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Zyzzogeton Deadline TODAY

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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"Comfort Women," New Media, & 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! 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" (women forced into sexual service for the Japanese military during World War II). This event is co-sponsored by AASA, American Indian Film Series, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Women's Studies, and it is part of a celebration of Asian Heritage Month as well as Women's History Month.

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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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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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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Weight Watchers Begins Next Tuesday

Weight Watchers had a GREAT turn out yesterday at our open house - and because of that, we get a bonus of FREE eTools with our 17-week session, which normally costs $12.95 per month. And it's not too late to join. Come to LIN 301 next Tuesday, April 1 at 2:00 to attend the first meeting in the 17-week series. We would love to see you there!

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

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Sodexho Dining Menu

Wednesday
March 26, 2008

LUNCH MENU

Gyro
Topping
French Fries
American Lasagna
Steamed Vegetables
Sticky Rice
Chicken Stir Fry
Veggie Stir Fry
Pork Mushu
Veggie Mushu
Pasta Bar
Deli Bar
Pizza Bar

DINNER

Chicken Marsala
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Vegetables
Pinto Beans
Potato Skins
Carved Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Steamed Vegetables
Stuffing
Deli Bar
Pizza Bar

Soup of the Day to be announced.

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

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Sale at the Bookstore

All bargain books and movie posters are 50% off the lowest ticketed price.

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Salsa Dance Instructor

Sodexho is looking for a student or pair of students to provide basic Salsa Dancing Instructions one evening in the Century Room.

Plans are to then hold the Salsa Dance Competition in East Commons the following week with the winning pair to receive a Nintendo Wii Console each.

If you are interested in competing or providing instructions please contact Michael Pound, Sodexho Marketing at poundm@augsburg.edu

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"Oscar Romero" Celebration in Chapel this Friday

Part 3:

Oscar Romero’s Christian life:

Romero’s weekly homilies were broadcasted by radio and were heard by millions across El Salvador. He spoke in defense of the poor, proclaiming that love is the only answer to injustice and violence. He called the oppressors to repentance, and won the respect of people around the world as the “Voice of the Voiceless.” His advocacy led to violent opposition. “I have often been threatened with death,” he said. “I must tell you that, as a Christian, I do not believe in death without resurrection. If they kill me, I will rise again in the Salvadoran people.”
On March 24, 1980, while celebrating mass, Romero was killed by a single bullet from an assassin’s rifle. One day earlier during his homily at the cathedral, Romero challenged the armed forces directly, saying, “No soldier is obliged to obey an order that is contrary to the will of God….In the name of God, then, and in the name of this suffering people I ask you, I beg you, I order you: stop the repression.”
No one in El Salvador has ever been held accountable for Romero’s murder but a United Nations Truth Commission assigned responsibility to Roberto D’Aubisson, a paramilitary leader who founded the ARENA party. In a historic decision in September 2004, a California judge found Alvaro Saravia liable for the murder and ordered him to pay $10 million in civil damages.
Romero was martyred over a quarter century ago. His legacy lives. His witness to the gospel values of nonviolence, justice, and love continue to inspire people of faith around the world today. - (For more information about the Romero trial, visit the Center for Justice and Accountability at: www.cja.org.)

El Salvador: Demography, Education and Economy
Total population: 5,796,000 (1996) Annual growth to year 2000: 2.2% (1994/2000) Urban: 45.3% (1996) Urban growth: 1.95% (1980/95) Children per woman: 3.2%
Education: Literacy: 72% (1995) male; 74% (1995) female; Primary school teachers: one for every 28 students (1995).
Economy: Per Capita, GNP: $1,700 (1996) Annual growth, GNP: 0% (1995/96) Annual inflation: 14.87% (1985/95) Currency: 8.76 colones = $1 (1995)

What Can You Do to Support the People of El Salvador?
• Learn More
• Sell Fairly Traded Salvadoran Crafts
• Visit El Salvador
• Volunteer en El Salvador

For more about trips to El Salvador call Ann Butwell at x1662 or butwell@augsburg.edu or see CRISPAZ-US: info@crispaz.org

All are invited to Chapel this Friday! - 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.

See you in Chapel this Friday at 10:20am. Gracias!

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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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Blood Donors Needed!

