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: Lindell Library graduation week and summer hours
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: During this final exam and graduation week, Lindell Library, including the Student Computing Lab, will be open:
Wednesday, May 2 -- 8 am - 1 am
Thursday, May 3 -- 8 am - 7 pm
Friday, May 4 -- 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, May 5 -- 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, May 6 -- Noon - 6 pm

Regular summer hours begin May 7:
Monday-Thursday -- 9 am - 11 pm
Friday -- 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday -- 8 am - 7 pm
Sunday -- Noon - 6 pm

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: 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: 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: Instruction and Course Design proposals due 5/4
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Instructional and Course Design Summer Stipends
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: Classrooms of the Future XIII at Hamline on May 22
Submitter: Scott Krajewski, Liaison for Computing.Academic and Assistant Director, Information Technology

Message: Registration for the Classrooms of the Future Symposium is open
via the web site at http://www.associatedcolleges-tc.org/cotf/ . This
year the symposium will take place on Tuesday, May 22, at
Hamline University.

The symposium will kick off with a morning keynote by Stephen
W. Gilbert. Gilbert founded the Teaching, Learning, and Technology (TLT)
Group, an independent nonprofit organization, originally affiliated with
the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE), in January 1998.
Previously he had been with EDUCOM since 1983, serving as Vice
President, and then came to AAHE as Director, Technology Projects, in
July 1993 where he developed the TLT Roundtable concept and the AAHESGIT
Listserv. More information on Gilbert can be found at the TLT Group
http://www.tltgroup.org/about/stevengilbert/gilbert.html

This year's symposium will integrate free workshops in the afternoon
schedule as post-conference workshops.

The schedule is posted with session descriptions so you can plan your day.
Be sure to take advantage of the free registration at the web site
http://www.associatedcolleges-tc.org/cotf/ .


COTF is a day of presentations, workshops, and discussions about issues
and applications of technology in instructional settings in higher education.
Individual and group presentations provide an opportunity for faculty,
administrators, and support professionals to come together to talk
about their practices for teaching with technology.

Subject: Augsburg Honors Review
Submitter: Jeanne M Boeh, Associate Professor, Economics

Message: The revamped 16th edition of the Honors Review has been published. Contributors include; Donovan Lessard, Jessica Moses, Binh Nguyen, Megan Schiller and Thalia M. Koch. The Editors-in-Chief were Brain Krohn and Jen Winter assisted by Staff Editors: Kari Aanesta, Shawn Boonstra, Julie Curtis, Bethany Hellerich, Caryn Quist, Rebecca Reilly and Johannes Specks.
You may view this Review at: www. augsburg.edu/honors/review/2007

Subject: Diversity and Global Learning Workshop
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
From Muffins to Merlot: Diversity and Global Learning Infusion Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 8 in the Minneapolis Room of Christensen Center. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.

This workshop will prepare the Augsburg community for the increasingly diverse student population that will be coming to the college in the next decade. It is a part of a larger initiative that will help define thinking about diversity and global learning on campus and how it can be incorporated into the curriculum.

See the Inside Augsburg page for further information and agenda. R.S.V.P. to Terry Martin at x1229 or martin@augsburg.edu by Thursday, May 3.

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

Message: Attention Seniors,

You will no longer need to obtain a ticket for the senior class party, bring your Augsburg ID and you will be permitted access. Also, contrary to popular belief you will not be able to bring a guest due to capacity issues.

See you Thursday at 9:00

Sean Lassen

Subject: American Indian Student Services news
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: Cindy Peterson, Director for American Indian Student Services, will shift her responsibilities and take leadership in coordinating the Scholastic Connections Scholarship and Mentorship Program at Augsburg. She will relinquish her position as Director of American Indian Student Services. Until a new person is hired to take her place (knowing there is NO replacement), she will continue working 1/4 time (approx. 10 hours per week) in American Indian Student Services Program (AISSP).

We will find time to celebrate Cindy's accomplishments and contributions to our students and to Augsburg, and I know all of you will appreciate the continued opportunity to work with her.

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: Student Paycheck - 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!

NOTE: Postage will be increasing May 14, 2007 to .41. Please have the correct postage on your envelope otherwise it will not be sent! The mailroom does sell .02 stamps.

Subject: Retirement Party for Robert Herforth
Submitter: Heather J Hultquist, Secretary, Natural Sciences and Math, Political Science

Message: After 40 years of teaching Biology at Augsburg, Professor Robert Herforth is retiring!

Please join us in celebration of Robert's career.

When: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Minneapolis Room

Refreshments will be served.

Subject: StepUP students and staff at conference
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: Patrice Salmeri, Director, and Dave Hadden, Assistant Director, took seven students to speak to the Office of National Drug Control Policy(ONDCP) on Wednesday, April 25.

On April 26, students participated on two panels at the Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness (JMATE). The panels were "The Developing Student Recovery Movement: Common Themes," and "How a Recovery School supports us: A Student Perspective."

Subject: Share your summer plans!
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: Graduation Ticket
Submitter: Ashley N Smith, Student

Message: I am looking for one ticket to commencement this Saturday, May 5th so that my 3 week old daughter can be at graduation. If anyone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it. Please e-mail me at passick@augsburg.edu Thank you!

Subject: Great Condo Available for rent:
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: Lake Street condo in Minneapolis is available for rent beginning May 11.

It's an 1,100 square feet two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 3rd floor (facing south) unit with walk-through closets, heated garage, rooftop deck, workout gym, and laundry room.

Central heating, water, and other utilities (except electricity -averaging $25/month) are included in rent!

Rent is $1,070/month & negotiable.

Location: Corner of Nicollet Ave & West Lake Street

It’s a great location for anyone who wants to live in the city's most vibrant community - UpTown. Five blocks from MidTown Global Market; 10 blocks from Lake Calhoun; right on the main bus route; and near the HWY 35 exit. It's convenient, peaceful, and most definitely affordable!

Inquiries to George Hornik at 612.310.0989 or ghornik@umn.edu.

Thank you.