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Graduation Skills Workshop - TODAY

AugCore is Augsburg's general education curriculum. This series introduces the curriculum, the first year Augsburg Seminar, the graduation skills, the concept of vocation, and the Keystone Seminar. The four graduation skills – critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, writing, and speaking – are embedded in every curriculum. Anyone who teaches a course with the embedded skill is expected to attend the appropriate workshop. These workshops, co-sponsored with General Education, help prepare faculty to understand the curriculum and effectively teach the graduation skills. Spring workshops will be held on Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 (except the last one).

February 21, Marshall Room– Writing (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
March 27, Marshall Room – Quantitative Reasoning (John Zobitz and Stacy Freiheit)
April 17, OGC 100– Vocation and the Keystone Seminar (Mark Tranvick and Lori Brandt Hale)
May 21, 9:00-4:00, OGC 113 – AugSem and AVID Strategies (Lori Brandt Hale and Joe Cusco)

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

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Creating an Inclusive Campus – Call for Proposals

This three-day annual conference will be held May 22-24 and is designed to feature key developments in fulfilling our commitment to intentional diversity and global learning at Augsburg College. It includes an opening session focused on one aspect of creating an engaged, inclusive learning community, and concurrent session tracks devoted to:

Engaging all students – These sessions explore student differences and what we can do to ensure that all students feel included and receive the support they need to be successful.
Embedding diversity and global learning in the curriculum – These sessions examine what departments are doing to address diversity and global learning in their courses and programs.
Developing our community – This track focuses on faculty, staff, and administrator skills and practices, and what we can do to ensure inclusiveness across the campus.

The third day consists of half-day workshops for faculty and staff to focus on setting departmental goals and action plans for creating inclusiveness. The conference is co-sponsored by CTL, the Office of International Programs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and General Education.

We invite you to submit a proposal for a 90-minute session related to any of the 3 tracks. Please provide a title and list of presenters, along with a 150-200 word description of the session you would like to facilitate. Submit your proposal to Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu) by April 1.

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Staff Development Series

All staff are invited to participate in the ongoing series designed for staff. This series addresses both personal and professional development needs. Sessions will be held on from. The remaining workshops scheduled for Spring and Summer 2012 include:

Tuesday, February 28, 8:00-9:30, OGC 100 – Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner)
Tuesday, March 20, 8:00-9:30, OGC 200 – Building a Case for Change (Jim Erchul and Staney Rostad)
Tuesday, April 17, 8:00-9:30, Riverside – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Judy Johnson)
May 22-24 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference and working session
Tuesday, June 19, 8:00-9:30, OGC 114 – Addressing Student Needs (Jennifer Simon and Ann Garvey)
Tuesday, July 17, 8:00-9:30, OGC 114 – Getting Involved in Campus Work (Kelsey Richardson Blackwell and Nate Hallanger)
Tuesday, August 21, 8:00-9:30, OGC 200 – Continuing to Learn: Preparing for the Future (TBD)

To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising

These presentations and conversations are designed to share teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other's experiences. Sessions involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of what we are collectively learning about teaching and advising.

Remaining sessions during the spring are as follows:

Thursday, February 23, 11:50-1:20, OGC 100 – Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True, "Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg"
Thursday, March 15, 11:50-1:20, OGC 100 – Joe Underhill, "Project-Based and Applied Learning"
Thursday, March 29, 11:50-1:20, 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.

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Funding K-12: Modeling Constructive Debate: Wed. 4 p.m.

"MODELING CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE". Feb 22, 4:00-5:30
How do we prepare "informed citizens" who are "critical thinkers"? The SABO SYMPOSIUM will provide a unique educational opportunity for the entire Augsburg community to BOTH learn more about a complex and contentious issue, "ALTERNATIVES FOR FUNDING K-12 EDUCATION" & experience a model of respectful and CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE by two leading Minnesota legislators who differ greatly on their assessments and positions.

