Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
- Cash Prize for Your Writing
- Staff Sabbatical Report
- Midnight Breakfast April 27
- Student Government Needs You
- Celebrate Spring at the Silkesnas Preserve
- Retirement Information Session
- Commemorative Space for Katie Wiltgen
- Spa Day This Friday
- Dump N' Run 2009
- Commons Closed Friday Dinner, Saturday Brunch
- Stress-Free Zone Today
- Get Inspired during Spanish Conversation
- Paid Positions for Summer Science/Math Programs
Keeping Track of Auggies
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Lindell Library Open until 1 a.m.
For late-night finals studying, Lindell Library will be open until 1 a.m. now through Wednesday, April 29. We'll see you in the library!
Hours are always available from the Hours link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library
Library resources are also available 24/7 from that web site.
Teaching and Learning
Core Curriculum Checklists
Did you see what's new on the Augnet Records and Registration Welcome page? Students entering Augsburg in fall 2006 or later now have access to their updated, unofficial core checklist through Augnet Records and Registration. To access your core checklist, simply go to Inside Augsburg and log in to Augnet Services. After logging in, click on Records and Registration. This will bring you to the Welcome page. The Core Curriculum Checklist link is found on the Welcome page under "Download the PDF".
This unofficial core checklist should be thought of as a tracking tool or progress report, a way for you to track completion of your core requirements. It is an estimate and may not reflect exceptions/waivers granted, transfer courses, and ACTC classes. This tool should help you prepare for the graduation application process which is the official verification of remaining requirements.
The document is current as of the grade reporting deadline for the previous term. This core curriculum checklist will be updated at the end of every term once grading is complete. Please compare this document with your records and review any questions or concerns with your faculty advisor and/or Academic Advising. Students will direct requests for adjustments to the Registrar's Office via e-mail at registrar@augsburg.edu.
Free Study Abroad Health & Safety Seminar June 15
Do you work with students who study abroad or teach study abroad programs? Interested in knowing more about the critical study abroad health and safety issues for U.S. colleges?
Consider attending this free all-day seminar June 15! It's open to college staff, faculty and administrators, so please consider attending and forward to colleagues on campus who might find it valuable. Spaces are limited, so RSVP soon! More details are below and on the website:
When: Monday, June 15, 2009
Where: University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota Campus
More Info and RSVP at: http://www.stthomas.edu/studyabroad/undergraduate/seminar.html
In coordination with the Upper Midwest Education Abroad Professionals, the Wisconsin Association of International Educators, the University of Minnesota, The University of St. Thomas, and the SAFETI Clearinghouse of the Center for Global Education at Loyola Marymount University, with support from HTH Worldwide this free, one-day seminar will be provided to address critical study abroad health and safety issues for U.S. colleges and universities and study abroad providers. Through support from sponsors, there will be no cost to attend the workshop, which will include coffee and tea in the morning and lunch through support from HTH Worldwide.
Special Issues Will Include:
- Alcohol and Drug Use and Abuse
- Health and Safety
- Student Mental Health Issues
- Crisis Response - Support Through a Campus Response Team
- Training for Program Leaders
- Support for Study Abroad Student Health Through a University Travel Clinic
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; 6-7 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.
Closed Modern Language Courses
This is a reminder that Academic Advising (1st floor Sverdrup hall) maintains the waiting list for all Augsburg modern language courses taught on the Minneapolis campus. This includes American Sign Language, Farsi, French, German, Norwegian, Ojibwe, and Spanish. Instructors will not sign students into courses. Students are encouraged to consider other languages or sections when their first choice section/language is closed. Please see Academic Advising if you wish to be placed on the waiting list.
General Announcements
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 a.m. 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).
Staff Sabbatical Report
Bring your lunch to OGC 112 and hear Regina McGoff talk about her recent staff sabbatical. Wednesday, April 22, 12:15-1:15.
Midnight Breakfast April 27
Don't forget Monday, April 27 is the Midnight Breakfast. So Study Hard, Study Long Study Full. Join Us As We Serve You! 10-11:30 p.m.
Student Government Needs You
Auggie day students interested in business/finance/accounting are strongly encouraged to apply for the position of finance coordinator with Augsburg Day Student Government. The position is paid, and involves working with students and staff to ensure responsible financial transaction by commissioned (budgeted) organizations - think ASAC, PASU, or CSA.
