Security and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
- Residence Life is Now Accepting Applications
- New Self-Service Counter at the Enrollment Center
- Photographer Susan Boecher to Talk This Thursday
- Tickets Still Available for Eleuthéria
- Bargain Book Blowout
- Alumni and Student Networking Event
- Murphy's Weekly Specials
- Student Travel Monies Still Available
- Spanish Conversation This Thursday
- Where are the Weekly Dining Menus?
- Medieval Game Night
- Augsburg Native American Film Series
- Graduating?
- Want to Win A $250 Scholarship?
- Graduate Scholarship up to $300,000
- Correction to the 1098T Tax Form
- All Meals Served in Century Room - Thursday
- Walking in Two Worlds
- Wednesday Gathering
Keeping Track of Auggies
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Auggie Athletics
Security and Facilities Announcements
Cedar Riverside Quarterly Safety Meeting - Tonight
Augsburg College is hosting the quarterly safety meeting for the Cedar Riverside/West Bank community. The meeting takes place Tuesday, February 3, 2009, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Marshall Room.
Presenters Include:
Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon
First Precinct Commander, Inspector Janee Harteau
Sector 2 Lieutenant Kathy Waite
Crime Prevention Analyst Luther Krueger
And More!
MPD will present updated crime stats and maps, on-going strategic crime reduction plans, and a draft of the 2009 Neighborhood Policing Plan for Cedar Riverside. Plenty of time will be set aside for questions and answers.
Teaching and Learning
GRE Prep Starts Next Monday
GRE is the exam most disciplines require students to take who are entering master's or doctoral programs. GRE Prep will begin next Monday, February 9th, and run for six weeks, skipping spring break.
All sessions run from 6 to 9 p.m.
Go to URGO web site to register or contact Dixie Shafer shafer@augsburg.edu If you have already registered for the course you don't need to do anything else.
Book Request for Tri 3
Please submit your book request for spring day by February 13th. Please e-mail them to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu
Professors Christiansen and Fischer Receive Grant
Professors Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer of the Sociology Department and Metro-Urban Studies Program, received an $11,000 (CDN) Faculty Enrichment Program Canadian Studies Grant from the Government of Canada. These funds will help support the continued development of, and student travel for, their study-abroad course "Sustainable Cities in North America." This course brings students to Vancouver and Victoria, BC, and Portland, Oregon to study how each city engages in cutting-edge practices of urban planning to enact multiple dimensions of urban sustainability.
Distinguished Contributions Awards 2009
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Annual Recognition 2009
The Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
The Center for Teaching and Learning
Augsburg College
These awards recognize exemplary work by faculty and staff in support of teaching and learning at Augsburg College. Up to three awards are available annually reflecting the breadth of contributions important for a quality liberal education. Each award carries a stipend of $1000, recognition and celebration.
Awards are based on evidence of student learning and student satisfaction provided by students, colleagues, and documentation; they are weighted appropriately for each of the three areas. The selection process is as follows:
• The deadline for nominations is Friday February 13, 2009. Nominations must be submitted on line. Go to: www.augsburg.edu/ctl
• Questions can be directed to Diane Pike at pike@augsburg.edu or x 1228
• Nominations consist of a one to two-page letter identifying the nominee and providing a rationale and support for the nomination for a specific award; in addition, nominators are asked to submit 3-4 names (and emails addresses) of students and/or colleagues who can speak to nominee's work.
• The Selection Panel conducts confidential interviews with members of the community, reviews information and announces the awards no later than March 23rd. Awardees are acknowledged at the Honors Convocation and at other events. Opportunities for winners to share ideas with the campus community will take place throughout the year following the award.
The Selection Panel is invited by the Dean of the College and the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. This is a juried process.
Teaching Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through syllabi, course materials and grading patterns reflecting effective teaching and learning; exemplary work in both content and pedagogy is supported by evidence from the department chair, colleagues and students.
Mentoring/Advising Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through deep conversation about and attention to vocation, career and student success overall; students are guided through the processes leading to successful and timely graduation; students recognize the attention and care provided by the nominee
Direct Contributions to Teaching and Learning Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated in work that contributes to students' academic development, growth and success; contributions are made to a positive, academic campus environment in a direct way.
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Deadline Extended to Feb. 16 - Italy Study Abroad
Were you interested in the Art & Spiritual Practice program to Italy this summer, but didn't apply in time? Maybe you heard it was full, or got too busy, or it just fell off the radar -- well, you are in luck!
The deadline to apply for the faculty-led program, Art & Spiritual Practice program to Italy has been extended to February 16!
+ Travel dates are May 10-31 (plus some on-campus class sessions before and after the program)
+ Get two credits - REL 205 and ART 122/322
+ Only two weeks abroad means it works well for WEC students!
