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Last Chance: Check out Summer Study Abroad Jan. 21

The deadline to apply for Summer study abroad is approaching rapidly... have you applied yet? The holidays have come and gone, the semester is underway - but don't let the next two weeks fly by without applying. The deadline is Feb. 1!

Come get a refresher on the summer study abroad options for undergraduate students in New Zealand, Egypt, and the Czech Republic!

Wednesday, January 21
Christensen Lobby
10am-12noon

Hear all about these programs, covering everything from ancient Egyptian history, to the European Union, to environmental politics! Find out about the application process and get your financial aid questions answered - you might even get to chat with the professors leading these experiences abroad! Come check it out!

For more info on these programs, or to schedule a Study Abroad Group Advising session, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ or email Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu

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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.

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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Prague: Have a Bohemian Summer Adventure

This summer the next adventure to Prague begins. Prague is our home base for exploring the economic forces that have shaped contemporary Czech life. Students will examine the history, culture, and economics that have shaped the privatization process, and the opportunities and obstacles for modern Czech life and the EU.

Come see the most beautiful city in Europe and be a part of a new cultural experience. The Czech Republic is different enough that your cultural compass will be changed, yet be familiar enough to enjoy your transformation.

This summer course, INS-495, meets an Augsburg Experience requirement, and is an Interdisciplinary course with no prerequisites.

For more info call the Study Abroad office or email Professor Stuart Stoller at stoller@augsburg.edu

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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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Credit Refund Dates

Credit Refunds will be available starting on January 23 for our Graduate and Augsburg For Adult program and January 30 for our Day program. They will be available for pick up after 1 p.m. at the Enrollment Center. Please check your student activity through Records and Registration the day of to see if you have been issued a credit refund.

Thank you - Enrollment Center Staff

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Employment Trends Seminar - Thursday

We are excited to offer an Employment Trends Seminar on Thursday, January 22nd at 6 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room, CC. Phil Gardner, Professor at Michigan State University will be leading a discussion on how to prepare for an uncertain job market. You will also hear the latest research on who's hiring and why. Phil is an expert in college labor markets! All are welcome!

Sponsored by: North Star Resource Group, Augsburg Business Organization and Center for Service, Work & Learning.

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Murphy's Weekly Specials

Murphy's is now offering weekly specials at the Grill as well as the Deli.

Jan. 19-23
Grill: Philly Cheese Steak
Deli: Chipotle Chicken Breast & Bleu Cheese Wrap

Discount Personal Pizza & Soda from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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Alternative Spring Break in New Orleans Deposits

If you are planning to go to New Orleans with Campus Ministry over Spring Break, your deposit is due to the Campus Ministry Office this week. Stop by to save your spot!

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.

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Roommate Wanted

Are you a woman looking for a place to stay when you come to town for classes? Sick of a long commute? Consider renting a room from a friendly, quiet woman in a townhouse less than a 10-minute walk to Augsburg.

Here are the details about my place:

2 bedroom townhouse, share with one woman and one cat within 4 blocks of Augsburg, in the Seward neighborhood. Spacious bedroom; safe, pleasant neighborhood; close to grocery, YWCA, light rail, buses; quiet, peaceful atmosphere. High speed internet available upon request.

Cost: $25/day or $150/week, all utilities included. Female renters only, please.

If interested, call 612.247.1747.~ Nancy

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Undergrad/Graduate Level July '09 Namibia Course

A brown bag information session will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2009, from noon – 1 p.m. in Oren Gateway 114 to answer your questions regarding the Summer Session II NUR 562 / WST 362 – Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender & HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa course. (NOTE: Students must reserve July 2 – 19, 2009 for travel to and from Windhoek, Namibia with classes and service learning experiences being held July 4-19, 2009.)

This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological and political responses to the disease are examined through readings, structured dialog and service-learning experiences with persons actively involved in curbing the crisis. Critical reflection on the unequal infection rates between women and men in Africa illuminates underlying cultural beliefs, values, and traditions that both promote and hinder the spread of HIV within African populations. In this context, women's collective and individual efforts to preserve the health of their families and communities are highlighted as hopeful and positive responses to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. (Fulfills the global experience requirement for a major or minor in Women’s Studies in Augsburg's Core Curriculum)

If you would like more information, the following link provides you with the course flyer. http://web.augsburg.edu/~wades/SSII09WalkingTheTruth.pdf

We look forward to seeing you on February 5, OCG 114, noon - 1 p.m.

