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CCHP Convocation this Weekend

All students faculty and staff are encouraged and invited to attend the CCHP convocation with Malidoma Patrice Some on Friday 2/11 from 3:30 - 5 pm and/or Saturday 2/12 from noon - 1 pm in the Chapel.

Malidoma means "be friends with strangers." Dr. Some travels throughout the country bringing his message of hope, healing and reconciliation. He is the author of several books which will be available for purchase and signing. He will sign books Friday at 5 pm and Saturday at 11:30 am.

If you have any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Thank you. We hope to see you this weekend.

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Social Entrepreneurship Survey

Dear Current Augsburg College Student:

We are MBA students working on our MBA Capstone Project (MBA 580) with Dr. Bruce Batten (Associate Director of MBA Program).

Augsburg is considering developing a new multidisciplinary program offering in Social Enterprise/Social Entrepreneurship. As part of a feasibility study we are conducting a survey to gauge your interest in socially oriented businesses and careers. Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative solutions to society's most pressing social problems. Rather than leaving societal needs to the government or business sectors, social entrepreneurs find what is not working and solve the problem by changing the system, spreading the solution, and/or persuading entire societies to take new leaps.

The below survey will help us in our research for Augsburg College in identifying the feasibility and attractiveness of such a program offering. Please participate in this survey by cutting and pasting the below link into your browser:

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5C6Zzoba6FlJ3CY

Thank you in advance for your valued input and participation in our research.

Kelsey Duncomb, Jay Isaman, Famata Barrie, John Kiiza
MBA 580 Augsburg College Consulting Team

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Scholarly Writing Retreat

Dunrovin Retreat Center, May 16-18, 2011

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites faculty to participate in the second annual Scholarly Writing Retreat at Dunrovin. The retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Last year, many participants came specifically to plan an approach to a new project; it was an opportunity to focus new ideas so that participants could spend the summer further developing these projects. And for some, it was a chance to finish articles that they had been working on during the year; one person, for example, used the time to complete a piece for publication.

Comments from last year's attendees:

"I can honestly say that I was able to get more quality writing done in the 48 hrs. we were there than any time since my sabbatical."
"The group that went to Dunrovin was wonderfully supportive of each other, and the environment seemed to make everyone's work productive."

The retreat will take place Monday, May 16 at 10 am through Wednesday, May 18 at 3pm. There are 15 openings. First come, first served - those who attended last year are welcome to sign up again. There will be no charge for participants. Please email hedstrom@augsburg.edu to sign up.

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Open Forum on Events in Egypt

We are witnessing historic events in Egypt! What will happen? What does it all mean? Please come to an open forum on the situation in Egypt, featuring:

Mohamed Sallam, (Director of Pan-African Student Services) on contemporary Egyptian history

Joe Underhill (Political Science) and Michael Lansing (History) on U.S. foreign policy toward Egypt

Lars Christensen (Sociology) on political protest and social movements

Phil Adamo (History) on the future of antiquities in Egypt

And more …

The forum will take place on Friday, February 11, from 11:50 AM to 1:15 PM in the Marshall Room of the Christensen Center. Refreshments will be served. This is an amazing "teachable moment." Join us and learn more.

For more info, e-mail adamo@augsburg.edu

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm

The Speaking of Scholarship Series features the scholarship of Augsburg faculty and students, through 20-30 minute presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by their work. The intent is to increase awareness of scholarship on campus and learn from each other's experiences. Light hors d'oeuvres are served. The spring sessions include:
February 8, Lindell 301 – Melissa Hensley, Social Work, "Opinions of People with Mental Illness and their Caregivers on Health Care Reform"
February 16, Lindell 301 – Tim Pippert, Sociology, "Marketing Diversity on Campus: The Visual Representation of Race and Ethnicity in College Recruitment Materials"
February 22, OGC 100 – Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation,
March 2, OGC 100 – Doug Green, "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of a Scholarly Day-Tripper"
March 8, Lindell 301 – Mary Lowe, "Queer Theology"
March 22, OGC 100 – Cass Dalglish and Andrea Sanow, "Creating Creative Space"
March 30, OGC 100 – Kristin Anderson, "Ballparks of the Twin Cities, 1859 to Target Field"

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Nathanson and Ben Stottrup
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.

