Public Safety Cell Phone Drive

The Department of Public Safety is collecting used wireless phones and their batteries to benefit victims of relationship violence. Shelter Alliance will donate money to the Tubman Family Crisis and Support Services organization in Minneapolis for every used cell phone they receive from our department. Please be sure to deactivate your service before donating a phone. Donations are being accepted at the Dispatch booth in the Mort/Urness lobby. Any personal data found on the phone will be erased by Shelter Alliance, a program of GRC Wireless Recycling. Thank You!

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Dean's Internationalization Grant - Due TOMORROW

Applications due February 15
Applications should be submitted online at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/deans-internationalization-application/

The purpose of the Dean's Internationalization Summer Travel Grant is to support collaborations with our international programs and partners that will help internationalize scholarship, teaching, and service at Augsburg College. The expectation is that recipients will develop relationships with others in the Augsburg international partner network, identify opportunities for collaboration, and develop a plan to implement at least one of these opportunities.

Two Dean's Internationalization Summer Travel Grants of up to $2500 are awarded to full-time faculty or staff for international travel to support teaching, scholarship, or service collaborations with Augsburg International Programs or Partner Institutions that facilitate internationalizing the Augsburg campus and curriculum.

Submit proposals using the Dean's Internationalization Summer Travel Grant application (available at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/deans-internationalization-application/ ). Proposals will include a description of the collaboration, explanation of how it will facilitate internationalization of the campus or curriculum, and an outline of the tasks you intend to accomplish. Applications are due February 15, 2013 for travel during Summer 2013; these are reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee and Vice President of International Programs and announced in early March.

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TFAPS – Hybrid Learning Implementation

All faculty are invited to participate in two workshops offered by CTL and IT to support weekend and graduate faculty who are creating "hybrid" courses for 2013-14. If you are satisfied with the basic design of your courses, you only need to participate in the Moodle Labs to learn best practices for online learning and how to meet GAAC/AAC requirements for hybrid learning.

If you would like to improve the underlying design of your courses, you will also benefit from the integrated course design workshop.

Prerequisite: Please watch the screencasts in the Overview section of the Course Design Support Site (http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodle2013/course/view.php?id=35) before coming to these sessions.

Moodle Lab for Hybrid Learning.
The Moodle Labs are hands-on workshops that introduce and support development of your Moodle sites. These workshops are held on:

10-12 noon, Saturday, February 16, SVE 201
3:10-4:40 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, Foss 22A
9-10:30 am, Wednesday, February 27, Foss 22A

Additional spring and summer dates will be added later.

Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning.
The Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning is a hands-on workshop that explores Fink's model for course design, which integrates situational factors, learning goals, learning activities, and assessment. It addresses how to choose face-to-face and online activities to create an engaged learning community, provide direct instruction, and facilitate active, collaborative learning. These workshops will be held on:

3:40-6:40 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, OGC 112
9am-1pm, Saturday, March 9, Rochester
9-12 am, Tuesday, March 12, Marshall
9-12 am, Friday, March 15, OGC 100
3:40-6:40 p.m., Monday, April 8, Marshall
9-12 am, Saturday, April 13, Marshall
3:40-6:40 p.m., Thursday, April 25, Marshall
9-12 am, Tuesday, May 7, Marshall

RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

Additional support includes:

Moodle Template for developing your course in accordance with GAAC/AAC requirements.
Course Design Support Site to provide additional detail and examples for Moodle applications.
Technology Tapas to showcase a variety of technologies that can improve your work.
Sloan-C Online Workshop passes to participate in further study of online learning.

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

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

The upcoming presentations are:
Tuesday, February 19, 12:30-1:30 (NOTE time change), OGC 100 – Arianna Genis (McNair Scholar) "Reproductive Justice: Coalition-Building in Marginalized Communities"

Wednesday, February 27, Marshall – Kevin Potts, Biology, "Seeing the forest for the apes: working toward the conservation of chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda"

Tuesday, March 5, OGC 100 – Matt Beckman, Biology, "Front seat at the zooplankton rodeo: Studying motor control in Daphnia"

Wednesday, March 13, Lindell 301 – Sarah Myers, Theater, "Learning to Listen: Lessons for Teaching Artists from a Minneapolis Mosque"

Wednesday, March 27, Marshall – Annette Gerten, Social Work, "Sabbatical Reflections"

If you plan to attend one of these sessions, RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

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Fine Arts+Spanish+REL 200+Latin Dance = Summer '13

In seven weeks you can complete 2 credits and 3 LAFs while studying abroad!

