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Tutoring requests and information

As Ross Murray assumes new responsibilities with another organization, he will no longer be coordinating tutoring and SI at Augsburg College. The Academic Skills Office will continue to offer free tutoring and academic support to current students and to support the work of the staff and faculty at Augsburg.

Students, staff and faculty are welcome to stop by our office, SCI 110 or 154, send an email to tutor@augsburg.edu or call us at 612.330.1445 to get connected with a tutor.

Our student workers will be working with our academic skills coaches, Debbie Shapiro and Annette Carpenter, and the Director of Academic Achievement, Benjy Kent, to ensure that students get connected with tutors, get questions answered and problems resolved, etc. to make this transition as smooth as possible.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Benjy Kent at either kentb@augsburg.edu or 612.330.1366.

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Want $4,000? Do undergraduate summer research

APPLY NOW FOR 2009 ON-CAMPUS SUMMER RESEARCH!

URGO is now accepting applications for full and part-time research grants for the summer of 2009! To apply, students work with a faculty member to draft a proposal outlining the concept that they plan to research. Undergraduate summer research runs from May 18th-July 24th. Applications are now available on line at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo

Applications due March 11. Stop in the URGO office for application examples.

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

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Scholarships for women to study in norway

Apply for this scholarship to study at Augsburg International Partner Programs in Norway. http://www.augsburg.edu/partners/partners.html

Apply to study abroad by March 1st (for fall semester 2009).
Study Abroad Application: www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Scholarship deadline March 15.
http://www.lakselaget.org/pages/foundation.html

Minnesota-based Lakselaget will be offering scholarships for the sixth time in its seven-year existence. The application deadline is March 15, 2009.

Lakselaget offers scholarships for Minnesota women desiring to study in Norway. It is also will provide grants to Minnesota professional women who have the opportunity to intern in Norway and, of course, to Norwegian women interning in Minnesota. The grants are meant to supplement wages lost for experience gained. Applicants should have an interest in contemporary Norway, such as the sciences, technology, business, politics, language and culture.

The Lakselaget Scholarship Fund was established to celebrate, encourage and advance the organization's motto: women who swim against the current. It’s goal is to promote international connections between Minnesota and Norway and obtain, teach and share knowledge that will benefit women in their complex roles in today’s society.

Lakselaget is for professional women and college and university students who are also Norwegian, of Norwegian descent, or are interested in contemporary Norwegian issues and all things Norwegian. The organization meets the first Saturday of each month October through May to network, mentor, eat salmon, and receive information from a variety of noteworthy speakers. Topics range from the arts to health, to history, to sports, to heritage and beyond.

For detailed information and scholarship applications, http://www.lakselaget.org/pages/foundation.html

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Study/Intern abroad application deadline - March 1

Planning on Studying or Interning Abroad in this Summer, Fall'09, Academic Year 09-10?

March 1st is the DEADLINE.

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)

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Spring blood drive here in March

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for the Augsburg Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 4th from 10 - 4 p.m. in the East Commons. If you are interested in signing up to donate on Wednesday, March 4th, you can either call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get your time or stop by Christensen Center tomorrow between 11 - 1 p.m. to sign up.

The blood drive will be held just a couple weeks before spring break this year so if you are doing any traveling you can donate blood before you go -- the need for blood does not take breaks or vacations.

So please consider donating blood this spring. It's so easy -- you can call CCHP, you can stop by the table tomorrow or walk in on the day of the drive.

Thanks for helping save lives right here in the community.

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Student survey – NSSE

Many Augsburg first-year and senior students have received e-mail invitations to take part in the National Survey of Student Engagement, or NSSE. We are hoping for a strong response rate and encourage everyone who is contacted to participate. The survey takes about twenty minutes to complete. Over 1000 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada use NSSE to better understand and evaluate student-faculty interactions, campus environment, and a range of educational experiences. If you have any questions about the project, please contact Jay Phinney at phinney@augsburg.edu.

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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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Two artist receptions this coming Friday

All are welcome to attend the opening receptions for two new art exhibitions this Friday, February 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

In the Gage Gallery we are hosting "Out of the Blue," a group exhibition from Spectrum ArtWorks, a non-profit organization run by Augsburg alumna Amy Rice '93.

In the Christensen Center Art Gallery we are featuring "Abandoned Places--Vibrant Spaces," with photographs by Kelly Povo and accompanying text by Bruce Johansen.

Please show your support of the arts by meeting these local artists!

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Scholastic Connections applications available

Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for students of color at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color who serves as mentor for the student Scholar.

Five "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2009-2010.

Eligibility Criteria:
Returning Augsburg student or advanced standing transfer student
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement (on or off campus)
GPA of 2.5 or higher

Applicants must have a completed financial aid file in the Enrollment Center by 3/1.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3/1.

Applicants can apply on-line or download a pdf version of the application at the Scholastic Connections web page by going to the A to Z Directory at Inside Augsburg and clicking on Scholastic Connections. Please read the Application Requirements carefully.

ATTENTION FACULTY & STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and receiving scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student for SC. On-line or pdf Nomination forms are available at the Scholastic Connections web page accessible through the A to Z Directory in Inside Augsburg.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at 612-330-1754 or petersoc@augsburg.edu

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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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Free teeth cleaning

Argosy University Dental Hygiene Students Looking for Boards Patients!

NEED PEOPLE ASAP! Looking for people who haven't been to the dentist for a teeth cleaning , in 3 - 15 years. Screening labs every TUESDAY from 2-5.

Will pay you if you qualify! $$$$$$$$$$$

Argosy University
1515 Central Parkway
Eagan, MN

PLEASE CALL DIRECTLY TO:
Jaime (651)500-5594 OR Melayna(320) 221-2802

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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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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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Bread machine for sale - $10

I am selling a used Welbilt bread machine, model ABM550 ("The Bread Machine"). Still works well. Includes bread machine, loaf insert and stirrer paddle, original owner's manual, and "Easy Baking" recipe booklet from the manufacturer.

Asking $10 or best offer. Contact Erin at x1138 or voss@augsburg.edu if you're interested.

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Free used laser printer

I have a used personal laser printer that I'm giving away free. It's an NEC SuperScript 660plus. Includes toner cartridge (partially used), original installation CD, and serial connection cable. Paper feeds slightly crooked but is still great for printing things off the internet or drafts of papers.

NOTE: This printer is not technically Vista-compatible -- though you can make it work with some finagling if you're technology-inclined -- and uses a serial connection (not USB).

Contact Erin at x1138 or voss@augsburg.edu if you're interested.

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