Subject: WEATHER CANCELLATION INFORMATION
Submitter: Chris Kimball, Provost

Message: **Weather News**

The remainder of the Day school classes will be held today, 3/13, as scheduled. However, due to continuing deterioration of weather conditions, evening classes are CANCELLED.

Please note that as of 11 a.m. today ACTC buses will not be running for the remainder of the day, due to the winter storm.

 

Subject: Enrollment Center Closed for All Hands March 16th
Submitter: Shana Erickson, Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, Enrollment Center

Message: The Enrollment Center will close for the scheduled All Hands Gathering at 10:45 a.m. and will re-open at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 16th.

Subject: Student Research Poster Session Date Changed
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: The Augsburg Student Research Poster Session (part of The Last Word celebration) has been moved to April 20th from 3 to 5 p.m.

The date for submitting abstracts has been pushed back to April 3rd. Presenters from all undergraduate disciplines and the master's programs are invited to participate.

For an application contact shafer@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Portfolio Workshop
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
Thursday, March 16, 3:30 in Riverside
Facilitated by Diane Pike

This CTL workshop is designed to help faculty in the review process become familiar with options for how to present one's case to the College. Discussion and activities will relate to how to write effective statements, what to include as evidence and why, and how to interpret student data; in addition, there will be an opportunity to form an ongoing portfolio group to work together. Recommended for all not yet tenured faculty and those considering promotion.

Please RSVP to martin@augsburg.edu or x1229

Subject: Summer Research Applications Due March 15
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Center for Teaching and Learning
Faculty Summer Research Guidelines

DESCRIPTION:

Support of faculty scholarly activity during the summer months. Scholarship is broadly defined to include disciplinary scholarship, the scholarship of application, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the scholarship of teaching. Examples of previous successful proposals are on file in the Center for Teaching and Learning.

"Scholarship of Teaching" typically goes beyond course development and/or revision and has as its audience other faculty and professionals in the field.

Occasionally, curriculum revision is proposed in the teaching scholarship category. In such a case, the proposal must convince the Faculty Development Committee that the project goes beyond those course development and revision activities that are normally expected of faculty as part of their workload.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Quality Criteria. Preference will be given to proposals that show evidence of thorough preparation and that meet the following criteria:
- Clear statement of realistic goals and objectives
- Appropriate and detailed project method/plan for achieving the goals and objectives
- Explanation of advance preparation and planning
- Clear description of the project's assessment
- Detailed timeline and budget

Other Criteria. Additional criteria that may influence the Committee?s decision include:
- Use of language and terminology that are clear to non-experts
- Necessity for funding for project completion
- Please attach a curriculum vita.

FUNDING: Up to $2000 per grant. A maximum of 3-4 awards may be made per year.
Source: Grangaard Faculty Development Fund.
Funding decisions are made by the Faculty Development Committee. All funds must be requested by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.

ELIGIBILITY: Faculty. At least 4/6 for at least two years prior to the beginning of the research; prorated for faculty who are less that 6/6. Limit: One grant during a 3-year period.

APPLICATION: Please use the Research Application form that is available by calling Terry Martin, x1229 or at the CTL website. Please send the completed application as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu.

Application Date: March 15 for the summer 2006.

Accountability:
- Completion of the following:
-Professional Development evaluation form and assessment as described in the project application
- Sharing the results with the Augsburg Community via:
-Presentation of a community discussion, Scholarship Fair, or another venue approved by the FacDev Committee.

Subject: Sponsor a student in the 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

Subject: URGO Summer Research Applications Due Friday
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: Applications can be turned into the URGO office, Science 116B, through Friday, March 17th. Questions about the summer research program or the application process should be directed to shafer@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Elementary Education Majors!
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: The Central Minnesota Community Foundation is accepting applications for scholarship awards for the Evelyn Lenander Education Fund, for the 2006-07 academic school years.

To qualify for an award, a student must have completed two full years of college credits and have been accepted in a program leading to a degree in elementary education. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Student meeting the eligibility requirements may reapply for one additional year.

