Crime Alert: Robbery Reported in Lot L

An individual has reported that, on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at approximately 5:30 pm, they were robbed in Lot L. There are inconsistencies in the report we received and the individual does not wish to make a police report. If you are in Lot L at the time of this reported robbery, and believe you may have information relevant to the complaint, please contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your safety or crime on campus, please contact John Pack, Director of Public Safety, at 612-330-1644 or by email at pack@augsburg.edu. As always, please immediately report any suspicious behavior to Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety. You can reach DPS all day, every day by dialing 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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Faculty Scholarship Display

Dear Faculty Members,

On behalf of the Center for Teaching and Learning as well as the Office of the Dean, I am requesting your help in recognizing faculty scholarship, performance, and creativity over the last year. At the Faculty Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 30, tables will be set up for the purpose of displaying recent faculty work.

If you or anyone in your department or division has published a book or a journal article, performed in or directed a theatre or musical production, exhibited art, or presented other work formally to the public in the last year, please ask them to drop off the relevant books, journals, playbills, programs, posters, etc. at the CTL desk on the second floor (link level) of the library so that they can be displayed at the Faculty Recognition Luncheon. Faculty may leave items at the CTL desk at any time, but valuable items such as books are best left during times when there will be staff (Antonio Spargo for the next few weeks) on hand to secure them: M 8-10, W 11-3, and F 11-2.

This was a very popular display last year, and we look forward to showcasing once again the excellent work of our colleagues.

Thank you for your cooperation,

John Harkness

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Anxiously Awaiting your Financial Aid Award?

This week the financial aid office plans to email completed 2009-10 financial aid awards to day program students who completed all financial aid paperwork by the priority deadline of March 1st!

Students who receive a completed financial aid award letter are welcome to make an appointment to meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss their financial plans for next year. Counselors will be available for appointments Monday-Friday April 20-24th. Evening appointments are also available on Tuesday, April 21st. Students should contact the Enrollment Center if they want to make an appointment. Counselors will also be available for walk in appointments MWF 11-2 pm and TR 12-3 pm through the end of the spring semester.

Enrollment Center phone number: 612.330.1046 or email: enroll@augsburg.edu

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Zyzzogeton Poster Session Tomorrow

You are invited to attend the 2009 Zyzzogeton Poster Session
3:30-5:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

All friends, family, students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

There will be a nacho and Italian soda bar.

Student research abstracts and a complete schedule of Zyzzogeton events are available at http://www.augsburg.edu/zyzzogeton/

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Zyzzogeton Student Research Abstracts

Student research abstracts for the Zyzzogeton Poster Session are now available at http://www.augsburg.edu/zyzzogeton/

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Fall and Summer Book Request Now Due

Please email your summer and fall book request to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu. Thanks to all who have submitted!

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Cake for Prof. Bibelnieks and Prof. Pederson - TODAY

To all colleagues and students,

Come celebrate two recipients of the 2009 awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning:

Tracy Biblenieks of the mathematics department, for Teaching
Dale Pederson of the biology department, for Mentoring

Tuesday, April 14, from 12:00-1:30 PM
McNair/URGO Suite, Science 116

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Cash Prize for your Writing

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.

Submit your work by 10 AM on April 26, 2009, to be eligible for a $100 prize! Contact Shawn Boonstra (boonstra@augsburg.edu) for details and eligibility restrictions.

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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Spanish Conversation this Thursday

Take a break from the end-of-semester stress and join us for some fun conversation in Spanish! 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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Clearance and Athletic clothing 50% Off

All clearance and athletic clothing is 50% off at the bookstore. Stop by to stock up on your Auggie Gear!

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Bookstore Closing Early April 25

The bookstore will only be open from 9 a.m..- 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25th for our year end inventory. We will not be able to buyback books on that day. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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Brown Bag Lunch: Is Feminism Only for White Women?

Brown Bag Lunch: We are discussing feminism and what it means across the board for women and people really with students that traveled to the National Young Women's Leadership Conference in D.C. Come hear what they have to say!!

Tuesday April, 14th 12pm-1pm in the Women's Resource Center: Sverdrup 207.

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Spring Music Jam with Quietdrive - Saturday

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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Sverdrup Lecture on April 14, 11 a.m., Hoversten

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:
"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!

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Scholastic Connections Dinner - Thursday, April 16

Please note the correct date for the Scholastic Connections dinner—it will take place on Thursday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center.

This event is by invitation only. For information, contact Cindy Peterson, director of Scholastic Connections, at x1754 or petersoc@augsburg.edu.

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Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair - TODAY

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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Interested in Peer Health Educator Position?

CCHP is looking for a few good students to serve as paid peer health educators for 2009-2010. EP!C - Educating Peers on Issues and Choices is recruiting students to serve as peer health educators and present programs through an interactive alcohol education presentation to other students, res halls, organizations and more.

Interested students should pick up an application in the CCHP office (628 21st Avenue, corner of 21st & 7th). The application is due 4/17 at 4:30 p.m. Applicants should be interested in student health issues, enthusiastic, energetic and committed to being a positive role model.

