Subject: Confidential Document Destruction
Submitter: Theresa M Adams, Office Systems Manager, Facilities Management

Message: The facilities department has scheduled a document destruction company to come to campus on Thursday, November 2 to shred confidential documents. If you have need of this service, please gather, box and mark the boxes that you want shredded. Facilities will arrange for the documents to be picked up at your office/storage location on or before the date that the shredding company will be on campus. Please contact Terri Adams by email at adamsth@augsburg.edu or phone at extension 1566 to make these arrangements.

Subject: Graduate Student Fellowship
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Graduate Fellowship on Philanthropy and Human Rights 2007-2008

*Deadline: December 4, 2006*

The Graduate Fellowship on Philanthropy and Human Rights is a year-long research opportunity for students of all academic disciplines. The Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students of color Preference will be given to students who are planning to remain in the United States, are active participants and leaders in their communities, and interested in pursuing human rights and social change.

http://www.hecua.org/grad_level.html

DIRECT APPLICATIONS AND QUESTIONS TO:
Charissa Blue, Graduate Fellowship Coordinator
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
2233 University Ave. W, Suite 210
St. Paul, MN 55114
E-mail: fellowship@hecua.org
Direct: 651-287-3305
Main: 651-646-8831
Toll-Free: 800-554-1089

Subject: A Celebration of Gratitude
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Fall is the season of Thanksgiving. A great way to participate in the practice of giving thanks is to stop by Christianson Center during lunch on Monday and Tuesday to write a letter of thanks to the donors who generously make it possible for you to receive an Augsburg education. As we welcome in a new President, let us also welcome in the practice of demonstrating gratitude for the abundance of scholarships and financial aid at Augsburg College.

Subject: Scholarship Brunch
Submitter: Carly Eichhorst, Financial Aid Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: Do you remember when you received your first financial aid award letter your senior year of high school? At that point, you realized that your dream of attending Augsburg could really happen. Scholarships and grants make up a large portion of the aid at Augsburg. Individual donors help make your dreams a reality by donating money to fund scholarships. Save the date for the annual Scholarship Brunch on Sunday, November 12. This is your opportunity to enjoy some good food and engage with the generous donors who make Augsburg College a reality for so many students! Invitations will arrive shortly!

Subject: Yoga and tai chi today
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Counseling & Health Promotion wants to remind all interested students, staff and faculty that yoga is offered today from noon -1 p.m. in the Marshall Room. All are welcome. Feel free to bring your own mat. If later in the day is better for you, tai chi instruction is available from 5 - 6 p.m. also in the Marshall Room. For either the yoga or tai chi you can come as often as you are able to do so. Any questions, please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Hope you can join us.

Subject: Special Olympics Mini-Golf Fundraiser
Submitter: Tyler R Kraft, Student

Message: Come play a round of minigolf with your friends and family to benefit a good cause. Proceeds of the event will benefit Special Olympics of Minnesota. $10 to play and chances to win prizes. Signup as an an individual or group. Book your tee time now. If interested contact Tyler via email: kraftt@augsburg.edu

Subject: Seminary & Divinity School Day
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: On Thursday, November 2, we will explore the possibilities at Gustavus Adolphus College. Over 15 seminaries and divinity schools from around the United States will gather at Gustavus to hold the Seminary & Divinity School Day. The day will include informal and informational visits with representatives from seminaries and divinity schools. There day will also host a chapel service (with Bishop Jon Anderson of the Southwestern MN Synod of the ELCA), a panel discussion about seminaries today, and lunch (with Dr. Rolf Jacobson of Luther Seminary). There will also be workshops on the decision-making process, like finances, candidacy, choosing a program, etc.

There is no fee for the day. There’s not even a fee for lunch, if you register with Ross Murray by October 26. Ross will be providing transportation from Augsburg. We will leave at 8:15 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. To register, contact Ross Murray at 612-330-1151 or murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Club Comedy: Featuring Mary Mack
Submitter: Andrew N Sayre, Student

Message: Mary Mack is a folk humorist who recounts stories of life as a former polka band leader, music teacher, and all-around confused individual. Mack's versatile performance style and endearing stage presence has brought her around the country--this is not something you'll want to miss!

