Subject: Rekeying of Old Main and CC
Submitter: John Pack, Director, Public Safety

Message: Old Main and CC are the last two buildings that need to be rekeyed. Many of you have already turned in your key requests for this project. If you have not turned in you requests, please do so by the end of the day Tuesday (2/20). New keys will be available starting next Friday (2/23) and locks will be changed starting the following Monday (2/26).

Subject: Attend the Short-term Study Abroad Faculty Forum
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: All Augsburg faculty are invited to participate in a forum on short-term faculty led study abroad programs on Monday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Marshall Room, hosted by the Office of International Programs. Here's your chance to ask your burning questions and raise critical issues about Augsburg's current system for faculty-led short-term programs.

How do (and should) these courses/programs fit into the curriculum?
How do we keep costs low and encourage diverse student participation?
And what kind of college support is necessary?

You’ll also learn what Augsburg Abroad does to assist with these programs, what challenges they are addressing, and their ideas for the future.

The forum will be open to new discussion the entire hour, so please stop in anytime to make your voice heard. If you’ll be unable to attend, please contact Andrea Wojtanowicz, Coordinator of Short-term Programs, at wojtanow@augsburg.edu or x1669 with your ideas, questions, or concerns. Refreshments will be served.

Subject: Dessert & Dialogue - Monday, Feb. 26
Submitter: Nechia B Agate, Student

Message:
What: Dessert & Dialogue
When: Monday, Feb. 26
Where: Augsburg Room
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Get ready to interact, listen and learn around the topic of "Race Relations." Come enjoy delicious desserts and be a part of this exciting opportunity and share your personal stories. This month's topic is: Fact or Fiction?

This new discussion series is held the last Monday of every month.

Questions? Contact Ramon Knox at knoxr@augsburg.edu, x1111 or Nechia Agate at agate@augsburg.edu

Subject: Faculty Spring Travel Funds
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Dean Farely and CTL are interested in determining whether there are additional faculty members who were planning on CTL travel funds for a scholarly conference this spring (before June 1). If you were planning on this and would still be attending the conference, please contact Diane Pike pike@augsburg.edu directly no later than March 2.

Subject: Introduction to Chinese and Chinese Culture
Submitter: Kathleen A Tuckner, Project Manager, Office of the President

Message: Are you interested in learning conversational Chinese or learning more about Chinese culture? Visiting professor Zhang Jie (John), Professor of English and Dean of the School of Foreign Languages at Anqing Teachers College will be offering sessions for students, faculty, and staff (non-Augsburg guests are also welcome) beginning this Wednesday, Feb. 21.

These sessions are meant to be informal and interactive. There is no registration necessary or requirement to attend every session. Please invite your colleagues or friends to come learn about China and experience John's enthusiasm for teaching Chinese and Chinese culture.

Refreshments will be co-hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the President's Office. The first session will be this Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Sverdrup 1 classroom (garden level of Sverdrup - Education Department). Please join us.

Subject: The Friday Seminar, February 23
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: The Colorful History & Culture of Guatemala

Explore the beautiful Guatemalan history and culture through images, stories, and textiles. In January, WEC senior Boyd Savage and Augsburg staff member Wendi Wheeler spent eight days in Guatemala with a group of students led by professor Elise Marubbio of the American Indian Studies, Women's Studies, and English departments and Fidel Xinico, the program coordinator with the Center for Global Education. Wendi will share highlights of their experience, and Boyd will show some of the marvelous textiles he acquired on the trip.

Guatemalan-inspired refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m. The presentation begins at 4:00 p.m.

Subject: Pahoua Yang and Dan Hess at Columbia University
Submitter: Nancy G Guilbeault, Director, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: CCHP counselors, Pahoua Yang and Dan Hess are presenting a symposium next week at Teachers College Columbia University as part of the 24th Annual Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education: Tradtional and Non-tradtional Approaches to Addressing Race and Culture:Implications for Psychology and Education. The Roundtable is hosted by Columbia U's Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation.

Subject: Get paid this summer: Do research!
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message:
URGO' s 2007 Summer Research Program
May 30 to August 4

We have up to 21 openings for Undergraduate Summer Researchers

*Collaborate with Augsburg faculty of your choice on your own research question or theirs
*Be a more competitive graduate/professional school applicant
*Possibly fulfill Augsburg Experience requirement
*Learn about research in multiple disciplines
*Receive $4000 research stipend

Application Due Date: Wednesday, March 15

For an application contact: Dixie Shafer, Director of URGO, shafer@augsburg.edu

Subject: Last chance to get your Mardi Gras Huzzah!
Submitter: Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, Music

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, Feb. 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: Housing Lottery 2007
Submitter: Cynthia Rowe, Housing Specialist, Residence Life

Message: Housing Lottery (A-Mail)
Lottery night is March 13, 2007 in the East Commons, Christensen Center.

Lottery is the selection process for on-campus housing in Anderson, Mortensen Hall, and select New Hall Apartments. All day students currently enrolled at Augsburg and taking at least one course are eligible for on-campus housing for 2007-2008.

