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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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We Welcome You To Chapel -- Jan. 28 - 31

Monday, Jan. 28 -- Chuck Lindquist, Director of World Mission Prayer League
Tuesday, Jan. 29 -- Tim Dougherty, Community & Civic Engagement Student Coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 30 -- Mark Engebretson, Physics Professor
Wednesday Evening -- 9:09 p.m. Songs, 9:30 p.m. Communion with Charlie Ruud
Thursday, Jan. 31 -- "Focus The Nation"

Monday - Wednesday - Friday: 10:20 - 10:40 a.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 11:20 - 11:40 a.m.

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Reminder -- Community Time Tomorrow

Tuesday, Jan. 29, all faculty and staff are invited to Community Time in the East Commons, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. There will be refreshments, time for sharing information, and an update on the signature academic building plans.

The last Tuesday of the month Community Time gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing Common Work. They are also an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. Please plan to join us!

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car On Campus TODAY

Representatives and Augsburg alumni will be on campus holding an informational session today, Monday, Jan. 28 at 4:45 p.m. in the Christensen Center's Minneapolis Room. All are welcome!

They are looking to interview undergraduates for summer 2008 internships in business, and they also have full-time Management Trainee positions. Excellent company to work for!

Questions, call Sandy at x1472.

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Painter Jim Denomie to Speak Tuesday

Jim Denomie, one of seven Native American artists whose artwork is currently featured in the Gage Family Art Gallery, will be talking about his life and art this Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the Adeline Johnson Conference Center in Oren Gateway Center.

All are invited to learn more about this artist who was named one of the top artists of 2007 by City Pages.

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"Planet Earth" Exhibition

Join Tri-Beta in viewing selections of Discovery Channel's "Planet Earth" on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Oren 100. Food and refreshments provided. Event is open to all!

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Financial Information

To keep the College Community updated on the current status of the College's finances, I have posted the recently completed audit report and the current budget status.

The information can be found in my public folder within the Department of Finance and Administration. J:\Finance and Administration\myren\public

The audit report is for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2007. The Budget Status folder contains the budget versus actual through December 2007 for the unrestricted current fund of the college, the balance sheet for the same fund, and a brief analysis of the current information.

It is our intent to keep this folder current with the most recent college-wide budget information.

Please also remember the brown-bag information session on the current financial highlights that has been scheduled on Feb. 6 at noon in the Minneapolis Room.

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Youth Sustainability Confabulation

We want you! If you are college student, teenager, young farmer, aspiring farmer or just a regular person under the age of 35 who cares about sustainability issues and thinks the future is an exciting, yet slightly scary place, you need to attend the Youth Sustainability Confabulation (YSC) on Friday, Feb. 1 from 2 - 8 p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN.

A Confabulation, or “Confab,” is an informal talk, a discussion, a chat. The YSC is designed to amplify the voice of youth, and it is an opportunity to make your perspectives, ideas, concerns and solutions heard. Connect with other innovative, future-focused and concerned young adults who may share parts of your worldview, but who also bring a unique perspective to the Confab. Finally, we will work to identify and promote youth leadership aspirations and ability. You will lead us toward a more sustainable future, and we have a vested interest in your voice. You ARE our future.

At the Confab, a World Café setting will guide you through a series of informal, thought-provoking, small group discussions. You will discuss a wide range of sustainability issues, along with the forces that are driving change in the world today, and envision scenarios of how the future might unfold. Music and video clips will inspire the discussions. The afternoon will wrap up over tapas (made with local ingredients), a panel discussion and interaction with the "elders" of sustainability.

We want to involve you as future leaders in designing sustainable food, energy, and agricultural systems. SFA will announce internships for college-age youth who seek deeper experiences outside of the classroom that will connect them with sustainable farmers, farming systems, farm marketing, and food and farm-related events. Our partners will announce future leadership and learning opportunities to broaden your knowledge and experience.

For more information, contact Anne Borgendale, communications@sfa-mn.org or (320) 226-6318. Register online at www.sfa-mn.org. RSVP for free on-campus lodging so you can attend SFA of MN’s 17th Annual Conference – “Local Foods: The Next Step” on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Youth Sustainability Confab Basics:
Who: Young adults (under 35 years old) to discuss a wide range of sustainability issues, connect with others and have a good time
When: Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, 2 - 8 p.m. (Youth Sustainability Confab Celebration starts with tapas at 5 p.m.)
Where: Jackson Campus Center, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
Cost: FREE to those 35 years and under (includes tapas!)
YSC is hosted by the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota in partnership with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Gustavus Adolphus College and others.

*The Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota is a non-profit organization with a wide range of farmer and non-farmer members across Minnesota. It supports the development and enhancement of sustainable farming systems through innovation, demonstration, education, and farmer-to-farmer networking. SFA is working to develop and expand on-campus and on-farm experiential learning opportunities in sustainable agriculture for college-age youth.

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Sodexho Dining Menu

Jan. 28, 2008

LUNCH

Sticky Rice
Teriyaki Chicken W/Rice
Veggie Stir Fry
Classic Wraps
Steamed Vegetables
Roast Chicken
Roasted Red Potatoes
Spaghetti with Sauce
Egg Plant with Parmesan

Soups - Curried Chicken with Rice or Tomato Blue Cheese

DINNER

Hot Ham Sandwich
Cheese Sauce
Peas & Carrots
Assorted Pizza
Chicken Fajitas
Veggie fajitas
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Quiche with
Swiss Cheese

Soups - Curried Chicken with Rice or Tomato Blue Cheese

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

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Campus Dining Services

We have listened to the campus community. Through various means, including surveys, the 95 Theses, and various committees, we have heard consistent concerns about the quality of service offered by our current campus food services provider. Accordingly, we have decided to conduct a search process to determine who can best meet our needs to provide dining services to our campus community.

