Security Alert - Vehicle Stolen From Lot F

A blue Mazda MX6 was stolen from Lot F on Feb, 9, 2008 between 11 - 11:40 p.m. The vehicle had been left running and unattended for 30 to 40 minutes. MPD has been notified of the theft. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time.

If you have any information regarding this or other crimes at Augsburg, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety. You can reach the Department of Public Safety all day, every day by calling 612-330-1717 from an off campus phone or 1717 from an on campus phone.

You can help prevent crime at Augsburg!

- Don’t leave your car running and unattended. Please call DPS immediately if you see cars that are running and unattended.

- Keep your keys with you at all times. Do not leave your keys in the ignition.

- Always lock your car and roll up all windows.

- Report any suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety.

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Instructional and Course Design Guidance Sessions

Proposal Guidance Sessions

The Instructional and Course Design initiative in the Center for Teaching and Learning invites proposals for design-based course creation or revision projects to be undertaken during Summer 2008 and completed by the end of the Fall term, 2008. Proposals are due March 8 and funding decisions will be made before mid-term break. Faculty who are creating new learning experiences or revising existing ones are encouraged to submit a proposal.

You are encouraged to attend one of the four Design Proposal Guidance sessions
Feb. 26, 10 - 11 a.m. in Lindell 202
Feb. 27, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. in Lindell 202
March 4, 10 - 11 a.m. in Lindell 202
March 5, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. in Lindell 202

Panel discussion featuring some of 2007-08’s Design Project Leaders are scheduled for Feb. 28 from 3 - 4 p.m. in OGC 113 and March 5 at 3:45 p.m. in Lindell 202

Visit the CTL webpage, www.augsburg.edu/ctl, for detailed information on the Instructional and Course Design program.

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Winter Retreat

A few spots remain!

March 7, 2008
Oak Ridge Conference Center, Chaska

“Multiculturalism and the Right to Offend: Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Infidel” 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. Books for retreat participants are available in the CTL office in the link level of the library. Specific retreat information will follow.

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

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TODAY: Meet with Architects -- Signature Academic Building

Architects from Holabird & Root will be on campus today, Friday, Feb. 22 to continue their work on plans for the new signature academic building. You are invited to a brown bag lunch with them from noon - 1 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Johnson Conference Center. We will present a comprehensive proposal to the Board of Regents on May 2, and we need your best ideas to make this a great building in the heart of campus

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Friday Seminar TODAY

Cultural Explorations: Flamenco and the Gypsies of Southern Spain
Presented by Kathy Reinhardt, Modern Languages

Passionate guitar rhythms, intense foot work, frenetic hand clapping and deeply expressive singing: these are some of the elements that we will examine as we explore the essence of flamenco, the dance of southern Spain. We will start by exploring the historical and cultural roots of this Spanish tradition, including the connections made between gypsies and flamenco before examining the elements that make flamenco an intense musical experience!

Refreshments are served at 3:30 p.m. in Lindell 301. The fun begins at 4 p.m.

See our web site for information about our other activities: http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2008

Monday kicks off "Making Peace With Your Body: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2008" with "Make Peace with Your Mirror Monday." From 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Monday, stop by the Counseling & Health Promotion table in Christensen Center for information on body image and eating disorders and an opportunity to send a "You're Beautiful on the Inside" card to a friend (and enter them and yourself into a drawing for a free 30 minute massage!)

Watch for mirror affirmation cards posted on mirrors in public restrooms on campus (part of a national movement initiated by www.thedressingroomproject.org).

Visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp/eatingconcerns.html for great web sites on body image and eating concerns or check out the National Eating Disorders Week web site at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

Any questions, call the Counseling and Health Promotion office at 612-330-1707.

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Rochester Registration -- Spring Trimester

Rochester Augsburg for Adult Students,

Spring Trimester registration begins on Feb. 25 and runs through March 28. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates are:

Monday, Feb. 25 - Seniors and Graduate students
Wednesday, Feb. 27 - Juniors, licensure, and non-degree seeking students
Friday, Feb. 29 - Sophomores
Tuesday, March 4 - Freshmen

The last day for initial registration (must be registered for 1 course) for Spring Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, March 28.

