Subject: Critical Thinking Workshop January 31
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: So that representatives from *ALL* departments can make plans to attend, the deadline for RSVPs has been extended to January 26.

Are you part of a team from your department who will attend the workshop? Or are you the representative from your department? RSVP today.

Spring 2007 Skills Workshop Series
Critical Thinking Skills

When: January 31, 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: East Commons

Why:
To assist with your Department’s Plan for addressing the Critical Thinking Skill in your major. This will include:
1) Overview and clarification of Critical Thinking skill and how it will be addressed throughout your major
2) Examples of department plans, course syllabi, and assignments/exams
3) Working time on an individual syllabus
4) Getting ready to have your department plan completed and submitted by April 2007

Who should attend?
• There should be one member from every department (but two would be fine). Department chairs should designate which members of the department you would like to attend.

What should you bring?
• A syllabus from one of your courses
• Your department plan (if you already have one)

Please RSVP to Terri Martin in the Center for Teaching and Learning (x1229 or martin@augsburg.edu) by January 26, 2007

Subject: Leadership Development Sessions for Student Orgs
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The Department of Campus Activities and Orientation will be hosting Leadership Development Sessions for Student Organizations today from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Minneapolis, Cedar, and Augsburg Rooms on the upper level of the Christensen Center.

All students involved with a student organization are encouraged to attend. For more information, please e-mail Will O'Berry at oberry@augsburg.edu

Subject: Q & A: Queer & Augsburg
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Would you like a copy of the new, monthly newsletter, Q & A: Queer & Augsburg, published by LGBTQIA Support Services at Augsburg College? Then click here: http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Q&A_01_15_2007.pdf

Questions? Concerns? E-mail Will O'Berry, Assistant Director of Campus Activities and LGBTQIA Advisor, at oberry@augsburg.edu.

Subject: World House Forum today
Submitter: Alice Kloker, Director, International Travel Seminars, Center for Global Education

Message: Please join us this afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Marshall Room for an all-campus forum on Militarism in the World House. Essay available at www.theworldhouse.org. Refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Call x1385.

Subject: Open Hearings on Proposed Code of Ethics cancelled
Submitter: Anthony A Bibus III, Professor, Social Work

Message: Faculty Senate has decided to take more time in deliberations on the proposed Code of Ethics. The plan now is to bring the proposal to the faculty for vote at the March faculty meeting. The open hearings originally scheduled for early February are cancelled. Stay tuned for open hearings in late February or early March.

Subject: Study Abroad deadlines
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: Complete applications are due in the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place. Applications available on-line: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Faculty-led, short-term summer program deadline:
January, 30, 2007.

Other summer and fall semester or academic year deadlines:
March 1, 2007

Subject: Fellowship Opportunity
Submitter: Eric Addington, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid

Message: The Ruvelson RAIN®maker Fellowship is a $10,000 award for a college student entering their senior year and interested in gaining hands on experience learning about business investment and community development. It is in honor of Alan K. "Bud" Ruvelson, the grandfather of the venture capital industry.

Interested juniors should apply here by February 19:

www.rainsourcecapital.com

Subject: Intramural Tabling today
Submitter: Elizabeth A Franklin, Student

Message: Today from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. stop by our table in Christiensen Center. We will be available to answer questions about spring intramurals and have 5 on 5 basketball sign ups. There will also be an interest sign-up for additional winter and spring sports.

If you can't make it, but would still like to sign up a team for basketball, pick up a roster and waiver form from the IM bulletin board in the basement of Si Melby (accross from the weight room). Return completed rosters here as well.

Sign-up deadline for basketball is Monday, Jan. 29 and the first game will be Wednesday, Jan. 31.

- IMs
imural@augsburg.edu

Subject: Spring break in New Orleans
Submitter: Joanna Flaten, Student

Message: Looking for something exciting to do for Spring Break? Want to help contribute to Hurricane Relief Efforts? Join Campus Ministries on a trip to New Orleans this Spring Break! The trip will go from Saturday, March 17, through Saturday, March 24. Cost is only $100 registration fee. Space is on a first come first serve basis, so get your registration forms and fee turned into the Campus Ministry Office soon! (Forms are available on-line at www.augsburg.edu/campmin or are available in the Campus Ministry Office). Questions? Contact spargo@augsburg.edu or flaten@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Honoring Martin Olav Sabo
Submitter: Annie Sarver-Bodoh, Director of Development, Development

Message: Martin Olav Sabo '59, will be honored as an outstanding Norwegian American on Monday, Jan. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center. This honor is being bestowed on him by the Norwegian American Foundation and the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in partnership with Augsburg College. The reception includes light refreshments and several speakers, including Paul C Pribbenow, Former State Senator Roger Moe, and Rolf Hansen, Consul General of Norway, and Dr. Loren J. Anderson, President of the Norwegian American Foundation Board and President of Pacific Lutheran University.

Congressman Sabo has enjoyed a long career in public service and has served the people of Minnesota for many years. The award being given to him is the highest honor granted by the Norwegian American Foundation.

If you would like to attend, please contact Sherilyn Young at 338-6535 or youngs@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Accounting Finance Club (AFC) meeting February 7
Submitter: Susan C. Hecker, Administrative Assistant, Business-MIS

Message: Interested in an internship, networking and a great resume builder? Then AFC is for you.

AFC Accounting Finance Club

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 7
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: East Commons
Topics: CPAs, CMAs, CFAs
Speakers: Minnesota Society of CPAs, Institute of Management Accountants, and Institute for Financial Analysis

Other projects and items to discuss:
Qualifications for each exam
Strategies for the exams
Discussion of other up coming events
Pizza and beverages will be served

Open to all students interested in Accounting

If you have any questions you can contact:
Professor Stuart Stoller - stoller@augsburg.edu
Megan Christensen - christem@augsburg.edu
Eric Canter - canter@augsburg.edu

Subject: Quest 24 – The February Edition
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Where are you going in your life?

Quest 24 can help you answer this question! Join us, February 10-11 at the beautiful Mount Olivet Retreat Center for 24 Hours of vocation exploration. During our time together, we will hike, discuss, journal, swim, and have a great time. This retreat is co-led by Campus Ministry and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning.

Space is limited, so be sure to get your registration in early. Registration/application forms are available at the Campus Ministry Office or the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. If you have questions, or want more information, contact Ross Murray (murray@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1151) or Lynda Borjesson (borjessl@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1167).

We hope you can join us for Quest 24!

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Schedule
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, January 26:
Women's Swimming at Minnesota Challenge, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, 6 p.m.
Wrestling at Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m.
Women’s Hockey at College of St. Catherine, 7:05 p.m.-- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, January 27:
M/W Track and Field at Wisconsin-Stout Open, 12 p.m.
Women's Swimming at Minnesota Challenge, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Olaf, Si Melby Hall. 3 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Olaf, Si Melby Hall, 5 p.m.
Women’s Hockey vs. St. Catherine, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, January 28:
Wrestling vs. St. Cloud State, Si Melby Hall, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 31:
Men’s Basketball at Hamline, 5:45 p.m.
Women’s Basketball at Hamline, 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, February 1:
Wrestling vs. Wartburg (Iowa), Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.