Register for Emergency Notifications

Register NOW for Augsburg College Emergency Notifications "Augsburg Alerts". Registration options include text message, voice mail, or e-mail alerts during a campus emergency. Know right away if there is an emergency and know what actions to take to keep yourself safe!
For more information, view the Augsburg Alerts announcement:

http://web.augsburg.edu/dps/ACAlerts.pdf

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Win a $50 Visa Gift Card

Spread the Word! Augsburg College's Department of Public Safety is on Facebook! 'Like' our page on Facebook and submit a photo of yourself with one of our uniformed officers to be entered for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. You can submit a photo by uploading it onto our page, or by e-mailing it to security@augsburg.edu .

Submissions are due by the 21st, can be as silly or serious as you wish, and the contest is open to all non-DPS Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. The winner will be announced in the Feb. 24th edition of the Augsburg Echo.

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February CTL Activities At-A-Glance

February CTL Activities At-A-Glance
The remaining learning activities for February are:

Tuesday, February 14, 8:00-9:30, OGC 100 – Foundational Learning Series: “Designing and Assessing Written Assignments” (Kathy Swanson)

Tuesday, February 14, 3:30-5:00 pm, OGC 113 – Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices: “Faculty Experiences in Somali Community Engagement” (Mary Laurel True and faculty panel of Jeanine Gregoire,-Education; Robert Tom,-Art; Lars Christensen,-Sociology; Matt Maruggi,-Religion; Frankie Shackelford, Modern Languages and Cultural Studies: Robert Stacke,-Music; Sarah Myers,-Theater; Annette Gerten, Social Work)

Wednesday, February 15, 8:30-10:00, Lindell 202 – Blended Learning Series: “Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles” (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)

Wednesday, February 15, OGC100, 4:00-6:00 – Leadership Series: Influencing: “Adapting to Interpersonal Differences” (Brad Lashbrook)

Wednesday, February 15, 12:00-1:30 pm, OGC 100 – Speaking of Scholarship: “Eyewitness Identification” (Nancy Steblay)

Thursday, February 16, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: “New Work on Teaching Effectively: Examining Halpern and Stephenson's Applying the Science of Learning to the Art of Teaching"” (Diane Pike)

*Thursday, February 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Mindful Dialogue: Ch. 4-5: “Learning in the Collective and The Personal With the Collective” (Annette Gerten). Douglas Thomas and John Seeley Brown’s A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change.

Friday, February 17, 12:00-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room – Well Being Series: “Financial Well-Being” (Ashok Kapoor and Stephanie Ruckel)

Monday, February 20, 12:00-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Ideas About Inclusiveness: “Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students” (Cari Maguire)

Monday, February 20, 3:40-5:00, OGC 100 - Embedding Diversity and Global Learning: Intercultural Competence – “Using Cultural Immersion to Develop Better Understanding of Other Cultures” (Orv Gingerich and Cheryl Leuning)

Tuesday, February 21, 3:00-5:00 pm, Marshall Room – Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills: “Teaching and Assessing Writing Skills” (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)

*Tuesday, February 21, 3:40-5:00 pm, OGC ??,– Reading Circle: “Implications for Augsburg” (Marty Stortz and Merilee Klemp.). Martha Nussbaum’s Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities.

Wednesday, February 23, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100– Thinking About Teaching and Advising: “Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg” (Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True)

*Thursday, February 23, 3:10-4:30, OGC 100 – Reading Circle: Ch. 7-12. David Brooks’ The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Virtue, led by Jacqui DeVries.

Thursday, February 23, 7:30-9:00 pm, Mitchell Auditorium, St. Scholastica, Duluth– “Why Democracy Needs the Humanities” (Martha Nussbaum).

*Monday, February 27, 8:30-10:00, Lindell 202 – Leader-Manager Learning Circle: Ch. 8-9: “Built to Last” (Velma Lashbrook). Jim Collins’ Good to Great.

Monday, February 27, 12:00-1:20, OGC 100 – Ideas About Inclusiveness: “Mentoring Students with Psychiatric Disabilities” (Sheila Fox Wassink and panel)

Tuesday, February 28, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 100 – Staff Development Series: “Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change” (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner)

*-These are continuing book groups, no longer open to new participants.

