Crime Alert: Robbery at 20th and 6th St

On Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, at approximately 9 p.m., a man was robbed at the corner of 20th and 6th St. South. The man, a 31 year old U of MN Graduate Student, was punched by one of three young adult males. The young men then took his backpack, which contained his laptop, and fled. The backpack, minus the laptop, was found later that evening at Riverside Plaza.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety. You can reach Augsburg’s Public Safety Department all day, every day by calling 1717 from an on-campus phone or 612-330-1717 from an off-campus phone.

You can help prevent crime!

• Where possible, walk in groups. Groups of people are significantly less likely to be harassed of victimized.

• Call for an escort! Escorts are available all day, every day.

• Stand-up straight, walk with purpose and be aware of your surroundings. Criminals generally look for an easy target, someone they can sneak up on without being seen.

• When possible, leave your valuables at home.

• Back-up your data! Your files can easily be backed-up to your network folder or a USB drive. Don’t risk losing your notes, research and other work. If you have any questions about the best way to back-up your data, talk to your LFC or to Student Computing.

• Immediately report suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety at x1717.

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Posting Policy

Augsburg College recognizes student groups, student organizations, staff, and faculty may use College space to communicate and advertise ideas and events relating to the College. Out of consideration for the right of free expression, the rights of viewers, civility, tolerance and respect the College has published guidelines to be followed when posting flyers and notices.

In general, the guidelines provide for:
[1] Approval of postings.
[2] Where to post.
[3] How to post.
[4] How long to post.
[5] What to post.
[6] And, what happens to postings not adhering to the policy.


The complete College Posting Policy can be viewed at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide

Beginning MON/4.6.09, we will be administering this policy to the fullest extent. This means all posting inappropriately displayed will be removed and tossed.

In the meantime, if you have posters you would like to retrieve and repost in the designated areas please feel free to do so.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions regarding the Posting Policy they can be directed to draus@augsburg.edu.

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Summer and Fall Book Request

Please have your summer and fall book request to Laura by April 10th. Please e-mail Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu

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Online Course Evaluation System Discussion

Please join us for a conversation about the current online course evaluation project. These conversations anticipate bringing a recommendation to the faculty in April or September. If these times do not work, please contact us for other opportunities.
Diane Pike and Scott Krajewski

March 30, 1:00-2:00
April 6, 4:00-5:00
April 7, 8:30-9:30

All meetings are in Lindell 202.

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Earn $10 in the Psych Lab this Week

Again this week, we will be running Experiment #10 (the "crime study"). Stop by Anderson 26 to earn $10 in 10 minutes! Hours this week: Tuesday 1:30-4:00; Wednesday Noon-4:00; Thursday Noon-4:00. Participation is limited to one time. If you have been in this study during the current or a past semester, we cannot include you now, sorry.

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Community Time Tuesday

Join faculty and staff colleagues for refreshments and conversation in the East Commons on Tuesday, March 31, 3:45-4:30.

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WEC/GRAD Students: Bookstore Accounts Available

Students who are already registered for Spring trimester may open a bookstore account to charge bookstore costs through their student account.

Please read the conditions and terms carefully! Go to http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/ and click on "Open a bookstore charge account."

Remember that it can take 1-2 days to process the request. Submit your request now in order to have it available this weekend!

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Do You Know How to Register for an ACTC class?

Did you know fall registration has changed? Do you know when you register? Academic Advising is holding two "Auggies Get Registered" student workshops, where we'll cover things like ACTC registration, the Core Curriculum, and changes to the registration system. There are two times: April 1 at 2 p.m. in SVE 205, and April 9 at 3 p.m. in SVE 201. RSVP to advising@augsburg.edu and let us know your major, and we'll have updated Core and major checklists waiting for you. See you there!

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Be A Generation of Influence Workshop

The Center for Service, Work, & Learning, Augsburg Student Business Organization and North Star Resource Group would like to invite students, staff and faculty to come to the "Be A Generation of Influence" workshop this Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00 p.m. in the Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room.

Guest speaker, Ed Deutshland, President of North Star Resource Group will challenge students to be leaders and change lives! It promises to be an informative evening. Questions, call Sandy at 612-330-1472.

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Faculty Rental Gowns for Graduation

All Faculty needing to rent a gown for the May graduation must turn in their request today. All request after today will be subject to a shipping charge. Please email Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu

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Explore Careers In the Non-Profit World Workshop

Explore Careers In The Non-Profit World
Thursday, April 2nd
4:45 p.m.
Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center
Representatives from Lutheran Social Service, United Way, and Resource will share the breath of full-time careers and internships that one can find while working in the non-profit world. Students, faculty and staff all are invited.

