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GMAT Prep 2008 Spaces Filled

This spring's 2008 GMAT prep course has been nearly filled. There are only one or two spots left, and they will go quickly.

Another course will be offered in the near future, but cannot be specified at the moment until dates are verified.

Keep checking daily A-Mail for more information about the course.

If you have any questions, contact:

Dixie Shafer, Director
Office of Undergraduate Reseach and Graduate Opportunity
(612) 330-1447
shafer@augsburg.edu

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Travel Opportunity for Faculty, Staff, and Students

Wishing for a chance to visit one of the CGE sites? Need to complete your Augsburg Experience? Curious about the study abroad programming available to students in Guatemala? Never had a chance to study abroad before? You are in luck!

Apply now to attend the Hoversten Travel Seminar to Guatemala July 26 - Aug. 4, 2008. “Peace & Reconciliation After Conflict: A Guatemalan Perspective” will allow faculty, staff and students to develop a strong learning community around an amazing travel experience – and students will receive their Augsburg Experience requirement. Ten Augsburg faculty, staff, and students will be chosen to receive a scholarship to attend from the Hoversten Peace Endowment. Preference will be given to applicants who have not had extensive international travel experience and/or not had opportunities to visit Guatemala.

Applications are available at: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/hoversten_Guate.html Completed applications are due March 28, 2008 to the Office of International Programs, Murphy Place, CB 307. Selections will be made by CTL and representatives from the Office of International Programs by April 15.

The cost of the Travel Seminar, including roundtrip airfare, will be $625 for students/ $825 for staff/faculty. Please consider joining us!

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum -- Register Now

20th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum: March 7 - 8
"STRIVING FOR PEACE: INVESTING IN COMMUNITY"
Plenary speakers at the Forum include:
- Dr. Muhammad Yunus who shares the 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate with the Grameen Bank
- Greg Mortenson, author of the New York Times bestseller "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 $25 registration fee includes admission to all events, bus transportation, and meals. Students may register to stay in Concordia College student housing at no additional cost. Faculty, staff and students who want hotel housing must make their own reservations as directed on the registration web page. Register on line at: http://www.cord.edu/dept/news/events/ppf/. E-mail your questions to Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu.

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Distinguished Contributions Award

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Annual Recognition 2008

The Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
The Center for Teaching and Learning
Augsburg College

These awards recognize exemplary work by faculty and staff in support of teaching and learning at Augsburg College. Up to three awards are available annually reflecting the breadth of contributions important for a quality liberal education. Each award carries a stipend of $1,000, public recognition, and celebration.

Awards are based on evidence of student learning and student satisfaction provided by students, colleagues, and documentation; they are weighted appropriately for each of the three areas. The selection process is as follows:

• The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. Nominations should be submitted on line. Go to: www.augsburg.edu/ctl

• Questions can be directed to Diane Pike at pike@augsburg.edu or x1228.

• Nominations consist of a one to two-page letter identifying the nominee and providing a rationale for the nomination; in addition, nominators are asked to submit three to four names (and e-mail addresses) of students and/or colleagues who can speak to nominee’s work.
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• The Selection Panel conducts confidential interviews with members of the community, reviews information and announces the awards no later than March 28. Awardees are acknowledged at the Honors Convocation and at other events. Opportunities for winners to share ideas with the campus community will take place throughout the year following the award.

The Selection Panel is invited by the Dean of the College and the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. This is a juried process.

Teaching Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through syllabi, course materials and grading patterns reflecting effective teaching and learning; exemplary work in both content and pedagogy is supported by evidence from the department chair, colleagues and students.

Mentor/Advising
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through deep conversation about and attention to vocation, career and student success overall; Students are guided through the processes leading to successful and timely graduation; Students recognize the attention and care provided by the nominee.

Service to Students/Other Direct Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Sustained excellence is demonstrated in work that contributes to students’ academic development, growth and success; Contributions are made to a positive, academic campus environment in a direct way.

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Facuty Scholarship Forum

Thursday Feb. 28, 2008
4 - 5:45 p.m.

*Oren Gateway Johnson Conference Center*
*Gage Gallery*

In order to build our academic community and recognize the professional work of colleagues, the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Dean invite your participation in the Faculty Scholarship Forum. This event is an opportunity for faculty to showcase their research and creative projects. The format involves two rounds of presentations to a generalist audience: 4 - 4:40 p.m. and 5 - 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. Wine and appetizers will be offered during the “intermission.”

You are invited to present in one time slot and learn about other colleagues’ work in the second slot. Each presenter gives a 20 minute roundtable talk followed by 15 minutes of discussion with an audience of six to eight faculty and staff colleagues. Please bring handouts or objects as no electronic support is available for this type of presentation. If you need a particular time slot to present, let us know.

