A-Mail for Friday, October 27, 2006

Subject: Pre-Law Group meeting - Nov. 1
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: Thinking about going to law school? Interested in working as a lawyer? Already planning to go to law school?

The Pre-Law group is meeting on Wed., Nov. 1, 3:30 p.m. in the Auggie's nest, lower level of Christiansen Center. We are just forming this on-campus club.

Can't attend but want to be on the email list? Send an email to Ann Garvey, at garvey@augsburg.edu.

Subject: “Movin’ on” Home Buying Seminar
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: This home buying seminar will take place on Monday November 13th in Sverdrup 102 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This seminar focuses on buying and selling a house at the same time. Cindy Allen will explain how to avoid common mistakes, home selling tips, pricing strategies, and much more. She will also present information on discounted services available to Augsburg employees. Lunch will be provided by the Allengrup. Please register by calling 651-481-6140 or online at www.the-allengroup.com.

Subject: Faculty Participation in Scholarship Day (3/3/07)
Submitter: Barbara Edwards Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

Message: I am pleased to announce that plans for this year’s Scholarship Day event, scheduled for March 2-3, 2007, benefited greatly from the work of Honors Program Director Robert Groven, members of the Honors Council, and the Admissions Department.

This annual event brings together highly qualified candidates for Augsburg’s most prestigious scholarships: President’s and Fine Arts Scholarships. This year's scholarship competition is family-oriented and includes an overnight stay for students on Friday, March 2. Saturday’s format will include academic competitions in writing, performances, and a 30-minute interview. President Pribbenow (the first to volunteer to be an interviewer!) will host a lunch for applicants and their families, which will conclude this event.

Approximately 40 faculty members will be needed to interview these student candidates on Scholarship Day. Besides providing a unique opportunity to engage with this group of talented student applicants, over the years faculty interview teams have proven to be a crucial component of this event’s success.

I hope you will consider participating in Scholarship Day. Contact Marissa Machado, machado@augsburg.edu with any questions. Please send an email to scholars@augsburg.edu to reserve a place on an interview team.

Barbara Edwards Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

Subject: Get ready the KAUG Filibuster is coming!!!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: From 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1st to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2nd, the members of KAUG will speak for 24 hours without stopping! The second annual KAUG Filibuster will take place in the Christensen Center until 10 p.m., and then will move to the Urness/Mort Lobby until the early morning. Pay KAUG $1 to talk about the topic of your choice for a minute, or pay KAUG $2 to shut up for a minute! There will be lots of prizes given away so make sure to stop by.

Subject: Campus Ministry Game Night
Submitter: Jeanette Clark, Student

Message: Campus Ministry is having a game night on Saturday from 6:00 - 12:00 p.m. We will meet near the Campus Ministry office. We will be doing a scavenger hunt, ordering pizza, watching movies, playing other games, etc. Please contact clarkj1@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

Subject: All Saints Day, Wednesday November 1
Submitter: Val Usselman, Campus Ministry Assistant, Campus Ministry

Message: In Chapel on Wednesday, November 1st we will be remembering those who have died
during this past year. We invite you to share with us the names of family and friends
who have died, so that we can remember them in prayer in Chapel on Wednesday.
Please email maunu@augsburg.edu or call x1732 by Tuesday October 31st.

Subject: 95 THESES
Submitter: Elizabeth A Franklin, Student

Message: 95 THESES

What: 95 Theses is a collection of concerns and ideas to tack up on the President’s door, with a small presentation. All are welcome to process with us from the Chapel to the Quad to formally present Augsburg’s 95 Theses to President Pribbenow.

Where: Leave from the Chapel go to the quad in front of President Pribbenow’s door

When: This will take place at the end of chapel around 11:35-11:55 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31st

*Come and enjoy hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and snacks while uplifting community concerns and ideas!

Subject: Looking for an internship in Tax Auditing?
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Wilkerson, Guthmann & Johnson will be on-campus Tuesday, November 7th holding interviews for juniors or seniors that would like a full-time internship from January-April 15th in tax auditing. Minimum GPA 3.0. Resume should be submitted to Sandy (tilton@augsburg.edu) in the CSWL office by November 2nd.

