Parking and Traffic Advisory for Tuesday

Due to the Mayor Ryback visit tomorrow at 11 am, traffic routes may be slower and campus & neighborhood parking reduced. Please allow extra time to get to campus and park between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm on Tuesday March 8th. Please call Public Safety 612-330-1717 if you need assistance.

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Science Hall Floor Restoration

Starting on Monday, March 14, (the first day of spring break), Facilities Management will be undertaking a project that will last throughout the week. On Monday, March 14, we will be closing the northwest entrance to Science Hall along with the Sverdrup /Science link hallway adjacent to the Science Hall elevator on first floor. The reason for the closing is that we are doing restorative floor work in this area and it requires us to close these access points. These access points will open again upon completion of the work. The estimated completion date is Tuesday, March15th, in the afternoon, but may be as late as Wednesday afternoon, March 16.
The remainder of the work will be completed in the evenings by the custodial projects crew and will include taking up the old wax and applying several new layers of wax to the floor. This custodial work will not interfere with normal work flow, but traffic in hallways should be kept to a minimum to allow proper curing time for the new wax. Heavy carts and other hard-wheel objects should be kept off the floor and foot traffic kept to a minimum.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us improve the appearance of the flooring in the Science Hall.

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Seeking Justice Where We Live - Convocation

This is a great opportunity to understand your local community and engage is good conversation.

Here's the schedule for those 2 days. Please spread the word to your friends and colleagues as well. I know this is the beginning of spring break, so some people will be taking off, but for those in town, it should be some productive conversations.
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Friday, Mar. 11: 10-11 Opening Convocation: Chapel

10:10 Chris Scharen: "Seeking Justice Where We Live: conversations for a new commons"
10:35 Dahir Jibreel, Director, Somali Justice Advocacy Center. "Challenges and opportunities in the East African Community"
11:10-1 Working Lunch, Networking Session: African Development Center

Lunch conversation on applied ethics and community sustainability

Workshop # 1: (1:20-2:20): East Commons open to the public
Legal rights in the immigrant community: Dahir Jibreel, Abdulwahid Qalinle of the new Islmaic Law and Human Rights Program at the U of M, Phil Fishman, and Augsburg Pre-law students (including some Somali students)

Workshop # 2 (2:30-4) East Commons
Student roundtable on Diversity and Campus Culture:
Conversations with students from a range of backgrounds about their journey to Augsburg College and their experience here, including brainstorming ideas for new courses, programs, or campus-community partnerships


Saturday, Mar. 12:
12-1: Convocation: Chapel
12:15-25: Chris Scharen: reflections on what we learned from Friday's sessions
12:25-12:45 presentation by Hussein Samatar, director of the African Development Center: Economic Development and Community Sustainability: Engaging our neighbors in the new economy
12:45-1: Q & A

1:15-2:30 Workshop: East Commons
Economic sustainability and our common work: Somali Justice Advocacy Center and African Development Center meeting with Business class, Econ, Law, Soc, Urban Studies students. Focus on "green jobs" including alternative energy, energy conservation, local "eco-tourism," etc.

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Zyzzogeton Poster Making Workshop

In preparation of the Zyzzogeton Poster Session, please join URGO staff Tuesday, March 22 for a poster making workshop.

Poster Making Workshop
Tuesday March 22nd, 5:00 to 6:00. Free pizza. Room to be announced.

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a meeting to work on your poster before March 22nd, please contact Andrea Sanow, URGO Admin, at sanowa@augsburg.edu or x1446.

Registration for the Zyzzogeton poster session on April 13 from 3-5pm is open! Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton.html to register. Registration closes Friday, March 11.

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Zyzzogeton Registration and Information

Please help us in locating students who have done research or creative activity of high quality. Our annual celebration of student scholarship and creative activity, Zyzzogeton (or "Z") sponsored by LSAMP, McNair & URGO*, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14.

Poster Session: April 13, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Oral presentations, literary readings, music performances, art showing, etc. April 13-14, 2011

Students can participate in "Z" via:
-The poster session on Wednesday, April 13 (3:00-5:00). URGO/LSAMP/McNair pay for poster printing costs.
-An alternative format for presenting their work. For example, this could be a musical performance, a literary reading, art showing, or an oral presentation.