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Study HIS,POL,SPA and SOC in Cuba this Fall 2012

CGE is excited to announce its "History, Culture, and the Politics of Cuba" courses for the upcoming Fall 2012 and Spring 2013:

HIS 440: Topics in World History: History of Cuba
POL 461: Topics in International Politics: Cuban Politics
SOC 295: Special Topics in Sociology: Cuba Today
SPA 211: Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 212: Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 316: Conversation in Cultural Context

Explore key questions around citizenship, democracy, wealth equity, race, gender, and class around a social justice framework.

Application deadline: March 1st

Questions? monterru@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1622

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Well-Being Series

CTL sponsors a series focused on well-being. It includes a broad look at well-being based on Rath & Harter’s book Well-Being: The Five Essential Elements. This monthly series is held 12:00-1:30 pm on the second or third Friday in the Augsburg Room, and includes a copy of the book and a diagnostic. It consists of the following remaining sessions:

February 17 – Financial Well-Being (Ashok Kapoor and Stephanie Ruckel)
March 16 – Physical Well-Being (Tony Clapp)
April 13 – Community Well-Being (Andrea Turner)

If you would like to participate in these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Creating an Inclusive Campus – Call for Proposals

This three-day annual conference will be held May 22-24 and is designed to feature key developments in fulfilling our commitment to intentional diversity and global learning at Augsburg College. It includes an opening session focused on one aspect of creating an engaged, inclusive learning community, and concurrent session tracks devoted to:

Engaging all students
Embedding diversity and global learning in the curriculum, and
Developing our community.

The third day consists of half-day workshops for faculty and staff to focus on setting departmental goals and action plans for creating inclusiveness. The conference is co-sponsored by CTL, the Office of International Programs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and General Education.

We invite you to submit a proposal for a 90-minute session related to any of the 3 tracks. Please provide a title and list of presenters, along with a 150-200 word description of the session you would like to facilitate. Submit your proposal to Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu) by April 1.

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Summer Research On Cancer Health Disparities

The University of Minnesota Medical School's Program in Health Disparities Research and the Masonic Cancer Center are pleased to announce the 2012 Summer Undergraduate Cancer Disparities Research Internship. Successful students will complete a full-time six-week internship program that will include hands-on experience in research addressing cancer-related disparities and interdisciplinary seminars and workshops. Interns will also be paired with and supervised by experienced faculty mentors conducting research at the Masonic Cancer Center and the Program in Health Disparities Research. The range of research includes basic biomedical, translational, clinical, and community-based research.

Eligible applicants will be incoming sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate students from Minnesota's minorities or under-represented communities enrolled in 2- or 4-year colleges in
Minnesota. Students with Minnesota residency attending colleges in other states are also eligible. Internships will be full-time
(Monday through Friday) for 6 weeks during summer of 2012.

Interns will receive a stipend of ~$400/week up for the summer and will be expected to provide their own laptop computer and arrange their own transportation and lodging.

Successful candidates must conduct themselves in a professional manner, work well in both independent and group settings, and be available for the entire six weeks of the program.

Applications are due March 1, 2012

For more information, contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu

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Blended Learning Series - Tomorrow

Blended learning has come to mean everything from web-enhanced face-to-face learning to, but not including, courses that are fully online. Integrating online technologies can enhance and enrich learning; online tools also help differentiate instruction. A recent meta-analysis reported by the U.S. Department of Education found that blended learning produced higher performance on learning outcomes than either online or face-to-face learning.

The Blended Learning Series, co-sponsored by IT, is offered from 8:30-10:00 on Third Wednesdays in Lindell 202, and includes the following remaining spring workshops:

February 15 – Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)
March 14 – Online Assessment Techniques and Academic Integrity (Scott Krajewski and Emily Hoisington)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Leadership Series TOMORROW

This series is designed for all campus leaders, and is offered on Tuesdays. It includes the following spring sessions:

February 15, OGC100, 4:00-6:00 – Influencing: Adapting to Interpersonal Differences (Brad Lashbrook) – NOTE DATE CHANGE
March 13, Marshall, 4:00-6:00 – Executing: Leading Teams (Aaron Griess)
April 24, Marshall, 4:15-6:00 – Innovating: Facilitating Social Change (Paul Pribbenow)

For more information, please contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu). To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Ideas about Inclusiveness - ESL on Monday

This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how to create an inclusive learning community that values all of its members. It includes discussions of teaching, advising, and coaching skills; and dialogues about specific differences and how they impact a sense of inclusiveness. This series includes a number of well-received sessions presented at the Creating and Inclusive Campus Conference last May.

