Concern for our Neighbors

Dear Augsburg community,

As you are likely aware by now, there was a drive-by shooting at the Brian Coyle Center in our neighborhood last evening. The good news is that the two victims will recover from their wounds. The troubling fact is that this sort of violence continues to plague our neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all those in our community who are at fear for their well-being and safety.

Please know that we are working closely with fellow members of the Cedar-Riverside Partnership and with the Minneapolis Police Department to be of assistance in any way we can to respond to this incident and to work to ensure that our neighborhood is safe for all of us who live and work in Cedar-Riverside.

We are especially mindful of the members of our Augsburg community who are affected by this violent incident. Today, staff from Augsburg's departments of Public Safety, Student Services, Community Relations, Sabo Center and other areas of the College have been working directly with students who are involved at the center and in the neighborhood to address concerns and support them making individual choices about their future work. I hope that all of you will take advantage of on-campus resources to share any concerns or fears you may have.

This is our neighborhood and together with all of our neighbors we will work to ensure its welfare.

Paul C. Pribbenow
President

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Tutors Needed

We are currently looking for students interested in volunteering their time and talents by tutoring adults from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Tutoring will occur on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 in Foss.

We are looking for students from all scholarly disciplines to tutor. This is a great opportunity for students to meet adults in the community and to not only refine communication and teaching skills, but to engage with adults from a variety of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

The Trinity-Augsburg Partnership (with the help of the Sabo Center and the Bonner Program) is making this program possible.

Please e-mail Elena Eveslage at eveslage@augsburg.edu if interested in tutoring.

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Lutheran Academy of Scholars Summer Seminar

There exists an opportunity for all faculty to participate in the The Lutheran Academy of Scholars Summer Seminar, held at Harvard University June 20-July 1, 2011. The topic is Thinking from Below: the Place of the Everyday in Contemporary Scholarship. The Academy invites faculty from all fields of study to consider the often overlooked profundities of everyday life. The mornings are seminar sessions with Dr. Ronald Thiemann; the afternoons and evenings are times for reading for the seminar and research. $1400 in subsidy is provided for the seminar. I and some other Augsburg faculty have enjoyed previous seminars; you have access to the Harvard Library and can visit Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox. :) For more information, contact Bruce Reichenbach or the Academic Dean. Deadline for application is March 1.

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum - Register Now

Nobel Peace Prize Forum
March 4-5, 2011
at Luther College, Decorah, IA
Registration is available on line until Feb. 21st at: http://www.luther.edu/peaceprize/registration/ Registration fee for all Augsburg participants (students, faculty, staff) is $25.00. Fee includes bus transportation from Minneapolis and Rochester to Luther College, admission to all sessions, and meals.

Students will be housed with Luther students in residence halls. Non-traditional students have the option of staying with Luther students in a residence hall or staying at a motel at their own expense. Faculty and staff will stay in a motel at their own expense.
For schedule of speakers and events go to: http://www.luther.edu/peaceprize/schedule/

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Biology Faculty Candidate Seminar - THURSDAY

Biology Faculty candidate Dr. Phil Jensen will present: "Activin Signaling Links Diet and Metabolism during Drosophila Development"

How can animals adjust metabolism to diet? The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster increases its size over one hundred-fold during a five-day period of development, and this transformation occurs even when animals are grown on a variety of food sources. The fly, therefore, is an excellent model system for studying the balance of cellular metabolism and growth. This seminar will highlight a novel molecular signaling event that links two evolutionarily conserved signaling pathways - Activin signaling and insulin signaling - to integrate diet and metabolism during development of the fruit fly.

When: Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Where: Science Hall 123

(Please note that there will be one additional faculty candidate seminar on Thursday, February 3.)

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By Next Tues: Apply to Study in Italy

Join Professors Brad Holt and Tara Sweeney in summer session I for a course like no other! For three weeks experience intimate Italian cities, learn to draw on location, examine new ideas of spiritual practice, and even walk a portion of a pilgrimage trail in Tuscany! You'll finish the program in Rome, participating in a service project.

Course titles: ART 122/322 Plein Air Sketching AND REL 205 Spiritual Practices in the Lies of Francis and Claire of Assisi.

Travel Dates: May 10-28, 2011 (course meets on campus before and after travel)

Cost: $5,399

Fulfills: Augsburg Experience, Fine Arts LAF, Humanities LAF, and ART & REL electives

Financial aid is available too! For more information on studying abroad or about this program, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or stop by the study abroad library in Murphy Place!

