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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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Writing Lab Resumes Regular Hours on Jan. 24

The extraordinarily popular Augsburg Writing Lab will open for Winter trimester/Spring semester on Monday, Jan. 24. The Lab is located on the street level of Lindell Library, just inside the main entrance and left of the circulation desk. All Augsburg students are welcome at any stage of the writing process. No appointments are taken.

Hours are as follows:
Monday - 6:30-9 PM
Tuesday - 3-5:30 and 7:30-10 PM
Wednesday - 3-5:30 and 6:30-9 PM
Thursday - 3-5:30 and 7:30-10 PM
Friday – 5-7 PM
Sunday - 5:30-8 PM

If you have questions, please contact Professor Swanson (x1010).

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Biology Faculty Candidate Seminar - January 27

Biology Faculty candidate Dr. Phil Jensen will present: "Activin Signaling Links Diet and Metabolism during Drosophila Development"

How can animals adjust metabolism to diet? The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster increases its size over one hundred-fold during a five-day period of development, and this transformation occurs even when animals are grown on a variety of food sources. The fly, therefore, is an excellent model system for studying the balance of cellular metabolism and growth. This seminar will highlight a novel molecular signaling event that links two evolutionarily conserved signaling pathways – Activin signaling and insulin signaling – to integrate diet and metabolism during development of the fruit fly.

When: Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Where: Science Hall 123

(Please note that there will be one additional faculty candidate seminar on Thursday, February 3.)

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Apply Now--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

Auggies receive a $1000 discount off tuition for semester programs.
Get a Pell Grant? Get it matched for most Mexico and Central America semester programs.
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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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Explore Iconic Cultural Figures in Argentina

Join Professor Michael Lansing in Summer Session I to examine how the image and idea of Argentine gauchos and American cowboys dominate the imagination of artists, filmmakers and politicians. Compare ranch life and imagery in Argentina and Texas, participate in a cattle drive, and even take a tango lesson!

Course title: HIS 195: Cowboys in the Americas: Comparing Cattle Cultures OR Spanish Independent Study
Travel Dates: May 15-29, 2011 (course meets on campus March 31, May 6 and 13, June 3 and 10)
Cost: $4,999
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience, Humanities LAF, Elective in History

Financial aid is available too! For more information on studying abroad or about this program, please contact Michael Lansing at lansing@augsburg.edu or Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or stop by the study abroad library in Murphy Place!

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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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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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Do You Think State Grant Benefits Augsburg?

On Feb. 23, Augsburg students will head out to the capitol to ask our elected representatives to not cut the state grant.

We need stories from students, faculty, and staff who can share with us how the state grant benefits students, their families, and Augsburg overall.

If you are a student who receives a state grant, if you are a student who does not and sees this as a valuable tool for other students, if you are an Augsburg member who think this grant really benefits us all, please email me at mezarodr@augsburg.edu.

We want many students to come and share with their elected official and the best to get students excited is to hear from their peers and those who work with them.

Thank you!

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Queer and Straight in Unity

Checkout QSU's new webpage www.augsburg.edu/qsu It's not too late if you have a QSU experience or coming out story you want on the page. Email goldfine@augsburg.edu for more info.

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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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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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2nd Annual CAO Leadership Summit

"Everyday Anti-Racism: Developing Awareness, Skills and Action In the Service of a Socially Just Society," presented by Heather Hackman of St. Cloud State University, will focus on ways you and your student organization can identify and fight racism on campus and in the greater community. All students are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu by Friday, February 18.

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2011 Spring Student Involvement Fair

Do you want to get involved? Do you want to see all of the awesome organizations and groups Augsburg has to offer? Do you LOVE getting free candy? Then check out the Spring Student Involvement Fair February 2nd from 2-5 PM in the Christensen Center Lobby! It is a perfect opportunity to get involved on campus. If you have any questions, contact AuBri Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.com

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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 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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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. Prize for the winning team! Prizes and activities at 10 pm, Bo Burnham at midnight, KAUG dance at one am. Tshirts available

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Still Doing It - Jan 26 at the WRC

Please join us Wednesday, January 26, in 207 Sverdrup from 12:30-1:30 for the first Brown Bag Lunch and Feminist Film of the Spring Semester. We will be showing STILL DOING IT: THE INTIMATE LIVES OF WOMEN OVER 60, a film that 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, now a historian at Baruch College, City University of New York.) The book "seeks to recover a neglected history of women who found entrée into science and engineering, exploring the barriers and choices they encountered, and the impact they made – or failed to make."


