Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
- 2nd Annual Agre Challenge
- Honors Convocation, Friday, April 17
- Have you Purchased your Cap and Gown?
- Augsburg Dining Bulk Sale
- Bonner Applications Due TODAY
- ASAC Spring Music Jam with Quietdrive - Saturday
- Sleep Better, Test Better... Start Today
- Sale at the Bookstore
- Focused Conversation
- KAUG Filibuster - TODAY
- Paid Positions for Summer Science/Math Programs
- Vote for your Favorite Student Artwork
- Neighborhood Clean-Ups this Saturday, April 18
- Art Club Art Sale - Thursday and Friday
- Day Student Senate for the 2009-10 School Year
Keeping Track of Auggies
Auggie Athletics
Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
New Policy Regarding Recycling
A Recent event regarding recycling of departmental materials has made it necessary for Custodial Services to revise our recycling and garbage collection policy. We will no longer be taking any recycling or garbage that is not clearly labeled or in labeled garbage cans or recycling containers. If you have recycling or garbage that is a significant amount, you may make a request via work order, email, or voicemail for this to be taken out. If there any questions regarding this policy change, please feel free to contact me Reed Richards at ext. 1043 or at richardr@augsburg.edu.
Teaching and Learning
Women's Studies Student Conference - Friday
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. NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. All are welcome!
Augsburg students Laura Cannata, Chelsie Duckworth, Hannah Glusenkamp, Lucreshia Grant, Stacy Marden, Erin Scott, Emily Randall, and Sarah Wheatcroft will be presenting their work.
Program:
3:30 - 4:00 Welcome, sign-in, and refreshments
4:00 - 5:00 Sessions:
Politics and Policy (MHC 152)
Feminisms: Definitions, Discourse, and Pedagogies (MHC 154)
Identity and Images of Women (MHC 160A)
The Art of Women’s Studies: Photography, Essays, Poetry (MHC 155)
5:00 - 5:15 Break and refreshments
5:15 - 6:15 Sessions:
ACTC Women’s Studies Internships Panel (MHC 152)
Being a Ntxhai Hmoob (Being a Hmong Daughter) (MHC 154)
Open Breakout Session (MHC 160A)
Studying Violence (MHC 155)
6:30 - 7:45 Dinner
7:00 - 7:45 Keynote speaker: Dr. Mai Moua of Leadership Paradigms, Inc.
Parking will be in Lot H, on the corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues. From there, Murray-Herrick is just across the quad toward the left. The entrance on the side of the building (near the statue of John Ireland) is wheelchair-accessible, and close to the conference rooms.
For directions and a campus map:
http://www.stthomas.edu/campusmaps/stpaul.asp
Zyzzogeton Poster Session - TODAY
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/
GIS Workshop Postponed
The GIS workshop scheduled for today will be postponed for Fall. Lars Christiansen and Heather Ek will offer the workshop in September or October '09.
Fall and Summer Book Request Now Due
Please email Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu with your book request for the upcoming terms. Thanks to all who have turned in!
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).
Leadership: Is Anyone Ready to Go?
The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) invites you attend a presentation by David Tiede entitled "Leadership: Is Anyone Ready to Go?"
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6:00-7:00 p.m. presentation
Place: Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Leadership happens in change. If your organization wants to keep things the same, they will not welcome a leader. Getting a title on your door isn't automatically leadership.
How dynamic or stable is your organization? How far will they move when coerced by fear? Can your vision of a preferred future draw them beyond their comfort zones? Are you willing to pay the price of leadership? This workshop is intended to help you analyze your real situation, assess your organization's and your own readiness for change, and appreciate the joy, risk, and courage of a leadership calling.
About the Speaker
David Tiede is the Bernhard M. Christensen professor of vocation at Augsburg and emeritus professor and president of Luther Seminary. He received his PhD from Harvard and writes on the Jewish and cosmopolitan world of the New Testament. Tiede came to Augsburg in 2005 and became a fan of the MAL program, collaborating with Norma Noonan on the "Called to Lead" seminars.
For more information or to reserve a space in this free workshop, please contact Patty Park (612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu).
General Announcements
2nd Annual Agre Challenge
Event Date: April 24th, 2009
Compete with others (students, faculty, staff) and design a device to save falling babies. Victors receive $100 CASH and a giant trophy for their department.
