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New Course: History & Performance of Early Music

For Fall 2011, the Medieval Studies Program is proud to present an exciting new course:

HUM 195, Topics -- History and Performance of Early Music

This course examines the history of vocal music during the medieval and Renaissance periods, with a focus on Latin chant and polyphony, vernacular spiritual songs from Spain and Italy, courtly love songs and madrigals. Students will learn the context and background of this music, as well as its forms and styles. The greater part of the learning will come through singing and performance, and while some repertoire will be taught by rote, the ability to read music is mandatory. Students in the course will form the Schola Goliardi madrigal group, which will have rehearsals and performances in the Spring semester. The course is taught by Jordan Sramek, Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed vocal group, The Rose Ensemble.

The course meets in Fall 2011, Wednesdays, from 6 to 9pm. To find HUM 195 on the Record & Registration page, select the following:

Academic Term: 2011-2012 Fall Semester (Day)
Department: History
Course Title Search: Early Music

This course counts as an elective for majors in History and Medieval Studies. If you have questions, please e-mail adamo@augsburg.edu.

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Last Week to Donate to Foodless Food Drive

Hi everyone,

This week is the last week to donate for the foodless food drive. This is a great cause to help families in need and build a relationship with the Brian Coyle Center.

Last day to donate is Friday!

You can drop any money off to campus box 1790, Brian Noy, or a group of student will collect to all the departments early Friday morning.

Thanks again for all your help and support!

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Graduating Seniors - Share Your Story

I'm writing a piece for the next issue of the Augsburg Now magazine and need input from graduating seniors. In your time at Augsburg, what moment (in the classroom or out) woke you up? Changed the way you think about yourself or the world? Showed you who you really are? Made the biggest difference in your education?

Please send your thoughts to Wendi Wheeler, wheelerw@augsburg.edu.

Faculty and staff: do you know a graduating senior who might have a fantastic "senior moment" to share? Have them contact me!

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Get a $15 ITunes Card

Seniors: get a $15 ITunes card while helping Augsburg assess your college learning experience. Augsburg is currently participating in the Collegiate Learning Assessment, a tool that measures student academic growth during college. We need 20 seniors to take a 1 hour assessment. At the end of it, you get a $15 ITunes gift card!
Spots are first come first served, at the following times:

Friday 4/8: 3pm-4pm
Monday 4/11: 8am-9am
Tuesday 4/12: 9am-10am

Location: Foss 22A

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Year End Closing for the Residence Halls 2011

Hello Residential Auggies.

All residence halls will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 6. Graduating seniors and other approved late stays may remain until 12 p.m. on Monday, May 9, unless another move out date and time are explicitly specified by the Department of Residence Life.

All graduating seniors must e-mail their Residence Hall Director to let him/her know they are staying. Other students needing or wanting to stay late must contact their Residence Hall Director and receive approval prior to remaining on campus past 12 p.m. on Friday, May 6. If you are unsure of your status, contact your Residence Hall Director immediately.

Students, unless otherwise approved by the Department of Residence Life, must check out within 24 hours of their last final or by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 6, whichever comes first. Check outs are implemented via the Express Vacate option or the Face-to-Face Room Inspection option. For more information about these processes and the advantages/disadvantages to each, be certain to attend your floor’s Year End Closing Meeting, facilitated by your Resident Advisor or Community Advisor (RA/CA). The date, time, and place for this meeting are posted on your floor.

Some important things to keep in mind for year end closing are as follows:

· Be certain to attend the year end closing meeting facilitated by your RA/CA to review important details regarding closing procedures. The date, time, and place for this meeting are posted on your floor.
· 24 hour quiet hours begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and end at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. Please be respectful towards roommates and community members during this intense academic period.
· Carts and cleaning supplies can be checked out during finals week from the Urness/Mortensen Residence Life office.
· Urness/Mortensen Residence Life office hours for finals week are posted on your floor.
· The last day the Anderson Residence Life office will be open is Friday, April 29.
· Any billing information will be communicated via students’ Augsburg e-mail address. Be sure to check your e-mail regularly for information about collective billing and year end billing. You should be prepared to receive these e-mails from your Residence Hall Director or reslifeops@augsburg.edu
· All bed lofts and rented fridges must be returned on Friday, April 29 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Representatives from Bedloft.com will be present in the circle by the Visitors Lot, between Mortensen Hall and the tennis courts, at this time.
· A Face-to-Face Room Inspection appointment must be made with your RA/CA no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, May 2. If students do not sign up by this time, the student must participate in the Express Vacate option.

