Building Hours - Dec. 17 to Jan. 2

Note: The Library and Athletic Facilities have published operating schedules. Those facilities will open and close according to their published schedules.

1 - Buildings will be unlocked each weekday morning at their normal time. Buildings will remain closed on holidays (12/23, 12/24,12/25,12/31 and 1/1) and weekends UNLESS there is a scheduled activity or office that needs the building open.

2 - Buildings will close no later than 5 p.m. UNLESS there is a scheduled activity or office that needs the building to remain open. Officers will be making regular rounds through buildings. On Dec 27 to 30, the officers will close a building if, during their rounds, they find it empty. If you leave for the day and believe your building will be empty, please call x1717 and let us know.

3 - Conference rooms, classrooms and labs will remain locked UNLESS there is a scheduled activity or office that needs the space.

4 - If the space you need is locked, and you have a legitimate reason to be in there, please call x1717 and an officer will do their best to assist you. Please have photo ID and show it to the officer. Some officers will be working different shifts over the break and may not have had the opportunity to meet you.

5 - Whenever possible, don't work alone. Ideally, there should always be two or more people in your area. If you are working alone, I encourage you to call x1717 and let us know. We will have officers walk by your area more frequently.

6 - If you see anything suspicious, please call x1717 immediately!

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Peace Scholar Program Applications

Undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Peace Prize Forum Peace 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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Work Well Done, Writing Lab Tutors

The Augsburg Writing Lab had over 1,060 visits this fall semester/trimester. Hard-working writing tutors have now set a new record and deserve many thanks and a good, long rest! The WL will reopen for spring/winter on Monday, Jan. 24. Happy holidays to all!

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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

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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Lindell Library Holiday Hours

Holiday hours until classes resume will be:
Dec. 16, Thursday: 8 am – 6 pm
Dec. 17, Friday: 10 am – 3 pm
Dec. 18-19, Saturday-Sunday: closed
Dec. 20-22, Monday-Wednesday: 10 am – 4 pm
Dec. 23-27, Thursday-Monday: closed
Dec. 28-30, Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am – 4 pm
Dec. 31-Jan. 2, Friday-Sunday: closed

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 holiday in the 24-hour lab in Urness Hall (just past the Department of Public Safety).

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Grad Winter Term Registration Info

Grad students (except PA), please note the coming registration and readmission deadlines for Winter Trimester:

Readmitting to the college:
The last day to readmit to the Winter Trimester Minneapolis Grad programs is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 6 Jan 2011.
The last day to readmit to Winter Trimester Rochester Grad programs is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 7 Jan 2011.

Registration for courses:
The last day for initial registration to the Winter Trimester Minneapolis Grad programs is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 6 Jan 2011.
The last day for initial registration to Winter Trimester Rochester Grad programs is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 7 Jan 2011.

Students who have already registered for Winter or have readmitted and registered for Winter, can disregard the above.

If you are not registered or readmitted and registered, you must meet the above deadlines in order to attend Winter term.

To check your current registration, sign into AugNet Records and Registration, then click on Active Courses.

Remember: Grad courses are numbered at 500 and above.

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Undergrad ROCH Winter WEC Registration Info

Rochester students,
Please note the coming registration and readmission deadlines:

Readmitting to the college:
The last day to readmit to Augsburg for Adult programs (Winter Trimester) is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 7 Jan 2011.

Initial registration for courses:
The last day for initial registration for Augsburg for Adults program courses (Winter Trimester) for all students is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 7 Jan 2011.

Change of Program from ROCH to Day:
The last day to process a change of program from ROCH to Day in Fall term and register for one course is Friday, 14 Jan 2011.

Change of Program from ROCH to WEC (Mpls):
The last day to process a change of program from ROCH to WEC in Fall term and register for one course is Thursday, 6 Jan 2011.

Students who have already registered for Winter or have readmitted and registered for Winter, can disregard the above.

If you are not registered or readmitted and registered, you must meet the above deadlines in order to attend Winter term.

After you register online, please click on Active Courses to verify your schedule and registration is correct.

For Grad students: remember graduate courses are numbered at 500 and above.

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Central Services Open over President's Holidays

To serve you, all three areas of Central Support Services will be open select hours December 27-30:
•Copy Center, 10 AM – 2 PM (lower level Christensen Center)
•Mailroom, 9 AM - 1 PM (main level Christensen Center)
•Outgoing Mail & Shipping/Receiving, 9 AM – 3 PM (lower level Christensen Center)

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Last Day to Sell Back Your Books

Please stop by the bookstore to sell back your books. All students must have their Augsburg ID when selling back books! We are open till 6 pm- Please use the front entrance as Nabo is closed.