If you and your friends are interested in forming a team, please send contact info to acs@augsburg.edu or ewb@augsburg.edu by APRIL 17th and get more information.
There is a maximum limit of 8 teams, so hurry!
A complete list of rules are in the chemistry and physics offices.
Honors Convocation, Friday, April 17
Faculty and Staff are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of our students at this year's Honors Convocation, scheduled for Friday, April 17, at 4:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. A reception in the Foss Atrium will follow the Convocation.
Have you Purchased your Cap and Gown?
If not, please stop by the bookstore as soon as possible to purchase! We also have announcements for $5.99!
Augsburg Dining Bulk Sale
Have Extra Points? Buy Bulk! Order anything from Soda, Candy Bars, Chicken Tenders, Turkey, Broccoli and more just fill out an order form at any retail location and turn into 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.
Bonner Applications Due TODAY
Please turn in completed Bonner Leaders Applications into the Center for Service, Work, and Learning by the end of the day on April 15th (TODAY!)to be considered for next year's Bonner Program. For more information, contact Kristin Farrell in CSWL.
ASAC 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!!!!!
Students, Staff, Faculty: Bring your family and friends!
FREE T-Shirts for the first 300 Auggies! (Must present student ID)
Sleep Better, Test Better... Start Today
Student Mindfulness Series 6pm Tonight & next Wednesday (4/15, 4/22) Century Room, Christensen Center. Come learn basic breath techniques to help de-stress before finals! This 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.
Sale at the Bookstore
All clearance and all sports specific clothing is 50% off at the bookstore. Select roll tees are 50% off. Wrestling glasses and cups are 50% off. We also have Italian charms 50% off, Fossil watches are 20% off the markdown price. Stop by the bookstore and check out the great deals!
Focused Conversation
Thursday, April 16, Noon-1 p.m. OGC 100. Faculty and staff and interested students are invited to a Focused Conversation with Tom Morgan and David Tiede on the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning and Augsburg Promise.
KAUG Filibuster - TODAY
KAUG Radio's Annual Filibuster will be taking place today in Christensen Center and tonight in Urn/Mort Lobby. The filibuster helps raise funds for KAUG allowing us to continue to be Augsburg's #1 Radio Station! KAUG members will be talking non-stop for 24hrs from 10am Wednesday to 10am Thursday. This will be broadcast live on KAUG (www.augsburg.edu/kaug). If you pay us a $1 we'll talk about any topic for a minute and if you want us to shut up $2 per minute. Please stop by and support KAUG!
Paid Positions for Summer Science/Math Programs
Augsburg will host four exciting programs with Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools during the month of July. Twelve (12) summer positions are available for undergraduates, especially in education, science, math, music and computer science. These program positions are to mentor 4th-8th grade girls/boys in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Public Schools at programs on the Augsburg campus. Undergraduate Mentors are responsible for cooperating with teachers, High School Mentors and teams of girls and boys from the sponsoring schools on a number of fun, hands on science, engineering, math and team sports programs. These summer sessions takes place June 30, July 1 (Training) July 6– July 23 or July 6 - 30 8:30-4:00 or 9:15-4:45 (1/2 hour working lunch). Augsburg Mentors are paid an hourly wage of $13.00/hour. For more information concerning this opportunity and the application, please contact Molly Koppes (koppes@augsburg.edu) or Jeanine Gregoire (gregoire@augsburg.edu). Deadline for application is May 8.
Vote for your Favorite Student Artwork
Cast your vote for which piece of student artwork you think should receive the coveted "People's Choice Award." All eligible art is now on display in the Christensen Center Art Gallery and the Student Art Gallery. A box for votes will be on the counter of the Christensen Center Art Gallery.
The winner will be announced on Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m. along with five other awards decided by this year's jurors, art professors Nick Conbere (St. Olaf) and Kelly Connole (Carleton).
Neighborhood Clean-Ups this Saturday, April 18
Two neighborhood clean-up events are happening this Saturday, April 18th as part of a citywide celebration of Earth Day 2009. A clean-up of Riverside Park (2820 8th St. S., Minneapolis) will run from 9:30 AM – Noon. From 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, there will be clean-up activities in Currie Park and along Cedar Avenue. Meet at the Brian Coyle Center (420 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis). An ice cream social will begin at 2:00 at Brian Coyle. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided by the Minneapolis Parks Department. Please join our neighbors for either (or both!) of these clean-up events.
