Subject: 10th Day Approaching for Fall Day
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Faculty, we are approaching 10th day for Fall Day which means Tuesday, Sept. 19, is the last day for students to drop without notation or add a course with your signature. I encourage you to check your class lists for accuracy now. I am sure a gentle reminder from you to a student who is not registered correctly to process a drop-add prior to the COB Tuesday will be greatly appreciated and possibly prevent a difficult registration issue from developing for them. Also, please remember the official class is on AugNet Records and Registration, not Moodle.

Subject: Need help with your español?
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Need help with homework assignments?

Want to converse in Spanish?

Are you wondering what “ardillo verde” means?

Come to the Spanish Help Sessions!

¿Donde? Christensen Center Coffee Shop

¿Cuando?
Mondays 5 - 6 p.m.
Tuesdays 5 - 6 p.m.
WEC weekends:
Saturday and Sunday
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Questions? Email me at starkj@augsburg.edu

Subject: Meet author John Neafsey at St. Martin’s Table
Submitter: Natalie Wright, Administrative Assistant, Government and Community Relations, Institutional Advancement

Message: This Friday, September 22, John Neafsey, author of "A Sacred Voice Is Calling," will be at St. Martin’s Table from 2:30-4 p.m. to discuss his book and offer some comments about its uses in teaching and mentoring.

A Sacred Voice is Calling is an ecumenical, interdisciplinary exploration of the psychology, spirituality and ethics of personal calling and social responsibility, with a heavy emphasis on the call to service, justice, and peacemaking in the contemporary world.

Mr. Neafsey is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer at Loyola University in Chicago.

Subject: GRE prep for cheap
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: Don't pay Kaplan $1,200 when you can take GRE PREP on campus for $25!

If you are planning on starting graduate school next fall (or any time in the next five years), now is a great time to start thinking about the GRE. The GRE is an important factor in graduate admission decisions, so you want to maximize your score.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) will be hosting a GRE prep course this semester on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. It begins on Tuesday, September 26, and ends November 7. (And gives you Halloween off!)

INSTRUCTORS
English Professor and Department Chair Kathy Swanson, Math Professor Jody Sorensen, and Dixie Shafer, Director of URGO.

COST
$25.00 (current students)
$50.00 (alums)
Bring check made out to Augsburg or cash to first session.

REGISTRATION
E-mail shafer@augsburg.edu

Staff are also welcome to register.

Subject: LSAT prep starts next week
Submitter: Dixie Shafer, Director, Office for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity

Message: URGO is once again offering quality LSAT Prep at clearance sale prices. Past participants give high ratings to this course.

Starts September 26
Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. in SCI 123

INSTRUCTOR
Scored in the 99th percentile on the exam and taught LSAT Prep for Princeton Review

*COST (includes cost of test prep materials)
$100 for current Augsburg students
$150 for Augsburg alumni and staff
* Compare to $1300 at Kaplan or Princeton Review

REGISTRATION
E-mail shafer@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1447.

COURSE DETAILS
Session One: Tuesday, September 26, 6 to 9 p.m.
General Introduction to the LSAT, Analytical Reasoning Strategy and Practice

Session Two: Tuesday, October 3, 6 to 9 p.m.
Homework Review, Logical Reasoning Strategy and Practice

Session Three: Tuesday, October 10, 6 to 9 p.m.
Homework Review, Reading Comprehension Strategy and Practice

Session Four: Tuesday, October 17, 6 to 9 p.m.
Homework Review, Continued Practice in all Sections, Overall Test-Taking Strategies, Test-Day Preparation, Class Questions

Subject: 10th Day Approaching
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Day students, Tuesday, Sept. 19, is the last day to drop a class without notation (without a “W”) or add a class with instructor signature. Please sign in to AugNet Records and Registration and verify your schedule is correct and process any needed changes at the Enrollment Center. For Time 1 classes, the last day to withdraw without a “W” was Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Note the official calendar for the Day program is found on the Registrar web page at:
http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html.

Subject: First meeting of the College Democrats
Submitter: Anna Baker, Student

Message: The first meeting of the Augsburg College Democrats will be held Monday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center coffee shop. This is an important semester to be a part of the Democrats and a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in your government. We hope to see you all there!

