Public Safety Cell Phone Drive

The Department of Public Safety is collecting used wireless phones and their batteries to benefit victims of domestic violence. Shelter Alliance will donate money to the Tubman Organization in Minneapolis for every used cell phone they receive from our department. Please be sure to deactivate your service before donating a phone. Donations are being accepted at the Dispatch booth in the Mort/Urness lobby. Any personal data found on the phone will be erased by Shelter Alliance, a program of GRC Wireless Recycling. Thank You!

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Top 5 Summer Opportunities: #3 Study in Thailand

This week, Augsburg Abroad is highlighting FIVE faculty-led study abroad programs offered this summer. Stop by the Augsburg Abroad library for a 15 minute Advising Meeting to learn more about each program, as well as get your questions answered about the finances and academics involved. Then, apply by February 1!

#3 this week is Education and Culture in Thailand. Spend three weeks teaching English in a rural village in southern Thailand, discovering Chiang Mai and the cultures of the Northern Hill tribes, and exploring the Buddhist temples in cosmopolitan Bangkok.

Faculty leader: Kathy Swanson

Courses: Choose either ENL 199 OR 399: Experiences in Thai Education and Culture

Prerequisites: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111

Fulfills: Augsburg Experience, Humanities LAF, Writing and Speaking Skills

Travel dates: May 5 – 28, 2010

For more details, including estimated price and program information, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu, visit the Augsburg Abroad Library in Murphy Place 200, or online at www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad .

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International Faculty Development Scholarships

Ping International Faculty Development Fellowship Scholarships are available for participating in the CIEE International Faculty Development Seminars in 20 countries. For online information and application go to: http://www.ciee.org/IFDS/fees-funding/ping.html and to: http://www.ciee.org/IFDS/about-ifds/index.html Applications for the scholarships are due Friday, January 15.

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1-2-3 Steps to Study Abroad in Christensen Center

Still thinking about study abroad? You can study abroad as early as this summer!
Stop by our table in the lobby of Christensen Center and learn more about the different programs you can be a part of.

Whether it is with one of your favorite Augsburg professors leading a group in Europe, fulfilling your language requirement in Mexico or Guatemala, teaching English in Thailand, or earning hands-on experience through an internship in Germany or Namibia, you can start planning now.

Monday through Friday, January 12 -29, Lobby of Christensen Center, 11am – 1pm

Can't make it? Visit us in Murphy Place during Group Advising or Walk-In Advising time, or e-mail us at abroad@augsburg.edu to schedule an appointment.

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Paid On-Campus Research Opps

Faculty and Students: What are your plans for next summer? Consider conducting on campus research in the 2010 URGO Summer Research Program!

*Ten week program: May 17-July 23
*Choose between half-time (20 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week) research
*Collaborate with Augsburg faculty on your own research question or on their existing research
*Students receive a $4000 (full-time) or $2000 (half-time) research stipend; faculty receive $1000 per student mentee
*Be a more competitive graduate/professional school applicant

Download the application @ http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/summer.html
App deadline: Tuesday, February 23

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Writing Lab Will Open January 18

The Augsburg College Writing Lab will open for winter trimester/spring semester on Monday, January 18. The Lab is located on the main level of Lindell Library, just left of the circulation desk. No appointments are taken; just appear with your assignment in hand!

Winter hours:

Monday: 6:30 - 9 pm
Tuesday: 3 - 5:30 pm and 7:30 - 10 pm
Wednesday: 3 - 5:30 pm and 6:30 - 9 pm
Thursday: 3 - 5:30 pm and 7:30 - 10 pm
Friday: 5:00 - 7 pm
Sunday: 5:30 - 8 pm

Writing lab tutors will visit English classes in the next few weeks to provide further information. Faculty, if you would like a tutor to come to your class (es), please contact Kathy Swanson, English (x1010).

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Peace Prize Forum Scholars Program

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum consortium sponsors a Peace Scholars program. Two students from Augsburg will be selected to participate in the program with eight scholars from the four other colleges in the consortium. The scholars will participate in a six-week educational experience in Oslo, Norway, designed to deepen their understanding of issues related to peace, justice, democracy and human rights. The scholars will participate in the Peace Prize Forum and will be advocates for the annual forum and other peace activities on the Augsburg campus.

Criteria and Application:
• Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 1,000 word essay articulating the student's interest in and goals for being a peace scholar.
• Open to full-time first year, sophomore or junior students.
• Two letters of recommendation—one from a faculty member and the second from either a faculty or staff member.
For a complete description of the program, send an e-mail to Assistant Vice President for International Programs Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Auditions for St. Joan of the Stockyards

The Augsburg Theatre Arts Department will hold auditions for the spring Mainstage show, St. Joan of the Stockyards on Friday January 15 from 3:30-6:45 and Saturday January 16th from 10:30-12:00. Callbacks will be held Saturday from 12:30 - 4:00.

St. Joan of the Stockyards was written by Bertolt Brecht and will be guest directed by Vladimir Rovinsky.