Applications are available at www.communitygiving.org.
-When you are on the site click on Scholarship Center, then click on Applying for a Scholarship, and scroll through Scholarships Available List until you come to Evelyn Lenander Scholarship. Click on it and print out the application.

Subject: Last Chance
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: ... before spring break to attend an event for the "Does Your Money Matter?" campaign!

Monday, March 13th stop by the East Commons at noon to learn all about loans, interest rates, and repayment terms. This session is essential for anyone who wants to be an informed consumer!

Attend three events to enter a drawing for a $500 scholarship!

Subject: LSAT Prep Begins Tomorrow
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: You can still register for LSAT Prep. Prep starts Tuesday, March 14th from 6 to 9 p.m. in Science 123 and runs for 4 Tuesdays.

Instructor scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT and taught LSAT Prep for The Princeton Review.

Cost: $100 for Augsburg students
$150 for anyone else

For additional information or to register contact shafer@augsburg.edu (or show up to the first session)

Subject: International Programs Photo Contest
Submitter: Julie Trimpe, Study Abroad Advisor, Center for Global Education

Message: Instructions and entry forms are now available for the 6th Annual International Programs Photo Contest at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/.

** please check that you have the current 2006 entry forms (and not 2005). A maximum of five 8" x 10" photos may be submitted.

Eligibility: Students who have studied abroad in the past academic year and international students

Cash prizes will be awarded to a Best of Show photo and 1st - 3rd places in each of the following categories:
1. Landscape/cityscape
2. Local people and/or Augsburg students in a host culture setting
3. People portraits ? photo of a person that reflects the culture in which she/he is pictured
4. Photo from International Students at Augsburg which reflects your cross-cultural experience

Deadline for photo submissions (5 maximum per student): March 17, 2006.

For more information, email abroad@augsburg.edu or visit Augsburg Abroad in the upper level of Murphy Place.

Subject: ABO / MBA Networking Dinner and Timberwolves 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, we will 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: WE INVITE YOU TO CHAPEL! MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: We look forward to a GREAT week in Chapel, and hope that you will be part of it!

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

Subject: GET READY IS COMING TO AUGSBURG!!!!
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message:

NEEDED: SEVERAL STUDENTS TO SIT ON A LUNCH HOUR PANEL

THE AUDIENCE: 4TH THROUGH 7TH GRADERS FROM THE GET READY PROGRAM

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH

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: Money Management Presentation Postponed.
Submitter: Amanda K Maleska, Enrollment Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: The Money Management presentation scheduled for today at noon has been postponed due to the weather.

Subject: Food and Clothing Drive
Submitter: Andre A Fekete, Student

Message: You can tell by the weather that it's time to put away those jackets and snowpants....While you're sorting through all that winter clothing why not donate some of it?? Link is sponsoring a clothing and food drive all this week. Any gently used clothing article or non-perishable food item will do! Look for boxes throughout the residence halls!

Subject: Friday Forum
Submitter: Herald A Johnson, Director of Advancement Programs, Institutional Advancement

Message: March 17 ? East Commons - Noon - 1:15 pm.
?The Future of Student Financial Aid in Minnesota?
Speaker - Mike Wilhelmi
Director of Government and Community Affairs,
Minnesota Private College Council
Over 650 Augsburg students receive nearly $2,000,000 in Minnesota State Grants this year. What will happen to this and other student aid funds during this year?s Session. Should you care?

Mike will discuss current proposals before the Legislature, Augsburg Day at the Capitol, and why these issues are important to Augsburg students.

Subject: Join Augsburg's "Race for the Cure" Team!
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Weekend College Academic Coordinator, Weekend College

Message: Can you run a mile without stopping? Then you can enter the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure to raise funds for breast cancer research and education. Events are held at the Mall of America on Sunday, May 14, 2006 beginning at 7:25 AM. Get out your running shoes and go to www.racecure.org TODAY to register with the "Auggies Forever!" team. If you cannot run or walk with the team, please consider sponsoring a runner or donating to this important cause. Contact Wendi Wheeler, wheelerw@augsburg.edu with questions.

