Augsburg Open Skate/Open Hockey

Monday, Jan. 21: Open Skate will be from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Open Hockey from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., all on Rink B.

Regular Open Figure Skating: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session. Rink B.

Regular Open Hockey: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session. Rink A. Helmets required for open hockey.

Please be prepared to show an Augsburg I.D.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call x1504 with any questions.

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Last Call for this Conference Opportunity

The Center for Teaching and Learning has money available to send four faculty or staff to the Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning February Conference, “Critical Thinking in the Age of the Internet.” The conference is Feb. 15-16 at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. Further information is available at the Collaboration web site www.collab.org.

Applications are available in the Center for Teaching and Learning. In order to take advantage of the early bird special, applications will be due on Jan. 22 in CTL.

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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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Six Faculty-Led Study Abroad Options This Summer

This summer’s six faculty-led programs can take you all over the world! Earn academic credit, fulfill your Augsburg Experience, and even use your financial aid while experiencing another culture. Several of these programs even work well for WEC students. Apply by Feb. 1 for one of these exciting programs:

-- Experience a 10-day pilgrimage, hiking the countryside of southern France as you draw and learn about medieval pilgrimage, monastic life, heresy and orthodoxy. HIS 440 Medieval Religious Experience and ART 100 Plein-Air Sketching

-- Take a moral and critical journey to Eastern Europe guided by some of the most insightful texts of the last century that explore the uses of WWII for the purposes of art and received memory. HIS 195 WWII and its Aftermath Through History, Film, and Literature or ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage

-- Join a group of students in Germany and then welcome them to Minneapolis as you explore the multi-national enterprise together. Learn how organizations encounter both great opportunities and significant risk when business stretches across national boundaries. BUS 362 International Business in Germany

-- Teach English to Thai students in the rural village of Prachuab while you study pedagogy for effective teaching of ELL (English Language Learners). Experience the northern city of Chiangmai, with its hill tribes, temples and elephants, and learn about Thai history and culture in Bangkok. ENL 199/399 Teaching English as a Second Language

-- Uncover the various meanings of sustainability in urban studies when you compare first-hand the cities of Minneapolis, Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, British Columbia. SOC 111 Human Community and the Modern Metropolis or SOC 295 Sustainable Cities in North America

-- Examine contemporary issues surrounding immigration from Mexico to the US, as you gain an understanding of the factors that fuel this exodus. You'll experience Mexican culture and grow to understand the family lives of migrants. SWK 295 Between two worlds: Exploring the Migrant Trail

Applications are due Friday, Feb. 1. Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ for more details.

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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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Vocatio Chapel on Jan. 23 with Alan Padgett

Augsburg College continues the tradition of the Vocatio Chapel series with Dr. Alan Padgett, Professor of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary. Dr. Padgett will be speaking in the chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10:20 a.m.

Dr. Padgett is most particularly interested in the dialog between theology and science, as well as such varying topics as Christian spirituality, systematic theology, and Christian ethics and the relationship between religion and science. He is currently the editor of the on-line Journal for Christian Theological Research, and he is the general editor of the book series, Sacra Doctrina (Eerdmans).

Lunch with Dr. Padgett will follow the chapel service at 11 a.m. To RSVP for the lunch, or for more questions about the Vocatio Chapel series, please contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1151.

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Life of the Mind Retreat

Feb. 22-23, 2008
Oak Ridge Conference Center, Chaska

“Creating Dialogue on Tough Issues: Religion, Politics and Violence” facilitated by Jacqui deVries and Jim Trelstad-Porter. There are 20 spaces reserved for faculty and staff. Costs are paid by the Center for Teaching and Learning. The book “Infidel” by Ayann Hirsi Ali will be available for reading by each participant prior to the retreat. Further information will follow.

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Soup & Sexuality on Tuesday, Jan. 22

The first Soup & Sexuality for 2008 will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room.

