Subject: Science at Augsburg Initiative Discussions
Submitter: Barbara Edwards Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Academic Affairs

Message: Architects from Holabird & Root will be on campus on April 26th to discuss the Science at Augsburg Initiative. One focus of these discussions will be an exploration of current trends and best practices in science building construction.

Thursday, April 26th:
10:30-12:00 - Session I with faculty and staff (Marshall Room)

12:30-1:30 - Session with students (Science 205)

3:00-4:30 - Session II with faculty and staff (Lindell 15 - Repeat of Session I)

Subject: Register for Summer GRE Prep
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: Want to go to grad school? The GRE is an important factor in admission. Learn how to better prepare by attending a series of six sessions: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26, and July 10 and 17, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The cost is $25 for current students and $50 for Augsburg alums, and includes test prep materials. Please register by completing and submitting the form at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/gre_prep_reg.html

Contact Dixie Shafer in URGO with questions.

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

Message: 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: 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: Presentation on Homer
Submitter: Andrew N Sayre, Student

Message: As a part of The Beginning of Western Culture History course, come hear a presentation on the legendary poet Homer. This short, 20 minute, presentation will be delivered by a student. Following the presentation will be a brief discussion.

Come stop by tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1:30pm in the Century Room.

Subject: Exit Loan Counseling Today
Submitter: Elizabeth N Bassani, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: For those of you lucky graduating seniors who have taken out a Federal Stafford Loan while attending Augsburg College, it is required that you complete some form of Exit Counseling. The Financial Aid Office will be offering an Exit Counseling Session today from 6:30 to 7:30pm in Christiansen Center in the Marshall Room. In this session you will learn about repayment terms, budgeting and what does consolidation mean. If you are not able to make it to this event you can also complete your Exit Loan Counseling online at www.mapping-your-future.com. Once on this page you will click on Student Loan Counseling Interview, then Stafford Exit. We will receive notice that you've completed this form and make note of it on your account.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you!

Subject: Lindell Library open until 1:00 am
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Lindell Library and Student Computing will be open until 1:00 am from Sunday, April 22, through Wednesday, May 3. Come do some serious studying. We’re expecting you!

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: Register for Summer LSAT Prep
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: Want to go to law school? The LSAT is an important factor in admission. Learn how to better prepare by attending a series of four sessions: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, and 19, and July 10, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The cost is $100 for current students and $150 for Augsburg alums, and includes test prep materials. Please register by completing and submitting the form at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/lsat_prep_reg.html

Contact Dixie Shafer in URGO with questions.

Subject: Campus Connections Luncheon 4/27
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: The Campus Connections luncheon is scheduled for Friday, April 27 at noon in East Commons. We will meet at the top of the stairs and find a table in East Commons. After introductions we 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 conversation will be interesting and the food plentiful.

Subject: Last 3 days 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: Should Alcohol be Served at Augsburg events?
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: The Augsburg Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Committee has been asked by President Pribbenow's office to explore the issue of alcohol being served at Augsburg events. The AOD Committee wants the opinion of th Augsburg College community. Please take a moment to complete this survey.

http://academics.augsburg.edu/surveys/aod.survey

Thanks! Augsburg Alcohol and Other Drug Committee

Subject: HOURCAR MEMBERSHIP "DRIVE" THIS WEEK!
Submitter: Kathleen A Tuckner, Project Manager, Office of the President

Message: Thank you to all the new Augsburg HOURCAR members who signed up at the Commuter Fair on Tuesday. If you didn't have a chance to stop by the booth, we invite you to consider using the HOURCAR as an alternative way of commuting as you plan your individual and department business travel...Please sign up now...New drivers, applying this week only, will have their membership fee waived.

It takes just a few minutes to apply on-line. 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

All business related travel will be 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 which can be invoiced or paid electronically.

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.

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 contact Kathleen Tuckner at ext. 1403.

Subject: Late Night Breakfast
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: Senior Reception Info
Submitter: Rebecca S Taute, Program Assistant, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: Due to a lack of requests for transportation to Augsburg House for the Senior Reception on Thursday, April 26th, we will not be providing a shuttle service. Private transportation has been arranged for the students who did indicate a need.

Becky, Alumni Relations

Subject: May 15, 2007 Student Paychecks
Submitter: Heather L Pedersen, Student

Message: Just a last minute reminder before you leave for Summer Break. Since your last day for the semester is May 3, 2007 and some of you might be going home for the summer, here is what you need to do to get your pay check if you can’t pick it up at the Enrollment Center. You need to submit a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Human Resources Department for your May paycheck, and we will mail out your check. If you work hours in May, you’ll also need a self-addressed stamped envelope for June.


If you have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at 612-330-1058.


Have a good summer!

Subject: Staff Senate Nominations Due Friday
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: This is a reminder that nominations for staff senators for the three staff senate openings are due Friday 4/27 by 4:00 p.m. Please return the nomination form you should have received in your campus box to Dianne Detloff, CB#103.

Any questions, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707 or Liz Bassani 612-330-1120.

