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Writing Lab Is Now Open

The Augsburg College Writing Lab is now open for winter trimester/spring semester. 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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Summer Study Abroad Opportunities

Get the most out of your summer abroad!

Stop by our table in the lobby of Christensen Center and learn how you can:

- Fulfill LAFs and major/graduation requirements
- Earn hands-on experience and credit through an INTERNSHIP placement
- Pursue your academic goals and personal interests

Lobby of Christensen Center
Monday to Friday
11 am - 1 pm

Application deadlines
Faculty-Led program: February 1st
CGE programs: March 1st

Can't make it? Come to a Group Advising Meeting,Walk-In Advising time,or schedule an appointment at abroad@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650.

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Paid On-Campus Research Opps

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
*Receive a $4000 (full-time) or $2000 (half-time) research stipend
*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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GMAT Prep begins February 10

Thinking about a Master of Business Administration program after graduation? Most MBA programs require the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) for admission. The MBA office will be utilizing a new partnership with the Princeton Review, who will be providing instructors and prep books for these sessions.

The course meets Wednesdays 6-9 PM for seven weeks (February 10, 17, & 24, and March 3, 10, 17, & 24). The cost is $549, which includes access to the Princeton Review's online student center, the Manual for the GMAT 8.3, and the GMAT Review 12th edition.

To register, contact Princeton Review by calling Kate at 612-676-1447. You will be expected to pay in full upon registration.

Please contact Casey Jarvela (jarvela@augsburg.edu) in the MBA Office with any questions.

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Resume & Interviewing Workshops -January 26

The Strommen Career and Internship Center is sponsoring two workshops on Tuesday, January 26. Each workshop will be offered twice - attend one or both. Free and open to all students.

How To Write A Winning Resume
4:45-5:45 p.m. or 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

How To Be Successful In An Interview
4:45-5:45 p.m. or 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center

No RSVP required. For more information contact x1148

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Spanish Conversation is Back

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!

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Art Reception in Christensen Gallery - Friday

Surface Structures
Betsy Byers

Christensen Center Art Gallery, Augsburg College
January 22 - February 26, 2010

Betsy Byers' abstract oil paintings, featured in her most recent series entitled "Surface Structures," are psychological landscapes that explore the permeable boundaries between body and environment. Recalling her own moments of sensual awareness in nature, she creates ethereal landscapes to reflect on how self is linked to exterior surroundings.

Byers actively engages with her six-foot square canvases; she drips, scratches, and spreads translucent paint in overlapping layers. These multiple surface layers combine with sharply fragmented forms and contrasting colors to create mystifying compositions.

Opening reception: Friday, January 22, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Artist Talk: Tuesday, January 26, 1:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center

All events are free and open to the public.

www.augsburg.edu/galleries

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Reception for Visiting Chinese Professor

All faculty and staff are invited to a 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 by VP/Dean Farley at 3:15 p.m.

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Opening Art Reception in Gage Gallery- Friday

"Antipodal Encounters"
Cecilia Ramon and Eun-Kyung Suh

Gage Family Art Gallery
January 22 - February 26, 2010

"Antipodal Encounters" features the 3D forms created by Korean artist Eun-Kyung Suh and Argentinean artist Cecilia Ramon. Suh creates textile sculptures out of sheer materials to examine the meaning embedded in fabric and its relationship to human emotion and experience. She sculpts the cloth by folding and sewing it together to create a sacred vessel where both mundane objects and intimate memories can be kept. Ramon investigates the physical and emotional presence of tension in our life through her manipulation of wood forms. She carves, burns, binds, and suspends wood, viewing it similarly in character to the human body in both its frailty and strength.

Artist Reception: Friday, January 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Artist Talk: Friday, January 22, 11:00 a.m.
Adeline M. Johnson Conference Center
Oren Gateway Center

All events are free and open to the public.

www.augsburg.edu/galleries

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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 Thursday, 1/21/2010 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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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Monday, January 18:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg 78, St. Mary's 64
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/18/wbb011810.aspx?path=wbball

Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 73, St. Mary's 66
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/18/mbb011810.aspx?path=mbball


Upcoming Schedule:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

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.

Saturday, January 23:
Women's Hockey at St. Catherine Invitational, 1 p.m.
Men's Hockey at Concordia-Moorhead, 2 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:05 p.m.
Women's Basketball at St. Catherine, 3 p.m.

Sunday, January 24:
Wrestling at Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2 p.m.

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Renne Named MIAC Co-Player of Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/1/18/wbb011810a.aspx?path=wbball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College's Shannon Renne (JR, Nicollet, Minn.) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Renne set an Augsburg and MIAC single-game record for three-pointers in a game, connecting on 9-of-13 from beyond the arc in Augsburg's 78-66 win over Carleton on Saturday. Renne scored a career-high 35 points in the win, a single-game high for any MIAC women's basketball player so far this season, a total just two points shy of Augsburg's single-game school record. She also had seven rebounds and two assists in the win, which broke an 18-game Augsburg losing streak to Carleton. She also had six points and five rebounds in Augsburg's 65-52 loss to Bethel on Wednesday.

On the season, Renne is averaging 9.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per-game, while also contributing 11 assists and 11 steals.

Renne shared the weekly MIAC honor with Molly Mathiowetz of Gustavus.

Augsburg travels to face Hamline on Wednesday (1/20) at 7:30 p.m.

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Girl Scout Cookie Time!

If you need your yearly Girl Scout cookie fix, please send me an e-mail (pippert@augsburg.edu) or see the order form on my office door (431B Memorial Hall). Really, who doesn't need a few more chubby treats around the house? Happy eating!

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