Faculty from all disciplines create scholarship throughout their careers. This event is a wonderful opportunity to discover what that looks like from many different perspectives. We hope this forum will showcase the work of a diversity of colleagues. Faculty recently returned from sabbatical, as well as colleagues who received research and travel grants are particularly encouraged to participate. This is also an excellent venue for newer faculty members to introduce their talents. Your participation as an audience member is essential. And this is fun. Please join us in celebrating this vibrant aspect of our professional life together.

NEW: Very brief abstract forms are available on the CTL webpage and should be submitted online at www.augsburg.edu/ctl. We plan to offer 12-14 different presentations (six to seven different faculty each round) and to repeat this forum with different presenters next November. If this model is successful, we hope to offer the Forum as a regular event twice a year.

Details are on the web site and questions are welcome to: pike@augsburg.edu.

On-line Abstracts due Feb. 22.

NB: This event replaces the faculty presentations at Zyzzogeton, which will be held in April and focus on student work.

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Faculty Diversity Survey Is Still Open

Faculty are invited and reminded to complete the online diversity survey at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZsjQZ3JLUwHuWHFB7Hg3Ag_3d_3d

The survey is open until Feb. 22.

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JUMP Hip-Hop Worship this Sunday Night

This Sunday, Feb. 17, Augsburg will be hosting JUMP Worship in Sateren Auditorium. Beginning with open mic at 6:30 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m., JUMP is led by a group of talented youth from the Twin Cities and features the hip-hop lyricist Agape. JUMP Worship is a place to express your gifts and love for hip-hop while coming together in faith.

JUMP Worship will also be held on Sunday, April 20 at the same time and place.

So please come and check it out and bring all who you know for a new way to worship! For more information, please e-mail Elizabeth Hanson Hanson3@augsburg.edu.

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Want to Show off Your Talent?

On Thursday, March 6, QSU will be hosting its first-ever Queer Talent Show! And we want you to perform! You do not have to be queer to participate! The only rule is what you are performing has to be queer related. So you could sing a song by a queer artist, do slam poetry, do a scene from a play, do a monologue, do a dance, or display your own work as long as it is queer related.

If you are interested in performing, stop by the QSU table this week from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday in the Christensen Center for more information, or e-mail us at qsu@augsburg.edu.

Express yourself at the Queer Talent Show!

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WRC Potluck Lunch

Lunch Today! Join us for a potluck lunch and informal conversation. It is fine to come late or leave early -- this is a relaxed, social lunch. All members of the Augsburg community are welcome. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (SVE207).

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Fringe Festival Show on Body Image Monday, Feb. 25

“Blondes, bikinis, and Barbies!” Please join Augsburg alums Tessa Flynn and Tim McVean (and the rest of their cast including author Lauren Spears) for their witty show, “Wrapped in Plastic,” an “honest and surreal exploration of body image.” The play, originally performed at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, will be presented in East Commons on Monday, Feb. 25, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. (plus time for Q&A). From the Fringe Festival blog: “It is an insightful, entertaining look at ‘fitting in’ that is appropriate for adults as well as youth. The story follows Drea, as she is stalked by an image consultant who is willing/eager to make her over into the ideal woman. Aren't we all stalked by the inner image consultant who points out our flaws and helpfully replays events in our life that reinforce our feelings of inadequacy? Written and acted in by Lauren Spears, this show is top notch! Funny, poignant, and touching.” This event is part of Making Peace with Your Body: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; sponsored by Alumni Relations, the Augsburg Theatre Department, and Counseling & Health Promotion. Call x1707 if you have questions.

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Saving Money Is a "Cinch"

Sodexho Dining Service is offering a 20% discount on all meals at Commons Cafeteria through the "Cinch" promotion.

See any Sodexho Cashier for a coupon to fill out and return to Commons Cafeteria.

When you return the Coupon you will receive 50% off your meal and a brochure that includes a Cinch Card that will be punched each time you eat at Commons cafeteria. Every 4th meal will be free.

After the purchase of 9 meals you will receive 20% off all your meals at Commons.

Stop in today for more details.

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Sale at the Bookstore TODAY

All Clearance clothing is 50% off today. All Valentine chocolates are 50% off. All University of Minnesota merchandise is 25% off.

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Sodexho Dining Hours of Operation

Start an account with Sodexho Dining Services and receive up to an extra 8% added to your account.

Open your account today by phone 612-359-6475, Fax 612-341-2545 or stop in Commons Cafeteria Main Office for more details.

