Minneapolis City Street Parking Restrictions Start TODAY

Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, parking will be prohibited on the even sides of non-snow emergency streets in Minneapolis for the next few months.

Minneapolis officials say the winter parking restrictions are necessary because snowbanks are encroaching so far into roads that emergency vehicles could struggle to get through.

If you plan to park on the city streets please visit the city of Minneapolis web site for more resources, including "street look-up" maps of the city with highlighted odd/even sides of streets for your area.

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/

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Scholarly Writing Retreat

New Incentive to Attend*
May 17-19, 2010
Dunrovin Retreat Center

Faculty: do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write / work on scholarship? The Committee on Faculty Development and the Scholarly Writers Group is sponsoring a short scholarly working/writing retreat at Dunrovin designed to allow faculty some time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule attached to this retreat - it is simply time and space to work on scholarship.

The retreat will take place Monday, May 17 at 1pm (after lunch) through Wednesday, May 19 at 1pm (after lunch). Six openings remain.

*The Academic Dean and the Center for Teaching and Learning will cover the cost of the retreat. There will be no charge for participants

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March 1: Application Deadline for CGE Programs

Apply NOW to study abroad this summer or Fall through a CGE program!

Apply online or download an application by visiting us on the web at:
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/semesters/howtoapply.html

Summer Programs

•Diversity Scholarship
Up to $1,000 in scholarships for students who have not traditionally been
represented in study abroad- especially ethnic minority and LGBT students.

•Students of Color Endowed Scholarship Fund

Based on financial aid, this award provides encouragement and financial assistance to a student of any class and who is affiliated with the American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan Afrikan or Pan Asian support programs at Augsburg College.


Fall Programs

•$500 Grant
Enroll in any of our semester programs and get a $500 grant automatically!

•Diversity Scholarship
Up to 50% for students who have not traditionally been represented
in study abroad- especially ethnic minority and LGBT students.

•Students of Color Endowed Scholarship Fund

Based on financial aid, this award provides encouragement and financial assistance to a student of any class and who is affiliated with the American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan Afrikan or Pan Asian support programs at Augsburg College.

Other funds available through:

•DiversityAbroad.com
http://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships/summer-spring-fall

•Gilman Scholarship
http://www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs7/Gilman_Awards/Home8/Home.htm

Contact Dulce Monterrubio at monterru@augsburg.edu to learn more about our programs, scholarship opportunities, and application process.

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Friday Seminar, February 2, 3:30 p.m.

"The Fate of Fate of the Earth 101: Faculty Perspectives on the I-Term."
3:30-5 in Oren Gateway 100

Taught for the first time this past Fall, the Integrated-Term -- "Fate of the Earth 101: Consumption of Food, Fuel and Media" -- was a unique first-year experience involving 50 students, five professors, and four disciplinary perspectives. It was non-graded, using instead formal and informal narrative evaluations of student progress. Please join us in hearing from the Faculty of the I-Term and their assessment of the successes and challenges of the I-Term, and prospects for the program in coming years.

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Distinguished Contributions Awards 2010

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning
Annual Recognition 2010

The Office of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
The Center for Teaching and Learning
Augsburg College

These awards recognize exemplary work by faculty and staff in support of teaching and learning at Augsburg College. Up to three awards are available annually reflecting the breadth of contributions important for a quality liberal education. Each award carries a stipend of $1000, recognition and celebration.

Awards are based on evidence of student learning and student satisfaction provided by students, colleagues, and documentation; they are weighted appropriately for each of the three areas. The selection process is as follows:

• The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 19. Nominations must be submitted with the on line attachment. Go to: www.augsburg.edu/ctl

• Questions can be directed to Lee Clarke at clarke@augsburg.edu or x.1152

• Nominations consist of a one to two-page letter identifying the nominee and providing a rationale and support for the nomination for a specific award. In addition, nominators are asked to submit 3-4 names (and emails addresses) of students and/or colleagues who can speak to the nominee's work.

• The Selection Panel conducts confidential interviews with members of the community, reviews information and announces the awards no later than March 15h. Awardees are acknowledged at the Honors Convocation and at other events. Opportunities for winners to share ideas with the campus community will take place throughout the year following the award.

Members of the Selection Panel are invited by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. This is a juried process.

Teaching Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through syllabi, course materials and grading patterns reflecting effective teaching and learning; exemplary work in both content and pedagogy is supported by evidence from the department chair, colleagues and students.

Mentoring/Advising Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated through deep conversation about and attention to vocation, career and student success overall; students are guided through processes that lead to successful and timely graduation; students recognize the attention and care provided by the nominee.

Direct Contributions to Teaching and Learning Award
Sustained excellence is demonstrated in work that contributes to student academic development, growth and success; contributions are made to a positive, academic campus environment in a direct way.

