Halloween Safety Handouts

Falls and traffic injuries are key risks for kids on Halloween. Halloween safety fact sheets and handouts are available at the Minnesota Safety Council web site:

Halloween Safety Tips fact sheet
http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/facts/haloeng.pdf

Keeping Kids Safe on Halloween/Driving on Halloween
http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/facts/halloween.pdf

Have a fun and safe holiday!

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Sustainable Cities Course in Vancouver, Summer 2008

This is the first of several announcements for an exciting new Augsburg Abroad program: "Sustainable Cities in North America." Join Professors Nancy Fischer (Sociology; Metro-Urban Studies) and Lars Christiansen (Sociology; Metro-Urban Studies) and go to Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Most of our time will be in Vancouver, BC exploring why it is considered the leading city in North America for sustainable development policies! We will also spend a week in Portland, Oregon, which is considered by many to be the best city in the U.S. for sustainability.

How have these two cities managed to embrace and put into practice positive urban development policies? What challenges do they face? What differences might we observe between the Canada and the U.S.?

This course will meet in the Summer II session (July) of 2008. Estimated cost is $3,200.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact either Lars Christiansen (christil@augsburg.edu; ext. 1226) or Nancy Fischer (fischern@augsburg.edu; ext. 1095).

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Get Your Luther on

You are invited to attend one or both lectures by renowned Reformation scholar, Dr. Carter Lindberg (author of The European Reformations). On Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., Dr. Lindberg will lecture about "Luther on Capitalism"; on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 10:45 a.m., Dr. Lindberg will lecture about "Luther on War." Lectures are in Hoversten chapel. These lectures are NOT part of the convocation series; therefore, the Wednesday lecture takes place while 3rd hour classes are in session.

Dr. Carter Lindberg, Professor Emeritus, Boston University School of Theology, has spent many decades researching the impact of the Reformation on the social and economic development of "western" society.

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New Rain Gardens on Campus

For those who haven't already spied the new gardens on 7th St. below the Lindell-Sverdrup skyway and at the NW corner of Sverdrup, you are encouraged to visit the results of the "midterm exam" in SBS 100, the new Environmental Connections course. Students in the class researched, planned, and installed the three sites, which catch and filter excess storm water from the roof drains on Sverdrup Hall. The gardens contain two dozen native species of plants that are adapted to "wetland" conditions in these sites. A big thanks to Bruce Rowe and the Toro Foundation for funding the project, our consultant Meredith Cooley, and the students in the class for increasing the biodiversity on campus and helping to reduce our campus' impact on the local watershed.

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Scholastic Connections Mentor Profile

Mentor Jerome Fields was active in PASU, Student Government, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity during his years at Augsburg and also studied abroad in Berlin, Germany. After graduating in 2001 with his BA in international business and a minor in management information systems, Jerome went on to work as an international business professional working with a variety of people from across the globe in the areas of change management, project management, technology transformation, and marketing communications. This work has taken Jerome to London, England, where he lived and worked for two years. In addition, Jerome has parlayed his life experiences in cross-cultural communications into a second career as a diversity consultant and team-building facilitator. He, along with his wife Trena Bolden Fields ('00), co-founded Mosaic Diversity Consulting in the summer of 2006. Together with their partners and employees, they engage their clients to create organizations where diversity is appreciated and differences are celebrated. Jerome plans to pursue a graduate degree in cultural anthropology.

Mohammad Sweidan is Jerome's mentee. They begin their work together this year.

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Take Your Turkey to Work Day - Nov. 9

That's right! It's your opportunity to bring your Turkey with you to work!!!

On Friday, Nov. 9, bring your turkey to the Christensen Center, where Campus Kitchens volunteers will be tabling to collect your turkeys (and other Thanksgiving food item donations), and we'll help turn your turkey into over 600 Thanksgiving meals for children, families, elderly, and homeless neighbors of Augsburg!

On that same day, Campus Kitchens will also be collecting food from the Departmental Item Drive Challenge! The following Items are needed in order to complete this year's Turkey Palooza Meals:

• turkeys
• potatoes/instant potatoes
• gravy mix
• onions
• canned pumpkin
• pie crust mix (or DRY pie crusts - such as graham cracker crusts)
• cream of mushroom soup
• green beans
• French fried onions
• butter
• evaporated milk

There are also LOTS of opportunities to volunteer to help cook or deliver Thanksgiving meals coming up. So gather your colleagues/department/friends and sign-up for a shift! For specific dates and times, e-mail: noy@augsburg.edu

Questions? Contact: Joanna; flaten@augsburg.edu

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Barebones Halloween Show

THE BAREBONES HALLOWEEN SHOW
"As Muck Would Have It"

Oct. 27 - Oct. 31
Barebones Productions presents the 14th Annual Outdoor Puppet Extravaganza ....the HALLOWEEN SHOW you've come to know and love.

