Subject: A Live Discussion on Virtual Discussions
Submitter: Tandyn Scott Krenz, Liaison for Computing, Academic, Information Technology

Message: Please join a face-to-face roundtable discussion on fostering effective discussions both in the traditional classroom and utilizing the Moodle learning environment. Our moderators will be Anne Kaufman, Department of Education, and Mary Lowe, Department of Religion. Professor Kaufman will provide insights into effective classroom discussions while Professor Lowe shares her experiences and tips for generating good discussions using Moodle as an extension of classroom discussions. This event will be today, Sept. 27, from 3- 4 p.m. in room 301 Lindell Library. Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Information Technology.

Subject: The Future Auggies: Reserve October 10
Submitter: Joan L Griffin, Professor, English

Message:

The Diversity/Global Awareness Collaborative invites all faculty and staff to attend a presentation by Tom Gillaspy, State Demographer, and Tom Stinson, State Economist, on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:45 p.m. in the Marshall Room. Food and drinks will be served in the student art gallery preceding the event, beginning at 5 p.m.
Please r.s.v.p. to Emiliano Chagil (chagil@augsburg.edu)

As we develop a model of diversity and global awareness infusion in the AugCore Curriculum and our majors, it will be helpful to know who our students are and who they will be next year, in five years, in ten years . . . Gillaspy and Stinson will provide us with the big picture of what the demography and economics of Minnesota mean for higher education in Minnesota. Following their presentation. Julie Olson and the Enrollment Management Office will tell us what this means for Augsburg—who our students are likely to be.

This will be the first in a series of presentations, workshops and discussions on “infusing diversity and global awareness in the curriculum” sponsored by the Diversity & Global Awareness Collaborative throughout the year.

Subject: GenEd Quantitative Reasoning Consultation Today
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

All full and part-time faculty who teach courses that contain a speaking, writing, critical thinking, or quantitative reasoning graduation skill component are required to have attended a "consultation" on the particular skill. For fall semester, faculty members may teach skill courses provided they attend a scheduled session. (If you have attended an appropriate skills consultation in the past it is not necessary to attend again.)

Quantitative Reasoning: Wednesday, September 27, 3:45-5 p.m., in Riverside

It is important that you pre-register. Call x1229.

Subject: Convocation Schedule for Friday, Sept. 29
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Friday, Sept. 29 – Homecoming Convocation

This convocation is scheduled for 10 a.m., the following schedule will be used:

1st Period 8-8:50
2nd Period 9-9:50
Convocation 10-11
3rd Period 11:10-noon
Remaining classes follow regular schedule

Subject: Attention owners of Dell Inspiron 5150 laptops
Submitter: Matthew E Linngren, Student & Public Computing Co-Manager, Information Technology

Message: Student Computing has received word of a proposed settlement in a Class Action lawsuit involving people who have purchased a Dell Inspiron 5150 laptop. The lawsuit alleges that "the Dell Inspiron 5150 contains design defects relating to the computer’s cooling system and power supply, that result in the computer shutting down unexpectedly, failing to boot-up, and losing power." The proposed settlement includes a warranty extension, repair of the known issues and reimbursement of any repairs directly related to the known issues.

If you own a Dell Inspiron 5150 laptop, you are encouraged to visit http://www.lundellsettlement.com/ for additional details about the proposed settlement and how to proceed with filing a claim.

Subject: Spring Day & Winter WEC Bookorders..
Submitter: bookstor@augsburg.edu

Message:
Please submit bookorders for Winter WEC & Spring Day to the bookstore by October 12. Please feel free to call them in, e-mail them or stop by the store and place them in person. Please contact Laura with any questions. 612.330.1521 or solerl@augsburg.edu

Subject: Education Department Open House
Submitter: Cheryl A Sticha, Secretary, Education

Message: On Thursday, September 28, from 4-7 p.m. the Education Department is hosting an
Open House. We want to take this opportunity to invite faculty, staff, and
students to see the renovations that took place in the Education Department over
this past summer. Help us celebrate our new facilities!
We also would like to celebrate the approval of all our teaching licenses,
approved over the summer by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Let us say thank
you to all your contributions to make this approval possible.

Subject: Douglas John Hall - next Monday and Tuesday
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: "The notorious anti-intellectualism of most Christian denominations in Canada and the USA is in large measure, I think, a defense mechanism. Most churchfolk want comfort, security, serenity—not truth. And they would rather have a predictable (even a mind-numbing) kind of familiar 'spirituality' than theologically-perceptive sermons and prayers that start the mind ticking and keep insisting that there is another whole way of going about the business of living." Douglas John Hall - 2003

Interested in hearing more from and being challenged by one of today's most thoughtful theologians? Free opportunities on campus next Monday and Tuesday.

Monday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel
"Where in the World Are We? Being Christians After Christendom"

and Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel as part of the 2006-07 Convocation Series
"What Are People For? Caring for Life in A Violent World"

Dr. Hall is professor emeritus of Christian theology at McGill University in Montreal. He is the author of numerous books, including the trilogy, Christian Theology in a North American Context, and Why Christian?

Additional information on this year's convocation series can be found at:
http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/

Subject: Think You Know Your Auggie Trivia?
Submitter: Rikki L Starich, Student

Message: Do you know what year Augsburg was established?
Can you name 4 previous Augsburg Presidents?
What does the "C" in Paul C. Pribbenow stand for?
Come show off your knowledge of Augsburg trivia today during the Auggie Knowledge Bowl!

Noon-1 p.m. upstairs in the Christensen Center. Grab your lunch and come answer questions to win prizes!

