Friday, August 10, 2007

Security and Facilities Announcements
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Teaching and Learning
Lindell Library closed August 11-19

General Announcements
Update on Red Cross support
Volunteers Needed for Campus Kitchen!
Hope Community Block Party
New American Indian Director
Renaissance Festival - Discount Tickets Available
Registration & Readmission Deadlines

Keeping Track of Auggies
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Augsburg Athletics
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Classifieds
Condo for sale next to campus

Discussions in the AugNet Forums...
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Subject: Lindell Library closed August 11-19
Submitter:
Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Lindell Library and Student Computing will be closed Saturday, August 11 through Sunday, August 19 and will reopen at 10 am on August 20.

Hours are always available from the “Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

Subject: Update on Red Crross Support
Submitter:
Jodi Collen, Event and Conference Services

Message: For the past week, the Red Cross has hosted a support center on the third floor of Kennedy Center for families impacted by the bridge collapse. At their request, we have extended their use of the space for another week, through Friday, August 17, at 5 p.m.

Please respect the privacy of the Red Cross support effort and make every effort to limit your visits to the third floor of Kennedy Center. The Red Cross iis staffed to manage their own security and media.

If you have any questions or are approached by the media, contact our security officers at x1717.

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

Message: The Campus Kitchen is still 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: Hope Community Block Party
Submitter:
Lois A Olson, Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: The Augsburg Community is invited to join Hope Community for a block party on Portland and East Franklin Avenue, Saturday, September 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Help celebrate this neighborhood and Hope Community's 30-year history of community connection in one of the most diverse and economically challenged areas in Minneapolis.

They are also looking for volunteers to help with the Block Party. If you would like to volunteer contact: Annika at annika@hope-community.org or call 612-435-1695

Subject: New American Indian Director
Submitter:
Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Simon has accepted the position of Director of American Indian Student Services.

Jennifer has worked the last 4 years at Minnesota State University- Mankato as Assistant Director for American Indian Affairs. She earned her BA degree from the University of Minnesota Morris and her Master's Degree from Minnesota State University-Mankato. She is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Lakota.

We plan that Jennifer will begin her work at Augsburg on September 5, the first day of classes for the day college.

Cindy Peterson will continue to work part-time in American Indian Student Services so continues to be available to assist students. Cindy has been working as Director for the Scholastic Connections program since June 1.

Please join me in welcoming Jennifer - we will offer opportunities for you to meet her after classes begin.

Subject: Renaissance Festival - Discount Tickets Available
Submitter:
Saykham Panemalaythong, HR Assistant/Student Employment Coordinator, Human Resources

Message: Renaissance Festival:
Open Weekends & Labor Day
August 18 – September 30, 2007

Adult Tickets: $14.50 each
Child Tickets: $6.50 each
Food Books: $5.00 ($6.00 value)

***Stop by the Human Resources Department (Memorial Hall 19) to purchase your discount tickets***

Subject: Registration & Readmission Deadlines
Submitter:
Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Please note the coming registration and readmission deadlines:

Readmitting to the college:
The last day to readmit to the Day program (Fall Semester) is the Friday before the term begins: Friday, August 31, 2007.
The last day to readmit to WEC programs (Fall Trimester) is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, September 6, 2007.

Registration for courses:
The last day for initial registration for the Day program (Fall Semester) courses for all students is the Friday before the term begins: Friday, August 31, 2007.
The last day for initial registration for WEC program courses (Fall Trimester) for all students is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, September. 6, 2007.

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

Message: Two bedroom, brick condo for sale at 2014 6th St. Located a half block from campus (a great way to reduce your commute time and avoid the campus parking fee). Underground parking, screened porch on a quiet courtyard, low monthly association fee, ready to move in, and more. Walk by and take a look. It's a great place to live.

Contact Spara Realty 651-653-8000.

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