The remaining spring sessions will be held on Mondays 12:00-1:15.

February 20, OGC 100 - Cari Maguire, New Programs, “Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students”
February 27, TBD - Sheila Fox Wassink, CLASS, and panel, “Mentoring Students with Psychiatric Disabilities”

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Modeling Constructive Debate: K-12 Funding In MN

“MODELING CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE". Feb 22, 4:00-5:30
How do we prepare “informed citizens” who are “critical thinkers”? The SABO SYMPOSIUM will provide a unique educational opportunity for the entire Augsburg community to BOTH learn more about a complex and contentious issue, “ALTERNATIVES FOR FUNDING K-12 EDUCATION” & experience a model of respectful and CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE by two leading Minnesota legislators who differ greatly on their assessments and positions.

REP. PAT GAROFALO, Republican of District 36B, who chairs the House Education Finance Committee and REP. STEVE SIMON, DFL of District 44A who serves on the State Finance Committee committee will debate the funding issue and alternatives. Then three well informed educational leaders from across the political spectrum will question the debaters and press them on their positions, followed by an opportunity for audience members to do the same. Respondents are: BILL GREEN, NAN SKELTON & PETER SWANSON. LEARN CONTENT and HOW TO DISAGREE RESPECTFULLY.

February 22, 2012, 4:00-5:30, with refreshments and reception to follow
Hoversten Chapel in Foss Center

Two resources are available for classes and individuals to use in order to prepare: 1) Constitutional Mandates on who is responsible for K-12 education and 2) the Minnesota Miracle of 1971

http://web.augsburg.edu/~hesser/MinnesotaMiracle1971.pdf http://web.augsburg.edu/~hesser/ConstitutionEduc.docx

For further information, contact Garry Hesser, x1664, hesser @augsburg.edu

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising - Pike

Modeled after the popular Speaking of Scholarship Series, these presentations and conversations are designed to share what we are learning about teaching and advising. Sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 11:50-1:20, and involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other’s experiences.

Remaining sessions during the spring are as follows:

February 16, OGC 100 – Diane Pike, “New Work on Teaching Effectively: Examining Halpern and Stephenson's Applying the Science of Learning to the Art of Teaching"
February 23, OGC 100 – Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True, “Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg”
March 8, OGC 100 – TBD
March 15, OGC 100 – Joe Underhill, “Project-Based and Applied Learning”
March 29, OGC 100 – Garry Hesser, “Teaching by Immersion: Interim Redux”

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Embedding Diversity and Global Learning - MONDAY

This series of workshops focuses on Augsburg’s Model of Diversity and Global Learning and how it is being used to help embed diversity and global learning in the curriculum and co-curriculum. These sessions will be held from 3:15--5:00 on Mondays.

February 20, OGC 100, - Intercultural Competence – using cultural immersion to develop better understanding of other cultures (Orv Gingerich and Cheryl Leuning)
April 2, OGC 100 – Personal Competence – using self-assessment tools to better understand self (Tom Morgan and Velma Lashbrook)

To rsvp for these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices TODAY

To serve our neighbors and be inclusive of all members of our community, we need to learn more about each other. This year, CTL in conjunction with the Sabo Center and Pan-Afrikan Student Services is offering a series of opportunities to learn more. These include:

February 14, 3:30-5:00, OGC 113 – Faculty Experiences in Somali Community Engagement (Mary Laurel True and faculty panel of Jeanine Gregoire,-Education; Robert Tom,-Art; Lars Christensen,-Sociology; Matt Maruggi,-Religion; Frankie Shackelford, Modern Languages: Robert Stacke,-Music; Sarah Myers,-Theater; Annette Gerten, Social Work)
March 13,3 :30-5:00, OGC 100 – Somali Student Experience at Augsburg (Mohamed Sallam and student panel)
April 10, 2:00-5:00. meet in OGC Atrium – Walking Tour of Our Neighborhood with Mary Laurel True and Steve Peacock, Sabo Center

To rsvp for these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Speaking of Scholarship - TOMORROW

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00-1:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

During the spring, the remaining presenters are:

February 15,OGC 100 - Nancy Steblay, Psychology, “Eyewitness Identification”
March 6, Lindell 301- Hans Wiersma, Religion, “Engaging Media and Messages in Religion” (or session before or after)
March 27, OGC 100- Laura Boisen and Maryann Syers, Social Work

If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu.

