Spring Parking Sales

Spring Parking Permits will go on sale Dec. 3 at 8 a.m. Because the permits are limited, sales will be open to all students regardless of class year. Permits will be available online until they are sold out.

After you have registered and paid for your permit online, you may pick it up on Dec. 17 and/or two days after you register and pay for your permit online. Pick up will be at the Public Safety window in the Urness-Mortensen Lobby -- you must bring a photo ID. No permits will be mailed out or put in campus mail.

These permits will be valid for use on Jan. 14, 2008 -- the first day of Spring Semester.

*Faculty and Staff can register anytime.

For questions and details of permit registration, please contact the Dept. of Public Safety at 612-330-1717 or visit our web site at www.augsburg.edu/dps.

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CLASS & Education Department Brown-Bag Lunch

Brown Bag Lunch, Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

“Expand your teaching toolbox for working with diverse learning styles.” Presented by the CLASS Office and members of the Education Department.

Bring your questions along with your lunch bag to Oren Gateway 100. Refreshments will be served.

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Need a Course? Try Medieval Connections (HUM 120)

Medieval Connections (HUM 120) is the introductory course for Medieval Studies, but it's a great course for anyone interested in history or the culture of the Middle Ages.

The course uses an interdisciplinary approach -- professors from nine (9) different departments teach the course! These include history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, mathematics, science, and music.

It also takes an experiential approach to learning, for example, by having students and faculty attend class in academic robes, just as they did in medieval universities.

HUM 120 fulfills the Humanities LAF. For more info, go to:
http://www.augsburg.edu/medievalstudies/news/sevendisciplines.html
or e-mail adamo@augsburg.edu

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Syllabus Workshop on Dec. 4

A syllabus is a contract, an invitation, and a promise. How can you construct a syllabus that reflects the best insights on teaching and learning? If you missed the recent Twin Cities appearance of Ken Bain, author of "What the Best College Teachers Do," you can still learn what he discovered about "the promising syllabus."

Join your colleagues and facilitators Frankie Shackelford and Lee Clarke on Dec. 4 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in Riverside. Refreshments will be served at 3:15 p.m.

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Professional Travel to Conferences Funds

The Center for Teaching and Learning professional conference travel budget will be depleted by the end of December. CTL will accept additional applications for travel until Dec. 15. Applications are available on the CTL webpage or by calling x1229.

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General Education Opportunities in Theatre Arts

The following Theatre Arts courses still have a few openings and fulfill General Education requirements:

fulfills lifetime sport:

THR/HPE 005 Dance
No prerequisites
See instructor or chair

fulfills Fine Arts LAF:

THR 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
THR 265 Computer Drafting for Stage And Architecture
THR 232 Acting

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Scholastic Connections Mentor Profile

At the start of this academic year, we did not have a mentor for one of our new Scholastic Connections recipients. Following a plea for help finding a mentor at our Sept. 10 event, a faculty member volunteered to fill this role. I am so delighted to welcome him into our program and grateful for his generous spirit!

Brian Corner has been teaching biology at Augsburg since 2005. A native New Zealander, he completed his PhD in biochemistry at the University of Otago in 1989 and has been on his world tour even since, with stints doing research and teaching in Seattle, Melbourne (Australia), Minneapolis/St. Paul, and in hyperspace as a telecommuter for a company in Boston. He also has a passion for music and spent the last 4 years working at the West Bank's Cedar Cultural Center, mostly as Volunteer Coordinator, but more recently performing publicity duties. He also has a strong interest in global education, and in 1998 he led a group of students on a 2 month program to New Zealand. He has two great sons, one of whom is away for 9 months in New Zealand on an extended bike ride before he heads off to college, the other is a sophomore at Highland Park Senior High.

Brian is mentor to Richmond Appleton. Thanks, Brian!!

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Vocatio Chapel with Deon Stuthman TOMORROW

Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel Series on Wednesday, Nov. 28 with Dr. Deon Stuthman. He will be speaking in the Chapel at 10:20 a.m. Dr. Stuthman is an agronomist and plant geneticist at the University of Minnesota. His research interests include:

• Studying crop varieties well suited to long-term sustainable cropping systems to satisfy the food and fiber needs of the world's people
• Developing oat varieties amenable to being processed into highly nutritious food products
• Educating the agricultural community and the general public about the necessity, and ultimately the urgency, of reducing the negative externalities generated while producing field crops
• Communicating with both the agricultural and the general public about the appropriateness of current versions of GMO crops for food

The entire campus community is invited to hear Dr. Stuthman in chapel at 10:20 a.m.

Students, faculty and staff interested in plant genetics, sustainable agriculture, or world food distribution are especially invited to join Dr. Stuthman for a lunch following chapel. To RSVP for the lunch, or for general information, contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

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Seniors: Have You Applied for Graduation?

