Subject: Open General Use Times For Athletic Facilities
Submitter: Kristen L Kraft, Athletic Facilities Manager, Athletic Facilities

Message: The following are the open general use times of the athletic facilities for the Augsburg Community. Times and dates are subject to change.

Friday, March 10 to March 17

OPEN GYM
Fri. 3/10 2:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. North Court
Sat. 3/11 12:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. North Court
Sun. 3/12 No open gym
Mon. 3/13 6:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. North Court
Tues. 3/14 1:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. North Court
Wed. 3/15 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. North Court
6:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. North Court
Thurs. 3/16 1:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. North Court
Fri. 3/17 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. North Court


OPEN HOCKEY - Must have helmet
Mon. 3/13 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink A
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rink A
Tues. 3/14 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink A
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rink A
Wed. 3/15 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink A
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rink A
Thurs. 3/16 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink A
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rink A
Fri. 3/17 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink A
No afternoon open hockey

OPEN FIGURE SKATING
Mon. 3/13 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink B
Tues. 3/14 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink B
Wed. 3/15 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink B
Thurs. 3/16 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink B
Fri. 3/17 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rink B

OPEN DOME
Fri. 3/10 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. East Field
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. West Field
Mon. 3/13 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. West Field
12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East Field
Tues. 3/14 12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East Field
Wed. 3/15 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. West Field
12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East Field
Thurs. 3/16 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. East Field
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. West Field
12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East Field
Fri. 3/17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. East Field
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. West Field
12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East Field

Subject: Sponsor a student for the upcoming 5k River race
Submitter: Kendra R Kahlow, Student

Message: Take this opportunity to sponsor a student in the upcoming 5k River race, which will be held on April 8th.

As our group project for project management: Sarah Bierschwale, Mike Gage, Kendra Kahlow, Dana Olson, and Janja Suler are hosting the 5k River Race. This race will start and end on Augsburg campus grounds, it will take the runners and walkers along the river front. This race will be held to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, any sponsors and or donations will be greatly accepted. Visit: http://web.augsburg.edu/~kahlowk/ for more information about the race. Or contact me directly at kahlowk@augsburg.edu

Thanks

Subject: Lilly Sponsored Faculty/Staff Spring Retreat
Submitter: Ron Petrich, Assistant Professor, Education

Message: The theme for this spring's Lilly retreat is "finding our way home again." We will use spring themes to examine how we can connect who we are with what we do. Selected readings, poems, video, music and nature will serve as catalysts helping us to slow down, to hear ourselves, and to have significant conversations with each other. All activities are invitational and personal time is scheduled into the retreat.

The retreat will be held at the Mount Olivet Retreat Center located twenty-five minutes south of the Twin Cities. The opening session will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday May 10th. and we will depart after Lunch on May 11th. You are encouraged to stay overnight. May is a wonderful time to reflect on the past year and to plant seeds for the future.

Join us for thoughtful conversation, generative questions, and a wonderful opportunity to get to know your colleagues. For further information or to RSVP contact Ron Petrich at 330-1593 or petrich@augsburg.edu

Subject: Spanish Lunches AND Spanish Suppers
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator, Campus Ministry and Academic Enrichment

Message: Spanish Lunches have expanded to include Spanish Suppers. Spanish Lunches and Spanish Suppers are an opportunity to eat a meal with a knowledgeable Spanish tutor. Spanish Lunch and Spanish Supper facilitators will be sitting in the Coffee Shop of Christensen Center with a sign identifying themselves. Bring your own meal, sit down, and ask questions about your Spanish class! If you don't have questions, the facilitator will ask you questions.

Spanish Lunches are being offered WEC Saturdays, WEC Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays from 12 - 1 . Spanish Suppers are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 - 6. Meals are informal, but can be helpful for any Spanish beginners.

Spanish Lunches and Spanish Suppers are sponsored by Tutoring Services and the Modern Languages Department. For more information, contact Ross Murray at x1445 or murray@augsburg.edu.

