Subject: Athletic Facilities Closed Easter Weekend
Submitter: Kristen L Kraft, Athletic Facilities Manager, Athletic Facilities

Message: All Athletic Facilities, including both fitness centers and Melby Gym, will be closed Easter weekend: April 6, 7 & 8. We will reopen with regular hours at 6:00am Monday, April 9.

Subject: Poster-making workshop tonight
Submitter: Shannon R Rynders, Student

Message: Learn the dos and don'ts of research poster making at URGO's Research Poster Making Workshop tonight, April 3rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Sverdrup computer room 205.

We'll look at numerous samples for clues as to what works, talk about how research is communicated in various disciplines, and cover basic technology for making a poster. You'll have time to get started making your poster or to finish refining it.

Both faculty and students are encouraged to attend.

Questions: contact Dixie Shafer, shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.

Subject: "Understanding the Rechartering Process" Tonight
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The Department of Campus Activities and Orientation invites all student organization members to our development session entitled "Understanding the Rechartering Process."

Please join us for an hour of food, networking, and explanation of the rechartering process for student orgs!

Tuesday, April 3rd
7 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Will O'Berry at x1499.

Subject: GRE General Test Will Not Change
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: Plans for the Revised GRE® General Test Cancelled

Educational Testing Service just announced:


Princeton, N.J. (April 2, 2007) —ETS has cancelled plans to launch the revised Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) General Test. The decision was made in consultation with the Executive Committee of the GRE Board.

While ETS and the Board remain committed to improving the test, on balance, GRE officials said they believe problems guaranteeing complete access to the new Internet-based test outweighed the benefits of immediately moving to the new format.

ETS originally planned to launch the revised GRE General Test worldwide in September. Instead, the company will continue to offer the test worldwide in its current computer-based, continuous testing format. Registrations in India, China and Japan, which had been closed, will be reopened in the near future to accommodate application deadlines. Likewise, registrations for the current GRE General Test will continue elsewhere.

"The decision to cancel the revised GRE General Test best serves the interests of test takers and the graduate institutions that use those scores to make admissions decisions," says David Payne, Executive Director of the GRE Program at ETS. "After much debate and evaluation, it became clear that the current format offers students more convenient and flexible opportunities to test when and where they choose, while still providing score users with valid predictors of test takers' preparedness for graduate school study."

The primary reason for cancelling the launch of the revised GRE General Test was test taker access. Plans called for the revised test to be delivered over the new worldwide network of 3,200 Internet-based testing centers. Despite the network's size, ETS officials did not believe that full access to the General Test for all students could be confidently assured.

"As the launch approached, ETS determined that, despite the aggressive development of our Internet-based testing network, we could not guarantee complete access to all students needing to take the exam" Payne explains. "While the graduate community supports, and in fact helped develop and pilot the revised GRE General Test, they have also stated that they are satisfied with the current GRE General Test, until such time as improvements can be gradually implemented. ETS is being responsive to their best interests."

ETS officials will work with the GRE Board to implement many of the planned test content improvements in the future without the access issues associated with changing to an entirely new test delivered over a brand new testing network.

Subject: First discussion on faith and learning tomorrow
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: On behalf of the Office of the Dean, the Religion Department, the Christensen Chair and the Exploring Our Gifts Program, we would like to invite you to a conversation on the future of a proposed Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning. Please consider attending one of these two meetings:

Wednesday, April 4, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Or
Monday, April 9, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Both conversations will be held in the Marshall Room.

David Tiede, Mark Tranvik, Phil Quanbeck and John Knight have made several presentations on this idea to the faculty, staff, senior College administration, volunteer leadership and alumni since last fall. You may also recall that this is a proposal to sustain the work of our Lilly grants, in accord with Augsburg 2004. We are moving ahead with our plans and we would like your feedback about the shape of the Center. The latest draft reflects conversations that we have had with a number of people, including many of you. Now we desire a wider conversation.

You can find a draft of a business plan proposal for the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning on the Exploring Our Gifts public drive, or feel free to email knightj@augsburg.edu and request a copy. We would like you to read the draft (number five) and respond to the following questions:

1. Can you advise or help us identify and articulate the desired educational results related to this proposal? (See especially Exhibit B among the appendices)

2. Can you advise us with regard to the work that will be required to produce the intended results in: a) faculty development, b) student engagement, c) public presence of the ACFL and the College?