The last day to readmit to the Rochester Augsburg for Adult programs for Winter Trimester (and register for at least one course) is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, March 28.

Students are encouraged to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first 2 weeks of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization hold will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612-330-1046 or e-mail enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - Rochester, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but forms are available on the Registrar's web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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Saturday Brunch at Murphy's Grill

On Feb. 23, Saturday Brunch will be served at Murphy's Grill from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sodexho Dining

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Minneapolis Augsburg for Adults/Grad Spring Trimester Registration

Minneapolis/United Augsburg for Adult Students (except PA and some MBA students),

Spring Trimester registration begins on Feb. 25 and runs through April 10. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates are:

Monday, Feb. 25 - Seniors and Graduate students
Wednesday, Feb. 27 - Juniors, licensure, and non-degree seeking students
Friday, Feb. 29 - Sophomores
Tuesday, March 4 - Freshmen

The last day for initial registration for Spring Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, April 10.

The last day to readmit to the Augsburg for Adult programs for Winter Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, April 10.

Students are encouraged to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first 2 weeks of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization hold will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612-330-1046 or e-mail enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - WEC Program, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but forms are available on the Registrar's web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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Sodexho Dining Menu Feb. 22 - 24

Friday
Feb. 22, 2008

LUNCH MENU

Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Bell pepper
Rice Pilaf
Au Gratin Potato
Cream Corn
BBQ Ribs
Red Beans and Bayou Rice
Buttermilk Biscuits
Sautéed Spinach
Deli Bar, Pasta Bar, and Pizza Bar

DINNER MENU

Jamaican Chicken BBQ
Sweet Potato
Cous Cous
Roast Vegetable with
Rice & Beans
Corn Bread
Golden Fried Catfish
Sautéed Okra
Brown Rice
Fried Chicken Wings
Broccoli
Deli Bar Pizza Bar
Soup of The Day-Spicy Black Bean and Seafood Gumbo

Saturday
Feb. 23, 2008

BRUNCH MENU
**Served at Murphy’S Grill**

Scrambled Eggs
Creamy Hash Browns
Sausage Patties
Pancakes
Omelet Bar

DINNER

Honey Pork Loin
Veggie Ribs
French Fries
Pasta
Marinara Sauce with Meat
Marinara Sauce W/O Meat
Corn Dogs
Steam Potato
Carrots
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla
Pizza Bar

Sunday
Feb. 24, 2008

BRUNCH

Scrambled Eggs
Potatoes
French Toast
Sausage
Deli Bar

DINNER

Steamed Rice
Chicken Stir Fry
Veggie Stir Fry
Pizza
Fried Chicken
French Fries
Steamed Vegetables
Pesto Pasta
Chicken Pesto Pasta


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

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This Week's TechTip -- Removing Spyware

Is your computer running slower than normal? Want to speed it back up? If you have a Windows computer it's a good idea to check your computer for spyware every week or so to keep it running smoothly. Spyware is unwanted software that runs in the background of your computer, slowing it down and potentially stealing your personal information like passwords and credit card information.

General information about spyware and how to remove it is available on the Student Technology web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk/Antispyware_Info.html . This page also includes a link to a listing of free spyware removal tools you can install on your computer.

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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Live Painting and Hip-Hop Event TONIGHT

Don't miss Chris Allen's live painting event that will feature hip hop by Big Jess, Mohs, DJ Last Word, and Mike from Unknown Prophets. Matty V. will be your host.

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Foss TV Studio

Free food and entertainment. Music and t-shirts will be available for purchase.

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CSA Vegetable Share = Nutritional

Interested in local, sustainable, nutritional, charitable, and affordable vegetables all summer long? Read on to learn about the new system at Augsburg to provide you with this, and each day we'll highlight a different "-AL" word to share the value of this program.

