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Register now for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Striving for Peace: A Climate for Change

Registration is still open for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. Registration for students from Augsburg who want overnight on-campus housing has been extended to Wednesday, Feb 25. On line registration closes on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Students, faculty, and staff may register on line at: www.stolaf.edu/nppf/

The Forum agenda and speakers can be found at: www.stolaf.edu/nppf/

All registered members of the Augsburg campus community are encouraged to take advantage of free bus transportation to St Olaf for the Forum. The bus schedule is:

The bus times (departing from the Music Building at 7 1/2 St):
Friday, March 6th:
Meet to leave Augsburg: 10:45am
Bus departs Augsburg: 11:00am
Bus arrives at St. Olaf: 12:00pm
Meet the buss to leave St. Olaf: 10:15pm
Arrive back at Augsburg: 11:15pm
March 7th
Meet to leave Augsburg: 6:45am
Bus departs Augsburg: 7:00am
Arrive at St. Olaf: 8:00am
Meet to leave St. Olaf: 4:30pm
Arrive back Augsburg: 5:30pm

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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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Call for student posters/displays

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FORUM STUDENT EXPO http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/about/Nobel.html

"Striving for Peace: A Climate for Change" Saturday, March 7th, 2009

Students or groups of students from St. Olaf, Concordia, Augsburg, Augustana and Luther are invited to submit descriptions of posters or other displays they would like to exhibit from 11:30am-1:15pm on Saturday, March 7th during the 21st Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum. To submit and entry:

• Go to www.stolaf.edu/formcreator/index.cfm and enter "StudentExpo" as the Username and "peaceprize" as the password
• Link to "Student Expo- Nobel Peace Prize Forum"
• Complete the survey and "submit"

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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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Sabo scholars and scholarships: March 4 deadline

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 4 [application forms available from Professor Hesser, Memorial 432, 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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This Week @ Augsburg

Do you know what's happening this week at Augsburg? A lot! Men's basketball and hockey are in the playoffs, dollar/sense starts today, and we have three convocation events starting Thursday. Take a look at the new week-at-a-glance calendar page (link from Inside Augsburg) and start planning your week.

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Stories of hope - Recovery from eating disorders

Millions of people are affected by eating disorders, either personally or because someone they love is battling the disease. But hopes and dreams can sustain a person through difficult challenges and bring a person to a renewed place in their life. There are many ways that people find their way to recovery.

Check out some stories of recovery on the National Eating Disorders Association web site at: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/information-resources/stories-of-hope.php

And check out the campus events next week during Body Peace: Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 27th – March 6th. One of the events will be a short documentary on women recovering from eating disorders, Friday March 6th at noon in the Century Room. Sponsored by the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion.

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Augsburg Chemistry Society meeting

WHAT: ACS Meeting
WHEN: 5:30 on Tuesday, February 24th
WHERE: SCI 315

We will be discussing the Agre Challenge in detail (we could use input on this!) and will be exploring possible field trips, as well as talking about who is interested in taking over as officers for the next academic year.

Thanks to all who helped out with the Boy Scouts last week. The silly putty and liquid nitrogen ice cream were a hit!

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1st Annual fundraiser for ACNC

Augsburg Nursing Department in collaboration with Central Lutheran Church supports and runs a Nursing Center that provides basic health services to persons who are homeless in the community.

The Nursing Center officially opened in 1993 with two objectives; to provide free health service to underserved people, and to provide the opportunity to nursing students and faculty to explore nursing practice.

The Nursing Center is going strong. In order to increase their hours of service and meet the increased needs of the people who come through their doors, the first annual fundraiser for the Nursing Center will be held Saturday March 7, 2009 in the Oren Gateway Lobby from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Many fabulous items will be available for you to purchase. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Nursing Center.

Over 50 fabulous items have been donated by local businesses and friends of the Nursing Center. Examples include: Twins, Timberwolves & Wild tickets; Minnesota Orchestra, Illusion Theater, and The Guthrie tickets; Gift certificates for restaurants Joe’s Garage, Rice Paper, McCormick and Schmicks; Bryant Lake Bowling Party, passes to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, picture framing, handmade items and more!

Mark your Calendars. Bring your friends and family. Help make the Nursing Center’s first fundraiser a success to continue to help and serve people who are homeless in our community. Stop by the Oren Gateway Lobby on Saturday March 7, 2009 10:00am-3:00pm.

Thank you for keeping hope alive in those in need during these challenging times.

Augsburg College is a 501 c(3) organization, and all contributions are tax deductible.

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Murphy Square submissions due this week

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 .jpg 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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Community time

All faculty and staff are invited to Community Time on Tuesday, February 23, 3:30-4:30, in the East Commons. Barbara Farley will present an update on the CSBR, and Sandy Tilton and Brian Noy will present information on the upcoming Foodless Food Drive for the Brian Coyle Center. Please come!

