Subject: SUMMER RESEARCH DEADLINE EXTENDED: April 13
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
The application deadline has been extended and the eligibility guidelines have been revised for Summer Research proposals. The application date for Summer Research has been extended to Thursday, April 13. You may apply even if you are in your first year of employment at Augsburg or if you received a grant last year, Summer 2005. Other criteria are:

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 Committeeâs 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.
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.

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 Due Date: April 13 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: Augsburg College Day at the Capitol
Submitter: Herald A Johnson, Director of Advancement Programs, Institutional Advancement

Message: When is it?

Thursday, March 30, 2006
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What is it?

The Day at the Capitol is an annual event for students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff of the College to meet with their legislators (representatives and senators) about student issues, primarily Minnesota student financial aid programs.

In addition, it is a time to learn and participate in the legislative process in a very practical way.

What is the Purpose?

The purpose is first to express appreciation for the support of the Minnesota Legislature in creating and sustaining a broad range of financial aid programs for Minnesota students, especially the Minnesota State Grant Program (MSGP).

Secondly, we ask for their support in continuing and expanding funding for the MSG Program.

Will there be Training?

Yes. At 10 a.m. on March 30, 2006 we will begin with training from Minnesota Private College Council staff (MPCC). We will be given "talking points" to use in our meetings as well as advice on how to manage the time with the legislator.

Our Request

1) Participate in the Augsburg Day at the Capitol.

The URL for the Web page sign-up sheet for Day at the Capitol will be: http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/capitol. It will go live no later than close of business on Wednesday.

The names and contact info of the individuals who sign up will go to Dennis and Kate at the MPCC, who will then make calls and set up appointments with lawmakers.

2) Sign up for the MPCAN, the Minnesota Private College Action Network.

Sign up at www.mnprivatecolleges.org
Click on the "Government Affairs" tab
Then click on the "Take Action" tab

The Minnesota Private College Action Network provides students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Minnesota's private colleges and universities with the means to learn about and act on important issues being debated at the Capitol that affect higher education in the state. The network connects you with your legislators and provides a way for you to communicate your views on the issues.
By signing up for the Action Network, you join thousands of others interested in preserving high quality higher education for all Minnesotans. Your participation also ensures that you stay informed about whatâs happening with our member institutions as they serve important public purposes.

Who to call for more information

Herald A. Johnson
Director of Advancement Programs
johnsonh@augsburg.edu
612-330-1752 direct line
612-330-1515 fax


Tracy Beckman
Director of Government and Community Relations
Beckman@augsburg.edu
612-338-6536 direct line

Subject: Want $50? KAUG needs you!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: KAUG is looking for all of you people who have a talent in graphic design to make us a new logo. Just submit your design via e-mail by midnight on March 31, and we will notify you by April 11 if you are the winner! E-mail logos to kaug@augsburg.edu and remember the winning designer will receive $50!!!!

Subject: Urness Lab Needs Cleanup
Submitter: Jolanta Lauren Kissoon, Student

Message: Ello everyone,

I'm a day student just like you and am tired of seeing the piles of waste and unused paper accumulating because we don't pick them up and recycle them. Please pick up after yourselves and do your part to ensure that our work and study spaces stay clean.
Thank you.

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

Message: Please welcome Amanda Storm, our new Events Coordinator who started on March 13th.

We wish her the best of luck.

Subject: Pohtilla, Marvin named to WHAM Hall of Fame
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg women's hockey coach Jill Pohtilla, alum Janet Marvin among 4 being inducted into WHAM Hall of Fame on Sunday

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/031706hockey.html

MINNEAPOLIS (3/17/06) -- Augsburg College women's hockey coach Jill Pohtilla and Augsburg graduate Janet Marvin '86 were inducted into the Women's Hockey Association of Minnesota (WHAM) Hall of Fame in ceremonies on Sunday afternoon in Bloomington.

The duo, along with Kathy Cordes and Lucille Korsman, were inducted into the WHAM Hall of Fame at the Bloomington Ice Gardens during the Minnesota Hockey Women's State Tournament. This is the second year that WHAM has inducted individuals into its Hall of Fame. Individuals are voted into the Hall of Fame by WHAM members, who also select a longtime founder of girls' or women's hockey.

