Subject: Finals Week Hours - Athletic Facilities
Submitter: Kristen L Kraft, Athletic Facilities Manager, Athletic Facilities

Message: Finals Week Hours for the Kennedy Center & Si Melby Hall
(includes both fitness centers)

Monday – Thursday (April 30 – May 3) Regular hours: 6:00am – 11:00pm
Friday, May 4: 6:00am – 8:00pm (Note early close)
Saturday, May 5: Closed
Sunday, May 6: Closed

Summer hours will be posted next week

Subject: Spring Day Grades Due 11 May
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: GRADES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE May 11, 2007.
Do not turn in grades late. Late grades cause problems for students requiring the grades for reimbursement, scholarship, graduation and admission to other programs.

GRADE ENTRY SCREEN
* Report a grade for every student on the list (except where - W - is displayed).
* For students from one of the other ACTC colleges, please provide the Registrar’s Office with their grade.
* Please enter grades by May 11, 2007 or earlier! PLEASE NO LATE GRADES!
* Please identify students that have stopped attending class and the date of last attendance.

Please contact your departments Liaison for Computing person if you have a question on your PIN. For those needing specific directions, they are available on-line at:

http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html

Click on Faculty Grade Entry Procedures, other useful information can be found by clicking on Registrar’s New Faculty Handbook also.

Letter grades (ABCDF) are not used except for ACTC students. The following grading system is in effect:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0 Achieves basic standards for course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
P (2.0 or above) Meets minimum passing standard
N (Below 2.0) Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit and non-punitive: not computed in grade point average)

If a student fails to report for a final examination, he or she should
receive a grade of 0.0 for that examination when you compute the final grade.

INCOMPLETE GRADES

* An incomplete grade, or - I, should be given only in the case of extreme emergency. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must receive permission of the instructor of the course; must file a form (available in the Enrollment Center or on-line at the above web address) stating the reasons for the request, the work required to complete the course, the plan and date for completing the work, and comments from the instructor; and must return the form to the Registrar's Office by the time grades are due for the term (May 11, 2007).
* The necessary work must be completed in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following Semester.
* If the work is not completed by that date, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0.

DIRECTED STUDY, INDEPENDENT STUDY, OR INTERNSHIP

* If a Directed Study, Independent Study, or Internship is to be extended over a second term, indicate this by a grade of - X. Please remind students receiving an - X - that they are expected to continue communication and demonstrate satisfactory progress with their instructor in order to receive a credit and grade at the end of that term. They must complete the study within one year of their initial registration; after that, a new registration is necessary.

* An - X - grade can only be used for a Directed Study, Independent Study, and Internship unless prior arrangements have been made with the Registrar's Office.

AUDIT

Please inform the Registrar’s Office via email if expectations not met for a student auditing your class. A - V - (audit) is listed on the grade entry screen. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the student's record as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of - W (withdrawn).

VERY IMPORTANT

Grade are due in the Office of the Registrar no later than May 11, 2007. To comply with Federal Student Aid Regulations: If you have a student that stopped attending your class and you have assigned a grade of 0.0 or - N, please enter the date they last attended your class. Thank You.

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

Message: It's time for some serious studying! Lindell Library and Student Computing will be open until 1:00 am through Wednesday, May 3.

Subject: Staff Senate Survey
Submitter: Elizabeth N Bassani, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Staff Senate is currently looking at redefining its current role on campus. We would like to find out from you what your current perception is and what you would like to see Staff Senate become. Please take a few minutes out of your day to fill out the survey included in this message. We appreciate it!
Thank you!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=888773703661

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: 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: Staff Senate Nominations Due TODAY!
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Staff senate reminds you that today is the deadline for nominations for the three staff senate positions that are open for election. Nominate a colleague or yourself by submitting your name to CB#103 by 4:00 p.m. Friday.

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

Subject: Student Paycheck for May 15, 2007
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: Bee Safe, Bee Happy, Bee Well TODAY!
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Counseling & Health Promotion will be tabling today in the Quad from 11:30 - 1:00 to celebrate graduating seniors and other students as they prepare for finals week.

