Subject: Blood:Water campaign - Join The Mission
Submitter: Emily L Tischer, Student

Message: Come to the Weenas Lounge on Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. and learn about AIDS in Africa and what the Blood:Water mission is doing to spread the awareness. We will watch a video that gives more information about the campaign and will have resources available for students to take a stand for fighting AIDS!!

Subject: Weekly Update
Submitter: Paul C Pribbenow, President, Office of the President

Message: Greetings from Augsburg,

The Weekly Update is now online (http://www.augsburg.edu/president/pdfs/update100906.pdf). Please take a few moments to read about what is happening at Augsburg this week.

Best,

President Paul C. Pribbenow

Subject: Last Chance for Lunch with Vocatio Chapel Speaker
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 a.m..

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 a.m. 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 by the end of today. If you have any questions about the Vocatio Chapel series, please call Ross Murray at x1151 or email murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Anyone have Homecoming 2006 Photos?!
Submitter: Rikki L Starich, Student

Message: The Homecoming Committee is attempting to collect photos from every event that took place on campus during homecoming week, as well as any small memorabilia that went along with that event.

The items and photos will be used to create a scrapbook showcasing all the fun that took place during Homecoming 2006 and will be available for everyone to see! This year’s homecoming was better than ever and we don’t want to forget all the fabulous memories we made as a college community.

Items we’d like to include:
--Photos
--Invites to events
--Fliers advertising events
--Tickets
--Programs
--Anything else that helped make your event unique and wonderful
Please note that items and photos won’t be returned to the owner unless specified.

Email auggiehomecoming@yahoo.com with any digital photos or questions. Other items can be placed in CB2455.

Thanks again to all who helped make the week wonderful!

Subject: Yoga and Tai Chi Sessions Today
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Counseling & Health Promotion reminds all interested students, faculty and staff that yoga will be offered from noon - 1 p.m. today in the Marshall Room. Feel free to bring your own mat. Also from 5 - 6 p.m. today in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center) there will be tai chi instruction. Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Hope you can join in!

Subject: Spanish conversation and lunch
Submitter: Kathy J Reinhardt, Instructor, Modern Languages

Message: Want to practice your conversational Spanish? Come meet others who are
interested in doing the same thing. We will meet in the Riverside room in
Christensen Center every Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m.. You are invited to bring a
lunch. This is a conversation group, so there will be informal interaction - no
grammar lessons! Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt at x1081 or Anita Fisher at
x1082. Hasta jueves!

Subject: Discounted tickets for the Electric Arc Radio Show
Submitter: Carrie Schnieders, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising

Message: The Electric Arc Radio Show at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Mpls is offering the Augsburg community tickets for their Oct. 14, 4 p.m. show at a discount ($5).

The Electric Arc is a serial radio show that details the lives and times of the members of the Lit 6 Project house. With a narrator (who lives in the attic) and a full original musical score, it's like an episode of Laverne and Shirley produced Off-Off-Broadway starring four out of work writers.

This performance will feature the music of JoAnna James. Visit www.electricaarcradio.com for more information. See Carrie Schnieders in Academic Advising (schniede@augsburg.edu, x1302) for a discount coupon.

Subject: Winners of the "Title that Sculpture" Contest
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: The three sculptures by Sam Spiczka have been generating some provocative thinking around campus.

Here are the winning entries:

For the piece outside of Christensen Center:
(original title by Spiczka is "Fractured Daemon")

"Coobist Moose" submitted by Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager
Randall has won a tub of "Moose Munch Popcorn". Did you know Picasso loved popcorn?


For the piece outside of Foss:
(original title by Spiczka is "Triple Spark")

"Cotillion" submitted by David Warch, Director of IT Services
David has won a pair of white gloves--perfect for those debutantes.


For the piece outside of Lindell:
(original title by Spiczka is "Kubrick")

Two awards:
"Chain Link Birth" submitted by Jay Phinney, Special Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jay has won his own chain link key chain.

"I Turn Black Keys" submitted by David Warch
David has won a book by Darren Rigby titled "Sit and Solve Commuter Anagrams." Anyone who figures out David's anagram will win a chocolate bar.

Thanks for playing! There will be signs with Sam Spiczka's original titles on them appearing this coming week so they are no longer "untitled"!

Subject: Community Partnership Fair - Wednesday
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:
Stop by the Community Partnership Fair from 10:45 a.m. - 1 p .m. in the lobby of the Christensen Center on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Network and meet with a variety of non-profit organizations who offer internships and volunteer experience right in our community. If questions, please call x1472.

Subject: Meal at St. Martin's Table with Campus Ministry
Submitter: Jeanette Clark, Student

Message: This is a reminder that, since it is the second Wednesday of the month, Campus Ministry will be delivering a meal to St. Martin's Table this Wednesday the 11th. We will meet near the chairs outside the Campus Ministry office (by the chapel) at 5:45. The group will walk over to St. Martin's together. After serving the meal, we will play with neighborhood children. We should be completed by 7:15. Please e-mail clarkj1@augsburg.edu with questions.