What you need to know:

Deadline for Submission (includes an abstract of your research or creative activity): Friday, March 11, 2011

Where to register: The Zyzzogeton Website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton.html

If you need assistance making your poster you can contact your faculty mentor first and then Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu. Dixie is happy to sit down with any student any discuss poster elements or proof drafts.

*You do not have to have done research with URGO/LSAMP/McNair to participate.

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Learn About White Privilege – Register before 3-15

The White Privilege Conference (WPC) is an opportunity to examine and explore difficult issues related to white privilege, white supremacy and oppression.
- - www.whiteprivilegeconference.com - -
This year only the conference will be held in Bloomington at the Sheraton Hotel, April 14-16. A large group of Auggies will be attending, can you join us?

WPC provides a forum for critical discussions about diversity, multicultural education and leadership, social justice, race/racism, sexual orientation, gender relations, religion and other systems of privilege/oppression. This conference is recognized as a challenging, empowering and educational experience. The workshops, keynotes and institutes not only inform participants, but engage and challenge them, while providing practical tips and strategies for combating inequality.

Registration discount and/or financial assistance are available through Augsburg College. One day institute or three day conference options available. Graduate and undergraduate credit is available through the University of Colorado.

Topic: This Land Is Whose Land? Defining Citizenship, Understanding Access, Taking Action
Keynote Speakers: Jorge Zeballos, Michelle Alexander, Steve Martinot, Antony Stately, and a panel discussion with Rose Brewer, Waziyatawin and Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.

Talk to someone who has attended and/or contact Sherilyn Young at 330-1462 or youngs@augsburg.edu to ask more about it.

Understanding, Respecting, & Connecting www.whiteprivilegeconference.com

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Seniors - What is Your Must-Have Experience?

We're writing a story about the must-have experiences of our graduating students. What is one uniquely-Auggie experience you'd tell others they must have before they leave? Send me an email and let me know! wheelerw@augsburg.edu.

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Apply for the Bonner Program

Do you want a job in the community?
Are you an incoming first-year or sophomore?
are you work study eligible?
Do civic engagement and social justice work interest you?
Available to work 10-12 hours per week?

If yes, then apply for the BONNER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Applications are due MARCH 28 and applications are available at the Admission's Welcome Desk and the Sabo Center (the house next to CCHP)

If you have any questions contact Kristin Farrell at farrellk@augsburg.edu.

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Take the Safe Spring Break Pledge Today

Whether you are traveling with Band or Choir, the Alternative Spring Break trip to New Orleans, athletic trips or going home this spring break, CCHP wants you to be safe! So stop by our table today between 11:30 - 1:30pm and take the safe spring break pledge and get your name entered into a drawing for one of 3 - $15 Target gift cards.

The pledge is something anyone can do: Promise not to drink and drive; promise to buckle-up whether you're the driver or the passenger; promise to watch our for your friends and take care of yourself and finally promise to never get in a vehicle with someone you don't know or who has been drinking.

So stop by today take the pledge and pick up other good information about the "road trip for safe spring break". Any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Farewell Reception for Brad Christ this Friday

Please join us this Friday, March 11 from 2-3pm in Lindell 301 to bid farewell to Brad Christ and celebrate his significant contributions over 13 years at Augsburg. Brad has accepted the position of CIO at Southern Oregon University.

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ArtsWork Job Opportunities this Summer

ArtsWork is an arts employment program for youth ages 14-21. The upcoming season takes place this year from June 20 through August 12.

For the summer of 2011, we will be offering Theater Production in St. Paul and Mosaic Art in Northeast Minneapolis. Each of these sites will be hiring ten (10) youth. Pay is $7.25 per hour and is scheduled for 20 hours per week. Details about the exact work hours will be shared on our website as information comes available.

Informational sessions are set for the dates below and Betsy Mowry is also happy to speak with groups, classes or students as needed.
Attendees should RSVP to Betsy Mowry at betsy@compas.org.

