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The $20,000 Opportunity

Teaching and Learning in the New Classrooms

The new classrooms are the result of the “16 Classroom Project.” Please join colleagues from Classroom Services, IT, and CTL for a session in which you have the opportunity to experience what the new classrooms offer. The 45 minute seminar will cover new ideas, pedagogy and classroom mechanics. Refreshments will be provided.

Friday, Jan. 25 – 2:30 p.m. in OGC 114
Tuesday, Jan. 29 – 4:30 p.m. in OGC 113
Wednesday, Jan. 30 – 9:00 a.m. in OGC 112
Saturday, Feb. 2 – Noon in OGC 113

There are additional links to material developed for the Teaching and Learning Spaces project on the CTL webpage www.augsburg.edu/ctl

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Winter Retreat

Life of the Mind Retreat
March 7, 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. You may register by calling x1229 or send an e-mail to martin@augsburg.edu. Books for retreat participants are available in the CTL office in the link level of the library. Specific retreat information will follow in early February.

Future events can be found on the CTL webpage www.augsburg.edu/ctl

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MUE 129 - Contemporary & Improv Ensembles

Hey, it's not too late to register for an Augsburg Contemporary Ensemble. Play everything from the likes of (but not limited to): The Who, White Stripes, Rosemary Clooney, The Beatles, Dave Brubeck, King Crimson, Louis Armstrong, Pink Floyd, Beck, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bela Fleck, Carole King, Garth Brooks, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen...and many more.

These courses are a workshop designed to help:
* Play with others in a live setting
* Make musical arrangements of preexisting music
* Compose your own music in a band environment
* Constructive feedback
* Hone improvisational skills

We can use players of ANY instrumentation. It doesn't matter if you can only play nose flute, viola, banjo or bagpipes. We will take you.

Meeting Times are currently Tuesday mornings between 10 and 11 a.m. (or what we call the "Coffee Hour Jam Sessions") and Wednesday Afternoons between 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in room M16.

Contact
K. Christian McGuire, Musicologist and Instructor of Electric Bass at mcguire@augsburg.edu for more information.

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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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MUP - Electric Bass Instruction

Did you know that Augsburg offers instruction in Electric Bass? Sign up for any level before spaces fill up.

* Hone technique & Groove
* Learn how to play all styles of music
* Learn how to take leadership of a Band (Everyone Relies on Bass!)
* Fretless, Slap, Tapping, Jaco
* Sight read from scores

If this interests you, register now or contact K. Christian McGuire, musicologist & Instructor of Electric Bass. at mcguire@augsburg.edu

"An electric bassist for nearly 25 years with experience in every conceivable setting, Christian is currently writing a book/multi-media manual on the history, performance practice, technique and repertoire of the electric bass in non-popular music genres. The work promises to be the one-stop source for composers and performers who wish to incorporate the many timbres of this remarkable instrument.

K. Christian McGuire is an internationally recognized early music scholar for his work on the liturgical chant of Hildegard von Bingen. He is a Saint Paul based instructor, composer, author, carpenter, electric bassist and musicologist. He holds a Master of Arts in Musicology from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts (1992) in Philosophy with a minor in Latin and Ancient Greek from Luther College in Decorah, IA"

He has served at the author and musicologist for the Minnesota High School Music Listening Contest since 2004 http://www.musiclisteningcontest.org and currently teaches Music History at the McNally-Smith College of Music and directs contemporary ensembles and electric bass at Augsburg College.

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Student Ombuds

Do you have any questions or concerns about Augsburg College, its policies or actions, and don't know who to turn to? The Student Ombuds office can help you. This office works to:

-Clarify or direct students to college policy pertinent to their questions
-Refers students to appropriate student services
-Helps to develop students' problem solving competencies

If you would like our assistance, please contact us at ombuds@augsburg.edu or check out our web site at www.augsburg.edu/ombuds. Open office hours are Monday, 9 - 11 a.m. and Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The office is located in the lower level of Christensen Center in the Auggie's Nest across from the KAUG radio station.

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Augsburg Bike Share Program

Throughout the year, a group of enthusiastic Augsburg staff/faculty and students have been working to put together a bike share program for the Augsburg community. This program will provide bikes for anyone who holds an Augsburg ID to check out a bike for free. In order to make this program possible, we are looking for donations of any kind from the community. If you would like to or are able to donate a bike, helmet, lock, or a monetary donation to the program, please contact:

Leann Vice-Reshel
Campus Box 1115
E-mail: viceresh@augsburg.edu

Thank you for your help!

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This Week's TechTip - Student Webmail Preferences

Students, did you know that you can choose different ways of viewing the new AugNet Webmail? Three different interface styles are available; "Basic" and "Simple" are good choices for most students.

The "Basic" interface includes the familiar check boxes for selecting and moving messages. The "Simple" interface allows you to drag and drop messages to sort them into folders (even the Trash can)!

Try them out: After logging into Webmail, click "Settings" and then "Interface Style", then choose a style from the pull down menu and click "Save Settings."

If you have questions about this or any other aspect of student technology at Augsburg, please contact the TechDesk! We're here to assist students with their technology needs. We're available in person (Lindell Library 104), on the phone (612-330-1400), by e-mail at techdesk@augsburg.edu, and on the web at http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk for your convenience.

