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2 Days Left to Nominate a Student for Thoni Award!

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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New Global Warming Documentary - 11th Hour

Urness goes GREEN

VIDEO SHOWING:
"11th Hour" is a newly released documentary about the global crisis our generation currently faces. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this film highlights the biggest issues pressing our generation and the solutions that engineers and biologists alike are coming together to create. Not only does it greatly inform viewers, but it will all leave you with an optimistic sense that this generation is the most exciting generation to be a part of. It is this generation that gets to MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. The video will also finish with a discussion about the video and current solutions we can all do in to be part of the change.

CLEANING SUPPLIES:
After the video and discussion we will also be making ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING SUPPLIES with eight different scents -- just one practical solution.

Join us THIS Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Urness/Mort lobby.

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zyzzogeton: Today is Day Two

Thursday, April 17, is Day Two of zyzzogeton, a festival of student research and creative projects. For more information, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/zyzzogeton. Here is a brief of the day's activities.

High Noon – AGRE SHOOTOUT @ HIGH NOON: Edor Nelson Athletic Field.
The Agre Shootout is to the Agre Challenge but slightly different since it will feature teams of students hurling a three-pound weight only 60 yards using whatever mechanical means possible.

3:30 p.m. – THE SECOND GREAT LEFSE vs. LUTEFISK DEBATE: Marshall Room, Christensen Center.
A debate about The Truth: Is lutefisk better than lefse? Two teams debate making a case using their field of expertise. A distinguished panel of judges who know The Truth will rate the arguments on punctuality, elocution, and no-nonsene approach. Edible and inedible refreshments will be served. Debaters include: President Pribbenow and Doug Green (pro lutefisk) and Emiliano Chagill and Tracy Biebelniecks (pro lefse). Phil Adamo will be the moderator.

7 p.m. – TOP GIRLS: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
"Top Girls," written by Caryl Churchill, takes the audience to a dinner party where women of history discuss the political and personal sacrifices women have made throughout history. Ticket reservations at 612-330-1257. [Ms. Engen '88, Theater]

7 p.m. – STUDENT RECITAL: Sateren Auditorium, Music Building
Andrew Kane (Voice, Music) A Junior recital in fulfillment of the major. [Ms. Gottschalk Fried, Music]

8:30 p.m. – STUDENT RECITAL: Sateren Auditorium, Music Building
Annika Spargo (Violin, Music) A Senior recital in fulfillment of the major. Repertoire by Bach, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak. [Ms. Horozaniecki, Music]

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There's Still Time to Win at Lindell Library

Win a prize! See how we have changed! Visit Lindell Library's new Learning Commons during National Library Week and enter the drawing for one of our 2 remaining daily prizes and a chance at the grand prize: $20-25 gift certificates (for Chipotle, Barnes & Noble or iTunes) or even an iPod shuffle! Augsburg Hurry over today!

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zyzzogeton: Friday is Day Three

Friday, April 18, marks the end of zyzzogeton 2008, Augsburg's celebration of creativity and scholarship by students. The festival falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across divisions and departments.

A "zyzzogeton" is a green leaf-hopper as well as the last word in the Webster Collegiate Dictionary. As a result, "zyzzogeton" inspired the idea of the festival because is the "last word" in scholarship at Augsburg.

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Ongoing -- All-Student Juried Art Exhibition, Christensen Center Galleries
Visit the Art Galleries web site for more information on this exhibition.

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. -- Music Therapy Vision Strength and Access (VSA) Day, Music Building
Augsburg music therapy students in collaboration with the Minnesota Chapter of the American Music Therapy Association and VSA Minnesota will engage in music and art therapy with nearly 100 middle school students from local special-education programs.

4:30 p.m. -- Honors Convocation, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Recognition of Augsburg students' outstanding academic achievements

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. -- Student Art Reception and Awards Ceremony, Christensen Center
A jury made up of Barbara Harman (printmaker, painter, book artist) and Andrea Blum (glass designer) reviewed 152 artworks submitted by 76 different student artists. Prizes for the best of show will be announced around 5:30 p.m.

