Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
- Financial Aid Priority Deadline For Day Students
- Gluten Free Options in The Commons
- OGC Housing Applications Now Available
- Frozen Yogurt In A-Club Coming Soon...
- Student Lockers Available
- Alumni Awards - A Call for Nominations
- Free Pilates Classes Start TODAY
- Credit Refund Dates
- Spanish Conversation Starts Thursday
- Posting Policy Reminder
Event Announcements
Keeping Track of Auggies
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Auggie Athletics
Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert
Please review the following fraud alert from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and share this information with your friends and family.
As with any natural disaster, many generous people want to give money to assist in easing the suffering of all those affected by a tragedy. The recent earthquake in Haiti is no different. Many legitimate web sites are offering to be collection points for those that want to make online donations to the relief effort. However, with any disaster comes the opportunity for criminals to try and make a quick dollar off the charitable and distressed. Expect over the next few weeks to possibly receive emails or see a multitude of new advertisements on the web that allow you to donate to the disaster relief fund. Most if not all emails will be a scam; some web sites will be legitimate, some will not. Please review the following tips offered by the FBI :
• Do not respond to any unsolicited (SPAM) incoming emails, including clicking links contained within those messages.
• Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as surviving victims or officials asking for donations via e-mail or social networking sites.
• Verify the legitimacy of nonprofit organizations by utilizing various Internet-based resources that may assist in confirming the group's existence and its nonprofit status rather than following a purported link to the site.
• Be cautious of e-mails that claim to show pictures of the disaster areas in attached files because the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders.
•Make contributions directly to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf to ensure contributions are received and used for intended purposes.
•Do not give your personal or financial information to anyone who solicits contributions: Providing such information may compromise your identity and make you vulnerable to identity theft.
Teaching and Learning
Biology Faculty Candidate Research Seminar
Biology faculty candidate Molly McNicoll will be presenting her research seminar entitled "Investigating plant communities: Do species identity, disturbance, and seed limitation determine the potential for restoration of natural communities?" on Thursday, January 21 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in SCI 123. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
Sabo Scholar Applications
The Sabo Center supports 10-12 students with $2000 scholarships each year, with the assumption that this group of students will collaborate with Garry Hesser and Martin Sabo in the endeavors associated with the Sabo Center. If you have an interest in Public Policy, the Political Process and exploring careers in public service, consider applying for next year's Sabo Scholar cohort. There will be 5-6 new Juniors and 1-2 new Seniors.
The application deadline is March 12. If you are interested, contact Annika Gunderson [annikagunderson@gmail.com or gundersa@augsburg.edu] who will be overseeing the application process.
General Announcements
Financial Aid Priority Deadline For Day Students
It’s that time of year again! The priority deadline date for Day students to submit all financial aid documents is March 1, 2010.
Turn in your financial aid documents by March 1 to be entered in a drawing to win an iPod touch.
Come and learn about how to fill out your financial aid AND be entered in for a $250 scholarship drawing!
Monday, January 25
6 p.m. Urness/Mort Lobby
7 p.m. Urness/Mort Lobby
Tuesday, January 26
5 p.m. Anderson Hall
7 p.m. Luther Hall
Wednesday, February 3
2:30 pm Student Lounge
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.
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
Frozen Yogurt In A-Club Coming Soon...
Not cold enough outside for you? No problem. Come get your frozen yogurt in the A-Club. A new machine, new product, more happy faces, coming soon...
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.
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 nongraduates) 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.
Free Pilates Classes Start TODAY
The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion invites all interested, students, faculty and staff to spring semester pilates which resumes today - Monday from noon - 1 p.m. in the Marshall Room.
The free pilates sessions will be every Monday and all are welcome to come as often as you are able to do so. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you want to do so.
Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Hope you can join us!
Credit Refund Dates
Students: credit refunds for the Winter Trimester / Spring Semester are fast approaching!
Please verify now that your E-Refund information is up-to-date. Go to http://www.augnet.augsburg.edu , login for Records & Registration, then click "Account Activity," then "E-refund."
Refunds will be issued for Grad/Weekend on January 22nd, and for Day on January 29th.
