Parking Lot Closed

On Monday March 16 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lots B and E (parking lots North and South of Urness & Mortensen)will be closed to all traffic and parked vehicles due to facilities operations. Vehicles must be removed from the lot before 4 a.m. to avoid being towed at owner's expense. Vehicles that normally park in Lot B or E may park in lot D, G, L, or street C.

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Bookstore Hours for Spring Break

Friday March 13 8:30-3, Saturday March 14 closed, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10-3, Thursday March 19 10-2:30, Friday March 20 10-6, Saturday March 21 9:30-1.

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Would you Like to be Published?

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 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.

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.

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

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Summer Research Applications Due Today

APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY BY 3 p.m. in SCI 116.

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 18-July 24. Applications are now available on line at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo. Examples available in the URGO office.

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

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Enhance Feedback with Moodle Gradebook

Additional session added for Thursday

According to Chickering and Gamson (1987), prompt and appropriate feedback on performance is one of the best practices for undergraduate education. Feedback can take on many forms including face-to-face discussions with students, written comments on papers and assessment tracking in a course gradebook. Our campus online course content management system, Moodle, has a built-in gradebook which could provide one mode of feedback for your students.

Response to the Wednesday workshops has been good so we've added an additional session on Thursday from 1:20-2:20 pm in Foss 22A. RSVPs for this workshop are appreciated but not necessary and you may attend as much or as little of the session as your schedule allows.

For additional information please contact Eric Strom (x.1739) or Scott Krenz (x.1112)

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Faculty Scholarship Roundtables 2009

Thursday, March 26
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 webpage, www.augsburg.edu/ctl. We plan to offer 14-16 different presentation (6-8 different faculty members each round).

Abstracts due March 13

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

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Sabbatical Discussion with Lars Christiansen

Wednesday, March 25, 3:30 in the Riverside Room

"What Augsburg can learn from the most innovative colleges in the country."

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Plan Ahead - Spring Break and the Writing Lab

Please note this change in schedule during spring break! The Writing Lab will be open:

Friday, March 13 (6-8 pm)
(Closed Sunday - March 15)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday (March 16, 18, 20) - 6-8 pm
(Closed Sunday - March 22)

Regular hours resume on Monday, March 23.

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Spring WEC Book Orders now Due

Please email your book orders as soon as possible to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu

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Athletics and Clearance Merchandise 25% off

All Athletics and Clearance merchandise is 25% off at the bookstore. We have limited sizes and quantities so hurry in before you leave for Spring Break.

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AFA: Spring Trimester Bookstore Accounts

Spring trimester bookstore accounts may now be opened through http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll , then click on "Open a Bookstore Charge Account." Please read the terms on the website carefully!

This is an OPTIONAL way of paying for your books by charging the money to your student account. This service is intended for students who need to use their financial aid money to purchase books.

If you have third-party funding, please do not use this form and rather contact the bookstore directly to arrange for correct account and invoice processing.

There are no bookstore accounts for any summer classes, so hold on to that credit refund money and plan ahead!

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Interested in a Career in Financial Services?

Farmers Insurance would like to hold on-campus interviews for students that will be graduating this spring 2009 who are interested in Financial Services. To learn more go to: http://www.farmersagent.com/tknop/whybeafarmersagentvideo.htm To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to the CSWL office by April 2 to be considered for an on-campus interview on April 8th. Questions, call Sandy at 612-330-1472

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Donate 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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Augsbrug Dining Vendor Food Show

Come Check out Augsburg Dining's Vender Food Show on March 11 in the Commons from 11:00 to 1:30. Choose from a variety of food and drink and tell us what you think. Free to all. And what's not to like about that!

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Day Student Government Elections

Looking for Leaders-

Your very own Augsburg Day Student Government is looking for students to represent the student body next school-year!

If interested for running for Day Student Government, pick up a ballot petition from the Christensen Center welcome desk, the OGC welcome desk, or the Student Government office located in the basement of Christensen.

Ballot petitions must be returned to the Student Government office by Thursday, March 26.

This is a GREAT opportunity to become more involved at Augsburg. If you have any questions, please contact Student Government at stugov@augsburg.edu

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Paychecks for Student Employees

We have been receiving a lot of questions in our office regarding the time frame as to when student employees' checks will be issued for the month of March and this should alleviate some of those questions. The 15th falls on a Sunday and when the 15th falls on a Sunday we will cut the checks available for pick up that Monday. As many of you may know, Monday the 16th is the start of spring break and for those who would like to receive their checks and are unable to stop in the Enrollment Center to pick them up you can still receive them during the break. If you would like your check sent to a specific address please drop off a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Human Resources office by not later than the close of business on Friday, March 13 and we will mail the checks out after they are processed.

