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Preparing Portfolio for Review and Tenure

Thursday, April 10, 4:00 in Cedar

As we anticipate the 2008-09 academic year, how can we help colleagues best prepare for third year, tenure and promotion review?

Repeated Monday, April 21, 4:00 in Lindell 202.

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Poster-Making Workshop

Attention Zyzzogeton applicants or URGO Summer Research presenters:

There will be a poster making workshop on THURSDAY, MARCH 27th from 12:00PM - 1:15PM. It will be held in SVE 204, a Mac computer lab.

This workshop will give you valuable critique and tips on how to present the information you have worked so hard to research and show you the most effective way to organize the results.

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

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April 1 Deadline for Study Abroad in Mexico

It’s not too late to apply to study abroad with Augsburg’s Center for Global Education in Mexico during the fall of 2008. In fact, Augsburg will even pay for your airfare to and from Mexico!

One new program is the "International Business & Global Citizenship,” which offers one International Business course, two Spanish courses, and an internship with a Mexican business. It also includes a week-long seminar in Mexico City, the business capital of Latin America, and other opportunities for travel.

The other program is "Crossing Borders: Gender & Social Change," which is an outstanding program for English, History, International Relations, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Nursing, Peace & Global Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Spanish, Social Work, Youth & Family Ministries, and/or Women’s Studies. The Crossing Borders program begins at the U.S.-Mexico border, where students explore issues of immigration and globalization, then continues in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and concludes with a two-week seminar in El Salvador.

There is also a 5-week summer program during Summer Session I entitled “Language, Culture, and Social Change,” which includes one History course and a Spanish course or two Spanish courses.

You just need to get your application in by April.1. You also need to apply to the Augsburg Abroad office for college approval. They will accept CGE apps beyond the scheduled deadline of March 14. Information on how to apply can be obtained at a Group Advising meeting in Murphy Place or on-line: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ See http://www.augsburg.edu/global/spa/mexsem.html for more info.

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Zyzzogeton Deadline

Just a reminder that the DEADLINE for submissions for the Zyzzogeton research presentation is:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th

You may register online at http://www.augsburg.edu/zyzzogeton by filling out the online application form.

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

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International Travel Awards 2008 for Faculty

Applications due: March 28
International Travel Grant

Two awards available for faculty travel to a conference at an international location to present a paper (Canada is not considered international). $800 per award.

Call x1229 and an application will be sent to you as an e-mail attachment or visit the webpage www.augsburg.edu/ctl travel application link.

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Writing Effective Assignments

Monday, April 14, 4:15 in Lindell 202

What strategies can improve the clarity of written and oral assignments given to students? What does the research show about how our instructions are interpreted? How can I get better work from students? Please bring a copy of a current assignment with you.

Repeated Tuesday, May 7th, 5:00 in Lindell 202.

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Theology and Robots with Dr. Anne Foerst

Science as Vocation

Today: Dr. Anne Foerst will be speaking about her work with theology and robots in Karen Sutherland's Introduction to A.I. Robotics course from 3:10-4:40 in Sve 202. Visitors are welcome.

Tomorrow: Dr. Foerst will be in chapel from 10:20-10:40 to speak on "Science as Vocation". All are welcome. At noon, Dr. Foerst will be eating lunch with students, faculty and staff. Contact Ross Murray to RSVP for the lunch.


Anne Foerst is visiting professor for Theology and Computer Science at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY since Jan 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 advisor 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 consultant of 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.

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By Friday: Apply for Summer Travel Opportunity

The deadline is this Friday, March 28, to apply to attend the Hoversten Travel Seminar to Guatemala July 26-August 4, 2008. Learn about “Peace & Reconciliation After Conflict: A Guatemalan Perspective” while you experience Guatemala and its people in a unique Augsburg learning community. Students will receive their Augsburg Experience requirement, and staff are encouraged to use regular work time (not vacation).

There are ten scholarships available from the Hoversten Peace Endowment for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to attend. 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. Send completed applications to the Office of International Programs in Murphy Place by this Friday, March 28. Selections will be made by the 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 – a savings of more than $1,200! Apply today for this amazing opportunity!

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Lunch and Learn "No More Wedding Licenses Signed"

"No More Wedding Licenses Signed"
The Rev. Don Portwood is Pastor of Lyndale United Church of Christ, in the Lyn/Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis. Lyndale UCC voted April 9, 2006 to support marriage equality. They’ll do religious ceremonies for same and opposite gender couples, but no “civil marriages” at the church. Pastor Don Portwood also committed to do only religious ceremonies (not civil marriages) off site, too. Join us for a discussion about marriage equality that covers everything from gay to grey.

