Spring Parking Permit Sales- Next Week

Spring Parking information has been updated online. Please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking_permits.html for specific information about permit types, permit prices, registration dates, and the registration process.

Faculty/staff sales will begin Monday December 13th at 8:30 a.m. Faculty/Staff underground permits will go on sale December 16th at 8:30 am.

Day Student and PA sales begin on December 13th at 8:30 a.m. and continue throughout the week. Please view the website for details. Students must be registered for Spring term classes and have no holds on their account in order to register for a parking permit.

Fall only permits will no longer be valid starting January 17th at 8 a.m. Fall only permits state "Fall" on the silver box of the permit and may also have a clip out the corner of the permit. If you are unsure if you registered for a Year permit or Fall permit, log in to Parking Services and go to your history page to view your previous permit purchases.

If you registered for a Yearly permit, which states "Year" on the silver box of the permit, you do not need to register for a permit until next fall.

Other details regarding underground permits, carpool permits, and city street permits are currently online at http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking_permits.html

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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

RSVP to hedstrom@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.
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Invitation to the Library this Weekend

We're expecting you for late-night finals studying. Lindell Library will be open:
Friday night until 1:00 am
Saturday night until 6:00 pm (WEC hours)
Sunday night until 1:00 am

Come do some serious researching, writing, and studying! We're here. Come join us!

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.

Computing resources are available throughout the weekend in the 24-hour lab in Urness Hall (just past the Department of Public Safety).

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Propose a Course Abroad by Next Wednesday

Have experience living and working abroad, or an area of academic interest with a connection abroad? Want to bring experiences abroad to your students while engaging them in experiential learning? Leading a short-term study abroad program might be for you!

Augsburg Abroad is now accepting proposals for faculty led short-term programs abroad in 2011-2012. The proposal form and process are available in the Office of International Programs Public folder under "Augsburg Abroad," or by contacting Andrea W. Dvorak at the information below.

The deadline for submitting proposals is December 15. Proposals will be reviewed in January and the roster of short-term programs for 2011-12 will be announced in February.

Questions about the Proposal forms? Or interested in having someone review your proposal and provide feedback before submitting? Contact Andrea W. Dvorak, Faculty-led Programs Coordinator, at dvorak@augsburg.edu or extension x1669.

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Christmas Party, Social Sciences, December 10, 3-5

The Office of Social Sciences and Humanities, Memorial Hall 111, is holding a Holiday Open House from 3-5 p.m., this Friday, December 10, 2010. There will be pizza plus other treats supplied by the faculty. Faculty, staff, students and family members are welcome. Please join us in celebrating the holidays.

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Phillips Scholarship Information

The Phillips Scholars Program is administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund in partnership with the financial aid offices of 16 private colleges and universities. The program is funded by the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation which recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to create a better life for those with unmet needs.

Selection criteria includes:
 2.75+ GPA
 Must be a sophomore in the 2010-2011 academic year
 Demonstrate current financial need
 Committed to designing and implementing your own community service project

Scholarship total including stipend is $16,400
Junior Year Scholarship $6,000
Senior Year Scholarship $6,000
Summer 2011 Stipend $4,000
Project Resource Funding $400

There will be two informational sessions to learn more about the Phillips Scholarship program.
Tuesday, December 7 at 12 pm – 1 pm in OGC 100
Thursday, December 9 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in Marshall Room

To obtain the application and for more information please contact Jenny Yang at yangj@augsburg.edu or x1294 in the Financial Aid Office.

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Auggie Superfan Shirts for Sale

The Augsburg Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be selling its Auggie Superfan t-shirts today in the Christensen Center from 11:15-1:30 p.m. Shirts are only $8 and make great last minute Christmas gifts!

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"Support a Hero" Program

We are a group of independent business owners who greatly appreciate the service, sacrifice and devotion of our US Military for our citizens. Inspired by their sacrifice we look for other citizens who feel the same as we offer a way to express appreciation through a "Support A Hero" program we've initiated.

Many have lost their lives fighting for our freedoms, but there are many who survived. This program will allow you to show your support to those who were wounded and are recovering from battle. How awesome would it be for a warrior who's been through so much, more than we could ever imagine, wake up and see a gift arrive from the people he/she has laid their life on the line to protect.

You may express your appreciation by sponsoring a gift/ribbon album personally selected by you to go directly to a wounded warrior. The warrior will select any item of his/her choice from the gift collection and it will be shipped to them for FREE. We understand this is a small token and in no way compares to the efforts they've given to preserve our freedoms! None the less, we hope it brings the realization that our fellow citizens support and care about the service and devotion that's being paid for us.

We've partnered with service members who will be communicating names of wounded warriors to us. The cool thing is we will let him/her know that YOU PERSONALLY showed support by sponsoring a gift.

Your gift will be sent along with a letter of gratitude that will also include your name, email and address to inform them who sent it. This enables them to not only recognize who the gift is from, but to respond with a thank you if they choose.

Thank you in advance for the support and prayers you've shown towards our US Military!

In God We Trust

Contact, Forrest Lloyd
lloydf@augsburg.edu
612-382-0709

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Final FREE Yoga Session TODAY

CCHP reminds all interested students, faculty and staff that today is the final free yoga session for the fall semester. It will be in the Wrestling Room of Kennedy Center (top of the stairs, dome side entry) from 12 noon - 1 pm. Please feel free to come and join us. Wear comfortable clothing, too.

Spring semester yoga instruction will resume on Thursday 1/20/11 -- same location, same time.