To avoid charges, be certain to give close attention to the following:

· Check out properly via the Express Vacate or Face-to-Face Room Inspection options.
· Replace all furniture to its original location and condition.
· Clean mirrors and windows with a cloth and glass cleaner.
· Sweep, vacuum, and/or mop floors.
· Bag and seal trash. Take it to the nearest operational trash chute. If a trash chute is clogged, call x1717 to inform Custodial Services of this and take trash to the nearest dumpster.
· Large bags of trash that do not easily fit into trash chutes should be taken to dumpsters.
· If there are hooks, nails, tacks, tape, stickers, and other adhesives on your wall, these should be removed from the walls, doors, etc. Please remove carefully as these can result in damages and charges.
· Empty your food from the refrigerator, freezer, and any kitchen cabinets.
· Close and lock your bedroom and apartment doors upon leaving.
· Close and lock all windows.
· Return all items checked out from the Urness/Mortensen Residence Life Office, including carts, cleaning supplies, board games, etc.
· Remove all personal items from your room prior to completing the Express Vacate option or your scheduled Face-to-Face Room Inspection.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact your Residence Hall Director. It is the Department's goal to make the year end closing process a smooth and transparent one for all residents.

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Scan Documents to your E-mail

Those who attended Technology Tapas yesterday were reminded of the great uses for scanning documents to your own e-mail for electronic storage and organization. Use a Canon multi-function device in or near your area to do this. You can search for your own e-mail address in the network address book each time, but it is much faster if you take the time once to add your own e-mail to the address book, then you just touch your name to scan to yourself. Here are the instructions to add your e-mail to the address book:
log in to the device
Touch SEND tab
Touch ADDRESS BOOK
Touch REGISTER
Touch REGISTER ADDRESS
Touch REGISTER NEW ADDRESS
Touch E-MAIL
Touch NAME
Type in your name
Touch OK
Touch E-MAIL ADDRESS
Touch E-MAIL
Type in your e-mail address
Touch OK

Please feel free to contact me or your LFC with questions.

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Run the Race for the Cure with Me

I am participating in the 2011 Komen 5K Race for the Cure at the Mall of America on Sunday, May 8 (Mother's Day). This year I will run in memory of Jessica Nathanson, our colleague and friend. I welcome you to join me for this race or to donate; my goal is to raise $100 to support breast cancer research and awareness. If I can raise more than $100, it would be fantastic!

Go to http://www.komenminnesota.org/site3.aspx to register as an individual or to support me. Email me at wheelerw@augsburg.edu if you have questions or would like to help in another way. Thank you!

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Staff Senate Elections

Are you interested in, or do you know an Augsburg staff member that would like to be nominated for Staff Senate? We are looking to fill two recently vacated positions. These two positions are a one-year term.

The Augsburg College Staff Senate (ACSS) serves Augsburg College and its staff by providing a forum to foster and promote a positive and meaningful dialogue among staff, faculty, students and administration by advising in decision making processes, by serving as an advocate for Augsburg College staff, by promoting professional development opportunities and by recognition of Augsburg College staff's contributions to furthering and upholding the mission and values of Augsburg College.

Staff Senate is composed of six members who are nominated and elected by their peers, and two at-large members chosen by Staff Senate.

Nominees for Staff Senate may be submitted to Sally Daniels: daniels@augsburg.edu ; staff may self-nominate for these elected Staff Senate positions.

Nominations for Staff Senate will be accepted starting Monday, March 28. Nominations will close on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 4 pm.

Voting for Staff Senate will be April 13 – April 19, 2011. More information about the voting process will follow soon!

Please visit www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate for additional information about Staff Senate.