AugCore Mexico
Session I: May 2 - July 7th, 2013
Session II: July 3 - August 17, 2013

Course Offerings
• Modern Language 1 & 2: Beginning to Advanced Spanish classes ( SPA 111-499)
• Fine Arts: ART 231 Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art
• REL 200: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
• HPE 002: Latin Dance
• Internships and Independent Study: Up to 9 different majors

APPLY to AUGSBURG ABROAD by March 1

Haven't attended study abroad advising? Come to Christensen Center - Nelson Room

10:15 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.: M
11:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m.: T, TH
10:15 a.m. & 4 p.m.: W
10:15 a.m.: F

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

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

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CTL Summer Scholarship Grants

Applications due March 15
Applications should be submitted online at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/summer-scholarship-application/

The purpose of the Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants and the Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for faculty to accelerate completion of a significant project.

Two $4,000 Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2013. All tenured or tenure-track, full-time faculty who are in at least the second year of their contract are eligible to apply.

Three $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2013. All full-time faculty are eligible to apply; priority is given to tenure-track faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three years.

Please complete the online Summer Scholarship application form (available at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grant-applications/summer-scholarship-application/) describing the project, explaining its potential significance, summarizing the work already accomplished, providing a timetable and plan for completion, explaining how it will accelerate project completion, and describing how it fits with your department's definition of scholarship. Submit a curriculum vitae (pdf document, please) as an email attachment to ctl@augsburg.edu. Applications should be submitted no later than March 15, 2013.

Applications will be reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee, and awards will be announced in early April. All grant recipients must submit a progress report by September 1, 2013. Recipients of the Dean's Scholarship Grant must submit a short final report by February 1, 2014.

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Two New Reading Circles for Spring

Inclusiveness Reading Circle
Book: Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America by Eboo Patel
Facilitators: Sonja Hagander, Matt Maruggi & Marty Stortz
Schedule: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30 on February 12, March 12, and April 9
Location: Marshall Room (Includes lunch provided by the Batalden Endowment)
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

In Sacred Ground, author and renowned interfaith leader and last semester's Christensen Convocation speaker Eboo Patel says this prejudice is not just a problem for Muslims but a challenge to the very idea of America. Patel shows us that Americans from George Washington to Martin Luther King Jr. have been "interfaith leaders," illustrating how the forces of pluralism in America have time and again defeated the forces of prejudice. And now a new generation needs to rise up and confront the anti-Muslim prejudice of our era. To this end, Patel offers a primer in the art and science of interfaith work, bringing to life the growing body of research on how faith can be a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division and sharing stories from the frontlines of interfaith activism.

Please read the introduction and Part I (through p. 62) by the first session.

Community Reading Circle: Well-Being
Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
Facilitators: Melodie Lane
Schedule: Fridays 12:00-1:30
Location: OGC 103
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

Readings:
February 15: Introduction and Principle #1 (pp. 3-61)
March 1: Principles #2 and #3 (pp. 62-104)
March 15: Principles #4 and #5 (pp. 105-144)
April 5: Principles #6, #7 and Ripple Effect (pp. 145-210)

Most people want to be successful in life. And of course, everyone wants to be happy. When it comes to the pursuit of success and happiness, most people assume the same formula: if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful, then you'll be happy. The only problem is that a decade of cutting-edge research in the field of positive psychology has proven that this formula is backwards. Success does not beget happiness. Shawn Achor shares seven core principles of positive psychology that each one of us can use to improve our performance, grow our careers, and gain a competitive edge at work. He reveals how happiness actually fuels success and performance, not the other way around. Why? Because when we are happier and more positive we are more engaged, creative, resilient to stress, and productive. The Happiness Advantage will appeal to anyone who wants practical advice on how to become happier and also more successful.

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Nominations Open for Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are open for the 2012-2013 Augsburg Leadership Awards!

Student leaders, student groups, and student group advisors can be nominated for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the Augsburg community this academic year.

To nominate a student, advisor, or student group, please submit the following materials to Michael Grewe via email at grewe@augsburg.edu or to Christensen Center Room 1D by Friday, March 8:

* A nomination packet: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/ALA_Nomination_Packet.doc
* Optional: Any supplemental materials that would enhance nomination, including recommendation letters, resumes, etc.

Award recipients will be honored at the 14th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Tuesday, April 9. For questions, call 612-330-1499.

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Dining Services

Nabo:
Nabo is offering a meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo from 1:30 p.m. to close.

The special today is a Taco Salad with a chips and a fountain soda.

Valentine Date Night at Nabo:
We are offering a steak, chicken, or pasta dinner for two. You may use flex points to purchase your dinner. You can RSVP by emailing cnowak@aviands.com with your name and party size or stop by Nabo and speak with a supervisor.

Surprise your sweetheart with a beautiful roses! Valentine's Day long stem red, pink, and peach Roses will be sold at Einstein's Bros. Bagels, Nabo Cafe, and The Commons on Thursday, February 14th. They will be sold for $2.75 each or 3 for $7.50.

