Subject: Apply for Lilly Scholar Program!
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 Lilly Scholar program - an academic seminar that carries a $2,000 scholarship. (Deadline: March 31, 2006) 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: Distinguished Contributions to Teaching & Learning
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: 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:

Ý 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.

Ý 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.

Ý 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: Biology Seminar, Friday, March 10
Submitter: Heather J Hultquist, Secretary, Natural Sciences and Math, Political Science

Message: How do bacteria take up DNA and become antibiotic resistant?

Friday, March 10th, 3:40 - Our invited speaker Dr. Don Morrison of University of Illinois at Chicago will speak on his research of the genetic regulation of competence, the uptake of DNA as well as recruit students for graduate programs in molecular biology.

Dr. Morrison will present three seminars:

The first seminar will take place as part of the Biology Seminar series on Thursday, March 9th at The College of St. Catherine's 12-1 p.m. Mendel 101. Contact Kay Tweeten for directions or further information. katweeten@stkate.edu

"Genetic transformation in Streptococcus pneumoniae: discovery of an alternative sigma factor that regulates competence."

Second seminar (Augsburg's seminar) will take place Friday, March 10th at 3:40 p.m. in Science 123 at Augsburg College. Contact Beverly Smith for more information smithb2@augsburg.edu

"Genetic transformation in Streptococcus pneumoniae: identification of competence genes by use of DNA microarrays"

Third, following this presentation, Dr. Morrison will show a few slides about the graduate programs in Molecular Biology and Cell and Developmental Biology at University of Illinois at Chicago. His department is very interested in recruiting students from the Twin Cities/Midwest for their graduate programs and he would love to have students and faculty attend.

"Two Graduate Programs at University of Illinois at Chicago: Molecular Biology/ Cell and Developmental Biology Programs."

Subject: FANTASTIC scholarship for teachers of color!
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: St. Paul Travelers Presents·
Urban Education Summer Scholars Program

This program is designed to increase the teachers of color in St. Paul's K-12 classrooms. The summer 2006 program runs from mid-June through July. Participants will experience hands-on training in:
-Managing a classroom
-Enhancing the learners motivation
-Teaching in a culturally-diverse environment
-Using technology in the classroom
-Applying effective teaching techniques

Students will receive a summer stipend and also will receive a scholarship for the 06-07 school year.

Eligibility criteria:
-Education Major
-Student of color
-Demonstrate financial need, for 2006/2007
-Completed junior or senior year or are a Post-B.A. student during the 2005/2006 school year
-Able to participate in workshops and classroom service-learning during St. Paul Public Schoolsâ 2006 Summer School
-In pursuit of teaching licensure to work in a Twin Cities urban public school and/or charter schools
-Attending school at Augsburg in the Fall of 2006

For more info check out these websites:
www.mnprivatecolleges.org/fund/uess.php or
http://urbanteaching.hamline.edu/uess.htm

Info is also available in the Enrollment Center

Subject: Where is all of your money going?
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: On Thursday Augsburg will host two great programs designed to help students learn about their personal finances.

At noon in the East Commons Brad from US BANK will be available to talk about spending, saving and investing money. I assume that you know that compound interest is the eight wonder of the world...

April 15th is the deadline for reapplying for financial aid for 06-07. Stop by Mort at 7 p.m. and learn how to reapply for aid via a great movie starring your fellow Augsburg students and The Postal Service. Who doesn't love indie rock?

Subject: Writing Lab Hours during Break
Submitter: Kathryn Swanson, Professor, English

Message: The Writing Lab will be open evenings, 7 - 9 p.m., from Monday, March 20 through Thursday, March 23. Regular hours will resume on Monday, March 27.

Subject: Student speaks about his Army experience in Iraq
Submitter: Stacy L Enger, Hall Director, Residence Life

Message: Augsburg Students, Staff and Faculty are invited!

Wednesday, March 8th 5-6 p.m., Anderson Hall 1st floor lobby

Robbie (Sgt. Doliber) served North of Baghdad Feb. 2004-Feb. 2005.
He will share his experiences and pictures from his service in Iraq.

Subject: Poker/Spa night this FRIDAY!
Submitter: Patricia L Dauer, Student

Message: FREE ADMISSION for the first 150 students!
Poker/Spa Night up in the Commons!!

There will be tons of texas hold em' and black jack tables!
Free Haircuts and Massages!

HUGE PRIZES
$100 Best Buy gift card
along with many other gift cards too!
(must be present to win prizes, prizes will be given out at 10:45 p.m.)

free food too!!

Subject: Artist Mary Bergs to give public lecture on Thurs.
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Installation artist Mary Bergs will be discussing her exhibition "Continuum" at 10:30 a.m. this Thursday in the Christensen Center Art Gallery. All are welcome to attend! Refreshments will follow.

Subject: 2nd Round - FREE DRINK - From Caribou Coffee
Submitter: Saykham Panemalaythong, HR Assistant/Student Employment Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: If you would like a 2nd round of Caribou Coffee coupon, please stop by HR.

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

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

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.

Enjoy!

Subject: Learn valuable skills useful to all people
Submitter: Margaret M Dornfeld, Student

Message: Want to learn skills in leadership, political action, and civic engagement? Want to learn more about how to be involved in the political process? Come to this FREE training event March 31 - April 1. Contact Maggie at dornfeld@augsburg.edu or call 612-656-6532 for more information.

Subject: Thursday, 16 March Convocation Class Schedule
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: 16 March, Thursday - All Hands with President Frame

This convocation is scheduled for 11 a.m., the following schedule will be used:

1st Period: 8:00-9:20
2nd Period 9:30-10:50
Convocation 11:00-12:00
3rd Period 12:10-1:20
Afternoon classes follow regular schedule

Subject: Erickson Named to "100 District Leaders" Network
Submitter: Joseph A Erickson, Professor, Education

Message: Professor Joseph Erickson from the Augsburg Education Department has been selected for the "100 District Leaders for Citizenship and Service-Learning" network. The network includes 100 district superintendents and school board members who have a demonstrated commitment to high-quality citizenship education. Selection to the network commits members to further service to promote civic engagement for all students.

A selection panel with representation from the Education Commission of the States (ECS), the National School Boards Association and the American Association of School Administrators selected the network of 100 District Leaders for Citizenship and Service-Learning based upon criteria highlighting those individuals who exemplify the highest ideals of supporting and promoting civic engagement in their schools and communities. More information about ECS and the 100 District Leaders Network is available at http://www.ecs.org/nclc/

Erickson also serves as Chair of the Minneapolis School Board.