Subject: Canadian Studies Information Session
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: The college has received some funds to support Canadian Studies here at Augsburg. If you currently include the study of something Canadian in your courses ( i.e. Canadian authors, the Canadian political system, etc.), would like support in adding a Canadian component to classes, or are interested in developing a new course with Canada as its focus, please attend this meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in
Lindell 202 at 3 p.m. If you can't attend the meeting but want to be included in further messages, please send an e-mail to Carol Knicker
(knicker@augsburg.edu) and specify your area of interest.

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

Message: Last call to participate...

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, 2007, 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 (Ext. 1229 or
martin@augsburg.edu)

Subject: Sexuality & Politics
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, students will speak on the issue of "Sexuality & Politics."

Part of the monthly "Soup & Sexuality" series taking place on the first Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, "Sexuality & Politics" will involve a panel of students and their perspectives on these issues.

Please mark this time on your calendar and join us for lunch and some fascinating student stories.

Subject: IRB Information Session
Submitter: Heather J Hultquist, Secretary, Natural Sciences and Math, Political Science

Message: Norma Noonan will be hosting an IRB information session on Friday, Feb. 2 from noon - 1 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room. If you would like general information about how the IRB works, what is required for IRB submissions, or have other questions, please plan to attend this session.

Subject: International Business in Mexico Info Event
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: Come to the information event to learn how you can earn credit for your Business major while studying for a semester in Mexico.

Thursday, Feb. 1
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Augsburg Rm

Snacks and beverages provided

Deadline for semester study programs is March 1, 2007.

Subject: Looking for extra money for spring break?
Submitter: Pat Marsh, Weekend Supervisor, Athletic Facilities

Message: If you are looking to earn some extra money for spring break, here is an opportunity. Athletic Facilities is looking for temporary student employees for the month of February. You would be working athletic games and events selling tickets, working game clocks, working in the penalty box for hockey games, timing for swimming events, and other duties involved with athletics. If you are interested please contact Pat at x1256.

Subject: "Twelfth Night" opens this Friday
Submitter: Sarah E Teich, Student

Message: The Augsburg College Theatre Arts Department is excited to announce that tickets for “Twelfth Night,” guest directed by Barbra Berlovitz, will be going on sale Monday, January 22.

In the spirit of the twelfth night after Christmas, the Feast of Epiphany, “Twelfth Night” is filled with the madness and celebration of romantic love, mistaken identity, and gender-crossing disguise. It is a delicious lesson, filled with desperation, delight, and pleasure, that teaches us that love of any kind never runs smoothly. “Love…The force of love is such that is upsets the heart” – Garasse.

The performances take place in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater. Available performance dates are:

February 2, 8, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m.
February 4 and 11 at 2 p.m.

The Saturday, February 3 performance is currently sold out. Rush line tickets will be available that evening starting at 6:45pm.

Tickets: $2 Augsburg College Students; $8 ACTC faculty, staff, and students; $10 general public.

For reservations and more information, please call 612-330-1257.

Subject: Enrollment Center closed for convocation
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Assistant Director, Weekend College, Weekend College

Message: The Enrollment Center will be closed today from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for convocation.

Subject: Yoga and Tai Chi today
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Counseling & Health Promotion invites all interested students, staff and faculty to yoga from noon - 1 p.m. today in the Marshall Room. Feel free to bring your own mat. Tonight from 5 - 6 p.m. there will be tai chi instruction in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). We hope you can join us for either yoga or tai chi. If you have any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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

Message: Faculty-led, short-term summer program deadline tomorrow.

Complete applications are due in the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place on January 30, 2007.

Applications available on-line:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Subject: Fitness Center - orientation to equipment
Submitter: Cynthia J Greenwood, Director, Human Resources

Message: Physical fitness is an important part of the Wellness Program for 2007. Employees have access to the fitness center and other athletic facilities at Augsburg. To give you an opportunity to become familiar with the features of the equipment and how to use the machines and weights properly, we've scheduled the following orientation sessions:

Orientation to Cardio Training
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2:30 p.m.

Orientation to Strength Training
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m.

Please RSVP to Sam Barber at x1116

Check out the Wellness webpage for more information:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/wellness

See you there.

Subject: Afternoon tutors needed
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Augsburg students, faculty and staff,

You have an opportunity to help a young person from our community...right here on campus. Monday through Thursday every week, high school students affiliated with the Confederation of Somali Communities of Minnesota are getting help with their homework from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. in Foss Center #170.

Many tutors are needed. Please call Tim Dougherty (x1208) or Mary Laurel True (x1775) or stop by Foss #170 and talk with Fadhil Muhamed, program coordiinator.

Subject: Weekly Update
Submitter: Paul C Pribbenow, President, Office of the President

Message: The new Weekly Update is now online. You can access the Update by clicking on the following link: http://www.augsburg.edu/president/pdfs/update012907.pdf

Have a great week!

Subject: Charlotte Schueneman's senior art exhibit on view
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Please drop by the Student Art Gallery to see the luminous watercolors featured in Charlotte's senior art exhibition. The artwork will be on view until Friday, February 9. A closing reception will be held Friday from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Subject: National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 2
Submitter: Beth Alexander, Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program

Message: Did you know that cardiovascular disease kills over 480,000 women a year, about one per minute? Or that one in three women suffers from heart disease?

Please join the Physician Assistant Program in wearing red for National Wear Red Day this Friday to help raise women's awareness of cardiovascular disease and empower women to reduce their risk. Please stop by our table in Christensen Center on Friday from 11 a.m. - noon to get a free blood pressure check, pick up a red treat and get information on how to improve the heart health of women who are important to you.

Subject: Resume Writing Workshop-Wednesday
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: The Center for Service, Work & Learning will be holding a resume writing workshop from 4:45 - 5:30 p.m in the Minneapolis Room, CC. this Wednesday, Jan. 31. Open to all.

If you are interested in learning how to write a resume this workshop is for you. In addition, if you have a draft of your resume, bring it along and we will look it over. Questions - call x1148

Subject: Make an easy $10
Submitter: Robert W Tix, Student

Message: Senior Psychology and Law student, Robert Tix, needs your participation in his Honor’s Research Project. Two session, one about 8-10 minutes, the other less than 5 minutes, and for your help you’ll receive $10. Sign up is in the Psychology department, on the bulletin board (Memorial Hall), or contact Robert Tix at tixr@augsburg.edu
It couldn’t be easier to earn $10.
(Research Project Supervisor, Dr. Nancy Steblay at steblay@agusburg.edu)

Subject: Communications/Marketing Internship
Submitter: Joy Brenny, Student

Message: Communications Internship

Title: Communications Intern
Organization: March of Dimes Foundation
Location: 5233 Edina Industrial Blvd Edina, MN 55439

Timeline: 20-30 hrs/week

Organization Description: The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation is a nonprofit voluntary organization whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out this mission through awareness campaigns for healthier babies, which includes programs of research, community services, education and advocacy efforts.

Intern Responsibilities: Work with the State Director of Communications and Division Director to contact local media, build media relations and secure airtime for stories and PSAs. Increase community awareness of the March of Dimes. Write press releases, proof read, organize logo files, promote new campaigns, oversee and write division newsletters. Recruit students for the Communications Committee.

Qualifications: An undergraduate student in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.

Contact Information: Kaija Shaffer, State Director of Communications
Phone: (952) 835-3033, ext. 311
Fax: (952) 835-8661
Email: kshaffer@marchofdimes.com

If you have any questions you can contact Joy at brenny@augsburg.edu