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Renewal Retreat Series

I would like you to be aware of a personal and professional renewal opportunity entitled Courage to Teach & Lead –A Time for Renewal. This yearlong series of five retreats is designed to allow you to slow down and listen to your own voice and to discern where you are in your life work. When we reconnect who we are with what we do, we approach our lives and our work with renewed passion commitment, and integrity.

Retreat Series at Mount Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, MN.
May 10–12, 2012
August 9–11, 2012
October 25–27, 2012
February 7-9, 2013
May 16-18, 2013

Retreats are held Thursday evening through Saturday noon. Participants are asked to commit to attendance at a majority of the retreats.

Please contact me if you have an interest in participating, or if you have additional questions. petrich@augsburg.edu 330-1593

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AIS Fall Courses

Fall Semester 2012

AIS 105-Introduction to American Indian studies Tu/Th 9:40-11:10 Marubbio
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.(fulfills engaging MPLS)

AIS 264-American Indians in the Cinema Tu/Th 1:30-3 Buffalohead
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present, the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.

REL 370- American Indian Spirituality W 6-9 Jacobson
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (fulfills writing skills req.)


ENL 255-American Indian Literature Tu/Th 1:30-3 Marubbio
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.(fulfills speaking skills req.)

OJB 111-Beginning Ojibwe MW 6:30-9:15 Greschyk
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.

HIS 236-American Indian History MWF 11-12 Buffalohead
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and inter-governmental relations.

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Don't Miss Hijab Tube-April 21

Mixed Blood Theatre presents:

Hijab Tube
Saturday, April 21st
3:00pm

A young Muslim woman takes her questions about wearing a hijab to You Tube in this fascinating look at Islam in the 21st century in America.

Free of charge!

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Business Open Advising Gift Card Winners

Congratulations to Natalie Rich and Jakkee Philips for winning a $25 Jimmy Johns Gift Card!

Thanks to all who attended Open Advising last week for business majors and minors. Good luck to all of you during the last few weeks of the semester!

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Exploring Culture: The House on Mango Street

Explore culture and language outside of Augsburg with the play, "A House on Mango Street". This heart-warming family play based on Sandra Cisnero's award winning novel, The House on Mango Street, is sure to delight young and old alike. In a series of adventures, a young Mexican-American girl named Esperanza brings us into her world as she becomes conscious of the dangers and contradictions of being a young woman growing up in "El Barrio". This play is being performed by Teatro del Pueblo, Apr. 13th -28th at the Southern Theater. For more information go to: http://teatrodelpueblo.org/

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BeTheMatch - Bone Marrow Registry

The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion welcomes Be The Match®, which is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program back to Augsburg. Be The Match will be in Christensen Center Wednesday, April 11 from 10 am to 2:30 pm to give Auggies the opportunity to join the Be The Match RegistrySM. You could be the one to save the life of a patient in desperate need, so please consider joining!

To make your experience as easy as possible, please:
1. Review the requirements to confirm that you are eligible to join.
2. Bring your driver's license to the drive.
3. Bring the names, phone numbers, mailing addresses and e-mail addresses of two family members or friends who do not live with you nor live with each other. The NMDP will contact these people only if you are identified as a potential match for a patient and we cannot reach you. In other words, we will not solicit to the two people you list on your registration form.

To join the Be The Match RegistrySM, all you need is to:

Be between the ages of 18 and 60.
Be willing to help any patient in need.
Meet health requirements. These conditions would prevent you from joining the Registry:
o Most heart diseases or cancer
o HIV or risk for HIV
o Chronic lung diseases
o Diabetes requiring insulin or diabetes-related health issues (such as kidney, heart, or eye disease)
o Autoimmune/neurological disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis
o HIV, or at risk for HIV
o Hepatitis, or at risk for hepatitis
o Diseases affecting blood clotting or bleeding
o Being an organ or marrow transplant recipient
o Significant obesity
o Current sleep apnea
o Recent back surgery, or severe or ongoing back problems

Please consider making a donation to help offset the expense of adding new donors to the national Be The Match Registry, the cost of which is about $100 per person. Your donation is tax-deductible and 100% of it will be applied to adding new donors to the registry.