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Senior English majors

Senior English Majors:

Are you interested in reading something you have written while here at Augsburg? The English Department will be 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. Please reply to either one of us if you would like to read some of your work.

The reading will take place April 17th and 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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Dollar/Sense: Gaining knowledge

What is your financial wellness? Don’t know what that means? Come to the Dollar/Sense event, today, in the Student Lounge in Christensen Center at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Financial Tidbit of the day: 35% of your credit score is based on your PAYMENT HISTORY.

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Camp fair this Thursday

Are you concerned about summer employment? Looking for fun, yet a place to gain leadership skills? Stop by the ELCA Summer Camp Fair on Thursday, February 26th 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center, East Commons! Representatives from across the United States will be on hand sharing their many job opportunities! In hired, in addition to your camp salary you can apply for a Lilly grant! Questions, call Sandy at 612-330-1148

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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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Spiritual film and theater fest needs volunteers

Spirit in the House! is a film and theater festival that is about spirituality and the interfaith Dialog. Curated by Religion Adjunct Dean J. Seal, it is a ten day fest with 14 live shows and 13 films, about all kinds of spiritual experience. Buddhist, Christian, Jewish,Mormons and Baptists, non-denominational and more. Comedy, drama, storytelling, it takes all kinds.

It opens this Friday, Feb. 27th and runs to March 8th.
Nautilus Theater, which does a summer opera camp here at Augsburg, is one of the participants.

Mr. Seal was the award-winning producer of the Minnesota Fringe Festival, where he won two Best Festival awards from City Pages and made the MN Fringe the largest in the US. He helped to found Spirit in the House as a means of bringing people with a spiritual life together with performing artists who were working in that field.

Volunteers get free tickets for working the box office. Plus a free access pin worth $3 just to start. Interested? Drop him a note at sealtotal@aol.com and he'll line you up with training and scheduling.

See the web site at spiritinthehouse.org for the amazing line-up.

Shalomaloha!

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Join SPS this Thursday for a talk by David Breiter

Join SPS this Thursday February 26th from 3-4pm in OGC 114. David Breiter, who received his undergraduate degree in Math and then a Masters in Bio-Statistics and now works for Boston Scientific, will be talking about his path to where he works now. Refreshments will be provided. So please join us for this discussion!

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Many upcoming events

Wednesday March 4th "The Web of Life," an American Indian Storytelling event will be held from 6:30 - 9pm in Sateren Auditorium. This event includes may special guests and is free and open to the public.

The Native American Film Series continues on Thursday, March 5th beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Augsburg in the Century Room. Please contact Elise Marubbio for more information 612-330-1523 or marubbio@augsburg.edu

Saturday March 28th, Augsburg will host a traditional Powwow as American Indian Student Services celebrates 30 years. The powwow will be held in Si Melby with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a feast at 5 p.m.

Please join us for these exciting events!

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Thank you from admissions

Thank you to the entire campus community for your assistance with Scholarship Weekend! Over 150 prospective students came to campus on February 20 and 21 to compete for the Fine Arts and President's Scholarships. Thank you for the welcome that the campus community gave to these students and their parents. Thank you to Facilities, Events, DPS, and A'viands for all their work in providing such wonderful hospitality. Thank you to all the faculty, staff and students that assisted with the interviews, set up and hosting. This is such an important event for our campus. We greatly appreciate all of your help in making it such a special event for our competitors.
--Day Admissions Staff

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Scholastic Connections - Last week to apply

Application deadline for Scholastic Connections is March 1st. Check out the web page at the A to Z Directory in Inside Augsburg.

Students can apply directly.
Faculty and Staff can nominate students.

Letter of recommendation required.
Completed financial aid file (by 3/1) required.

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

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Augsburg music alum announces release of new album

Award-winning flutist and Augsburg alum (1994-1998) Julie Johnson announces the release of "Arrest," an album of art music based on folk and street music. "Arrest" features a line-up of top performers from a number of Twin Cities music scenes, including Jacqueline Ultan of Jelloslave; Jeff Lambert of The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet; Brian Roessler of The Fantastic Merlins; Doug Otto and Drew Druckrey (also Augsburg alums) of The North Country Bandits and Matt Pudas & Friends; Jason Alfred; and Patrick Harison.

At her CD release party on January 10, Julie performed, with her guest musicians, selected works from Arrest: M.A. Reichert’s "Souvenir du Para," Dave Heath’s "Coltrane," Vittorio Monti’s "Czárdás," Heitor Villa-Lobos’ "Assobio a játo," Leadbelly’s "Where Did You Sleep Last Night," Astor Piazzolla’s "Lunfardo," and her own piece for two flutes, "The Removed," which she played with Augsburg flute instructor Trudi Anderson.