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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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Staff Development Series begins February 15

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Excellence
Developing Your Strengths

This spring, CTL is launching the first of three parts of a development series designed for academic and administrative staff. The first set of workshops will deal with different aspects of creating a culture of innovation and excellence; providing you with a model or framework for thinking about the topic, conversations about what it means in practice, and exercises to help you begin to apply it to your work. The sessions are held from 3:00-5:00 pm every other Tuesday during the regular academic year and once a month during the summer.

The first session will focus on discovering and developing your strengths. In preparation, you will need to pick up a copy of Strengths Based Leadership from Sarah Hedstrom in the CTL area, and complete an online inventory. Please bring your results to the session.

The workshops currently scheduled for Spring and Summer 2011 are:

February 15, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Developing Your Strengths (Velma Lashbrook)
March 1, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Advocating for Yourself
March 22, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Creating an Intentionally Diverse Culture (Julio Vargas)
April 5, 2011, 3:00-5:00, SVE 1 – Embracing Change and Innovation
April 19, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Managing Change and Strategic Improvement
May 3, 2011, 3:00-5:00, TBD – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and others)
May 9-10, 2011, 8:30-4:30 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference (formerly the Diversity and Global Learning Conference)
June 7, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
July 12, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
August 2, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 200 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Fox-Wilson and Julio Vargas
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session and that your place is reserved.

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Powerful Conversations on NSSE

Student-Faculty Interaction
February 17, 2011, 12:00-1:15, OGC 100

This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how well we engage students, explore how we can leverage our strengths to have a more significant impact, and examine our most important opportunities for improvement. Over the year, we will look at overall results and then look more closely at each of the five factors measured by NSSE. Every academic department should have a representative attend these sessions. The remaining sessions are scheduled as follows:

February 17, 2011, OGC 100 – Student-Faculty Interaction (Lori Peterson)
March 24, 2011, OGC 100 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)
April 21, 2011, OGC 100 – Supportive Campus Environment (Ann Garvey)

Please visit our Moodle Community Site, NSSE Conversations, for more information,

Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Sabo Scholars Applications: Feb 24 Deadline

SABO SCHOLARS/SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for 5 Juniors who demonstrate an interest and commitment to engagement in the political process, public policy issues and careers in public service. Each Sabo Scholar receives a $2000 scholarship [divided equally between the 2 semesters].

Expectations of Sabo Scholars include collaborating with Representative Martin Sabo, Sabo Professor Garry Hesser, and Senior Faculty Fellows to identify and create opportunities for Augsburg students to engage more fully in public policy issues, the political process and exploring career in public service. In addition, the Sabo Scholars help to shape the present endeavors and future direction of the Sabo Center. The Scholars meet monthly with Representative Sabo, Sabo Professor Hesser, Sr. Fellows & local alums and persons engaged in public service, policy related work and political process. The deadline for application is February 24.

For information and applications contact: Garry Hesser, Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning, Memorial 432, hesser@augsburg.edu [612-330-1664]

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Update on Study Abroad in Egypt

Given recent events in Egypt, the Office of International Programs staff, including Augsburg Abroad, wanted to update the campus community on our plans for the faculty-led program set to depart for Egypt in May (led by Professors Phil Adamo and Mohamed Sallam). Our office has been monitoring the situation carefully and wants to assure everyone that the safety and security of students and faculty studying abroad is our office's highest priority.

The U.S. State Department issued a Travel Warning on January 31, 2011, to provide citizens with information on the changing security situation in Egypt. They recommend that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Egypt due to ongoing political and social unrest, and suggest that U.S. citizens currently in Egypt consider leaving as soon as they can safely do so. See the full text of the Travel Warning at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5263.html

The situation in Egypt is changing on a daily, even hourly basis and there is no way to determine how long demonstrations will go on or what the result will be. Since the faculty-led group isn't set to depart for Egypt for several months, we continue to monitor State Department recommendations in relationship to our program plans.

If the Travel Warming remains in place on March 1, the program will be canceled. If the Travel Warning has been lifted by that date, staff in our office will continue to monitor the situation through our local travel provider, other local sources, international media, and the US State Department. We will not hesitate to cancel or change part or the entire program, if needed, to secure the safety and security of students and faculty.

