Facilities Management Open House Door Prize Winner

Congratulations to Naomi Hagen of the Academic Affairs Office for winning the Facilities Management Open House door prize! For those of you who could not attend, Naomi won a Phillips Ambient LED lamp. This lamp is an A19 LED 60-watt replacement bulb. It is designed to last 25,000 hours and will save $130 on energy costs over the lifetime of the bulb. Thanks to all who stopped by our Open House!

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Lindell Library Hours March 17-25

While Day students are on Spring Break, we're adjusting hours in order to be open for Augsburg for Adult students. See you in the library!!

Hours are:
Sat., Mar. 17 -- 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sun., Mar. 18 -- Noon – 6:00 pm
Mon.-Thurs., Mar. 19-22 -- 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri., Mar. 23 -- 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat., Mar. 24 -- 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sun., Mar. 25 -- Noon – Midnight

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Spring Break in the Writing Lab

During spring break week (March 18 -24, the Lab will be open M-W-F from 4:30 - 7 PM). Regular hours will resume on Sunday, March 25.

Any questions? Contact Professor Swanson (x1010).

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$1000 Grant to Study Abroad this Fall-Apply Apr 2

Receive a $1,000 automatic grant to participate in CGE or Augsburg Exchange Partners:

CGE's Fall 2012 semester programs in
-Central America
-Mexico
-Cuba
-Namibia.

Augsburg International Exchange Partners in
-Norway
-Germany
-Finland
-China

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?Program_Type_ID=O&Program_Name=Augsburg&pt=Fall+Semester%7F&pi=%7F&pc=%7F&pr=%7F&FuseAction=Programs.SearchResults&SimpleSearch=1

APPLY to AUGSBURG ABROAD by APRIL 2.
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Haven't attended study abroad advising--come to Murphy Place ASAP.

Walk-in Advising Times:
10:30-10:50 am: MTWF
2:30-2:50 pm: WF
3:30-3:50 pm: TTH

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

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650

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The Odds Heard 'Round the World

A trending topic in news and social media this week has been the NCAA March Madness tournaments. Augsburg has been part of that trend thanks to Auggie Mike Weimerskirch.

Weimerskirch, an assistant professor of math, talked with media about the odds for picking the perfect bracket. A version of the story, picked up by the Associated Press, ran in publications ranging from the Huffington Post to the Washington Post, and from Yahoo.com online to, well, you name it!

Weimerskirch's quote about the odds of picking the perfect bracket, and the name of the College, appeared in more than 400 media outlets and reached more than 238 million people.

So, what are the odds for picking the perfect bracket? Here's one of the 400+ stories with Weimerskirch's answer: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/odds-for-picking-a-perfect-march-madness-bracket-it-just-doesnt-add-up/2012/03/13/gIQAULQ48R_story.html

Congrats to Weimerskirch on becoming part of such a fun story and a timely topic. Augsburg is lucky to have been part of the story.

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Thank You Auggies for Saving Lives

A successful blood drive again Wednesday collected enough blood to save 151 lives!! Thank you to all the Auggies who donated including 15 first-time ever donors. We reached 91% of our goal.

The blood drive will return next fall. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact the CCHP office or Memorial Blood Center.

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Teamwork Builds Connection to National Media

Thanks to staff in the McNair Scholars Program for collaborating with Marketing and Communications to identify and connect with an Augsburg alum for a national news story.

U.S. News and World Report's Katy Hopkins posted several weeks ago to Twitter, a social media microblog, that she wanted to speak with graduate students who negotiated financial aid for their graduate studies.

By partnering with McNair staff, Marketing and Communications staff was able to connect the reporter to an Auggie alum. Bob Goodman '10 shared with Hopkins his story of garnering support for his sociology studies at New Mexico State University.

To read the story that includes Goodman, visit http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-graduate-schools/paying/articles/2012/03/13/5-steps-to-getting-more-money-from-your-graduate-school

This story provided a strong manner in which to build awareness and knowledge of the College, outcomes of our students, continue building Augsburg's connection with a national publication, and to reconnect with an Auggie.

This is the second time Augsburg connected with U.S. News and World Report through a post to Twitter. The first time was when international Auggie Masha Shatanova spoke with Hopkins about supports for international students. Augsburg was the only private college, and the only Minnesota school, in that story. You can read it at http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2011/12/08/8-campus-resources-for-international-students

Thanks, again, to the McNair staff for their quick help this go-around in identifying and connecting with an Auggie open to telling his story.

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Central Services Hours over Spring Break

The Copy Center will modify open hours during the spring break: Monday - Thursday 8 AM to 4 PM; Friday 8 AM - 6 PM; and Saturday 7:30-10:30 AM. The Mailroom and Shipping/Receiving will keep regular posted hours.

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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.

If you need help finding roommate(s) for 2012-2013, email Chue Xue Lee at rescomm@augsburg.edu and he will add you to the Residential Roommate Matching Moodle page.

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Last Day to Order May Cap & Gowns -TODAY

Graduation Information - Please Read Carefully!!!!

