Parking Changes on AFA/WEC Weekends

Parking changes for Augsburg For Adult weekends will go into effect on March 14, 2008. Please visit the Public Safety web site to view the details of the upcoming changes.

http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/wec_parking.html

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Dr. Anne Foerst in Vocatio Chapel on March 26

Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel series, “Science as Vocation” with Dr. Anne Foerst. Anne Foerst is visiting professor for Theology and Computer Science at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY since January 2001. Previously, she has worked as research scientist at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and was also affiliated with the Center for the Studies of Values in Public Life of Harvard Divinity School.

At the AI-Lab, she served as the theological adviser for the Cog and Kismet Projects, two attempts to develop embodied, autonomous and social robots in analogy to human infants which might learn and develop more mature intelligences. She also initiated and directs "God and Computers," a dialog project initially between Harvard Divinity School, the Boston Theological Institute and MIT and now to be continued at St. Bonaventure. In this function, she has organized several public lecture series and public conferences on Artificial Intelligence, computer science and concepts on person-hood and dignity. She is a consultant for several projects which explore the connection of new media and religion and especially the Christian churches; she has also presented various keynote addresses on the interaction between religion and science.

Dr. Foerst will speak in Chapel at 10:20 a.m. on March 26 in the Hoversten Chapel. Lunch with Dr. Foerst will be in the Riverside Room at noon. To RSVP for the lunch, or for more questions about the Vocatio Chapel series, please contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1151.

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Center for Teaching and Learning Summer Research

FACULTY SUMMER RESEARCH GUIDELINES 2008

DESCRIPTION:

This grant provides support of faculty scholarly activity during the summer months. Scholarship is broadly defined to include disciplinary scholarship, the scholarship of application, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the scholarship of teaching. Examples of previous successful proposals are on file in the Center for Teaching and Learning.

"Scholarship of Teaching" typically goes beyond course development and/or revision and has as its audience other faculty and professionals in the field.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Proposals should show evidence of thorough preparation and meet the following criteria:
• Clear statement of realistic goals and objectives
• Appropriate and detailed project method/plan for achieving the goals and objectives
• Explanation of advance preparation and planning
• Clear description of the project's assessment
• Detailed timeline and budget


FUNDING: Up to $2,000 is awarded per grant and 2-3 awards are typically made per year.
Source: Grangaard Faculty Development Fund.
Funding decisions are made by the Faculty Development Committee. All funds must be requested by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.

ELIGIBILITY: These grants are for Faculty. Priority is given to full time tenure track faculty. Priority is also given to faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three year period.

APPLICATION: Please use the Research Application form that is available at the CTL web site www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita. Send the application and vita as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu

Application Date: March 14 for the summer 2008.

Requirements of the grant include completion of the following:
• Professional Development evaluation form and assessment as described in the project application
• Sharing the results with the Augsburg Community; for example, presentation of a community discussion, Faculty Scholarship Roundtables, or another venue approved by the FacDev Committee.

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Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant

Summer 2008

Purpose

Augsburg values faculty research and creative projects and thus is making available this opportunity to support faculty work. The purpose of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects that are nearing completion. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for a faculty member to accelerate completion of a significant project by providing this substantial opportunity.

Description and Eligibility

Two $4,000 Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for summer 2008. One grant will be awarded to a faculty member who received tenure prior to the 2007-2008 academic year. One grant will be awarded to a tenure-track faculty member who successfully passed Third-Year Review prior to the 2007-2008 academic year.

Faculty members who receive a Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant are not eligible to teach more than one course total in Summer Session.

Application Process

Please submit a one-to-two-page description of the project, including a summary of work already accomplished and a clear timetable and plan for completion. Explain how receipt of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant will accelerate project completion. You are asked to attach a curriculum vitae and any directly relevant supporting materials. This information will help the Faculty Development Committee know the applicant and review the history of scholarly activity. Grant recipients submit a progress report in fall 2008 and a short final report by Feb. 1, 2009.

