Subject: Augnet wireless network is live!
Submitter: Matthew E Linngren, Student & Public Computing Co-Manager, Information Technology

Message: Wireless internet access is now available in Lindell Library, the Christensen Center, the Science building, and the Rochester campus!

Two separate networks are available:
-the "Augnet" network for students, faculty, and staff, and
-the "Augnet-Guest" network for invited guests of students, faculty, and staff.

Connection instructions for personal Windows and Apple computers are available at the Student Computing desk, or on the Student Computing website http://www.augsburg.edu/stucomp/wireless The web site also includes instructions about obtaining wireless access for guests.

Faculty and staff members should contact their LFC for assistance connecting their college-provided computer to the wireless network, or to obtain a guest username and password for visitors to campus.

IT staff will be available in the Christensen Center and Lindell Library from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday this week to answer questions and help you connect to the wireless network.

Subject: ATTENTION MORTENSEN RESIDENTS
Submitter: Nina Johnson, Hall Director, Residence Life

Message: Augsburg College has contracted with HYDRAMETRICS to perform a plumbing upgrade in your building. We need to enter your apartment to conduct this work. We will be working on your kitchen and lavatory sinks, as well as your shower and toilet.

Monday, February 6th, 2006 - Friday, February 10th, in Mortensen Hall from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

We ask that you move any obstructions around (and on) the toilet tank. In addition, we will be running the showers and ask that you remove anything that you do not wish to wet. The work in each apartment will take approximately 30 minutes.

When compared with your existing sinks and shower, the new components will exhibit higher pressure and a different flow pattern. Thanks for your patience as you adapt to this new technology.

We thank you for your cooperation! ~Facilities & Residence Life

Subject: 7,246 Cups of Ramen
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Scholarship Opportunity

No GPA requirements. No essays to write. 5 chances to win $5,000! Key Bank is offering 5 chances to win $5,000 through a simple online application. Visit www.key.com/take5 to apply.

One lucky winner will be chosen each month from February to June, so reapply each month. $5,000--that's, like, 7,246 cups of ramen.

Subject: TeXnical Writing Workshops
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
Come learn the basics of LaTeX in a three-session workshop. LaTeX is a scientific document preparation system has become the standard for many scientific publications. The Center for Teaching and Learning is sponsoring the introductory workshop 8:00-9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14 in SVE 204. Participants will receive a copy of Guide to LaTeX (4th edition) by Helmut Kopka to use during the workshops and for a reference in their continued use of TeX.
2/28 Session 1: Introduction to LaTeX, led by Su Doree
3/7 Session 2: Working with document styles, led by Blake Boursaw
3/14 Session 3: Using graphic in LaTeX, led by Charley Sheaffer
For more information regarding LaTeX see http://www.latex-project.org/. For a list of some journals that accept, recommend, or require LaTeX, see http://www-lsi.upc.es/~valiente/journals.html

Contact Terry Martin (x1229 or martin@augsburg.edu) to register for the workshops.

Subject: Scholarship and Beyond.....
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
A group is working to create a signifigant series of events this spring that highlight student research, performance, and faculty scholarship at Augsburg College. Built around the foundation of the Student Research Poster Session and moving forward to include faculty scholarship, multidisciplinary performances and the arts, we will have the last word (zyzzogeton) of the academic year from April 19-22. Note those dates.
If you would like to be involved in planning of this event, please contact Diane Pike at pike@augsburg.edu OR show up in Dixie Shafer's office on Wednesday Feb 8 at 11 am. You are welcome.

Subject: Should I Take The Current or the Revised GRE?
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: By October 1, 2006 the GRE will change significantly (see today's A-mail detailing changes).

It's natural to ask if you should take the test before October 1 or after. Things to consider while making this decision.

1. You can go to the gre.org web site, download the PowerPrep software, take a Practice Exam and receive instantaneouly scores on your Verbal and Quantitative Sections, the two sections that are changing the most. Consider your score. If it's strong take the test now. If not, perhaps you might wait for the new administration.

2. Read the description of the changes and see if it sounds like you might do better on one test or the other. For example, the Current Verbal Reasoning Section requires a strong vocabulary. You might do better on the Revised GRE because the emphasis will be more on Reading Comprehension or vocabulary in context.

3. Don't rush to take the Current Exam unless you know your scores will be strong (see #1). All scores from the past 5 years are reported to colleges.

4. Don't decide simply to take the shorter exam (the Current GRE), but the one that you will post the highest score.

5. E-mail shafer@augsburg.edu with additional questions.

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

Message: Spring 2006 GenEd Skills Consultations

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.)

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: Money Still Available for Student Research/Travel
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: Attention Augsburg Undergraduate Students:

URGO still has funds available to support student-faculty research collaborations this Spring Semester and to support student travel to academic conferences.

Student-Faculty Research Collaborations
Up to $1,000 dollars
Can be ongoing faculty research; student's research question or a collaborative research question
Students working on Honor's Projects are eligible
Open to all Augsburg Undergraduate Students

Student Conference Travel
Up to $750 for student travel to academic conferences
Preference given to students making conference presentations
Open to all Augsburg Undergraduate Students

To Apply
Contact Dixie at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447 for applications or additional information.

Deadline
Rolling basis until funds run out. Proposals will be considered by faculty members at the next URGO Advisory Committee meeting on February 16th.