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Augsburg Greenhouse Gas Inventory Completed

Augsburg College Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory is completed and now can be viewed at: http://acupcc.aashe.org/.

The inventory was conducted to meet requirements of the Presidents Climate Commitment that Paul Pribbenow signed in the fall of 2007. Augsburg along with hundreds of other colleges and universities have committed themselves to a goal of carbon neutrality as soon as possible. Our inventory shows that our current output of greenhouse gases is comparable to other institutions of our size. Augsburg produced 21,670 metric tons of CO2e in FY 2008 and that amounts to 6.2 metric tons of CO2e for every full time equivalent student on campus and 20.7 metric tons of CO2e for every 1000 square feet of building space.

CO2e stands for carbon dioxide equivalents and the term allows a common term to measure the global warming potential (GWP) of all gases including carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide has a GWP value of 1, CH4 is 21, N2O has a value of 310 and some chlorofluorocarbons are 1000 or more.

To learn more about our inventory, inventories from other institutions and about global warming go to: http://acupcc.aashe.org/.

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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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MN Private College Job/Internship Fair

Register today for the annual MN Private College Job and Internship Fair.

Tuesday, February 17th
9-3 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center $10
www.mnpcfair.org

You MUST pre-register with the Center for Service, Work, & Learning office located in the lower level of Anderson Hall.

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New Authorization to Release Form Available

There is a new form available for your use on the Registrar web page. When a student requests that you write a letter of recommendation which includes their education performance, you need to have a written release from that student to comply with FERPA. On the Registrar web page (www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar) under 'Faculty Information', then 'Authorization for Faculty/Staff Letter of Recommendation' is a pdf form that can be printed off and the student requesting the recommendation can fill out and sign. Hopefully this will aid you in your efforts to serve our students while ensuring we remain in compliance with FERPA.

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Special Interest Housing Applications

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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Lunar New Year Celebration

The Augsburg Asian Student Association invites everyone to their annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Ethnic food, entertainment, Lion Dance and much more!

Friday, January 23 in East Commons
Doors open at 5:30-8:30pm.

For more information email: kavang@augsburg.edu

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Watch the Inauguration in OGC 100

Watch the inauguration of Barack Obama in OGC 100. At 10:30 a.m. the oath of office will be administered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Following the oath of office, the President will give his inaugural address, setting out his vision for America and goals for the nation.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, January 16:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 22, North Dakota State 18
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0809statistics/011609ndsu.html

Men's Hockey -- St. John's 3, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/011609stjohns.html

Women's Hockey -- St. Benedict 5, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/011609stbenedict.html


Saturday, January 17:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 81, Bethel 76
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0809statistics/011709bethel.html

Women's Basketball -- Bethel 73, Augsburg 55
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0809statistics/011709bethel.html

Women's Hockey -- St. Benedict 3, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/011709stbenedict.html

Men's Hockey -- St. John's 2, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/011709stjohns.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Mary's Quadrangular
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/0809statistics/011709results.HTM

Wrestling -- Augsburg White Team (JV) at Minnesota West-Worthington Open
http://www.mnwest.edu/fileadmin/images/athletics/wrestling/Worthington_Open/2009/2009home.htm


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

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/

Tuesday, January 20:
Wrestling at Augustana (S.D.), 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 21:
Women's Basketball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Basketball at Hamline, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 23:
Women's Swimming at St. Catherine Triangular, 6 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. Gustavus, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Hockey at Gustavus, 7 p.m.
Wrestling at Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 24:
Women's Swimming at St. Catherine Invitational, 1 p.m.
Women's Basketball at St. Catherine, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey at Gustavus, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Gustavus, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Sunday, January 25:
Wrestling vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse, Si Melby Hall, 2 p.m.

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Car Pool Thursday Evenings Rochester to Minneapolis

Car pooling from Rochester (or other along Hwy 52) leaving 4 p.m. Thursdays to Mpls Augsburg campus. 507-285-1507/ridbig@gmail.com

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