SPANISH LUNCHES
12:00-1:00 Coffee Shop
Mon - Hannah Glusenkamp
Wed - Hanna Glusenkamp
WEC Sat - Beth Florence
WEC Sun - Lauren Back

SPANISH SUPPERS
5:00-6:00 Coffee Shop
Tue - Lauren Back
Wed - Beth Florence

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

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

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.

The seminar will take place Friday, March 10th at 3:40 p.m. in Science 123. Contact Beverly Smith for more information smithb2@augsburg.edu

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

Following this presentation, Dr. Morrison will show a few slides about the graduate programs in Molecular Biology and Cell and Develo p.m.ental Biology at the 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 Develo p.m.ental Biology Programs."

Subject: Looking for an angel investor?
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Rain Source Capital introduces the Rainmaker Fellowship

Attention juniors who are interested in business finance and community develo p.m.ent. This is the first year that the Rainmaker Fellowship will provide a $10,000 award to a college senior to learn about equity investing by working side-by-side with angel investors in communities in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa. The deadline for applications is March 20, 2006.

Downloadable brochures are available at www.RAINSourceCapital.com. and in the EC

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 the week of March 13:

Monday - Mark Tranvik, Religion Department
Tuesday - Paul Cumings, Senior Speaker & Augsburg Choir
Wednesday - Tony Bibus, Social Work Dept.
Wednesday - 9:30 p.m. Communion
Thursday - All Hands Convocation at 11 am
Friday - Sending Service for "Biloxi By Bus Relief Trip"

We hope to see you in Chapel! Lil

Subject: Luther Seminary President to Speak
Submitter: Daniel Jorgensen, Director of Public Relations, Office of the President

Message: Dr. Richard Bliese, president of Luther Seminary, will give a Peace with Justice Forum Sunday, March 19 at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. All are invited at no charge to hear his topic, "The Church's Ministry of Reconciliation."

Lunch is available ($7.00), and validated parking is available in the Central parking lot/ramp on the south side of the church.

Dr. Bliese will discuss the Church's ministry of reconciliation, offering perspectives on reconciliation as informed by his ministry experiences in Africa, Europe, and the United States

Luther Seminary and Central Lutheran Church are Augsburg partners in the Faith in the City initiative.

Subject: Save the Date for President Frame's Farewell Party
Submitter: Meghan R Flores, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Enrollment Center

Message: Faculty and Staff Senates invite you to join us in celebrating President Bill Frame's contributions to the Augsburg College community on Friday, the twenty-first of April, 2006. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in the Christensen Center Commons. We have an exciting event planned with the always exquisite catering of our Sodexho colleagues, performances by Gospel Praise and alumna Jennifer Grimm '99 and "gentle roasting" by Joan Griffin, Heidi Breen and Phil Quanbeck II. A must attend on your social calendar; plan to get there early for the good seats!

Please RSVP to (612) 359-6481 or ecs@augsburg.edu by Friday, April 7th. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Bibus, Dianne Detloff or Meghan Flores.

Subject: Meet a Nobel Laureate! Come to the Festival!
Submitter: Lynde M Kuipers, Student

Message: Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai will be in attendance at this years Nobel Peace Prize Festival, held Monday, March 13th. The actual program will promptly start at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. in the Si Melby gym. Not only will you be able to listen to Wangari Maathai speak, but you will also get to see student performances and displays.

If you have any questions, you can e-mail Lynde at kuipers@augsburg.edu

Volunteers are still needed as well!

Subject: Deans award nominations sought
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Dean of Students, Academic and Student Affairs

Message:
The Deans' Award for Student Leadership was established by the Academic and Student Affairs Division to recognize student leaders at Augsburg College. The award helps advance the college's mission "To nurture future leaders in service to the world."

The Deans' Award for Student Leadership is given annually to Augsburg undergraduate students who demonstrate leadership qualities. This is the third year of this award.

The selection criteria includes:

ð Demonstrated leadership skills: effective communication, planning, creativity, fairness, nurturing of others.
ð Demonstrated involvement in student government, campus activities and/or student life.
ð Demonstrated commitment to building positive relationships with peer groups, faculty, and staff.

The campus community is invited to submit nominations. Self-nominations are also encouraged; please attach a letter of recommendation with the self-nomination.