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Barista Needed At Cooper's

Augsburg Dining Services is looking for a Barista for part time work. Position will include evenings and weekends. Stop by to see Mallory to inquire about the position.

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2011-2012 Financial Aid Deadline Information

Financial Aid Application Deadline is fast approaching!

Priority Deadline: March 1st (Day)
Final Deadline: May 1st (Day), June 1st (WEC/Grad)

A complete financial aid application includes:
For Day Students:
2011-12 FAFSA
2010 federal taxes (student/parent)
2011 Augsburg Aid Form

For Weekend/Graduate Students:
2011-12 FAFSA
(and)ONLY IF selected for verification by FAFSA:
2010 federal taxes (student/parent)
2011 Augsburg Aid Form

Links to this information are located on our website at www.augsburg.edu/finaid under "apply for financial aid."
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to stop by our Financial Aid Window, open from 9-12 and 1-4 (M-F)!

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Spring Trimester Tuition Benefit- Due Feb. 1

It's that time again!
If you are receiving tuition benefit HERE at Augsburg and have NOT yet submitted your anticipated credits for the Spring trimester, you need to do so by February 1st.
Forms are located outside of the Human Resources department and need to be completed and returned to HR by Feb. 1.

Upcoming deadlines:
Augsburg home benefit
Summer 1&2- due May 1

Outgoing benefit programs (for renewal students)
ACTC- due April 15th
All other programs (CIC, TE, ELCA)- due May 1

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Practice your Spanish this Thursday

Are you looking for a way to start the New Year on a positive note? Would you like to boost your Spanish skills in a relaxed and friendly environment? If so, please join us for Spanish conversation group! We meet this Thursday from 11:00-12:30 in the Augsburg Room, on the 2nd fl of the Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. All language levels are welcome - 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. We hope to see you there!

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Win an iPod Nano

Take a few seconds of your time, fill out a survey and automatically register to win an iPod. Let us know your favorite locations, quality of food and fill in your contact information and you will be entered to win an iPod. The survey will close on Sunday, Jan. 30, so hurry!

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Job Fair at University YMCA

Attend our job fair on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 from 12 p.m. -6:00 p.m. at the University YMCA 1801 University SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(ACROSS FROM FIELD HOUSE Our event is free and open to the public.

Summer Opportunities Available Include:

Camp Counselor (Day Camp/Overnight Camp)
Camp Instructor
Trail Counselor/Guide (Wilderness Camp)
Youth Development Staff
School Aged Care Program Staff
School Aged Care Lead Program Staff

All opportunity seekers will have the opportunity to interview that day with actual on-site hiring managers from our camps and summer programs during the fair. Feel free to pre-Apply online at:
www.careers.ymcatwincities.org

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Apply Now - International Study Summer and Fall

Apply NOW for study or intern abroad this summer or fall 2011.

Deadline for summer Faculty-led to Argentina, Italy and Egypt = FEBRUARY 1
Deadline for fall semester and other summer programs = MARCH 1

Apply Here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html
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Faculty-led WEC Spring/Summer I Programs--SPACE LIMITED, apply soon.

Cowboys in the Americas
Location: Argentina
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Argentinainfo.pdf

Ethnicity & Identity
Location: Egypt
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Egypt.pdf

Art & Spiritual Practice
Location: Italy
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Italy.pdf
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To see other summer and fall semester options visit these sites:

Center for Global Education (CGE)
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/

Locations: Namibia, South Africa, Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador
Terms: semester and summer

Auggies receive a $1000 discount off tuition for semester programs.
Get a Pell Grant? Get it matched for most Mexico and Central America semester programs.
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International/Exchange Partners

Locations: Norway, Germany, Finland, Slovenia and China

European partners: http://www.augsburg.edu/partners/partners.html

Chinese partner: www.uic.edu.hk/en and http://uic.edu.hk/handbook.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs - HECUA
http://www.hecua.org/

Locations: Ecuador, Bolivia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Bangladesh, as well as domestic programs based in the Twin Cities
Terms: semester and summer
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE AFFILIATED PROGRAMS

Augsburg College has affiliated with a diverse group of study abroad program providers to provide students with excellent international opportunities on over 300 programs in over 80 different countries.