7 p.m. -- "Top Girls," Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

7:30 p.m. -- Riverside Singers, Mayflower United Church of Christ, 106 E. Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis. Riverside Singers and the Angelica Cantanti Youth Choir will perform a joint concert under the direction of Nancy Grundahl. Concert information at Mayflower Church, 612-824-0761.

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Got Loans?

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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Lutefisk v. Lefse Debate TODAY

The Second Great Lutefisk vs. Lefse Debate
A FOOD FIGHT FOR TRUTH

3:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center.
Professor Phil Adamo (Moderator)

A debate about The Truth: Is lutefisk better than lefse? Members of the debate teams will each have ten minutes to argue their case from the point of view of their field of expertise. A distinguished panel of judges who know The Truth will rate the arguments on punctuality, elocution, and no-nonsene approach. Edible and inedible refreshments will be served - all of it white: asparagus, grapes, bread, cauliflower, wine, chocolate, potatoes in white sauce, and - of course - lutefisk and lefse.

Team Lutefisk: President Paul C. Pribbenow (Theology) and Doug Green (English)

Team Lefse: Tracy Biebelniecks (Mathematics) and Emiliano Chagil (Hispanic-Latino Student Services, Theology)

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Augsburg College Riverside Singers

Augsburg College Riverside and Cedar Singers performance Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel of Augsburg College.
Featuring Nancy Grundahl and Peter Hendrickson conducting.

For additional information, contact the music office at 612-330-1265

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Don't Forget your Donations to the Tent

Hear Matt Eller and friends talk about their trip to New Orleans this Saturday at 9 p.m. Bring your donations of personal care items, food, games, clothing, or blankets!

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Camp Stipends are Still Available

As of this morning, there are still 5 unclaimed camp stipends. If you are planning to work at a summer camp (any camp), you are eligible to receive this $500 stipend to supplement your camp pay. Application forms are available in the Campus Ministry Office. You must complete an application and conduct an interview with Ross Murray.

For more information, or to schedule an interview, contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

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Augsburg Honors Review Seeking Submissions

The Augsburg Honors Review, a new undergraduate journal, is seeking submissions from all disciplines for our 2009 issue. The goal of this academic publication is to exhibit outstanding work from Augsburg and ACTC students.

As the semester draws to a close and you finish your final projects, please consider submitting the work you are proud of. We offer you valuable experience in scholarly conversation and the publication process, not to mention the ability to call yourself "published" on your resume.

To submit your work, please send it to honrview@augsburg.edu and include the following information:

-- First and last names of all authors and faculty advisors
-- Name of the institution where the research was conducted (if other than Augsburg)
-- Academic division (Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences)
-- Title of paper
-- Abstract (200-700 words)

We prefer Microsoft Word format (.doc) for all attachments.

For more information, please contact Shawn Boonstra (boonstra@augsburg.edu) or refer to the AHR web site (www.augsburg.edu/honors/review/).

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Tickets for Augsburg Theatre's Top Girls

Tickets are still available for the Augsburg Theatre Department's production of Top Girls, directed by Darcey Engen. Available performances are April 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are priced at
$10 for General Public
$8 for ACTC faculty and staff
$5 for non-Augsburg students
$2 for Augsburg students and children under 12
(Augsburg students need to bring their student ID)

The show contains adult language and themes that may not be appropriate for younger viewers.

To make a reservation, please call 612-330-1257.

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Track your Financial Aid Documents Online

Did you know you could track your financial aid application and documents received through Augnet? To view what documents the Financial Aid office has received and/or what else we might need from you, go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll and click "Track my Financial Aid" under "Money Matters." It will prompt you to log in using your Augnet username and password. If you just faxed in or mailed in a document and you don't see it listed, check back again. During this time of year, the Financial Aid office is very busy and it might take a couple of days to process your information. Thank you!

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ASAC Spring Music Jam featuring The Spill Canvas

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 in Christensen Center!

