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: Spending Approval Changes
Submitter: Patricia K Ostreim, Adm Assistant/Lsd Hsg, Finance and Administration

Message: A new spending approval policy has been approved and a copy of the "Spending Approval Matrix" has been given to your Vice Presidents. It also is posted on the Administrative Accounting public drive for your reference. If you have questions, please speak with your supervisor or budget manager.

Subject: Volunteers Needed for Campus Kitchen!
Submitter: Brian Noy, 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 Brian at 612-330-1624

Subject: 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 1 and run through Sunday, September 9. 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 Friday, August 17. Please disregard the due date printed on the form itself. 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: GEMS Open House
Submitter: Molly J Koppes, Student

Message: Please join us today to celebrate all the hard work completed by the GEMS program this summer. Meet in Science 123 at 9:30 or stop in anytime before 12:30 in any of our classrooms.

Science 19-Robotics
Old Main 2nd & 3rd floor-Moon Mania and terraforming the moon
Science 214-Advanced robotics
Science 225-Make up your mind (packaging engineering)

Hope to see you there

Subject: TRANSFER-mation
Submitter: Leah K Jarvi, Student

Message: The orientation program for transfer students (TRANSFER-mation) has been planned for Friday, August 31. It begins with check-in at 11:00 a.m. in the CC lobby.

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: Augsburg Wireless changes
Submitter: Scott Krajewski, Director of Information Technology Services, Information Technology

Message: As the campus need for wireless internet access continues to grow and change, the IT department is making some changes on August 20 to the campus wireless network. The current wireless network, called Augnet, which is used by faculty, staff and students will be removed from service on August 20 and in its place are 2 new wireless networks, Aug-FacStaff and Aug-Student. These new networks are already available for use. If your computer is using the Augnet wireless network you will need to reconfigure it to use the new wireless network based on audience -- faculty and staff or student. Faculty and staff should contact their LFC to have their college laptop reconfigured. Students should contact Student Computing or check the Student Computing website for updated connection instructions http://www.augsburg.edu/stucomp/wireless/ .

Subject: RSVP Email - Scholastic Connections Dinner
Submitter: Cindy G Peterson, Director, American Indian Student Services

Message: Please note the email address to RSVP for the Scholastic Connections dinner on September 10 is currently experiencing difficulties. We hope to have it up and running by the end of the week. In the meantime feel free to use the phone number provided - 612-359-6480. Thanks.
Cindy

Subject: Fall Go-To College Passes Available
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: The fall term Go-To College bus passes are now on sale in the Enrollment Center. For $150, currently enrolled students can have unlimited rides on Metro Transit buses and the light rail. Sales end October 15. Stop in today with your student ID to purchase your pass!