Subject: IRB Information Session - today
Submitter: Heather J Hultquist, Secretary, Natural Sciences and Math, Political Science

Message: Norma Noonan will be hosting an IRB information session on Friday, Feb. 2 from noon - 1 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room. If you would like general information about how the IRB works, what is required for IRB submissions, or have other questions, please plan to attend this session.

Subject: Q & A: Queer & Augsburg
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Would you like a copy of the new, monthly newsletter, Q & A: Queer & Augsburg, published by LGBTQIA Support Services at Augsburg College? Then click here: http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Q&A_02_01_2007.pdf

Questions? Concerns? E-mail Will O'Berry, Assistant Director of Campus Activities and LGBTQIA Advisor, at oberry@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Sexuality & Politics
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, students will speak on the issue of "Sexuality & Politics."

Part of the monthly "Soup & Sexuality" series taking place on the first Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, "Sexuality & Politics" will involve a panel of students and their perspectives on these issues.

Please mark this time on your calendar and join us for lunch and some fascinating student stories.

Subject: Mid-Winter Fine Arts Reception
Submitter: Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, Music

Message: Are you interested in the fine arts at Augsburg? Join faculty and students from the art, film, music, and theatre departments at a dessert reception to learn about upcoming opportunities and to connect with other fine arts people.

Thursday, February 8
5:30 – 7 p.m. (drop in anytime)
Foss 21A (lower level)

Following the reception, a group will attend Twelfth Night on campus. To reserve your complimentary ticket, contact Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, by Wednesday, February 7 at noon by emailing davidsor@augsburg.edu.

This event is open to new and returning students.

Subject: Augsburg accepted as member of the Common App
Submitter: Carrie M Carroll, Director, Admissions

Message: Augsburg College has been admitted to the Common App, Inc. To learn more about this announcement visit the press release at: http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/1/emw499697.htm

The Common Application allows students from all over the country to apply to several colleges using one form. It is our hope that our new membership will streamline the admissions process for many of our applicants. We will start accepting the Common Application for students starting in Fall 2008.

For more information regarding the Common Application, visit: http://www.commonapp.org/

Subject: Auggie Cheer Team Community Day Fundraiser
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: It's the time of year for Herberger's Community Day Sale. The Augsburg Cheer Team is selling Community Day coupon booklets for a fundraiser. It's the same great deal this season: for each $5 donation you make to our cheer team, you will receive a $10 off coupon and eight 20% off coupons. It's going to be a big sale; there is even a bonus buy of $30 off entire stock of men's and women's Clarks shoes for that day. In addition, these coupons can be used at any Herberger’s, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson Prairie Scott, Elder-Beerman, and Yonker’s stores. Community Day is on Saturday, March 3rd, and we will be selling them from now until that day. Please let me know how many you or any of your family members or friends would like. Then, we can arrange when I can stop by to give you your coupons and pick up your donation. Thanks for your continuous support for our team!

If you would like to donate to our fundraiser and receive a coupon booklet please contact Cheer Captain Megan Schiller at schillem@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Inter-Library Loan Changes at the Lindell LIbrary
Submitter: William J. Wittenbreer, Public Services/Reference Librarian, Library

Message: Effective Monday, Feb. 5, there will be changes in the Inter-library loan process: 1) A login using your AugNet information will be necessary; 2) Users will then have to register, supplying basic information such as name, phone, etc. The registration is required only once. Subsequent uses will require only your AugNet information. The Library has implemented a new program that will allow us to greatly expand our electronic delivery options. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Reference Desk at x1604 or Bill Wittenbreer at x1262 or wittenbr@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Interviewing Workshop on Tuesday
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Are you in the process of searching for an internship or career and need to get updated information on interviewing techniques? The Center for Service, Work & Learning will be holding a workshop on Tuesday, February 6th from 4:45-5:30 p.m. and again from 5:45 -6:30 p.m. in the Century Room. Everyone is welcome. Questions - x1148

Subject: Open Staff Positions
Submitter: Sarah Louden, Recruiter/HR Associate, Human Resources

Message: Please check out the staff employment website to view a complete description of open staff positions: www.augsburg.edu/hr/staff/

Currently, we have the following open positions:

* Maintenance Operater
* Program Coordinator/Adjunct Faculty - CGE
* Human Resources Director

Thanks.

Subject: Staff Employee of the Year Nominations
Submitter: Elizabeth N Bassani, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Have you ever wanted to thank one of your fellow staff members for all the hard work that they do? Then you may want to consider nominating them for the Staff Employee of the Year award. This award is intended to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission statement of the college through their actions. Recipients of this award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community. To be considered for this award, the nominee must have a complete nomination packet that includes: the nomination form and at least two letters of recommendation. You can locate the nomination form in the Staff Senate public folder. Please return the nomination form and all letters of recommendation no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 2nd to: Liz Bassani, Staff Senate, Campus Box #309. The Staff Recognition and Length of Service event will be held on March 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. in East Commons. Food and beverages will be provided.

Subject: Open Advising Session for WEC BUS Majors Feb. 3
Submitter: Susan C. Hecker, Administrative Assistant, Business-MIS

Message: There will be an Open Advising session for WEC Business majors on Saturday, February 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sverdrup, Enrollment Services lobby.

-Open to all WEC Business majors
-No appointment needed
-Meet with a Business Department faculty advisor
-Plan your course schedule

It is recommended you bring a completed self-audit which can be found at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/grad/selfaudit.html

Please stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to have all of your questions answered without making an appointment.

All WEC Business majors who attend this Open Advising session will receive a gift, compliments of the Department of Business Administration.

Subject: Be remembered! Get your yearbook picture taken
Submitter: Rebecca V Reilly, Student

Message: Come have your 2006-2007 yearbook picture taken on February 1, 2 or 3. Come between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to the 2nd level of Christensen, and follow the signs. Show your student ID, unless you're faculty or staff.
February 1 - Riverside Room
February 2 - Augsburg Room
February 3 - Riverside Room

Subject: Please donate candid photos to the yearbook
Submitter: Rebecca V Reilly, Student

Message: Do you have awesome digital photos of your busy college life? Want to donate them to this year's Augsburgian for possible inclusion? You can upload pictures, taken at the highest resolution of a 3 or higher megapixel camera, in .jpg or .tiff files, in RGB file format, to our website, and tell us about what's going on in the picture in the Keywords field!
Go to https://portal.jostens.com/login.asp
The User ID is 1111266
The password is rootbeer
Please identify those pictured, and identify the photographer in the Keywords field so we can give photo credit. Thanks.

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Thursday, February 1:
Wrestling -- Wartburg (Iowa) 19, Augsburg 13
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0607statistics/020107wartburg.html


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, February 2:
Men’s Hockey vs. St. John’s, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women’s Hockey at St. Benedict, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 3:
Wrestling at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, 9 a.m.
Wrestling at St. John's North Country Open, 9 a.m.
M/W Track and Field at Bethel Invitational, 11 a.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Macalester, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Men’s Hockey at St. John’s, 2:05 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. Macalester, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women’s Hockey vs. St. Benedict, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Monday, February 5:
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 5:45 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas. Si Melby Hall, 7:45 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/