Subject: Enrollment Center--Upcoming Closures
Submitter: Shana Erickson, Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, Enrollment Center

Message: Due to the holiday, the Enrollment Center will be closing at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13th. The Enrollment Center will be closed this Friday, April 14th. We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, April 17th.

In addition, the Enrollment Center will be closing at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 21st for the Faculty and Staff Farewell Reception for President Frame.

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, April 7 to Sunday, April 16

PLEASE NOTE: The Augsburg Athletic Facilities will be closed Easter Weekend: Friday, April 14 - Sunday, April 16. We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, April 17.

FITNESS CENTER
Wed. 4/12 6:00am - 10:00pm
Thurs. 4/13 6:00am - 10:00pm
Fri. 4/14 CLOSED
Sat. 4/15 CLOSED
Sun. 4/16 CLOSED

OPEN GYM
Wed. 4/12 1:30pm - 9:45pm South Court
Thurs. 4/13 1:30pm - 5:45pm North Court
Fri. 4/14 CLOSED
Sat. 4/15 CLOSED
Sun. 4/16 CLOSED

OPEN HOCKEY - Must have helmet
Wed. 4/12 11:00am - 1:00pm Rink A
4/12 3:00pm - 4:45pm Rink A
Thurs. 4/13 11:00am - 1:00pm Rink A
4/13 3:00pm - 5:00pm Rink A
Fri. 4/14 CLOSED

OPEN FIGURE SKATING
Wed. 4/12 11:00am - 1:00pm Rink B
Thurs. 4/13 11:00am - 1:00pm Rink B
Fri. 4/14 CLOSED

Subject: Lindell Library Easter hours
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Special Library and Student Computing hours during the Easter weekend are:

Thursday, April 13 -- 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday-Sunday, April 14-16 - closed

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

Subject: Course Addition to SSII
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: A course has been added to the Summer Session II course schedule, REL 370. It will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9:30 p.m. Please reference AugNet Records and Registration for more information.

Subject: Required Information for Spring Course Evaluations
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: On-line Course Evaluation Information

April 10, 2006

Dear Colleagues:

As we complete WEC Winter Trimester (54% response rate overall-moving in the right direction) and move to Spring terms, we offer this update and set of recommendations for conducting course evaluations this next round; the day term dates are from April 14 to April 28. Spring WEC dates will be advertised at the end of May.

First, we and some of the research suggest that a clear statement to students of the value and use of this information is critical. We believe such a uniform approach may bolster response rates and may provide a consistent campus-wide approach to prompting students to fill out the evaluation. If students begin to hear a shared sense of commitment to what we learn from their efforts, that common commitment can strengthen the project. Also, we encourage you to individualize your discussion with students by sharing with them how you use this information; you might perhaps indicate what you changed last time for this term and highlight any particular type of feedback that might be useful.


Thus, we strongly encourage you to engage the following practices to increase the chances of a good response rate.

- Explain the shared rationale and then offer your individual comments. Be constructive and thank them for taking the time to do this.

The statement below is a concise reminder for students of the value we place in their helpful and honest feedback. Please consider using it as a basis for your class conversation.

-The faculty of Augsburg College value the opinions of the students who take our courses, and we try to improve our courses and our teaching in response to their thoughtful evaluations. Please take the time in the next two weeks to complete the on-line evaluation of your courses. Your response will be read by your professors and by college administrators. We appreciate your effort; it helps support the college's dedication to and understanding of excellent and diverse teaching.

- Remind students twice--once at the beginning of week one and again at the start of week two. Remind students about the multiple locations to access the form: email and on their Moodle site.




Other suggestions are:

- Consider letting the class out 10-15 minutes early one day in exchange for the time you are asking them to put in completing the evaluation. This seemed to work incidentally and we are interested in seeing if it makes a difference.
- Next term, put "course evaluation completion" on your syllabus as part of the last weeks of course work; this may help to send the message of importance and expectation.


The On-line Working Group continues to monitor the project and will be meeting in May to do more extensive data analysis and work on next steps in the pilot. If you have interest or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Diane (pike@augsburg.edu) or Scott krajewsk@augsburg.edu) Any member of the committee is happy to talk with you.

You will have access to your evals right after your grades are turned in-there will be no delay as there was from Fall.

Finally, there is no single form that accomplishes what we should expect in terms of understanding how well we serve students. Please use paper and pencil in-class forms as needed to collect information about specialized questions regarding your course; this data can important information for you but need not be institutionally processed. Any time after about 2/3s of the way through course should get you much of what you need. We ask you not to do any sort of evaluation during final exam slots.


