Subject: Interested in seminary or divinity school?
Submitter: Diane R Glorvigen, Lily Program Assistant, Exploring Our Gifts

Message: Are you wondering if you are called to the ministry? Have you been considering seminary? Students with a potential interest in attending seminary or pursuing graduate study in the sacred arts or theology are invited to apply for the 2006-2007 Lilly Scholar program - an academic seminar that carries a $2,000 scholarship. For information and applications, please visit the Lilly Resource Center (Room 231 Memorial Hall) or contact Diane Glorvigen at 612-330-1334 or <glorvige@augsburg.edu>.

Subject: Critical Conversation: Follow-up to Batalden
Submitter: Russell Kleckley, Visiting Professor, Religion

Message: On Tuesday, March 7th, 3:30-5 p.m. in East Commons, a "Critical Conversation on Vocation" will take place to follow-up the Batalden Seminar on "Economic Globalization: Who Wins and Who Loses?" Following opening comments by faculty and students, participants will use the World Cafe conversation model to respond, react, and engage the topic and each other. All are welcome; please encourage students to attend for an opportunity for interdisciplinary discussion with other students and faculty.

Subject: CONVOCATION: MARCH 3-"ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION"
Submitter: Garry W Hesser, Professor, Sociology

Message:
ćECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION:
WHO WINS AND WHO LOSES?ä

Batalden Applied Ethics Convocation-Symposium, 2006
March 2, 3 & 7

Thursday, March 2-EAST COMMONS
6:00-Dinner and Conversation on major challenges posed by Economic Globalization and examples of "best practices"/responses that seem to address some of those challenges [focus on MBA & MAL students, community and others interested; RSVP, 330-1570]]

Friday, March 3-HOVERSTEN CHAPEL
10-11 a.m. Convocation: "ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION: WHO WINS AND WHO LOSES?"
Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda and Dr. Prakash Loungani
11-11:45 a.m. Question and answer opportunity with 11:00 classes and interested persons
12-1:30 "What are the best examples you know of efforts to respond ethically to the persons and communities most adversely affected by economic globalization?" [East Commons, RSVP by March 1, x1664]

Tuesday, March 7
3:30-5 p.m. Critical Conversations: Dialogue on Economic Globalization
Implications for Vocation and an Augsburg College transformations

Subject: Distinguished Contributions
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Annual Recognition 2006

Presented by
The Center for Teaching and Learning and The Office of the Provost and Dean of the College

These awards recognize exemplary work by faculty and staff in support of teaching and learning at Augsburg College. Up to three awards are available annually in the areas of teaching, advising/mentoring, and service to students, thus reflecting the breadth of contributions important for a transforming education. Each award carries a stipend of $1000 as well as public recognition and celebration.

Awards will be based on evidence of student learning and student satisfaction provided by students and peers, weighted appropriately for each of the three areas of excellence. The selection process is as follows:

š The deadline for nominations is March 10, 2006. Nominations should be sent as an e-mail attachment (preferred) to martin@augsburg.edu or to Terry Martin, Campus Box 97. Nominations may be carried over from the previous year as well.

š Nomination forms consist of a one-page letter identifying the nominee and providing a 1-2 paragraph rationale for the nomination; in addition, nominators are asked to submit 2-4 names of students and/or colleagues who can speak to the nominee's work.

š The Selection Board will conduct confidential interviews with various members of the community and make awards by March 31st. Awardees will be acknowledged at Faculty and All-Staff meetings in April and at the Honors Convocation. Opportunities for winners to share ideas with the campus community will take place the year following the award.


The Selection Board includes: the Provost, the Academic Dean, the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, a student recommended by Student Senate and at least one staff member.

Subject: Win $20!
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Want to learn how to protect yourself from Identity Theft, enter to win a $20 gift card and a $500 scholarship all in one place? Attend the Identity Theft presentation at Noon in East Commons March 2! Bring your lunch, dessert will be provided.

Subject: Iraqi Speaker TODAY
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Sami Rasouli is coming to campus on TODAY, March 2nd and will be speaking in a class, in Chapel at 11:20 a.m. and in the Marshall Room at 2 p.m.

He is a Minnesota businessman (originally from Iraq) who returned to Iraq after many years to start an organization called Muslim Peacemaking Teams which builds bridges among people of goodwill. He has returned to the U.S. recently and will be speaking about the current situation in Iraq.

