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The Writing Lab Can Help

The Augsburg College Writing Lab is located in Lindell Library (street level, left of the circulation desk). Last term, tutors in the lab conducted almost 1300 sessions working with students on their writing assignments and they can help you, too. 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.

Note: During spring break week (March 18 -24, the Lab will be open M-W-F from 4:30 - 7 PM). Regular hours will resume on Sunday, March 25.

Any questions? Contact Professor Swanson (x1010).

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Women's Rights in Afghanistan -- TONIGHT

March is Women's History Month

Concerned about Afghanistan? Interested in women's rights around the world? Come hear David Cortright, Director of Policy Studies at the Kroc Institute, speak on "Women in Afghanistan: Securing Their Future" from 6 to 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 8, in Sverdrup 2. His visit is hosted by the students of WST 315 ("Feminist Theory") and coordinated by Senator Sandy Pappas.

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$1,000+ Scholarships for Study Abroad in Africa

"Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind."
Fall 2012. 4 credits

•LAF Social & Behavioral Sciences:Political and Social Change in Southern Africa(POL 353)

•LAF Humanities:Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.(HIS 327)

•The Development Process in Southern Africa(INS 312)

•Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa(REL 346)

•HPE 002:Yoga

•Multiple internship opportunities including Business, Healthcare, Human Rights, Journalism and Social Services.

•$1,000 CGE Auggie Grant for Fall Study Abroad

Study abroad Fall 2012 and get a $1,000 grant automatically!

•CGE Diversity Scholarship

Awards cover up to 50% of the cost of a CGE semester program for ethnic minority and LGBT students.
•CGE Need-Based Financial Aid

Awards cover up to 50% of the cost of a CGE semester program for any student with demonstrated financial need.

•Students of Color Endowed Scholarship Fund

Based on financial aid, this award provides encouragement and financial assistance to a student of any class and who is affiliated with the American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan Afrikan or Pan Asian support programs at Augsburg College.
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APPLY to AUGSBURG ABROAD by MARCH 12.

Haven't attended study abroad advising--come to Murphy Place ASAP.

Walk-in Advising Times:
10:30-10:50 am: MTWF
2:30-2:50 pm: WF
3:30-3:50 pm: TTH

GET STARTED HERE:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Anderson Hall Social

Just a friendly reminder that today is the Anderson Hall Social. The event is sponsored by the Department of Residence Life and the Anderson Hall Residence Life team.

The event will be held at 8:30 and will include touring of the spaces, snacks, and games. We will also be explaining the new addition of neighborhoods, which is essentially special interest housing but will a new twist.

Hope to see you there.

For inquiries, contact Joshua Peaslee: peaslee@augsburg.edu

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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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Do Good with Rotary Roses Fundraiser

Please consider supporting a Rotary fundraiser in which two Auggies (adjunct faculty member Colleen Watson and MarComm staffer Steff Weiss) are participating for the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary Club.

The two are selling roses as part of their club's annual fundraiser, and that supports local organizations throughout Dakota County including:
--ALMAS, a Henry Sibley High School youth group for Chicano/Latino(a) students.
--Neighbors Inc., an emergency food shelf experiencing record-high demand.
--Guild Inc., an organization that provides emergency shelter for homeless individuals with mental illness, as well as a broad range of other supports.

A dozen roses are only $15, and almost half of the money goes directly to the club to support local projects. In addition, the club contributes to worldwide polio eradication efforts, and is involved in a project to refurbish a homeless shelter for children in Belize.

Roses are available in red or "lollipop," a mix of pastels. The cost is only $15/dozen. Orders can be emailed to Steff Weiss (weisss@augsburg.edu), and payment in advance is requested. The deadline to order is April 18, and delivery will be made April 25.

Thanks for your support!

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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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Study Abroad Deadline Extended: Mon, March 12

There is still time to apply to study or intern abroad this summer or fall.

The deadline was extended to Monday, March 12.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Haven't started yet--come to advising at any of the following times....

MTWF: 10:30 am
TTH: 3:30
WF: 2:30

Search programs:
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

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Grad 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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Ecuadorian Consul Here TODAY

Ecuadorian Consul visits Spanish Conversation Group TODAY!

The Spanish Conversation group is pleased to welcome to campus Silvia Ontaneda, the Ecuadorian Consul for Minnesota. From noon to 1:00 p.m., Consul Ontaneda 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. Riverside Rm., 2nd fl. Christensen Center.

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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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Accepting Applications for McNair Scholars Program

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting for admission Fall 2012. Eligible students must be available to conduct research Summer 2013.

The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academic preparation and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair teams you with other academically strong students who aspire to graduate study, and helps you to achieve that dream.

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The program provides coursework, workshops, advising in preparation for doctoral degrees. Also, programming assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. You will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000) with an Augsburg faculty member.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible you must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1380 to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

Application Deadlines:
Priority: Friday, March 16, 2012
Extended: Friday, March 30, 2012

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Dining Services

Your feedback is important to us, that is why we're asking that you take a few minutes to complete the Augsburg Dining Services Survey and for your time you will be entered in to win a prize!

All you have to do is complete the survey and provide your contact information at the end to be entered for your chance to win!

