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CTL Night at the Theatre

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites Augsburg faculty and staff to attend the Theatre Department’s MainStage production of “Top Girls,” on April 19 at 7 p.m. A limited number of free tickets to this showing will be available to the first faculty and staff contacting Rick Gubash at gubash@augsburg.edu. Attendees are invited to a dessert reception and discussion immediately following the production in the Foss Concourse area. Theater department faculty and "Top Girls" Director Darcey Engen and student actors from the show will be part of a discussion during the dessert reception. Please join us for this event.

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Graduation Anyone?

Congratulations on achieving your degree at Augsburg College! Now the fun part begins, paying back your loans! For those of you who borrowed the Stafford loan, it is required that you complete Stafford loan exit counseling before moving on to your next adventure.

For your convenience, exit counseling can be complete online at: https://ext.glhec.org/FastFacts/exit/Welcome.do?configId=1173541041728

For those of you who prefer in-person exit counseling, three group sessions will be offered:
Tuesday April 22, 2008
4 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Science 123

Wednesday April 14, 2008
1 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center Room 100

Thursday April 14, 2008.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Science 123

Remember all students who have borrowed Stafford loans and will not be attending Augsburg College in the fall MUST complete exit loan counseling! For folks who have also borrowed the Perkins loan, further information on Perkins exit counseling will be available shortly.

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Enter and Win at Lindell Library

It's FREE! Come on over to the Lindell Library Learning Commons during National Library Week to enter your name in the daily drawing for our fun prize giveaway and a chance at a great grand prize: $20-25 gift certificates (for Chipotle, Barnes & Noble or iTunes) or even an iPod shuffle! One prize will be given away each day! Stop in today and sign up!

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Preparing Portfolio for Review and Tenure

Preparing Portfolio for Review and Tenure

Monday, April 21, 4 p.m. in Lindell 202.

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

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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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Last Week to Submit Thoni Award Nominations

Faculty and staff 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, the nominator 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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Congratulations 2008 URGO Summer Researchers

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) would like to congratulate the sixteen students who have been chosen to be summer researchers for this year!

The students who were chosen are:

Ashley Gruhlke -- Dr. Su Doree
Daniel Volz -- Dr. Sandra Olmsted
Donaldy McCarthy -- Dr. Ralph Butkowski
Erick Turcios-Carerra -- Dr. Brian Corner
Evelyn Tsen -- Dr. Janet Fried
Jamie Simmons -- Dr. Ralph Butkowski
Jason Potts -- Dr. Anthony Clapp
Kellen Chamblee -- Dr. Ron Fedie
Matthew Harris -- Dr. Brian Corner
Meghan Asleson -- Dr. Yoji Shimizu (U of M)
Michelle Tippelt -- Dr. Arlin Gyberg
Nathan White -- Dr. robert tom
Nathaniel Johnson -- Dr. Benjamin Stottrup
Robert Johnson -- Dr. Arlin Gyberg
Sergio Romero-Garcia -- Dr. Benjamin Stottrup
Stephanie Storlie -- Dr. Nicki Crick

To be chosen to be an URGO Summer Researcher, students must work with a faculty member to draft a proposal outlining the concept that they plan to research. These proposals and research plans take a great deal of time, development, and effort, so these sixteen students and their faculty mentors shuold be commended on the hard work that went into this entire process.

Congratulations! We look forward to the quality work you will do this summer!

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Late Night Breakfast

Late Night Breakfast
Come help serve breakfast at the

Late Night Breakfast
Monday, April 28, 10 - 11:30 p.m.

Faculty and Staff serving breakfast during finals has been a tradition at Augsburg College. We invite you to help us carry on this tradition.

If you are able to volunteer for this evening of fun and food or you just want to know more, please contact Rick Gubash ext. 1572 or gubash@augsburg.edu

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Grad Student Summer Registration

Graduate students: registration for graduate programs participating in summer school will begin on Monday, April 21. (Exception: PA students began on April 7).

PA and some MBA students: your summer courses are located in Summer Session III on AugNet Records and Registration.

Courses are displayed through AugNet Records and Registration. Additional information and registration form is available through the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html, click on Summer Session Information.

Maximum credit load in Summer Sessions I & II is 2.0 credits. Students registered in Spring WEC and Summer Session I will be allowed a maximum of 2.0 credits between the programs. However, students with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, may increase the crossover load to 3.0 credits. Students exceeding these limits will be removed from the overload courses.

These same conditions apply to SSII and Summer Online courses.

Summer online courses are located in Summer Session II in AugNet Records and Registration and have a section letter of "L."