Submit applications as e-mail attachments no later than 5 p.m. on March 14, 2008 to martin@augsburg.edu . Applications are evaluated by the Faculty Development Committee, recommendations are forwarded to the Dean, and the awards are announced in early April.

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Lindell Library Late-Night Hours Continue

Late-night hours continue in Lindell Library this week:

Monday - Thursday, March 10 - 13: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Hours are always available from the “Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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What Is Zyzzogeton?

Zyzzogeton is a festival of student research and creative projects that are presented throughout campus April 16 - 18.
• Student research posters are scheduled for Wednesday, April 16 in the East Commons.
• A number of performances/presentations will take place at unusual and unexpected sites proposed by students and their creative partners.
• Student music recitals will take place on Thursday, April 17 in Sateren Auditorium.
• Theater students will perform in “Top Girls” on Thursday and Friday, April 17 and 18 in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater.
• The Student Art Exhibitions will have their opening receptions on Friday, April 18 in Christensen Center and the Gage Family Gallery.
• A salon of poetry, music and film will be held on Friday, April 18 in the Century Room.

You can present a research paper, a poster, an oral/visual presentation, a performance, or other kind of project that summarizes your research or creative work. Add to the list of presentations, performances, guerrilla theater, and surprise scholarship!

Creativity has its rewards.
Visit: www.augsburg.edu/zyzzogeton

The deadline for submissions is WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26.

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Student Research Poster-Making Workshop TODAY

Attention Zyzzogeton applicants and student research applicants:

The first poster making workshop is TODAY, March 10, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in SVE 204, a Mac computer lab. Students and faculty are both welcome at this session.

The other scheduled session is on Thursday, March 27 from noon - 1:15 p.m. and will also be held in Sverdup 204, a Mac computer lab.

Make sure to sign up for one of these workshops when you register your submission online at the Zyzzogeton web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/zyzzogeton

The DEADLINE for Zyzzogeton submissions is WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26.

If you have any questions, contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu.

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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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We Invite You to Chapel

Monday - Pastor Phil Ruud, First English Lutheran Church, Charlie's Dad!
Tuesday - All Hands Convocation
Wednesday - Charlie Ruud, Intern Pastor; speaking on Baptism, with music by the Riverside Singers
Wednesday evening - 9:09 p.m. Songs; 9:30 p.m. Communion
Thursday - TBA
Friday - Charlie Ruud, speaking on The Lord's Supper; Communion will be served. & Mission Trip Send-off

We hope to see you in Chapel! - Lil

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Salsa Dance Competition

Sodexho Dining will be hosting a Salsa Dance Competition on Wednesday, March 12, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in East Commons.

The Winning Pair will receive a set of Nintendo Wii Consoles.

Sign-up stations will be held in Commons Cafeteria Monday-Tuesday (March 10-11) from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., with 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 being the deadline for sign ups.

Participants are encouraged to come dressed in full salsa attire.

If you are interested in judging the contest, handing out door prizes or just stopping in to enjoy the festive music and contagious Latin fever of the salsa dance, please contact Michael Pound at poundm@augsburg.edu

Thank You

Michael Pound
Sodexho Marketing

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Girl Scout Cookies Are Coming Back

Missed the Girl Scouts the last time they were here selling cookies, or do you just need to restock your stash? The Girl Scouts will be back on campus tomorrow, March 11, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center. Stop by to pick up some boxes. Sponsored by QSU

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Camp Stipend Applications Due Friday

The Camp Fair has come and gone, but camp staffs are not filled up quite yet. If you are considering/planning to work at a camp this summer (any camp), apply for an additional $500 stipend to supplement your camp income.

This money is set aside to encourage Augsburg students to spend a few months of their lives working with campers, young and old. Applicants can work at any camp, but ELCA camps will be given a special consideration.

