Subject: Teaching and Learning Awards
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. 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.

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

Message: A few spots remain.....

The dates of the annual Life of the Mind Retreat are the Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon leading into Spring Break, 16-17 March. 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: Become an Orientation Leader and Join the O-Team
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The application for the Orientation Leader position is now available. For more information about what it is to be an Orientation Leader and part of the Augsburg College O-Team, go to http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Combined_Information.pdf

To obtain an application, go to http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Application_Packet.pdf

Subject: JUMP at Augsburg!
Submitter: Sarah M Pesola, Student

Message: A hip-hop worship called JUMP will be held at Augsburg this Sunday, February 18. Youth from churches around the city will be there, and we want Auggies to be there too! It's led by Christian rapper, Agape, and will be held in Sateren Auditorium. Open mic starts at 6:30 p.m. and worship starts at 7 p.m..

Hope to see you there.

Subject: "music+theatre" holds meeting on Tuesday
Submitter: Brian R Halaas, Student

Message: "music+theatre", the organization that brought you "Songs for a New World" last month, is still active and wants YOU to be involved. If you're an actor, a singer, a director, an instrumentalist, a dancer, or just a fan... there are ways for you to take part.

Tuesday, February 13 at 6 p.m.
Coffee Shop Area

Following the meeting, Nautilus Music-Theatre will present its monthly Rough Cuts Series at the Playwright Center, which is just across the freeway from Augsburg. Many of us will walk together directly after the meeting.

Subject: Did you work at a summer camp?
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: We are getting ready for the ELCA Camp Fair, coming to Augsburg on Feburary 22, and we would like to know what students, faculty, and staff worked at a summer camp. What camp did you work at? When did you work there? We’ll highlight the camps you nominate in the daily A-Mail.

Also, there a lot of activities surrounding the ELCA Camp Fair:

• On Tuesday, February 20, Augsburg Alum Tony Schaden will share his experiences working at Camp Wapogasset in chapel at 11:20 a.m.

• Up to 18 students can receive stipends to work at camp this summer. These $500 stipends will give a boost to your camp pay. Get an application at the Camp Fair, or request one from Ross Murray in the Campus Ministry Office. Ross’ phone is 612-330-1151 and his email is murray@augsburg.edu

• The ELCA Camp Fair will be held from 4:00-6:30 in the East Commons on Thursday, Feb. 22. Stop by to browse the camps. Pick up a stipend application. Ask what camp is the right fit for you.

Subject: Students - Win $10
Submitter: Heidi Lender, Career Specialist, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Win $10

Go to the MN Private College Job & Internship Fair for free. Everyone that registers for the fair is eligible. CSWL will be drawing for five free registrations. If you have already registered, you are already in the drawing. The drawing will take place the day after the fair on February 21. Stop by the lower level of Anderson Hall to register. Call 612-330-1148 if you have any questions.

Subject: Mardi Gras Madrigals
Submitter: Phillip C. Adamo, Assistant Professor, History

Message: Mardi Gras Madrigals is a full medieval feast, with jugglers and storytellers, and a concert featuring madrigal choirs from Anoka High School, Mounds Park Academy, and Augsburg's own Cedar Sixteen and Riverside Singers. It's Mardi Gras medieval style! The feast takes place on Tuesday, February 20, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., in Hoversten Chapel. Tickets are $20, $10 for students. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Call 612-359-6481.

Subject: Photo 101: The Workshop
Submitter: Stephen A Geffre, Photographer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Photo 101: The Workshop is for the “photographically challenged” Augsburg student faculty or staff who want to learn how to use their cameras more effectively.

The workshop is open to all but priority is give to members of the community who will be using the skills learned as part of a Augsburg College function (class traveling abroad, photography used in a class assignment, ECT)

Hurry up and sign-up now. There are only 15 spots open and they are going fast.

February 26, March 1, 5, & 8

Time 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

Email Stephen Geffre geffre@augsburg.edu to learn more and to get your name on the list.

Sponsored in part by workculture @ Augsburg.

Subject: ACTC English Majors Conference: February 23, 1-7:30 p.m.
Submitter: Douglas E Green, Professor, English

Message: Augsburg College is hosting the annual ACTC English Majors Conference on Friday, 23 February, beginning with a half-hour reception at 1 pm in the Student Gallery just off the Christensen Center Coffee Lounge. President Pribbenow and Dean Farley will welcome English majors and faculty from all of the ACTC colleges.

