Athletic Facilities Easter Break Hours

All Athletic Facilities, including the ice arena, both fitness centers and Melby gym, will be closed Good Friday, April 10, and Easter Sunday, April 12. We will be open regular hours, 8a.m. to 6p.m. on Saturday, April 11.

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Choral Music Missing

Two very large boxes of choral music (each weighing about 30-40#) have been removed from the choir room, M-3, sometime between 12 noon on Monday and 12 noon on Tuesday (today). The boxes contain about $2,000 worth of music. If anybody knows anything, please contact Peter Hendrickson at X1276.

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Library Easter Closing and Computing Alternative

Lindell Library hours for the break are:
Thursday, Apr 9: 8am-7pm
Friday, Apr 10--Sunday, Apr 12: CLOSED

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

Computing resources are available throughout the weekend in the 24-hour lab in Urness Hall (just past the Department of Public Safety).

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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 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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Torstenson Lecture in Sociology - TONIGHT, 5 p.m.

The Augsburg College Department of Sociology is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Torstenson Lecture in Sociology.

When: TONIGHT! Wednesday, April 8, 5:00 - 6:30pm

Where: Foss Center, Arnold Atrium

Featuring: Professor Doug Hartmann, University of Minnesota. Professor Hartmann will be speaking on "Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, and the Complexities of Blackness in 21st Century American Culture."

Please contact Nancy Fischer at fischern@augsburg.edu or ext. 1095 with questions about the event.

We hope to see you there!

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Third Annual ACTC Women's Studies Conference

Please join us on Friday, April 17, for the Third Annual ACTC Women's Studies Conference, featuring research, activism, and art by students from Augsburg, Hamline, St. Kate’s, and St. Thomas. This FREE conference will include dinner and a keynote presentation by Dr. Mai Moua on women and leadership. Location: Murray-Herrick Campus Center, University of St. Thomas, 3:30-8pm.

Augsburg students Laura Cannata, Chelsie Duckworth, Hannah Glusenkamp, Lucreshia Grant, Stacy Marden, Erin Scott, Emily Randall, and Sarah Wheatcroft will be presenting their work.

A tentative schedule of events (full program coming soon):
3:30 - 4:00 Welcome, sign-in, and refreshments
4:00 - 5:00 Presentations / Roundtable discussions / Breakout Sessions
5:00 - 5:15 Break and refreshments
5:15 - 6:15 Presentations / Roundtable discussions / Breakout Sessions
6:30 - 7:45 Dinner
7:00 - 7:45 Keynote speaker: Dr. Mai Moua of Leadership Paradigms, Inc.

NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. All are welcome!

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Last Call for Faculty Rental Cap and Gowns

If you need a rental for the May commencement e-mail Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu.

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Naked Juice Coming Soon To Cooper's

You can soon get Naked in Coopers. Look for the big Naked Juice Cooler in Cooper's for a healthy drink alternative. Select from a variety of juice made with a pound of fruit.

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Spanish Conversation and Study Abroad

Please join us for Spanish conversation this week and learn about study abroad opportunities through Augsburg Abroad. Leah Spinosa de Vega will join us from 11:00 - 11:30 to share information about a variety of programs. Remember, attend 3 conversation sessions and receive a free t-shirt! 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. 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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Brown Bag Lunch: Is Feminism Only for White Women?

Several Augsburg students attended the National Young Women's Leadership Conference in D.C. over Spring Break. Come to our last Brown Bag Lunch of the semester to hear their concerns about the way feminism was portrayed at this conference and about where they think feminism should be headed - and to join in the discussion.

April 14, 2009
12pm-1pm
Women's Resource Center: Sverdrup 207

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'A' Night

YOU'RE INVITED TO "A" NIGHT!
Please come join us for a fun and entertaining night on:

APRIL 8, WEDNESDAY
COMMONS AREA, CHRISTENSEN CENTER
Doors open at 5:30PM
FREE FOOD! COME AND GET THE BEST SEATS!!!

There will be a Variety/Fashion Show
AND ALSO...
A special performance by STIR FRIDAY NIGHT.
A comedian group that will fill the room with lots of laughter!

Bring your friends and family! I will see you there!

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Sverdrup Lecture Program Events - April 13 - 14

This year's Sverdrup Lecture is Dr. Stephen Schneider, Professor for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies, Professor of Biological Sciences, and a Senior Fellow in the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University. Dr. Schneider is the founder and editor of Climatic Change. He will be presenting:

Sverdrup Public Lecture
"Global Warming: Is the Science Settled Enough for Politics?"
Monday, April 13 - 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center AND

Sverdrup Convocation
"What Can Individuals do to Deal with Global Climate Change When They Aren't Authorized to Negotiate with the Chinese?"
Tuesday, April 14 - 11:00-Noon, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Please join us in these two exciting presentations.

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WEC/GRAD: Last Week for Bookstore Accounts

This is the last week to request bookstore accounts! Requests will not be accepted after April 9th.

This service IS for you if you need to use financial aid money to pay for books.

This service is not for you if you: pay out of pocket for tuition and fees, or have third-party funding for your education. Contact the bookstore for third-party invoicing.