REP. PAT GAROFALO, Republican of District 36B, who chairs the House Education Finance Committee and REP. STEVE SIMON, DFL of District 44A who serves on the State Finance Committee committee will debate the funding issue and alternatives. Then three well informed educational leaders from across the political spectrum will question the debaters and press them on their positions, followed by an opportunity for audience members to do the same. Respondents are: BILL GREEN, NAN SKELTON & PETER SWANSON. LEARN CONTENT and HOW TO DISAGREE RESPECTFULLY.

February 22, 2012, 4:00-5:30, with refreshments and reception to follow
Hoversten Chapel in Foss Center

Two resources are available for classes and individuals to use in order to prepare: 1) Constitutional Mandates on who is responsible for K-12 education and 2) the Minnesota Miracle of 1971

http://web.augsburg.edu/~hesser/MinnesotaMiracle1971.pdf http://web.augsburg.edu/~hesser/ConstitutionEduc.docx

For further information, contact Garry Hesser, x1664, hesser @augsburg.edu

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Exploring Culture: Zorongo Flamenco

Explore culture and language outside of Augsburg this weekend with Zorongo Flamenco's performances of "Zorro... in the land of the Golden-Breasted Woodpecker". Creatively based on choreographer Susana di Palma's family memoir, the fabled Zorro comes alive in the form of a Native American trickster on a quest to return two captive sisters from missionary boarding schools to their Ojibwe mother. Join this magical flamenco journey as Zorongo explores how conflicting intercultural concepts of salvation, healing and colonialism impinge upon a Native American family. The story is portrayed by a powerful cast of Native American, Spanish and local artists, all led by Antonio Granjero as Zorro.

Flamenco is a fiery, passionate style of dance that originated in Andalucia, Spain. For more information about the performances or about flamenco, go to: http://www.zorongo.org/upcoming_events.html

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Ecuadorian Consul in Spanish Conversation Group

This Thursday the Spanish Conversation group is pleased to welcome the Ecuadorian Consul based in Minnesota, Silvia Ontaneda. Consul Ontaneda will join us from noon to 1:00pm and will discuss a special program in Ecuador that promotes student leadership through civic participation. All are invited to join us - this presentation will be in English and in Spanish.

Schedule for Thursday:
11:00-12:00 Spanish conversation meets in the Riverside Rm., 2nd fl. of the Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. We promise there will be no grammar lessons! You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you have any questions, contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309, Anita Fisher ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081.

12:00-1:00pm Join us as we spend time with the Consul of Ecuador.

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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 advisers 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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Augsburg Day Student Government Election

Do you want to be the Augsburg Day Student Government president, vice president, or senator for 2012 - 2013? Run for Augsburg Day Student Government (ADSG) for 2012-2013. The ADSG election form is due on February 24, 2012 and the voting period will be on March 9, 2012 to March 12, 2012. The election ballot can be found at http://www.augsburg.edu/stugov/forms.html. You can learn more about student government by visiting the ADSG website at http://www.augsburg.edu/stugov/. For more information about election, contact Luke Mueller at mueller3@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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Indigenous Bolivian & Native American Film Festival

Here is a great opportunity for you and your students to engage in international, indigenous, and cross-cultural issues. The Augsburg Native American Film Series in collaboration with Phillips Indian Educators and the Parkway Theater present: Where Condor Meets Eagle: Indigenous Bolivian and Native American Film Festival and Cultural Exchange, a three-night film festival celebrating Indigenous film, collaborations across national boundaries, and visual storytelling. Filmmakers from Bolivia will be present, all films in Spanish will be translated.

Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 2012
Screening Location: Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407 (612-822-3030).
FREE Admission

If you are interested in a poster or fliers for your students or your neighborhood, please contact Elise Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu
For more information visit: www.augsburg.edu/filmseries

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Scholarship Weekend Draws Record Numbers

Nearly 200 high school students from Minnesota and around the country participated in Augsburg's 2012 Scholarship Weekend, making this the largest group of contenders in the history of the event. Students competed for top academic and fine arts scholarships, and for a place in Augsburg's Honors Program. Thirteen President's Scholars were selected, including three full tuition scholarships, four $23,500 awards and six for $21,500. Two of the full tuition scholarships are generously funded by the Kleven family, and include room, board and fees. Fine Arts scholarships were awarded to students in music, visual arts, theatre and film. In addition to auditioning, interviewing and writing proctored essays, scholarship competitors spent the night on campus hosted by an Augsburg student and took part in the third annual Big Show. Informative sessions on college programs and campus life were available to parents and students.

