Subject: Kennedy Center Open House - Wednesday, Feb. 7
Submitter: Kristen L Kraft, Athletic Facilities Manager, Athletic Facilities

Message: Please join us for an Open House at the new Kennedy Center on Wednesday February 7 from 1-3 p.m. A short program will begin promptly at 1 p.m. followed by tours of the facility, free popcorn and refreshments. We invite you to spend a few moments learning about the Kennedy Center and we look forward to seeing you.

Subject: Teaching and Learning Awards 2007
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Annual Recognition 2007

Presented by
The Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
The Center for Teaching and Learning
Augsburg College

These awards recognize exemplary work by faculty and staff in support of teaching and learning at Augsburg College. Up to three awards are available annually. They are in the areas of teaching, advising/mentoring, and service to students/other direct contributions to teaching and learning, thus reflecting the breadth of contributions important for a quality education. Each award carries a stipend of $1000, public recognition and celebration.

Awards are based on evidence of student learning and student satisfaction provided by students, colleagues, and documentation, weighted appropriately for each of the three areas of excellence. The selection process is as follows:

• The deadline for nominations is Friday February 23, 2007. Nominations should be sent to Terry Martin as an e-mail attachment martin@augsburg.edu or campus box 97.
Questions can be directed to Diane Pike at pike@augsburg.edu

• Nomination forms consist of a one-page letter identifying the nominee and providing a 1-2 paragraph rationale for the nomination; in addition, nominators are asked to submit 2-4 names of students and/or colleagues who can speak to nominee’s work.

• The Selection Panel conduct confidential interviews with members of the community, review information and make awards no later than March 26h. Awardees will be acknowledged at the Honors Convocation and at other events. Opportunities for winners to share ideas with the campus community will take place the year following the award.

The Selection Panel includes: the Dean of the College, the Dean of Adult and Graduate Programs, the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), one student, and at least one staff member. This is a juried process.

The criteria for the awards are:

Teaching
Demonstrated and sustained excellence through the:
• Strength and quality of student support,
• Collection and review of syllabi, course materials and grading patterns reflecting best practices,
• Command over material, both content and pedagogy as supported by department chair and colleagues.
over

Mentor/Advising
Demonstrated and sustained excellence through the:
• Sustained conversation about and attention to vocation, career and student success overall.
• Guiding of students through the processes leading to successful and timely graduation and student recognition of the attention and care provided by the nominee

Service to Students/Other Direct Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Demonstrated and sustained excellence through:
• Work that contributes to students’ academic development, growth and success
• Contributions to a positive, academic campus environment in a direct way

Subject: Attention Business majors
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Corporate Scholar Award

The General Mills Corporate Scholars Award provides $5,000 in scholarships to five deserving students in business-related majors for the 2007-08 academic year. Recipients must be natives or residents of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, or North Dakota. To learn more please visit http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=82

Technology Scholar Award

The General Mills Technology Scholars Award provides $5,000 in scholarships to four deserving Engineering, Food Science or Information Systems majors for the 2007-08 academic year. To learn more please visit http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=81

The award will be paid, on your behalf, directly to your institution in September, 2007. Key criteria will be academic performance, career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and achievement. Both programs are open to all students that meet the stated requirements, regardless of race or ethnicity.

Subject: Friday Forum with Senator Larry Pogemiller February 9
Submitter: Natalie Wright, Administrative Assistant, Government and Community Relations, Institutional Advancement

Message: All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the upcoming Friday Forum taking place on February 9 from noon-1 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room featuring Senate Majority Leader, Larry Pogemiller.

Senator Pogemiller will discuss the upcoming legislative agenda, key issues and higher education. This is a great opportunity to learn about issues surrounding higher education, the State of Minnesota, and Senator Pogemiller's role as Senate Majority Leader.

This forum is a brown bag style, so please bring your lunch or grab a tray from the cafeteria.

We look forward to seeing you on the 9th.

Subject: Life of the Mind Retreat, March 16-17
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: A message from Doug Green…

The dates of the annual Life of the Mind Retreat are the Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon leading into Spring Break, March 16-17. The retreat is at the Luxe Conference Center in nearby Chaska. We can accommodate 20-24 faculty and staff.

Cormac McCarthy's short, well-reviewed apocalyptic novel "The Road" is the likely centerpiece of the retreat, around which to bring together colleagues with interests in sciences, social sciences, humanities, arts, and professional studies. We may couple this with some selections from scientist Richard Dawkins' provocative book on atheism, "The God Delusion." We'd love your suggestions for additional readings, counter-readings, films, etc.

Above all, please encourage your colleagues to attend. Whether you're a newcomer or an old-timer like me, the retreat is a great way to meet colleagues across campus and to reconnect with old friends. The food and company and talk will be great.

