Lot E Closed on Thursday, April 24

Lot E, the resident lot north of Mortensen and south of Old Main, will be closed from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. this Thursday during a Residence Life event. Vehicles must be removed by 8 a.m. on Thursday or they will be towed. Residents that normally park in that lot may park in any other resident lot on campus or Lot L.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week

Flash Floods

On a National Level...
Floods claim nearly 200 lives annually, force 300,000 persons from their homes, and result in property damage in excess of 2 billion dollars. Characteristically, 75 percent of flash flood deaths occur at night with half of the victims dying in their automobiles or other vehicles. It may be difficult to believe, but many deaths occur when persons knowingly drive around road barricades indicating the road is washed out ahead.

Last Year in Minnesota and Wisconsin...
Disastrous flooding struck southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin on August 18th and 19th. Eight people died that weekend... 7 in Minnesota and 1 in Wisconsin. Most deaths occurred in vehicles. A statewide record for 24-hour rainfall was set in Minnesota when 15.1 inches fell 1 mile south of Hokah. One other flood fatality occurred in Minnesota on September 20th, when a boy playing near a creek died on the east side of St Paul.

Are You Prepared?
Assume a thunderstorm produces 6 inches of rain in less than 6 hours time near your community. Storms of this magnitude or greater occur several times each year in the U.S. Would you know what action to take to protect yourself and the people who depend on you for safety? After a major flood event, one of the most common quotes from the survivors of the flood is the expression they did not believe it could happen to them or in their community.

Before the Flooding...
There is nothing anyone can do to prevent the occurrence of flash flood producing rainfall. However, by striving for sound flood plain zoning, developing an emergency action plan in advance of the disaster, purchasing flood insurance at least 30 days before the flooding, and being aware of the dangers associated with extremely heavy rainfall and flooding, there is a chance of decreasing the death toll and property damage that results from flash flooding.

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Changes in 08-09 Parking Permit Costs

Changes in 08-09 Parking Permit Costs
The President's Cabinet has approved the following parking rates for the 08-09 school year. This is the first increase in day student and employee parking rates in 2 years and the first increase in WEC/Grad parking in nearly 10 years.
The increase in day student and faculty- staff parking rates is congruent with the market rates as well as other colleges and universities parking rates in the twin cities. The increase in WEC/Grad parking rates is due to the increase in services and efforts needed to reserve spaces to meet their needs.


Faculty/Staff Permits
2007-08 TO 2008-09 Parking Permit Rate Changes
Employee - .76 to 1.0 FTE $45.00/mo or $360/yr TO $47.50/mo or $380/yr
Employee - .51 to .75 FTE $33.75/mo or $270/yr TO $35.50/mo or $284/yr
Employee - .26 to .5 FTE $22.50/mo or $180/yr TO $24.00/mo or $192/yr
Employee - 0 to .25 FTE $11.25/mo or $90/yr TO $12.00/mo or $96/yr



Student Permits (Commuter/PA/ Resident and WEC/Grad)
2007-08 TO 2008-09 Parking Rate Changes
Student Year $240.00/yr TO $260.00/yr
Student Semester $120.00/semester TO $130.00/semester
WEC/Grad Trimester $10.00/trimester TO $20.00/trimester
*Underground Semester $360/Semester TO $360/Semester

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Get Lost! Find Yourself! History of Labyrinths

Study labyrinths in ancient and medieval art and literature. Walk labyrinths throughout the Twin Cities. Build a labyrinth in Augsburg’s new community garden. Sign up for HIS 195 -- History of Labyrinths -- Summer Session I; May 27 to June 27, Tu/Th, 8:30 a.m. to noon. For more info, contact Phil Adamo, adamo@augsburg.edu

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Interested in the Fulbright Grant? Start Now

Though next year's Fulbright applications are not due until October, if you are interested in applying, you should begin thinking about your application NOW!

Fulbright grants are made to students and other citizens for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools. The Fulbright Scholar Program sends hundreds of grantees abroad each year to lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. Through the program, you can be a teaching assistant, conduct overseas research, or many other enriching possibilities.

There is a great deal of thought and work that goes into these applications, so you should begin looking into the application process now. For more information, you can visit the Fulbright web site at: http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/.

Or you can visit Augsburg's scholarship information page at: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/scholarship.html and click the Fulbright link.

If you have any questions about the Fulbright scholarship, or any other scholarships or fellowships, contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu.

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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships

Interested in national scholarships and fellowships? The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships are some that you should take the time to look into.

