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Biology Colloquium - Monday, Jan. 26

The first Biology Colloquium of the term will take place on Monday, January 26 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center Commons.

The talk, entitled "The Colors of a River: Pollution and the Upper Mississippi," will be given by Dr. John Anfinson, a historian of the National Park Service. He will present a scholarly characterization of how humans have altered the river that in many ways defines the state.

This lecture is cosponsored by Friends of the Mississippi who will be controlling access to the meeting. We have planned seating for 250. Reservations are required.

Below is a link to the Friends of the Mississippi site from which you may reserve a seat at the colloquium. Please act quickly to reserve a space.

http://www.fmr.org/participate/events/river_pollution-2009-1-26

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Writing Lab Opens Monday

The Augsburg College Writing Lab will open for Winter trimester/spring semester on Monday, Jan. 19. Hours for the rest of the semester are as follows:

Mondays: 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Tuesdays: 3 - 5:30 and 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Wednesdays: 3 - 5:30 and 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Thursdays: 3 - 5:30 and 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Fridays: 6 - 8 p.m.

Sundays: 5:30 - 8 p.m.


The Lab is located in Lindell Library, ground floor, to the left of the circulation desk.

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The Perfect Storm: Today's Financial Crisis

The Perfect Storm: A Historical Perspective on the Many Elements of the Present Financial Crisis

With the new administration set to take office on January 20th, one of the most pressing questions will be how to tackle the current crisis in the financial markets. While individual pieces of the crisis (i.e. "sub-prime" mortgages) have received attention from media outlets, the full depth and breadth of the crisis has been more difficult to fit into a 90 second soundbite.

Christopher Annand, a recent Augsburg MBA graduate and Compliance Officer for Ameriprise Financial, will join the January 20th MBA information session to share his views of the crisis in a different way. Using a unique history tour of regulatory, economic and industry events, told through "plain-language" explanations, Mr. Annand will weave the pieces together and show how this “perfect storm” exploded this fall, along with his thoughts on where the administration should focus their attention in the coming months.

Christopher Annand is a Compliance Officer and Manager with Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis, charged with enforcing the firm's Code of Ethics for all employees. He has served with Ameriprise for over 10 years and holds his Series 7, 63 and 24 registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA, formerly known as the NASD).

Mr. Annand recently graduated from the Augsburg MBA program and received his undergraduate degree from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, MN. In addition to these education pursuits, he will soon complete his CRCP certification (Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional) through the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Members of the Augsburg community are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Kathy Fagen at fagen@augsburg.edu or 612.330.1774.

Date: January 20, 2009
Time 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: Oren 114

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He Qi in Chapel Jan. 21 and in the Gage Gallery

Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel Series on "Faith & the Imagination: The Call to the Arts" with renowned Chinese Christian painter, He Qi. He Qi is currently featured in the Gage Gallery in Oren Gateway with his exhibition, "Look Toward the Heavens" until February 15. He will also be speaking in chapel on January 21 at 10:20 in the chapel.

He Qi has been committed to the artistic creation of modern Chinese Christian art since 1983. He hopes to help change the "foreign image" of Christianity in China by using artistic language, and, at the same time, to supplement Chinese art the way Buddhist art did in ancient times. In his works, He Qi has blended together Chinese folk customs and traditional Chinese painting techniques created an artistic style of color-on-paper painting.

The opening reception for "Look Toward the Heavens" is Friday, January 16, 5:30-7:30 at the Gage Gallery. The Vocatio Chapel is January 21 at 10:20 in the Hoversten Chapel. A lunch will be held following chapel at 11:00. Anyone interested in eating lunch with He Qi should contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu for an RSVP.

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Business Survival Summit and Workshop

The Business Survival Summit and Workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 27 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Hear from two local business leaders about reacting to economic challenges and attend two interactive workshops on strategic thinking and marketing and advertising effectiveness designed to help you survive and prosper in these challenging times. The workshops will be conducted by two Augsburg College business professors who are also business consultants. This event is sponsored by the Augsburg College MBA Program, The Post Bulletin, and the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, and is part of the "Connecting with the Community" learning series. This summit will be held in Bethel Hall at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester and is free and open to the public. No registration is needed. Contact Dave Conrad at 507 287-7791 or conradd@augsburg.edu with questions.