3. Finally, is there anything else that you believe requires comment, evaluation or reevaluation?

Our desire is to incorporate as many ideas and insights into a new draft that will be presented to the Board of Regents at the end of April. If you are unable to attend one of these gatherings please feel free to send comments to Mark Tranvik, David Tiede, Phil Quanbeck II or John Knight.

Coffee and treats will be served!

Thank you for your participation in this worthy effort.

Subject: Rally for Augsburg at the Capitol
Submitter: Natalie Wright, Administrative Assistant, Government and Community Relations, Institutional Advancement

Message:
On Thursday, April 12th, from 11:00am-1:30pm, Augsburg College will travel to the State Capitol to advocate for increased funding to the MN State Grant Program.

Register for the event at: http://ga6.org/mnprivatecolleges/capitol.html

Training, Transportation, and Lunch will be provided!

Did you know…
Over ¼ of Augsburg students receive a state grant?
The average grant award is $1,700? And can be received each semester?
75% of grants go to students from families with incomes less than $40,000 per year?

Help keep college affordable and accessible to everyone.

Join us at the Capitol on Thursday, April 12th.

Subject: Invitation to Design workshop series continues
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

Workshops intended to enable faculty to use a systematic, purposeful approach to revising, creating, and maintaining learning experiences. All workshops are offered twice and are scheduled from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Cedar Room of the Christensen Center.

Faculty considering applying for Instructional and Course Design support for Summer 2007 are strongly encouraged to attend.

Brain science, ‘best practice’, and instructional design April 9 and 10. Bring your favorite ‘best practice’ guiding principles for an exploration of the relationship between these and brain science and how this can inform intentional choice in crafting learning experiences.
Cedar Room

The designing professor: changing students on purpose April 24 and 25. Bring a learning experience you’ve been working on to dip your pedagogical toes into the waters of design. We’ll work with a process that starts by identifying the change(s) we want in our students and progresses systematically (but not too fast!) to creating experiences that not only change and empower students, but also enable us to develop a habit of reflective empathy in our work.
Cedar Room

RSVP to martin@augsburg.edu or x1229.

Subject: Sexuality & Augsburg
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: On Tuesday, April 3 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, members of the Augsburg community will talk about “Sexuality & Augsburg.”

The last of this year’s Soup & Sexuality series taking place on the first Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., "Sexuality & Augsburg" will involve a panel of Augsburg students, administrators, staff, and faculty and their view of how gender identity and sexual identity play a role at Augsburg as well as what needs to be done in the future.

Please mark this time on your calendar and join us for free lunch and some fascinating conversation.

Subject: Lindell Library Easter hours
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Special Library and Student Computing hours during the Easter weekend are:
Thursday, April 5 -- 8 am - 6 pm
Friday-Sunday, April 6-8 - closed

Hours are always available from the “Hours” link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

Subject: Darfur Events
Submitter: Alex G Hoselton, Student

Message: Photographer Ryan Spencer Reed went to borders of Chad and southern Sudan to capture the effects of the Darfur genocide. Thirty six pictures will be on display from March 27th to April 6th in the rear of the chapel. The entrance is the through atrium, not the normal Chapel entrance. A large butcher paper sign hangs over the entrance door.

Exhibition is open from 9am to 8pm everyday, be sure to stop in.

Help spread awareness of this human rights tragedy by coming to gallery and the events scheduled for next week.

Tuesday April 3rd, the "Ghosts of Rwanda" is playing the Urness / Mortensen Lobby at 7pm.

Wednesday April 4th, round table discussion over pizza and pie at Noon in the Century Room located downstairs by the entrance to Murphy's Grill.

Thursday April 5th, wear the Darfur T-shirts that will be handed out starting Monday in the Christensen Center. Also, go to SCI 123 at 3:00 to see Associate Professor Ellen Kennedy speak about Darfur and how we can make a difference!

