Last chance to register for work order 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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Faculty scholarship roundtables 2009

Thursday 26th March
4-5:45 p.m.

*Oren Gateway Johnson Conference Center*
*Gage Gallery* Oren Atrium

In order to build our academic community and recognize the professional work of colleagues, the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Dean invite your participation in the Faculty Scholarship Forum. This event is an opportunity for faculty to showcase their research and creative projects. The format involves two rounds of presentations to a generalist audience—4 to 4:40 and 5:00 to 5:40 on Thursday March 26th. Appetizers will be offered during the "intermission."

You are invited to present in one time slot and learn about other colleagues' work in the second slot. We hope many faculty members, chairs, staff, and administrators will support their department colleagues by attending the sessions. Each presenter gives a 20 minute roundtable talk followed by 15 minutes of discussion with an audience of 6-8 faculty and staff colleagues. Please bring handouts or objects as no electronic support is available for this type of presentation. If you need a particular time slot to present, let us know.

Faculty from all disciplines create scholarship throughout their careers. This event is a wonderful opportunity to discover what that looks like from many different perspectives. In particular, faculty recently returned from sabbatical, as well as those who received research and travel grants are asked to participate. This is also an excellent venue for newer faculty members to introduce their talents. Your participation as an audience member is essential. Please join us in celebrating this vibrant aspect of our professional life together.

Very brief abstract forms are available on the CTL web page, www.augsburg.edu/ctl. We plan to offer 14-16 different presentation (6-8 different faculty members each round).

Abstracts due March 13th

NB: This event replaces the faculty presentations at Zyzzogeton which will be held in April and focus on student work.

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CTL ADHD lunch seminar with student panel

RSVP now for the CTL sponsored ADHD Lunch Seminar on March 12th in the Minneapolis Room.

What will you learn:
ADHD impact in the classroom, how it is diagnosed, impact on student learning, strategies for improving learning for students with ADHD, and the benefits of having ADHD. Two students who have ADHD will also provide a personal perspective. Lunch will be included for those who RSVP by March 10th.

RSVP to Rick Gubash ext 1053 or gubash@augsburg.edu.

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Still room in GRE class tonight

There is still room to join the GRE prep class. Join tonight for the second session.

WHEN
Class will be from 6-9 in OGC 103.
Class runs the following Mondays: 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23.

COST
$50 including all prep material.

WHY
GRE is the exam most disciplines require students to take who are entering master's or doctoral programs.

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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World Visions book group

To Augsburg students, staff and faculty: We invite you to join the World Visions book group, which is scheduled for March. To coincide with the 21st annual Peace Prize Forum on climate change, we will read "The Firecracker Boys," by Dan O’Neill.

"Firecracker Boys: H-Bombs, Inupiat Eskimos, and the Roots of the Environmental Movement," by Dan O'Neill

In 1958, Edward Teller, father of the H-bomb, unveiled his plan to detonate six nuclear bombs off the Alaskan coast to create a new harbor. However, the plan was blocked by a handful of Eskimos and biologists who succeeded in preventing massive nuclear devastation potentially far greater than that of the Chernobyl blast. The Firecracker Boys is a story of the U.S. government's arrogance and deception, and the brave people who fought against it-launching America's environmental movement. As one of Alaska's most prominent authors, Dan O'Neill brings to these pages his love of Alaska's landscape, his skill as a nature and science writer, and his determination to expose one of the most shocking chapters of the Nuclear Age. (Perseus Books Group)

In addition to O’Neill's book, we will discuss the transcript "Planting the Future" from the public radio show Speaking of Faith. Krista Tippett interviews the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and environmental activist Wangari Maathai.

We will meet on two Wednesdays, March 4th and 18th, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall room. Mark your calendars now and RSVP to reserve your place in the conversation. (fagen@augsburg.edu ) The first twelve people to commit will receive a complimentary book, thanks to funding from WorkCulture@Augsburg.

Looking forward to your participation,
Lynn Ellingson and Kathy Fagen

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SABO scholars/scholarships: invitation to apply

SABO SCHOLARS/SCHOLARSHIPS: 2009-10:
-$2000 Sabo scholarship [divided equally between the 2 semesters];
-5 Seniors and 5 Juniors who demonstrate an interest and/or commitment to the political process, public policy and/or careers in public service;
-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 political process.