Subject: Open Enrollment is November 1 - 30
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: Please plan to attend one of the following meetings to hear about benefits changes, costs, coverage, and deadlines for the 2007 plan year. The meetings are scheduled for:

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. in the Century Room
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 11:00 – Noon. in Lindell 15
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Lindell 15
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room
Thursday November 9, 2006 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Minneapolis Room
Thursday November 9, 2006 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room

Door prizes will be awarded at the above meetings only!

Follow up meetings:
Tuesday November 14, 2006 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. in Lindell 15
Thursday November 16, 2006 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Lindell 15

Call Mark at x1783 with questions

Subject: Diversity Collaborative
Submitter: Paul C Pribbenow, President, Office of the President

Message: This semester, the Diversity Collaborative is hosting a series of conversations on how we keep our promise of being a college and a community committed to diversity. Our next conversation focusing on diversity and mission will be held next Wednesday, November 1, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. I am pleased to facilitate the conversation. You may find the articles included in the linked issue of Diveristy Digest (http://diversityweb.org/Digest/issue_archive.cfm#v9n1) insightful as we think about "The Civic Work of Diversity."

Since this community discussion takes place during our Wednesday Gathering, faculty and staff have two options:

Get your food at the buffet table in the East Commons, then:

1) Join colleagues in the East Commons for getting-to-know-you conversation, exchange of ideas, and collaboration, anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; or

2) Go to the Minneapolis Room and participate in the conversation hosted by the diversity collaborative from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

I look forward to our Wednesday Gathering,

President Paul C. Pribbenow

Subject: Student Concerns Forum
Submitter: Nechia B Agate, Student

Message: Please come, voice your opinions and get answers at the Student Concerns Forum on Thursday, November 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the coffee shop. All are welcome to attend. Brought to you by the Student Concerns Committee of Augsburg Student Government. Questions? E-mail concerns@augsburg.edu.

Subject: We Need YOUR Help with Advent Vespers!
Submitter: Heather L Pedersen, Student

Message: We need people to be on the Liturgical Party for this years Advent Vespers! The Liturgical Party is in charge of carrying candles, torches, and banners in the procession. The dates for this year's Advent Vespers are December 1st and 2nd, both at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. This is an incredible event and you will not want to miss it! Remember to sign up with your friends in the Campus Ministries office!

Subject: Mercado Central-Day of the Dead
Submitter: Mary L True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:

Everyone is invited to participate in special events at El Mercado Central (at the corner of Lake and Bloomington) in Minneapolis commemorating the Day of the Dead.

October Saturday 29th
Community Procession from Mercado Central to Instituto de Cultura y Educacion

3:30 p.m.--Mask and puppet making workshop at the Mercado Central with local artists. Families from all backgrounds are invited to come and make masks and participate in the following procession of the Dead.

5:00 p.m.--Gathering of participants in the parking lot of Mercado Central for a small ceremony and commencement of the Procession of the Day of the Dead.

5:30 p.m.--Day of the Dead Procession from Mercado Central to the Instituto de Cultura y Educacion.

Arts and Eats: at Instituto de Cultura y Educacion

At the end of the procession we will share a meal with our dead. Food provided by local restaurants.

November Tuesday 1st
All night Vigil

7:00-11:00 p.m.--Performances with local musicians

At Instituto de Cultura y Educacion, 4137 Bloomington Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue Traditional Vigil for the Spirits that Have Taken Their Celestial Walk

8:00 p.m. until dawn--There will be refreshments offered throughout the night. You are encouraged to bring flowers and candles.

At Toyankuik Tlamachtliloyan /Our Venerable Place of Learning, 3547 Cedar Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-822-6269.

November Wednesday 2nd
Mexican breakfast

8:00 a.m.--El Colegio Charter School students will serve breakfast for everyone!
Arteria Day of the Dead Procession

6:00 p.m.--Starting at La Pinata Electrica on Lake St.and 16th Ave. going to 13th Ave Los Gallos. Call Patricia Mendoza at 612-722-1208.

