Subject: New Staff/Faculty Orientation Dates, August 28-29
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 28th 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 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

3:45 Wine and cheese reception for all faculty and staff
(Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center)

Subject: Volunteers needed for the Campus Kitchen
Submitter: Brian Noy, 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 (but you'll no doubt walk away with some)!

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

If interested, please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu or ring Brian up at X1624. Thanks!

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: 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: United Way Lease to Own Rally
Submitter: Sally Daniels, Director of Parent and Family Relations, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: The Greater Twin Cities United Way knows that for too many folks, access to reliabe transportation is a barrier to holding a job and taking care of their families. Through its innovative Lease to Own program, United Way leases donated vehicles to low-income families. At lease end, after financial management and car care classes, they buy the cars for $1--gaining a reliable vehicle, new skills and improved credit rating. So...if you have a reliable car you would like to donate and/or have questions about the process, please contact Byron Laher at the Twin Cities United Way. (612)340-7481 or laher@unitedwaytwincities.org

Subject: Student Employment Opportunity Athletic Facilities
Submitter: Pat Marsh, Weekend Supervisor, Athletic Facilities

Message: Positions available for athletic facilities event staff. This position is responsible for a variety of duties during home sports contests at Augsburg. The hours are mostly nights and weekends whenever there is a home game. If you are interested please contact Pat Marsh at x1256 or marshp@augsburg.edu

Subject: Tonic Sol-Fa Appearances at State Fair
Submitter: Lori York, Assistant Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: A capella sensation Tonic Sol-fa is celebrating their new holiday album "On Top of the World" by throwing a CD-release party at the State Fair.

Saturday, August 25
Free Live Performances at 1:30pm & 3:30pm
KARE-11 Barn
Limited Seating - Arrive Early!

Tonic Sol-fa is also appearing in concert at the Grandstand as the opening act for Weird Al Yankovic.
Monday, August 27
7:30pm
Tickets are still available for $22.

More information is available at http://www.tonicsolfa.com

Enjoy!

Lori York
Tonic Sol-fa Street Team Private

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: Free baby items
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: We have a gently used wooden baby crib and mattress and two baby gates to give away.

If interested, please contact Kerry Morgan, morgank@augsburg.edu.