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Lunch with Garry Hesser TOMORROW

"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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GMAT Prep: Register for our Summer Course

Thinking about a Master of Business Administration program after graduation? Most MBA programs require the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) for admission. The Augsburg MBA Program is partnering with the Princeton Review to provide GMAT preparation at a discounted rate.

The course will meet Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. for seven weeks (June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, and July 7 & 14). 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 612-676-1447, or stop by the MBA office in Oren Gateway suite 115 to pick up a registration form.

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Zyzzogeton 2010 Starts Thursday

Augsburg students, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to attend the 2010 Zyzzogeton festival. In the next few days, over 100 undergraduate students will present their research and creative activity on topics ranging from art to zoology!

Please click on the following link for a full schedule of events:
http://augnet.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2010/04_12_10/zyzz_10.html

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Summer GRE Prep Course: Register Now

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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Win $250 When You Apply to a Winter Break Program

Start planning for next year right away, and win! If you apply by April 30 for one of the Winter Break study abroad programs listed below, you'll be entered to win a $250 gift card. Complete your Augsburg experience requirement, immerse yourself in a new culture, learn in a new way, challenge yourself – and not miss any of the regular semester!

+ Environmental Politics in Costa Rica and Nicaragua with Professor Joe Underhill
Travel Dates: Dec. 30, 2010-Jan. 15, 2011 (course meets before travel and lasts all spring semester)
Cost: $2,739 for full-time Day students, $3,099 for WEC students
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Upper division requirement/elective for ES, POL and IR

+ Indigenous Issues in Chiapas, Mexico with Professor Elise Marubbio:
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)

+ Vocation & Christian Faith in El Salvador with Professor Bev Stratton:
Travel Dates: January 6-16, 2011 (course meets before and after travel)
Cost: $2,759 for full-time Day students, $3,119 for WEC students
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Keystone

Financial aid is available for these programs, too! For more information on studying abroad or about these programs, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or stop by the study abroad library in Murphy Place.
Start planning your transformative study abroad experience today!

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LSAT PREP: Register Online Now

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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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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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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2010 Augsburg Leadership Award Receipts

Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) would like to say "Congratulations!" to the following 2010 Augsburg Leadership Award Receipts:

Student Leader Service Work Award: Whitney Blount-Smith
Student Leader Social Justice Award: Arianna Genis
Outstanding First-Years: Angela Bonfiglio and Lucky Dirie
Outstanding Sophomores: Tim Bemrich, Erika Coe and Gloria Xinico Morales
Outstanding Juniors: Seth Lienard and Mai Yer Vang
Outstanding Seniors: Lacey Hoover and Taylor Norman
Outstanding WEC: Michelle Cerame
Student Leader of the Year: Peter Miller
Linda Schrempp Alberg: Michele Roulet
Student Group Service Work Award: Bonner Leaders
Student Group Social Justice Award: Muslim Student Association
Outstanding New Student Group of the Year: Minnesota Students for Equal Rights
Outstanding Veteran Student Group of the Year: Queer and Straight in Unity
Advisor of the Year: Peggy Cerrito (KAUG)
Student Group of the Year: AFA / WEC Student Body Senate
Student Group Service Work Award: Bonner Leaders
Student Group Social Justice Award: Muslim Student Association
Outstanding New Student Group of the Year: Minnesota Students for Equal Rights
Outstanding Veteran Student Group of the Year: Queer and Straight in Unity
Advisor of the Year: Peggy Cerrito (KAUG Media)
Student Group of the Year: AFA / WEC Student Body Senate

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Residence Life Announcement

Amanda Temple is departing from our Residence Life team in May after 4 years of dedication and community enhancement at Augsburg College. In Urness Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall Council, CAO Student Organizations, CCHP, the ELP program, or the Hula Hoop Club -- Amanda provides leadership, encouragement, and advocacy for all. Advising over 1280 residents and supervising over 48 student staff members - Amanda leads with compassion, understanding, and a developmental approach. She devotes energy, creativity, and support to many students, projects, and initiatives while at Augsburg College. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

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Attention 2010 Graduates

Positions are open for Teaching Assistants in the English Language Center at United International College(UIC) in China. UIC in Zhuhai (Southern China) is the only liberal arts college in China with courses in English. UIC is an exchange partner with Augsburg College. Those hired as TA's receive round trip air transportation, housing, and a stipend of approximately $700/month. Candidates may be from any academic discipline but must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, and excellent command of written and spoken English. For application details please contact: Orv Gingerich, Assistant Vice President of International Programs gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Summer and Fall Book Orders are Now Due

Thanks to all the faculty that have turned in their book orders for next couple of terms! If you have not turned in your book request, please do so asap! Please email me at forgey@augsburg.edu with your request or any questions.

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Sell Your Books Back

April 26th-30th, stop by the bookstore and sell your books back! If your professor is reusing your book, you may get half back in cash!!!! Please bring your books (we must see them, to give you a quote) and your Augsburg ID.

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Continuing Education Meeting

Last year, a work group including members of the Augsburg for Adults 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 20 at 12 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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Thoni Award Nomination Deadline Quickly Approaching

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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Come to Riverside Park Saturday for Earth Day

Earth Day Clean-up in Cedar Riverside parks--

Please join students from the U of M and St. Kate's at Riverside Park from 9:30am until 11:30am this Saturday morning. All supplies will be provided.

Please call Mary Laurel True at 612-330-1775 or email truem@augsburg.edu, if you're interested.

