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Scholarly Writing Retreat

Dunrovin Retreat Center, May 16-18, 2011

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites faculty to participate in the second annual Scholarly Writing Retreat at Dunrovin. The retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Last year, many participants came specifically to plan an approach to a new project; it was an opportunity to focus new ideas so that participants could spend the summer further developing these projects. And for some, it was a chance to finish articles that they had been working on during the year; one person, for example, used the time to complete a piece for publication.

Comments from last year's attendees:

"I can honestly say that I was able to get more quality writing done in the 48 hrs. we were there than any time since my sabbatical."
"The group that went to Dunrovin was wonderfully supportive of each other, and the environment seemed to make everyone's work productive."

The retreat will take place Monday, May 16 at 10 am through Wednesday, May 18 at 3pm. There are 15 openings. First come, first served - those who attended last year are welcome to sign up again. There will be no charge for participants. Please email hedstrom@augsburg.edu to sign up.

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Italian Conversation Group Open to All

Join a group of interested students, faculty and staff in learning a little Italian language and customs from a native speaker! Join us, it's informal, free, and FUN! :)

Italian Beginning Conversation Group
Thursday, February 3, 4-5 p.m., OGC 111

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm

The Speaking of Scholarship Series features the scholarship of Augsburg faculty and students, through 20-30 minute presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by their work. The intent is to increase awareness of scholarship on campus and learn from each other's experiences. Light hors d'oeuvres are served. The spring sessions include:

February 8, Lindell 301 – Melissa Hensley, Social Work, "Opinions of People with Mental Illness and their Caregivers on Health Care Reform"
February 16, Lindell 301 – Tim Pippert, Sociology, "Marketing Diversity on Campus: The Visual Representation of Race and Ethnicity in College Recruitment Materials"
February 22, OGC 100 – Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation,
March 2, OGC 100 – Doug Green, "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of a Scholarly Day-Tripper"
March 8, Lindell 301 – Mary Lowe, "Queer Theology"
March 22, OGC 100 – Cass Dalglish and Andrea Sanow, "Creating Creative Space"
March 30, OGC 100 – Kristin Anderson, "Ballparks of the Twin Cities, 1859 to Target Field"

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Nathanson and Ben Stottrup
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.

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Biology Faculty Candidate Seminar - THURSDAY

Biology Faculty candidate Dr. Catherine Kirkpatrick will present: "Not Just Glue: Roles of Proteoglycans in Development and Disease"

Cells in a multicellular organism are connected with each other through the medium of the extracellular matrix. This external environment, synthesized by the cells themselves, typically provides structural support for cells and tissues, while allowing neighboring cells to communicate with one another. In animals, one abundant component of the extracellular matrix is a class of carbohydrate-modified cell surface proteins called heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs). HSPGs interact with many other extracellular and cell surface proteins such as growth factors and signaling receptors, and thereby regulate cell-cell communication. Studying HSPGs in mammals is complex, but research using model organisms like the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has helped to reveal how these molecules function. I will describe some of my research on the roles of Drosophila proteoglycans in cellular signaling during development, and how disruptions in proteoglycan function can lead to disease in mammals.

When: Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Where: Science Hall 123

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Foundational Series on Student Learning

Designing and Assessing Written Assignments
February 14, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100
Continental Breakfast

The spring sessions of our Foundational Series on Student Learning addresses how to construct and assess written and group assignments, and how to integrate online technologies into courses. These workshops are intended to provide tools to help improve student learning. The spring sessions include:

February 14, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100 - Designing and Assessing Written Assignments (Facilitator: Kathy Swanson, English). To get the most out of this workshop, bring the instructions and assessment tool you intend to use for a future written assignment.
March 7, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100 – Designing and Assessing Group Assignments (Facilitator: Kirsten Chamberlain, Communication Studies)
April 11, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100 – Integrating Online Learning Technologies (Facilitators: Velma Lashbrook, CTL & MAL, and Scott Krenz, IT)

RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Staff Development Series begins February 15

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Excellence
Developing Your Strengths

This spring, CTL is launching the first of three parts of a development series designed for academic and administrative staff. The first set of workshops will deal with different aspects of creating a culture of innovation and excellence; providing you with a model or framework for thinking about the topic, conversations about what it means in practice, and exercises to help you begin to apply it to your work. The sessions are held from 3:00-5:00 pm every other Tuesday during the regular academic year and once a month during the summer.