NUTRITIONAL – The CSA farm share program (read below for details) can dramatically enhance the nutritional quality of your diet in various ways: food grown without chemicals and in healthy soil have been proven to have more nutrients; available nutrients decrease over time, and it doesn’t get much fresher than vegetables picked hours before they arrive in your kitchen; the vegetables that are grown in these farms have been chosen for flavor (often relating to nutrients) rather than bred to be able to travel across the planet; and having a box full of amazing vegetables each week will give you no choice but to eat incredibly well all summer long. Hungry yet? Read on…

The Campus Kitchen tries to source as much as their food from local and sustainable farmers as possible, and we want to make all this great food available to you as well.

Each summer, we buy shares of a nearby organic farm, and each week they deliver a large box full of whatever is in season (lettuce, herbs, etc. in June, tomatoes, corn, melons, plenty more in September). It's more like buying stock in a company than purchasing food at a store. We are making Augsburg a drop-off site for a farm so staff, faculty, and others are able to purchase a share and have it delivered each week to Christensen Center to pick up.

FAQ's:

How much food? > About 15-25 pounds per box per week. Plenty enough for 4 people
How long? > About 20 weeks, Mid-June through September
How much? > $400-500 (not bad for 300-400 lbs of organic produce)
Is it only veggies? > Some farms offer meat, cheese, eggs, jam as well
From where? > Still researching the best farm
When? > Dropped off in mornings, once during week
Can I split? > Sure. If you only want half, we can match you with someone else wanting the same
What do I do with things I don't like? > Donate them to the Campus Kitchen! We'll have a box to collect anything you can't use. There are also recipes provided to help you discover the flavors of kohlrabi, bok choy, arugula, and other funky varieties.

Not only is this great for the Augsburg community to have such easy access to this tasty, sustainably produced food, but it remedies the most common complaint CSA members have: too much food, too much waste, and the resulting compost guilt. Since we do have the Campus Kitchen here, anything you won't be able to handle will be prepared into the 1,500 meals we serve each month or distributed to the Brian Coyle food shelf. We have an opportunity here unlike any I have seen.

If you think that you might be interested, please let me know - noy@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions, anything that you would like us to consider (like best delivery day for you), or have a farm to suggest, please let us know. For more info on CSAs, please see http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/csa.html.

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Internet Outage and Upgrade Sunday, Feb. 24

We're upgrading the college's internet connection this Sunday, Feb. 24, beginning at 9 a.m. The upgrade will take approximately 2 hours. During this time, campus internet access will be intermittent. Off-campus access to campus servers and services, such as e-mail and AugNet, will also be interrupted during this time. After the upgrade is complete, our campus bandwidth will increase to 50Mbs from our current 32Mbs service. Our Internet2 connection will also be upgraded to 50Mbs.

If you have questions or concerns, faculty and staff should contact their LFC and students should contact the TechDesk at techdesk@augsburg.edu.

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WRC Potluck Lunch: Media & Body Image

This week’s lunch focuses on the issue of the media and body image. Join us in the Women’s Resource Center (207 Sverdrup) on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for video clips and discussion with Jessica Nathanson of the WRC and Beth Carlson of CCHP. This event is part of Making Peace with Your Body: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please feel free to come late or leave early; this is a relaxed, social lunch. All members of the Augsburg Community are welcome.

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Farewell Party for Jen Hellie

Many of you know Jen Hellie. You may have attended undergraduate or graduate courses with her here at Augsburg. You may have worked with her in her role as admissions counselor or academic adviser. Jen has been a good friend, colleague, and supporter of all things Augsburg for many years. Jenn's departure from Academic Advising and Augsburg College is a sadness for us all. We’re so sorry to see her go and will miss her dearly. Our loss is truly Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp’s gain. Please join us in thanking Jen for all she’s done and wishing her well as she embarks on her new career at Lake Wapo. We’ll celebrate Jen and her many contributions to Augsburg on Monday, Feb. 25 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room.

