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: Sabattical discussion today
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Joe Underhill-Cady invites you to …..

Join in a conversation about the role of our personal lives and truths in our work, beginning with a talk by on his sabbatical project on memory, violence, and epistemology, entitled, “A Voice Like Thunder: the search for wholeness and connection in the academy.” Minneapolis Room, Friday, Oct. 6, 3 - 5 p.m.

Guests are invited to bring an object, brief quote, or other symbolic item that reflects something about their “authentic self.” Dinner and dancing afterwards for those interested. Contact Prof. Underhill-Cady (cady@augsburg.edu) for more information.

Subject: Disability Awareness Session for Fac/Staff
Submitter: Regina Hopingardner, Administrative Assistant, CLASS Program

Message: October is Disability Awareness month and to mark this the CLASS office is hosting a general information session for faculty and staff on Friday the 13th from 3-4 in the Marshall Room.

CLASS Specialists will start the afternoon with an overview of the impact that certain disabilities can have on students, talk about the rationale for academic accommodations, and then open things up for questions and discussion.

Call Regina at x1053 if you have any questions or want to RSVP.

If you can't make it next Friday, CLASS and Access will also be hosting an open house in the Groves Lab (Foss 17A) on Monday, Oct. 30 from 3-5.

More information about disability services can be found at: http://www.augsburg.edu/classprogram/faculty.html

Subject: Bev Smith's China Trip
Submitter: Beverly L Smith-Keiling, Assistant Professor, Biology

Message: As a long standing tradition, Beverly Smith-Keiling invites family and friends to share in her adventures abroad. As part of the Augsburg family, everyone is invited to join in a slide show presentation about her recent month-long trip to China. Come join us Sat night Oct 7 at 7 p.m. in Science Hall 123. Families welcome.

Subject: Vocatio Chapel next Wednesday with Mike Sherer
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: On Wednesday, October 11, Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel Series, “How Are We Known: Vocation and Public Life”. The Rev. Michael Sherer will be our special guest in chapel at 10:20.

Michael is the editor of the Metro Lutheran Metro Lutheran is a monthly tabloid newspaper published for all Lutherans in Minneapolis, St. Paul, their suburbs, and the 20 counties surrounding the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Copies of the print edition are distributed monthly through nearly 700 Lutheran congregations of all synods. The Metro Lutheran is also available on the Augsburg campus free of charge.

Mike will come to share about his experiences reporting on Lutheran Life to Lutherans in Lutheran Land. He will also be eating lunch at 11 with students, faculty and staff who are interested in a deeper conversation.

If you are interested in attending the free lunch, please contact Ross Murray. If you have any questions about the Vocatio Chapel series, please call Ross Murray at x1151 or email murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Improperly Locked Bike
Submitter: Sam Barber, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Athletics

Message:

I have a bike that was locked through the fork only. If you are missing your bike please contact Sam Barber at barbers@augsburg.edu

Subject: Tonic Sol-fa Concert - Friday @ UST - Free
Submitter: Lori York, Assistant Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Tonic Sol-fa in concert
O'Shaughnessy Education Center Auditorium - University of St. Thomas
Friday, October 6
7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Although they are simply four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa has spent the past seven years on the road carving its niche as the Midwest's top vocal group. The New York Times described Tonic Sol-fa's sound as "a vocal kaleidoscope-unique to the human voice." Part spontaneous interaction and part inventive production, a Tonic Sol-fa performance usually includes impromptu performances from audience members and it always showcases an all vocal sound. For more information, please go to www.tonicsolfa.com.

Subject: Bloggers Needed
Submitter: Carrie M Carroll, Director, Admissions

Message: The Office of Admissions is seeking students to write blogs for the Admissions Web Site. If you like to write and are interested in sharing your Auggie experience, please contact Caitlin Sheaffer, IT Dream Team intern, at sheaffec@augsburg.edu.
Here is an example of a current blog: http://chrisatcollege.blogspot.com
Students that blog will be compensated for their time. We are looking for a year-long commitment.

