Public Safety Hiring Student Dispatchers

APPLY ONLINE AT www.augsburg.edu/hr/

DPS is seeking up to six student employees to serve as student dispatchers beginning Spring 2013. Each position would be for 10-18 hours/week. Those hired will train during the first week of May and then return for August training. Summer employment opportunities are limited, but possible.

Conditions of Employment:
• Commit to 100+ hours of training including a professional Dispatch course, scenario drills, classroom training, and supervised dispatching.
• Have a clear Criminal History Background check upon hire
• Have a clean student conduct record upon hire and maintain that throughout employment

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide professional customer service both on the phone and with walk up customers
• Effectively triage multiple phone calls and requests.
• Clearly communicate under pressure and in emergency situations
• Multi-task phone lines, walk up customers, radio communication, and computer programs.
• Enforce and communicate college policy to peers and superiors
• Have detailed knowledge of campus layout, departmental & campus processes(s)
• Monitor video recording systems
• Operate the CCure card access system
• Effectively use the ReportExec CAD system
• Maintain use of digital logging voice recording system
• Assist with the management of parking services.
• Handle key issues (check in/out, auditing, lost key issues etc.)

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Athletic Facility Hours for Easter Break

Si Melby Hall and Kennedy Center, including both fitness centers, will close at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 29 and will remain closed Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31, for Easter break. They will reopen at 6 a.m., Monday, April 1.

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New Course for Fall 2013: Vikings

LCS 295 A - "Vikings" is a topics course in Languages and Cross-cultural Studies open to all undergraduates. Bringing together resources and insights from the fields of history, religion, art, literature, law, women's studies, and Old Norse language, we will dig into the realities and question the legacy of the Viking Age. Among other things, we will ask why Minnesotans should support a team called "Vikings"?

Join this inquiry with students and faculty from across the curriculum on T/Th 1:50-3:30. For more information email shack@augsburg.edu

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Change for This Week's Speaking of Scholarship

NOTE: During the week of March 25, the Speaking of Scholarship event will meet on Thursday, March 28, 2013, 12-1 p.m., Marshall Room. It will NOT be meeting on either Tuesday or Thursday this week, but will return to the usual schedule in following weeks.

RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. The final presentation is Wed., April 10.

Hosts: Henry Yoon and Ankita Deka.

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Neuroscience Talk - Wednesday

Michael-Paul Schallmo, a student in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota will be giving a talk entitled "How the brain process visual information: Neural mechanisms and the effect of schizophrenia" on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. in SCI 212.

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"On-Hold" Accounts Payable Checks

Authorization Invoices processed with a "On-Hold" request originally to be picked up on Friday, March 29 will be available on Thursday, March 28 anytime after 1:00 p.m. due to Good Friday.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ext. 1031 or via email to daughera@augsburg.edu ~ Thank You!

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Environmental Education Internship - Deadline 3/28

The Dodge Nature Center is a non-profit organization operating a 320 acre nature preserve within the city of West Saint Paul that provides environmental education and outdoor experiences for thousands of people each year, primarily K-8th grade students.

Responsibilities of the Environmental Education Intern include:
• Plan and teach summer day camp programs
• Present environmental education units to various audiences
• Prepare instructional materials for environmental education program units and day camps
• Provide daily care for the reptile and amphibian collection
• Assist with seasonal projects

Qualifications:
• Knowledge and interest in natural history and environmental education
• Enthusiasm for working with children in an outdoor setting
• 2+ years of college coursework in environmental studies, education, sciences, or a related field
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Satisfactory result of a background check

The position runs from June 6th to August 15th, 2013. Applicant must be available 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30-4:00.

The Ruel Harmon Scholarship awards an Augsburg College student up to $3,000 for a summer internship. To apply or receive more details on this opportunity, please contact:
Ana Eliason, Career & Internship Specialist
eliason@augsburg.edu
612-330-1468

The application is due March 28, 2013 to be turned into Ana in the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work located in Christensen Center, Suite 100.