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Undergrad Winter WEC Registration Info

Augsburg for Adults Minneapolis/United/Bloomington students,
Please note the coming registration and readmission deadlines:

Readmitting to the college:
The last day to readmit to Augsburg for Adult programs (Winter Trimester) is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 6 Jan 2011.

Initial registration for courses:
The last day for initial registration for Augsburg for Adults program courses (Winter Trimester) for all students is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 6 Jan 2011.

Change of Program from WEC to Day:
The last day to process a change of program from WEC to Day in Fall term and register for one course is Friday, 14 Jan 2011.

Students who have already registered for Winter or have readmitted and registered for Winter, can disregard the above.

If you are not registered or readmitted and registered, you must meet the above deadlines in order to attend Winter term.

After you register online, please click on Active Courses to verify your schedule and registration is correct.

For Grad students: remember graduate courses are numbered at 500 and above.

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Augsburg Dining

Dining Service hours:

The Commons
Thursday December 16th is a Normal Day
Friday December 17th, we will close at 1:30pm

A-Club is closed
Nabo is Closed, will reopen Monday December 20th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Coopers will close at 1:00pm and reopen at 6:00pm December 16th
Coopers will Close at 2:00pm December 17th and reopen December 20th at 2:00pm

Augsburg Dining Service would like to thank you for a wonderful year and wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season.

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Spring Day Registration Info

Day Students,
Please note the coming registration and readmission deadlines:

Readmitting to the college:
The last day to readmit to Spring Semester is the Friday before the term begins: Friday, 14 Jan 2011.

Initial registration for courses:
The last day for initial registration for Spring Semester is the Friday before the term begins: Friday, 14 Jan 2011.

Change of Program from Day to WEC:
The last day to process a change of program from Day to WEC for Winter term and register for one course is Thursday, 6 Jan 2011.

Students who have already registered for Spring Semester or have readmitted and registered for Spring Semester, can disregard the above.

If you are not registered or readmitted and registered, you must meet the above deadlines in order to attend Spring Semester.

After you register online, please click on Active Courses to verify your schedule and registration is correct.

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New Orleans Alternative Spring Break

There are still a few spots available for the Alternative Spring Break Service-Learning trip to New Orleans. (March 13-19)

Consider spending your spring break in a memorable and meaningful way--connecting with other Auggies, volunteering your time, reflecting upon your vocation, and learning more about the impact of the hurricanes & recovery efforts as we serve in the 9th Ward of New Orleans.

Initial registration is due today(December 16) at 4:30pm. If it is not possible for you to register by today, please be in touch with Campus Ministry as we can still accept registrations (space-permitting) until January 10. After January 10, anyone interested in participating will be wait-listed.

For more information or registration form, please contact Lonna Field, fieldl@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1467.

- Sponsored by Campus Ministry, Center for Faith & Learning (ACFL) and Bonner Leaders.

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Break Hours for the Bookstore

Hours for next week
December 20th-22nd 10 am -4 pm
CLOSED December 23rd-26th
December 27th -30th 10 am- 2 pm
January 3rd 10 am- 4 pm
January 4th- 6th 10 am-5 pm
January 7th 10 am -6 pm
January 8th 7:30 am- 2 pm
January 9th 11 am- 1 pm
January 10th- 14th 10 am- 5 pm
January 15th 10:30 am- 1 pm
January 17th 10 am - 5 pm
Back to normal hours on the 18th of January

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Hoodie Sale at the Bookstore and More

If it has a hood on it- it is 25% off - sale ends on Friday! All Christmas cards are 50% off, all 2011 calendars are 50% off!

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Faculty/Staff Holiday Party; TODAY; 3pm-5pm

You are invited to join us at the annual holiday party for faculty and staff. The gathering will be TODAY from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Christensen Center Coffee Shop and Student Art Gallery. We look forward to this social hour as a time to express our appreciation for all that you do to make Augsburg College the remarkable place it is. Please join us to celebrate holiday cheer together in anticipation of this festive, joyous season.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Saturday, Dec 18:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at Bethany Lutheran, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at Citrus Open Tournament, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Sunday, Jan. 2:
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Finlandia (Mich.), Ed Saugestad Rink, 4 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 3:
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Finlandia (Mich.), Ed Saugestad Rink, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at St. Olaf, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Key Largo (Fla.) Relays.

Tuesday, Jan. 4:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Finlandia (Mich.), Ed Saugestad Rink, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 7:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout, 7 p.m.

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