Subject: Safe Space Training at Augsburg
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Be informed on lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, intersex, and asexual issues as well as learn how to be supportive of individuals in the LGBTQIA community.

Join LGBTQIA Support Services for Safe Space Training on one of the following dates and times:

Safe Space I: Wednesday, Sept. 26; 6 - 9 p.m.; Minneapolis Room
Safe Space I: Thursday, Oct. 4; 1 - 4 p.m.; Minneapolis Room

Open to all Augsburg College students, faculty and staff. For more information and to RSVP, contact Will O'Berry at x1499 or via e-mail at oberry@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Travel Course to El Salvador – Jan. 2008
Submitter: Bev Stratton, Professor, Religion

Message: What’s the right profession for me? How can I make good choices in my daily life? What are realities in the world today? How can communities collaborate to bring social change in response to challenges like poverty and political oppression?

If you’re interested in any of these questions, please consider participating in the short-term study abroad program to El Salvador, Jan. 4 - 13, 2008. REL 480, Vocation and the Christian Faith: El Salvador, satisfies general education requirements. Applications are due Oct. 1; contact abroad@augsburg.edu. If you have questions, call Prof. Bev Stratton 612-330-1063.

Subject: Fearless-Leaders Conference for Student Orgs
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The Fearless-Leaders Conference for student organizations is fast approaching!

This conference will give vital information to student organization leaders and members on how to be effective leaders as well as organizational citizens. Sessions will include budget management, event planning, time management, meeting management, recruitment/retention/motivation as well as a host of other topics important for your organization's success. There will also be opportunities to network with other student leaders from across the campus.

Please mark this time in your calendars for the Fearless-Leaders Conference:
Sunday, Sept. 23; 1 - 6 p.m.; Christensen Center Upper Level

Subject: Want to Have Your Own Radio Show?
Submitter: Teresa M Barnhill, Student

Message: If you are interested in having your own radio show on KAUG Radio, come to our informational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in the coffee shop. We will have pizza to munch on, so stop by and get the information you need to start your own show!

Subject: Dr. Peter Agre, ’70 to Launch Vocatio Chapel Series
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Augsburg College is launching the Vocatio Chapel Series on Sept. 19, with Nobel Prize laureate and alumnus, Dr. Peter Agre. Dr. Agre will begin a year-long chapel series that focuses on the theme “Science as Vocation.” Dr. Agre will speak about his calling to work in the field of chemistry.

Born in Northfield, Minnesota, Agre received his B.A. from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN, and his M.D. in 1974 from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for science and technology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, where he guides the development of Duke's biomedical research. He was elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences in 2000 and to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2003. He is also a founding member of Scientists and Engineers for America (SEA), and serves on its Board of Advisors.

The lunch with Dr. Agre has been filled. Only students are able to RSVP for lunch at this time.

The Vocatio Chapel Series is supported by Exploring Our Gifts: The Lilly Grant at Augsburg.

Subject: Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
Submitter: Emiliano Chagil, Director, Hispanic-Latino Student Services

Message: Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
Article #1

This Hispanic Heritage Month occasion was authorized by Congress in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, which encompassed Sept. 16, Mexico’s Independence Day. In 1988, the designation was expanded to a month beginning every Sept. 15, which marks the anniversary of independence of five Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Chile, South America, marks the anniversary of its independence on Sept. 18.

This month of celebration is a time for the Hispanic community in the United States to commemorate its history, pride, identity and contributions to the world. Its cultural diversity is reflected in the mix of its roots from individual Latin American countries, Spain and the Caribbean. The main characteristic of Hispanics/Latinos is the shared native language Spanish spoken by over 332 million people in the world and 35.3 million in North America; a fair number of U.S.-born Hispanics don’t speak Spanish. As most speak Spanish, however, each subgroup adapts the pronunciation and slang of its homeland according to circumstances. Likewise, they have inherited different religious traditions from foreign countries or from their homelands.