In the event that our office cancels the program, students who have applied and been accepted will not be held financially responsible for any cancellation costs, and will be offered the opportunity to participate in other Augsburg summer study abroad programs. Any students interested in exploring other study abroad options should contact the Augsburg Abroad office at abroad@augsburg.edu .

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Foundational Series on Student Learning

Designing and Assessing Written Assignments
February 14, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100
Continental Breakfast

The spring sessions of our Foundational Series on Student Learning addresses how to construct and assess written and group assignments, and how to integrate online technologies into courses. These workshops are intended to provide tools to help improve student learning. The spring sessions include:

February 14, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100 - Designing and Assessing Written Assignments (Facilitator: Kathy Swanson, English). To get the most out of this workshop, bring the instructions and assessment tool you intend to use for a future written assignment.
March 7, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100 – Designing and Assessing Group Assignments (Facilitator: Kirsten Chamberlain, Communication Studies)
April 11, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100 – Integrating Online Learning Technologies (Facilitators: Velma Lashbrook, CTL & MAL, and Scott Krenz, IT)

RSVP to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Got a Pell? Gilman Intl Scholarship Workshop-2/11

Additional funding is available for Pell Grant Recipients for International Study.

1. Gilman Scholarship (see # 1 below)
2. Pell Matching Grants for CGE Programs in Mexico and Central America (see #2 below)

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1. As a Pell Grant recipient you may be eligible to apply for a Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad.

The Gilman International Scholarship offers up to $8,000 additional funding for semester and summer* study abroad to students who have a Pell grant as part of their financial aid.

*Summer Scholarships now available for all majors. Programs must be 4 weeks or more in length and meet destination requirements.

Attend one of these Gilman Workshop to learn how to apply.

Gilman Workshop Friday, 2/11/11----3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Marshall Room, Christensen Center

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Deadline March 1st for Summer and Fall or Academic Year Abroad.


2. Scholarships for Pell Grant recipients for Augsburg's Center for Global Education Programs
Don't miss the opportunity to fulfill your Modern Language skill,graduation,and major requirements through internships, homestays, one-on-one language courses, and travel through Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa!

•NEW Pell Matching Scholarship
CGE will give an automatic scholarship to all students who receive a Pell Grant and participate in our AugCore Mexico and Central America semester programs during Fall 2011 or Spring 2012.

•$1,000 CGE Auggie Grant
Study abroad Fall 2011 through any of our semester programs and get a $1,000 grant automatically!

•Diversity Scholarship
Awards cover up to $8,000 of the cost of any CGE semester program for ethnic minority and LGBT students.

• Need-based Financial Aid
Awards cover up to $8,000 of the cost of any CGE semester program for students with demonstrated financial need.

To learn more about our programs, application, and scholarship opportunities contact Dulce at monterru@augsburg.edu, or sign up for a Group Advising Meeting or Walk-In Advising time in Murphy Place.

Program application deadline: March 1st

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

For questions about study abroad visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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Up to $8,000 for Fall 2011 Study Abroad

Don't miss the opportunity to fulfill your Modern Language skill,AugCore,and major requirements through internships, homestays, one-on-one language courses, and travel through CGE's Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa semester programs!

•$1,000 CGE Auggie Grant

Study abroad Fall 2011 through any of our semester programs and get a $1,000 grant automatically!

•NEW Pell Matching Scholarship

CGE will give an automatic scholarship to all students who receive a Pell Grant and participate in our AugCore Mexico and Central America semester programs during Fall 2011 or Spring 2012.

•Diversity Scholarship

Awards cover up to $8,000 of the cost of any CGE semester program for ethnic minority and LGBT students.

• Need-based Financial Aid

Awards cover up to $8,000 of the cost of any CGE semester program for students with demonstrated financial need.

To learn more about our programs, application, and scholarship opportunities contact Dulce at monterru@augsburg.edu, or sign up for a Group Advising Meeting or Walk-In Advising time in Murphy Place.