For more information, including costs, download the brochure here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/Italy_Broch.pdf
To apply, download the application forms for Short-term Faculty led programs here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
Questions? Contact abroad@augsburg.edu or the professors, Brad Holt (holt@augsburg.edu) or Tara Sweeney (sweeney@augsburg.edu)
Deadline Extended to Feb. 6 - Czech Republic
The Augsburg Abroad office announces an EXTENDED DEADLINE to apply to study abroad in the Czech Republic. Students now have until this Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. to apply!
+ Travel is short - only two weeks - so it's an ideal program for WEC students.
+ Great introduction to the basics of international business.
+ Cost includes flight, accommodations and most meals - a good value!
Online brochure with much more information is available at: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/Czech_Broch.pdf
Download the application forms marked "Short-term faculty led programs" at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
Questions? Contact Augsburg Abroad at abroad@augsburg.edu or Professor Stu Stoller at stoller@augsburg.edu
General Announcements
Residence Life is Now Accepting Applications
Leave a Legacy - Join Residence Life as a CA or RA. Applications are due Friday, February 6. For more information, fill out the interest form on the Residence Life web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/
New Self-Service Counter at the Enrollment Center
Students...Come see our new self-service counter at the Enrollment Center! Instead of waiting in line, you now have a place to access your student account, check your financial aid status, apply for a loan, and register yourself for class. And if you have any questions, the Enrollment Center staff is right there to help.
Self-Service Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WEC Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sundays - Closed
Photographer Susan Boecher to Talk This Thursday
Augsburg photography instructor Susan Boecher will discuss her installation "Together and Alone" this Thursday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center.
All are welcome.
Tickets Still Available for Eleuthéria
Tickets are now available for Eleuthéria, written by Samuel Beckett, translated by Michael Brodsky and guest directed by Barbra Berlovitz. This show will perform February 5th, 6th and 7th at 7:00 and February 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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Bargain Book Blowout
All bargain books are marked at least 50% off! Stop by the bookstore and check out the great selection!
Alumni and Student Networking Event
Augsburg College's Alumni Relations office and the Center for Service, Work, & Learning our excited to announce the second annual Networking Event with Alumni!
Thursday, February 12th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center
Light food will be provided. We ask that you dress business casual and come prepared to have a fun and interactive evening! All students are welcome! Once registered you will receive business cards that you can hand out that night and to begin networking!
Please RSVP by emailing storma@augsburg.edu
Murphy's Weekly Specials
Murphy's Weekly Specials
Feb 2-6
Grill: Steak Fajitas & Mexican Fries
Deli: Salami & Olives, Spinach & Tomato Wrap
Personal Pizza & 20oz Soda 12-1 Discount.
Student Travel Monies Still Available
Attention Augsburg Undergraduate Students:
URGO still has funds available to this Spring Semester to support student travel to academic conferences.
Student Conference Travel
Available for student travel to academic conferences
Open to all Augsburg Undergraduate Students
To Apply
Contact Dixie at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447 for applications or additional information.
Spanish Conversation This Thursday
Are you interested in practicing your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly setting? All language levels are welcome to join us for Spanish conversation - we promise there will be no grammar lessons! We meet every Thursday from 11:00 - 12:30 on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center, in the Riverside Room. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you have any questions, you can contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!
Where are the Weekly Dining Menus?
Augsburg Dining has a new web site. It will have the weekly menus, promotions and loads of information about Augsburg Dinning. Please visit us through the link on the home page. Thank you.
Medieval Game Night!
Come join us the Goliard Group in Lindell 301 on Thursday Feb. 5th at 9 p.m. for pizza, refreshments and fun games, please rsvp to davisj@augsburg.edu just to make sure how much food to get.
See you there
Augsburg Native American Film Series
Dear Film Lovers:
On February 5th, Georgina Lightning will be presenting her film Older Than America at Augsburg College. You are all welcome to attend this free screening. Please find information below and forward to anyone you think would be interested.
Augsburg Native American Film Series 2008-2009 Season Presents:
February 5: Older Than America (Georgina Lightning, 2008) hosted by Georgina Lightning
Older Than America a film by Georgina Lightning. A woman’s haunting visions reveal a Catholic priest’s sinister plot to silence her mother from speaking the truth about the atrocities that occurred at Native American boarding school. A contemporary drama of suspense, Older Than America focuses on the lasting impact of the cultural genocide that occurred at such schools.
Screening is in Science Hall, Room 123, 707 21st. Avenue South from 6-10:00 p.m.
For poster, maps, and directions visit: www.augsburg.edu/ais/filmseries
For more information or for postcards please contact M. Elise Marubbio at 612-330-1523 or marubbio@augsburg.edu
Thank you
Elise
Graduating?
Stop by the bookstore this February 27th from 10:30- or the 28th 11-1 to purchase your cap and gown, order announcements. Enter into a drawing with a purchase of a ring or diploma frame.
Want to Win A $250 Scholarship?
Then come and attend a Financial Aid Renewal session:
Tuesday, Feb 3rd
7:00p.m.-- Urness/Mort Lobby
8:00p.m.-– Urness/Mort Lobby
9:00p.m.-- Luther Hall
Come and learn about the new changes in financial aid and get information on applying for the upcoming 2009-2010 financial aid/academic year!
