FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2009
THIS WEEK @ AUGSBURG highlights on-campus events including public lectures, discussions, films, workshops, and fine arts events and performances. All postings must be submitted by an Augsburg student, faculty, or staff member to marcomm@augsburg.edu at least one week prior to the event. Off-campus events will be posted if they are sponsored by an Augsburg department or organization. Click the calendar on the right side of this page for a detailed listing of daily events including chapel speakers, health and fitness classes, and on-campus meetings.
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Monday
dollar/sense "Gaining Knowledge" with Pastor Cathy Malotky, ELCA Board of Pensions on financial wellness. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christensen Center Student Lounge. MORE...
Men's basketball hosts Carleton, MIAC playoff semifinal. 7:30 p.m., Si Melby Hall. Note all Augsburg faculty, staff, and students must pay for admission to MIAC postseason playoff games (MIAC policy). No Augsburg-issued passes or IDs will be honored. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students (with ID), age 5 and under free.
Tuesday
Community Time—faculty, staff, and students gather in conversation around our common work. 3:45 p.m., East Commons, Christensen Center
Mardi Gras Madrigals—Medieval feast with madrigal choirs, jugglers and acrobats, storytellers and poets. Tickets $20. Free to Augsburg students with valid ID. Reservations required. For reservations, go to www.augsburg.edu/medievalstudies. 6:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
dollar/sense "Investing Wisely" with Kara McGuire, Columnist at the Star Tribune on investing basics 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christensen Center Student Lounge
Rolling and Tumbling—Acrobatics for the stage featuring Luverne Seifert '84. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center
Wednesday
Deadline to register for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Forum, Mar. 6-7, St. Olaf College, Northfield MN
Working with Digital Images—Students can learn the basics of digital images and how to use them in Word and PowerPoint. 4-5 p.m., Foss 22A
dollar/sense "Protecting Your Future" with Chris Farrell, Chief Economics Correspondent for MN Public Radio on recession proofing your future. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christensen Center Student Lounge
Men's basketball—MIAC semifinal, Augsburg plays at Bethel. 7:30 p.m., Arden Hills
Thursday
Spectrum ArtWorks Artist Presentation—Amy Rice '93 and other artists will discuss the group exhibition "Out of the Blue." 1:30 p.m., Adeline Johnson Conference Center, OGC
Society of Physics Students lecture—David Breiter of Boston Scientific will talk about his education and career path. 3-4 p.m., Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Refreshments will be provided.
ELCA Summer Camp Fair—More than 22 representatives will be on campus seeking to hire students for summer employment. 4-7 p.m., East Commons, Christensen Center
dollar/sense "Spending Smart" with Geoff Bullock, Financial Educator at Lutheran Social Services on how to budget. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christensen Center Student Lounge
Men's hockey at Hamline, MIAC playoff "play-in" game. 7:15 p.m., Drake Ice Arena (St. Paul Academy HS)
Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics—"Christianity's Ecological Phase: Talking the Walk" by Larry L. Rasmussen, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary. 7:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. More on Many Voices Bold Visions
Friday
Deadline to submit to Murphy Square. Students, faculty, and staff may submit poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or visual art in .doc or .jpg form to murphysquare@gmail.com. Please include your name, submission title, and phone number in your email.
Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics—"Christianity's Ecological Phase: Walking the Talk" by Larry L. Rasmussen. 10-11 a.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. More on Many Voices Bold Visions
Graduation Fair—Purchase cap and gowns, enter into a drawing for a iPod with the purchase of a ring and or a frame. 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Bookstore, Oren Gateway Center
Guest Recital—Tenly Williams, oboe reed-making workshop to follow. 3:30 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall
Feminist Film Friday—screening "Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Images of Women," discussion to follow. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Women's Resource Center, Sverdrup 207
Student Art Show—"Auspicious Articles of Art Articulating" by Emily Merhar, artwork produced about Emily's study abroad experience in India. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Christensen Center Student Art Gallery
dollar/sense "Sharing the Wealth" with Jeremy Wells, VP of Institutional Advancement at Augsburg College on philanthropy. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christensen Center Student Lounge
Saturday
First Word Gathering—"Extend Hospitality to Strangers," Barbara Farley, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
Graduation Fair—Purchase cap and gowns, enter into a drawing for a iPod with the purchase of a ring and or a frame. 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Bookstore, Oren Gateway Center
Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics—"Christianity's Ecological Challenge: Walking the Talk" by Larry L. Rasmussen. 12:15 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. More on Many Voices Bold Visions
Student Recital—Emily Ostenson, senior voice recital. 4 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall
Baseball home opener hosting Edgewood (Wis.) in a doubleheader. 10 p.m., HHH Metrodome
Sunday
Deadline for Day College students to apply for financial aid for the 2009-2010 school year.
Brass in the Chapel—Augsburg student and faculty brass ensembles concert. Free. 4 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