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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. Please go to http://web.augsburg.edu/cao to find the locker request form and return it to the Auggie's Nest located on the basement level of Christensen Center.

For questions, email AuBri Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.edu

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13th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 13th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards! Students, staff, faculty, alums, and community members are strongly encouraged to nominate their fellow student leaders, student groups, and student group advisers for a variety of awards. People may also nominate themselves or a student group in which they are involved. Winners will be honored at the Augsburg Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 10th at 4:30 PM.

To submit a nomination, simply follow the link: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_e4WUPOlfotM7LPS

Please keep in mind that all nominations are due by Friday, March 16 at 4:30 pm. For questions, contact Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Apply to be a Tillman Military Scholar

Are you a student veteran or military spouse?

If so, you may be eligible to apply to be a Tillman Military Scholar.

Tillman Military Scholars serve as ambassadors of the Pat Tillman Foundation. Scholars participate in a variety of activities designed to help the next generation of American leaders discover their passions, hone their skills, and develop a deep engagement within their communities, all while accomplishing their educational goals.

Each year, new Tillman Military Scholars join current and alumni Tillman Military Scholars both online and in-person at the annual Pat Tillman Leadership Summit and subsequent Regional Gatherings throughout the U.S., as well as at Pat’s Run each April.

Applications open Monday, February 13 and close Friday, March 16.

The application and more information on the program can be found here: http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/apply/

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Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha at Einsteins

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the specialty beverage of the week at Einstein's Bros. Bagels is a Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha. This delicious treat is made with Einstein's smooth espresso, Monin white chocolate sauce, raspberry flavoring, and steamed milk. Topped with homemade whipped cream and a Hershey's kiss! Stop by the Einstein's Bros. Bagels shop in the Christensen Center to try one today! Available through Saturday, 2/18/2012.

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Enter to Win an iPad at Study Abroad Fair: Friday

Please mark your calendar for the Study & Intern Abroad Fair.

THIS Friday, February 17 10:00-2:00 pm Christensen Center Lobby.

Representatives from all Augsburg and affiliate programs will be present.

Attend the fair. Enter a drawing for an iPad 2. Learn about Scholarships.

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The Deadline for study abroad this summer and fall is quickly approaching.

March 1st: summer and Fall 2012.

http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ to GET STARTED.

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Chocolate Candy Heart Contest

Chocolate Candy Heart Contest
Enter for a chance to win $250 to the bookstore and $100 worth of Godiva chocolate! Simply go to the Augsburg College Bookstore Facebook page and "like" us - on the left hand tab click on Chocolate Candy Heart Contest then answer the question "What would your chocolate candy heart say?" Get the most likes and win! (Have your friends like your submission!) It would be awesome to see a Auggie win!!!

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Valentines Cookies 2 for $1.00 at Einsteins

Give yourself or your valentine a treat today! Two frosted heart shaped sugar cookies for $1.00. Festive little pink sweets for Valentine's Day at the Einstein's Bros. Bagel shop in the Christensen Center.

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Fulbright Information Session

Each year, approximately 1,500 Americans traveling more than 130 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities.

Come to this information session to learn more about the program and its application process as well as hear from former Augsburg students who have received Fulbright program fellowships.

When?
Thursday, February 23
5:00-6:30 pm

Where?
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

*Mesa pizza will be provided*

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Anti-Racism Meeting Wed. 10:30-Noon Riverside Room

The Anti-racism Working Group is students, faculty, and staff who are committed to taking action to promote racial justice and to eliminate institutional racism at Augsburg College. Everyone welcome! Basic group format = project brainstorm/support and/or communication skills practice.

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Graduation Info

Graduating in May?