Thank you for your efforts in sustaining and improving teaching and learning at Augsburg College.


Scott Krajewski, Diane Pike, Stu Stoller, Pam Weiss,
Carol Knicker, Ken Erikson, Bob Cowgill

Subject: Celebrating 85 Years of Women at Augsburg- TODAY!
Submitter: Patrick W Flood, Student

Message: Did you know that Augsburg College first became coed in 1921? In honor of this historic occasion, there will be an event hosted by the Augsburg Stewards on Wednesday, April 12, (TODAY) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sponsored event is: Celebrating 85 Years of Women at Augsburg. There will be cake and punch in Christensen Center to celebrate coeducation here at Augsburg. Come celebrate with the Augsburg community 85 years of women!

Subject: ACTC Bus Service
Submitter: Jessica Brown, Communications Specialist, Public Relations and Communication

Message: ACTC Bus Service
The ACTC intercampus bus schedule will change beginning in the fall. The St. Catherine intercampus bus is being merged with the ACTC intercampus bus beginning this summer, and the fall/spring bus schedule will now include stops at the St. Kate?s-Minneapolis campus. Please review the schedule if you are planning to register for a course on another campus. The new 2006-07 schedule can be found at http://www.associatedcolleges-tc.org/bussched2.htm


Suzette Gardner
Associated Colleges (ACTC)
Office: 651-556-1863
Fax: 651-556-1861
sgardner@associatedcolleges-tc.org

Subject: Polka Party tonight!
Submitter: Margaret M Dornfeld, Student

Message: Come join the polka party and BINGO night sponsored by LINK tonight in East Commons. Campus Kitchens will be serving a meal at 5:30, and the polka and BINGO will start at 6:30 and go until about 9 p.m. Bring a friend and have some fun! If you have any questions, contact Maggie at dornfeld@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Jeanne Boeh Completes Series on Vocation and Money
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator, Campus Ministry and Academic Enrichment

Message: The Augsburg College Vocatio Chapel series on Vocation and Money will close on Monday, April 17 at 10:20 with Augsburg Economics Professor, Jeanne Boeh. Prof. Boeh will share insights on the parable of the vineyard workers. She will compare this story to Augsburg students! investment in Lutheran higher education. Come to hear about how your own return on investment in Lutheran higher education should be calculated.

Chapel will be at 10:20 on Monday, April 17. Students, faculty, or staff interested in lunch with Prof. Boeh can RSVP with Ross Murray at x1151 or murray@augsburg.edu. Lunch will be at 11:00 in the Riverside Room. The Vocatio Chapel Series is sponsored by Exploring Our Gifts: The Lilly Grant Project on Vocation.

Subject: Financial Aid Deadline Extended to April 17th
Submitter: Meghan R Flores, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Enrollment Center

Message: The Enrollment Center will be closed on Friday, April 14th for Good Friday; therefore, the 2006-07 Financial Aid priority deadline has been extended to Monday, April 17th.

To meet the April 17th priority deadline, be sure your 2006-07 financial aid application is complete. For a list of required documents please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/finaid/index.html

Subject: Volunteers Needed for VSA Day
Submitter: Christianna E Schmit, Student

Message: The Music Therapy students at Augsburg are hosting an annual VSA (Vision, Strength, and Access) Day for middle school students with disabilities. VSA Day is a chance for these students to participate in art, music, and movement activities. VSA Day this year is being held on Friday, April 21 from 8am until 2pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us run this event.

For more information please contact:

Megan Feider: feider@augsburg.edu
Christi Schmit: schmitc@augsburg.edu

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: FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST

WHAT TIME: 11:30 TO 12:30

WHERE: THE MINNEAPOLIS ROOM

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: Lilly sponsored Spring Faculty/Staff 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 AM 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: Exit Loan Counseling/Federal Loan Consolidation
Submitter: Elizabeth N Bassani, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: For all graduating seniors who have taken out a Federal Stafford Loan must go through Exit Loan Counseling. The easiest way to do this is by going online to www.mapping-your-future.org and clicking on Student Loan Counseling Interview and then selecting Stafford Exit. After you have completed this form we will receive a notice and make note of it on your student account. If you would prefer to do something more personal you can attend one of our Exit Loan Counseling sessions. As part of these sessions you will also learn about consolidation. The next session will be held in Science 123 on Monday, April 17th at 6 p.m. See you there!