Survey will be open March 1 - 16, 2012

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Augsburg_Dining_Service_Survey

Commons Lunch Today:

Marketplace:
Homestyle Roast Chicken, Garlic Potatoes
Mac and Cheese
All Beef Hot Dogs

Vege:
Broccoli Casserole
Green Bean Almondine
Grilled Asparagus Cheese Panini
Spicy Curly Fries

Bravo:
Penne with Ham and Asparagus in a Cream Sauce
Garlic Roasted Poatatoes


Einsteins:
Einstein's Special Drink of the Week: Snickers Frozen Blender
We now have St. Patrick's Day sugar cookies available, for a limited time.
The Maple Oatmeal Bagels and Maple Oatmeal Egg Sandwiches are still available but will be gone soon, get one while you still can.


On Sunday April 1st Commons lunch will be moved to the Einsteins area in the Christensen Center.

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Upcoming Bookstore Hours for Spring Break

The Bookstore will be closed on Friday, March 16th for inventory.
March 19th- March 22nd - the bookstore will be open from 10am-1pm. March 23rd we will be open from 11am-6pm. Saturday, March 24th 10:30-1pm.

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Need Plans for Spring Break?

Do you like doing service work to better your community and the greater world community? Are you looking for awesome looking t-shirts? Is having fun something you're interested in? Then check out the Greatest and Goodest Spring Break Ever – the STLF Pay It Forward Tour!

The Pay It Forward Tour (PIF) is a multi-day, multi-city experience engages students in service and leadership, travel to and service in a new city each day, learning about social issues, building lasting relationships, and making a commitment to continued action when they return home. PIF's are a program by Students Today Leaders Forever, STLF, a nation-wide, student-driven service leadership organization. The Augsburg PIF Tour travels to six cities on our way to Washington, D.C., with fun-filled stops including Charleston, West Virginia and Pittsburgh, PA over the course of nine days. It will be a spring break you will always remember. The Tour will fill up fast, so register early!

The cost of this awesome and inclusive trip is only $450, covering all travel and lodging expenses, 2 meals a day, 2 t-shirts and fantastic tourism options as well! Financial aid is available but limited.

Registration is open now at http://www.stlf.net/chapters/augsburg/events/ust-augsburg-college-tour. Registering and making a down payment of $75 is all one easy step.

Please direct any questions to stlf@augsburg.edu, check out stlf.net for even more info and tell your friends!

http://www.stlf.net/chapters/augsburg/events/ust-augsburg-college-tour

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Facilities Management Open House

The Facilities Management Department has a new location ~ lower level Foss Center room 17. Please come visit us at our Open House on Wednesday, March 14th from 10am-2pm and partake in some goodies!

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Blood Drive Coming Next Week

Thanks to all of you who have already signed up to donate blood next Wednesday 3/14 with Memorial Blood Center when they are on campus for the annual spring blood drive. There are still spots available if you did not have a chance to stop by and sign up yesterday. You can sign up online at www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 and get a time as well.

The blood drive will be Wednesday 3/14/12 from 10 - 4 pm in East Commons. If you are planning to donate please remember to eat good meals that day and drink a lot of water to stay hydrated.

Any questions, please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Auggies save lives -- sign up today to help!!

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Women Making Changes with Sonia Davila-Poblete

Join Sonia Davila-Poblete as she explores critical issues around globalization and its effects on the environment, women, and indigenous communities during her presentation entitled, "Women Making Changes: From the Living Better to Living Well Paradigm."

This presentation will take place on March 14 at 4:30pm in the Hoversten Chapel. Open to the public.

Bolivian-born Sonia Davila-Poblete is the editor of the book "Opposing Currents: Politics of Water and Gender in Latin America." She has served as a technical advisor for the Global Water Partnership and currently works as a consultant and advisor to social organizations interested in the care and preservation of natural resources.

This presentation is brought to you by the Center for Global Education and the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center.

Immediately following the presentation, CGE invites you to join us for a toast (with food!) in honor of 2012 being our 30th anniversary year.

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Task Party Friday Night

Don't forget the TASK party from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Friday, 3/9/12 in the basement of Old Main.
The evening will guarantee creative art, play, laughter, food, and spontaneous outbursts of fun.

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Indigenous Bolivian and Native American Film Fest

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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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.

If you need help finding roommate(s) for 2012-2013, email Chue Xue Lee at rescomm@augsburg.edu and he will add you to the Residential Roommate Matching Moodle page.

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Worked On Using LinkedIn -World's Largest Network

The Strommen Career & Internship Center will be sponsoring a workshop titled: Learn How To Use The World's Largest Professional Network for Your Job Search: LinkedIn

Thursday, March 15, 2012
4:30-5:45 p.m.
Sverdrup Hall, Room 201

*Participate in a hands on workshop exploring the best ways to use this social media site for job searching and networking

*Attendees will develop or improve their own LinkedIn profile during the workshop

Questions - call 612-330-1148

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Tax Help Available

Need to file your tax return, but don't know where to start? Help is available!

If you or anyone you know is in need of tax return preparation help, there will be students available in the Christensen Center Lobby on Monday, March 12 from 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m. to assist students, staff and faculty with any tax related questions.

These students are in the ACC 326: Tax Accounting course at Augsburg.

Feel free to stop by!

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Staff Appreciation Event TODAY

Remember to come and celebrate with other staff this afternoon. Our annual Staff Appreciation Event is today at 2:30 PM in East Commons.

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