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GMAT Prep: Register Now

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 p.m. 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.

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

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CTL Night at the Theater - 2/13

TAMING OF THE SHREW (a re-envisioning)
Directed by Darcey Engen

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites Augsburg faculty and staff to attend the Theatre Department's MainStage production of "Taming of the Shrew (a re-envisioning)," on February 13th at 7:00 pm. A limited number of free tickets to this showing will be available to the first faculty and staff contacting Terry Martin at martin@augsburg.edu . Attendees are invited to a dessert reception and discussion immediately following the production in the Foss Concourse area. Theater department faculty and Director Darcey Engen along with student actors from the show will be part of a discussion during the dessert reception. Please join us for this event.

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Wanted - AugSem Student Leaders

Please recommend Day school students who are enthusiastic about learning and community at Augsburg to become AugSem Student Leaders next fall. Send names to Bev Stratton or encourage students directly to find the positions posted on the Human Resources web site. Applications are due by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, 10 February.

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Speaking of Scholarship: Dr. Phil Adamo

Please join us this Tuesday for Dr. Phil Adamo's Speaking of Scholarship presentation, "Foundation Legends of the Caulite Monastic Order."

Date: Tuesday, February 9th
Time: 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Location: OGC 100
Food: Hors d'oeuvres

This presentation will examine the narratives constructed around monastic foundations among the Caulites, a reform order of the late twelfth century. These stories involve founding or locating new monasteries based on everything from divine intervention to heroic adventure on the high seas. The reasons behind these foundation legends are as interesting as the legends themselves. Phil presents research from his sabbatical in France and Scotland.

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About the series:
"Speaking of Scholarship" is a weekly forum for sharing the richness and range of research and creative activity carried out by Augsburg faculty and students.

Each week features one faculty or two students presenting their current research, finished research product(s), and/or insights on the process of conducting research or engaging in creative activity at a liberal arts college. The rest of the hour is reserved for informal conversation on audience questions or issues raised in the presentation.

Faculty, staff, and students are welcome! No RSVP is necessary. Contact Dixie Shafer (shafer@augsburg.edu) for more information.

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Last Call for Mandarin Chinese Classes

You may still join the conversational Mandarin Chinese class taught by visiting professor Tugen Hao. The first class meeting is today, Monday, Feb 8. Just show up at Old Main 104 at 5:00 p.m. to join the class. Four class meetings have been scheduled (Feb 4,18,22 & March 1) for this non-formal Mandarin class, each class will be one hour in length.

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2-3 Week Courses in Europe and Canada - Apply Now

Augsburg Abroad has extended the deadline for three study abroad programs coming up this summer. Procrastinate much? No problem, you've got 1-3 more weeks:

The Aftermath of WWII in Germany and Poland (2 credits): NEW DEADLINE FEB 12
Travel dates: May 8-22, 2010
Cost: Day $5,279
WEC $5,799
plus $350 for meals on own

Medieval History & Writing in Scotland (2 credits) : NEW DEADLINE FEB 12
Cost: $4,799 plus $200 for meals on your own
Travel Dates: May 18 – June 6, 2010

Sustainable Cities in Canada (1 credit) : NEW DEADLINE MARCH 1
Cost; $2900-$3100 all included.
Travel dates: July 8 – August 1, 2010

Interested? Of course you are! So follow these three simple steps to an amazing experience abroad:
1. Come into the Augsburg Abroad library in Murphy Place 200 for an Advising Meeting – times are available here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/advising.html
2. Print out the application forms from here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
3. Apply by the new deadline!

Have questions? Need more information? Contact Andrea Dvorak in Augsburg Abroad at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669.

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Weight Watchers At Work - New incentive to join

Weight Watchers At Work – FREE Informational Meeting Wed. Feb. 10th 12pm-1pm Lindell Library 301

As part of Augsburg's commitment to wellness, we would like to offer an incentive to join the Weight Watchers at Work program. If you join the 12-week program for $156.00 and attend a minimum of 9 of the 12 meetings, you will receive a refund of $36.00 on your paycheck at the end of the session. We are also offering payroll deductions. (With the incentive, it will be just $40.00 per month!)

Join us for a FREE informational meeting. If a minimum of 15 people sign up, the regular meetings will be for 12 weeks on Wednesdays from 12-1pm (Feb. 17-May 5th).

If interested, please e-mail your name and phone number to hr@augsburg.edu by Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 12Noon.

Please Note: If you are a current Weight Watchers Member in your community and are paying by the week or using pre-payment coupons, you are welcome to transfer to the At Work program. However, if you are currently utilizing the Monthly Pass, it does not transfer to the At Work program and does not allow you to attend At Work meetings. You always have the option of canceling the pass to take advantage of the convenience of the At Work program.

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2010 Summer Bridge Residential Peer Mentor

Do you want to have fun and make a difference for new first year students this summer? TRIO/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS) is now accepting applications for the position of Summer Bridge 2010 Residential Peer Mentor (RPM).

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge is a 5-week residential academic program for 25 TRIO-eligible incoming first-year Augsburg students who will also participate in TRIO/SSS during the academic year. Students take two summer classes and participate in supplemental instruction seminars, study groups, college transition workshops, and fun activities.