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Deadline Approaching for Fitness Incentive Reporting

This message is intended for those who are enrolled in Augsburg's health plan for the 2013 plan.

If you have not already reported your workouts, please note the deadline is Monday, April 8, 2013.

As announced during open enrollment, all employees who enrolled in Augsburg's health plan were eligible to participate in the 2013 Fitness Incentive Plan.

To participate, enrollees must:

· Work out a minimum of 4 times per week from January 1 – March 31

· Work out a minimum of 4 times per week from April 1 – June 30


Enrollees in the 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 least 4 times per week from January – March

· $250.00 deposited into your HSA in July for working out at 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 4 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 4 times per week from January – March) to be eligible for rewards for completing phase two (working out 4 times per week on average from April – June).

Track your work out usage on the Excel spreadsheet at http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2013_benefits/2013ExerciseLog.xlsx

You must submit your completed tracking spreadsheet for the first phase of the program (workouts from January - March) via email to Tammy McBroom (mcbroom@augsburg.edu) no later than MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Keep up the great work!

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Cabaret Tickets on Sale Thursday

Cabaret
By Joe Masteroff
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Darcey Engen
Music Direction by Sonja Thompson
April 11 7 p.m. Preview $2 students and $4 Non-Students Reduced Prices
April 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, at 7 p.m.
April 14, 21 at 3 p.m.

Cabaret tickets are $12 general public; $10 ACTC, faculty and staff; $5 Non-Augsburg Students, $4 Augsburg students and children under age 12.

Cabaret contains adult content and language and may no be suitable for younger audiences.

Tickets go on sale March 28.
For more information go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/ticket-information/

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Summer Housing

Choose the living arrangement that best suits your needs. Once you do this find any one of our professional staff to pick space and sign contract:
http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/summer-housing/

Luther Hall: Single bedrooms in shared apartments (multiple apartment-style options)

Oren Gateway: StepUP students only. (Limited number of apartments and flat bedrooms)

Priority Deadline is April 19. Residence Life professional staff will assist with apartment selection and contract signing. Find us in the Residence Life or Housing Specialist office to pick space and sign contract.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact a Residence Hall Director (Residence Life office) or Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or by telephone at (612) 330-1488 or stop by the walk-in office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1-3 p.m.

http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/summer-rates/

Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AugsburgRescomm

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2013-2014 FAFSA Renewal

It's that time again! The FAFSA application for the 2013-2014 year is now available for students returning to Augsburg in the Fall of 2013. The FAFSA is the application required to determine your eligibility for access to financial aid during your time at Augsburg, and must be renewed every year.

May 1st is the deadline to apply for financial aid at Augsburg. All Day College students must submit their application by this date or risk losing some of the aid that may be available to you.

Don't forget to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA this year. This function pre-populates your tax information into the application, which reduces your chances of being selected for verification later on. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available for use on the FAFSA 2-3 weeks after electronically filing your taxes, and 6-8 weeks after filing paper taxes.

Questions? Stop by the Enrollment Center and speak with any of our Student Financial Services Counselors or call us at 612-330-1046.

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Nominate Seniors for Their Community Engagement

Please nominate one Augsburg senior for the Marina Christensen-Justice Award.
The award honors a graduating senior who represents in a high degree Augsburg's motto: "Education for Service." The recipient must have demonstrated a dedication to the kind of community involvement that characterized the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice, who courageously and effectively reached out to bring equity and harmony to disadvantaged people and communities.

Name of Student:

Why are you nominating this person? (500 words or fewer)
Please include examples of all off-campus, community related experiences this person has been a part of during their time at Augsburg. For example: service-learning experiences, internships, Bonner Leader Program participation, Campus Kitchen, and volunteer experiences.

Please send this information to Mary Laurel True at truem@augsburg.edu by Friday, March 29, at 5 p.m.

