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St. Olaf Today...Augsburg Tomorrow

This morning, a select number of students are traveling to St. Olaf to the Seminary & Divinity School fair. While there, they are going to learn about life at the eight ELCA seminaries, plus several other seminaries and divinity schools from around the country.

Boo-hoo! You can’t go.

Well, tomorrow, the eight ELCA seminaries are going to be on campus all morning long. They will have a display in the Foss Atrium starting at 10 a.m. Ron Olson, Director of Admissions for Luther Seminary, will preach in chapel at 11:20 a.m. All the other seminaries are going to be present at chapel and in the Atrium during the morning.

They are interested in eating lunch with students and having informal conversation. Think about joining them in the cafeteria for some lunch (on Campus Ministry) and vocational discernment. Please take some time to talk with these representatives about your plans for the future.

The best part about the representatives is that they really want to help you discern your best vocational path. Don’t feel ashamed if you don’t choose their particular seminary. They want you to fulfill your own calling, even if that means a different school.

For more information on Seminaries and Divinity Schools, contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

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Instructional and Course Design Workshops

Three workshops, each offered twice for your convenience. All sessions meet from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in Lindell 202.

"Teaching and Brain Science - ne'er the twain shall meet?" -- Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16

"Brain science, 'best practice', and instructional design" -- Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7

"The designing professor: changing students on purpose" -- Thursday, Dec. 13 and Friday, Dec. 14

RSVP to martin@augsburg.edu or x1229.

"Instructional and Course Design Project Leader Panel Discussion."

Come hear how the college's first course design projects have been going (good or ill!) from the folks who've been doing the designing. Useful if you're thinking of proposing a design project or just want to learn more about design as we currently envision it. Date and Time to be announced.

Visit the CTL webpage to view other activities and events at www.augsburg.edu/ctl/

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International Education Week - International Facts

Augsburg College is celebrating International Education Week this week, Nov. 5 - 9. Celebrating and promoting international education and exchange, International Education Week (IEW) is a a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries.

In honor of IEW, OIP is posting International Facts in addition to hosting activities all week long. Today, we will focus on international facts that relate to the U.S. within the world:

++ “The Unites States and South Africa are the only two 'developed' countries in the world that do not provide healthcare for all of their citizens.” (The European Dream, p. 80)

++ “The US is the largest donor in Sudan, providing $2.6 billion in humanitarian and reconstruction projects since 2005." (http://www.usaid.gov)

++ Chinese oil firm PetroChina has trumped US rival Exxon Mobil to become the world's biggest firm by market value on its first day of trading in Shanghai. (Monday, Nov. 5, 2007; BBC)

Tomorrow, the focus will be on international facts in current events.

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TURKEYPALOOZA!!!

This year's Campus Kitchen's Turkey Palooza is here!

You have LOTS of opportunities to participate in this community event:

On Friday, Nov. 9, bring your turkey to the downstairs of Christensen Center between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (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! Rally your colleagues, and donate an item! 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
* bread and celery for Stuffing
* eggs
* monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated.

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! E-mail: noy@augsburg.edu

Sunday, Nov. 11, 6 - 9 p.m.: Cook!
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 - 9 p.m.: Cook!
Thursday, Nov. 15, 4 - 8 p.m.: Multi-Cultural Dinner at Brian Coyle Center.
Set-up, serve, clean-up or just come eat!

Sunday, Nov. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Cook; 7:30 - 9 p.m.: Deliver
Monday, Nov. 19, 7 - 9 p.m.: Cook
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 3:30 - 5 p.m.: Deliver
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 3 - 6 p.m.: Deliver

Questions? Contact Joanna at flaten@augsburg.edu

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Get Ready for Spring Break with Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers isn't just for faculty and staff - we've had some students that have had amazing success! Whether you are trying to undo the "Freshman 15," getting ready for spring break, or want to live your healthiest lifestyle, you are welcome to join us!

The Weight Watchers Open House is Friday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. in Lindell 301. Cost is $176 for 17 weeks and can be made in three payments or a lump sum with either check or credit card. Want more information? Contact Cherie Christ at christc@augsburg.edu or 612.330.1476.

