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Dean's Summer scholarship grant

Summer 2009
Purpose

Augsburg values faculty research and creative projects and thus is making available this opportunity to support faculty work. The purpose of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects that are nearing completion. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for a faculty member to accelerate completion of a significant project by providing this substantial opportunity.

Description and Eligibility

Two $4,000 Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for summer 2009. One grant will be awarded to a faculty member who received tenure prior to the 2008-2009 academic year. One grant will be awarded to a tenure-track faculty member who successfully passed Third-Year Review prior to the 2008-2009 academic year.

Faculty members who receive a Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant are not eligible to teach more than one course total in Summer Session.

Application Process

Eligible candidates are asked to submit the Research Application found at www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita. Send the application and vita as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu

Be sure your information makes clear how receipt of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant will accelerate project completion; in addition, make explicit the time commitments by you during the summer.

Grant recipients submit a progress report in fall 2009 and a short final report by Feb 1, 2010.


Application Date: March 23, 2009 for the summer 2009.
Late applications are not considered.

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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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New partner in China - Liberal arts taught in English

Augsburg established a formal relationship with the United International College in 2007. A student exchange between the two institutions is beginning the 2009-2010 academic year. Interested Augsburg students will initiate the exchange as study abroad students at UIC. An equal number of UIC students will study at Augsburg in the spring semester.

About the United International College (UIC)
The United International College (UIC) is located in the city of Zhuhai, across the bay from Hong Kong. Jointly founded by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University, the college is the first full-scale cooperation in higher education between Mainland China and Hong Kong. The mission of the college is to build a new model for liberal education in China and to nurture talented future graduates with international perspectives.

About the City
Adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao, Zhuhai displays a blend of Oriental and Western cultures. It is one of the first Special Economic Zones in China. Located on the west bank of the estuary of the Pearl River, the city covers 7,653 sq km. It is truly a coastal city. Zhuhai has 146 islands scattered in the South China Sea, hence its nickname City of a Hundred Islands. In 2002, the city's population totaled 1.23 million. Today, Zhuhai has evolved from small border villages into a rapidly growing beautiful coastal city with modem economic development zones.

Academics
All courses at UIC are taught in English. Courses are offered in the areas of Business and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and General Education.

Augsburg students are eligible to register for any of the courses for which they meet prerequisites. UIC courses are worth .75 Augsburg credits. Course approval will be done prior to departure to ensure that a full course load that will meet Augsburg requirements. A Mandarin Chinese language course will be available on a non-credit basis.

Housing and Meals
Students will live in double rooms in the Cultural Village hostel at UIC. All international students will have a Chinese national student for a roommate. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, desk, bed, dresser, closet and private bath. The Village facility also has a small supermarket, a room of washing machines and some meeting rooms.

The cost for the room is about $300 USD per term. There is no meal plan, but students can eat for about $3-$5/day (for 3 meals!!) at the 50 some restaurants and cafeterias adjacent to the campus. The other costs for students are all discretionary spending (travel, personal items, etc.).

Program Dates
The fall semester will begin in the second week of September and end by December 31, 2009. The exact starting date has not yet been determined. The semester is 14 weeks plus 2 weeks for examinations. International students may take their examinations earlier than Chinese national students to ensure that they are home in time for the beginning of second semester in January.

Application Deadline
An extended deadline applies to this particular program. Students may submit applications to Augsburg Abroad until April 1.

Eligibility
Students must have second year standing and a 2.5 GPA.

Program Fees
Students pay the Augsburg on-campus cost for tuition for their term in China. Housing is paid directly to UIC (estimated Fall semester 2009 cost is $300). Food is paid for out of the student’s pocket and is estimated at $3 -$5 per day for three meals.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Students who receive financial aid (scholarships, grants or loans) at Augsburg can use that aid for study abroad. Loans may be increased as necessary to cover the additional travel costs related to their study abroad program. Students may work with Augsburg Abroad and Augsburg’s Financial Aid Office to determine if they can receive an increase in aid.

For More Information
Contact Leah Spinosa de Vega in Augsburg Abroad regarding application policies and process.
devega@augsburg.edu
612.330.1650

Visit the United International College web site:
http://uic.edu.hk/en/index.php

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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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CTL Faculty summer research 2009

FACULTY SUMMER RESEARCH GUIDELINES 2009

DESCRIPTION:

This grant provides support of faculty scholarly activity during the summer months. Scholarship is broadly defined to include research and creative projects that result in disciplinary scholarship, the scholarship of application, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the scholarship of teaching. Examples of previous successful proposals are on file in the Center for Teaching and Learning.