Subject: 2007-2008 Campus Ministry Commissioners!
Submitter: Jeanette Clark, Student

Message: This message is on behalf of Jeanette Clark, Antonio Spargo and Sarah Pesola. We'd like to thank everyone for a wonderful year as the 2006-2007 Campus Ministry Commissioners. We'd also like to introduce next year's commissioners: Joanna Flaten, Kristen Hoyles and Stephanie Wood. We know they are greatly exicted for this opportunity and looking forward to working with the Augsburg Community.

Grace and Peace,
Jeanette, Antonio and Sarah

Subject: Camp Noah Volunteer Opportunity
Submitter: Louise Hakola, Campus Ministry Assistant, Campus Ministry

Message: The children in the Gulf Coast need our help now more than ever! They need the fun and healing that Camp Noah can bring.
Camp Noah is a fun-filled, faith-based, week-long day camp for children K-6 who have experienced disaster. Camp Noah is being requested by numerous disaster-impacted communities as a means to help their children affected by hurricanes Rita and Katrina in 2005 who are still dealing with feelings of loss and fear. Camp Noah offers the structure, connectedness and play children need to build resiliency and hope.

We are in need of individuals who can give a week to volunteer -
Louisiana or Alabama...June 17-22, 2007
Spanish speaking(Need not be fluent) in Biloxi, Mississippi...June 15-21 or July 22-28

Training, flight, and housing is paid for. The only cost to volunteer is evening meals.

if you are interested in volunteering, contact Cindy Johnson at 651.969.2368 or email cindy.johnson@lssmn.org

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 today from 11 to 1.

Subject: GEMS/GISE summer 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: Call for Student Proposals
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: ANNOUNCING THE $1,000 REWOLDT STUDENT PEACE INITIATIVE PRIZE
Undergraduates students at Augsburg College are invited to compete for the Rewoldt Student Peace Initiative award in conjunction with the annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum. A $1,000 award will go to a student recognizing an outstanding essay or project focused on the theme:
"The Opportunity and Challenge of Direct Democracy."
The essay or project should involve research on the concept of direct democracy and include a bibliography. The winner will need to make a 10-minute summary presentation at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum to be held at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota on March 7-8, 2008.

Interested students should submit a 200-word abstract by November 1, 2007, describing the direction of the essay or project. Final projects/papers will be due on January 5, 2008 for submission submission to a panel of campus judges. for the full call for proposals, contact Orv Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs <gingerio@augsburg.edu>

Subject: Hip Hop/Gospel Night Tonight!
Submitter: Kasidy M Moore, Student

Message: Come to Hip Hop/Gospel Night tonight in Sateren Auditorium. The show starts at 7pm and includes performances by:

Tonya Hughes
FAITH
Joshua Holmgren
1065
and Jump Crew

This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Campus Ministry and PASU.
pasu@augsburg.edu

Subject: Save the date: 25th Anniversary of WEC--May 17!
Submitter: John S Schmit, Dean of Adult Programs, Academic Affairs

Message: On Thursday, May 17 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. we will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Weekend College. This celebration will take place in the Christensen Center. Please make plans to attend.

Subject: Homecoming 2007 Events
Submitter: Rebecca S Taute, Program Assistant, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: It’s time to register your Homecoming event with Alumni Relations. Please complete an Event Request Form and return to Heidi Breen in the Alumni Office prior to May 18, 2007. You’ll find the form at the link below. If you have any questions, contact Becky Taute at 612-330-1085 or tauter@augsburg.edu. Thank you!

http://web.augsburg.edu/~tauter/eventreq.pdf

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):

Tuesday, April 24:
Baseball -- Augsburg 6-4, St. John's 1-2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/0607statistics/042407stjohns.html

Softball -- St. Mary's 4, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/0607statistics/042407stmarys.html

Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout Border Battle
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/


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

Wednesday, April 25:
Softball at Hamline, 4 p.m.
Men's Track and Field at Macalester Twilight Invitational.

Saturday, April 28:
Softball vs. St. Olaf, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Baseball at Macalester, 2:30 p.m.
Women's Track and Field at Macalester Invitational.

Subject: Are you unsure about how you’ll spend the summer?
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Q: Are you unsure about how you’ll spend the summer?
A: Come to camp!


Several outdoor ministry sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and beyond! are looking for summer staff.

Contact the Camping Network to learn more about a summer outdoors working with other college-age staff while honing your leadership skills!
651-649-0454 x228 + ruthbuuck@r3campingnetwork.org


Positions Available: chaplains, counselors, kitchen staff, day camp staff, maintenance staff, waterfront positions, canoe & backpack guides, canteen supervisors, health care managers, wranglers, assistant program directors, day camp directors, trip leaders

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The Camping Network is an organization of Region 3
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Subject: English Teachers Needed in China
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: The United International College (UIC) is interested in new or recent college graduates to help teach English for one year in the college in Zhuhai, China. Round trip transportation, a room in the student dorms and a stipend will be provided. If interested, plese submit a letter of inquiry and a resume to:
Orv Gingerich, Assoc Dean for International Programs
gingerio@augsburg.edu
campus phone 1383

Subject: House for Sale Next to Campus
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Beautiful row house for sale next to Augsburg College campus. Two bedrooms, bath and a half, indoor/underground parking, excellent condition. Available NOW. Drive by and have a look at 2006 6th Street, just a block from the new Oren Gateway building. The home is part of an owner occupied condominium association. Note: This is our neighbor's house, not ours. We will be your neighbor when you move in!