This year's show begins on the banks of the river where revelers mistakenly conjure the spirits of the Mississippi River. Audiences are guided down a ghostly trail to an old river town. The arrival of Huck and Jim (from Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) causes a town controversy from which the two have to flee. From there we follow their adventures down the river encountering wildlife, spirits, tourists and river history.

This year’s Halloween Show is located at the base of the North Entrance to Hidden Falls Park. The entrance is off of Mississippi River Boulevard, roughly 1 mile south of the Ford Parkway Bridge. On site parking is available.

THE EVENT IS FREE, BUT DONATIONS WILL BE SOLICITED

Limited hay-bale seating will be provided. Audience members are advised to dress for the weather. Masks and costumes are encouraged. Wednesday's performance will be held rain or shine.

This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council with funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature, and also by the COMPAS Community Art Program through a grant from the McKnight Foundation.

Event Dates:
Oct. 27 - 7 p.m. - Pageant at Hidden Falls
Oct. 28 - 7 p.m. - Pageant at Hidden Falls
Oct. 29 - 7 p.m. - RAINDATE
Oct. 30 - 7 p.m. - Pageant at Hidden Falls
Oct. 31 - 7 p.m. - Pageant at Hidden Falls

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Faculty & Staff: Groves Lab Open House

To close our celebration of disability awareness month, join us today from 3 - 5 p.m. in Foss 17A for ice cream and assistive technology. See Kurzweil in action. Stuff yourself with sprinkles. Learn about how students with disabilities can use technology to overcome barriers to education. Come early before the ice cream melts.

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Way of the Warrior Film Screening

Nov.4: "Way of the Warrior" (Patty Loew, 2007), Hosted by Patricia Loew
Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Film Screening in Science 123
8:30 -10 p.m. Reception (Wolves Den, 1201 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-871-6373)

Way of the Warrior uses personal stories of heroes and soldiers to examine the warrior ethic and to try to answer the question why, during the wars of the 20th century, Native men and women volunteered to serve in the U.S. military in numbers that far exceeded their proportion in the general population. These gripping stories from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam weave a tapestry of positive and negative themes — the warrior ethic, prejudice and stereotypes, forced assimilation, poverty, cultural pride, redemptive acts and healing. The documentary uses historical footage, period photographs, Native music, personal diaries and interviews to reveal what it means to be “ogichidaa,” one who protects and follows the way of the warrior.

This screening is part of the Augsburg Native American Film Series.

For more information call 612-330-1523 or email marubbio@augsburg.edu

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Taize Worship

Come join Campus Ministry this Tuesday and every Tuesday evening from 7 - 7:30 p.m. as we pray, have silence, and sing music together in the Harbo Chapel, located in the Christensen Center. All are welcome!!

For more information, please contact Kristen: hoyles@augsburg.edu

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Indigenous Student Association Collection Drive

The newly formed student group, Augsburg's Indigenous Student Association (AISA), is sponsoring a collection drive for the Division of Indian Work, Strengthening Family Circles Program Community Baby Shower on Nov. 3. Items needed are: diapers, bottles, pacifiers, infant clothing (onesies, sleepers, etc.). Monetary gifts are also accepted and will be used to purchase items for the baby shower. AISA will be tabling next week in the Christensen Center, or you may drop off your donations at the American Indian Student Services Office in Murphy Place 206 or to Campus Box 307. All donations are requested by Nov. 1. For more information, contact Richard La Roque at laroque@augsburg.edu.

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Weekly Update

Greetings:

The Weekly Update has been posted on my website. You can access it by clicking on the following link: http://www.augsburg.edu/president/updates/2007/102907.pdf.

For the latest news and events, visit http://inside.augsburg.edu.

Take care, and have a great week!

President Paul C. Pribbenow

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Yoga and Tai Chi TODAY

It's Tuesday, and CCHP reminds all interested students, faculty and staff that there will be free yoga instruction today from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room. Feel free to bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing.

Tai chi will be tonight from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). All are welcome each week as you are able to come. Again, wear comfortable clothing.

Any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Community Time TODAY

All faculty and staff are invited to Community Time today in the East Commons, 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. for a discussion of the United Way campaign and Community Shares. President Pribbenow, Sally Daniels, along with a United Way representative will be highlighting Augsburg's commitment to these important initiatives.

The last Tuesday of the month Community Time gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing Common Work. They are also an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. Please plan to join us and bring your colleagues along for some socializing and sharing campus news.