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Vote for your Favorite Student Art

Check out the All-Student Juried Art Exhibition in the Student Art Gallery and Christensen Center Art Gallery and vote for your favorite piece. The winner of the "People's Choice Award" will be announced Friday, April 18 at 5 p.m., during the exhibition reception that will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Student Art Gallery.

Want to own any of the art that is on view? White binders in each of the galleries indicates whether or not a work is for sale and the price. Support our Auggie artists!

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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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Scholarship Opportunity for Education Majors

The Minnesota Private College Foundation has extended a great opportunity to upcoming junior and senior education majors of color. The Urban Education Summer Scholars Program is a great chance for students hone their teaching skills with the support of education professionals specializing in urban education. Students commit to participate in the program for one summer. They spend 5 hours a week in the classroom working with students and being helped by mentors. They also attend weekly education seminars. Students receive a $4000 stipend check for their summer work and a $5000 scholarship for the 2008-09 year. If you have questions about this program, please contact Carly Eichhorst in the Enrollment Center. The deadline for this program is fast approaching!

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Job Search Workshop Tonight

The Center for Service, Work, and Learning will be holding a workshop this evening titled "Job Search." The location has been moved to the Oren Gateway, Room 113, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Open to all students.

You will learn the best techniques for marketing yourself to find that perfect job! Hope to see you there.

Questions, call Sandy x1472

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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-August 15, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour working lunch). GISE session run Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour working lunch) from June 16-August 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@augsburg.edu). Deadline for application is April 21.

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WIN FREE FOOD & BEVERAGES

Are you without funds but love trivia? Win free food and drink at Nabo and Coopers. Answer trivia questions correctly and win a free bag of chips and 20 oz. soda at Nabo or 12 oz. coffee of your choice or small smoothie at Coopers. Just give you written answer to the casher and if it is correct, receive a coupon on your next visit. Any questions, e-mail Jamison Cross at crossj@augsburg.edu

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WRC Potluck/Brown Bag Lunch

Join students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday 4/23 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (Sverdrup 207) for a healthy lunch and good conversation about issues affecting women. It is fine to come late or leave early -- this is a relaxed, social lunch. All members of the Augsburg community are welcome.

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The Augsburg Classic Film Society

The Augsburg Classic Film Society will show Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries" tonight 7-9:30 p.m. at Science 123. Discussion will follow the film.
Free brownies and cider will be available. All are welcome.
For questions, contact Prof. David Apolloni, Philosophy Department (apolloni@augsburg.edu).

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Spa Day

The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center will be hosting its annual Spa Day on Friday April 25 in Sverdrup 207 (The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center) from noon to 5 p.m. Spa Day is free and open to everyone, so stop by for some free food, free massages, and learn to make your own aromatherapy spritzers and bath salts. Tell your friends, and we hope to see you there.

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Bulk Sale

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: Lucky Charms, Raisin Bran, Special K, and Cheerios (70individual 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 25 and will be available for pick up from April 28 through May 2. Please e-mail your orders with your Name, Student I.D. #, campus box, & number to reach you 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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Transdaddy: A Monologue and Follow Up Discussion

Come join QSU and CGE 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.

A discussion will follow Friday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room

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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Janet Paone '83 on WCCO

Frank Vascellaro of WCCO-TV will air a story on Janet Paone '83 (see story at http://augnet.augsburg.edu) and the Augsburg Theater class tonight (Thursday) at 5 or 6 pm. If for any reason the story isn't aired today, it will be on the news tomorrow. Special thanks to Martha Johnson and Darcey Engen for their cooperation with the story.

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Comings/Goings

Cait Carlson is leaving Augsburg College on Friday, April 18, 2008. And Matt Linngren's last day at Augsburg was Thursday, April 10, 2008.

We wish them both the best of luck in the future.