RPMs will be responsible for monitoring the safety and well being of TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge participants, as well as facilitating and participating in evening TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge activities.

There are four openings (2 male, 2 female) for this live-in position. The RPM position is full-time, variable hours, from July 11 - August 12, 2010, with additional training dates in June 2010.

A complete job description, job requirements, compensation and application information are available in the TRIO/SSS Office (SCI 152) and will soon be available on the TRIO/SSS website, www.augsburg.edu/triosss

The application deadline is Monday, February 15, 2010 so apply now!!!

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Mpls/United/Bloomington Spring WEC Registration

WEC/United/Bloomington Center/Grad Augsburg for Adults Students,

Spring Trimester web registration begins on February 15, 2010 and ends April 8, 2010. Class registration start dates will be one day apart and will follow this schedule:

Monday, February 15 - Seniors and graduate students
Tuesday, February 16 - Juniors, non-degree & second degree seeking students
Wednesday, February 17 - Sophomores
Thursday, February 18 – Freshmen

AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m.

The last day for initial registration (when students must be registered for at least 1 course) for the Minneapolis/United/Bloomington Center programs’ Spring Trimester is the last business day before the term begins, which is Thursday, April 8, 2010.

The last day to readmit to the Minneapolis/United/Bloomington Center/Grad Augsburg for Adult programs for Spring Trimester (and when students must be registered for at least 1 course) is the last business day before the term begins, which is Thursday, April 8, 2010

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

Students with 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 with any holds.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information, which 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 website at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.

Students intending to attend both Spring WEC and Summer Session I must plan carefully. The combined credit load for WEC/Rochester/United/Bloomington Center/Graduate students between Spring Trimester, Summer Session I, and Summer Online 1 is limited to 2.0 credits but may be increased to 3.0 credits if the student’s cumulative GPA is 3.0 or better. Students desiring to exceed these limits must petition the Student Standing Committee prior to registration. Summer registration will open for the entire campus on Monday, April 19, 2010.

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Rochester Spring Registration Information

Rochester Augsburg for Adult Students,

Rochester Spring Trimester web registration begins on February 15 and ends April 2, 2010. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates will be one day apart and will follow this schedule:

Monday, February 15 - Seniors and graduate students
Tuesday, February 16 - Juniors, non-degree & second degree seeking students
Wednesday, February 17 - Sophomores
Thursday, February 18 - Freshmen

The last day for initial registration (when students must be registered for at least 1 course) for Rochester Spring Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, April 2, 2010.

The last day to readmit to the Rochester Augsburg for Adult programs for Spring Trimester (and when students must be registered for at least 1 course) is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, April 2, 2010.

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 with any holds.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/. 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 website at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/

Students intending to attend both Spring WEC and Summer Session I must plan carefully. The combined credit load for WEC/Rochester/United/Grad students between Spring Trimester, Summer Session I, and Summer Online 1 is limited to 2.0 credits but may be increased to 3.0 credits of the Cum GPA is 3.0 or better. Students desiring to exceed these limits must petition the Student Standing Committee prior to registration. Summer registration will open for the entire campus on Monday, 19 April.

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Help First-Year Students - Apply by Feb. 10

If you are a Day school student who is enthusiastic about learning and community at Augsburg, apply now to help first-year students transition to Augsburg next fall. Positions for Fall 2010 AugSem Student Leaders are posted on the Human Resources web site. Applications are due by 4:30 PM on 10 February.

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Learn More About the Many Ways of Healing

Join us as we welcome Elena Avila, author, psychiatric nurse and renowned practitioner of curandersimo, the traditional Mexican/Chicano folk medicine.

There are two opportunities to hear Elena Avila speak:

Friday, February 12, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Marshall Room
Conversation with Elena Avila, author of Woman Who Glows in the Dark: A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health

February 13, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Hoversten Chapel, Foss
"A Curandera's Concept of Medicine"

For more information, contact foxwilso@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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Yearbook Staff Needs Two More Writers

The Yearbook Staff is looking for interested and talented young students who are organized and turns things in on time to write articles for the Augsburg Yearbook! We need two people to be writers, ASAP! If you're interested email Samantha Steele at steeles@augsburg.edu or contact Jessica King at (773) 747-1231.

Thanks,
Yearbook Staff

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TIAA CREF Individual Counseling - This Week

This Individual Counseling Session will help you simplify your retirement by:

-Providing objective advice and asset allocation based on your individual needs
-Showing you how you can obtain a personalized actionable plan
-Recommending fund selections to keep you on track to and through retirement
-Reviewing your retirement income options

Date(s) Time(s) Location(s)
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Christensen Center, Century Room
Thurs, Feb 11, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Christensen Center, Century Room

Sign up today:
To schedule a counseling session, please call Anjali at 952-830-3118.

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Feminist Film Friday Focuses on Hip Hop and Gender

The Women's Resource Center would like to invite you to Feminist Film Friday on Feb. 12th from 3:30-5:30 in the WRC (SVE 207).