Any questions or for more information, please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Sabbatical Report

Hold the date to hear Regina McGoff report on her staff sabbatical scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, in OGC 112 at 12:15-1:15. Bring your lunch and hear about her interesting experiences in Minneapolis and Chile.

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Senior Reading/Murphy Square this Friday

The English Department and Murphy Square will have an "open book reading" April 17. We created an event where Augsburg students can share their writings with family, faculty and friends.

The reading will take place April 17 at 6:30 PM in the Lindell Library 3rd floor and will be followed with a reception, including dessert and thoughtful conversation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or any of the professors in the English department.

Please reply to Amanda, Sam or your English professor if you would like to read some of your work as soon as possible!

Amanda Symes
symes@augsburg.edu

Sam Spafford
samspaff@hotmail.com

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Augsburg Dining Bulk Sale

Have Extra Points? Buy Balk! Order anything from Soda, Candy Bars, Chicken Tenders, Turkey, Broccoli and more just fill out an order form at any retail location and turn in to the main office no later than April 16th to receive your food. All food must be picked up No later than April 30th. You can also use a credit card and cash is always welcome.

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Reception for All-Juried Art Exhibition this Friday

Celebrate the accomplishments of artistic Auggies this Friday, April 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Awards Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and include comments by Nick Conbere, one of this year's jurors.

Refreshments will be served in the Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center.

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Rochester Forum to address Education Equity

Forum to address academic achievement gap for students of color and American Indian students

Rochester, Minn.-On Thursday, April 16, 2009, the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership, Inc. (MMEP) will convene a research-based forum centered on the academic achievement of students of color and American Indian students. Components of the evening will include highlights from MMEP’s 2009 State of Students of Color and American Indian Students Executive Summary, an interactive discussion amongst attendees, and an introduction of the "Minnesota Covenant for Education Equity with Excellence." The forum will be held from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Mayo High School Auditorium, 1420 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, Minn., 55904. This event is open to all interested in education equity, and is free of charge.

MMEP is a department of Augsburg College, housed off-campus in St. Paul. For more information, or to register for the Forum visit www.mmep.org

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Credit Refunds - Direct Deposit

WEC & Grad students,

Credit refunds for the Spring trimester will be available on Friday, April 17th.

Why wait in line to pick up your check after 1pm, then drive to your bank? You can get the refund electronically through direct deposit!

Sign up for direct deposit through www.augsburg.edu/enroll and click on the "Sign up Now" link.

Save paper, save travel time,
No lost checks, no waiting in line;
Direct Deposit is the way to go!

*Note - if you forget whether you ever signed up for direct deposit, you can view your status through the "Sign up now" link. Your student account activity in Augnet will show on Friday morning if you have a refund, and whether it is a check or a direct deposit.

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Sleep Better, Test Better

Student Mindfulness Series sponsored by CCHP--6pm this Wednesday and next (4/15, 4/22), Century Room, Christensen Center. Come learn basic breathing techniques to help de-stress before finals! This week's session lead by local breath expert Stephen Parker, who also teaches around the world for the Himalayan Institute. Come as a study break or even after eating. Contact Jon at CCHP with any questions: x1337 or vaughanf@augsburg.edu.

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Augsburg Yearbook Photos

Get your photo taken for the 2009 Augsburgian
Tuesday, April 14
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Christensen Center Coffee Lounge

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Dr. Kathryn Swanson in New Orleans

English Professor Kathryn Swanson presented a paper on "Place as Character: William Kent Krueger and Northern Minnesota" at the recent PCA/ACA (Popular Culture/American Culture Associations) Annual Conference in New Orleans. She also chaired a panel session on Mystery and Detective Fiction: Regional Detectives and Landscapes.

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Douglas Green: Reviewing Shakespeare and Fashion

English Professor Doug Green participated in the Annual Meeting of the Shakespeare Association of America in Washington, DC this past weekend. Professor Green contributed to Dr. Lois Potter's three-day workshop, "Reviewing Reviewed." In addition to scholarly exchanges of Shakespeare performance reviews before the conference, workshop participants attended the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Euripides' "Ion" on Thursday, wrote reviews post-performance, met for discussion of issues on Friday, and read "Ion" reviews for discussion on Saturday. As Professor Green told his students before he left, "I have a three-day exam, starting Thursday." He hopes he passed.

On a different note, Professor Green's article on campus fashion and values appears in the most recent issue of the "Augsburg Echo."

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Auggie Awards Coming on Sunday

The second annual Auggie Awards will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 5 p.m. at the Christensen Center. It's an event where the entire Augsburg College athletic department comes together to hold a formal awards gala to honor the achievement of Auggie student-athletes.

For more information, click on the link below. The Auggie Awards page also features links to biographies for each of the award categories.

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/sports/2009/4/8/09auggieawards.aspx?id=93

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Twins Tickets

(2)Twins Upper Deck General Admission Tickets. Many games still available. $10 for the pair, $15 for the Red Sox and Yankees series. E-mail me for availability(leem3@augsburg.edu).

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April 15 Twins Game Against Toronto

Interested in stimulating the economy on tax day??? If so, I have two tickets to the Twin's game. The seats are located in the upper deck, 3rd row just right of home plate. The face value of the tickets is $25. Please contact me at 612-330-1498 or robinson@augsburg.edu if you are interested.

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