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Attend Open Session -- Signature Academic Building

Many thanks to everyone who attended last Friday's Brown Bag lunch that featured a discussion about the signature academic building. Architects from Holabird & Root and the Project Management Team appreciated your feedback on the building project. Barbara Farley will gather additional feedback during a coffee break scheduled on Feb. 27th from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Marshall Room. We need your best ideas to make this a great building in the heart of campus.

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You Are Invited

Faculty Scholarship Forum
Thursday, February 28

Staff and faculty are invited to attend the Faculty Scholarship Forum, 4 - 5:30 p.m., in the Johnson Seminar Room, OGC. As a community of scholars, this is a key opportunity to learn about the work of a diverse faculty involved in sabbatical and summer research, travel, conference presentations and publishing.

Individual presentations will be made by Tony Bibus and Annette Gerten, Social Work; John Cerrito, Lori Lohman, Milo Schield, and Kathy Schwalbe, Business Administration; Donna DeGracia, Physician Assistant Program; Joe Erickson and Mary Jacobson, Education; Mary Lowe, Religion; Charley Sheaffer, Computer Science; Lori Peterson, Augsburg for Adults; Tara Sweeney and robert tom, Art; James Vela-McConnell and Diane Pike, Sociology; Beverly Smith-Keiling, Biology. Please join us!

Refreshment break will be served at 4:40 p.m. Book door prizes, too!

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Design Proposal Guidance Sessions

The Instructional and Course Design initiative in the Center for Teaching and Learning offers four Design Proposal Guidance Sessions to help you prepare your I&CD summer proposal, all held in Lindell 202:

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. 3:45-4:30 PM Wednesday Feb 27
Tuesday, March 4, 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

All faculty who are considering submitting a proposal should attend at least one session or arrange to meet with Stu Anderson (x1012, anderstu@augsburg.edu) prior to preparing a design proposal.

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Friday Seminar, Feb. 29

"Images and Experiences of God's Presence Among ELCA Youth"

In what type of God do youth believe? How do they experience this God's presence and activity in their lives? Jeremy Myers (Assistant Professor of Religion - Youth and Family Ministry) has recently finished quantitative and qualitative research into the ways in which youth in the ELCA image and experience God. This research, and its implications for the church, will be discussed at the upcoming Friday Seminar.

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

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Winter Retreat

Last chance to participate!

Life of the Mind Retreat
March 7, 2008
Oak Ridge Conference Center, Chaska

“Multiculturalism and the Right to Offend: Ayan 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 is available in the CTL office, link level of the library. Participants may pick up a copy prior to the retreat. You may register by calling x1229 or send an e-mail to martin.

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

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Design Project Panel Discussions

The Instructional and Course Design initiative in the Center for Teaching and Learning offers two Design Project Panel Discussions to showcase projects from the first year of the I&CD effort:

Thursday, Feb. 28, 3 - 4 p.m., OGC 113
Panelists: Phil Adamo, Nancy Fischer, Beverly Smith-Keiling
(Note that this is just before, and physically close to, the scholarship event!)

Friday, March 7, noon - 1 p.m., Lindell 202
Panelists: Lars Christiansen, Merilee Klemp

All are welcome. Faculty who are considering submitting a proposal are especially encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact Stu Anderson, x1012, anderstu@augsburg.edu).

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Final Summer Research Deadline

As stated in previous A-Mails and flyers around campus:

THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR URGO SUMMER RESEARCH APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, FEB. 29 at 4:30 P.M.

Filled out and signed applications can be turned in to the URGO office at SCI 116B no later than 4:30 p.m. on FRIDAY, FEB. 29.

If you have any further questions, contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu, or visit the URGO web site at www.augsburg.edu/urgo

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Get $10 in 10 Minutes

Need participants for a quick, easy research study.
Stop by Anderson 26 (the Psychology Lab in the basement) anytime between 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 1.
It will take approximately 10 minutes, and you get $10 just for showing up.

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Dust off Those Green Thumbs...

