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MBA Director Appointed

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Zitnick as Director of the Augsburg College Master of Business Administration Program. Professor Zitnick has taught at Augsburg College for nine years and since the summer of 2007 has served in the capacity of Interim MBA Director. He had served as the associate director since the program’s inception in 2004. As associate director, he was responsible for the development of the curriculum and many aspects of the program’s operations. Professor Zitnick’s service on the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee and Graduate Council has been extremely valuable to the institution as our graduate programs have grown in size and complexity.

Professor Zitnick brings a valuable combination of corporate and academic experience to his role. Most recently, he worked for the HB Fuller Company, where he enjoyed a successful career in Human Resources. He earned a Master of Science degree in Economics and Management from the University of Utah and has completed graduate studies in Organization Development. Professor Zitnick is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Social Science at Tilburg University in The Netherlands.

Augsburg’s MBA Program is firmly grounded in our mission to educate leaders in service to the world. The program’s high level of success is due to quality students learning from experienced teachers in a highly-personalized and focused curriculum. Professor Zitnick will guide the program to a new level of excellence in both Minneapolis and Rochester, and in collaboration with potential international partners. He is deeply committed to maintaining a high caliber program that is mission-based and dedicated to student learning. Students who have graduated from the program are pursuing successful careers.

I am most grateful for Professor Zitnick’s stewardship of the program in the role of interim director and for his commitment to the program’s success. His decision to accept the appointment as the permanent director is good news for Augsburg College. Please join me in congratulating Steve.

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Writing Effective Assignments

Writing Effective Assignments

Tuesday, May 7, 5 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.

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Lindell Library Graduation Week and Summer Hours

During this final exam and graduation week, Lindell Library will be open:
Wednesday, April 30 -- 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Thursday, May 1 -- 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 2 -- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 3 -- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 4 -- Noon - 6 p.m.

Regular summer hours begin May 5:
Monday-Friday -- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday -- 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday -- Noon - 6 p.m.

Hours are always available from the “Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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Bulk Sale Pick up

Now that I've ordered my bulk sales items, where and when do I pick them up?

You can pick up everything (besides soda) in Murphy's office (downstairs of CC) on Tuesday after 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday. Your soda will be in on Friday afternoon. If there are any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at crossj@augsburg.edu.

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Two Scholarships

Free Money!

>>>>> Tylenol Scholarship <<<<<

Training qualified people to work in health-related fields is critical to achieving America’s high standards of healthcare. However, education costs are rising steeply, making it increasingly difficult for some of you to and your parents to keep up. That’s why Tylenol is continuing their annual scholarship program.

In 2009, the maker of Tylenol (pain killer) will be awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding students who are pursuing health-related studies.

Applicants should apply online at www.tylenol.com/scholarship, access key TYNL.
Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2008.

“As the makers of Tylenol, we take education seriously, and our scholarship program is just one of the ways they support America’s next generation of healthcare providers.

We understand that medicine may treat the condition, but it takes dedicated people to treat the patient. (Eric Bruno, Vice President of Marketing)”




>>>>> Mike Augustin Scholarship <<<<<

The Mike Augustin scholarship fund has been created in honor of the former St. Paul Pioneer Press sports writer. Mr. Augustin covered Minnesota sports for many years. He was especially fond of the Minnesota private schools and their emphasis on a liberal arts education.
Believing in the importance of acknowledging the fine accomplishments of those who dedicate both time and energy in being a student, the Mike Augustin scholarship fund is offering four $500 scholarships to qualified applicants.

Qualification requirements includes:
1. Must be a Junior or Senior, full-time college status for the enrollment year;
2. Must have a major in the field of communication studies or education;
3. Must be enrolled in a 4-year private college or university in the state of MN;
4. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above;
Application requirements include:
1. Submit a 1 page essay that includes your goals and future professional aspirations in your field of study. You may want to include an experience that has been important in clarifying or strengthening your motivation for a career in communication studies or education.
2. Provide a current college transcript.
3. Provide one letter of recommendation.
4. Completion of included application (please copy and paste application below).
5. Complete applications must be received by June 1 of the enrollment year.
6. Previous winners are not eligible.

