Subject: Exhibition reception for Stephen Geffre this Fri.!
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Don't let the Friday the 13th date keep you away from the opening reception for "Bridges and Canoes" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center Art Gallery. Stephen Geffre's fine art photography will be on display through September 7.

Subject: Wednesday Gathering Invitation
Submitter: Kathleen A Tuckner, Project Manager, Office of the President

Message: All faculty and staff are invited to the Wednesday Gathering this Wednesday, July 11, in the East Commons of the Christensen Center between 11:00-1:00 p.m. for salad, fruit, and dessert buffet. We are delighted to also be hosting twenty-five students visiting from United International College, Zhuhai, China and encourage you to engage them in conversations to help them practice their English language skills.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8:00 p.m. in the Riverside Room.

The first Wednesday of the month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. Please remind your colleagues and plan to join us!

Subject: 2007 Auggie Days Event Registration
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: In an effort to collaborate with each of Augsburg's departments and offices, Campus Activities & Orientation would like to know what events you have planned that take place during Auggie Days. We will be using this information as we continue to plan for Auggie Days, our intention being to create a brochure that will present a comprehensive schedule of events.

Auggie Days will begin Saturday, September 1st and run through Sunday, September 9th. Previously a shorter schedule, Auggie Days has been extended to allow for more transitional programs and ultimately a better experience for our students.

Please submit the Auggie Days Event Registration Form to our department no later than noon on Tuesday, July 17th. The form can be found here:
http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Auggie_Days_Event_Registration_Form.pdf

Please do not hesitate to contact Will O'Berry with any questions or concerns.

Subject: 2007 SOAR Showcase Reservation
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The Department of Campus Activities & Orientation would like to invite you to reserve a table at the 2007 SOAR Showcase!

The Showcase is an opportunity for first-year students, parents, & family members to meet & greet individuals from a variety of offices & departments during Summer Orientation, learn about their services, and get their questions answered.

The Showcase occurs on July 19, 20, and 21 from 12 - 1:15 p.m. in Murphy Park. During the Showcase, lunch will be provided for all students, parents, family members, and Showcase participants.

To register, click here: http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/2007_SOAR_Showcase_Reservation_Form.pdf ,print the form, and return it to Campus Activities and Orientation at Campus Box 75 or on the ground floor of the Christensen Center no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, July 13.

If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Orientation at x1100 or orientat@augsburg.edu

Subject: Interested in knitting?
Submitter: Carol M Forbes, Director of Sponsored Programs, Academic Affairs

Message: Sheila Anderson and I have discussed gathering at lunch time one day a week to knit, talk, and eat. Would you like to join us? Neither of us are expert knitters but would enjoy sharing patterns etc. with others. Email or call either of us if you are interested. Depending on the interest level, we will reserve a room and let you know when we will meet.