...and help to start the Augsburg Community Garden this Spring! There is still some space available, and we're always looking for enthusiastic gardeners to share their expertise!

Please contact Tim Dougherty (x1208, doughert@augsburg.edu) for more information and to hear about all the exciting plans we have in store!

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Mileage Reimbursement/Rochester Flat Rate Change

Effective immediately, Augsburg College will be changing the mileage rate reimbursement from $0.40 per mile to $0.505 per mile. The flat rate when traveling to Rochester will be $82.00. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Amy Daugherty at X1031 or daughera@augsburg.edu.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week -- Mindful Eating

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, here are a couple of thoughts from author Susan Albers on Eating Mindfully:

Thinking Mindfully: Observe how critical thoughts like “I don’t want to gain the Freshman Fifteen,” or “I’m so stupid, how could I do that!” can creep into your consciousness. Just because you think these thoughts doesn’t mean you have to act on them or let them sway your emotions. Negative thoughts can trigger overeating or stop you from adequately feeding your hunger. Remember: A thought is just a thought, not a fact.

Mindful Speech: Chit chatting about dieting and fat is so commonplace that we often aren’t truly aware of the impact it might have on our self-esteem. When you are with friends and family, be mindful of your gut reaction to “fat talk” (e.g. “I’m so fat!” or the “I’m so fat; No you’re not” debate). Keep in mind how the words might affect someone struggling with food issues.

For more info, see www.NationalEatingDisorders.org or the CCHP webpage on mindful eating, www.augsburg.edu/cchp/mindfuleating.html.

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Spanish Conversation and Lunch

You are invited to attend a Spanish conversation group that will meet this Thursday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Riverside room, on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. --- whatever works for you! Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

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PLAN Tonight with dollar/sense!

dollar/sense continues tonight with PLAN. Learn more about managing student loans after graduation and that first paycheck! It is sure to be another great evening. Come learn more and win some great prizes!

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Sodexho Dining Menu

Wednesday
Feb. 27, 2008

LUNCH

Philly Steak
White Cheese Sauce
Tuna Pasta Hot Dish
Vegetable
French Fries
Chicken Parmesan
Egg Plant Parmesan
Italian Green Beans
Spaghetti Noodle
Steamed Baby Potato
Chicken Alfredo
Pizza Bar
Deli Bar
Soup of the Day - Smoked Turkey Gumbo and Tomato Basil

DINNER

Grilled Cheese
Turkey Melt
Tomato Soup
French Fries
Steamed Vegetables
Pasta
Shrimp Scampi
Mini Taco
Baked Potato
Toppings
Deli Bar,
Pizza Bar
Soup of the Day - Smoked Turkey Gumbo and Tomato Basil

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

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St. David's Day Celebration with Gymanfa Ganu

Monday in Chapel...Celebration of St David's Day, Patron Saint of Wales, with a Welsh Hymn Sing, Gymanfa Ganu.

The Welsh are a nation of singers, and whenever gathered together, they perform in harmony, rarely unison. Singing is part of the culture. Welsh emigrants brought their vocal traditions with them, and the Gymanfa Ganu, translated as "gathering for song" is a regular event in any community with a significant Welsh population.

The hymns are not simply sung through at a Gymanfa. The director may pick and choose among the verses; may designate them for men's or women's voices; may repeat verses because they weren't sung enthusiastically enough the first time or because he/she likes them and feels like it. Gymanfa challenges the congregation and it eliminates the boredom of singing all melody, all the time.

You are invited to come and sing or listen as Mary Morris Mergenthal, a leader in the Minnesota Welsh Community, leads us in Gymanfa Ganu!

Monday, March 3 at 10:20 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel

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Reception for Artist Kelly Connole this Friday

All are invited to the opening reception of "Where the Sky Meets the Earth" on Friday, Feb. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Kelly Connole's rabbit installation will be on view in the Christensen Center Art Gallery through April 4.

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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.