Program application deadline: March 1st

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

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Staff Appreciation/Outstanding Staff Nominations

Nominate a colleague for a Staff Appreciation/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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Augsburg Dining Service

Try our new Valentine Specialty drink at Coopers, Heartbreak Shake

Monday join us for our special Valentine lunch

Also taking reservations for Valentine dinner, plated served meal please contact Tim Herme for more information at ext. 6474

Remember you can now add flex on line at http://augsburg.aviands.com

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Live in the Oren Gateway Center

The Oren Gateway Center is Augsburg's newest residential facility and is a substance free environment. In order to live in this space for the 2011-2012 academic year, students must obtain an application by e-mailing Cyndy Rowe, Housing Specialist for the Department of Residence Life, at rowe@augsburg.edu. These applications are then submitted to Cyndy via e-mail. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011.

Consider the following…

-National studies consistently show that students who live on campus earn better grades, forge stronger bonds of community, and report a higher level of satisfaction with their overall collegiate experience.
-2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and 4 bedroom spaces available for the 2011-2012 academic year.
-Loft-style apartments include private bedrooms, semi-private bathrooms, a kitchen with microwave, and great room.
-Conveniently located buildings with beautiful downtown views.
-Competitively priced – includes high speed internet access, cable including premium channels, utilities, and one convenient bill per semester.
-Enjoy the benefits – no commuting, safe/secure building, get to know your neighbors and fellow students as Residence Life staff members and students plan various events to build community and a sense of "home."

If you are interested in seeing a room or have other questions, please contact Will O'Berry, Residence Hall Director for Luther Hall and the Oren Gateway Center, at oberry@augsburg.edu.

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Summer & Fall Study/Intern Abroad-Apply by March 1

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

Deadline for fall semester and summer programs = MARCH 1

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

*Travel grant and stipend available for some European International Partners.
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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.htm

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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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Scholastic Connections Applications are Available

Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color (American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan-Afrikan, and Pan Asian) at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color that serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Seven "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2011-12.

Eligibility Criteria:
Current Augsburg student or advanced-standing transfer student
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement on or off campus
GPA of 2.0 or higher

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 21, 2011

Applications available at the SC web page – go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, go to S's and click on Scholastic Connections.

ATTENTION FACULTY AND STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and within a larger group of other high-achieving students of color and alumni mentors as well as receive scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student(s). Nomination forms are available at the SC web page. Go to Inside Augsburg, click on A to Z Directory, and go to S's, click on Scholastic Connections.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at 612-330-1743 or petersoc@augsburg.edu

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Are you Doing Work on Mothering/Motherhood?

If you are doing work on mothering/motherhood, I have several copies of journals (on various themes) from the Association of Research on Mothering (ARM). I'd be happy to share them with you (email me for a list). Also, I am getting ready to renew my membership to the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (formerly ARM), and if I join institutionally, I will get 5 free memberships that can be used for those of you who might want to submit work to their journal or conferences. Please let me know if you are interested in one of these memberships. If I get no takers, I will just renew my individual membership.

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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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Fleece Donations Wanted for Homeless Families

Please help support Augsburg's Special Education Department, along with special education students involved with Public Achievement at Fridley Middle School, by donating fleece fabric material that will be used to create blankets. Monetary donations are also welcome to go towards the purchase of fleece material that will be bought from fabric shops. The blankets created by the students will then be donated to homeless families in the area. Now until February 26, 2011 donations can be dropped-off in the Education Department office suite located in Sverdrup Hall's lower level.

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Be a Residential Peer Mentor for TRiO/SSS Students

Do you want to have fun and make a difference for new first-year students this summer? Augsburg TRiO/Student Support Services (TRiO/SSS) is now accepting applications for the position of Summer Bridge 2011 Residential Peer Mentor (RPM).

TRiO/SSS Summer Bridge selects 25 first-year TRiO students to get a head start on their Augsburg education. During this five-week residential program, students take two college courses for credit, and attend academic support seminars, workshops, and other activities to help provide for a smooth transition to Augsburg in the fall. Summer Bridge participants also participate in TRiO/SSS for the rest of their enrollment at Augsburg.

Augsburg TRiO/SSS started in 2001 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Augsburg College. TRiO/SSS annually provides individual and group services to 160 students so that they develop the skills and motivation necessary to achieve a bachelor's degree.

