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Teaching and Technology Tapas Workshop TODAY

Tapas are small plates of delicious food eaten as appetizers or combined to form a meal shared with friends. Similarly, our Teaching and Technology Tapas are tasty bite-sized technology tips presented by several IT staff in 3 to 5 minute segments. You can drop by for just a few topics or stay to experience an entire workshop. Please join us for:

"Teaching and Technology Tapas"
Wednesday, March 2 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Christensen Center Riverside Room

About the Workshop
Your LFC team will share a variety of tools and resources that can be applied in your day-to-day activities and in special projects that arise. The presentation will be informal so please feel free to come and go as your schedule allows - we've designed the program with this in mind! Community lunch participants are welcome. Content is appropriate for users with all levels of computing experience.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Zyzzogeton Registration and Information

Please help us in locating students who have done research or creative activity of high quality. Our annual celebration of student scholarship and creative activity, Zyzzogeton (or "Z") sponsored by LSAMP, McNair & URGO*, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14.

Poster Session: April 13, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Oral presentations, literary readings, music performances, art showing, etc. April 13-14, 2011

Students can participate in "Z" via:
-The poster session on Wednesday, April 13 (3:00-5:00). URGO/LSAMP/McNair pay for poster printing costs.
-An alternative format for presenting their work. For example, this could be a musical performance, a literary reading, art showing, or an oral presentation.

What you need to know:

Deadline for Submission (includes an abstract of your research or creative activity): Friday, March 11, 2011

Where to register: The Zyzzogeton Website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton.html

If you need assistance making your poster you can contact your faculty mentor first and then Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu. Dixie is happy to sit down with any student any discuss poster elements or proof drafts.

*You do not have to have done research with URGO/LSAMP/McNair to participate.

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Zyzzogeton Poster Making Workshop

In preparation of the Zyzzogeton Poster Session, please join URGO staff Tuesday, March 22 for a poster making workshop.

Poster Making Workshop
Tuesday March 22nd, 5:00 to 6:00. Free pizza. Room to be announced.

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a meeting to work on your poster before March 22nd, please contact Andrea Sanow, URGO Admin, at sanowa@augsburg.edu or x1446.

Registration for the Zyzzogeton poster session on April 13 from 3-5pm is open! Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton.html to register. Registration closes Friday, March 11.

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Feed the Pig Class Gift Competition is Heating Up

The Feed the Pig Class gift competition is heating up!

2014 $136.65 raised by 39 supporters <----LEADING PARTICIPATION!
2013 $121.43 raised by 26 supporters
2012 $67.70 raised by 15 supporters
2011 $171.42 raised by 33 supporters <----LEADING DOLLARS RAISED!

All students faculty and staff have until Friday, March 4th at 2 p.m. to support their class so they win the party at Augsburg House, the residence of President Pribbenow! Deposit your piggy banks from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Christensen Center, the first 100 receive a free "I Fed the Pig" t-shirt!

All the money raised will support current Augsburg students through scholarships! We've raised a total of $585.02 so far!

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Reserve Your Tickets for Belle Reprieve

Tickets are on sale now for Augsburg Theatre department's production of Belle Reprieve written by Bette Bourne, Paul Shaw, Peggy Shaw, and Lois Weaver, directed by David Deblieck.
The show, created in collaboration by the members of two queer performance companies, Belle Reprieve is a cross-dressing, farcical romp that re-visions Tennessee Williams' characters from A Streetcar Named Desire: Mitch (a fairy disguised as a man), Stella (A woman disguised as a woman), Stanley (a butch lesbian) and Blanche (a man in a dress). Using the famous film version of the play as a launch pad and cabaret music as a theatrical mouthpiece, the play examines sexual politics and gender performance in American life and theatre!
Available performance dates are:
March 8, 9, 10, and 11 at 7:00pm
Ticket prices:
$6 General Public, $4 ACTC Faculty, Staff and Students, $2 Augsburg Students and children under 12.
Reserve your tickets at boxoffice@augsburg.edu

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Apply for the Bonner Program

Do you want a job in the community?
Are you an incoming first-year or sophomore?
Are you work-study eligible?
Does civic engagement and social justice work interest you?
Available to work 10-12 hours a week?

If yes, then APPLY FOR THE BONNER PROGRAM!!!

Applications are available at the Admissions Welcome Desk and the Sabo Center (the house next to CCHP).

Applications are due MARCH 28th.

If you have any questions contact Kristin Farrell at farrellk@augsburg.edu.

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Time for Augsburg to be Smoke-Free?

Time for the Augsburg Minneapolis campus to go smoke-free?

The campus task force meets Monday, March 7, 1:30-2:30 pm in the Century Room, Christensen Center. Anyone interested is invited to attend

Thanks to all who have completed our survey - still time to let us know your opinion about whether the Minneapolis campus should go smoke-free. Minnesota already prohibits smoking indoors, so this is about no smoking outside on Augsburg Minneapolis property. This is a quick, 4-question survey. Your link to this anonymous survey is:
http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_72JK2buHw75z57C

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Erica Malloy's Senior Art Reception - Friday

Gunslingers and Damsels:
Chronicles of the Space Age Heroine

Erica Malloy

March 1 - 7, 2011
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center

Erica Malloy will have a reception for her senior art show this Friday, March 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Food and refreshments provided.