In a 2006 poll of Hispanic adults, 42 percent said they choose to be called Hispanic, only 17 percent said Latino and 34 percent had no particular preference. Despite these cultural differences, other social forces contribute to the formation of an increasingly unified Hispanic identity in the world through its economic and political power. In today’s business, they command nearly $700 billion in buying power. As US’s largest minority, Hispanics promise to help remake America in the 21st century as vitally as African Americans did in the 20th century.

Close to home and experiencing the Hispanic growth, this year at Augsburg, 84 Hispanic/Latino students are enrolled in the Day, WEC or Graduate programs; in Fall 2003, there were 40 students. During this Hispanic Heritage Month, everyone is encouraged to express their own ethnicity, cultural affiliation or identity, and especially to exercise their own intellectual freedom in order to best care for and improve our world for the common good. Activities on campus will be announced accordingly. Two more articles will be appearing soon to offer our Augsburg community a broader picture and understanding of the Hispanic/Latino people in America.

For more information, contact Hispanic/Latino Student Services or Emiliano at x1309 or chagil@augsburg.edu. This is article #1 of 3. Article #3 will describe the Hispanic population's 26 percent increase and its positive impact in rural and small-town America, according to the U.S. Census.

Subject: Spanish Conversation and Lunch
Submitter: Kathy J Reinhardt, Instructor, Modern Languages

Message: You are invited to attend a Spanish conversation group that will meet every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Augsburg room, on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 minutes or for the whole 90 minutes – whatever works for you. Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Students, faculty, staff; everyone is welcome! Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

Subject: Come to the Community Fair
Submitter: Mary Laurel True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: Students, faculty and staff: come find out about all of the wonderful opportunities available for getting involved with our community partners. Opportunities abound for volunteering, internships, service-learning experiences and special projects.

Christensen Lobby
Wednesday, Sept. 19th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Some of the organizations that will be present are:

The Campus Kitchen
Little Brothers Friend of the Elderly
Our Saviour's Housing
Seward Montessori School
Family Opportunities for Living Collaborative
Common Bond Communities
The Bedlam Theatre
Golden Eagle's Program
St. Martin's Table
Longfellow School
Faith in the City
Fowell Middle School
La Conexion
Friends of the Mississippi
Project for Pride in Living
West Bank School of Music
English Learning Center
And more....

*For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, Center for Service, Work and Learning, 612-330-1775 or truem@augsburg.edu

Subject: ABO/MBA Twins Game Tomorrow - Few Remaining Tickets
Submitter: Marc D Isaacson, Assistant Professor, Business-MIS

Message: Augsburg Business Organization invites you to our first MBA/ABO social networking event this year on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at a game between the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers. ABO is an Augsburg student organization which is dedicated to making connections with students and the Twin Cities business community. This is a great chance to socialize with your fellow Augsburg Business students, both MBA and undergraduates, along with faculty and staff.

Note: This event is open to ALL Augsburg students, faculty and staff!

The cost for this ABO-sponsored event for Augsburg students is $5, which includes a lower-level left field ticket which normally has a $19 face value. You are welcome to bring guests, although the non-Augsburg student ticket price is $9. This is a deal that any business-minded student should recognize! If you're interested in participating or have questions, please contact Marc Isaacson ( isaacson@augsburg.edu ) ASAP, as we have a limited number of spaces (and they're going fast) for this wonderful opportunity.

P.S. We're also busy planning for our first few ABO meetings/speakers of the semester. Keep watching your e-mail/A-mail for more details.

Subject: Augsburg for Adults – Join Us for Quest 24
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: WEC and graduate students are invited to register for Quest 24, a 24-hour retreat to explore gifts, work-life balance, and vocation. The retreat runs from Sept. 29-30. We will travel to the Mount Olivet Retreat Center in Farmington.

This retreat is co-facilitated by staff from Campus Ministry and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. During the retreat, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their lives, journal their feelings, swim in a pool (optional), hike in the woods, and learn more about how their gifts are connecting with the world.

Traditionally, Quest 24 has been available to day students, but this retreat will have a special focus on the adult student population. For more information, or for a registration form, please contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu. Space is limited, so hurry!