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Summer Housing Now Available

The school year is coming to a close and summer is right around the corner. We are now accepting summer housing contracts for Summer 2011. All contracts are due by April 10th to Cyndy Rowe's Office Urness 3.
For full details visit:
http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/housing/info/summerhousing.shtml

Any questions or concerns email rowe@augsburg.edu

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Douglas Baker, CEO Ecolab, speaks TODAY

Douglas Baker, is the featured presenter TODAY at the Strommen Executive Speakers series in Sateren Auditorium. The event will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will conclude by 6:30 p.m. An informal reception with pizza and refreshments will follow in the Christensen Center east commons, and all event attendees are invited. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Bias/Discrimination Processes at Augsburg

Students may experience unfair treatment - but not know where to go, who to talk to, or how to get issues addressed. On Thursday, April 7, 12-2 pm in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center. we'll provide an update on current process, analyze strengths and weaknesses, and prioritize actions to make our work together better.

There will be two discussions/presentations: Representatives from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Human Resources will provide a brief update on current processes at 12 noon and again at 1:20. Each will include discussion.

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Operation: Jam to Save Japan

Mark your calendar for Operation: Jam to Save Japan (Benefit Concert)! Help donate money and enjoy the various performances ranging from belly dancers, hip-hop artists, Augsburg students and many more!

There will be flowers for sale and FREE photo shoots!

Come join us on Tuesday, April 19, 6 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Christensen Center!

$5 suggested donation (All proceeds go to American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief.)

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Got Culture?: Intercultural Leadership & You - 4/7

CAO welcomes ALL student leaders to Got Culture?: Intercultural Leadership and You, the third Spring installment to the Student Leadership Series. The goal of this series is to strengthen the awareness, leadership, management, and organizational skills of student leaders around a myriad of different topics.

As Augsburg student leaders have to lead and work with students from a variety of identities and backgrounds, come to this engaging session which will discuss how to do this effectively.

Jim Trelstad-Porter, Director for International Student Advising, will facilitate this workshop on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100.

Please remember, commissioned student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than two workshops per semester. Chartered student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than one workshop per semester.

Additionally, these workshops are for all student leaders on campus. So if you are not part of a formal organization, feel free to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Info Meeting Apr. 30: Clark Student Research Award

Each year, the International Leadership Association (ILA) and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) sponsor the Kenneth E. Clark Student Research Award to recognize outstanding unpublished papers by undergraduate and graduate students. The winner of this year’s award will receive:
• $1,000 cash prize
• Travel and Lodging (up to two nights), and Complimentary Registration to ILA’s 13th annual conference, One Planet, Many Worlds: Remapping the Purposes of Leadership taking place in London, UK on October 26-29, 2011
• Complimentary 1-year membership in the ILA
• Recognition at the ILA conference and in various multimedia ILA publications
Submissions are due June 15, 2011.

Dr. Karen Lokkesmoe, who teaches in Augsburg’s MA in Leadership program, will conduct an informational meeting on April 30th for any who would like to learn more about the award, ILA, or leadership research.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING - ILA's Kenneth E Clark Student Research Award
April 30 from noon - 1:00 p.m.
OGC Room 100
Feel free to bring your lunch. Light refreshments will be served.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: lokkesmo@augsburg.edu. For more information about the call for papers, go to http://www.ila-net.org/Awards/Clark/index.htm.

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Task Party 4/14/11

Art Club invites the Augsburg Community to a TASK party, on Thursday April 14, 2011 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the basement of Old Main.

At TASK parties participants use props and supplies to perform and interpret randomly assigned, user-generated tasks. Give a task and choose a task and watch open-ended play unfold as assorted materials get used in a myriad of ways. Collaboration, play, interaction, and creativity will be highly encouraged. Unleash your imagination and join us for an evening of fun, innovation, music, friends, and other delightful surprises.
TASK is free of charge and open to absolutely everyone.

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ACTC Art History Symposium - Saturday

The Augsburg Art Department is pleased to host the 9th Annual ACTC Art History Symposium.