Please mark this time on your calendar and join us for free lunch and some fascinating conversation around the topics of gender identity and sexual orientation. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to this relaxed and informal time for story-telling. Plus, come check out some new items on the menu while you're here!

Please contact Will O'Berry at x1499 with any questions.

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Safe Space Training, Spring 2008

Be informed on lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, intersex, and asexual issues as well as learn how to be supportive of individuals in the LGBTQIA community.

Join LGBTQIA Support Services for Safe Space Training on one of the following dates and times:

Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Adeline M. Johnson Conference Room, Oren Gateway Center

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Adeline M. Johnson Conference Room, Oren Gateway Center

Open to all Augsburg College students, faculty and staff. For more information and to RSVP, contact Will O'Berry at x1499 or e-mail lgbtqia@augsburg.edu

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Biology Faculty Candidate Seminar - Friday

Every day we acquire new knowledge and skills; we learn through our experiences. In order for us to learn a fact or skill, the neurons in our brains must permanently change the way they function. This is called neural plasticity. On Friday, Jan. 18, Dr. Katherine Bradley, a prospective job candidate for biology, will speak about neural plasticity in the striatum, the brain region that responds to rewarding properties of behavior. The seminar will be held from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. in SCI 123. Refreshments will be served.

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Accounting Scholarships Available

The Institute of Management Accountants has scholarships available for IMA student members. The applicant must be majoring in accounting or finance and have a GPA of 3.0+. The candidates must also prepare a presentation, submit a resume, have a 2-page written statement expressing why they are applying for the scholarship, why they deserve the award, specific contributions to IMA and ideas on how they will promote and increase IMA memberships. For the application and more information, please go to www.imanet.org.scholarships or see financial aid.

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Earn $10 in 10 Minutes - Participate in Research

Do you want to earn an easy $10? All you have to do is participate in a 15-minute research study about crime and psychology! Anyone can participate -- students, faculty, and staff. Sign-up sheets are posted by the Psychology offices on the third floor of Memorial Hall, or you can call the Psychology desk at x1254 during the following times: Mon-Wed-Fri 12:15-1:15 p.m. or Tues-Thurs 4:30-5:30 p.m. (note: if the phone is not answered, call again in a few minutes). You can also e-mail me at sedlak@augsburg.edu or call me at 612-656-6506 and leave a message.

Please help a fellow Auggie complete her research project. Sign up now!

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Augsburg for Adults: Take a Getaway

Your Voice, Your Vision

Augsburg for Adult students are invited to join the Center for Service, Work and Learning and Campus Ministry for a getaway at The Marsh: A Center for Balance and Fitness.

March 8, 2008
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Discover the Enneagram of Personality.
Eat a Balanced Lunch.
Explore Your Vision and Your Calling.
Get a Massage.

Only $25.

Space is limited. For more information, contact Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate, at murray@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1151.

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Get Connected! Student Involvement Fair

Come learn how to get involved with one of Augsburg's many student organizations!

The Get Connected! Student Involvement Fair will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 from 3 - 8 p.m. Organizations from across campus will table in the Christensen Center Main Lobby. Gain information on what it truly is to be an Auggie at Augsburg!

For more information, contact Will O'Berry at x1499.

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Residence Life Staff Applications Now Available

Residence Life Student Staff Applications are now available in the Residence Life Offices, located in Urness/Mortensen Lobby and the lobby of Anderson Hall. Pick up an application today!

Applications are due Feb. 7, 2008, @5PM in the Residence Life Office located in the Urness/Mortensen Lobby.
Questions? Please contact Sheila LaFavor, Residence Life Student Staff Selection Chair, at lafavor@augsburg.edu or extension x1514.

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Study Abroad Deadlines Coming up

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

March 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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Kevin Locke Dance Ensemble Workshop

Kevin Locke Native American Dance Ensemble will be performing on campus on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in Si Melby Gymnasium.