The formal program begins at 1:30 and runs till 5 pm in the Marshall and Century Rooms, with a short break at 3 p.m.; there will be 90-minute sessions on British Lit, American Lit, World/Multicultural Lit, and Media/Theory. The conference closes with a buffet dinner for participants that also includes readings by ACTC student writers and our Visiting Guest Writers Ingrid Wendt and Ralph Salisbury.

Augsburg presenters include Curtiss Schreiber (Am Lit), Katie Winter (World/Multicultural Lit), Abraham Piper (Brit Lit), Joe Lueben (Media/Theory), and Jeremy Anderson (Creative Writing). We often have lively exchanges during the Q & A following the papers at each session, so please come join the fray.

Subject: Last Week to earn an Easy $10
Submitter: Amanda S Brey, Student

Message: Would you like to earn $10 for 10 minutes of work? Help with my psychology research. All you have to do is watch a video and answer a few questions related to the video. Available Wednesday and Friday from 12:15-3:00 p.m., and Monday through Friday anytime after 6:30 p.m. Please e-mail brey@augsburg.edu for a ten minute time slot that will work best for you.

Subject: All Valentine Godiva 25% off at the bookstore
Submitter: Laura Soler, Bookstore Manager, Bookstore

Message: February 14. Love. Chocolate at 25% off in the bookstore. Need I say more?

Subject: Staff Recognition Event/Employee of the Year
Submitter: Elizabeth N Bassani, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Have you ever wanted to thank one of your fellow staff members for all the hard work that they do? Then you may want to consider nominating them for the Staff Employee of the Year award. This award is intended to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission statement of the college through their actions. Recipients of this award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community. To be considered for this award, the nominee must have a complete nomination packet that includes: the nomination form and at least two letters of recommendation. You can locate the nomination form in the Staff Senate public folder. Please return the nomination form and all letters of recommendation no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 2nd to: Liz Bassani, Staff Senate, Campus Box #309. The Staff Recognition and Length of Service event will be held on March 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. in East Commons. Food and beverages will be provided.

Subject: Study Abroad Spring 2007 Information Events
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: Study & Intern in Ecuador
Wednesday, February 14
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Marshall Rm
Meet the HECUA Ecuador Resident Director and hear more about the program.

University Study in Europe
Thursday, February 15
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Marshall Rm
Learn how to inexpensively study in Norway, Germany, or Finland and earn credit toward your graduation.

University Study in the United Kingdom
Wednesday, February 21
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Marshall Rm
Meet a representative from the University of Essex and Lancaster University who will share info about studying in the UK.

Study Abroad Fair
Friday, February 23
11:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby
Talk to representatives from various study abroad programs and sign up to win one of three $100 travel vouchers.


Complete academic year, fall semester and summer applications are due in the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place on March 1, 2007.

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

Subject: Intramural Activities
Submitter: Timothy Gormley, Head Softball Coach/Intermural Direcotr, Athletics

Message: If you are interested in partaking in some Broom Ball Fun, come on out to the rinks the next two weeks. We are having open Broom Ball. Come out, get on a team and play. It's that simple. See ice time schedules on the IM Board across from the fitness center in Melby.

Also, volleyball sign ups roster sheets are there as well. We are looking at starting the VB league on February 23. Get your rosters in. Make sure you return them to the IM Board Drop off.

Subject: Speaker on Colombia
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:
Imelda Daza-Cotes-Speaking on Colombia

Wednesday, Feb. 14
11:00 a.m. - noon
Marshall Room
Imelda Daza-Cotes was an activist and a member of the Patriotic Union (UP) in Colombia. The UP was created through peace accords in 1984, as an alternative to the two ruling parties. 4,000 UP members, activists, candidates and elected officials were assassinated by military and paramilitary forces supported by the right-wing government. Daza-Cotes was elected to office representing the Patriotic Union and fled from Colombia to protect her life. She is currently a professor of Economics in Sweden.

Subject: World Chat: Climate Change
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: Join the Minnesota International Center (MIC) for a World Chat on Climate Change with Karlyn Eckman, a senior fellow at the Water Resources Center and adjunct professor in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Minnesota. This event is open to all.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 28, registration and refreshments 5:30 p.m.; program 5:45 - 7 p.m.

Where: MIC living room, 711 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Street parking available at meters.

Cost: MIC members and students free; Non-members $15
Please register in advance - MIC's living room seats only 25 people.

To register please contact the Minnesota International Center at 612.625.4421 or register online at http://www.micglobe.org/.

Subject: We invite you to chapel MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: Monday - Barbara West, Education
Tuesday - Rosemary Link & the Riverside Singers
Wednesday - Julie Olson, VP Enrollment Management
Wednesday evening 9:30 - Communion
Thursday - Nechia Agate, Senior Speaker
Friday - Gospel Praise

We hope to see you in Chapel!

