Register NOW for Augsburg Alerts

Learn how to register for Augsburg College Emergency Notifications "Augsburg Alerts". Registration options include text message, voice mail, or e-mail alerts during a campus emergency. For more information, view the Augsburg Alerts announcement:

http://web.augsburg.edu/dps/ACAlerts.pdf

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Win a $50 Visa Giftcard

Augsburg DPS is on Facebook! 'Like' our page on Facebook and post or submit a photo of yourself with one or more of our uniformed officers to be entered in a drawing to win a $50 Visa Giftcard. Submissions are due by the 21st, can be as creative or funny as you wish, and the contest is open to all non-DPS Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. The winner will be announced in the February 24th edition of the Augsburg Echo.

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Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices

To serve our neighbors and be inclusive of all members of our community, we need to learn more about each other. This year, CTL in conjunction with the Sabo Center and Pan-Afrikan Student Services is offering a series of opportunities to learn more. These include:

February 14, 3:30-5:00, OGC 113 – Faculty Experiences in Somali Community Engagement (Mary Laurel True and faculty panel of Jeanine Gregoire,-Education; Robert Tom,-Art; Lars Christensen,-Sociology; Matt Maruggi,-Religion; Frankie Shackelford, Modern Languages: Robert Stacke,-Music; Sarah Myers,-Theater; Annette Gerten, Social Work)
March 13,3 :30-5:00, OGC 100 – Somali Student Experience at Augsburg (Mohamed Sallam and student panel)
April 10, 2:00-5:00. meet in OGC Atrium – Walking Tour of Our Neighborhood with Mary Laurel True and Steve Peacock, Sabo Center

To rsvp for these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Writing Lab Hours for Winter/Spring

The Augsburg College Writing Lab, located in Lindell Library (street level, left of the circulation desk), is now open for business. Last term, tutors in the lab conducted almost 1300 sessions working with students on their writing assignments. Tutors can help writers at any stage of their writing process. No appointments are taken; just stop by. Hours are as follows:

Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Any questions? Contact Professor Swanson (x1010

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The Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat

The third annual Scholarly Writing Retreat will be held at Dunrovin Retreat Center near Marine on St. Croix from 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 29 to 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 31. Initiated by Jessica Nathanson, the retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Some come to plan an approach to a new project to be completed over the summer; others use it as an opportunity to finish articles they have been working on during the year. Those interested in participating should contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). Registrants are accepted on a first come-first serve basis.

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Leadership Series

This series is designed for all campus leaders, and is offered on Tuesdays. It includes the following spring sessions:

February 15, OGC100, 4:00-6:00 – Influencing: Adapting to Interpersonal Differences (Brad Lashbrook) – NOTE DATE CHANGE
March 13, Marshall, 4:00-6:00 – Executing: Leading Teams (Aaron Griess)
April 24, Marshall, 4:15-6:00 – Innovating: Facilitating Social Change (Paul Pribbenow)

For more information, please contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu). To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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February CTL Activities At-A-Glance

Wednesday, February 1, 3:40-5:10, OGC 202 – New Faculty Seminar, "Informed Mentoring" (Ann Garvey)

*Wednesday, February 1, 4:00-5:30, OGC 111 – Graduate Faculty Teaching Circle: Ch. 5: "What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?" (Velma Lashbrook). Susan Ambrose et al.'s How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching.

Tuesday, February 7, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 301 – Speaking of Scholarship: "A Hitchhiker's Guide to Data Assimiliation in Ecological Sciences" (John Zobitz)

*Tuesday, February 7, 3:40-5:00 pm, OGC 113 – Humanities and Democracy Reading Circle: Ch.5-6: "Citizens of the World and Cultivating Imagination (John Schmit). Martha Nussbaum's Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities, organized by Marty Stortz and Merilee Klemp.

Thursday, February 9, 11:50-1:20 pm, Foss 175 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "Development of a Course Reaching Across Disciplines to Provide an Integrated Overview of Nutrition and the Physiological Impact on Health and Performance" (Tony Clapp & Pat Martinic).

Thursday, February 9, 7:00-9:00 pm, Hoversten Theater – CTL Night at the Theater: "365 Days/365 Plays" directed by Martha Johnson.

