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Thoni Award Nominations Sought

Faculty are asked to nominate a graduating senior for the Richard J. Thoni Award by April 17, 2008.

This award honors a graduating senior student from the Weekend College (Twin Cities or Rochester) whose actions, commitments, and future aspirations most profoundly demonstrate a commitment to Augsburg's motto of "Education for Service."

In making a nomination, faculty should provide their name and the name of the student they are nominating, and write a nomination entry including a response to the following questions:

1. As you consider the nominee's time at Augsburg, describe ways in which s/he has been called to service and how s/he has acted on this call.
2. As you consider the nominee's future aspirations, describe how the nominee's education as an adult learner will shape his/her service to others, in one or many roles (community member, parent, employee, citizen, etc.).

Thank you! Please forward nominations to Jessica Fox-Wilson, CB65, Oren Gateway Center, Suite 115, or foxwilso@augsburg.edu

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April 15 Deadline -- Scholastic Connections Application

Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for high-achieving students of color (American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan-Afrikan, Pan Asian) at Augsburg College. The program is designed to help students be successful at Augsburg and beyond. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate receive a $5,000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color who serves as mentor for the student. Mentors work on personal development and career planning with the Scholars.

Five "new" students will be selected for the program for 2008-09.

Eligibility Criteria:
Returning Augsburg student or advanced-standing transfer student
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated community involvement (on or off campus)
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
GPA of 2.5 or higher

Applicants must have a completed financial aid file in the Enrollment Center by April 15, 2008.

Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.

Application deadline is April 15, 2008.

Applicants can apply on-line or download a PDF version of the application at the Scholastic Connections web page by going to the A-Z directory at Inside Augsburg and clicking on Scholastic Connections. Please read the Application Requirements carefully.

Attention Faculty and Staff: If you know of a student who could benefit from this program, feel free to nominate the student for Scholastic Connections. On-line or PDF nomination forms are available at the Scholastic Connections web page accessible through the A-Z directory at Inside Augsburg.

Questions? Contact me at 612-330-1754 or petersoc@augsburg.edu

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Writing Effective Assignments

Writing Effective Assignments

Monday, April 14, 4:15 p.m. 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 7, 5 p.m. in Lindell 202.

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Friday Seminar -- April 11

CTL presents the Friday Seminar:
“Map Your Mind around Podcasts, Wiki, IM and Facebook”

Come here folks share snazzy ways to use technology in and out of the classroom. Experience the thrill of participating in a live podcast!

All staff and faculty are invited to the seminar. Refreshments and light snacks start at 3:30 p.m. in Lindell 301 with the presentation at 4 p.m.

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Trip to Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Government Center

April 19, 2008

Enjoy a joint trip with Augsburg American Indian Studies and St. Thomas students to the Mille Lacs Government Center, Community and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on the shores of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs. Learn more about one of our neighboring Ojibwe communities, their history, and culture. Our day will include a tour of the community and government center, and a visit to the Museum and Trading Post.

Cost per person is $7.00 for the museum fee. We have limited seats available (15 total) so sign up now.

Contact Professor Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu or 330-1523.

For more information on the Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe visit their web site at www.millelacsojibwe.org

The schedule is as follows:
8:45 a.m. Meet at Si Melbe
11:30 a.m. Tour of the Government Center and Reservation Community
1:30 p.m. Lunch (brownbag) You will need to pack yourself a lunch and snacks for the day, or you can purchase lunch at the Subway near Mille Lacs.
2 p.m. Tour of Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
4 p.m. Leave for Minneapolis

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Sexual Assault and the LGBT Community

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we want to invite you to join us at the Women's Resource Center TODAY from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for a presentation on sexual assault and the LGBT community. Will O'Berry (Coordinator, LGBTQIA Services) and Jessica Nathanson (Director, WRC) will be presenting, as will a local trans activist. We hope to see you there! You are welcome to come late and/or leave early, as your schedule allows. This is a brown bag/potluck lunch event, so bring something to share or just come and eat. We are located in 207 Sverdrup, and all are welcome.