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 Café

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

Murphy’s Grill

Monday - Friday
10am-2pm

Have A Great Day

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Sodexho Dining Menu

Wednesday
Feb. 13, 2008

LUNCH

Chicken Bacon Wrap
Roast Vegetable Wrap
Toppings
Baked Fish
French Fries
Steamed Rice
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Veggie
Four Cheese Pasta
Steamed Vegetable
Soup of the Day-Spicy Beef Chili and ‘Vegan’ Lentil with Cabbage and Dill
Deli Bar, Pasta Bar and Pizza Bar

DINNER

BBQ Ribs
Vegetable Riblets
Steamed Potatoes
Sauté Spinach with garlic
Carrots Vichy
Spaghetti with Clams and White Wine
Pasta with Cream and Parmesan
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Mock Duck Wrap
Soup of the Day-Spicy Beef Chili and ‘Vegan’ Lentil with Cabbage and Dill
Deli Bar and Pizza Bar

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

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Study Abroad Fair on Friday

Meet with study abroad program representatives to learn about over 200 programs in over 60 countries. Discover your destination and win an iPod Shuffle!

You can:
+ fulfill requirements abroad.
+ use financial aid for study abroad.
+ go abroad for any term, from 2 weeks up to a full year.

Study Abroad Fair
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby

Snacks will be available!

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Audioconference on "Combat to Classes"

Faculty, staff and students are invited to the Audio Conference "Combat to Classes," on Feb. 27, 10:45 am - 1:00 pm. This will be in Oren Gateway Center (OGC) 100.

Please RSVP to Karena Jones, jonesk1@augsburg.edu, if you will attend.

Refreshments will be provided.

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Grief Support

On-campus grief support group starting soon--will consist of five to eight students plus 2 CCHP counselors meeting weekly for about 8 weeks (except over spring break). Please call either counselor for more info--Jon Vaughan-Fier (x1337/vaughanf@augsburg.edu) or A Yang (x1694/yanga1@augsburg.edu).

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Calling all Musicians, Comedians, and Local Acts.

ASAC's Twin Cities Live!, The division of ASAC in charge of bringing in local music and other talent, is looking for PAID musical, comical and spoken word acts to perform on stage this year and/or next year. If you are interested in performing please email Seth Lienard lienard@augsburg.edu and we will set up an audition.

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"Worry" and "Crazy Busy" Books Available

Books authored by our upcoming convocation speaker Dr. Ned Hallowell are now available for purchase in the bookstore. Dr. Ned Hallowell will speak on "Worry: Hope and Help for a Common Problem" on Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The book gives practical advice on how to control toxic worry and how a person can help turn chronic worry into a positive force in your life.

In "Crazy Busy" which Dr. Hallowell will present on Saturday at noon in the Chapel, you will be provided with a step-by-step approach to unsnarling busy lives and moving to a calmer, more fulfilling life that is focused on our own priorities.

Dr. Hallowell will be signing his books following the Friday presentation at 5 p.m. and prior to the Saturday program at 11:30 a.m.

For more information on the convocation visit www.augsburg.edu/convo or call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Are You Worried About Being Too CrazyBusy?

Mark your calendars for Feb. 15-16, so that you can learn more about how to stop your worrying and manage your crazybusy life!

Dr. Ned Hallowell, a leading expert on Attention Deficit Disorder, will be presenting two convocations. You can hear him speak:

Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m.
"Worry"
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Feb. 16, Noon
"CrazyBusy"
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

For more information, visit the Convocation Series web site, at http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/.

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Faculty - President's Scholarship Training

Attention: Faculty who are interviewing prospective students for President's Scholarship on Saturday, Feb. 23, please plan to attend one of the following required training sessions:

Monday, Feb. 18 at noon in the East Commons
- or -
Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 10 a.m. in the East Commons

It is imperative to attend one of these sessions to receive the files you will be evaluating and to get instruction regarding the grading rubric. Please RSVP to scholars@augsburg.edu. If you are unable to attend, you will need to contact Carola Thorson at x1581 or Marissa Machado at x1586 no later than Monday, Feb. 18 to schedule an individual appointment.
Thank you!!

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Help Serve Tonight at St. Martin's

Join CSWL, Sodexho, and Campus Ministry in bringing a meal to Trinity Congregation/St. Martin's Table tonight!

The Wednesday Night Out Meal is for families in the Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood. It's a time to come together, enjoy a meal and a chance for conversation, and then for us to get to play with some of the kids (basketball, jump rope, and stories for the littlest ones).

Meet by the chapel at 5:45 p.m., we'll walk down together, serve a meal, eat and have fellowship with families, have time to play and return to campus by 7:15 p.m.

Questions? Contact: flaten@augsburg.edu

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