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Courage and Renewal Retreat Series

Courage and Renewal retreats encourage professionals to connect the inner life of heart, mind, and spirit with the outer life of work and service. Participants deepen their sense of purpose and meaning, expand their capacity to listen and be present, improve their ability to build trustworthy relationships, and find more courage to live authentically. They report renewed passion for work and a deeper commitment to serving others. They gain greater clarity about their vocation, and inspiration to do their best work with their students,colleagues, and communities.

Courage and Renewal groups consist of twenty participants who gather for five quarterly retreats over a 15-month period. Together they explore stories from their own journeys, reflections on current work, and insights from poets, storytellers, and diverse wisdom traditions. Participants are invited to reflect on their lives and work, listening to themselves and others with encouragement and compassion.

Series of five retreats at Mount Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, Minnesota
May 20–22, 2010
February 17–19, 2011
August 19–21, 2010
May 12–14, 2011
October 28–30, 2010

For a brochure of additional information contact Ron Petrich, 612-330-1593 or petrich@augsburg.edu

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Faculty Scholarship Display

Faculty,

The Center for Teaching and Learning will be having a Faculty scholarship display at the Faculty Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 29 and you are invited to participate. The purpose of this display is to highlight the work of Augsburg Faculty in their field. The display will be in the East Commons beginning at 11:45 AM.

If you have an item to display such as a published paper, article, book, playbill, or other work, please drop it off to the CTL desk in the link level of the Library by 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 26th. If you have any questions, please email Terry Martin at martin@augsburg.edu.

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A Morning With Alfie Kohn - May 10

The Augsburg Education Department in collaboration with Minneapolis South High School invites you to a public presentation featuring author Alfie Kohn. This event will be held in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on May 10th.

Most schools are still more about memorizing facts and practicing skills than about teaching for understanding; they still exclude students from any meaningful decision-making role; and they still rely on grades, tests, homework, lectures, worksheets, competition, punishments and rewards. Alfie Kohn will explore the alternatives to each of these conventional practices, explaining why progressive education is the way to help people become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

Alfie Kohn is the author of 11 books on education and human behavior, including The Schools Our Children Deserve, Punished by Rewards, and The Homework Myth. He lives (actually) in the Boston area and (virtually) at www.alfiekohn.org

For more information contact Ron Petrich 612-330-1593 petrich@augsburg.edu

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Win $250 Gift Card: Apply to Study Abroad

Start planning for next year right away, and win! If you apply by next Friday 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: To be determined
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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Finals Week, May and Summer in the Writing Lab

The Augsburg College Writing Lab will maintain its regular walk-in hours through Wednesday, April 28. The Lab will be open for WEC and grad students in May, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5-7 PM, starting on May 4. The Lab will be open for all summer, WEC, and grad students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5-7 PM, through the end of SS II, August 11. The Lab in located on the street level of Lindell Library. If you have questions, please contact Kathryn Swanson, x1010.

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Portfolio Workshops

Thursday, May 6, 12:30-3:30 or
Thursday, May 13, 9:00-noon
Lindell Library 202

The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates determine the various forms of evidence that can help build a strong portfolio. The focus is on evidence of teaching, but the strategies directly apply to scholarship and service as well. This workshop is not designed to replace departmental guidance and advice nor is it an analysis of the Handbook language as it applies to an individual; it does not represent the views of the CTP committee. Rather, this is a long standing CTL opportunity to help support candidates' preparation and is one that many colleagues have found to be useful. Facilitated by Diane Pike. RSVP to martin@augsburg.edu or x1229.

A link to May workshops is available at http://web.augsburg.edu/academicaffairs/MayWorkshop2010

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"Out of the Box" Partnership Stories

The spring issue of Augsburg Now magazine will include a brief overview of some of the many innovative partnerships Augsburg College has with various organizations. Due to space limitations, we are able to include only a handful of stories in the print version, but would like to cover additional partnerships in the online version of the magazine.

If you have suggestions about unique and exciting Augsburg partnerships that should be included in our online piece, please contact Rebecca John, assistant vice president of Marketing and Communication, 612-330-1482 or rjohn@augsburg.edu .

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International Opportunity for 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 Mail - Don't Forget to Let us Know

Students, please check you 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. We have had a great response already - if you haven't yet, don't forget to fill out your green card before you leave! Please direct questions to the Mailroom at x1119, or to Supervisor Tony Weiland at weilandt@augsburg.edu

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Submit New Hire Forms for Summer

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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Payroll E-Mail

New Contact for Payroll and Benefits Questions

In an attempt to improve communication with the Augsburg Community and be able to answer questions in a timelier manner, we have designated a separate email address to send payroll and benefits inquiries to. This email address is payroll@augsburg.edu and can be used effective immediately. Please avoid using the hr@augsburg.edu or the individual staff members’ email addresses for payroll and benefits questions.