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 - 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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Welcome Desk Spring Hours

The Welcome Desk hours for Spring break starting Monday-March 19th to Friday-March 23rd will be 9AM to 4:00 PM. We resume to normal hours of operation on Monday March 26 from 8AM to 5:30PM.
Enjoy the break.
The Welcome Desk Team

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Peer Health Educators Needed

CCHP invites any interested students to check out the HR website for an application to become a peer health educator for 2012-2013. EP!C is a group of Augsburg students that present a fun, interactive educational program to a variety of groups, classes and student orgs on making responsible choices and using good judgment regarding alcohol and other drugs.

The position is a paid position but the hours vary and are not a specific number each week. Please check out the HR website and submit your application to become a part of the EP!C team.

If you have questions, please feel free to call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 or e-mail detloff@augsburg.edu

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Bookstore is Closed March 16, Spring Break Hours

The Bookstore will be closed on Friday, March 16th for inventory.
March 19th- March 22nd - the bookstore will be open from 10am-1pm. March 23rd we will be open from 11am-6pm. Saturday, March 24th 10:30-1pm

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Volunteer at the Multi-Cultural Dinner 4/2

Want to help out in the community while getting volunteer hours. We are looking for 30-40 volunteers can be students, faculty, or staff to help out at the Brain Coyle Center on April 2nd, 2012. Thrivent Fellows are sponsoring the annual Multi-Cultural Dinner: Bringing the community together. This event will be from 5-7pm but we will have shifts for volunteers. You can volunteer from 4-5 pm (Set up) or 5-7pm (Servers) or 7-8pm (Clean-up) or all three shifts. If interested in volunteering please contact Maya Keith at keith@augsburg.edu or Shana Strong at strongs@augsburg.edu Don't forget all volunteers get a FREE Thrivent Fellows volunteer T-Shift, FREE food and the chance to win a Apple Ipad 2!!

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Use Your Community Service Days and Volunteer

The Augsburg Associates will be facilitating a sale in early April at Augustana Lutheran Church, Minneapolis and could use your help getting things organized and marked for the sale. They also need your help on the sale days filling out sales slips for customers. The schedule is below:

Staging, pricing and tagging – March 19-23 and March 26-30
Sale days – April 10, 11, 13, and 14

If you are able to help, please call Kate Anderson at 651-645-3262 or email Kate at andersoc@visi.com. Augustana is located at 704 11th Av - at the corner of 11th Av and 7th St - 2 blocks from the Metrodome. Do not show up without contacting Kate.

Thank you for volunteering!!

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St. Patrick's Day Reading

Everyday Poems for City Sidewalks presents:

26th annual SAINT PATRICK'S DAY reading with
Saint Paul Poet Laureate Carol Connolly Reading by Writers Series at the Historic University Club Saint Paul 420 Summit Avenue.

Friday, March 16, 2012
7:30 performance
Free open to the public Reservations 651-222-1751. Not a member? Simply say you are attending Poetry Night

Featured artists:
CASS DALGLISH, Augsburg Professor, poet, fiction writer.

JOHN DEVINE musician.

MICHAEL DENNIS BROWNE, renowned and widely published poet and librettist.

KEVIN FITZPATRICK, poet, author

TED KING, poet

ETHNA McKIERNAN, poet, author of Sky Thick With Fireflies, Salmon Poetry, Ireland.

THOMAS DILLON REDSHAW, poet, PhD, writes for The Irish Times.

More info? Public Art Saint Paul 651-290-0921 or University Club 651-222-1751.

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Annual Augsburg Powwow - March 31

The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA) and American Indian Student Services program would like to personally invite you to come join us at the Powwow this year! The date is Saturday, March 31, 2012 in the Si Melby Gymnasium (715 23rd Avenue S, Minneapolis). FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AND EVERYONE WELCOME!! Watch you campus box for a postcard invitation as well.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn a little about American Indian culture and traditions . .bring your family and friends to this family-friendly cultural event. "Grand Entries", which are the start of a dance session are at 1 PM and 6 PM and if you haven't been to a Powwow before we would encourage you to come at one of these times to watch a grand entry, however, you are invited and welcome to come and go anytime throughout the day. . .you are welcome to 'check it out' for a short period of time or spend the entire afternoon and evening with us! You can also listen to the MC where he will inform the spectators of opportunity/appropriate times when you can dance with us. We will start the day at 1 PM and end at 9 PM. We hope you can come!! We will be 'Honoring' the 15 American Indian Graduates at 3:00 PM and have Aztec Dancers, Hand Drum Exhibition and Hoop Dancer starting at 4 PM during the dinner break.

There will also be Craft Vendors, Information vendors about community resources/organizations, concession stand with Indian tacos and frybread for sale. It is expected to be a great time and great opportunity to learn.

Volunteers are also needed!!! Email Kassie Benjamin-Ficken at benjamin@augsburg.edu if you would like to volunteer.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Simon, Director, American Indian Student Services Program at simonj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1144. You can also find the event on Facebook as Augsburg College 4th Traditional Powwow or through the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association Page.