The first session will focus on discovering and developing your strengths. In preparation, you will need to pick up a copy of Strengths Based Leadership from Sarah Hedstrom in the CTL area, and complete an online inventory. Please bring your results to the session.

The workshops currently scheduled for Spring and Summer 2011 are:

February 15, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Developing Your Strengths (Velma Lashbrook)
March 1, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Advocating for Yourself
March 22, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Creating an Intentionally Diverse Culture (Julio Vargas)
April 5, 2011, 3:00-5:00, SVE 1 – Embracing Change and Innovation
April 19, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Managing Change and Strategic Improvement
May 3, 2011, 3:00-5:00, TBD – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and others)
May 9-10, 2011, 8:30-4:30 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference (formerly the Diversity and Global Learning Conference)
June 7, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
July 12, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
August 2, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 200 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Fox-Wilson and Julio Vargas
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session and that your place is reserved.

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Powerful Conversations on NSSE

Student-Faculty Interaction
February 17, 2011, 12:00-1:15, OGC 100

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. The remaining sessions are scheduled as follows:

February 17, 2011, OGC 100 – Student-Faculty Interaction (Lori Peterson)
March 24, 2011, OGC 100 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)
April 21, 2011, OGC 100 – Supportive Campus Environment (Ann Garvey)

Please visit our Moodle Community Site, NSSE Conversations, for more information,

Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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CTL Night at the Theatre

The Living Newspaper Project
Thursday, February 10, 2011, 7:00 pm

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites Augsburg faculty and staff to attend and bring a guest to the Theatre Department's production of The Living Newspaper Project on February 10th at 7:00 pm in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater.

Inspired by the original Living Newspapers of the Federal Theater Project in the 1930s, this student-devised performance will use a range of nonfiction sources to explore a current social issue. Ensemble members will gather interviews, articles, and multimedia—and generate their own writing—to create and stage a totally unique piece of socially conscious theatre. The production is directed by Sarah Myers.

Attendees are invited to a panel discussion, talk-back with the student actors, and a dessert reception immediately following the production. Please join us for this event. A limited number of free tickets to this showing will be available to the first faculty and staff contacting Sarah Hedstrom at hedstrom@augsburg.edu .

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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 especially need tutors on Tuesdays.

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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Got a Pell? Gilman Intl Scholarship Workshop-TODAY

1. Gilman Scholarship (see # 1 below)
2. Pell Matching Grants for CGE Programs in Mexico and Central America (see #2 below)

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1. As a Pell Grant recipient you may be eligible to apply for a Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad.

The Gilman International Scholarship offers up to $8,000 additional funding for semester and summer* study abroad to students who have a Pell grant as part of their financial aid.

*Summer Scholarships now available for all majors. Programs must be 4 weeks or more in length and meet destination requirements.

Attend one of these Gilman Workshop to learn how to apply.
Gilman Workshop Tuesday, 2/1/11---- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Music 22, Christensen Center TODAY
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Gilman Workshop Friday, 2/11/11---- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Marshall Room, Christensen Center

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Deadline March 1st for Summer and Fall or Academic Year Abroad.


2. Scholarships for Pell Grant recipients for Augsburg's Center for Global Education Programs
Don't miss the opportunity to fulfill your Modern Language skill,graduation,and major requirements through internships, homestays, one-on-one language courses, and travel through Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa!

•NEW Pell Matching Scholarship

CGE will give an automatic scholarship to all students who receive a Pell Grant and participate in our AugCore Mexico and Central America semester programs during Fall 2011 or Spring 2012.

•$1,000 CGE Auggie Grant

Study abroad Fall 2011 through any of our semester programs and get a $1,000 grant automatically!

•Diversity Scholarship

Awards cover up to $8,000 of the cost of any CGE semester program for ethnic minority and LGBT students.

• Need-based Financial Aid

Awards cover up to $8,000 of the cost of any CGE semester program for students with demonstrated financial need.

To learn more about our programs, application, and scholarship opportunities contact Dulce at monterru@augsburg.edu, or sign up for a Group Advising Meeting or Walk-In Advising time in Murphy Place.