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ASAC Spring Music Jam

ASAC and KAUG present Spring Music Jam 2008 featuring The Spill Canvas, Jonezetta, White Light Riot, and The Bakery Band. Saturday, April 18 under the big top in Murphy Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Look out for free t-shirt coupons this week!

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Ambassador Wegger Strommen Is Coming to Augsburg

Ambassador Strommen will be speaking at Augsburg on April 16, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the Student Gallery, Christensen Center. Please come and hear his speech entitled, "Norway and the US in the 21st Century." This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in meeting the Ambassador! Please direct any questions to Mary Olson at 612-330-1212.

Hope to see you on the 16th!

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Meet "Tent Dude"

Last week I sat down for a chat with Matt Eller, a.k.a. "Tent Dude," to talk about his project (see story at http://augnet.augsburg.edu). This Saturday at 9 p.m., Matt is having a cookout and fund/donation-raising party in the Quad. Come join him, hear about his trip, and bring money or donations for the homeless in New Orleans. Matt needs toothpaste and toothbrushes, tampons and pads, condoms, deodorant, paper and pens, board games, blankets, or clothing. See you there!

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Last JUMP/ Hip-hop Worship Service of the Year

Campus Ministry and the JUMP crew would like to invite you to the last JUMP worship service of the year! This Sunday, April 20 please come and experience worship in a different way. JUMP is a worship service aimed to invite Twin Cities urban youth to take leadership in worship and express their faith through hip-hop. Try something new and witness for yourself the incredible talent of these youth.

Again, this Sunday, April 20 with Open Mic beginning at 6:30 p.m. and Worship starts at 7 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium.
Hope to see you there! If you have any questions or comments please contact Elizabeth Hanson at Hanson3@augsburg.edu.

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Student Pay Checks for May and June 2008

Summer is almost here, as is the end of the academic school year. This is a reminder regarding paychecks for the end of the school year:

> Hours worked in April will be paid Thursday, May 15, 2008. You may pick up your check in the Enrollment Center after 9 a.m. on this day. If you want your check mailed, please submit to Human Resources by May 5, 2008 a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope.

> Hours worked any day in May will be paid Monday, June 16, 2008. Checks can be picked up at the Enrollment Center at 9 a.m. on this day. If you would like your check mailed, please submit a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to Human Resources by June 5, 2008.

NOTE: Stamp prices will increase to $.42 on May 12, 2008. You must have the proper postage amount on the envelope otherwise it will not be sent!

Please remember YOU are the only person who can pick up your paycheck. Please also remember that timesheets are due on the 5th of every month. If your timesheet is turned into HR after the 5th it will be processed in the following month’s payroll. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at gyllenh@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.

Thank you!

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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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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 on World Social Work Day and the IFSW visit: http://www.ifsw.org/en/p38001263.html.

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All-Student Juried Art Exhibition

Now's the time to vote for your favorite artwork featured in the All-Student Juried Art Exhibition. The winner of the "People's Choice Award" will be announced this coming Friday, April 18 at 5 p.m. along with six other awards that were decided by this year's jurors.

Thanks to all the students who entered artwork. Seventy-six students (a record-breaking number of participants!) submitted 152 pieces. Of these, only 42 were finally selected for exhibition in the Student Art Gallery and the Christensen Center Art Gallery. Many of these pieces are for sale, so now's the time to invest in some high quality Auggie art.

Help us celebrate the achievements of all these students at the reception this Friday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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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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President's Weekly Update

The President's Weekly Update has been posted at:
http://www.augsburg.edu/president/updates/2007/041408.pdf

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Tracy Beckman Retirement Gathering

As you may be aware, Tracy Beckman, Director of Government and Community Relations, will be retiring at the end of this month. Tracy's last day on campus will be Monday, April 28. Please join us in the Johnson Conference Center from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on April 28, as we gather to celebrate Tracy's years of service to Augsburg College and wish him all the best in his upcoming "days of leisure."

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Day Student Summer Registration

Day Undergraduate students: registration for summer school terms will begin on Monday, April 21 for all classes.

Courses are displayed through AugNet Records and Registration. Additional information and registration form is available through the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html, click on Summer Session Information.

Maximum credit load in Summer Sessions I & II is 2.0 credits. Students registered in Spring WEC and Summer Session I will be allowed a maximum of 2.0 credits between the programs. However, students with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, may increase the crossover load to 3.0 credits. Students exceeding these limits will be removed from the overload courses.

These same conditions apply to SSII and Summer Online courses.