If you are interested in this important position, please indicate your interest to Sam Smith at smith13@augsburg.edu
Sam Smith,
Day Student Body President
Celebrate Spring at the Silkesnas Preserve
Silkesnas (silk-es-nas) is a privately owned Nature Preserve near Spring Valley, Wisconsin (just one hour from Augsburg!). On April 26, 2009, from 1-5 p.m., Silkesnas will hold its annual Spring in the Valley event. Many activities are held out of doors, and walking on natural terrain of light difficulty is required. Visitors should plan to spend approximately two hours to take in all of the activities including viewing the natural beauty of the area and visiting with and learning from the various subject matter experts volunteering at the Preserve. Our programs appeal to those who believe in being part of the solution, those that are looking for opportunities to lead positive change.
This year's theme is "A Parade of Healthy Homes." Around the preserve, visitors will get the opportunity to see and hear about the homes of some of the wild animals in the area (bear, coyotes, birds). There will be opportunities for planting trees and prairie restoration, important in maintaining healthy habitat. In the Visitor Center, there will be presentations on human habitat. LEED certified green buildings will be presented by Mark Paschke from Frisbie Architects Inc., conducting indoor health assessments will be presented by Oram Miller- Certified Building Biology Environmental Inspector from Create Healthy Homes Inc., and sustainable landscape principles and practices will be presented by Randy Nyeggen of Environmental Landscape Inc. An authentic Native American teepee will be on site, with local area Boy Scout Troup 145 on hand to explain the history and technical aspects of this early human home. A local area vendor fair will be onsite, featuring items like honey, maple syrup, soaps, breads and more.
Spring in the Valley is produced and sponsored entirely by volunteers. The Silkesnas Preserve is located west of Spring Valley, WI on County Road CC; 1/3 mile south of the intersection of Highway 29 and county Road CC. Look for signs, and park on the roadside. See http://www.silkesnas.org for more details. At Silkesnas, "We leverage Wisconsin's landscape to nurture the landscape of the human heart."
Retirement Information Session
A retirement information session opportunity is available through the relationship with ACTC. The information session is being hosted by the University of St. Thomas. All employees and spouses are welcome. RSVP is required @ ppronza@stthomas.edu
Date: April 27, 2009
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: University of St. Thomas, Murray Herrick Center, Rogge-Leyden Room
Please contact Lor Yang, ext. 1052 or yangl@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Commemorative Space 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."
Spa Day This Friday
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 12:45 p.m. on Friday.
Dump N' Run 2009
Dump n' Run
April 24-30
Donate your gently used clothes, furniture, and household items for donation to the Salvation Army.
There will be boxes in the Christensen Center lobby and all of the residence halls.
Brought to you by MPIRG and Department of Residence Life.
Commons Closed Friday Dinner, Saturday Brunch
For Catering Purposes, The Commons will be closed Friday April 24 for dinner. There will be a Picnic unless weather dictates otherwise. Saturday brunch will be in the Century Room.
Stress-Free Zone Today
Join CCHP Wednesday 4/22 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Quad (weather permitting) for some stress relief before finals. We will have two massage chair therapists, pet therapy with the dogs, coloring, popcorn and other fun stress-free activities.
All activities are FREE -- please join us.
Get Inspired during Spanish Conversation
For the last Spanish conversation group of the year, we will be joined by Jim Trelstad-Porter, the well-traveled Director of International Student Advising at Augsburg. Jim is known amongst our group as a guy who is fluent in Spanish, with a rich and varied vocabulary that we all long to have. He will share his story with us, telling how he became fluent in Spanish and how he maintains his comfort level with the language. This could be just the inspiration you're looking for as a Spanish language student! We will meet in the Riverside room, 2nd fl. Christensen, from 11:00 - 12:30. Feel free to bring your lunch. We hope you can join us! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081.
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.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Mathematics Students at Undergraduate Conference
On April 17 and 18 mathematics students and faculty attended the Pi Mu Epsilon Undergraduate Research Conference at St. John's University. Al Garver presented "Visualizing Complex Dynamics" and Bill Helm presented "Art By Numbers." Also attending the conference were Gaby Hamerlinck, Dat Nguyen, Robert Spalding, Brian Love, Melissa Solberg, and mathematics professors Su Doree, Matthew Haines, Jody Sorensen, and John Zobitz.
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Int'l Student Needs Place to Stay May 4 - 9
One of our international students is looking for a place to stay from May 4-9 before departing the U.S. to return home. Please contact me if you might be able to host. x. 1686 porter@augsburg.edu Thanks! Jim
Laptop Wanted
I am looking to purchase a used laptop. I am willing to pay at most $150 cash. I would like something with these or better specs:
2GHz Processor
512MB RAM
30GB Hard Drive
Charger Included
Software CD's Included
If you are looking to sell something similar, please reply with make and model of computer, notes about battery life, and anything else I should know.