Thank you,
Andrea L. Turner
Asst. Vice President Human Resources

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Show off your Writing Skills

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 17 and will 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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Spanish Conversation this Thurs. -- Free T-shirt

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 receive 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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Share your Story

As a part of Homelessness Awareness Week, LINK & MPIRG invite you to share your personal experience with homelessness. You can share about yourself, a family member, or a friend you know who has experienced homelessness. Please come to our SLEEP OUT in the QUAD on Friday, March 27 at 10pm.

Please email me if you are interested in participating.
Caitlin Hozeny: hozeny@augsburg.edu

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Salvage Archeology and Cedar Riverside

Salvage Archeology and the Cedar Riverside Neighborhood

Saturday, March 14
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Gifts
1601 East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Cost $5-Call to reserve your place 612-729-9333u
*Presented in conjunction with Augsburg College and the College of the Third Age

Phillip J. Thompson (Augsburg professor emeritus) will explain salvage archeology:the rapid excavation of material that will otherwise be destroyed by construction projects. He will show and discuss artifacts of the history of this old Minneapolis neighborhood.

For more information, please see www.ingrebretsens.ocm

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Bus. Majors: Want to win a Jimmy Johns gift card?

Business majors: Want to get your advising hold lifted AND enter to win one of three Jimmy John's gift cards?

Come to the Open Advising session on March 26 and 27 anytime from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. in 3rd floor Memorial Hall. There will be advisors available during this time and we will have access to your academic information, so as to better assist you with course planning for summer and fall 2009.

Treats will be provided!

Questions? Kelly x1225

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Augsburg Dining Spring Break Hours

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

Coopers
Closed March 14-15
Open March 16-20, 7:30-5
Open WEC normal hours

Nabo
Closed March 14-15
Open March 16-20, 10-6:30
Open WEC normal hours

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Faculty/Staff Discussion Around Scripture

Recently the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America began a new initiative titled "The Book of Faith." This initiative has been designed to bring the church back to its foundation, Scripture; so that as people of faith, we can live out our lives through this lens.

In this Lenten season, I invite you to join me and other Faculty/Staff members in opening The Book of Faith through discussion around Scripture. This Thursday, March 12th, we will begin a four-part journey through various Scripture passages that will help us to explore our Biblical foundations. Bring your lunch to the Riverside Room from 12:30 and join us!

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First Year Spaces Close for Spring Break

Anderson and Urness First Year Residents:

This is a reminder that Urness Hall and first year spaces in Anderson Hall close for the Spring Break. Spring Break is defined as 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2009 to noon on Sunday, March 22, 2009. Early arrivals are not permitted.

No first year students will be able to access their space during the break. Please make sure to take everything you need before you leave by 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2009.

When you leave for break, make sure:
o Windows are closed and locked;
o Blinds are closed;
o Recycling is removed;
o Trash is removed;
o Personal items are removed from common area kitchens, lounges, etc.;
o You have everything you think you will need (clothes, wallet, prescriptions, etc) during the break;
o All lights are turned off;
o Door is locked and double checked.

If you have questions, please contact Amanda Temple, Urness Residence Hall Director (temple@augsburg.edu) or Brian Emerick, Anderson Residence Hall Director (emerickb@augsburg.edu). You may also ask your RA for more guidance.

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Augsburg Associates Spring Seminar

The Augsburg Associates invite you to their SPRING SEMINAR on Saturday, March 28 at Augsburg House, 2848 West River Parkway, Minneapolis. The program - Excerpts from The Mother Project – will feature Darcey Engen in reflections on the familiar, desperate edge of everyday motherhood. The seminar begins with breakfast goodies at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m. RSVP your attendance by March 18th to Sara Schlipp-Riedel at schlipp@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1323. Seating is limited. Cost of the seminar is $15, payable at the door.

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Agresso Services Maintenance-Mar. 15

We will be performing maintenance on Agresso systems on Sunday, March 15 beginning at 7 a.m. Maintenance is expected to last up to 5 hours. All Agresso and related services will be unavailable during the maintenance period. This includes the Agresso Client, Agresso Web, and Records and Registration.

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

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Sublet Room near Augsburg for Summer

Room in a 5 bed, 3 bath town house. Brand new house. 1 mile from Augsburg. Sub lease from May-Sept. Aprox. $525 / month + Util. Willing to negotiate price.

Kurt Hogard
hogard@augsburg.edu

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2 Katy Perry Tickets for Sale

Two general admission tickets to sold out Katy Perry show at First Avenue on Tuesday, March 24th, $50 for the pair (face value and ticketmaster fees). Call or email if you are interested, 612.220.1864 or storma@augsburg.edu

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