Subject: Got Art?
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: If you have some art that you've made over the past year then why not enter it into the All-Student Juried Art Exhibition? Information and entry forms are available on the Art Galleries website: www.augsburg.edu/galleries.

Monday, April 3 is the day to drop off all artwork in the Gage Family Art Gallery (second level, Lindell Library) between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Need some help matting and framing your artwork? Then plan to attend one of the two workshops that the Art Department is sponsoring: Tuesday, March 28, 2:30-5 p.m. or Wednesday, March 29, 5-7:30 p.m.

The 2006 All-Student Juried Art Exhibition opens Friday, April 7, with a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and an awards presentation at 5 p.m. Keep your calendars clear--we want to see you there!

Subject: Friday Forums
Submitter: Herald A Johnson, Director of Advancement Programs, Institutional Advancement

Message: Friday Forum Schedule - All events are in the East Commons
Noon to 1:15


March 17 ? ?The Future of Student Financial Aid in Minnesota?
Speaker - Mike Wilhelmi
Director of Government and Community Affairs,
Minnesota Private College Council
Over 650 Augsburg students receive nearly $2,000,000 in Minnesota State Grants
this year. What will happen to this and other student aid funds during this year?s
Session. Should you care?

Mike will discuss current proposals before the Legislature, Augsburg Day at the Capitol, and why these issues are important to Augsburg students.


March 31 ? ?The Art of Lobbying?
Speaker ? Sam Walseth
What is lobbying? Do you have to be a professional to do it? Is it ethical?
How important is it to our style of governing? These and other questions you may have will be discussed.

Sam Walseth graduated from Augsburg College in 2000 with a major in History. During his college years he participated in the Honors program, served as Student Body President and had an internship at a lobbying firm which opened his eyes to the legislative process. After graduation he helped manage the page program in the Minnesota House of Representatives. In 2001 he joined the firm Capitol Hill Associates as a lobbyist. Sam is in his 6th legislative session representing non-profit, education and health care clients.


April 7 ? ?The Current Legislative Session?
Speaker ? Senator Larry Pogemiller

Elected to the Senate in 1982, Senator Pogemiller has long been an advocate for issues that benefit college students. The Senator chairs the Tax Committee and is a member of the Finance Committee - Higher Education Budget Division.

Come hear our state senator discuss current issues facing the Legislature including the Minnesota State Grant Program and other financial aid programs.

Subject: Last Payment Due On The Extended Payment Plan
Submitter: Al Weigelt, Student Account Manager, Enrollment Center

Message: Tuition still owed for this term is due by no later than March 24th, 2006. All students should make the necessary financial arrangements to clear their account balance by this date. Any balances remaining will be charged late fees and finance charges.

This will assure you of being able to register for the next terms, and obtain the classes that you need.

For assistance or answers to any questions regarding your account or about financial aid, please come to the Enrollment Center, of call us at 612-330-1046.

Subject: Bell second at NCAA track nationals
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Tonnisha Bell second in women's 55 at NCAA Division III indoor nationals

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0506statistics/031106ncaa.html

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (3/11/06) -- Augsburg College's Tonnisha Bell (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn./Washburn HS) earned her third All-American honors in the women's 55-meter dash in her career, finishing second by one-hundredth of a second in the finals of the event at the NCAA Division III indoor track and field national championships on Saturday afternoon at St. Olaf College's Tostrud Center.

Bell finished second in the finals of the event with a 7.10-second time; Shanda Jackson of Lincoln (Pa.), the defending national champion in the event, won the title with a 7.09-second finish. The top five finishers among the eight finalists in the event finished within five-hundredths of a second of each other.

The second-place finish is Bell's best in NCAA championship events and the third All-American honor of her career. She finished sixth in the 55-meter dash in both 2003 and 2005, qualifying for the national meet in the event every year of her career.

The finish is also the best for an Auggie track and field athlete at a national meet since Carrie Lind finished second in consecutive years in the indoor women's 20-pound weight throw in 1999 and 2000.