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Summer in Europe/Canada - 2-3 Week Courses - 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:

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

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

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

Education and culture in Thailand (1 credit):Apply by 2/12 for WAITING LIST
Travel dates: May 5-28, 2010

Travels of Paul in Turkey: CANCELED

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!

Fall Semester and extended summer program deadline: March 1.


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

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Life of the Mind Retreat

Spring Faculty/Staff Workshop

The Chemistry of Well-Being
March 12 (1:30 p.m.-6:00) and March 13 (9:00 a.m.-12:30) at Augsburg College!

Join noted author Henry Emmons, MD, author of The Chemistry of Joy for workshops on the chemistry of joy and the chemistry of calm. Special breakout workshops will feature the benefits and practices of yoga, mindfulness meditation, breathing strategies and research and Native American Spirituality and wellness. Participation is limited. Please contact Terri Martin, Center for Teaching and Learning at martin@augsburg.edu for more information. Leave your name and an e-mail address so that further registration information and workshop schedule can be sent to you.

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Friday Lunch with Bruce Reichenbach

My China Experience
February 19, 11:30-1:00 in the Marshall Room

"They said that my Chinese is not Chinese. So how did I teach philosophy in Zhuhai? I will reflect on a great semester teaching experience at UIC and encourage you to explore this amazing opportunity for yourself."

Lunch will be available. RSVP to x1229

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One-Day Volunteer Opportunity

Have you heard of the U.S. Bank Skyway Open? On behalf of the planning board, let me tell you a little about the event and how you and your organization can get involved.

The event is in its fourth year and consists of a mini golf course dispersed throughout the downtown Minneapolis skyway system and a 19th Hole after party. The theme this year is "Minneapolis Scene: Arts & Entertainment of the Downtown District". Each mini golf hole is designed by Twins Cities architectural firms and built by contractors. All proceeds go to The Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities. This year's Skyway Open will be held Thursday, February 25 through Saturday, February 27.
How can you and your organization can get involved?

Volunteer your time to work the event! There are many different positions and times available. Each volunteer receives free entrance to the 19th Hole after party on Friday night where mini golf hole sponsors and creators will be mingling with event participants and organizers (also included in volunteering: a t-shirt, parking and coupon for a subway sandwich). Please email, Vanessa.birkle@hines.com for more details on volunteering.

Or take vendors, clients, friends or family out for 18 holes of (mini) golf and then enjoy free hors d oeuvres and drinks at the 19th Hole after party Friday night all while supporting the Boys and Girls Club. Sign up for a tee time by visiting the web site below.

Please visit the web site for photos, to sign up for a tee time or for more general information, http://www.skywayopen.org/

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Donate Winter Clothes to Refugees

100 Burmese refugees have recently emigrated to St. Paul, MN after escaping brutal persecution in both Burma and Thailand. These people have come straight from Thailand and minimal winter clothing. To ease their transition to the MN winter, they need clean, warm clothes for all sizes and ages. This includes:

-Shoes and boots: especially size 6
-Jackets, sweaters, shirts: medium and small sizes
-Pants: size 0 to 6
-Socks
-Hats, gloves, mittens

Here's what you can do:
1) Drop off clothing at the URGO office (Science 116)
2) Contact me via email (quistc@augsburg.edu)
3) Send this email to people you know who care

Any and all help is needed. Think about giving that extra sweater, coat or pair of shoes in your closet! Help make our cold Minnesota as warm as we can for our new Burmese neighbors.

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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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Weight Watchers at Work

If you were unable to attend the Weight Watchers At Work Informational Meeting, it's not too late sign up. We still need a couple more people to insure that we can have meetings on campus.

Regular meetings would start on Wednesday, February 17th-May 5th from 12:00pm-1:00pm

The cost is $156.00 for 12 weeks, but with Augsburg's commitment to wellness, an incentive has been added. If you attend at least 9 of the 12 meetings, a refund will be given on your paycheck of $36.00 at the end of the program. Payroll deductions are also being offered. (With the incentive, that's just $40.00 per month!)

If you are interested in signing up or would like more information, please contact me at huebner@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1030.

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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Wii Won the Augsburg Dining Iron Chef Competition

First off, I would like to thank all of our participants in the first Annual Augsburg Dinning Iron Chef competition.

The winners this year won by a .04 average over the other team. Let's hear it for Amanda Storm and Sherilyn Young, who each won a Nintendo Wii, and the very close second place of Barb Harvey and Rick Gubash, who each won $50 in flex points. No students entered the competition.

Congratulate your 2010 Iron Chef winners when you see them, and ask to play their Nintendo Wii!

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Student Survey - NSSE

Many Augsburg first-year and senior students have recently received e-mail invitations to take part in the National Survey of Student Engagement, or NSSE. We are hoping for a strong response rate and encourage everyone who is contacted to participate. The survey takes about twenty minutes to complete. Over 1000 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada use NSSE to better understand and evaluate student-faculty interactions, campus environment, and a range of educational experiences. If you have any questions about the project, please contact Jay Phinney at phinney@augsburg.edu.

