Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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Teaching and Learning

Neuroscience Talk - TODAY

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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General Announcements

Drop-in Tutoring Closed for Easter Break

Drop-in tutoring sessions will close starting on Thursday, March 28, and reopen on Monday, April 1. Have a great break!

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Practice Spanish this Thursday

Shake off the winter blues in Spanish conversation group! Join us for laughs and interesting conversation as we practice speaking in a relaxed and friendly setting. All language levels are welcome.

We meet every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Riverside Room, 2nd floor 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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Travelers EDGE Scholarship Applications Due TODAY

Applications for the $7,500 Travelers EDGE Scholarship are due today, Wednesday, March 27 and should be submitted to Janet Morales in the Enrollment Center.

Rising juniors and seniors who are alumni of St. Paul Public Schools are encouraged to apply for the Travelers EDGE Scholarship. In addition to receiving a $7,500 scholarship, recipients also benefit from numerous professional development opportunities and get an inside look at the Insurance and Financial Services industry, including the chance to be considered for competitive internships.

Eligibility Criteria for the Travelers EDGE Scholarship include:
• Saint Paul Public High School alumni
• Full time undergraduate with junior or senior status enrolled in the Day program at Augsburg for the 2013-2014 school year
• Applicants may have any major, but should demonstrate interest in exploring careers in the Insurance and Financial Services Industry
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrate financial need

For questions or an application, please email moralesj@augsburg.edu.

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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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Mortensen Hall - Live On Campus 13-14

Today's Featured : Mortensen Hall

Come to the housing Expo April 2 with your selection number and future roommate!!!

All rates are per person for a full year
1 Bedroom/2 Person: $5,652
2 Bedroom/4 Person: $5,308
2 Bedroom/3 Person (Single bedroom): $5,920
2 Bedroom/3 Persons (Double bedroom):$5,538

Mortensen Hall is named after Gerda Mortensen, who was the long time Dean of Women at Augsburg College. This residence hall offers apartment style housing for upper-class students. At 15 stories tall, it is the tallest building on campus. The 13 residential floors have eight apartments on each floor with an even mix of one and two bedroom living styles. Community Advisors provide leadership for each floor and organize social and educational programs, floor meetings, and help develop strong community.

Mortensen shares a lobby connection to Urness Hall with access to the 24-hour computer lab, skyway to Christensen Center, mailroom, and dining services. Residents are provided a bed and dresser. Students individualize their own apartments with common area furnishings. Apartments have cable and wireless internet. Laundry is included in the per person cost.

Like us on Facebook for the latest updates on Mortensen Hall 12-13. Follow us on Twitter @MortensenHall.

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Bookstore Hours This Weekend

The bookstore will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. Closed on Friday the 29th thru Sunday the 31st. We will resume normal hours Monday, April 1st.
We wish everyone a safe Holiday weekend!

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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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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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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 Cajun Chicken Pasta. This can be used as a meal replacement.

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Event Announcements

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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Housing Expo

Housing Expo April 2 - Christensen Center!!!
Love living on – Choose your adventure for next year.

Remember! Bring your selection number along with all roommates! http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/returning/

MORTENSEN HALL
1 Bedroom/2 Person
2 Bedroom/4 Person
2 Bedroom/3 Person (Single)
2 Bedroom/3 Persons (Double)

ANDERSON HALL
Suite
Apartment (2 Bedroom/4 Person)

LUTHER HALL
Studio
2 Bedroom/4 Person/1 Bathroom
2 Bedroom/4 Person/2 Bathroom
4 Bedroom/4 Person
2 Bedroom/3 Person (Single)
2 Bedroom/3 Person (Double)

OREN GATEWAY: Substance free environment
StepUP Studio
4 Bedroom/4 Person
3 Bedroom/3 Person
2 Bedroom/2 Person

http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/academic-year-rate/

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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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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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Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program, April 8-9

David Weitz, Professor of Physics and Applied Physics, Harvard University

Sverdrup Lecture: Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 PM, Hoversten Chapel

"Physics of Cooking"

Sverdrup Convocation: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 11:00 AM, Hoversten Chapel

"Dripping, Jetting, Drops and Wetting: The Magic of Microfluidics"

Both events are free and open to the public

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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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TODAY: 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 27th 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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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, Fundraiser 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:

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 Fundraiser for Step-Up please contact us at: keepingcleanyardsale@gmail.com

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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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All-Student Juried Show-Submission Deadline TODAY

All-Student Juried Art Exhibition

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


Deadlines

Drop off artwork to the Christensen Center Art Gallery:
Today, 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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The Vagina Monologues

V-DAY AUGSBURG JOINS THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS.

Join us on April 6 & 7 at 7 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium.

Suggested donation: $2 students $5 general admission
Proceeds benefit Family Tree Clinic

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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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Manafest Prayer and Praise

Join us this Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel for a time of prayer for Augsburg, sharing scripture, and worship music. Bring your Bible, self, friends, and any guitars/djembes/small percussion if you'd like. Hope to see you there!

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U10 Boys Soccer Players: Join Southeast Soccer

Know of a 10-year-old boy interested in playing soccer?

The U10 Boys team at Southeast Soccer has a few spots available for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 season!

Eligibility: Boys whose 10th birthday falls between 8/1/2012 and 7/31/2013

Practice: Tuesday & Thursday at Cooper Park ( 3200-3298 S 45th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, Longfellow neighborhood). Time TBD

Games will be played April 29 - July 10, with half of them played at Cooper & half in other fields as a visiting team.

You can register online at http://www.sesoccer.org/page/show/165644-registration

Click on the upper tab titled "Register" and click on the Spring/Summer 2013 Registration button and follow the process.

Our team has been playing together for the last 2 years and it has been great to see the boys develop their soccer skills, sportsmanship, and friendship.

Questions? Contact Claudia Motl at claudiamotl@yahoo.com

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Seward 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 interested in 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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