Subject: Sexuality & You on Tuesday
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: On Tuesday, September 11 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, a group of panelists will tell their stories in regards to sexual orientation and gender.

This is the very first of this year’s Soup & Sexuality series taking place on the first Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. The topic of this month's session will be "Sexuality & You."

Please mark this time on your calendar and join us for free lunch and some fascinating conversation. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to this relaxed and informal time for story-telling.

Please contact Will O'Berry at x1499 with any questions.

Subject: Students with Disabilities
Submitter: Regina Hopingardner, Administrative Assistant, CLASS Program

Message: If you are working with the CLASS office or the Access Center, you need to meet with us to get your accommodations and meetings set up for the semester. You need to meet with your specialist EVERY SEMESTER if you want to access accommodations.

If you are a new student who has a disability and you haven't yet contacted CLASS or Access, please contact us as soon as possible.

CLASS: 330-1053, Foss 17 http://www.augsburg.edu/classprogram/
Access Center: 330-1749, Mort 13 http://www.augsburg.edu/accesscenter/

Subject: Deadline for IRB submissions
Submitter: Heather J Hultquist, Secretary, Natural Sciences and Math, Political Science

Message: If you have an IRB proposal that you would like reviewed at the September meeting, please turn in your proposal soon. The deadline for full review IRB proposals is September 13. Please turn in proposals to Heather Hultquist in Memorial 111.

Subject: Rolf Jacobson to speak Sept. 24 and 25
Submitter: John Knight, Associate Director, Center for Faith and Learning

Message: The Bernhard M. Christensen Endowment Committee, the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning and the Religion Department are pleased to welcome Dr. Rolf Jacobson as this year's Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium Speaker. Dr. Jacobson is associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary and was on Augsburg's faculty from 2000 through 2003.

Dr. Jacobson's theme is 'Everyday Life in Light of the Gospel.' He will deliver a speech on Monday, September 24 and the Christensen Convocation Address on Tuesday, September 25:

"Why Do You Weep?" Sadness, Grief, and the Gospel
Monday, September 24, 7:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

"How Can I Keep from Singing? Laughter, Joy, and the Gospel
Tuesday, September 25, 11 a.m.
Hoversten Chapel

In preparation for his lectures, Dr. Jacobson has recommended reading "The Costly Loss of Praise" which was published in Theology Today. The article can be found at http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3664/is_200010/ai_n8908986/print

Both events are free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact John Knight at 1351.

Subject: Auggie Student Involvement Fair on Friday
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Come learn how to get involved with one of Augsburg's many student organizations!

On Friday, September 14 from 3- 8 pm, organizations from across campus will table in the Christensen Center Main Lobby. Gain information on what it truly is to be an Auggie at Augsburg!

For more information, contact Will O'Berry at x1499.

Subject: Lindell Library open 7:30 am Saturday
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Lindell Library and Student Computing are opening earlier on Saturdays--at 7:30 am. Stop in for your last-minute-before-class questions. Or just pop in to say "hi" on your way to Nabo for a "cuppa."

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: Mentoring team dinner on September 13
Submitter: Frankie B Shackelford, Professor of Modern Languages, Modern Languages

Message: All faculty and staff who are participating in mentoring teams for 2007-08 are invited to the annual kick-off dinner at the Augsburg House on Thursday, September 13 from 5-7 p.m. If you cannot attend, you are still welcome to participate in your team's activities this fall. Please RSVP to martin@augsburg.edu by Tuesday noon. Thanks!

Subject: New Book Group for Staff: World Visions
Submitter: Lynn Ellingson, Graduate Recruiter, Weekend College Admissions

Message: We are excited to launch a new book group for staff, “World Visions,” which will illuminate diverse perspectives from around the globe.

Our primary goals include learning about other cultures and worldviews, as well as building community on campus. And yes – we plan to have fun! We will launch a Moodle site to post additional resources and encourage additional discussions. We have received funding from workculture@augsburg to pay for most of our books. After our discussions, we plan to donate our used books to local community centers or CGE sites abroad.