Friday, February 10, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Resilience Reading Circle: (Sarah Hedstrom)

Tuesday, February 14, 8:00-9:30, OGC 100 – Foundational Learning Series: "Designing and Assessing Written Assignments" (Kathy Swanson)

Tuesday, February 14, 3:30-5:00 pm, OGC 113 – Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices: "Faculty Experiences in Somali Community Engagement" (Mary Laurel True and faculty panel of Jeanine Gregoire,-Education; Robert Tom,-Art; Lars Christensen,-Sociology; Matt Maruggi,-Religion; Frankie Shackelford, Modern Languages and Cultural Studies: Robert Stacke,-Music; Sarah Myers,-Theater; Annette Gerten, Social Work)

Wednesday, February 15, 8:30-10:00, Lindell 202 – Blended Learning Series: "Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles" (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)

Wednesday, February 15, OGC100, 4:00-6:00 – Leadership Series: Influencing: "Adapting to Interpersonal Differences" (Brad Lashbrook)

Wednesday, February 15, 12:00-1:30 pm, OGC 100 – Speaking of Scholarship: "Eyewitness Identification" (Nancy Steblay)

Thursday, February 16, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "New Work on Teaching Effectively: Examining Halpern and Stephenson's Applying the Science of Learning to the Art of Teaching"" (Diane Pike)

*Thursday, February 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Mindful Dialogue: Ch. 4-5: "Learning in the Collective and The Personal With the Collective" (Annette Gerten). Douglas Thomas and John Seeley Brown's A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change.

Friday, February 17, 12:00-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room – Well Being Series: "Financial Well-Being" (Ashok Kapoor and Stephanie Ruckel)

Monday, February 20, 12:00-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Ideas About Inclusiveness: "Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students" (Cari Maguire)

Monday, February 20, 3:40-5:00, OGC 100 - Embedding Diversity and Global Learning: Intercultural Competence – "Using Cultural Immersion to Develop Better Understanding of Other Cultures" (Orv Gingerich and Cheryl Leuning)

Tuesday, February 21, 3:00-5:00 pm, Marshall Room – Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills: "Teaching and Assessing Writing Skills" (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)

*Tuesday, February 21, 3:40-5:00 pm, OGC ??,– Reading Circle: "Implications for Augsburg" (Marty Stortz and Merilee Klemp.). Martha Nussbaum's Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities.

Wednesday, February 23, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100– Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg" (Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True)

*Thursday, February 23, 3:10-4:30, OGC 100 – Reading Circle: Ch. 7-12. David Brooks' The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Virtue, led by Jacqui DeVries.

Thursday, February 23, 7:30-9:00 pm, Mitchell Auditorium, St. Scholastica, Duluth– "Why Democracy Needs the Humanities" (Martha Nussbaum).

*Monday, February 27, 8:30-10:00, Lindell 202 – Leader-Manager Learning Circle: Ch. 8-9: "Built to Last" (Velma Lashbrook). Jim Collins' Good to Great.

Monday, February 27, 12:00-1:20, OGC 100 – Ideas About Inclusiveness: "Mentoring Students with Psychiatric Disabilities" (Sheila Fox Wassink and panel)

Tuesday, February 28, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 100 – Staff Development Series: "Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change" (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner)

*-These are continuing book groups, no longer open to new participants.

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Speaking of Scholarship - TODAY

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00-1:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

During the spring, the presenters are:

February 7, Lindell 301 – John Zobitz, Mathematics, "A Hitchhiker's Guide to Data Assimiliation in Ecological Sciences"
February 15,OGC 100 - Nancy Steblay, Psychology, "Eyewitness Identification"
March 6, Lindell 301- Hans Wiersma, Religion, "Engaging Media and Messages in Religion" (or session before or after)
March 27, OGC 100- Laura Boisen and Maryann Syers, Social Work

If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu.