***** Mike Augustin Scholarship Application *****

Applicant’s name:_________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________________ State:__________ Zip:_________

Telephone:_______________________________________________________________

College:_________________________________________________________________

Sex:___________

When do you expect to receive your bachelor’s degree?___________________

Which will you be in the upcoming g academic year? ____Junior Senior____

What is your undergraduate major?___________________________________

What is your cumulative GPA?_______

At your school, what numerical grade is equivalent to an A?_______

List any awards, honors, or scholarships you have received at the collegiate level.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

List activities in which you participated at your college relevant to your major interests.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

*Application must be received by June 1 of the enrollment year.

Entries can be mailed to:
Tom Cross
2184 West 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55116
For further information, contact Tom Cross at,
Phone: (651) 696-6157
Email: crosst@macalester.edu

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Augsburg Dining Menu April 30th

LUNCH

Cheddarwurst
Veggie Dog
French Fries
Steamed Rice
Tofu Stir-Fry
Deli Bar & Pizza
Pasta Bar
Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo
Marinara
Beef Marinara
Bread Sticks
Steamed Veggies

DINNER
Oven Roasted Turkey Meat Loaf
Steamed Potatoes
Roasted Portobello
Veggies
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Baked Beans
Veggies
Baked Fish
French Fries

WRAP BAR
Chicken Caesar Wrap

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Thursday Lunch, May 1 in Murphy's

Lunch for Thursday, May 1, will be in Murphy's. The grill will be closed to make room for commons food. Sorry for any problem that this may cause.

Thank You,

- Management.

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StepUP Program Survey

The StepUP Program is gathering feedback in an effort to improve program services. Your participation is crucial to our process - only 3 days left. Please consider taking 5 minutes during this hectic time to complete the online survey.

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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TIAA-CREF Retirement Counseling -- May 13, 14, 15

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be on campus to conduct individual counseling sessions. The sessions will be held on May 13, 14, and 15. To register for a counseling session, please visit www.tiaa-cref.org/moc. If you have questions, please contact Lor Yang at ext. 1052 or yangl@augsburg.edu

Click on the link to view the flyer.

http://web.augsburg.edu/~yangl/spring2008tiaacrefcounseling.doc

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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.

AAUW not only provides information, it provides opportunities for its members to take action, by --
• Providing a national network of like-minded individuals
• Offering tools for grassroots activism
• Briefing policy-makers on women’s and girls’ issues
• Offering opportunities to communicate directly with a congressperson on women’s and girls’ issues
• Sponsoring conventions and student conferences
• Launching branch and national programs
• Offering nearly $4 million a year in fellowships and grants
• Supporting plaintiffs challenging sex discrimination in colleges and universities
• Making a global impact through international initiatives and partnerships

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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President's Weekly Update

The President's Weekly Update has been posted at:

http://www.augsburg.edu/president/updates/2007/042808.pdf

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Sexual Assault Advocate/Educator Opportunity

Are you interested in issues of sexual assault and relationship violence? Wanting to offer peer support to survivors, or wanting to increase awareness on the Augsburg campus about these issues? Wanting a great training opportunity that will provide real experience in the field of psychology/social services? The Aurora Center at the University of Minnesota is opening their trained peer Crisis Line, Legal Advocate and/or Violence Prevention Educator volunteer opportunities to Augsburg students. Augsburg students could bring their learning back to the Augsburg community through educational programs, or provide crisis and advocacy support to U of M and Augsburg students who have experienced sexual assault and other relationship violence.

The next Volunteer Training will be May 27 - June 6 (for Crisis Line or Legal Advocates) or May 27 - June 3 (for Violence Prevention Educators). For more info, go to the Aurora Center web site Volunteer Training page: www1.umn.edu/aurora/events/training.html. Or, you can contact Beth Carlson on campus at x1136 to learn more about this opportunity. Applications are due May 9.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, April 30:
Softball at Bethel (Game 2), 5:30 p.m.
Women's Track and Field at St. Thomas Tommie Twilight Meet.

Thursday, May 1:
Baseball vs. St. Thomas, Parade Stadium, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, May 2:
M/W Track and Field at Hamline Meet of the UnSaintly.
Softball at MIAC Championships, Rice Creek Field, Shoreview, Minn.

