Subject: IRB Information Session - March 13
Submitter: Heather J Hultquist, Secretary, Natural Sciences and Math, Political Science

Message: Norma Noonan will be hosting an IRB information session on Tuesday, March 13 from 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. in SVE 202. 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: Quantitative Reasoning Skills Workshop, March 8
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: From Deb Redmond…On behalf of the Quantitative Reasoning Leadership Team, I would like to invite you and/or members of your department to attend "Quantitative Reasoning: The Workshop" on Thursday, March 8 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the East Commons. Stu Anderson will present a profile of his new course "Physics for the Fine Arts" which was designed with the new QR criteria in mind. The team will be there to answer questions and help departments determine how they may best implement the new skills plan for quantitative reasoning. Please RSVP to Terry Martin (martin@augsburg.edu). Hope to see you there.

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

Message: On Tuesday, March 6 from noon to 1 p.m. in the East Commons, members of the Augsburg community will speak on the issue of "Sexuality & Age."

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

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

Subject: Register now for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: The Nobel Peace Prize Forum (March 9 & 10) will address one of the most important issues in the world today, nuclear energy and nuclear weapons. The Forum will honor the work of Nobel Peace Laureate, Mohamed ElBaradei and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), recipients of the 2005 Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize. Be informed and be involved in this important issue.
Augsburg College is a co-sponsor of the Forum. Bus transportation is provided for pre-registered students, faculty and staff. The schedule and registration for the Forum at Augustana College, March 9 and 10, is available on line: www.augie.edu/peaceprizeforum/. Registration closes on Friday, March 2.

Subject: aaaahh...dollar/sense chair massages tonight
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: Tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center coffee shop area, stop by for a chair massage, learn how to combat stress, and create a stress-free spending plan. Hosted by Counseling and Health Promotion and Financial Aid. For more information call x1043.

Subject: Introduction to Chinese & Chinese Culture SVE 202
Submitter: Kathleen A Tuckner, Project Manager, Office of the President

Message: Are you interested in learning conversational Chinese or learning more about Chinese culture? Visiting professor Zhang Jie (John), Professor of English and Dean of the School of Foreign Languages at Anqing Teachers College will be offering sessions for students, faculty, and staff (non-Augsburg guests are also welcome).

These sessions are meant to be informal and interactive. There is no registration necessary or requirement to attend every session. Please invite your colleagues or friends to come learn about China and experience John's enthusiasm for teaching Chinese and Chinese culture.

Refreshments will be co-hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the President's Office. Please join us today from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Sverdrup 202 classroom.

Subject: Education Practices and Student Learning
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Professor Dan Chambliss visit, March 1.

On Thursday March 1, Professor Dan Chambliss will be on campus to share the findings of his work on a large Mellon Grant examining the student experience. This substantial, longitudinal, and evidence drive collaboration offers some new insights and findings about traditional age student academic experiences. Please join us at the campus wide lecture, What We Learned About the Liberal Arts Student Experience, at 4:30 in the Marshall Room (wine and cheese). You are welcome at any session as well.

10-11:00 a.m. Transcript Analysis in Century
1:30-2:30 p.m. Assessment for Organizational Improvement in Lindell 301
3-4:00 p.m. Conceptual Methodological Challenges in Lindell 301
4:30-5:30 p.m. Campus lecture (wine and cheese) in the Marshall Room

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Diane at pike@augsburg.edu.

You can review the project at:
http://www.neasc.org/cihe/assessment/Mellon_planning_grant_final.pdf

Subject: Safe Space Training today
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Be informed on lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual issues as well as learn how to be supportive of individuals in the LGBTQIA community.

Join LGBTQIA Support Services for Safe Space Training today from 6 to 9 p.m. in Murphy Place 100.

Open to all Augsburg College students, faculty, and staff. For more information and to RSVP, contact Will O'Berry at x1499 or via e-mail at oberry@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Summer Research Grants for Faculty
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Summer Research Guidelines 2007

Description: This grant provides support of faculty scholarly activity during the summer months. Scholarship is broadly defined to include disciplinary scholarship, the scholarship of application, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the scholarship of teaching. Examples of previous successful proposals are on file in the Center for Teaching and Learning.

"Scholarship of Teaching" typically goes beyond course development and/or revision and has as its audience other faculty and professionals in the field.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Proposals should show evidence of thorough preparation and meet the following criteria:
• Clear statement of realistic goals and objectives
• Appropriate and detailed project method/plan for achieving the goals and objectives
• Explanation of advance preparation and planning
• Clear description of the project's assessment
• Detailed timeline and budget


FUNDING: Up to $2000 is awarded per grant and 2-3 awards are typically made per year.
Source: Grangaard Faculty Development Fund.
Funding decisions are made by the Faculty Development Committee. All funds must be requested by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.

ELIGIBILITY: These grants are for Faculty. Priority is given to full time tenure track faculty. Priority is also given to faculty whohave not received this grant in the previous three year period.