Films (Student Lounge, 4:30-6:30, unless otherwise noted):

February 18th: HIP HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES
By self-proclaimed "hip-hop head" Byron Hurt, this is a "riveting documentary that tackles issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today's hip-hop culture." The film "provides thoughtful insight from intelligent, divergent voices including rap artists, industry executives, rap fans and social critics from inside and outside the hip-hop generation. The film includes interviews with famous rappers such as Mos Def, Fat Joe, Chuck D and Jadakiss and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons; along with commentary from Michael Eric Dyson, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Kevin Powell and Sarah Jones and interviews with young women at Spelman College, a historically black school and one of the nation's leading liberal arts institutions."

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): 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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Pay It Forward - Spring Break to D.C.

Looking for a way to make an impact? Like travel, service, making friends and t-shirts with witty slogans? The Pay It Forward Tour hosted by Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF) may be the trip for you!
The Pay It Forward Tour (PIF) is a multi-day, multi-city alternative spring break experience that engages students in service, leadership, travel and service in a new city each day, learning about social issues, building lasting relationships, and making a commitment to continued action when they return home. All STLF College Pay It Forward Tours travel to six cities across the country over the course of nine days over spring break. Each Tour consists of up to 40 students. It will be a spring break you will always remember.
The FIRST EVER Augsburg College PIF Tour will take place this Spring Break 2011, from March 11 - March 19. We will be going to Washington, D.C. by way of 5 additional exciting cities including Kalamazoo, MI and Philadelphia, PA! The cost of the Tour is $450, which covers all travel, lodging, two t-shirts, 1 or 2 meals per day, and even some tourism. There is is also some financial aid available.
Registration is open now at http://stlf.net/chapters/augsburg/events/augsburg-college-tour
STLF is an official 501(c)(3) non-profit based out of Minneapolis, MN. It was formed in 2003 by 4 college Freshman at the University of Minnesota looking for a way for our generation to make a positive impact on the world. To date, 240 PIF Tours have traveled the country with 9,482 participants volunteering over 114,000 hours of service.
For more information, visit stlf.net or email augsburg@stlf.net

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Attending the Job Fair - Attend Prep Session

The Strommen Career and Internship Center will be offering sessions for students to attend to help prepare you for the upcoming Job & Internship fair. Whether you are already registered or considering attending the job & internship fair this workshop is for YOU. Oren Gateway, Room 112 4:00-5:00 p.m. Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25th. (need to only attend one)

Questions, email tilton@augsburg.edu

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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!

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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Opening Night for Music + Theatre's REEL LOVE

Opening This Weekend! Free in Sateren!

Music + Theatre's is proud to present Reel Love as the musical this year.

Reel Love is an original multi-media musical written by students Dustin Ritchea and Kat Lutze filled with familiar songs and humor. See how many musical references you can find!

Reel Love
Jan 21 and 22 at 7pm
Jan 23 at 3pm
Sateren Auditorium
Admission Free!

Cast:

Elizabeth Behnke
Isaac Arreguin
Isaac Kronlokken
Alexandra Graham
Scott Hemann
Sonja Blackstone
Taylor Kaiser-Gajeski
Brittany Juntunen
Laura Steines
Jack Hendricks
Michael Wesely
Kat Lutze
Dustin Ritchea

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Community Time

Plan to attend Community Time for refreshments and conversation in the East Commons on Tuesday, January 25, 3:45-4:30. It's a chance to meet new people and hear news of interest.

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Welcome Back from Abroad

Welcome back to the following students who spent fall semester studying and interning abroad.

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
Kellie Mikkelson, Spain
Phoebe Novitsky, Australia
Amelia Rethwisch, Austria
Madeleine Roe, Kenya
Coleton Seidl, France
Samuel Smith, Namibia/S.Africa (CGE)
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

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Thursday, Jan. 20:
Wrestling -- Nebraska-Omaha 21, Augsburg 12
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/1/20/wres012011.aspx?path=wrestling


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

Friday, Jan. 21:
M/W Indoor Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Invitational, 3:30 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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Intramural Basketball

Attention those interested in participating in intramural basketball! The league for intramural basketball will be starting soon so begin to get your team together. Look for more information in Monday's A-Mail in regards to how to get a team registered and the dates/nights for the league.

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Needed: Cribs and Pack-n-Plays

Cribs and Pack-n-Plays needed for the East African Women's Center (here in Cedar-Riverside)!
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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