Browse programs by region and country.
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/region.html

Apply Here: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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March 5 Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Calhoun

Attention One and All,
It is I, Bob Peterson, your favorite DPS Officer, here to let you know that I am along with my teammates the "Masons of Minnesota" will be participating in the Polar Bear Plunge at St. Thomas Beach at Lake Calhoun on Saturday, March 5th 2011, at 11:00am.

We will be raising money for the Special Olympics. I am asking for your support by making a pledge to support the activities for Special Olympics. Our goal is to raise $3,000; so far we have a pledge of $1,000 with the opportunity of receiving matching funds if we meet our goal.

By joining to together our pledges can make a positive impact in people’s lives, won’t you help me. I'm practicing on my Cannon Ball…

To make pledge online,
http://www.plungemn.org/index.php?page=team&name=masonsofminnesota

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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. To find out more information on how to reserve a locker, contact AuBri Weatherspoon, CAO Student Administrative Assistant, via email at cao@augsburg.edu as soon as possible!

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Staff Appreciation/Outstanding Staff Nominations

Nominate a colleague for a Staff Recognition/Outstanding Staff Award!

The Outstanding Staff Award is to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission of the college through their actions. Recipients consistently go above the call of duty to provide service to others and/or make innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg Community.

Outstanding Staff Award nominees must have a complete nomination packet that includes:
• Nomination Form
• At least TWO letters of recommendation

The nomination and one of the recommendations may be from the same individual; however, staff members may not nominate themselves for this award, and current Staff Senate members are not eligible for nomination.

Division vice presidents are asked to nominate a minimum of two staff members from their division, but any current staff, faculty, or student may also nominate individuals or write a letter of recommendation.

Letters of recommendation should specifically describe how the nominated staff member meets the criteria stated above.

Copies of the nomination form are available at:
web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/nomination.doc

Nominators and nominees should plan to be present at the Staff Appreciation gathering on Thursday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. in East Commons, Christensen Center where the Outstanding Staff Award recipients will be announced. We will also honor those who celebrated their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries in 2010.

Please return all nomination forms and letters of recommendation to Kevin Cheatham at CB 47 or SCI 152 by Friday, February 18 at 4 p.m. Thanks.

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10 Days Until Lunar New Year

Happy New Year!

2011 the year of the rabbit has approach, to celebrate this great year, AASA is inviting everyone to celebrate Lunar New Year with us on February 4th, 2011 (Friday) from 5-8pm in East commons. The event is free and dinner will be provided.

On Feb. 4th, not only will we celebrate the Lunar New Year, but there will also be talented people performing and many activities for you to enjoy. Also, there will be a fashion show that presents beautiful clothes for everyone to watch and enjoy alongside with a love play.

I hope that on this night everyone will be able to come out and enjoy this wonderful event with us. Hope to see everyone on Feb. 4th at 5pm.

For further questions, email: aasa@augsburg.edu

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Budgeting in a Tough Student Org Economy - 1/31

CAO welcomes ALL student leaders to Budgets and Budgeting in a Tough Student Org Economy, the first Spring semester installment to the campus's Student Leadership Series. The goal of this series is to strengthen the awareness, leadership, management, and organizational skills of student leaders around a myriad of different topics.

This will discuss strategies for budgeting, including but not limited to how to lay out clear, organized budgets, what goes into creating a budget, how to project future spending, as well as how to work with a more limited budget. This session will be especially helpful to student organizations which either (1) are already commissioned and will need to submit an annual budget request to Day Student Government or (2) are applying for commissioned status for the first time.

Ann Garvey, Vice President for Student Affairs, will facilitate this workshop on Monday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100.

Please remember, commissioned student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than two workshops per semester. Chartered student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than one workshop per semester.

Additionally, these workshops are for all student leaders on campus. So if you are not part of a formal organization, feel free to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Bisexuality Discussion Thursday 5 p.m.

BISEXUALITY DISCUSSION: Embracing the fundamental value of self-identity and exploring the historical-present of MN's Bisexual movement and activism

Discussion led by the Twin Cities' Bisexual Organizing Project (BOP)

THURSDAY, JAN. 27
5-6:30 PM
AUGSBURG COLLEGE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER (Sverdrup 207)

All genders and sexual orientations are welcome!