Details: Throughout the academic year, we will discuss four books (fiction and non-fiction) and view one film. We are inviting guest speakers with expertise on the topic or region, including Augsburg professors and friends from the community. We will meet once a month, over the lunch hour, to accommodate busy schedules. (Wednesdays, Noon – 1:15) Each book will be discussed during two meetings. You will register for one book at a time, and may join us for one, two, or all five selections. The selections and schedule for the first 3 of the series are below.

If you’d like to participate in the discussions for book one, please RSVP to Emily Cronk (cronk@augsburg.edu) before September 14th. The first ten to rsvp will receive a free book; at the end of our discussion, we will donate our books to other communities.

Please feel free to contact us with your ideas or questions. Happy reading!

Respectfully,

World Visions charter members: Emily Cronk, Lynn Ellingson, Kathy Fagen, Amy Greeley, Holley Locher, and Lisa Roe.

Selections and Schedule:

Book 1: The Book of Lamentations, by Rosaro Castellanos.
Dates: Wednesday, September 26 and October 17 (Noon – 1:15)
Description: Our first book is in honor of CGE’s 25th anniversary! “A masterpiece of contemporary Latin American fiction, this novel transposes episodes from actual Maya uprisings in Chiapas in 1712 and 1868 to the 1930s. This book, by Mexico’s most important woman novelist of the twentieth century, combines historical events with modern times.” (Resource Center of the Americas synopsis)

Book 2: Infidel, by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Dates: November 14 and December 5 (Noon – 1:15)
Description: A fascinating and controversial memoir by a Somali woman. "Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali's story tells how a bright little girl evolved out of dutiful obedience to become an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideals with religious pressures, no story could be timelier or more significant.” (publisher description)

Film: Yi Yi, Edward Yang
Date: January (TBD)
Description: Taiwanese director Edward Yang’s 2000 film Yi Yi (A One and a Two) won the Best Director award at Cannes and Best Film from the National Society of Film Critics. Yang's best-known film is an absorbing three-hour portrait of a middle-class Taipei family over the course of one year, as fathers, mothers, and children follow their hearts down long and complicated paths. A sumptuously shot masterpiece of everyday drama, Yi Yi treats with great seriousness nearly every aspect of contemporary city life. (New York Magazine)

Subject: Stephen Geffre artist talk today!
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Learn more about Stephen's fine art photography that has been featured in the Christensen Center Art Gallery this summer. His show "Bridges and Canoes" closes today, so now's your chance to hear him discuss his artwork.

1:30 p.m. Christensen Center Art Gallery
All are welcome!

Subject: Autism Silent Auction Fundraiser for Autism Tracki
Submitter: Sally Elizabeth Lubrant, Student

Message: Help Us Help Alexander Gain Independence and Friendship

Hello to our Families and Friends:

We hope this letter finds you well. A lot has gone on in our lives in the past 6 years, one of the largest events being Alexander. As you know, Alexander was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 6 at Fraser here in St. Paul. Since that diagnosis our lives have been a flurry of appointments, meetings and starting First grade this coming month. Alex remains active in his services of OT, ST, and behavior management with the Real Program and attends Adventure Club during the rest of my work hours. Alexander has made great advances in his ability to cope and responds well to his many therapies. We still have the anxiety and frustration to help him through on a daily basis. First grade will be a real challenge as he copes to be in school all day.

Since diagnosis this past fall, Alexander has continued to make great progress with his Autism. He has had some wonderful teachers and therapists who have mentored and molded his young, active mind. However, Alexander still deals with behavior issues on a daily basis. These include disregard for basic safety (crossing traffic, risky physical chances, running off), temper outbursts, and appearing to live in “his own little world.” In large social situations, innumerable stimuli accost Alexander to the point he reaches sensory overload and then comes the “meltdown.” With the meltdown comes the sneers and jeers from those who don’t know Alexander; simple stares, mumbled comments, Alexander’s shame and embarrassment to cry and be so out of control is heartbreaking.

