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Register Now: On-Campus 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
GMAT Prep - Register Now for Summer
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.
Writing Lab Sets Record. May and Summer Hours
There were over 1000 visits to the Writing Lab between mid-January and the end of April 2010. This breaks our record by a substantial number of students and speaks well of our wonderful writing tutors! 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.
General Announcements
09-10 Bookstore Accounts Closed
All bookstore accounts through the Minneapolis campus Barnes & Noble have been closed for this academic year.
Any unspent credit will return to your student account. If this results in a credit balance, you will soon receive a credit refund.
This is a great time to sign up for Direct Deposit of your credit refund. As always, please make sure that your bank account information and address are up-to-date so that you receive your refund!
To enroll in Direct Deposit, login at http://augnet.augsburg.edu then click "Records & Registration," then "Account Activity," then "eRefund."
For the 2010-2011 academic year, bookstore accounts will again be opened in August 2010.
Electrical Work Closes Copy Center and Mail Services
Due to scheduled electrical maintenance in Christensen Center, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, Out-going Mail, and the Incoming Mailroom will be closed Monday, May 17, and Thursday, May 20.
*Please plan ahead to request copy and print jobs and send mail a day early to accommodate these closures.
*All calls to these departments will be routed to another line and will be answered both days.
Faculty and Staff IT Survey
The annual IT Survey has returned. Faculty and staff are invited to take a few minutes and give us feedback on the systems you're using and the support you're getting. Your feedback is important and helps us help you. This is the third year we have run the survey and it has been providing us with useful information over time.
You can find the survey at
http://go.augsburg.edu/itsurvey
AugNet Folders System Maintenance
IT will perform maintenance on the AugNet Folders system on Tuesday, May 11, beginning at 8:30pm and lasting until approximately 9:00pm. During this time, no access to ORGS, FACSTAFF, or STUDENT folders will be available.
If you have questions or concerns about the maintenance, please contact your LFC or the Student Tech Desk at 612-330-1400 or techdesk@augsburg.edu
Sign Up for Community Service Days
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!
Student E-Mail Maintenance
IT will perform maintenance on the student email system on Tuesday, May 11, beginning at 8:00pm and lasting until approximately 8:30pm. During this time, students will not be able to access or send email. Groupwise will not be effected.
If you have questions or concerns about the maintenance, please contact the Student Tech Desk at 612-330-1400 or techdesk@augsburg.edu
Event Announcements
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.
Job Transition S.O.S. Workshop, Thursday, May 13
Do you know someone who is looking for employment? If yes, this is a great workshop to recommend! On Thursday, May 13th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thrivent Community-Stonebridge of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be sponsoring a workshop on campus providing Strategies, Opportunities and Support needed to find employment in a tight job market. Catherine Byers Breet, a 12 year veteran in job coaching, will be presenting.
This free event is open to students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends and family and the general public. Please R.S.V.P. to 952-358-3450 or email anugrah.surachmat@thrivent.com.
The first 50 people to register will receive a complimentary copy of Catherine's job hunt resource, "4 Steps to a Great New Job." The workshop will be held in the Augsburg Chapel and is co-hosted by Augsburg Alumni Association, Augsburg for Adults and the Strommen Career and Internship Center.
Paul Grauer's Retirement Party
The Department of Athletics,
The Department of Health and Physical Education of Augsburg College
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 Today
Please join us today for First Wednesday Gathering 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!
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Copy Center Supervisor Appearing at Mixed Blood
Vicki Joan Keck, your resident copy queen, will be appearing at Mixed Blood theater this week and next in Pinocchio-chan,A Japanese version of the classic tale of Pinocchio with traditional music and dance. This family friendly show produced by Green T productions is fun for all ages.
At Mixed Blood Theatre
1501 S. 4th St. Minneapolis, MN 55454
www.mixedblood.com (612) 338- 6131
Thursday May 6 @ 7pm
Friday May 7 @7pm
Saturday May 8 @ 10:30 am & 7pm
Sunday May 9 @ 2pm
Thursday May 13 @ 7pm
Friday May 14 @7pm
Saturday May 15th @ 10:30 am & 7pm
Sunday May 16th @ 2pm
Tickets: $11.00 adults $9.00 students and seniors
Group rates available; (715) 246-3485 for further info
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Glasses Found at Faculty Lunch
A pair of wire rimmed glasses in a grey silhouette case was left on a table at the Faculty Lunch last Thursday, April 29th. If you think these are your glasses, please stop by the event and conference planning office or email Leslie at larsonL4@augsburg.edu .