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He Qi in Chapel Tomorrow

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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Invite to the 2009 SWK Induction Ceremony

The 2009 annual Omicron Delta Social Work Honor Society induction ceremony will be held on February 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room, Augsburg College.

You are invited to this ceremony to learn more about Omicron Delta and support the efforts of its members in promoting academic excellence and humanitarian ideals among social workers on the Augsburg campus and throughout the community.

To RSVP please email Emily Tischer at tischere@augsburg.edu BY January 27th.

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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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Classroom Services Top Ten

Classes are back in session and Classroom Services is moving full steam ahead, providing support for all things classrooms. In an effort to provide the best learning environment in classroom spaces we compiled a Top Ten.

10. For the convenience of others please return tables and chairs when your take them from other rooms.
9. Classroom technology not working? Call ext. 1219 and we will be right down to help.
8. Logging off the instructor computer when class is finished keeps your files secure.
7. Need chalk or dry erase markers? Call ext. 1219 and we will bring you some.
6. Complaints, questions, or desire a technology walk-thru? Send us an email at classrooms@augsburg.edu.
5. Never turn off the large red power button in the technology cabinet. Turning off the computer is okay.
4. Need portable technology? Contact us for slide projectors, TV carts, and data projector carts.
3. Who is the Classroom Services staff? We have four students, Nate, Geoff, Will, and Ridge. Ryan is the full time staff member. Ryan is new to the team and started late November.
2. Have a technology issue? Please let us know or we may never know about it.
1. Dry erase markers cost the college $1 each. Please remember to leave them in the classroom and always replace the cap. If you notice a deficiency please let us know.

Thanks for reading our first ever Top Ten and we hope they will enlighten you a little about what we do and how we are here to serve you.

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The Perfect Storm: Tonight in Oren 114

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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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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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. The viewing will continue until 2 p.m.

Roommate Wanted

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Win an iPod Touch

How? Well, you must be a returning DAY STUDENT. You must get all your financial aid stuff COMPLETED and turned in by March 1. Then... you'll automatically be entered into a drawing to WIN... an iPod Touch! What do I mean by STUFF? Let see... There's the FAFSA, then there's the 1040 tax statement/s (yours and your parents), and finally the Augsburg Aid Form (formally know as, the Verification Worksheet). That's it! Good luck!

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Spanish Conversation is Back

Please join us for the Spanish conversation group that meets every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Riverside Room, on the 2nd floor
of the Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. - whatever works for you! Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a
beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano
Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

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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 for SS, Fall Sem. or Academic Yr 09-10

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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Gifted For $5

I need anyone's support by Kovan Baldwin's Album Gifted for only $5 it's a steal has 20 songs on it and also check my music out at myspace.com/kovanofficial and its clean R&B music with a positive message questions email me at myspace.com/kovanofficial

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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.

For more information, contact anyone connected to Campus Ministry.

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Biophysics Candidate Talk Wednesday

Kimia Ghanbeigi a Biophysics candidate will give a talk on her research on

Wednesday, January 21

3:30-4:30 Science 212

The title of her talk is: "A Prediction of Templates in the Human Auditory
Cortex System".

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Watch the Inauguration in the Student Lounge

The Augsburg College Democrats Club (AC/DC) has reserved the student lounge in Christensen from 10-1 today (Tuesday, Jan. 20) for anyone
wishing to view the inauguration of Barack Obama.

Press coverage will start well before 10 and his swearing in will happen at around 11 a.m.

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Tickets On Sale Now for Eleutheria

Tickets are now on sale for Eleuthéria, written by Samuel Beckett, and guest directed by Barbra Berlovitz. This show will perform January 30th, 31st, and February 5th, 6th and 7th at 7:00 and February 1st and 8th at 3:00.

Admission will be free with the donation of a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. All food donations will be sent to the Brian Coyle Food Shelf and all cash donations will be sent to Augsburg’s Campus Kitchens.

To make a reservation, call 612-330-1257.

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Sign Up Now for My Name Is Rachel Corrie Auditions

Auditions for Rachel Corrie are January 20th from 7pm -10pm. A
sign-up sheet is now available on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater doors.
For the audition please prepare one of the selected monologues from
the show. Copies of the monologues are available in the theater
office. Monologues do not have to be memorized but should be well
prepared, and not read completely off the paper. You should also be
prepared to talk about something you feel passionate about, and there
is also a possibility of doing some movement.

Callbacks will be the following day Wednesday January, 21st from
3:00pm – 6:00pm.

The callback list should be up that morning or late Tuesday night.

My Name is Rachel Corrie is traditionally a one-woman show but will
be modified to be done with a cast of about 6. (Number is subject to
change depending on auditions)

Rehearsals for My Name is Rachel Corrie will be from 5:00pm to
8:30pm but are subject to change with the schedules of the cast and
crew.

There will be a week conflict with Eleuthéria rehearsals, but
should not be a major concern and can be worked around.

If you would like to read the play before auditions it is currently
on reserve in the library under the professor name of Michel Burden.
If you do not get a chance here is a short paragraph describing the
play (taken from the back of the script).

On March 16, 2003, Rachel Corrie, a twenty-three-year-old American,
was crushed to death by an Israeli Army bulldozer in Gaza as she was
trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian home. MY NAME IS
RACHEL CORRIE is a one women play composed from Rachel’s own
journals, letters, and emails – creating a portrait of a messy,
articulate, Salvador Dali-loving chain-smoker (with a passion for the
music of Pat Benatar), who left her home and school in Olympia,
Washington, to work as an activist in the heart of Israeli-Palestinian
conflict. In the three sold-out London runs since its Royal Court
premiere, the piece has been surrounded by both controversy and
impassioned proponents, and has raised, an unprecedented call to
support political work and the difficult discourse it creates.

For more information about auditions, contact the stage manager
Karla Malpica at malpica@augsburg.edu

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Monday, January 19:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg 69, St. Mary's 66
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0809statistics/011909stmarys.html

Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 84, St. Mary's 64
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0809statistics/011909stmarys.html


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

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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