizeforum.luther.edu/

The Forum, hosted by Luther College, Decorah, IA, March 10-11, is co-sponsored by Augsburg College and four other Peace Prize Forum consortium colleges. A bus to and from Luther College will be available for all registered Augsburg College faculty, staff and students. The cost of the bus as well as room and board at the conference 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/

Call Event Services at extension 1104 with your questions.

Subject: Spring 2006 GenEd Skills Consultations
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

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

Subject: 9th Annual M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Jazz and Poetry
Submitter: Trena L Bolden Fields, Director, Pan-Afrikan Student Services

Message: The Pan-Afrikan Center and the Pan-Afrikan Student Union present

"Passion and Purpose: The 9th Annual M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Jazz and Poetry Bash"

Friday, February 3, 2006
5:00 p.m. reception - 6:30 p.m. program

This will be a special evening of jazz and poetry celebrating the life and vision of M. Anita Gay Hawthorne, featuring art by Audra Johnson, a silent auction, live music performances by The Foundation and poetic expressions from the Afrikan Diaspora.

Proceeds will go to the M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Endowed Fund.

Please RSVP to 612-330-1022 by February 1, 2006.

Subject: Interviewing Workshop - Wednesday
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Center for Service, Work and Learning will be sponsoring an Interviewing workshop on Wednesday, February 1st. We are offering this workshop twice in one evening, to give more students an opportunity to attend. The workshop will be held in classroom 101, which is located in Anderson Hall at 4:45 -5:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m.

No need to register - just drop by! Open to everyone! Questions, please call Sandy at x1472.

Subject: Interested in Engineering? Augsburg's Pre-engineering Program Information
Submitter: Jeffrey E Johnson, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Physics

Message: Considering the pre-engineering program at Augsburg College?

Have questions?

Come hear Ben Sharpe, Director of Admissions (and head of the dual degree program) at the University of Minnesota, discuss the program and answer your questions.

When - Thursday, February 2nd at 12 noon.

Where - Science 21

We hope to see you there!

Subject: Tai Chi Tonight at 5:00 p.m.
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling & Health Promotion

Message: Counseling & Health Promotion invites interested students to weekly tai chi instruction beginning tonight from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Marshall Room. Tai Chi is a gentle form of movement both known as a martial art and a form of exercise. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Any questions, contact Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Subject: College Goal Sunday Volunteers Needed
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message:

Thousands of high school seniors from families with little or no college experience will be invited to an event on February 12, 2006, that could change their lives. At 18 locations across Minnesota, financial aid experts will help students and their families complete and submit a financial aid application. This is College Goal Sunday, and it is an afternoon designed to help students overcome what they perceive as a complex, overwhelming barrier to achieving their dreams. You can help.

You need not be a financial aid expert to pitch in! If you would like to volunteer, contact Meghan Flores at floresm@augsburg.edu or Michele Kidwell at kidwell@augsburg.edu.

 

Subject: Resume Writing Workshop- Wednesday
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: The Center for Service, Work and Learning will be sponsoring a Resume Writing workshop on Wednesday, February 1st. We are offering this workshop twice in one evening, to give more students an opportunity to attend. The workshop will be held in the CSWL office - Anderson Hall, LL from 4:45 -5:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m.

No need to R.S.V.P. just stop on down! Everyone is welcome!

Subject: Calling all Education majors!
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message:

NEEDED: Several Education Majors to sit on a lunch hour panel

THE AUDIENCE: 4th through 7th graders from the Get Ready Program

WHEN: Friday, February 10

WHAT TIME: 11:30 to 12:30

WHERE: The East Commons

What's in it for you?: Free lunch, a chance to inspire low-income city kids, and the gratitude of the admissions staff.

INTERESTED: Contact Michele Kidwell
612-330-1318
kidwell@augsburg.edu

Subject: Yoga Today at Noon!
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling & Health Promotion

Message: A reminder from Counseling & Health Promotion that yoga is being offered from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Today (1/31) we will be in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). Please feel free to join in when you are able to do so. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat, too. Any questions, contact Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Subject: Freshman Jake Thomas gives conference paper at AAR
Submitter: Phillip C. Adamo, Assistant Professor, History

Message: Congratulations to Jake Thomas, whose paper "Judas Iscariot: The Phenomenon, From Biblical Villain to Pop-Culture Icon," has been accepted for presentation at the Undergraduate Research Section of the Upper Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, to be held at Luther Seminary, March 31-April 1, 2006.

Jake wrote this paper for Phil Adamo's HIS 101 course, "Beginnings of Western Culture." Many others on campus helped Jake to polish his paper, including Lori Hale in the Religion Department, Mark Fuehrer in Philosophy, and Boyd Koehler in the library. Many thanks to all, and congratulations and best of luck to Jake on this wonderful success.

Subject: Welcome back Jack!
Submitter: Heidi Breen, Director, Alumni Relations, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: The Alumni Relations Office is thrilled to announce Jack Osberg has returned as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. Jack will be working with our Athlete Alumni, A- Club and the "Picnic" in the park for Homecoming. Welcome back!

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Men's Basketball -- Carleton 76, Augsburg 49
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0506statistics/013006carleton.html

Women's Basketball -- Carleton 63, Augsburg 40
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0506statistics/013006carleton.html


Upcoming Schedule:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Wednesday, February 1:
Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m.
Wrestling at Wartburg (Iowa), 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 8 p.m.

Friday, February 3:
Women's Hockey vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Women's Swimming at Minnesota Challenge, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Saturday, February 4:
Wrestling at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, 9 a.m.
Men's/Women's Track and Field at St. Mary's Invitational, 11 a.m.
Women's Basketball at St. Catherine, 1 p.m.
Women's Swimming at Minnesota Challenge, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Monday, February 6:
Women's Basketball at Hamline, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Hamline, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, February 8:
Women's Basketball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 8 p.m.

Subject: Off campus job posting
Submitter: outside submitter

Message: Position Title: Data Management Representative

PROSAR is a rapidly growing information services company, headquartered in St. Paul. As part of our team, you will:

- Acquire, convert and deliver information from a wide variety of companies and sources.

- Enhance information for quick & easy retrieval from web-enabled systems.

- Build and maintain relationships with providers of information.

Requirements include keyboarding skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. This position is part time working 15-30 hours per week.

Send resume to: PROSAR, Attn; J. Tschida, 1295 Bandana Blvd., Suite 335, St. Paul, MN 55108 or jtschida@prosarcorp.com

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

Message: Roommate needed to share apartment near campus. I have a small room with a twin bed available. I am near the bus and light rail lines and within walking distance from campus. Perfect for a student; length of stay is negotiable. Please contact wheelerw@augsburg.edu for information.

Subject: Spanish Instructor Wanted
Submitter: Student

Message: 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.
This is a great opportunity for a college student!
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