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Sodexo Menu -- April 9

WEDNESDAY
April 9, 2008

LUNCH
Chicken Picata
Herbed Potatoes
Steamed Vegetables
Pita Bread with Roast Vegetables & Tabbouleh

Hot Dogs
French Fries
Steamed Rice
Cashew Beef Stir Fry
Cashew Veggie Stir Fry

PASTA BAR
Sundried Tomato Pesto Primavara Pollo

Deli Bar
Pizza Bar

SOUPS
Beef Chili
Vegitable Orzo


DINNER
BBQ Ribs
Veggie Ribs
Chili with Beef
Baked Beans
Steamed Vegetables

Cheese Ravioli
Beef Ravioli
French Toast
Steamed Rice
Tofu Stir Fry

Deli Bar
Pizza Bar

SOUPS
Beef Chili
Vegitable Orzo

Menu subject to change due to availability of product

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Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program April 14-15

Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Lecture Program Events Featuring
Steve Squyres, Goldwin Smith Professor of Astronomy, Cornell University
Principal Investigator, Mars Exploration Rover Project

Monday, April 14, 2008, Hoversten Chapel
7 p.m. Science Museum of Minnesota film featuring Dr. Squyres: Future Frontiers Mars
7:30 p.m. “Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity and the Exploration of the Red Planet”

Tuesday, April 15, 2008, Hoversten Chapel
10:30 a.m. Science Museum of Minnesota film featuring Dr. Squyres: Future Frontiers Mars
11 a.m. “Exploration of the Solar System: Past, Present, and Future”

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World Social Work Day 2008

"Social Work - Making a World of Difference"

Join the Department of Social Work in the celebration of World Social Work Day 2008 on Tuesday, April 15 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Christensen Center. There will be an information table from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the lobby of Christensen Center. A public forum will begin at 1 p.m. featuring:

* Greetings and message from International Federation of Social Worker’s President: Mr David Jones (via Satellite)

* How social work makes a difference at personal and career: Associate Professor Barbara Lehmann, Augsburg College

* Social Work Making a Difference in State Policy and Programs and lives of Minnesotans: Mr. Alan Ingram, Executive Director, NASW

* Impact of International Social Work: Dr Tiong Tan, Past Regional President (Asia Pacific), IFSW, Co-chair, Commonwealth Organization of Social Workers, Professor, Augsburg College.


Social Workers around the World join together to celebrate the Second World Social Work Day. This annual event is held to focus on social work's contributions to society and be part of an ongoing dialogue with all partners on how challenges linked to social conditions can be met by communities.

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Big River and Ploughshare Farms CSAs

Interested in local, sustainable, nutritional, charitable, and affordable vegetables all summer long? Well it’ll be easy this summer here at Augsburg because two local farms will be delivering boxes right to the Christensen Center each Thursday morning all season. Since first advertising this, we’ve chosen the two farms that will provide for us. Let me know if you’re interested in becoming a member to either one.

How does this work? Each summer, the Campus Kitchen buys 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 as well.

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.

Option #1 - Ploughshare Farm
http://www.ploughsharefarm.com/
$525 for one 10-25 lb box per week for 19-20 weeks
Thursdays around noon
2.5 hours away, near Alexandria
Will donate 1 share to Campus Kitchen for every 10 new shares, has donated to us in past

Option #2 - Big River Farm (formerly May Farm)
http://www.mnfoodassociation.org/joinmayfarm.aspx
$485 for one 10-25 lb box per week for 19-20 weeks
Thursdays before 1
45 minutes away, near Stillwater
Grown by Hmong and Latino immigrant farmers, organized under non-profit organization
Egg share available, half dozen per week throughout summer - $40

Again, let me know very soon if you’d like to sign up. Thanks!

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Spanish Conversation in the Cedar Room

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 Cedar 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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Augsburg Native American Film Series

Augsburg Native American Film Series:
Native American Voices & New Voices in Native Media


In Collaboration with Independent Film Producers MN
Place: The New Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Avenue S., Minneapolis
612-822-3030
Cost: $5

April 24: Native American Voices: Narrative Feature Winner from the 7th Annual Fargo International Film Festival

7 - 9:15 p.m. The Reawakening (Directed by Diane Fraher, New York, 100 min)
Native American Voices Narrative Feature Winner at the Fargo International Film Festival.

The Reawakening tells the story of a successful Native American attorney, Robert Doctor (Michael Greyeyes), who must choose between his affluent lifestyle in New York City, working for a “white shoe” law firm, and his own self-respect. While trying to negotiate a huge casino deal that would put his home reservation at great risk, a childhood friend is accused of murder. Tribal elder Wesley Good Voices (Gordon Tootoosis) asks Robert to defend his friend, forcing him to finally choose between his carefully built world of corporate success and the needs and traditional values of his native people.