Einstein Bros:

Stop in and try one of our Egg White Bagel Thin Sandwiches. We are also featuring a combo option with a sandwich and a coffee.


The Commons:

Due to an event in the Commons, brunch on Saturday 2/23 will be served in the OGC Lobby from 12:00-1:30. We apologize for any inconvenience.


In observation of Lent we will be having Fish every Friday starting this Friday the 15th.

Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.

Flex Points can be purchased online at http://augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points/. You can pay with your student account or credit card.

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Bonner Leader Applications Now Available

2013-2014 Applications are now available for the Bonner Leaders Program!

Students passionate about civic engagement and social justice issues are encouraged to apply. The Bonner Leaders Program is a service-based work-study program giving students the opportunity to make lasting change in their community around issues they care about while developing strong leadership skills.

Applications are due to the Bonner Office in the Sabo Center by March 8th and can be found in the Sabo Center and on our website. http://www.augsburg.edu/bonner

Students are encouraged to attend an informational session led by a panel of Bonner Leaders. These are open to all students and faculty/staff wanting to know more about the program. Information sessions will be 2/18 6-7PM in the Marshall Room, 2/26 10-11:30AM in the Augsburg Room, and 3/6 4-5PM in the Marshall Room.

If you have any questions, contact us at bonnerprogram@augsburg.edu

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McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2013

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting for admission Fall 2013. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academic preparation and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair teams you with other academically strong students who aspire to graduate study, and helps you to achieve that dream.

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The program provides coursework, workshops, advising in preparation for doctoral degrees. Also, programming assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. You will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4,000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2014.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible you must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, eligible applicants are either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1380 to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 28, 2013

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Biology Professors Receive $25,000 Research Grant

Two biology professors, Matt Beckman and Kevin Potts, were awarded a grant from the Eppley Foundation for Scientific Research to study the effects of environmental factors on the behavior and life histories of the water flea, Daphnia. The grant will allow the two to carry out field collection and laboratory studies of daphnids collected from lakes in Minneapolis this summer. Working with Augsburg students, the two will study how these important indicators of lake and pond water quality respond to changes in their environment. The long-range goal of this work is to develop a simple tool that uses water flea behavioral measurements as a proxy for changing water conditions. Beckman says that this work will provide students who work on the project with a unique opportunity to carry out field studies as well as laboratory investigations.

If you would like to learn more about this research, please contact Matt Beckman at beckmanm@augsburg.edu or Kevin Potts at pottsk@augsburg.edu .

Sponsored Programs supports all research and programmatic grants at Augsburg. For more information about submitting grants or finding funding, please contact Erica Swift at swift@augsburg.edu .

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Homecoming 2013 - Not Too Early to Plan

Is your department hosting an event during Homecoming Week 2013 – September 23-September 28? If so, the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations would like to help make it a success! We can help to publicize the event by including it in the Homecoming brochure which is mailed to over 22,000 Alumni, Parents and Friends of Augsburg! Perhaps your department is celebrating an anniversary or some significant milestone. Let us help you reach your target audience with the Homecoming brochure and website. Call us at (x1085) or send an email to alumni@augsburg.edu with some brief notes about the event and we'll be in touch soon. Thank you!

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Study Abroad This Summer or Fall! Deadline March 1

The Deadline for studying abroad this coming summer or Fall or Full Academic Year is March 1st.

$1,000 Auggie Scholarship for Semester Study on the following Programs:

Center for Global Education in Mexico, Cuba, Central America and Namibia/So. Africa

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

Exchange Programs in Hong Kong, China, Norway, Germany and Finland

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

Search for other programs here:

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.AdvancedSearch

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Practice Spanish with Us Today

Looking for a place to chat in Spanish and meet new people? We've got just the thing for you - Spanish conversation group! All language levels are welcome to join us for laughs and interesting conversation as we practice speaking in a relaxed and friendly setting.

We meet every Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Riverside Room, 2nd fl. of the Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. We promise there will be no grammar lessons! You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Drop in three times and earn a free T-shirt!

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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Volunteer Expo at MOA - Saturday

The annual Volunteer Expo will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. at the Mall of America.

In addition, Honoring Women Worldwide and Nordstom's will be holding an event "Honor Yourself: Dress for Success" on Thursday, February 21 at 5:30 p.m. You'll participate in great networking, a fantastic panel, and the opportunity to learn from the pros on ways you can stand above the crowd when you dress for success!

Go to their website to learn more about this fantastic opportunity and sign up for this event, or contact our office: Preeti@honoringwomenworldwide.org or call 651-730-0900.

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Farewell to Scott Krenz, LFC to Humanities

Please join us on this Friday February 15 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Lindell 301 as we say farewell to T. Scott Krenz LFC to Humanities departments.