RPMs will support the efforts of the TRiO/SSS program to provide a quality summer residential and academic experience for program participants that meet the goals established in the TRiO/SSS federal grant. The role in the residence hall is to facilitate and introduce incoming TRiO/SSS students to a healthy living experience. The RPM is not a 24-hour police officer, but a 24-hour role model–authoritative without being authoritarian.

There are four openings (2 male, 2 female) for this live-in position. This position may be considered an internship for transcript notation or academic credit. The RPM position is full-time, with variable hours from July 10 - August 11, 2011, and with additional training dates in May or June, and July.

A complete job description, job requirements, additional compensation and application information are available in the TRiO/SSS Office (SCI 152) and online through Human Resources: www.augsburg.edu/hr

The application deadline is Monday, February 21, 2011 so apply now!

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Graduating? Need Career Advice - Wednesday

GradStaff, Inc. places college grads in entry-level professional business related positions. A representative will be on campus this Wed. Feb. 9th from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Lindell Library link next to the Career and Internship Table. Stop by ask questions on what employers are looking for, get resume tips, and learn how this company can assist you in your job search.

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2011-12 Complete Financial Aid Application Winner

Weekly Drawing Number I Prize goes to Zaurean Nickens - CONGRATULATIONS for submitting a completed 2011-12 Financial Aid Application by the priority deadline of March 01, 2011.

Another drawing will be held next Monday....so day students, hurry and submit your completion 2011-12 FA Application.

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Calendars and Planners

All dated Calendars and planners are $1.00 -Select Candy bars are .50 cents! All dvd's are buy one get one half off!

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Study Abroad Writing Contest--Cash Prizes

Here's a good opportunity for students to share their experience abroad and possibly win some cash....
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For over 20 years, Transitions Abroad has been hosting an annual student writing contest for all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, students who have graduated within the past year, and students currently on leave from school.

For this year's contest, the winning student submission will be awarded $500 in cash, the second place winner will be awarded $150, and the third place winner $100. In addition, the winners will be featured in the April Webzine dedicated to study abroad and educational travel.

All winning pieces will be published on the TransitionsAbroad.com website. Runner-up winners will be awarded $50 and will also be published on TransitionsAbroad.com.

The contest deadline is March 8, 2011 with no entry fee. Winners will be chosen on or about March 15th, 2011. Winners will be notified by phone, mail, or e-mail by April 1, 2011 for publication by May 1, 2011 or at such time as all winners have received and cashed payment.

Submissions that have been published at home institutions during the current academic year also qualify.

What Makes Our Contest Unique?

We cover the gamut from educational student travel, exchange programs, volunteering, internships, short-term work, and traditional study abroad via U.S.-based programs--as well as direct enrollment in foreign institutions. Over 850,000 visitors come to our site monthly, including fellow students, first-time study abroad students, repeat study abroad students, and those seeking work abroad after graduation.

For more information on the theme and criteria for free entries, please see

http://transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/student.shtml

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TODAY: Youth and Family Ministry Round Table

February 8th 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Century Room. Dinner Provided.

All YFM Majors, Minors and others interested in ministry with children and youth are invited to join us for a student panel.

Recently, four students - Nate Althoff, Katlin Billison, Justin Daleiden and Geoffrey Gill - attended a national conference of youth workers. They will share with you the insights they gained from this event.

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Pink Weekend

This coming weekend, the Augsburg Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in conjunction with the Athletic Department will be hosting its winter Pink Zone Weekend. This event helps raise money and awareness to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The weekend includes four different sporting events where fans are encouraged to come wearing pink.

The women's hockey team kicks off the weekend off with a home game against St. Olaf on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the men's and women's basketball teams will be hosting a double header against Bethel starting at 1 p.m., followed by a men's hockey game at 7 p.m.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be selling breast cancer awareness t-shirts in the Christensen center on Thursday and Friday -- all proceeds will go to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Augsburg Native American Film Series

On February 16, 2011 The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents:

First Circle (Heather Rae, 2010 ) Hosted by Randy Redroad (Producer, Cinematographer, and Editor)
There will be a reception with Randy Redroad at 6:00 followed by the film screening from 7:00-10:00 p.m (see below for location & directions)
Free admission