Applications are available in the Campus Ministry Office (they are bright yellow). They are due back to Ross Murray in the Campus Ministry Office by the end of the day on Friday (a.k.a., the beginning of Spring Break). Please drop them in Ross Murray’s mailbox behind the student worker desk.

In addition, students should sign up for a 30-minute interview. The interview schedule is on Ross Murray’s door (it is also bright yellow). These interviews will be held after Spring Break.

Contact Ross Murray with any questions about the stipends, deciding on a camp, or vocation in general. He can be reached at murray@augsburg.edu.

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Get $10 in 10 Minutes

Need participants for a quick, easy research study.

Come to Anderson 26 (the Psychology Lab in the basement) on Saturday, March 15, anytime from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
It takes approximately 10 minutes, and you get $10 just for showing up.

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Women's History Month Celebration Dinner

The student organizations LINK and the Student Feminist Collective would like to invite you to the Women's History Month Celebration Dinner. This dinner was created in order to take an opportunity to honor a select group of women from the community for their tireless efforts of improving the lives of many. The dinner will include the incredible local musician Chastity Brown, great food, wonderful conversation, a chance to meet these amazing women. We would love it if you could come and participate in this great evening of beauty and appreciation.

The dinner will be located in the East Commons on Monday, March 10 with music and welcome beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner from 6 - 8 p.m.

Dinner will be catered by the delicious woman-owned local cafe the French Meadow and will be serving all vegetarian options.

Please join us and bring everyone you know!

CHILD CARE PROVIDED!

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Sodexho Dining Menu

Monday
March 10, 2008

LUNCH

Beef Stew
Veggie Stew
Biscuit
Orzo Stuffed Tomato
Steamed Vegetable
Pasta
Marinara Sauce with Beef
Plain Marinara Sauce
Chicken Alfredo Sauce
Plain Alfredo Sauce
Breadstick
Sautee Vegetables
Pesto Sauce with Chicken and Vegetables
Deli Bar
Pizza Bar
Soup of the Day - Yellow Split Pea with Ham and Cream of Mushroom

DINNER

Reuben Sandwich
Mock Duck Reuben
French Fries
Pesto Pasta
Steamed Vegetables
Steamed Rice
Curry Chicken
Curry Veggie
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Toppings
Soup of the Day - Yellow Split Pea with Ham and Cream of Mushroom
Deli Bar
Pizza Bar


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

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Buffy St. Marie Film Event

The Augsburg Native American Film Series 2007-8 and the ACTC Women's Studies Program Proudly presents:

"Buffy St. Marie: A Multimedia Life" hosted by the filmmaker Joan Prowse
Date: March 12
Time: 7 - 9 p.m. in Science Hall, Room 123 (707 21st Ave.)
There is a pre-screening reception for students and interested community members from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Century Room, which is located in the lower level of the Christensen Center on campus. Please call for more information


This film is the remarkable story of Buffy St. Marie, well known storyteller musician, and educator whose work has been shared all over the world. This documentary chronicles her career as she rises to prominence in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk music scene and blazes a groundbreaking path as an Aboriginal activist, digital artist and popular songwriter.

Joan is a documentary-maker with more than 15 years of experience as a writer, producer, director and video editor. She co-founded the Toronto-based independent production company, CineFocus Canada in 1991 to make thought-provoking, insightful television shows and documentaries. Since then she has produced and directed more than 20 hours of prime-time arts, biography and social issue programs.
Joan's credits include the international documentary hit Beauty and the Beach. This film explores women's body image through the history of the bathing suit. Released in 1997, it aired across Canada and was sold to broadcasters in twelve countries on four continents. For two seasons she produced and directed the biography series Lucky Breaks that aired on A&E’s Biography Channel and CHUM Television.
More recently, Joan produced, directed and edited a series of celebrity profiles for Global Television and a biographical film – Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life. She also produced a three-year interactive project based on the award winning television documentary Visions from the Wilderness: The Art of Paul Kane. It features an interactive version of the documentary on DVD and an exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. The project, developed through the Banff Centre and Norman Jewison’s Canadian Film Centre, uses the power of the new media to explore Kane's controversial artwork of First Nations people in the mid 1800s.
Joan is a graduate of Ryerson’s Radio and Television Arts program and is an alumnus of the Interactive Project Lab at the Canadian Film Centre. In 2001 she went to MIPTV in Cannes as part of the National Screen Institute’s Global Marketing Program and received a CTV Fellowship in 1993 to attend the Banff Television Festival. Prior to CineFocus, she spent three years with TVOntario’s literary series Imprint, hosted by Daniel Richler.

