Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

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Teaching and Learning

Lindell Library Hours March 19-25

While Day students are on Spring Break, we're adjusting hours in order to be open for Augsburg for Adult students. See you in the library!!

Hours are:
Mon.-Thurs., Mar. 19-22 -- 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri., Mar. 23 -- 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat., Mar. 24 -- 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sun., Mar. 25 -- Noon – Midnight

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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General Announcements

Enrollment Center Spring Break Hours

The Student Financial and Academic/Registration windows will not be open during spring break. However, we will continue to have our Enrollment Services window open during our normal business hours.

Thank you!

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Bike and Stroll Minneapolis March -August 2012

Rides, walks and classes all over town. March-August 2012

The Family Biking series is designed to encourage you to get back out on the streets and trails with your children. Whether or not you biked a lot before becoming a parent or want to teach your kids to bike, you very likely have questions about how to approach each stage of family biking. These classes and rides are designed to answer any questions you have and encourage you to experience or re-experience the joys of biking.

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles/events/WCMS1P-088570

Adult Bicycling Series

Are you new to bicycling, getting back on a bike after a few years or interested in bicycling more? Join friends and neighbors for fun and educational rides and classes in your area.

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles/events/WCMS1P-088574


55 series 155+ Walking Series + Bicycling Mini Series

These strolls are designed to offer an easy, pleasant social walking experience and give you the confidence to consider walking as a transportation option. The health benefits of walking are numerous including reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. Take a comfortable and gradual approach. Walking with other 55+ strollers provides the added benefits of a valuable support network and new friendships.

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles/events/WCMS1P-088572

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Event Announcements

Come Hear About Occupy MN

Have you been wondering what the Occupy Movement in Minnesota is doing? Come hear from a from Occupy organizers:

Tuesday, March 27th
7:00pm-8:30pm

Trinity Congregation (Old St. Martin's space) 20th and Riverside

Sponsored by the Sabo Center and the Center for Democracy and Citizenship.

Treats provided!

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Annual Augsburg Powwow - March 31

The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA) and American Indian Student Services program would like to personally invite you to come join us at the Powwow this year! The date is Saturday, March 31, 2012 in the Si Melby Gymnasium (715 23rd Avenue S, Minneapolis). FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AND EVERYONE WELCOME!! Watch you campus box for a postcard invitation as well.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn a little about American Indian culture and traditions . .bring your family and friends to this family-friendly cultural event. "Grand Entries", which are the start of a dance session are at 1 PM and 6 PM and if you haven't been to a Powwow before we would encourage you to come at one of these times to watch a grand entry, however, you are invited and welcome to come and go anytime throughout the day. . .you are welcome to 'check it out' for a short period of time or spend the entire afternoon and evening with us! You can also listen to the MC where he will inform the spectators of opportunity/appropriate times when you can dance with us. We will start the day at 1 PM and end at 9 PM. . . we hope you can come!! We will be 'Honoring' the 15 American Indian Graduates at 3:00 PM and have Aztec Dancers, Hand Drum Exhibition and Hoop Dancer starting at 4 PM during the dinner break.

There will also be Craft Vendors, Information vendors about community resources/organizations, concession stand with Indian tacos and frybread for sale. It is expected to be a great time and great opportunity to learn.

Volunteers are also needed!!! Email Kassie Benjamin-Ficken at benjamin@augsburg.edu if you would like to volunteer.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Simon, Director, American Indian Student Services Program at simonj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1144. You can also find the event on Facebook as Augsburg College 4th Traditional Powwow or through the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association Page.

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Native American Flute Player at Augsburg College

Michael "Scooter" Charette, Anishinaabe flute player and artist, will be performing here at Augsburg on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 7-8 PM in Sateren Auditorium. "Scooter" or Bapa Waagash, which is his spirit name meaning "Laughing Fox" in Ojibwe/Anishinaabe, is from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe.
Charette's dedication to the traditional flute earned him a Native American Music Award nomination as the 2010 "Flutist of the Year" for his CD, "The Tales of Laughing Fox." The Nammys, as they are known, were established in 1998 to offer Native American musicians a place to showcase their work and raise public awareness of native music.

This is a free event and open to everyone. Hope you will join us for to hear some beautiful flute music!!!

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Cedar-Riverside Community School Internships

Cedar-Riverside Community School (just off campus to the west) seeks 3 interns to fill sports mentorships this spring working with students in grades 4-8. The positions are for approximately 6-8 hours per week April 9th - May 24th (Mondays 2:00-4:30 pm and Wednesdays depends on game times). Our spring openings are for soccer. Applicants should have experience in the sport; and/or knowledge and experience working with children. If you are considering a future in coaching or working with children this is just the experience and recommendation you want to add your resume. To apply please contact Jennifer Weber at jweber@crcs-school.org or 763-464-2790.

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