Subject: Non-renewal Permit Sales Begin Monday, August 21
Submitter: Krista Young, Communications and Parking Manager, Public Safety

Message: Parking permit sales for all non-renewal parking permits begin on Monday. Permits are sold according to class level.

• Seniors may purchase a permit online Monday, August 21, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Juniors may purchase a permit online Tuesday, August 22, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Sophomores may purchase a permit online Wednesday, August 23, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• First-Years may purchase a permit online Thursday, August 24, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For detailed information on how to register for a parking permit, please go to www.augsburg.edu/dps/ and click on Parking Information, then click on Permit Registration Directions.

If you have a parking question not addressed on our website, please contact us at 612-330-1717. This number is answered 24/7.

Subject: DATE CORRECTION: Renewal & Employee Parking Sales
Submitter: Krista Young, Communications and Parking Manager, Public Safety

Message: PLEASE NOTE CORRECTION BELOW:

Message: Parking permit sales for all permit renewals and for all faculty and staff began today at 7 a.m.

Renewal sales run until Friday, August 18 at 5 p.m.

DATE CORRECTION: Faculty & staff sales run all year. However, in order to guarantee permit delivery by September 6, employees must complete registration by 8 a.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 24 (not September 24).

For detailed information on how to register for a parking permit, please go to www.augsburg.edu/dps and click on Parking Information, then click on Permit Registration Directions.

If you have a parking question not addressed on our website, please contact us at 612-330-1717. This number is answered 24/7.

Subject: Lindell Library closed August 12-20
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Lindell Library, including the Student Computing Lab, is closed from Saturday, August 12 through Sunday, August 20. However, the Urness computer lab will be open, and Student Computing will be checking e-mail and voicemail.

From August 21 to September 4, Lindell Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Remember that online resources are available 24/7 at http://www.augsburg.edu/library
and http://www.augsburg.edu/stucomp.

Subject: Augsburg College ranked in U.S.News & World Report's 'America's Best Colleges 2007'
Submitter: Cherie Christ, Information Technology

Message: The U.S.News & World Report’s annual ranking of "America's Best Colleges" has been published, and Augsburg College is ranked 23rd in the category of Midwestern Universities - Master’s Top Schools. This is a move up from 26th last year. Schools within this category produce a full range of undergraduate and master’s level programs.

For the second year, Augsburg made the “Programs to Look For” list, being one of only 39 schools in the nation to be selected for “First-Year Experiences” and one of 25 in the “Service Learning” category. This list recognizes schools with “outstanding examples of academic programs that are believed to lead to student success.” Augsburg is the only private college in Minnesota recognized in these two categories.

For the entire list of rankings, go to: www.usnews.com

Subject: Bohemian Flats Day: Saturday, August 19, 12-5 p.m.
Submitter: Natalie Wright, Administrative Assistant, Government and Community Relations, Institutional Advancement

Message: On Saturday August 19 from 12-5 p.m., join artists, musicians, dancers, storytellers and past and current community residents at Bohemian Flats Park (2100 West River Parkway, beneath the Washington Ave Bridge) to remember and celebrate how the West Bank neighborhood has been home to multiple immigrant groups over the decades.

Bohemian Flats Park was home to waves of thriving immigrant communities including Swedes, Slovaks, Bohemians, Danish, Irish and Italians along the banks of the Mississippi River until the 1930's.

This day will celebrate the many diverse cultures of our neighborhood and discuss the history of immigration in our community through art, dance and spoken word.

Subject: Buying your textbooks...
Submitter: , ,

Message: Buying your textbooks just got easier.... Log on to the bookstores website to purchase your textbooks. We can ship your books or hold them for in-store pick up. WEC & Grad students will need to select the term Fall Wec. Buy now to get the best selection of used books! Web address is http://augsburg1.bkstore.com

Subject: Farmer's Market Today!
Submitter: Natalie Wright, Administrative Assistant, Government and Community Relations, Institutional Advancement

Message: Help support both the local community and farmers by purchasing your vegetables, fruit, flour and honey at Cedar-Riverside's new Farmer’s Market!

The market is located in the parking lot of Brian Coyle Community Center (420 15th Ave S, behind Riverside Plaza) and will be open every Friday from 2-5 p.m.

Come and visit the market before the summer season comes to an end!

Subject: We Need YOUR Augsburg Story!
Submitter: Melissa M Bawek, Assistant Director of the Augsburg Fund, Development

Message: The annual fund is looking for your inspiring student Augsburg story to share with our donors. As such, we are conducting a writing contest to solicit your Augsburg story. This writing competition will offer one first-place prize, and ten runner-up selections. Here are the guidelines:

• Maximum of 500 words telling us about your Augsburg story. What drew you to Augsburg in the first place? Why did you choose to attend Augsburg? How has Augsburg had an impact on your life?

• The writer of the story chosen must be willing to work with our editorial guidance in creating an appeal for our audience.

• The “first-place” story chosen will receive a $50 gift card to Target, and will be the signator of our Fall 2006 annual fund appeal.

• Runner-up stories will receive a $10 gift card to Target, and will be used for monthly communications to our donors.

• A picture of the writer and their signature will accompany the story.

• Deadline to submit your work: Please email your story to Melissa Bawek at bawek@augsburg.edu by 12:00 Noon on Friday, August 25.

• Open to current, enrolled Augsburg students only.

• Winners will be announced by September 5, 2006.

Please contact me if you have any questions either at (612) 338-4819 or bawek@augsburg.edu

Subject: 1 Bedroom Apartment for rent: $475/month +Utls & Free Laundry!
Submitter: Brenda M Valentine, Office Coordinator, Center for Global Education

Message: There is a beautiful apartment available September 15 in Northeast Minneapolis. It is right on the busline and about 10 minutes in a car to Augsburg.

If you are interested in viewing this apartment please contact David Fenrick at 612-240-6218.