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

Message: The student results for the 2007 SOAR Survey are now available.

To view these, please click here: http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/SOAR_Survey_Summary.html

Individual responses to questions on the survey can be viewed by clicking the "View" buttons which continue throughout the report.

You will notice an overwhelming majority of positive response to this year's program. Thanks to everyone at the College for your assistance and participation with SOAR. It was truly a community effort!

Please direct any questions or concerns to Orientation at orientat@augsburg.edu or x1100.

Subject: Flavor: Sample the City Event at Augsburg
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The Department of Campus Activities and Orientation is in the process of planning an event for Auggie Days entitled "Flavor: Sample the City." This event will be a fair in which the Augsburg community will be able to sample items from surrounding businesses and establishments. We hope that this event will give our students a broad perspective on what our vibrant community has to offer.

This event will take place on Monday, September 3 from 3 -6 pm and will be located on the Foss Lawn on the corner of 22nd Avenue and Riverside Avenue. Check-in will be located there beginning at 2:30 pm.

In addition to the area businesses we have contacted we would like to welcome folks from the Augsburg community to join in this event. If you create art, cook, or own a small business and can feature some free items at an event like this, then please do so.

Simply fill out and return the following form to reserve a table: http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Flavor_Sample_the_City_Reservation_Form.doc

Please do not hesitate to contact Will O'Berry at x1499 with any questions or concerns.

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, 31 Aug 2007.
The last day to readmit to WEC programs (Fall Trimester) is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 6 Sep 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, 31 Aug 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, 6 Sep 2007.

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

Message: Renaissance Festival - Discount Tickets Available

Renaissance Festival is open weekends 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: Cook and Serve in the 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 who are hungry in our community! No cooking skills are needed, but you may surely walk away with some!

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: Guest Speaker Elaine Penn on Campus
Submitter: Sarah Bjorklund, Adminstrative Assistant, Athletics

Message: Elaine Penn, outstanding speaker, workshop facilitator and singer-songwriter will spend a full day on campus on Monday, September 17, 2007. Her presentations will focus on diversity, leadership and building an inclusive campus community. Her highly interactive style and use of music enables her to reach people in profound ways.

"Elaine is a great, dynamic, very interactive speaker. Absolutely take the time to check her out."
April Brecht, CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator, Old Dominion University

Please mark your calendar for September 17th and the following times:

10:20 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Mini Convocation (No change in class schedule)
Noon - 1:30 p.m., Luncheon - open to all
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Faculty/Staff Presentation
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Keynote Address to Student - Athletes