Subject: Short-term Faculty Led Study Abroad in 2007-08
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: Announcing the 2007-08 Short-Term Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs! The Augsburg Abroad website, www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad, now features details on these courses being led abroad in January and Summer 2008.

January Programs

Caribbean Music in Jamaica
Dates: January 2-12, 2008

Globalization & Women's Movements in Nicaragua
Dates: January 4-12, 2008

Vocation & Christian Faith in El Salvador
Dates: January 4-13, 2008

Summer Programs

Art & The Middle Ages in France
Dates: May 11-June 4, 2008

WWII and Its Aftermath in Germany/ Poland/ Czech Republic
Dates: May 12-28, 2008

International Business in Germany
Dates: TBD

Experiences in Thai Education and Culture in Thailand
Dates: June 5-28, 2008

Sustainable Cities in Canada
Dates: July 9-29, 2008

Exploring the Migrant Trail in Mexico
Dates: July 5-19, 2008

Applications are now being accepted. Find out more by visiting www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad and click on “Programs” in the menu on the left.

Subject: Viewpoints: Lunch Dialogue Series
Submitter: Ebubechukwu Nwazota, Hall Director, New Hall, Residence Life

Message: TUESDAY
TILL DEATH DO US PART…
When is the right time to propose? How do you propose? Have you been proposed to? Do you wait 3 months or 1 year? Come dialogue about relationships, engagements, and marriage.

WEDNESDAY
STUDYING ABROAD?
Interested in studying abroad? Have you studied abroad? Are you an international student? Come and share your experiences and learn useful tips about studying abroad if you are planning to study abroad.

THURSDAY
SPREAD YOUR WINGS: LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
Graduating? This is an opportunity to ask questions about life after graduation. You can also share some of your concerns with others and learn about how others feel about graduation and what they plan to do after graduation.

FRIDAY
AFTER VIRGINIA TECH...
What are your thoughts on the Virginia Tech shooting? How will Augsburg respond to emergencies? Do you know what to do in an emergency like this? Learn more, share thoughts and ask questions.


12 pm - 1pm
Tuesday (April 24) - Friday (April 27)
Minneapolis Room
Get lunch from the cafeteria and join us…
Meals provided for those without a meal plan.

Subject: Invitation to Design Workshop TODAY and 4/25
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: ‘Invitation to Design’ workshop series

The last in a series of workshops intended to enable faculty to use a systematic, purposeful approach to revising, creating, and maintaining learning experiences. 3:30-5 in the Cedar Room

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

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: Instructional and Course Design Summer Stipends
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
Call for Proposals - Summer 2007


The Instructional and Course Design initiative within the Center for Teaching and Learning invites proposals for design-based course-related projects to be undertaken during Summer 2007 and completed by the end of Fall term 2007. The proposal timeline is short (proposals are Due May 4), proposal turnaround will be fast (decisions by May 11), and the opportunities for support and collaboration in this first exploration into a new way of thinking about and doing our pedagogical work will be remarkable. All faculty who are creating new learning experiences or revising existing ones are encouraged to submit.

A link to the complete Call for Proposals and application can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website, www.augsburg.edu/ctl.

Subject: Q & A: Queer & Augsburg newsletter, Issue 4
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Would you like a copy of this month's issue of Q & A: Queer & Augsburg, published by LGBTQIA Support Services at Augsburg College? Then click here: http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Q&A_April&May.pdf

Hard copies may also be picked up from the Christensen Center Information Desk or Christensen Center 1D.

Questions? Concerns? E-mail Will O'Berry, Assistant Director of Campus Activities and Orientation/LGBTQIA Support Services, at oberry@augsburg.edu.

Subject: FCA tonight
Submitter: Kelsey J Grulke, Student

Message: Augsburg FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) would like to invite everyone to join them tonight at 9pm in the Marshall room for a night of worship and prayer. We will be singing songs and spending time praying for one another, for ourselves, and for the world. Then, we'll have homemade cookies and milk as usual. Everyone is welcome-- you don't need to be an athlete to attend. We hope to see you tonight!