Monday, March 21 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Conway Recreation Center
2090 Conway Street, Saint Paul, MN 55119

Thursday, March 31 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Edison High School
700 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

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Belle Reprieve Tickets on Sale NOW!

Tickets are on sale now for Augsburg Theatre department's production of Belle Reprieve written by Bette Bourne, Paul Shaw, Peggy Shaw, and Lois Weaver, directed by David Deblieck.

The show, created in collaboration by the members of two queer performance companies, Belle Reprieve is a cross-dressing, farcical romp that re-visions Tennessee Williams' characters from A Streetcar Named Desire: Mitch (a fairy disguised as a man), Stella (A woman disguised as a woman), Stanley (a butch lesbian) and Blanche (a man in a dress). Using the famous film version of the play as a launch pad and cabaret music as a theatrical mouthpiece, the play examines sexual politics and gender performance in American life and theatre!

Please note: this performance contains sexually explicit language and provocative movement. Not suitable for children.
Available performance dates are:
March 8, 9, 10, and 11 at 7:00pm
Ticket prices:
$4 General Public, $2 ACTC Faculty, Staff and Students, $1 Augsburg Students and children under 12.
Reserve your tickets at boxoffice@augsburg.edu

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Central Services Closed Monday Morning, March 14

Due to scheduled electrical maintenance, the Copy Center, Shipping & Receiving/Out-going Mail, and the Incoming Mailroom will be closed Monday morning, March 14. All three departments will open at Noon.
•Please plan ahead to request copy and print jobs a day early to accommodate this closure.
•Plan to pick up mail and packages in the afternoon.
•All outgoing mail and packages will leave Augsburg in the afternoon, as usual.
•All calls to these departments will be routed to another line and will be answered.

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Dining Services

Cooper's Coffee Shop
The soup of the day is Broccoli Cheese.
Featured Drinks are Mint Shake, and the Mint Oreo Shake. Also try an Almond Joy Mocha.
Don't forget to try our new oatmeal as a quick on the go breakfast option.

Commons
Pho Bar will be offered in World Flavors this week during lunch.
Mardi Gras themed lunch will be on Tuesday March 8th.
Wednesday March 9th will be top your own shortbread day, stop by for lunch.

Nabo Cafe
Seasonal Features Florentine Chicken Pizza is available for a limited time.

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Green Tip of the Week

Check out National Geographic's green products buying guides for everything from solar powered water heaters to TV's.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide

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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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Farewell and Thank You for John Pack

John Pack, Director of Public Safety, is leaving Augsburg for another opportunity. His last day is Wed., March 9. Come celebrate and wish him well on Wed., March 9, 2:30-3:30 pm in the Century Room, Christensen Center.

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March YFM Round Table - Big Heads and Chancel Drama

Tues. March 8th 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Century Room (dinner provided)

Dean J. Seal, adjunct at Augsburg and former producer of the MN Fringe Festival, will show you how he has written Christmas and Easter plays for congregational use. He will bring very big heads made of cardboard and paper mache to show how much can be done for pennies. He will also discuss the theology of theater in a church setting- immersion in the text, intergenerational activity, and service to the community (that last bit from Dr. King).

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EP!C Spring Break Event

Join EP!C in Christensen as we all prepare for Spring Break! Tabling will be on Wednesday, March 9th from 11am-2pm. There will be various activities going on and there will be candy for participants!

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Smoke-free Task Force Meeting

The campus task force meets Monday, March 7, 1:30-2:30 pm in the Century Room, Christensen Center. Anyone interested is invited to attend

Minnesota already prohibits smoking indoors, so this is about no smoking outside on Augsburg Minneapolis property. Thanks to all who have completed our survey.

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IT Dept Hiring: Student Intern

Information Technology is now hiring for the Student Intern position. Students in this role will be performing technically advanced work and maintaining responsibility that approaches a professional level.
We are looking for someone who can begin work in March and continue through the summer. For more information or to apply, please visit the Augsburg Human Resources website.

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Roommates Wanted

Two lovely ladies are looking for two roommates to live in Luther next year.
Preferably a 2 bed/1 bath or a 2 bed/2 bath apartment. Contact teodonno@augsburd.edu if you are interested!

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