Subject: Oren Gateway Center Preview--today
Submitter: Betsey Norgard, Director of Publications, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Discover all the exciting features of the new Oren Gateway Center today from 1:30 to 3:30. Explore this new building, just as it’s ready for move-in. Pick up a floor plan at the welcome desk area to guide you around the areas. Stop in to see the great selection of books and Auggie gear at the Augsburg Bookstore and taste some treats at Nabo—A Neighborhood Café.

You may also visit a room in the residence hall before students are all moved in. This beautiful living and learning environment will be home to our special interest and StepUP students.

On Wed., Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., there will also be an Open House to explore the building and visit the offices, bookstore, and Nabo. Stay tuned for details.

Subject: Volunteers Needed for Campus Kitchen!
Submitter: Rachel Vallens, Campus Kitchen Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: The Campus Kitchen is in need of volunteers every Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon through the first week of school. Help us prepare and deliver healthy, tasty meals for those that are hungry in our community! No cooking skills are needed!

Cooking, Wednesdays 7-9 pm
Meal delivery, Thursdays 3:30-5 pm

To sign up, e-mail campuskitchen@augsburg.edu or call Rachel at x1624.

Subject: Need hosts- Int'l Student Welcome Dinners Aug 31
Submitter: James Trelstad-Porter, International Student Advisor, International Programs

Message: On Friday, August 31, our new international students will be divided up into small groups to have a welcome meal in the home of an Augsburg faculty or staff person. This is consistently a highlight for new students. The time commitment is from 5:30-8 p.m.

Please contact Jim Trelstad-Porter if you are interested in being a host. x.1686 or porter@augsburg.edu

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

Message: All faculty and staff are invited to the Wednesday Gathering today, August 8, in the East Commons of the Christensen Center between 11:30-1:00 p.m. for salad, fruit, and dessert buffet.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8:00 p.m. in the Augsburg 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: Bookstore Hours
Submitter: Laura Soler, Bookstore Manager, Bookstore

Message: This week the Bookstore will be open Monday-Thursday 8:30-6:30. Friday 8:30-4
Next week we will begin our regular hours Monday- Friday 8:30-6:30 and Saturdays 9:30-3

Our new number is 612.359.6491, our fax is 612.359.6496 or you can e-mail questions to bookstor@augsburg.edu

Subject: Peace Games- Volunteers Needed
Submitter: Mary Laurel True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:

Augsburg alum (Krista Pearson) is looking for volunteers this Thursday, August 9 for the Park Board's annual Peace Games event to take place at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (in Fair Oaks Park across from the museum on 24th Street). Hundreds of youth from around the city come together that afternoon to learn about global cultures, do art, and play games.

Volunteer positions:

1. 2-4 Rec Plus Tour guides
11 am to 2 pm
People who can help to move small groups of children and their chaperons from object to object in a timely manner. You will be given a particular route of 4 art objects and asked to move on every five minutes. I 'll have a watch for you to use and will provide you with a new MIA t?shirt to wear and keep for your efforts.

2. 4-8 Art Support 11:30 ? 2 1:30- 4 or both
The park will host several tents representing different areas of the world. At each tent the MIA will provide a hands on art activity to engage the student visitors. We would like plenty of adult supervision to keep these activities going smoothly.
I can give everyone free tickets to the Mirror of Nature exhibit to use at your leisure. There are a number of tee shirts, black with a white peony image, available for those who volunteer with Art Support

The event is a lot of fun with music and play from around the world.
If you want to come with parade gear, there will be a mini parade around 1:45pm,
(to get the Rec Plus students back on their buses!)
What is parade gear? Fun and inspiring attitude, dress, puppets, flags, and instruments.

If you're interested in volunteering, please call Krista Pearson at 612- 242-4490.

Subject: Condo for sale next to campus
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Two bedroom, brick condo available for sale at 2014 6th St. Located a half block from campus. Underground parking, screened porch on quiet courtyard, low monthly association fee, and more. Shorten your commute to work. Walk by and take a look.
Contact Spara Realty 651-653-8000.