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Special Biophysics Seminar August 2
On August 2, Augsburg Biophysics will host Dr. Roy Black, an affiliate professor in the department of bioengineering at the University of Washington.
Dr. Black will present a seminar titled:
"Vesicles formed by a pre-biotic lipid selectively bind to and are stabilized by the base and sugar components of RNA: a simple origin for cellular evolution."
Time/Location: August 2, 2 p.m. in Sverdrup 1.
Joining us in a discussion to follow the seminar will be membrane biophysicists and student researchers from St. Olaf.
Contact Ben Stottrup for additional details or to participate.
Dining Services
Commons Hours:
Wednesday
Lunch - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dinner - 5-5:30 p.m.
Thursday
Lunch - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner - 5-5:30 p.m.
Friday
Lunch - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner - Closed
Saturday
Closed both lunch and dinner
Einstein's is open this week regular hours from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nabo is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Event Announcements
Farewell Cake Party for Andrea Sanow Tomorrow
Andrea Sanow has played a significant role in the work of LSAMP and URGO as joint administrative assistant during the past two years. Join us in the LSAMP/URGO/McNair Suite, Science 152, tomorrow from 2-4 p.m. to thank her for her work and to wish her well in her new venture, serving in San Francisco for the Lutheran Volunteer Corp.
Our best to Andrea.
Join us for the URGO Summer Research Conference
Wednesday, July 25
All sessions will be held in Kennedy 305
Session 1
9-10:30 a.m.
1. Ingrid Bergland (women's studies): "Expressing Gender Nonconforming Identities"
2. Austin Smith (religion): "Devotion to Apple as a New Religious Movement"
3. Micheale Tesma (sociology): "What are the causes of bicyclist-motorist conflict (BMC)?"
4. James Mahowald (sociology): "Tattoos: Meaning and Identity Formation"
Session 2
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
1. Ryan Bachman (chemistry): "Preparation, purification and Analysis of Multifunctional organic hydroxy nitrates"
2. Robert Morris (chemistry): "R&R Model: RON Predictions Using Simplified Structure and Entropy"
3. Karleen Stevens (chemistry/mathematics): "Non-periodic Tessellations and Quasicrystals"
4. Megan Rich (biology): "Utilizing Fungal Endophytes as a Biological Control Agent for Soybean Pathogens"
Session 3
1:15-3 p.m.
1. Samantha Cantrall (music): "The Influence of Rap Music in the Arab Spring"
2. Hue Manning (English/psychology)
3. Steven Campbell (sociology): "Examining the Relationship Between Young Adults and Young Adults in Recovery"
4. Justin Caron (theatre arts/performance): "Shoots and Ladders: Class and Queer Performance in American Theatre"
5. Nicolette Albertson (film/English)
Session 4
3:10-4:40
1. Kevin Ehrman-Solberg (history): "Little Untaught Brats: Ethnic and Religious Discrimination in the Minnesota State Reform School, 1880-1900"
2. Yemi Melka (chemistry): "Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol by Dendrimer Encapsulated Nanoparticles"
3. Emily Rutten (biopsychology): "Perception of Causality"
4. Ugaso SheikAbdi (economics/math): "Immigrant Health Care: Recommendations for Increasing Utilization of Health Care Services"
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Thursday, July 26
All sessions will be held in SVE Room 206
Session 1:
9-10:30 a.m.
1. Brianna Noland (mathematical economics): "An Economic Analysis of Financial Factors on Undergraduate Persistence"
2. Ryan Sward (exercise science): "The effects of caffeine during athletic performance"
3. Jessica Larkin (exercise science): "Effects of a 6-week high-speed treadmill running program on ice hockey skating speed and examination of skate speed predictors"
4. Abbey Ehling (education)
Session 2:
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
1. Chad Gilmer (chemistry/education): "Green Chemistry Experiments and Applications to the Classroom"
2. Eric Dooley (physics/education): "Collecting Dust in the Upper Atmosphere"
3. Lindsey Niederhaus (chemistry/education): "Optimizing Organic Amidization Reactions Using a Continuous Flow Reactor"
4. James Leonard (biology/education): "Daphnia magna Motion Tracking in 3-Dimensional Space"
5. Nora Helf (biology/education): "SCOBY: Bacterial Cellulose and the Classroom"
Session 3
1-2:30 p.m.
1. Teryn Coffman (biology): "The Birth of Dopaminergic Neurons in Daphnia Magna"
2. Rico Barrozo (biology): "Neuropharmacology: Drug-Screening in Daphnia"
3. Peter Schmit (biology): "Introductions of Sirna to Regulate Gene Expression in Daphnia Magna"
4. Ashley Waters (chemistry): "A Fool-Proof Method of Synthesizing Coordination Compounds for Radiopharmaceutical Diagnostics and Therapeutics"
Session 4
3-4:15 p.m.
1. Jessica Willborg (biology): "Human Airway Secretions Promote Growth of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa"
2. Anna Weitz (biology): "Human Airway Secretions Inhibit Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Formation in vitro: Implications for Cystic Fibrosis Disease"
3. Charlie Hoy
Auggie Night at Canterbury Park
Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to join President Pribbenow for our annual Augsburg Night at Canterbury Park on Friday, August 3. Guests receive free admission and a private reception in the Ubetcha Bar and Grill along with a complimentary buffet dinner and premier seating. Registration and dinner begin at 5 p.m.; the first race begins at 7 p.m. Canterbury Park is located at 1100 Canterbury Road in Shakopee. To register, go to www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents or call Becky at 612-330-1085. See you at the races!
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1984 Honda Magna Motorcycle for Sale
1984 Honda Magna 700cc (v45) in great shape with 19,201 miles. Clean windshield, comfortable seats with no rips/tears, adjustable back rest, cruise control. Nearly perfect paint. Always stored indoors.
Carbs were cleaned less than 800 miles ago, new battery in 2010. Comes with nylon saddlebags, a cover, and battery charger. It has no leaks or issues that I am aware of. Email borcharj@augsburg.edu for photos or more information.
2000 Dodge Stratus for Sale
2000 Dodge Stratus with 125,000 miles. Lots of get up and go. Runs great.
Power windows, locks, driver seat, cruise control. MP3/CD player.
New front brake pads. Well maintained and cared for vehicle. Very clean and comfortable interior. Everything works, this car is ready to put on some miles. $2,500 OBO.
Email borcharj@augsburg.edu for more information or photos.