Subject: Faculty/Staff Fitness/Wellness
Submitter: Joyce Pfaff, Associate Professor, Health-Physical Education

Message: Come get your fitness questions answered and sign up for a "personal training program session." This is an informal non-workout session for you to come and get information about our workout facilities. Monday, Sept. 17 or Tuesday, Sept 18 at noon in the conference room (3rd floor, Kennedy Center). These 2 sessions are identical, so please choose the one that best fits your schedule. For more information, e-mail pfaff@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Scholarly Writing Group - Today
Submitter: Douglas E Green, Professor, English

Message: The Scholarly Writing Group, which provides an informal venue for discussing and getting feedback on individual scholarly writing projects, is holding its first meeting of the year from 11:30 - 1 p.m., today, Monday, Sept. 17, in Lindell 202 (right behind Terry Martin's desk on the 2nd floor of the library). We will be planning this year's meetings and discussing our individual summer and future projects. If you're interested and want to join us, even for part of the meeting, please do. For more information, contact Lori Hale (hale@augsburg.edu) and/or Doug Green (green@augsburg.edu).

Subject: Women's Resource Center Open House: Thursday, 2 - 4 p.m.
Submitter: Jessica Nathanson, Director, Women's Resource Center, Women's Studies

Message: Please join us this Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. as we kick off the new semester! We'd love to tell you about our plans for the fall, which include two weekly, evening events for students and the return of our bimonthly potluck lunches. Stop by for refreshments and conversation. I hope to see you then!

The Women's Resource Center is located in 207 Sverdrup, and all members of the Augsburg community are welcome.

Subject: Tenth Day
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Faculty, we are approaching 10th day for the Fall Semester, which means Tuesday, 18 Sept., is the last day for students to drop without notation or add a course with your signature. I encourage you to check your class lists for accuracy now. Remember, the official class list is on AugNet Records and Registration, not Moodle. I am sure a gentle reminder to process a drop/add prior to the COB Tuesday will be greatly appreciated by students who are not registered correctly so they can possibly avoid a difficult registration issue. Thank you.

Subject: Intramural Flag Football Is Here
Submitter: Joshua Hersch, Student

Message: Check out the new intramural bulletin board downstairs in the Kennedy Center for updates and sign-up information for this year's intramurals. The flag football sign-up deadline is targeting this Tuesday afternoon, with the league starting Thursday night; so hurry up and get in your completed rosters!

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 Aug. 18 – Sept. 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: PASU (Pan-Afrikan Student Union) General Meeting
Submitter: Agnes N Kigwana, Student

Message: The first general meeting of the year for PASU will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 8 - 9 p.m., in the Minneapolis Room.
The meeting will cover general information about the organization, upcoming events and an introduction of the 2007-2008 officers and director of the Pan-Afrikan Student Union.
This meeting is open to all who are interested in joining, learning and participating in the organization.

For more information, please contact:pasu@augsburg.edu

Subject: Musicians - Join a Combo this Semester - MUE129
Submitter: Kent Christian McGuire, Instructor, Music

Message: Musicians and singers: are you bored with practicing alone without the possibility of jamming with like-minded musicians?

It is not too late to join the coolest, hippest music ensemble on campus.
Musicians of any instrument and all levels are welcome. We meet together as a "class" on Wednesdays between 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. to discuss issues in group performance and then split into smaller groups suited to your level of proficiency and musical tastes.
Be ye a hep jazz trumpeter, beginning bluegrass banjo picker, or metal guitar shredder -- you are all welcome!

The only catch is that you have to put on a concert near the end of the semester.

Hurry, the deadline to enroll is approaching fast! You enroll; I'll find a place for you to practice.

As always, my door (or at least my e-mail) is always open!

K. Christian McGuire
mcguire@augsburg.edu
http://www.myspace.com/christianmcguire
http://www.musiclisteningcontest.org/h_kcmcguire2004.html

Subject: Elaine Penn on Campus
Submitter: Sarah Bjorklund, Administrative Assistant, Athletics

Message: Elaine Penn, outstanding speaker, workshop facilitator and singer/songwriter will spend a full day on campus on Monday, Sept. 17. 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.

Please mark your calendar for Sept. 17 and the following times:

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