Athletic Facilities Easter Break Hours

Athletic Facilities - including all areas of Si Melby Hall and Kennedy Center - will have reduced hours for Easter Break:

Friday, April 6 - All facilities closed

Saturday, April 7 - Haglund and Messerer Fitness Centers open 8am - 1pm

Sunday, April 8 (Easter) - All facilities closed.

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Transportation Survey

The Augsburg Environmental Stewardship Committee is conducting a survey of transportation choices made by campus commuters. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to respond to the brief survey at:

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2mF98CdPhhWsLZ2

Completing the survey will take only a few minutes, and all responses will be kept anonymous, so please be as accurate as possible. This survey will allow us to update our information on transportation to and from campus in 2011, and will be used to help calculate our greenhouse gas emissions inventory.

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Lindell Library Easter Closing

Lindell Library hours for the Easter break are:
Thursday, Apr 5: 8am-6pm
Friday, Apr 6--Sunday, Apr 8: CLOSED

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

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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Easter Hours in the Writing Lab

Because of the Easter break and reduced library hours, please note that the Writing Lab will maintain its regular early and mid-late afternoon hours on Thursday, April 5 (no evening hours). The library and the WL will be closed on Friday through Sunday, April; 6-8. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 9.

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Thank you/Pilamiya' ye/Miigwetch

I would like to send a HUGE THANKS 'WOPILA TANKA' to many people that helped make the 4th Traditional Powwow at Augsburg a success!!

To the entire Event and Conference Planning Staff, special thanks to Leslie Larson for her continuous AMAZING work with me on this large event hosted on campus for four years!

The members of the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association, especially the Powwow Committee: Jennifer Weber (Chair) who managed the entire concessions stand, Kassie Benjamin-Ficken who managed the volunteers, Tasheena LaChapelle who organized the vendors, Rikki Dalton who managed the registration for dancers and drum groups, Liberty Greene who managed the Elder's Area, Joseph Vital who managed the upstairs concession stand, John Boyd who did a little of everything, Craig Beaulieau and Mikayla Schaaf who organized the Hand Drum Exhibition during break----YOU ALL DID AN AMAZING JOB!!

Special thanks to the MANY volunteers who included Augsburg staff, faculty AND students. The day was a success because of all of you!

Special thanks to the Department of Public Safety and the Minneapolis Police for their organization, support, cooperation and viability the day of to make the event safe and enjoyable for all!

To the Marketing and Communications Department for their assistance with publicity materials, to Steff Weiss for her outreach to media (the event was covered in the Star Tribune the next day), to our Photographer, Stephen Geffre who continues to capture this event beautifully through his photography!

Thanks to Ann Garvey for her continued support and assistance ALL DAY!! To President Pribbenow and Regent Bonnie Wallace for being there and for participating in the Honoring of my 15 Native Graduates.

Lastly, this event could NOT happen without the financial sponsorship of the following people/organizations: Office of the President, Paul Pribbenow; Thrivent Fellows who gave a large financial contribution and also provided many volunteers; Augsburg for Adults Student Senate; Day Student Senate; American Indian Studies Department; Board of Regent Members: Bonnie Wallace, Tony Genia and Eric Jolly; Shakopee Mdewakanton Community, Above the Ink, LLC and Allina Hospitals and Clinics.

AND THANKS TO ALL WHO WERE ABLE TO COME! I hope you enjoyed it and learned something new. As long as this 'thanks' is, I know I am missing people and I apologize for that. . .WOPILA TANKA to the entire Augsburg Community for another beautiful cultural event on our campus! It was a success because of ALL OF YOU!

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Rental Books

If you are a WEC trimester student - your rentals are now due!!! Books turned in after April 14th will not be accepted as we will have already replaced them. Day student books are due back to the bookstore on May 4th!

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"On-Hold" Accounts Payable Checks

Authorization Invoices/Check Requests with a "On-Hold" request originally to be picked up on Friday, April 6th will be available on Thursday, April 5th anytime after 1:00 pm due to the Good Friday holiday.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at X1031 or daughera@augsburg.edu ~ Thank You!

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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.

Einstein's:
Starting today Einstein's has a new smart options menu featuring beverages and food with 350 calories or less. We now have Strawberry Banana and Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothies.
Stop in and try our new Buffalo Chicken Salad or Buffalo Chicken Bagel Thin.


Hot food in the Commons is now closing at 7 pm, however we will still have deli bar available from 7-8 pm.