If you still need to open your bookstore account, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/ and click on "Open a Bookstore Charge Account"

Please read the terms and conditions carefully!

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Augsburg Dining Easter Break Hours

Commons:
regular hours

Nabo:
Closed Friday 4/10, Saturday 4/11/ Sunday 4/12

Coopers
Open Friday 4/10, 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m.
Depending on how much business is done on Friday MAY BE open Saturday 4/11 from 10-2 p.m.

Sunday: 4/12 Closed

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Sale at the Bookstore

All clearance and athletic clothing is 50% off at the bookstore. We added new merchandise yesterday! We also have all wrestling tumblers and soccer scarves on sale too! Diploma frames are 20% off. Fossil watches are 20% off the markdown price as well. Stop by and stock up on Auggie gear!

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ASAC Spring Music Jam Featuring Quietdrive

ASAC Spring Music Jam 2009 brought to you by ASAC and KAUG featuring Quietdrive with special guests Sing It Loud and Camera Can't Lie. Also featuring Hyland and Wannabe Hasbeens. Saturday, April 18. 5:30PM. Murphy Park. Free for Auggies and guests. Show up early for your FREE t-shirt (while supplies last). Also, look out for the ASAC table in Christensen April 13-17 where you can register to win free Quietdrive and Sing It Loud CDs!!!!!

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Convocation Reminder - Tuesday, April 14

There is a convocation scheduled for Tuesday, 14 April, at 11am. The entire year schedule and class time adjustments are viewable anytime through the Registrar web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. Click on "Faculty Information', then click on 'Convocation Schedule 2008-09'.

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Mosque and Cultural Center Open House

Dar Al-Hijrah Cultural Center and the West Bank Community Coalition
cordially invite you to attend an Open House to learn more about the
activities of the mosque and the role it plays in the Cedar-Riverside
neighborhood. Please extend this invitation to your friends and
colleagues.

We encourage you to:
- Meet your neighbors
- Interact with Somalis and Muslims
- Learn about the activities of Dar Al-Hijrah
- Have Somali cuisine

Thursday, April 16th 5:30 - 8 p.m. - Dinner, Informational session
about Somali culture and Islam

Location: Dar Al-Hijrah Cultural Center, 504 Cedar Avenue

For further information about Dar Al-Hijrah Cultural Center:
info@daralhijrah.com
www.daralhijrah.com
612-227-3933
612-227-8374


Guidelines for Visiting a Mosque:

http://www.daralhijrah.com/visiting_a_mosque.html

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Fall and Summer Book Orders

Just a reminder, all Fall and summer book orders are due April 13th. Please email your orders to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu.

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Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair

The Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair will be held at the U of M, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday, April 14th from 12-4:00 p.m. FREE and open to all students and alumni! Meet with employers looking to fill volunteer, internship and full-time jobs. Attend free workshops and learn about non-profit work. To learn more go to www.idealist.org/careerfairs

Co-hosted by: U of M, MN Private Colleges Career Consortium, MN College and University Career Services, and the MN Council of Nonprofits.

Questions - call CSWL x1472

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Accounts Payable "On-Hold" Checks

All "On Hold" checks that were requested for Friday, April 10th can be picked up on Thursday, April 9th anytime after 1:00 pm in the Science Bldg, Suite 148, due to the Good Friday holiday.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at via
X1031 or daughera@augsburg.edu ~~~ thank you.

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Stress Release - TODAY

Student Mindfulness Series (6pm Wednesdays--today, 4/15, 4/22) in Century Room, Christensen Center. Today's "Chair" yoga session consists of practicing body poses that can be performed easily anywhere (dorm, library, classroom etc.) and while in regular clothes. The teacher is an expert from the St. Paul Yoga Center--Jeanne Barkey. Come practice and de-stress before finals, but also for year round—to sleep better, test better, and live happier! Makes for a good study break or even to help with preparing to study after dinner. Contact Jon at CCHP with any questions: x1337 or vaughanf@augsburg.edu.

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When do You Register?

Did you know fall registration has changed? Do you know when you register? Academic Advising is hosting a "Auggies Get Registered" student workshop where we'll cover things like ACTC registration, the Core Curriculum, and changes to the registration system. Join us April 9 at 3 p.m. in SVE 201. RSVP to advising@augsburg.edu and we'll have an updated Core checklist waiting for you. See you there!

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Graduating?

If you are participating in the May commencement and have not purchased your cap and gown, please stop by the bookstore and do so soon. We also have all diploma frames 20% off this week. Packaged do it yourself announcements are $5.99, these also make great Thank You's!

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Staff Senate Open Forum - Thursday

Staff Senate Members will be holding an open forum this Thursday, April 9th 3:30pm to 4:00pm, Sverdrup 102. All are welcome to join us.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, April 7:
Baseball -- Macalester 8-3, Augsburg 7-1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/7/base040709a.aspx?path=baseball

Softball -- Hamline 8-9, Augsburg 0-4 (1st game 5 inn.)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/7/soft040709.aspx?path=softball


Upcoming Events -- always check online for postponements/cancellations before you go:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu

Wednesday, April 8:
Baseball vs. Hamline, Parade Stadium, 2:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 10:
Softball at Macalester, 12 p.m.
Women's Golf at Carleton Invitational, Northfield GC, Northfield, Minn.