It is time to reserve your cap & gown! The deadline for May Graduates to reserve cap and gowns online is March 16th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick them up! Cap and Gowns will be ready to purchase on April 20th at the Grad Fair in the bookstore. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore. Reserve your Cap & Gown today!

Graduating in July?

Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 13th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick up! Cap & Gowns will be ready to purchase on May 19th at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair on May 19th. 10:30am-1:00pm. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore.

Rochester students - we will deliver gowns - date TBA.

Prices for Cap & Gowns
Bachelor's Cap, Gown & Tassel - $52.95
Master's Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Hood -$91.00
Bachelor's gown only- $33.95
Master's gown only - $36.00
Cap $10.00
Tassel $11.00
Hood $36.00

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Nominations Needed for Staff Recognition Awards

The Staff Senate invites the community to nominate staff in order to acknowledge their accomplishments and contributions. The recipients of the Staff Recognition Award will be recognized at the Staff Appreciation Event, March 8th.

To nominate a member of the staff, please complete the Nomination Form, including two letters of recommendation. The nomination form and letters are due by THIS Friday, February 17, at 4:00pm to Missy Motl (CB 314).

This award is intended to recognize exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission statement of the college through their actions. Recipients of this award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community.

Please follow this link to view the nomination form:
http://web.augsburg.edu/~motl/NominationForm2012.doc

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Godiva Valentine 25% Off at Bookstore

Stop by the bookstore to pick up someone special a card and a box of chocolate!

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Apply for Summer Research with URGO

The application for URGO summer research is now available.

RESEARCH APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 21.

Spend your summer doing something you love while enhancing your resume for grad school. Apply for a full- or part- time URGO summer research grant working on your own research or creative question, or a professor's current project. Gain valuable research, writing and presentation skills, and the opportunity to present your project during Augsburg's annual Zyzzogeton poster session. Open to all disciplines.

Applications are available at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/summer.html OR in the URGO public folder OR by emailing urgo@augsburg.edu

If you have questions, please email urgo@augsburg.edu

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Nook Tablet at the Bookstore

Nook Tablet - now available at the Augsburg College Bookstore! $249.00
Over 2.5 million titles - new releases, best sellers - sample for FREE. Most $9.99 or less. Can't decide? Our NOOK Daily Find™ brings you a great book at a great price, plus a weekly Free Fridays™ selection. (At Barnes& Noble retail stores)

Faculty and Staff must show their ID to receive 20% discount. (on Nook Tablet only- 15% on Nook color and simpe touch ereader)

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Apply to be in the Interfaith Scholar Program

The Interfaith Scholars are a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through inter-religious dialogue and action. These students earn 1.0 upper division credit in the Religion Department (REL 407/408), and receive a $1,000 scholarship.

This group meets twice monthly for an academic seminar and for interfaith service learning projects. We invite religious believers from a variety of traditions as well as the non-religious to apply in order to converse respectfully with others about what one believes, why it matters and how it propels us to service in the world.

Who is eligible?
- Current students who have completed Religion 100, have an interest in interfaith dialogue, and would be able to participate the entire 2012-2013 academic year.

Applications are available in the Campus Ministry Office (Foss 100) or by contacting Lonna Field at 612.330.1467, acfl@augsburg.edu

The application deadline is Friday, March 2, 2012.

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Dining Services

Did you know you can purchase flex points online at Augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points.
You can pay with a credit card or charge to your student account.

Nabo
Now offering breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30am, stop in and try some eggs, pancakes or hash browns.

The special of the day is an BLT Wrap with chips and a fountain drink for $5.99.

Commons
Lunch Today
Marketplace: Roasted Turkey Carving Station, Apple Cranberry Stuffing, Smashed Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf

Bravo: Butternit Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Salmon with Garlic, Basil and Lemon Sauce

World Flavors: Sweet and Sour Chicken, White Rice, Spicy Lo Mein

Vege: Mango Rice, Potato curry, Tofu Vindaloo, Steamed Summer Vegetables

Einsteins

Back for a limited time is the Asiago Steak Egg Sandwich.

Our special drink of the week is the Rasperry White Chocolate Mocha.

The featured sandwich is the Maple Oatmeal Bagel Sandwich. We also have a new Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffin. We have soup every day and we always offer the Turkey Chili.