APPLICATION: Please use the Research Application on-line form that is available at the CTL website www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita.

Application Date: March 15 for the summer 2007.

Requirements of the grant include completion of the following:
• Professional Development evaluation form and assessment as described in the project application
• Sharing the results with the Augsburg Community; for example, presentation of a community discussion, Faculty Scholarship Roundtables, or another venue approved by the FacDev Committee.

Subject: AugCore Assessment Pilot training
Submitter: Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Associate Professor, Chair, Psychology

Message: All faculty are invited to attend the AugCore Assessment Pilot project training workshop. This pilot will assess writing and critical thinking at the institutional level. Carol Rutz from Carleton College will train Augsburg faculty on how to do this assessment. The training will take place on March 9th from 2:30-6:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room. The actual assessment pilot will take place in May. Those who participate in the training will be asked to participate in the May pilot. Participation is a great faculty development opportunity. What are the characteristics of an assignment that lead to a well-written paper? Come to the training and find out! Participants will receive a 50 dollar gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. Please RSVP by Friday March 2 to Bridget Robinson-Riegler at robinson@augsburg.edu or x1498. This event is sponsored by the Assessment Committee and the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Subject: Library late-night hours begin March 1
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: In response to requests from student government and thanks to the financial support of the President's Office, regular library hours have been extended. Beginning on March 1, Lindell Library will remain open until midnight Sundays through Thursdays and until 7 p.m. on Saturdays. We’ll close at 10 p.m. on Fridays.

Longer hours are a pilot project this spring. So come get cozy, get comfortable, get serious about your studies at Lindell Library.

Subject: Fine Arts Salon: “Internal Journey”
Submitter: Amanda Peterson, Executive Assistant, Office of the President

Message: Fine Arts Salon: “Internal Journey”
Thursday, March 8, 5-7 p.m.

Paul C. Pribbenow and Abigail Crampton Pribbenow invite faculty, staff, and students to the first in a series of salons at Augsburg House. Currently on exhibit is art professor Tara Sweeney's mixed media series, "Forbidden Fruit." She will lead guests in a discussion of the art, selected readings, and music around the theme of “Internal Journey." Senior piano performance major Bri Wright will play selections from Beethoven and Scarlotti. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited to the first 20 people to respond. Please reply to Amanda Peterson by phone (x1212) or via e-mail at petersam@augsburg.edu.

Subject: English Department Book Giveaway today
Submitter: Kathryn Swanson, Professor, English

Message: From our shelves to yours . . . come to the second floor of Memorial from 11:30-1 p.m. today to benefit from (some) members of the English Department's efforts to clean their offices. Free books are available in the area at the opposite end of the hall from the department office. There will even be food. Bring your own bags, please.

Subject: Non-Profit Career Fair - Thursday
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: On Thursday, March 1st from noon-4:00 p.m. there will be a nonprofit career fair at the U of M, Coffman Memorial Union (short walking distance from campus). Stop by and network with a variety of organizations that are seeking volunteers, interns and full-time professionals. FREE - no need to register! Go to idealist.org to learn more. Questions - Call CSWL x1148

Subject: Mural artist Chris Allen and Hip Hop this Friday
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Don't miss this Friday's live mural painting by Chris Allen and hip hop performed by some of the best in the Twin Cities. This farewell party to the Gage Family Art Gallery is happening outside Lindell Library from 7 to 10 p.m. The Augsburg shuttle will also be making rounds to see some graffiti in our neighborhood. Art is happening everyday around us--come check it out!

Subject: We’re interested in your feedback
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message: Your opinions matter to us! We are inviting you to complete a short survey about your experiences at Augsburg. Your feedback will provide us with insights about the aspects of your experience which are most important to you as well as how satisfied you are with them. Your responses will help the leadership determine what is working and what is not working here at Augsburg.

This survey is available for online completion. Please enter your unique passcode that you’ve received via email at this Website:

http://survey.noellevitz.com/

The survey is available for a limited time. Please complete the survey by no later than March 16. The survey must be completed in one sitting and should take you no longer than 20 minutes. Your responses will be kept confidential.

Thank you in advance for completing this important survey.

Julie Olson
Vice President for Enrollment Management

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

Message: FINAL WEEK TO GET YOUR COUPONS:
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 this Saturday, March 3rd, and we will be selling them from now until that day. Remember, if you happen to be gone that day, you can shop the week before, put your items on hold with your coupon booklet, and the stores will do a presale the morning of the sale. Then, you can then pick up your items anytime. These coupons are also a great gift to give for any shoppers in your life! 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 coupon booklets please contact Cheer Captain Megan Schiller at schillem@augsburg.edu

Subject: German International Student seeks host family for 2 months
Submitter: James Trelstad-Porter, International Student Advisor, International Programs

Message: One of our international students is seeking a host family experience for the remaining 2+ months of the semester.