April 27: Native American Voices: Selections from the 7th Annual Fargo International Film Festival & New Voices in Native Media: Works by Emerging Native Media Artists

1 p.m. Grace (Directed by Darwyn Roanhorse, Oakland, 11 min)

Pearl, a young runaway, arrives unexpectedly at her aunt’s reservation home. Indolent and bored, Pearl meets Grace, a poor woman, who sells banana bread at the local government offices. Pear gets the idea that she can do this too. What ensues is a life lesson Pearl learns by observing Grace and her inherent goodness—her grace.

1:15 p.m. Red Lake: The Sacred Heart of Our People (Students of Project Reserve, Red Lake MN, 23 min)

“This documentary is about our lake’s sacred value from the time of its being to the present day. We believe that Red Lake is the heart of our people and we have shown this by sharing an informative history that will remind us always of its importance.”—Students of Project Reserve

1:45 p.m. WLCO TV Science Report (Tribal Youth Media Camp, Wisconsin, 20 min)

"The Tribal Youth Media Camp is held at the community college on the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Indian Reservation (Ojibwe) in northern Wisconsin. The Ojibwe students are part of the tribal community within which the Youth Media Camp is held and camp itself is structured around the identities of the students: that of the Ojibwe tribal member and the science student. Every participant in the camp is part of a video production team whose objective is to produce a science related news story that becomes part of a combined multi-media WLCO Science Report. At the camp, the video production process itself becomes a vehicle for story telling and science skill development. Every story focuses on a culturally significant resource and the experts interviewed in the videos are community-based scientists and respected elders.


2 p.m. Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart (Directed by John Ferry, Santa Barbara, CA, 83 min)

Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart makes extensive use of first-person narration, taken from Sitting Bull’s own words, to present the viewer with an intimate portrait of one of America’s legendary historical figures in all his complexities as a leader of the great Lakota/Dakota Sioux Nation and as a human being. This is a powerful journey into the life and spirit of a legendary figure of whom people have often heard but don’t really know; a true American and a powerful father of this land…one that Americans must all come to know to reconcile their past and their future.

4 p.m. 133 Skyway (Directed by Randy Redroad, Ontario, 22 min) Randy Redroad will be here to talk about his film.

133 Skyway is a visceral reflection of urban homelessness, survival and friendship. Derek Miller plays Hartley, a homeless man trying to get his guitar out of hock. As his health fails, Hartley relies on a troubled friend and the kindness of a lonely pawnshop employee.


4:30 p.m. I’m Not the Indian You Had in Mind (Directed by Thomas King, Toronto, 5 min)

Thomas King narrates this spoken word short that offers an insight into how First Nations people today are challenging old ideas and empowering themselves in the greater community.

4:45 p.m. A Letter Home (Directed by Ernest Whiteman III, Chicago, 3 min)
A Letter Home “depicts a recent return to the reservation while the movie maker reads a letter from his father to his parents while he is away, re-enforcing that leaving home is generational, but also, the movie maker's mother's adage that no matter how far away you go, you will always return home."

For more information on the films please visit www.augsburg.edu/ais/filmseries and click on the Native American Voices link.

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Documentary Film Featuring Auggies

CAMP OUT is a feature documentary film that follows ten Midwestern teenagers as they attend the first overnight Bible Camp for gay Christian youths. For these six boys and four girls, it’s just as hard to come out as Christian as it is to come out as gay. They’re caught in the battle between religion, politics and sexuality that’s raging in the United States today.

These kids are outsiders – their straight classmates ostracize them and their churches reject them. But like all teens, they yearn to feel at home, somewhere. Struggling to find a way to be true to both their spirituality and their sexual identity, these teens come to camp hoping to finally find a place of acceptance.

CAMP OUT features several Augsburg students Junior Jesse Seward, Senior Chris Stedman, and former student Thomas West. Also featured are Ross Murray ('00), Campus Ministry Associate and Tutoring Services Coordinator, and the Rev. Jay Wiesner, former Director of GLBTQIA Student Services.

See the Movie
Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.
First Unitarian Society
900 Mt. Curve Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m.
St. Luke Presbyterian Church
3121 Groveland School Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55391

A question and answer session with campers will follow each movie showing. Concessions will be available. Free will donation accepted.

Join the Discussion
Sunday, April 13
9:30 a.m. Forum: “It’s an Identity Thing”
A panel of youth will talk about their experiences,struggles and successes in resolving a personal identity.