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Fringe Festival Show on Body Image Monday, 7:30 p.m.

“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 developed 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 Theater Arts Department, and Counseling & Health Promotion. Call x1707 if you have questions.

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Blue Bunny Ice Cream at Nabo Cafe

Blue Bunny Ice Cream is now available at Nabo Cafe in Oren Gateway Center.

The Champ, Vanilla Ice Cream Cone
Big Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
Orange Dream Bar
Cookies & Cream

Try one today!

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Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule

Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, February 22:
Men's Track and Field at Univ. of Minnesota Snowshoe Open, 5 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. Mary's, 7:05 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, February 23:
Wrestling at NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional at St. John's, 9 a.m.
Women's Track and Field at Univ. of Minnesota Parents' Day Open, 10 a.m.
Women's Basketball at Bethel, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Basketball at Bethel, 3 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Hockey at St. Mary's, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, February 26:
Men's Basketball at MIAC Playoff First Round (if Augsburg qualifies).

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Feature on Jill Pohtilla on USA Hockey.com

There's a feature story on Augsburg women's hockey head coach Jill Pohtilla posted on the USA Hockey.com web site. View the story here:

http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=CO_11&id=220760

The feature profiles Pohtilla, who has led the Auggie women's hockey team since its inception in 1995. Augsburg was the first college or university in the Midwest to sponsor a varsity women's hockey program, and it is completing its 13th season this weekend with a series against St. Mary's. Friday's game is at the Augsburg Ice Arena at 7:05 p.m., and Saturday's game is in Winona at 7:05 p.m.

The feature also spotlight's Pohtilla's work with USA Hockey. She has been part of the coaching staff at six U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey Development Camps since 1997.

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Men's Hoops to Shoot for Playoff Berth on Saturday

The Augsburg men's basketball team will be playing for a berth in the six-team MIAC postseason playoffs for the first time since the 2000-01 season on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at Bethel University's Robertson Center in Arden Hills. The game is part of the final basketball doubleheader of the regular season, with the Auggie women taking on Bethel at 1 p.m.

Saturday's men's and women's basketball games will also be webcast online via Augsburg's web site: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/ . The MIAC playoffs begin on Tuesday (2/26).

With five playoff berths already locked up, the final berth will go to the winner of Saturday's game between Augsburg (12-12 overall, 10-9 MIAC) and Bethel (14-10 overall, 10-9 MIAC). In the teams' first meeting on Jan. 21, Augsburg led from start-to-finish in a 75-63 triumph at Si Melby Hall.

After starting the season 0-6, Augsburg has won 12 of its last 18 games, including seven of its last eight, to remain in the postseason playoff chase.

Come to Saturday's game in Arden Hills and help support your Auggies in a bid for the playoffs!

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Bruce Johnson '68 on WCCO-TV News Monday

Augsburg alum and current men's hockey assistant coach Bruce Johnson '68 is scheduled to be featured on a story during the sports segment on the WCCO-TV (Channel 4) News on Monday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.

Johnson will be featured discussing the recent effort by Augsburg's athletics department to honor his late wife, Lois Hallcock Johnson '68, who died in November after a battle with breast cancer. A teacher, coach and counselor, she worked in the Osseo (Minn.) School District for 36 years, and was a strong supporter of her alma mater. Their three children -- Leah, Thomas and Aaron -- all attended Augsburg.

Last weekend, Augsburg donated the ticket receipts from all five of its home athletic events to to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and a fund for Augsburg women's athletics. Augsburg raised a total of $2,340.79 from the weekend events to be split between the two funds.

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"Singlespeed" at 7th Street Entry Friday, Feb. 29

Lars Christiansen is happy to announce that "Singlespeed" has been asked to play at the famed 7th Street Entry room of First Avenue!

Singlespeed plays one week from today -- Friday, Feb. 29!

Come hear rock with a conscience.

More details to follow.

~lars

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