Einsteins and Nabo will be closed April 6th-8th and will re-open on Monday April 9th.

Commons Hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
Lunch from 11:30am-1:00pm Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm

Sign up for our Easter Basket drawing in the Commons, the drawing will be held on Thursday.

On April 19th Dave from the Aviands Chef Xchange will be preparing his specialty during lunch in the Commons.

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Like Freebies?

Like the Augsburg College Bookstore facebook page and every Monday see what we have to give away free! Also, see great information, such as buyback dates, hours, graduation information, and great Auggie gear!

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Class of 2015 Feed the Pig Party

Victory never tasted so sweet…RSVP to your party Class of 2015, winners of the Feed the Pig Challenge! Food & fun at the Augsburg House on Tuesday, April 10, 2012! Go to augsburg.edu/alumnievents to register or use the link in the email invite you received. Space is limited, RSVP today!

Contact Jennifer Jung, Assistant Director of Annual Giving with any questions at jung@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1179.

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Augsburg Associates Sale - April 13 & 14

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! The Augsburg Associates will be facilitating a moving sale for Augustana Lutheran Church located at 704 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Imagine what kinds of things a beautiful old church would accumulate and that's what's being sold. Please tell your churches, your friends with small businesses and anyone who you think might be interested. Word of mouth is what the Associates are counting on for the success of this sale.

Here is a partial listing of items available:
Book racks – Wood & Metal bookcases – Books
Computer tables – desks and workstations
File cabinets – Office Supplies
Chalk and Cork boards
Upholstered couches & Hide-a-bed – Loveseats & Chairs
Side chairs – Desk, table and floor lamps – end tables
Drapes – Wall Art
Pianos – Baby Grand Piano
Choir Robes – Choir Anthem (sheet music)
Fabric – Costumes – Costume fabric – sewing machines
Christmas trees – Christmas decorations
Tools and Misc Work Shop items – garden tools, rakes, lawn mower, snow blower
NO PEWS BEING SOLD

Open to the Public on Friday, April 13th 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, April 14th 9 am to 3 pm. All proceeds go to provide scholarships to Augsburg students.

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Graduation Info - Please Read

Graduating in May?
The deadline to order cap and gown has passed - but no worries - if you did not order, we have ordered a bulk shipment- please come into the bookstore April 20th to purchase. If you are in need of special sizing- you will need to contact me asap!

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.

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

Please be sure to stop by the bookstore for your Grad Fair – in addition to purchasing your cap & gown, pick up your five free announcements, and look at custom announcements, and diploma frames!

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2012 Fitness Incentives - Deadline is MONDAY

All employees who are enrolled in Augsburg's health plan were eligible to participate in the 2012 Fitness Incentive Plan.

To participate, enrollees must:

· Work out an average of 3 times per week from January 1 – March 31
· Work out an average of 4 times per week from April 1 – June 30

Enrollees in High Deductible Health Plan ($2500 deductible) have the potential to be rewarded with the following:

· $250.00 deposited into your Health Savings Account (HSA) in April for working out at an average of at least 3 times per week from January – March
· $250.00 deposited into your HSA in July for working out an average of least 4 times per week from April – June

Enrollees in the $1000 deductible plan and enrollees in the High Deductible Health Plan ($2500 deductible) that do not have an HSA account have the potential to be rewarded with the following:

· Entry into a drawing to happen in April for a chance to win one of 9 prizes for working out at least 3 times per week from January – March
· Entry into a drawing in July for a chance to win one of 9 prizes for working out at least 4 times per week from April – June

You MUST successfully complete phase one (working out 3 times per week from January – March) to be eligible for rewards for completing phase two (working out 4 times per week from April – June).

To track your workouts, you must fill out the tracking spreadsheet that is found on the Wellness Resources Community Moodle site.

You must submit your completed tracking spreadsheet via email to Kelly Crawford ( crawfork@augsburg.edu ) no later than MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012.

The tracking spreadsheet for the second phase (April 1 - June 30) can also be found on the Wellness Resources Community Moodle site.

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Get Your Volunteer Hours in - Read to Kids

American Indian Magnet School in East Saint Paul has openings available for volunteers. Flexible schedule, M-F 8:30 am - 3 pm until end of school on June 8. Possible summer openings, too.

Great for Education Students / Class Credit / Work Study!
Go to www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org to apply or call 651-744-6227.