Come enjoy free appetizers and drinks at Club Comedy! (Free with Augsburg ID, $5.00 for non-Auggies.) Friday, Oct. 20, from 9 -11 p.m. in the East Commons!

Subject: Associates Estate Sale
Submitter: Kathryn Croyle, Administrative Assistant to the VP, Institutional Advancement

Message: The Augsburg Associates will be conducting an estate sale on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, at 515 Lexington Pkwy, #306 in St. Paul. It is only about a 10 - 15 minute drive from campus, so check it out! There are some especially nice furniture pieces. Proceeds from the sale are donated to the college. If you are interested in becoming an Associates member, please email me at croyle@augsburg.edu or call X 1171. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us!

Subject: The Augsburgian needs you
Submitter: Kathryn L Rumpza, Graphic Designer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: The Augsburgian, the Augsburg College yearbook, is in need of students to help plan this year’s book. This student organization consists of members holding the following positions: commissioner, managing editor, staff writer, graphic designer, and photographer. Stipends are available for these positions. If you are interested in being involved in this exiting and rewarding project, please contact Kathy Rumpza at ext. 1182 or e-mail rumpza@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Keith Ellison on campus today
Submitter: Halen A Bower, Student

Message: The Augsburg College Democrats would like to invite you to an event for Keith Ellison TODAY at 12:30 in the East Commons. As part of our effort to raise awareness of local candidates this election season, Keith will speak to the Augsburg community about his stance on local and national issues and answer questions as they are raised. We will also be showing a short movie clip on Paul Wellstone.

Subject: Beth Lewis, Augsburg Fortress CEO, to speak
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: Augsburg College Welcomes Beth Lewis, President and CEO of Augsburg Fortress to discuss Vocation and the Meaning of Success
Thursday, October 19
9:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Choir Room (Music 3)

The Business Department Keystone classes invite everyone to a presentation by Beth Lewis, President and CEO of Augsburg Fortress Publishers, on her own life and vocation in business and publishing.

A lifelong Lutheran, Beth spent 22 years working in progressively more responsible roles for three Fortune 500 publishing companies. In 1998, Beth acquired a privately owned computer training school, Computer Coach, Inc. in Boca Raton. She turned around this business and was recognized with several awards including the SBA’s Women in Business Advocate of the Year Award for South Florida in 2001.

In August 2002, Beth was called to her current role as President & CEO of Augsburg Fortress. In this role, she has led the staff in a turnaround effort that has included such notable successes as the publication of the Lutheran Voices series of books, AKALOO intergenerational, web-based faith formation resources, and many other print and electronic resources for use by Lutherans and other Christians.

All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend this presentation. For more information, contact Paul Lutter at plutter@luthersem.edu or John Knight at knightj@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Free Coffee Shop Gift Cards
Submitter: Laura L Kevitt, Student

Message: The WEC senate and volunteers will be handing out $2.00 gift cards to be used at the coffee shop Friday, October 20, between 6:15 and 8 p.m. in the Christensen Center Commons. Please stop by, pick up your gift card, and get to know the WEC senate and volunteers.

Subject: Homecoming Photos Needed
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 to everyone who has already submitted photos!

Subject: WEC Senate Open Meeting
Submitter: Laura L Kevitt, Student

Message: Please join the WEC Senate for our 2nd open meeting this quarter. We'll be discussing event ideas for December and the Winter Quarter. Our next meeting is Saturday, October 21, at 7 a.m. in the Christensen Center Commons.

Subject: New denim shirts at the bookstore
Submitter: bookstor@augsburg.edu

Message: The bookstore has just received a shipment of long sleeve men & women's denim shirts! We also have Tommy Hilfiger for ladies as well - check out our long sleeve v-neck golf sweater for ladies!

Subject: Attention All Juniors and Seniors
Submitter: Heidi Lender, Career Specialist, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: JUNIORS AND SENIORS OF ALL MAJORS!