Subject: Grand Slam Fundraiser
Submitter: Andrea E Kaul, Student

Message: As part of our Project Management class our group of 4 Augsburg Students are holding a fundraiser at Grand Slam in Eagan for a non-profit organization: Lifworks.

The fundraiser is Wednesday, April 4th from 5-10pm. Purchase a $10 ticket and get access all night to laser tag, mini golf, batting cages, and more! Come help support Augsburg and Lifeworks TOMORROW!

Contact Joe Trenary or Andrea Kaul for more info.

Subject: FACULTY - Forum on Disability Services
Submitter: Rebecca Lund, Accommodations Specialist, CLASS Program

Message: FACULTY are invited to participate in a luncheon discussion forum this Wednesday, April 4th from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room. A wonderful free lunch will be provided.

Please come prepared to discuss questions or situations relevant to student accommodations received by individuals accessing services from the CLASS and Access offices. Questions can pertain to accommodation services such as notetakers, taking tests in the Groves Lab, textbooks provided in alternative formats, etc.

In addition to providing a forum where faculty can share and receive information, we will also be giving out fabulous door prizes!

If you have any questions, you may contact Rebecca Lund, Accommodations Specialist in the CLASS office, at x1353 or at lundr@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Weekly Update
Submitter: Paul C Pribbenow, President, Office of the President

Message: Greetings,

The most recent version of the Weekly Update is now available online. You can access it by clicking on the following link: http://www.augsburg.edu/president/pdfs/update040207.pdf. You can also access the Weekly Update by visiting my website: www.augsburg.edu/president.

Have a great week,

President Paul C. Pribbenow

Subject: Study Abroad Survey for Faculty and Staff
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: The Office of International Programs (OIP) is implementing a project for AQIP called Study Abroad Curriculum Integration. As part of this project it is important to collect information about the current level of study abroad knowledge and gauge perspectives on study abroad within the Augsburg community. This will also help us move forward supporting the Global Learning Center outlined by President Pribbenow.

OIP would appreciate your unit’s input. The survey takes about 10 minutes, just follow this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=438103306155

The survey is open until April 18.


Thank you for your time,

Amy Greeley
Director, Augsburg Abroad

and

Orv Gingerich
Associate Dean of the Office of International Programs

Subject: "The Threepenny Opera" Tickets On Sale!
Submitter: Sarah E Teich, Student

Message: The Augsburg College Theatre Arts Department is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for “The Threepenny Opera,” by Bertolt Brecht and music by Kurt Weill. Darcey Engen is directing, with music direction done by Sonja Thompson.

“The Threepenny Opera,” a collaboration between playwright Bertolt Brecht and composer Kurt Weill, premiered in 1928 as a new kind of theatre experience that broke from realist traditions. That production began the “Epic” theatre tradition, which refused to let audiences passively escape into the world of the play. Instead, through use of presentational staging, the production demanded that audiences examine oppressive ideological issues in the play and in society. Brecht’s desire was that “The Threepenny Opera” force audiences to judge political corruption and inspire them, through action, to demand change.

Performance dates are:

April 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7p.m.
April 15 and 22 at 2 pm.

Tickets: $3 Augsburg College Students; $10 ACTC faculty, staff, and students; $12 general public.

For reservations and more information, please call 612-330-1257.

Subject: Opportunity to honor a 2007 grad
Submitter: Stephanie Malone, Director of the Augsburg Fund, Development

Message: STAFF & FACULTY:

Would you like to pay tribute to a student from the Class of 2007, in honor of their upcoming graduation?

We have just the opportunity for you to honor this student and recognize their hard work and contributions during their time at Augsburg! You can make a contribution to The Augsburg Fund during the Senior Class Gift Campaign. A personalized tribute card will be mailed to the student you are recognizing. In addition, you will be helping to model stewardship and philanthropy to our newest members of the Augsburg Alumni family.

WHERE & WHEN? Visit the Senior Class Gift table in Christensen. Students will be tabling today, tomorrow and part of next week.

Or, contact me at 612-338-4825 or via e-mail at: malone@augsburg.edu.