"Scholarship of Teaching" typically goes beyond course development and/or revision and has as its audience other faculty and professionals in the field.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Proposals should show evidence of thorough preparation and meet the following criteria:
• Clear statement of realistic goals and objectives
• Appropriate and detailed project method/plan for achieving the goals and objectives and articulation of the time commitment involved
• Explanation of advance preparation and planning
• Clear description of the project's assessment
• Detailed timeline and budget


FUNDING: Up to $2000 is awarded per grant and 2-3 awards are typically made per year.
These grants are supported by Grangaard Faculty Development Fund and award decisions are made by the Faculty Development Committee. All funds must be used by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.

ELIGIBILITY: Priority is given to full time tenured and tenure track faculty. Priority is also given to faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three year period.

APPLICATION: Please use the Research Application form that is available at the CTL web site www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita. Send the application and vita as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu

Application Date: March 23, 2009 for the summer 2009. Late applications will not be considered.

Requirements of the grant include:
• Completion of the Center for Teaching and Learning evaluation form and assessment as described in the project application;
• Sharing the results with the Augsburg Community; for example, presentation of a community discussion, Faculty Scholarship Roundtables, or another appropriate and documented venue.

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Publish your paper

Do you have an academic paper you're particularly proud of?

It might be worth even more than the grade you received.

The Augsburg Honors Review wants to publish your work. All you have to do is submit it!

What to Submit:
We will consider papers from all disciplines that successfully articulate an original and compelling thesis.

Why Submit?
Being a published author is one of the best ways to demonstrate your writing skills to graduate schools, professional schools, and employers.

How to Submit:
Please send your work to review@augsburg.edu and include the following information:

-- The first and last names of all authors and faculty advisors,
-- Your anticipated graduation date,
-- A reliable way to contact you other than your college-provided email address,
-- The name of the institution where your research was conducted (if other than Augsburg), and
-- The title of your paper.

We prefer Microsoft Word format (.doc) for all attachments.

The priority deadline to submit your work for the 2010 publication is April 20, 2009.

What is the Augsburg Honors Review?
The Augsburg Honors Review is an interdisciplinary journal exhibiting outstanding work by undergraduate students. The goal of the AHR is to give students the opportunity to participate in scholarly conversations within their disciplines and to expose them to the dialogue between a journal and a contributor in editing an article for publication.

For more information, please contact Shawn Boonstra (boonstra@augsburg.edu).

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Tired of waiting in line for your refund check?

Go green and sign up for direct deposit. It saves paper and the hassle of driving across town just to wait in a long line for your check.

Visit the Enrollment Center web site at www.augsburg.edu/enroll click on "sign up now" under the direct deposit information.

It’s faster, more efficient and guaranteed not to get lost in the mail!!

Please note: This direct deposit does not apply to student paychecks.

Thanks,

Enrollment Center Staff

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"So, What's Your Price?" - Screening

All Students, Faculty, and Staff, are invited to the screening of: "So, What's Your Price?" A documentary by Olallo Rubio. This independent movie discusses the relation between Mexico and the U.S.

Tonight, March 2nd, Science Hall 123, 6:15 PM.

Sponsored by The International Student Organization

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Tonight: Rediscovering normal eating

Normal eating. What is that? On Tuesday evening, March 3rd (7-8 pm, Marshall Room), Sarah Schneeweis, a registered dietitian from the Park Nicollet Melrose Institute, will be here presenting "Rediscovering Normal Eating: Your Genes Do Fit." Sarah will talk about what “normal” eating is, show some mixed messages from the media about eating, discuss whether fad diets work, and will give some guidelines for learning to listen to the body’s innate hunger cues.

This program is being offered as part of Body Peace: Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and is sponsored by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion (call Beth at x1136 if you have questions). Please stop by the campus Bookstore to see the display of books for Body Peace week (February 27th - March 6th).

Can’t make it to the program but want to learn more about "normal eating?" Order the book the program is based on, "Journey Toward Freedom: Rediscovering the Pleasure of Normal Eating" online at http://www.parknicollet.com/Stores/ProductDetail.cfm?productid=JOURNE8813523

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Inter-religious dialogue

You are invited to attend the next inter-religiou dialog on the "Theology of Death, Grief, and the End of Life, Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. (food) 6 p.m. presentations by Imam Makram El-Amin, Rabbi Lynn Liberman and Dr. Terry Fretheim in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. We will begin with a remembrance of our students who have died during this academic year. All are welcome. For questions, please call Campus Ministry, x1732.

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Filing your taxes? Need your tuition statement?

Students,

Your 1098T tax form is available online through the Enrollment Center web site, www.augsburg.edu/enroll You will be prompted to enter your Augsburg username and password to log in and view the form.

Thanks,
Enrollment Center Staff

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Tickets for "My Name is Rachel Corrie"

Tickets are now on sale for the Augsburg Theatre Department's production of My Name is Rachel Corrie, guest directed by Maren Ward.