For more information, please contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu, or x1488.

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: Teach Youth This Summer -Info. Session Today
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Breakthrough St. Paul will be holding an informational meeting tonight, Monday, February 19 at 4:30 p.m in the Christensen Center Riverside Room. Stop by and learn all about how you can work with youth this summer and get paid! Excellent opportunities! All are welcome.

Subject: Art Exhibition by Tara Sweeney to open Friday
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Join us this Friday, February 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as we celebrate the opening of "LISTEN: A Pilgrimage in Watercolor and Ink" in the Christensen Center Art Gallery. Art professor Tara Sweeney co-taught a May 2006 study abroad trip to France and this body of work is a visual touchstone to that physical, emotional and spiritual journey.

Subject: 2007-2008 Financial Aid Information Online
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: The Enrollment Center website has been updated with the financial aid application forms for the 2007-2008 academic year. Go to http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/ and click the "Apply for Financial Aid" link. Remember - the financial aid priority application deadline is April 15.

Subject: Win an i-pod Shuffle
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Talking about money is anxiety provoking...especially during the college years when students can be work-study check away from hunger and misery. College is the perfect opportunity to start some good money habits, but getting in the groove can be overwhelming.

Augsburg College is hosting a two week series dedicated to teaching students how to make smart money choices. dollar/sense. will be hosted in the campus Coffee Shop nightly at 6:30 p.m. during Monday-Thursday evenings starting TODAY and continuing until March 1.

Eight different sessions will be offered on topics such as credit scores, creating spending plans, and sharing resources.

Tonight the Step Up program is co-hosting EMBARK. Get the foundational money skills you need to make your meager paychecks stretch a bit longer.... Around 6 p.m. Capitol Jay will be playing some music. The program will start at 6:30 p.m.

Aside from picking up great skills, students can also win prizes. Each night that a student attends an event they can enter in a drawing for one of two $500 scholarships... and by the way, on Feb. 19, an i-pod Shuffle will be given away... See you tonight.

Subject: Figure Skating and Pizza
Submitter: Annika L Spargo, Student

Message: The Augsburg Synchronized Figure Skating team is hosting an informational meeting with free pizza! Come learn more about the club and how YOU can be involved!

Figure Skating Meeting - Tuesday, February 20 5 to 7 p.m. in Christensen Center, Cedar

The Figure Skating club is open to anyone at Augsburg with some skating experience. Can't attend the meeting, but want to learn more? Contact Annika at spargoa@augsburg.edu

Subject: Vocatio Chapel with Jon McTaggart on Friday
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Augsburg College continues its Vocatio Chapel series, “How Are We Known: Vocation and Public Life” for the month of February. On Friday, Feb. 23, Jon McTaggart will be our guest in the Hoversten Chapel at 10:20 a.m. Jon is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Minnesota Public Radio. He will share about his calling to work in a major media outlet.

Folks interested in eating lunch with Job McTaggart at 11 a.m. are encouraged to contact Ross Murray (murray@augsburg.edu or x1151). Space is limited.

The Vocatio Chapel Series is sponsored by Exploring Our Gifts, the Lilly Grant at Augsburg College.

Subject: Spanish conversation and lunch
Submitter: Kathy J Reinhardt, Instructor, Modern Languages

Message: You are invited to attend a Spanish conversation group that will meet every Thursday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Augsburg room, on the 2nd floor of the Christenson Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. - whatever works for you. Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there. Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

Subject: Lifting Up Camps in Chapel Tomorrow
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Everyone is invited to Chapel tomorrow to hear about camping and outdoor ministry. Augsburg Alum, Tony Schaden, will share about his time working at Camp Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. Our own Augsburg students will be leading you in camp songs (some silly, and some more serious). Come and get geared up for the ELCA Camp Fair on Thursday.

Please come to chapel at 10:20 a.m. and wear your camp shirt from where you worked or attended, or where you send your kids these days.

Subject: Check Out Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp Thursday
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: I was told I should “totally feature Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp on the A-mail.” That's where Ally Streed and Abby Ferjack worked.

This is a sister camp to Riverside, which was featured earlier this week. However, the two camps have very different feels to them. To find the nuances, come to the ELCA Camp Fair in the East Commons on Thursday from 4:00-6:30 p.m.. Okoboji, Riverside, Ewalu, and more camps will be present.

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

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

Subject: StepUP Fundraiser - Unmasking Addiction
Submitter: Katherine M Fagen, Administrative Assistant, StepUP Program

Message: Please join us for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and fellowship as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the StepUP Program at Augsburg College.

It will be held in Foss Center on Thursday, February 22, 2007, from 6 - 9 p.m. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres and a dessert buffet, a silent and live auction, and entertainment by Brave New Workshop.

In celebrating StepUP's 10th year, we are also celebrating all of you -- your gifts of time, talent, support, and collaboration that contribute so greatly to our program's success. While donations are appreciated, they are not necessary. It is your presence that is important to us.