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Vote Now: Day Senate Elections/Wind Referendum

Greetings Day Students,

Elections are from Sunday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 12 ending at 11:59 p.m. During this span of time, go to:

https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/stuvote/index.html

Vote on the following candidates and wind referendum:

Sophomore Senators:
Juventino Meza – Sophomore Senator
Maxwell Cody – Sophomore Senator
Kovan Baldwin– Sophomore Senator
Mohamed Ali – Sophomore Senator
Marshal Omar – Sophomore Senator
Sam Smith – Sophomore Senator

Junior Senators:
Donnarose Storer – Junior Senator
Jamie Krumenauer – Junior Senator
Peter Hubbard – Junior Senator

Senior Senators:
Adam Assefa

For each class, you have the option of writing in a candidate.

Wind Referendum reads: "The Day Student Body imposes a non-refundable permanent fee of $14.75 per semester to purchase wind energy." Vote yes/no.

Sincerely,
Day Student Government

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Augsburg for Adults Newsletter Is Now Available

Inside March's Augsburg for Adults Newsletter, you'll find information about WEC student government elections, the Masters of Physician Assistant Studies program, and important dates on campus!

http://web.augsburg.edu/afa/Newsletter/newsletter308.pdf

The Augsburg for Adults Newsletter is designed to promote events, activities, and services for Weekend College, Graduate, Rochester, and United Hospital students. If you have an item you would like to list in an upcoming newsletter, please submit by the 21st of the month to Jessica Fox-Wilson at foxwilso@augsburg.edu.

Thank you!

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Nominations for Linda Schrempp Alberg Award

The Linda Shrempp Alberg Award was established to recognize Linda's outstanding commitment and exemplary leadership to student affairs and to Augsburg. Linda served as the Director of Residence Life and Associate Dean of Student Affairs and served Augsburg for 19 years. She died in 1996 at the age of 44.

The Leadership Award is given annually to an Augsburg undergraduate student who reflects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life. The amount of the award is approximately $500.

Nominations are accepted from the campus community. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 14. The nomination form can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/Albergawardform.doc

The award recipient will be announced at the Annual Student Leadership Recognition event, Sunday, April 13.

Questions? Contact Ann Garvey, Vice President for Student Affairs

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Art Professors robert tom and Dan Noyes to Present Wednesday

Join us for the second installment of "Midweek ArtSpeak" where current studio art professors discuss their artwork featured in the "Full Faculty" art exhibit in the Gage Family Art Gallery. Robert tom and Dan Noyes will present at 1:30 p.m. in the gallery. Refreshments will be served.

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Local Community Partner is Looking for Books/Games

Local Community Partner is Looking for Educational Books and Games
Do you have any children's books or educational games going unused in your house?

The Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (CSCM) Youth Program is looking for books and games to help students after they are finished their homework for the day. This program is dedicated to the academic well being of young Somali students in our neighborhood. Augsburg students help them with homework and provide them with a positive environment where they can interact and have fun with each other after school. The kids are between the grades of K-8 and will appreciate anything that you can
provide.

I would sincerely like to remind all you that these youth are our future and it is our duty to invest in that future. Anything that you donate will make a huge difference. You can bring donations to Tim Dougherty's office in the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. Please contact him at x1208 or doughert@augsburg.edu to arrange a donation.

If you have any questions about our program, please feel free to contact me at alim@augsburg.edu.