For students who do not take advantage of direct deposit, a paper check will be mailed to your permanent address.
Spanish Conversation Starts Thursday
New Year's resolution: practice my Spanish... You can keep that resolution by joining us for Spanish conversation, where you get the chance to practice your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly setting. All language levels are welcome to join us - we promise there will be no grammar lessons! We meet every Thursday from 11:00 - 12:30 on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center, in the Riverside Room. Signs will be posted. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you have any questions, contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!
Posting Policy Reminder
Augsburg College official student groups and organizations, staff and faculty may use college space to publicize events and meetings. The new policy asks that individuals post "only where marked" rather than the old policy which permitted "posting anywhere except in certain spots.
As before, all postings must be approved and dated by staff at the Christensen Center Information Desk (M-F, 8 am – 6 pm and Saturdays, 8 am – 12 noon).
A maximum of 20 will be stamped and approved for posting on campus. that is the total number of spots we have provided through designated posting strips, bulletin boards and kiosks.
Posting is not permitted on any other surface or space, such as glass, doors, or painted walls.
Posters/flyers must be put up using push pins, tacks or staples; no duct tape, permanent adhesives, or tape. Organizations will be charged for damages to walls and surfaces and we ask individuals and organizations are responsible for removal of their materials.
No flyers are permitted on cars in Augsburg College parking lots. (City of Minneapolis, Ordinance 403.10)
There is a Community events/notices (including buy/sell and help wanted) board in the Christensen Center main floor near the restrooms.
Contact Campus Activities and Orientation for assistance with publicity ideas, sidewalk chalking, floor signs, or painting windows. For special events, contact Event and Conference Planning.
Residence Hall posting: all posters and flyers must be approved by Residence Life staff. Contact Residence Life at reslife@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1488.
A copy of the policy and a list of posting places is available at the Information Desk.
Event Announcements
Reception for Visiting Chinese Professor
An open invitation reception for:
Professor Tugen Hao, visiting scholar from Anqing Teachers College
Wednesday, January 20
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Marshall Room
Introduction and welcome at 3:15 p.m.
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!
H1N1 Clinic for Students - Friday
The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus Friday, January 22 offering H1N1 vaccines as well as the seasonal flu shot for anyone who is interested in getting the shot (nasal also will be available). Most insurances are accepted or you can pay cash or check for the vaccine.
The clinic will be held in the Marshall Room of Christensen Center from 3 - 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Just bring your insurance information or other form of payment. The cost of the H1N1 shot is $20.40 and the nasal vaccine is $13.31. Seasonal flu shots are $24.99.
This clinic is open to all students and any other faculty, staff or community member who may not have had an opportunity to get the H1N1 vaccine or seasonal flu shot prior to this time.
Please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 if you have additional questions. Students are strongly encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine now that it is more widely available.
Keeping Track of Auggies
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Auggie Athletics
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Friday, January 15:
Men's Hockey -- Gustavus 6, Augsburg 2
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/15/mhoc011510.aspx?path=mhockey
Saturday, January 16:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at Northwestern (Iowa) Red Raider Open
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/16/wres011610.aspx?path=wrestling
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Mary's Triangular
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?tab=swimminganddiving&path=wswim
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg 78, Carleton 66
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/16/wbb011610.aspx?path=wbball
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 73, Carleton 70 (2OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/16/mbb011610.aspx?path=mbball
Men's Hockey -- Gustavus 3, Augsburg 2
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/16/mhoc011610.aspx?path=mhockey
Upcoming Schedule:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Monday, January 18:
Women's Basketball at St. Mary's, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball at St. Mary's, 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, January 20:
Men's Basketball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball at Hamline, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 22:
Wrestling vs. Nebraska-Omaha, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey at Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Johnson Featured on WCCO TV
Watch the feature:
http://wcco.com/sports/augsburg.college.hockey.2.1432995.html
Augsburg College men's hockey player Chris Johnson (SR, Verona, Wis./Madison Memorial HS) was featured on WCCO-TV (Channel 4 in the Twin Cities) during the "Rosen's Sports Sunday" show. The feature profiled Chris Johnson and his father Mark Johnson, head coach of the 2010 U.S. Olympic women's hockey team.