Sponsored by the Coalition for Student Activism
For more information, please contact Maria Power at powerm@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Petitions are DUE TODAY @ 5 p.m. in Senate office
Submitter: Christopher L Mahle, Student

Message: Interested in serving as a student senator OR even Student Body President or VP-

It just got easier!

Petitions are available at the Student Government office in the Auggie nest OR on AUGNET! Just click on the link "Student Government Petition" and print it off. It is as EASY as 1-2-3.

Get those petitions in today!


Positions available:

***PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT ***
-or-
Senior Rep.
-or-
Junior Rep.
-or-
Sophomore Rep.

All you have to do is gather 30 signatures from YOUR class you are representing.

Return the petition to the Student body office by 5 p.m. today.

***A short posting policy meeting will be held at this time and after the meeting, campaigning will begin. ***

So get a petition now and become a leader on campus!

Petitions are now out for next year's senate. GOOD LUCK!!!

contact mahle@augsburg.edu with questions.

Subject: Want to be involved in politics but don't know how?
Submitter: Margaret M Dornfeld, Student

Message: Come to Campus Camp Wellstone to learn effective ways to be involved in the political system. The 2-day training event will be held March 31 - April 1 at Augsburg. Trainers from around the country will teach participants skills in leadership, civic engagement, and political action, as well as talking about a living wage. We would like all students to participate, regardless of political beliefs. For more information, or to sign up, contact Maggie at dornfeld@augsburg.edu or call 612-656-6532.

Subject: Teatro del Pueblo - Tonight!
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Come and enjoy a free theater event produced by nationally known St. Paul theatre company, Teatro del Pueblo.

Two sisters discover their grandmother's trunk, which transports them back in time. Through their hilarious encounters with satirical characters and events within Latin American history, these sisters connect with each other and audiences in ways never seen before.

Thursday, March 2nd at 8 p.m. in the Chapel, Foss Center, Augsburg College.

Co-sponsored by ASAC, Augsburg History Dept., Students Affairs, Hispanic-Latino Student Services and Women's Studies.

For more info, please contact Mary Laurel True, 330-1775, truem@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Ameriprise Financial - on campus
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Representatives from Ameriprise Financial will be on campus holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 7th at 4:30 p.m. The location will be in the Riverside Room, Christensen Center. Please R.S.V.P. to Sandy at tilton@augsburg.edu or x1472 if you plan on attending. They are recruiting students who are interesting in learning more about Financial Advisor Positions.

Subject: Interested in Engineering?
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, March 2nd at 12 noon.

Where? Science 21

We hope to see you there!

Subject: Weight Watchers at Work
Submitter: Carrie M Carroll, Director, Admissions

Message: We have enough people interested in starting a group on campus so I have contacted Weight Watchers. They are looking for a leader for our site. Once a leader is identified, I will schedule an Informational Meeting. Anyone interested can attend the meeting to learn more about the program (including the costs) and will then have the option to sign up. I am hoping to hear back soon so we can get started!

Subject: Staff Recognition Reception Date Change
Submitter: Thomas S Ruffaner, Day Custodial Supervisor, Custodial Services

Message: Due to unforeseen circumstances the annual Staff Recognition and Length of Service Awards Reception has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2006 in East Commons from 3 - 5 p.m. The Staff Senate encourages all staff to attend this annual recognition of our peers. Come and enjoy the company and support of your coworkers, celebrate our accomplishments and cheer for new employees as well as those of longstanding service.

Subject: File drawers needed...
Submitter: Stacy L Enger, Hall Director, Residence Life

Message: If you have any file drawers you are wanting to get rid of, please contact Residence Life! We are in need of some.
engers@augsburg.edu x6501 or 612-656-6501

Subject: FREE DRINK - From Caribou Coffee
Submitter: Saykham Panemalaythong, HR Assistant/Student Employment Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: FREE DRINK! any kind....any size.... from Caribou Coffee.

Coupon is good for any Caribou Coffee location. Expires March 10, 2006.

Limited coupons. First come, first served. One coupon per employee.

Coupon can be picked up in the Human Resources Office located in Memorial Hall 19. Office hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Happy Coffee Drinking!

Subject: Augsburg Mentoring Group and the Campus Kitchen
Submitter: Timothy Dougherty, Campus Kitchens Supervisor, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: All of us at the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Ross Murray and the Augsburg Mentoring Group for their service project last Thursday.

