Security Alert: Residence Hall Burglaries

The Department of Public Safety would like all resident students to be aware of two crimes reported in residence halls. The first occurred between April 7th at midday and April 9th in the evening. A student reports that, during this time, their bank card was taken from their Mortenson Hall room. There is no sign of forced entry and nothing else was taken.

In the second incident, a jacket and keys are taken from a locked room in Luther Hall. A student reports that, on the evening of April 4th, they left their keys and jacket in their living room when they went to bed. Their front door was locked. When they awoke the next morning, the jacket and keys were gone, but the door was still locked. Again, there are no signs of forced entry and nothing else was taken.

DPS does NOT believe these crimes are related.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety. You can reach DPS all day, every day by dialing 1717 from an on-campus phone or 612-330-1717 from an off-campus phone.

You Can Help Prevent Crime at Augsburg!

- Always lock your room, even if you are only leaving for a minute.
- Talk with your roommates about who will be allowed in your room. Guests must always be escorted and should never be left alone in a room.
- Do not leave your valuables unattended, even briefly.
- Do not allow strangers to follow you or “tailgate” into your building. If you are not comfortable confronting someone, call DPS and report the person.
- Immediately report suspicious activity to Augsburg DPS.

If you have questions or concerns regarding crime at Augsburg, please contact John Pack, Director of Public Safety, at 612-330-1644 or pack@augsburg.edu.

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Scheduled Electrical Maintenance

Facilities Management will be completing required maintenance activities on the electrical service for Christensen Center, Old Main, Mortensen Hall and Urness Hall during the week of May 17th. While this work is being completed, electrical power will need to be interrupted to these facilities on the following schedule:

Monday 5/17 - Cristensen Center and Old Main will be without power.
Tuesday 5/18 - Mortensen Hall will be without power.
Wednesday 5/19 - No power interruptions.
Thursday 5/21 - Christensen Center, Old Main, Mortensen Hall and Urness Hall will all be without power.

All of these power interruptions are scheduled to take place starting at 7:00 A.M. and ending at 4:00 P.M. on the corresponding day. While the power is off, the buildings cannot be occupied so staff will need to accommodate that in their work schedule. Please use the following as your guide [prepared by Augsburg HR] when making alternate arrangements:

“Division VPs should work with their managers to determine which of the affected employees could work from another location. Any employees who can work from another location on campus or from home will be expected to do so. Employees who cannot work from another location for the day of the power outage will be paid for their regular work hours. Employees who could work but choose not to, will be expected to use vacation leave for that day. Employees should work with their supervisor/manager to determine how the power outage should be handled for their particular situation.”

Thanks for your cooperation!
Dennis Stuckey
Maintenance Manager

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Zyzzogeton: This Week

Zyzzogeton, the College's annual undergraduate research & scholarship festival, begins Thursday! The schedule of events can be accessed at: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton.html

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, and Augsburg Rock & Improv Ensembles (ARIE)

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

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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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Lunch with Garry Hesser on Thursday

"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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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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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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Intro to Diamond Way Buddhism and Meditation

Wednesday, April 14th
Noon-1 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

The Diamond Way Buddhist Center is hosting Traveling Teacher Eric Gibson for a short introduction to Buddhism and meditation. Come for a discussion of how the methods and philosophy can develop lasting joy and compassion, and how this ancient approach is useful in our active, western lives. Following the teaching and questions, there is the option of staying for a short, guided meditation.

All are welcome, and feel free to bring your lunch into eat during the talk.

www.diamondway.org/minneapolis

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Graduation Apparel Now for Sale at Bookstore

Stop in the bookstore now to purchase your cap, gown and tassel. We have everything you need at the front registers. Congratulations!

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Submit Your 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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Spring Trimester Credit Refund Date

Credit refunds for the spring trimester will be available on Friday, April 23. Students who change their enrollment status may need their financial aid adjusted before a refund will be available.

Students who have not signed up for e-Refund (direct deposit) still have time to do so online through Augnet Records and Registration. After logging in select "Make a payment/Account Activity". You will then be able to submit your designated checking or savings account information.

Thank you!

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

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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Spa Day

SPA DAY Schedule:
April 23rd, Friday 1-5pm
IN THE QUAD!
(if raining in the Marshall Room-CC)


Belly Dancing: 1pm
Hula Hooping: 2pm
Yoga: 3pm
Massage Therapy: 3-5pm

Vendors Coming:
Henna: all day
True Colors
WRC/ Feminist Collective
Stephanie with Dream Catchers


SPA DAY Sleepover!
Women's Resource Center: SVE 207
April 23rd, Friday 9pm-1am
Critique of Feminist Films
Karaoke
Snacks

FUN!!

Also, Take Back the Night: April 23, Friday 6-10 p.m.

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All-Student Juried Art Exhibition Reception - Friday

2010 All-Student Juried Art Exhibition

Christensen Center Art Gallery and
Student Art Gallery, Augsburg College

Opening reception:
Friday, April 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Awards presentation: 5 p.m.

The much-anticipated annual student art exhibition will feature artwork produced by students at Augsburg over the past year. This year's jurors are Betsy Byers and Cecilia Ramon. Six awards will be presented. Gift certificates are provided by Blick Arts & Craft Supplies, Penco Artists' Supply Warehouse, Utrecht Art Supplies and Wet Paint.

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Interfaith Events this Week

There are a few more opportunities to participate in Interfaith Discussion and Service!

Interfaith Discussion Group: Tonight, 5-6 p.m. in the dining hall

Interfaith Service Project (painting at a local mosque): Saturday, April 17, 9:45am - 4pm (lunch provided)

* See Fardosa Hassan or Peter Miller for more information.

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Non-Profit Job Fair TODAY

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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Dump 'N' Run

Move out day is coming soon, and you probably have a lot of stuff to get rid of! Here's your chance to donate all your unwanted items to the Salvation Army. During finals week, there will be boxes placed in all residence halls where you can donate any items!

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Employers On Campus TODAY

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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Senior Art Show Reception - Wednesday

Graham Petersburg's senior art show, "Hot Dog Wet Whistle," will be exhibited in the Christensen Center adjacent to the Student Art Gallery, April 12-25, 2010. The artist reception will be on Wednesday, April 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Sverdrup Convocation, TODAY, 11 a.m.

Dr. Mark Rea, director of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center and a professor in Architecture and Cognitive Sciences will present, "Sunrise and sunset: Why it will be hard to colonize other planets," Tuesday, April 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel. 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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Math Professor Kaminsky's Article Appears

"Odd-boiled eggs," a paper co-authored by Augsburg Mathematics Professor Ken Kaminsky and Naomi Scheman of the University of Minnesota, appears in the May issue of the MathAMATYC Educator.

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Twins Tickets

I have two tickets to Saturday's game against the Royals. Game time is 12:10. Seats are in the U.S. Bank Home Run Porch. Gate 3; Sec 329; Row 4; Seats 18 and 19. The price of the tickets is $16. Please contact Bridget Robinson-Riegler at robinson@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1498 if interested.

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Roommate Needed

We are looking for another female roommate for the summer. We are living in a four bedroom four person in Luther Hall.
Please email if you are interested kafka@augsburg.edu

Thanks.

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