The biggest problem is that Alexander looks like any other adorable six year old child. Autistic kids don’t look different, but they act differently as you know. Autism is a developmental disability, and many people have a hard time calling Alexander disabled because he doesn’t have a wheelchair, or crutches, or a service animal…

A service animal…what a neat concept! A friend of the family with an autistic child raised money for and obtained an Autism Assistance Dog for their son from a foundation in Xenia, Ohio called 4 Paws For Ability. 4 Paws is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that helps families with special needs acquire canine service animals. Currently, we are beginning to fundraise $14,000 for 4 Paws to help Alexander get an Autism Assistance Dog. This dog will be trained to help Alexander with meltdowns, trained in tracking to help find Alexander if he wanders off, give Alexander independence, and most of all give him a loving friend who loves him like we do…for the wonderful, God-given gift he is.

To make this happen, we need your help. We ask for donations, anything you can spare to help Alexander. Please send your tax-deductible donation payable directly to 4 Paws For Ability, 253 Dayton Ave, Xenia, Ohio 45385. Include Alexander Lubrant’s name on the memo portion of the check. An account has been established in his name. For more information on 4 Paws, go to www.4pawsforability.org, or contact us at (763) 531-0921; slubrant0921@msn.com.


Thank you and God Bless
Sally Lubrant, (Mom)

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Donation made in the name of
ALEXANDER LUBRANT

Please join us for an Autism Awareness Fundraiser with 4 Paws for Ability, taking the “Dis” out of Disability.
September 16th, 2007 at the Crystal VFW at
5222 Bass Lake Rd Mpls, MN 55429
Silent Auction/ Fundraiser for an Autism Tracking Service Dog will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
This is in honor of ALEXANDER LUBRANT to raise $14,000.00 for a trained specific Autism Tracking Service Dog.
There will be music from, “Sonny Ray”, a one man band specializing in Caribbean and Island music. Cover charge at the door to cover expenses. $10.00

Silent Auction
Items for bid:
Caribou Coffee
Starbucks
Party America
Chanhassen
Dinner Theatre
Santorini’s
Salon
TGIF’s
Minnesota Twins
Galaxy Golf
Truffles
Priemier Design
Stay Bridge Hotels
Muller Theaters
Many, many more
Items for Sale:
Handmade Cards
Caramel Corn
Dog Biscuits
Scarves
Baker’s Square
Pie Certificates
Herberger’s coupon books
With $10.00 off certificates!
Priemier Design fundraiser sale!

Subject: WELCOME TO CHAPEL! MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: Monday, President Pribbenow
Tuesday, Charlie Ruud, Intern Pastor
Wednesday, Favorite Song Day!
Wednesday at 9:09 pm Communion
Thursday, Justin Dittrich, Intern Pastor
Friday, Thelma Buckner & Family - Gospel Music & Word

We hope to see you in Chapel! Lil

Subject: Looking for your Class?
Submitter: Jennifer L Hellie, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising

Message: Remember to check AugNet Records and Registration to see where your class is located. The classroom assignment may be different than when you first registered for the class. If you are having trouble finding your class stop by the Enrollment Center or contact the instructor. If you need help with AugNet Records and Registration you can contact Student Computing at 612-330-1400.

Subject: Academic Affairs
Submitter: Barbara Edwards Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Academic Affairs

Message: Please note the new locations for the following members of the Academic Affairs division:

Rosemary Link
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
MEM 118B

Bridget Robinson-Riegler
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
MEM 118A

Carol Forbes
Director of Sponsored Programs
MEM 212

Benjy Kent
Director of Academic Advising and Achievement
SCI 152D

Judi Green
Academic Affairs Project Manager
MEM 118D

Subject: Good News! MBA Program added to Tuition Benefits
Submitter: Sandra Hokanson, Director, Human Resources, Human Resources

Message: Dear Staff and Faculty:

Human Resources is pleased to announce the President’s Cabinet approved the addition of the MBA Program to our Tuition Benefit Program, effectively immediately.

Employees, through the tuition benefit policy, may now receive remission for the MBA Program at the regular graduate programs level of 75% remission for up to 2 classes per term, to a maximum of $5,250 per calendar year. The provisions of the tuition benefit policy apply. In addition, please note these details:
•benefit for employee-students will be limited to two per cohort.
•employees will be granted the tuition benefit on a first come, first served basis, as determined by the date the tuition benefit application is received in HR. In a situation where it is not possible to determine which applications arrived first, we would use seniority as a second layer of eligibility determination.