Pastor Portwood will be speaking on Tuesday March 25, 2008 from 12:00-1:15pm in the Mpls Room. Please join us for lunch and discussion.

This event is sponsored by Omicron Delta Social Work Honor Society and QSU and is open to all students, faculty and staff

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Matting and Framing Workshop this Thursday

Need help matting and framing your artwork for the All-Student Juried Art Exhibition? The Art Department and Galleries are here to help -- Thursday, March 27, 12-2:30 p.m., basement of Old Main.

Matboard and foamcore available for purchase. Free frames donated by Carver Avenue Frame Shop in St. Paul.

Questions? Contact Kerry at x1524.

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Scholarship and Donor Brunch Sunday, April 6

If you have been invited to the 2008 Scholarship and Donor Brunch to be held this year please RSVP! The event will be held on Sunday, April 6 in the East Commons of the Christensen Center from 12:15 to 2:30 PM. We promise great food, 3 very short speeches, and music from students and faculty.

Due to mid-terms and spring break we only have 55 students attending to represent the 1300 endowed and merit scholarship awards for 2007-2008. We have over 150 donors attending this very important event. Please do the right thing and come and say thanks to donors of scholarships.

Please respond to eventsrsvp@augsburg.edu so we know if you are or are not coming. If you have questions please call Caitlin Carlson at #1410.

Thanks!

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Save a Life -- Donate Blood

The Memorial Blood Center spring blood drive will be held on Monday 3/31 from 10 - 4 p.m. in the East Commons. We will be tabling today and Friday for donation times. Please stop by Christensen Center between 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. to get your donation time slot or call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Help save a life and donate on March 31st.

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Premature Babies Fundraiser

This week we will be selling tickets for prize drawings for the Premature Babies Fundraiser in Christensen Center. We will also be holding an offering at the Augsburg Chapel on March 31. Candy Coonrod, NNP will give some brief information on premature babies.

Our actual event day is April 1, 2008 from 1pm-6pm in the Augsburg Chapel area. We will be having Rock Band, Prize Drawings, and a Silent Auction. Candy Coonrod, NNP will also speak at 4pm in the Chapel area. There will also be clothing donation boxes around campus and there is a donation box in the Business Office Department.

All proceeds go to Children's Hospital NICU to support premature babies and their continuing developmental needs.

Please help support your fellow Auggies and donate to premature babies!

Nicole, Jenny, Gina

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Peer Advising

Registration questions? There will be a peer adviser available at the Christensen Center in Cooper's Coffee Shop every Tuesday at 3:00pm from March 25 - April 15th.

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Women's History Month Brown Bag/Potluck: Title IX

"Should Title IX be Protected, or Should Sports be Integrated by Gender?" Hear panelists Melissa Lee (Asst. Softball Coach), Marilyn Florian (Women’s Athletic Director), Jeffrey Swenson (Athletics Director), and Kasi Clauson (Swim Team Member and Women’s Studies Major), and stay for discussion. Feel free to come late and/or leave early.

All are welcome! The brown bag/potluck will be held in the Women's Resource Center, 207 Sverdrup.

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Yoga and Tai Chi Back TODAY

Yoga and tai chi took a little break last week but are back in swing this week. Yoga will be held from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room today and Thursday. Please feel free to bring your own mat.

Tai chi will be held tonight from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Century Room. The group is small so feel free to bring a friend and learn some techniques that may help with stress relief as we start the home stretch for spring semester.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Why Are You Waiting? Join Weight Watchers TODAY!

Come to the Weight Watchers at Work open house today, March 25 from 2:30 - 3 p.m. in Lindell 301. We will begin a new 17-week session on Tuesday, April 1, and it runs through July 22. We've had so much success - and have had a lot of fun supporting each other along the way. We'd love for you to be part of our group. So stop by - and bring your wallet! Cost is $186 for 17 weeks - quite a discount over their usual rates.

Questions? Contact Cherie Christ at 612-330-1476 or christc@augsburg.edu.

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The Karen Neitge Scholarship

The Karen Neitge Scholarship, in the amount of $283, is awarded annually to a student of any undergraduate class or major, is based upon academic achievement and financial need, and also will be given to a student who volunteers in the community as well as illustrates Augsburg’s commitment to nondiscrimination, specifically in the areas of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

The application for this award can be found here: http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Karen_Neitge_Scholarship_Application_Spring_2008.pdf
Please forward this on to any students who are eligible! Applications for this award are due no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 to the LGBTQIA Support Services office (Christensen Center 1D) or to Campus Box 75.

