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Lots More Women's Studies Courses for Spring 2011

At Augsburg:
WST 201 Foundations in Women's Studies (Day/WEC) Tues 6-9pm
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.

WST 305 Issues in Queer Studies (Day/WEC) Th 6-9pm
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course may include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee. Offered every other year.

WST 481 Research Methods (Day) Tues 12-3pm
Designed for AIS and WST majors as well as interdisciplinary majors more generally, this course explores qualitative methodology, focusing particularly on ethics, interviewing and participant observation skills, and oral history approaches to research. Offered every other year.

ENL 365 Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction (Day) T Th 9:40-11:10am
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary, cultural, and social contexts.

ENL 367 Women and Fiction (Day/WEC) Tues 6-9:30pm
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.

HPE 316 Human Sexuality (Day) T Th 11:50-1:20
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.

SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender (Day) T Th 11:50-1:20
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.

SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities (Day) MWF 2:30-3:30

Abroad:
January Travel Seminar to Guatemala with Elise Marubbio
AIS 305/490: Indigenous Issues of Central America F 6-9pm (short trip in January with a few class meetings during the Spring semester)

WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment Mexico

WST 357 Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision Mexico

For ACTC Women's Studies courses: http://www.augsburg.edu/womensstudies/documents/ACTCspring2011.pdf

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Need Help in CHM 105 or 115?

The Academic Skills Office & the Chemistry Department are hosting free, drop-in tutoring sessions starting this Today, Thursday, November 18. Stop by Science Hall 315/319 for some one-on-one or small group assistance.

Mondays - 6:00 to 7:00 pm (SCI 315)
Tuesdays - 11:00 to 12:00 (SCI 319)
Wednesdays - 11:00 to 12:00 (SCI 319)
Thursdays - 12:00 to 1:00 (SCI 319)
Fridays - 2:00 to 3:00 (SCI 319)

Please contact the Academic Skills Office at 612-330-1291 or tutor@augsburg.edu with questions.

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Apply by Nov 24: Summer Study Abroad Scholarship

Lutheran Brotherhood/Thrivent is sponsoring awards of $1,000 and up for students of color seeking to study abroad during summer 2011 in 6 different programs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn credit, fulfill AugCore requirements, and complete major electives, all while having fun studying abroad!

The following faculty-led and Center for Global Ed Summer courses are eligible:
1. Ancient and Modern Egyptian Identity: Egypt
+ SOC 195 and HIS 195 (2 credits, Humanities-HIS LAF )
2. Cowboys in the Americas: Argentina
+ HIS or SPA 295 (1 credit, Humanities-HIS LAF)
3. Sketching and Spiritual Lives: Italy
+ Art 122/322 and REL 205 (2 credits, Fine Arts LAF)
4. Development and Social Change in Southern Africa: Namibia
+ INS 312 and HIS/ INS/ POL 399 (2 credits)
5. Spanish Language and Mayan Spirituality: Guatemala
+ AIS 495 and SPA XXX (8 options) – (2 credits)
6. AugCore Mexico Summer Session I or II: Mexico (2 Credits)
+ One or two Spanish language courses (17 different courses offered)
+ Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art (Art/Spanish 231, Fine Arts LAF)
+ Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II (Religion 200)
+ Latin Dance (HPE 002)
+ Internship or Independent Research

The application deadline is noon on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.

Application form and eligibility criteria available in the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place or online at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/StudentofColorScholarshipApp.pdf

For questions or more information contact Augsburg Abroad at abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1669.

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Get Your US Passport - Passport Agency Here Today

Learn how to apply for, renew and/or expedite your US Passport.

Minneapolis Passport Agency will be campus on:

Friday, November 19, 2010
10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Christensen Center Lobby

First 25 people to stop and ask a question get a free Auggie Passport holder!

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Hoodies for Hope

Saint Joseph's provides emergency shelter for children from the ages of 5 to 17. These children often arrive with only the clothes on their backs. You can help to keep these children warm this winter by donating your old Hoodies that you have laying around.

They are also in need of basic toiletries - simple things like toothpaste and a toothbrush can mean the world of difference to a child whose world has been turned upside down.

So show your Auggie pride and help those in our community who need it the most by donating a gently used hoodie or some basic toiletries at either of the events below. For your generous donation, we will be providing cookies and coffee while they last.

Saturday November 20th from 11 am - 1pm in Christensen Center.