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Foundational Series on Student Learning

These workshops address basic teaching strategies for creating learning-centered experiences. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:30 am in OGC 100. Spring sessions include:

February 14 – Designing and Assessing Written Assignments (Kathy Swanson)
March 13 – Designing and Assessing Group Assignments (Kristen Chamberlain)
April 10 – Integrating Online Learning Technologies (Cari Maguire and Scott Krenz)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Well-Being Series

CTL sponsors a series focused on well-being. It includes a broad look at well-being based on Rath & Harter's book Well-Being: The Five Essential Elements. This monthly series is held 12:00-1:30 pm on the second or third Friday in the Augsburg Room, and includes a copy of the book and a diagnostic. It consists of the following remaining sessions:

February 17 – Financial Well-Being (Ashok Kapoor and Stephanie Ruckel)
March 16 – Physical Well-Being (Tony Clapp)
April 13 – Community Well-Being (Andrea Turner)

If you would like to participate in these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you sign up, you are expected to attend at least 4 sessions.

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising

Modeled after the popular Speaking of Scholarship Series, these presentations and conversations are designed to share what we are learning about teaching and advising. Sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 11:50-1:20, and involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other's experiences.

Remaining sessions during the spring are as follows:

February 9, Foss 175 – Tony Clapp & Pat Martinic "Development of a Course Reaching Across Disciplines to Provide an Integrated Overview of Nutrition and the Physiological Impact on Health and Performance"
February 16, OGC 100 – Diane Pike, "New Work on Teaching Effectively: Examining Halpern and Stephenson's Applying the Science of Learning to the Art of Teaching"
February 23, OGC 100 – Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True, "Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg"
March 8, OGC 100 – TBD
March 15, OGC 100 – Joe Underhill, "Project-Based and Applied Learning"
March 29, OGC 100 – Garry Hesser, "Teaching by Immersion: Interim Redux"

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Blended Learning Series

Blended learning has come to mean everything from web-enhanced face-to-face learning to, but not including, courses that are fully online. Integrating online technologies can enhance and enrich learning; online tools also help differentiate instruction. A recent meta-analysis reported by the U.S. Department of Education found that blended learning produced higher performance on learning outcomes than either online or face-to-face learning.

The Blended Learning Series, co-sponsored by IT, is offered from 8:30-10:00 on Third Wednesdays in Lindell 202, and includes the following remaining spring workshops:

February 15 – Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)
March 14 – Online Assessment Techniques and Academic Integrity (Scott Krajewski and Emily Hoisington)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Enter to Win an iPad at Study Abroad Fair: Feb 17

Please mark your calendar for the Study & Intern Abroad Fair. Friday, February 17 10:00-2:00 pm Christensen Center Lobby

Representatives from all Augsburg and affiliate programs will be present. Attend the fair. Enter a drawing for an iPad 2.

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Deadlines for study abroad this summer and fall are quickly approaching.

THIS FRIDAY, Feb 10.
Summer Faculty-led programs (Egypt)

CLICK HERE https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=31381


March 1st: non-faculty led summer and Fall 2012.

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

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TIAA CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

Representatives from TIAA CREF will be on site February 21 and 22. You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

For more information, including how to sign up, go to:

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/TIAACREFsession.pdf

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13th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 13th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards! Students, staff, faculty, alums, and community members are strongly encouraged to nominate their fellow student leaders, student groups, and student group advisors for a variety of awards. People may also nominate themselves or a student group in which they are involved. Winners will be honored at the Augsburg Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 10th at 4:30 PM.

To submit a nomination, simply follow the link: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_e4WUPOlfotM7LPS

Please keep in mind that all nominations are due by Friday, March 16 at 4:30 pm. For questions, contact Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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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. Please go to http://web.augsburg.edu/cao to find the locker request form and return it to the Auggie's Nest located on the basement level of Christensen Center.

For questions, email AuBri Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.edu

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Dining Services

Did you know you can purchase flex points online at Augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points.
You can pay with a credit card or charge to your student account.

Nabo
Now offering breakfast from 7:30-10:00am.
We have made to order eggs, pancakes, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches.
We also have side items such as toast, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, and french toast.

Commons
Lunch Today
Marketplace: Cajun Catfish Fillets, Creole Dirty Rice, Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Seasoned Tater Tots
Bravo: Italian Roast Chicken, Roasted Herbed Red Potatoes
World Flavors: Taco Tuesday
Vege: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Spicy Barley Casserole, Breaded Fried Mushrooms, Veggies

Einsteins
Our featured sandwich is the Maple Oatmeal Bagel Sandwich. We also have a new Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffin. We have soup every day and we always offer the Turkey Chili. We now have Valentines heart sugar cookies, for a limited time only.