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

Message: All Faculty & Staff needing a Cap & Gown for Inauguration should contact the bookstore by October 12. Call Laura with questions at x1521 or e-mail at solerl@augsburg.edu

Subject: RSVP deadline for Inaugural Lunch
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: The deadline for faculty and staff planning to attend the Inaugural Lunch on Friday, Oct. 20 is this Thursday, Oct. 12. No late reservations will be accepted for this official college event.

To RSVP, e-mail <events@augsburg.edu> or phone 612-359-6487.

Questions about inauguratlon events? Visit <www.augsburg.edu/inauguration>.

Subject: Looking for experience within your major?
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:
GET INVOLVED WITH INROADS….a program for talented minority youth and college students in business and industry that will prepare you for corporate and community leadership.

INROADS seeks high performing Afrian American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American Indian students for internship opportunities with some of the nation's largest companies. Our rigorous career development training process will challenge you to commit to excellence and raise the bar on your personal expectations.

They are hosting an informational meeting on:
Saturday, November 18
Crowne Plaza Hotel/St. Paul - Riverfront
11 East Kellogg Blvd., Downtown St. Paul
Noon p.m. - 3 p.m.
An Introduction to INROADS: Our Mission, Purpose & Process
Information on careers in Business & Technology and
Paid summer internship opportunities

For more information on the program visit http://www.inroads.org/ for details.

Subject: Sign Up For Intramurals
Submitter: Elizabeth A Franklin, Student

Message: Intramurals are starting up so get your teams together in time for the first game!

Flag football and Ultimate Frisbee teams will start this Thursday, October 12 from 9 - midnight.

-Designate a captain and have them pick up a registration packet at the Welcome Desk. Bring your completed roster to the first game.
-Teams must have a minimum of 6 players and are encouraged to be co-ed.
-The length of the season will depend on the number of participants but is scheduled to run through the first week of November.

Keep a look out for information regarding Intramural Volleyball, Basketball, Broomball and more!

If you have any questions or comments, contact Intramurals at imural@augsburg.edu or Tim Gormley at ex. 1511.

Subject: Campus Ministry - Inreach/Outreach Kick-Off
Submitter: Abigail M Ferjak, Student

Message: Enjoy free pizza and fun at the inreach/outreach 2006 kick-off event! Come eat dinner and find out exactly what inreach/outreach is, and when our up-coming events will take place.

Come to the chapel on Wednesday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, fun, and info!

Subject: Campus Kitchen at Augsburg Receives Award
Submitter: Lois A Olson, Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: The Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College (CKAC) was recognized with an award for Excellence in Operations last weekend at the annual Campus Kitchens Project Leadership Conference, held in Washington, DC. The award was presented in recognition of CKAC's high capacity operations, outstanding performance in meal preparation and delivery, and strong, engaged student leaders. Senior Jeanette Clark was also recognized as a nominee for the Campus Kitchen Project's Leah Prudhomme Volunteer of the Year Award.

Subject: Roseville Ethics Commission
Submitter: David B. Apolloni, Associate Professor, Philosophy

Message: Professor David Apolloni, Philosophy, has been appointed to the Ethics Commission for the
City of Roseville by the Roseville City Council.

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

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

Monday, October 9:
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wgolf/0607statistics/100906miac.html

Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/0607statistics/100906gustavus.html


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

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/

Saturday, October 14:
M/W Cross Country at Wisconsin-Superior Invitational, 10:30 a.m.
Volleyball at Cornell (Iowa) Quadrangular -- vs. Cornell (Iowa), 9 a.m.; vs. Clarke (Iowa), 12 p.m.; vs. Coe (Iowa), 2 p.m.
Football at St. Thomas, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s, Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Tuesday, October 17:
Women’s Soccer at Bethel, 3:30 p.m.

Subject: Got Auggie Spirit? Join the Auggie Cheer Team!
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: Message: WANTED: Auggie Cheerleaders! 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 join the Augsburg Spirit Team! We are looking for both male and female cheerleaders, so if you are interested please tryout!

TRYOUTS: The team will be holding an Open Practice/Tryout on Monday, October 30 from 7:30-10 p.m. in Si Melby Gym. Tryouts will include learning new material (a dance and a cheer) and each person will be evaluated on his/her ability to learn and perform.

CONTACT: For more information please do not hesitate to contact one of the following:

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

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

Subject: St Maarten Timeshare For Sale
Submitter: Joyce Pfaff, Associate Professor, Health-Physical Education

Message: LaVista timeshare on Pelican Pt (St Maarten) Yearly flextime (wks 14-50 / April 15-Dec 15)
Deluxe Studio (sleeps 4) $4,800 (includes closing costs). For more information and photos, contact: Joyce Pfaff (pfaff@augsburg.edu or X1247)