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Study Abroad in New Zealand This May

Why go to New Zealand and the Cook Islands this summer? Well it's a chance to study abroad without missing a semester of classes, get Augsburg experience credit, take a Bio or a Poli Sci class, get financial aid to help cover some of the cost, and then there’s Milford Sound, volcanoes in the Tongariro World Heritage Site, glow worms, kiwi, coral reefs, Green politics, carbon-neutral farms, Maori culture, and they drive on the wrong side of the road there! It’s crazy. Only a few spots left for the May 12-June 14, 2009 trip to New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Students interested in studying the unique ecosystems and progressive environmental politics of New Zealand, and the challenges facing small island states, can find applications on the Augsburg Abroad web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html The deadline to apply is Feb. 1. Questions? Come by Augsburg Abroad's office in Murphy Place for an advising session, or contact Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu), Prof. Corner (corner@augsburg.edu) or Prof. Underhill (underhill@augsburg.edu).

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Life of the Mind Retreat

March 13-14, 2009
Dunrovin Retreat Center
Marine-on-St. Croix

"Listening to the Land" a real retreat to reconnect. Mark your calendars. Further information will follow.

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Professional Travel Monies

Faculty and Staff:
This direct e-mail is a final notification that effective Feb. 1, 2009 the Committee will ONLY review applications for professional travel that are received at least 30 days in advance. This deadline is in the Faculty Handbook and will be followed by the Committee.
The Committee on Faculty Development

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Rochester Winter Term Registration Information

Rochester students, Monday, 19 Jan, is the last day to drop a class without notation (without a "W") or add a class with instructor signature. Please sign in to AugNet Records and Registration and verify your schedule is correct and process any needed changes at the Enrollment Center (you may drop a course online). For Time 1 classes, the last day to withdraw without a "W" or add has past. Note the official calendar for the Rochester program is found on the Registrar web page at: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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Student Involvement Fair

The Get Connected! Student Involvement Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2009. The fair will be held in the Christensen Center from 3 -8 p.m.

Requests for student organizations to participate are due Friday, January 16 and are available in the Auggie's Nest. Sponsored by CAO.

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Alternative Spring Break in New Orleans

Tired of spending your spring break doing nothing? Come and join Campus Ministry and the Lilly Grant helping the people of New Orleans to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav. We will be working with Lutheran Disaster Response in their "What a Relief!" program.

The trip is March 15-21. $100 deposit holds your spot (total registration cost is $300). Deposits must be received by January 23, so plan now. You can drop off your $100 and registration materials in the Campus Ministry Office.

For more information, contact anyone connected to Campus Ministry.

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Light Box Discount for Augsburg

Yesterday, Paul Hamel from Light Therapy Products was on campus to display and show a sample of the variety of light boxes available. Bright light therapy has been found to be an effective means of treating seasonal affective disorder and helps many people when the natural bright light of the sun is not available such as late fall and winter months.

Counseling and Health Promotion is happy to report that through 1/31/09 Light Therapy Products will offer all Augsburg students, faculty and staff a 10% discount on any purchases. You can find the wide range of products on line at lighttherapyproducts.com. When placing the order use "augsburg" for the discount or promotion code to get the 10% discount.

If you have any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 or Paul Hamel at Light Therapy Products at 651-351-9800.

Also, a reminder that there is a light box on the third floor of Lindell Library in a study kiosk if you are interested in trying it. Light boxes are best used in early morning or late afternoons for 15 - 30 minutes.

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Susan Boecher and He Qi Artist Receptions Today

Please help us celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions on campus this evening, Friday, Jan. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Susan Boecher's photography/iPod Touch installation, "Together and Alone" is featured in the Christensen Center Art Gallery and He Qi's painting show "Look Toward the Heavens" is highlighted in the Gage Family Art Gallery.

No previous art reception experience required--all are welcome!

