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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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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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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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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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Drug Free Schools Notification.

Annual Notification regarding Drug Free Schools

The on-line Student Guide has information about standards of conduct, appropriate sanctions for violations of federal, state, and local law and campus policy, a description of health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use, and a description of available treatment programs. You can find the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/

This information is provided as part of Augsburg's compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). An institution of higher education (IHE) must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The plan must include annual notification to each student, in writing, of standards of conduct, a description of appropriate sanctions for violation of federal, state, and local law and campus policy, a description of health risks associated with AOD use and a description of available treatment programs.

A copy of Augsburg's Drug Free 2008-2010 Plan and the Drug Free 2006-2008 Report can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/

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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 let's eat healthy, wealthy, and wise.

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Gluten Free Options in The Commons

Hello to my Gluten Free students. On the wall by the compost, there is a sign that list many of our gluten free options that we offer in the Commons. If there is a "pasta" substitute that you would like, just ask for rice noodles and we will gladly get it for you. They take about 1-2 minutes to make. I know how hard it can be to find something to eat. I hope this gives you a little more freedom with your diet.

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Student Lockers Available

Do you not live on campus? Do you need a place to store your textbooks and other personal items? You’re in luck! Lockers are now available to students who do not live on campus. These are located in the basement level of the Science Building and can be reserved through Campus Activities and Orientation. If you are interested in reserving a locker please fill out the following form http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/documents/Student_Locker_Reque.pdf. Forms should be turned it in to Michael Grewe in Christensen Center office 1D.

Please contact CAO with any questions at cao@augsburg.edu or x1418.

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MLK Convocation Luncheon

The MLK Convocation committee will host its annual luncheon, preceding the convocation, this Monday January 18th at 11:30 a.m. in the East Commons. There are multiple seats left, if you are interested in attending please RSVP today by contacting events at 612-330-1104 or eventrsvp@augsburg.edu.

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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, save it again, 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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Extra! Extra! Incoming Mailroom Now Open at 9

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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Lunar New Year Celebration

The Augsburg Asian Student Association cordially invites all Augsburg community members and friends to its Annual Lunar New Year celebration. Free food, cultural activities and entertainment for everyone!

Friday, January 22 in CC: 5-8pm
For more information contact: aasa@augsburg.edu

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Admissions Possible Openings

Admission Possible Now Accepting Applications!

Want to change the world, gain experience and have fun while doing it?

Admission Possible is now accepting applications for full-time AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA positions for fall 2010. You can make college a reality for low-income urban teens! Become a mentor to high school students or gain behind the scenes nonprofit experience. We will be selecting more than 50 new AmeriCorps and VISTA members in both the Twin Cities and Milwaukee. The Priority Application deadline is 2/10/2010 and the Final Application Deadline is 3/8/2010.

More information can be found at http://www.admissionpossible.org/AmeriCorps.html.

Admission Possible is an ten-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to helping promising low-income high school students in the Greater Twin Cities and Milwaukee earn admission to college. We provide our students with (1) SAT/ACT test preparation; (2) guidance in the college application process; (3) assistance in the financial aid application process; and (4) guidance in transition to college.

We currently have 1,400 students in the program, in 19 high schools in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Robbinsdale, Coon Rapids, Columbia Heights and St. Louis Park; and 4 high schools in Milwaukee, WI. Since our founding in 2000, we have succeeded in helping 99% of our students earn admission to college!

Contact Becky Boe at 651-917-3525 or BBoe@AdmissionPossible.org with questions.

Sarah Black- Augsburg Alum

College Coach

Admission Possible

450 N. Syndicate Street, Suite 200

St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone: 651-917-3525

Fax: 651-917-3522

Email: SBlack@AdmissionPossible.org

Website: www.AdmissionPossible.org

Help Make Admission Possible!

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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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One-Woman Show "Surviving Date Rape" January 28

Nancy Donoval performs her one-woman show, "Surviving Date Rape: A Seriously Funny Story of Trauma and Healing" on Thursday, January 28th, 7 – 8:15pm in the Marshall Room of the Christensen Center.

Nancy's show received rave reviews at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, including a "Best of the Fringe" nod from the Star Tribune. Here are some excerpts of audience reviews: "riveting storytelling," "artful and wise," "profoundly moving." "Nancy puts rape in the framework of a whole life. A funny life. A life of love, and longing and art."

Nancy Donoval is a professional storyteller who has performed at venues around the country, including the Washington Storytellers Theater and the National Storytelling Festival; she has told stories on Chicago and Minnesota Public Radio and teaches storytelling at Metro State.

Co-sponsors: Counseling & Health Promotion, Women’s Resource Center, Student Activities, Residence Life, and the Dean of Students. For more information, contact CCHP at x1707 or Beth Carlson at x1136.

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Roundtable Discussion Series on Gender and Sexuality

The initiative of the Roundtable Discussion Series on Gender & Sexuality is to have a variety of well-versed [in terms of gender & sexuality] community members host knowledgeable, exploratory, openly interactive, intimate, and informative talks with participants in order to develop discussions pertaining to the topics at hand in a safe and non-heteronormative environment.

The discussion facilitators will have space to elaborate on the dedicated themes and furthermore receive questions and varied analysis from listeners in order to foment greater interaction between the facilitator and those who are actively listening... Coming together to open a communal outlet embracing our unique realities of humanness; uniting to speak our truths...

When: Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23 [2010].

Friday at 5 pm: Twin Cities Smitten Kitten Education Coordinator Clare Jacky facilitates discussion on safe and pleasureful queer sex.

Friday at 7 pm: Twin Cities singer/songwriter Chastity Brown shares her complex soul – a country-born, gospel-raised, activist poet who sings about women, race, love and politics with an edgy tenderness

-Discussion of her music with Chastity at the end of performance

Saturday at 11:30 am: Milwaukee sex therapist Psy.D. Lynn Vice facilitates discussion about the positive right to pleasure: the female orgasm, addressing questions such as What is sexual pleasure and what can it mean for each of us as individuals?

Saturday at 1:45 pm: Augsburg College sociology, psychology, & Women's Studies student, poet, Feminist Collective co-founder, and more, Lucreshia Grant demonstrates the healthy application of female and male condoms. Have you ever wondered what a dental dam is, if it's your style, and what it can do?--- Through condoms and dental damns, much will be explored by Lucreshia's facilitation of sexual intimacy resources.

Lucreshia will be joined by the Birds & Bees director Amy Kodet. The Minneapolis-based Birds & Bees Project provides comprehensive reproductive health information to youth and adults through community education in and beyond the classroom, and is a program of Pro-Choice Resources (PCR).

Saturday at 2:45 pm: Augsburg College Professor Nancy Fischer facilitates discussion on sexuality from a sociological perspective.

Where: Augsburg College Women’s Resource Center [Sverdrup 207]

Food and overall refreshments will be health-fully provided by St Martin's Table and the Seward Co-op.

All are welcome! Speak your truth!

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Chess Instructor Wanted

The Marcy Open Elementary School Community Education program in Minneapolis is looking for an after-school chess instructor. Time commitment would be Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45-5:45pm. If you are interested contact Rosemary Schindeldecker at 612-668-1022 or Rosemary.Schindeldecker@mpls.k12.mn.us

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