The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships, established in 1947. Since that time, more than 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today, the Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of The Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to $25,000 or its equivalent.

Deadline: Varies; between March 1 and July 15 the year before travel

To find out more about these scholarships, you may visit their web site at:
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

If you would like information about other national scholarships and fellowships, check out the URGO web site at www.augsbug.edu/urgo, or contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu

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Fall and Summer Book Orders

Fall and Summer book request are now due! Please e-mail Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu with your orders or questions.

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Augsburg Dinning Menu

Lunch

Hot Beef Sandwich
Veggie Patties
Steamed Potatoes
Steamed Veggies
Mock Duck Stirfry
Taco Bowl Salad
Beef Tacos
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Taco Toppings
PASTA:
It's Greek To Me Pasta
Kalimatka Olives, Spinach Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

DINNER
Chicken Fajita
Veggie Fajita
Cilantro Chipotle Rice
Refried Beans
Steamed Veggies
BLT Wraps
Toppings
Tortilla Chips
Mexican Chicken Stew

Soups of The Day

Cream of Broccoli
Spicy Red Bean w/ Smoked Ham

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Pizza Party for Ken Erickson: Friday, April 25

Students will be having a pizza party in honor of Ken Erickson who is retiring this year. All are welcome to attend. It will be held Friday, April 25 at 3:30-? in Science 21.

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Celebrate Earth Week at Silkesnas Preserve April 27

Rob and Lori Peterson invite you to come and take a walk in Silkesnas. They want you to feel the magic that lies in the pastoral-sounding name with deep Scandinavian ecological roots. After recently leaving his job of nearly 27 years doing research at 3M, Rob now has more time to follow his passion. Silkesnas (silk-es-nas) Nature Preserve is this passion; it is a private non-profit preserve providing programs to encourage leadership in sustainable practices.

Spring in the Valley 2008 at Silkesnas is an open-to-the-public celebration of Earth Week held on Sunday, April 27, 1-5 p.m. Programs are held out of doors, and walking on natural terrain of light difficulty is required. Visitors should plan to spend approximately two hours to take in all of the activities, including viewing the natural beauty of the area and visiting with and learning from the various subject matter experts volunteering at the Preserve.

Upon entering the preserve, guests will be invited to plant a tree on site. As guests travel through the Preserve, they will meet an agricultural economist presenting What’s (in) the Beef, a professional hydrologist from the United States Geological Survey (Water: It’s Underground That Matters), master beekeepers (The Buzz about Bees), a craftsman and wood artist(Earth Art), an environmental landscape company owner (Slingshot Prairie), and a local resident discussing her farm’s new installation of a 20 KW wind generator (And So It Blows). At 3pm, Kelly Cain, Director of the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Development will present
" What is Sustainability?" in the Visitor Center/Horse Barn. Visitors are invited to pull up a seat at a picnic table or on a hay bale in the barn to relax with refreshments provided by Our Coffee Barn (http://ourcoffeebarn.com) who will be showcasing Nicaragua SHG Jinotega Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee!

New for 2008 is a Local Market, with vendors displaying and selling locally-made consumable products. As of this notice, there will be products such as personal care beeswax-based products, natural soaps, grass fed beef, lamb, herbs and breads.

Spring in the Valley 2008 is produced and sponsored entirely by volunteers and will be held rain or shine. The Silkesnas Preserve is located west of Spring Valley, WI on County Road CC; 1/3 mile south of the intersection of Highway 29 and County Road CC. Look for signs, and park on the roadside. See (http://www.silkesnas.org) for more details. At Silkesnas, "We leverage Wisconsin’s landscape to nurture the landscape of the human heart."

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Win Free Food and Beverages

Are you with out 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 receive a coupon on your next visit. Any questions, e-mail Jamison Cross at crossj@augsburg.edu

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Graduating in May?

If you are graduating in May and Have not stopped by the bookstore to pick your five free announcements up or purchased your cap & gown, now is the time to do so. Cap, gown, & tassel package is $32.00 plus tax. Caps and tassels may be purchased separately for $7.00 each. Gowns alone are $20.00.

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Diversity Strategic Plan Update

The Diversity Committee invites campus community members for an update on the diversity strategic planning process and recommendations. This will include summary information on the student survey as well.

Join us Wednesday, April 23, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
We'll meet in the Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center.

