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Community as Text - Faculty Development Workshop

"Using the Community as Text "- Faculty Development Workshop

May 4th
9:00am-12:30pm
Century Room-Lower level-Christensen Center

This workshop will include a discussion of ways that faculty have incorporated service-learning, Engaging Minneapolis components, and other kinds of community engagement in courses. The workshop will also explore new ideas for connecting course learning objectives and the Twin Cities.

Facilitators: Garry Hesser (Sociology), Matthew Maruggi (Religion) and Mary Laurel True (Sabo Center).

For more information or to sign-up for the 4th, please contact Mary Laurel True, 330-1775 or truem@augsburg.edu.

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Apply to Study Abroad by Tomorrow and Win $250

Start planning for next year right away, and win! If you apply by this 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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Lindell Library Graduation Weekend and May Hours

During this graduation weekend, Lindell Library will be open:
Thursday, April 29 -- 8 am - 7 pm
Friday, April 30 -- 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, May 1 -- 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, May 2 -- Noon - 6 pm

Summer hours begin May 3:
Monday-Friday -- 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am - 6 pm / WEC 7:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday -- Noon - 6 pm

Hours are always available on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that website.

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Learning Chinese

I would like to learn some Chinese and am looking for any assistance. Please contact me if you can, or know somebody who can provide tutoring, language learning materials like books, something for the computer, audio guides, etc. Please contact me at higginsc@augsburg.edu.

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Congratulations to Ericka Otterson

Please join the StepUP staff in congratulating Ericka Otterson in her new position at PRIDE Institute, a premier treatment center serving the LGBT community nationwide. Ericka will be transitioning to her new position on May 3. She will be deeply missed by all, as her accomplishments and presence on campus over the last three years has been unforgettable.

Tomorrow is her last day in the office. Please stop by the StepUP office to wish her well or attend the StepUP Graduation ceremony tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium.

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Student Workers

The last student paycheck of the school year will be May 7, 2010. You may pick up your check or direct deposit in the Enrollment Center. If you want your check mailed, please submit a self-addressed stamped envelope to Human Resources by May 6, 2010.

Please remember only you can pick up your paycheck. No one else can be given permission to pick up your check. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.

Thank you.

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Students: Submit Envelope for Last Paycheck

The last student paycheck of the school year will be May 7, 2010. You may pick up your check or direct deposit in the Enrollment Center. If you want your check mailed, please submit a self-addressed stamped envelope to Human Resources by May 6, 2010.

Please remember only you can pick up your paycheck. No one else can be given permission to pick up your check. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.

Thank you.

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American Indian Honoring Ceremony

American Indian Student Services invites you to join in the celebration of our 2009-2010 graduates. Observation of the ceremony is open to all. Dinner will follow the ceremony in the Christensen Center, East Commons.

The Ceremony takes place:
Friday, April 30 2010
4:30 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium.

Please contact 612-330-1663 or moorek1@augsburg.edu with questions.

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StepUP Program Graduation Ceremony

Please join the StepUP Program for their annual Graduation Ceremony tomorrow, Friday, at 1 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium. We will honor both StepUP students who are graduating from the StepUP Program as well as those students who are alums of StepUP and are graduating from Augsburg College. Hope to see you all there.

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KAUG Show Farewell

Join the popular KAUG show "Doin' It Auggie Style" TODAY to say farewell to the show's beloved DJ Michael Buller. It will be in the Auggie's Nest in Christensen Center from 10-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 28. Pizza and refreshments provided. Donations accepted.

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Jill Pohtilla Farewell Party

Augsburg is hosting a
Farewell Party for Jill Pohtilla
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room

Please join us as we salute Jill and her many accomplishments here at Augsburg!

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, April 28:
Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Concordia-St. Paul Holst Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/4/29/wtrk042810.aspx?path=wtrack

Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at Concordia-St. Paul Holst Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?tab=trackandfield&path=mtrack


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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Drummer Needed for Very Cool Church

I sing in one of the three bands at Spirit Garage, "the church with the really big door." We're looking for a drummer who could sit in with us about one Sunday a month (service at 10:30) and weekly rehearsal from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is a volunteer gig and ideal for someone who wants to find a funky, open, awesomely active community to call "home." Go to www.spiritgarage.org to see what we're all about, and contact wheelerw@augsburg.edu for the deets.

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Sublease for Summer

Looking for a female summer sublease for a house that has three other girls. The room is huge 14 ft by 18 ft plus an adjacent room that is 20 foot by 35 foot. The room is in the basement and has full height ceilings. There is a garage and free washer and dryer in house. I am willing to negotiate on the price. The sublease could start May 22nd and run until Aug 31. If interested in moving in before that time we could work something out. The rent is $450 but we could possibly work something out or a payment plan. The house is located in the COMO neighborhood about 3 blocks from Bierman Athletic Center on 15th ave. If you are interested please email Tony @ Anthony.C.Wagner@gmail.com

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IT Intern Job Opening

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 30th.

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