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Practice your Spanish this Thursday

Spring gives us all the urge to try something new, so how about joining us to practice your Spanish? The setting is very informal and you don't need to speak Spanish well to join us. All language levels are welcome - we promise there won't be any grammar lessons! We will meet this Thurs., 4/15, from 11:00 - 12:30 in the Augsburg Rm., 2nd fl Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Bring you lunch if you wish. 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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Choral Auditions for 2010-2011

Choral auditions for all choral ensembles for the next school year -- 2010-2011 -- are being held this week and next on:

Thursday, April 15 -- 2-5 PM
Tuesday, April 20 -- 2-5 PM
Thursday, April 22 -- 2-5 PM

Signup sheets for auditions are posted on the bulletin board between the band and choir rooms -- M-2/M-3 in the music building.

Sign up ASAP!

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Cap and Gowns are Now Available at the Bookstore

Cap & Gowns are now available for sale in the bookstore. Cap and Gowns are at the front registers and are sized according to height. If you purchase on Friday or Saturday, get a free pasta or salad at Noodles.

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April is "Volunteer Recognition Month"

During the month of April please thank your volunteers or any volunteer you see on campus for their time and talent they share with us. Volunteer week specifically is April 18th to the 22nd.

The 300 plus volunteers we have on record have donated 1833.05 hours from April 2009 to January 2010. I know we have more volunteers on campus that we are not aware of, please let us know who they are so we can recognize them for their good works. As the volunteer coordinator for programs on campus it is my responsibility to track and record their hours and where they volunteer. Please let me know of any volunteers you have in your program. If you need help in recognizing your volunteers I would be happy to help. Please contact me at gransp@augsburg.edu or x1329 - Thank you!

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Student Feminist Collective Meeting this Friday

The Augsburg Student Feminist Collective would like to invite you to our last meeting of the semester this Friday, April 16th at 5:00p.m. in the Women's Resource Center. As the semester comes to a close we would greatly appreciate your impute on where the Feminist Collective can go from here and new ways to plan and organize for the future. Your voice is valued.

The Student Feminist Collective meetings are a safe, respectful, and open space to talk about a variety of issues that pertain to the various identities that create and impact our lives. So please come and enjoy delicious food and great conversation. Whether you identify as a feminist or not, all are welcome!

Speak your truth! Let your voice be heard!

Again, This Friday, April 16th
5:00p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (SVE 207)

Any questions please contact Elizabeth at Hanson3@augsburg.edu

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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 NOW!

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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How to Reduce Test Anxiety

Tests, finals, and PRAXIS -- OH MY! Please join us on Wednesday, April 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a discussion on "How to Reduce Test Anxiety." If you are preparing for a course test, upcoming finals, or PRAXIS testing, this workshop is meant for you! Join us in Kennedy 303/305 and learn ways to take the "anxiety" out of testing.

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Senior Art Show Reception - Tonight

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 is tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Career Event 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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Lavender Graduation and Awards Ceremony

Lavender Graduation & Awards Ceremony honors all LGBTQIA and ally-identified students graduating from Augsburg College. The recipient of the Karen Neitge Scholarship and LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award are also honored during this ceremony.

Any Seniors who wished to be honored at the Lavender Graduation Ceremony should contact Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu by Monday, April 19.

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Augsburg Writers Present

English Department faculty Cass Dalglish and Cary Waterman, along with senior Andrea Sanow and alumna Kayla Skarbakka, gave a presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs in Denver last week. The title of their presentation was "Writing Is Not a Luxury: Establishing a Mentor/Partner Plan to Guarantee Writing Space for Teachers and Students."

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Published Lectures on Science and Religion

In October Bruce Reichenbach gave three lectures on science and religion in Beijing at Tsinghua University, one of the top two universities in China. They have now been published by Blackwells as "Realism, Science and Models," "Religious Realism," and "Experience and the Unobservable," in Melville Stewart, ed., SCIENCE AND RELIGION IN DIALOGUE.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, April 13:
Baseball -- Augsburg 5-11, Carleton 6-6
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/13/base041310.aspx?path=baseball


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

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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Auggie Awards Set for Monday

AUGGIE AWARDS PAGE WITH BIOS OF NOMINEES:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/sports/2010/3/30/2010-auggie-awards.aspx?id=143

The Augsburg athletic department will come together to hold a formal awards gala to honor the achievement of Auggie student-athletes, with the third annual Auggie Awards ceremony, to be held at Si Melby Hall on Monday, April 19.

The Auggie Awards ceremony is a formal-attire event, open to student-athletes, Augsburg athletics staff and special guests. A pre-ceremony reception, complete with a "Maroon Carpet," will begin at 6 p.m. at Si Melby Hall, with the awards ceremony to follow at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony is styled after major awards ceremonies, such as the Oscars and ESPYs, complete with video highlights, music and more. A dessert reception will follow the awards.

There will be several special awards presented during the ceremony. Team awards will be the Men's and Women's Outstanding Teams of the Year, as well as the Men's and Women's Most Improved Teams of the Year and the Academic Team of the Year. Individual awards will include the Men's and Women's Rookies of the Year, the Men's and Women's Outstanding Athletes of the Year and the Men's and Women's Honor Athlete Awards (the highest honor given to senior student-athletes). Student-athletes with the highest grade-point average will also be honored, and recipients of the Joyce Pfaff and Ed Saugestad Academic Awards will be honored.

Award candidates were determined by Augsburg athletics staff, and a preliminary vote of Augsburg athletics staff narrowed the initial candidates to four finalists in each individual category. A second vote of the finalists was held by the Augsburg athletics staff, along with members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), to determine the winners in each category. SAAC members will be presenting the awards at the ceremony.

For more information on the Auggie Awards, contact the Augsburg athletics department at 612-330-1249.

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AKC King Charles Spaniels For Sale

Two Male King Charles Spaniels for sale. Both 7 months old. Both are Blenhem colored. Both are current with their shots. Pictures can be viewed @ www.cuddlecavaliers.com Interested? Contact me at ritchie@augburg.edu

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