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GRE Prep Starts Feb. 9

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 9 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.

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OMG, It's the Prague Deadline

Today is your last chance to sign up for Prague. We are looking for a few more good men and women to have the European experience of a lifetime. For less cost than you can possibly plan for yourself, you will learn and experience: the connection between history, culture and economics; taste the best beer on the planet; develop an understanding of why Prague is considered the Hong Kong of Europe, experience the waters of a spa town, taste the best beer on the planet; learn the history of the EU, understand the Czech Republics place in the EU, and taste the best beer on the planet. Go Bohemian now!

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DCTL Nominations Due Friday, Feb. 13

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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Faculty and Staff, Have You heard of Dollar/Sense?

All Staff and Faculty are invited to attend the Dollar/Sense Sneak Peak on Monday, February 16th at 3pm in the Marshall Room. This event is designed to give attendees an idea of what students experience when they go to Dollar/Sense, which is the Augsburg financial literacy program for students that runs from February 23rd-27th. This is also your chance to pick up promotional materials such as buttons, magnets and posters!

So mark your calendar, and plan to attend this fun event. You will also be able to brush up on your own financial skills!

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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

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Murphy's Weekly Special

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.

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Augsburg Chemistry Society Bi-Weekly Meeting

Join us for this semester's first bi-weekly meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30 in Science 315! We will be discussing demonstration ideas for visiting Cub Scouts on February 16th, a field trip to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in March, as well as possible ideas for this year's Agre Challenge in April. Snacks will be provided!

Contact tippelt@augsburg.edu with questions.

Please note the change in time to 6:30. This is because the URGO office is having a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship information meeting at 5:00 that evening. This would also be a great meeting to attend to learn more about the Rotary.

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Your Old Shoes Will Help, Please Donate

Shoe Collection

My name is Sarah Tellin and this semester I have an internship at La Conexion. This is a non profit organization that serves the needs of Latinos here in Minneapolis. Part of my work is to help with the shoe recycling campaign that finds donors to collect shoes. The shoes that are collected are recycled to make new products, such as: potting soil, absorbent spill socks, and t-shirts. For every pound of shoe that is recycled, La Conexion receives .12 cents. We are asking for help from this activity to make it both successful and profitable for La Conexion. If you have any of the following used shoes please bring them in!

Men's and women's dress shoes.
Children's footwear of all kinds.
Sandals and slippers.
Tennis and other athletic shoes.
Boots of all kinds plus overshoes
crocs, flip-flops, etc

There will be two large bins, one located in front of the Admissions Office and the other in the Athletic Office! Thank you greatly for you help and support! Please feel free to email me with any questions.
-Sarah Tellin
tellins@augsburg.edu

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One Year Study Abroad for Free

Come hear from local Rotarians on February 10 at 5 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.

Rotary Ambassadorial scholarships cover full cost of one year study abroad in over 100 countries. An Augsburg Alum just studied in India through Rotary. For more information visit www.rotary.org

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Nominations for Linda Schrempp Alberg Award

The Linda Schrempp Alberg Award was established by the family, colleagues, alumni and friends of Linda Schrempp Alberg in recognition of her outstanding commitment and exemplary leadership in the field of student affairs during her lifetime. Linda served Augsburg College for 19 years, initially as Director of Residence Life and finally, as Associate Dean of Student Affairs. She died on June 13, 1996 at the age of 44.

The Leadership Award is given annually to an Augsburg undergraduate student who reflects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life which distinguished the professional life of Linda Schrempp Alberg. The amount of the award is $500.00.

Nominations are accepted from the campus community. Self-nominations are also encouraged; please attach a letter of recommendation with the self-nomination.

The deadline for accepting nominations is Thursday, February 19, 2009. Please return nomination forms to the Student Affairs Office, Memorial Hall, room 118, CB 72.

The nomination form can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/Albergawardform.doc or fac/staff:Garvey:public:Alberg award form.doc.

The award recipient will be announced at the Annual Student Leadership Recognition Event.

Questions? Call Ann Garvey, Vice President for Student Affairs, at 612-330-1168.

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Ultimate Frisbee on Tuesdays

Please join your fellow staff and faculty members each Tuesday, noon-1 under the athletic dome for a pick-up game of ultimate frisbee. What better way to keep in shape and feel like you're outside on a grassy plain than to run around on the sunny, warm athletic field.

We're pretty relaxed athletes (if one could even call us that) at every skill level, so don't hesitate to put this in your calendar right now and join us on Tuesday. Hoping to see you there.

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Student Travel Monies Still Available

Attention Augsburg Undergraduate Students:

URGO still has funds available for this Spring Semester to support student travel to academic conferences.

For more information contact Dixie at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447 for applications or additional information.

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Final Flower Sale

Friday is the last day to pre-order a bouquet for a loved one for Valentine's Day. Come and buy a rose bouquet only for $25 or non-rose bouquet for $15!

AASA will be tabling in the Christensen Center on Friday, February 5 from 10am to 1 pm.

Pick-up will be next Thursday on February 12 from 1pm to 4pm. Also, single stem roses will be available next week on Thursday and Friday so please stop by!

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Meet the First Navajo Woman Surgeon

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.

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1098T Tax Form is Available Online

Students, your 2008 1098T tax form is available online. 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.

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Summer Research Applications Now Available

Summer research runs from May 18th-July 24th. Applications are now available in the URGO office, Science 116B.

For more information, contact Dixie Shafer, shafer@augsburg.edu

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Staff Recognition

It’s time to submit your nominations for the Staff Employee of the Year awards. Recipients will be announced during the Staff Recognition and Length of Service Awards Event on Monday, March 23 at 3 p.m. in the East Commons

Follow the link below to download the nomination form.

web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/StaffRecognition.doc

To make sure we have a broad selection of candidates to consider, each division’s Vice President will be asked to nominate two staff members from their division and supply supporting documentation.

Please return the nomination form and all letters of recommendation to Brenda Hemmingsen in the Christensen Center Admissions Suite by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 6.*

Thank you for your participation.


* Please note: Current Staff Senate members are not eligible to receive this award.

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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 Dining. Please visit us through the link on the home page. Thank you

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Augsburg Student Leadership Conference Saturday

The Augsburg Student Leadership Conference is this Saturday, February 7th 1:00-5:00pm. Registration opens at 12:15pm in SCI 123. The Keynote speaker begins at 1:00pm.

This years conference topic focuses on 'Race and Women in Politics' and features Keynote Speaker Farheen Hakeem.

Farheen Hakeem's many roles as an advocate and community leader include being the Green Party candidate for Minneapolis Mayor in 2005, Hennepin County Commissioner for District 4, and Minnesota State Representative for 61B. She is currently the Lead Community Coordinator for the Muslim Girls Initiative for the Girl Scout Council of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.

We have many exciting speakers from the Minneapolis, Cedar-Riverside, and Augsburg Communities joining us as well. Speakers include: Dean Seal, Laura Brod, Amanda Erdman, Jeffery Kolnick, Michael Grewe, Kelly Collins Strang, CSA, and The League of Women Voters

All are welcome to come! We hope to see you there!

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Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule

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

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 Small Couch/Love Seat

We're looking at redoing our little office and want to bring in small couch or love seat. Something modern that doesn't swallow up the students who will sit down on it. Also, nothing flowery or gaudy. If you have one on campus that you could part with, or have one of your own at home that you'd like to donate/sell, please let us know. Thanks!

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