Questions: annikagunderson@gmail.com

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All Nighter in Wonderland

Alice requests your presence at the All Nighter in Wonderland this Friday, January 28 in Christensen Center. Doors open at 9:30 pm, inflatables, food, caricatures, magic show, black jack, henna, and more! Comedian BO BURNHAM performs at midnight, followed by a dance at 1 am. Students must present Augsburg ID at entrance and may bring one guest. Donations suggested. The first 300 students may receive T shirts.

**Sign up for the dodgeball tournament that starts at 9 pm before the All Nighter! Teams of 6 including one lady can email ASAC@augsburg.edu! Prizes for winners

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Thru Another's Lens - Wednesday, February 2

The Department of Residence Life is continuing its safe dialogue series for community members on issues of human diversity. The overarching goals of this series are to help people understand each other across difference as well as inspire all to take action for positive social change.

The kick off to this series occurred on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100. This first session looked to develop a common conceptual understanding of oppression dynamics, broadly, allowing the series to take single-issue focus for the rest of the academic year. Now, each session will focus on a particular social identity category while also considering how various oppression dynamics intersect (e.g., class, disability/nondisability, ethnicity, gender, race, religious & spiritual identity, sexual orientation). It is not required to have attended this session on Wednesday, November 3 to attend this or future sessions.

This third session in the series will take place on Wednesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100 and will focus on race, racism, and ways to take action against racism in everyday life.

So, if you want to join a discussion where you will leave with some tangible takeaways that you can apply, then come join us!

If you have any questions, please contact Will O'Berry at oberry@augsburg.edu.

Free sunglasses as well as dessert will be provided for attendees!

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Work as a Scribe-Info Session TOMORROW

Join us for the Scribe Program Info session tomorrow night!

In the upcoming months, the Emergency Physician Professional Association scribe program will be recruiting, interviewing, and hiring students. Come to this informational sessions to learn more about working as an emergency department scribe an the many benefits you'll get from working as a scribe.

When: Thursday, January 27, 5:00 p.m.
Where: SCI315
Free pizza!

For questions, contact Andrea Sanow in the URGO office (sanowa@augsburg.edu).

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2nd Annual CAO Leadership Summit

"Everyday Anti-Racism: Developing Awareness, Skills and Action In the Service of a Socially Just Society," presented by Heather Hackman of St. Cloud State University, will focus on ways you and your student organization can identify and fight racism on campus and in the greater community. All students are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu by Friday, February 18.

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Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 12th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards taking place on Monday, April 11. Any student, staff, faculty, or community member may nominate a fellow student leader, student group, or student group advisor for these awards; self-nominations are also accepted. Nomination packets are due no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 25.

To obtain a nomination packet, ask questions about the process, or submit a nomination, you can email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu or stop by the Auggie's Nest to talk in-person with a Campus Activities and Orientation staff member.

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Open Advising for all WEC Business Students

Spring registration for Weekend College students starts February 14 - get a head start on your advising!

The Business Department will be offering open advising sessions for Weekend College business majors and minors on the following days:

Friday, January 28, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 29, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

These sessions will be held in Sverdrup 102 (by the Enrollment Center)

-Open to all WEC Business majors/minors

-No appointment needed

-Meet with a Business Department faculty advisor

-Plan your spring course schedule

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

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2011 Spring Student Involvement Fair

Do you want to get involved? Do you want to see all of the awesome organizations and groups Augsburg has to offer? Do you LOVE getting free candy? Then check out the Spring Student Involvement Fair February 2nd from 2-5 PM in the Christensen Center Lobby! It is a perfect opportunity to get involved on campus.

If you have any questions, contact AuBri Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.com

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Interested in Marketing, Advertising or PR?

There is be a Student Advertising Summit on Friday, February 11th. This will held at the McNamara Alumni Center at the U of M on the East Bank. The event goes from 8-5 and is followed by an optional happy hour at The Library Bar!

The Student Advertising Summit is a great way to get involved in the advertising and marketing community, and provides students with a link to professionals who hire upcoming graduates. This event will include: Networking roundtables, Portfolio reviews, Agency tours, Speakers from the industry, Insight to what the working world is like, and Contacts.

The Student Ad Summit is a great event to attend because every bit of exposure to the advertising community is essential and this is an opportunity to meet real people doing the job that you want! Networking is critical, especially with such a competitive job market.

