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Zyzzogeton: This Week

Zyzzogeton, the College's annual undergraduate research & scholarship festival, begins later this week!

Thursday, April 15
3:30-5:30 p.m. Undergraduate Research Poster Session OGC Atrium
(Over 60 posters featuring undergraduate research & creative projects)

3:30 p.m. Josh Davis (Medieval Studies) "How to Arm a Knight" OGC Lawn

Friday, April 16
11:00 am- 1:00 p.m. Student Research Presentations OGC 100 (See online schedule for presenter information)

1:30-2:30 p.m. Murphy Square Writers and Friends: An Open Mic (5 minute limit) OGC 100

4:30-6:30 p.m. All-Student Juried Art Exhibition Christensen Center Student Art Gallery

7:30 p.m. Augsburg Student Musicians' Showcase Sateren Auditorium
Featuring: Dave Afdahl & The Second-Hand Opera, The Augsburg Percussion Ensemble, & Improv groups

Please email Caryn Quist, URGO Admin Asst, with any questions: quistc@augsburg.edu.

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Lunch 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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May Faculty Workshops

For more information about the workshops please follow link: http://web.augsburg.edu/academicaffairs/MayWorkshop2010

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Summer LSAT Prep: Register Now

Pre-Law Students:

LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) Prep will be offered this summer on campus through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity.

The course will meet Wednesdays May 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. The course instructor previously taught with the Princeton Review and has scored in the 99th percentile on the exam. The course cost is only $150, which includes test prep materials. (Most LSAT tutors charge $150/hour; this course will get you 12 hours of instruction for the same price).

Augsburg staff, alums, as well as non-Augsburg students are welcome to register.

Online registration is now open at the following website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/lsat_prep_reg.html

Questions? Contact Dixie Shafer, URGO Director: shafer@augsburg.edu

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Register for On-Campus, Summer GRE Prep

Are you interested in going to graduate school? Most masters and doctoral programs require the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) for admission. GRE Prep is offered this summer on campus through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity. You'll learn the most effective ways tackle the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections on the GRE.

The course meets Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. for six weeks (May 25-June 29). The cost is only $40, which includes test prep materials; this is a fraction of the cost when compared to similar classroom GRE prep courses offered by Kaplan or the Princeton Review that cost over $1,000.

Augsburg staff, alums, as well as non-Augsburg students are welcome to register.

Online registration is now open at the following website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/gre_prep_reg.html

Questions? Contact Dixie Shafer, URGO Director: shafer@augsburg.edu

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International Travel Funding Date Extended

Additional International Travel Funding Available
Due April 23

Faculty presenting a paper at an international conference are eligible for additional travel funding through CTL. Two $400 awards are available to supplement the annual travel award of $1200 for which faculty presenting a paper are eligible. (Canada is considered international.) These supplemental awards are determined competitively by the Committee on Faculty Development. The funding year is June 1-May 31st.

Apply online at the CTL webpage www.augsburg.edu/ctl Link at the left of the page, webforms.

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Sabo Breakfast Tomorrow - Tuesday

Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning-First Annual Community Recognition Breakfast to thank and celebrate those involved with community engagement efforts through Augsburg College this past year!

Tuesday, April 13th
East Commons
8:00am-9:30am-Short program at 8:30am

Please email Mary Laurel True to reserve your spot at truem@augsburg.edu.

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Summer Mail - What Will We Do With Yours?

Students, please check your campus box for a notice about summer mail. Read the yellow information sheet and complete the green card, then we will handle your mail according to your instructions! Please direct questions to the Mailroom at 612-330-1119, or to Supervisor Tony Weiland at weilandt@augsburg.edu

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May Calendar of Workshops

The May calendar for workshops has been finalized. Please follow the link below to view the schedule and to obtain more detailed information.

http://web.augsburg.edu/academicaffairs/MayWorkshop2010

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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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Convocation, Tuesday 13 April at 11 a.m.

There is a convocation scheduled for Tuesday, 13 Apr, at 11am. The entire year schedule and class time adjustments are viewable anytime through the Registrar web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/. Click on 'Info for Faculty,' then click on 'Convocation Schedule 2009-10.'

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May and June Commencement Volunteers Needed

Commencement 2010 is right around the corner and we're looking for members of the campus community that would be able to volunteer during the ceremony. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of people to make sure that the nearly 3000 guests and our graduates have a seamless, enjoyable day. This year's ceremonies are:

Saturday, May 1, 2010
Ceremony Begins at 11:00am
Si Melby Hall

Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ceremony Begins at 11:00am
Si Melby Hall

Volunteer opportunities for both dates include:

Ticket Takers
Shift is from 9:30-11:30am
Si Melby Hall Lobby

Ushers/Seating Assistants
Shift is from 9:30am-12:45pm
Si Melby Hall Lobby

Flag Bearers (Ideally Students)
Shift is from 10:30-11:15am
Robes provided

If you're available to help or have questions, please contact Jodi Collen in the Event & Conference Planning department at collen@augsburg.edu. Once shifts are assigned, additional information will be sent to all volunteers regarding their shift.

