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

Message: "The Road": From Here to Where?

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; there are still a few spaces remaining.

Cormac McCarthy's short, well-reviewed apocalyptic novel "The Road" is the centerpiece of the retreat and has already attracted colleagues from the humanities, arts, sciences, and professional studies. We will couple this with some short selections from scientist Richard Dawkins' provocative book on atheism, "The God Delusion," and Sam Harris's "The End of Faith," as well as some counter-responses. We'd love your suggestions for additional readings, counter-readings, films, etc. And we're likely resurrecting the 1983 film "Testament" as a complement to McCarthy's vision.

Please join us and encourage your colleagues to attend. Whether you're a newcomer or an old-timer, 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: 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: Campus Connections Luncheon February 16
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Campus Connections returns on Friday, February 16 at noon. We will begin with a short program in the Riverside Room, and will go through the cafeteria line at 12:20 so everyone will have time to eat before a 1 p.m. class commitment.

Mostly this is a time to gather as a community and have lunch with a colleague you might not know, or reacquaint yourself with someone you may have met and don't usually have a chance to talk with. The program will be entertaining and the food plentiful.

Subject: Sohexho hosting Chinese New Year Dinner
Submitter: Bao L Thao, Director, Pan-Asian Student Services

Message: Sodexho is preparing a special Chinese New Year dinner on Monday February 19, 2007. One of Sodexo's cook Cheh PU (Jack) King has been prepping for weeks for this event.

Menu for the celebration is sticky rice, sweet sour shrimp, tofu stir fry, Mongolian beef, chicken egg roll, vegetable egg roll, cheese won-ton, pot stickers, oyster wing, bubble tea all made in house.

In celebration of the Chinese New Year, Pan-Asian Student Services will sponsor those who would like to celebrate this special occasion. Please RSVP via e-mail to thao@augsburg.edu by Monday, February 19 at noon.

Subject: $150/$100/$50 Homemade Video Contest
Submitter: Noah R Sager, Student

Message:
Just a reminder that the Homemade video contest is now in progress!

Any student can submit as many films as they like with the theme "Auggie Pride".

The first place entry will earn $150, the second will earn $100, and the third will win $50!

Films should be no more than 5 minutes long and preferably 2 to 3 minutes long.

Entries may be dropped off at campus boxes 2115 or 3040. They may also be dropped off at Admissions.

We await your films

Noah, Caitlin, and Ben
Homemade

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: Yearbook Mugshots this week
Submitter: Waka Sudo, Student

Message: The yearbook wants you to be in it. We are doing mugshots this Thursday and Friday, so don't forget to take your picture.
It will be in the Nelson room which is located in Christensen Center, next to the coffee shop.
Students, Faculty, Staff, everyone is welcome!

Thursday, March 15 from 11:30 a.m. (time changed!) to 3 p.m.
Friday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thank you for helping us.

Subject: Orientation Leader Info Session today
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.

An Orientation Leader Information Session will take place today, Feb. 15, from 4:30 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: Last Week to Make 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: Child Care Grant available
Submitter: Diane M McQuarry, Assistant Director of Internal Compliance, Enrollment Center

Message: Do you need money for child care while attending school? Have no BA yet? Have kids under the age of 12? Get gift money from the Minnesota State Grant? If yes, then the State of Minnesota may have money for you. Check out the attached application and return it to me with all questions answered completely. Funds are limited so act quickly.

http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/CCGApp06-07.pdf

http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/CCGAppInst06-07.pdf

Diane McQuarry, Enrollment Center, CB 309,
mcquarry@augsburg.edu,
phone 612-330-1755
fax 612-330-1308

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

Message: See the lowly raised up! See the mighty play the fool! See professors burnt at the stake and children command grown-ups to dance! At Mardi Gras Madrigals, the least shall be the greatest and the greatest shall be the least!

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.

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: The Fashion Show is tomorrow
Submitter: Kasidy M Moore, Student

Message: Tomorrow night PASU will have it's fashion show in the Commons at 7 p.m. The show will feature African, business, formal, and hip-hop casual attire. This event will be hosted by Miss Shannon of B96 and feature music from Interscope Records' DJ Redwine. Don't forget to come out and have some fun.

Subject: Could You Work at Riverside Bible Camp?
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Many of your fellow Auggies worked at Riverside Bible Camp in Story City, Iowa. Four current Augsburg students have worked there: David Schwendtner, Cara Steichen, Carl Grulke, and Kelsey Erickson-Grulke. Also, alumnae Jenna (Bracken) Held worked there. More Augsburg students have volunteered there for a weekend or two. At least three of your classmates are already planning on working there this summer, too.

This fall, a group of Augsburg FCA members traveled to Riverside for their first annual Young Adult Retreat. They all enjoyed it. Also, Riverside's drama ministry inspired the Mime which has been presented on campus.

Riverside's Dan Scharnhorst will be the representative at the Camp fair. You can meet him in the East Commons on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 4 - 6:30p.m., along with all the other camps.

I’m still accepting nominations/stories from your camps. Tomorrow, we will unveil where President Pribbenow worked!

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

On Tuesday, February 20, Augsburg Alum Tony Schaden will share his experiences working at Camp Wapogasset in chapel at 11:20. Come to hear his experience, and wear your own camp shirt!