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Spread Cheer, Smiles and Do Good with Rotary Roses

Spreading cheer and doing good couldn't be easier when you place an order for a dozen roses from the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary Club. You get flowers to brighten the day of a friend or colleague, while profits support charitable projects.

Orders are due by April 17 for campus delivery on April 24 (Administrative Professionals Day). The roses are a cheerful way to say "thank you" to colleagues and friends who help make Augsburg go. Roses also make a great day brightener for the people you like and love.

The cost for a dozen roses is $15, and payment is due in advance (check preferred).

To order by April 17:
--Pick your color -- a dozen red or a dozen "lollipop" (pastel) roses
--Make check payable to "West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary"
--Send check and order to: Stephanie Weiss, MarComm, Box 145, Anderson Hall, Suite 25
--Include your office number/on-campus delivery location

Be sure to have a vase at your office on delivery day -- April 24 -- so your roses stay fresh!

Money raised from the sale of roses goes to support many programs including:
--Neighbors Inc. Food Shelf
--Henry Sibley High School ALMAS (Anglos Latinos Motivated to Succeed)
--360 Communities' domestic violence prevention services
--Loaves & Fishes, through which the Club serves about 2,000 meals per year on the West Side of St. Paul
--Rotary International's global work to eradicate polio through purchase and administration of polio vaccines

Learn more about the work of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary Club at http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?accountid=8700

Questions can be sent to Weiss at weisss@augsburg.edu

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Dining Services

Nabo and Einsteins will be closed this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Commons will be open for Brunch and Dinner Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We will reopen Monday, April 1 with regular business hours.

The special at Nabo today is a Chicken Ranch Wrap. This can be used as a meal replacement.

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Drummer Needed

We are in need of a drummer for the spring Music/Theater production of "Cabaret" opening in 2 weeks. Please contact Music Director Sonja Thompson as soon as possible if you are interested!

thompso2@augsburg.edu
612-330-1277

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Food Shelf Hours

Food Shelf Hours

Tuesday 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday 3:30-5 p.m.
Thursday 9-11 a.m.
Thursday 3-5 p.m.

Location:
Behind the Chapel

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Cap and Gown Information

Graduating in May?
If you reserved your gown - it will be ready for purchase/pick up on April 9; if you did not reserve your gown, you may stop in the store from now to the day of graduation to purchase your gown. Please note, that a late fee will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown.

The day Grad fair will be held on April 9 from 10:30-1:30

Graduating in June?

Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 9th.
www.herfjones.com/college/augsburg
You will not need to pay until you pick up at the store. Cap & Gowns will be ready to purchase on May 11th at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair 11 a.m. -1 p.m. If you are unable to make it to the Grad Fair, you are able to pick up any time the store is open till graduation. If your gown is not reserved by April 9, a $15.00 late charge will be added to the final cost of your cap and gown.

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, look at custom announcements, and diploma frames!

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Augsburg Day Student Government Election Results

Hello Everyone,

Below is the results of the elections for Augsburg Day Student Government 2013-2014, they will be sworn in on Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. in the Marshall Room all are welcome.

Here are the results of the elections:

President/Vice President: Riley Hunter & Ibrahim Al-Hajiby
Sophomore Senators: Oscar Martinez (President), Jaquan Kline, Michael LeRoy, Vacancy
Junior Senators: Vincent Henry (President), Ahmed Musallam, Erickson Save, Vacancy
Senior Senators: Bram Oosterlee (President), Jameson Olm, 2 Vacancies
Surplus: Supplementing light rail passes for students

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A Conversation with Gloria Steinem

A Conversation with Gloria Steinem
Thursday, April 4
11:00 a.m.
Hoversten Chapel

One of the most visible figures in the US feminist movement, Gloria Steinem is a renowned feminist speaker who travels across the country and internationally as an organizer and lecturer and is a frequent media spokeswoman on issues of equality. She co-founded Ms. Magazine, New York Magazine, and Take Our Daughters to Work Day. Steinem is particularly interested in the shared origins of sex and race caste systems, gender roles and child abuse as roots of violence, non-violent conflict resolution, the cultures of indigenous peoples, and organizing across boundaries for peace and justice.

