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Full Listing of Women's Studies Courses 2010-11

Interested in taking a Women's Studies course in the fall? If you've been looking under "WST", you probably haven't seen all the courses that Women's Studies at Augsburg has to offer. For a complete listing, check out: http://www.augsburg.edu/womensstudies/documents/wst1011.pdf or go to our homepage: http://www.augsburg.edu/womensstudies/ and click on "2010-11 Courses (pdf)" in the sidebar.

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Learn about Indigenous Issues in Chiapas, Mexico

Join Professor Elise Marubbio over winter break to explore the contemporary issues faced by the indigenous people of Chiapas and their cultures by interacting with Indigenous people and organizations. Learn about different Indigenous cosmology and spirituality, sovereignty or autonomy, and Indigenous cooperatives, businesses, educational systems, and more. Back in Minneapolis, spend the rest of spring semester synthesizing what you learned.

Course title: AIS/WST 305 OR AIS/WST 490: Indigenous Issues of Central America: Chiapas

Travel Dates: January 5-13, 2011 (course meets before travel and lasts all spring semester)

Cost: $2,600 for full-time Day students, $2,969 for WEC students

Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Keystone (AIS/WST 490)

Financial aid is available too! For more information on studying abroad or about this program, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or stop by the study abroad library in Murphy Place! If you apply by April 30, you'll be entered to win a $250 visa gift card!

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Luncheon Presentation with Garry Hesser

"Expanding the Sociological Imagination: Looking With Both Eyes".
Thursday, April 15, 11:30-1 in the Minneapolis Room.

Garry will be reflecting on his recent sabbatical travels and immersion as an experiential learner with the CGE Namibian Semester students and Ethiopians and former students, along with travels in the Middle East as a learner with Exploratas/Elderhostel. "I find myself pondering the power people's stories/narratives and how much that adds to one's understanding of reality."

Lunch will be available in the student cafeteria line beginning at 11:30. Please RSVP to x1229.

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Continuing Education Meeting

Last year, a work group including members of the Augsburg for Adults office and the Education departments, in cooperation with several members of the faculty and staff, completed an AQIP Action Project on Continuing Education at Augsburg. At the end of last year, the project's steering committee drafted a report on our findings.

At this point in the year, the steering committee invites the campus community to a discussion regarding the report's findings and recommendations. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 20th at 12:00 PM in OGC 100.

For more information regarding the meeting, please contact Jessica Fox-Wilson at foxwilso@augsburg.edu. Thank you!

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Summer Internship Opportunity

The Minneapolis non profit organization Project Legos (www.projectlegos.org) is looking to employ students for their Summer Programs Team! This is a unpaid position that requires students to commit 20 hrs/wk.

Some responsibilities include:

-Assist in program management
-Implement evaluation and measurement of program impact and success
-Creatively and effectively connect active programs to surrounding community
-Cultivate participant relationships with our organization to assure program sustainability
-Recruit volunteers, facilitators, etc.

If interested, please email jobs@projectlegos.org or call the office at 612-353-6927.

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Richard J. Thoni Award Nominations

It's time again for the Richard J. Thoni award nominations!

Faculty and staff are asked to nominate a graduating Weekend College senior for the Richard J. Thoni Award by April 16th, 2010. This award honors a graduating senior student from the Weekend College programs (Twin Cities or Rochester campus) whose actions, commitments, and future aspirations most profoundly demonstrate a commitment to Augsburg's motto of "Education for Service."

To nominate a student, please complete the survey at the link below:

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eJ7dgPl2SdDgX88&SVID=Prod

Please contact Tracy Wade at wadet@augsburg.edu for more information.

Thank you!

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Submit Summer Employment Forms

Supervisors of student workers:

All student workers, returning and new, who work in the summer must have an updated New Hire Form completed for summer employment. These must be turned in to Human Resources before students begin working in your office over the summer. Please submit them to Human Resources by April 29, 2010 to ensure they are entered for summer employment beginning May 2, 2010. The form is available on the Human Resources public drive under "Student Employment".

