Subject: Science Initiative - Student Discussion Wednesday
Submitter: Barbara Edwards Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Academic Affairs

Message: Students are invited to a discussion about the Augsburg Science Initiative on Wednesday, March 8th, 6:30-8:30 in the Minneapolis Room. (Pizza will served). This will be the second of three discussions that will be held this week: 1) Faculty and staff from a variety of programs and departments outside of the Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Health Sciences,
2) Students (majors and non-majors), and 3) Faculty and staff from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Health Sciences, and Psychology.

I hope you can join us on Wednesday for our continuing exploration of the vision for the Sciences at Augsburg. We really want to hear from students. The Science at Augsburg Initiative is posted on the President's Webpage. We have been developing a core beliefs statement, which is included in draft form in the document. Before we can focus on the types of facilities that are needed at Augsburg, we need to spend additional time on three other elements of the "unbroken chain of motivations" that stem from our statement of core beliefs: 1) Objectives based on core beliefs, 2) Experiences and interactions required to achieve objectives, and 3) Programs built on experiences and interactions. The purpose of Wednesday's meeting is to focus on these next steps.

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: Friday Seminar, March 9
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Road Dogs and Loners

Tim Pippert, the poet laureate of Inver Grove Heights, will be discussing the lives and survival strategies of homeless men.

The presentation will focus on road dogs and loners, two subgroups of homeless men.
Road dogs are street partnerships formed between homeless men for the purpose of companionship and protection. Their survival strategies and availability of family support will be compared to self-defined loners, those who find social isolation a necessary strategy for living on the street.

Refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m. in Lindell 301. The presentation begins at 4 p.m.

Subject: Quantitative Reasoning Workshop, 3/8, CANCELED
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: The Quantitative Reasoning Workshop, scheduled for March 8 at 3:30 p.m. in East Commons has been cancelled. Further information will follow.

Subject: Morning Tutoring Opportunity!
Submitter: Timothy Dougherty, Community and Civic Engagement Student Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Our high school partner, the Augsburg Fairview Academy for Health Careers, recently enrolled three new female students from Somalia. They have been in the country for three weeks, and need help getting their English up to speed.

The Academy has asked the Augsburg community if we have any dedicated, patient folks who would like to help these girls with their ESL classes.

They're looking for people from 9-10 a.m. or 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday thru Thursday. The school is located downtown, on the corner of 8th Street and Hennepin Avenue.

Please contact Tim Dougherty with more questions, x1208.

Subject: The Role of Faith in Conflict Resolution
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: Message: Minnesota International Center Event:

At a luncheon forum on Thursday, March 8, Kjell Magne Bondevik, former prime minister of Norway and United National special humanitarian envoy to the Horn of Africa, will share his insights into the role of religion and faith in conflict resolution.

In 2005, Mr. Bondevik, an ordained Lutheran minister, founded the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights, which promotes the role that positive inter-religious dialogue can play in combating global poverty and promoting peace and human rights.

Cosponsors: The Norse Federation, the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General and the St. Paul-Minneapolis Committee on Foreign Relations

Time: Thursday, March 8, 2007; registration 11:30 a.m.; luncheon and program noon- 1:30 p.m. Place: Windows on Minnesota, 50th floor, IDS Tower, 80 S 8th Street, Minneapolis

Cost: Advance registration requested $45.00 Non-members $30.00 MIC members, students and members of cosponsoring organizations

To register: Complete our online pre-registration form.
MIC Website: www.micglobe.org

Subject: I want you to be in the yearbook
Submitter: Waka Sudo, Student

Message: The yearbook team is holding a mug shots day for WEC this Satureday.
We want all you to be in it so please stop by, it only takes 3 mins or less!

Place - in the front of Admission office and Welcome desk
Time - noon to 1 p.m.

Everyone is welcome so don't miss it.

Subject: Housing Lottery
Submitter: Cynthia Rowe, Housing Specialist, Residence Life

Message: Lottery night is March 13, 2007 in the East Commons, Christensen Center.

Lottery is the selection process for on-campus housing in Anderson Hall, 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: Mission: Multiplication
Submitter: Timothy Dougherty, Community and Civic Engagement Student Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Come one, come all! Multiply your monies and make fuller those foodstuffs for the Brian Coyle Center Foodshelf.