Graduate Scholarship up to $300,000
The Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship funds a portion of educational costs (up to $50,000 per year) for the length of a recipient's graduate degree, up to six years.
To be eligible, a candidate must:
1) Be a college senior OR recent graduate (since Spring 2004)
2) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better
3) Plan to attend graduate school, starting in fall 2009
4) Be nominated by his or her institution
The scholarship, which is based both on merit and financial need, is highly competitive. For more information and to review past recipients visit www.jkcf.org. For more information contact Dixie Shafer, shafer@augsburg.edu
Correction to the 1098T Tax Form
Attention students: On your 2008 1098T tax form, there was a mistake on the Filer's federal identification number. It was missing one digit at the end. The correct number should read 41-0694721. We will be providing a corrected version online by this afternoon. You may access it by going to the Enrollment Center web site, www.augsburg.edu/enroll and click on the "view my 1098T" link. If you are not logged into Augnet you will be prompted for your Augnet user name and password.
Thank you
Enrollment Center Staff
All Meals Served in Century Room - Thursday
Do to the StepUp Gala this Thursday, All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)will be served out of the Century room on the ground level of CC. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Thank you for your understanding. Augsburg Dining Management.
Walking in Two Worlds
Do you ever wonder what it's like to walk in two worlds, to balance the traditions of your family and culture with the expectations of society? Interested in the healing traditions of Native Americans and traditional Western medicine?
Join us on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, as Augsburg College hosts Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord, the first Navajo woman surgeon, as part of the Many Voices, Bold Visions Convocation Series.
February 13, 3:30 p.m. – Conversation
"Walking in Beauty: The Navajo Way"
Christensen Center, Marshall Room
At this informal conversation, Dr. Alvord will discuss the traditions of the Navajo and will be available for a book signing, following the conversations. Refreshments will be provided.
February 14, 12 p.m. – Convocation
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear"
Hoversten Chapel, Foss
For this convocation lecture, Dr. Alvord will present material from her book "The Scalpel and the Silver Bear," and discuss her experiences as a Navajo surgeon.
In order to encourage attendance at this convocation, WEC Saturday classes will be dismissed early at 11:45 and will resume at 1:15.
Wednesday Gathering
The weather outside is frightful, but the chili bar looks so delightful! Come and share this MN winter with friends over a bowl of chili on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.
The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!
Keeping Track of Auggies
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Auggie Athletics
Lang Named USAW/TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week
From USA Wrestling/TheMat.com web page (by Craig Sesker, USA Wrestling):
http://www.themat.com/section.php?section_id=3&page=showarticle&ArticleID=20181
Augsburg's Travis Lang named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Travis Lang (Bismarck, N.D./Augsburg College) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 27-Feb. 2.
Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within wrestling for that week. The selection committee will consider any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the Senior level.
The top-ranked Lang pinned second-ranked Matt Kelly of Wartburg College in the first period to lead NCAA Division III No. 1 Augsburg to a 21-16 win over No. 2 Wartburg on Jan. 30 in Minneapolis. The match drew a crowd of 1,168 fans to Augsburg’s Si Melby Hall.
Lang pinned Kelly in just 1 minute, 43 seconds. Lang edged Kelly 5-4 on Jan. 11 at the National Duals.
Lang, a senior, improved his record to 28-0 this season. It was Lang’s 25th bonus-point victory of the season. Lang has recorded 17 pins, three technical falls, four major decisions and a forfeit this season.
Lang, who started his college career at the University of Minnesota, placed fifth at the 2008 NCAA Division III Championships. He was 38-4 as a junior.
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Monday, February 2:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 65, Gustavus 58
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0809statistics/020209gustavus.html
Women's Basketball -- Gustavus 72, Augsburg 44
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0809statistics/020209gustavus.html
Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/
Wednesday, February 4:
Women's Basketball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Basketball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 7:45 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Friday, February 6:
Men's Hockey at Hamline, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Hamline, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Saturday, February 7:
Wrestling at St. John's North Country Open, 9 a.m.
Wrestling (WT) at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, 9 a.m.
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Bethel Invitational, 11 a.m.
Women's Basketball at Macalester, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Macalester, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. Hamline, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Hockey at Hamline, 7:15 p.m.
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Looking For A Job?
This job offers a flexible time schedule. All you need is at least an hour a day and a commitment to helping families. No resume needed. If you are interested, please contact me at Vang7@augsburg.edu.
Roommate Wanted for Beautiful Townhouse
I have a bedroom available now in a nice and newer townhouse. It is real close to Augsburg (walking distance) and the west bank of the U. It is fully furnished and features two-bedrooms, one and a half bath, a patio, laundry room, hardwood floors, garage entry, full utilities, cable internet access, Comcast service, three floors, and parking. I am asking for $625 a month. Great bargain and no need to pay for on-campus parking! Perfect for summer housing or fall school year! If you are interested and want more information or pictures, please e-mail: savitt@augsburg.edu