Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
- Spa Day
- Celebrate Spring at the Silkesnas Preserve
- Get Inspired During Spanish Conversation
- Midnight Breakfast April 27
- Deadline to Apply for Spring Semester Loans
- Commemorative Space for Katie Wiltgen
- Volunteers for Late-Night Breakfast - Monday
- Paid Positions for Summer Science/Math Programs
- Commons Closed Friday Dinner and Saturday Brunch
- Free Pizza Fuel Up for Finals
Keeping Track of Auggies
Auggie Athletics
Classifieds
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
Ecology, Environment Field Studies Abroad - Monday, April 27
Please come Monday, April 27th anytime between 10:00-11:30am to the coffee shop in Christensen, to learn how students can utilize the opportunities The School for Field Studies provides in Costa Rica, Kenya, Turks & Caicos, Australia, and Mexico.
SFS ( www.fieldstudies.org )is a study abroad provider who is a leader in field-based international education with 3 decades of environmental work under their belt. Their mission is to promote a "world where people participate in the responsible, sustainable stewardship of our environment and share a commitment to actions that promote the well-being of the natural world and human communities." Courses offered focus on ecology (wildlife, marine, and rainforest), resource management (wildlife and forest), environmental policy, ethical issues, culture and society, and research. Their programs provide opportunities to gain skills in research, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, self-confidence, and global citizenship; all through a hands-on experience.
Monday, April 27th anytime between 10:00-11:30am to the coffee shop in Christensen.
Writing Lab Hours
The Augsburg College Writing Lab will close for the spring semester after the Wednesday, April 29, evening shift (6:30 - 9 PM). The Lab will open for graduate, WEC, and summer course support on Tuesday, May 5. Hours from May 5 through the end of SSII, August 7, are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 -6 PM.
General Announcements
Spa Day
Stop by the Women's Resource Center in 207 Sverdrup on Friday, April 24, from 1-5 for chocolate, brownies and banana bread, 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.
Emily Randall will be selling beautiful pink-ribbon cookies to support her upcoming 3-Day Breast Cancer Awareness Walk!! They're $5 each, and they benefit Emily's group goal for the Breast Cancer 3-Day and Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
We appreciate your support for Emily on this journey!
Hope to see you there.
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."
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 today, Thursday, 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.
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.
Deadline to Apply for Spring Semester Loans
Students who are in the Day program must apply for any unused federal Stafford loan money they want to borrow for the 2009 spring semester by Friday, April 24th.
The link to apply for any 2008-09 unused federal Stafford loan funding:
https://choice.fastproducts.org/FastChoice/Welcome.do?configId=1191520123520&loanType=stafford
You can see if you have any unused federal Stafford loan money available. View your award letter online:
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/enrollment/netpartner
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."
Volunteers for Late-Night Breakfast - Monday
To: Faculty and Staff members
Faculty and staff members are invited to help with Late-night Breakfast scheduled for Monday, April 27, from 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm in Christensen Center. In last event around 500 students came for a nutritious and warm meal as they were studying hard for finals. With such a healthy crowd, as a volunteer you can choose from helping with crowd-control, serving (eggs, pancakes, etc.), or preparing omelets; or help with cleaning during or after the event. If can come, bring a baseball hat or own apron. – See you Monday night!
The Committee:
Ann Garvey
Penh Lo
Emiliano Chagil
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.
Commons Closed Friday Dinner and 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.
Free Pizza Fuel Up For Finals
Hey Students, stop by the Student Lounge in Christensen Center this Friday, April 24 at 4:00 and Re-fuel yourself as your gear up and study for finals week. Free pizza while it lasts hosted by the Augsburg Stewards.
The Augsburg Stewards is a leadership organization at Augsburg College that
enhances and inspires pride and a sense of purpose by exploring the college's rich history, engaging in the present student culture, and being actively involved in the future of the college. To get involved with the Stewards, please contact Amanda Storm at ext. 1178 or storma@augsburg.edu
Keeping Track of Auggies
Congratulations to Michael Lansing
When you next see him, please congratulate Michael Lansing on the publication of a book entitled _The Faith of Our Forebears: 100 Years at Mount Olive Lutheran Church_ (2009). Featuring an introduction by Martin Marty, it was timed to come out in time for Mount Olive's 100th anniversary celebration last weekend. His book joins two others written by Augsburg History faculty about local congregations.
Auggie Athletics
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Tuesday, April 21:
Baseball -- Augsburg 9-10, St. John's 7-4 (1st game 9 inn.)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/21/base042109.aspx?path=baseball
Softball -- Augsburg 9-19, St. Benedict 10-7
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/21/soft042109.aspx?path=softball
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Bobby Krig Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/21/mglf042109.aspx?path=mgolf
Wednesday, April 22:
Softball -- Augsburg 2-12, Carleton 3-2 (2nd game 5 inn.)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/4/22/soft042209.aspx?path=softball
Men's Track and Field at Macalester Twilight Meet
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?tab=trackandfield&path=mtrack
Upcoming Events -- always check online for postponements/cancellations before you go:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu
Thursday, April 23:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Drake (Iowa) Relays.
Friday, April 24:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Drake (Iowa) Relays.
Saturday, April 25:
Softball vs. Bethel, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Baseball at Gustavus, 1 p.m.
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Drake (Iowa) Relays.
Women's Track and Field at Macalester Invitational.
Sunday, April 26:
Men's Golf at St. John's Tournament, Monticello CC, Monticello, Minn.
Classifieds
2006 TREK Top Fuel Mountain Bike
2006 Trek TopFuel in Chili Racing Red, Shimano XTR, Disc brakes, Full Suspension with lockout on front and back, Time Carbon Clipless pedals, Pase Elite Carbon water bottles cages,Specialized Pro computer. It has 300 miles off road and brand new Kenda Small Block Eight tires as well as Hutchinson Tubeless Python Tires never mounted. I'm looking for $2,400, new in 2006 it was $5,400. This year's Top Fuel sells for $6,400.00. Pictures available.
USB Drive Missing
Last night I left a 1G LG usb drive in the KAUG Radio workstation in the Auggie's Nest and now I can't find it. If you know anything about this please let me know. I am not interested in the usb but in the content of it.
My email is lopezmos@augsburg.edu
My phone is 612-990-5387