Thanks to the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, the more donations Coyle receives for its food shelf during the month of March, the larger allotment it will receive from the annual Minnesota FoodShare! So, the time is nigh to multiply!

Look for our bins in Christensen Center, and our fabulous screens flashing like Warhol!

The food needs are listed right on the bins, and they will be out all month. Help us step it up for Coyle's Food Shelf!

Call x1208 with questions.

Subject: Augsburg Cup Challenge - Ultimate Frisbee
Submitter: Saykham Panemalaythong, HR Assistant/Student Employment Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: Join us on Thursday, March 8th from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. as Team Green Machine challenges Team WAR (We Are Relations)in an exciting game of Ultimate Frisbee at the Dome. Come see who takes home the Augsburg Cup.

Subject: Friday Night Concert
Submitter: Teresa M Barnhill, Student

Message: This Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium, KAUG presents a concert showcasing songwriters. Headlining is the Indiana based songwriter Elephant Micah, whose played with artists such as The Arcade Fire, My Morning Jacket, and The Decemberists. Other artists include local talents The Absent Arch and Patrick Tierney. Last but not least an Augsburg student will be on the Bill. Pat Dougherty, the host of Radio Noir on KAUG radio, will be the event's opener, so come out and support the arts.

Subject: Vocatio Chapel with Gary Legwold
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Augsburg College continues its Vocatio Chapel Series with author and humorist, Gary Legwold. Gary will be our guest in the Hoversten chapel on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:20 a.m.

Gary’s writings have appeared in many publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, the Star Tribune, and Equire. He has also written three books on such Scandinavian delights as lefse and lutefisk. He is also the recipient of the Minnesota Page One Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for a feature he wrote about his daughter's adoption.

Subject: Tara Sweeney to discuss "LISTEN" this Friday
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: This Friday at 4 p.m. art professor Tara Sweeney will be discussing her mixed media work currently featured in the exhibition "LISTEN." Look at the artwork in the Christensen Center Art Gallery and join us in the Marshall Room for Tara's presentation. Refreshments will be provided.

Subject: Weekend College Chapel
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: We welcome you to WEEKEND COLLEGE CHAPEL on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 am in Hoversten Chapel.

Our Special Guest Speaker is: MARY SIMONSON CLARK!! - Graduate Student, MA at Luther Seminary, MSW at Augsburg College.

Subject: SEE AFRICA TODAY (Without Leaving Campus)
Submitter: Diane R Glorvigen, Lilly Program Assistant, Exploring Our Gifts

Message: What does the future hold for Christianity? The answer may lie in….Africa!

TODAY from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room Professor Brad Holt of the Religion Department will reflect on his recent visit to Nigeria and will lead a discussion on Africa’s role in the future of Christianity. Join us for this thought-provoking and visually beautiful event!

For further information, please contact Professor Brad Holt at holtb@augsburg.edu or x1611.

Subject: Tri-Beta Plant Sale next week
Submitter: Daniel J Forseth, Student

Message: Starting Monday, March 12 Tri-Beta (Augsburg Biological Honors Society) will be selling an assortment of Easter flowers and plants. The sale runs Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Be sure to stop by and order your plants Monday.

Subject: Spanish conversation and lunch
Submitter: Kathy J Reinhardt, Instructor, Modern Languages

Message: You are invited to attend a Spanish conversation group that will meet every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Augsburg room, on the 2nd floor of the Christenson Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. - whatever works for you! Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

Subject: Pre-Law Club meets March 9
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: The Pre-law Club will meet this Friday, March 9, 12-1 p.m. in the Century room, Christensen Center. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Subject: Summer Travel Seminars: apply soon
Submitter: Emerald Okumura, Program Assistant, Center for Global Education

Message: The Center for Global Education's travel seminars bring participants face-to-face with people of other cultures, people working for justice and struggling for human dignity. These non-credit seminars are open to the general public.

Apply soon! Deadlines are fast approaching for these great opportunities!