Summer online courses are located in Summer Session II in AugNet Records and Registration and have a section letter of "L."

CLS students: summer CLS courses are located in Summer Session III on AugNet Records and Registration.

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Academic Peer Advising

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

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Bulk Sale Is Here Again

Sodexo will start taking orders for the bulk sale on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
This is a way for students with more points than they know what to do with to use them up. You can buy:

1)Case of Chips: Doritos, Baked Lays, and Sun Chips….......................$45
2)Case of Cereals: Assorted cereals (70 individual cereal boxes)…....…$64
3)Case of Candy:
a.Snickers (48 Pieces)………$44
b.M&M’s (48 Pieces)……….$44
c.Twix (36 Pieces)………......$34
d.Peanut Butter Cups (36 Pieces)…...…$34
e.Skittles (36 Pieces)…………$34
4)Case of Water Bottles: Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water……….$24
5)Case of Gatorade:Riptide Rush,Fruit Punch,Lemon Lime,Orange,Melon (24)….$34
6)Pepsi, Dt. Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dt. Mountain Dew (24)………$35

Orders will be taken through April 25th and will be available for pick up from April 28 - May 2. Please e-mail your orders with you Name, Student I.D. #, campus box, & number to reach you at, to Retail Manager Jamison Cross at crossj@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions please submit by e-mail or call 359-6475.

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Bookstore Charge Account Information

Friday, April 18, will be the last day that bookstore account requests will be accepted for the spring trimester. Accounts may be requested on the Enrollment Center web page.

All 07-08 bookstore accounts will be closed on May 31.

We will resume accepting bookstore account requests in mid-August for the 08-09 academic year.

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World Visions Staff Book Club

Tomorrow, April 16, we will begin discussion of our fourth book, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini (see description from Barnes and Noble below). The book club meeting will be held in the Cedar Room of Christensen Center from noon to 1:15 p.m.

The second meeting for this book will be on May 7, 2008 from noon to 1:15 p.m. - it will also be held in the Cedar Room.

"A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
Propelled by the same superb instinct for storytelling that made "The Kite Runner" a beloved classic, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is at once an incredible chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history and a deeply moving story of family, friendship, faith, and the salvation to be found in love.

Born a generation apart and with very different ideas about love and family, Mariam and Laila are two women brought jarringly together by war, by loss and by fate. As they endure the ever escalating dangers around them-in their home as well as in the streets of Kabul-they come to form a bond that makes them both sisters and mother-daughter to each other, and that will ultimately alter the course not just of their own lives but of the next generation. With heart-wrenching power and suspense, Hosseini shows how a woman's love for her family can move her to shocking and heroic acts of self-sacrifice, and that in the end it is love, or even the memory of love, that is often the key to survival. A stunning accomplishment, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a haunting, heartbreaking, compelling story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love.

We welcome you to contact us with your ideas or questions.

Respectfully,

World Visions charter members: Emily Cronk, Lynn Ellingson, Kathy Fagen, Amy Greeley, Holley Locher, and Lisa Roe

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WEC/Rochester Summer Registration

WEC/Rochester undergraduate students: registration for summer school terms begins on Monday, April 21 for all students.

Courses are displayed through AugNet Records and Registration. Additional information and registration form is available through the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html, click on Summer Session Information.

Maximum credit load in Summer Sessions I & II is 2.0 credits. Students registered in Spring WEC and Summer Session I will be allowed a maximum of 2.0 credits between the programs. However, students with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, may increase the crossover load to 3.0 credits. Students exceeding these limits will be removed from the overload courses.

These same conditions apply to SSII and Summer Online courses.

Summer online courses are located in Summer Session II in AugNet Records and Registration and have a section letter of "L."

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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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Eat Fresh and Fancy All Summer with a CSA Share

Interested in local, sustainable, nutritional, 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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Math Is in the Air

On April 8, mathematics professor John Zobitz spoke at Bethany Lutheran College's annual science symposium. John's talk, titled "Math is in the air," illustrated how mathematics continually intersects with our daily lives. In the talk John described how mathematics can be used to address environmental issues such as monitoring urban air quality and carbon uptake of forests.

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Three Auggies Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Augsburg's Mueller, Weber and Welty named to National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/041408football.html

MINNEAPOLIS (4/14/08) -- Augsburg College football players Alan Mueller (SR, Savage, Minn./Breck HS), Jason Weber (SR, New Prague, Minn.) and John Welty (SR, Edina, Minn.) were named to the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society, honoring academic and athletic excellence, it was announced recently.