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Teach English in China

Augsburg's partner college, the United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, China, is recruiting college graduates from Augsburg to assist in teaching English to undergraduate students. Augsburg graduates in any discipline may apply for a one year teaching assistantship (TA) to begin in August of 2012. Responsibilities include tutoring, reviewing papers and leading co-curricular club activities. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and an excellent command of written and spoken English. Request additional information from Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu The English Language Centre at UIC can be found at: http://uic.edu.hk/elc/
Assistantships are also available in the following departments at UIC: Whole Person Education Office, Physical Education, Humanity and Social Sciences, Science, Technology, and Math. Assistantships in Business and Management require a masters degree.
To apply send a resume including academic credentials, co-curricular activities, a letter of application (describing your interest and skills have related to a TA position in China) and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Orv Gingerich, Office of International Programs gingerio@augsburg.edu

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What's Happening in Honduras?

Please join us in Spanish Conversation Group this Thurs. for a conversation in English and/or Spanish centered on Honduras. We will view and discuss a short video made by a Latina Augsburg student that focuses on the escalating violence and lack of justice currently occurring Honduras. The author of the video will be with us from 11:00-11:50. If you are attending later, we can view the video again and continue the discussion. Our group meets from 11:00-1:00pm. in the Riverside Rm., 2nd fl., Christensen Center (turn right at the top of the stairs). Signs will be posted. Stay for as long as you like, bring your lunch if you wish.

If you or someone you know would like to share insights into the situation in Honduras, we would love for you to join us! 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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Want to be a Peace Scholar?

Undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Peace Prize Forum Peace Scholars program. Two students from Augsburg will be selected to participate in the program with seven scholars from the four other colleges in The Peace Prize Forum consortium. The scholars will participate in a six-week summer school program at the University of Oslo, Norway, designed to deepen their understanding of issues related to peace, justice, democracy, and human rights. The scholars will participate in the Peace Prize Forum and will be advocates for the annual forum and other peace activities on the Augsburg campus.
Criteria and Application:
• Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 1,000 word essay articulating the applicant's interest in peace issues, evidence of commitment to peace study and/or activism, and goals for being a peace scholar.
• Open to full-time first year, sophomore or junior undergraduate students.
• Two letters of recommendation—one from a faculty member and another from either a faculty or staff member.
• Applications are due February 20, 2012.
For a complete description of the program, send an e-mail to Assistant Vice President for International Programs, Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Graduation Information

Graduating in May?

It is time to reserve your cap & gown! The deadline for May Graduates to reserve cap and gowns online is March 16th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick them up! Cap and Gowns will be ready to purchase on April 20th at the Grad Fair in the bookstore. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore. Reserve your Cap & Gown today!

Graduating in July?

The Link for the WEC Grad will be ready in a couple of weeks - you may use the May link in the meantime.

Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 13th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick up! Cap & Gowns will be ready to purchase on May 19th at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair on May 19th. 10:30am-1:00pm. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore.

Prices for Cap & Gowns
Bachelor's Cap, Gown & Tassel - $52.95
Master's Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Hood -$91.00
Bachelor's gown only- $33.95
Master's gown only - $36.00
Cap $10.00
Tassel $11.00
Hood $36.00

Please be sure to stop by the bookstore for your Grad Fair – in addition to purchasing your cap & gown, pick up your five free announcements, and look at custom announcements, and diploma frames!

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THIS FRIDAY--Lunar New Year Celebration

The annual Lunar New Year Celebration will take place this Friday, February 10 at 5pm in the Commons. There will be entertainment, food and activities. Admission is free.

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Apply for Summer Biomedical Ethics Research

Internal applications for the Vann Fellowship for Biomedical Ethics Research at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN are now being accepted. This is a paid fellowship for 8-10 weeks of research with the Mayo Clinic's Program in Professionalism and Ethics.

Examples of research topics include:
-Ethical issues in life-sustaining technologies
-Stem-cell research
-Fair/just access to basic healthcare
-Advance directives, surrogate decision-makers, cultural values, and family interests
And more!