Thanks to your efforts, we were able to produce 235 bag lunches, which we immediately delivered to the Secure Waiting Homeless shelter behind the Target Center. Your work allowed every person staying in the shelter to have a nutritious lunch on Friday.

If any departments or individuals would like to deepen their outreach to the community, please consider the Campus Kitchen for a special project, a one-time service event, or an ongoing volunteer partnership. We continue to expand and want to fully make use of the talents we have in our community.

If you are interested in a special project, please get in touch with me at 1624 or tdougherty@campuskitchens.org. If you'd like to volunteer, send an email to Chris Stedman at ckac@campuskitchens.org

Thanks again to the Mentoring Group. You've proven, once again, that Augsburg is fertile vocational soil for innovative solutions like the Campus Kitchen!

Subject: ROTH IRA?
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Roth IRA's! I repeat, Roth IRA's! A Roth IRA is an Individualized Retirement Account. You may be hesitant to start saving money for retirement now, but compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. Roth IRA's don't give you a tax break when you invest, but when you withdraw the money it will be not be taxed. And, aren't you in the lowest tax bracket you ever will be? You had better hope so!

Watch for "Does Your Money Matter?" events throughout March!

Subject: Friday, 3 Mar Convocation Class Schedule
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: 3 March, Friday ö Speakers: Dr Moe-Lobeda & Dr Loungani

This convocation is scheduled for 10:00am, the following schedule will be used:

1st Period: 8 - 8:50
2nd Period 9 - 9:50
Convocation 10 - 11
3rd Period 11:10 - 12
Remaining classes follow regular schedule

Subject: Open Hearings on Proposed Code of Ethics
Submitter: Anthony A Bibus III, Professor, Social Work

Message: The Faculty Senate and its Committee on Faculty Personnel Policies is holding a series of open hearings to gather comments and suggestions and respond to questions that colleagues may have regarding the proposed code of ethics for Augsburg College Faculty. We will be voting on this proposed section for the handbook at the April faculty meeting.

The hearings are scheduled for:

Tuesday, March 14, 2:30-3:30 in the Marshall Room before the Faculty Meeting

Wednesday, March 29, 11 - Noon; Noon - 1 p.m.; or 2 - 3 p.m. in the Marshall Room

You can find the current draft of the proposed ethics section for the Faculty Handbook in the Faculty Senate Augnet folder entitled: "Code of Ethics for Handbook"
In that folder is the document: Professional Ethics 2.doc

Subject: Free Money!
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Know your college financial aid situation. Apply for grants and scholarships! Do you really want to graduate with $80,000 in student loans when a great starting salary is $45,000 before taxes and expenses? Check out www.finaid.com for scholarship and grant opportunities.

Watch for "Does Your Money Matter?" events throughout March.

Subject: Auggie Math Minds in Konhauser Problemfest
Submitter: Rebekah N Dupont, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Mathematics

Message: The 14th annual Konhauser Problemfest was held on Saturday, February 25. Five of our finest beautiful minds participated this year in this esteemed invitation-only team contest: Evan Fuhs, Lava KC, Dan Wolf, Binh Nguyen, and Chrissy Piram.

Subject: comings/goings
Submitter: Brad Klein, Payroll/Benefits Assistant, Human Resources

Message: Please welcome Julia Tabbut our new administrative assistant for our TRIO/Student Support Services she started on Feb. 14th

Also please welcome Jennifer Buth our new administrative assistant in our Social Work department.

Subject: All-MIAC Auggies -- Women's Hockey
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Tiffany Magnuson named All-MIAC and MIAC All-Rookie Team in women's hockey; Jocelyn Cookson and Calla Lundquist named honorable-mention All-MIAC

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/030106allmiacwhoc.html

MINNEAPOLIS (3/1/06) -- Augsburg College women's hockey player Tiffany Magnuson (Fr., Green Bay, Wis./Notre Dame Academy HS) was named to the All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's hockey team, while teammates Jocelyn Cookson (Sr., Edina, Minn./Bloomington Jefferson HS) and Calla Lundquist (Sr., Gillette, Wyo./Campbell County HS) earned honorable-mention All-MIAC recognition, it was announced on Wednesday.

Magnuson also earned a spot on the six-player MIAC All-Rookie Team. It is the first all-conference honors for Magnuson and Lundquist, while Cookson earned All-MIAC first-team honors last season. Players are named to the teams on a vote of conference coaches.

