Christensen Center/Mortensen/Urness Water Shut Off

On Tuesday, March 19th, at 7am, the Minneapolis Water Department will be shutting off the water to Urness, Mortensen and the Christensen Center for up to a couple of hours to change out a defective meter. This work was scheduled over mid-term break and early in the morning to avoid affecting as many people as possible. The water could be shut off for potentially up to two hours, but should be back up and running by 9am. We are sorry for any inconveniences this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Terri Adams at adamsth@augsburg.edu or extension 1566.

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Crime Alert: Burglary in Luther Hall

March 16, 2013: Burglary

Public Safety was notified on the morning of March 16 of a burglary in Luther Hall. No items were taken from the residential unit. However, three vehicles were broken into in the Luther underground parking garage, and several items were taken. The burglary was believed to have taken place between 0420 and 0506 on March 16. Minneapolis Police were notified of this crime. There are currently no suspects. If you have any information about this crime, please report to Public Safety Dispatch 612-330-1717 or Minneapolis Police 911.

You Can Help Prevent Crime at Augsburg!

Immediately report any suspicious activity to the Minneapolis Police or Augsburg DPS.

Always lock your individual office door and the suite door whenever you leave, even if you will only be gone briefly. Most home burglaries take only 3 to 5 minutes, office burglaries can take even less time.

If you misplace or do not have a key, please call x1717 and ask us to come and lock the office. Please wait in the office until we arrive.

Do not prop open doors. If you see a door propped open, close the door and report it to DPS by calling x1717.

Keep valuables out of view. If possible, secure them in locking drawer or cabinet. Better yet, take your valuables with you or leave them at home.

Keep your keys on your person at all times.

Back up your data. Your files can easily be backed up to your network folder or a USB drive. Don't risk losing your notes, research and other work. If you have any questions about the best way to back up your data, talk to your LFC or to Student Computing.

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Music/Memorial Skyway Closing

The Music/Memorial skyway will be closed to all 'Non-Emergency' traffic while ceiling maintenance work is being done. This work will begin on Tuesday, March 19th and continue through Friday, March 22nd. We are sorry for any inconveniences this may cause. If you have questions, please contact Dennis Stuckey at stuckey@augsburg.edu or extension 1744.

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2013-14 Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs

Announcing the 2013-14 Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs

Congratulations to the following ten faculty for their six successful proposals to teach faculty-led short-term study abroad courses next academic year.

Philip Adamo - "HIS 195/440 Monks and Heretics in Medieval Scotland" in Scotland
Jennifer Grant and Anthony Clapp - "KEY 490 Vocation and the meaning of success" or"HPE 336 Trekking the Mountains: An Outdoor Cultural Excursion" in Mexico with the Center for Global Education
Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer - "SOC 111 City and Community" or "URB/ENV 492 City and the Environment" in Mexico with the Center for Global Education
Joseph Erickson and Stacy Freiheit - "EDC 490 School and Society" and "PSY 295 Topics: International and Cross-Cultural Psychology" in Slovenia with Augsburg's partner the University of Ljubljana University
Marc McIntosh - FIN 460 International Finance or BUS 465 International Management in Germany with Augsburg's partner Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Karlsruhe
Robert Cowgill and Jacqueline de Vries - "HIS 195: The Gathering Storm: Europe between the World Wars" and "ENL 270: The Avant Garde in Paris and Berlin" - in France and Germany

Thank you to the 2013 Augsburg Abroad Committee, which had the hard task of reviewing the eleven proposals that were submitted, weighing the strengths and challenges of each one, and finalizing the list of 6 programs that were approved. The committee is made up of three staff (from International Programs and other areas in the college) and three faculty (one from each academic division). This year, the committee consisted of Andrea Dvorak (Augsburg Abroad), Amy Gort (Dean's office) Dallas Liddle (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Michael Schock (Social Work), and Leah Spinosa de Vega (Augsburg Abroad).

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Summer Housing

Choose the living arrangement that best suits your needs. Once you do this find any one of our professional staff to pick space and sign contract:
http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/summer-housing/

Luther Hall: Single bedrooms in shared apartments (multiple apartment-style options)

Oren Gateway: StepUP students only. (Limited number of apartments and flat bedrooms)

Priority Deadline is April 19. Residence Life professional staff will assist with apartment selection and contract signing. Find us in the Residence Life or Housing Specialist office to pick space and sign contract.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact a Residence Hall Director (Residence Life office) or Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or by telephone at (612) 330-1488 or stop by the walk-in office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1-3 p.m.

http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/summer-rates/

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PAID Environmental Education Internship

The Dodge Nature Center is a non-profit organization operating a 320 acre nature preserve within the city of West Saint Paul that provides environmental education and outdoor experiences for thousands of people each year, primarily K-8th grade students.

Responsibilities of the Environmental Education Intern include:
• Plan and teach summer day camp programs
• Present environmental education units to various audiences
• Prepare instructional materials for environmental education program units and day camps
• Provide daily care for the reptile and amphibian collection
• Assist with seasonal projects

Qualifications:
• Knowledge and interest in natural history and environmental education
• Enthusiasm for working with children in an outdoor setting
• 2+ years of college coursework in environmental studies, education, sciences, or a related field
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Satisfactory result of a background check

The position runs from June 6th to August 15th, 2013. Applicant must be available 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30-4:00.

The Ruel Harmon Scholarship awards an Augsburg College student up to $3,000 for a summer internship. To apply or receive more details on this opportunity, please contact:
Ana Eliason, Career & Internship Specialist
eliason@augsburg.edu
612-330-1468

The application is due March 28, 2013 to be turned into Ana in the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work in Christensen, Suite 100.

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Dining Services

On Tuesday March 19th Einsteins will not open until 9:00am due to a water shut off in the building.

We apologize for any inconvenience.


Spring Break Hours:
The Commons will remain closed during break and will reopen Sunday March 24th for dinner at 5:00pm.

Einsteins:

Monday-Thursday March 18th-21st: 7:30am-1:30pm

We will have a limited menu including assorted bagels and cream cheese, egg sandwiches, grab and go lunch sandwiches, drip coffee, and all espresso beverages.


Nabo:
Monday-Thursday March 18th-21st: Nabo will be closed.

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Housing Expo

The Housing Expo is the selection process for on-campus housing. If you are currently taking at least one course at Augsburg College then you are eligible for on-campus housing.

The Housing Expo takes place on APRIL 2, 2013 in the dining hall of Christensen Center.

Things to have before Housing Expo!

Look at your student account online. If there's an "ARHOLD" on your student account please email the Enrollment Center at enroll@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1046 to correct this hold. Verify your class status is correct. Be registered for at least one spring semester Day class.

All Day students will receive a computer generated, randomly assigned, selection number based on class status. Those with the highest numbers will be the first to choose their housing for 2013-2014.

If you have any questions about Housing Expo contact the housing specialist at rowe@augsburg.edu (612)330-1488 or visit our website:

http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/housing-expo/

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