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Depression and Anxiety Screening - TODAY

Worried? Stressed? Sad? You’re not alone. Get help at the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion’s Depression and Anxiety Screening Day. Drop by the CCHP house today between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and complete a free 10-minute screening for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. No appointments necessary. You will meet face-to-face with a counselor to discuss the results and receive information about resources on- and off-campus to help address your concerns. Feel free to stop by with questions or concerns about friends as well. Contact CCHP at x1707 with any questions.

You can also check out the following on-line resources for more information:

Depression screening: http://www.depression-screening.org/

Bipolar disorder screening: http://www.isitreallydepression.com/mini_c/isitreallydepression/

CCHP Self-Help Resources: http://www.augsburg.edu/cchp/self-help.html

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Advising Sessions for Business Majors

Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 31
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Christensen Center lobby

-Open to all Business majors
-No appointment needed
-Meet with a Business Department advisor
-Plan your spring course schedule
-Release your "advising hold"

Please stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to have all of your advising questions answered without making an appointment.

If unable to attend this advising session, contact your academic advisor for assistance.

All Business majors who attend, will receive a gift compliments of the Department of Business Administration.

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History Department Newsletter

The History Department Newsletter for fall 2007 is now available online. Simply click the link below:

http://web.augsburg.edu/~adamo/history/doh%20newsletter,%20fall%2007.pdf

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New Webmail for Students Is on Its Way

Augsburg student webmail will be updated with a new look and feel over the next several days. The new webmail features an updated interface and improved performance as well as calendar features.

Since webmail is simply a way to view e-mail, the change to webmail will not affect e-mail messages or folders students have already created. The old webmail interface will continue to be available from a link on the Inside Augsburg web page for several weeks; students can go back and forth between the two versions seamlessly.

Students needing assistance with the new webmail interface should refer to the Student Computing Desk web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/stucomp/email or contact the Student Computing Desk at 612-330-1400 or stucomp@augsburg.edu.

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CGE 25th Anniversary Reception

Please join the Center for Global Education in celebrating its 25th anniversary with a reception and silent auction on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 3 - 5 p.m., East Commons. At 3:30 p.m., recognition will be given to people who were instrumental in the founding of the program, including Mary Kingsley and Garry Hesser. Unique silent auction items will be available from around the world. Whether or not you've been on one of CGE's programs, we hope that you'll celebrate with us during International Education Week!

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Halloween Safeblock

Bring your kids for a FREE event of trick-or-treating at Augsburg Dorms on Oct. 30 from 5 -8 p.m.!

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Disability Awareness Month

To help raise awareness during this month, we will be posting brief notes on how we as a community can be supportive of persons with disabilities.

What is Kurzweil 3000?

It is a Reading, Writing and Learning Software for students who need an alternative version of text – the software offers:

Access to Any Curriculum - The software can access virtually any information, whether it is printed, electronic, or on the Web. Because Kurzweil 3000 is also content independent, teachers in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges alike use it to help students succeed in the classroom regardless of curriculum or lesson plan.

Increased Reading Fluency - Educators and independent research have demonstrated that Kurzweil 3000 provides not only the tools students need to improve their reading speed and comprehension, but also the features that make it possible for them to learn and study independently.

Study Skills - With the aid of visual and auditory feedback, the software helps students keep up with assigned reading, learn critical study skills and successfully complete writing projects and tests. With it’s robust study skills tools, Kurzweil 3000 facilitates active reading including: highlighting, text circle tools, annotations, Bookmarks, Voice Notes and Extract in order to create outlines, study guides, or word lists – all things that can improve their reading comprehension and retention.

Decoding Support - It then reads the words aloud to the student in clear, humanlike, synthetic speech, while a patented dual highlighting feature adds visual reinforcement. For students who have difficulty physically accessing curriculum materials, Kurzweil 3000 provides a digital means of engaging with text and can support students who use alternative methods for accessing the computer.

Writing and Self-Editing Tools - As students type, the software speaks each letter or word, so they can quickly recognize and correct spelling mistakes. The Check Spelling As You Type feature underlines misspelled words in red. The audible spell checker and customizable word prediction further assist students with creating and modifying reports, essays and papers without teacher intervention.
source: http://www.kurzweiledu.com/kurz3000.aspx

Independent Test Taking – With Kurzweil 3000, students can independently complete worksheets, classroom tests and standardized tests with greater confidence and fewer mistakes. Students with accommodations can easily answer fill-in-the blanks, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay and other test forms while using a customized selection of writing tools, comprehension aids and visual modifications. Teachers can save documents with specific toolbars and feature locks, while also controlling which Kurzweil 3000 features are available to students during testing. Kurzweil 3000 supports the teaching and learning of reading skills that are necessary for meeting state and federal mandates. Kurzweil 3000 not only reads questions and answers aloud, it allows students to type answers directly onto the image of a scanned test, thereby offering more independence for both the student and teacher. In addition, the product is proving instrumental for both classroom and standardized assessments.