Are you looking to do a meaningful PAID internship in a faith based/service oriented organization that will help you discover your vocation?

APPLY TO BE A LILLY INTERN! Pick up an application in the Center for Service, Work, and Learning (located in the lower level of Anderson Hall), or call Heidi or Lois at X1148.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 30.

Subject: Enrollment Center Closed for Oct. 20 Inauguration
Submitter: Amanda K Maleska, Enrollment Counselor, Enrollment Center

Message: On Friday, October 20 the Enrollment Center will be closed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the events surrounding the Presidential Inauguration. We will remain open until 6 p.m. Friday evening for Weekend College. On Saturday, October 21 we will be open from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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

Message: The Weekly Update is now online. It can be accessed by visiting my website:

http://www.augsburg.edu/president/pdfs/update101606.pdf

Have a good week!

Sincerely,

President Paul C. Pribbenow

Subject: Food Shelf Shopping List
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: This week's "Abundance Lunches" on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are free, celebrating Augsburg's abundance.

In keeping with the college’s abiding commitment to community and acting from this attitude of abundance, you are invited to bring canned or packaged goods or a financial donation for the Brian Coyle Community Center. Bins are located by the Information Desk. Students choosing to swipe their lunch card will be donating the normal cost of lunch to the Center.

Items particularly needed are:
Pasta in 1 lb. bags
Rice in 1 lb. bags
Pasta Sauce in the glass jar or can (meatless)
Sugar in 1 lb. bags
White Flour in 1 lb. bags
Vegetable oil
Any canned tomato products (with as little processing as possible and meatless)
Canned Tuna
Juices
Cereal (simple cereals, not highly sugary, and NO marshmallows)
Canned Fruit
Shelf Stable Milk

This will be just the start of Augsburg’s promise to regularly fill their shelves throughout the year.

Subject: Get free shipping on your Halloween Costume
Submitter: Megan L Schiller, Student

Message: Help support the Auggie Cheer Team by purchasing your Halloween costume at CostumSuperCenter. You'll get free shipping (enter coupon code FREE40 at checkout) and 12% will go to the Auggie Cheer Team for a fundraiser! Plus you can earn cash for telling your friends about it too!

Please go to this website to start shopping for your Halloween Costume:
http://friends.costumesupercenter.com/r/b1a9cc14ace310298599

Subject: Alumnae receive Metro Lutheran's Gold Pen Award
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Alumnae Janet Letnes Martin and Suzan (Johnson) Nelson, Class of 1968, were awarded the 2006 Gold Pen Award by "Metro Lutheran" at their annual dinner last night at Mount Olivet Church, Minneapolis.

The award recognizes distinguished service to Christ and the church through significant contribution in public communication, that stimulates greater understanding between secular and religious communication, and fosters inter-Lutheran communication.

Subject: Article on Thelma Terry
Submitter: David B. Apolloni, Associate Professor, Philosophy

Message: Professor David Apolloni (Philosophy Department) published his research on jazz bandleader
and bassist Thelma Terry in the June and July issues of The Mississippi Rag. Thelma Terry was one of the first women to lead a jazz band consisting of male players ("Thelma Terry and her Playboys"), which included Gene Krupa (this was his first band), Bud Jacobson, and other greats. She disappeared in 1929, and little was known about her until Prof. Apolloni found her family in 2000, thereby solving a seventy-year-old mystery.

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

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: Apartment Sublease Available
Submitter: Donna D McLean, Director of Major Gifts, Development

Message: Spacious apartment available for sublease beginning either November 1, December 1 or January 1 through May 31, 2007.

The Woodlands of Minnetonka
10005 Greenbrier Rd
Hiway 169 & Cedar Lake Road

Two Bedroom – Two Bath
Top Floor (3rd) – Facing Woods
Exercise room in Bldg.
Pool and Club House
Indoor Parking

Rent: $1,080.00
Some furniture Included
Storage Unit Optional

Contact: 612-281-2341