Announcement of the ofrenda contest winner

7:00 p.m. at Me Gusta Place at 1501 East Lake Street--Nathan Wolf, the Consul of Mexico in Twin Cities will give the prize for the winner of the ofrenda contest.

Subject: Sign up your band for the Battle of the Bands!!!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: The Augsburg Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, November 10th from 7-10 p.m. There will be BIG PRIZES for the winning band! Auditions will be held on Sunday, November 5th from 4-7 p.m. Bands can sign-up at http://www.augsburg.edu/ASAC. Bands must have at least one Augsburg member. Prepare 2-3 songs for the audition.

Subject: Feeling disorganized?
Submitter: Cynthia J Greenwood, Director, Human Resources, Human Resources

Message: Then we have a solution for you! There's still time to register for the ACTC training session on *Organization* hosted by Macalester on November 8, 2006:

The Road Called Chaos (Understanding Disorganization), and Buried Alive (Office Organization)

When: Wednesday, November 8, 2006; 8:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Where: Macalester College: Kagin Commons, Alexander Hill Ballroom

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2006

Contact: Macalester Human Resources, Pam Schaffer (schaffer@macalester or 651-696-6053)

Enrollment: 75 (first-come, first-serve basis per ACTC college)

Cost: No Charge to Participant

Objectives:
The Road Called Chaos provides the techniques and evidence that organization is an achievable goal and will turn participants' willingness to change into a long-term organizational lifestyle if they take a good look at their personality types and learning style.

Buried Alive explores specific skills and techniques for systems that eliminate the struggle with "piles of files" and other chaos around the office.

Facilitator: Audrey Thomas of Organized Audrey LLC
Audrey began her organizing career in 1991. Her company exists to provide customers quality information and skills that create a sense of peace and order in their lives. She is the author of The Road Called Chaos: Taking the First Steps Towards Organization in which she discusses her unique process of accounting for an individual's personality type and learning style when developing organizational systems. Today she trains the employees of small companies, local and state agencies and Fortune 500 companies. A member of the National Speakers Association, she is a recognized expert in the organization field having been nominated in 2004 for the prestigious Founders' Award of the National Association of Professional Organizers. She was recently chosen by First Lady Mary Pawlenty as one of Minnesota's 50 Most Notable Women for 2005. As an organizing consultant t hundreds of people she weaves true stories and experiences in and around the critical learning points of her presentations - making them both instructional and entertaining.

Follow this link for the other topics being presented in 2006-07:
http://www.associatedcolleges-tc.org/HR/hrprog.htm

Enrollment may be limited in each session, so please register early. A registration form may be picked up in the Human Resources Department, Memorial Hall Room 19, or one may be retrieved in the Human Resources public folder in the ACTC folder. The completed, signed, and supervisor approved registration form must be turned in to Human Resources Department, campus box 79.

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at the sessions.

Subject: Augsburg Associates Estate Sale this Fri. and Sat.
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 27th and 28th, at 515 Lexington Pkwy S, Montcalm Estates #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: Trena Bolden Fields to leave Pan-Afrikan Center
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: Trena Bolden Fields will be leaving her position as Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center as of Oct. 30. She will be available to assist with the transition as Mohamed Sallam moves to the position of Interim Director, Pan-Afrikan Center.

Our good news is that Trena will continue her good work and efforts for the college on projects coordinated through the President's Office. Stay tuned for more details.

Trena is an Augsburg graduate and during her time as a student helped transform the educational experience for many students and for the college. She returned to Augsburg as Director for the Pan-Afrikan Center, continuing to support students of Afrikan descent and to help Augsburg be an intentionally diverse community.

We will find an occasion to celebrate Trena - stay tuned for more information.

Please join me in thanking Trena and wishing her well with her "new" work at Augsburg. Best wishes to Mohamed Sallam as he increases his time and work at Augsburg.

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