Bell has been one of the dominant sprinters in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference during her career. Bell has qualified for every NCAA national championship meet during her track career at Augsburg -- four indoor national meets and three outdoor national meets -- and has won nine Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships (six indoor, three outdoor) and earned All-MIAC honors 13 times (nine indoor, four outdoor) during her career.

Augsburg has qualified individuals in 53 different women's track and field events to national meets in school history (48 NCAA, five NAIA). Augsburg women's athletes have now earned 28 All-American honors and eight individual national championships in track and field in school history.

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/031006bell.html

Also, Bell was named NCAA Division III Central Region Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, and also was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outstanding Female Track Athlete from the MIAC indoor championships last weekend.

Bell won MIAC titles in the women's 55- and 200-meter dashes at the conference indoor championships, repeating her sprint double championship from last season. She won each event for the third time in her career, having won the 200-meter dash the last three years and the 55-meter dash her freshman, junior and senior years. She also placed third in the long jump at the MIAC meet.

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, March 10:
Track and Field -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0506statistics/031006ncaa.html

Saturday, March 11:
Track and Field -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0506statistics/031106ncaa.html

Baseball -- Augsburg 6, Loras (Iowa) 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/0506statistics/031106loras.html


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

Saturday, March 18:
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Sunday, March 19:
Baseball at Greater Phoenix Invitational, Phoenix, Ariz. -- vs. Allegheny (Pa.) at Gene Autry Park II, Mesa, Ariz, 12:30 p.m.
Softball at Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, Fla. -- vs. Endicott (Mass.), 8:50 a.m.; vs. Washington and Jefferson (Pa.), 12:30 p.m.
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Monday, March 20:
Baseball at Greater Phoenix Invitational, Phoenix, Ariz. -- vs. Midland Lutheran (Neb.) at Snedigar Complex IV, Chandler, Ariz., 11 a.m.
Softball at Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, Fla. -- vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 12:30 p.m.; vs. Western Connecticut State, 2:20 p.m.
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Tuesday, March 21:
Baseball at Greater Phoenix Invitational, Phoenix, Ariz. -- vs. Johns Hopkins (Md.) at Snedigar Complex IV, Chandler, Ariz., 12 p.m.
Softball at Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, Fla. -- vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio), 12:30 p.m.; vs. Allegheny (Mass.), 4:10 p.m.
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Wednesday, March 22:
Softball at Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, Fla. -- vs. Colorado College, 10:40 a.m.; vs. Hope (Mich.), 2:20 p.m.
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Thursday, March 23:
Baseball at Greater Phoenix Invitational, Phoenix, Ariz. -- vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater at Snedigar Complex I, Chandler, Ariz., 11 a.m.
Softball at Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, Fla. -- vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 12:30 p.m.; vs. Pacific Lutheran (Wash.), 2:20 p.m.
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Friday, March 24:
Baseball at Greater Phoenix Invitational, Phoenix, Ariz. -- vs. Thomas (Maine) at Chandler-Gilbert CC, Chandler, Ariz., 10 a.m.
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Saturday, March 25:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Emory (Ga.) Classic, Atlanta, Ga.
Men's Golf at Spring Break Trip, Tampa, Fla.

Subject: Looking for extra Graduation Guest Tickets
Submitter: O'Fay L Agnew, Student

Message: I am an International Student graduating May 6th. My relatives and friends would like to attend my graduation to show their support but I don't have enough tickets.

Some of them are flying in from South America and the Caribbean Islands and I don't want them to come this far and not be able to attend the graduation.

So anyone out there with extra tickets or know someone who is graduating and has some, please pass them my way....pretty please!!

Please contact me at joneso@augsburg.edu

O'Fay

Subject: Need Girl Scout Cookies?
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: If you are hungry and looking for a box of cookies to buy - look no further. I have Peanut Butter Sandwich, Thin Mints, Carmel delites, Cartwheels, Lemon, Shortbread and Thanks A Lot in my office for sale today only! $3.50 a box! Stop on down to the CSWL office Anderson Hall, LL or call Sandy at x1472. Troop 380 Thanks You!!