Christensen Center East Ramp

Due to some severe deterioration of the retaining wall around the east ADA ramp of Christensen Center, we will be reconstructing it this week.

The ramp will be closed for one week. Alternate ADA access to Christensen Center can be accessed through two other routes to the building.

[1] The south ground level entry next to the dock, and
[2] the tunnel entry from Old Main and Science

We are sorry for the inconvenience, however, the condition of the current wall required us to take immediate steps.

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Late Night Lindell Library Hours

Lindell Library will be open until 1 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 10. Come for research assistance, technology advice, or to do some serious studying. We're expecting you!
On Saturday, December 11, the library will follow the WEC schedule: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library
Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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Mindful Dialogues – Community

Faculty and Staff Conversation with Reception
Mindful Dialogues is a series designed to collectively examine issues relevant to higher education and help build a sense of community. During the spring, we are examining Peter Block’s Community: The Structure of Belonging. Ron Petrich will facilitate the dialogues. If you are interested in participating and can commit to participating in at least two of the scheduled spring sessions, rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom and pick up a copy of the book from CTL to begin reading over the holidays.

The spring schedule is as follows:
January 20, 4:30-6:00, OGC 111 – Shifting Our Thinking from Independence to Interdependence - Intro and Part 1
February 10, 4:30-6:00, OGC 111 – Creating a Community Where Each of Us Belong - Ch. 8-11
March 24, 4:30-6:00, OGC 111 –Conversations for Structuring Belonging - Ch. 12-More
April 14, 4:30-6:00, Augsburg House – Creating the Communities We Want

Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Peace Scholar Program Applications

Undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Peace Prize Forum Scholars program. Two students from Augsburg will be selected to participate in the program with eight scholars from the four other colleges in The Peace Prize Forum consortium. The scholars will participate in a six-week summer school program at the University of Oslo, Norway, designed to deepen their understanding of issues related to peace, justice, democracy, and human rights. The scholars will participate in the Peace Prize Forum and will be advocates for the annual forum and other peace activities on the Augsburg campus.
Criteria and Application:
• Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 1,000 word essay articulating the applicant’s interest in peace issues, evidence of commitment to peace study and/or activism, and goals for being a peace scholar.
• Open to full-time first year, sophomore or junior undergraduate students.
• Two letters of recommendation—one from a faculty member and another from either a faculty or staff member.
• Applications are due January 20, 2011.
For a complete description of the program, send an e-mail to Assistant Vice President for International Programs Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Powerful Conversations on NSSE

Thursday, December 16, 2010, OGC 111
Active and Collaborative Learning (Velma Lashbrook)

Augsburg College uses the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to learn more about how our students perceive their college experience. Student engagement is strongly related to both student success and retention. This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how well we engage students, explore how we can leverage our strengths to have a more significant impact, and examine our most important opportunities for improvement. Over the year, we will look at overall results and then look more closely at each of the five factors measured by NSSE. Every academic department should have a representative attend these sessions.

Light refreshments will be served.
Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Free Lockers Available for Students

Campus Activities and Orientation has a limited number of lockers that students can reserve for their use for the academic year. These lockers are completely free and are located on the ground floor of Science Building. Lockers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority is given to students who commute from off-campus. To find out more information on how to reserve a locker, contact AuBri Weatherspoon, CAO Student Administrative Assistant, via email at cao@augsburg.edu as soon as possible!

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Augsburg Dining

Join us for our Holiday Lunch today

Next Weeks hours will be posted tomorrow:

Monday is late night breakfast: We will have some prize, so please find us on facebook and like us and you will be automatically eligible for those prizes.

Gift Baskets are now available at Cooper's along with seasonal drinks.

Nabo and Cooper's now have our signature holiday mini cookies, good for both yourself or as a gift.

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Las Posadas in Chapel this Friday. All are Welcome

L a s P o s a d a s
Friday, December 10th at 10:20 a.m.

Las Posadas is a procession that reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem in their search for lodging (posada), awaiting the birth of baby Jesus. It is a cultural tradition in many Spanish speaking communities around the world.

At Augsburg, Las Posadas is a special religious event that helps us observe Advent, a time when we: wait for God’s will, hope for peace, reconciliation, and renew our faith and reflect on true hospitality.

In Chapel - Friday at 10:20 a.m.

Come and sing Christmas hymns!
It will culminate with the congregation creating fellowship through food, music and piñatas. ¡ F e l í z N a v i d a d !

