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Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus to Speak

20th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum - Mar. 7-8
Speakers announced for the Forum include:
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, founder of the Grameen Bank and the microcredit movement.
Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea."
Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, author of "The End of Poverty."

The Forum is co-sponsored by Augsburg and will be hosted by Concordia College (Moorhead, MN). The registration fee of $25 includes bus transportation, lodging and meals. Register on line at: http://www.cord.edu/dept/news/events/ppf/

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Convocation Schedule

The convocation schedule is viewable anytime as a PDF document through the Registrar web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. On the lower right area under Faculty Information, click "Convocation Schedule 2007-08."

Please note on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 21, there are no classes on the Minneapolis and United campuses. Rochester classes will be held that night. There will be a MLK Day Convocation at 1 p.m. in the Foss Chapel. Student, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate.

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The Learning Commons Is Here

On the street level of Lindell Library, you’ll see some significant changes. We’ve opened up the space to make room for collaboration, added computers, and replaced the large reference desk with tables where a librarian and a technology student assistant together create a “one-stop-shop” for assistance with research and technology. Nearby, a Multimedia Lab provides scanning and video editing workstations, and the new TechDesk addresses deeper student technology questions.

So, come check out the new space and let us know what you think. Whether your assignments and projects require research, writing papers, or creating presentations, the Learning Commons is the place to go!

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Summer Study Abroad Programs – Cost Update

The costs for a few of the faculty-led study abroad programs coming up this spring and summer have been adjusted from the published cost due to severe changes in the value of the dollar. Please see below for the latest cost information – Augsburg Abroad does not intend to make any additional changes to program fees.

Experiences in Thai Education and Culture
Location: Thailand
Dates: May 5-28, 2008
Cost: $4,450

WWII and Its Aftermath
Location: Germany/ Poland/Czech Republic
NOTE: this program is WEC Spring term
Dates: May 10-24, 2008
Cost: Day Students: $4,900
WEC Students: $5,400
students will also need $400 for some meals

Art & The Middle Ages
Location: France
Dates: May 18-June 10, 2008
Cost: $8,000 - students will also need $615 for some meals

International Business
Location: Germany
Dates: May 22-June 16, 2008
Cost: $2,825 - students will also need $325 for some meals

Exploring the Migrant Trail
Location: Mexico
Dates: July 5-19, 2008
Cost: Augsburg students: $2,300-$2,900 (includes $1,000 Lilly scholarship)
Non-Augsburg students: $3,300-$3,900

Sustainable Cities
Location: Canada
Dates: July 9-29, 2008
Cost: $3,100 - students will also need $320 for some meals

Application materials are available at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html. The deadline is Feb. 1, so apply soon!

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Spring Study Abroad Fair

All students, staff and faculty are invited to the study abroad fair where you will be able to talk with study abroad representatives from programs around the world!

Students can use:
+ financial aid for study abroad.
+ study abroad credit to fulfill graduation requirements.

Enjoy snacks and students can enter to win an iPod shuffle.

Study Abroad Fair
Friday, February 15
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Christensen Ctr Lobby

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Sodexho Dining Menu Jan. 14

Jan. 14, 2008

LUNCH MENU

Hamburger Bar
Toppings
Veggie Burger
French Fries
Steamed Vegetables
Steamed Rice
Sesame Chicken
Veggie Stir Fry
Assorted Pizza

Soup- Spicy Chili with Beef or Curried Lentil

DINNER MENU

Hot Turkey Sandwich
Chicken Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Quiche with Swiss Cheese
Peas & Carrots
Chicken Fajitas
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Assorted Pizza

Soup- Spicy Chili with Beef or Curried Lentil

Menu Subject to Change Depending Upon Availability of Item(s).

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Study Abroad Deadline Coming up

Feb. 1, 2008 for Augsburg faculty-led summer programs.

Mar. 1, 2008 for other summer and fall semester study abroad programs.

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Great opportunities are still available!!

Come in for to walk-in advising or for a Group Advising Meeting if you have questions. The meeting schedule can be found on our web site listed above.

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Tai Chi Is Back Tuesday, Jan. 15

Counseling & Health Promotion invites all new and returning students, faculty and staff to tai chi instruction. Tai chi will resume on Tuesday 1/15/08 from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Century Room.

Tai chi is a slow and gentle form of movement known both as a martial art and a from of exercise.

Please feel free to come each week as you are able to do so. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a friend.

Any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 or Nancy Guilbeault.

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Challenges of Combat Veterans Returning to College

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium.

I am sure many of you are well aware of the large number of returning military from Iraq deployments and that our Minnesota National Guard has experienced one of the longest unit deployments since WWII for a National Guard unit. You may not be aware, however, of the large number of military-connected students we have at Augsburg. There were 73 students this past term who were veterans or currently serving military members, and that number is expected to grow to about 80 in January -- many of these students have recently returned from deployment. They face unique challenges.

To help in understanding and better our institution's ability to provide a successful academic environment, we have set up a unique educational event for faculty and staff. Chaplain John Morris and three others will be here on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 to speak about reintegration issues that these soldiers face.

Chaplain Morris is the person in charge of the reintegration program that the Minnesota National Guard has developed, which is soon to become the national model for returning National Guard Units.

The members of the Military Support Group (Ann Garvey, Michael Bilden, Karena Jones, Sadie Curtis, and Wayne Kallestad) invite you to attend this event.

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Need a Bookstore Account?

