Subject: Walkway access to campus
Submitter: Kristen L Kraft, Athletic Facilities Manager, Athletic Facilities

Message: Beginning October 9, the complete walkway between Parking Lot L and Murphy Park will be open. The walkway is located behind the new athletic field bleachers. Please watch for informational signs as the walkway will have to be occasionally diverted for concrete work.

Subject: Convocation Schedules
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Convocation schedules for Friday, Sept. 29, and Tuesday, Oct. 3 are as follows:

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


Tuesday, Oct. 3 – “What are People for? Caring for Life in a Violent World”, Douglas John Hall

This convocation is scheduled for 11 a.m., the following schedule will be used:

1st Period 8-9:20
2nd Period 9:30-10:50
Convocation 11-noon
3rd Period 12:10-1:20
Afternoon classes follow regular schedule

Subject: MBA Open House Forum
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, October 4.

Subject: Office Decorating Contest Winner
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Thanks again to all offices participating in this year's Homecoming Office Decorating Contest.

The winning office, which will receive a pizza party, is the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Their use of aluminum foil, technology, and creativity soared above the rest as they transport their visitors to Augsburg 2056, celebrating the contributions of their staff to the college, the community, and the world.

Go Auggies!

Subject: Cap & Gowns for Inauguration
Submitter: bookstor@augsburg.edu

Message: All Faculty needing a Cap and Gown for the Inauguration should contact the bookstore by October 12. 612.330.1521 or solerl@augsburg.edu

Subject: Free Concert On Campus
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: Message: Head to the TV Studio, across from the Chapel, on Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m. for the first installment of the KAUG Live Concert Series: Steal This Concert! This FREE concert features Augsburg hip hop artists Audyssey and TQD and will be filmed for the upcoming KAUG Live DVD. The concert is open for anyone to attend. Visit www.augsburg.edu/kaug for more info on KAUG.

Subject: ASAC's Weekend Programming Committee
Submitter: Tori L Bahr, Student

Message: Are you interested in changing the bland weekends on campus?

Then ASAC's Weekend Programming Committee is for you! We have meetings every other Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Auggies Nest (basement of Christensen). If you want to get involved feel free to stop by and join in the fun!

Our next meeting is Thursday, October 5 at 8 p.m. in the Auggie's Nest! See you there!

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: Anderson Fun Run
Submitter: Sheila LaFavor, Hall Director, Anderson Hall, Residence Life

Message: The annual 5K Anderson Fun Run is this Saturday, September 30 starting at 7:30 a.m.. The event is free and open to all Augsburg students, faculty and staff. Registration and breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.in the Anderson Hall Lobby and the Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. The first 50 runners will receive a free Fun Run T-shirt!

Questions? Contact Sheila LaFavor, the Anderson Hall Director at 612-330-1514.

Subject: Now accepting your donation
Submitter: David A. Barlow, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program

Message: October 6 is National Physician Assistant Day. Students and faculty from the Augsburg College PA studies program are joining The Family Opportunities for Living Collaboration (FOLC) to put on a yard sale with proceeds to support FOLC. We hope to make this a huge success for FOLC but we need your help. Please consider donating any of the following gently used items to the sale:
Household goods/Toys and Games/Collectibles/Instruments/Working Electronics/
Tools/Books/Clean and Serviceable Clothing/Cash Donations Welcome
If you have large items (furniture, automobiles etc) please deliver on the morning of the sale. 10/6/06
You may bring items to the PA program (lower level Anderson Hall) beginning on Friday the 29th of September. Contact Sandy Fevig at 330-1399 if you have questions.

The mission of FOLC is to inspire, connect, administer, and support individuals and organizations as they partner together to provide programs that address the health and family needs of community members living in Cedar Riverside and surrounding Minneapolis neighborhoods. See their website for details www.folcmn.org

Subject: Bookstore Hours for September 30
Submitter: bookstor@augsburg.edu

Message: The bookstore will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday September 30.

Subject: Student Employment Reminders
Submitter: Saykham Panemalaythong, HR Assistant/Student Employment Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: Hello,

A couple of reminders for Fall Student Employment.

1. Students should NOT be schedule to work until they have stopped by Human Resources to complete the necessary paperwork. The college may be subject to fines if students are working on campus without completing the proper forms in the time required.

2. New Student Worker must complete the following:
a. Student Employment Application
b. W-4 Form
c. I-9 Form along with proper documents to verify your eligibility to
work in the U.S. See list of acceptable documents on the I-9 form.
d. Terms of Employment

Note: All the forms are located in the HR public drive under student employment 06-07.

3. Returning Student Worker must complete the following:
a. Returning Student Employment Application (See HR)
b. Terms of Employment

If you are have any questions or other student employment issues, please feel free to contact me at x1058, email panemala@augsburg.edu, or stop by HR located in Memorial Hall 19.

Thank you,
Saykham Panemalaythong
Student Employment Coordinator

Subject: American Indian Studies & Native Students.
Submitter: Rev P Hillstrom, Student

Message: Enjoy a trip with St. Thomas students to the Mille Lacs Community and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on the shores of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs. The trip will take place October 14 so it will be a perfect time of year to enjoy the fall colors. Space is limited, only 15 seats available,so please contact Professor Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu for more information. Next week you should start seeing posters with more detail on this great opportunity.


