Security and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
Keeping Track of Auggies
Auggie Athletics
Classifieds
Security and Facilities Announcements
Security Alert: Fire in Urness Hall
At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008, an unknown person lit a small fire inside the east fire stair of Urness Hall. Residents called Public Safety and reported smelling smoke. DPS activated the fire alarm. Public Safety Officers located the smoldering remnants of a pillowcase and/or toilet paper inside the fire stair and doused it with a fire extinguisher. The fire stair is made of concrete and devoid of flammable materials, so this small fire did not spread.
If you have any information regarding this or other crimes at Augsburg, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety. You can reach the Department of Public Safety all day, every day by calling 612-330-1717 from an off campus phone or 1717 from an on campus phone.
You can help keep Augsburg safe!
- Assume every fire alarm is real and evacuate immediately!
- False alarms are not a joke! They build complacency and threaten the safety of others. Please report anyone tampering with fire safety equipment.
- If you see fire or smell smoke, pull the fire alarm and evacuate the building.
- Big fires start small. Had this fire been lit elsewhere in the building, the outcome could have been very different.
- Report any suspicious or unsafe activity to the Department of Public Safety.
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
GMAT Preparation Courses
GMAT Preparation courses will be offered on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 6
Tuesday, May 13
Tuesday, May 20
Tuesday, May 27
Tuesday, June 3
The classes will meet in OGC 200 from 6 - 9 p.m. The cost is $225, including prep materials. Bring a check made out to Augsburg or cash to the first session.
Register ONLINE at www.augusburg.edu/urgo, clicking "Test Prep," then GMAT.
If you have any questions, email Dixie Shafer at: shafer@augsburg.edu
General Announcements
Hennepin County Services on St. Kate's Campus
St. Kate's Minneapolis campus has a partnership with Hennepin County Services office to provide the following services to Minneapolis area community members:
-Passport Applications
-Passport Pictures
-Motor Vehicle transactions
-License tab renewal
-Duplicate Driver License (when photo is not required)
-Notarization of documents
-DNR applications
-Marriage License applications
-Birth and death certificates
These services are located at 601 25th Ave South, Room 230 (across from the reception office) on Fridays from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Transition form Sodexho to A'viands
Use them or lose them!
As we transition from Sodexho to A'viands for campus dining services, we want to communicate some changes that will affect our community. On May 31, 2008, all Sodexho gift cards, coffee cards and points on board plans will expire. Although this is unfortunate, the good news is that you have the month of May to use up anything you have left. So say thank you to someone by buying them a cup of coffee or a smoothie.
Welcome Desk Summer Hours
The Welcome Desk located on the main floor of Christensen Center will have the following summer hours starting Monday, May 5:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, Closed
If you need immediate assistance before or after the desk is open, please contact our Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Scholarships Information
Free Money!
1. Tylenol Scholarship
Training qualified people to work in health-related fields is critical to achieving America’s high standards of health-care. 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
Augsburg Dining 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
LensCrafters Discount
Would you like to save some money on your eye-wear? Human Resources has coupons for LensCrafters available. It is an $80 savings card, good for a single person or an entire family. Stop by Memorial Hall 19 to get this savings today!
Keeping Track of Auggies
Comings and Goings
Augsburg College would like to welcome Jenny Yang, our new Financial Aid Counselor. Jenny's first day is today, May 5. Please feel free to stop by Financial Aid and introduce yourself.
We would also like to welcome Joanne Reecks, our new Director of Campus Activities and Orientation. Joanne's first day is today, May 5. Please feel free to stop by Student Activities and introduce yourself.
New Director of Campus Activities and Orientation
Please join Student Affairs in welcoming Joanne Reeck. She is the new Director of Campus Activities and Orientation. Joanne has a broad background in student activities programming, extensive experience in orientation, and recent experience in leadership training and development. Joanne brings to this position a comprehensive understanding of student development and student transition issues. She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism and master's degree in Higher Education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. No longer a Gopher, Joanne's first day as an Auggie is May 5.
Auggie Athletics
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Saturday, May 3:
Softball -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships: St. Thomas 8, Augsburg 0 (5 inn.); Augsburg 7, Gustavus Adolphus 6
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/0708statistics/050308miac.html
Sunday, May 4:
Softball -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships: Hamline 5, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/softball/0708statistics/050408miac.html
Baseball -- Gustavus 8-4, Augsburg 6-3 (2nd game 8 inn.)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/baseball/0708statistics/050408gustavus.html
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Meet of the UnSaintly
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/
Upcoming Events (ALWAYS CHECK ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO FOR CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS):
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/
Tuesday, May 6:
Baseball at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.
Friday, May 9:
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Outdoor Championships at Hamline.
Saturday, May 10:
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Outdoor Championships at Hamline.
Thursday, May 15:
M/W Track and Field at Wisconsin-La Crosse Last Chance Qualifier Meet.
Thursday, May 22 to Saturday, May 24:
M/W Track and Field at NCAA Division III National Championships, Oshkosh, Wis.
Classifieds
Kitchen Cutlery
Are you or someone you know looking for new kitchen utensils? Look no further -- I am a customer service representative for a line of high quality kitchen cutlery. If interested, please give me a call at (920) 279-1220 between 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.