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Last Potluck in the WRC TODAY

Today is our last potluck/brown bag lunch of the semester. Join us for food and conversation in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup) from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (or as your schedules allow). If you've been meaning to come all year, now would be a great time to stop by. All are welcome!

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Spa Day Is Friday in the WRC

Once again, it's time for SPA DAY in the Women's Resource Center. On Friday from noon - 5 p.m., come by for free food, free massages, and free make-your-own aromatherapy spritzers and bath salts. We have everything you need to unwind at the end of the semester.

The Women's Resource Center is located in 207 Sverdrup. All are welcome!

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Come Celebrate

The Pan-Afrikan Center will host its annual Year End Celebration this Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in the East Commons. Please come and help us celebrate the accomplishments of our students! Please RSVP to moorek1@augsburg.edu.

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Augsburg Honors Review Seeking Submissions

Do you have an academic paper you're particularly proud of?

It might be worth even more than the grade you received.

The Augsburg Honors Review wants to publish your work. All you have to do is submit it!

What to Submit:
We will consider papers from all disciplines that successfully articulate an original and compelling thesis.

Why Submit?
Being a published author is one of the best ways to demonstrate your writing skills to graduate schools, professional schools, and employers.

How to Submit:
Please send your work to honors@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

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

The deadline for the 2009 publication is May 2, 2008, but arrangements can be made for special circumstances (e.g., summer projects).

What is the Augsburg Honors Review?
The Augsburg Honors Review is an interdisciplinary undergraduate journal exhibiting outstanding work by both Augsburg and ACTC students. The goal of the AHR is to give students the opportunity to participate in scholarly conversations within their disciplines and to expose them to the dialogue between a journal and a contributor in editing an article for publication.

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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End-of-Year History Department Picnic

Celebrate the end of the school year with the History Department! The annual end-of-year History Department picnic will be held Friday, April 25 from 4 - 6 p.m. in Murphy Park. Stop by for games, beverages, and great food. Families and children are welcome!

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Administrative Professionals' Day

Today, April 23, is the national day of recognition for Administrative Professionals. Please join me in extending a special “thank you” to all of our administrative staff. Every day the work our staff perform – both visible and behind-the-scenes -- is a key factor in making Augsburg College the success it is – and what it will be! Thank you for your good work, commitment, and dedication to each other, to our faculty, and to our students!

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Cash for Books

Sell your books back next week for cash!!! We buy back books every day, but the best time to sell your used books is when finals start. April 28 - May 3. We will pay you 50% of the books selling price if your professors have assigned it for the next term and the bookstore is not overstocked. If your books do not meet this criteria, prices are determined by the current national demand. ALL buybacks require a student ID.

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Campus Ministry Year-End Picnic

All are invited to join Campus Ministry for the year end picnic at Pastor Dave's this Friday, at 6 p.m. Carpools will leave the Campus Ministry Office at 5:30 p.m. Directions for self-drivers will be available at the Campus Ministry Office.

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Faculty Salaries: Moratorium on Abundance

In response to yesterday's news about faculty salaries, Professor Doug Green has posted a very thoughtful essay in the Discussion Forum entitled "Moratorium on Abundance." I plan to weigh in on this important issue as well, and I hope that other members of the faculty will join in.

It's easy to access the Discussion Forum. There's a link at the very bottom of the left menu bar on "Inside Augsburg" under the Community header. Click this link, then click "Faculty and Staff" to get to Doug's essay. If you want to reply, there's a very obvious "button" labeled "post reply" at the top of the page.

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Last Spanish Conversation Group for the Semester

You are invited to join us for the last Spanish conversation lunch of the semester. We will meet on Thursday, April 24, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Cedar room, 2nd fl. Christensen. All levels of Spanish are welcome, from beginning to advanced! Our goal is to give people an opportunity to listen to and speak Spanish in a non-classroom setting. Come and give it a try! Stay as long as you can -- 10 mins. or 90 mins., it doesn't matter. Bring your lunch if you'd like. Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt, Anita Fisher or Emiliano Chagil.

Also, we'd like to thank all of you have joined us throughout the school year. You've helped to make our group a success! Gracias!

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Studying Late? How About Late-Night Breakfast?

Late Night Breakfast is for students! Twenty Augsburg faculty, administration and staff are here to serve YOU.
Attend and be served by President Pribbenow, the Motley Residence Life crew, stellar Staff, Faculty from HPE, Physics, Sociology, and other really hip late night people for the last Late Night Breakfast of 2007-2008.

