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 - Friday
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: CTL Night at the Theatre
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: A few tickets remain for February 3 performance

Faculty and staff are invited to the February 3 performance of "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare and directed by Barbra Berlovitz. The play begins at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a reception and discussion with the performers. Please call Terry Marin (x1229) to reserve a ticket. The first 25 tickets will be free to faculty and staff.

Subject: Get pumped up!
Submitter: Solveig M Mebust, Student

Message: Join Anderson Hall Residence Life in Christensen Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 1 to get SPIRITED for the Battle of the 'Burgs Wrestling Match between Augsburg (#1!) and Wartburg (#2). We'll have facepainting and food to prep everyone for an exciting night. Go Auggies!

Subject: Summer Travel Opportunities
Submitter: Emerald Okumura, Program Assistant, Center for Global Education

Message: The Center for Global Education's travel seminars bring participants face-to-face with people of other cultures, people working for justice and struggling for human dignity. These non-credit seminars are open to the general public.

Were offering the following summer travel opportunities:

Mexico - LGBT Lives: Mexican Perspectives
June 16-25, 2007

Mexico - Border Crossings: Globalization, Migration, & Social Work
A Professional Development Seminar for Social Workers & Social Work Professors
June 16-26, 2007

Guatemala - Education for Decolonization: A Professional Development Seminar
June 23-July 1, 2007

El Salvador and Guatemala - Journey of Love and Understanding
August 4 – 15, 2007

Namibia - International Education in Context
June 20 – July 11, 2007

For more information or to apply visit:
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/
or contact Emerald Okumura at okumura@augsburg.edu

Subject: Auggie Cheer Team Community Day Fundraiser
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: It's the time of year for Herberger's Community Day Sale. The Augsburg Cheer Team is selling Community Day coupon booklets for a fundraiser. It's the same great deal this season: for each $5 donation you make to our cheer team, you will receive a $10 off coupon and eight 20% off coupons. It's going to be a big sale; there is even a bonus buy of $30 off entire stock of men's and women's Clarks shoes for that day. In addition, these coupons can be used at any Herberger’s, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson Prairie Scott, Elder-Beerman, and Yonker’s stores. It's on Saturday, March 3 , and we will be selling them from now until Community Day. Please let me know how many you or any of your family members or friends would like. Then, we can arrange when I can stop by to give you your coupons and pick up your donation. Thanks for your continuous support for our team!

If you would like to donate to our fundraiser and receive a coupon booklet please contact Cheer Captain Megan Schiller at schillem@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Hurry! Spaces for QUEST 24 are going fast
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. This retreat is co-led by Campus Ministry and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. During our time together, we will do some activities and have some conversations, but there will also be time for hiking, swimming, hot tubbing, and just hanging out.

Space is limited, and they are going fast, 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: Make an easy $10
Submitter: Robert W Tix, Student

Message: A senior Psychology and Law student, Robert Tix, needs your participation in his Honor’s Research Project. Two sessions, 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: Searching... for you! Be an RA or CA
Submitter: Amanda Temple, Hall Director, Urness Hall, Residence Life

Message: Do you want to be a leader for students who live on campus? Do you like planning and programming fun activities for your floor? Do you want to build community? Do you want to build your resume? If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, we are searching for you to apply to be an RA or CA for the 07-08 academic year.

Resident Assistant (RA) and Community Advisor (CA) job descriptions and applications are online at http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/staff/join.shtml . Applications are due February 2 at 5 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact Ebube Nwazota (x6501 or nwazota@augsburg.edu) or Amanda Temple (x1463 or temple@augsburg.edu).

Subject: WEC and Grad Credit Refunds
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Assistant Director, Weekend College, Weekend College

Message: Credit refund checks are available in the Enrollment Center for undergraduate WEC and Graduate program students. Checks can be picked up Wednesday until 4:30 p.m., Thursday until 7 p.m., Friday until 6 p.m., or Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Checks not picked up by Saturday will be mailed on February 5. Review your account on AugNet to see if a credit is posted for you. Please email enroll@augsburg.edu with questions.

Subject: Want your mug in the yearbook?
Submitter: Rebecca V Reilly, Student

Message: Come have your 2006-2007 yearbook picture taken on February 1, 2 or 3. Come between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to the 2nd level of Christensen, and follow the signs.
February 1 - Riverside Room
February 2 - Augsburg Room
February 3 - Riverside Room

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

Message: 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

Subject: Lost gloves - Reward
Submitter: Shannon Luckert, Director of Research, Development

Message: One pair of black leather gloves with a small tear on the left thumb were left near the computer stations 1st floor Christensen on Monday morning, January 30. Sentimental value. Reward for safe return. Call Shan at 612.338.6534