Crime Alert: Vehicle Stolen from Lot B

On Saturday, May 2, 2009, a student reported their vehicle stolen from Lot B. The owner parked the vehicle in Lot B, south of Urness and Mortenson Halls, at 10 p.m. on May 1st. When they returned at 2 p.m. the next day, it was gone.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department or 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 at Augsburg!
- Never leave your keys in your car.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
- Always lock your car.
- Always keep your car keys on your person. This is especially important if you have a remote unlocking device for your car. If a thief is able to take the remote unlocking device for your car, they simply need to walk through our parking lots and press the button until they see the lights flash on your vehicle.
- Don’t leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Where possible, move them to the trunk before you arrive at your destination. Better yet, leave valuables at home.
- Immediately report suspicious activity to the Minneapolis Police or Augsburg DPS.

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WEC Advising Days

Since Fall trimester registration will open on May 26, 2009, the Augsburg for Adults office is holding a WEC Advising Day to help you get ready for fall.

Faculty advisors from your major will be available at the following dates and times for drop-in advising:

Friday, May 15, 2009
4:30-6:30 PM
Christensen Center Lobby
All Business majors, Education (in their Sverdrup offices), and Psychology

Saturday, May 16, 2009
11:30-2:00 PM
Christensen Center Lobby
All Business majors, Communication, Education (in their Sverdrup Offices), and Psychology

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Writing Lab Summer Hours

Starting today, Tuesday, May 5, the Augsburg Writing Lab will be open from 4-6 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These hours continue through the end of SS II.

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Network Maintenance, Sunday, May 31, 7 a.m.

We're upgrading our core network services on Sunday, May 31, beginning at 7:00 am. Maintenance is expected to last for up to 4 hours. All network access, internal and external, and Internet access will be interrupted during the upgrade. The upgrade is necessary expand our network's capacity.

Thanks for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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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.

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Vacant Staff Senate Seats

Are you interested in, or do you know an Augsburg staff member that would like to be nominated to serve a two year term on staff senate? We are looking to fill two vacant positions. Nominations will close on Thursday, May 13 at 4 p.m. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu

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First Wednesday Gathering

Please join us for Wednesday Gathering on Wednesday, May 6, in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.

The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

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All Hands Meeting

The Augsburg Community is invited to attend an All Hands Meeting on Thursday, May 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel.

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Rochester Fall Trimester Registration Info

Although summer registration began on Monday, April 20, it will close briefly for undergraduate students to allow for Fall Trimester registration phased in by class rank, starting on Monday, 25 May 2009 at 11:59pm.

Fall Trimester web registration begins on May 26 and ends September 7. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates are:
Tuesday, May 26 - Seniors
Wednesday, May 27 - Juniors, non-degree & second-degree seeking students
Thursday, May 28 - Sophomores
Friday, May 29 - Freshmen
Summer session registration also re-opens on the above schedule.

The last day for initial registration (must be registered for 1 course) for Fall Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Monday, 7 Sep 2009.

The last day to readmit to the Rochester Augsburg for Adult programs for Fall Trimester (and register for at least 1 course) is the last business day before the term begins: Monday, 7 Sep 2009.

Students are encouraged to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first two weeks of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization holds will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612.330.1046 or email enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - Rochester, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but registration forms are available on the Registrar's web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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WEC Students - Tell Your Story

The Dean of Students and the Weekend College Student Senate wants your feedback on your Weekend College experience. If you want to let us know what you think, please take the time to fill out this brief survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=mFcMWdu_2fadlv6yXapAk5kQ_3d_3d

Thank you for your help!

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Mpls WEC/Grad Fall Trimester Registration Info

Although summer registration began on Monday, April 20, it will close briefly for undergraduate students to allow for Fall Trimester registration phased in by class rank, starting on Monday, 25 May 2009 at 11:59pm.

Fall Trimester web registration begins on May 26 and ends September 10. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates are:
Tuesday, May 26 - Seniors and Graduate students
Wednesday, May 27 - Juniors, non-degree & second degree seeking students
Thursday, May 28 - Sophomores
Friday, May 29 - Freshmen
Summer session registration also re-opens on the above schedule.

The last day for initial registration (must be registered for 1 course) for Minneapolis/United Fall Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 10 Sep 2008.

The last day to readmit to the Minneapolis/United Augsburg for Adult programs for Fall Trimester (and register for at least 1 course) is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 10 Sep 2008.

Students are encouraged to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first two weeks of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization holds will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612.330.1046 or email enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - Rochester, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but registration forms are available on the Registrar's web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

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Richard J. Thoni Award Nominations

Richard J. Thoni Award Nominations

Submitted by Jessica Fox-Wilson, Augsburg for Adults Coordinator, Augsburg for Adults
Faculty are asked to nominate a graduating senior for the Richard J. Thoni Award by May 15, 2009. This award honors a graduating senior student from the Weekend College (Twin Cities or Rochester) whose actions, commitments, and future aspirations most profoundly demonstrate a commitment to Augsburg's motto of "Education for Service."

In making a nomination, faculty should provide their name and the name of the student they are nominating, and write a nomination entry including a response to the following questions:
1. As you consider the nominee's time at Augsburg, describe ways in which s/he has been called to service and how s/he has acted on this call.
2. As you consider the nominee's future aspirations, describe how the nominee's education as an adult learner will shape his/her service to others, in one or many roles (community member, parent, employee, citizen, etc.).