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Ink Me Tattoo & Body Piercing Informational

Come Learn from the professionals, Steady Tattoo and Residence Life for an informative discussion about the ins and outs of Tattoos and Piercings. get the myths, the care and all you need to know before you get your first Tattoo or before you decide to get you next one. temporary tattoos and beverages will be provided. Along with a chance to win great prizes from Steady Tattoo. On Thursday March 3, 2011 in the Marshall room from 7pm to 8:30pm

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Artwork Deadline - March 4 & 5

All-Student Juried Art Exhibition 2011
Christensen Center Art Gallery & Student Art Gallery

Deadline:
Drop off artwork to the Christensen Center Art Gallery
Friday, March 4, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 5, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Submissions:
-All artwork must have been created since April 2010.
-Number of entries is limited to 3 per person.
-All work must be prepared for installation.
-2D, 3D, digital, and film entries are accepted. Film entries must be submitted in Flash or
QuickTime on a disc and be less than 10 minutes in length.

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FREE for Augsburg Students: Mardi Gras Madrigals

Huzzah! Jugglers and musicians! Storytellers and poets! A full medieval feast! Plus Schola Goliardi, a new madrigal group directed by Jordan Sramek, artistic director of the internationally acclaimed Rose Ensemble.

Tuesday, March 8th, 6:30 PM, in Hoversten Chapel. Tickets are $20. Free admission for Augsburg students with a valid ID. All guests (paying and non-paying) must still make a reservation. Go to: www.augsburg.edu/mardigras

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Writing A Winning Resume Workshop

Are you applying for an internship or looking for a job and need information on how to write a resume? If yes, attend our workshop on Thursday, March 10th 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Oren Gateway, Room 103.

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Community Action Panel: Closing the Gap TONIGHT

Thursday March 3rd from 4:45 to 6:30 in the East Commons: Community Leaders SPEAK UP and SPEAK OUT about the achievement gap and how it affects Minneapolis students and their vision for change. Public school students will be sharing their expectations for their education. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this community event. Email commlink@augsburg.edu for a parking pass.

Email commlink@augsburg.edu with questions

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CAO - Orientation Program Dates

Mark your calendars! The 2011-2012 CAO Orientation Program Dates are as follows:

SOAR I: July 22-23
SOAR II: July 25-26
SOAR III: July 27-28
TRANSFER-mation: September 2
Auggie Days: September 3-10

For more information, please contact the CAO Orientation Phone Line at 612/330-1100 or the CAO Orientation Email at orientat@augsburg.edu.

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Thinking of Quitting Tobacco - "Filter This"

Now is the time! You have help and support! Do you want to quit? Are you thinking about quitting? Have you thought about it for some time and did not know where and when to get help and support? "Filter This" is a group of people that are dedicated to quitting tobacco use. Some quit "cold turkey" and some quit with the help of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), and some have chosen other paths. No matter what the strategy, aid or philosophy, everyone needs help and support. Join us and listen or ask questions, speak of your experience with quitting, your struggles and your victories. This is not easy, this is hard, your not alone and quitting can be a proposition full of fear and anxiety. It does not have to be.

The meeting is Every Thursday from 4-5pm in OGC 113. This Thursday we will also be offering pizza for those who attend. Come and get it!!

For more information or questions please contact "Filter This" and Mark Guyott at ext 1170 or guyott@augsburg.edu

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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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Housing Expo

Housing Expo is right around the corner!

TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH
3PM
EAST COMMONS, CHRISTENSEN CENTER

Remember to Bring:

* Student ID
* Print out of Housing Number
* Print out of Power of Attorney
[email from Cyndy and their housing number]

For Housing Information visit:
Housing Expo: http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/housing/expo.shtml
Room and Meal Plan Cost: http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/housing/roomboardcosts.shtml
Or email rowe@augsburg.edu

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American Indian Storytelling, 6:30 Tues

"Respecting Our Elders"
Honoring Ona Kingbird, Anishinabe Storyteller, Teacher, and Spiritual Leader
Tuesday, March 8th
Sateren Auditorium
6:30 Refreshments (Fry Bread Served)
7:00 Opening Ceremony and Introduction of Ona's Family
Many guest storytellers and an Open Mic to honor Ona
Parking Permit Available at Event for Lot L
Free and Open to the Public

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, March 2:
Softball -- Augsburg 5-12, Wisconsin-Stout 3-6
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/3/2/soft030211.aspx?path=softball


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

Friday, March 4:
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships at St. Thomas
Softball -- Auggie Dome Tournament at Edor Nelson Field: Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Augsburg, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 5:
M/W Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships at St. Thomas
Softball -- Auggie Dome Tournament at Edor Nelson Field: Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.; Luther (Iowa) vs. Augsburg, 5 p.m.
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Loras (Iowa) at Jacksonville, Ill., 1 p.m.

Sunday, March 6:
Softball -- Auggie Dome Tournament at Edor Nelson Field: Concordia-Moorhead vs. Luther (Iowa), 11 a.m.
Baseball -- Augsburg vs. Central (Iowa) at Jacksonville, Ill., 1 p.m.

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Oak Living Room Tables

Oak end table, coffee table, and sofa table for sale ($75 for set). In very good condition. See Craigslist post for pictures. Contact Melody at geigerm@augsburg.edu if interested.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/fuo/2227281195.html

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Girls' Flower Table, Shelves, & Hooks/Pegs

Adorable, colorful matching flower table, 2 shelves, and 4 hooks for a little girl's room. Excellent condition! Set for $35. See listing at Craigslist for pictures: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/fuo/2227224632.html
Contact Melody at geigerm@augsburg.edu if interested.

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