Saturday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center, Augsburg College


Topics & Presenters:

Palazzo Balbi: An Emblem of the Venetian Republic’s Patrician Class
Kristin Huffman Lanzoni, Ph.D., Andrew Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Macalester College

Changing Aesthetics in Late Roman Wall Painting at Sardis
Vanessa Rousseau, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor, University of St. Thomas

Currency and Incarnation: Sixteenth-Century Portuguese Illuminated Coins and Notions of Kingship, Conquest, and National Identity
Susan Wight Swanson, Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Minnesota, Instructor of Art History, Augsburg College

When Contemporary Performance Artists Meet Ancient Jewish Prophets: the Avant-Garde and Sacred Discontent
Wayne L. Roosa, Ph.D., Professor of Art History, Bethel University

Figuring Redemption: Max Beckmann's Resurrections
Amy K. Hamlin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Art History, St. Catherine University

www.augsburg.edu/galleries

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Civil Discourse and Leadership, April 14

Augsburg’s Center for Leadership Studies invites you to attend a workshop entitled "Civil Discourse: A Prerequisite for Leadership," presented by Representative Terry Morrow, Minnesota House District 23A
Date: Thursday, April 14
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. presentation
Location: Christensen Center, Century Room

Organizations, communities, and governments that practice democratic decision-making rely upon meaningful and productive discourse and deliberation. Yet wide concern exists that we have lost—or may never have had—the ability to engage in civil discourse. We will examine the basis for this apprehension, using Minnesota's political process as a case study. We will also discuss ways in which we can facilitate civil discourse.

About the speaker: Terry Morrow received a BA in Rhetoric (with an emphasis upon legal rhetoric and argumentation) from the University of California, Berkeley. He received his JD from the University of California, Davis and joined the Hoge, Fenton, Jones, and Appel law firm in San Jose. Morrow decided to enter teaching and received his PhD in Communication Studies from Northwestern University. He is an associate professor of communication studies at Gustavus Adolphus College. In 2006, Morrow was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives and serves on agriculture, transportation, local government, and other committees.

For more information or to reserve a space, contact Patty Park at 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu.

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Sverdrup Lecture Program, April 11-12, Hoversten

Sverdrup Lecture – 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 11
"How Cells Sense and Respond to their Environment – Zooming in to Understand and Intervene."

Sverdrup Student Convocation – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12

"Making a Contribution in a Complicated world – Individual Passion and Collaborative Power."

Sverdrup Lecturer: Barbara A. Baird is the Horace White Professor and Chair of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. The Baird research laboratory integrates biochemical, biophysical, and nanotechnology approaches to investigate basic mechanisms of cell surface receptors for mediating trans-membrane signals in immune responses

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Save the Date – Homecoming 2011 - October 16-22

Mark your calendar for Homecoming 2011 and plan to join us at the many and varied events. We kick off the week with an alumni baseball game on Sunday, October 16th at Parade Stadium and conclude with the Hognander Music Scholars Reunion Concert on Saturday evening, the 22nd, in Hoversten Chapel. During the week, there will be opportunities to attend several sporting events, an alumni and student networking event, the Homecoming Convocation and Luncheon, and, of course, the Saturday Taste of Augsburg, Football Game, and Auggie Block Party. We’re adding some new events to the schedule this year, so look for upcoming information about those and mark your calendar now for Homecoming 2011.

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SAAC Softball Tournament

The Augsburg College student-athlete advisory committee will be hosting the 6th annual SAAC softball tournament on Friday-Saturday, April 15-16 at Edor Nelson Field. All Augsburg students are eligible to participate. Due to demand, the tournament is expanding to 12 teams -- the tournament will remain double-elimination. It is a co-ed tournament with a minimum roster of 5 males and 5 females. Those interested should sign up in the main athletic office (MELBY 205) and will be asked to return a completed roster by Monday, April 11.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, April 6:
Baseball -- Augsburg 8-5, Bethel 10-4
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/4/6/base040611.aspx?path=baseball


Upcoming Events (always check online in advance for cancellations/postponements):
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Thursday, April 7:
Softball -- Augsburg vs. St. Benedict, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg vs. Bethel dual meet at Rum River Hills GC, Anoka, Minn.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg vs. Bethel dual meet at Rum River Hills GC, Anoka, Minn.

Saturday, April 9:
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-River Falls Falcon Invitational, 10 a.m.
Softball -- Augsburg at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Baseball -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.

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