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Teaching and Learning
CTL Workshops: Designing Effective Assignments
The CTL Workshop "Designing Effective Assignments" will be offered Wednesday May 7 at 5 p.m. (We hope this time will accommodate adjunct faculty schedules) and will be repeated on Thursday May 15 at 9 a.m. Workshops are held in Lindell 202. Reservations are not necessary. Questions? Diane Pike pike@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library Graduation and Summer Hours
During this graduation weekend, Lindell Library will be open:
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 website.
General Announcements
Nabo and Cooper's Summer Hours
Nabo: Monday - Non-weekend college Fridays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Non-weekend college Saturdays and Sundays: Closed
Weekend college Fridays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Weekend college Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
Cooper's Monday - Non-weekend college Fridays: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Weekend college Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
Commons & Murphy's: Closed
Scholarship Information
Free Money!
1. 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. Apply online at www.tylenol.com/scholarship, access key TYNL. Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2008.
2. 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 include:
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 on WordDoc).
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
StepUP Program - Faculty and Staff Survey
The StepUP Program is gathering feedback in an effort to improve program services. Your participation is crucial to our process – only 1 day 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
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
May 2 Dining Hours
Nabo: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Coopers: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Monday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Commons: Open from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (last day)
Murphy's: regular hours (last day)
Last Day for Bulk 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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Auggie Softball in MIAC Playoffs!
Augsburg's softball team will compete for the first time in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Playoffs, which will be held Saturday and Sunday (5/3-4) at Rice Creek Fields in Shoreview and at the Bethel Ona North Complex in Arden Hills. The tournament has been postponed to Saturday and Sunday due to the threat of rain on Friday.
Action starts on Saturday at 1 p.m., as No. 4-seed Augsburg faces top-seed St. Thomas, the No. 4-ranked team in the country, at Rice Creek Fields. Gustavus and Hamline will face off in the other first-round game at 1 p.m. at Bethel. The winners and losers of the first-round games will meet at 3 p.m. in the double-elimination tournament, with the winners playing at Rice Creek Fields and the losers playing at Bethel. Games continue on Sunday starting at 11 a.m., with all games taking place at Rice Creek Fields.
To get to Rice Creek Fields from Augsburg, take I-35W north to the County Road J/85th Avenue exit. Take a right onto 85th Avenue, and a right onto Rice Creek Drive. The field will be about a half-mile south on the left side. (exact address for Google Maps/Mapquest users: 5880 Rice Creek Parkway, Shoreview, MN 55126).
The MIAC's softball tournament page is online:
http://www.miac-online.org/Sports/softball/2007/sbtournament08.asp
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Thursday, May 1:
Baseball -- St. Thomas 4-5, Augsburg 1-2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/0708statistics/050108stthomas.html
Upcoming Events (ALWAYS CHECK ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO FOR CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS):
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/
Saturday, May 3:
Softball at MIAC Championships, Rice Creek Field, Shoreview, Minn. -- 1 p.m., Augsburg vs. St. Thomas at Rice Creek Fields, Shoreview; 5 p.m., Augsburg vs. TBA, at either Rice Creek Fields, Shoreview, or Bethel Ona North Complex, Arden Hills.
Sunday, May 4:
Softball at MIAC Championships, Rice Creek Field, Shoreview, Minn., 11 a.m.
M/W Track and Field at Hamline Meet of the UnSaintly, 12 p.m.
Baseball at Gustavus Adolphus, 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 3:
Softball at MIAC Championships, Rice Creek Field, Shoreview, Minn.
Sunday, May 4:
M/W Track and Field at Hamline Meet of the UnSaintly, 12 p.m.
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.
Classifieds
Donate 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.
Kitchen Utensils
Are you looking for new kitchen utensils? Look no further - I am a customer service representative for Cutco – a line of high quality kitchen cutlery. If interested, please give me a call at (920) 279-1220 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.