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Over 40 Student Research Presentations -- Wednesday

As part of Zyzzogeton, over 40 students will be presenting their research findings, from a range of disciplines, in oral or poster format. The Student Research Poster Session takes place from 3 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, in the East Commons. Oral research presentations take place in half-hour increments also from 3 - 5 p.m. on Wednesday in various rooms in the Christensen Center. Visit the Zyzzogeton web site for more detailed information.

Following the research presentations, there will be readings of a play written by student Krystal Mattison entitled, "History of My Blood," which is based on portraits of generations of her multiracial family.

Students, staff and faculty are all encouraged to come and celebrate student research and creative activity.

Brain and body nourishment provided.

Thanks,
Dixie

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China Opportunity for Faculty and Staff

Morton Holbrook, a political science professor at United International College (UIC) in China, will be on campus Monday, April 21. He would like to meet with faculty and staff who have potential interest in visiting UIC and/or participating in an exchange. Please take advantage of this opportunity to speak with him and learn more about UIC and its unique role in China higher education. E-mail or call Orv Gingerich: gingerio@augsburg.edu or ext. 1383.

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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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Free Prizes at Lindell Library

Help us celebrate the new Lindell Library Learning Commons during National Library Week. Each day this week, we will be giving away an exciting prize and a chance for the GRAND prize! Come to the Learning Commons to sign up for our drawing. See you there!

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2008 Senior Class Gift Clarification

Recently, you received a letter about the 2008 Senior Class Gift in your campus mailbox. I would like to clarify that you received this letter because the Senior Class Gift Committee highly values your dedication and support of their Augsburg education. In addition to their classmates and parents, the seniors have invited your participation as they seek to raise $5,000 for further improvements to the new Student Lounge in the Christensen Center.

Thank you very much to the faculty and staff members who have already made gifts in honor of the Class of 2008.

If you have not already done so, please consider making a gift of $20.08 in honor of the Class of 2008. To make your gift, please fill out the gift form that you received in your letter, or simply go online to www.augsburg.edu/giving and under "Designation," choose "2008 Senior Class Gift." Thank you.

Joe Lindell
Director of Annual Giving
lindell2@augsburg.edu
Ext. 1179

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World Social Work Day 2008

Join the Social Work Department in celebrating World Social Work Day 2008
"Social Work: Making a World of Difference"
Tuesday, April 15
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Christensen Center

There will be a forum from 1 - 1:45 p.m. in the East Commons featuring:
*David Jones, President, IFSW: Greetings and message (via satellite)

*Associate Professor Barbara Lehmann: How Social Work Makes a Difference in Personal Lives and Careers

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

*Professor Tiong Tan: Impact of International Social Work

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. Social Work has made and continues to make a significant contribution to the response of economic and social changes and to the support of vulnerable people and communities. Social work promotes the social welfare of individuals, groups and communities, facilitates social cohesion in periods of change and supports and protects the vulnerable members of the community, working in partnership with service users, communities and other professions.

For more information visit: http://www.ifsw.org/en/p38001263.html

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Transdaddy: A Monologue

Come join QSU and the Center for Global Education on Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m. in Science 123 to watch Giselle Stern Hernandez perform a monologue on her experience as the daughter of a transsexual father.

Food will be provided!

A discussion will follow Friday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. Location is to be determined.

Hope to see you there!

You can find out more about Giselle's performance at: http://www.gsternhernandez.com/4.html

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Split a Big Ol' Box of CSA Veggies

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 CSA farms (see their info below) will be delivering boxes right to the Christensen Center each Thursday morning all season.

You begin by purchasing a share of a nearby organic CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm, and each week through the summer 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. An average harvest will yield up to 25 pounds of produce per week. If that's too much, I can help you find someone to split the share with.

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.

Below are the two farms that we will be working with this summer. We still need a few more people to commit (to reach a total of 10) for them to consider us as drop off site. Let me know very soon if you’d like to sign up, and thanks for supporting!