Subject: FREE KAUG Concert Less Than 2 Weeks Away
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: On Friday, April 13 KAUG presents its Final Cut concert, the final concert in this year's KAUG Live series, at 8PM in the East Commons. The bands include Kid Dakota, Bill Caperton of Ella, and The Spirit of 76. The doors open at 7:30 PM and the event is FREE for everyone. Mark the date on your calendar and stay tuned for updates at www.augsburg.edu/kaug

Subject: Summer Housing Information
Submitter: Cynthia Rowe, Housing Specialist, Residence Life

Message: Summer housing information is now available in both Residence Life offices. Contract signing for New Hall is April 11th, 7:00 am to 8:00 am in the Urness lobby. Contract signing for Mortensen Hall is April 12th, 7:00 am to 8:00 am in the Urness lobby.

Information will also be available at the Residence Life table in the Christensen Center on Monday, April 9th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1488.

Subject: Need a ride to Duluth
Submitter: Chau L Nguyen, Student

Message: I'm looking for a ride to go to Duluth next Thursday afternoon (prefer after 4:00 pm). If you are going there, please let me know. We can split the transportation cost.

Please contact me if you are willing to help me with this, here is my email address: nguyenc@augsburg.edu

Subject: Marina Christensen Justice Award
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:
Dear Augsburg Students, Faculty and Staff,

Please submit a short application for one graduating senior for the Marina Christensen Justice Award. Submissions are due by Friday, April 13th at 5:00pm. You can fill out the form below and return it to truem@augsburg.edu, or get a written form at the Information Desk in the Christensen Center and return it to CB#108.

The Marina Christensen Justice Award is an annual award honoring a graduating senior who represents in a high degree Augsburg's motto: "Education for Service." The recipient must have demonstrated a dedication to the kind of community involvement that characterized the personal and professional life of Marina, who courageously and effectively reached out to bring equity and harmony--living Christian values--to disadvantaged people and communities.

Name of the senior whom you wish to nominate for the award:

______________________________________________________________


Why are you nominating this person?:
Please include many examples of this student's work in "service" (that go beyond the campus community.)

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Thank you for your nomination!

Subject: ATTENTION CLASS OF 2007
Submitter: Antonio L Spargo, Student

Message: Today is the day that you can make a difference!

We want to talk to you about an important Senior Class project, and also tell you how you can qualify for some of the following goodies:

- a free Tootsie Pop to anyone who talks to us
- entry into a drawing for daily prizes
- entry into a grand finale drawing for: a jump drive, an iTunes card, a Target gift card, a memory card for your digital camera, an Augsburg Alumni sweatshirt, and more!!!

Stop by our table in Christensen Center on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Or, contact our Senior Class committee at: giving@augsburg.edu. See you later today!

Subject: Vocatio Chapel with Elizabeth Hunter on April 11
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Augsburg College will conclude the 2006-07 Vocatio Chapel Series with writer Elizabeth Hunter. Elizabeth is a section editor of The Lutheran magazine, the magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Raised in the Twin Cities, Elizabeth now lives in Chicago with her husband, a hard-working youth director, and her two children, Evan and Jacob. Jacob is only 4 months old, and he will be joining Elizabeth during her visit!

Elizabeth is going to be visiting several classes during her time at Augsburg. She will also be speaking in chapel at 10:20 on Wednesday, April 11. Following chapel, Elizabeth is eating lunch with anyone interested in speaking about writing, design, and other magazine work. She may even be recruiting some fresh young talent for The Lutheran!

Everyone is invited to come hear Elizabeth Hunter in chapel on April 11. If you are interested in joining her for lunch, please contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Apply for FinAid over Easter Break
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: Looking for something to do on your Easter break? Have your parents sign your 2007-2008 Verification Worksheet and copies of their 2006 1040 tax form. Then bring them back with you or fax them to the Enrollment Center.

When faxing, please be sure to include only the first TWO pages of your 1040; we do not need any schedules or attachments. Help us be environmentally friendly!

Subject: HUZZAH! Medieval Game Night
Submitter: Phillip C. Adamo, Assistant Professor, History

Message: It's NOT "Dungeons and Dragons"! The Goliard Society of Medievalist will host an evening of games that were actually played during the Middle Ages. Learn "Hnefatafl", a strategy game played by the Vikings; "Knucklebones and Fivestones", a game of dexterity; and "Riddling", in which a knight must prove that his wordplay is as good as his swordplay! We'll also have more familiar board games like chess and Nine Men's Morris. Medieval Game Night will take place in on Tuesday, April 10, from 6 to 9 p.m., in Sverdrup 202. Refreshments will be served. For more info, contact Phil Adamo, adamo@augsburg.edu.