Subject: Cap & Gowns for Inauguration
Submitter: Laura Soler, Bookstore Manager, Bookstore

Message: All Faculty & Staff needing Cap & Gowns for Inauguration should contact the bookstore by October 12. Please call Laura with questions at x1521!

Subject: Like Music? Support your college radio station.
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: Join host Ted Jedlicki tonight (Monday) from 7-8 p.m. as he kicks off this semester's edition of The Box of Rocks on KAUG radio. You can listen online at: www.augsburg.edu/kaug; The Box of Rocks is dedicated to playing of the great rock 'n roll you love and playing some you've never heard too. Tonight's theme is cover songs; listen to all of your favorite bands play song by their favorite bands.

Subject: $5 for participating in Augsburg research
Submitter: Barbara Curchack, Assistant Professor, Psychology

Message:
Are you over 65 or do you know someone in the Twin Cities who is?

Psychology professor Barb Curchack and psychology student Nicole Seyller invite adults over 65 years of age to participate in research on how adults think across the lifespan.

Participants will be paid $5 for participating in about 1/2 hour of research, which takes place right here at Augsburg.

Participants must be over 65, fluent in English, and not have a history of neurological disease.

Interested or know someone who might be? Contact Dr. Barb Curchack at 612-330-1145 or curchack @augsburg.edu for more information.

Subject: Auggie Ladies - Come play Powder Puff Football
Submitter: Brenda A Hemmingsen, Admissions Assistant, Admissions

Message: Calling all Auggie Women-Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff.
Coming soon is the 5th Annual Homecoming Powder Puff Game,
Tuesday, September 26 at 7 p.m., Homecoming Week.

Registration is ONLY Tuesday and Wednesday, September 19 and 20 in Christensen Center at the Welcome Desk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Those not able to make it to registration may email a roster with the captain name and her contact information, to admissions@augsburg.edu.

All teams must have one captain and ONLY the captain will register for the team. Teams must have a minimum of seven players.

All teams MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO PLAY. Rules and regulations will be distributed to the captains to share with their teams.

Pizza and T-shirts will be awarded to the champion team. All games will be played on the Edor Nelson field on Augsburg Campus. Fans welcomed and encouraged!

Make-up bags not necessary. There will be no time-outs for powdering.
Looking forward to a great evening of football and fun

Subject: The Nickels Zone returns Wednesday
Submitter: Brenden P Nickels, Student

Message: The most informative-yet obscure-radio show returns to KAUG Radio on Wednesday! The Nickels Zone, with host Brenden Nickels, is your chance to give your opinions on current events and happenings throughout Augsburg, Minneapolis, and throughout the country and the world.

This week's topics include:
A New Year, A New President!
Twins in pennant race
Deaths of Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irvin; Daniel Smith
The Elections: Governor, U.S. Senate, 5th District House
The New 2006-2007 TV Season
And many more!

Listen online at www.augsburg.edu/kaug
Call in at (612)330-1594 or x1594 on-campus

Subject: Katrina victims to speak
Submitter: Daniel Jorgensen, , English

Message: Husband-and-wife team Josh & Vanessa Peter will speak of their experiences in escaping from Hurricane Katrina (with their infant daughter Norah) and then dealing with the Hurricane's aftermath at a free public talk at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, in the East Commons, Christensen Center.

Brown bag lunches will be provided compliments of the Convocation Committee. Cafeteria trays also are welcome. The Peters' visit is being co-sponsored by the English and Communications Departments.

Josh, a reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune, was on the Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage team for the newspaper. Vanessa, a public relations practitioner, had the typical experience of the myriad New Orleans business owners and workers who struggled to maintain their livelihoods "virtually" due to the fact that their workplaces were underwater.

In addition to their noon presentation, which will run until 1:15 p.m., they will hold an informal coffee time in the Student Gallery area of Christensen (just off the coffee shop) to answer questions and greet those who are interested in their story. A Hurricane Katrina-related art show is currently on display in the gallery.