Kevin Locke is known throughout the world as the pre-eminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, as well as an inspiring hoop dancer, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador and educator. The dance ensemble represents the Plains nations of Lakota, Anishinabe, and Comanche, the Southeastern tribe Choctaw, and the Woodlands Nations of Ojibwe and Oneida, this one-of-a-kind ensemble of American Indian champions and award winners offers a rich variety of American Indian traditions and aesthetics in dance, instrumentals, song, storytelling, sign language and audience interaction. All are welcome!

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Potluck Lunch: Gender, Race, and Primary Politics

Join us next week for a potluck lunch and informal conversation about gender and race in primary politics: Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup). It's fine to come late or leave early -- this is a relaxed, social lunch. All members of the Augsburg community are welcome!

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JUMP/Hip-Hop Worship Service

Beginning this Sunday, Jan. 20, Augsburg will be hosting JUMP Worship in Sateren Auditorium. It will begin with an open mic session at 6:30 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m. JUMP is led by the hip-hop lyricist Agape and his crew of talented youth. It is a place to express your gifts and your love for hip-hop while coming together in faith.

JUMP Worship will also be held on the third Sunday of February (the 17th) and April (the 20th).

For more information please e-mail Elizabeth Hanson at Hanson3@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

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Stitch-n-Bitch

It's the first Stitch-n-Bitch of the semester, Monday night from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup). Bring your own needles and yarn or use ours. All are welcome!

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Augsburg Cares Spring Break Trips

Spring semester has begun, and that means that we can start planning for Spring Break! Actually, Campus Ministry has been planning Spring Break for a while now. But now it’s time for you to join us.

Campus Ministry invites you to three Spring Break opportunities:

1. Minneapolis Spring Break: If you don’t want to go anywhere, then spend time exploring the great city we live in. There will be opportunities for visiting restaurants, cultural events, and service projects. The best part is that there is NO pre-registration. All these offering will be served to you, buffet-style. Come to those that interest you.

2. Southeastern Minnesota Flood Recovery: Spend March 16-20 helping the residents of Rushford, MN rebuild their houses after the floods from last summer. SE MN is in need of skilled volunteers to do construction work (mainly drywall hanging). The cost for the trip is $75. Registration forms are available in the Campus Ministry Office. This registration is open until March 1.

3. New Orleans Hurricane Recovery: This trip is from March 16-21. We will be flying to New Orleans, LA and staying at a disaster recovery camp. During the day, we may engage in either clean-up projects (taking trash out of flooded houses) or construction (i.e. hanging drywall). The cost is $250 for students. Registration forms are available in the Campus Ministry office. Registration forms must be returned with a $100 deposit. Full payment is due Feb. 1.

If you have questions about any of these Spring Break opportunities, please contact Ross Murray (murray@augsburg.edu, x1151), Sonja Hagander (hagander@augsburg.edu, x1735), Charlie Ruud (ruud@augsburg.edu, x1129), Justin Dittrich (dittrich@augsburg.edu, x1467), Kristin Hoyles (hoyles@augsburg.edu), Stephanie Wood (woods1@augsburg.edu), or Joanna Flaten (flaten@augsburg.edu).

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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, Feb. 15
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby

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Phillips Scholarship

The Phillips scholarship is available for current juniors that exemplify a GPA of 2.75+, have current financial need, aspire to serve disadvantaged people, have a history of participating in campus and community service activities and are committed to designing and implementing a Minnesota-focused service project in the summer of 2009. Each year there are six total scholarships awarded, each amounting to $15,250. For more information and the application for this scholarship go to www.mnprivatecolleges.org//scholarships/phillips/apply.php or see financial aid.