The deadline for accepting nominations is Friday, March 17, 2006. Please return nomination forms to the Academic and Student Affairs Office, Memorial Hall, Room 118, CB 72.

The nomination form can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/deansawardform.doc or fac/staff:Academic and Student Affairs/Garvey/public/leadership/deans award form.doc.

Award recipients will be announced at the Annual Student Leadership Recognition Event, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2006.

Questions? Call Ann Garvey, Dean of Students, at 612-330-1168.

Subject: Campus Camp Wellstone
Submitter: Margaret M Dornfeld, Student

Message: Campus Camp Wellstone is coming to Augsburg March 31 from 3:30 - 9:30 to April 1 from 9 - 5. This 2-day training event will teach participants skills in leadership, political action, and civic engagement. We believe these skills are valuable for all people, regardless of party affiliation. To sign up or for more information, contact Maggie at dornfeld@augsburg.edu or call 612-656-6532.

Subject: ABO/MBA Networking Dinner and T'wolves Game
Submitter: Marc D Isaacson, Assistant Professor, Business-MIS

Message: The first MBA/ABO social networking event will be held on Wednesday, March 29th. The evening will start at 5 p.m. with a casual dinner at Augsburg to learn about the stories, work experiences and career advice of current Augsburg MBA students. This is a chance for undergraduate students to hear from fellow Auggie business students who have been out in the work world and have returned for graduate work. After dinner, weâll head to the Target Center for a 7 p.m. tip-off between the Timberwolves and the Orlando Magic. Cost is $12 which includes dinner and your ticket to the Timberwolves. If you're interested in participating, please email your RSVP to Anthony Haupt (haupt@augsburg.edu) ASAP as we have a limited number of seats for this great opportunity!

Subject: Open Staff Positions at Augsburg.......
Submitter: Sarah Louden, Recruiter/HR Associate, Human Resources

Message: Check out the Human Resources web page for a current listing of open positions on campus. We currently have positions in the following departments open:

* Hall Director Positions in Residence Life

* Post Doctoral Research Associate in Physics

* Administrative Assistant in our Development Office

* Executive Director, Gage Center

Subject: Leadership award nominations sought
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Dean of Students, Academic and Student Affairs

Message: Nominations are invited for the Linda Schrempp Alberg Award.

The Linda Schrempp Alberg Award was established by the family, colleagues, alumni and friends of Linda Schrempp Alberg in recognition of her outstanding commitment and exemplary leadership in the field of student affairs during her lifetime. Linda served Augsburg College for 19 years, initially as Director of Residence Life and finally, as Associate Dean of Student Affairs. She died on June 13, 1996 at the age of 44.

The Leadership Award is given annually to an Augsburg undergraduate student who reflects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life which distinguished the professional life of Linda Schrempp Alberg. The amount of the award is approx. $500.00.

Nominations are accepted from the campus community. Self-nominations are also encouraged; please attach a letter of recommendation with the self-nomination.

The deadline for accepting nominations is Friday, March 17, 2006. Please return nomination forms to the Academic and Student Affairs Office, Memorial Hall, room 118, CB 72.

The nomination form can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/Albergawardform.doc or fac/staff/Academic and Student Affairs/Garvey/public/leadership/Alberg award form.doc.

The award recipient will be announced at the Annual Student Leadership Recognition Event, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2006.

Questions? Call Ann Garvey, Dean of Students, at 612-330-1168.

Subject: Who likes clothes & food?? LINK DOES!!
Submitter: Jodi A Boyd, Student

Message: Next week, March 13-17, Link will be sponsoring a food and clothing drive. Donations will be given to an area food shelf and consignment store. The boxes will be located on each floor in the residence halls. Whatever you don't want, drop it off, and we'll get it to someone who needs it! So....... go ahead.......DONATE!

Subject: Artist Jane Frees-Kluth's gallery talk this Friday
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Want to learn more about the provocative ceramic art currently on display in the Gage Family Art Gallery? Come and bring your colleagues to listen to artist Jane Frees-Kluth talk about her fabulous sculpture at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow.

