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Fall 2011 AugSem Student Leaders – Apply by 1/26

Earn money. Meet people. Gain leadership experience. AugSem Student Leaders work during the fall semester with incoming first-year Day students and their AugSem faculty advisor to help new students make a good transition to Augsburg. Student Leaders are paid on an hourly basis, complete training in the spring and a few days before fall classes, and work 1-7 hours per week in the fall, depending on their position. For more information, check the Human Resources web site or contact Bev Stratton, stratton@augsburg.edu. To apply, complete the application and incorporate your résumé and the required essay. Send the single Word document as an attachment to augsem@augsburg.edu. Applications are due Wednesday, 26 January.

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Apply for International Study : Summer and Fall

Apply NOW for study or intern abroad this summer or fall 2011.

Deadline for summer Faculty-led to Argentina, Italy and Egypt = FEBRUARY 1.
Deadline for fall semester and other summer programs = MARCH 1

Apply Here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
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Faculty-led WEC Spring/Summer I Programs--SPACE LIMITED, apply soon.

Cowboys in the Americas
Location: Argentina
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Argentinainfo.pdf

Ethnicity & Identity
Location: Egypt
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Egypt.pdf

Art & Spiritual Practice
Location: Italy
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Italy.pdf
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To see other summer and fall semester options visit these sites:

Center for Global Education (CGE)
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/

Locations: Namibia, South Africa, Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador
Terms: semester and summer
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International/Exchange Partners

Locations: Norway, Germany, Finland, Slovenia and China

European partners: http://www.augsburg.edu/partners/partners.html

Chinese partner: www.uic.edu.hk/en and http://uic.edu.hk/handbook.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs - HECUA
http://www.hecua.org/

Locations: Ecuador, Bolivia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Bangladesh, as well as domestic programs based in the Twin Cities
Terms: semester and summer
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE AFFILIATED PROGRAMS

Augsburg College has affiliated with a diverse group of study abroad program providers to provide students with excellent international opportunities on over 300 programs in over 80 different countries.

Browse programs by region and country.
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/region.html

Apply Here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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Tutors Needed

We are currently looking for students interested in volunteering their time and talents by tutoring adults from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Tutoring will occur on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 in Foss.

We are looking for students from all scholarly disciplines to tutor. This is a great opportunity for students to meet adults in the community and to not only refine communication and teaching skills, but to engage with adults from a variety of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

The Trinity-Augsburg Partnership (with the help of the Sabo Center and the Bonner Program) is making this program possible.

Please e-mail Elena Eveslage at eveslage@augsburg.edu if interested in tutoring.

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Biology Faculty Candidate Seminar - THURSDAY

Biology Faculty candidate Dr. Matthew Beckman will present: "The dance of the water flea: Imaging Daphnia movement and cloning putative genes involved in the development and function of the motor program"

Daphnids exhibit a rich motor behavioral repertoire which is important for food acquisition and avoidance of predation. To date there have been no studies of the pharmacology, genetics or development of the Daphnia nervous system. We are building tools to study Daphnia movement and we are in the process of mining the genome of Daphnia pulex for putative genes involved in the development and control of the dopaminergic nervous system. Preliminary studies in which we have manipulated the neurochemistry of Daphnia indicate a role for dopamine in motor control. This work aims to further develop imaging tools, and to clone and characterize the genes involved in the development and function of dopamine neurons in Daphnia.

When: Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Where: Science Hall 123

(Please note that there will be two additional faculty candidate seminars. These will be held January 27 and February 3.)

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Study Abroad Deadline Semester & Summer: Mar 1

Apply by March 1st for Summer (non-faculty-led), Fall semester or Academic Year 2011.

http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/programs.html

Faculty-led Program Application Deadline: February 1 for
+Argentina
+Egypt
+Italy

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Win an iPod Nano

Please assist Augsburg Dining Services in continuing the best dining experience possible. Fill out a short survey and give us your input and you will be entered into a drawing to win an IPod Nano. When you finish your survey put your contact information in and you will be automatically entered to win. The survey is located at the following URL... http://augsburg.aviands.com/survey

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Ultimate Frisbee for Faculty/Staff

Tuesdays, 12:00 to 1:00 in the dome. Great exercise, lots of fun, all playing abilities welcome!

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Augsburg Dining Service

Dining Service update:

Win an iPod Nano!!!