Subject: Summer GEMS/GISE Employment at Augsburg
Submitter: Jeanine A Gregoire, Associate Professor, Education

Message: The Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) and the Gise In Science and Engineering (GISE) will be employing 10-12 undergraduates (female and male focusing in education, math, science, engineering or related fields) students starting mid June through mid August. This 16 hour a week (GEMS: Tuesday/Thursday; GISE: Monday/ Wednesday) mentoring posting gives Augsburg undergraduates valuable experience working with middle school girls and boys in academically enriched projects (robotics, building the surface of the Moon, the chemistry of cosmetics, etc.) Augsburg students must be eligible for work-study; $12.50-13.00/hour. Interested students should contact Jeanine Gregoire at gregoire@augsburg.edu. Deadline for application is May 5.

Subject: Mary Kingsley's retirement: stories?
Submitter: Frankie B Shackelford, Professor of Modern Languages, Modern Languages

Message: As you know, the retirement party for Mary Kingsley is in East Commons on Tuesday, May 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Please come! If you don't like public speaking, but do have an anecdote you would like us to share, please send a brief text to shack@augsburg.edu Thanks!

Subject: Learn about HOURCAR - Transportation Fair Today!
Submitter: Kathleen A Tuckner, Project Manager, Office of the President

Message: Please check out the HOURCAR in the Quad today and stop by our table at the Transportation Fair in the Christensen Center lobby between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

New drivers can begin applying now on the website. Here's how:

1. start at the HOURCAR home page, www.HOURCAR.org
2. click on the "Join Us" icon, (blue figure with briefcase waving)
3. click on the link, "Additional Drivers"
4. Type "Augsburg College" in the line for "Member Name"
5. Fill in the rest of the form.
6. Use "AUG17" in the line for promotional code

Each application will generate a fee charged to the Augsburg account.
If you would like to use the car for personal appointments, a personal account can also be opened. Drivers will be responsible for covering all personal expenses.

Brief on-campus New Member Orienations will soon be scheduled for drivers under the Augsburg College membership. New Member Orientation is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of HOURCAR membership, learn about making and changing reservations as well as specific "how-to" information related to driving a Toyota Prius. Each driver will also be asked to submit one "Attachment B" form and will receive his or her own key fob and login to the online reservation system at New Member Orientation.

You will be contacted when the Orientation schedule is finalized. In the
meantime, if you should have any questions, please email info@hourcar.org or call 651-221-4462. Thank you for your interest.

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

Message: Greetings,

The Weekly Update has been posted online. You can read about the good things happening at Augsburg by visiting the following link: http://www.augsburg.edu/president/pdfs/update042307.pdf

Take care, and have a good week,

President Paul C. Pribbenow

Subject: Staff Appreciation Day
Submitter: Sarah M Valasek, Student

Message: The Augsburg Stewards are celebrating the staff. Help us celebrate by coming to our table in Christensen on April 25 from 11 to 1.

Subject: Psychology Majors Present Research
Submitter: David C. Matz, Assistant Professor, Psychology

Message: Ten Augsburg psychology majors presented their research at the Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference on April 21st at St. Olaf College. Andy Sayre, Jennifer Mely, Amanda Brey, Shannon Ryan, Doug Rudolph, Michael Wethington, Christine Esser, Nghi Ngan, Alan Mueller, and Robert Tix were joined at the conference by more than 200 presenters from around the Midwest.

Subject: Late sign up for Late Night Breakfast 4/30/07
Submitter: Rick Gubash, Disability Specialist, CLASS Program

Message: Late Night Breakfast is quickly approaching. Thanks to all of you who have signed up. We have room for a few more participants.

Late Night Breakfast happens once per semester to help students get a good meal during night time studying for finals.

If you would like to help serve breakfast food from 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. on Monday April 30, please email me to sign up.

Rick Gubash
Gubash@ augsburg.edu

Subject: Yoga and Last Tai Chi Session Today
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Counseling and Health Promotion invites all interested students, staff, and faculty to the final two sessions of yoga this week. Today we will meet from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room. The final yoga instruction for this semester will be Thursday from noon - 1:00 also in the Marshall Room. We hope you will be able to join us as we wind down this year's sessions.