Thank you,
Mohamed Ali
Youth Program Coordinator

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Wrestlers Take Third at D-III Nationals

Full weekend coverage:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0708statistics/2008ncaa.html

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (3/8/08) -- Turning a front headlock into a pin at the 2:07 mark of the first period, Augsburg College's Seth Flodeen (JR, Cannon Falls, Minn.) claimed an individual national title at 125 pounds, as the Auggies scored a third-place finish as a team following the final session of the NCAA Division III National Championships on Saturday evening at the U.S. Cellular Center.

Flodeen, a national runner-up last season, fought back from a 5-0 deficit in the first minute of action to Clayton Rush of Coe (Iowa), after surrendering a front headlock, which lead to a takedown and three-point near-fall with 2:18 left in the first period. After claiming an escape eight seconds later, the two battled until Flodeen claimed a takedown with 1:20 left, and he converted his headlock into a cradle and pin.

"Obviously, you get a little scared, but I wasn't going to panic," said Flodeen of the early scare, which turned into triumph. "I tried to stay confident and stay within myself. I knew I had six or seven minutes to go, so I tried to stay in control. I caught him in a cradle from a front headlock and drilled over the top. I took my time, to make sure it was precise."

Flodeen, who was seeded fifth in his weight class, clinched a spot in the national finals for the second straight season after topping top-seed Christopher Heilman of Cornell (Iowa) in the semifinals 8-2 earlier on Saturday. Rush was the No. 2 seed in the field. Flodeen finished his junior season 25-7, and is 78-27 in his Auggie career.

Flodeen is the 43rd wrestling national champion in Augsburg program history -- a record 39 in NCAA competition. The Auggies also earned four NAIA individual titles in the 1970s and 80s.

He was one of five All-American placewinners for Augsburg, which finished third as a team with 87 points, placing in the top four in the team standings for the 20th straight year -- a record currently unmatched by any other NCAA wrestling program in any division.

Wartburg (Iowa) won the national title with 147 points and three national champions, while Wisconsin-La Crosse was second with 100 points and two national titlists. Coe (Iowa) was fourth with 78 points and a national titlist.

Augsburg claimed five All-Americans, marking the 20th straight season that Augsburg has had five or more All-Americans and 22nd time it has accomplished the feat in its 26 seasons of NCAA Division III competition.

"I thought it was a great total team effort," said Sam Barber, who completed his first season as Augsburg's head coach. "We had an individual champion, five All-Americans, and placed in the top three as a team. We maintained a focus of improving 'One Percent a Day,' from the beginning of the season to the National Duals to the Great Lakes Regional and the national tournament. The credit really belongs to the kids on the team. It's their sweat and blood that makes it happen."

At 141 pounds, unseeded Jason Adams (SO, Coon Rapids, Minn.) reached the championship match in his first trip to the national tournament, but fell 5-2 to top-seed Michael Bonora of Rhode Island College. Bonora connected on two takedowns and built 1:07 of riding time, fighting off two escapes by Adams.

Adams claimed an 8-4 victory over Niles Mercer of Coe (Iowa) in the semifinals to finish 31-9 on the season. He is 51-14 in his Auggie career.

Earlier on Saturday, two Auggies placed third in the field -- 149-pounder Willy Holst (SO, Prescott, Wis.) and 184-pounder Robbie Gotreau (SR, Bloomington, Minn./Jefferson HS). Gotreau became the 33rd wrestler in Augsburg history to earn three or more All-American honors, finishing the season with a 31-12 record and his career at 141-37. He finished fourth nationally at 174 pounds in 2006 and fifth at 174 in 2007.

Holst, a transfer from Division I Minnesota, finished this season 32-3 and is 46-8 in his collegiate career.

At 133, Augsburg's Travis Lang (JR, Bismarck, N.D.) completed his first season as an Auggie with a fifth-place national finish. A transfer from Division I Minnesota, Lang finished this season 38-4 and is 74-22 in his collegiate career.

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