Pohtilla has served as womenâs ice hockey head coach at Augsburg since the team was formed in 1995 as the first intercollegiate varsity womenâs hockey program in the Midwest. She also coached during the first year of girls' non-high school league-sanctioned hockey in 1993, and again in 1994 when the Minnesota State High School League first sponsored ice hockey for girls.

She was instrumental in developing the Midwestern Collegiate Women's Hockey Alliance (the original organization for college womenâs hockey in the Midwest), and later was a key part of the formulation of women's hockey as a varsity championship sport in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference -- just the second conference in the nation (and first at the exclusively Division III level) to sponsor the sport. She earned MIAC Coach of the Year honors in 1999-2000, as the Auggies finished second nationally in the first national tournament for Division III teams (AWCHA). She has been a finalist for National Coach of the Year honors twice in her career.

She was president of the Minnesota Girls' and Women's Hockey Association (now WHAM) in 1989-90, as well as playing for 18 years in the league. She served as secretary/treasurer of the American Women's Hockey Coaches Association from 2000-04, was a two year member of the the American Hockey Coaches Association awards committee, served from 2000-04 on the NCAA Division III Womenâs Ice Hockey Committee, and helped write the original manual for the Division III national tournament.

Pohtilla has also been active on the national women's hockey scene as a coach at the United States Olympic Women's Hockey Development Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., coaching teams in 1997, 1998, 2004 and 2005.

Pohtilla began playing ice hockey in 1974, and was a member of the four-time national champion Minnesota Checkers girls' hockey team. In 1998, Pohtilla received the ãBreaking Barriers Awardä from the Minnesota Coalition to Promote Women in Athletic Leadership on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Marvin, daughter of legendary amateur hockey coach Cal Marvin, has been active in both playing and coaching hockey for several decades, in particular starting and coaching the Minneapolis Edison youth girls' hockey program in north/northeast Minneapolis for the last seven years.

She has led a group of volunteer coaches in introducing a diverse group of young girls, many Hmong and African-American, to the game of hockey. She often pays for equipment, uniforms and supplies for the girls herself, in addition to providing transportation to games and practices. The Edison program has grown from one small team seven years ago to nearly 50 girls on various age-group teams in recent years.

Last summer, Marvin and fellow Augsburg alum John Evans '82 received grant money from City Kids Inc., a north Minneapolis program, to provide hockey instruction for north-side children. About 30 kids took part in the summer-long program, portions of which were held at the Augsburg Ice Arena. Several Augsburg student-athletes assisted Marvin in coaching during the summer program.

Cordes has been involved in women's hockey since 1986, playing on four different teams during season play and 12 different national teams. She was among the final 52 players in a selection pool for the 1988 U.S. Olympic team, and has also coached hockey during her career.

Korsman has been active in girls' hockey since 1970, helping to start the Farmington girls' team. She also was the first woman on the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association board, serving for three years.

Subject: Aaron Johnson named men's hockey All-American
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Aaron Johnson named to AHCA RBK Hockey Division III Men's All-American first team

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/031906johnson.html

MINNEAPOLIS (3/19/06) -- Augsburg College men's hockey forward Aaron Johnson (Jr., Plymouth, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) was named to the American Hockey Coaches Association RBK Hockey Division III Men's All-American first team from the West Region, it was announced on Saturday.

Johnson is Augsburg's 28th men's hockey All-American in school history and first since 2003. The AHCA awards 24 individuals to first and second teams of All-Americans from the East and West regions. All-Americans are selected by men's hockey coaches who are members of the AHCA and sponsored by RBK Hockey, an international leader in hockey equipment. Awards were announced on Saturday in Elmira, N.Y.

Johnson, Augsburg's team leader in total scoring (49 points), ranks first nationally in total scoring (1.96 points per game) and first in assists per game (1.44) among all NCAA Division III players (collegehockeystats.net). Johnson led the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 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. Johnson earned MIAC Player of the Week honors twice this season and was named to the All-MIAC squad for the second straight 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.

The Augsburg men's 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. Maryâs and Hamline.

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):

Sunday, March 19:
Softball -- Endicott (Mass.) 5, Augsburg 0; Augsburg 7, Washington and Jefferson (Pa.) 6 (8 inn.).
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/0506statistics/031906florida.html

Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Allegheny (Pa.) postponed due to rain.


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

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.