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Staff Senate Elections - Call for Nominations

Interested in joining Staff Senate? We will be holding elections for two open positions within Staff Senate; elections will be held April 12-19.

To nominate yourself or another staff member, please email Sally Daniels at daniels@augsburg.edu. Nominations will be accepted through April 10th!

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Learn about Chiapas in Spanish Conversation

Who are the Zapatistas? Where is Chiapas? Learn about one of the most important areas in Mexico and Latin America while practicing your Spanish. Professor Joseph Towle (Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies) will talk about his experiences as a human rights observer and will share some of his insights into the region, the people and the Zapatista guerrilla. Please join us this Thursday in the Riverside Rm., 2nd fl., Christensen Center for this exciting event! The conversation group meets from 11:00-1:00 p.m.; the Chiapas conversation will start at 11:15 a.m. All language levels are invited to join us. Drop in when you can and stay for as long as you like. You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you have any questions, contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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Minnesota Greater Together Youth Summit

Join students from across the state to learn more about the Obama campaign, and how to start organizing your campus. The campaign has been holding youth summits across the country, and Minnesota is up next!

Actor Josh Hartnett and Jeremy Bird, the National Field Director for President Obama's campaign, will be here to talk about ways to start organizing campus, and to answer questions about issues important to students.

Places are limited, so RSVP here: http://ofa.bo/mnyouth

Doors open at 10:45

Light snacks will be provided.

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Join us for the Zyzzogeton Poster Session

Please join us for the Zyzzogeton Poster Session on Thursday, April 12 from 3-5 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby.

The poster session celebrates the research and creative activity being carried out on campus. Come and talk to fellow students from various discipline about their research and enjoy the nacho bar.

Watch for free t-shirts in the Christensen center this week to wear before the event!

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Leading in an Online World, April 19

Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies invites you to attend an interactive panel discussion featuring John Nemo, Steven Jeddeloh, and Stephanie Weiss.

New media and new ways to use them expand leaders' abilities to communicate, inspire, and mobilize in a fast-changing world. This panel of experts will offer insights on using the Internet, social media, and virtual teamwork to enhance your leadership. Each panel member will give an opening presentation. Discussion/questions time for audience participation will follow. Bring your best-practices and insights to share.

Date: Thursday, April 19
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6:00-8:00 p.m. presentation
Location: Kennedy Center, Room 303

About the panelists
John Nemo, director of external communications and public relations for the Minnesota Nurses Association, has more than 15 years of experience as a nationally recognized, award-winning public relations director, social media expert, and multimedia journalist.

Steven Jeddeloh is a veteran organization development practitioner who works with executives and management teams interested in improving performance. He teaches a variety of graduate courses with topics that include leadership, teaming, and organization change.

Stephanie Weiss is the director of news and media services at Augsburg College. Prior to her role at Augsburg, she worked for the League of Minnesota Cities where she was instrumental in researching and advocating early adoption and official use of social media.

For more information or to reserve a space, contact Patty Park at 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu. You are welcome to bring guests.

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Social Work Publications

Dr. Melissa Hensley has had four articles accepted for publication during the last few months. They are:

1. Hensley, M. A. (forthcoming). The spirituality of ECT: A patient's experience of vulnerability and hope. Journal of ECT.
2. Hensley, M. A. (forthcoming). Perspectives of mental health stakeholders on health care reform. Journal of Policy Practice.
3. Hensley, M. A. (forthcoming). Policy implications of Medicare Part D for adults with mental illness: A qualitative exploration. Social Work in Public Health.
4. Hensley, M. A. (2011, November/December). Case managers and the use of Medicare Part D. Professional Case Management.

Congratulations on this wonderful scholarship!

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Student Nominated & Accepted to Nobel Lindau

Kirubel Gezehegen, double major in chemistry and physics, was nominated and accepted to attend the 2012 Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates in Lindau, Germany. This year will be a meeting of the 31 Nobel Laureates in chemistry and physics and a similar number of students that they nominated. The award covers all expenses except the roundtrip airfare.

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Room in East Side Saint Paul Home for Rent

1 person wanted to share house with female student (and cat).

1 or 2 bedrooms available, but since bathroom is shared, only 1 other person can live comfortably.

Short term leases OK. Available immediately. No Section 8.

Bedrooms are approx 10 x 12, each with a small closet.
$300 + 1/2 utilities. (water, elec, gas, trash, laundry, cable tv, internet)

Contact gevirtz@augsburg.edu.

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