You can learn more about Augsburg College’s Tuition Benefit policy under HR’s public folder on the Orgs drive at HR/Public/Benefits/Tuition. If you would like more information about the MBA Program, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/mba or call Nate Gorr at x1390.

Subject: Get your Go-To College pass
Submitter: Wendi R Wheeler, Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Enrollment Center

Message: We now have more Go-To College bus passes for sale in the Enrollment Center. For the very affordable price of $140, students can enjoy unlimited rides on Metro Transit buses and the Light Rail now through December 15. Stop in to buy yours today!

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

Message: Welcome to Jennifer Simon, Director for American Indian Student Services, who joined Augsburg on Wed., Sept. 5.

Subject: Women's Resource Center Weekend Hours
Submitter: Jessica Nathanson, Director, Women's Resource Center, Women's Studies

Message: The Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup) is now open on WEC Saturdays from 11-2 (this Saturday, we will open following Convocation). Bring a lunch, relax or study between classes, and see what the Center can offer you. All members of the Augsburg community are welcome!

Please watch for more information about our expanded (evening!) hours and upcoming events, or contact Jessica Nathanson at ext. 1528.

Subject: Kick off your year with Academic Advising...
Submitter: Jennifer L Hellie, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising

Message: Welcome Auggies!

Starting this week, Academic Advising will have daily walk-up advising hours in the Enrollment Center from 8:30am-12:00 and 1:00pm-4:30. Walk-up advising is the perfect place to ask a quick question, pick up a major checklist or college catalog, get a major declaration form or drop and add registrations. Come see us and start your year off right!

For more in depth academic planning, degree audits or more complex academic issues you can also set up an appointment with an academic adviser by calling 612-330-1025 or email advising@augsburg.edu

Subject: 80th Birthday Celebration for Dr. Phil Quanbeck
Submitter: Philip A Quanbeck II, Associate Professor, Religion

Message: Friends and colleagues are invited to an 80th birthday celebration for Dr. Phil Quanbeck on Sunday, September 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Iverson Hall at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 41st and Lyndale in South Minneapolis. The celebration, hosted by Phil and Dora's children, will include a brief program at 3:30 p.m. Bring a special memory-a tender moment or humorous recollection to jot down on a 4"x6" page (provided) to be compiled into a special book of memories. No other gifts, please.

Subject: Car for Sale
Submitter: Jennifer K Kellogg, Security Officer, Public Safety

Message: 1992 Ford Thunderbird LX
Runs Great, V8, 2 door, power locks, seats and windows, Automatic, CD player, New brakes, shocks, recent rack and pinion, comes with set of excellent winter tires, solid body and powerful engine, 125k miles,
$2,900. Contact kellogg@augsburg.edu or call Jennifer (612) 822-2493.

Subject: Free 80’s Band
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: My magical phone has rung again, and it is offering me tickets to a concert by the band, Crowded House. The concert is at the State Theatre this Sunday, September 9 at 7:30. I have 20 tickets available to the first folks to contact me. To get in line, email me at murray@augsburg.edu. Everyone in the Augsburg community is invited, but a priority will be given to students.

Don’t know who Crowded House is? Me either. Here’s the description from the Hennepin Theatre District website:

Crowded House formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1985 and first tasted global success with their massive 1987 hit “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” They continued to have hits for a decade, including “Something So Strong,” “Weather With You” and “It’s Only Natural.” “Don’t Dream It’s Over” hit #2 on the American Top 40 and won the band Best New Artist at that year’s MTV Music Awards, while “Something” reached the #7 spot. They produced four studio albums and a best-of compilation.

“Time On Earth” is Crowded House’s first new studio album in 14 years, and features original, founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour, along with former member Mark Hart and new drummer Matt Sherrod.

Subject: Missing wallet
Submitter: Alex Markus Wanshura, Student

Message: I have recently lost my wallet and would like to have anyone who finds it bring it to my dorm room. So, please, if anyone finds a plain brown leather wallet bring it to Urness hall room 416 or e-mail me at wanshura@augsburg.edu It contains my student ID and several other important personal items.