Subject: Art Gallery Crawl on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Get on board a free shuttle to see some fine art at six other college campuses. The first "Art Attack" bus leaves at 4 p.m. from Augsburg. The bus stop is located next to Lindell, on 7th St. between 21st and 22nd Aves. Buses will be departing every 20 minutes. Look for "Art Attack" brochures or check out the website www.stkate.edu/artattack for more information.

Enjoy food, music, and great art at the Augsburg Art Galleries as well. This is the closing reception for "Art of the Storm" so get out your wallets and buy some early holiday gifts. At 7 p.m. there will be a special presentation by Mary Gray, CEO of MinnesotaHelpers.

Hope to see lots of students, faculty, and staff participating in this annual event!

Subject: Did you do Key Club? Join Circle K
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: An informational meeting will be held by the Minnesota-Dakotas District of Circle K International. The event will be an opportunity for Augsburg students to learn about the organization and the opportunity to charter a chapter here at Augsburg. Circle K International is a global service organization dedicated to community service and philanthropy. Its service partners include Kiwanis International and Key Club International.

When: Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center

Subject: Enjoy the beauty of fall at Mile Lacs
Submitter: Rev P Hillstrom, Student

Message: October 14 is the day to join students from St. Thomas on a trip to the Mille Lacs Community and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum.

This is a great chance to learn more about one of our neighboring Ojibwe Anishinabe communities, their history, and culture. The days events will include tours of the community and goverment center, visits to the Museum and Tradding Post, plus a brief sto[ at the Casino.

Seats are limited and are sure to go fast now that poster are up around campus with a complete schelue for the day.

For more information please contact Professor Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu or at 612 330 1523

Subject: Reading glasses Missing - Dr. Magda Palezcny-Zapp
Submitter: Chau L Nguyen, Student

Message: This is a Life-threatening Situation!!! - Dr. Magda Palezcny-Zapp

I misplaced my glasses this morning, Thursday Oct 5 and I believe it was around 11 a.m. between Old Main parking lot and Memorial building.

The glass is of a brownish frame.

Please call me (Magda) at 651-330-1761 or
Nicholas Lee Kam Chung at 651-757-0627

Thank you,

Magda

Subject: Community Partnership Fair to be held on Oct.11
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Are you looking for an internship or volunteer experience at an organization near campus? Stop by the fair in the lobby of the Christensen Center on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity to network with many organizations from our community. If questions, please call us at x1472.

Subject: Alumni Mentoring for Business Students
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 business, MIS, accounting, or finance.

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: Mail Order Sales of Go-To College Pass Start Today
Submitter: Thomas S Ruffaner, Day Custodial Supervisor, Custodial Services

Message: The initial sales period for the new student Go-To College Pass closes today. Students wishing to buy a pro-rated pass for October 6 through December 31 or November 1 through December 31 may send in an order form to Metro Transit with a check for the appropriate amount. Order forms will be available at the student services counter at 100 Sverdrup Hall or at the bus schedule rack next to the cash machine in Christensen Center.

Sales were very good during the first month. Students bought 68 Go-to Passes between September 6 and the present. This represents a potential decrease in on-campus parking demand of 68 spaces, not to mention the reduction in air pollution that 68 cars put into the air.

Subject: Bike Ride
Submitter: Sarah M Pesola, Student

Message: Don't forget about the Sunday bike ride with Campus Ministry. We'll meet at 1 p.m. in front of the chapel, and be back by 3:30. Bring bikes and helmets. We are biking to Minnehaha Falls and stopping for a treat too! We hope you'll join us!

Subject: Auggie softball ranks 8th nationally in academics
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg records eighth-highest team GPA among Division III softball teams

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/100406softball.html

MINNEAPOLIS (10/4/06) -- Augsburg College finished eighth among all NCAA Division III softball teams in team grade-point-average, recording a team GPA of 3.449 (4.0 scale), the National Fastpitch Coaches Association has announced.