Subject: Outdoors Club Meeting
Submitter: Philip Brown, Student

Message: The recently reestablished Outdoors Club will meet this week on Tuesday in the Fishbowl (and most likely every week thereafter unless otherwise notified).

Subject: Orientation Leader Info Sessions
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Are you interested in becoming an Orientation Leader? Then join us and discover what it is to be a part of the O-Team at Augsburg College.

Orientation Leader Information Sessions will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Fish Bowl on the main level of the Christensen Center.

For more information, contact Will O'Berry at x1499 or talk to one of last year's OLs.

Subject: Valentine's Day with the Community
Submitter: Joanna Flaten, Student

Message: Looking to celebrate Valentine's Day with not just one person, but the whole community? Opportunities await you!

Come help bring a meal to St. Martin's Table, and spend time with some of the kids from the neighborhood. Meet at 5:45 p.m. outside the chapel, and you'll be back by 7:15 p.m.

or

Come help prepare special Heart and Soul Meals with Campus Kitchens from 7 - 9 p.m. Since February is a hard month for many people, Campus Kitchens trys to help out by providing Valentines, and a special nutritous meal for our clients. To sign-up e-mail vallens@augsburg.edu

Subject: 7th Annual International Programs Photo Contest
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: Have you studied abroad in the past 12 months? Are you studying at Augsburg as an international student?

You are invited to share a glimpse of your international experience with the Augsburg community. The 7th Annual International Programs Photo Contest, co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs and the Office of Public Relations and Communications, is now accepting photo entries.

Cash prizes will be awarded to a Best of Show photo and 1st - 3rd places in each of the following categories (international students judged in the categories separately):

1. Landscapes/cityscapes

2. Photojournalism - local people and/or Augsburg students interacting with the setting, cultural interactions

3. Portraits – photo of a person or animal that reflects the culture in which he/she is pictured

For entry forms and instructions go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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 coupon booklets please contact Cheer Captain Megan Schiller at schillem@augsburg.edu.

Subject: We Want Your Mug in the Yearbook
Submitter: Rebecca V Reilly, Student

Message: Want your portrait in this year's yearbook? Come by the Nelson Room, in Christensen Center, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday the 15th or between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday the 16th. Bring your student ID so your name can be spelled correctly. Faculty and staff are welcome too.

Subject: Vote for AJ -- Voting ends today
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Vote for Augsburg men's hockey player Aaron Johnson to compete in the NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge! Voting ends TODAY (Monday 2/12), so make sure and vote for AJ! You can vote at this address:

http://www.ncaasports.com/icehockey/mens/fanpolls/1024

Aaron is one of 20 finalists for six Men's West Region player spots, and is one of only five Division III players on the entire finalist list of 88 men's and women's players. The Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Challenge will take place during the men's Division I Frozen Four on Friday, April 6 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.

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 9:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 38, Wisconsin-Stevens Point 6
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0607statistics/020907uwsp.html

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 3, Gustavus 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/020907gustavus.html

Women's Hockey -- Gustavus 8, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/020907gustavus.html


Saturday, February 10:
Men's Basketball -- St. Mary's 80, Augsburg 68
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0607statistics/021007stmarys.html

Women's Basketball -- St. Mary's 58, Augsburg 45
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0607statistics/021007stmarys.html

Men's Hockey -- Gustavus 3, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/021007gustavus.html

Women's Hockey -- Gustavus 6, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/021007gustavus.html

M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Carleton Meet of the Hearts
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0607statistics/021007carleton.html


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

Wednesday, February 14:
Men’s Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 5:45 p.m.
Women’s Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, February 15
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Friday, February 16:
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Men's Track and Field at Univ. of Minnesota Snowshoe Open, 5 p.m.
Women’s Hockey at Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Men’s Hockey vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, February 17:
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Women's Track and Field at Univ. of Minnesota Parents' Day Open.
Wrestling at NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional at Elmhurst (Ill.) College, 9 a.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Women’s Hockey at Concordia-Moorhead, 2 p.m.
Men’s Hockey vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.

Subject: 1992 Honda Prelude for sale
Submitter: Helen L O'Malley, Student

Message: Black 1992 Honda prelude for sale $3,750 obo. It is the SI model 2.3 liter, five speed manual, very clean, runs great, many parts have been replaced including the clutch, timing belt, water pump, cv joints. The body is in perfect condition no scratches dings or rust. The best condition you will find for one of the older Honda Preludes.