To find more information please visit www.ad2sas.org or visit the facebook group: Student Advertising Summit (Minneapolis)

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Film, "Still Doing It," at WRC today at 12:30

Please join us today, January 26, in 207 Sverdrup from 12:30-1:30 for the first Brown Bag Lunch and Feminist Film of the Spring Semester. We will be showing STILL DOING IT: THE INTIMATE LIVES OF WOMEN OVER 60, a film that explores the lives of "nine extraordinary women, age 67-87, [who] express with startling honesty and humor how they feel about themselves, sex and love in later life." The filmmakers write: "Our intention is to reverse the widespread stereotypes about growing older and inspire all women to keep doing it - it being whatever turns them on - from following intellectual, political and artistic passions to finding romance and having great sex."

All are welcome!

Spring Brown Bag Lunches and Feminist Film Series 2011:

Lunches (207 Sverdrup):

Tuesday, Feb 15, 12-1: Sarah Griesse will talk with faculty and staff about the procedure for handling student reports of sexual assault.

Wed, March 23, 12:30-1:30 - An experiential session of mindfulness-based stress reduction with founder of Heartwood Mindfulness Practice Center, Judith Lies. Lies has been an instructor of mindfulness-based stress reduction in medical, mental health, professional, educational, religious, and corporate settings for 17 years. She completed the professional training with Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1993 and currently studies with Thich Nhat Hanh and his monks and nuns in France and the U.S.

Thurs, April 7, 12-1 (note date change) - John Zobitz will discuss Julie Des Jardin's book, _The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science_. (Des Jardin is a former Augsburg faculty member, now a historian at Baruch College, City University of New York.) The book "seeks to recover a neglected history of women who found entrée into science and engineering, exploring the barriers and choices they encountered, and the impact they made – or failed to make."


Films (Student Lounge, 4:30-6:30, unless otherwise noted):

February 18th: HIP HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES
By self-proclaimed "hip-hop head" Byron Hurt, this is a "riveting documentary that tackles issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today's hip-hop culture." The film "provides thoughtful insight from intelligent, divergent voices including rap artists, industry executives, rap fans and social critics from inside and outside the hip-hop generation. The film includes interviews with famous rappers such as Mos Def, Fat Joe, Chuck D and Jadakiss and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons; along with commentary from Michael Eric Dyson, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Kevin Powell and Sarah Jones and interviews with young women at Spelman College, a historically black school and one of the nation's leading liberal arts institutions."

February 25th: SAY MY NAME
"Sisters, mothers, businesswomen, role models, music artists—in an industry dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of SAY MY NAME speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female MCs. From hip hop's birthplace in the Bronx to the ladies of grime on London's eastside, emerging artists to world renowned stars like MC Lyte, Monie Love, Roxanne Shanté, Estelle, Erykah Badu and many more, these are women turning adversity into art."

March 2, Sateren, 7-10pm (this is not part of the Feminist Film Series): Augsburg's Native American Film Series brings us "Tracey Deer presents: CLUB NATIVE".
Hosted by professor and documentary filmmaker Jennifer Machiorlatti, this documentary "raises critical questions about belonging and indigenity, the heartbreak of 'marrying out' of the Mohawk Nation, and the unjust patriarchal laws that disenfranchise Native women. It is a candid and engrossing work about the pain, confusion, and frustration suffered by many First Nations women, but also a testament to the triumph of love and the resilience of the human spirit."

April 8: TEA & JUSTICE
"chronicles the experiences of three women who joined the New York Police Department during the 1980s—the first Asian women to become members of a force that was largely white and predominantly male."

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Auggies Study Abroad with CGE this Spring

Auggies have started their study abroad semester where they'll earn credits towards graduation through internships, homestays with local families, and travel through Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa.

Follow their experience at Dulce Cge's Facebook page!

• Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement, Central America

Danielle Goodwind

• Migration and Globalization: Engaging our Communities, Mexico

Amy Voigt
Benjamin Main
Chelsie Duckworth
Maren Daniels

• Social Work in a Latin American Context, Mexico

Alicia Fowler
Billy Hamilton
Chelsea Crivello
Deirdre Smith
Heidi Wille
Mallory Carsten
Paige Onstad

•Nation Building, Globalization,and Decolonizing the Mind, Southern Africa

Amy Aylsworth
Arianna Genis

Find photos, blogs, and more at http://www.augsburg.edu/global/semesters/

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Did you Lose 2 SD Memory Cards?

If you are missing two SD memory cards as of last Friday, send a note to porter@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1686. They were found in Parking Lot L (behind the dome).

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