Josh, who also is the author of a sports book, "Fried Twinkies, Buckle Bunnies and Bull Riders," will autograph copies of his book at 2:30 p.m., again in the coffee shop area of Christensen Center. For more about the book and to see a blog by Josh, go to www.friedtwinkies.com

Subject: Want to help make change happen this November?
Submitter: Anna Baker, Student

Message: The first meeting of the Augsburg College Democrats is this Monday, Sept. 18 at 6:30pm in the Christensen Center coffee shop! New voters and seasoned liberals alike, this is our chance to help make our voices heard by supporting our candidates this November. There is no better time to become part of the College Dems!

Subject: HR Extra
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: A reminder as we approach the last quarter of the 2006 calendar year. Floating holidays need to be used each year or they will be lost. Please plan ahead and work with your supervisor to schedule these days in order to avoid missing out on this benefit. Also please remember that floating holidays must be taken in whole day increments. If you have further questions please call Mark at x1783.

Subject: Come watch the Twins with ABO - Next Tuesday 9/26
Submitter: Marc D Isaacson, Assistant Professor, Business-MIS

Message: Augsburg Business Organization invites you to our first ABO / MBA social networking event this year on Tuesday, September 26. ABO is an Augsburg student organization which is dedicated to making connections with students and the Twin Cities business community. We’ll meet at 6 p.m. and then head down to the game via light rail for a 7 p.m. game against the Kansas City Royals. This event is open to all Augsburg students, faculty and staff.

The cost for this ABO sponsored event is $5 which includes a lower-level left field ticket which has a $17 face value. This is a deal that any business minded student should recognize. If you’re interested in participating or have questions, please contact Marc Isaacson (isaacson@augsburg.edu) ASAP as we have a limited number of spaces for this wonderful opportunity.

Subject: Take the QUEST 24: Oct. 6-7
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Where are you going in your life? Do you need a hot air balloon to get there?

Take 24 hours to be a part of Quest 24, a 24-hour retreat at the Mt. Olivet Retreat Center. Mt. Olivet has several great amenities, including a pool, hot tub, a prayer labyrinth, and several great hiking trails.

This retreat is facilitated by staff from Campus Ministry and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. We will guide you through a series of fun activities that will help you discern your call in the world. The staff is friendly and wants to challenge you to understand what “vocation” means at Augsburg College.

Get retreat applications at the Campus Ministry Office or the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. $10 holds your place.

Talk to Ross Murray (murray@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1151) for more information.

Subject: Auggie Campus Involvement Fair
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Student organizations from across campus will be gathering once again for the Auggie Campus Involvement Fair on Tuesday, September 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Christensen Center Lobby.

All students should check this out so that they may learn how to GET INVOLVED!

Questions? Concerns? Contact Will O'Berry, Assistant Director of Campus Activities/LGBTQA Student Advisor, at oberry@augsburg.edu or 330-1499.

Subject: *SENIORS* Nominate your 2006 Homecoming Royalty
Submitter: Sari R Gallagher, Student

Message: SENIORS! Nominate your 2006 Homecoming Royalty! Nominations will be held Monday, 18 - Wednesday, 20 in the Christensen Lobby from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.!

You never know ... YOU may be the next King or Queen!

*Only Seniors can nominate. Voting for king and queen will be open to ALL students on Thursday, 21 and Friday, 22.

Subject: Want Direction? Want Advice? Want Mentoring?
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: The Alumni Mentoring Program is especially looking for students interested in athletics/coaching, math, science, education and business.

The Alumni Mentoring Program is an opportunity for students to connect and build relationships with Augsburg alumni and wrestle with questions surrounding vocation. “Vocation” may mean job-related specifics but also refers to the larger sense of purpose in life.

Sophomores and up from across the student body are encouraged to participate. Teams are assigned together by major/discipline/interest area, ideally with three students, two alumni, and a faculty or staff person, who will serve as a facilitator. For example, business students will be on a team with business people working in the community and be facilitated by a member of the business faculty.

The program holds four dinners for all participants throughout the year. The dates for the 2006-2007 academic year are October 12, November 16, February 15, and March 29. They are all Thursday evenings. Dinner starts at 5:30, program starts at 6:15, and then teams will process the program, make plans for future outings, etc. The evening will be over by 7:30.

In addition to the four dinners, teams are encouraged to have various "vocational outings” throughout the year. Each team is given $250 for expenses related to these outings. These outings can include visits to alumni workplaces, coming on campus for an event or forum, or just dinner together as a team. The outings are planned by the team so they will be relevant. There is a possibility that students will be involved in these on-campus events, so the team can go to support the student in their endeavor.