St. Joan of the Stockyards is a cautionary tale for the 21st century. The survival of youth, hope and faith in a world of greed and corruption hang in the balance. The play follows the central character, Joan, as she transitions from being a religious leader urging the poor to look to heaven for their rewards, into a striking worker demanding justice through force. With his barbed wit, Brecht exposes the inner working of the unregulated free enterprise system, which i free to inflict misery on the masses in the pursuit of and in the name of the almighty dollar.

Sign up for auditions on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater doors.
Contact stage manager Sam Lavell lavell@augsburg.edu with questions or concerns.

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Alumni Awards - A Call for Nominations

The Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations seeks your assistance in identifying members of the Augsburg community to be considered for recognition.

Please take a few moments to consider those who might be honored for these awards. Your nominations and suggestions are critical in helping to build these important programs to celebrate the accomplishments of the Augsburg community.

Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded to Augsburg College alumni in recognition for significant achievement in vocation, for outstanding contribution to church and community, and for a life that exemplifies the ideals and mission of Augsburg College. Augsburg alumni (graduates and non graduates) are eligible.

First Decade Alumni Award
Awarded to Augsburg College graduates of the last ten years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare future leaders in service to the world.

Spirit of Augsburg Award
Honors Augsburg alumni or friends of the College who have given exceptional service that contributes substantially to the well being of the College by furthering its purposes and programs. Alumni, friends, faculty and staff, and groups who have served the College are eligible.

To make a nomination, contact the Alumni & Constituent Relations Office and a nomination packet will be sent to you. Phone (612) 330-1085. E-mail: alumni@augsburg.edu.

The deadline for nominations is March 5, 2010.

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Iron Chef Competition

We are still short faculty and staff teams for the Iron Chef competition. In order for this to be a success we need your help. We will be accepting faculty and staff teams until January 15. If we have not met the needed teams, then we will not be able to have the competition. So get those teams together and let's get this thing started! Contact Gilbert Villas at gvillas@aviands.com

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Voicemail System Maintenance, Jan 28, 4:30 p.m.

Maintenance on the voicemail system will be performed starting at 4:30pm on Thursday, January 28th. During the maintenance period, you will not be able to leave or retrieve voicemail messages. We expect total downtime to be approximately 30 minutes. The telephone system will not be affected by this maintenance.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your LFC.

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New Semester, New Meals

Welcome back family. In case you were unsure, your meal plans are active. If you have dropped your meal plan or just want more options, you can purchase flex points down stairs in the A-Club office between 11am-1pm from Danny. Look for our new stuff that we're are offering at our locations and lets eat healthy, wealthy, and wise.

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OGC Housing Applications Now Available

Oren Gateway Center housing applications are now available!
Applications are available online at http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/oren/OGC_application_2010.pdf

The Department of Residence Life offers housing opportunities for Day students who are interested in living in a substance free environment. OGC is the newest residence hall on campus. All apartments include loft style living and full kitchens with dishwashers. The application deadline is February 8th, 2010.

After opening the application, save a copy, fill it out, and then email it to rowe@augsburg.edu .

Applications are only available to Day students. OGC housing applications are separate from the StepUP housing process. Questions: please contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu

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Special Interest Housing Applications Available

Special Interest Housing applications are now available! Applications are available in both Residence Life Offices.

The Department of Residence Life at Augsburg College considers Special Interest Housing living opportunities available for a group of students who are interested in creating a living environment with a special educational, activity, and/or community focus.

Questions please contact Brian Emerick at emerickb@augsburg.edu

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Extra! Extra! Incoming Mailroom Now Open at 9 a.m.

Extra! Extra! Incoming Mailroom now open at 9:00 AM

To better serve you, the Incoming Mailroom will open earlier. Our new hours will be 9 am - 4 PM Monday – Friday effective January 11, 2010. You can purchase stamps, envelopes, mail a package, pick up department mail or check to see what your campus box number is. Please keep in mind, however, this change to our hours is for added customer service and our United States Postal Service mail will not arrive on campus earlier so if you pick up your mail at 9 AM, it will not include today's mail.

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Auditions for Four Walls

The Augsburg Theatre Arts Department will hold auditions for the spring Stage2 show, Four Walls on Tuesday January 19 from 7:00-10:00 and Wednesday January 20th from 3:30-6:30. There will be no callbacks.

Four Walls will be guest directed by Luverne Seifert and will be created in the process of rehearsals.

Meet Rathcamp, a 27-year-old computer analyst spends his day watching film noir. Lives at home with his mother. In this multimedia marriage of recorded video and live theatre, Four Walls places the audience in a swivel-chair center enabling them to follow the action without leaving their chairs. Ponder real life and fantasy in this work-in-progress presentation.

Sign up for auditions on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater doors.
Contact stage manager Levi Morris morrisl@augsburg.edu with questions or concerns.

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Alternative Spring Break Informational Meeting

Trying to decide upon your spring break plans? Why not travel to Mobile, Alabama for this year's Alternative Spring Break trip?

If interested in learning more (location, details, etc), please consider attending one of two informational sessions: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 8:00 PM in Foss 175 OR Thursday, Jan. 14, 12:00 PM in the Chapel.