If you might be interested please contact Jim Trelstad-Porter for more information at x1686 or at porter@augsburg.edu

Subject: World Chat: Climate Change
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: Join the Minnesota International Center (MIC) for a World Chat on Climate Change with Karlyn Eckman, a senior fellow at the Water Resources Center and adjunct professor in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Minnesota. This event is open to all.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 28, (TODAY) registration and refreshments 5:30 p.m.; program 5:45 - 7 p.m.

Where: MIC living room, 711 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Street parking available at meters.

Cost: MIC members and students free; Non-members $15
Please register in advance - MIC's living room seats only 25 people.

To register please contact the Minnesota International Center at 612.625.4421 or register online at http://www.micglobe.org/

Subject: Get Ready is coming back to Augsburg
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message:

NEEDED: Several students to participate in a panel over the lunch hour

THE AUDIENCE: 5th through 7th graders participating in the Get Ready program

WHEN: Thursday, March 8

WHAT TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: A free lunch, the chance to inspire bright young people, and the undying gratitude of the Admission staff!!!

CONTACT: Michele Kidwell
612-330-1318
kidwell@augsburg.edu

Subject: Enrollment Center closed Friday for convocation
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: The Enrollment Center will be closed Friday, March 2 from 9:45 to 11:15 for convocation. Please join us in the chapel to hear Dr. Jorge Bustamante. We will remain open until 4:30 Friday afternoon.

Subject: STP: "Must Faiths Collide" at House of Hope
Submitter: Suzanne Stenson-O'Brien, Student

Message: This weekend, March 2, 3, and 4, Dr. Martin Marty, professor emeritus, University of Chicago Divinity School, will lead discussions about the history and future of our changing religious landscape: globally, nationally, and locally.

The program begins Friday night, 7:30 - 9 p.m., at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Ave, in Saint Paul, and continues Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. On Sunday, Dr. Marty will preach at the 9 and 11 a.m. services and present an Enrichment Program at 10 a.m.

Topics include "Diversity Issues in the Fields of Education, Law, Medicine and the Arts" and "Diversity Issues in Our Local Religious Communities".

All programs are free of charge and open to the public. No reservations are necessary. Seating is limited. For more information visit the House of Hope web site at http://www.hohchurch.org.

Subject: <:15 film festival not the OSCARS
Submitter: Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, Music

Message: Nominations are being taken for individuals who have a passion for film, brevity and judging peoples' cinematic efforts. Three judges will be chosen to review and select the top three 15 second films from the <:15 film festival - a zyzzogeton event. If you know of someone or would like to be a judge for the film festival, please contact the festival director, Stephen Geffre <geffre@augsburg.edu> or call (612) 330-1670. Deadline for nominations is March 16.

Subject: Krista Tippett at the Fitzgerald Theater
Submitter: Judith A Petree, Media Relations Manager, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Krista Tippett, host of Minnesota Pubic Radio's Speaking of Faith, will read from her new book "Speaking of Faith" March 1, 7 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul. Students can purchase tickets for the event at the MPR's member discount price. For more details, call the box office at: 651-290-1221.

Subject: Housing Lottery 2007-2008
Submitter: Cynthia Rowe, Housing Specialist, Residence Life

Message: Lottery night is March 13 in the East Commons, Christensen Center.

Lottery is the selection process for on-campus housing in Anderson, Mortensen Hall, and select New Hall Apartments. All day students currently enrolled at Augsburg and taking at least one course are eligible for on-campus housing for 2007-2008.

For more information, please contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu, or x1488.

Subject: Congratulations to PASU students
Submitter: Kasidy M Moore, Student

Message: The Pan-Afrikan Student Union was in attendance at the annual Pan-African Student Leadership Conference held February 22 - 24 at Minnesota State University Mankato. In addition to being a successful conference overall, Rodney Dixion and Tiffany Ramm won the titles of Mr. and Ms Pan African respectivley. Congratualtions to them as they have helped keep a rich PASU and Augsburg tradition alive.

Subject: Hear Mozart’s Requiem for $15
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: Hear Mozart’s unfinished masterwork, “Requiem” and Domenico Scarlatti’s rarely performed “Stabat Mater” on Sunday March 11 at 4pm, performed by The Oratorio Society of Minnesota, a 60-voice choral group based in St. Paul. Join us, along with a professional chamber orchestra and exquisite soloists, in beautiful St. Mark's Cathedral for this concert not to be missed!

Mozart Requiem
Sunday, March 11 at 4 p.m.
St. Mark’s Cathedral, Minneapolis

Tickets are $15 ($13 for students) when purchased through choral member (and Augsburg staff person) Andrea Wojtanowicz at 612-330-1669 or wojtanow@augsburg.edu. Tickets are also available through Ticket Works for $18 ($15 for students). Call 651-209-6689 (Toll-free: 800-762-6353) or visit www.ticketworks.com.

Hope to see you in the audience.