Subject: Today on The Nickels Zone
Submitter: Brenden P Nickels, Student

Message: This week on The Nickels Zone, Brenden Nickels will talk about:

Homecoming!
TMX Elmo, continued
Liquids return to airplanes
Twins clinch AL Wild Card
The House/Senate/Governor Races
The 32nd season premiere of “Saturday Night Live”
Alfonso Rodriguez gets death penalty
Et cetera................

Listen today(Wednesday) from 1-2 p.m. on KAUG Radio

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

Subject: MBA Open House
Submitter: Katherine M Brunsdale, MBA Academic Coordinator, Business-MIS

Message: Attention Augsburg Faculty and Staff:

Get to know Augsburg’s MBA Program by joining us for wine and hors d'oeuvres on October 4 at 3 .p.m in the Minneapolis Room. The panel will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. The MBA Director, Dr. Robert Kramarczuk, will present the program’s progress and future, and the Associate Director, Steve Zitnick, will speak on future curriculum and program changes. MBA Academic Coordinators, Jamie Schiller and Kat Brunsdale, Director of Admissions and Retention for Adult Programs, Mike Bilden, and Admissions Counselor, Monica Mahon will also be present to answer any questions.

We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, Oct. 4!

Subject: HR Extra – New Benefit Enrollment Reminder
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: If you are a new benefit eligible staff or faculty person at Augsburg please remember that all forms need to be returned to HR within 30 days of your hire date. Our benefit carriers require timely processing of these enrollments. If you have further questions please call Mark at x1783.

Subject: Inauguration Website goes live
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: The upcoming inauguration of President Paul C. Pribbenow, which will be celebrated from October 18 to 21, includes a variety of activities and events that involve the entire Augsburg community.

Visit the new inauguration site to see a schedule of events, learn the background to the theme "AGES of Imagination," and discover how inauguration is just the start to much, much more. Visit:

www.augsburg.edu/inauguration/

Subject: Get Paid and Have Fun
Submitter: Shira M Hussain, Admissions Counselor, Admissions

Message: Augsburg College’s Multicultural Education Encouragement Team (M.E.E.T.) is now hiring students for paid positions. The mission of M.E.E.T., in relation to the Undergraduate Office of Admission and the Ethnic Student Service Programs, is to proactively recruit students of diverse ethnic backgrounds in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. In this process, M.E.E.T. strives to build relationships with high school counselors, cultural advisors, and the staff of community programs to educate and encourage the increase of underrepresented student population in higher education.

Applications can be picked up in the Undergraduate Admissions Office and are due by Friday, September 29. For more information, please contact Shira Hussain at x1585.

Subject: Peace Prize Forum: Call for Proposals
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: The 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Forum will be held at Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, March 9 – 10, 2007 and will honor the work of Nobel Laureate Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Faculty, staff and students from Augsburg College in all disciplines are encouraged to submit proposals for Saturday seminars. The selection committee will also entertain proposals from alumni, as well as people from other institutions, NGOs, the religious community, the government, and the general public.

The deadline for proposals is Wednesday, October 25, 2006.
The full "Call for Proposals" and proposal form can be found at:
O:\International Programs\Public\Nobel Peace Prize Forum\NPPF 2007 call for seminar proposals.doc
OR e-mail Orv Gingerich

Subject: Homecoming Office Decorating Contest Results...
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: On behalf of the Homecoming Office Decorating Contest panel of judges, we'd like to thank all offices who participated in this year's heated competition. While each decorated office lifts the spirit of Auggie pride, five soared above the rest:

Administrative Offices -- first floor, Science Building
Advancement -- Crown Roller Building
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion -- corner house (7th and 21st)
Human Resources -- lower level, Memorial Hall
Office of Undergraduate Admissions -- first floor, Christensen Center.

From the glitz and glitter of HR to Advancement's Eagle's nest and "Cream the Cobbers," and from administrative accounting's eagle soundtrack and creative use of duct tap to CCHP's friendly flight attendants on "Auggie Airlines," to the robotics and strobe lights of Admissions -- you all make us proud to be Auggies!

The winner will be announced at chapel on Friday. Everyone, get out and check out all the offices. Thanks again to all participants!

Laura Soler, Bookstore; Sandy Tilton, CSWL; Matt Linngren, IT; Brenda Hemmingsen, Admissions, and Bethany Bierman, Marketing & Communication

Subject: Student Ombuds
Submitter: Krishonna L Fulford, Student

Message: Do you have questions or concerns about college policies? Do you need help clarifying a policy or you don’t know where to go to get the answers you need?

That is where the Student Ombuds come in. If you have any questions or concerns or just need something clarified about Augsburg College policy, you can meet with the 2006-2007 Student Ombuds, Cody Warren and Shonna Fulford.

Their roles as the Student Ombuds are to:
1.Clarify or direct students to college policy pertinent to their question
2.Refer students to appropriate student services
3.Help develop students’ problem solving competencies
4.Advocate for students when it is understood that college policy
has not been fully carried out or college officials have been non-
responsive.

To contact the Ombuds, please e-mail them at ombuds@augsburg.edu. Or just stop by. Their office hours are: Tuesday 4:30-5:30, Wednesday 2:30-4:30, and Thursday 4:30-5:30.The office is located in the Auggie’s Nest (lower level of Christensen Center). Also, for more information, please visit their website at www.augsburg.edu/ombuds

Subject: Need an Office Assistant?
Submitter: Sara B Horishnyk, Student

Message:
I am looking for a student worker job. I have worked for the education dept, admissions office and music office in the past. I am qualified for work using Microsoft products, general mailings, organizing, creating documents and other random office jobs. My current class schedule leaves my tuesdays and thursdays very open (Tuesday 9-3:10, Thursdays 9-11:40 and 1:30-3:10). MWF vary but I am open most mornings. Please let me know if you or any other office is seeking a reliable student worker.
Thanks,

~Sara Horishnyk