10:30 a.m. Assembly: “An Abiding Place”
We will look at the spectrum of gender identity, offer insight into the struggles of transgender individuals, and examine the call to work toward a world where all people are affirmed for who they are.

First Unitarian Society
900 Mt. Curve Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403


Share a Meal
Sunday, April 13, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an excellent benefit lunch prepared by volunteers. All proceeds benefit The Naming Project.
First Unitarian Society
900 Mt. Curve Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

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The Auggie Awards -- Coming April 21

The inaugural Auggie Awards, a formal event to honor the best in Augsburg athletics during the past year, will be held on Monday, April 21 at the Christensen Center. Numerous special awards for student-athletes and teams will be presented during the Auggie Awards ceremony.

For full information on the Auggie Awards, go to this link:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/awards/08auggieawards.html

Today, here are the nominees for the Women's Most Outstanding Team of the 2007-08 campaign.
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/awards/08wteam.html

Women's Soccer (9-7-3 overall, 7-3-1 MIAC--t3rd/12, MIAC playoff qualifier) -- The Augsburg women's soccer team, under ninth-year head coach Mike Navarre, finished 9-7-3 overall, 7-3-1 in MIAC play, earning a spot in the four-team MIAC postseason playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. The Auggies tied the 2004 squad (10-8-0 overall, 7-4-0 MIAC) for its best-ever league placing, and their 15 league points tied the 2006 campaign for the most conference points in program history. The Auggies fell to St. Benedict in the conference semifinal match. The Auggies claimed several key wins during the season, including a 1-0 triumph over Macalester on Oct. 3, breaking a 12-game winless streak to the Scots.

Volleyball (13-16 overall, 4-7 MIAC--9th/12) -- The Augsburg volleyball team, under third-year head coach Jessica Rinehart, finished 13-16 overall, 4-7 in MIAC play. Augsburg finished its season with its best record in both overall and MIAC play since the 1998 campaign (17-11 overall, 6-5 MIAC). The Auggies won four of their last five matches to close the season, including a win in five games over NCAA Division III national tournament team Bethel on Oct. 20.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Events (ALWAYS CHECK ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO FOR CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS):
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Wednesday, April 9:
Baseball vs. Macalester at Dundas, Minn., 2:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Macalester, Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 10:
Baseball vs. Carleton, HHH Metrodome, 5:30 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, April 12:
Baseball at St. Olaf, 1 p.m.
Softball vs. Hamline, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
M/W Track and Field at Gustavus Lee Krough Invitational.
Women's Golf at Carleton Spring Invitational, Northfield GC, Northfield, Minn.
Men's Golf at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational, Centennial Oaks GC, Waverly, Iowa.

Sunday, April 13:
Baseball vs. Luther at Dundas Memorial Park, Dundas, Minn., 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Softball at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.
Women's Golf at Carleton Spring Invitational, Northfield GC, Northfield, Minn.
Men's Golf at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational, Centennial Oaks GC, Waverly, Iowa.

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A Local Opportunity to Explore Scandinavian Dance

FUNDAMENTALS OF POLS (the signature couple dance of Norway and Sweden)
starting Thursday, April 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Minneapolis.
First session $7 drop-in, 7 remaining sessions $45.

INSTRUCTOR:
David Kaminsky
Graduate of the Eric Sahlstrom Institute Folk Dance Pedagogy Program in Tobo, Sweden
Ph.D. Ethnomusicology: Swedish Folk Music and Dance (Harvard University 2005)
Riksspelman (National Folk Musician of Sweden)

CONTACT:
e-mail: kaminsky@scandophile.com
phone: 612-940-1918

MORE INFO:
www.scandophile.com/dance

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House for Rent

Three-bedroom house for rent. Available July 1, 2008 to about Aug. 1, 2009. Rent is $1,600 per month. This includes all utilities and many extras. House is located in Prospect Park, 1.5 miles from both Augsburg and U. of M. campuses - steps away from some bus lines - two minutes away from I94 East and West. Contact Ken at 1066 or 612-331-1681, or send email to <kaminsky@augsburg.edu>.

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Subleters Needed -- Boulder Court

We are looking for two people to live in two of the rooms in a 3 bedroom, 1 full bath apartment from May until August. Includes living room, full kitchen, dining room, and it is a 5 minute walk to campus. The rent per month is $298 per person plus gas and electric for utilities. For more information contact Lindsay Ellison at ellison@augsburg.edu

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