For information call Campus Ministry @ 1732 or Hispanic/Latino Student Services @ 1309

Other sponsors: Residence Life, Day Admissions, American Indian Student Services, Counseling & Health Promotion, International Programs/CGE, Allied Latino/as Augsburg Students (ALAS) and Alumni and Constituent Relations

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Clue #3 in Donor Scavenger Hunt

"Have you discovered who they are? Keep truckin' around campus to find this generous pair!"

Think you know the answer? Come to the Alumni Relations office in OGC 300
to claim your $100 VISA gift card!

Did you miss Clues #1 & #2? Check out Auggie Eagle's page on Facebook!

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Making your Tuition Payments Online

Students, are your parents tired of sending tuition payments through the mail? Give them online access to your Augsburg student account to make those tuition payments AND view your account balance. Learn how to by stopping by our table in Christensen Center today and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. We'll be able to give you automatic access on the spot! You'll be entered into a drawing for a $25 Target gift card for your time! Your parents will thank you! Questions? Give us a call, 612-330-1046

Thank you!

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Practice Spanish, Reduce your Stress

Want to reduce your stress during these busy days at the end of the semester? Then take a break from your studies and join the Spanish conversation group, a place where you can practice Spanish in a relaxed and friendly setting! All language levels are welcome - we promise there will be no grammar lessons. We meet this Thursday from 11:00 - 12:30 in the Riverside Rm., 2nd floor, Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Attend 3 sessions and get a free t-shirt! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!"

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A Cup of Christmas Tea - Chamber Music Recital

The music department presents it's fall chamber recital Wednesday, December 8, 4pm- Hoversten Chapel. Students perform their semester work. Reception to follow with tea and cookies. FREE and open to the public.

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Fuel Up for Finals Free Pizza Study Break Friday

FUEL UP FOR FINALS! Free pizza & soda THIS FRIDAY in the Christensen Center Student Lounge. 4:30-5:30 p.m. or until it runs out! Auggie-themed Beanbag Games, trivia, music, giveaways! Come take a break from studying and fuel up with the Augsburg Stewards Student Alumni Council.

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Thru Another's Lens - TODAY

The Luther Hall/Oren Gateway Center (LOGC) ResLife Staff and the Department of Residence Life is continuing its safe dialogue series for community members on issues of human diversity. The overarching goals of this series are to help people understand each other across difference as well as inspire all to take action for positive social change.

The kick off to this series occurred on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100. This first session looked to develop a common conceptual understanding of oppression dynamics, broadly, allowing the series to take single-issue focus for the rest of the academic year. Now, each session will focus on a particular social identity category while also considering how various oppression dynamics intersect (e.g., class, disability/nondisability, ethnicity, gender, race, religious & spiritual identity, sexual orientation).

This second session in the series will take place TODAY, Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100 and will focus on class, classism, and ways to take action against classism in everyday life.

So, if you want to join a discussion where you will leave with some tangible takeaways that you can apply, then come join us!

If you have any questions, please contact Will O'Berry at oberry@augsburg.edu or a member of the LOGC ResLife Staff.

Free sunglasses as well as dessert will be provided for attendees!

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2FRESH - An Exhibition of ART 107 Augsburg Seminar

2FRESH
An Exhibition of ART 107 Augsburg Seminar Drawings
Fall 2010

Please join us for the opening reception Friday 12/10/10, 9:10-10:10 a.m in the Old Main Basement Gallery.

Cameron Alt
Blake Bailey
Sarah Berman
Katie Gajewski
Maximino GarciaMarin
Quintin Joseph
Rachel Kelly
Mee Lee
Kacie Lucchini
Emily McCourt
Mayra MedinaMacias
Lauren Nash
Elizabeth Nelson
Magaly OrtizAucapina
Victoria Ramirez
David Stolhanske
Bekele Tilahun
Harry Wohl
Angela Bonfiglio, Student Leader

Please join us for the opening reception Friday 12/10/10, 9:10-10:10 a.m.

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Women's Studies / WRC Holiday Gathering Friday

Please join us for a Women's Studies / Women's Resource Center end-of-semester holiday gathering on Friday, Dec. 10, from 2-5 pm in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup). Holiday treats and good conversation will be in abundance.

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Invitation for Sunday, December 12

Greetings from Trinity Congregation!