Thank you in advance for your help!

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Memorial Hall Network Upgrade, Saturday, April 24

IT will upgrade the networking equipment in Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 24th, beginning at 7:00am and lasting until Noon. During this time, no network access, including wireless, will be available in Memorial Hall. No other buildings will be affected.

If you have questions or concerns about the networking upgrade, please contact your LFC.

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Women's Resource Center Brown Bag Lunch 12-1pm

Join us in the Women's Resource Center for a Brown Bag Lunch filled with great conversation and leisure!! April 14th, Wednesday at 12pm in SVE 207. Bring your own lunch!!

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Call for Proposals - Diversity Conference

Diversity & Global Learning Conference
For Augsburg College Faculty & Staff
May 25-26, 2010

*CALL FOR PROPOSALS*

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Diversity and Global Learning Conference. Last year over 90 members of Augsburg College's faculty and staff attended keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and a pre-conference workshop. Please take this opportunity to let the Augsburg community know about (or experience first-hand) the exciting work related to diversity and global learning you and your colleagues are doing.

Preliminary Conference Goals:
Goal: President Paul Pribbenow and Chief Diversity Officer Andrea Turner will articulate Augsburg's vision and direction related to Augsburg's commitment to intentional diversity in its life and work.

Goal: The conference will help faculty and staff assess and improve our intercultural competence to facilitate our work.


Presenter name(s):
Role/Title (for each presenter):
Department/Office/Program (for each):
Abstract (50-70 words):
Do you consider this session primarily to be…
_____ a hands-on workshop?
_____ an informational session?
What are your AV needs?
Preferred length: 60 minutes or 90 minutes
Availability (indicate any times 8:30-4:30 on 25-26 May when you would not be available to lead this session; also indicate whether you are willing to repeat the session):
In one page or less, please describe the goal(s) of your session and how you will use the time:

Please return your proposal electronically by noon on 19 April to Lori Brandt Hale (hale@augsburg.edu) or Bev Stratton (stratton@augsburg.edu).

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Resume Reviews and Practice Interviews w/ Employers

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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Non-Profit Job Fair - 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. Tuesday, April 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE and open to all.

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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: Bridge Building

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. Come to compete or celebrate the end the semester with food and drink!

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An Evening with Author Eric Dregni, April 26

Eric Dregni, author of "In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream," will show us Norway through the eyes of a first-time Minnesota visitor. The book is a memoir of the year he and his wife spent living in Trondheim and traveling throughout Norway through a Fulbright Fellowship. Dregni will show photos of Norway and will read selections from the book, which Arvonne Fraser describes as "part travelogue, part examination of how the immigrant experience affects generations on both sides of the Atlantic."

Dregni is an assistant professor of English and journalism at Concordia University in St. Paul and dean of the Italian Concordia Language Village. He is a freelance journalist and the author of several books. His latest, "Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital" is a collection of essays written while he worked in Italy for five years as a travel journalist.

Date: Monday, April 26
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6:00-7:00 p.m. presentation
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies is pleased to present this event in conjunction with its upcoming Educational and Cultural Tour of Norway, June 5 – 15. The session is open to the whole campus community. Copies of "In Cod We Trust" will be for sale. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Patty Park, 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu.

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Music Business Seminar Tuesday 4 p.m.

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)

* Sarah Phelan, Marketing Program Manager, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

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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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Saturday, April 10:
Baseball -- Concordia-Moorhead 6-2, Augsburg 4-1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/10/base041010.aspx?path=baseball

Softball -- Augsburg 6-6, St. Benedict 3-7
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/10/soft041010.aspx?path=softball

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/11/MTRK_0411105024.aspx?path=mtrack

Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/11/WTRK_0411100717.aspx?path=wtrack

Sunday, April 11:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/11/mgolf041110.aspx?path=mgolf


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

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

Wednesday, April 14:
Women's Golf -- Augsburg Triangular vs. Bethel and Macalester, Columbia Golf Course, 1 p.m.
Softball -- Augsburg vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 15:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout Border Battle, Menomonie, Wis.

Friday, April 16:
Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Thomas TomCat Twilight Meet, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 17:
Softball -- Augsburg at St. Mary's, 1 p.m.
Baseball -- Augsburg at St. Mary's, 1 p.m.
Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Carleton Relays
Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Olaf Manitou Classic
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Invitational, Pebble Creek GC, Becker, Minn.

Sunday, April 18:
Softball -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Invitational, Pebble Creek GC, Becker, Minn.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Bobby Krig Invitational, Jordan, Minn.

Monday, April 19:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Bobby Krig Invitational, Le Sueur Country Club, Le Sueur, Minn.

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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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