Thank you!

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Staff Senate Open Forum - Share Your Thoughts

Staff Senate Open Forum - Open Forum for staff to express concerns to Staff Senate at our monthly meeting. Today, April 8th from 3:30-4 p.m., Sverdrup 102

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Sverdrup Lecture Events, April 12-13

Dr. Mark Rea, director of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center and a professor in Architecture and Cognitive Sciences will present, "The surprisingly important role of light and dark on human health" On Monday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel. Tuesday, April 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, he will present, "Sunrise and sunset: Why it will be hard to colonize other planets." Dr. Mark Rea teaches courses in leadership and in visual and circadian processes, conducts research in many areas including circadian photobiology, mesopic vision, psychological responses to light, lighting engineering and visual performance.

The General Leif J. Sverdrup Visiting Scientist program is made possible through the Sverdrup Lecture Endowment Fund and the Minnesota Space Grant Consortium. These events are free and open to the public. For more information concerning parking or the events, please call 612-330-1104.

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Agre Challenge 2010: Building Bridges

We've launched sandbags and saved babies, and now it's time to build bridges! This year's Agre Challenge is to build the sturdiest bridge over a three foot span using limited materials.

Are you up for the challenge?

Get a team together and email acs@augsburg.edu if you want to compete. The challenge is on April 23rd at 3:00pm in Murphy Park...BIG prizes are on the horizon. All are welcome, don't miss it!

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Women's Resource Center Brown Bag Lunch 12-1 p.m.

* Brown Bag Lunch in the Women's Resource Center: SVE 207 is Wednesday, April 14, 12-1. Bring your lunch and join us for conversation!

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ACTC Women's Studies Student Conference

The ACTC Women's Studies Student Conference
April 9, 2010
St. Catherine's University
All conference events will take place in Coeur de Catherine, the St. Catherine student center.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3:40-4:30
-Deference and Resistance in Art and Scripture room 361
-Feminist Histories room 362

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS 4:40-5:30
-Practicing Women's Studies: On Campus and on the Job Room 213
-Catherine's Monologues: Creating a Performance of Local Women's Voices
-Free Spirit Publishing: Women and Women Studies in the Workforce
-GATHERING: Somali Women's Space Room230
-Difficult Dialogues: The 2009 NAtional Women's Studies Association Conference Room 210

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 5:40-6:30
-Women's Bodies: Beauty, Business, and Subject/Object Debates Room 362
-Issues of Violence and Preventing Room 213
-Sexuality, Identity and Relationships: GLBTQ and Hegemonies Room 361

DINNER PROGRAM 6:40-8:00pm
We will begin in the 210 Coeur de Catherine, visit the exhibits, and then gather for dinner in Rauenhorst HAll, 3rd floor

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Non-Profit Job Fair - Next Tuesday

Non-Profit Job Fair - Sponsored by the MN Private Colleges Career Consortium. This collaborative event will provide the opportunity to explore careers with a focus on social justice - with particular focus on jobs in the nonprofit sector. There will be speakers, workshops, and panels to attend throughout the day offering information about working for change. U of M, Coffman Union, Great Hall. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Echo Writing Workshop

The second Echo writing workshop will take place this Friday, April 9 from 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Echo office following our regular meeting. Please stop by and learn some simple journalistic tricks that will improve your story writing!

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Resume Reviews & Practice Interviews with Employer

The Strommen Career and Internship Center is hosting a "Resume Reviews & Practice Interviews with Employers" event on campus for all Augsburg students on Wednesday, April 14th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Christensen Center.

Students will have an opportunity to have employers from businesses, sciences, and non-profits review their resumes and/or conduct a short practice interview session. Students will receive valuable feedback from employers to help prepare them for their job/internship search. No appointment necessary! Students can stop by and stay as long as they like.