A total of 441 football student-athletes from 227 schools in all NCAA and NAIA divisions were named to the Hampshire Honor Society, an increase of more than 25 percent from the inaugural class in 2007. To qualify, student-athletes must be a starter or significant substitute in their last year of eligibility, have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade-point average (4.0 scale), and meet all NCAA-mandated progress towards degree requirements.

Mueller, a two-year starting offensive tackle, earned All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honorable-mention honors in 2007. He was part of an offensive line that helped the Auggies produce 4,247 yards of total offense (424.7 yards per-game) this season, while surrendering just 23 quarterback sacks. In his two seasons as a starting tackle, Weber was part of an offensive line that finished with 7,202 yards of total offense (360.1 yards per-game). Mueller also earned All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team honors in 2007. A psychology and business management major with a 3.56 GPA, Mueller has earned Academic All-MIAC honors in both 2006 and 2007.

Weber, a three-year starter at offensive tackle, earned All-MIAC second-team honors in 2007. He was part of a line that helped the Auggies produce 4,247 yards of total offense (424.7 yards per-game) this season, while surrendering just 23 quarterback sacks. In his three seasons as a starting tackle, Weber was part of an offensive line that finished with 10,301 yards of total offense (343.4 yards per-game). An accounting and finance major with a 3.86 GPA, Weber also earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 honors in football for the second straight year, this season being named to the first team. He was also named to the Academic All-MIAC squad in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Welty, a four-year letterwinner at linebacker, was a reserve this season for the Auggies, collecting five tackles (two solo) this season. He was voted as the Auggie football team's "Auggie Award" winner, the team's top honor for student-athlete character, by his teammates in 2007. Welty is a marketing major with a 3.24 GPA.

Under third-year head coach Frank Haege, the Auggie football team finished 5-5 overall, 3-5 in MIAC play this season, marking the first time Augsburg had reached the .500 mark since 2003 (5-5 overall, 4-4 MIAC). With its five victories this season, Augsburg also eclipsed its number of wins from the previous three seasons combined (4-26).

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Monday, April 14:
Baseball -- St. Olaf 18-4, Augsburg 1-1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/0708statistics/041408stolaf.html


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

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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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 Outstanding Athlete of the Year.
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/awards/08woutstanding.html

Maggie DeGroot (JR, Waukesha, Wis./Waukesha West HS), Women's Soccer -- All-MIAC first-team … 9-6-3 record as goalkeeper, playing in 18 of 19 games ... Led MIAC with .878 save percentage (108 saves) and had 3rd-best goals-against-average (0.84) in MIAC play … also 8 shutouts (4th-most in single-season in school history) … Claimed 10-plus saves 4 times, including 10 saves in 1-0 win over Macalester, breaking a 12-game winless streak to the Scots … Tied Beth Petrik (1995-98) for school’s career shutout record with 26 … Career 0.71 GAA is best in school history, 27 wins is 3rd-best in school history … All-MIAC honorable-mention in 2005 and 2006.

Jackie Keller (SR, Traverse City, Mich./Traverse City West HS), Women's Soccer/Women's Hockey -- All-MIAC first-team in hockey, All-MIAC honorable-mention in soccer, All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team in hockey, Academic All-MIAC in both sports, ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District first-team in soccer, AWCHA Division III National Scholar-Athlete in hockey … In soccer, moved from midfield to center defense and recorded 1 goal with 3 assists for 5 points, starting 17 games … Started 59 of 61 career games with 2 goals and 9 assists for 13 points, starter on teams that qualified for MIAC playoffs all 4 seasons … As defender in hockey, ranked 6th among MIAC defenders in total points (13) and 2nd in goals (8), adding 5 assists … Had goal or assist in 11 of Augsburg’s 23 games this season … competed in 95 career games, with 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points … Ranked 18th in school history (5th among defenders) in career points, 24th (4th among defenders) in career goals and 14th (5th among defenders) in career assists … All-MIAC honorable-mention in hockey in 2006-07.