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TRIO/SSS Scholarship Orientation for Spring 2008

Attention TRIO/SSS Students:

Below is information about the upcoming spring TRIO Scholarship Orientation. Students who are interested in applying for the spring 2008 scholarship MUST attend one of the scheduled orientation meetings — NO EXCEPTIONS! If you applied for the TRIO Scholarship in the fall and attended an orientation meeting then, you DO NOT need to attend another one. However, we suggest you read over the requirements for Spring 2008 due to some changes that were made.

The Spring Scholarship Orientation times are:

> Wednesday, Jan. 23, noon - 1 p.m. in the Riverside Room, Christensen Center

> Friday, Jan. 25, 8 - 9 a.m. in the Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center

All TRIO/SSS Scholarship applicants must be CURRENT, ACTIVE, TRIO/SSS students, and MUST receive a Pell Grant as part of their current financial aid package. Unfortunately, Promise Scholars may not apply for the TRIO Scholarship. Additional requirements will be discussed at the meeting.

Contact your TRIO advisor with any questions or call 330-1311.

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Sodexho Dining Schedule

Jan. 18-20, 2008

Friday
LUNCH MENU

Baked Chicken
Buffalo, Teriyaki & BBQ Sauce
French Fries
Vegetarian Quiche
Steamed Peas & Carrots
Turkey Tacos
Red Beans with Rice
Assorted Pizza

Soups- Beef Barley and Hearty Vegetable Noodle

DINNER MENU

Tuna Steak
Rice Pilaf
Creamed Spinach Leaf
Steamed Green Beans
Potato Bar
Chicken Sandwich
Fried Potato’s
Grilled Cheese
Assorted Pizza

Soups- Beef Barley and Hearty Vegetable Noodle


Saturday
Jan. 19, 2008

BRUNCH MENU

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Patties
French Toast
Hash browned Potato’s
Omelet Bar

DINNER MENU

Corn Dogs
French Fries
Steamed Vegetables
Assorted Pizza
Beef Stew
Veggie Stew
Biscuits
Broccoli Spear
Cheese Sauce
Deli Bar on Side


Sunday
Jan. 20, 2008

Brunch Menu

Scrambled Eggs
Pancakes
Sausage Links
Diced Potatoes
Deli Bar
Waffle Bar on Side

DINNER MENU

Chicken Nuggets
French Fries
Green Beans with Red Peppers
Assorted Pizza
Steamed Rice
Curry Chicken
Veggie Stir Fry
Pasta with Plain Marinara Sauce
Pasta with Meat Marinara Sauce
Deli Bar on Side

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

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Q & A: Queer & Augsburg Newsletter, Issue 4

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_January_2008.pdf

Hard copies may also be picked up from the Christensen Center Welcome Desk or in the Auggie's Nest on the ground floor of the Christensen Center.

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Hanging Posters

To all Student Organizations and Other Organizations,

When hanging up posters, please use the proper policy. Your poster should be stamped and you can get it stamped at the Welcome Desk. Your poster should not be tapped to any glass, or it will be torn down. Your poster should not be tapped or stapled to the bulletin boards -- there will be extra thumbtacks for your convenience. If you have any questions please let me, Will O'Berry, or Cassandra Sanders know. Thank you! We are looking forward to see the upcoming events for your organization.

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Professor Liddle's book to be published!

English professor Dal Liddle received word in December that the University of Virginia Press has accepted his manuscript for publication. The work is (sub) titled: "Journalism, Genre, and the Practice of Literature in Mid-Victorian Britain." The book will be the first focused study of the relationships between the written genres of mid-victorian British journalism and the practices of contemporary writers in poetry, the novel, and serious expository prose. The book will be part of the University of Virginia Press' Victorian Literature and Culture series. Congratulations, Dal!

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Intramural Five-on-Five Basketball League Sign-ups

Intramurals is still 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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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

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.
Women's 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/

Tuesday, January 22:
Wrestling at St. John's, 5 p.m. (WT), 7 p.m. (Varsity)

Wednesday, January 23:
Women's Basketball at Carleton, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Carleton, 7:45 p.m.

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