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Christianity's Ecological Phase: Walking the Talk

Batalden Applied Ethics Symposium and Convocation

Friday Convocation: Fri., Feb. 27 @ 10:00-11:00: "Christianity's Ecological Phase: Walking the Talk"

Thurs., Feb. 26 @ 7:30 : "Christianity's Ecological Phase: Walking the Talk"

Saturday, Feb 28 @ noon for Augsburg for Adults, Minneapolis Room

Larry L. Rasmussen
Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics
Union Theological Seminary, New York City

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Last day to register for the Peace Prize Forum

Striving for Peace: A Climate for Change
Wednesday, Feb. 25, is the last day to register on line for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. Day students may still request overnight housing in the residence halls at St Olaf. Students, faculty, and staff may register and find full conference information on line at: www.stolaf.edu/nppf/ On line registration closes at the end of Wednesday.

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

(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
Bus leaves 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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Faculty request to rent a gown for May commencement

Please e-mail your request to rent a gown for May commencement no later than March 30th. All request after the March deadline will be charged a late fee.

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Instructional and course design projects 2009

Info sessions for prospective design project proposers. Information / discussion sessions for those considering submitting a proposal for an Instructional and Course Design project will be held at 3:30 PM on Thursday March 5 (Lindell Group Study Room D) and Wednesday March 11 (Lindell 202). Design Project Leaders from 2008-9 will be available during these sessions to take your questions and discuss the design process and the impact it’s had on them as teaching professionals. Contact: Stu Anderson, anderstu@augsburg.edu, x1012.

Instructional and Course Design Proposal Due Dates. Proposals for instructional and Course Design projects for Summer 2009 are due by March 15. See the CTL web site for the Call for Proposals and the proposal cover sheet and format. Prospective proposers are encouraged to attend one of the ICD information sessions on March 5 or March 11 (details in a separate announcement), or to contact Stu Anderson, Asst. Director for Instructional and Course Design (anderstu@augsburg.edu, x1012) prior to submitting a proposal.

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Room change: Join SPS for a talk by David Breiter

Join SPS this Thursday February 26th from 3-4pm in the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center.

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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Call for student Peace Prize posters

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 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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Book request for Spring WEC now due

Please e-mail all book request to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu. Thanks!!!

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Designing effective library assignments

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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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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Garry Hesser gives keynote

Garry Hesser keynoted the 6th Annual Civic Engagement and Service-Learning Conference at East Carolina University on February 19th. He will also be co-leading a workshop on "General Education and Integrated Learning: A Praxis Approach" at the AAC&U conference in Baltimore on February 26th.

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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 THIS FRIDAY, February 27th.

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Recognize a colleague

It’s time to recognize those you think do an outstanding job at Augsburg.

Submit your nominations for the Staff Employee of the Year awards by March 6th!


Follow the link below to download the nomination form.

web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/StaffRecognition.doc

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Bookstore hours for 2/26

Due to the winter storm watch, the bookstore might close early on Thursday. Please check our web site for updated information.

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Want to show off your writing talents?

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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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 host, please pick up an application available in both residence life offices.

What is an international host? 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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MN education job fair

Attention Senior Education Majors! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with school districts from around the country, including Minnesota school districts. The MN Education Job Fair is a wonderful way to network and learn more about school districts and teaching positions.

The job fair is on Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Register for the fair by submitting your registration form and $15 (cash or check made payable to Augsburg College) to the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. You can either mail in your registration or drop it by the office. Your registration must be received by Noon on Friday, April 3rd.

If you plan to attend the MN Education Job Fair, you should go to a preparation session on either Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Oren 111 or Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Oren 111.

To request a registration form, or if you have questions, contact the Erin Koolen in the Center for Service, Work, and Learning at 612.330.1167 or koolen@augsburg.edu.

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Spanish conversation this Thursday

Are you interested in practicing 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. Attend 3 sessions and get a free t-shirt! 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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Graduation fair at the bookstore

Are you graduating in May or June? Make sure to stop by the bookstore on Friday, February 27th, 10:30am-1pm or Saturday, February 28th, 11:00am-1pm for your cap/gown/tassel, diploma frame and to order your Augsburg class ring. If you purchase a diploma frame and/or class ring you can enter your name for a chance to win an Ipod Nano.
Congratulations!