We will be watching "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes." "Sparking dialogue on hip-hop and its declarations on gender, HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes provides thoughtful insight from intelligent, divergent voices including rap artists, industry executives, rap fans and social critics from inside and outside the hip-hop generation. The film includes interviews with famous rappers such as Mos Def, Fat Joe, Chuck D and Jadakiss and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons; along with commentary from Michael Eric Dyson, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Kevin Powell and Sarah Jones and interviews with young women at Spelman College, a historically black school and one of the nation's leading liberal arts institutions.

The film also explores such pressing issues as women and violence in rap music, representations of manhood in hip-hop culture, what today's rap lyrics reveal to their listeners and homoeroticism in hip-hop. A "loving critique" from a self-proclaimed "hip-hop head," HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes discloses the complex intersection of culture, commerce and gender through on-the-street interviews with aspiring rappers and fans at hip-hop events throughout the country."
-http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/hiphop/film.htm

Everyone is welcome! Free beverages are provided. So please join us...relax, watch, and discuss. Hope to see you there!

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum Registration

Registration is now open for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, March 5 & 6. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged may register with no fee. Please register if you plan to attend the full Forum program or any part of it. Go to: www.peaceprizeforum.org or click on the link located on Inside Augsburg to reach the registration page.
It is an exciting, international program focused on the work of 2008 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martti Ahtisaari and other notable persons who have contributed to the cause of local and global peace. Check out the program.

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Study/Intern Abroad Fair - This Friday

Come learn about 100s of programs in nearly 90 countries. Program representatives will be available to answer questions. Lot's of scholarships are still available--don't let the opportunity pass by.

Friday, February 12
10-2
Christensen Center Lobby

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Presentation on Campus Wind Power Purchasing

In 2008, Augsburg College, as a result of a student-led initiative, made the decision to purchase 100% wind power from Xcel Energy. Funded through a student fee and additional payments from the college's operating budget, we now are supposed to be getting all our electricity from wind power. But what does that actually mean? What is the current status of the program? What impact does this have on the greenhouse gas emissions for the college? What is that fee paying for? Join the students in ENV 100: Environmental Connections, on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 1:30-2:30, in the Minneapolis Room, for a conversation with Steve Mudd of Xcel Energy, who will talk about the Windsource program and its impact on our campus energy purchasing.

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Gubernatorial Forum

Tuesday, February 16, 7pm-9pm at Sateren auditorium. Here is your chance to see the DFL candidates for governor on campus. Come see, listen and ask the candidates the questions that will help you decide what to do in the race for Governor. http://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/events.html
You won't want to miss this.

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Augsburg Production of "The Vagina Monologues"

Directed by Augsburg student Julia Sewell and featuring an all-Augsburg cast, the "Vagina Monologues" is a play written by Eve Ensler and performed annually - and internationally - on Valentine's Day to raise awareness about violence against women. Proceeds from the Augsburg production will go to benefit the House of Sharing, which houses and supports surviving Korean "comfort women" who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II.

Performance Dates: February 11th and 13th at 7:30 p.m. and February 14th at 2 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium. Tickets are will be available at the door: $2 for Augsburg students and $5 for faculty, staff, and the broader community.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, February 5:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 5, St. Mary's 4
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/5/mhoc020510.aspx?path=mhockey

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 4, St. Mary's 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/5/whoc020510.aspx?path=whockey


Saturday, February 6:
Wrestling -- Augsburg wins Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/6/wres020610.aspx?path=wrestling

Women's Basketball -- Macalester 94, Augsburg 66
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/6/wbb020610.aspx?path=wbball

Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 71, Macalester 68
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/6/mbb020610.aspx?path=mbball

Women's Hockey -- St. Mary's 5, Augsburg 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/6/whoc020610.aspx?path=whockey

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 4, St. Mary's 2
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/6/mhoc020610.aspx?path=mhockey

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Bethel Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/6/mtrk020610.aspx?path=mtrack

Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Bethel Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/6/wtrk020610.aspx?path=wtrack

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Minnesota Challenge
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?tab=swimminganddiving&path=wswim


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

Wednesday, February 10:
Men's Basketball vs. St. John's, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball at St. Benedict, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 12:
Wrestling vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Si Melby Hall, 7:05 p.m.
Women's Hockey at St. Olaf, time TBA (either 7 or 8 p.m.)

Saturday, February 13:
Women's Basketball at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Carleton, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. Olaf, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.
M/W Track and Field at Carleton Meet of Hearts.

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Temporary Housing For Rent

My partner and I would like to get to Hungary to see the family, and are looking for folks to sublet our home while we're away to finance the trip. Our travel dates are completely flexible (anytime really), and will depend on when we fill the space. If you know of someone looking for short term housing, please let us know. Compensation is flexible. A little bit about the place:

1200 square feet, on south corner of lot with plenty of sun
Classic 1925 duplex just completely renovated
Completely furnished with homebrew on tap
2+ bedrooms
In Corcoran neighborhood, short walk to LRT stop, Powderhorn Park, YWCA, farmers market, and plenty more

Also, our permanent tenants are moving out in the near future. Looking to rent out 2 bedrooms, also brand new, for around $800/month. Great for students

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