Questions, call Sandy at 612-330-1472

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AAUW Information for Graduating Women

You are eligible to join the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the nation's leading voice in promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

Benefits of AAUW
• Local AND national network
• Updates on current issues
• Develop leadership skills
• Branch programs
• Free research reports
• Award-winning magazine
• Discounted merchandise
• Health and auto insurance
• Low-interest-rate credit card!

For more information and to become a member, check out http://www.aauw.org/. For the Minnesota branch, visit https://svc.aauw.org/about/branchlist.cfml?stateid=MN. For the National branch, visit https://svc.aauw.org/about/branches.cfm.

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International Spring Dance

Come to our dance party and dance to music from all over the world!

When: Friday, April, 3rd 8:00 PM
Where: Minneapolis Room

Sponsored by The International Student Organization

All are welcome.

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Please Nominate for Christensen Justice Award

Marina Christensen Justice Award

Augsburg Students, Faculty and Staff,

Please submit a short application for one graduating senior for the Marina Christensen Justice Award. Submissions are due by Friday, April 3rd at 5 pm. You can fill out the form below and return it to truem@augsburg.edu, or get a written form at the Information Desk in the Christensen Center and return it to CB#108.

The Marina Christensen Justice Award is an annual award honoring a graduating senior who represents in a high degree Augsburg's motto: "Education for Service." The recipient must have demonstrated a dedication to the kind of community involvement that characterized the personal and professional life of Marina, who courageously and effectively reached out to bring equity and harmony--living Christian values--to disadvantaged people and communities.

Name of the senior whom you wish to nominate for the award:

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Why are you nominating this person?:
Please include many examples of this student's work in "service" (that go beyond the campus community.)

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Thank you for your nomination!

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Philanthropy Week at Augsburg

Stop by our table in Christensen Center to hear what those Green Dollar Bill signs mean, learn what the Augsburg Fund is doing for students, pick up your limited edition Stewards/Philanthropy Week Buttons (a different design daily), donate some change (or more), and register to win an iPod Shuffle!
We'll have a table in Christensen Center from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. all week!

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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.

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.

Please reply to one of us or your English professor if you would like to read some of your work as soon as possible so we can organize the event.

Amanda Symes
symes@augsburg.edu

Sam Spafford
samspaff@hotmail.com

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Auggie Intramurals Sign-Ups Update

Intramurals will be taking rosters for the first 8 teams to sign-up for both a 3 night/3 game volleyball tournament and a 3 night/3 game kickball tournament, in which both will begin next week.

The volleyball tournament will be played on Wednesday nights the next three weeks from 8:00-10:00 PM, with the roster deadline being Monday, April 6.

The kickball tournament will be played on Monday nights the next three weeks from 7:00-11:00 PM, with the roster deadline being Saturday, April 4.

Both leagues are going to be filled on a first come, first serve basis for the first 8 teams as mentioned earlier. Rosters and additional sign-up information can be found downstairs in Si Melby Hall on the intramural bulletin-board, with information being available sometime this evening. For any additional comments, questions, or concerns feel free to contact Josh Hersch at hersch@augsburg.edu.

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Job: Homework Coach Wanted

Seeking a homework coach for my 8th grade son, who needs some inspiration and encouragement to finish the academic year. Qualifications include good organizational skills, patience and a sense of humor. Someone who could fill a "big brother" role would be especially helpful. Two days per week, approximately 4-5 p.m. (somewhat flexible.) Pay is $10/hour. Duration would be through the first week of June. For more information, contact Julie at edstrom@augsburg.edu, or x1740.

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Donate Garage Sale Items for a Cure

On May 1st-3rd, my Breast Cancer 3-Day team will be hosting a garage sale in our hometown—Hutchinson, Mn. All proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen for a Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund and will help us reach our goal of $10K.

We are collecting used items that are in good condition and have a decent resale value! If you have any items that you would like to donate, please contact me at <randalle@augsburg.edu> and we can talk further. Thanks for your support!

http://www.the3day.org/goto/emilyrandall

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Everyone Deserves a Lifetime

Please support me in solidarity with Jessica Nathanson, Kristin Anderson, and many other Auggies, as I walk in the Breast Cancer 3-Day. On the weekend of August 21-23, thousands of women and men will unite and walk 60 miles through the Twin Cities. The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it.

The support that the Augsburg campus has shown thus far has been outstanding! Together, we have raised $1055 and counting! I have a goal of $3300 to reach before August! I NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Net proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs, as well as the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, which provides an endowment for breast cancer initiatives.

Please read my story and consider donating at: http://www.the3day.org/goto/emilyrandall

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