Come and try our Valentines heart sugar cookies, for a limited time only.

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Scholastic Connections Applications are Available

ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF COLOR:
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color 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 who serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Six "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2012-13.

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 2.5 or higher

Application Process:
• Applicants must complete the following:
• Scholastic Connections Application (due 3/1)
• One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member (due 3/1)
• A completed financial aid file (due 3/1 in the Enrollment Center)
• An application interview with Cindy Peterson (completion deadline 3/15)


APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3/1.

For more information about the program and access to the application, visit the SC web page at Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections


ATTENTION FACULTY & STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and receiving scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student for SC. Nomination forms are available at the SC web page.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.

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Housing Expo

Date: April 3rd, 2012
Time: 3pm-10pm
Location: East Commons, Christensen Center
Please bring your Augsburg ID and printed selection number document to the Housing Expo.
New this year - choosing your actual apartment and the Anderson Hall Neighborhoods. For more information about joining a Neighborhood please contact Ali Pickens at pickens@augsburg.edu.
Students unable to attend the Housing Expo may contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu for permission to use the Power of Attorney (POA) process.

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Photo Exhibit features Oromo Ethiopian Women

Photo Exhibit and cultural presentation features resiliency of Oromo women of Ethiopia

Enjoy the photography of Oromo women from Ethiopia, presented by Tsehai Wodajo, Augsburg graduate and founder of Resources of the Enrichment of African Lives (REAL). The event is co-sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center.

“I’m eager for more people to learn about the challenges faced by Ethiopian women, and to be inspired by how these women pass along hope and perseverance to the next generation,” said Ms. Wodajo.

Wodajo, who also is a senior social worker for Hennepin County, will share her personal story, and speak about her work. Her story also is intended to help promote education of girls in Ethiopia.
She will be joined by other presenters who will talk about the history and culture of the Oromo people with a focus on the role of women in shaping their culture. Other presenters include Peri Klemm, associate professor of art history from California State University at Northridge, and Martha Kuwee Kumsa, associate professor of social work from Wilfred Laurier University.

The exhibit is open from 1-4 PM, February 25-26th in the Atrium in Foss Center; the cultural presentations will occur from 2-3 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium on both days.

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Housing Expo Information

Selection numbers for all eligible current students have been e-mailed as of February 13th.
The e-mails are being sent by agr-reports@augsburg.edu. Students with ARHOLDS will be sent their selection numbers as soon as their holds are removed. For more information about your ARHOLD please contact enroll@augsburg.edu. For more information about the Housing Expo please stop by our table on Wednesdays, February 14th, 12:30 - 3:00 in the Christensen Center or February 21st, noon - 1:30, in the East Commons.

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Submit your Abstract for Zyzzogeton Poster Fair

Calling all student researchers: participate in the Zyzzogeton Poster Fair -sponsored by LSAMP, McNair & URGO.

ABSTRACTS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 24th

What you need to know:
Deadline for Registration (includes an abstract of your research or creative activity): February 24th, 2012
*You do not have to have done research with URGO to participate.

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

The poster session will be held on April 12th, 2012 from 3-5 pm.

URGO/McNair/LSAMP will cover the cost of posters submitted by Wednesday, March 28. Printing costs for posters submitted after March 28th will not be covered. To submit your poster, email it to urgo@augsburg.edu.

Work with your faculty mentor to develop and edit your poster. If you want assistance with designing or editing your poster please attend a poster making workshop on February 22 OR March 8 from 4-5:15 pm in SVE 201.

If you would like help reviewing your poster, make an appointment prior to Friday, March 16. Appointments can be made by e-mailing urgo@augsburg.edu.

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U of MN Academic Health Sciences Summer Research

This is the second summer of an exciting undergraduate biomedical research program at the University of Minnesota called the Academic Health Sciences Summer Research Program.

Undergraduate students will work in the lab of a physician-scientist at the U of MN for 10 weeks. The program focuses on students who are considering careers in medicine, biomedical research, pharmacy or dentistry or a combination of these careers.

There is a stipend of $4000 along with free housing at Macalester. US citizenship is not required. For more information about the program and the application process go to the Science and Research Office website at www.macalester.edu/sro/research and scroll down to Off Campus Opportunities.