If you plan to participate in the Spring 2008 commencement ceremony, you must have a graduation application on file with the Registrar’s Office. Without this application, your name will not be considered for the ceremony.

Because the work for commencement begins in January, it is important to have your application submitted before the end of Fall term.

If you previously submitted a graduation application but did not receive a completed copy in your campus box (for Day students) or at your home, please contact the Registrar’s Office to ensure that the application was received.

Graduation applications are available at the Enrollment Center, or on the web at http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/forms/gradapp.pdf. Questions can be directed to Tom Kelsey at kelseyt@augsburg.edu, or by phone at 612-330-1038.

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MBA Director Search Open Forum

Finalists for the position of MBA Director will be on campus Nov. 28 and Dec. 5. All staff and faculty are invited to the Open Forum at 4:40 p.m. in the Augsburg Room (Nov. 28) and the Marshall Room (Dec. 5).

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Asian Faculty/Staff and Student Reception

The Augsburg Asian Student Association and Pan-Asian Student Services invite you to the Second Annual Asian Faculty/Staff and Student Reception on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 5 - 7 p.m. in Christensen Center's Student Art Gallery.

Meet and mingle with Augsburg's Asian faculty and staff members as well as current Asian Students. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. (All invitees are welcome even if you did not RSVP.) For more information, call 612-330-1530.

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Bethany Bierman’s Going Away Celebration

Bethany Bierman is leaving Augsburg after 9 years of exceptional service. Please come celebrate with her from 3:30 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 in the Foss Atrium.

At Bethany’s request, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Brian Coyle Center. (What’s needed? Staple items such as bags of flour, sugar, rice, etc.)

Bethany’s last day will be Wednesday, Nov. 28, so don't miss this opportunity to thank her for her hard work and wish her good luck with her new position at her alma mater, Luther College.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 28
Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: Atrium, Foss Center

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World Visions Staff Book Group Meeting Reminder

Our next meeting is:

Dec. 5, 2007
Time: Noon – 1:15
Location: Riverside Room

The book is:
"Infidel," by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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)

No need to complete the book to attend the discussion. Please feel free to contact us with your ideas or questions.

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

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Reminder - Community Time TODAY

Today, Nov. 27, all faculty and staff are invited to Community Time in the East Commons, 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. John Pack will provide an update on the continuing good work of the Public Safety Task Force.

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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Emerging Leaders Mentor Positions

Do you know a student who is an exceptional leader? Is this student a positive role model to their peers? If so, the Department of Campus Activities encourages you to nominate them to be a Mentor for the Emerging Leaders Program. The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to help foster new student leadership here at Augsburg. Program participants are members of the first and second year classes who are just beginning their leadership development journey. Mentors assist these students along this process.

This is a great opportunity for current leaders to take that next step in their development while fostering new leadership on campus, and to gain additional skills and experience.

Nomination forms will be available Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the information desk in the Christensen Center. Please take a few moments to nominate potential Mentors for the Emerging Leaders Program! Nominations are due on Dec. 4 by 4 p.m. to Brian Emerick, CB 111. If you have any questions, please contact him at x6501.

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ABO Chicago Trip Signup Now Underway (for Jan. 9-13)

If you are interested in going on the Augsburg Business Organization (ABO) Chicago Trip from Jan. 9 – 13, we are now accepting deposits to hold your space. The total trip cost is only $200 which includes round-trip train transportation, 4 nights hotel accommodations in downtown Chicago just blocks from Magnificent Mile, tours and visits of businesses with Augsburg Alumni and friends of the college, free hot breakfast each morning and three evening meals. Saturday will be lightly scheduled so you may explore the shopping, museums, etc.

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due by Friday, Nov. 30 to hold your spot. You may give payments to either Marc Isaacson (faculty advisor – MEM 215) or Samantha Gerhardson. The remainder of the balance is due before the end of final exam week.

Please contact Sam Gerhardson (gerhards@augsburg.edu) or Marc Isaacson (isaacson@augsburg.edu) with questions or more information about the trip.

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Job Search Workshop - Thursday

The Center for Service, Work, & Learning will be holding a workshop on "Job Searching" this Thursday, Nov. 29 from 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room. Stop by to hear how to make your job search a successful one! Questions, call x1472

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Want to Learn More About Accounting & Finance?

Join Accounting & Finance Club this Wednesday for another great event!

AFC will host a forum to learn more about the various professional certifications available to Accounting and Finance Students. We will start at 5:30 p.m. in East Commons with FREE PIZZA AND POP! Starting at 6 p.m., we will hear more from the representatives!

AccountAbility Minnesota will also be present to offer some excellent volunteer and networking opportunities.

Hope to see you there at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 28!

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President's Weekly Update

The President's Weekly update can be found at:
http://www.augsburg.edu/president/updates/2007/112607.pdf


To read the most up-to-date news and events go to:
http://inside.augsburg.edu

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Danish Lama Shares Tibetan Buddhism TONIGHT

“The Way Things Are”
A Buddhist Lecture
With Lama Ole Nydahl
Tuesday, Nov. 27
8 p.m.