Subject: WEC credit refunds available 4/13
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: Weekend College financial aid credit refunds will be available on Friday, April 13 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Checks not picked up by Saturday afternoon will be mailed on Monday, April 16.

Subject: Calling all first year special education teachers
Submitter: Jane B Hall-Dayle, Student

Message: Special education teachers face numerous challenges, including long hours, having to develop curriculum with little guidance, lack of support, frequent meetings, and high paperwork demands. My name is Jane Hall-Dayle and I am working toward my masters degree in education. I am interested in the perceptions and experiences of your first year teaching. I am completing my research this Spring and would love for you to join a focus group to share your thoughts about your first year of teaching. All comments will be confidential and I will not use your name or identifying information. Please email me at halldayle@msn.com or call me at 651-341-4715. Join us for an hour of conversation and coffee.

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update:

Monday, April 2:
Softball -- Gustavus 7-11, Augsburg 0-0 (2nd game 5 inn.)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/0607statistics/040207gustavus.html

Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Loras (Iowa) Duhawk Spring Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/0607statistics/040207loras.html


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

Tuesday, April 3:
Softball at Concordia-Moorhead -- POSTPONED to Sunday 4/15 at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4:
Baseball vs. St. Thomas, Parade Stadium, 2:30 p.m. -- LISTEN ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Thursday, April 5:
Softball vs. Bethel, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m. -- LISTEN ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Friday, April 6:
M/W Track and Field at Hamline Invitational.

Tuesday, April 10:
Baseball vs. St. Mary's, Parade Stadium, 2:30 p.m. -- LISTEN ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Softball at Macalester (rescheduled), 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 11:
Softball vs. St. Mary's, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m. -- LISTEN ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Baseball vs. Northwestern-Roseville, Parade Stadium, 4:30 p.m. (1 game)

Subject: PCA Wanted, June 2-8
Submitter: Sarah J Heinsch, Student

Message: 26-year-old physically disabled female is looking for a personal care attendant who is responsible, energetic, and available to travel June 2-8, 2007. PCA must be able to independently lift 90 lbs. Prior PCA experience is recommended, although not required. This is a perfect opportunity for a college student with plenty of time on their hands! Please contact: heinsch@augsburg.edu

Subject: Work for the Study Abroad office
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: Calling all students who have studied abroad: The student worker position in Augsburg Abroad is opening up next fall, and we are currently accepting applications. Here’s an opportunity to share your enthusiasm and knowledge about study abroad with your fellow students.

Responsibilities include peer advising, upkeep of the study abroad library, assistance at study abroad events, including fairs and class/dorm visits, and assistance at orientation and re-entry events. 12-15 hours per week are available starting in July (actual start date is negotiable).

The application deadline is next Friday, April 13, 2007. The full job posting, including application protocol, is available at http://www.augsburg.edu/hr/student/. Questions? Contact Andrea Wojtanowicz, wojtanow@augsburg.edu, x1669.

Subject: A Desperate Request to any kind video camera owner
Submitter: Brett W Cease, Student

Message: Urgently Needed: Any video camera that plays digital 8 tapes & the equipment to transfer/stream tapes electronically to computer.

I am currently working on a documentary and have several digital 8 tapes that I need to edit. However, the camera I used to film them is now broken. As a result, I cannot transfer them onto computer and am looking to borrow the above equipment immediately from anyone who would be willing to loan it to me for less than a week.

Please contact me if you know of ANY possibilities. Spread the word.

Thank you
brettw.cease@gmail.com
612.656.6662

Subject: Looking for Roommates
Submitter: Cody W Warren, Student

Message: Thinking about summer housing? I am in search of 3 roommates to live with in Mortensen during the summer. Housing during the summer is reasonable, at only $826 for the entire 4 months with 4 roommates!

If interested, please contact me at warrenc@augsburg.edu .

Thanks!