If you have any questions or concerns, especially about the health requirements, please feel free to contact the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. We will connect you with the Be The Match rep, Kristine Reed Kreed2@nmdp.org
612.616.6534. If for some reason you are unable to join, please consider making a financial contribution to help cover the cost of those who can.

To learn more about Be The Match and an Augsburg connection please see the story about Assistant Baseball Coach Troy Deden '07 on Inside Augsburg.

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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:
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 Sandwich.


Thursday is Grilled Cheese Day and National Licorice Day, stop in to try some fun Licorice flavors during lunch.

On April 18th we will be having a Cooking Demo in the Commons with the Aviands Wellness Director.

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

On April 24th the Commons will feature Asian Fusion with an Asian Specialty Menu during Lunch.

April 30th is Late Night Breakfast in the Commons from 10:00pm-11:30pm. Must bring student ID to enter.

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

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Go-to-College Passes for All Students

Augsburg for Adult and graduate program students at Augsburg are now officially eligible to purchase the GO-TO-COLLEGE passes at the Enrollment Center service counters in Sverdrup 100. Passes are good for a whole semester and cost only $150 for any Augsburg student with a current college ID. College passes can save students over $109 compared to the cost of commuting to campus 5 times a week over a semester. Passes can be used on bus or light rail, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Take the Transportation Survey Today

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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Deadline Extended for MCJ Award

Marina Christensen-Justice Award deadline extended until April 12th.

Please nominate one member of the Augsburg senior class whose actions, commitments, and future aspirations most profoundly represent Augsburg's motto: "Education for Service." The nominee must have demonstrated a dedication to the kind of community involvement characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice, who courageously and effectively reached out to disadvantaged people and communities.

Nominations are due on Wednesday, April 12th. Please email the following information to Mary Laurel True, Sabo Center, email truem@augsburg.edu.

Name of Augsburg senior:
Reasons for nominating this student:
(Please include all volunteer, service-learning, internship, field work experiences, as well as all off-campus community engagement efforts, during his/her years at Augsburg College.

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On-Campus Housing Available

There are 2 bedrooms, 4 people apartments available in Mortensen Hall, Anderson Hall, and Luther Hall. If you would like to get on-campus housing for 2012-2013 or would like more information, please contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or (612) 330 - 1488.

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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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Managers Training: Preventing Harassment

**Register today for tomorrow's session!**

The College has scheduled the first training offerings for managers only. The topic will be Harassment (this includes sexual harassment).

This training has been developed for employees with direct supervisor managing of staff as part of their job requirements. Additional trainings for all employees will be offered sometime later this year. We are limiting each session of this required training to a maximum of 22 people. Additional trainings for all employees will be offered sometime later this year.

To register: go to the Human Resources Moodle page and self-register, or contact Caren Custer at x1058 for assistance.

Session Information
* Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Foss 20A
* Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Foss 20A
* Friday, April 20, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Foss 20A

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Campus Ministry Yard Game Day for Refugee Family

Campus Ministry is having a yard game day in Murphy Park Friday, April 13 from 2:00-5:00. We will have Kubb, Croquet, Ladder Golf, Frisbee, and Bocce Ball. We will be collecting a free will donation that will be used to furnish an apartment for a new refugee family in the Twin Cities. We will also be grilling Hot Dogs. Come out and raise some funds while playing in the sun.

Note: In case of rain, it will be postponed to TBD.

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Zyzzogeton Poster Session-This Thursday

Please join us for the Zyzzogeton Poster Session this 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.

If you'd like a free t-shirt stop by the URGO office in SCI116 or the Christensen center this week to wear before the event.

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Titanic Orchestra- Opens FRIDAY

Titanic Orchestra
By Hristo Boytchev
Directed by Barbra Berlovitz

April 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7 p.m.
April 15, 22 at 3 p.m. Tjornhom-Nelson Theater

$10 general public; $8 ACTC, faculty and staff; $2 Augsburg students, $4 non Augsburg College students, and perspective students and children under age 12.