Also the last tai chi instruction will be TONIGHT from 5 - 6 p.m.in the Century Room. Please plan to start in the Century Room and weather permitting, the class may move out to the park. Refreshments will also be provided.

Any questions, please call CCHP at 612-330-1707. Thanks to all of you who have participated in either yoga or tai chi this year. Finally, there will be no more pilates this year.

Subject: Last week to respond
Submitter: Erin S Voss, Manager of Help Desk Operations and Student Support, Information Technology

Message: Student Computing is conducting a survey, and we need YOUR help! All students are encouraged to take a few minutes to tell us how we can improve our services. You can also enter for a chance to win a $10 gift card to a local restaurant.

Just go to http://academics.augsburg.edu/surveys/surveyintro.html to fill out the survey. Thank you!

Subject: KAUG Goes Vinyl For DJ's Last Show!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: As this school year comes to a close we must say goodbye to some of the radio shows on KAUG. Today at noon the Box of Rocks has its final show. Listen online at www.augsburg.edu/kaug or come join Ted for a party in the KAUG studio, downstairs in Christensen, from Noon - 1:00 PM. He will be celebrating by playing choice cuts of vinyl records! Yes, vinyl records from bands like Led Zeppelin, Queen, ZZ Top, and Judas Priest. Free CDs, candy, and high fives will be given out, and of course he'll be taking requests. Bring your own records too if want. Don't miss this rockin' party!

Subject: Theatre Recital Night
Submitter: Robin C Long, Student

Message: An amazing opportunity to see a Senior honors project and an independent study perform together in a collaborative theatre event. Pieces directed by James Lekatz and Robyn Long with lighting by Justin Hooper. Performed by many of your friends and classmates.
Don't miss our final chance to show you what we've got!
Tickets are first come first serve and they are FREE
Date: Friday, April 27, 2007
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre in Foss Center

Subject: Chapel Wednesday evening
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: Tony Wernsing will be the Senior Speaker at Communion this Wednesday, April 25 - 9:30 pm.

Subject: Murphy Square Lit Reading!
Submitter: Emily K Hanson, Student

Message: Come join Murphy Square Wednesday night in Lindell 301 from 6:00-8:00pm for the Murphy Square literary reading!
Murphy Square, the campus literary and visual arts publication will be available at the reading as well.
Come celebrate the publication's release and take a well needed break from studying to hear some poetry and fiction, prose and haiku.

Light refreshments will be served.

Subject: Al Franken Today
Submitter: Paul Mock, Student

Message: 2008 US DFL Senate Candidate Al Franken will be on campus today to speak to the general assembly as part of an event titled "An Afternoon with Al Franken".

Doors will open at 2:00pm with Mr. Franken to begin at 2:30 p.m. Questions from the audience will begin around 3:00-3:15 p.m.

All are invited to come spend "An Afternoon with Al Franken"

Subject: The Undivided Life: Forging A Path To Integrity
Submitter: Karen P Hogan, Serials Coord, Library

Message: The Undivided Life: Forging a Path to Integrity and Joy
A Spiritual Retreat for Gay and Bisexual Men Saturday, May19, 9:00 – 3:00 St. Stephen's Church, 2211 Clinton Avenue S, Mpls. Gay and bisexual men may surrender to great pressure from church, society and self to cover our truest identities; to compromise the dignity with which we are made. Be inspired in this interdenominational experience to re-claim our God-given goodness and that of others, and learn the courage to live an undivided life. Led by Jim Smith. A fee of $25 covers cost, including lunch, snacks and materials. To register sent contact info & fee to Dignity/Twin Cities – P O Box 583402, Mpls 55458-3402 FFI: 651-278-6630 Stoeberl@bitstream.net

Subject: Summer Part Time Youth Director
Submitter: Carol Knicker, Assistant Professor, Education

Message: This from Mark Youngstrom, former director of Augsburg Acadeny for Health Careers: Arlington Hills United Methodist Church in Maplewood is looking for a parttime youth director. I am not sure about pay and hours, but we would like to find someone who could start this summer--mid June or so.

For more info Contact:

myoungstrom@aol.com