Contact Project Team
Carol Seilhymer - seilhyme@augsburg.edu
John Rasmussen - rasmusse@augsburg.edu
Kitti Teso - teso@augsburg.edu

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Estate Sale - Friday and Saturday, Nov 19 and 20

The Augsburg Associates will be sponsoring an estate sale this Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Location is 1990 Kenwood Drive East, Maplewood. This is a very clean and neat sale. Very nice mahogany living room and dining room furniture, clean upholstered furniture, china, glass, netsukes and other small carvings. Easter egg collection including Noritake. Toys, dolls, collection of small dog figures. Costume jewelry, crafts, Xmas, linens, framed items. Mirrors, lamps. Much misc. garage.

Directions: 280 to Hwy 36. East on 36 to Edgerton . Take Edgerton right to Roselawn. Turn left on Roselawn and go east to Kenwood Dr E. (This will take you about 5 "blocks" and PAST Kenwood Dr W.) Turn left and go to 1990 – house on right side.

Come out and support the Associates. Their proceeds benefit Augsburg student scholarships.

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English Teaching Assistants Needed in China

The English Language Centre at the United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, China, is recruiting Teaching Assistants for the academic year 2011-12 (September through June). Candidates must hold a completed bachelors degree in any discipline. Info and inquiries at: http://uic.edu.hk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=238 or for more information contact Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Last Chance to Order Shoes

There will be a table in the coffee shop this week to pay for your Toms shoes for the Style Your Sole Party December 6th. The cost is $40 per a pair of shoes and you must pay in full to order your shoes. Please bring cash or a check. Someone can take your order and money today (Friday)from 10-12:15. The last day to order shoes is TODAY! If you have any questions or are unable to come to the table during this time, please contact Noelle at mccomb@augsburg.edu.

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Last Day for Benefit Annual Enrollment

This message is intended for all benefit eligible staff and faculty. The following communication was mailed to your home address. Therefore, there is no need to print out the material included in the links below.

Annual benefit enrollment period started on Monday, November 8 and will go through Friday, November 19 (TODAY). All forms must be turned in no later than 4:30 pm TODAY. You may drop your forms off in the HR office (Memorial Hall, Room 19) or fax to 612-330-1443. Please note that you ARE required to re-enroll in your health and dental benefits for the 2011 plan year. If you do not turn in an enrollment form, your benefit(s) will end on December 31.

Please remember that you must make your flexible spending account and health savings account elections every year. Your election from last year WILL NOT carry over into 2011. You must complete the universal enrollment form to make your election for 2011.

If you were not able to attend a benefit enrollment session you may view the PowerPoint from the presentation at the following link:

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/BenefitRenewalPresentation.pdf

Please see the following links to access information on benefit changes and other helpful information for the 2011 plan year:

Employee letter:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/BenefitRenewalLetter.pdf

Employee benefit information booklet:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/EmployeeBenefitBooklet.pdf

Helpful HealthPartners information:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/HealthPartners.pdf

Enrollment form:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2011_Benefits/EnrollmentForm.pdf

You can search to see if your current health care provider is in the HealthPartners Open Access Network by going to http://www.healthpartners.com, then click on Find a Doctor, then click on the group health plan link and search the Open Access Network.

All of this information and the benefit renewal PowerPoint presentation can be found on Human Resources' Moodle site.

Please contact the human resources department with any questions at 612-330-1058

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"On-Hold" Accounts Payable Checks

Authorization Invoices processed with a "On-Hold" request originally to be picked up on Friday, November 26th will be available on Wednesday, November 24th anytime after 1:00 pm because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at X1031 or daughera@augsburg.edu ~ Thank You!

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American Indian Studies Courses: Spring 2011

AIS 105: Introduction to American Indian Studies:
Tuesday & Thursday 9:40-11:10 with Elise Marubbio
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.

AIS 205: Contemporary American Indians
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:20-2:20 with Eric Buffalohead
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian activism.

AIS 332 Native American Storytelling
Tuesday 6:oo-9:00 with Sophia Jacobson
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling traditions.

AIS 364: Indigenous Filmmakers
Wednesday 6:00-9:00 with Elise Marubbio
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to the exciting and expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work behind the American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary range in perspectives and views that inform Native American cultures.

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Welcome to Caroline Maguire

Please welcome Caroline Maguire, who began her work this week as the New Programs Project Manager in Academic Affairs. She holds degrees from Macalester College and the University of Minnesota, where she received her master's of education degree in second languages and cultures. She has taught at Hamline University in the School of Education, and served as a Commissioner and Chair of the Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission. Caroline will be coordinating new academic program development, a priority in the academic plan and building on Augsburg's commitment to high-quality educational opportunities for adult students.