Part of the purpose is for students to have conversations with alumni who are out there doing things in a given field. Alumni are also asking the same vocational questions that students are, only later in life. Alumni are also keenly interested in what is going on at Augsburg, so students can represent a certain point of view about Augsburg College.

Questions? Call Ross Murray at x1151 or email murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Free Pizza and Candy
Submitter: Kati J Welt, Student

Message: The Augsburg Art Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, September 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Old Main 4. We will be discussing plans for the year, getting to know each other, and having fun.

You do not need to be an art major to be in art club........everyone is welcome!!!

Subject: Welcome Kat Brunsdale
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: Kat joined us as an MBA Academic Coordinator on September 11. Kat is an Augsburg alum and most recently worked for Minnesota School of Business. In her new role she will provide information to MBA students regarding policies, events and deadlines; as well as assist students in registration and other enrollment processes. She will also provide administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the MBA program at Augsburg. Welcome Kat!

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Friday, September 15:
Volleyball -- Augsburg 3, Bethel 2 (26-30, 30-17, 24-30, 30-22, 15-12)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0607statistics/091506bethel.html

Women’s Soccer -- Augsburg 2, Hamline 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wsoccer/0607statistics/091506hamline.html

Saturday, September 16:
Football -- St. John's 60, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0607statistics/091606stjohns.html

Men’s Soccer -- Augsburg 0, Hamline 0 (2OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0607statistics/091606hamline.html

M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at St. Olaf Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/

Saturday-Sunday, September 16-17:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at St. John's Fall Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Tuesday, September 19:
Volleyball at Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20:
Men’s Soccer at St. Scholastica (Minn.), 6:30 p.m.
Women’s Soccer at St. Scholastica (Minn.), 8:30 p.m.

Friday, September 22:
Volleyball vs. Gustavus, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, September 23:
Women’s Soccer vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Football at St. Olaf, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE -- http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men’s Soccer at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Volleyball vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Men's Golf (Team II) at Carleton/St. Olaf Fall Tournament, Summit GC, Cannon Falls, Minn.
Women's Golf at Division III Midwest Classic, Troy Burne GC, Hudson, Wis.

Sunday, September 24:
Men’s Soccer at St. John’s, 3 p.m.
Men's Golf (Team I) at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Frank Wrigglesworth Blugold Collegiate Tournament, Eau Claire Golf and CC, Eau Claire, Wis.
Men's Golf (Team II) at Carleton/St. Olaf Fall Tournament, Summit GC, Cannon Falls, Minn.
Women's Golf at Division III Midwest Classic, Troy Burne GC, Hudson, Wis.

Monday, September 25:
Men's Golf (Team I) at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Frank Wrigglesworth Blugold Collegiate Tournament, Eau Claire Golf and CC, Eau Claire, Wis.

Subject: Augsburg Campus Needs a mascot
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: WANTED: Auggie Mascot. If you or someone you know are interested in being apart of Augsburg’s Spirit and Traditions and would like to support the Augsburg Community at athletic events as well as many other community activities, please contact us about being the Auggie Mascot! We are looking for someone dedicated to participate in all home football and basketball games as well as other campus and community events. The Auggie Mascot is a very important part of the Augsburg Campus as well as our surrounding community, so please contact us if you or someone you know would be a great Auggie!

CONTACT: For more information please contact one of the following:

CHEER TEAM COACH Kelly Langums
Phone: 612-330-1105
Email: spiritteams@aol.com

CHEER TEAM CAPTAIN Megan Schiller
Phone: 507-829-4684
Email: schillem@augsburg.edu

Subject: Vikings vs Bears Tickets - Next Sunday 9/24
Submitter: Marc D Isaacson, Assistant Professor, Business-MIS

Message: Due to a family celebration this upcoming weekend, I have four tickets for next Sunday's Vikings game against the Chicago Bears that I am unable to use. The tickets are located in the upper deck endzone with a great view of the action. (Section 220, row 16, seats 28-31). I'm willing to sell them in sets for $110 / pair.

Please contact me by email (isaacson@augsburg.edu) or phone (651-335-2190) if you are interested.