First Circle:
For any parent, the thought of having a child taken away is a horrific notion. Yet all across America, children whose families can no longer provide proper support are being put into foster care. Heather Rae brings to the screen her own story of a family affected by foster care due to drug and alcohol addiction in the deeply touching and extremely personal Family: The First Circle. With her nephew having spent time in the foster care system, her brother in prison and her sister-in-law recovering from drug rehabilitation, Rae looks not just at her own family, but at others whose children are similarly effected. She follows the police, who see firsthand the terrible conditions in which some children live, and those who volunteer to foster the children in hopes of providing a better life for them. Incredibly poignant and touching, Family: The First Circle, shows a small slice of the life that effects nearly 300,000 children a year, making this a film that demands to be seen. (Jacob Brades)

Randy Redroad, producer, cinematographer and editor of First Circle, wrote and directed "The Doe Boy," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the NHK Award. Redroad also directed "Haircuts Hurt," "High Horse" and "133 Skyway."

DIRECTIONS:
Place: Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall
715 22 Ave South (Sateren is located facing 7 ½ Street)

*Please note that parking is available in Lot L, which is closest to Sateren. You enter Lot L from
25th Street. Park, walk through the pass between the dome and Large square building. When you emerge you will be looking at Murphy Park. Turn left and continue to 7 1/2 (the corner of the park). Cross the street onto 7 1/2 and walk half way down the block. You will see a
large square brick building with an entrance on 7 1/2 leads to Sateren Auditorium Atrium.

For poster, maps, and directions visit: www.augsburg.edu/filmseries. or call 612-330-1523

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International Study & Internship Fair: Fri. Feb 18

Learn about 100s of international opportunities for study and internships.

Find out about the $1000s of dollars in scholarships available.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
12:00-4:00 PM
CHRISTENSEN CENTER LOBBY

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

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Second Annual Leadership Institute

"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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Faculty Rental Cap&Gowns - Please Read

If you need to rent a gown for the May 7th commencement - please visit this website no later than March 25th and verify/add information. Please note, the website will shut down on the 26th of March. Please order your rental as soon as possible. You will pick up and pay for your rental at the bookstore as usual. Please email me with any questions.

http://www.herffjones.com/college/schools/augsburg/facultyfebruary2011/

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Student Cap& Gown info- Please Read

Graduation is just around the corner and it is now time to start planning! The bookstore will hold a grad fair on Friday, March 11th from 10:am -1:30 pm and Saturday, March 12th from 10:30 am - 1 pm. Rochester Grad fair is TBA.

Come take a peak at the new custom Augsburg gown, order your Augsburg custom announcements, talk to the ring rep. All diploma frames will be 10% off for these two dates. In store only!

Cap and gowns may be ordered at the grad fair, but you can order now! To order your cap and gown you will need to visit http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/augsburg/.
You may cut and paste this address and place in browser line.

Day student deadline for placing your order is MARCH 14th. WEC/MASTER/Rochester deadline is May 8th.

If you do not order you run the risk of not having a gown for Graduation!
Payment for cap and gowns are made when you pick up from the bookstore!
Undergrad package is $51.95
Master package is $90.00
Congratulations!!

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New Student-Run Mental Health Awareness Group

Active Minds is an award-winning, national student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group. Students who participate in Active Minds work to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses by promoting open, enlightened discussion, increasing student awareness of mental health issues, and providing information and resources. Active Minds has 300+ chapters on college campuses nationwide.

Students are invited to come to an interest meeting sponsored by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion to learn how to start a chapter on our campus. On Wednesday, February 16th, from 6-7pm at the CCHP House (corner of 7th Street and 21st Avenue), counselors from CCHP will provide information about starting a student-run Active Minds chapter at Augsburg. There is no obligation to join. Come for the free pizza and learn more about Active Minds. Get involved in the conversation!

RSVP to detloff@augsburg.edu so we know how much pizza to get (but if you forget to RSVP, come anyway!). Questions? Contact Sandra Sanger (sanger@augsburg.edu) or Beth Carlson (carlson2@augsburg.edu) at CCHP.

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The StepUP Program 2011 Dinner Gala

Please join us for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and fellowship as we celebrate the StepUP Program at Augsburg College.