Art Club Art Sale - Thursday and Friday
The Art Club is selling artwork this Thursday and Friday from 11-2 in the Christensen Center. All proceeds will go back to the student artists. Support your local starving artist.
Speaking of food, a special performance piece will also take place on Friday at 12:15 p.m. in Christensen lobby. That's all the clues you're getting. Don't miss it!
Day Student Senate for the 2009-10 School Year
Congratulations to the members of the Augsburg Day Student Senate for the 2009-10 school year. The Spring Elections took place from Friday, April 10th ending Tuesday, April 14th. These are the newly elected student representatives:
Student Body President and Vice President
Sam Smith (Prez) and Ben Krouse-Gagne (VP)
Senior Class
Donnarose Storer-Class Prez
Jamie Krumenauer (Write-In Candidate)
Junior Class
Ali Witt-Class Prez
Brandy Hyatt
Tom Thao
Maxwell Cody
Sophomore Class
Adam Spanier-Class Prez
Lily Morris
Jasmine Zand
Claire Bergren
Keeping Track of Auggies
Congratulations to Barbara Curchack
Congratulations to Barbara Curchack, Psychology, who has accepted a full-time position in the Department of Psychology at Inver Hills Community College. She will begin her new position in the Fall 2009 school year.
Auggie Athletics
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
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Tuesday, April 14:
Baseball -- Augsburg 13, Wisconsin-Superior 10
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/14/base041409.aspx?path=baseball
Softball -- St. Thomas 4-3, Augsburg 1-2
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/14/soft041409.aspx?path=softball
Upcoming Events -- always check online for postponements/cancellations before you go:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu
Wednesday, April 15:
Baseball vs. Bethel, at Bethel (Arden Hills), 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 16:
Softball at St. Mary's, 4 p.m.
Friday, April 17:
Men's Golf at Wisconsin-Stout Border Battle, Chippewa Valley GC, Menomonie, Wis.
Men's Track and Field at St. Thomas Twilight Meet.
Saturday, April 18:
Softball vs. St. Olaf, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Baseball at St. Thomas, 1 p.m.
Men's Track and Field at Carleton Relays.
Women's Track and Field at St. Olaf Manitou Classic.
Women's Golf at St. Thomas Invitational.
Sunday, April 19:
Auggie Awards, Si Melby Hall, 5 p.m.
Women's Golf at St. Thomas Invitational.
Classifieds
Looking for Mini Fridge and Other Stuff
I'm in the process of moving and remodeling, and looking for the following items - want to empty your basement/garage/dorm and make a deal? If you have anything, call me at 612-701-8346
- Larger sized 'mini fridge' - this is a special project, and it needs to have internal measurements of 9" deep, 18" wide, and 26" high. You have something that might work?
- Gas dryer, doesn't have to be so special
- Dry wall, plywood, particle board
- Electrical conduit, boxes, outlets, etc
- Tiles, carpet
- Actually, anything for constructing a new apartment. We need the first two things right away, and then the others over the next month or so
2 Bedroom Duplex for Rent in Corcoran
About the house:
1925 Up and Down Duplex
Recent renovation - new floors, kitchen, bathroom, etc
On south corner of block, plenty of windows, full sunlight, and full view of Corcoran Park which is immediately across the street
Large with 1200 square feet, open common areas with two medium sized bedrooms
Well lit yard with plenty of space for dining, gardening, etc
About the rental situation:
My partner and I are moving into the downstairs unit in mid May
Upstairs apt for rent starting May/June, $1100 (negotiable)
We will sublet basement space when completed by September 1st. Will have two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, good direct south light - ~$800
About the neighborhood:
Address is 3244 20th Ave, 1 block south of South High
Quiet street adjacent to the park with rec center, pool
6 blocks east of Powderhorn Lake
4 blocks south of Light Rail stop, Midtown Y, Farmers Market
2-4 blocks away from 4+ groceries
10 minute bike ride to campus, 20 minutes on bus/train