Scott is heading across the river to the U's College of Pharmacy to lead their online and hybrid course development. Scott joined Augsburg in 2006 and has been a key collaborator with CTL and a leader in our hybrid program development. He is currently in the U's Masters program in Learning Technologies Curriculum and Instruction.

Please come and wish him well and enjoy some refreshments.

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Missing Black and Orange Backpack

A group of 9th grade AVID students was visiting campus yesterday morning and one of the students left her black and orange backpack behind. It likely was either left in OGC 100 or in the Commons. Please contact Janet Morales at 612-330-1792 or moralesj@augsburg.edu if you've seen the backpack. Thank you!

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Engman Prize

The English Department has announced the 2013-14 Engman Prize Winners and Honorable Mentions.

FICTION

WINNING ENTRIES

"Dead Girl" by Mark Woodley
"Time Out" by Eric Moen
"Flicks" by Mary Klecker

HONORABLE MENTION

"End of Ten-Year Marriage" by Lia Jacobsen
"Take Heart" by Jayne Carlson

POETRY

WINNING ENTRIES

"Text Message Limbo" by Kaylee Harles
"Every Blessing" by Mary Klecker

HONORABLE MENTION

"Shame" by Brianna Olson-Carr
"Rock n Roll," "Patterns" and "Suicide Note Reader" by Patrick Werle
"Visiting Hours" by Steve Saari
"Black Road" by William Trembley


CREATIVE NON-FICTION

Honorable Mention

"Fractions" by Kevin Ehrman-Solbert
"Stories in My Ears" by Mary Klecker
"One Experience" by Tina Monje

No award was given this year in screen writing.

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Student Government Spring Elections

Elections for the 2013-2014 Augsburg Day Student Government are coming up! Run for Senator, President, and Vice President positions to represent the student body and become a leader in the Augsburg community. Petitions are available outside the Student Government office in the basement of Christensen Center, room 1C. They are due with signatures by February 14th at 4:30pm and can be slid under the Student Government office door. ADSG members will be tabling on the week of February 11th with petitions and more information.

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Thinking of Applying to Medical School?

Med School Application Orientation Session
February 27th, 6-8pm @ OGC 112

URGO will be hosting a Med School Application Orientation Session to discuss the application timeline, application components, and strategies for producing a high-quality application. You will have the opportunity to hear from alumni who just recently completed the application process and those who are currently in medical school. While the session will be geared toward those who are applying this upcoming summer, we strongly encourage all those who are interested in medical school to come and learn about the process.

Dinner will be provided.

If you are interested in medical school but cannot make the session, please email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.

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NeighborhoodFest

On Monday Feb. 18 from 9-10:30pm Anderson Hall will be hosting NeighborhoodFest.

NeighborhoodFest will give you more insight to what living in Anderson is like, and you can tour the different spaces. Students living in Anderson Hall next year will sign contracts early! We hope to see you there!

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Study & Intern Abroad Fair/iPad Drawing - TOMORROW

Come to the Study & Intern Abroad Fair to learn about opportunities in over 80 countries. Also learn about the many scholarships that are offered.

Friday, February 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Christensen Center Lobby.

Enter to win the iPad at the fair. "Like" an Augsburg Abroad Fair post in Facebook for an extra chance to win. http://www.facebook.com/AugsburgAbroad

Study Abroad Deadlines are fast approaching.

Visit www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ for more info

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2 BD/2 BA Condo Available in Midtown Minneapolis

I'm renting out my Midtown Minneapolis Condo, which is only about 2 miles from campus and is connected to the Sears Building/Midtown Global Market.

It features an open layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, gas fireplace, Brazilian cherry floors, in unit washer/dryer, and 1 underground parking stall. Located conveniently just south of Downtown Minneapolis, along the Midtown Greenway Bike Path and near the 5, 21, and 53 bus lines (light rail is also just down Lake Street). Unit was professionally cleaned and is available for immediate occupancy.

Additional amenities include:
Master suite with walk-in closet
Dining room w/closet
Kitchen with island, fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal
Central A/C
Community room/patio space available for reservation
Underground bike storage
Tunnel connects building to Midtown Global Market, Allina, Sheraton Hotel, & Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Membership available at the Sheraton Hotel pool & gym for additional fee
Building & garage are secured, monitored, and patrolled

$1,350 per month

Email janetmorales3@gmail.com for pictures/questions.

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Blu-Ray Player for Sale

Samsung Blu-Ray Player, model BD-EM57C, for sale. Like new (it's been used for a few movies, but is in its box with all the stuff that came with it). Works fine, we just got another Blu-Ray device for Christmas and don't need this one anymore.

Asking $50. Email Erin Voss ( voss@augsburg.edu ) if you're interested.

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