Subject: ASAC 06-07 Online Applications due today by 5 p.m.
Submitter: Stacy L Enger, Hall Director, Residence Life

Message: 2006-2007 Positions Available

* Auggie Spirit Committee Chair
* Late Night Programming Committee Chair
* Weekend Programming Committee Chair
* Diversity Committee Chair
* Health and Wellness Committee Chair
* Residence Life Programming Committee Chair

Change the environment at Augsburg? Create a culture you want!

Go to www.augsburg.edu/ASAC for application and job description

Online applications are due Friday, March 10th (today) by 5 p.m.

Subject: Can business be a calling?
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: Have you ever dreamed about starting your own business? Are you afraid that being an entrepreneur means giving up on family, friends and other activities important to you? Do you have questions about how to get started? And where does faith fit into it?

Join us at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 in the Hoversten Chapel for a free program to hear from Beth and Eddie Ulrich on what it means to run their own businesses, maintain a marriage, raise four young children, and continue their church and community activities.

Free food and additional opportunity for interaction with the speakers will follow the question and answer portion of the program.

Call John Knight at x1351 or faith@augsburg.edu if you have any questions. This event is free and open to all who are interested!

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

Message: We are going to have an Informational meeting this Monday, March 13th from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.. I am not sure what room we will be meeting in so please let me know if you are interested and I will send you an e-mail as soon as I hear back from Event Services. Sorry for the late notice but I wanted to be sure that we get started as soon as possible (and prior to Spring Break!). If you are interested call me at x1792 or e-mail me at carrollc@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Poker/Spa Night... TONIGHT!
Submitter: Patricia L Dauer, Student

Message: 8 - 11 p.m.

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: Do you love Pi(e)?
Submitter: Antonio L Spargo, Student

Message: We do and Unbounded, the Augsburg College math club, would like to invite you to celebrate Pi day with us on Tuesday, March 14 from 12 - 2:45. We will be reading digits of pi, serving pie, and having a pie in the face contest. All while raising money for hurricane relief. If you are interested in celebrating this terrific number with us and would like to read digits of pi for 5 minute periods, please email spargo@augsburg.edu. Join us in our party of the most delicious number ever.

Subject: Senior Class Party??? What are your thoughts?
Submitter: Christopher L Mahle, Student

Message: Attention all Seniors,
I am surveying the senior class on what you would like for a senior party.

There has been talk of a formal reception in late April. What are your thoughts on having the senior party in combination with the Senior reception? There will be food, dancing, and tons of FUN.

What would you like to do for the SENIOR PARTY???

All suggestions will help gauge what will happen with the Senior Party. Please contact mahle@augsburg.edu with any suggestions.

Spread the word to your senior friends...

Subject: Camp Stipend Deadline is March 15
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator, Campus Ministry and Academic Enrichment

Message: If you are planning to work at a summer camp this summer, make sure you apply for a Lilly Camp Stipend. We have several stipends, worth $500 each, to give to students who are going to dedicate their summer working in camping ministry. Students working at ANY summer camp are encouraged to apply.

To apply, simply fill out an application found in the Campus Ministry Office. Also, sign up for an interview slot on Ross Murrayâs door. Interviews will be conducted the week after Spring Break. For more information, or to receive the application by email, contact Ross Murray at 612-330-1151 or murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: who likes clothes & food...LINK DOES!!
Submitter: Jodi A Boyd, Student

Message: Next week, March 13-17, Link will be sponsoring a food and clothing drive. Donations will be given to an area food shelf and consignment store. The boxes will be located on each floor in the residence halls. Whatever you don't want, drop it off, and we'll get it to someone who needs it! So....... go ahead....and DONATE!

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

Message:
Please welcome Dulce Olive Monterrubio back to Augsburg. She is our new Program Assistant for our Center of Global Education department. Her first day was March 7th.

We wish her the best of luck in her new position.

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

Message: Please welcome Stacy Cutinella to our full time staff here at Augsburg. She has been with us as a temp but was hired on full-time March 6th as our new Reference and First-Year Experience Librarian.

We wish you the best of luck Stacy.