Thank you!

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Lilly Program Celebration at Community Time

We will celebrate the accomplishments of "Exploring Our Gifts" at Community Time on April 27. Join the celebration at 3:45 in East Commons.

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Community Time Tomorrow

Take a breather! Enjoy refreshments, news and conversation with faculty and staff colleagues in the East Commons on Tuesday, April 27, 3:45-4:30. We'll hear news about the Sabo Center and about a new external events policy.

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Agre Challenge 2010: Bridge Building

Thanks to all for making the 3rd annual Agre Challenge a success! The winning team this year was Team Ramrod (Andrew Nguyen and Adam Horkey) from Chemistry who built a bridge able to hold a 135lb person without a splinter! Congratulations Team Ramrod...don't spend you $150 prize in one place! Team Lemur (Kim Carlson, Dat Nguyen, Rimi Bhowmik, and Roque Lester) from Physics built the most creative bridge and won themselves $100.
Thanks to all for a fun afternoon...start brainstorming for next year's challenge!
Also, congratulations to Prof. Gary Egbert on his retirement from the Physics department!

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TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND TIAA-CREF ANNOUNCE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS

This Individual Counseling Session will help you simplify your retirement by:
• Providing objective advice and asset allocation based on your individual needs
• Showing you how you can obtain a personalized actionable plan
• Recommending fund selections to keep you on track to and through retirement
• Reviewing your retirement income options

Dates, Times, and Location below:
Tue, May 18, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 201
Wed, May 19, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 201

SIGN UP TODAY:
To discuss your plan and options for managing your retirement savings or to schedule an appointment with a TIAA-CREF Individual Consultant, please call us at (800)732-8353, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).

TIAA-CREF does not offer tax advice. See your tax advisor regarding your particular situation. The investment products and strategies that will be presented may be subject to market and other risks, including possible loss of principal.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, April 23:
Baseball -- Wisconsin-La Crosse 10, Augsburg 6 (conclusion of 3/28 game)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/23/base042310.aspx?path=baseball

Women's Golf -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout Triangular
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/23/wglf042310.aspx?path=wgolf


Saturday, April 24:
Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/23/wtrk042310.aspx?path=wtrack

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/23/mtrk042410.aspx?path=mtrack


Sunday, April 25:
Baseball -- Augsburg 12-5, St. John's 6-9
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/26/base042510.aspx?path=baseball


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

Thursday, April 29:
Softball -- Augsburg at Bethel, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 30:
Baseball -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Superior (1), 1 p.m.
Softball -- Augsburg at St. Olaf (rescheduled from 4/24), 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 2:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Gustavus, Parade Stadium, 2:30 p.m.
Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Tommie Twilight Meet

Friday, May 7:
Softball -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoffs, Caswell Park, North Mankato, Minn.

Saturday, May 8:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Hamline, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Meet of the UnSaintly
Softball -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoffs, Caswell Park, North Mankato, Minn.

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IT Intern Position Opening for the Summer

Information Technology is accepting applications for the position of Summer Intern.
The IT Intern role at Augsburg goes beyond simply assisting the professional IT staff. Students will be performing technically advanced work and maintaining responsibility that approaches a professional level.

Skills needed:
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Advanced technical expertise to build, administer and support the computing network and telecommunications infrastructure
• Hardware, software and network support expertise.
• Student must have an AugNet account in good standing.

Ideally, the student hired will continue in this position when classes resume in the Fall.

Please visit the Human Resources website to submit your letter of interest and resume. Application deadline is this Friday, April 29th.

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Move-In Ready Townhome For Sale

I am selling my townhome. To avoid realtor fees, it's posted on Craigslist.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/reo/1707478864.html

To arrange viewing, please call 763-438-6684.

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Dogs/Puppies 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 at www.cuddlecavaliers.com Interested? Contact me at ritchie@augburg.edu or Rich at rman961@yahoo.com

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Scooter For Sale

2003 Piaggio BV200 with only 3282 km (2039 miles) on it. Bright red, great condition. 200cc engine is highway capable. Includes side cases and top case. Great for commuting, errands, and fun. $2395 OBO. velamcco@augsburg.edu for pics and/or more information.

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