Applications may also be picked up at the Christensen Center Information Desk or in the Auggie's Nest.

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President's Weekly Update

The President's Weekly Update has been posted at:

http://www.augsburg.edu/president/updates/2007/032408.pdf

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Comfort Women, New Media and Grassroots Activism

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Annabel Park and Eric Byler speak about their online and video activism around the issues of comfort women and immigration! On Wednesday, March 26, Park and Byler will share their documentary, "9500 Liberty," which follows recent immigration struggles in Virginia. Following that, they will show their documentary on comfort women. This event is co-sponsored by AASA, American Indian Film Series, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Women's Studies.

123 Science
4-5:30 Screening of 9500 Liberty: Documenting the fight over immigration
6-7:30 Presentation on comfort women

For more information: http://www.youtube.com/user/9500Liberty

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Reminder -- Community Time Today

All faculty and staff are invited to Community Time in the East Commons this afternoon at 3:45 p.m. There will be refreshments, time for sharing information, and a brief presentation on the workculture@augsburg funding.

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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"Oscar Romero" Celebration in Chapel this Friday

Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero

This week, March 24 marks the 28th anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. Thousands of people will remember their beloved pastor through special worship services and other events. Millions of people around the world will also celebrate his life and legacy as a martyr for justice and peace. Oscar A. Romero was born on August 15, 1917 in the department of San Miguel. As a young man, he apprenticed to be a carpenter but decided to pursue a religious vocation and was ordained a priest in the 1940s. A serious and hardworking pastor, he became a bishop in the 1970s during a time of growing conflict in El Salvador. By the time he was named archbishop in 1977, the church had become a target for repression. The church’s pastoral work with the poor led some military and government leaders to view it as subversive. Repression suffered by peasants (“campesinos”) and other workers led many in the church to speak out more forcefully against violence and injustice.

A turning point came a few days after Romero’s election as archbishop when a childhood friend and fellow priest Rutilio was murdered. As catechists and church workers were killed and priests and nuns were tortured, Romero became increasingly outspoken. His commitment to the people grew stronger as his understanding of their suffering grew deeper. Many people believe that he underwent a conversion experience, as he denounced both structural injustice that trapped millions in poverty and political violence that ultimately claimed the lives of more than 75,000 Salvadorans. (Note: This is a second part of three; the Christian life of “Oscar A. Romero.”)

El Salvador’s population: 5,796,000
Area: 21,041 sq. km.
Currency: Colon
Language: Spanish
Society: 89 percent are mixed descendants of American natives and Spanish colonizers; 10 percent are indigenous and 1 percent are European.

All are invited to Chapel this Friday at 10:20 a.m.! In Chapel, learn about Archbishop Oscar Romero and the context in which he preached. Augsburg students will present and talk about their connections to El Salvador. Angie Cerritos will talk about how she sees Romero and his influence on her country. John Rodriguez will recite an original Spoken Word piece. Sarah Scott will read the scripture, and Gloria Xinico will read a selection from Oscar Romero: Memories in Mosaic.

Listen to Spanish/English music played by Ray Makever, Rachel Trelstad-Porter and John Wright Rios. – After Chapel stay for a Latin American treat: sweet bread.

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Grand Opening for New Lounge in Christensen

Grand opening of the Lounge in Christensen Center -- March 28-29

On Friday, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by Christensen Center for the grand opening of the Lounge, located in the former bookstore space. A blessing of the new space will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday. Pool and ping pong tables, game equipment, and cable TV will be available in the Lounge, as well as comfortable furniture for relaxing.

This renovation shows the College’s continuing commitment to invest the resources needed to create a student center that supports student, faculty, and staff interaction; provides a sense of welcome; and serves as “home” for commuter students (day, weekend, graduate).

For information on the Christensen Center Task Force and the project, go to www.augsburg.edu/cctf. Task Force members are Michele Roulet, Ann Garvey, David Draus, Ricky Oudekerk, Cassandra Roschen, Kevin Myren, Will O'Berry, and John Pack.

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Outside the Box Meeting

Outside The Box, a student run theatre group, will meet tonight at 6:30 in the theatre to discuss spring projects. All students are welcome to come check out what we're doing. There will be cookies. If you are interested in being involved, but unable to attend, please email budke@augsburg.edu.