Saturday, May 3:
Softball at MIAC Championships, Rice Creek Field, Shoreview, Minn.

Sunday, May 4:
Baseball at Gustavus Adolphus, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6:
Baseball at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.

Friday, May 9:
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Outdoor Championships at Hamline.
Baseball at MIAC Championships at Northfield/Dundas.

Saturday, May 10:
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Outdoor Championships at Hamline.
Baseball at MIAC Championships at Northfield/Dundas.

Sunday, May 11:
Baseball at MIAC Championships at Northfield/Dundas.

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Auggie Softball Clinches MIAC Playoff Berth

Augsburg softball clinches berth in MIAC Playoffs!
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/0708statistics/042908bethel.html

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (4/29/08) -- At the beginning of the 2008 season, the Augsburg College softball team was picked by league coaches to finish in last place in the 12-team Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings.

But the Auggies have proven the coaches' preseason predictions to be mistaken.

For the first time in program history, the Auggies will advance to the four-team MIAC playoffs -- qualifying for postseason play for the first time since 1984 -- after clinching the No. 4 spot in the conference tournament with a 9-3 victory over host Bethel University on Tuesday evening at the Ona North Complex.

After finishing 4-34 overall (3-19 MIAC) last season, Augsburg is now 18-21 overall, 14-7 in MIAC play, its most victories in overall play since 1998 (19-19) and its most wins in conference play since 1992 (16-4). Augsburg's last postseason appearance was in the 1984 season, when it won the MIAC title and qualified for the NCAA Division III national playoffs.

The Auggies will complete the regular season with the second half of the split doubleheader against the Royals on Wednesday (4/30) at 5:30 p.m. at the Ona North Complex. Augsburg clinched its playoff berth after eliminating Bethel (17-17 overall, 9-10 MIAC) from playoff contention and after St. Mary's (15-21 overall, 13-9 MIAC) ended its season after being swept (5-0, 15-2) by conference regular-season champion St. Thomas (37-3, 22-0 MIAC) on Wednesday afternoon.

The MIAC postseason playoffs will be held on Friday and Saturday (5/2-3) at the Rice Creek Fields in Shoreview, Minn. Augsburg will be the No. 4 seed, facing No. 1 seed St. Thomas in the opening game on Friday at 3 p.m. Gustavus (28-6 overall, 16-4 MIAC) and Hamline (24-12 overall, 16-6 MIAC) will meet in the other tournament-opening game on Friday at 3 p.m. The MIAC has held a postseason tournament since the 2004 season.

Jessa Hinz (FY, Richfield, Minn.) led the way for the Auggies in Tuesday's victory over the Royals, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored. Jennifer Castillo (FY, Minneapolis, Minn./Washburn HS) went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI, and Sarah Mueller (JR, Green Bay, Wis./Southwest HS) went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Jolene Ross (SR, Arden Hills, Minn./Mounds View HS) went 2-for-5 with two runs scored.

Pitching in relief of starter Melissa Larsen (JR, Andover, Minn.), Sarah Green (JR, Winnebago, Minn./Blue Earth Area HS) struck out three while walking four in 5.2 innings of work to score the victory, improving to 11-11 on the season.

Augsburg built leads of 7-0 and 9-1, before the Royals rallied with two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to stave off an early ending to the game via the NCAA's eight-run rule.

The Auggies sent nine batters to the plate and scored three runs in the first inning, as Castillo drove in a run on a fielder's choice, Hinz singled to drive in a run and Laura Strandell (FY, Pine Island, Minn.) was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Nine more batters came to the plate in the second inning, as the Auggies scored four runs. Castillo drove in a run on a single, Hinz doubled to drive in a run and a Strandell single plated two runs. An RBI double by Hinz and RBI single by Mueller in the fourth inning completed the Auggie scoring.

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Get Rid of Your Furniture

Moving but don't want to haul that big furniture item away? The Department of Languages and Cultural Studies is looking for a few pieces of furniture for the lounge area on the 2nd fl. of Old Main. We are mainly interested in sofas and love seats, but would consider chairs as well. The items need to be in good shape, since they will used in a public space. Our dept. will figure out the details of moving the furniture. If you have anything that you think might work, please contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu.

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