Have A Great Day

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



See any Sodexho Cashier for Details on how to receive your next meal at Commons Cafeteria for 50% off The Regular Price and Get 20% off all your meals at Commons Cafeteria.

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Homecoming 2008 -- It's Time to Register Your Event

If your department will be hosting an event during Homecoming Week 2008 – Sept. 22 - 27 – then we’d like to hear about it here in Alumni Relations. We can help to publicize the event by including it in the Homecoming brochure which is mailed to ALL OF OUR ALUMNI. Perhaps your department is celebrating an anniversary or some significant milestone. If you want to reach your alumni, then the Homecoming brochure and the information we post on the Alumni webpage will help you do just that. Give me a call today (x1085) or send me an e-mail (tauter@augsburg.edu) with some brief notes about the event. I’ll be in touch with you at a later date for all of the details, but register the event with Alumni Relations NOW. Thank you.

Becky

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American Indian Storytelling Event

“OUR LIVING EARTH”
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 6 - 9 p.m.
East Commons, Augsburg College
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Food and Beverages Provided
Special Guests:
Juanita Espinosa, Curator for Two Rivers Gallery
Dennis Jones and 2nd Year Ojibwe Language Students
Mark Erickson, Anishinabe Storyteller
Newio-Gee-Shig Drum and Dance Group
Hosted by: Augsburg AIS 322 Students
Sponsored by: Augsburg Indigenous Student Association,
American Indian Studies and Weekend College

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Grab and Go Snacks

A wide selection of healthy grab-and-go snacks are now available at Nabo Cafe, Commons Cafeteria and Coopers Coffee Shop.

Blue Bunny Ice Cream is also available at Nabo Cafe

Stop in and try one today.

Have a great day,

Sodexho Dining

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Tickets on Sale for "The Exception and the Rule"

Tickets are now on sale for the Augsburg Theatre Department’s production of The Exception and the Rule, directed by Warren C. Bowles. The show will perform March 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are priced at
$5 for General Public
$4 for ACTC faculty and staff
$2 for Augsburg students and children under 12
(Augsburg students need to bring their student ID.)

To make a reservation, please call 612-330-1257.

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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) TODAY 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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Interested in Playing Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball?

Intramurals is now taking rosters for the first 16 teams to get signed-up. Those first 16 rosters will actually be broken down into two different divisions this time around: Division I (Teams can have up to two Auggie Volleyball players, or just think you can play at this level; or Division II: (Teams cannot have any Auggie Volleyball players, more emphasis on just having fun).

Sign-Up Deadline: March 12, 2008
League Starts: March 25, 2008

For any comments, questions or concerns feel free to contact Josh Hersch at hersch@augsburg.edu.

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A-Club Seeking A-Club President Nominations

The Augsburg A-Club is seeking nominations for a new A-Club President!
The A-Club is a service organization of former and current Augsburg College athletes and friends of the college committed to providing student athletes with the opportunity to have a quality athletic experience, by supporting Auggie athletic teams, the athletic department, and the mission of the college.

President Job Description:
-Must be an Augsburg Alumnus
-Represents the A-Club as the official spokesperson
-Presides over A-Club Executive Committee meetings (About 6 meetings held per year)
-Approves the agenda for each meeting
-Approves all A-Club correspondence with members and potential members
-Should be at all club functions or appoint an officer to attend (Functions include: annual golf tournament, Annual Hall of Fame banquet, and occasionally others)
-Works with the Membership Chair to increase membership participation and dues
-Works to recruit new Executive Committee board members
-Works with the A-Club Coordinator to write an annual report detailing the club’s activities, meetings, events, and future plans. To be submitted to Executive Committee, Athletic Department and Alumni Relations by July 1 of each year.

If you or someone you know is interested or would make a good A-Club President please contact Meghan Gess in the A-Club office by calling 612-330-1249 or by e-mailing gess@augsburg.edu. Please leave your contact information and the information of the person you are nominating (if other than yourself). Submissions are desired by Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Thank you.

Get Involved…Make a Difference…Have Fun…Show Your Auggie Pride!

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