Subject: Auggie Service Day!
Submitter: Heather L Nystrom, Student

Message: Hello, fabulous Auggies!!! I would like to invite each of you to participate in Auggie Service Day on Saturday, February 18th. The event runs from 8am to about 2:30pm. During the event, Auggies will have the opportunity to go with area high school youth to service sites in the community, and will be provided with a free lunch and t-shirt - as well as a fabulous time!!! If you have questions, or would like to attend, please contact me as soon as possible!!!
Heather Nystrom
nystrom@augsburg.edu, #612-373-5921

Subject: U of M McNair Program Seeks Student Researchers
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: The McNair Scholars Program at the University of Minnesota prepares students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

Through the McNair Summer Research Program, students from all disciplines are paired with seasoned faculty mentors for a ten-week research project. In addition to research, students receive GRE Prep, assistance selecting and applying to graduate programs, practice making research presentations, a chance to participate in social and cultural activities and further understanding of the culture of graduate school. Scholars are given a significant research stipend and receive free room and board.

This program has been in operation for over 15 years and has sent a large majority of participants on to graduate programs across the country.

To be eligible the students must meet the following criteria:

1. First-generation college students who are low-income

OR

Students from groups underrepresented in higher education (American Indian, Alaskan Native, African American, Chicano or Latino)

2. U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents

3. Full-time Augsburg students who will have completed sophomore year of study but will not graduate before May 2006

4. Students planning on attending graduate school (professional schools like law and medicine are excluded)

5. Minimum GPA of 2.5

Application Deadline: March 1

For additional information and an application, contact Dixie at shafer@augsburg.edu

Subject: Undergraduate Campus Visits
Submitter: Amber J Dolejs, Student

Message: Monday, Feb. 6
Ethan Lane, transfer from St. Mary?s
Ozzie Sand, Zumbrota ?06
Sally Atkins, Chanhassen ?06
Michael Ogundiran, Edison ?06

Tuesday, Feb. 7
Kyle Knop, Park ?06
Tom Blake, Roseville ?06
Anthony Eden, St. George ?06

Wednesday, Feb. 8
Clarence Suttle, St. Paul Johnson ?07
Sean Lewis, Tartan ?06
Scott Hanna, Roseville ?06
Matt Copeland, transfer from MCTC
Patrick Lemieux, North ?06

Thursday, Feb. 9
Ben Hoffman, Blaine ?06
Greg Ballen, Roseville ?06
Signe Johnson, Forest City Iowa ?06

Subject: WE INVITE YOU TO CHAPEL! MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: We invite you to Chapel!
Monday - Music Choices Day
Tuesday - Sam Kanenwisher, Senior Speaker
Wed - Vocatio Chapel: Bro Louis Dethomasis, Chancellor, St Mary's
Wed - 9:30 pm Communion
Thursday - Brenda Valentine, Senior Speaker
Friday - Rev Jerry McAfee, New Salem Baptist Missionary Church

We hope you will join us in Chapel Worship! Lil

Subject: Sale at the Bookstore!
Submitter: , ,

Message: All 2006 Calendar Club Calendars are now $1.00!!!! All Bargin Books are an additional 50% off! Select film and cameras are 50% off! All Art Supplies are marked 25% off! (while supplies last!)

Subject: Professor Stottrup to speak in Chemistry Seminar
Submitter: Joan C Kunz, Associate Professor, Chemistry

Message: Professor Stottrup will speak in the Chemistry Seminar on Wed 2/8/06 at 2:30 pm in Sci 315. His topic is cell membranes, which are made up of lipids and proteins. New research suggests that lipids play a more active role in cellular processes than previously understood. The seminar introduces the physics of sterol/phospholipid mixing in monolayer and bilayer systems as well as some techniques used to probe this mixing behavior. Results of a recent study on the miscibility phase behavior of lipid monolayers containing a variety of sterols will be presented, as well as directions for future work. The campus community is invited; refreshements will be served.

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: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

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: CSWL office offers walk in hours
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Are you prepared for the upcoming job/internship fair this month? Maybe you need assistance with your resume, have questions on interviewing, or need to register for the fair. Whatever your question is the Center for Service, Work & Learning would like to invite you to stop by our "walk in" hours any afternoon starting Monday, February 6th - Monday, February 27th. We are located in the lower level of Anderson Hall - just drop on by.

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: Emiliano Chagil, conference presenter
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Dean of Students, Academic and Student Affairs

Message: Emiliano Chagil, Director for the Hispanic/Latino Student Service, presented information on "Higher Education and Acculturation: The contradictions involved in improving your life through education while sustaining your cultural self." This presentation was part of the Breaking Barriers Conference at the University of St. Thomas. This is the 5th annual conference.

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):

Friday, February 3:
Women's Hockey -- Wisconsin-Stevens Point 3, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0506statistics/020306stevenspoint.html

Saturday, February 4:
Women's Basketball -- St. Catherine 65, Augsburg 57
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0506statistics/020406stcatherine.html

Wrestling -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0506statistics/020406eauclaire.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Minnesota Challenge
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/0506statistics/020406minnesota.html

Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Mary's Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0506statistics/020406stmarys.html


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

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.

Friday, February 10:
Men's Hockey vs. St. John's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
Wrestling vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey at St. Benedict (Municipal Athletic Complex, St. Cloud), 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 11:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Wisconsin-River Falls Invitational, 12 p.m.
Women's Basketball at Gustavus, 1 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. John's (National Hockey Center, St. Cloud), 2 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Benedict, Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Gustavus, 3:15 p.m.

Subject: Barker featured in Pioneer Press
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Sunday's St. Paul Pioneer Press featured a column by running writer Bruce Brothers about Dennis Barker, Augsburg's track and field/cross country head coach. Barker also coaches Team USA Minnesota, a national distance running training center based at Augsburg and the University of Minnesota.

Barker has been tremendously successful with his Team USA Minnesota runners, led by Carrie Tollefson, who competed at the 2004 Olympics in the women's 1,500-meter run. Recently, Ryan Kleimenhagen cracked the four-minute barrier in the mile run at the Boston Indoor Games.

The feature on Barker and Team USA Minnesota is online:
http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/13777017.htm