When: Monday April 28 at 10:00 p.m. (start lining up at 9:50 p.m.)
Where: Christensen Commons Cafeteria
Why: You need nourishment for top academic performance and we have a lot of fun (prizes, yes, you read it right...prizes)

See you at Late Night Breakfast

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Celebrate the End of the Year (Mortensen)

Mortensen residents:

Come celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with your hallmates. There will be games, food and crafts to enjoy. Don't miss out.

When: Thursday April 24th at 11:20-2:30
Where: In the parking lot between Mort and Old Main

Thanks,
Your Mortensen CAs

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Augsburg Bike Share Program

Do you want help make Augsburg Green? Check out a bike and ride in three easy steps!

1. Go to the welcome desk in Christensen Center and ask to sign up for the bike share program (at the desk you will sign a release and liability waiver and receive a year long bike share membership card).
2. Take the membership card and your student ID to the main library desk on the first floor (the process is similar to checking out a book or anything else from the library). The bikes can be checked out for 24 hours.
3. The library worker will give you a helmet and bike lock key, from that point on the bike is in your possession to enjoy.

For more information, contact Leann Vice-Reshel at viceresh@augsburg.edu

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Lost & Found Items -- Oren Gateway Center

Lost and found items from the Oren Gateway Center will be available on a table in the Christensen Center Monday, April 28 through Wednesday, April 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. For valuables, please check with staff at the Welcome Desk in Christensen Center.

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Bulk Sale Is Here Again

Bulk Sale is Here Again

Sodexo will start taking orders for the bulk sale on Wednesday April 16th 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 25th and will be available for pick up from April 28th through May 2nd. 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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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.

Benefits of AAUW
• Local AND national network
• Updates on current issues
• Develop leadership skills
• Branch programs
• Free research reports
• Award-winning magazine
• Discounted merchandise
• Health and auto insurance
• Low-interest-rate credit card!

For more information and to become a member, check out http://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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StepUP Survey for Faculty and Staff

The StepUP® Program has an 11-year history of Augsburg College faculty and staff support and strength. The success of the Program is grounded in the developing environment present at the institution. This leads to the uniqueness of the Program which has the outstanding reputation of being the largest of its kind in the country. Augsburg College integrates this intentional recovery focus in our Drug Free Schools Plan.

In the next 8 weeks, the StepUP Program team members will gather information from faculty and staff. We will help to identify colleagues who recognize the importance of recovery services as integral to the campus environment of alcohol, drug and violence prevention programs and intend to create a coalition which will produce a document describing the value of the Program from the a faculty and staff perspective.

The College Recovery Coalition (CRC) will explore recovering student’s interaction with faculty and staff, learning environments across the campus, and summarize concerns and assets that young adults in recovery bring to the collegiate community. The coalition will be composed of faculty and staff who are supporters and advocates of recovery from alcohol and other drugs.

To participate in this survey, please click on the link below.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=v33fvL30aTdRS5xN0cfZvg_3d_3d

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, April 22:
Baseball -- St. John's 14-15, Augsburg 8-7
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/0708statistics/042208stjohns.html


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

Wednesday, April 23:
Baseball at Hamline (rescheduled), 2:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Track and Field at Macalester Twilight Meet.

Thursday, April 24:
Softball vs. Hamline (rescheduled), Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, April 26:
Baseball at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.
Softball at Bethel, 1 p.m.
Women's Track and Field at Macalester Invitational.
Men's Golf hosting Augsburg Spring Classic, The Classic at Madden's, Brainerd, Minn.

Sunday, April 27:
Men's Golf at St. John's Spring Invitational, Monticello GC, Monticello, Minn.

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Four-Bedroom Apartments

I have two apartments, both with 4 bedrooms available for immediate move-in. One is a huge apartment, and one is moderately-sized. Live in community with other students and a family who watches after the building.

The building is less than a mile away from Augsburg, and very close to the Franklin Light Rail line.

The larger apartment is $1150 per month and the mid-sized one is $990.

For information, contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

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House Sitting

An Auggie alum, Lynn Schmidtke '79, contacted me about a friend of hers who is looking for either a long-term, or short-term house-sitting arrangement. She works full-time at Allianz in Golden Valley and teaches at the U, so would prefer something in the city. She's available anytime now and is hoping to be planted by June 1. If you have interest, please contact Diane at (612)910-3010.

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Found: iPod

iPod discovered in men's restroom at Annex senior party last Thursday. Want it back? Please e-mail a description to noy@augsburg.edu, and I'd love to reconnect you with it.

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