Please fill out a brief survey and give us your contact information and you will be automatically entered to win an IPod Nano.

The survey is located at http://augsburg.aviands.com/survey and will be open from January 24th-January 30th.


Commons now has an omelet bar during the lunch period Monday thru Friday.

The Commons will now offer a Fit Choices 4 Life dessert to go with our Fit Choices 4 Life Entree, lower fat and calories.

Coming soon homemade fresh bread!

We will also be featuring a local vendor monthly for lunch meal period.

Coopers is still offering your favorite winter drinks, open at 7:30am for a nice hot cup of hot chocolate.

Gina Dahl R.D. our Wellness Director will be on campus January 26th to answer or assist you in all your dietary needs, she will be in the Commons during the meal period.

ALSO COMING SOON YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE FLEX POINTS WITH A CREDIT CARD ON LINE!

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Scholarship Opportunity for Business Students

Only two weeks left to apply for Finlandia Foundation scholarships! Study at Arcada University in the beautiful city of Helsinki, Finland. Choose from a wide range of pre-approved business courses that will apply to your Augsburg degree. Application deadline is February 1. For further information contact Nadia Christensen (christn@augsburg.edu).

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"Healthy" New Year from CCHP

Please stop by Christensen Center today from 11:30 - 1 pm for information about services provided by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion as well as some hot chocolate on a cold day. You can meet some of our staff, sign up for free yoga, get info on Smiley's Clinic and more.

In addition, therapy dogs from Paws for Learning will also be available for a little stress relief and comforting!!

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Hope to see you in Christensen and "Healthy" New Year from all of us at CCHP!

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Staff Appreciation/Outstanding Staff Nominations

Nominate a colleague for a Staff Recognition/Outstanding Staff Award!

The Outstanding Staff Award is to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission of the college through their actions. Recipients consistently go above the call of duty to provide service to others and/or make innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg Community.

Outstanding Staff Award nominees must have a complete nomination packet that includes:
• Nomination Form
• At least TWO letters of recommendation

The nomination and one of the recommendations may be from the same individual; however, staff members may not nominate themselves for this award, and current Staff Senate members are not eligible for nomination.

Division vice presidents are asked to nominate a minimum of two staff members from their division, but any current staff, faculty, or student may also nominate individuals or write a letter of recommendation.

Letters of recommendation should specifically describe how the nominated staff member meets the criteria stated above.

Copies of the nomination form are available at:
web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/nomination.doc

Nominators and nominees should plan to be present at the Staff Appreciation gathering on Thursday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. in East Commons, Christensen Center where the Outstanding Staff Award recipients will be announced. We will also honor those who celebrated their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries in 2010.

Please return all nomination forms and letters of recommendation to Kevin Cheatham at CB 47 or SCI 152 by Friday, February 18 at 4 p.m. Thanks.

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Dodgeball All Nighter Tournament

All students! There will be a dodgeball tournament beginning at 9 pm before the All Nighter on Friday, January 28, 2011. Teams of 6 including one lady can email ASAC@augsburg.edu to sign up. Prizes and activities at 10 pm, Bo Burnham at midnight, KAUG dance at one am. Tshirts available

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All Nighter featuring Bo Burnham

Save the date for the annual All Nighter! The biggest event of the year is on Friday, January 28, 2011 in Christensen Center. Dodgeball tournament will begin at 9 pm. Inflatables, food, caricatures, and more at 10 pm, followed by Bo Burnham and a dance! T shirts for the first to grab them.

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Engman Prize Deadline Extended

The deadline for submitting manuscripts for the John Engman Writing Prize, a literary award sponsored by Murphy Square and the Augsburg English Department, has been extended until Friday, January 28th at 3:00.

Judges have not read the manuscripts that writers have already submitted; the extension has nothing to do with the quality of the submissions.

Writers may submit up to three manuscripts in the categories of creative non-fiction and fiction; those who have submitted work already in these categories may submit additional manuscripts for consideration. All poetry entries must include three poems.

Writers may submit work in more than one category, but can only win in one category. Each entry must include five copies of each work and be accompanied by a cover letter, listing the name of the writer and the titles of the work enclosed. Names of the authors and poets must not be listed on the works submitted.

Application cover letters and supporting manuscripts must be delivered to the English department office, 221A Memorial Hall, by 3 p.m. on Friday, January 28th. This is not a postmark deadline. Judges intend to inform writers of their decisions in February.