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One Week Left to Nominate a Staff Member

Augsburg College Staff Senate
Staff Recognition Program

Take the time to recognize a deserving colleague!

Nomination form and information available at:
http://web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/StaffRecognition.pdf

Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 19. Submit materials to Sally Daniels at CB 146 or OGC 300.

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Staff Senate Open Forum - Thursday

Staff Senate Open Forum - Thursday, February 11th
Open Forum for staff to express concerns to Staff Senate at the monthly meeting 3:30pm to 4:00pm, Sverdrup 102, Sverdrup Hall

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Register For Job/Internship Fair - By Friday

Calling all Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors:

The MN PRIVATE COLLEGE JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16th at the Minneapolis Convention Center Cost $10

You must register with the Augsburg Strommen Career & Internship Center by Friday, Feb. 12th (Location - Lower Level, Anderson Hall)

For other events and to learn more go to http://cswl.pbworks.com

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Girl Scout Cookies Coming to Campus: February 26

Once again, many thanks to ALL of you who supported Sofia, GS Troop 13551, and the people of Haiti through your purchase of Girl Scout Cookies.

Following our pledge to donate $0.50 to Haiti relief efforts through Partners in Health per each box of cookies sold , we have now donated a total of $116!

Sofia will be on campus on February 26 to deliver your cookies and to thank you in person for your support.

To learn more about the work of Partners in Health, please visit http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti

Peace,
Dulce

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Amor, amor, amor!

Te quiero! Eres preciosa! Besame! Want to charm your special Valentine in Spanish? You can learn how in Spanish conversation group! We meet this Thursday, 2/11, from 11:00 - 12:30 in the Riverside Rm, 2nd. fl Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole time - whatever works for you. All language levels are welcome to join us - we promise there will be no grammar lessons! 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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PASU Open Mic Night

In Celebration of Black History Month our Open Mic theme this month will be SOAP BOX. We are asking everyone and anyone to get on the Mic and share their talents. Music, dance, poetry...The Mic is Open!

Wednesday, Feb 19th at 7pm in the Coffee Shop.

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WEC Business Advising

Spring registration starts February 15th - get a head start on your advising!

Open Advising Sessions for WEC Business Majors this weekend!
Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13


Open advising sessions for WEC Business majors to be held the following times:
Friday, February 12, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. ‑ 1:00 p.m.


These sessions will be held in the Christensen Center Lobby

‑ Open to all WEC Business majors

‑ No appointment needed

‑ Meet with a Business Department faculty advisor

‑ Plan your spring course schedule

Please stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to have all of your
advising questions answered without making an appointment.

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum

22nd annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum
March 4,5
Friday evening keynote speaker: President Martti Ahtisaari, 2008 Nobel Peace laureate
Saturday "Call to action" by: Leymah Gbowee, leader of the Liberian women's peace movement
Two engaging films: "Ana's Playground" (filmed in Cedar Riverside), "Pray the Devil Back to Hell"

Register on line www.peaceprizeforum.org (free registration for Augsburg students, faculty, staff). Find us on Facebook at Nobel Peace Prize.

Sponsored by 5 colleges (Augsburg, Augustana, Concordia, Luther, St Olaf) and hosted by Augsburg.

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Baskets Of Hope - Donation Drive

The Baskets Of Hope Donation Drive" will be held at Augsburg in the Christensen Center and the Oren Gateway Bldg. This Donation Drive is to collect items for Women and Families of Domestic Violence. These donations will be given to Sojourner, a shelter for Women and Children of Domestic Violence.

The Donation Drive Booths will be manned on the dates/times below:
Feb 13 12pm-1pm
Feb 17 12pm-1pm
Feb 28 12pm-1pm

Weekly donation drop off's can be made at the Women's Resource Center. Deadline for all donation drops will be February 27, 2010. Dr Jessica Nathanson will collect during the dates/times listed below:
MWF 11m-1pm
T Th 4pm-6pm
Fri 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 10:30am-5:30pm