Continuing in Augsburg's recent tradition of service in the Gulf Coast area, this year 40 students will return to the Gulf to help with disaster response and general support work at two sites in Mobile County.

1) Mobile, AL – through Habitat for Humanity, help some of the 400 families still living in transitional housing

2) Bayou La Batre – relational service through a local nonprofit for an area which relies heavily on the shrimp industry that has been affected by the hurricanes

Besides working in the community, there will be time for exploring the area. Possible highlights include: Dauphin Island, the shipyard that built the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean, the USS Alabama, eating fresh seafood, and visiting the home of "Forrest Gump."

This service-learning trip is a collaborative effort between Campus Ministry and the Bonner program. We are extremely excited for students to serve, learn, and share their gifts as they experience southern culture and create ways to connect their spring break service experiences back in the Augsburg community.

Registration Details:

· Registration began January 11 and will continue on a 'first come, first served' basis until filled or January 25

· $100 deposit holds your spot; Total trip cost is $300/person (includes travel, lodging, and most meals)

Sign-up in the Campus Ministry Office in Foss Center. Don’t forget to bring your deposit.

You may also contact Lonna Field, fieldl@augsburg.edu, or Sonja Hagander, Hagander@augsburg.edu, in Campus Ministry for more information.

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Closing Reception for FRESH Drawings

Please join us Thursday 1/14/10, 4-6 p.m. in the OLD MAIN GALLERY for the closing reception of "FRESH", an exhibition of ART 107 Augsburg Seminar drawings from Fall 2009.

Exhibition by Jose Alvillar, Erik Berger, Erik Blomberg, Angela Bonfiglio, Monica Brondos Casas, Osbaldo Castillo, Maren Daniels, Loren Egan, Dawn [B.] Flowers, Bomnorng Khoun, Cassi Kruchten, Natasha Pelovsky, Eddie Perrote, Emily Petroff, Marie Stousland, Quincey Thao, Cuajleeg Yang, and Professor Tara Sweeney

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H1N1 Vaccine for Faculty and Staff

Homeland Health Specialists will be on-site to administer H1N1 vaccinations for all faculty and staff on the following dates:

*Monday, 1/18/10 from 8:00 am - noon in the Century Rom, Christensen Center (please note the room change from the Riverside Room)

*Thursday, 1/21/10 from noon - 4:00 pm in the Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center

Augsburg will pay for the cost of the vaccination and no claims will be submitted to insurance.

You must schedule your vaccination by calling Human Resources at x1058.

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Biology Faculty Candidate Research Seminar

Biology faculty candidate Ann Impullitti will be presenting her research seminar entitled "Colonization of Plants by Pathogens and Endophytes: Past and Future Directions" on Thursday, January 14 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in SCI 123. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

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Chris Johnson in Today's Star-Tribune

Augsburg College men's hockey player Chris Johnson (SR, Verona, Wis./Madison Memorial HS) is featured in a column by Rachel Blount in Tuesday's (1/12) Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Story:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/olympics/81196267.html

The column, "Olympic gig richens family's hockey heritage," features Chris Johnson and his father Mark Johnson, the coach of the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team.

The Johnson's are a legendary hockey family. Chris' grandfather, "Badger Bob" Johnson, was the longtime coach of the University of Wisconsin and later a coach in the NHL, and Mark Johnson was a member of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic men's hockey team, before playing for more than a decade in professional hockey. Mark is now the head coach of the Wisconsin women's hockey team, and is taking a leave of absence from that job to coach the Olympic women's hockey team in the upcoming Vancouver Olympics.

The Olympic women's hockey team is headquartered at the Schwan SuperRink in Blaine, Minn., during its training for the Olympic games, and Mark Johnson has been in the Twin Cities since September.

Chris Johnson, a two-year captain for Augsburg, earned All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Division III All-American honors last season and has six goals and eight assists for 14 points this year. In his 90-game collegiate career at Augsburg, Johnson now has 101 points (36 goals, 65 assists).

Augsburg is 9-3-1 overall, 2-1-1 in MIAC play, having won its last seven games in a row. The Auggies face Gustavus in a series this weekend.

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Duplex Joint Purchase

I'm advertising for a thirty-something couple with no kids who are looking for another couple to buy a duplex with. Each would live in their private halves, but share gardening and general maintenance. Email IamTwinCities@yahoo.com for more.

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42" Samsung RP HDTV, 1080i $225

I have a 42" samsung HD rear projection tv for sale, works great just upgraded

looks nice, was made in 2003, recent calibration

email: berger@augsburg.edu or text me at (612)242-1431

this is NOT a LCD or Plasma TV, it is a HD rear projection

better response times than either LCD or plasma, better contrast than LCD and longer general life.

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Female Roommate Wanted

The Riverside Explores special interest housing group, located in Anderson Hall, is looking for an adventurous female house mate for the 2010-2011 school year. Our mission is to explore the Riverside community (parks, local businesses, community volunteering, etc). If you are that fun loving, easy-going person we are missing or just want more information contact salkas@augsburg.edu.

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