A-Mail for Thursday, February 16, 2006

Subject: Fisk Jubilee Singers and Augsburg Choir
Submitter: Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, Music

Message: The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Nashville will hold an open rehearsal with the Augsburg Choir on Friday afternoon from 3:20 to 5 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The choirs will be lead by directors Dr. Paul Kwami and Dr. Peter Hendrickson. The public is welcome to attend.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are the first internationally acclaimed group of African-American musicians who attained first recognition, then fame, and along the way, financed their school. The talented vocal artists introduced "slave songs" to the world and, in many opinions, preserved this music from extinction.

In 1871, the nine original Jubilee Singers ensemble toured the United States and Europe. Two years later, the group grew to eleven members, who expanded the second European tour. Funds raised by the Jubilee Singers during their international concerts were used to construct the school's first permanent building, Jubilee Hall. Jubilee Hall, one of the oldest structures in use at Fisk University, is designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This beautiful Victorian Gothic building houses a ceiling-to-floor portrait of the original Jubilee Singers, commissioned by Queen Victoria of England as a gift to Fisk University.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers will appear on Sunday, February 19, 2006, co-presented by Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and Vocalessence. Also on the program is the world premiere of Truth, a choral ballet by Alvin Singleton with choreography by Uri Sands and TU Dance. Tickets for the Sunday concert are available online or call 651-224-4222.

Subject: New York Times writer seeks student interviews
Submitter: Daniel Jorgensen, Director of Public Relations, Office of the President

Message: New York Times writer Jane Karr is looking for traditional students who have attended three or more colleges while working toward their bachelor's degree, or who have mixed in some online courses for credit toward their degree, to be part of a story that she is working on for the Times' national edition.

If you are interested in being interviewed, she asks that you contact her by 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, via e-mail at edlife@nytimes.com.

Subject: Art Enthusiasts: Art Club is meeting Today
Submitter: Kendra R Kahlow, Student

Message: Art Enthusiasts,

The Art Club is meeting Thursday, February 16th, at 4:30 in Old Main room 4.

Who: You
What: Art Club meeting
When: Thursday February 16th at 4:30
Where: Old Main room 4
Why: Discuss plans for the Art Club

Subject: Pulitzer nominated historian on campus TONIGHT 7PM
Submitter: Michael Lansing, Assistant Professor, History

Message: Gary Clayton Anderson, Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma, will be giving a public lecture in the Marshall Room TONIGHT, at 7 p.m. Professor Anderson will speak on "Ethnic Cleansing and the American Indian: Can a Case Be Made for Texas and Minnesota?" His latest book, "THE CONQUEST OF TEXAS: ETHNIC CLEANSING IN THE PROMISED LAND" (University of Oklahoma Press, 2005), has been nominated for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in History.

Professor Anderson's lecture is sponsored by American Indian Studies, American Indian Student Services, and the Department of History. It is free and open to the public.

Subject: ELCA Camp Fair - TONIGHT!
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator, Campus Ministry and Academic Enrichment

Message: This summer, think about making an impact in the world. Work at an ELCA camp! You could be making a difference in the life of children and adults by being a camp counselor, kitchen staff, maintenance crew, day camp staff, canoe or backpacking guide, or many other jobs. Representatives from over 30 ELCA camps will be on campus, TONIGHT, February 16 from 4:00-6:30 in the East Commons. In addition to your camp pay, you can apply for a Camp Stipend from the Exploring Our Gifts office. Contact Ross Murray at x1151 or murray@augsburg.edu to find out more about the stipend. Stipends are worth $500 apiece and are paid at the completion of the summer.

Subject: Are you passionate about making change?
Submitter: Margaret M Dornfeld, Student

Message: Join us for a 2-day training that will teach you the skills to effectively make the change you want in your world. Campus Camp Wellstone is coming to campus March 31 - April 1. This event will teach participants skills in leadership, political action, and civic engagement. All students are encouraged to participate, regardless of party affiliation. We strongly believe that all should learn the skills to become more politically active. If you have questions or want to sign up, contact Maggie at dornfeld@augsburg.edu or call 612-656-6532.

Subject: TODAY - East African Culture - Dr. Reichenbach
Submitter: James Trelstad-Porter, International Student Advisor, International Programs

Message: PORTRAITS OF EAST AFRICAN CULTURE

Living in another culture leads to creating portraits of people, places, events, and issues. I invite you to share with me some of these lasting portraits about people, education, poverty, the environment, human rights, and the joys, heartaches and struggles of living and traveling with friends in East Africa for 5 months. -Dr. Bruce Reichenbach

When: Thursday, February 16 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room in the Christensen Center

Co-sponsored by the Lilly Program and the Office of International Programs

***Tea and refreshments will be served***

Subject: Scholarly Writing Group: Spring Schedule
Submitter: Douglas E Green, Professor, English

Message: Here's the SWG line-up for Spring 2006:

20 February (M): Carol Knicker--Educator Interview Project

13 March (M): Jacqui deVries--"Religion, Performativity, and the Public Sphere"

3 April (M): Mary Lowe--French Feminist Theory and Theology

We will be meeting again on Mondays, 11:30-12:45, to accommodate people teaching both before and afterwards; so feel free to come for the part of the meeting you can make. All meetings are in the Riverside Room.

If you are interested in joining the group and want further information, please contact Doug Green (green@augsburg.edu).

Subject: Study Abroad Fair!!
Submitter: Center for Global Education

Message: Mark your calendar for this opportunity to learn about study abroad! Come to the Augsburg Study Abroad Fair to learn about all of your options:

- Meet with visiting program representatives to discuss opportunities in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America.
- Learn how to earn academic credit abroad and stay on track for graduation
- Learn how to apply financial aid and scholarships -- you can't afford not to!

Where: Christensen Center Lobby
When: Friday, Februrary 17th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Subject: Building a Work Culture for Faculty and Staff
Submitter: Saykham Panemalaythong, HR Assistant/Student Employment Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: As you may know, President Frame allocated over $100,000 to Human Resources and the Center for Teaching and Learning to support collaborative efforts to sustain and improve the work culture at Augsburg College. We need your input as to how to best spend these resources to make Augsburg a distinctive and vocationally supportive place to work.
Please join us on:

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MPLS Room
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Marshall Room

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. East Commons

These open hearings will be very important to our planning. We welcome your ideas and questions. Feel free to contact either of us directly as well.

Gaye Lindfors, Director of Human Resources (x 1023)
Diane Pike, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (x 1228)

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