Do you need to charge your textbooks to your financial aid? Open a bookstore account on the Enrollment Center web site; click the pink box on the right side of the page. Note that a minimum of 24 hours is required to activate your account. You will see the charge on your Account Activity screen in Records & Registration when the account has been opened. If you do not have financial aid to cover your tuition and fees PLUS the bookstore account, the charge will be due with your Spring/Winter fees.

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Stretching and Strengthening Class Offered

Counseling and Health Promotion is happy to welcome Andrea DuKane a pilates, aerobic and kettlebell instructor in the Twin Cities with over 20 years of teaching experience to Augsburg.

Andrea will be filling the current yoga time slot with a stretching and strengthening class. The class will meet beginning Tuesday 1/15 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room and will be held on 1/17, 1/22 and 1/24. (Yoga will resume on 1/29).

Please plan to join us. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707

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Chapel 2008 Begins

We invite you to Chapel this New Year! MWF 10:20-10:40 TU/TH 11:20-11:40

Monday - Opening Day Celebration!
Tuesday - President Paul Pribbenow
Wednesday - Pastor Sonja Hagander
Wednesday - Communion at 9:30 pm with Justin Dittrich, Intern Pastor
Thursday - Pastor Dave Wold
Friday - Charlie Ruud, Intern Pastor

We hope to see you in Chapel! Lil

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Sodexho Dining Schedule

All Sodexho Dining Locations have returned to their Normal Operating Schedule.

Commons Cafeteria
Monday-Friday
Breakfast....7am-9:30am
Lunch….11am-1:30pm
Dinner….4:45pm-6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch….11:30am-1pm
Dinner….5pm-6pm

Coopers Coffee Shop
Monday-Friday
7:30am-9pm
Saturday Weekend College
7:30am-4pm

Nabo Cafe
Monday-Friday
7:30am-8pm
Saturday 7:30am-5pm
Sunday
9am-1:30pm

Murphy's Grill
Monday-Friday
10am-2pm

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Introducing the TechDesk

You may notice as you walk through the library, that the Student Computing Desk is no longer located in the Link Level computer lab. The Student Computing Desk has been removed from the lab to allow us to improve student technology help.

We're excited to introduce to you -- the TechDesk! The TechDesk is the new central contact point for student technology information. Come visit us in room 104 on the main level of the Lindell Library; or reach us by phone (612-330-1400), email ( techdesk@augsburg.edu ), or on the web ( http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk ) . We're here to help with your student technology questions.

For those of you who liked working in the Link Level computer lab because there was help available right there in the lab -- check out the library's new Learning Commons lab on the main level of the library. That lab is staffed to help you with using the lab computers and with research.

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"Voice of Art" Reception Wednesday, Jan. 16

All are invited to the opening of "The Voice of Art," a student exhibition co-sponsored by the Art Club and the International Student Organization (ISO). The reception will be in the Student Art Gallery from 5:30-7:30 pm this coming Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Students were asked to submit artwork that addressed an international, social or political issue. All are welcome to vote for their favorite three pieces. The winners will be announced at the end of the exhibition, January 30.

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January Statements Available

If you were registered by January 11 for the Winter Trimester, your January tuition and fees statement is now available in the Statement Archive in Records & Registration. Paper statements will be mailed this month only to students who have a balance due. This will be your last paper statement for the 07-08 academic year. Please email the Enrollment Center at enroll@augsburg.edu if you have questions.

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Patrice Salmeri on MPR Forum

Patrice Salmeri, director of the StepUP program, will be a panelist tonight at Minnesota Public Radio on the UBS Public Insight Forum, “Why are College-aged Kids Drinking to Excess?” The forum, which is sold out for tonight, is sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio and moderated by MPR host Kerri Miller. It will not be broadcast live, but will be recorded for future broadcast. Several StepUP students will also be at the forum.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Friday, January 11:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 4, Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0708statistics/011108eauclaire.html

Saturday, January 12:
Women's Swimming at Augsburg/Carleton/St. Mary's Triangular
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/

Men's Basketball -- St. John's 70, Augsburg 60
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0708statistics/011208stjohns.html

Women's Basketball -- St. Benedict 72, Augsburg 69 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0708statistics/011208stbenedict.html

Men's Hockey -- Wisconsin-Stevens Point 6, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0708statistics/011208stevenspoint.html

Wrestling -- Augsburg at NWCA Div. III National Duals -- Augsburg 41, Johns Hopkins (Md.) 3; Augsburg 27, Coe (Iowa) 18
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0708statistics/011208nationalduals.html

Sunday, January 13:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at NWCA Div. III National Duals -- Wisconsin-La Crosse 26, Augsburg 12; Augsburg 20, Delaware Valley (Pa.) 16 (third-place match)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0708statistics/011308nationalduals.html


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

Wednesday, January 16:
Men's Basketball vs. St. Mary's, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Basketball at St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 18:
Women's Hockey at St. Catherine, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, January 19:
Wrestling at Northwestern-Orange City (Iowa), Red Raider Invitational, 9 a.m.
Wrestling (WT) at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington Open, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.
Swimming at St. Catherine Invitational, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 3 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Catherine, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Monday, January 21:
Women's Basketball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Basketball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 7:45 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

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Intramural Five-on-Five Basketball League

Intramurals is now taking rosters for the first eight teams to sign-up for each of the two divisions, being both a men's or a women's/co-ed league. (The number of teams could be subject to change, however, turn in your completed rosters as soon as possible to ensure yourself a spot!)

The sign-up deadline is currently Monday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m., with the start date still to be determined.

Rosters and additional information can be found downstairs on or next to the IM bulletin board.

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