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Participa en la Reunión del Comité Político 5.2.08

Participa en la elección del candidato para Presidente de los EE.UU. y organízate para apoyar soluciones a problemas en tu comunidad por medio del voto en la reunión del comité político del SUPER MARTES, el día 5 de febrero

Aprenda a participar - Sabrá que pasará
Obtenga más información sobre la reunión de comité político:

Día: viernes, 1 de febrero, 2008
Hora: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Lugar: Oren Center, salon 103

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Día: lunes, 4 de febrero, 2008
Hora: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Lugar: Oren Center, salon 103

Presentado en inglés por Sherilyn Young, voluntario por MN Council of Nonprofits y empleada de Augsburg College. Si prefieres la información en español, es posible reunirte conmigo en otro momento. Para mas información llama a 612-330-1462 o manda un correo electrónico a youngs@augsburg.edu

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Participate in Your Precinct Caucus Feb. 5

Help choose the candidate for President of the US and to organize support for community issues by attending and voting at your precinct caucus on SUPER TUESDAY (Feb. 5) .

Learn how to participate - Know what to expect

Get information about precinct caucuses in advance:
Day: Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Place: Oren Center, Room 103

OR

Day: Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Place: Oren Center, Room 103

Presented by Sherilyn Young, volunteer for MN Council of Nonprofits and Augsburg staff person. For more information, call 612-330-1462 or e-mail youngs@augsburg.edu.

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Sodexho Dining Menu Jan. 25 - 27

Friday
Jan. 25, 2008

LUNCH MENU

Chicken Picata Sauteé’
Herbed Potatoes
Roasted Pita Sandwich
Vegetable & Tabbouleh
Assorted Pizza
Roast Pork Loin with Gravy
Steamed Vegetables
Chicken Quesadilla

Soups - Spicy Black Bean or Chicken Noodle

DINNER MENU

Chicken Cordon Patty
Bow Toes with Butter
Peas with Margarine
Tofu Muttan Paneer with Brown Rice
Hamburger
Veggie Burger
French Fries
Assorted Pizza

Soups - Spicy Black Bean or Chicken Noodle

Saturday
Jan. 26, 2008

BRUNCH MENU

Scrambled Eggs
French Toast
Sausage Patties
Hash Browns
Omelet Bar

DINNER

Breaded Polluck
Rice Pilaf
Creamed Leaf Spinach
Sauté Vegetables
Assorted Pizza
Wings Bar
Plain
Buffalo
Teriyaki
Toppings

Sunday
Jan. 27, 2008

BRUNCH

Scrambled Eggs
Diced Potatoes
Pancakes
Sausage
Deli Bar
Waffle Bar

DINNER

Chicken Nuggets
French Fries
Steamed Vegetables
Pasta
Meat Marinara Sauce
Plain Marinara Sauce
Steamed Rice
Green Beans
Veggie Stir Fry
Assorted Pizza

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

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Open Advising Session for WEC Business Majors

The Department of Business Administration will be holding an Open Advising session for all WEC Business majors:

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sverdrup, Enrollment Services Lobby
Open to all WEC Business majors
No appointment needed
Meet with a Business Department advisor
Plan your Spring Trimester course schedule

All WEC Business majors who attend this Open Advising session will receive a gift, compliments of the Department of Business Administration. Contact Kelly Ackerman or Sue Hecker with questions.

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Date Change for John Knight Reception

The date of the thank-you-and-good-luck reception for John Knight has been changed from Tuesday, Feb. 5 to Tuesday, Feb. 12. Same location, same time of day, same excellent food and fabulous company! Please mark your calendars.

Here is the up-to-date information:

Reception for John Knight
Tuesday
Feb. 12, 2008
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Augsburg Room

Join us to wish John well!

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Kevin Locke Native American Dance Ensemble Monday

Kevin Locke Native American Dance Ensemble will be performing a workshop on campus on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in Si Melby Gymnasium. The event is free and open to everyone!

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.

Hope you can join us for a great educational performance!

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Artist Receptions TODAY

All are invited to meet the professional artists whose work is currently featured in our Gage Family Art Gallery and Christensen Center Art Gallery. Receptions for the two shows are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in each of the galleries. Eat, drink, be merry, and get to know the talented people behind the art you see.

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Vote for Your Favorite Student Artwork

All viewers of the exhibition "The Voice of Art" (currently on view in the Student Art Gallery in Christensen Center) are invited to vote for their top three pieces through Monday, Jan. 28. First, second, and third place winners will be announced on A-mail on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Winning artists will receive gift certificates for $75, $50, and $25, respectively.

This show, co-sponsored by the Art Club and International Student Organization, will close on Wednesday, Jan. 30.

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Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule

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

Friday, January 25:
Wrestling vs. Nebraska-Omaha, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. St. John's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Hockey at St. Benedict, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 26:
M/W Track and Field at Wisconsin-Stout Open, 12 p.m.
Women's Swimming at St. Benedict/St. John's Invitational, 1 p.m.
Women's Basketball at Gustavus Adolphus, 1 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. John's, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Gustavus Adolphus, 3 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Benedict, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Sunday, January 27:
Wrestling at Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 30:
Women's Basketball at St. Catherine, 7:30 p.m.

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Roommate Wanted

Private area upstairs with bedroom and 1/2 bath for rent in Golden Valley home. $650 + share of utilities. Non-smokers only, and I do have pets.

Contact sanzone@augsburg.edu

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