Barbara Farley

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Weight Watchers at Work

With the Holidays upon us and you want to make a resolution for a new you to start off the New Year. We invite you to Join Weight Watchers at work.
The meetings are Wednesdays from 12-1pm in Lindell room 301.
Weight Watchers at work will have a short 4 week group on 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 and 1/5 if you would like to join this group it will be a cost of $52. This would enable you to attend an offsite meeting the week of December 29 if you chose at no charge. So you, pay for four weeks with one week free.
Then on Wednesday January 12th 2011 Weight Watchers at work will be starting a new 12 week group to help you start off the New Year.
Any questions please contact Bruce Bengry at bengry@augsburg.edu

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Tomorrow Only - War and Peace and Evolution

The first year honor students present War and Peace and Evolution, a play that is student written, directed and acted. This set of four vignettes are based off a the book "Evolution and Religion" we read this year. Come watch Lady Gaga and Sarah Palin duke it out, and see Alice in Wonderland talking about human origins. FREE! Prizes will be given out including gift cards to the bookstore and t-shirts! Mark your calendars for Saturday November 20th 7-8pm in Sateren Auditorium

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What Can I Do With A History Major?

Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Foss 43
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A HISTORY MAJOR?
Panel Discussion with Augsburg alums:
Christina Quick, honors law student, William Mitchell
Brad Wise, police officer, Coon Rapids
Paul Daniels, archivist, Luther Seminary
Eric Hatting, director, Seward Co-op

All are welcome.

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Queer and Straight in Unity's Annual Drag Show

QSU is looking for drag kings and queens for the amateur drag competition. There will be prizes rewarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The drag show will be on December 8th at 7pm in the East Commons. If you are interested in being in the show please E-mail Taylor Foster at fostert@augsburg.edu. Please include your drag name and the song you will be performing. The deadline for the amateur drag show is December 1.

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Focused Conversation on Financial Futures

Faculty and staff are invited to the next Focused Conversation on November 23, 12:00-1:00 pm in OGC 100. The topic is Financial Futures Commission Follow-Up: State of the College Primer. Learn more about factors that impact the financial health of the College. Economy. Revenues. Expenditures. Financing.

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Vagina Monologues Auditions Nov. 18, 23 and 29

Steps to audition for the Vagina Monologues at Augsburg College!

1.Sign up for Audition slot the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater (Main Stage) door.

2.Find the scripts to practice in the Women's Resource Center: SVE207 (Make a copy if you need to) The piece you choose to perform for audition does not need to be memorized.

3. Come to Auditions: Nov. 18 (Thursday) form 7-8:30pm, Nov. 23 (Tuesday) from 6-7pm and Nov. 29 (Monday) from 6-8pm in the Women's Resource Center.

***Performance dates will be February 11 and 13 in Sateren Auditorium***

any questions contact Lucreshia at grantl@augsburg.edu

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SexSeries:"Let's Talk About Sex!" Today 5 p.m. SVE102

Time to talk about sex openly and accurately people; let's get it!! This time we will be discussing partner communication, communicating values, sexual and gender identities, JOIN US! Friday, Nov. 19 from 5pm-7pm in SVE 102.

Trained Facilitators:
Hannah Glusenkamp, trained by TAMS through Minnesota Organization on
Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting, MOAPPP
Lucreshia Grant, trained by planned parenthood, through MOAPPP
Annika Gunderson, trained by the Sexual Health Empowerment Clinic, SHE

see ya there!

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Win Timberwolves Tickets

Hello students! Play to win free tickets to Timberwolves vs Miami Heat on April 1st, 2011. ASAC is requesting basketball teams of 3 players to sign up ASAP. Please email asac@augsburg.edu to register your team. Include names, year in school, and T-shirt sizes.

Only three players will be allowed per team. It will be a random selection, bracket style tournament, similar to the NCAA bracket format. The teams will consist of three current Augsburg College students. Students must be currently enrolled in classes at Augsburg, but do not have to live on campus. Students that play on the Augsburg Basketball team ARE NOT allowed to join the tournament.

Games will be half-court and first team to reach ten, in the main gym of the Kennedy Center on Friday, December 3rd. The first game will begin at 7:00pm SHARP.

Each student on the winning team of the 3-on-3 tournament will win tickets to attend the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat basketball game at the Target Center on April 1st, 2011

Get your teams ready and let's have some fun!

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Science/Health Care Employers on Campus TODAY

YOU ARE INVITED TO Join the Strommen Career and Internship Center for an informal open house and visit with employer representatives from Aerotek Scientific, Fairview Riverside, United Health Group on November 19th. Stop down daily between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.! Location Anderson Hall, Lower Level. Refreshments and treats!