We also want to thank faculty, staff and students for a good year. Stop by for refreshments and information on transitions for graduates or students leaving for the summer.

Any questions, call CCHP at 612-330-1707.

Subject: Goliards Host Another Eve of Medieval Games
Submitter: Brett W Cease, Student

Message: Let this be your personal invitation to the second ever Medieval Game Night, an event so fun even Henry III would enjoy it.

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, May 1, from 6 to 9 p.m., in Science 212. Refreshments will be served.
It should be a rollicking good time. Tell your friends.

Hope to see you there.

Subject: Student Paychecks for May 15, 2007
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: Weekend College Chapel May 12th - Thelma Buckner
Submitter: Louise Hakola, Campus Ministry Assistant, Campus Ministry

Message: Weekend College Chapel - May 12th, 2007 at 7:30AM

Thelma Buckner and Family, Patricia Lacy Aiken (Luther Vandross backup, Sounds of Blackness), Tom West(Great Gospel Pianist)

*A great way to start the day!
*"A Terrific, Wonderful and Inspiring message!" Michele Roulet
*Get a great parking spot by coming early!

We look forward to seeing you there!!


(WEC Chapel June 2nd in the Quad)

Subject: Additional Senior Class Party Information
Submitter: Sean M Lassen, Student

Message: Seniors,

You will no longer be required to pick a ticket up from the welcome desk in order to attend the party at Bootleggers. All you need to do is bring your Augsburg College ID to the party. Also, one guest per person is permitted.

See you Thursday,
Sean Lassen

Subject: HOURCAR Membership 'Drive' - LAST DAY
Submitter: Kathleen A Tuckner, Project Manager, Office of the President

Message: If you have been thinking about applying for an HOURCAR membership, please sign up today!

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, an individual account can also be opened. If a person signs up for an individual membership, along with their business membership, he/she will receive two fabs at orientation. A driver's personal expenses can be invoiced monthly by HOURCAR or paid electronically.

Brief on-campus New Member Orienations will be scheduled for the Augsburg College members. 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: The Gulf Coast Kids at Camp Noah Need You!!
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.

June 17-22, 2007 - Louisiana or Alabama
July 15-21 or July 22-28, 2007 - Biloxi, Mississippi(Spanish speaking, need not be fluent)

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

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

Subject: 07-08 Model United Nations Information Available!
Submitter: Laura C Olsen, Student

Message: Information packets and applications for the 2007-2008 Model United Nations Team are now available at the Model UN desk in the Auggie's Nest. If you are interested in Model UN please make sure to pick up your application before you leave Augsburg.

Subject: Tonight: Theatre Recital
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
Tonight ONLY! April 27th
From 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre in Foss Center

Subject: What's your story?
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: What are your plans for the summer? Are you traveling? Interning? Researching? Doing anything else that may be of interest to the Augsburg community?

The editorial board of "inside augsburg" is accepting pitches for stories to be featured on the website this summer. We hope to include a cross section of what members of the Augsburg community--students, faculty, and staff--are doing over the summer, whether on campus or off.

Submit your story idea and contact information to bierman@augsburg.edu for consideration. There is no deadline, as we are always open to hearing your pitch. Thank you!

Subject: Lower duplex for rent
Submitter: Bao L Thao, Director, Pan-Asian Student Services

Message: 2+ spacious lower duplex for rent. Newly remodeled. New Appliances. Minutes from Augsburg. $650+ utilities. Requires 1 year lease and reference checks. Available NOW!

Please contact Bao Thao at 612-237-5536 or via e-mail thao@augsburg.edu.

Subject: House for Sale in Cedar Riverside
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Beautiful row house [1600 sq. ft.] for sale next to Augsburg College campus. Two bedrooms, bath and a half, indoor/underground parking, excellent condition, 5 minute walk to work, no parking fee required at Augsburg! 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 with a low monthly fee.

Subject: Desk for Sale
Submitter: Skye K Holmberg, Student

Message: I have a medium sized corner desk with four shelves it's a light colored wood, easy to fit into a small space. It's only a year old and in great condition. I'm asking $35 for it. Please e-mail me if you would like to stop by and take a look. holmbers@augsburg.edu