Magnuson, a forward who led the Auggies in scoring with 21 goals and six assists for 27 points, finished the year among the top goal-scorers in the MIAC and the country. She is currently tied with Jackie Carroll of St. Thomas for the most regular-season goals in MIAC overall play (21), while leading the league in goals in conference games only (19). She is 11th among MIAC players in total scoring, and also 11th in MIAC games only in total scoring (23 points).

Among NCAA Division III players nationally (collegehockeystats.net), Magnuson currently ranks fifth in goals per game (0.84, tied with USTās Carroll) and 10th in points per game by rookies (1.08). Magnuson and Carroll currently have the most goals by rookies nationally, with 21. Magnuson's 21 goals are tied for fourth-best in a single season in school history, and the most ever by an Augsburg freshman.

Lundquist, a defender/forward, finished her career playing in the most games in Augsburg womenās hockey history, with 104. Only six players have appeared in 100 or more games in the 11-year history of the program. She finished this season with personal highs for scoring, with five goals and eight assists for 13 points. In her Auggie career, Lundquist finished with seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points.

Cookson finished the season tied with Lundquist for third-best on the team in scoring, with eight goals and five assists for 13 points. Cookson transferred to Augsburg last season after playing two years at Division I Wisconsin. In 39 Auggie games in two seasons, Cookson compiled 26 goals and 16 assists for 42 points, ranking sixth-best in school history in career goals and 13th-best in career points. In her full collegiate career (65 games), she compiled 29 goals and 21 assists for 50 points.

The Augsburg womenās hockey team, coached by Jill Pohtilla, completed its 11th varsity season in 2005-06, as the oldest collegiate womenās hockey program in the Midwest. Augsburgās womenās hockey team finished 8-14-3 overall, 7-8-3 in MIAC play in 2005-06, finishing in sixth place in the league standings. The Auggies claimed a sweep of St. Catherine during the season and had league wins against Concordia-Moorhead, St. Benedict, St. Olaf, St. Maryās and Hamline during the season.

Subject: All-MIAC Auggies -- Men's Hockey
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Aaron Johnson, Critter Nagurski named All-MIAC in men's hockey

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/030106allmiacmhoc.html

MINNEAPOLIS (3/1/06) -- Augsburg College men's hockey players Aaron Johnson (Jr., Plymouth, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) and Critter Nagurski (Jr., International Falls, Minn.) were named to the All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men's hockey team, it was announced on Wednesday.

It is second straight year that both players have earned All-MIAC honors, and the third all-conference honor for Nagurski, after he earned honorable-mention All-MIAC recognition his freshman season. Players are named to the teams on a vote of conference coaches.

Johnson, Augsburg's team leader in total scoring (49 points), led the MIAC in both overall games and conference games only (32 points) scoring, as well as assists in overall (36) and league games only (23). He also had 13 goals, second-best on the team. Among all NCAA Division III players (collegehockeystats.net), Johnson currently ranks first nationally in total scoring (1.96 points per game) and first in assists per game (1.44). Johnson earned MIAC Player of the Week honors twice this season.

In two seasons of hockey at Augsburg (50 games), Johnson has compiled 23 goals and 61 assists for 84 points. He transferred to Augsburg after playing his first season (five games) at Division I Michigan Tech. He had at least one goal or one assist in 23 of Augsburg's 25 games this season, with multiple-point games 14 times. He had six-points (two goals, four assists) in a 7-4 win over Wisconsin-Superior on Jan. 13, and closed his campaign with 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in Augsburg's final two series of the season.

Nagurski led the MIAC in goal scoring in both overall (21) and conference games only (15), finishing the season ranked second on the team in total scoring, with 21 goals and 13 assists for 34 points. His point total ranks third-best in league games only (25) and fifth-best in overall games (1.36 points per game). In the Division III national statistics, Nagurski currently ranks fifth nationally in goals per game (0.84).

A three-year veteran of the Augsburg program (72 games), Nagurski has compiled 78 career points (43 goals, 35 assists). He scored at least one goal or one assist in 19 of Augsburg's 25 games this season, and had multiple points in 10 games. In his last two series of the season, against Gustavus and Concordia-Moorhead, Nagurski compiled 13 points (seven goals, six assists).