Thank you to the Undergraduate Admissions staff, Honors Program Director Bob Groven and the Honors Program students and faculty for their leadership and planning of this signature experience, and for their thoughtful deliberations in selecting the President's Scholarship winners and Honors Program invitees.

Many thanks as well to the dedicated faculty and staff who conducted interviews, and evaluated auditions, portfolios and essays. Many also took time to talk with families and lead departmental tours. Because of this engagement, most of these talented Scholarship Weekend participants will choose to enroll at Augsburg this fall even if they were not selected for top awards.

Session presenters: Amanda Erdman, Emiliano Chagil, Eric Addington, Dixie Shafer, Sara Schlip-Riedell, Dave Wold, Leah Spinosa de Vega, Kristin Farrell

Fine Arts Scholarship selection: Robert Stacke, Merilee Klemp, Peter Hendrickson, Susan Druck, Doug Diamond, Jill Dawe, Tina Brauer, Wes Ellenwood, Deb Redmond, Robert Cowgill, Elise Marrubbio, Robert Tom, Tara Sweeney, Susan Boecher, Christopher Houltberg, Kristen Anderson, Sarah Myers, Martha Johnson

President's Scholarship faculty and staff interviewers: Beth Alexander, Stuart Anderson, David Barrett, Matthew Beckman, Tracy Bibelnieks, Katie Bishop, Jeanne Boeh, Laura Boisen, Janelle Bussert, William Capman, Kristen Chamberlain, Mauricio Cifuentes, Anthony Clapp, Stephan Clark, Larry Crockett, Suzanne Doree, Barbara Farley, Vivian Feng, Stacy Freiheit, Keith Gilsdorf, Amy Gort, Carrie Gray, Robert Groven, Matthew Haines, Melissa Anne Hensley, Garry Hesser, Ann Impullitti, Colin Irvine, Mary Jastremski, Jeffrey Johnson, Judy Johnson, Able Knochel, Boyd Koehler, Gregory Krueger, Joan Kunz, David Lapakko, Terry Lewis, Dallas Liddle, Lori Lohman, Mary Lowe, Marc McIntosh, Matt Maruggi, David Murr, Sandra Olmsted, Dale Pederson, Lori Peterson, Ronald Petrich, Noel Petit, Tim Pippert, Paul Pribbenow, Deborah Redmond, Devon Ross, John Schmit, Frankie Shackelford, Carrie Shidla, Jody Sorensen, Benjamin Stottrup, Kathy Swanson, Chris Szaj, Brenda Talarico, Mark Tranvik, Eileen Uzarek, James Vela-McConnell, Bernard Walley, David Washington, Shana Watters, Michael Wentzel, Barbara West, Emanuele Wessels, Trent Whitcomb, Hans Wiersma, John Zobitz,

President's Scholarship Honors student interviewers: Laura Steines, Arianna Genis, Patrick DuSchane, Katie Radford, Paul Hallgren, Jenny Pinther, Katie Walker, Kathleen Watson, Kat Lutze, Yemi Melka, Eric Arlien, Camille McAloney, Kevin Butcher, Nathan Johnson, Austin Smith, Angela Bonfiglio, Luke Mueller, Ivory Phung, Jasmine Zand, Katie Lawson, David Ishida, Laura Essenburg, Austin Wagner, Lauren Butler, Maria Alvillar, Lucia Gayoso, William Matchette, Katie Neff, Bri Dorale

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Sabo Scholars, 2012-13 Applications by Friday, 2/24

SABO SCHOLARS/SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for 5 students who will be Juniors in 2012-13 and who demonstrate an interest and commitment to engagement in the political process, public policy issues and careers in public service. Each Sabo Scholar receives a $2000 scholarship [divided equally between the 2 semesters].