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Art Faculty Talk by Lynn Bollman & Regula Russelle

All are welcome to attend this week's "Midweek ArtSpeak" that features Lynn Bollman (printmaking) and Regula Russelle (artist books).

When: Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gage Family Art Gallery, first level, Oren Gateway Center
Why: You want to know more about the processes involved in making art.
You want to get to know the Augsburg Art Faculty better.
You know refreshments will be served.

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Advising Sessions for Business Majors

Wednesday, March 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Christensen Center lobby

AND

Thursday, March 27
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Christensen Center lobby

-Open to all Business majors
-No appointment needed
-Meet with a Business Department advisor
-Plan your spring course schedule
-Release your "advising hold"

Please stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to have all of your advising questions answered without making an appointment.

If unable to attend this advising session, contact your academic advisor for assistance.

All Business majors who attend, will receive a gift compliments of the Department of Business Administration.

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Asian Heritage Month Celebration Event

Event sponsored by Augsburg Asian Student Association, Pan-Asian Student Services, Women's Center, and Native American Film Series, presents:

“Give Voice to Comfort Women: New Media and Grassroots Activism for House Resolution 121.” Annabel Park and Eric Byler, grassroots activist to come and speak about grassroots activism and their current projects for Asian Heritage Month Celebration.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Science Hall, room 123
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm “9500 Liberty” film screening and discussion
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm lecture
Free and Open to public

The comfort women were the sex slaves to the Imperial Army of Japan during WWII. They were kidnapped, tricked, or taken by ultimatum to the family to become sexual laborers. March 2007, Japan said that the women were not coerced but were prostitutes who were paid. This outraged the surviving women. So, there was a proposal for a resolution for the United States to formally ask Japan to recognize what it had done to the women. Annabel Park, grassroots activist, started the “121 Coalition” that put pressure on lobbyists and congress to pass the resolution. Much of her help and support came from her using new media outlets such as You Tube.com.

9500 Liberty is a documentary by Annabel Park and Eric Byler about the racism Mexican immigrants in Virginia face. It entails interview with Virginian residents who are against immigration as well as immigrants who are given the chance to have their voices heard. Annabel and Eric put these documentary throughout the internet and got a great response about it, and spread awareness about the racism.

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Sexual Assault Support Group

Counseling & Health Promotion is in the process of exploring interest in an on-campus, weekly sexual assault support group for the month of April, facilitated by the Director of the Aurora Center from the University of Minnesota (the U’s sexual assault and advocacy center). If you are a female student at Augsburg, who has experienced sexual assault and would like support from other students in the context of a professionally-facilitated group, please contact Beth Carlson of CCHP by email or phone (x1136) to let her know of your interest and the times in your schedule you would be available. One possible time is late afternoon on Tuesdays, but another time may be selected depending on the schedules of the facilitator and interested students.

Other community sexual assault support groups that are available free of charge to students include the group at the Aurora Center on the U campus at Boynton Health Services (contact Jamie Tiedemann at the Aurora Center if interested at 626-9988); or the Women’s Rape Support Group at the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center, Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7pm (2431 Hennepin Avenue; call 374-9077 for phone intake).

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Marina Christensen Justice Award

Please nominate a graduating senior for the Marina Christensen Justice Award.

This award goes to one student at commencement each year who represents to a high degree Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service". The student must have demonstrated a dedication to the kind of community involvement characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen Justice, who courageously and effectively reached out to disadvantaged people and communities.

Who would you like to nominate for this award?

Name of student:

Name of person nominating a student:

Why are you nominating this person?

(Please include all off-campus community service and service-learning work, internships, field placements and volunteer activities.)

Thank you!

Nominations can be sent to Mary Laurel True until Thursday, April 10th at truem@augsburg.edu or Campus Box#108.

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Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball Starts Tomorrow Night

Attention all intramural co-ed volleyball players; the league is scheduled to start tomorrow night: Wednesday, March 26. The team captains were all sent an e-mail with the schedules for tomorrow night's games; so check with them as soon as possible to ensure that everyone on your team is aware of your game time!

Feel free to contact me with any further comments, questions, or concerns you may have at hersch@augsburg.edu.

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Car for Sale -- $995

Hi! I have decided to join the ranks of Hourcar and have decided to sell “Frances” my 1997 Chevy Lumina. It’s a Slate Gray 4 door Sedan with 124m on the odometer - is dependable and runs well, but has “quirks” (Like her owner) and needs a bit of TLC and mechanical know how to get her in “ship shape.” Asking $995.00 or Best Offer.
Call Vicki at work (330-1054) or home (612-343-7045) to set up a test drive!

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