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All-Student Juried Show - Submission Deadline

The Augsburg Art Galleries invite all currently enrolled students to enter artwork into this juried exhibition.

Drop off artwork to the Christensen Center Art Gallery:
Tuesday, March 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 4 - 6 p.m.

Judging results will be sent out via email by April 2.

Pick up unselected artwork on Wednesday, April 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gallery Office, Old Main, Room 103

Submissions
- All artwork must have been created since April 2012.
- Number of entries is limited to 3 per person.
- All work must be prepared for installation (see below for matting assistance).
- All entries must be accompanied by a Juried Show Entry Form (available outside of OM2 and in the Christensen Center Art Gallery).
- 2D, 3D, digital, and film entries are accepted. (Film entries must be submitted in Flash or QuickTime on a disc and be less than 10 minutes in length.)

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Auggies Connect with Employers - Sciences

Thursday, April 4, 2013
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Christensen Center, first floor

Are you looking for a job or internship in the sciences?

Stop by and visit with representatives that hire science, physics, and chemistry majors. Have your resume reviewed, ask question on your job or internship search and/or learn about careers and internships in the sciences.

Casual Dress.
No appointment necessary.

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Pathways to Careers in the Social Sciences Event

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Located on the St. Thomas Campus in St. Paul, MN

The MN Private College Consortium is hosting an event to introduce students to career paths in the social sciences. Hear from alumni and employers about careers in the following fields:
- Criminal Justice/Protective Services
- Government (Urban Planning, Policy, Administration)
- Human Services (Direct Service)
- Non-Profits (Administrative)

Registration online: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/pathways-to-careers-in-the-social-science-areas/

Open to all Augsburg students!

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Keeping Clean Yard Sale

As Spring slowly arrives, we all begin to clean out our closets, dorm spaces, homes and apartments in celebration of warmer weather.

Augsburg Step-Up and members of Project Management Section A, are asking for your help by donating your gently used clothing, accessories, dorm room/apartment furnishings, and electronics. Items will be donated to the First annual Keeping clean Yard Sale, Fund raiser and Informational. Being held on Friday April 5, 2013 In the Oren Gateway Atrium (Date Change) from 11am-8pm

We as Students of Project Management Section A are looking to raise awareness and support of Augsburg's Step-Up program, the country's largest residential college recovery program. Every year Augsburg's Step-Up program serves and assists around 85 students from around the country and has served over 600 individuals during its strong sixteen year history.

All the proceeds made from this yard sale will go to the building of a Scholarship fund that would benefit the countless Students within the Step-Up program who cannot afford the ever rising cost of tuition, housing, and books.

With the help of donations from the Augsburg community and the broader surrounding Twin Cities area, we hope to make a difference and show our support for a pivotal group in our Augsburg community. All donations can be made to us in the Christensen Center on:

Tuesday, March 26 from 11:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27 from 11:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information on how to donate or about the Keeping clean yard sale and Fund raiser for Step-Up please contact us at: keepingcleanyardsale@gmail.com

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Book Drive for Children's Books

Do you remember your favorite books as a child? Did you know that most children have to be read to for 1,000 hrs. before they are ready to read on their own? With that in mind, we are collecting new and gently used books for young children from early childhood to mid-elementary school age. These books will help to establish a lending library at CLUES, Comunidades Latinas en Servicio. CLUES' mission is to enhance the quality of life of the Latino community in Minnesota. For more information about CLUES, please visit www.clues.org.

Books can be in English or Spanish; they will be translated as necessary. You can find drop boxes in several locations: in the Auggie's Nest (basement of Christensen Center), on first or 2nd fl. of Old Main and in all of the residence halls. Collection goes through Fri., April 5th.