The theme of the evening, "Believe in Yourself," says it all! The Dinner Gala includes a Silent and Live Auction with MC and StepUP alumna Debbie Jacobs Heard and Keynote Address by Kitty Harris, Director, Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery at Texas Tech University.

February 26, 2011
5:30pm – Silent Auction and Social
7pm – Dinner and Program
Christensen Center
Festive Attire Recommended

Individual Admission $100 per person.
RSVP by calling 612-330-1170 or register online at http://www.augsburg.edu/stepup/gala.html .

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TODAY - Admission Possible Information Session

AmeriCorps and Admission Possible: Become a Volunteer! Admission Possible is seeking talented, idealistic college graduates to help us prepare low-income young people for college. Applications are now accepted for a variety of positions that will allow you to build your skills, meet other dedicated young professionals and change the world, all at the same time!

Come to the information session to learn more about these exciting opportunities!

Today, Monday, Feb. 7, 12-1pm in Oren Gateway 100.

Contact Anh Nguyen (Nguyen@augsburg.edu) with questions.

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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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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, Feb. 4:
Women's Hockey -- St. Mary's 5, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/4/whoc020411.aspx

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 4, St. Mary's 3
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/4/mhoc020411.aspx

Wrestling -- Wartburg 28, Augsburg 5
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/4/wres020411.aspx


Saturday, Feb. 5:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at St. John's North Country Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/5/wres020511.aspx

Men's Indoor Track and Field -- Augsburg at Bethel Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/6/mtrk-020611.aspx

Women's Indoor Track and Field -- Augsburg at Bethel Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/6/wtrk-020511.aspx

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Minnesota Challenge
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/6/swim020511.aspx

Women's Basketball -- St. Benedict 75, Augsburg 57
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/5/wbb020511.aspx

Men's Basketball -- St. John's 85, Augsburg 59
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/5/mbb020511.aspx

Women's Hockey -- St. Mary's 3, Augsburg 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/5/whoc020511.aspx

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 5, St. Mary's 3
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/5/mhoc020511.aspx


Sunday, Feb. 6:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 17, Wisconsin-La Crosse 17
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/2/6/wres020611.aspx


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

Wednesday, Feb. 9:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 7:45 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11:
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. Olaf, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 12:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7:05 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. Olaf, 7:30 p.m.
M/W Indoor Track and Field -- Augsburg at Carleton Meet of Hearts

Monday, Feb. 14:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Macalester, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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Car Repair, Plumbers, Electricians, Heating

I'd like to make a little plug for some folks who have done magic to my home and vehicle. As a couple of them could use some work, I might as well recommend everyone I trust, as I've only heard good reviews from everyone who has used them.

Automotive repair - Dave does fantastic, thorough work, and worked in Europe before moving here so knows domestics and imports real well. He's a stay at home dad that works out of his home shop 763-286-1898
Heating\Cooling\Mechanicals - Steve at OC Mechanical 763-286-1898
Electrical - Tom at 612-396-0918
Plumbing - Steve at Regency Plumbing saved me in a plumbing disaster and I can't say enough good things 612-250-4351
*If you're on a tight plumbing budget I have another friend who's a third generation plumber but currently can't pull permits, and thereby, is more affordable. Let me know if you want to be in touch with him.

I should also mention that all of these guys bid considerably less than others. Hope that they can help you out as well!

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C is for Cookies - Girl Scout Cookies It Is

Hi! My name is Sofia. I am selling delicious Girl Scout cookies and I would like your help if you can. My goal is to sell 200 boxes this year.

The great thing this year is that you don't have to wait to enjoy your cookies, they are here NOW!

If you would like some cookies, they are $3.50 per box. Please e-mail my mom - Dulce Monterrubio at monterru@augsburg.edu - with your e-mail address or phone number and how many boxes you would like.

You can see the types of cookies if you click Meet the Cookies at http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/

Thank you for supporting Seward Montessori's Troop!

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Faculty Robe for Sale

Herff Jones academic apparel. Black with blue velvet trim. Tam and tassel. University of Illinois hood. Size 57-33-4 (sized generously for a male six feet tall). Superb quality and near-pristine condition (was only worn six times). $100.

Contact Diane Glorvigen (612-330-1334 or glorvige@augsburg.edu).

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