Minneapolis Central Library
Pohlad Hall (On the 2nd floor)
311 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis

$15 (or $10 with valid student ID), cash or check only.

Lama Ole Nydahl is one of the few Westerners fully qualified as a Lama and meditation teacher in the Karma Kagyu Buddhist tradition. In 1969, Ole Nydahl and his wife Hannah became the first Western students of H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. After completing 3 years of Buddhist philosophy studies and intensive meditation training, Ole Nydahl began teaching Buddhism in Europe at the request of the 16th Karmapa. Lama Ole has since been teaching in a different city nearly every day.

Challenging people's concepts of life and Buddhism in an unorthodox manner, such as encouraging students to sky dive to get a glimpse of full awareness which is the goal of meditation, Lama Ole has been a major driving force in bringing Buddhism to the West. To date he has established more than 500 Diamond Way Buddhist centers in 44 countries around the world. His unique synthesis of modern style and ancient wisdom helped create the largest body of students practicing Diamond Way Buddhist methods in the West.

For more info on Lama Ole: http://www.lama-ole-nydahl.org
For information on the center in Uptown: www.diamondway.org/minneapolis

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Hear Internationally Famous Writer TONIGHT

Thanks to support from General Education, the Center for Global Studies, ACTC, and the English Department, renowned Kenyan novelist, playwright, and essayist Ngugi Wa Thiong'o will spend 2 days at Augsburg. He will visit some English classes and deliver a public lecture and reading, open to the public. The public event is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Please join us in welcoming this world renowned writer!

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Forum: How the Arts Build Community, this Thursday

In conjunction with the exhibition "10.10.10", OverExposure is sponsoring a community forum this coming Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center.

Panelists will include:
Jack Becker, Exec. Director, Forecast Public Artworks
Neal Cuthbert, Vice President of Programs, McKnight Foundation
Jan Elftmann, artist, art educator, and curator of the annual ArtCar Parade
Daniel Gumnit, Exec. Director, Intermedia Arts
Peter Haakon Thompson, artist, found of A Project and Ice Shanty Project
robert tom, chair, art department, Augsburg College, artist

All are welcome; refreshments will be served.

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Focus the Nation at Augsburg

To our Faculty and Staff,

On Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, Augsburg College will participate in a nationwide movement called “Focus the Nation.” This event will focus on global climate change and will seek to involve the entire campus community, faculty, staff, and students in a combined effort to create awareness and action concerning this issue. Currently, over a thousand college campuses have signed on.

I invite you to participate in this event. On Jan. 31 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.), there will be a campus-wide teach-in where faculty, staff, and other members of the community will speak on relevant topics from the perspective of their discipline. There will be one-hour sessions giving each speaker 10 minutes to present, leaving 20-25 minutes for group discussion. We hope that you will consider participating in this event by speaking and/or by encouraging your classes to attend the sessions. Once we know which faculty and staff are interested, we will put together a more-detailed plan for the day.

Please let me know if you are interested in presenting for one of the interdisciplinary sessions as soon as possible. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Tim Dougherty (doughert@augsburg.edu) and Mary Laurel True (truem@augsburg.edu) are also willing to provide extra information and/or clarifications.

There is a large group of students on campus from many organizations who are planning this event in an effort to create awareness and action on this important issue. It is our hope that the faculty and staff will join us in our enthusiastic efforts to make this event a success.

Halen Bower
Chair of Recruitment Committee
Focus the Nation – Augsburg
bower@augsburg.edu

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Did you Purchase a Nativity Scene in CC?

Someone brought a nativity scene from the man and woman in the Christensen Center and they left out two manger scene pieces. Please stop by and pick them up from the center. Thank you.

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First-Year Honors Play

Come join us for the first-year honors students' theatre production. The play is a series of four vignettes written, produced and performed by the students. The production incorporates the views of C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud.

Saturday, Dec. 8
7 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium

All are welcome! Admission is FREE!

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Computers for Sale -- Reduced Price!

We still have some Dell GX260 PCs, and the price has been reduced. They have fresh, legal installs of Windows XP. We also installed AVG (free antivirus program), Internet Explorer 7, Power DVD, Windows Defender, and Open Office.

$150 gets you one Dell PC (GX260 2.24Ghz 512MB Ram 40GB hard drive XP), a mouse, and a keyboard (no monitor).

Contact Nikolaus at 612-978-2052.

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Six-Week Shih-Tzu Puppy Needs a Home, $250

An adorable 6-week-old male Shih-Tzu puppy needs a home. I was given him as a gift and can't keep him because I already have a dog. He is kennel trained, needs shots, and would make a great Christmas present!

If interested, you can e-mail me at mittelst@augsburg.edu or call me at 612-205-1480.

Thank you!

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