It's the second feature on the Johnson family this week; the father and son were also profiled in a Minneapolis Star-Tribune feature by Rachel Blount on Tuesday.
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 University of 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 92-game collegiate career at Augsburg, Johnson now has 101 points (36 goals, 65 assists).
Augsburg is 9-5-1 overall, 2-3-1 in MIAC play, and returns to action this weekend with a series at Concordia-Moorhead.
Gibbs Named Augsburg Volleyball Coach
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/15/vb011510.aspx?path=wvball
MINNEAPOLIS -- Jane Gibbs, who led a dramatic turnaround of the Luther College (Iowa) volleyball program during the last three seasons, has been named the new head coach of the Augsburg College volleyball team, the college announced on Friday.
In three seasons as head coach at Luther, Gibbs turned around a program that had won just three matches in each of the two seasons prior to her arrival, leading the Norse to their first-ever NCAA Division III national tournament berth in 2009. The Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's Coach of the Year in 2009, Gibbs is 60-42 as a collegiate head coach.
Gibbs will replace Jessica Rinehart, who resigned from her Augsburg post in December to take over the program at Division II Northwest Missouri State. Rinehart had served as Augsburg's head coach for five seasons.
"Jane Gibbs brings great excitement to the Augsburg volleyball program. Her record speaks for itself and is nothing short of phenomenal," said Augsburg athletic director Jeff Swenson. "Jane is a perfect fit for Augsburg College and Auggie athletics. We look forward to Jane taking our volleyball program from a playoff team to a conference and national championship contender."
Gibbs is returning to her Minnesota roots with her new position at Augsburg. A native of Lakeville, Minn., she was a two-time American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III All-American (2002, 2003) as a setter at the University of St. Thomas, earning All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors each of her four seasons (2000-03). She was named MIAC Player of the Year in 2003, and set four school records for assists during her tenure. Teams she played on finished 97-31 in her career, winning MIAC regular-season titles in 2002 and 2003.
"I am very excited to accept the head volleyball coach position at Augsburg College," Gibbs said. "Throughout the hiring process, the athletic department, volleyball team and other faculty and staff members immediately made me feel at home. With their support, I intend to build upon a winning tradition that coach Rinehart has established over the last five seasons."
As head coach at Luther, Gibbs took over a team that had finished 3-29 in 2005 and 3-27 in 2006, and her hiring immediately paid dividends. The Norse finished 15-15 in 2007, improving three spots in the IIAC standings. The following year, her squad finished 19-15, finishing fourth in the IIAC standings and qualifying for the conference tournament for the first time since the postseason meet had changed to a six-team format in 2005.
In 2009, the Norse had one of their best seasons in school history, finishing 26-12 overall -- the school’s best record since 1993 -- while finishing second in the IIAC and advancing to the NCAA Division III national tournament for the first time in school history. In the national tournament, the Norse opened with an upset win over No. 15-ranked St. Benedict before falling to her alma mater, St. Thomas, in the second round.
After graduating from St. Thomas in 2004, Gibbs served as an assistant coach at Division I Gardner-Webb (N.C.) for two seasons, and was an assistant coach at Division III Wisconsin-River Falls in the 2006 season. While at Gardner-Webb, she also served as owner, director and coach of the Black Bear Volleyball Club, a youth volleyball club. She currently serves as owner, director and coach of All Love Volleyball, Inc., based in St. Paul, Minn.
Gibbs earned her bachelor's degree in philosophy and Spanish from St. Thomas in 2004, and her master's degree in sport science and pedagogy from Gardner-Webb in 2006.
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Girl Scout Cookies
It's that time of the year again. I'm selling Girl Scout Cookies to help raise funds for my daughter and her troop to travel to Savannah Georgia to visit the birth place of Girl Scouts. Stop on down to Shipping/Receiving if you are interested in buying some tasty cookies. Thanks
42" Samsung RP HDTV, 1080i $225 (612)242-1431
I am selling my Samsung 42" HD TV because I bought a different TV,
it works perfect, comes with the remote, just calibrated
price is OBO, either email me at berger@augsburg.edu or text me @ (612)242-1431