Available performance dates are:
March 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th at 7:00

Tickets are on sale now for:
$5 for General Public
$4 for ACTC faculty and staff
$2 for Augsburg students and children under 12
All Augsburg students need to bring their student ID.

To make a reservation, please call 612-330-1257

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Augsburg's youth basketball tournament needs you

The Augsburg College Church Youth Basketball Tournament is this Sunday, March 8th in Si Melby. Hundreds of youth will be here along with 1000-2000 fans. We needs lots of help and we know YOU can give them a friendly Augsburg welcome! If you are interested in helping out, please email me at hakola@augsburg.edu. We are in need of timers and scorekeepers from 3-6pm and 6-9pm. Volunteers get a free t-shirt!

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Network maintenance, Sunday, March 15, 5:30 p.m.

We're upgrading our core network on Sunday, March 15, beginning at 5:30pm. Maintenance is expected to last for up to 2 hours. All network access, internal and external, and Internet access will be interrupted during the upgrade. The upgrade is necessary expand our network's capacity.

Thanks for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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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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Donate items to abused women and children

For thousands of women and children, home can be frightening, lonely and for many it is a very dangerous place. The Lewis House, located in Eagan, is dedicated to helping these women and children find safety and get them back on their feet.The Lewis House provides shelter, food, daycare and education about safe relationships for women and children who seek their services. To support these women and children, a few students from Augsburg College will be running a donation drive. We will be collecting items from now until the first week in April, at which time we will deliver all donated items to the Lewis House and help pass things out to the women and children.

Items the Lewis House needs are:
bath sized towels
wash cloths
twin size sheets/comforters
pillowcases
diapers
infant formula - all varieties
baby bottles/nipples
craft supplies (markers, crayons, construction paper, special kits)
school supplies (notebooks, folders, back packs)
educational toys, puzzles, videos and learning games
toothbrushes/toothpaste/floss
old cell phones with chargers
women and youth clothing (any age, gently used or new)

We will be setting up a table in Christensen to collect items and will be available to answer any questions a few times in the coming weeks. People can also drop off items at the Enrollment Center.
Please contact Ashle with questions at neunsing@augsburg.edu.

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American Indian storytelling - Wednesday evening

"The Web of Life"
American Indian Storytelling
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
6:30 - 9 PM
Augsburg College
Sateren Auditorium
712-22nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN

Special Guests: Colin Wesaw Thorne & Wakinyan LaPointe

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Hosted by: Augsburg Students in AIS 322 - American Indian Storytelling Class

Fry Bread Served

Free Parking in Lot L (24th & Riverside Ave)

Sponsored by Augsburg College: Indigenous Student Association, American Indian Student Services, American Indian Studies, Global Education, Weekend College, Day & Weekend Student Association

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Augsburg Dining Spring break hours

Commons
Closed March 14th-21
Open Sunday March 22nd for dinner

Coopers
Closed March 14th & 15th
Open March 16th-20th 7:30-5
Open W.E.C. normal hours

Nabo
Closed March 14th & 15th
Open March 16th-20th 10-2
Open W.E.C. normal hours

All locations open normal hours March 23rd.

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Are all of your financial aid documents in?

Not sure? Well, you can check this information online!

Visit the Enrollment Center web site at www.augsburg.edu/enroll click on "track my financial aid" and log in. Click on the "documents" tab and see a list of financial aid documents that have been received, the date we received the document, and what still needs to be submitted.

Submit any missing documents to the Enrollment Center by drop-off, mail, or fax.

Thanks,

Enrollment Center Staff

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Major checklists - Now online

Wondering what the difference is between a B.A. and a B.S. in Computer Science? Curious about which classes are required for a Creative Writing major? You can find this information(and much more) on the Academic Advising web page, where all major checklists for the 2008 - 2010 catalog have found a home. Check it out: http://www.augsburg.edu/advising/majors_req/

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Lilly Lunch with Bruce Reichenbach is full

The Lilly Lunch with Bruce Reichenbach on March 11, 2009 in East Commons has filled. People who registered for the lunch received an e-mail confirmation notice on Monday, March 2.

If you did not receive such a notice but are certain that you registered, please contact Diane Glorvigen at x1334 or glorvige@augsburg.edu.

If you did not register for the lunch but would like to be on the waiting list, please contact Diane Glorvigen at x1334 or glorvige@augsburg.edu.

Thank you!

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Confidential eating disorder screenings

The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion will be holding an Eating Disorder Screening Day on Thursday, March 5th. The confidential screening consists of a brief screening inventory and a brief discussion with one of the CCHP counselors (it should take about 20 minutes total). If you are concerned about yourself, or about someone you love, feel free to stop by anytime between 11am and 2pm on Thursday, March 5th. The CCHP House is located on 21st Avenue South (across from the back/west side of the library).