CDs can be ordered through CD Baby (www.CDBaby.com/cd/juliejohnson), where listeners can also read more about Julie and about the individual pieces on “Arrest,” as well as listen to sample clips. For a schedule of Julie’s performances, see her web site, www.julieflute.com

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Auggie Athletics update

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

Friday, February 20:
Men's Hockey -- St. Olaf 6, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/022009stolaf.html

Women's Hockey -- St. Olaf 4, Augsburg 3 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/022009stolaf.html


Saturday, February 21:
Wrestling -- Augsburg wins NCAA Div. III Great Lakes Regional
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0809statistics/022109regional.html

Women's Basketball -- Augsburg 52, St. Mary's 49
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0809statistics/022109stmarys.html

Women's Hockey -- St. Olaf 2, Augsburg 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/022109stolaf.html

Men's Basketball -- St. Mary's 82, Augsburg 75
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0809statistics/022109stmarys.html

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 7, St. Olaf 7 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/022109stolaf.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/

Men's/Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Cloud State Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/track/


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

Monday, February 23:
Men's Basketball -- MIAC Playoff First Round vs. Carleton, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Wednesday, February 25:
Men's Basketball at MIAC Playoff Semifinals

Thursday, February 26:
Men's Hockey -- MIAC Playoff Play-In Game at Hamline, Drake Ice Arena, St. Paul, 7:15 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

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Auggie men's hockey in MIAC playoffs

Augsburg's men's hockey team will be competing in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoffs starting on Thursday (2/26) at 7:15 p.m., with the "play-in game" against Hamline at the Drake Ice Arena, on the campus of St. Paul Academy HS on Randolph Street in St. Paul.

For all postseason games (MIAC and NCAA), ALL fans, including Augsburg faculty, staff and students, MUST PAY ADMISSION. This is MIAC and NCAA policy. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for students (with ID). The only passes accepted for MIAC postseason events are MIAC-issued passes; NO A-CLUB OR AUGSBURG PASSES ARE ACCEPTED.

If you can't make it to the game, Augsburg will have live audio webcasts for all postseason events -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/ .

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Auggie wrestlers win NCAA regional

Wrestling 2/21/09 -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0809statistics/022109regional.html

MEQUON, Wis. (2/21/09) -- The Augsburg College wrestling team will advance nine wrestlers to the NCAA Division III national tournament, after winning the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional on Saturday at Concordia University-Wisconsin.

Augsburg, the top-ranked team in Division III wrestling, won the team title at the regional for the seventh straight year with 159 points, outdistancing second-place Concordia-Moorhead's 117.5 points. The Cobbers are ranked No. 8 nationally. No. 6-ranked North Central (Ill.) was third with 105, No. 17-ranked St. John's was fourth with 98.5, and No. 13-ranked Elmhurst (Ill.) was fifth with 95.5.

Four Auggies won regional titles -- top-ranked 149-pounder Willy Holst (SR, Prescott, Wis.), No. 4-ranked 157-pounder Jason Adams (JR, Coon Rapids, Minn.), No. 7-ranked 174-pounder Zach Molitor (SO, Cambridge, Minn./Cambridge-Isanti HS) and No. 2-ranked 197-pounder Jared Massey (JR, Circle Pines, Minn./Centennial HS).

Advancing to the national tournament as regional runners-up for Augsburg were No. 5-ranked 125-pounder Seth Flodeen (SR, Cannon Falls, Minn.), No. 1-ranked 133-pounder Travis Lang (SR, Bismarck, N.D.) and No. 7-ranked heavyweight Andy Witzel (JR, Fulda, Minn.). Augsburg No. 4-ranked 141-pounder Tony Valek (FY, Belle Plaine, Minn./Scott West) placed third, but qualified for nationals by winning a "true second" match, while Witzel also won a "true second" match to secure his nationals spot.

Also advancing to the national tournament for the Auggies was 165-pounder Orlando Ponce (SO, Hialeah, Fla./Hialeah-Miami Lakes HS), who finished third in his weight class but qualified for nationals as a "wild card" entrant.

The Division III national tournament will be held March 6-7 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Augsburg has won 10 national titles in the last 18 seasons.

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Men's basketball in MIAC playoffs tonight

Augsburg's men's basketball is competing in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoffs starting TONIGHT (MONDAY 2/23), hosting Carleton at 7:30 p.m. at Si Melby Hall. Augsburg is the No. 4 seed, while Carleton is the No. 5 team in the six-team postseason playoff field.

For all postseason games (MIAC and NCAA), ALL fans, including Augsburg faculty, staff and students, MUST PAY ADMISSION. This is MIAC and NCAA policy. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for students (with ID). The only passes accepted for MIAC postseason events are MIAC-issued passes; NO A-CLUB OR AUGSBURG PASSES ARE ACCEPTED.

If you can't make it to the game, Augsburg will have live audio webcasts for all postseason events -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/ . In addition, Carleton will have a video link for tonight's game. Log onto Augsburg's athletic web site ( http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/ ) for the link tonight.

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