Learn what employers are looking for, ask questions, and get resume tips. Open to all majors. Questions call 612-330-1148

DOOR PRIZES:

Augsburg Apparel
Target Gift Cards
Caribou Gift Cards
Kindle
Profolio(s)
Movie Theatre Gift Card

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Looking Beyond "The Usual Suspects" Mon., Nov. 22

CAO welcomes ALL student leaders to Looking Beyond "The Usual Suspects, the fourth installment in the Student Group Workshop Series. The goal of this series is to strengthen the awareness, leadership, management, and organizational skills of student leaders around a myriad of different topics.

This session will discuss ideas for expanding your networks and for working in coalition and collaboration with other groups. Come to this session to learn how to maximize your budget as well as think creatively about resources on and off-campus.

Dr. Jessica Nathanson, Director of the Women's Resource Center and Women's Studies Program and Assistant Professor in Women's Studies, will facilitate this workshop on Monday, November 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100.

Please remember, commissioned student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than two workshops per semester. Chartered student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than one workshop per semester.

Additionally, these workshops are for all student leaders on campus. So if you are not part of a formal organization, feel free to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Auggie Football Photo in Sports Illustrated

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/17/fb111710.aspx?path=football

MINNEAPOLIS -- An action photo from Saturday's Augsburg-at-Bethel football game is published in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated, available at newsstands now.

The photo, shot by Twin Cities photographer Tom Dahlin, is of Auggie quarterback Muneer Al-Hameed (SR, Woodbury, Minn./Minneapolis Washburn HS) throwing a pass in Saturday's game, played in heavy snow conditions at Bethel's stadium in Arden Hills, Minn. Members of the Auggie offensive line block for Al-Hameed. The photo will be in the "Leading Off" section in the front of the magazine, which features some of the best sports action photos of the week.

Dahlin is the father of Augsburg football and track and field alumnus Jon Dahlin '05. His photos have been published numerous times in Sports Illustrated and other magazines, including an SI cover shot (Sept. 27, 2010 issue) of Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome hitting a home run at Target Field.

This is the second time in recent years that a photo of Augsburg athletes in action has been published in Sports Illustrated. In 2007, a photo of wrestler Marcus LeVesseur winning his unprecedented fourth NCAA Division III national title was in the magazine's "Leading Off" section.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Friday, Nov. 19:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Dual Meet, 6 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Catherine, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg at Concordia-Wisconsin, 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Northland (Wis.), Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at Cornell (Iowa) Tournament, vs. Mount Mercy (Iowa), 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 20:
Wrestling -- Augsburg hosting Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open, Si Melby Hall, 9 a.m.
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Macalester Roger Ahlman Invitational, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. Catherine, 2 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg at Concordia-Wisconsin, 2 p.m.
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at Cornell (Iowa) Tournament, vs. Clarke (Iowa), 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 23:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at Central (Iowa), 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 24:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at Augustana (S.D.), 7 p.m.

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Border Battle Vikes / Packers Tickets

I have two sets of two tickets for this Sunday's Vikings / Packers game at noon. If you're interested in seeing this border battle in-person, please send me an email. Tickets in Section 220, Row 11. Asking $125 each or best offer. Contact me by email: isaacson@augsburg.edu

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Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen Authentic Jerseys

Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen authentic jerseys are for sale for $50. Names and numbers are sewn on, not printed, along with the 50 year anniversary patch. Contact hannes@augsburg.edu for more info, if you would like to take a look at the jerseys come to Urness room 607.

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Want to Sell your Books?

I'm looking to purchase some books for next semester if you're interested in selling any of the books on my list I'm willing to pay a fair price for them!

EED 225
Words their way
Best Practices in Literacy Instruction
Literacy F/21st Century: A balanced approach
IClicker

HPE 115
Drugs across the Spectrum

EED 350
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics

My email is waskosky@augsburg.edu feel free to email me anytime!
Thanks,
Samantha Waskosky

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For Sale: Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchair

For sale, antique (circa 1905) Thonet Bentwood Armchair, recently appraised at $200-$400. I'm asking $150.
http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/Kathleen_K/Chair/
Email me at kuross@augsburg.edu

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Car For Sale

1995 Toyota Camry LE
Dark green sedan; cream interior
Sun roof
Automatic transmission
172,000 miles (No problem, it’s a Toyota!)
Only 2 owners
Excellent condition, well maintained, records available.
Estimated mpg – 32-33 on the hwy.; mid 20’s in town

Check out carsoup.com and other sites for comps
Asking price: $3,200 or best offer.
Come for a test drive (Eagan, MN)
Telephone: 651. 905. 4996 (ask for Barb)

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