I am in the process of selecting a committee of students, faculty, and staff who will review a Request for Proposal (RFP), that outlines our objectives for food service on campus and that will be sent to potential service providers. The committee will review the responses to the RFP, taste test samples, visit other campuses and interview the finalists. The committee will then choose the best candidate to provide food services for Augsburg.

The committee will keep you posted as this process unfolds during the next several months.

The quality of food we eat and service we receive are critical to the health and well-being of our campus community. Routinely evaluating this contract, as well as the provision of all services on our campus, is sound business practice. It appears that quite some time has passed since our current food service contract has been thoroughly evaluated. We certainly anticipate that our current provider, Sodexho, will respond to the RFP, and along with responses from other potential providers, we look forward to this important opportunity to ensure that our food service and catering operations are aligned with Augsburg's mission and vision.


Kevin Myren
VP - Finance and Administration

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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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Student Feminist Meeting

Are you a Feminist? Are you curious about what that means? Share your voice and ask your questions about the issues and concerns that you have as a student and a person at the Student Feminist meeting. We welcome all and we look forward to hearing your voice and working on change here on campus and in our community.

Come to the Student Feminist Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6:45 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (SVE 207).

Enjoy good food and great conversation!
We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions please e-mail Hanson3@augsburg.edu

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Vote for Your Favorite Student Artwork

Today is your last day to vote for your favorite three artworks currently on display in "The Voice of Art" student exhibition. Visitors' top three choices will be announced in Tuesday's A-mail. The artists who made the objects will receive gift certificates of $75, $50, and $25, respectively.

This show, which closes on Wednesday, Jan. 30, has been sponsored by the Art Club and the International Student Organization.

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Mardi Gras Madrigals Is Back Feb. 5

Join us for this medieval feast celebrating Mardi Gras in its original (medieval) sense. Mardi Gras Madrigals offers food prepared according to medieval recipes, jugglers, storytellers, games, and period music. Performers include madrigal choirs from Mahtomedi and Saint Paul Central High Schools, as well as Augsburg's own Cedar and Riverside Singers. It's an evening of good food and family fun. All are welcome.

Mardi Gras Madrigals takes place in Hoversten Chapel, next Tuesday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 at www.augsburg.edu/mardigras.

Augsburg students can come free of charge, but space is limited and reservations are required. E-mail adamo@augsburg.edu.

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New Orleans Spring Break Deadline Is Friday

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, buffets-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. REGISTRATION AND FULL PAYMENT ARE DUE FEBRUARY 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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TODAY -- Veterans for Peace, 11:30 a.m.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Committee is holding three discussions continuing the theme from the convocation on MLK Day 2008.
The first one is TODAY:

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Consciousness and the Vietnam War
Facilitator: Veterans for Peace

All meetings take place in the Minneapolis Room from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beverages and dessert provided.

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Still Time to Sign up for Blood Drive!

If you have not had a chance to sign up for a blood donation time you can still do so by calling the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. The Memorial Blood Center will be here Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the East Commons.

Thanks to the 60+ students, staff and faculty that have already signed up. Remember to eat well that day, drink lots of fluid and bring a photo ID to the East Commons.

Any questions, or if you want to donate, please call CCHP today. Thanks for helping save lives!!

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Intramural Five-on-Five Basketball League Is Here

Intramural five-on-five basketball schedules have been completed and posted on the intramural bulletin board downstairs in Kenndey Center. Please check the schedules immediately to ensure that your entire team knows when you play. The league starts this Wednesday night, and there will also be a game this Friday.

For any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact Joshua Hersch at hersch@augsburg.edu.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, January 25:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 22, Nebraska-Omaha 15
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0708statistics/012508uno.html

Men's Hockey -- St. John's 6, Augsburg 4
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0708statistics/012508stjohns.html

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 3, St. Benedict 3 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0708statistics/012508stbenedict.html


Saturday, January 26:
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout Open
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0708statistics/012608stout.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Benedict/St. John's Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/

Women's Basketball -- Gustavus 86, Augsburg 52
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0708statistics/012608gustavus.html

Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 73, Gustavus 61
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0708statistics/012608gustavus.html

Men's Hockey -- St. John's 6, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0708statistics/012608stjohns.html

Women's Hockey -- St. Benedict 3, Augsburg 2 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0708statistics/012608stbenedict.html


Sunday, January 27:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 23, Wisconsin-La Crosse 14
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0708statistics/012708uwl.html


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

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

Friday, February 1
Men's Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus, 7:05 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, February 2:
Wrestling (WT) at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invite, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Wrestling at Wartburg (Iowa), 7:30 p.m.
M/W Track and Field at Bethel Invitational.

Monday, February 4:
Men's Basketball at St. Olaf, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. St. Olaf, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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Do You Play Piano?

If so, Bigbody Applehead is now on the look out for a new pianist. We are a jazz group that would like to write originals and perform standards. We already have some shows lined up for the spring. Please let me know if you are interested or know anyone else who might be.

myspace.com/bigbodyapplehead

Thanks!!!

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Roommate Wanted

Roommate wanted to share 3 bedroom/1 bath duplex with Augsburg students near Uptown. Free on-site laundry, off-street parking, cable, wireless, and available immediately. $350/month + share of utilities.

E-mail hogard@augsburg.edu

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Spend your Tax Rebate Check on Cookies

Get your Girl Scout Cookie fix. My wife leads the two troops my daughters are in. Many of the Scouts have limited financial means, and your cookie purchase helps to provide them with experiences they might not otherwise have. And besides, they taste good! Place your order on my office door, 431B Memorial.

Tim Pippert

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