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Lindell Library Open Until 1:00 a.m.

For late-night finals studying, Lindell Library will be open later:
Monday-Friday, April 26-29: 1 am
Saturday, April 30: 10:00 pm
Sunday-Wednesday, May 1-4: 1 am

Come do some intense research, paper writing, and studying. We'll expect you!

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Library resources are also available 24/7 from that web site.

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Dining Services

Midnight breakfast will be served on Monday May 2nd from 10-11:30. You must have your student ID to enter.

Coopers:
The soup of the day is Vegetable Black Bean.

Nabo:
Seasonal Feature is the Grilled Vegetable and Hummus Wrap.

A-Club:
The special for lunch is the Strawberry Chicken Salad.

The bulk order forms are available online at ausgburg.aviands.com. They must be turned in by 4 pm Wednesday the 27th.

Don't forget to like us on facebook and you will be registered to win a $50 gas card.

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Summer Camp Counselor Recognition

Will you be working as a counselor or in some other leadership role at a camp this summer? Campus Ministry wants to be in touch with you!

Please either stop by our office in Foss, email fieldl@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1467 to let us know your name, contact information, and the camp for which you'll be working this summer. We'll add you to our list of camp counselors to pray for, invite you to a special blessing, and we even have a small gift for you!

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Only 3 Yoga Sessions Left

This is a reminder that we have just three free yoga sessions left for the year including today from noon - 1 pm in the Wrestling Room in Kennedy Center. All interested students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring your own yoga mat. The remaining yoga classes will be Thursday 4/28 and next Tuesday 5/3.

Any questions, please contact the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Thanks and be well!

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May Cap and Gowns, Please Pick up at the Bookstore

If you are graduating in May - you may stop by the bookstore to purchase your cap and gown! If you did not order - just come in asap to get your size. June graduates - your gowns will be ready in mid-May. Congratulations!

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Fall and Summer Book Orders Now Due

In keeping the school compliant with the HEOA laws all Summer and Fall book orders are now due! Please email me asap with your orders at forgey@augsburg.edu - thanks to all who have turned in!

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Learn More about Be The Match

Want to learn more about the Be the Match Bone marrow Donor registry and meet a young girl and her family needing a transplant? Come to community time today and hear Imani's story and Kristine Reed's story about the importance of becoming a member of the bone marrow donor registry.

Be The Match will be on campus on Friday 4/29 from 10 - 2 in Christensen Center registering new donors. For more information about the process and/or the organization, please check out www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/Imani

Hope you can attend Community Time today from 3:45 - 4:30 pm in the East Commons to learn more about Imani and Be The Match.

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Earn $5 Fast in the Psychology Lab

Please help us finish two psychology experiments this week. Come to Anderson 26 between 12:15 - 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday or Friday. Participation payment is $5 per study; each study takes about 15-20 minutes. Restricted to persons who have not already participated in the "crime study" (#10)or "jury decision-making" (#11)studies that have been running this year.

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Enrollment Center Survey

The Enrollment Center is looking at making changes to our space and hours of operation. But we want to hear from YOU, the students! Please take a few minutes to give us your honest feedback by filling out the following survey.

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8wyDXUnP1eTK6nG

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Sell Your Books Back Now

RENT your textbooks - coming Fall 2011 - visit www.whywaitforbooks.com to order! Like the Augsburg College Bookstore Page between now and May 6th for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. Don't forget to sell back your books the week of finals for up to 50% back! Must have Augsburg ID!!

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Celebrate with Spanish Conversation Group

Please join us as we celebrate a great year in Spanish conversation group! It has been a really fun year for us, and we couldn't have done it without all of you. We'll have special treats for all who drop in to chat with us this Thursday. We will meet in the Riverside Rm., 2nd fl. Christensen, from 11:00-12:30 p.m. Drop in when you can and stay for as long as you like. We hope to see you there!

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Star Tribune Question of the Day

Is the Met Council doing a good job managing transportation in the Twin Cities area?

Yes, the transit and highway system is pretty good overall.
No, it focuses too much on mass transit, not enough on highways.
No, it focuses too much on highways, not enough on mass transit.

VOTE NOW at:

http://www.startribune.com/polls/120593469.html

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Class of 2011 Gives Back: Auggie Glass Giveaway

Give because...
1. More than 95% of us receive financial aid or scholarships,
which is what your gift is going to help support.
2. You met someone here (professor, adviser, coach, friend) who
challenged your previous assumptions.
3. It's what Auggies do, we give back to our community and we
want our fellow classmates and future Auggies to succeed.
4. You want a commemorative "Proud Auggie Grad" glass!
5. You're proud to be an Auggie!

Without the gifts from Auggies who came before us, these experiences wouldn't have been possible. Now it's our turn to join the Augsburg alumni community and pay it forward so current and future Auggies can have all the unforgettable experiences we've had. Give because in our time at Augsburg we've realized that something really does happen here. All donations support scholarships through the Augsburg Annual Fund.

The first 100 Seniors to give $20.11 will receive a "Proud Auggie Grad" glass. You can make your gift and receive your glass the following times:
Christensen Center 4/26-4/28 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
You can also stop by the alumni office located in OGC 300 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to make your gift and collect your glass!