Subject: Twins Tickets Still Left! ABO night at the Dome
Submitter: Marc D Isaacson, Assistant Professor, Business-MIS

Message: ABO and the MBA Department invite all Business students to our next social networking event on Tuesday, April 18th. The evening will start at 5 p.m. with a casual tailgate dinner at Augsburg to learn and share experiences with your fellow undergraduate and MBA students along with faculty and staff. This is a great time to network with your fellow Auggie business classmates which can be invaluable as you start to think about internships and employment for the future. After dinner, we'll head to the Metrodome for a 7 p.m. Minnesota Twins game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Cost is only $5 which includes dinner and your ticket ($17 face-value Home Run Porch) which is a deal any business-minded student should recognize. If you're interested in participating, please email your RSVP to isaacson@augsburg.edu ASAP as we have a limited number of seats for this great opportunity!

Subject: Int'l Student seeking host family for summer
Submitter: James Trelstad-Porter, International Student Advisor, International Programs

Message: One of our int'l students is seeking a host family experience for this summer. She is interested in the cultural exchange, and would work to participate in some way in the family's chores and activities. She will be working on-campus all summer. The student is open to a family with kids and/or pets, but would prefer to have a single room.

Please contact Jim Trelstad-Porter if you're interested in this type of mutually-enriching experience!

x.1686 or porter@augsburg.edu

Subject: Spanish Program in KAUG beginning April 13 at 11 a.m.
Submitter: Emiliano Chagil, Director, Hispanic-Latino Student Services

Message: Spanish Radio Program: "Hablemos Espanol!" (Let's Speak Spanish!)
One hour/weekly (11-12noon): Beginning Thursday, April 13, 2006

The format for this Spanish program will be covered by items such as:

- Introduction: biographical information about host: Emiliano Chagil, the Hispanic/Latino Program and Augsburg College

- Listening: the host will read articles from local bilingual newspapers: social, cultural and religious

- Interactive: answer questions from students or staff who are learning Spanish; all inquiry will be recommended to be in Spanish

- Interviews: Hispanic/Latino students on campus about country of origin, family history and the Minnesota experience, and faculty members

- Entertainment: Latin Music from folk or pop artists

Subject: Princess Martha Cancels Appearance Due to Illness
Submitter: Daniel Jorgensen, Director of Public Relations, Office of the President

Message: Princess Martha Louise of Norway has cancelled her appearance today (Wednesday, April 12) at 4 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel due to a sudden illness. Her aide has both shared regrets and apologies for this change.

No information was available regarding the Princess' other Twin Cities-area appearances, but those interested may check at www.skandisk.com where they are attempting to do updates as information becomes available.

Subject: CSWL Workshop Today - Winning Ways To Find Work!
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Are you looking for a full-time career, summer job or internship??

If yes, you may want to attend "Winning Ways To Find Work" a workshop being held today Wednesday, April 12th from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

This interactive workshop will be held in our offices located in the lower level of Anderson Hall. Hope to see you there!

Subject: FREE CONCERT ON CAMPUS!!!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: The ASAC Music Committee brings national artist Ben Lee to Augsburg's Spring Music Jam on Saturday, April 22, 2006 as part of ASAC's Spring Fling week. The FREE concert will start at 5:30 p.m. in Lot E on the Urness Lawn. Ben Lee is most well know for performing the songs "Catch My Disease" and "Gamble Everything For Love" and can be heard on 89.3 The Current, Cities 97, and Drive 105.

Also in concert will be Useless, the rock band featuring members of the national band Flipp, the Augsburg Battle of the Bands winner Accident Waiting to Happen, and local bands Capitol Jay and the New Monarchs. Dinner will be moved outside this evening for the event. Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/ASAC/ for more info.

Subject: Augsburg Abroad Course: Travel to Poland
Submitter: Darcey K Engen, Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts

Message: POLAND Summer Session II
Comparative Theater

Students will attend productions at The International Shakespeare Festival in Gdansk, Poland including 6 to 7 productions produced by several different countries during their week-long stay. Students will also attend several plays in Minneapolis prior to going to Gdansk. Students will gain insight into the importance of theater as a reflection of a society's deep concerns and investigate the significant differences between theater in the United States and Poland.

Program dates in Poland will be August 5 - 14th. Additional on-campus dates before and after the program will be announced. Students will be registered by Augsburg Abroad for Summer Session II. This course will use THR 495 Theater Topics and will fulfill an Augsburg Experience requirement.