If you have questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Be well and have a wonderful holiday break.

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Work on Chairs in CHC Coffee Shop Area

In the next week we will be pulling the table chairs and the high top chairs in the coffee shop area in the Christensen Center coffee shop area for re-upholstering. This will be done in a few stages in order to minimize the interruption. There will be times in which there will be limited seating while the work is being done. We appreciate your patience during this time. Thanks

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ACS and SPS Holiday Party, All are Welcome

Come celebrate the end of the semester with ACS and SPS! The Holiday Party is Friday December 10th from 3:00-6:00pm in Physics 21 (basement lab)
There will be trivia, door prizes, demonstrations, pizza, our famous Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream and plenty more!

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Donor Scavenger Hunt Winner

Congratulations to Matt Bolin '11 who won a $100 VISA giftcard for correctly guessing the Donor Scavenger Hunt donors, Donald '53 and Beverly (Halling) '55 Oren. The Oren's generous donations helped build the Oren Gateway Center, and continues to help student scholarships through the Augsburg fund!

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Augsburg Dining

Due to Special Events being held in The Commons, the following meal service will be move to the A-Club Grille (lower-level Christensen Center. next to the Century Room).

December 12th Brunch 11:00am to 1:00pm, dinner returning to the Commons.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Monday December 13th late night Pancake Breakfast from 10:00pm to 11:30pm in the Common's, Free to all Students. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID TO EAT. Like us on Face Book and be eligible for giveaways.

Holiday Hours

A-Club will Close December 14th at 9:00pm
Nabo will Close December 15th at 8:00pm
Common's will Closed December 17th at 1:30pm
Cooper's will Closed December 17th at 2:00pm

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Stressed Out Before Finals: Hug a Dog

Students at Macalester College will get to hang out with dogs this Saturday when alumni and faculty bring their dogs to campus. Macalester's "Dog Day Afternoon" happens at 1 p.m. on Bateman Plaza on the St. Paul campus.
Read more about it at:

http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=887956

Could such an event happen at Augsburg? We'll see. For now, head over to Mac and pet a dog.

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Auggie Superfan Shirts For Sale

The Augsburg Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be selling its "Auggie Superfan" t-shirts in the Christensen lobby on Thursday and Friday. The t-shirts are only $8 -- so would make a great last minute Christmas present!

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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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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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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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Trinity Congregation-Sunday, Dec 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 one of our own, musician 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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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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Crafty Auggie Craft Fair is Tomorrow

The Crafty Auggie Craft Fair is Friday from 11 to 2 in Christensen Center. Go to Las Posadas, get your sing on, and then come over to CC to buy our handmade stuff!

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Limit Corp. Contributions..or Not? Debate Dec 14

Take a break during finals week and drop in for the Sociology of Law Brown Bag Lunch Debates in the Century Room of Christensen Center. 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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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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Phillips Scholarship Informational meeting TODAY

Are you a sophomore that needs scholarship money? Do you want to make a difference and change lives? If so, come learn about the Phillips Scholarship and how you can earn scholarship money and at the same make a difference in your community.

Informational Meeting today:
Thursday, December 9 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in Marshall Room

To obtain the application and for more information please contact Jenny Yang at yangj@augsburg.edu or x1294 in the Financial Aid Office.

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Vikings / Giants Tickets - This Sunday @ Noon

I have up to two pair of tickets to the Vikings game this upcoming Sunday at noon. Tickets are located in Section 220, row 11 (Second deck, end zone). Great seats! Please email me at isaacson@augsburg.edu for more details. Asking $60 per ticket.

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Christmas Shopping Opportunities

I wanted to let you know about some cool opportunities to by fair trade and/or original local art (including mine :-)in addition to Friday's very convenient Crafty Auggies sale from 11-2 in Christensen Center:

Resource Center of the Americas Benefit Night
Friday, December 10, 2010: 5 to 8 pm
Regla De Oro Gallery - 3007 Lyndale Avenue S, Minneapolis

Women's Art Festival at the Midtown YWCA
December 11, 2010: 10 am to 5 pm
2121 E Lake St, Minneapolis
More than 90 women artists will be selling our artwork. It's the perfect place to shop for those last minute gifts. Plan to come early, stay late, shop, listen, dance, eat, visit and enjoy!
http://womensartfestival.com/

Finally, the Textile Center is a fabulous option to the Mall! My original batiked cards and lights will be on sale there throughout the month of December along with a lot of beautiful things from the local fiber artist community. Gallery & shop hours are Mon-Thu 10-7 and Fri-Sat 10-5. The location is 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414. http://www.textilecentermn.org/shop.asp

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Futon for Sale

Relatively new futon, only used for one semester. No damage. Black. Designed to fit under the bed lofts used here at Augsburg, bought through the same company that rents out the bed lofts.

Asking price, $150 or best offer.

If interested please email florea@augsburg.edu

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Cool Loft Condo for Rent Near Quarry,1BR 2BA $1290

A friend of a friend is trying to rent his cool loft condo in the historic Glidden Paint Building - 1901 East Hennepin. It's right by the Quarry, not far from Augsburg. 1 bedroom, 2 bath, large space.

See craigslist posting for more http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/apa/2100572969.html

It's quite new (4 years or so) and a cool space. $1290/month

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Wicker Loveseat $50 - Great X-mas Present

Wicker Loveseat for Sale $50. Email me at kuross@augsburg.edu
Here is a picture:
http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/Kathleen_K/Wicker%20Loveseat/?action=view&current=WickerSettee.jpg

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