We would like to extend an invitation from Trinity Congregation to our annual Advent/Christmas program this Sunday, December 12th at 11 AM. The music and story are written by the esteemed Ray Makeever (Trinity and Augsburg's musician extraordinaire) and will be performed by the youth and the choir. A wonderful (and free!) catered meal will follow the service. Trinity worships in Hoversten Chapel in Foss Center.

Please know you are always welcome at Trinity, and we wish you many, many Christmas blessings!

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Final Scene Work from Acting Class

Come see the scenes Beginning Acting has been working on this semester! These high quality performances will be on Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00pm in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater.
This event is free and open to the public.

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Crafty Auggie Craft Fair - Dec. 10

Get your holiday shopping done this Friday, Dec. 10 from 11 - 2 in Christensen Center. Some very crafty Auggies will be selling their handmade crafts just for you!

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D-Vent Event --This Saturday

Take a break from studying and join AASA at Murphy Park and inside Anderson Hall for games, food and a game of White Elephant on Saturday, December 11 2010 at 2pm.

Make sure to bring a unisex gift for the White Elephant exchanging-activity.

Dress accordingly to the weather.

For more information, e-mail AASA@Augsburg.edu

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QSU's Drag Show

The Drag Show is TONIGHT!!! All are welcome. The fun starts at 7pm in East Commons.

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Biology Department Holiday Party

The Annual Biology Department Holiday Party will be held Friday, December 10 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in SCI 213. Stop by for some chili, sandwiches, Swedish meatballs and holiday treats.

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Women's Resource Center Brown-Bag Lunch Today

Faculty, staff, and students: our last brown-bag lunch of the semester will take place today from 12:30-1:30, in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup). Our topic will be "Robert's Rules of Order 101," with presenter, Bob Groven. Are you longing to participate in meetings, but you aren't sure of the procedure? Come and learn about making a motion, calling the question, and other basic meeting procedures. Everyone is welcome!

Calendar of WRC Brown-Bag Lunches for Spring (faculty and staff are particularly encouraged to join us - all genders welcome!):

Wed, Jan 26, 12:30-1:30 – film, STILL DOING IT: THE INTIMATE LIVES OF WOMEN OVER 60 http://www.stilldoingit.com/film.html

Tues, Feb 15, 12-1 - training with Sarah Griesse for faculty and staff on how to handle student reports of sexual assault

Wed, March 23, 12:30-1:30 - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction introductory session - learn how to manage stress through the practice of mindfulness

Tues, April 5, 12-1 - discussion of Julie Des Jardin's book, _The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science_. Copies will be made available in advance.

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ID Immigrants, Or Not? Debates Dec. 14

Take a break during finals week and drop in for the Sociology of Law Brown Bag Lunch Debates. As a final public speaking project, on Tuesday Dec. 14th, Sociology of Law students in 6-person teams will be presenting Intelligence-Squared Style debates on the following current controversies:

12:30-1:15pm The United States should adopt Arizona's immigration law

1:15-1:55pm California should legalize the sale of marijuana

1:55-2:35pm Unlimited corporate campaign contributions are a threat to U.S. democracy

2:35-3:15pm Gays and lesbians should not be able to openly serve in the U.S. military

Please drop in on one or all of the debates! Bring your lunch or enjoy some of the provided refreshments.

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Sauer Named MIAC Athlete of the Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/12/7/mhoc120710.aspx?path=mhockey

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College forward Joel Sauer (SR, Madison, Wis./Memorial HS) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Hockey Athlete of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Sauer had three goals and three assists during the Auggies' weekend sweep of St. John's, enabling the Auggies to improve to 6-3-1 overall, 2-2-0 in MIAC play. In Friday's 6-3 win, Sauer had two goals and two assists, as the Auggies rallied with three third-period goals to claim the win. He had a goal and assist in Augsburg's 4-2 win on Saturday, as the Auggies again rallied with three goals in the third period to score the win.

On the season, Sauer leads the Auggies in both assists (13) and total points (19). His assist total is currently tops among all NCAA Division III men's hockey players nationally (eighth in assists per-game with 1.30), and his point total is third-most nationally (sixth in points per-game with 1.90), according to the Collegehockeystats.net Division III national statistics.

Augsburg is idle for the holiday break, and returns to action on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 7:05 p.m., with a nonconference game against Finlandia (Mich.) at Ed Saugestad Rink.

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Free Antique Settee

Free Antique Settee. Needs major work.
Please email me at kuross@augsburg.edu
Here is a link to a photo:
http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/Kathleen_K/Antique%20Loveseat/?action=view&current=AntiqueSettee.jpg

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