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Native American Film Series - 2011-2012 Season

Put it on your calendars!!!!!

Where Condor Meets Eagle: Indigenous Bolivian and Native American Film Festival and Cultural Exchange is a three-night film festival celebrating Indigenous film, collaborations across national boundaries, and visual storytelling. Come see world class films from Bolivia, Canada, and Minnesota and meet some of the filmmakers, engage in conversation, and enjoy three great evenings for free. Filmmakers from Bolivia will be present, all films in Spanish will be translated, and lovers of film are welcome.

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

For film schedules and information on the program visit www.augsburg.edu/filmseries

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Graduation Info- Please Read

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?

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.

Rochester students we will deliver - date TBA

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

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Run for Augsburg Day Student Government (ADSG)

Last week to run for Augsburg College Day President/Vice President or senator 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, contact Luke Mueller at mueller3@augsburg.edu.

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Fulbright Information Session

Each year, approximately 1,500 Americans traveling more than 130 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities.

Come to this information session to learn more about the program and its application process as well as hear from former Augsburg students who have received Fulbright program fellowships.

When?
Thursday, February 23
5:00-6:30 pm

Where?
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

*Mesa pizza will be provided*

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Ecuadorian Consul: CORRECTION

The Ecuadorian consul is scheduled to meet with the Spanish Conversation group on Thurs., Mar. 8th, not on Feb. 23rd as announced previously in the Daily A-mail. Apologies for the error.

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Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar

The Interfaith Scholars are a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through inter-religious dialogue and action. These students earn 1.0 upper division credit in the Religion Department (REL 407/408), and receive a $1,000 scholarship.

This group meets twice monthly for an academic seminar and for interfaith service learning projects. We invite religious believers from a variety of traditions as well as the non-religious to apply in order to converse respectfully with others about what one believes, why it matters and how it propels us to service in the world.

Who is eligible?
- Current students who have completed Religion 100, have an interest in interfaith dialogue, and would be able to participate the entire 2012-2013 academic year.

Applications are available in the Campus Ministry Office (Foss 100) or by contacting Lonna Field at 612.330.1467, acfl@augsburg.edu

The application deadline is Friday, March 2, 2012.

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Spanish Conversation this Thursday

Are you looking for a place to practice your Spanish? We've got just the thing for you - Spanish conversation group! All language levels are welcome to join us for laughs and interesting conversation as we practice speaking in a relaxed and friendly setting. We meet every Thursday from 11:00-1:00 in the Riverside Room, 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. We hope to see you there!

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Scholastic Connections Applications Due March 1

ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF COLOR:
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color who serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Six "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2012-13.

Eligibility criteria:
• Current Augsburg student or advanced standing transfer student
• Demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement (on or off campus)
• GPA of 2.5 or higher

Application Process:
• Applicants must complete the following:
• Scholastic Connections Application (due 3/1)
• One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member (due 3/1)
• A completed financial aid file (due 3/1 in the Enrollment Center)
• An application interview with Cindy Peterson (completion deadline 3/15)


APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3/1.

For more information about the program and access to the application, visit the SC web page at Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections


ATTENTION FACULTY & STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and receiving scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student for SC. Nomination forms are available at the SC web page.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.

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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.

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Interested in Engineering?

Interested in Engineering?
Ben Koch, Transfer Admissions Counselor from the University of Minnesota, will be here Monday, February 27 at 3:30 pm in Science 21 to discuss the Dual Degree (3-2) and 4-2 pre-engineering programs. Bring your questions.
See you there!

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Godiva Valentine 75% off

All Godiva Valentine is 75% off at the Bookstore today - All Bargain books have been marked down - All regular price Black History titles are 20% off, Stop by the bookstore for some great deals!

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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.

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Who Won the iPad at the Study Abroad Fair?

Congratulations to Clara Ranaivoson who won the iPad 2 at the study abroad fair.

Interested in learning more about study abroad? Come advising daily in Murphy Place.

MTWF at 10:30
MW at 2:30
TTH at 3:30

Application Deadline is March 1 for summer and fall 12 abroad.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad

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Zyzzogeton Poster Making Workshop TONIGHT

Please join the McNair/URGO/LSAMP staff for a poster making workshop tonight.

Students interested in presenting at Z should attend tonight's workshop or one on March 8 at the same place and time.

SVE 201
4-5:15 p.m.

Email urgo@augsburg.edu with any questions.

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Fulbright Information Session-Thurdsay

Each year, approximately 1,500 Americans traveling more than 130 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities.

Come to this information session to learn more about the program and its application process as well as hear from former Augsburg students who have received Fulbright program fellowships.

When?
Thursday, February 23
5:00-6:30 pm

Where?
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

*Mesa pizza will be provided*

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2012 Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Are you registered yet to see Aung San Suu Kyi, 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/

Don't forget- Augsburg students, faculty and staff get 50% off the ticket price if you register with your augsburg.edu email address.

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The 2012 Called to Lead Workshop

Called to Lead, 2012: An Invitation for You

If you are wondering where you are going in your professional and personal life and feel that you could be doing something more significant, we invite you to explore "Called to Lead," a four week intensive experience for Augsburg graduate students, alumni, staff, and friends of the college. Together we shall explore the challenges of leadership, the nature of servant leadership, the centered life, the myth of a balanced life, seeing things whole, and development of your own strategic game plan.
Spend four spring mornings (April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8) with us (7:30 am-9:00 am) before work and emerge energized and renewed for new challenges in your life.

Facilitators include Professors Tom Morgan, Jack Fortin, and Norma Noonan. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning and the Augsburg Center for Leadership Studies.