Items Needed:
*Gift Cards (Target, WalMart, Cub Foods, etc)
*Used Cell Phones
*New Clothing- Pajama's, slippers, underwear, socks, bra's, robes, for infants, children and adult women in all sizes
*Flip flops, night lights, alarm clocks
*Hair care products (combs, brushes, hair ties, shampoo, conditioner)
*Health and Personal care items (bandaids, antibiotic ointments, deodorant,bar soap, body wash, Q tips,lotion, hand sanitizer, digital thermometers, nail clippers, Children's Tylenol-Fever Reducer and Cold Formula, Tylenol-Allergy Sinus, Ibuprofen, Midol, Vicks Vapor Rub,Toilet Paper)
*Kitchen Products and Cleaning Supplies (Window cleaner, soft scrub, Lysol wipes and spray, floor cleaners, scouring pads, dish soap, bleach, dish towels, brooms, mops, Paper products (cups, plates, servicewear, papertowels, ziplock bags)
*Linens- Twin Sized Only (Sheet sets, Water-proof mattress covers, and Blankets), Pillows, Towels ( all sizes-washcloth, hand, & bath)
*Infant/Child Needs- Diapers and Pull Ups-(sz 3,4,5), Baby Wipes, Diaper Rash Ointment, Teething Rings, Pacifiers, Bottles, Sippy Cups, Baby Bath Wash and Shampoo, Baby Lotion, New Stuffed Toys, Children's Movies, Learning Toys aka Leap Frog, Playroom and Playground Toys."

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Building Your "People Brand," TODAY at 5:30 p.m.

Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies invites you to attend a workshop entitled "Building Your 'People Brand' Using Scanlon Leadership Principles," presented by Wayne Lindholm.

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6:00-7:00 p.m. presentation
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

The engagement of the people who work in your organization has a big impact on its survival. Join us to hear Wayne Lindholm, president of Scanlon Leadership Network, share a deeper understanding of the "brand" of your organization's people, what it does for your competitive advantage, and what that means to leadership. You will learn about the history of Scanlon principle-based leadership, how Scanlon E.P.I.C. principles build your "people brand," and how you can model a new paradigm of leadership. You will also assess your organization's people culture. For more information or to reserve a space in this free workshop, contact Patty Park (612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu).

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February 16: Mardi Gras Madrigals, Huzzah!

The Goliard Society of Medievalists invites you to celebrate Mardi Gras in medieval style. It's Mardi Gras Madrigals! Huzzah!

Mardi Gras Madrigals features jugglers and musicians, storytellers and poets, and a full medieval feast -- eaten without utensils, of course. Madrigal choirs from Saint Francis and Minnetonka high schools will sing, as well as the newly formed Augsburg Madrigal Singers. Beautiful music, good food and company, and plenty of silliness and merriment. Huzzah!

Mardi Gras Madrigals takes place next Tuesday, February 16th, in Hoversten Chapel. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $20, but are free for Augsburg students with a valid ID. (Space is limited and students still need to make a reservation.)

To purchase tickets or reserve your place, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/mardigras.

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International Opportunities Fair: Friday

Come learn about 100s of study abroad and internship programs (2 wks-1 year duration) 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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English "Field Trip:" Bus to Banfill-Locke Reading

Augsburg English Department faculty and English majors and minors are attending a literary reading at the Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts in Fridley on Friday evening, 12 February. Augsburg English Professors Cass Dalglish and Cary Waterman will be reading with Creative Writers Drew De Gennaro and Andrea Sanow.

The reading starts at 7:30 pm, but the English Department and Murphy Square have arranged free bus service to the Center: The bus will leave Augsburg promptly at 6:30 pm from 7th St between 21st and 22nd Ave (near the atrium on the one-way street between Memorial and the Library). It will depart the Center at 8:45.

This reading is a real honor for the Augsburg English program: We are the first college creative writing program to be asked to read at Banfill-Locke. Literary Reading Series Directors John Reimringer and Katrina Vandenberg will show us around the Center when we arrive and speak to interested students about the importance of literary residency programs like those at B-L and at the Anderson Center in Red Wing.

Please contact Doug Green if you have further questions green@augsburg.edu.

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2010 Augsburg Pink Zone

On February 19th and 20th, the Augsburg Student Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting a Pink Zone Weekend, which is raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast cancer foundation. Come support Auggie athletics by wearing pink to one or all 5 of the weekend's events. On Friday, the Men's and Women's basketball teams will be having a double-header against Saint Mary's and the Men's hockey team has a key matchup against Bethel University. On Saturday, the 10-time national championship wrestling team hosts the Great Lakes Regional which starts at 9 am in Si-Melby hall, and the women's hockey team plays host to Bethel University at 7:05 in the Augsburg Ice Arena. Come support Auggie athletics by wearing pink for the pink zone weekend.

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Islam Awareness Week -- March 1-5

Hay everyone

please look out for the Islam Awareness Week coming in March for it will be a week full of education opportunities, free food , free shirts, and great speakers.

Thank you

Najib Isse
MSA president

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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. All 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 (note change): Saturday, February 13th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 14th at 2 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium. Tickets 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):

Wednesday, February 10:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 78, St. John's 63
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/10/mbb021010.aspx?path=mbball

Women's Basketball -- St. Benedict 83, Augsburg 56
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/2/10/wbb021010.aspx?path=wbball


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

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, 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.

Wednesday, February 17:
Women's Basketball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Bethel, 7:30 p.m.

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