Option #1 - Ploughshare Farm
http://www.ploughsharefarm.com/
$525 for one 10-25 lb box per week for 18-20 weeks
Delivered 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 18-20 weeks
Delivered Thursdays before 1 p.m.
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

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Sodexo Menu, April 14

Lunch

Beef Burritos
Cheese & Bean Burritos
Chili Cilantro Rice
Refried Beans
Steamed Veggies

Steamed Rice
Turkey Mushroom Snow Pea
Veggie Stirfry
Garden Pasta
Egg Plant Parmesan
Deli Bar
Pizza

PASTA:
Capicola Ham with Sundried Tomato & Olive Oil

SOUPS:
Chicken Veggie Barley Stew
Tomato Mushroom

DINNER:
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
French Fries
Veggie Patties
Four Cheese Pasta
Steamed Veggies


Steamed Rice
Beef & Mixed Veggie Stirfry
Mock Duck Stirfry
Vegetarian Eggroll
Cream Cheese Wontons
Deli Bar
Pizza

SOUPS:
Chicken Veggie Barley Stew
Tomato Mushroom

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April 15 Convocation Schedule

There has been a change to the published Sverdrup Convocation schedule for Tuesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. (Exploration of the Solar System: Past, Present, and Future). The new class schedule is as follows:

1st Period 8 - 9:20 a.m.
2nd Period 9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
Convocation 11 a.m. - noon
3rd Period 12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Afternoon classes follow regular schedule

The schedule is also visible on the Registrar web page through this link: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html, click on Faculty Information, then click on Convocation Schedule 2007-08.

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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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Summer GEMS/GISE Work-Study Opportunities

The Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) and the Guys in Science and Engineering (GISE) programs have summer positions available for undergraduates in education, science, math, music and computer science. GEMS/GISE are summer school programs for 4th-8th grade girls/boys in the Minneapolis Public Schools. GEMS/GISE Undergraduate Mentors are responsible for cooperating with the GEMS/GISE teachers, GEMS/GISE High School Mentors and teams of GEMS/GISE from the sponsoring schools on a number of fun, hands on science, engineering, math and team sports programs. The GEMS summer session takes place June 17 - Aug. 15, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour working lunch). GISE session run Monday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour working lunch) from June 16 - Aug. 14. Augsburg Mentors are paid an hourly wage of $13.00/hour. For more information concerning this opportunity and the application, please contact Molly Koppes (koppes@augsburg.edu) or Jeanine Gregoire (gregoire). Deadline for application is April 21.

An informational meeting will take place Monday, April 14 at 5:30 - 6 p.m. Cedar Room, Christensen Center.

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American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Attention all Graduating Female Seniors:

You are eligible to join the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the nation's leading voice in promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

What is one of the greatest benefits of belonging to AAUW? Knowing that you belong to an organization that keeps the promotion of “education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change” as its main focus.

Since its first meeting in 1881, the American Association of University Women has been a catalyst for change. Today, with approximately 100,000 members, more than 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university partners committed to education and equity, AAUW members across the country contribute to a more promising future and provide a powerful voice for women and girls — a voice that cannot and will not be ignored. You strengthen that voice.

For more information and to become a member, check out www.aauw.org. For the Minnesota branch, visit https://svc.aauw.org/about/branchlist.cfml?stateid=MN. For the National branch, visit https://svc.aauw.org/about/branches.cfm.

Augsburg AAUW contact: Assistant Professor Christina Erickson
ericksoc@augsburg.edu
612-330-1704

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CS Majors, Faculty Compete and Present at MICS '08

Computer Science majors Peter Sabatini, Erik Johnson, Binod K.C. and Eric Howe participated in the annual programming contest at the Midwest Instructional Computing Symposium (MICS) at UW-LaCrosse April 11. Johnson and Howe (Prof. Emeritus Larry Ragland, coach) placed third out of 40 teams. Binod K.C. presented his research on search and rescue robots at this same meeting, and Prof. Karen Sutherland spoke on "Creating Visions for Computing Research" and co-chaired a panel on undergraduate research.