Augsburg was ranked eighth among 81 Division III schools on the NFCA's GPA list, all of which had team GPAs of 2.937 or better. NFCA member head coaches can submit their team's cumulative GPA for inclusion in the ranking.

Last season, Augsburg ranked 49th in the team GPA listing with a 3.179 team GPA.

Seven Augsburg softball players earned individual honors as 2005-06 NFCA Scholar-Athletes -- Jodi Boyd (Hartley, Iowa/Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn HS), Trista Gundersen (Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial HS), Shelley Harris (Minneapolis, Minn./Southwest HS), Marissa Lindback (Minneapolis, Minn./South HS), Jacci Mattern (Lakeville, Minn.), Kati Tweeten (Spring Grove, Minn.) and Lisa Uehling (Rochester, Minn./Mayo HS).

Augsburg finished the 2006 season 16-22 overall and 9-13 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, doubling its number of wins from the 2005 campaign. As a team, Augsburg hit .269 and had a 3.81 team ERA. Augsburg claimed conference sweeps of Macalester and Carleton, and split league doubleheaders with Gustavus, Concordia-Moorhead, Bethel, St. Benedict and St. Olaf in 2006.

The Auggies were in their final season under head coach Carol Enke in 2006. In 21 seasons at Augsburg, Enke compiled a 302-426-3 career record. Tim Gormley, who had been an assistant coach at St. Thomas, is taking over head coaching duties at Augsburg.

A total of six Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams were ranked among the top teams academically by the NFCA. Macalester had the highest team GPA in Division III (3.660), while St. Benedict was ranked No. 22 (3.349), St. Mary's was ranked No. 34 (3.263), St. Thomas was ranked No. 48 (3.200) and St. Catherine was ranked No. 51 (3.174).

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

Message: Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Events
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Saturday, October 7:
Football vs. Wartburg (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men’s Soccer hosting Alumni Game, Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m.
Women's Golf hosting MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Elk River CC, Elk River, Minn.

Sunday, October 8:
Women’s Soccer at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2 p.m.
Women's Golf hosting MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, The Links at Northfork, Ramsey, Minn.

Monday, October 9:
Women's Golf hosting MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Hazeltine National GC, Chaska, Minn.

Tuesday, October 10:
Men’s Soccer at Concordia-Moorhead, 1:30 p.m.
Women’s Soccer at Concordia-Moorhead, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 11:
Volleyball vs. St. Mary’s, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Friday, October 13:
Women’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s, Edor Nelson Field, 8 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Subject: Rommmate Needed
Submitter: Megan Wrage, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics

Message: I need a roommate, the house is about 15 minutes from campus, large bedroom with 2 closets, and a garage spot. Rent is $400 per month and half of all utilitles.

Subject: MN Wild Tickets For Sale
Submitter: Lori York, Assistant Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Two Hockey Tickets For Sale:
Minnesota Wild vs. Vancouver Canucks
Tuesday, October 10
8 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center
Section 115, Row 11, Seats 9 and 10

Ticket value: $74 each
Asking Price: $140 for the pair or best offer

Contact me yorkl@augsburg.edu by the end of today if you are interested.

Subject: Vikings / Lions Football Tickets
Submitter: Marc D Isaacson, Assistant Professor, Business-MIS

Message: Due to a scheduling issue with other weekend events, I have four tickets for the Vikings / Detroit Lions football game that is scheduled for this upcoming Sunday at noon. The seats are located in the upper deck endzone (Section 220, Row 16, seats 28-31). I will sell them in pairs for face value ($100/pair).

Please call me at 651-335-2190 or email me at isaacson@augsburg.edu if you are interested.

Subject: Student Worker seeking job.
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

Subject: $5 for participating in Augsburg research
Submitter: Nicole E Seyller, Student

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.