Invitation!!
Join us Tuesday from 3 - 5 p.m. in Foss 17A for ice cream and assistive technology. See Kurzweil 3000 in action. Stuff yourself with sprinkles. Learn about how students with disabilities can use technology to overcome barriers to education.

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Apple Jack Orchards

Join Campus Ministry as we go to Apple Jack Orchards. We're going to have a bonfire, hayride and some good snacks! We will meet in the Foss entrance at 3 p.m. and we will return at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, e-mail woods1@augsburg.edu.

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Trip to Mille Lacs Indian Museum

Nov. 3, 2007

Enjoy a joint trip with Augsburg American Indian Studies and St. Thomas students to the Mille Lacs Community and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on the shores of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs. Learn more about one of our neighboring Ojibwe communities, their history, and culture. Our day will include a tour of the community and government center, and a visit to the Museum and Trading Post.

Cost per person is $7.00 for the museum fee. We have limited seats available (15 total), so sign up now.

Contact Professor Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu or 330-1523.

For more information on the Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe, visit their web site at www.millelacsojibwe.org

The schedule is as follows:
11 a.m. Meet at Si Melby
Lunch (brown bag) – you will need to pack yourself a lunch and snacks for the day, or you can purchase lunch at the Subway near Mille Lacs.
1:30 p.m. Tour of Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
3:30 p.m. Leave for Minneapolis

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95 Theses Annual Presentation

This is the 3rd year of the presentation of Augsburg's 95 Theses, collected and compiled by the Day & WEC student senates in the spirit of Martin Luther. President Paul Pribbenow will speak to the history of the 95 Theses after Chapel at 10:20 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31. Afterward, there will be a procession and presentation outside of the President's office. Join this celebration and hear the constructive self-criticism of the Augsburg community!

This year, the student body will be asked to choose the top three most important concerns within the 95 Theses so the school can focus on addressing the Augsburg community's most critical needs. Student government members will be tabling in the Christensen Center to collect the top three from Nov. 1 - 7. Be sure to check it out!

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Looking for a Job?

The Department of Campus Activities and Orientation is looking to hire a Program Assistant and a Design Assistant. If you are interested, please open the links below for job descriptions and applications. Applications are due Nov. 2. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. We look forward to receiving your application!

http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Student_Assistant_Position_Description.pdf


http://web.augsburg.edu/~oberry/Student_Assistant_Application.pdf


Cassandra Sanders
Administrative Assistant
Campus Activities and Orientation
612 - 330 - 1418
sandersc@augsburg.edu

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Fall Textbooks Being Returned this Week

Still need fall textbooks? The bookstore is preparing the shelves for next semester and we are returning fall textbooks this week. Please contact Laura at solerl@augsburg.edu with any questions.

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Ultimate Frisbee

The last ultimate tryout will be held Friday, Nov. 2 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes early) on Edor Nelson Field. Tryouts are meant to determine the team(s) that will represent Augsburg College in a booming sport. Potential players are required to make only one of these dates. If these days do not work, please let me, Ben, Justin or Al know ASAP, so we can determine if we need another day of tryouts or something else.

Tryouts will be based on seven core skills of an ultimate player. These include endurance, throwing, catching, defense, offense, overall game-play and teamwork. To test these strengths, there will be several drills and exercises, including a 1-mile run with a target time between 6 and 7.5 minutes. Throwing will include forehand and backhand, nothing else. On the day of tryouts, please bring a white shirt and a dark shirt (people with gray shirts will be punished), a disc (if you have one, put your name on it), cleats (if you don't have cleats, wear flats; barefoot is not acceptable), water, and arrive 15 minutes early, as we will start on time.

*During all tryouts, we will be using UPA Rules

For more information, contact brownp@augsburg.edu or fever@augsburg.edu

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Coffee for a Cause (or Two)

P.E.O. Chapter BL, St. Paul, is now selling five fantastic varieties of coffee and chocolate-dipped espresso beans (great stocking-stuffers). Profits benefit the projects of two great non-profit organizations, P.E.O. International (www.peointernational.org) and ASAP Africa (www.asapafrica.org).

The coffee costs $10-11 per pound and will be delivered to you within 2 weeks of its roast date (FRESH!). 2oz packages of chocolate-covered espresso beans are $3. We're taking orders now through Friday, Nov. 2, and your order will be delivered the week of Nov. 19.

If you would like to support two great organizations and get great coffee at the same time, contact Lisa Roe (X1401 or roe@augsburg.edu) or Jane Ann Nelson (X1603 or nelsonj1@augsburg.edu)

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