For application or further information contact:
Garry Hesser
Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning
Memorial 432
hesser@augsburg.edu [612-330-1664]

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Register now for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Striving for Peace: A Climate for Change

Student Government is offering a $20 discount on the $25 registration fee to the first 50 students who register for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!! Day Students are invited to bring $5 to the NPPF registration table in the Christensen Center lobby 11:00 - 1:00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to get registered.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take advantage of free bus transportation to St Olaf for the Forum which will be available to and from Augsburg campuses in Minneapolis and Rochester on Friday and Saturday. The Forum agenda and speakers can be found at: www.stolaf.edu/nppf/

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Designing effective library assignments

Tuesday, February 24, 12-1 in Lindell 202
Thursday, Feb 26, 12-1 in Lindell 202
Monday, March 2, 3:45-4:45 in Lindell 202
Thursday, March 5, 3:15-4:15 Lindell 301

What strategies can improve the clarity of library assignments given to students? How does the professional literature inform our design? How do we blend strategy, best practices, and available resources to get better work from students?

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Monday afternoon Dollar/Sense sneak peak

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!

We look forward to seeing you this afternoon at 3pm!

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Faculty division meetings - identity discussions

Dear Augsburg Faculty Members:

Faculty Senate and President Pribbenow invite you to participate in divisional discussions on identity - who we are as an institution and where we are heading. Discussions are planned as follows:

Humanities/Fine Arts Division - Monday, February 16, 4-5 p.m. OGC 100

Natural/Social Sciences Division - Thursday, February 19, 4-5 p.m. Marshall Rm.

Professional Studies Division - Tuesday, March 3, 12-1 p.m. Minneapolis Rm.

Divisional opportunities are scheduled in order to encourage broad-based faculty participation in the conversations. However, if the date and time scheduled for your division does not fit your calendar, please feel welcomed at a session that does.

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Submit to Murphy Square

Writers and artists: Murphy Square is coming!

Murphy Square, Augsburg's literary and art journal, is seeking submissions for the 2009 edition. This is an excellent opportunity to get your work published and be a part of an outstanding Augsburg tradition. All Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit up to five pieces of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or visual art in .doc or .jpeg form to murphysquare@gmail.com. Please include your name, submission title, and phone number in your email.

The submission deadline is February 27th.

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Murphy's weekly specials

Murphy's Weekly Specials
Feb 16-20
Grill: Chicken Italian Meatball Subs

Deli: Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich

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Win a really cool iPod Touch

How? COMPLETE ALL your financial aid requirements by March 1st, and you'll automatically be entered into a drawing which could make you... A WINNER!!! You can get all the info about the financial stuff here: www.augsburg.edu/enroll and click, apply for financial aid. Good Luck!

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Use our cups please

Augsburg dining requests that all customers use the cups provided for you. Please do not bring your own beverage container to fill from the beverage stations. We have recently found out that it is a health code violation to do so. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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International partners hosting

Not sure who you’re going to live with next year? Perhaps your roommates for 2009-2010 are coming from another country! If you’re interested in becoming an international partners host, please pick up an application available in both residence life offices.

International hosts are Augsburg students, living in Mortensen Hall, who agree to live with international students and provide a welcoming environment. Being an international host is a great way to learn about other cultures and countries around the world without ever leaving the comforts of Augsburg.

Benefits of being an international host include:
-Learning about other cultures
-Giving back to the Augsburg community
-Helping someone transition to Augsburg College
-Skipping lottery by signing your contract early
-Moving in early (and missing the rush!) to help your roommates transition

For questions, please contact Michael Perry at x1690 or email perrym1@augsburg.edu for more information.

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Auggie Athletics update

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

Friday, February 13:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 6, St. Mary's 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/021309stmarys.html

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 4, St. Mary's 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/021309stmarys.html

Wrestling -- Augsburg 35, Wisconsin-Stevens Point 10
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0809statistics/021309uwsp.html


Saturday, February 14:
Men's/Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Scholastica Invitational, Wisconsin-River Falls Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/0809statistics/021409meets.html

Women's Basketball -- Bethel 61, Augsburg 36
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0809statistics/021409bethel.html

Men's Basketball -- Bethel 56, Augsburg 53
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0809statistics/021409bethel.html

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 9, St. Mary's 3
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/021409stmarys.html

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 2, St. Mary's 2 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/021409stmarys.html


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

Wednesday, February 18:
Men's Basketball vs. Carleton, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Basketball at Carleton, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 19
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, Univ. of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Friday, February 20
Men's Hockey at St. Olaf, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, Univ. of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Saturday, February 21
Wrestling at NCAA Div. III Great Lakes Regional at Concordia-Wisconsin, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball at St. Mary's, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey at St. Olaf, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball at St. Mary's, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, Univ. of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Men's/Women's Track and Field at St. Cloud State Invitational.

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