Please RSVP to Kathy Fagen at 1405 or fagen@augsburg.edu

Subject: Win a $100 Travel Voucher at the Study Abroad Fair
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: Study Abroad Fair
Friday, Feb. 23
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby

+ over 15 program providers and 100 locations worldwide represented
+ study, work and intern information available
+ enter to win one of three $100 travel vouchers

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 3, and we will be selling them from now until that day. Remember, if you happen to be gone that day, you can shop the week before, put your items on hold with your coupon booklet, and the stores will do a presale the morning of the sale. Then, you can then pick up your items anytime. These coupons are also a great gift to give for any shoppers in your life! 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. Our cheerteam will also be cheering at the last Men's Basketball game vs. Bethel Saturday, February 17th at 1pm, so feel free to ask us for the coupons then. 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 invite you to chapel MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: Monday, February 19 - Babette Chatman, Augsburg Alum, Peace Palace & North Mpls Community Leader
Tuesday, Camp Focus Day, Tony Schaden
Wednesday - Ash Wednesday Communion Service - President Paul Pribbenow speaking
Wednesday - 9:30 pm Communion
Thursday - Will Laudert, Senior Speaker
Friday - Vocatio Chapel, Jon McTaggart VP, American Public Media

We hope to see you in Chapel! Lil

Subject: Join the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
Submitter: Michael Lansing, Assistant Professor, History

Message: Established in 1921 at the University of Arkansas, Phi Alpha Theta’s stated mission is to “promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. It seeks to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.” Over 9,000 undergraduates around the country join the society each year.

Initiates need to have completed at least four history courses (they need not be history majors), hold a GPA of 3.1 or better in history, and a GPA of 3.0 or better overall. After paying a small, one-time initiation fee, students become lifetime members of the society.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in becoming a member, contact Michael Lansing at lansing@augsburg.edu by March 1.

Subject: ISO General Meeting
Submitter: Ana Chilingarishvili, Student

Message: International Student Organization (ISO) invites you to attend the ISO General Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. in Marshall Room, Christensen Center. We'll be providing information about future ISO events and how to get involved. Hope to see you there!

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):

Thursday-Saturday, February 15-17:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/

Friday, February 16:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 6, Concordia-Moorhead 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/021607concordia.html

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 3, Concordia-Moorhead 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/021607concordia.html

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Minnesota Gold Country Snowshoe Open
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/

Saturday, February 17:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0607statistics/021707regional.html

Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 87, Bethel 82 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0607statistics/021707bethel.html

Women's Basketball -- Bethel 85, Augsburg 77
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0607statistics/021707bethel.html

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 4, Concordia-Moorhead 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/021707concordia.html

Women's Hockey -- Concordia-Moorhead 4, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/021707concordia.html

Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Minnesota Parents' Day Open
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Olaf Tostrud Classic
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/


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

Friday, February 23:
Women’s Hockey vs Hamline, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men’s Hockey at Hamline, 7:15 p.m.
Women's Track and Field at St. Olaf Ole Open.

Saturday, February 24:
Men's Track and Field at St. Olaf The Qualifier Meet, 12 p.m.
Men’s Hockey vs. Hamline, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women’s Hockey at Hamline, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, February 27:
Men’s Hockey at MIAC Playoff Play-In Game (5 at 4)

Thursday, March 1:
Softball vs. Cornell (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field (indoors), 10 a.m.
Men’s Hockey at MIAC Playoff Semifinals (5/4 at 1, 3 at 2)

Friday, March 2:
Wrestling at NCAA Division II National Championships, Dubuque, Iowa.
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships at St. Olaf, 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 3:
Wrestling at NCAA Division III National Championships, Dubuque, Iowa.
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships at St. Olaf, 11 a.m.
Baseball vs. Edgewood (Wis.), HHH Metrodome, 10 p.m.
Men’s Hockey at MIAC Playoff Championship Game

Subject: Auggie wrestlers dominate Great Lakes Regional
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Wrestling 2/17/07 -- Augsburg wins NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional, qualifies 10 for national championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0607statistics/021707regional.html

ELMHURST, Ill. (2/17/07) -- Claiming nine of 10 weight-class champions, the Augsburg College wrestling team qualified all 10 of its wrestlers to the NCAA Division III National Championships by dominating the Great Lakes Regional, held Saturday at Elmhurst College's R.A. Faganel Hall.

Augsburg won the 15-team regional for the fifth year in a row with 173 points, topping second-place North Central (Ill.) with 115 points. Auggie wrestlers won 35 of their 36 individual bouts on Saturday, collecting four pins, six technical falls and eight major decisions.

The Auggies are currently ranked No. 2 in the latest NCAA Division III national rankings by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. The Auggies finished third at last year's Division III national championships.

Top-ranked Wartburg College (Iowa), the defending Division III national champions, has also qualified all 10 of its wrestlers to the national championships, following its win at the Iowa Conference tournament on Thursday.

The NCAA Division III National Championships will be held March 2-3 at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Loras College (Iowa) is the host school.

For more details on Auggie wrestlers, click on the following link:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0607statistics/021707regional.html