Kristina Lurken (SR, Kenyon, Minn./Kenyon-Wanamingo HS), Volleyball/Women's Basketball -- All-MIAC first-team in basketball, Academic All-MIAC in both volleyball and basketball … Starting point guard in basketball, led MIAC in assists in both overall (122) and conference (105) play, the only MIAC player to record 100 or more assists in league play this season … Ranked 19th in MIAC in overall scoring (11.2 ppg) and 21st in league play (10.8) … also ranked 12th in MIAC in overall rebounding (6.6 rpg) and 10th in league play (6.7 rpg) … Recorded 7 double-doubles (4 point-rebound, 3 point-assist) … Had 4 20-plus point games and 16 double-digit scoring games this season … All-MIAC honorable-mention in basketball in 2006-07 … Set school’s career record for assists (412), eighth in school history in career scoring (966, 9.9 ppg) and 9th in career rebounds (535, 5.5 rpg) … As outside hitter in volleyball, ranked 3rd on team in kills in 2007 (222) and 3rd in service aces (39) … in volleyball career (92 matches, 274 games), compiled 426 career kills (1.55 per-game), 293 digs (1.07 per-game), 58 service aces and 45 blocks (five solo).

Tiffany Magnuson (JR, Green Bay, Wis./Notre Dame Academy HS), Women's Hockey/Softball -- All-MIAC first-team in hockey and 2007 softball … In hockey, 1 of only 3 MIAC juniors to earn All-MIAC first-team honors each of their first 3 seasons … Led team in all scoring categories (12 goals, 11 assists, 23 points), ranking 7th in MIAC in overall points, 6th in goals, 15th in assists … In MIAC games-only stats, ranked 6th in points (20), 6th in goals (10), 8th in assists (10) … Had goal or assist in 15 of Augsburg’s 23 games … In 73 career games, ranks 2nd in school history in career goals (56) and 4th in total points (80) … In 2007 softball, 1 of only 2 MIAC sophomores to earn All-MIAC first-team honors each of their first two seasons … Led team with .377 batting average (43-of-114) with team-high 9 doubles, 18 runs, 15 stolen bases, 8 RBI, .456 slugging percentage and .427 on-base percentage … Ranked 10th in MIAC in overall batting average and hits, 4th in doubles and 8th in stolen bases … Career (entering 2008 season) .373 hitter with 43 runs scored, 11 doubles, 6 triples, 1 home run, 30 stolen bases, .495 slugging percentage and .437 on-base percentage.

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Four Books Required for REL 200

$25 cash or Paypal. Will ship if you want for whatever book rate is.


Thanks,
John
651-210-6547

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Free Tickets for National Geographic Live

My magic phone has been pretty quiet, but yesterday the silence was broken!

I have 20 tickets for National Geographic Live with photographer Sam Abell for THIS Thursday, April 17. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Mississippi: A Photographer’s Journey

One of the world’s most highly respected photographers and public speakers, Sam Abell has had only one employer in his photography career—National Geographic. Over the course of his 25-year career shooting for National Geographic he covered topics as varied as Leo Tolstoy, Lewis Carroll, the Civil War, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Amazon, Australia, and Japan’s Imperial Palace. He has also written several books and exhibited his photography internationally at numerous galleries and museums, including the prestigious one-man show “Stay This Moment” at the International Center for Photography in Manhattan.

http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/eventdescription.asp?theshow=NGSAM08

Tickets will be given away on a first-come, first served basis. Email murray@augsburg.edu to get on the list. If we fill up the first 20 tickets, there is a possibility that I can get more.

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Summer Apartment Sublet

Need a place for the summer?

Studio apartment sublet available for this coming summer. Move-in and move-out dates are negotiable. Available for all of June, July, and August. Earlier move-in date possible.

The apartment is in St. Paul in a great neighborhood near the Cathedral. Eight miles from Augsburg and about ten minutes via I94. Summit to River road is a nice alternate route as well. The building is situated between Summit Ave and Selby. Within a few blocks are Nina's Coffee House, Common Good Book Store, YWCA, several restaurants, a food coop and much much more. Selby is also on the bus line. This first floor unit comes with basic cable and is fully furnished. The neighborhood is very safe and friendly. Mostly old Victorian and Queen Ann homes.

The rent and terms are all negotiable. If interested, contact Michael Burden

burden@augsburg.edu

330-1747

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Need Place to Rent Starting Either in May or June?

$495 - Incredible House with Amazing People (55415)
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Num Rooms: 5
Num Baths: 2
821 6th st. SE (near 8th Ave. SE)
Smokers Allowed

Looking for a summer sub-leaser who would like to live with fun, laid back mix of guys and gals in a great place. The house is located on 6th st. SE in Dinky Town, Minneapolis. The location is perfect for East or West bank with a 3 minute walk to the 10th ave. bridge. The landlord just got the house last year and fixed up with chic new appliances. It is an old house with a fantastic new interior, quite the deal! The roommates are non- smokers,do not currently have any pets, and are warm, welcoming and wonderful people. E-mail Jessica Snider at sniderj@augsburg.edu

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