Mexico - LGBT Lives: Mexican Perspectives
June 23-July 2, 2007

Mexico - Border Crossings: Globalization, Migration, & Social Work
A Professional Development Seminar for Social Workers & Social Work Professors
June 16-26, 2007

Guatemala - Education for Decolonization: A Professional Development Seminar
June 23-July 1, 2007

El Salvador and Guatemala - Journey of Love and Understanding
August 4 – 15, 2007

Namibia - International Education in Context
June 20 – July 11, 2007

For more information or to apply visit:
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/
or contact Emerald Okumura at okumura@augsburg.edu

Subject: Coaching change for Augsburg wrestling
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Jeff Swenson to resign from wrestling head coach position; will remain as college's Assistant Dean of Athletics and Recreation; Sam Barber named new wrestling head coach

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/030607swenson.html

MINNEAPOLIS (3/6/07) -- Augsburg College wrestling head coach Jeff Swenson has announced on Tuesday that he is resigning his coaching post in order to focus on his responsibilities as the school's Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation.

Swenson, a 1979 Augsburg graduate, has served as head coach of the Auggies for 25 seasons (1980-84, 1986-2007), building the squad into a national small-college wrestling powerhouse. Under Swenson's leadership, Augsburg has won a record-10 NCAA Division III national championships and produced a career dual-meet record of 321-44 (.879 winning percentage).

Sam Barber, who has served as an assistant coach on Swenson's staff for six seasons, will take over head coaching duties for the Auggies. Barber has served as associate head coach for the last two seasons. A 1995 Upper Iowa University graduate, he served as head coach for the Peacocks in the 1999-2000 season. During his Augsburg tenure, Barber has been a part of three national championship squads and two national runner-up squads, and has coached 46 All-Americans and 13 individual national champions. He was named Division III Co-National Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association in 2006.

In his role as Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation as a member of President Paul C. Pribbenow's staff, Swenson supervises the 18-sport Augsburg intercollegiate athletics program, the athletic facilities department, and the college's intramural athletic program. Swenson was named to the position on an interim basis in 2001, and his posting was made permanent in 2004.

"I look forward to working with Coach Swenson in the years ahead as we partner to make Augsburg one of the finest examples of NCAA Division III athletics in the country -- a college that honors the connections between academics and athletics, that celebrates both sportsmanship and competition, and that helps our students to grow as individuals and teammates," Pribbenow said. "I can think of no one better than Jeff Swenson to lead us in this vision for intercollegiate athletics at Augsburg College. His track record speaks for itself. His love for the college is unparalleled. And he has the passion, commitment and skills to guide our athletics programs into a bright future."

Last weekend, Augsburg won its 10th Division III national championship, claiming three individual champions and nine All-Americans in the national competition in Dubuque, Iowa. Swenson was named NWCA National Coach of the Year. It was the third year in the last four that Augsburg has had nine or more All-Americans.

Swenson has been a member of the Augsburg community for more than 30 years -- as a student, coach and administrator. A national champion wrestler at Augsburg in his senior year of 1979 with a career record of 102-17, Swenson began his coaching career in his first year out of college, as an assistant coach on John Grygelko's Auggie staff. Grygelko retired in 1980, and Swenson was named head coach.

Swenson said that two years ago, he made the decision that he would step down from his coaching post this year. He said that focusing on his role in athletic administration will help him in his goals to improve every aspect of Augsburg's athletic program among schools in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III.

"For me, this is a cause for celebration. It's not a sad day. It's a great day. I'm able to listen to my vocational calling and lead the entire athletic department without having the coaching demands," Swenson said.

For more, go online:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/030607swenson.html

Subject: Off-Campus Housing Opportunity
Submitter: Alisa M Hoven, Student

Message: Attention all Augsburg students. Women and men! There is a great opportunity for you to live off campus next year and tutor youth from the Phillips neighborhood. Committ one year to become a member of this community, live among other college students, and expand your network in a diverse neighborhood through the PPL College House Program. Applications are open to all Augsburg students...and did I mention the rent is really cheap?...cheaper than living on-campus! Please contact Alisa Hoven (hoven@augsburg.edu) or Eric Oines (eric.oines@ppl-inc.org) if you would like more information or application materials.