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John Mitchell Academy of American Poets Prize

The English Department has just received word that Augsburg student Kayla Skarbakka, English major, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Academy of American Poets Prize. Funds to support this award were given to the English Department in memory of our colleague John Mitchell by his wife Jean and other donors affiliated with Augsburg College. The recipient is chosen by an outside judge; this year the judge was Bart Sutter, a well known midwest poet currently residing in Duluth. Augsburg is followed by Bard and Cornell in the nationally-published list of recipients. Congratulations, Kayla! (Look for Kayla's poem on the English Department website in the next few weeks.)

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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 Senior Honor Athlete.
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/awards/08whonor.html

Haley Bower (SR, Brainerd, Minn.), Volleyball (International Relations major, 3.89 GPA) -- 4-year letterwinner, 3-year starting libero (back-row specialist) … Played in every match last 3 seasons … Finished career 2nd in school history in career digs (1,580, 4.43 dpg) … finished career 8th in school history in career service aces (99) … Recorded 395 digs sophomore season, 517 digs junior season and 558 digs senior season … Recorded 31 service aces in junior season and 35 senior season … All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team selection in 2007 … Academic All-MIAC in 2005, 2006 and 2007 … ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District third-team in 2006 … Dean’s List honoree.

Jackie Keller (SR, Traverse City, Mich./Traverse City West HS), Women's Soccer/Women's Hockey (Psychology and Sociology majors, 3.74 GPA) -- 4-year letterwinner and starter in both soccer and hockey … In soccer, earned All-MIAC honorable-mention honors in 2007 … In hockey, earned All-MIAC first-team honors in 07-08 and honorable-mention honors in 06-07, named to All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team in both 2007 and 2008 … As midfielder in soccer, 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, 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 … In 2007-08, ranked 6th among MIAC defenders in total points and 2nd in goals … ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District first-team in soccer in both 2007 and 2008 … AWCHA Division III National Scholar-Athlete in 2006, 2007 and 2008 … Academic All-MIAC in both sports in 2006, 2007 and 2008 … Team captain in hockey in 06-07 and 07-08, in soccer in 2007 … SAAC member, Leaders in Training member.

Kristina Lurken (SR, Kenyon, Minn./Kenyon-Wanamingo HS), Women's Basketball/Volleyball (Psychology major, 3.55 GPA) -- 4-year letterwinner in both basketball and volleyball … 4-year starter at point guard in basketball, started every one of 98 games the last 4 seasons, averaging 32.9 minutes per-game in career … 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) … Led MIAC in assists in 07-08 (122 overall, 105 conference) … Recorded 100-plus assists each of last 3 seasons (3 of top 5 single-season totals in school history) … All-MIAC first-team in 07-08, honorable-mention in 06-07 … In volleyball, competed in 92 matches (274 games) as outside hitter, with 426 career kills (1.55 per-game), 293 digs (1.07 per-game), 58 service aces and 45 blocks (five solo) … Ranked 3rd on team in kills in 2007 (222) and 3rd in service aces (39) … Academic All-MIAC in volleyball and basketball last 2 seasons … Dean’s List honoree.

Ashley Westerman (SR, Bemidji, Minn.), Softball (Physics and Mathematics majors, 3.57 GPA) -- 4-year letterwinner in softball, 2-year starter at catcher, also started at 2nd base and 3rd base in career … Has started all 110 games in her career entering 2008 season … Through first 3 seasons, career batting average of .264 (81-of-307), .345 slugging percentage and .303 on-base percentage, with 21 doubles, 2 triples and 35 RBI … Academic All-MIAC in 2006 and 2007 … NFCA Scholar-Athlete in 2005 … SAAC member … Sunquist Scholar … Dean’s List honoree.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, April 16:
Baseball -- Augsburg 3-5, Bethel 4-2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/


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

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.

Friday, April 18:
Men's Track and Field at St. Thomas Invitational, 4 p.m.

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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Summer cabin or lake home needed

We would like to rent a 2+ bedroom cabin on a lake in northern Minnesota or northern Wisconsin during the week of June 28-July 5. Please call Laura at x1720 or e-mail roller@augsburg.edu if you know of an available unit. Thank you.

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