Copies of “The Road” are available for retreat participants. Because of the cost of the retreat facility, we need firm commitment and early registration for the overnight stay. If you plan to join us for this intellectually stimulating gathering, please contact Terry Martin (martin@augsburg.edu, x1229) at the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Subject: February 5 Deadline - Short-Term Study Abroad Programs
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: Apply by Monday, February 5 for these three exciting study abroad programs coming up this summer:

--Greece and Turkey May 16-June 5: Learn first-hand about travel in the ancient world and explore the travels of Paul the apostle.
--Czech Republic May 22-June 13: Explore the economic and educational forces at work in contemporary Prague and Krakow.
--Namibia June 20-July 11: Understand the many factors that influence education in Namibia today by exploring it’s history and path to democracy.

Applications are due by the end of the day February 5 and are available on the Augsburg Abroad website: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/
For more information contact Andrea Wojtanowicz, Coordinator of Short-term Programs at wojtanow@augsburg.edu.

Subject: When God asks a question, it's not for his benefit
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: Join us for faith@work! on Wednesday morning, February 7 at 7 a.m. at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church to hear John Busacker, President of the Inventure Group speak on the subject, "When God asks a question it's not for his benefit." John Busacker sees Jesus as asking questions - tough questions, personal questions, penetrating questions and transforming questions. Through his questions, Jesus wants us to discover the true object of our desires, the calling of our work, and the lasting love of our life.

John Busacker, President of the Inventure Group, is a frequent keynote speaker at business conferences and an internationally sought-after facilitator on leadership and personal development. His clients include Medtronic, Ameriprise Financial, Motorola, the NFL, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Thrivent Financial and the Pastoral Leadership Institute.

A time for questions will follow John Busacker's speech.

Augsburg College and St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church have partnered to promote faith@work! to encourage us all to more effectively live out our faith where we work and live, especially those in leadership positions. Directions can be found at www.spdlc.org/about/directions.htm.

Also mark your calendars for future faith@work! events, all at 7 a.m. at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church:

February 7 - John Busacker, President of Inventure Group
March 7 - Tim Geoffrion, author, speaker and Executive Director of Family Hope Services
April 4 - Grace at Work Panel Discussion - including our very own Jack Osberg
May 2 - Eddie and Beth Ulrich, Owners of Fuzzy Duck Design and Peacock Productions

Call John Knight at x1351 or faith@augsburg.edu if you have any questions. These events are free and open to all who are interested.

Subject: Heart and Soul. . . coming your way
Submitter: Joanna Flaten, Student

Message: The Campus Kitchens HEART & SOUL week is coming soon. We invite you to celebrate this Valentine's with the community. Campus Kitchens celebrates with healthy food that cares for the body and individual Valentine's for all our clients, to celebrate the soul.

We Want YOU to be a part!

Come Make a Valentine! Stop by the Campus Kitchens table either Tuesday or Friday ( the 6th or 9th) between 11-2 and create a valentine for a Campus Kitchen's Client (we will serve approximently 500 people that week- which is a lot of Valentines).

Better yet. Come help at our special cooking shifts. Wednesday, February 14 7-9 p.m. or Sunday, February 18 5:30-7:30 p.m..

Subject: Artist Arlene Burke-Morgan to speak Thursday
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Painter and printmaker Arlene Burke-Morgan will talk about her abstract art on Thursday, Feb. 8 at noon in the Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center. Arlene, an African-American artist, will be discussing how her work is a testament to her vocation and Christian faith. Her exhibition, "In the Secret Place," is on view in the Gage Gallery through Friday, Feb. 16.

Subject: Day Students - Credit Refunds Available February 9
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: Credit refund checks for day college students will be available after 1 pm. on Friday, Feb. 9 in the Enrollment Center. Check your account on AugNet to see if a credit has been posted. Keep in mind that changes in your registration (dropping or adding) may result in changes to your financial aid.

Subject: Staff Winter-Warm Up Thursday
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Staff senate invites you to it's winter warm-up reception on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in the East Commons. Wish winter farewell with colleagues, steamy hot cocoa, and a slice or two of cheesecake...it's on us. Come and meet the AQIP review team members who will be on campus as well. Hope to see you on Thursday.

Subject: New Si Melby hours
Submitter: Amanda Peterson, Executive Assistant, Office of the President

Message: Please note that Si Melby (and the Kennedy Center) will now be open an additional hour on weeknights. The new hours of operation are:

Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Subject: Problems with gambling?
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Concerned about your gambling or the gambling of someone you know? Check out the Minnesota Gambling Problems Resource Center online or at 1-800-33-HOPE. Also, did you know there is a Compulsive Gambling treatment program across the street at Fairview? For more information, check out CCHP's Self-Help page or our Community Resources page listing Twin Cities health resources. Students can also call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment to see a counselor on campus.