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Dollar/Sense: Protecting your future

Do you know what you will do if you cannot find a job after you graduate? Do you know what it takes to protect your money? Come to the Dollar/Sense event in the Student Lounge in Christensen Center at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Financial Tidbit of the day: The average income of a high school graduate is $28,700 versus $53,800 for individuals with a bachelor’s degree.

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Spectrum ArtWorks artist presentation this Thursday

Learn more about the exhibition "Out of the Blue" this Thursday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Adeline Johnson Conference Center, Oren Gateway Center.

Augsburg alumna Amy Rice '93, the program manager for Spectrum, will give a history of the nonprofit that provides invaluable studio space, art materials, and exhibition opportunities for artists who live with a mental illness.

All are welcome!

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"Starved" - Film on eating disorder recovery

Come see a film on recovery from eating disorders at a brown-bag lunch sponsored by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion on Friday, March 6th from noon to 1pm in the Century Room of the Christensen Center.

"Starved" is a short documentary film by Daria Matza that follows five women with varying experiences of disordered eating (anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating and exercise addiction), and their paths to recovery. Experts like Anita Johnston, Mary Taylor and Geneen Roth talk about the meaning and function of eating disorders and the gifts of recovery. "Starved" provides a mental, emotional, and spiritual lens into this pervasive and devastating issue. Q&A after the film will be led by Beth Carlson of the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion.

Presented by Counseling & Health Promotion as part of Body Peace: Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Check out the book display in the campus Bookstore for more resources on body image and recovery from disordered eating. More information on eating disorders and recovery is available on the CCHP Self-Help page at http://www.augsburg.edu/cchp/eatingconcerns.html

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Major checklists are online

Wondering how many courses are required to complete a History major? Thinking about adding Mathematics as a second major? Requirements for all majors under the 2008 - 2010 catalog are now online at Academic Advising's web page. Check it out: http://www.augsburg.edu/advising/majors_req/

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Congratulations Michael Lansing

Please congratulate Michael Lansing, Assistant Professor of History and Director of Environmental Studies, for his new publication entitled "'Salvaging the Man Power of America': Conservation, Manhood, and Disabled Veterans During World War I," Environmental History 14 (January 2009): 32-57. In the article he brings together in insightful new ways the history of environmentalism with post-World War I efforts to rehabilitate disabled soldiers.

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Tickets available for MIAC men's hockey playoff

Tickets for Thursday's Augsburg-at-Hamline MIAC men's hockey playoff game available

MINNEAPOLIS (2/24/09) -- Tickets for Thursday night's (2/26) Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men's hockey playoff "play-in" game between Augsburg College and Hamline University at Drake Ice Arena are available at the Augsburg athletic office in Si Melby Hall. Tickets are available during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) on Wednesday (TODAY).

Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students (with ID). Children ages 5 and under are admitted free, but need a ticket for entry. There is a limit of four tickets per person. In accordance with MIAC rules, all fans must have a ticket to attend the game. All fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance, as seating is limited, and all seats are general admission.

In the event that there are tickets available on the day of the game, they will go on sale at Drake Arena beginning at 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors at Drake Arena will open at 6 p.m. on Thursday for fans holding tickets to the 7:15 p.m. game.

Thursday's game will be at 7:15 p.m., and played at Drake Ice Arena on the campus of St. Paul Academy High School in St. Paul. Street address for directions: 1712 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.

If you can't make it to the game, you can listen live online via the Augsburg web site: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/.

The winner of Thursday's "play-in" game between No. 5-seed Augsburg and No. 4-seed Hamline will advance to play top-seed St. Olaf on Saturday (2/28) at 8 p.m. at the Northfield (Minn.) Ice Arena.

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Men's basketball in MIAC playoffs tonight

Augsburg's men's basketball is competing in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoff semifinals TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY 2/25), with a game at No. 2-seed Bethel at 7:30 p.m. at the Robertson Center in Arden Hills. Augsburg is the No. 4 seed, while Bethel is the No. 2 team in the six-team postseason playoff field. The teams split their two regular-season games, with each team winning on the other team's home court.

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.

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, Bethel will have live video and live stats links for tonight's game. Log onto Augsburg's athletic web site ( http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/ ) for the link tonight.

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