Augsburg's Spring Blood drive will take place on Monday 3/31/08 and we need donors! If you are interested and can take some time on Monday March 31 to donate blood, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get a time for your donation.

If you have already signed up -- thanks. Be sure to eat well the day of your donation, drink a lot of water and bring an ID to the East Commons when you donate.

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

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Get $10 in 10 Minutes

Need participants for a quick, easy research project.
Come to Anderson 26 (the psychology lab in the basement) on Saturday, 03-29-08, anytime from 11am to 5pm.
It will take approximately 10 minutes and you get $10 just for showing up.

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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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Still Need to Purchase Cap and Gown?

Please stop by the bookstore to purchase your cap & gown. Undergraduate cap & gowns are $32 plus tax, Graduate cap & gowns are $36 plus tax, Hoods are $32 plus tax. The bookstore has just marked down print your own Graduation Announcements. 25 announcements for $5.99, at that price they won't last long!

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Scholarship and Donor Brunch Sunday, April 6

If you have received a merit or endowed (named) scholarship please RSVP for the Scholarship and Donor Brunch on Sunday, April 6. The invites were sent this month to campus mail boxes. The RSVP deadline is extended to Thursday, March 27. You can bring one guest, or register with a friend and we will seat you together!

The link to RSVP is eventsrsvp@augsburg.edu

The brunch will be held in the East Commons of Christensen from 12:15 to 2:30 PM on Sunday, April 6. Please come and thank the 150 donors of scholarships who are coming to meet you!

If you have questions please contact Caitlin Carlson at #1410.

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Women's History Month: Potluck and 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, from 12:30-1:30.

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Artists Lynn Bollman & Regula Russelle Talk TODAY

Please join us for the last installment of "Midweek ArtSpeak," faculty artist talks in conjunction with the current exhibition "Full Faculty." Augsburg alum and art instructor Lynn Bollman will discuss his prints and Regula Russelle will discuss her artist books.

When: Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Gage Family Art Gallery, first floor, Oren Gateway Center

Why: You love art and want to know more!

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Profs Green and Swanson Present Conference Papers

Professor Douglas Green of the English Department participated in a Shakespeare Association seminar investigating the question: What Can Scholars Learn from Play Directors & Vice-versa? The association meeting took place in Dallas, 13-16 March; Professor Green's contribution to the seminar, chaired by John Russell Brown of the University of London, was "Performing Twelfth Night, Teaching Shakespeare: What You Will or What You Can?"

Professor Kathryn Swanson, English, presented a paper and chaired a session at the 38th Popular Culture Association Conference and the 30th Annual American Culture Association Conference, held in San Francisco March 19-22. Her focus area was mystery and detective fiction and her paper examined the use of the sidekick stock character, both male and female, as a complication to the female sleuth.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

March 15-20:
Softball -- 3-7 at Tucson (Ariz.) Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/

March 17-22:
Baseball -- 6-4 at Greater Phoenix (Ariz.) Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/

Friday, March 21:
Men's Golf -- Exhibition match against Mary Hardin-Baylor (Texas)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/0708statistics/032108umhb.html

Saturday, March 22:
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Baylor (Texas) Dr. Pepper Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0708statistics/032208baylor.html


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, March 28:
Baseball vs. St. Mary's at HHH Metrodome, 11 a.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, March 29:
Softball vs. St. Benedict, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Tuesday, April 1:
Softball at Concordia-Moorhead, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2:
Baseball vs. Carleton, Parade Stadium, 2:30 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Thursday, April 3:
Softball vs. St. Catherine, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, April 5:
Baseball at Hamline, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Softball at Gustavus Adolphus, 1 p.m.
M/W Track and Field at Hamline Invitational.

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Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball League Starts TONIGHT

Attention all intramural co-ed volleyball players; the league is scheduled to start tonight: Wednesday, March 26. The team captains were all sent an e-mail with the schedules for tonight's games, with opponents and game times attached; 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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House for Sale

Move right in! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home for sale in Blaine. Easy commute to Augsburg. All new appliances and floor in kitchen, new tile and vanity in master bath, new laminate floor in entry, new deck last Fall, large 3-season porch, perennial garden and mature trees in back yard with lilac hedge. Quiet neighborhood with lovely neighbors. $245,000. Call or write to Becky Taute x1085 or tauter@augsburg.edu.

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