We will have snacks and door prizes for all that participate. Questions, please call 612-330-1148

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Music Business Seminar

MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR
Tuesday, April 13, 4-6 pm, Music Building.

The seminar is free and open to all interested students.

Q & A session with an expert panel, including

· Dick Weissman, performer, producer, songwriter and author of the best-selling The Music Business: Career Opportunities & Self Defense and his new book Understanding the Music Business, is the featured speaker.

· Jeralyn Steele, Steele Family performing artists and WCCO Radio personality

· Brad Eggen, Attorney and President, Twin Cities Musicians Union, Local 30-73, American Federation of Musicians

· Shantel Dow, President, Dow Artists (Artist Management)

· Steve McClellan, Executive Director, Diverse Emerging Music Organization (DEMOMN.org); faculty member, McNally-Smith College of Music

· Sue McLean, President, Sue McLean and Associates (Concert Promotion)

Limited Seating.

For information on Augsburg's Degrees in Music Business, check our website at http://www.augsburg.edu/musicbusiness/index.html .

For more information, contact Ned Kantar at kantar@augsburg.edu.

Ned Kantar
Assistant Professor, Music

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Class of 2010 Auggies Senior Reception

PLEASE JOIN YOUR CLASSMATES AT THE
SENIOR RECEPTION
THURSDAY, APRIL 15 7-9 P.M.
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center

Tantalizing refreshments and
hors d'oeuvres to be served

RSVP now to www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents

Don't miss this last opportunity to gather with your classmates before graduation and celebrate your achievements! Take a group photo or get your caricature done. You'll also have the opportunity to network with members of the Young Alumni Council and Alumni Board and get advice on what life is like "after Augsburg."

Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations &
The Seniors for the Augsburg Fund Committee:
Kathryn Amberg Megan Benrud Brittany Goff
Emily Peterson Becky Solheim

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Advocacy Concert Date Changed

The Advocacy Concert that was planned for this weekend has been moved to Friday April 23rd at 5 pm. Stay tuned for more details. There will be live music, community resources and food.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, April 7:
Baseball -- Augsburg 12-3, Bethel 7-1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/7/base040710.aspx?path=baseball

Softball -- Augsburg 5-11, St. Catherine 0-4
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/7/soft040710.aspx?path=softball


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

Thursday, April 8:
Softball -- Augsburg at St. Thomas, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 10:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.
Softball -- Augsburg at St. Benedict, 1 p.m.
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Invitational.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational.

Sunday, April 11:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational.

Tuesday, April 13:
Baseball -- Augsburg at Carleton, 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 14:
Softball -- Augsburg vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m.

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Landscaping Needs

I moved into a new home last fall and am just now really seeing my yard...it needs a lot of help! I would very much appreciate recommendations for a landscaping person/s who could help me with a plan for my yard, be able to do some of the work this summer and be patient since I probably can't do it all this year. Either drop me an email at daniels@augsburg.edu or call me at ext. 1525. Thank you!

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Short-Term Living Space Needed

Seeking a space to live (preferably in Minneapolis) from early May to June 12, 2010. Clean, happy to do yard and house work, responsible, low-key and friendly.

(Pet and child-friendly)

If you have knowledge of an open living space or have one yourself that you would like to share, please contact Annika at 507 450 1332 or annikagunderson@gmail.com.

Thank you!

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Interested in Some Pets?

Want some pets? Two Diamond Doves for sale, $15 each. These birds do best when they are not alone. E-mail me at kallesta@augsburg.edu if interested. These are cooing birds; they do not chirp.

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Clinique Skin Care for Sale

Selling Clinique liquid facial soap (regular 6.7 oz size, combination oily to oily) and dramatically different moisturizing lotion (regular 4.2 oz size), recently purchased but never been opened. Retails for $39, going for $30; save $9 and a trip to the mall! Contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu to snap them up.

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