Subject: Planned Network Outage, Sunday August 25th
Submitter: Bradley J Christ, Director of Information Technology Systems, Information Technology

Message: There will be intermittent network connectivity throughout the campus on Sunday, August 25 beginning at 8 am and lasting until approximately until 8:30 am. We are performing some system upgrades at the core of our network. During this time, off-campus access to Augnet services will also be interrupted.

Subject: New Faculty/Staff Orientation Dates, August 28029
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Vice President for Academic Affairs invites new staff and faculty to the annual orientation.

August 28 is designed to introduce you, or further inform you, about the Augsburg community and work culture along with a general overview of the College.

You are also invited to participate during fall term in a Faculty-Staff mentoring group. The mentoring groups are led by seasoned faculty and staff members and will be launched in early September with a dinner at the Augsburg House, hosted by President and Mrs. Pribbenow.. The group program is designed for you to meet informally with colleagues from other parts of the College and are an opportunity to make connections and share information.

The Wednesday, August 29 orientation is continues for first year faculty.

Please RSVP no later than Friday, August 24.

Tuesday August 28
Staff/Faculty Orientation
East Commons

8:30-8:45 Coffee
8:45-9:00 Invocation and remarks, Dave Wold, Campus Pastor
9:00-9:30 Augsburg’s Mission, President Paul Pribbenow
Followed by a time for questions
9:40-10:00 Whom do we serve? Julie Olson
Vice President for Enrollment Management
10:00-10:10 Break
10:10-11:00 History of Augsburg, Frankie Shackelford,
Professor of Modern Languages

11:00-11:45 Health and Wellness, Si Melby
11:45-12:00 Mentoring program, Jane Ann Nelson
Director of the Library
12:00-1:15 Lunch in the Minneapolis Room
1:20 – 1:35 Information Technology, Scott Krajewski
Director, IT Services
1:35-1:45 Central Services: Matt Rumpza, Manager
1:45-2:00 Parking and Safety: John Pack
Director of Safety and Security
2:00 Student Life, Anno 2007
Ann Garvey, Vice President for Student Affairs
2:30 (Faculty) Faculty Benefits: Cindy Greenwood,
Assistant Director of Human Resources, Riverside Room
2:30 (Staff) Greeting from Staff Senate Liz Bassani
Campus Work Culture, Gaye Lindfors
Q & A

3:30 Wine and cheese reception for all faculty and staff
(Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center)

Subject: Apply for a Bookstore Account online
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: The bookstore charge account application is now available on the Student Accounts section of the Enrollment Center website. Go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll and click the "Student Accounts" link. Note that we require a minimum of 24 hours to activate your account. If you apply before 4 p.m. on a Tuesday, for example, your account will be available on Wednesday. If you apply after 4 p.m. on a Tuesday, your account will be open on Thursday. Applications submitted Friday afternoon through Sunday will be available the following Tuesday.

Subject: The calm before the storm - Campus Kitchen
Submitter: Brian Noy, Campus Kitchen Coordinator, Center for Service, Work and Learning

Message: The Campus Kitchen needs volunteers during this calm period before students pick back up after the first week or two of classes. This happens to be one of the more exciting periods of cooking in the kitchen as local and organic seasonal vegetables are coming in (learn what Kohlrabi is!)

We could use a hand particularily during the following shifts:

Cooking, Wednesdays 7-9 pm
Meal delivery, Thursdays 11-1, 3:30-5 pm

To sign up, e-mail campuskitchen@augsburg.edu or call Brian at 612-330-1624

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: SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FLOOD DISASTER
Submitter: Laurel Christianson, Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs

Message: Residents in southeastern Minnesota are working to recover from this weekend’s flash flooding, perhaps the largest in state history. At least six people have died and several thousand have been driven from homes that have been destroyed or have sustained major damage.

Minnesota counties affected by the flooding are Winona, Wabasha, Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Olmsted. The Governor has declared a state of emergency for these six counties. At present there has not been a call for volunteers, but one is expected in the next few days. Until there is a request, you can help by contacting one of the following organizations: ELCA Disaster Response, Red Cross Twin Cities, Salvation Army, United Way, and Nechama. Links to contact information are provided on the Inside Augsburg page under “Campus News: Flood Disaster Information.”

Although Augsburg College draws students nationally and internationally, many hail from Minnesota. We, as a college, understand this tragedy may personally have affected a number of you. If you or someone you know has been impacted by this disaster, please call the Office of Student Affairs at x1160. For additional support and assistance contact Campus Ministry (x1732) or Counseling & Health Promotion (x1707).

Subject: Faculty renting gowns for Opening Convocation
Submitter: Laura Soler, Bookstore Manager, Bookstore

Message: Please e-mail Laura at solerl@augsburg.edu if you need to rent a gown for opening convo. The deadline to reserve your gown is August 28.

Subject: Farewell to Chris Belbeck
Submitter: Brenda A Hemmingsen, Admissions Assistant, Admissions

Message: Stop by from 9-12 on Wednesday- August 22 to wish Chris Belbeck a farewell as he leaves Augsburg College to pursue his passion for flying. Chris has been accepted to flight school in Albert Lea. He has loved flying since the age of about 3 and we know he will be a GREAT pilot.

He will truly be missed. He has brought Pride- Passion and Dedication to many program on campus as well as the lives he has touched and guided to the Step UP program.

His last day will be Thursday - Aug 23
Stop by and wish him well.

Brenda Hemmingsen & the Admissions team

Subject: News story on Chinese students at Augsburg
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: A story about the UIC Chinese students hosted by Augsburg in July can be found on the China Insight web site:
http://www.chinainsight.info/sep2007/sep2007chinese-students-liberal-arts-minnesota-style.htm

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: Extra Brad Paisley Ticket
Submitter: Antonio L Spargo, Student

Message: I have an extra ticket to Brad Paisley at the State Fair this Thursday. It is a great seat. Cost is $45. Email me at spargo@augsburg.edu if you are interested