The application deadline is Feb 27th.

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Hoping for More: Cancer, Faith, and God's Future

Please join us on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:20 a.m. as we continue the "All Shook Up: The Call to Change" Vocatio Chapel Series.

Deanna Thompson, professor of religion at Hamline University in Saint Paul, will be speaking on "Hoping for More: Cancer, Faith, and God's Future". At Hamline, Deanna Thompson teaches courses in theology, ethics, women's studies and African American studies. Author of Crossing the Divide: Luther, Feminism and the Cross (Fortress, 2004),Thompson speaks and writes widely on the intersections of Lutheran theology and feminist theology. Her most recent work includes a theological commentary on Deuteronomy (forthcoming with Westminster John Knox) and a theo-memoir on living with cancer entitled Hoping for More (due out this summer with Cascade Press).

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend a luncheon with Deanna Thompson from 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Please RSVP to Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu.

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Mardi Gras Madrigal: Free for Auggies w/Student ID

Every spring at Augsburg College, the Goliard Society of Medievalists hosts a big party to celebrate the midwinter carnival before Lent. It's Mardi Gras Madrigals! Huzzah! This annual event always features jugglers and musicians, storytellers and poets, and a full medieval feast eaten without utensils, of course.

This year's Mardi Gras Madrigals will feature the internationally acclaimed Rose Ensemble. Founded in 1996, The Rose Ensemble reawakens the ancient with vocal music that stirs the emotions, challenges the mind, and lifts the spirit. The Saint Paul, Minnesota group tours internationally with repertoire spanning 1,000 years and 25 languages.

It will also feature the midwest premier of 15th-century comedy, "The Farce of the Fart." Directed by Nathan Keepers, formerly of Theatre de la Jeune Lune, this touching and moving theatrical piece deals with the conflicts of marital life, and the eternal question: "who farted?"

Join us for high and low culture! Mardi Gras Madrigals takes place on Tuesday, February 21st, in Hoversten Chapel. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Box office opens at 6 PM.

Tickets are $20. FREE for Augsburg students with ID.
For reservations go to www.augsburg.edu/mardigras

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Wolke Named MIAC Athlete of Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/13/mtrak021312.aspx?path=mtrack

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College men's track and field sprinter Rick Wolke (SR, Belle Plaine, Minn.) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Track Athlete of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Wolke claimed two individual event victories at the St. John's University Invitational on Saturday, winning the 60-meter dash in a personal-best 7.02 seconds, while winning the 200-meter dash in 22.54 seconds. He was also part of a 1,600-meter relay squad that claimed an event win in 3:31.89.

Wolke's 200-meter time is currently the fastest among MIAC athletes, while his 60-meter dash time is second-fastest. Wolke also has the 12th-fastest time in the conference in the 400-meter dash (51.91 seconds). His 60-meter dash time is currently tied for 35th-fastest among NCAA Division III sprinters nationally.

It is the third time Wolke has earned MIAC Athlete of the Week honors, after earning the honor twice last year -- once as an individual, the other as part of a relay. In his Auggie career, Wolke has earned All-MIAC individual and relay honors four times, including last year's conference title as part of the outdoor 400-meter relay. He has earned All-MIAC honorable-mention individual and relay honors eight times. He qualified for the NCAA Division III outdoor national championships in both the 200- and 400-meter dashes in 2010.

The Auggie men's track and field team competes at the St. Olaf Tostrud Classic this Saturday (2/18).

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, Feb. 10:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 32, Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/10/wres021012.aspx?path=wrestling

Women's Hockey -- Bethel 2, Augsburg 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/10/whoc021012.aspx?path=whockey

Men's Hockey -- Augsburg 5, Bethel 3
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/10/mhoc021012.aspx?path=mhockey


Saturday, Feb. 11:
Men's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. John's Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/12/mtrk021212.aspx?path=mtrack

Women's Track and Field -- Augsburg at St. Benedict Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/12/wtrk021212.aspx?path=wtrack

Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 66, St. Mary's 57
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/11/mbb021112.aspx?path=mbball

Women's Basketball -- St. Mary's 61, Augsburg 52
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/11/wbb021112.aspx?path=wbball