For tickets go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/tickets.html

A story of four vagabonds living at an abandoned little railway station, forgotten by God and people, where no train has stopped for a long time. Everything changes when a chest is thrown out of a passing train, and a mysterious individual emerges from it.

The four inconspicuous heroes of the play philosophize, lightly and unpretentiously, about what is the truth, where are the limits between reality and fiction, what reality really is. Boytchev's funny little people are dreamers full of profound feelings, searching for themselves and trying to find their connections with the world. A perspicuous, bitter-funny and very subtle diagnosis of the condition of the contemporary man.

Questions? Email boxoffice@augsburg.edu

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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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Lindell Library Celebrates National Library Week

It's National Library Week! 'Like' Lindell Library on Facebook and take part in our scavenger hunt and drawing to help us celebrate! Check our Facebook page for daily postings and find out how to join the fun. You may win a prize! The contest is open to currently enrolled Auggie students. Library employees are ineligible. Find us here http://on.fb.me/HluQsr .

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Campus Ministry Planning and Buffalo Wild Wings

On Saturday, April 14th, Campus Ministry will be holding a planning and visioning event to look forward to next year. Students of all years (even seniors) are invited to come and share their thoughts and ideas as to what the Campus Ministry student organization does well and what they would like to see:

Where: Trinity Lutheran Church/St. Martin's Table (Across the street from the Afro deli)
When: 11am-3Pm (come anytime and stay as long you can)
What: Campus Ministry planning, visioning and FREE BUFFALO WILD WINGS!!!!

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Retiring Faculty Reception - April 12

Faculty, staff and students are invited to a reception this Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:00, as we honor the teaching careers of faculty members who will retire at the end of this academic year. Refreshments will be held from 1:30-2:00 and the program will run from 2-3:00, in the Commons.

While faculty members will be recognized at the Faculty Recognition Luncheon on May 3rd, this reception provides an opportunity for individuals to share their thoughts with friends and family.

Please join me as we celebrate and thank the following faculty members:

Anthony Bibus, III, Professor of Social Work
Shelley Burkhardt, Instructor of Education
C. Lee Clarke, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Arlin Gyberg, Professor of Chemistry
Bradley Holt, Professor of Religion
Lynn Lindow, Associate Professor of Education
Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science
Glenda Rooney, Professor of Social Work
Maryann Syers, Associate Professor of Social Work
Steven Zitnick, Director, Master of Business Administration

I am grateful for the many years of dedicated service to Augsburg students represented by this group of faculty, and look forward to celebrating their careers with you. Please contact Judi Green (greenj@augsburg.edu or 612.330.1787) with any questions. I hope to see you on April 12.

Best wishes,

Barbara Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

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Penh Lo Presents at Conference

Penh Lo, Director of Pan-Asian Student Services, presented a session on "Southeast Asians in Higher Education and the Myth of Model Minority" at the 7th Annual Asian Pacific American Conference (APAC12).

APAC12 was held at Minnesota State University, Mankato, April 5-6, 2012.
Many current Augsburg students were able to attend.

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Missed the Talk on Forgiveness? Buy the Book $10

Due to an overstock, my department has 6 extra books, Forgive For Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness by the convocation speaker, Dr. Fred Luskin. We are selling them for $10 each just to cover costs. Retail is usually $14.99.

I highly recommend this book for readers who want a change in perspective about something that has been bothering them. This book provides a practical, step-by-step description of how to be happier and healthier through the practice of forgiveness. Dr. Luskin says, "Forgiveness does not necessarily mean reconciliation with the person that hurt you, or condoning of their action. What you are after is to find peace." "Forgiveness has been shown to reduce anger, hurt, depression and stress and leads to greater feelings of hope, peace, compassion and self confidence."

http://learningtoforgive.com/9-steps/

If you want to buy a book for $10, contact me at x1462 or youngs@augsburg.edu.

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