Saturday, April 11:
Baseball vs. St. Olaf, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Gustavus Lee Krough Invitational.
Women's Golf at Carleton Invitational, Northfield GC, Northfield, Minn.

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3 Auggies Named to All-USCHO Squads

Three Auggies named to All-USCHO squads
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/7/mhoc040709.aspx?path=mhockey

MINNEAPOLIS -- Three Augsburg College men's hockey players were recently named to the Division III All-USCHO squad by U.S. College Hockey Online, a national web site that covers college hockey.

Chris Johnson (JR, Verona, Wis./Madison Memorial HS) was named as an honorable-mention selection to the Division III West All-USCHO squad, while teammates Trevor Doden (FY, Red Wing, Minn.) and Nick Guran (FY, McHenry, Ill./McHenry East HS) earned West Rookie Team honors.

The award is the latest for Johnson, who was named to the All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference squad and was a second-team West Region selection to the American Hockey Coaches Association/RBK Hockey Division III Men's All-American squad. It was his third All-MIAC honor, earning first-team honors this season after receiving all-conference honorable-mention honors his first two seasons. He was also named to the MIAC All-Rookie Team in his first season. He earned MIAC Player of the Week honors twice this season.

A team captain this year, Johnson finished the 2008-09 season as the MIAC's scoring champion in both overall and conference play. In overall play, Johnson led the league in both points (42) and assists (28), while standing fifth in goals (14). In league games-only, Johnson led the league in points (33) and assists (22), while standing second in goals (11). He finished the 2008-09 season with a consecutive-game point streak of 12 straight games, claiming a goal or assist in 21 of Augsburg’s 26 games this season.

Among NCAA Division III players nationally, Johnson finished 13th in points per-game (1.62) and 10th in assists per-game (1.08). In 77 career games at Augsburg, Johnson has 30 goals and 57 assists for 87 points.

Guran, an All-MIAC honorable-mention and MIAC All-Rookie Team selection this season, was the top scorer among first-year players in the MIAC this season, leading the league's rookies in both goals (16) and points (31), while standing fifth in assists (15). In league play, he also led the MIAC in first-year goals (11) and points (21), while standing tied for second in assists (10). Among MIAC players in overall stats, he was eighth in points and third in goals, while standing fifth in points in league games-only and second in goals.

Doden finished the season fifth on the team in total scoring, with 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points, including two power-play goals. In MIAC overall statistics, Doden ranked 21st in total scoring, fifth among league newcomers, while ranking 23rd in goals and 24th in assists. In league games-only, Doden ranked 13th in total points (18), fifth in goals (10) and 28th in assists (8), while tying for third among league newcomers in scoring.

In its third season under head coach Chris Brown, Augsburg finished 9-16-1 overall, 8-7-1 in MIAC play. The Auggies closed the season strong, with a 6-1-1 record in their last eight games of the regular season to earn a berth in the five-team MIAC postseason tournament for the second time in the last three years.

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Hire Non Profit to Create/Maintain Your Garden

Yes, there are still Backyard Harvest customer slots for the 2009 growing season! Contact Krista Leraas at harvest@pricoldclimate.org to schedule your consultation today.

Backyard Harvest farmers contract with homeowners, renters and communities to create gardens in their backyards, maintain the gardens and harvest all of the produce weekly for each family. The program provides both garden fresh food and garden education for homeowners, renters and neighborhoods, as well as entrepreneurial and small scale food production training for our farmers.

We happily offer three garden designs ranging from 80- to 120-square-feet. These yummy and bountiful packages include the following:

~ 16 to 20 weeks of fresh vegetables, herbs and edible flowers (over 30 different crops)
~ A comprehensive, professional garden design
~ Personal urban farmer who will install and maintain the garden, harvest the vegetables and leave them at your back door
~ Community events (e.g. garden parties, workshops, canning bees)
~ Site assessment including soil test*^
~ Compost/topsoil blend*^
~ Compost tea
~ Mulch
~ Plants & seeds (over 30 different crops!)
~ Watering system (w/ timer)^
~ Garden journal with notes and communication with your farmer
~ E-newsletter from Backyard Harvest

*Negotiable and to be determined in a consultation
^One-time set-up cost. Back-to-back growing seasons patrons will have this cost waived.

Prices range from $1025 to $1295. Contact Program Coordinator, Krista Leraas at harvest@pricoldclimate.org for more information and to schedule your consultation.

Our pilot year focuses on the South Minneapolis area and on the Morningside neighborhood of Edina. Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested! We may not be able to accommodate all requests for backyard farming services but we would love to hear of your interest as we plan our 2010 expansion.

Thanks to everyone for your support of this fledgling nonprofit project! For more information about becoming a Backyard Harvest customer and about our project mission and goals visit our web site at www.pricoldclimate.org/about_backyard_harvest

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