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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

LSAT Prep - On Campus this Summer

Submitted by Caryn M Quist, Administrative Assistant- URGO, Office of Undergraduate Research & Graduate Opportunity

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

Portfolio Workshops

Submitted by Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

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

Tuesday - Using the Community as Text

Submitted by Mary Laurel True, Director, Service-Learning and Community Engagement, Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning

"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.

May and Summer Hours in the Writing Lab

Submitted by Kathryn Swanson, Professor, English

The Augsburg College Writing 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.

General Announcements

Sign Up for Community Service Days

Submitted by Jennifer M Nagorski, Creative Associate - Design, Marketing and Communication

The traditional Campus Beautification event has been expanded this year to include community service projects off campus. This will allow more campus members to get involved and offer greater variety of projects. Members of the Augsburg community are invited to join us in the following projects June 14-16, 2010.

Feed My Starving Children
Community Garden/Local Community Garden
Project Linus
Books for Africa

Sign up online at http://bit.ly/bbCq4W by June 1.

Also, be sure to mark your calendars for the summer picnic on Wednesday, June 16 at noon in Murphy Park!

Event Announcements

Retirement Party for Paul Grauer

Submitted by Melodie Lane, Administrative Assistant, Athletics

The Department of Athletics,
The Department of Health and Physical Education
invite you to join us in the Celebration of Retirement of

Paul Grauer

Thursday, May 20, 2010
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center, Room 303/305

First Wednesday Gathering

Submitted by Barbara Gaiser, Executive Assistant to the President, Office of the President

Please join us for First Wednesday Gathering on Wednesday, May 5, in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Augsburg Room (please note the CHANGE IN LOCATION).

The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

Jill Pohtilla's Farewell Party

Submitted by Melodie Lane, Administrative Assistant, Athletics

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 as the Head Women's Hockey Coach here at Augsburg!

Keeping Track of Auggies

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Auggie Athletics Update

Submitted by Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Director, Athletics

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

Sunday, May 2:
Baseball -- Augsburg 15-9, St. Olaf 14-14 (1st game 8 inn.)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/5/2/base050210.aspx?path=baseball

Softball -- St. Olaf 2-8, Augsburg 1-4
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/5/2/soft050210.aspx?path=softball

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

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

Saturday, May 8:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Hamline, Parade Stadium, 1 p.m.
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Hamline Meet of the UnSaintly

Friday-Saturday, May 14-15:
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at MIAC Outdoor Championships, St. Mary's University, Winona, Minn.

Friday-Sunday, May 14-16:
Baseball -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoffs, Dundas/Northfield, Minn.

Thursday, May 20:
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-La Crosse Last Chance Qualifier

Thursday-Saturday, May 27-29:
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III National Championships, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio

Classifieds

Move-In Ready Townhome For Sale

Submitted by Jill M Pohtilla, Women's Hockey Head Coach and Women's Athletic Recruiter, Athletics

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.