Please forward nominations to Jessica Fox-Wilson, CB65, Oren Gateway Center, Suite 115, or foxwilso@augsburg.edu

The Richard J. Thoni Award

Richard J. Thoni (known to most of us as "Rick") came to Augsburg College in 1972. He spent the first part of his career at Augsburg working as a part-time psychology professor and counselor in the Office of Student Affairs, but Rick's role and impact evolved with time. Rick has served the Augsburg community as the Associate Dean of Students, the Acting Vice President of Student Affairs, the Vice President for Research and Development, the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of the Weekend College program, and most recently, the Director of the Rochester Program.

Rick led a committed group of individuals who shared their knowledge and skills to found the Weekend College in 1982. The program, which began with sixty-nine students, soared to 1260 students in less than ten years. Today, the Weekend College is a signature academic program of Augsburg, educating adult students who wish to complete undergraduate degrees. Rick also played an instrumental role in establishing the Rochester Program, and served as the program's director until his retirement in 2007. It is fitting that we as a college community pay tribute to Rick Thoni as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Weekend College Program. For his 35 years of devoted work and leadership to Augsburg and the communities it serves, we give thanks.

In recognition of Rick's commitment and service to the College, I am pleased to formally announce the establishment of an award that will be given annually to a graduate of the Weekend College program. The formal text of the award reads as follows:

Established in 2007 to honor the retirement of Richard J. Thoni, whose professional work at Augsburg and commitment to its students exemplified Augsburg's mission. The Richard J. Thoni Award is an annual award honoring a graduating senior student from the Weekend College whose actions, commitments, and future aspirations most profoundly demonstrate a commitment to Augsburg's motto of "Education for Service."

The recipient of the Richard J. Thoni Award will be nominated by the staff and faculty who work with the Weekend College program. A committee appointed by the President of the College will review nominations and meet with the President to determine the award winner. The award (including a plaque and honorarium) will be announced on an annual basis at the Weekend College commencement.

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Augsburg Dining Summer Hours May 4 - 10

Commons:
Monday-Friday
Lunch- 10:15-1:30
Dinner-5:15-7

Sat & Sun- Closed

Coopers:
Monday-Friday: 8-3
W.E.C. 8-3 Sat & Sun
Non W.E.C- Closed

Nabo
Monday-Friday: 10-3
W.E.C Fridays- 10-7
W.E.C Sat & Sun- 10-3
Non W.E.C- Closed

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Student Receives AOAC Scholarship

Alumnus Jonathan Devries (1968) of General Mills has been selected as the Wiley Award winner, the highest level of award of the 125 year old international organization of analytical chemists, AOAC International. The Wiley Award includes a scholarship opportunity for a student in analytical chemistry in a college of the Wiley Award winner's choice.

Jon has selected Augsburg College and Professor Arlin Gyberg to represent him to determine the qualifying student who will receive the scholarship award at the AOAC 123rd Annual Meeting September 13-16, 2009 in Philadelphia. The scholarship is $1000 and includes an all expenses paid trip to the Annual Meeting.

Andrew Nguyen has been selected as the scholarship winner. Andrew is majoring in chemistry and physics and for the past two years has been doing research with Ben Stottrup of the physics department on the analysis of monolipid layers.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Monday, May 4:
Baseball -- Augsburg 10-8, Concordia-Moorhead 2-9
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/5/4/base050409.aspx?path=baseball


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

Friday, May 8:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at MIAC Outdoor Championships at Carleton
Baseball at MIAC Playoffs, Dundas/Northfield, Minn.

Saturday, May 9:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at MIAC Outdoor Championships at Carleton
Baseball at MIAC Playoffs, Dundas/Northfield, Minn.

Sunday, May 10:
Baseball at MIAC Playoffs, Dundas/Northfield, Minn.

Thursday, May 14:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at Wisconsin-La Crosse Last Chance Qualifier Meet

Thursday-Saturday, May 21-23:
Men's/Women's Track and Field at NCAA Div. III Outdoor National Championships at Marietta, Ohio

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Ward Named MIAC Athlete of the Week

Ward named MIAC Co-Track Athlete of the Week
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/5/4/mtrk050409.aspx?path=mtrack

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College track and field athlete Nick Ward (SO, Coon Rapids, Minn.) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Co-Track Athlete of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Ward was awarded Athlete of the Week honors for his performance on Saturday at the Hamline University Meet of the UnSaintly, where he recorded a personal-best, school record and NCAA championships provisional qualifying time of 10.74 seconds in the 100-meter dash. Ward's time currently ranks first in the MIAC and 16th nationally among Division III athletes. Ward's mark breaks Matthew Shannon's school-record time of 10.83 seconds, set in 2001 and 2003.

In addition to his performance in the 100, Ward also claimed a second-place finish in the long jump with a distance of 6.68 meters and a 13th-place finish in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.51 seconds.

On the season, Ward currently ranks first among MIAC men's track and field athletes in the 100-meter dash (10.74 seconds), while ranking second in the long jump (6.97 meters, 22-9.25) and 19th in the 200-meter dash (22.51 seconds), while also being a member of the second-ranked 400-meter relay team (42.52).

Last season, Ward claimed the MIAC outdoor men's 100-meter dash title and this season, added the 2009 indoor 55-meter dash title to his resume. Ward will look to defend his title at this weekend's MIAC championship in Northfield, Minn.

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Garden Tools Wanted

I'm looking for used garden tools, for the Community Garden here on campus, as well as for my own house. I'm in special need of garden hose, shovels, rakes, and wheel barrow. Just let me know if you have something - thanks!

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