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 1, Bethel 1 (OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/11/whoc021112.aspx?path=whockey

Men's Hockey -- Bethel 5, Augsburg 3
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/11/mhoc021112.aspx?path=mhockey


Monday, Feb. 13:
Men's Basketball -- St. Olaf 66, Augsburg 54
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/13/mbb021312.aspx?path=mbball


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

Wednesday, Feb. 15:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Carleton, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at Carleton, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 16-18:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Friday, Feb. 17:
Wrestling -- Augsburg vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Thomas, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. St. Catherine, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Thomas, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19:
Wrestling -- Augsburg White Team (JV) at Augustana (S.D.) Open, 9 a.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. Thomas, 1 p.m.

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Tesema Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/13/mcc021312.aspx?path=mcross

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College men's cross country student-athlete Micheale Tesema (SO, Burnsville, Minn.) was named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's Division III Men's Cross Country All-Academic Team, it was announced recently.

Tesema is an undecided major at Augsburg with a 3.3333 grade-point average. To earn inclusion on the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team, student-athletes must have a grade-point average of 3.30 or above, while also placing in the top 35 at their NCAA regional cross country meet.

Tesema had a breakout campaign for the Auggies in 2011, as the team's top-finishing runner in six of the seven races this season. He recorded three 8,000-meter personal-best times this season, including a 26:05 time at the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships, where he placed 14th to earn All-MIAC honors. The 26:05 time reflected a 41-second improvement in his 8,000-meter time from his previous personal best in 2010.

He earned all-region honors with a 26th-place, 26:08 finish at the NCAA Division III Central Regional at Wartburg (Iowa). He finished among the top 50 runners at each of his six 8,000-meter events this season, including a second-place finish at the Wisconsin-Parkside Lucian Rosa Invitational and a 13th-place finish at the St. Olaf Invitational.

Tesema also competes on Augsburg's track and field team.

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Schulz Named MIAC Athlete of Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2012/2/13/whoc021312.aspx?path=whockey

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College goalie Brianna Schulz (FY, Prior Lake, Minn.) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Hockey Athlete of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Schulz had an 86-save performance in Augsburg's loss and tie to Bethel over the weekend. She collected a career-high 53 saves and allowed just two goals in Augsburg's 2-1 loss at Bethel on Friday, then claimed 33 saves and allowed one goal in a 1-1 tie with the Royals on Saturday at Ed Saugestad Rink.

In 14 games this season, Schulz has recorded the most saves of any MIAC goalie (524), while her .932 save percentage is fourth-best among MIAC goalies (overall stats) and 12th-best among NCAA Division III goalies nationally. She has recorded 35-plus saves in nine of her 14 games this season.

Under second-year head coach Michelle McAteer, Augsburg stands at 5-9-7 overall, 2-9-3 in MIAC play, with two weekend series remaining in the regular season. It's the second time an Auggie has earned MIAC Women's Hockey Athlete of the Week honors; forward Rachel Hennessy (FY, Williston, N.D.) earned the honor on Jan. 9.

This weekend, the Auggies face St. Thomas in an MIAC series. Saturday's (2/18) game is at 7 p.m. at Ed Saugestad Rink, and Sunday's game (2/19) is at 1 p.m. at the St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights, Minn. The game at St. Thomas was moved from Friday to Sunday in a change from previously published schedules.

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Cookie Time

I'm selling Girl Scout cookies again this year. There is no more waiting for that wonderful one of a kind taste of Girl Scout cookies. Just stop on down to Shipping/Receiving or email me at weilandt@augsburg.edu to get your cookies. Thank you

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Khadija's Tragedy: Update

Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far to help Khadija's cousins. Yesterday we passed the halfway point in our goal. Details below:

Our colleague in custodial services, Khadija Dida, has experienced a deplorable tragedy. Her cousin, a driver for a game park in northern Kenya, was brutally murdered in an attack on Swiss tourists last fall, leaving a widow and four children with no income. Please help Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies faculty collect funds to support the daughter Farida, a third-year college student, and two young sons Yusuf and Mohamed. Public schooling in Kenya is not free. One year of tuition for all three is only $1000. Please call x 1292 to make your pledge or send a check made out to Frankie Shackelford and marked "Khadija's cousins" to CB 27.

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