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Spring Day Registration Information

Day students, Friday, 23 Jan 2009, is the last day to drop a class without notation (without a "W") or, for registered students, add a class with instructor signature. Please sign in to AugNet Records and Registration and verify your schedule is correct and process any needed changes at the Enrollment Center (you may drop a course online). For Time 1 classes, the last day to withdraw without a "W" or add is Friday, 16 Jan. Note the official calendar for the Day program is found on the Registrar web page at: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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Special Interest Housing Application

Special Interest Housing applications are now available! Applications are available in both Residence Life Offices.

The Department of Residence Life at Augsburg College considers Special Interest Housing living opportunities available for a group of students who are interested in creating a living environment with a special educational, activity, and/or community focus.

Questions please contact Michael Perry at perrym1@augsburg.edu

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Echo Meeting

The Echo is once again in session for the semester. We have our first meeting of 2009 today at 10:10 a.m. in the Echo office (located in the basement of Christensen Center by the Auggie's Nest). Anyone interested in contributing stories or story ideas is invited to come. Meetings are held weekly at the same time and place, barring any interruptions such as breaks. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Mpls WEC/Grad/United Winter Registration Info

WEC/United students, Friday, 16 Jan, is the last day to drop a class without notation (without a "W") or, for currently registered students, add a class with instructor signature. Please sign in to AugNet Records and Registration and verify your schedule is correct and process any needed changes at the Enrollment Center (you may drop a course online). For Time 1 classes, the last day to withdraw without a "W" or add has past. Note the official calendar for the WEC program is found on the Registrar web page at: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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Study Abroad Deadlines and Spring Advising Hours

Planning on Studying Abroad in this summer, Fall'09, Academic Year 09-10? March 1st is the DEADLINE to apply to Augsburg Abroad.

Faculty-led Program application DEADLINE is February 1st.

Before applying make sure you attend an advising session.

GROUP ADVISING HOURS: Meetings last about 20 mins. and can be followed by individual advising sessions.

Mondays: 2:30 pm
Tuesdays: 10:00 am; 3:30 pm
Wednesdays: 10:40 am; 2:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 am (Faculty-led Program Group Advising; 2:30 pm
Fridays: 10:40 am; 2:30 pm; 5 pm WEC weekends only

WALK-IN ADVISING HOURS

Mondays: 1:30-3:30 pm
Tuesdays: 10:00 -11:00 am; 12:30-4:30 pm
Wednesdays: 10:30 -11:30 am; 2:00-3:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 -11:00 am; 12:30-4:30 pm
Fridays: 2:00-3:30 pm; 5-6 pm WEC weekends only

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WEC Study Abroad Advising:

Fridays at 5:00-6:00 pm (WEC weekends only)
Saturdays, Jan 24 and Feb 14, 11:30 am-1:00 pm in Oren Gateway Room 100

If you can't attend a Group Advising Meeting or visit during our Walk-in Advising Hours, please email abroad@augsburg.edu to make an appointment.

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Watching the Inauguration

The Augsburg College Democrats Club (AC/DC) has reserved the student lounge in Christensen from 10-1 on Tuesday, Jan. 20 for anyone wishing to view the swearing in of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Feel free to stop by for this historic event. The actual swearing in will take place about 11 a.m. Central time.

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Intramural 5 on 5 Basketball is Back

Intramural 5 on 5 basketball is back, and rosters are currently being accepted for the first 8 men's teams and the first 4 women's/co-ed teams to sign-up.

Sign-Up Deadline: Wednesday, January 21 @ 7 p.m.
League Start Date: Friday, January 23 @ 7 p.m.

The league will primarily run on alternating Fridays and Mondays until Spring Break.

For any further questions, comments, or concerns: please contact Josh Hersch at Hersch@augsburg.edu.

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Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule

Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, January 16:
Men's Hockey at St. John's, 7 p.m.
Wrestling at North Dakota State, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey at St. Benedict, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 17:
Wrestling (WT) at Northwestern-Iowa Red Raider Invitational, 9 a.m.
Wrestling (WT) at Minnesota West CTC Worthington Open, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball at Bethel, 1 p.m.
Women's Swimming at St. Mary's Quadrangular, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Benedict, Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Basketball at Bethel, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. St. John's, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Monday, January 19:
Women's Basketball vs. St. Mary's, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Basketball vs. St. Mary's, Si Melby Hall, 7:45 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

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