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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 Men's Rookie of the Year.
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/awards/08mrookie.html

Muneer Al-Hameed (FY, Woodbury, Minn./Minneapolis Washburn HS), Football -- As wide receiver, ranked 3rd on team in receiving, with 48 catches for 678 yards and 5 TDs (14.1 yards per-catch, 67.8 yards per-game) … Also recorded 3 kickoff returns for 34 yards (11.3 average) … Recorded two 100-yard receiving games -- 107 yards on 5 catches at St. John’s and 176 yards on 11 catches against Gustavus … Season-long 74-yard TD reception against St. John’s (longest reception by any Auggie receiver this season).

Beau Hansen (FY, Albert Lea, Minn.), Wrestling -- NCAA National Tournament qualifier (157 pounds), Great Lakes Regional runner-up … Finished with 28-9 record with 7 pins, 1 technical fall and 5 major decisions on season … Battled for varsity spot at 157 early, went 3-1 at NWCA Division III National Duals, including a 6-3 win over No. 9-ranked Jay Milz of Wisconsin-La Crosse, to clinch varsity spot … Went 3-1 at Great Lakes Regional to clinch first-ever national tournament berth.

Craig Henry (FY/SO, Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial HS), 2007 Baseball -- All-MIAC first-team … 1 of only 2 first-year students to be named to 27-member All-MIAC first-team in 2007 … Led team in hitting with .395 (45-of-114) average, ranking 8th among MIAC players in overall stats … Also 8th among MIAC players in league-games-only batting average (.403) … Also led team with 17 RBI, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs and .614 slugging percentage … 25 runs scored was 2nd-most on team … .960 fielding percentage (7 errors in 177 chances), and threw out 12 baserunners trying to steal (3rd-most among MIAC catchers) … Team-high 15 multiple-hit games and 4 multiple-RBI games … Closed season on 8-game hitting streak … Started 35 of team’s 37 games at catcher.

Jim Jensen (FY, Plymouth, Minn./Osseo HS), Men's Hockey -- All-MIAC honorable-mention, MIAC All-Rookie Team … Scored team-high 11 goals, adding 11 assists for 22 points … Also team-high 5 power-play goals … Ranked 3rd in total scoring and goals by MIAC rookies in overall play and 4th in rookie scoring in MIAC games-only … Ranked 16th among MIAC players in overall scoring, 16th in MIAC games-only (7 goals) … Had team-high 7-game point streak to close season (4 goals, 6 assists, 10 points) … Had goal or assist in 15 games this season.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Sunday, April 13:
Softball -- Augsburg 4-5, Concordia-Moorhead 0-4
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/0708statistics/041308concordia.html

Women's Golf -- Augsburg at Carleton Spring Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wgolf/

Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/


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

Monday, April 14:
Baseball -- Augsburg at St. Olaf (rescheduled), 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15:
Softball at St. Thomas, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16:
Baseball at Bethel, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 17:
Softball vs. St. Mary's, Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Golf at Wisconsin-Stout Border Battle, Chippewa Valley GC, Menomonie, Wis.

Saturday, April 19:
Baseball at Cornell (Iowa), 1 p.m.
Softball at St. Olaf, 1 p.m.
Men's Track and Field at Carleton Invitational.
Women's Track and Field at St. Olaf Invitational.
Women's Golf at MWCGA State Championships, Pebble Creek GC, Becker, Minn.

Sunday, April 20:
Women's Golf at MWCGA State Championships, Pebble Creek GC, Becker, Minn.

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Dining Room Table + Four Chairs

Hello.
I'm currently selling a dining room table with four matching cushioned chairs.

Dimensions are:

62'' long
42'' wide
30'' high

The leaf adds another 14''

Pictures can be seen here:

http://web.augsburg.edu/~nguyeny/table/

Price: $150.00

Please email or call x1475 for more information or offers.

Thank you for looking.

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