Subject: Mid-Winter Fine Arts Reception
Submitter: Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, Music

Message: Are you interested in the fine arts at Augsburg? Join faculty and students from the art, film, music, and theatre departments at a dessert reception to learn about upcoming opportunities and to connect with other fine arts people.

Thursday, Feb. 8
5:30 – 7 p.m. (drop in, anytime)
Foss 21A (lower level)

Following the reception, a group will attend Twelfth Night on campus. To reserve your complimentary ticket, contact Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, by Wednesday at noon by emailing davidsor@augsburg.edu.

This event is open to new and returning students.

Subject: NOOMA study tonight
Submitter: Joanna Flaten, Student

Message: NOOMA bible study kicks off tonight from 9-10 p.m. in the Fishbowl of Christensen. Come discuss this month's topic: Judgemental Christians. All are invited!

"See bullhorn guy, this is why the yelling and the bullhorn are so disturbing to us, it seems like you're just trying to convert people to your religion. Like they're notches on some sort of spiritual belt. But they're not. They're people. They're people that God loves. They aren't statistics, they aren't numbers. I mean, if I'm loving somebody with an agenda, then it isn't really love, is it?" --Nooma Video

Questions? Contact: flaten@augsburg.edu

Sponsored by campus ministry

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. Community Day is on Saturday, March 3rd, and we will be selling them from now until that 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: We invite you to chapel! MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: Monday - Pastor Kelly Chatman, Redeemer Lutheran Church
Tuesday - Ray Makeever leads BEAT DAY - songs from the new ELW
Wednesday - Cheryl Luning, Nursing Department
Communion Wednesday at 9:30 pm
Thursday - Sarah Pesola, Senior Speaker
Friday - Whitey Aus, head of Hockey, MN, former St Olaf hockey coach and MN FCA director

We hope to see you!

Subject: Scholarship Opportunity
Submitter: Eric Addington, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: The Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation For Peace & Justice Scholarship applications are available in the Enrollment Center. One $3000 scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2007.

The foundation is looking for students who demonstrate a commitment to peace and justice through a specific project, leadership in a peace/justice organization, a courageous demonstration of commitment, and/or serving as a role model for others.

For more information, please email addingto@augsburg.edu or stop by the Enrollment Center.

Applications are due April 1.

Subject: Fitness Workout points
Submitter: Joyce Pfaff, Associate Professor, Health-Physical Education

Message: A few people have reported getting 100 workout points and have claimed their great hooded sweatshirts. Remember to check out the FACULTY/STAFF FITNESS/WELLNESS web site to see how you can participate. Jot a note to <fitness@augsburg.edu> when you reach 50/100 points or if you have any questions...reward your body with exercise.

Subject: Be remembered! Get your yearbook picture taken
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. Show your student ID, unless you're faculty or staff.
February 1 - Riverside Room
February 2 - Augsburg Room
February 3 - Riverside Room/ Student Art Gallery

Subject: Picture your college life in the yearbook
Submitter: Rebecca V Reilly, Student

Message: Do you have awesome digital photos of your busy college life? Want to donate them to this year's Augsburgian for possible inclusion? You can upload pictures, taken at the highest resolution of a 3 or higher megapixel camera, in .jpg or .tiff files, in RGB file format, to our website, and tell us about what's going on in the picture in the Keywords field!
Go to https://portal.jostens.com/login.asp
The User ID is 1111266
The password is rootbeer
Please identify those pictured, and identify the photographer in the Keywords field so we can give photo credit. Thanks.

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):

Friday, February 2:
Men’s Hockey -- Augsburg 4, St. John’s 3 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/020207stjohns.html

Women’s Hockey -- Augsburg 4, St. Benedict 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/020207stbenedict.html


Saturday, February 3:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 5, St. John's 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/020307stjohns.html

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 5, St. Benedict 5 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/020307stbenedict.html

Men's Basketball -- Macalester 94, Augsburg 81
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0607statistics/020307macalester.html

Women's Basketball -- Macalester 80, Augsburg 76 (2OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0607statistics/020307macalester.html

Wrestling -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational/St. John's North Country Open
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0607statistics/020307eauclaire.html

M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Bethel Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0607statistics/020307bethel.html


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

Monday, February 5:
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas. Si Melby Hall, 7:45 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Wednesday, February 7:
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Benedict, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball at St. John’s, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 9:
Women’s Hockey at Gustavus, 7 p.m.
Wrestling at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 7 p.m.
Men’s Hockey vs. Gustavus, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, February 10:
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Mary’s, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Mary’s, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women’s Hockey vs. Gustavus, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men’s Hockey at Gustavus, 7:05 p.m.
M/W Track and Field at Carleton Meet of the Hearts.