The Augsburg menās hockey team, coached by Mike Schwartz, finished 9-13-3 overall and 5-8-3 in MIAC play in 2005-06. Augsburg had several big victories during the season, including a 7-4 win over then-No. 2-ranked St. Norbert (Wis.) on Nov. 5 and a 7-4 win at then-No. 11-ranked Wisconsin-Superior on Jan. 13. In MIAC play, Augsburg swept Concordia-Moorhead and also claimed league wins over Gustavus, St. Maryās and Hamline.

Subject: All-MIAC Auggies -- Women's Basketball
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Rosinta Stromquist named All-MIAC in women's basketball; Katie LaGrave named as honorable mention

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/030106allmiacwbb.html

MINNEAPOLIS (3/1/06) -- Augsburg College women's basketball guard Rosinta Stromquist (Sr., Brooklyn Park, Minn./Robbinsdale Cooper HS) was named to the All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball team, while Auggie guard Katie LaGrave (So., Okinawa, Japan/Kadena HS) earned honorable-mention all-conference honors, it was announced on Wednesday.

It is the first all-conference honor for both players. Players are named to the teams on a vote of conference coaches.

Stromquist was Augsburg's team leader in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Her scoring average ranked seventh among MIAC players in overall play, while her 14.0 points-per-game average in MIAC games only also ranked seventh-best. Her rebounding average was 13th among MIAC players in overall play. Her league games-only rebounding average of 5.9 was 12th best among conference players. Stromquist scored in double figures in 19 of Augsburgās 25 games this season, including the last nine straight games.

A three-year veteran of the Auggie program, Stromquist appeared in 70 games in her career, starting 50. She averaged 9.3 points (652 total points) and 4.8 rebounds (337 total rebounds) per game in her career, along with 112 steals, 53 blocked shots and 96 assists.

LaGrave ranked second on the Auggie squad in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 12.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Her scoring average ranked 12th-best among MIAC players overall, while her rebounding average was 17th-best. Her 12.8 points per game in league play ranked 11th-best, and her 5.9 rebounds per game in league play was 13th-best. Her 48 three-pointers this season were the fourth-most in a single-season in school history. The school record is 53, set by Rachael Ekholm in 1999-2000 and by Ashley Vossen in 2003-04.

LaGrave has appeared in 47 games in her two seasons at Augsburg, starting 35. She is averaging 10.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in her career. She is also a middle hitter on Augsburg's volleyball team.

Augsburg finished 7-18 overall, 4-16 in MIAC play in 2005-06 under second-year head coach Jennifer Britz. The seven wins were the most for an Augsburg womenās basketball squad since the 2001-02 season (8-17).

Augsburg opened the season by winning the Alverno (Wis.) Tip-Off Classic with an 88-55 win over host Alverno and a 77-64 win over Northland Baptist Bible (Wis.). Augsburg swept St. Olaf in league play and also claimed two milestone wins in league play -- an 80-74 win over St. Thomas that broke a 41-game losing streak to the Tommies, and a 64-60 win over MIAC playoff champion and NCAA Division III national playoff participant Concordia-Moorhead, just the second Augsburg win over the Cobbers in program history.

Subject: All-MIAC Auggies -- Men's Basketball
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Dan Graf named All-MIAC honorable mention in men's basketball

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/030106allmiacmbb.html

MINNEAPOLIS (3/1/06) -- Augsburg College men's basketball player Dan Graf (Jr., Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial HS) was named as an honorable-mention selection to the All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men's basketball team, it was announced on Wednesday.

It is Graf's first all-conference honor in his collegiate career. Players are named to the teams on a vote of conference coaches.

Graf finished the 2005-06 season second on the Augsburg squad in scoring, avering 10.0 points per game. He also led the team in rebounding, with a 5.2 per-game average. He hit 23 three-pointers and had 42 assists and 34 steals. In MIAC games only, Graf averaged 10.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Graf scored in double figures in 10 times this season, including 27 points in a loss to Waldorf (Iowa) on Dec. 17 and 25 points with 10 rebounds in a loss to St. John's on Feb. 15. He had two double-doubles this season.

Graf is a three-year veteran of the Auggie program. He has appeared in 61 games (37 starts) in his career, averaging 9.2 points (562 total points) and 4.2 rebounds (257 total rebounds) per game, along with 85 assists and 85 steals. He also has 50 three-pointers in his career.

Augsburg finished 4-21 overall, 3-17 in MIAC play in 2005-06, in its first season under new head coach Aaron Griess. Two of the teamās wins this season came against MIAC playoff qualifier Bethel and against MIAC regular-season and playoff champion St. Thomas, both on the road.