Two internal applications from Augsburg students will be selected to be forwarded on to the Vann Fellowship committee.

Interested? Contact Andrea Sanow at sanowa@augsburg.edu for more information. Applications will be due February 24, 2012.

Questions? Contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu

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URGO Summer Research Applications Available Online

The application for URGO summer research is now available.

Spend your summer doing something you love while enhancing your resume for grad school. Apply for a full- or part- time URGO summer research grant working on your own research or creative question, or a professor's current project. Gain valuable research, writing and presentation skills, and the opportunity to present your project during Augsburg's annual Zyzzogeton poster session. Open to all disciplines.

Applications are available at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/summer.html OR in the URGO public folder OR by emailing urgo@augsburg.edu

If you have questions, please email urgo@augsburg.edu

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie At Einsteins

The weekly beverage special at Einstein's Bros. Bagels is a strawberry banana smoothie! The refreshing drink is made with fresh bananas and topped with homemade whipped cream and a strawberry drizzle. Stop by the Einstein's store in Christensen Center for one today!

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Bargain Books on Sale

We have just marked all of our bargain books half off the price listed! (prices are marked on books!)50%-75% off. Shop now for a great selection!

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Zyzzogeton Poster Session Registration

Calling all student researchers: participate in the Zyzzogeton Poster Fair -sponsored by LSAMP, McNair & URGO.

What you need to know:
Deadline for Registration (includes an abstract of your research or creative activity): February 24th, 2012
*You do not have to have done research with URGO to participate.

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

The poster session will be held on April 12th, 2012 from 3-5 pm.

URGO/McNair/LSAMP will cover the cost of posters submitted by Wednesday, March 28. Printing costs for posters submitted after March 28th will not be covered. To submit your poster, email it to urgo@augsburg.edu.

Work with your faculty mentor to develop and edit your poster. If you want assistance with designing or editing your poster please attend a poster making workshop on Feb. 15 OR March 8 from 4-5:15 pm in SVE 201.

If you would like help reviewing your poster, make an appointment prior to Friday, March 16. Appointments can be made by e-mailing urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Got a Pell Grant? Want to Study Abroad? There's $

Attend the Gilman International Scholarship Workshop

Friday, February 10 @ 2:30 pm in the Cedar Room

Learn how to be awarded between $3,000 to $5,000 in additional aid to study abroad this summer and fall 2012 with the Gilman International Scholarship!

•How to apply •Writing a winning essay •Application deadline

Friday, February 10 @ 2:30 pm in the Cedar Room

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

This scholarship is a particularly good option for study this summer's 6-7 wks CGE Internship Program in Namibia--Southern Africa.

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=21253

Search here for other programs around the world at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/:

*Eligibility: Pell Grant Recipient, US Citizen (or will be at time of travel)

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1650

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Interested in Going to Law School?

Calling all those interested in law school! Please join us for cookies and informal discussion about Augsburg's Pre-Law Society.

When: Wednesday February 8
Time: 3:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room
What: Informal information session

Questions? Contact Debbie Shapiro at shapiro@augsburg.edu

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The StepUP Program Dinner Gala - February 18, 2012

Please join us for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and fellowship as we celebrate fifteen years of the StepUP Program at Augsburg College.

The Dinner Gala includes a Silent and Live Auction with Emcee Don Shelby. Four featured speakers representing different eras from the 15-year legacy - three StepUP alumni and one current student.

Saturday, February 18, 2012
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
5 pm – Silent Auction and Social
7pm – Dinner and Program
Semi-formal attire recommended

Individual admission: $100 per person
RSVP by calling 612-330-1557 or register online at http://www.augsburg.edu/stepup/gala.html

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Ally Trainings I & II Offered this Month

Ally Training I
Tuesday, February 14 from 1pm-4pm in Marshall Room
OR
Friday, February 17 from 9am-12pm in Marshall Room

Ally Training II
Tuesday, February 21 from 9am-12pm in Marshall Room

Ally Training I & II are offered to all faculty, staff, and students at Augsburg College to gain knowledge, skills, and resources around being intentionally supportive of LGBTQIA communities. Participants will learn about LGBTQIA history and culture, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask questions in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg. Ally Training II continues on what was discussed in Ally Training I and looks at how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, ability, age, and other identities.