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Women's Resource Center Lunch and Film 1/26

Please join us next Wednesday, January 26, in 207 Sverdrup from 12:30-1:30 for the first Spring Brown Bag Lunch and Feminist Film. We will be showing STILL DOING IT: THE INTIMATE LIVES OF WOMEN OVER 60. This film explores the lives of "nine extraordinary women, age 67-87, [who] express with startling honesty and humor how they feel about themselves, sex and love in later life." The filmmakers write: "Our intention is to reverse the widespread stereotypes about growing older and inspire all women to keep doing it - it being whatever turns them on - from following intellectual, political and artistic passions to finding romance and having great sex."

All are welcome!

Spring Brown Bag Lunches and Feminist Film Series 2011:

Lunches (207 Sverdrup):

Tuesday, Feb 15, 12-1: Sarah Griesse will talk with faculty and staff about the procedure for handling student reports of sexual assault.

Wed, March 23, 12:30-1:30 - An experiential session of Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction with founder of Heartwood Mindfulness Practice Center,
Judith Lies. Lies has been an instructor of Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction in medical, mental health, professional, educational,
religious, and corporate settings for 17 years. She completed the
professional training with Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1993 and currently studies
with Thich Nhat Hanh and his monks and nuns in France and the U.S.

Thurs, April 7, 12-1 (note date change) - John Zobitz will discuss Julie Des Jardin's book, _The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science_. (Des Jardin is a former Augsburg faculty member.)


Films (Student Lounge, 4:30-6:30):

February 25th: SAY MY NAME -
"Sisters, mothers, businesswomen, role models, music artists—in an industry dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of SAY MY NAME speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female MCs. From hip hop’s birthplace in the Bronx to the ladies of grime on London’s eastside, emerging artists to world renowned stars like MC Lyte, Monie Love, Roxanne Shanté, Estelle, Erykah Badu and many more, these are women turning adversity into art."

March 2, Sateren, 7-10pm (this is not part of the Feminist Film Series but part of the Native American Film Series): Augsburg's Native American Film Series brings us "Tracey Deer presents: CLUB NATIVE".
Hosted by professor and documentary filmmaker Jennifer Machiorlatti. This documentary "raises critical questions about belonging and indigenity, the heartbreak of 'marrying out' of the Mohawk Nation, and the unjust patriarchal laws that disenfranchise Native women. It is a candid and engrossing work about the pain, confusion, and frustration suffered by many First Nations women, but also a testament to the triumph of love and the resilience of the human spirit."

April 8: TEA & JUSTICE
"chronicles the experiences of three women who joined the New York Police Department during the 1980s—the first Asian women to become members of a force that was largely white and predominantly male."

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Technology Tapas for Augsburg for Adults

Tapas are small plates of delicious food which can be eaten as appetizers or combined to form a meal shared with friends. Similarly, our Technology Tapas are tasty bite-sized technology tips which will be presented in 5 to 10 minute segments. You can drop by for just one topic or stay to experience an entire workshop.

Saturday, January 22, 2011
12:00-12:30pm OR 12:30-1:00pm
Oren Gateway 100

Qualtrics - This is a survey product that is available to all students and can be a powerful tool for research. Come and learn the ease and flexibility of this survey tool. Learn how to login, get started and experience some of the robust features it has to offer.

eFolio - This product is a Web-based portfolio designed to help you create a living showcase of your education, career, and personal achievements. Many resources exist to help you develop a résumé and introductory materials so you stand out to prospective employers. eFolio allows users to display and organize their information in a very remarkable, yet straightforward manner.

Atomic Learning - This is a collection of online training video tutorials for students. Come and learn how to access videos to teach you how to use everything from Word and Excel to Photoshop and Google Docs.

Stop by for one Tapa or all three! Please RSVP to Holley Locher-Stulen at locherh@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1763 by Thursday, January 20. Questions? Contact Holley Locher-Stulen.

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Encounter-Your-Community RETREAT

Saturday January 22nd
10am to 7pm
Marshall Room and Around Minneapolis

It's a new semester, and we are starting out with some fun! We are having a retreat this Saturday to explore the community around Augsburg. This will allow for participants to learn more about the needs of our Minneapolis and how and why they should be involved. LINK is interested in exposing students to these opportunities and their potential.