Expectations of Sabo Scholars include collaborating with Representative Martin Sabo, Sabo Professor Garry Hesser, and Senior Faculty Fellows to identify and create opportunities for Augsburg students to engage more fully in public policy issues, the political process and exploring career in public service. In addition, the Sabo Scholars help to shape the present endeavors and future direction of the Sabo Center. The Scholars meet monthly with Representative Sabo, Sabo Professor Hesser, Sr. Fellows & local alums and persons engaged in public service, policy related work and the political process. The deadline for application is February 24.

For further information and applications contact: Garry Hesser, Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning, Memorial 432, hesser@augsburg.edu [612-330-1664]

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Housing Expo Information

Selection numbers for all eligible current students have been e-mailed as of February 13th.
The e-mails are being sent by agr-reports@augsburg.edu. Students with ARHOLDS will be sent their selection numbers as soon as their holds are removed. For more information about your ARHOLD please contact enroll@augsburg.edu. For more information about the Housing Expo please stop by our table on February 21st, noon - 1:30, in the East Commons.

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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.

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.

Come to the Commons for lunch today for the Mardi Gras meal.
Serving:
Fried Green Tomatoes with Black Eyed Pea Salsa, Shrimp and Grits, Mini Muffuletta Sandwich, Creole Dirty Rice
Cajun Crawfish Beignets, Smothered Chicken Creole, Spicy Tilapia with Jalapeno Hush Puppies, Mardi Gras Potatoes.

Nabo: The special of the day is Soup and Salad and a bread stick for $5.99

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Housing Expo

Date: April 3rd, 2012
Time: 3pm-10pm
Location: East Commons, Christensen Center
Please bring your Augsburg ID and printed selection number document to the Housing Expo.
New this year - choosing your actual apartment and the Anderson Hall Neighborhoods. For more information about joining a Neighborhood please contact Ali Pickens at pickens@augsburg.edu.
Students unable to attend the Housing Expo may contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu for permission to use the Power of Attorney (POA) process.

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Pre-Law Society Meeting

Please join the Pre-Law Society for a meeting. At the meeting, we will have the opportunity to hear from an Augsburg alum attorney, Nnamdi Okoronkwo, that is currently in practice! In addition, we will be discussing our upcoming law school visits.

When: Wednesday February 22
Time: 3:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Augsburg Room
What: Meet-n-Greet

Questions? Contact Debbie Shapiro at Shapiro@augsburg.edu

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Minneapolis Polar Bear Plunge

Greetings Augsburg Community,

It is I, Officer Bob Peterson, your favorite Public Safety Officer, here to let you know that it's that time of year again my teammates the "Masons of Minnesota" and I will be participating in the Polar Bear Plunge. The Polar Bear plunge is an event sponsored by the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association to raise money for the Minnesota Special Olympics.

The Special Olympics is an organization that helps individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities through organized sporting activities.

This year will be our second year participating in the Polar Bear Plunge. In 2011 our team raised $6,200 dollars. This year we have set our goals higher, we have committed ourselves to be an official sponsor. Our goal for 2012 is to raise a minimum of $20,000 dollars in pledges. Thus far, the Masons of Minnesota have raised $7,514 dollars for this event. We have also spoken with Minnesota Masonic Charities and have secured a grant of $10,000 dollars which brings our pledge total to $17,514 dollars!

As I mentioned our team's goals are higher, and we need your assistance. If you would like to support us by making a tax deductible monetary pledge please visit the link listed below.

We are always looking for more plungers, if you would like to participate by joining our team to "take the plunge" please contact me via email and I will send you instructions. The plunge will take place at Thomas Beach at Lake Calhoun on Saturday March 3rd, 2012 the exact time plunge time has not been assigned yet. Hope to see you there!

(E-mail) peters20@augsburg.edu
To make a pledge, please visit http://www.plungemn.org/plunger/robertpetersonmp

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Free Cooking Class

This Wednesday night from 7 to 9 pm there will be a FREE COOKING CLASS in the Christensen Center Cafeteria! Come and learn how to make a new dish, take some dinner home, and have a good time! The food will be used to feed folks in the Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood (more specifically at the Brian Coyle Center).