You don't need to attend both trainings, but it's recommended that you have attended Ally Training I before signing up for Ally Training II. To RSVP for either one, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Keith Wyche, CEO Cub Foods, Speaks on Feb 9

Strommen Executive Speakers Series
Featuring Keith Wyche, President, CUB Foods
February 9, 2012
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium

With more than 30 years of experience in some of corporate America's most notable companies, including Pitney Bowes, AT&T and IBM, Keith Wyche is among the highest ranking African American executives in the US. In January, 2010, Mr. Wyche was named President, CUB Foods, a $3 billion retail grocery chain that is part of the $40 billion SUPERVALU corporation. An expert author and speaker on career growth, success and leadership, Mr. Wyche will share his thoughts and experience on how to move up the corporate ladder. We hope you can join us for this enlightening presentation!

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This Friday: Apply for Egypt Study Abroad

Want to experience another country this summer? Need to get TWO LAFs out of the way over the summer so you can graduate on time? Have we got the experience of a LIFETIME for you!

We've extended the application deadline to apply to study Political and Civic Engagement in Egypt this summer, till this Friday February 10! So now is your chance - come into the study abroad office for an advising session to get started!

Political & Civic Engagement: Egypt

May 19-June 5, 2012

HIS 195 & POL 160/461; 2 credits

AugExperience; Humanities LAF (HIS 195) SBS LAF (POL 160 only) or POL/IR/PGS Elective

Examine the political movements in the Middle East and explore how grassroots civic engagement plays a role in modern Egypt, while you visit ancient sites and ride a camel!

Faculty: Mohamed Sallam & Joseph Underhill

Advising sessions are available 1-2 times everyday of the semester - see the schedule here: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home#group

Apply by February 10!

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Club Anderson Valentine's Day Dance

Residence Life is sponsoring Club Anderson's Valentine's Day Dance to be held Saturday, February 11 from 8:00pm-11pm in Anderson Hall. There will be snacks, and music sponsored by the Hip Hop House.

On behalf of the Anderson Hall Residence Life team, we encourage the student body to celebrate Valentine's Day early. Bring a friend, dance around, and enjoy a wonderful atmosphere.

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Student and Alumni Networking Night

Thursday, February 9
6-8 p.m. – Oren Gateway Center Lobby

CONNECT WITH ALUMNI PROFESSIONALS! LEARN MAD NETWORKING SKILLS! GET FREE BUSINESS CARDS!

The Augsburg Alumni Board invites you to participate in this networking event for alumni and current Augsburg students. Connect with alumni from a variety of professions and hone your professional networking skills as you prepare to venture out into the working world.

RSVP online at www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents or email alumni@augsburg.edu.

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Last Urban Farming Classes Tonight and 2/21

With these great warm days, it feels like gardening is already right around the corner. Make that feeling really come alive with the Augsburg Urban Farming Classes. Classes are facilitated by some amazing growers with the Permaculture Research Institute and run most Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. Each class is $25 for the public, but it's completely free for the Augsburg community (just remember your student\staff ID).

Below are the quick details, and the link will bring you to PRI's website for more information on registration (don't worry about registering if you're coming in as an Auggie). Let me know if you have any questions, and I hope to see you soon!

http://www.pricoldclimate.org/events/permaculture-collaborative-events

Tuesdays 6-8 pm

1/3 Intro to Urban Farming - Music Hall, Sateren Auditorium
1/10 Growing 101 Plants, Tools, & Tricks (Beg/Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
1/17 Preparing and Planting Your Site (Beg/Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
1/24 Organic Growing: Principles in Action (Beg/Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
1/31 Rotations, Companions, & Successions: Designing Your Own Growing Space (Int) - Science Hall, Room 123
2/7 Marketing Strategies & Options for the Urban Farmer (market) - Science
2/21 Designing Your Business Plan (Market) - Science Hall, Room 123

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2012 Spring Student Involvement Fair

Do you want to get involved? Do you want to see all of the awesome student groups and organizations Augsburg has to offer? Do you like getting FREE CANDY? Then check out the 2012 Spring Student Involvement Fair today from 2-5 PM in the Christensen Center Lobby! It's a perfect opportunity to get involved on campus.

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