The day will look something like this:
10am - Meet in the Marshall Room for introductions to each other, LINK, Sabo Center, and Augsburg's connections to the community from Gary Hesser.
11:30 am - The group will head over to Midtown Global Market for Lunch
1:00-5:00 We will go to four community organizations : Project Footsteps, Brian Coyle, St. Stevens, Waite House
5:30 We will head back to the Marshall room for a Student Panel and Pizza for dinner
6:15 we will wrap up with a brainstorm/reflection time about the experience

Please come to the retreat no matter your intentions with LINK through the semester. We want to get everyone exposed to the possibilities and the potential for learning more about the community. This could give you a way to check out places to volunteer as well. Lots of opportunities and benefits!

Please bring money to purchase lunch ($10-$12) and wear comfortable clothing to ride the bus, and be out and about!

Please RSVP to commlink@augsburg.edu If you can not stay the entire day, that is fine. We will be tabling for the rest of the week as well to sign up. Invite your friends for this experience!

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UPDATED CSBR Get Ready: Campus Conversations

Please note: The CSBR "Get Ready Conversation" noted in the Daily A-mail has been canceled on Wednesday, January 19 in order to observe the chapel time.

Please join us for one of the conversations held on Thursday, January 20; 10-11am in the Marshall Room and Friday, January 21, 11:30am-12:30pm in the Marshall Room.

There will also be additional conversations coming up in February and March.

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Feed the Pig, Piggy Round Up Wednesday

Wednesday is a Piggy Round Up Day!

We're tabling 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19 in Christensen Center.

Bring in your piggy bank that you've been filling with change and cash it in to help your class win the class party at President Pribbenow's home, Augsburg House! Remember it's all about participation, not the amount, so tell your classmates to stop over and donate their change to help your class win! You'll get the bank back, and there will be more round up days throughout second semester. Currently the class of 2014 is winning.

You'll also be entered to win an iPod shuffle or $50 Target giftcard, but only if you donate your change to help your class!

Remember, all the money is going back to a student scholarship that will be awarded this spring to current Augsburg students, it's students supporting students!

Questions? Contact storma@augsburg.edu for more information!

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Meet the New McNair Assistant Director

Please join us in welcoming Brian Greening, new Assistant Director for the McNair Scholars Program. Stop by the McNair office, Science 116, on Wednesday, Jan. 19 3-5 p.m., to meet Brian and enjoy some light refreshments.

Brian holds a Master of Arts degree in English and is a PhD candidate in Saint Louis University's American Studies program. His doctoral studies have focused on diversity issues ranging from hip hop to southern history to race relations and resistance movements. Brian's dissertation research focuses on New Orleans, the Louisiana Superdome, and the 40-year span between two of the most disastrous hurricanes--Betsy and Katrina--to hit this area. Additionally, Brian has experience as an English professor and has worked for the McNair Scholars Program at Saint Louis University. You can contact Brian at 612-330-1147 or greening@augsburg.edu.

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Art Receptions - Friday

"Time on Paper"
Ten contemporary Minnesota book artists

Gage Family Art Gallery
January 10 - February 25, 2011

Reception: Friday, January 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Artists Discussion: Thursday, January 27, noon, Adeline Johnson Conference Center

Ten established Minnesota book artists explore the dimension of time through their joint exhibition. Artists include Wendy Fernstrum, Scott Helmes, Bridget O'Malley, Jeff Rathermel, Paulette Myers-Rich, Regula Russelle, Cathy Ryan, Chip Schilling, C.B. Sherlock and Jody Williams.



"A Reasonable Facsimile"
Curated by Michelle Westmark

Christensen Center Art Gallery
January 10 - February 25, 2011

Reception: Friday, January 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Artist Talk: Friday, January 21, 9:00 a.m., Old Main, Room 6

Beginning with Michelle Westmark and continuing in a cross-country experiment of visual communication, a collection of twelve artists participate in a photographic game of telephone.



"Not Perfection"
Natalya Flaten

Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center
January 18 - 27, 2011

Natalya Flaten will have a reception for her senior art show, "Not Perfection," on Friday, January 21, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Food and refreshments provided.

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Lunar New Year

Happy New Year!

2011 the year of the rabbit has approach, to celebrate this great year, AASA is inviting everyone to celebrate Lunar New Year with us on February 4th, 2011 (Friday) from 5-8pm in East commons. The event is free and dinner will be provided.