Application & Deadline due MAY 1, 2006. Students are registered by the Augsburg Abroad Office. Phone: 612-330-1159, Fax: 612-330-1695, Email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Subject: ATTN: Augsburg faculty in Phi Alpha Theta
Submitter: Michael Lansing, Assistant Professor, History

Message: Long before you joined the faculty at Augsburg, were you a member of Phi Alpha Theta (the international history honor society) as an undergraduate or graduate student? If so, please contact Michael Lansing at lansing@augsburg.edu.

Subject: 5K River Race T-shirst for sale: $5 each
Submitter: Kendra R Kahlow, Student

Message: Now for sale are 5K River Race T-shirts.

Cost is $5 per shirt.

Email: riverrace5k@hotmail.com if you would like to purchase a 5K River Race T-shirt and we will get back to you.

This benefits the Minnesota Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Thank you very much to all those who participated in the 5K River Race.

Subject: Paid Student Government Positions Available Now
Submitter: Maria L Mitchell, Student

Message: Are you interested in finance, accounting, public relations, advocating for students, facilities coordinating or just getting involved in the 2006-2007 Student Government? . . . then we need you!
There are currently 7 paid Student Government positions available to any student. Applications for Day Student Body Treasurer and Secretary, Student Advocate, Public Relations Chairs (2), Student Body Finance Coordinator, Student Body Student Facilities Coordinator and Chief of Staff are located in Christensen Center at the Welcome desk, outside of the Res. Life office in Urness-Mort Lobby, and downstairs in the Auggie's Nest outside of the Student Government Office.

Applications are due Tuesday April 18th to CB 1938, and interviews will be conducted Wednesday April 19th through Friday April 21. So, apply now if you're interested. Please contact Maria Mitchell mitchelm@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Subject: Want to be an Augsburg Steward?
Submitter: Andrea S Hanson, Student

Message: Just a reminder that the deadline for handing in your application for the Augsburg Stewards is coming up on Monday, April 18. All applications need to be handed in to Heidi Breen or Marc Skjervem by 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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):

Tuesday, April 11:
Baseball -- Augsburg 13-11, St. Mary's 11-1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/0506statistics/041106stmarys.html

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

Wednesday, April 12:
Softball at St. Mary's, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 15:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Gustavus Invitational, 10:30 a.m.
Baseball vs. Gustavus, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.
Women's Golf at Carleton Spring Invitational, Northfield GC, Northfield, Minn.

Sunday, April 16:
Women's Golf at Carleton Spring Invitational, Northfield GC, Northfield, Minn.

Monday, April 17:
Men's Golf at Gustavus Adolphus Spring Classic, Le Sueur, Minn.

Tuesday, April 18:
Softball vs. St. Catherine, University of Minnesota Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, Minneapolis, 7 p.m.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Adolphus Spring Classic, Le Sueur, Minn.

Wednesday, April 19:
Baseball at Carleton, 2:30 p.m.

Subject: Apartment for Rent
Submitter: Sam Barber, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Athletics

Message: Partly furnished 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment for rent available June 1.

* Located on Riverside Ave and Franklin Ave 5 minute walk to Augsburg, one block from River Road
* Secure Building
* No smoking
* Off Street parking
* Quiet building
*Air conditioning
* Rent $1300/mo includes heat
*Cable and Internet ready in all 3 rooms


For more information contact Sam Barber at barbers@augsburg.edu or 612-845-7684

Subject: Free Rent
Submitter: Colby J Smith, Student

Message: *FREE RENT!!*
- 2 BR Apt. within walking distance of Augsburg's campus
- Male quadriplegic student searching for a roommate or someone interested in being a Live-In PCA. Free rent, & paid utilities are in exchange for the expectation of the roommate or Live-In PCA being present during the overnight hours (hours will be negotiable and flexible).
- Any student interested, but is tied to residence life at any time an arrangement could be made with the school so a student could gain release from his or her contract without penalty.
- Roommate or Live-In PCA may also earn income for providing assistance (also negotiable).
- For more information or to express interest please contact:

* smithc4@augsburg.edu *
952-942-5878 and ask for Colby

Subject: After School Child Care Needed For Next Year
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message:

I'm looking for a student who could commit to picking my 2nd grader up from his bus stop (scheduled to be here on campus) and working on homework with him next school year for a couple of hours a day. The hours would be from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday from September 5th through April. If you're interested, contact kidwell@augsburg.edu. Thanks!