Facilities Work Request Information/Training

As many of you may know, the Facilities Management Department implemented a new work order system at the beginning of this school year. After a few months of testing the system out on some high-volume work requesters, we are now ready to roll it out to the rest of the Augsburg faculty and staff. This new work order system allows all faculty and staff to submit and track the progress of their own work requests via Augnet.

To find out how to use the new work request system, Facilities Management will be holding 16, half-hour information/training sessions on Tuesday, February 17th and Wednesday, February 18th. Please email adamsth@augsburg.edu or call Terri at x1566 to sign up for one of the half-hour sessions listed below…space is limited for each time frame.

Tuesday, 2/17:
9-9:30am, Foss 22B
9:30-10am, Foss 22B
10-10:30am, Foss 22B
10:30-11am, Foss 22B

1:30-2pm, Foss 22A
2-2:30pm, Foss 22A
2:30-3pm, Foss 22A
3-3:30pm, Foss 22A

Wednesday, 2/18:
10:30-11am, Foss 22B
11-11:30am, Foss 22B
11:30am-12pm, Foss 22B
12-12:30pm, Foss 22B

1:30-2pm, Foss 22B
2-2:30pm, Foss 22B
2:30-3pm, Foss 22B
3-3:30pm, Foss 22B


We hope to see you there!

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Chrislock History Lecture, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Marshall Room

Please join the Augsburg History Society in celebrating the legacy of Augsburg history professor Carl H. Chrislock as we welcome historian Paul Maccabee as this year's Carl H. Chrislock Memorial History Lecturer.

Maccabee will speak on "Gun Molls, Gangsters, and G-Men: Probing the Secret Criminal History of Minnesota's Public Enemies" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 in the Marshall Room. Crime historian Maccabee spent 13 years fighting the FBI to obtain more than 100,000 Justice Department files on the notorious Public Enemies era of St. Paul--resulting in the publication of his book, John Dillinger Slept Here: A Crooks' Tour of Crime and Corruption in St. Paul, 1920-1936 (St Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1995).

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Sabo Scholars/Scholarships: Invitation to Apply

SABO SCHOLARS/SCHOLARSHIPS:
-5 Seniors and 5 Juniors who demonstrate an interest and/or commitment to the political process, public policy and/or careers in public service;
-$2000 scholarship for each Sabo Scholar [divided equally between the 2 semesters]
-Deadline for application: March 3 [application forms available from Professor Hesser or in Oren Gateway 106]

SABO SCHOLARS will:
-Collaborate with Representative Martin Sabo and Sabo Professor Garry Hesser
to identify and create opportunities for Augsburg students to engage more
fully in the three areas to which the Sabo Center is committed;
-Help to shape the future and present direction of the Sabo Center;
-Collaborate with other scholars to promote the interest in political engagement, public policy and public service among students; and
-Meet twice monthly with Rep. Sabo, Sabo Professor Hesser, local alums and
persons engaged in public service, policy related work and the political process.

For application or further information contact:
Garry Hesserthe
Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning
Memorial 432, Oren Gateway 106B
hesser@augsburg.edu [612-330-1664]

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum Registration

Striving for Peace: A Climate for Change
The 21st annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum will honor the work on climate change by former Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The focus of the program will be on the problem of climate change and efforts to create awareness of human contributions to climate change and efforts towards counteracting such change. The Forum agenda and speakers can be found at: www.stolaf.edu/nppf/

Student Government is offering a $20 discount on the $25 registration fee to the first 50 students who register. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, so all Day Students are invited to bring $5 to the NPPF registration table in the Christensen Center lobby between 11:00 - 1:00 this Thursday (12th) and Friday (13th) to get registered. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take advantage of free bus transportation which will be available to and from Augsburg campuses in Minneapolis and Rochester on Friday and Saturday.

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Distinguished Contributions Nominations Due: 2/13

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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Rochester Spring Trimester Registration Info

Rochester Augsburg for Adult Students,

Spring Trimester registration begins on 16 Feb 2009 and runs through 3 April 2009. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates are:

Monday, Feb 16 - Seniors and Graduate students
Wednesday, Feb 18 - Juniors, licensure, and non-degree seeking students
Friday, Feb 20 - Sophomores
Tuesday, Feb 24 - Freshmen

The last day for initial registration (must be registered for 1 course) for Spring Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 3 April 2009.

The last day to readmit to the Rochester Augsburg for Adult programs for Spring Trimester (and register for at least 1 course) is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 3 April 2009.

Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor and to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first two weeks of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization hold will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612.330.1046 or email enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - Rochester, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but forms are available on the Registrar's web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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Minneapolis AFA Spring Trimester Registration Info

Minneapolis/United Augsburg for Adult Students (except PA),

Spring Trimester registration begins on 16 Feb 2009 and runs through 2 April 2009. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates are:

Monday, Feb 16 - Seniors and Graduate students
Wednesday, Feb 18 - Juniors, licensure, and non-degree seeking students
Friday, Feb 20 - Sophomores
Tuesday, Feb 24 - Freshmen

The last day for initial registration for Spring Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 2 April 2009.

The last day to readmit to the Augsburg for Adult programs for Spring Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 2 April 2009.

Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor and to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first two weeks of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization hold will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612.330.1046 or email enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - WEC Program, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but forms are available on the Registrar's web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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English Majors

Senior English Majors:

Are you interested in reading something you have written while here at Augsburg? This is Sam and Amanda, your student representatives of the English Department. As fellow seniors we are hoping you could provide your ideas to the prospect of having an "open book reading" this spring. The English professors are working with us on creating an event where we could share our writings with family, faculty and friends. It is vital for you to share your thoughts on what the night should be. WE get to create it for US! Please reply to either one of us.

The reading would be followed with a reception, including dessert and thoughtful conversation with friends, family and faculty. If you have any other recommendations or questions, feel free to contact us or any of the professors in the English department. The event is being created for us! Thank you for your help!

Amanda Symes
symes@augsburg.edu

Sam Spafford
samspaff@hotmail.com

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48 Hour Project

Outside the Box will be hosting this semester's 48hour Project February 13th-15th. If you are interested in working on one of the film or theatre teams, stop by either department’s office to fill out an entry form. The time commitment varies by position, so if you are not available for the whole weekend, you are still welcome to participate. The showing of films and plays will take place Sunday,
February 15th at 7:00 in the Foss Film Studio. All are welcome to attend, free of charge or by donation. Please direct questions or concerns to Molly Budke at budke@augsburg.edu.

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Stitch-n-Bitch: Tonight, Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m., WRC

All are welcome to Stitch-n-Bitch TONIGHT in the Women's Resource Center, Sverdrup 207. Come to chat, knit, crochet, stitch and/or get to know the Women's Resource Center. All levels are welcome. Supplies available. Hope to see you there!

Women's Resource Center, Sverdrup 207
7-9pm

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Tech Desk Tip of the Week for Students

Did you know you can select multiple items at one time on your computer? Just hold the control key (or the command / apple key on a Mac) on the keyboard when you are selecting items with your mouse. For example, in iTunes when creating a playlist, you can add multiple songs at once. If you have multiple items selected and you accidentally select one you don't want, you can un-select an item by clicking on the already selected item while still holding the control key (or command / apple key on a Mac).

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Spanish Conversation This Thursday

Want to practice 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!

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Farewell to Ross Murray

Please join us as we wish our colleague and friend, Ross Murray, the best as he concludes his work at Augsburg and moves on to new beginnings. Ross Murray will leave two posts at Augsburg: Campus Ministry Associate for Exploring our Gifts and Coordinator of Tutoring and SI in the Academic Skills Office. We will send him off with a special blessing during chapel on Friday, Feb. 13 (10:20-10:40 a.m.) and continue with a thank you celebration during community time from 10:40-11:00 a.m. Please join the Augsburg community for cake, coffee and goodies as we give thanks for the gifts and talents Ross has brought to our community.

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Valentine's Day Card Sale

Art Club will be selling creative fun Valentines day cards on Thursday Feb. 12 (2-4) and Friday 13 (1-4) in Christensen Center. We will also have supplies for others to make a card for someone special.

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Bathtime at Augsburg on KAUG

Wednesday nights at 9:15 p.m. Presenting this week, just in time for Valentines Day; My Still Beating Heart: Songs inspired by Love or something close to it. Listen with someone you love, or at least kinda like,or even alone. DJ-JB

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Leadership Development in Diversity and Justice

This can be your opportunity! Attend the White Privilege Conference in Memphis Tennessee, April 2-4, 2009 For Youth and Adults

This year’s conference theme is "Taking Responsibility: Awareness, Healing and Social Change." One of the speakers, Paul Kivel, will present "Understanding White Supremacy, Challenging White Privilege and Working for Social Justice" www.paulkivel.com

The Conference on White Privilege addresses the society in which we live and is about the advantages that accrue to some but not others and about working to dismantle this system of privilege and oppression.

For more information go to www.whiteprivilegeconference.com or contact Sherilyn Young, 330-1462 or youngs@augsburg.edu

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Bookstore Closed Today - February 11

The Augsburg College Bookstore will remain closed today due to excessive flooding. An update will be provided in A-Mail tomorrow.

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Only 50% of Students Read This

That's right. Only half of the students I surveyed ever read the A-mail. In fact, I heard the A-mail is the most deleted message from student inboxes. Is that true? Please come to Christensen Center today from 11:30 to 1 and help Marketing & Communication discover the best ways to communicate with students. Thanks!

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Murphy's Weekly Specials

Murphy's Weekly Specials
Feb 9-13
Grill: Chicken Wing Drummies w/ Your Choice of Honey BBQ, Buffalo, Texas Mustard Sauce (spicy)
Deli: Caramelized Onion w/ Roast Beef on Sourdough

Personal Pizza & 20oz Soda 12-1 Discount.

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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: http://www.aviands.com/augsburg/

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Need Undergraduate Summer Researchers

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

Applications due March 11.

Contact Dixie Shafer, Director of URGO, shafer@augsburg.edu or talk to a faculty member for more information.

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Shoes For A Good Cause - All This Week

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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For Sale: Timberwolves vs. Lakers Tickets

See Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, Head Coach Phil Jackson and the L.A. Lakers take on the Timberwolves at Target Center.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. L.A. Lakers
Sunday, February 22
6 p.m.
Two Tickets in Section 131 (Center Court) Row H
See seating chart here: http://www.nba.com/media/timberwolves/seating_chart_map_0809_large.jpg

Value: $250 ($125 each)
Asking price: $150 or best offer

Please e-mail me at YORKL@augsburg.edu if you are interested.

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