Program application deadline: March 1st

Find photos, syllabi, application, blogs and more at http://www.augsburg.edu/global/semesters/

For questions about study abroad visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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Dinner Moved to the Century Room

Due to the Lunar New Year the Commons Cafe will be serving dinner in the Century Room.

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Attn Students: 1098T Tax Forms are now Available

Your 2010 1098T tax form is now available online. You may access it by going to the Enrollment Center web site, www.augsburg.edu/enroll and on the right hand side, log into your student account. It is only available online through your Augsburg student account and will not be mailed out. Parents who have access to view your student account will also be able to view your 1098T form. It will be listed under "Your Bills".

Thank you,
Office of Student Financial Services

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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 Service

Please join us, this Thursday for lunch to celebrate the Chinese New Year with an inspired menu.

Congratulations to Natalya Brown who won the survey contest and an IPod Nano! Thank you to all who participated and be on the lookout for more great prizes and promotions please check out our Face Book page and hit the like button.

Ask and you shall receive!

Buying Flex Points just got a whole lot easier! Augsburg Dining Services now brings you the ability to purchase Flex Points for yourself or whoever you want at any time of the day with a credit card. It's fast, easy and convenient!

Check out http://augsburg.aviands.com/eflex to learn more about information on how to purchase Flex Points online with a credit card.

Dinner meal will be in the Century Room this Friday 02/04/2011 due to a Special Event in the Commons. Commons, will close at 1:30pm and reopen at 4:30pm

Be on the lookout for Valentine Specials.

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Scholastic Connections Applications are Available

Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color (American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan-Afrikan, and Pan Asian) at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color that serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Seven "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2011-12.

Eligibility Criteria:
Current Augsburg student or advanced-standing transfer student
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement on or off campus
GPA of 2.0 or higher

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 21, 2011

Applications available at the SC web page – go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, go to S's and click on Scholastic Connections.

ATTENTION FACULTY AND STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and within a larger group of other high-achieving students of color and alumni mentors as well as receive scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student(s). Nomination forms are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, and go to S's, click on Scholastic Connections.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at 612-330-1743 or petersoc@augsburg.edu

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Fleece Donations Wanted for Homeless Families

Please help support Augsburg's Special Education Department, along with special education students involved with Public Achievement at Fridley Middle School, by donating fleece fabric material that will be used to create blankets. Monetary donations are also welcome to go towards the purchase of fleece material from fabric shops. The blankets created by the students will then be donated to homeless families in the area. Now until February 26, 2011 donations can be dropped-off in the Education Department office suite located in Sverdrup Hall's lower level.

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Opening Weekend- Living Newspaper Project

Tickets are on sale now for the Living Newspaper Project!
Available performance dates are:
February 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:00pm
February 6, 13 at 3pm
Ticket prices:
$10 General Public, $8 ACTC Faculty, Staff and Students $5 Non-Augsburg Students, $2 Augsburg Students and children under 12.
Reserve your tickets at boxoffice@augsburg.edu

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Staff Appreciation/Outstanding Staff Nominations

Nominate a colleague for a Staff Appreciation/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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Live in the Oren Gateway Center

Apply to live in the Oren Gateway Center!

The Oren Gateway Center is Augsburg's newest residential facility and is a substance free environment. In order to live in this space for the 2011-2012 academic year, students must obtain an application by e-mailing Cyndy Rowe, Housing Specialist for the Department of Residence Life, at rowe@augsburg.edu. These applications are then submitted to Cyndy via e-mail. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011.

Consider the following…

-National studies consistently show that students who live on campus earn better grades, forge stronger bonds of community, and report a higher level of satisfaction with their overall collegiate experience.
-2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and 4 bedroom spaces available for the 2011-2012 academic year.
-Loft-style apartments include private bedrooms, semi-private bathrooms, a kitchen with microwave, and great room.
-Conveniently located buildings with beautiful downtown views.
-Competitively priced – includes high speed internet access, cable including premium channels, utilities, and one convenient bill per semester.
-Enjoy the benefits – no commuting, safe/secure building, get to know your neighbors and fellow students as Residence Life staff members and students plan various events to building community and a sense of "home."

If you are interested in seeing a room or have other questions, please contact Will O'Berry, Residence Hall Director for Luther Hall and the Oren Gateway Center, at oberry@augsburg.edu.