To sign up in advance please email Jordan Skrove (skrove@augsburg.edu). If you would be interested in having your student group or team sign up to do an event together (10 to 15 fit in the kitchen) also email Jordan as this event will be running every Wednesday until April 18th!

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2012 Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Are you registered yet to see Naomi Tutu, Dessa, Andrew Slack and a host of other incredible speakers? If not, hop on the website now while you can still get tickets. http://nobelpeaceprizeforum.org/2012-program/

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TONIGHT: Mardi Gras Madrigal - Free Student Tix

Every spring at Augsburg College, the Goliard Society of Medievalists hosts a big party to celebrate the midwinter carnival before Lent. It's Mardi Gras Madrigals! Huzzah! This annual event always features jugglers and musicians, storytellers and poets, and a full medieval feast eaten without utensils, of course.

This year's Mardi Gras Madrigals will feature the internationally acclaimed Rose Ensemble. Founded in 1996, The Rose Ensemble reawakens the ancient with vocal music that stirs the emotions, challenges the mind, and lifts the spirit. The Saint Paul, Minnesota group tours internationally with repertoire spanning 1,000 years and 25 languages.

It will also feature the midwest premier of 15th-century comedy, "The Farce of the Fart." Directed by Nathan Keepers, formerly of Theatre de la Jeune Lune, this touching and moving theatrical piece deals with the conflicts of marital life, and the eternal question: "who farted?"

Join us for high and low culture! Mardi Gras Madrigals takes place TONIGHT, in Hoversten Chapel. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Box office opens at 6 PM.

Tickets are $20. FREE for Augsburg students with ID.
For reservations go to www.augsburg.edu/mardigras

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Wednesday, Feb. 22:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. St. John's, MIAC Playoffs, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24:
M/W Track and Field -- Augsburg at Macalester Invitational, 5 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- MIAC Playoff Semifinals (if Augsburg wins Wednesday), Augsburg at St. Thomas/Gustavus, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25:
Wrestling -- Augsburg hosting NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional, Si Melby Hall, 9 a.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Ed Saugestad Rink, 2 p.m.
Softball -- Augsburg vs. Wartburg (Iowa) at Rochester, Minn., 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 26:
Men's Basketball -- MIAC Playoff Championship (if Augsburg wins Friday), site TBA, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 29:
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Minnesota-Morris, HHH Metrodome, 2 p.m.

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Auggies Host Playoff Game Wednesday

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/19/mbb021912.aspx?path=mbball

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg College men's basketball team has received the No. 4 seed in the MIAC playoffs and will be hosting St. John's University in a quarterfinal game on Wednesday (2/22) at 7:30 p.m. at Si Melby Hall.

The Auggies finished the regular season with a 16-9 overall (13-7 MIAC) record and will be taking on the Johnnies (15-10 overall, 11-9 MIAC). The Auggies swept St. John's during the regular season, winning 60-45 (11/30) and 65-49 (1/18).

Because it is a MIAC postseason event, ALL individuals must pay for admission, including Augsburg students, faculty and staff. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students (all children under 18 and college students with ID). There will be no pre-sale of tickets for the game. Doors will open and tickets will be available at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

The first 300 Augsburg students will be admitted free to the game, courtesy of the Augsburg athletic department. The first 300 Augsburg students MUST show their Augsburg student ID at the door in order to gain free admission.

Augsburg head coach Aaron Griess and his team members are encouraging all Auggie fans to wear WHITE for an Auggie White-Out in the Si Melby Hall bleachers! Show your Auggie Pride and wear white on Wednesday for the game!

Wednesday's game will also be webcast live with live statistics on Augsburg's GameCentral portal.

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DVD's for Sale

I am cleaning out my media, and have about 25 DVDs that I'd like to get rid of - everything from The Big Labowski to 300 to Magnolia to Shrek 2 - for $3 a piece. If you are interested, shoot me an email at shidla@augsburg.edu and I'll send you the entire list of movies to browse.

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