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Food Drive for Campus Kitchen Thanksgiving Feast

Grab your colleagues, family and friends to come together in the Campus Kitchen's Food Drive Challenge in sponsoring a food item for this year's 600+ TurkeyPalooza Thanksgiving meals!

It's not too late to register for the Departmental Food Drive Challenge, and if your group already has, this is the week to make the push to collect enough food to share this special meal. Individuals are also encouraged to contribute as well.

To register for the challenge:

1. Pick a food item

2. E-mail noy@augsburg.edu and "register" your item (to help ensure that 27 departments don't all sponsor pumpkin).

3. Everyone bring in that item to your office.

4. On Friday, Nov. 9, bring your food items to the table in the Christensen Center, where Campus Kitchen volunteers will collect your food.

Last year's winner, the Physician Assistant Program, brought in five turkeys and 90 pounds of food!

Needed Food items:

* squash (preferably locally grown)
* turkeys
* potatoes/instant potatoes
* gravy mix
* pie crust mix (or DRY pie crusts - such as graham cracker crusts)
* cream of mushroom soup
* green beans
* 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! Special Thanksgiving shifts are:

Sunday, Nov. 11, 6 - 9 p.m.: Cooking
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 - 9 p.m.: Cooking
Thursday, Nov. 15, 3 - 5 p.m.: Delivering to seniors
Thursday, Nov. 15, 3:30 - 6 p.m., 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Serving Thanksgiving meal at Brian Coyle's multi-cultural feast

To sign up, e-mail: noy@augsburg.edu. Questions? Contact: Joanna; flaten@augsburg.edu

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Spanish Conversation and Lunch

You are invited to attend the Spanish conversation group which will meet this Thursday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Augsburg room, on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. – whatever works for you! Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

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Reminder - Wednesday Gathering TODAY

All faculty and staff are invited to the Wednesday Gathering in the East Commons of the Christensen Center this Wednesday, Nov. 7. Lunch will be available between 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Riverside Room.

The first Wednesday of the month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing Common Work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

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Faculty/Staff Fitness/Wellness

Get your teams ready for another fitness opportunity. The Get Fit Twin Cities challenge is going to happen again this year, and we want to top the number of teams we entered last year (12 in all). Start organizing your team now.

You can have 2-10 members, and it is really fun. You can check out the web site, getfittwincities.org . We will keep you posted on deadlines, etc.

Your assignment now is to start contacting your colleagues and co-workers to form your team (remember, you need to have a team name) The contest runs from the first week in January until the end of March (exact dates yet to be determined). All you need to do is keep track of the number of minutes you exercise each day for 3 months (things like shoveling snow and walking the dog even count). It's a good way for all of us to use the long winter months to stay or get in shape. Now that the Air Structure is up and our new fitness center is in full force, we have no excuses. I'll keep you posted. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail pfaff@augsburg.edu or call x1247.

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CGE 25th Anniversary Reception TODAY

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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How Your Gift Matters

Today, I want to share a story about how your gift to The United Way really matters:

http://66.111.106.158/SuccessStories/ss_Kristy.cfm

Thank you for your generous gifts.

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Last Chance: Fonda Film at Augsburg House TONIGHT

Please join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. for our final Fonda film, "Nine to Five," a comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman.

From the Internet Movie Database:
"Getting even is a full-time job! Three female employees of a 'sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot' find a way to turn the tables on him. Frank Hart is a pig who takes advantage in the grossest manner of the women who work with him. When his three assistants manage to trap him in his own house, they assume control of his department and productivity leaps, but just how long can they keep Hart tied up?"

Refreshments provided! Discussion to follow the film. Hosted by Abigail Pribbenow at the Augsburg House, 2848 West River Parkway. Please call Security at x1717 for a ride.

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Book Orders for Next Semester

Reminder, next semesters book orders are now due! Please e-mail your request in to Laura at solerl@augsburg.edu

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Augsburg to Break Guinness World Record?

Attention all,

November 7th > Food Drive > Proceeds go to Brian Coyle and Campus Kitchens > CC and Oren

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 (that's today), Sodexho will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest food drive by a non-charitable organization in a 24-hour time period. The current record is held by Regina and District Food Bank in Saskatchewan, Canada, who collected 221,028 pounds of food in October 2006. Breaking this record will require the combined efforts of everyone at AUGSBURG.