If you prefer to do an online screening, there is an anonymous screening test available through the CCHP web site. Just click on https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/welcome.asp and then select the “eating disorders” self-screening test.

Counselors at CCHP are always available to meet with students who have concerns about eating or body image, or are worried about someone they care about. Just call x1707 for a confidential appointment with one of our professional mental health counselors.

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Murphy Square deadline extended

Writers and artists: the Murphy Square submission deadline has been extended through this Wednesday, March 4th.

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.

Again, the new submission deadline is THIS WEDNESDAY, March 4th.

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Build your own stir fry

Make it your way. Build your own Stir-fry March 4th during Lunch in the Commons. Come check it out.

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Local business panel discussion this Wednesday

All are invited to attend a panel discussion "Local business in a Big Box/Online World" this Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center.

The panel, which is being presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Abandoned Spaces--Vibrant Places," will feature local business owners and advocates from the Seward and Cedar-Riverside neighborhoods.

The participants:
Kim Bartmann, Owner, Bryant-Lake Bowl, Barbette, Red Stag Supper Club.

Justin Dahlheimer, Research Associate, New Rules Project, Institute for
Local Self-Reliance.

Chris Johansen, Owner, Crown Video & Tanning, and Board Member, Seward Civic
& Commerce Association.

David Unowsky, Magers & Quinn Booksellers, Founding Member, Past President,
and Current Board Member, Metro Independent Business Alliance.

The moderator will be Megan Sheridan, Intern, Seward Redesign, Student,
University of St. Thomas.

Hope to see you there!

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Staff - Did you have time off due to the weather?

Did you as a staff member take time off due to the weather after the school was declared closed at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, 2/26? If you are an employee who was off because of the closing, please indicate on your absence report or time sheet when you were gone and mark it with the code WP. This will ensure that you get paid correctly and your absence is recorded correctly. Any time off earlier that day will require use of vacation or personal time.

If you have any questions on this process, please call the HR front desk at ext. 1058, or Linda at ext. 1216.

And remember....Spring is "just around the corner"!

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Annual Spring blood drive - Tomorrow

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus Wednesday, March 4th from 10 - 4 p.m. in the East Commons for our annual Augsburg Spring Blood Drive. We still have many time slots open so if you have not yet signed up and want to donate, please call the CCHP office today for a time to donate.

With these difficult economic times, donating blood is a gift that costs just your time and saves lives. Please consider donating. Thanks to all of you who have signed up to donate already. Please be sure to eat well, especially a good breakfast, drink lots of water and bring a photo ID to the donation area.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office. Thank you for helping save lives by donating a pint of blood.

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Augsburg Dining vender food show

Come Check out Augsburg Dining's Vender Food Show on March 11th in the Commons from 11:00 to 1:30. Choose from a variety of food and drink and tell us what you think. Free for faultily and staff.

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Study abroad deadline extended to March 30

Study Abroad Deadline Extended to Monday, March 30, noon.

Apply By MARCH 30 for Study or Intern Abroad this Summer, Fall'09, Academic Year 09-10 www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Lots of scholarships and tuition discounts are available for programs abroad.

Before applying to Augsburg Abroad make sure you attend an advising session. http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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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Last week to submit for staff employee of the year

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 this Friday, March 6th!

Follow the link below to download the nomination form.

web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/StaffRecognition.doc

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Don't miss this Wednesday and Thursday

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

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Augsburg math team places 4th in competition

On Saturday, February 28, an Augsburg Team consisting of Mathematics majors Jason Chrudimsky, Michael Janas and Matthew Solberg placed 4th in a strong field of competitors at the 17th Annual Konhauser Problemfest at Carleton College. The 15 competing teams came from Augsburg, Carleton, Gustavus Adolphus, Macalaster, St. Olaf, and St. Thomas. For examples of previous exam problems, see http://www.macalester.edu/mathcs/Konhauser.html

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1br Available in a 2br apartment immediately

Are you or anybody you know looking for an apartment in the very near future?? I cannot afford the rent on my apartment and need to move immediately. I currently live in a 2br apartment, and am looking to sublet my room in the apartment.

The bedroom is furnished with a bed/drawers, dresser, and desk/chair (but can be stored if you have your own things). The rest of the apartment includes a large bathroom, kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, stove/oven, and microwave, and a living room with a table/chairs, sofa, and end table.

If this sounds interesting to you, or if you can know of anyone who would be interested, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pass the word on or contact me!! Like I said, I am desperate, and looking to move out immediately.

Call 847.840.0134 or email sedlak@augsburg.edu

Thanks!

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