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Shake off the Winter Chill with Spanish

Ready to shake off that winter chill? Add some passion to your life by practicing your Spanish! You're invited to join us for Spanish conversation this Thursday from 11:00-12:30 in the Riverside Rm., on the 2nd fl of the Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. From beginning to advanced, all levels are welcome to practice Spanish conversation with us in a fun and friendly environment. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. If you have any 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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Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 12th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards taking place on Monday, April 11. Any student, staff, faculty, or community member may nominate a fellow student leader, student group, or student group advisor for these awards; self-nominations are also accepted. Nomination packets are due no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 25. To obtain a nomination packet, ask questions about the process, or submit a nomination, you can email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu or stop by the Auggie's Nest to talk in-person with a Campus Activities and Orientation staff member.

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Special Passport Event: Next Tuesday, Feb. 8

Are you planning to travel outside the country in the next 4-6 weeks? Are you planning to do some traveling during the summer? Don't have your passport yet? Well you're in luck!

On Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 from 8:00am-2:00pm the Minneapolis Passport Agency will be accepting passport applications from students and faculty in the Twin Cities area. For this day only, customers will not be required to schedule an appointment, provide proof of travel, or pay the required $60 expedite fee (unless rush processing is required).

From 8:00am-2:00pm bring your?
-Completed application (fill in and print from www.travel.state.gov)
-Certified Birth Certificate or other Proof of Citizenship
-Driver License or state issued ID
-Two (2) Passport Photos (2? x 2?)
-Payment: Check/Money Order, Credit/Debit, or exact cash.

The Minneapolis Passport Agency is located at;
212 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401

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SWAN Event

Join Augsburg College and the Department of Social Work for the Annual Social Work Alumni Network Event.

Remembering Augsburg: 1965-2002
By: Faculty Emeritus Vern Bloom
Friday, February 4, 2011, 3-5pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Augsburg College

This is a free continuing education event. Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP to swkstudent@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1189

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Register NOW: Alumni/Student Networking

Alumni & Student Networking Night
Thursday, February 10
5:30-7:30 p.m.
OGC Lobby

RSVP to alumni@augsburg.edu by February 8th to receive 20 free business cards!

Meet with alumni from a variety of career fields and hone your networking skills. This is no pressure environment, and really a way for you to get to know alumni and for them to get to know Augsburg students!

5:30-6:00 Refreshments & informal networking opportunity
6:00-6:30 Guest Speaker Anja White '98
6:30-7:30 Alumni & Student Speed Networking Activity

The following businesses will be represented by Augsburg alumni:

Edina Realty
Wells Fargo
Target Corp.
Providence Place
Empire Education Group
Padco Inc
National Association of the Remodeling Industry, MN Chapter
Burnett Coldwell Banker Realtors
Deluxe Corp.
Principal Financial Group
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Key Surgical
Guthrie Theater
KnowledgeSphere, Inc. dba AdviCoach
Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Co. P.L.L.P.
Thrivent Financial-Stonebridge Group
Augsburg College
Capella
US Bancorp
CAbi
Korn/Ferry International
University of Minnesota
Ingenix Consulting

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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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2nd Annual 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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Junior Art Review Reception - Friday

Junior Art Review 2011
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center

Reception: Friday, February 4, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Artists Talk: 4:00 p.m.

Please join us for the closing reception of the Junior Art Review Exhibition in the Student Art Gallery. This year's junior studio art majors are participating in a joint exhibition to showcase their artwork. The juniors will introduce their work and answer questions starting at 4:00 p.m. this Friday. Refreshments will be provided.

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Thru Another's Lens - TODAY

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.

This third session in the series will take place on Wednesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100 and will focus on race, racism, and ways to take action against racism 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.

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

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Admission Possible Information Session

AmeriCorps and Admission Possible: Become a Volunteer! Admission Possible is seeking talented, idealistic college graduates to help us prepare low-income young people for college. Applications are now accepted for a variety of positions that will allow you to build your skills, meet other dedicated young professionals and change the world, all at the same time!

Come to the information session to learn more about these exciting opportunities!

Monday, Feb. 7, 12-1pm in Oren Gateway 100.

Contact Anh Nguyen (Nguyen@augsburg.edu) with questions.

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