Also there seems to be some interest in resurrecting a student organization for Native peoples.

Often we as Native students feel alone and obviously a minority. ITSU (Inter Tribal Student Union), Could be a great resource for individuals as well as a Group. This organization can help address issues that are specific to our Native population here at Augsburg. For more information and to get involved please contact Rev Hillstrom @ 612 803 4353 or hillstro@augsburg.edu

Subject: Benefit event for Center for Global Education
Submitter: Regina McGoff, Associate Director, Center for Global Education

Message: Please join the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College and St. Martin’s Table on Friday, October 6, 7:30 p.m. for a concert and silent auction. Bread for the Journey features Mary Preus, Ray Makeever, Tom Witt, Bret Hesla, Linda Breitag, and Antonio Machado. They play music of faith and hope from Christian communities around the world. The mix of music from global cultures is lively, inspiring and will wake you from any spiritual slumber! The concert and silent auction will be held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Avenue South.

A silent auction of unique items from Mexico and Central America will benefit the Center for Global Education’s Mary Witt Scholarship Fund that enables low income people and people from historically disadvantaged groups in study abroad to participate in the Center’s programs. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at St. Martin’s Table, 2001 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis or by phone from 612-339-3920. Please join us for a lively night of music.

Subject: Artist Amy Rice '93 to talk this afternoon
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Show your Auggie spirit by coming to Amy Rice's slide presentation this Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room, first floor of Christensen Center. Amy will be discussing her artwork, currently featured in "Egg Basket Full of Hollyhock Dolls," as well as her not-for-profit Spectrum Artworks, which services adults with mental disabilities. Refreshments will be served.

Subject: Pure Imagination Film Challenge
Submitter: Sarah M Evans, Student

Message: Sunday, October 1 at 5 p.m. in Science 123 is the first meeting of the Pure Imagination Film Challenge. The Film Challenge is a great opportunity for anyone interested in film whether it be acting, directing, post production, composing scores, etc. Come and see what all of the excitement is about!

Subject: Classroom Services Reorganization
Submitter: Leif B Anderson, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology

Message: Effective immediately, faculty can call a single phone number -- extension x1219 -- for their classroom needs. Three options are provided: Option 1 for classroom technology and audio visual services and support (managed by IT); Option 2 for classroom scheduling (Marie Odenbrett, scheduler in Events Services); and Option 3 for classroom facilities, supplies and custodial needs (Dept. of Public Safety will promptly forward requests to Facilities Management).

To submit a request by email, please use classrooms@augsburg.edu

Please note: this change only affects classroom services. All services relating to events (including event audio-visual needs) will be managed by Event Services, x1104

Subject: "Women in Modern China" Power Point Presentation
Submitter: Ashley J Stoffers, Student

Message: Wang Ping, a Professor at Macalester will be showing a presentation called "Women in Modern China." Ping was born in China and moved to the U.S. in 1985. She earned her Ph.D from NYU in Comparative Literature. Ping is the author of many short stories and has received many awards for her work. The Augsburg Asian Student Association and History Club will be sponsoring the event.
The event will take place on Oct. 11 from 7-8 p.m. in East Commons. Refreshments will be provided.

Subject: Christensen Symposium - Monday and Tuesday
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: "Oddly enough, many who are readers or potential readers of Christian theology (since they are Christians) seem not to want to hear that anything is seriously wrong. Large numbers of people on this continent go to church for the precise reason of avoiding any such suggestion. . . . Not only do we deceive ourselves, but we perpetuate systems of injustice, oppression, and want by which other human beings are daily humiliated." Douglas John Hall

Come hear Douglas John Hall, Christian theologian and writer, say more about Christian faith in this present age. Dr. Hall will be our Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium speaker next week:

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

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/

Both events are free and open to the public!

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):

Wednesday, September 27:
Volleyball -- St. Olaf 3, Augsburg 2 (30-19, 30-28, 25-30, 24-30, 15-12)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0607statistics/092706stolaf.html

Women's Soccer -- Macalester 1, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wsoccer/0607statistics/092706macalester.html


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

Friday, September 29:
M/W Cross Country at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, Colfax, Wis., 4 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Macalester, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
Volleyball at Augustana (Ill.) Tournament -- vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 6 p.m.; vs. Augustana (Ill.), 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 30:
Volleyball at Augustana (Ill.) Tournament -- vs. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 12 p.m.; vs. Loras (Iowa), 2 p.m.
Football vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.-- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women’s Soccer at St. Catherine, 1 p.m.
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at St. Benedict Invitational, St. Cloud CC, St. Cloud, Minn.

Sunday, October 1:
Men’s Soccer at Buena Vista (Iowa), 1 p.m.
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at St. Benedict Invitational, St. Cloud CC, St. Cloud, Minn.

Monday, October 2:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Wednesday, October 4:
Women’s Soccer vs. St. Benedict, Edor Nelson Field, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Martin Luther (Minn.), Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.
Volleyball at St. Catherine, 7 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/