On Feb. 4th, not only will we celebrate the Lunar New Year, but there will also be talented people performing and many activities for you to enjoy. Also, there will be a fashion show that presents beautiful clothes for everyone to watch and enjoy alongside with a love play.

I hope that on this night everyone will be able to come out and enjoy this wonderful event with us. Hope to see everyone on Feb. 4th at 5pm.

For further questions, email: aasa@augsburg.edu

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Welcome Back from Abroad and Off-Campus Study

Welcome Back to Campus!!

The following students spent fall semester studying and interning off-campus...

Amatalahi Abdullahi, Namibia/S. Africa (CGE)
Andrew Andersen, Australia
Claire Bergren, Namibia (CGE)
Andrew Chadwick, Mexico (CGE)
Ted Conover, Nepal/Tibet
Anthony Fremling, Italy
Sergio Garcia, India
Justin Gyllen, Austria
Christina Halling, Germany/EU
Janelle Hilligoss, Australia
Brandy Hyatt, England
Katia Iverson, Kenya
Nathan Johnson, Turkey
Per Kvanbeck, New Zealand
Denyalle Lawrence, Chile
Kong Lee, China
Katherine Lewis, China
Erica Lippitt, Mexico (CGE)
Faiza Mahamud, Kenya
Keith Mensah, Minneapolis, USA (Metro Urban Studies-HECUA)
Kellie Mikkelson, Spain
Phoebe Novitsky, Australia
Amelia Rethwisch, Austria
Madeleine Roe, Kenya
Coleton Seidl, France
Samuel Smith, Namibia/S.Africa (CGE)
Melissa Swenson, Twin Cities (City Arts--HECUA)
Maizoua Vang, South Korea
Sara Wallentine, Mexico (CGE)

Curious where else Augsburg Students can study and intern abroad?
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/region.html

Want to go abroad?
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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Professor deVries's Book Receives Glowing Review

Congratulations to Professor Jacqueline deVries, in the Department of History, whose book, "Women, Gender and Religious Cultures in Britain, 1800-1940", edited by deVries and Sue Morgan (London, 2010), received a glowing review in the on-line journal Reviews in History. According to Allison Twells, the reviewer from Sheffield Hallam University, deVries's work "makes an excellent contribution to the field of religious and gender history." To read the entire review, go to: http://www.history.ac.uk/reviews/review/1017.

Nicely done, Jacqui!

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Bruce Reichenbach's Published Article

Philosophia Christi published Bruce Reichenbach's article, "Rethinking the Basis of Christian-Buddhist Dialogue." The article discusses the diverse metaphysical and methological presuppositions of the respective religious traditions that make dialogue difficult.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Tuesday, Jan. 18:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 36, Waldorf (Iowa) 12
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/1/18/wres011811.aspx?path=wrestling


Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Wednesday, Jan. 19:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. St. Mary's, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21:
M/W Indoor Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Invitational, 5 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22:
Wrestling -- Augsburg (WT) at Iowa Lakes CC Laker Open, 9 a.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Ed Saugestad Rink, 2:05 p.m.
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. St. Catherine, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 26:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at St. Thomas, 7:30 p.m.

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Almost New LG Electric Range for Sale $375

We are doing a kitchen remodel, and decided to switch to a gas range. We have a two-year-old black, smooth cooktop electric range for sale. Works perfectly, and has a convection oven - so great for baking, too.

The new version of this model sells for a about $900. For photos, go here: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/app/2152136524.html. Any questions, call 612.330.1302 or email shidla@augsburg.edu

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Needed: Cribs and Pack-n-Plays

Cribs and Pack-n-Plays needed for the East African Women's Center!
The East African Women's Center (just down the street) is in need of baby cribs and or pack-n-plays to accommodate naptime! Infants in afternoon childcare while their moms are in English and orientation class are all in need of a place to nap. Please contact Joanna (jflaten001@luthersem.edu or 612-332-8402) with questions or to arrange a pick-up!

(Joanna Flaten, the person requesting the above mentioned items, is an alum of Augsburg College, a student at Luther Seminary and currently works with the East African Women's Center.)

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Tickets for Shrek the Musical

I have several pairs of tickets for sale for Shrek the Musical coming to Minneapolis on Saturday, February 5th. The show is at the Orpheum Theater and the tickets are for the 2:00 pm show. They are $80 per ticket, which is less than face value. They are great floor seats, so if interested, please just send an e-mail.

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