Please show your support by bringing canned food donations to help those in need! Collection sites will be located inside the OREN GATEWAY CENTER next to the Welcome Desk, also at Commons Cafeteria located in Christensen Center. All donations collected Wednesday Nov. 7, 2007 will be distributed to the local community through Campus Kitchen Services and the Brian Coyle Center.

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Augsburg for Adults Holiday Lunch

Enjoy a casual lunch reception & mingle with our weekend/evening undergraduate and graduate students. Celebrate the end of the trimester, the beginning of the holidays and the launch of Augsburg for Adults!
Saturday Dec. 1, 2007
11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center
Main Hallway
All are welcome, but please RSVP to Jessica Fox-Wilson (foxwilso@augsburg.edu) by Nov. 20, 2007!

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Children's Reading Hour Tomorrow

Join us at the bookstore on Thursday at 10 a.m. for the children's reading hour. We will have 25 3rd graders from the Cedar Riverside Community School. Tomorrow's read will be "Thanksgiving at the Tappletons" followed by a craft project. Please feel free to stop by and enjoy the festivities!

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Voices Against the War: Iraq Veterans Speak out

TONIGHT at 7 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel -

"Voices against the war: Iraq War Veterans and Military Families Speak Out!"

Speakers include:

Wes Davey - Member of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Served in Iraq at the beginning of the war with a Psychological Operations unit; celebrated his 54th birthday in Baghdad. Originally drafted into the army in 1968, he served for 2 years and returned home to Mankato (MN) to become a police officer.

Brandon Day - Member of IVAW. He joined the army shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, and served two tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. Currently, Brandon is a student at the University of Minnesota.

Jessie Siers - Member of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO).

The program is free and open to the public. A collection will also be taken to support continued anti-war organizing.

Co-Sponsored by: Augsburg College Coalition for Student Activism, Iraq Peace Action Coalition, Iraq Veterans Against the War (Minnesota Chapter), and Military Families Speak Out (Minnesota Chapter).

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Accounts Payable Checks - Thanksgiving Week

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Accounts Payable checks will be processed on Wednesday, Nov. 21 instead of Friday, Nov. 23.
If you were expecting a check for Nov. 23, it will be either mailed or it can be picked up anytime after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21 in the Science Building, Suite 152. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Amy Daugherty at x1031.

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Intramural Soccer and Three-on-Three Basketball Info.

Intramurals are still taking rosters for the first eight teams to sign-up for co-ed soccer until this Thursday, Nov. 8, with four teams currently in. Co-ed means there must be a minimum of three women on the field of the seven players allowed at all times – what you do with the other four players is up to you. Other rules can be found on the Auggie Athletics web page under indoor soccer league. Rosters and other information can be found downstairs in Si Melby next to the IM board.

Also, intramurals is planning a one night/day three-on-three basketball tournament for sometime in late November or early December. Keep your eyes open on the IM board or through A-Mail for additional information about the tournament.

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My Friend Needs a Babysitter - Can You Help?

Hello! My friend Amanda (she works at the U of MN) and her partner Rey (works at D'Amico) are in need of a part-time babysitter. Please see the ad below and respond to her e-mail if you are interested.
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We are looking for a part-time caregiver for our daughter, who is 15 months old. We prefer for you to come to our home (near the U of M area), and we are willing to pay $10/hr (cash).

The typical hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays from noon - 3:30 p.m. (usually 10-12 hours a week), although sometimes work schedules might necessitate some minor changes. (We both work full-time, opposite schedules, so we need someone to take care of our daughter between the time when one goes to work and the other gets home!)

We are looking for someone reliable, responsible, gentle and caring for our daughter. Our last caregiver brought her daughter with her, and we are willing to consider this arrangement again.

Please respond with your interest, any questions, and attach a resume if possible.

nelso808@umn.edu

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Looking for Michaels Advertisement/Coupons

I've missed getting my Sunday paper lately and am now looking for recent Michaels advertisements and/or coupons. If you have such, I would appreciate you passing them along to me. Drop them off at the Enrollment Center or Campus Box 71.

Thanks much!

Lori York
x1316

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