If you give online, a glass can be put in your campus mailbox for you to pick up. Give $20.11 online today! www.augsburg.edu/giving

Class of 2011 Senior Alumni Committee:
Alexandria Fitzpatrick
Anna LaFleur
Benjamin Krouse-Gagne
Dan Brandt
Elisabeth Clemans
Emily Sell
Jessica King
Keith Mensah
Kevin Khottavongsa
Kia Burton
PaDao Yang
Seth Lienard

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Register for the Virtual Career Fair

The Minnesota Private College Career Consortium is offering a Virtual Career Fair on May 3-4, 2011. Students are able to post a resume and register at the following link. This is free to students, however, you should register ahead of time.

http://minnesota.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-career-fair-registration/

Why Participate?
Get interviews without ever leaving your computer
Avoid waiting in long lines
Save your valuable time by searching for a job online
Meet employers which may not attend on-site all day events
Upload your resume and register for the event and you will be automatically enter into the Nano Drawing

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Win $100 Visa Gift Card-Donor Scavenger Hunt Clue 2

Donor Scavenger Hunt Club #2 Tuesday April 26

"An engaged family supporting many things, student success, the arts; oh what gifts they bring!"

Think you know the answer? Come to the Alumni Relations office in OGC 300
to claim your $100 VISA gift card!

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Telephone System Maintenance on April 27 (6:00 PM)

Maintenance on the campus telephone system will occur at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27. During the maintenance period, you will not be able to receive or place any telephone calls. We expect total downtime to be approximately 5-15 minutes.

Please note that the time has been changed to 6:00 PM.

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Three Week Marathon Reading of Ulysses

Come watch Dre Deutschlander and Taylor Larson Kaiser-Gajeski read a chapter of Ulysses, Tuesday, 2:00PM.
The Quad.

For more information, read: http://augnet.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2011/04_11_11/ulysses_reading.html

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Fuel UP for Finals, Free Pizza Thursday 4:30 p.m.

The Augsburg Stewards invite you to Fuel Up for Finals on Thursday, April 28th at 4:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center Student Lounge. Free Pizza, games, giveaways, and a chance to win a $50 Target gift card!

Sponsored by the Augsburg Stewards Student Alumni Council, MPIRG, EP!C, and A'viands.

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Kristina Nelson's Senior Art Reception - Tonight

Pursuit of Excellence
Kristina Nelson

April 21 – May 4, 2011
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center

Kristina Nelson will have a reception for her senior art exhibition, Pursuit of Excellence, tonight, April 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center. Food and refreshments provided.

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Project: Think About It

Project: Think About It is a collaborative art piece facilitated by the Augsburg Art Club. The Augsburg Community was invited to write down their thoughts and reflections about four topics. These responses were then folded into shapes and are currently displayed in the Fishbowl Area in the Christensen Center. Follow the links to view a selection of the responses.

Project 1: Who am I…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51379597@N06/sets/72157626429348444/show/

Project 2: What I wish for…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51379597@N06/sets/72157626367103909/show/

Project 3: What I regret…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51379597@N06/sets/72157626428304165/show/

Project 4: What I think is beautiful…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51379597@N06/sets/72157626435483685/show/

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Community Time Today

Take a breather! Enjoy refreshments, news and conversation with colleagues in the East Commons today, 3:45-4:30.

Kristine Reed, representative from Be The Match, a national bone marrow donor registry, and 14-year-old Imani and her parents will talk about the importance and great need for bone marrow donors in the registry from diverse backgrounds and how Augsburg with its rich diversity of students can help save lives like Imani's.

We will hear from campus groups engaged with public achievement. People from the Enrollment Center, Special Education Department, and Pan African Center will share their stories about how they are experiencing Public Achievement and its impact on them and their departments.

We'll honor the four faculty recipients of the Distinguished Teaching and Learning Awards and the six recipients of Outstanding Staff Awards.

We hope you can attend!

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EP!C Summer Send Off TONIGHT

Join the EP!C peer health educators and Res Life for a safe summer send off evening of games, fun and educational activities. Due to the weather, the event will be in East Commons from 6 - 8 pm. There will be music, free ice cream and drinks as well as prizes for the games.

Learn some important information about making good choices regarding alcohol, safe sex, smoking and more.

Any questions,please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. See you tonight!!

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Staff Senate Open Forum--TODAY

Just a reminder about today's Staff Senate Open Forum! Open Forum is a great opportunity for staff to bring any questions or concerns they may have for Staff Senate to address.

Open Forum will take place today, April 26, from 12:30-1:00 pm in Christensen Center, Augsburg Room.

Hope to see you there!

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House for Rent - Five Minutes from Campus

This beautiful 3 bedroom, two-story home with 2-car garage was custom designed and built in 2006. Boasting skyline views, the house is walking distance to Target Field and downtown Minneapolis, minutes to the lakes, and close to everything you need - shopping, restaurants, schools, parks and playgrounds. The location is perfect! http://bit.ly/fsqxqm

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