This book drive is sponsored by Spanish Conversation Group, ALAS and LINK. For questions or comments, please contact Kate Reinhardt at reinhard@augsburg.edu.

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FAFSA Open Lab Workshops

Need help renewing your FAFSA for the 2013-2014 year? Student Financial Services can help! Attend one of our FAFSA Open Labs to receive assistance in renewing your FAFSA. Parents are welcome!

Wednesday, March 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Foss 22A
Thursday, March 28, 5-7 p.m. in Sverdrup 201

It's helpful to bring your 1040 Tax Return with you to the session.

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Target Corporation Information Session

Monday, April 1, 2013
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Christensen Center, First Floor

FREE and open to all students and majors

Target Stores, Business Analyst, and Asset Protection divisions will share information about working at Target. You will have an opportunity to network with campus recruiters and recent Auggie Alumni. Pizza will be provided.

RSVP at careers@augsburg.edu if you are planning to attend.

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Tomorrow - Mathematics Alumni Career Panel

The Department of Mathematics, AugSTEM Scholars Program, and Unbounded will be hosting a Mathematics Alumni Career Panel.

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 27 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Old Main 105

Refreshments provided beginning at 4:45 p.m. All are welcome.

Alumni panelists:
Andy Held '05 (mathematics and economics), Associate at Thrivent Financial,
Kirsten Rain '06 (mathematics and education), Mathematics Teacher at Patrick Henry High School,
Nicole Stanich '07 (mathematics and sociology), Analyst at Hardwick Day, and
Dan Wolf '06 (mathematics and computer science), Senior Engineer at McAfee.

Take advantage of this opportunity to ask Augsburg graduates questions about their paths from college to the workforce!

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Housing Expo

The Housing Expo is the selection process for on-campus housing. If you are currently taking at least one course at Augsburg College then you are eligible for on-campus housing.

The Housing Expo takes place on APRIL 2, 2013 in the dining hall of Christensen Center.

Things to have before Housing Expo!

Look at your student account on-line. If there's an "ARHOLD" on your student account please email the Enrollment Center at enroll@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1046 to correct this hold. Verify your class status is correct. Be registered for at least one spring semester Day class.

All Day students will receive a computer generated, randomly assigned, selection number based on class status. Those with the highest numbers will be the first to choose their housing for 2013-2014.

If you have any questions about Housing Expo contact the housing specialist at rowe@augsburg.edu (612)330-1488 or visit our website:

http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/housing-expo/

Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AugsburgRescomm

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Calling All Gardeners: Seward's Annual Plant Sale

Spring is almost here, and it's time to plan your garden! Now you can garden and support the Seward Montessori School at the same time!

The plant sale has a variety of offerings, including:

• Varied assortment of annual & perennials flowers
• Vegetables
• Herbs
• Strawberries
• Hanging baskets
• Mother Earth gift cards

Order online at http://sewardplantsale.myshopify.com/ BY FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Pick up times:

Thursday, May 9 between 2 - 6 p.m.
May 10 between 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

All orders will be available for pick up at Seward Montessori's Gym – 2309 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Funds raised by this plant sale benefit our band, middle school sports teams, media center, artist in residence program, and other projects.

Thanks for your support and happy gardening!

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Furniture for Sale

If you are in need of a computer armoire, a sofa or a drop leaf, expansion table with two chairs (all in very good condition), send an email to ojginger@juno.com for pictures and prices.

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Looking for Rental Housing

I'm helping good friends, Sarah and Nick, find temporary housing through a rental, sub-let or house sitting opportunity. They married—he is head of props at the Guthrie, she is an actress who regularly performs at the Guthrie. They've sold their small house in St. Paul and need to be out May 23. They're looking to rent/sublet/house sit for about 6 months while they look for the perfect house to buy.

They are expecting their first child in September and have a sweet dog named Adele. They are both wonderful! Please call if you have ideas.

Darcey Engen at 612-330-1549 or Engen@augsburg.edu

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