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Women's Studies Conference - TODAY

Please join us this afternoon 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

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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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Art Club Sale Friday

The Art Club will be selling artwork in the Christensen Center from 11-1. Proceeds will go back to the artists so support your starving Auggie now!

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Vote for your Favorite Student Artwork

Check out the artistic Auggie artwork currently on view in the Christensen Center Art Gallery and the Student Art Gallery and vote for the piece you think should win the "People's Choice Award." This award will be presented along with five others on Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m.

All are welcome to participate and come to the reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Commemorative Activities for Katie Wiltgen

Augsburg community members are invited to contribute to the purchase and installation of a Memorial Bench for Katie Wiltgen. The space chosen is the east entryway to Oren Gateway from 22nd Avenue. This summer the college will purchase and install the bench along with a memorial plaque.

Contributions can be sent to the Institutional Advancement Office; please clearly mark your contribution as "Memorial Bench for Katie Wiltgen."

On Sunday, April 19, the Riverside and Cedar Singers have their spring concert. The Riverside Singers will be dedicating a selection to Katie Wiltgen. Many members of Katie's family will be able to attend.

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Choral Auditions for 2009-2010

Dear Singers:

Choral auditions for all returning students -- for all choral ensembles -- for next school year, 2009-2010, will be held at the following times:

21 April, Tuesday -- 3:00 - 6:00 PM
23 April, Thursday - 2:00 - 6:00 PM
27 April, Monday --- 3:00 - 6:00 PM
29 April, Wednesday -- 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Signup sheets are posted on the bulletin board between the band and choir rooms (M-2 & M-3)

Please sign up for the earliest time possible.

I look forward to hearing each one of you!

Peter Hendrickson
Director of Choral Activities

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Dining Survey - Tell Us What You Think

The Food Expectations Committee created a dining survey that is being sent to the Augsburg community. We want your feedback so we can learn about what is going well and what needs to be addressed. The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Please fill it out so we know what you think and what you experience. Here is the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Nq_2bd28m5_2flxczXjCY4PiUg_3d_3d

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Murphy Square/Senior Reading - TONIGHT

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

This event is open to the public.

The reading will take place 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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Credit Refunds - TODAY

WEC/GRAD students: Credit refunds for the Spring trimester are issued today, Friday the 17th.

Do I have a direct deposit, or a paper check? Look at your Augnet account activity! On Friday morning, log in to http://augnet.augsburg.edu then click "Records & Registration," then click "Account Activity." Paper checks will be available at the Enrollment Center after 1:00pm for pick-up.

If you missed the opportunity to get direct deposit today, do that NOW so you're all set next time! Go to http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll and click the Direct Deposit sign-up link.

Bookstore account refunds are coming in late May or early June, so sign up for direct deposit before then!

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Congratulations Alpha Kappa Delta Initiates

Congratulations to senior Sociology majors Matt Burdick, Rose Fricke, Robert Goodman, Caitlin Hozeny, Jenna Mead, and Caris Warnock. Their outstanding scholarship has earned them membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, an international sociology honor society. They will be recognized at today’s Honors Convocation and a separate departmental ceremony at 5:45 in Oren 100. All are invited.

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Spa Day is Next Friday, April 24

Spa Day is Augsburg's favorite way to end the semester. Stop by the Women's Resource Center in 207 Sverdrup on Friday, April 24, from 1-5 for chocolate, guided imagery relaxation, and massage - all FREE!

Massage is on a first come, first served basis. You may sign up for a massage time beginning at 12:45pm on Friday.

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2nd Annual Agre Challenge

When: 5:00pm April 24th, 2009
Where: TBA
What: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.

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MSW Student Selected for National Program

Second year Master's of Social Work student, Kelsey Walter, has been selected by the National Academy of Social Insurance for the Somers Aging and Long Term Care Research internship. This 3 month position in Washington D.C. provides Kelsey with the opportunity to research side by side with professionals at the National Health Policy Forum on Aging and Disability.

Kelsey is a Hartford Scholar with the MSW program, a competitive scholarship that focuses on providing and developing comprehensive service systems to meet the complex needs of our aging communities.

Congratulations Kelsey!

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Jessica Lopez-Love Wins Scholarship Award

Congratulations to Jessica Lopez-Love, who has received a "Top Paper Award" at the Undergraduate Communication Research Conference being held today at the University of St. Thomas. Out of 50 student papers submitted to the conference from a dozen schools around the state, Jessica's paper received a "top 3" award, which includes a cash prize and formal recognition at today's conference luncheon. Jessica's paper is entitled "Understanding Silence as a Communication Tool Within the Framework of Domestic Abuse."

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Thursday, April 16:
Softball -- St. Mary's 12-1, Augsburg 4-5 (1st game 5 inn.)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/17/soft041609.aspx?path=softball


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

Friday, April 17:
Men's Golf at Wisconsin-Stout Border Battle, Chippewa Valley GC, Menomonie, Wis.
Women's Golf at Wisconsin-River Falls Dual Meet, Hiawatha GC, Minneapolis.
Men's Track and Field at St. Thomas Twilight Meet.

Saturday, April 18:
Softball vs. St. Olaf, Edor Nelson Field, 10 a.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
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.

Monday, April 20:
Women's Golf at St. Thomas Invitational.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Bobby Krig Invitational, Le Sueur CC, Le Sueur, Minn.

Tuesday, April 21:
Baseball at St. John's, 2:30 p.m.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Bobby Krig Invitational, Ridges at Sand Creek, Jordan, Minn.

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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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2 Bed Room Duplex Real Close to Campus

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

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Mac Laptop for Sale - Cheap

I recently got a new laptop(gasp- a PC). I no longer need my tried and true Mac. It is a Macbook, circa 2002. (white, square-shaped, approx. 13 inch screen) I know it sounds old, but it runs fine! Because of its age there are a few things to consider:

-The laptop battery is dead. This can be replaced, or you can plan to use the power cord.
-I have not used it for internet in 4+ years, although last year when I brought it to the library I was able to get on the network. It does have an Airport card in it so it has wireless capability, but it needs to be upgraded to more recent versions of Explorer or whatever you use. I have a desktop at home that I have used for internet and this is the reason why I have not upgraded.
-I am not sure of the exact amount of memory. It currently has about 5,000 songs stored on the hard-drive in iTunes format. Also a few hundred word docs. This should give you an idea. I will clean it out before I pass it on to you.
-It has everything you need to write papers, Word, Excel, etc. It runs the OSX (operating system). The versions are old, from the last time I upgraded it in approx. 2005.
-I have never had issues with viruses, and never once has it crashed or gone awry.

Therefore, you get a deal! I am asking $90 or best offer. If you are interested please contact me at nugent@augsburg.edu. I work on campus so I can easily get it to you. Once I hear from you I will need a few days to clean it out for you. Any questions, feel free to ask!

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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, studs, plywood, particle board
- Electrical conduit, boxes, outlets, etc
- Tiles, carpet
- Actually, anything for constructing a new apartment space. We need the first two things right away, and then the others over the next month or so

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