For more information, please contact Norma Noonan (noonan@augsburg.edu).
Total cost: $200 tuition includes books, weekly breakfast, and all sessions. Registration closes April 1, 2012.

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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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Photo Exhibit Features Ethiopian Women

Enjoy the photography of Oromo women from Ethiopia, presented by Tsehai Wodajo, Augsburg graduate and founder of Resources of the Enrichment of African Lives (REAL). The event is co-sponsored by the Women's Resource Center.

"I'm eager for more people to learn about the challenges faced by Ethiopian women, and to be inspired by how these women pass along hope and perseverance to the next generation," said Ms. Wodajo.

Wodajo, who also is a senior social worker for Hennepin County, will share her personal story, and speak about her work. Her story also is intended to help promote education of girls in Ethiopia. She will be joined by other presenters who will talk about the history and culture of the Oromo people with a focus on the role of women in shaping their culture. Other presenters include Peri Klemm, associate professor of art history from California State University at Northridge, and Martha Kuwee Kumsa, associate professor of social work from Wilfred Laurier University.

The exhibit is open from 1-4 PM, February 25-26th in Foss Center; the cultural presentations will occur from 2-3 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium on both days.

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Going Away Party for Eric Addington

Please join us on Thursday, February 23rd at 3 pm in the Marshall room for a going-away reception for Eric Addington.

Eric has worked within Student Financial Services and he has played an important role in many aspects of college work. Among his most public contribution has been ensuring timely disbursement of financial aid for Auggies for the past six years.

Join us in thanking him for his service and wishing him well as he embarks on a new adventure as the Director of Financial Aid at St. John's University.

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Free Cooking Class

Tonight 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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Admission Possible -Info Session

College Possible - Formally Admission Possible is hiring full-time VISTA and AmeriCorps for fall 2012 with a 10-12 month commitment. Help make college admission and success possible for low-income teens. This is an excellent program with pay that will look wonderful on your resume. Stop by the information session on Tuesday, Feb. 28th from 4:30-5:30 in the Marshall Room, CC. We will have alumni on campus sharing their experiences! Sponsored by Augsburg Strommen Career and Internship Center.

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World Wednesday: Bao Bui on Germany-TODAY

Please stop by Christensen Center Lobby today, Wednesday, Feb 22, from 10-12 to hear about Bao's study abroad experience in Berlin.

Bao spent fall semester studying on CIEE's Berlin program.
http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/germany/berlin/language-culture/#1rightForYou

Apply for fall or summer study abroad by March 1!
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Micheale Tesema Awarded 2012 MnTRIO Scholarship

Micheale Tesema '14 has been selected to receive one of three competitive scholarships sponsored by Minnesota TRIO, the state professional organization of TRIO staff. The Paul and Sheila Wellstone Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of the late senator and his wife by supporting a deserving college student who maintains a high GPA, demonstrates the ability to set and achieve goals, and who actively participates in and uses TRIO support. Twenty-seven TRIO programs nominated their top students to receive this scholarship, and Micheale was selected for his essay reflecting his academic acumen and resiliency, combined with a stellar nomination letter from his TRIO Advisor, Melody Martagon-Geiger. Micheale will speak about his educational journey and accept his award at the 2012 Minnesota TRIO Day Student Leadership Conference, held at Lake Superior College in Duluth this Saturday, February 25.

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Auggies Host Playoff Game TONIGHT

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 TONIGHT (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. tonight.

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 tonight for the game!

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

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1 Bedroom Apartment Near Campus

We are renting a 1 bedroom apartment that's in the lower level of the duplex where my family lives and owns. Efficient and beautiful space that we just designed and built. We're looking for a quiet person or couple to share the place with us.

Unit:
- French glass doors, Bamboo floors, exposed wood beams
- Large windows have open south view, tons of light
- Looks into adjacent park
- Open kitchen\dining\living\office space, large bath, and bedroom
- Cozy European radiators and Air conditioning
- Pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10100183709661300.2883188.13911694&type=3&l=20c5f9e187

Neighborhood:
- In the Corcoran neighborhood http://corcoranneighborhood.org/
- Quiet, very residential, between Longfellow and Powderhorn
- Great Midtown location, 3 blocks from YWCA, farmers market, close to Target, Cubs, and many other groceries
- Commuters dream - blocks from Cedar and Lake bus lines, LRT station, Greenway bike trail
- 10 minutes from Augsburg, University UMN, and downtown (5 minutes by car)

The Deal and Perks:
- Asking $750, includes utilities
- Deposit of $750 due at signing
- Application fee for credit\background checks apply
- Mostly furnished with dining table, couch, and other furniture
- Free wireless and free laundry
- Learn new skills: Metal\Wood workshop, homebrew, and canning equipment all available
- Plenty of garden space, 5 chickens, raspberries, apples, etc

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Girl Scout Cookies

This Friday 2/24 will be the last day to purchase Girl Scout cookies to benefit my daughters Kjertsen and Tianna. My office is located in the basement of Foss, number 17. The sign-up sheet is located in the welcome area in the facilities office. Final payments are due on Friday as well, thank you to all who have so generously helped. > Carl

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DVDs for Sale

I am selling DVDs for $3 a piece: 300, Blood Diamond, Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremecy, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Goodfellas, Full Metal Jacket, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hotel Rwanda, Magnolia, Patriot Games, The Perfect Storm, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Platoon, Scarface, Snatch, Taxi Driver, Trainspotting. Email me at shidla@augsburg.edu if you are interested in any of these!

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