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Film Series This Weekend

Where Condor Meets Eagle: Indigenous Bolivian and Native American Film Festival and Cultural Exchange is a three-night film festival celebrating Indigenous film, collaborations across national boundaries, and visual storytelling. Come see world class films from Bolivia, Canada, and Minnesota and meet some of the filmmakers, engage in conversation, and enjoy three great evenings for free. Filmmakers from Bolivia will be present, all films in Spanish will be translated, and lovers of film are welcome.

Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 2012
Screening Location: Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407 (612-822-3030).
FREE Admission

For film schedules and information on the program visit www.augsburg.edu/filmseries

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$1 = $4 = $8= Annual FoodLess FoodDrive

Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning is now organizing the 4th annual FoodLess FoodDrive, and our goal is to raise enough funds to provide three months worth of food purchased by Brian Coyle Food shelf to Cedar-Riverside residents. Each month they spend over $1,000 on bulk food purchasing for distribution, so Augsburg is setting a $3,000 goal to fill their shelves until the summer.

Using commodity programs and bulk buying power, money in the food shelf's hand is worth four times as much as ours in a grocery store. This makes your $1 equate to $4 of food in the hands of the food shelf. Money also allows the food shelf to purchase exactly what the community needs when it needs it.

The Cedar-Riverside community relies on us, so we ask you to join us in our effort to help them. More information about the FoodLess FoodDrive and how you can make a monetary contribution has been delivered by mail to all Faculty and Staff members this week. For students that wish to donate; look for our events later this month!

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April 1 - Last Day to Register for Called to Lead

Called to Lead, 2012: An Invitation for You

If you are wondering where you are going in your professional and personal life and feel that you could be doing something more significant, we invite you to explore "Called to Lead," a four week intensive experience for Augsburg graduate students, alumni, staff, and friends of the college. Together we shall explore the challenges of leadership, the nature of servant leadership, the centered life, the myth of a balanced life, seeing things whole, and development of your own strategic game plan.

Spend four spring mornings (April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8) with us (7:30 am-9:00 am) before work and emerge energized and renewed for new challenges in your life.
Facilitators include Professors Tom Morgan, Jack Fortin, and Norma Noonan. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning and the Augsburg Center for Leadership Studies.

For more information, please contact Norma Noonan (noonan@augsburg.edu).
Total cost: $200 tuition includes books, weekly breakfast, and all sessions.
Registration closes April 1, 2012.

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Chapel TODAY: Monastic Chant & Prayer in Latin

Hear monastic chanting and prayer as it was performed in the Middle Ages. We invite you to join Medieval Studies major Andrew Fox for his senior "chapel talk", this Friday, March 16, at 10:20am, in Hoversten Chapel. This will be a memorable service, in which Andrew and a few of his friends attempt to reenact the medieval monastic practice of chanting the hours in Latin. The music will be beautiful. The ritual will be evocative. This is not your everyday chapel talk. It should not be missed.

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Take a Break on Spring Break with Campus Ministry

The first 10 people (Students, staff or faculty) who sign up EAT FREE

-Wednesday at 11:30am, Lunch at the Himalayan
-Friday at 5pm, Mim's Restaurant followed by Lost and Found in a live concert at Luther Seminary (The concert is also free for the first 10 people)
-Saturday at 12:30pm, Lunch at True Thai, afterwards people have the option to shop at Savers for things for the immigrant housing project.

Email Dixie at scruggsd@augsburg.edu if you want to come (and let me know which day(s)) or if you have any questions.

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Native American Flute Player at Augsburg College

Michael "Scooter" Charette, Anishinaabe flute player and artist, will be performing here at Augsburg on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 7-8 PM in Sateren Auditorium. "Scooter" or Bapa Waagash, which is his spirit name meaning "Laughing Fox" in Ojibwe/Anishinaabe, is from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe.
Charette's dedication to the traditional flute earned him a Native American Music Award nomination as the 2010 "Flutist of the Year" for his CD, "The Tales of Laughing Fox." The Nammys, as they are known, were established in 1998 to offer Native American musicians a place to showcase their work and raise public awareness of native music.

This is a free event and open to everyone. Hope you will join us for to hear some beautiful flute music!!!

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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.

If you need help finding roommate(s) for 2012-2013, email Chue Xue Lee at rescomm@augsburg.edu and he will add you to the Residential Roommate Matching Moodle page.

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Free Recliner, Dining Room Table, and Chairs

- One large cushy creme colored cloth recliner, fully functioning. The upholstery has visible wear and discoloring, but is intact.
- One 4' x 4' dark brown wooden dining room table with 2' insert and four matching chairs. Sturdy and in good condition. Seats 4-6.

Free if you collect and transport the furniture from the residence 2 miles from campus. Please contact Matthew Galloway at galloway@augsburg.edu if you're interested. I can also provide photos of the furniture on request.

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Apartment is Needed for Visiting Professor

A furnished room within a walking distance from campus is needed for a visiting professor for 5 weeks starting on April 1. Please contact me or Prof. Mark Engebretson (engebret@augsburg.edu) with information or questions.
Slava ( pilipenk@augsburg.edu )

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