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Prison Teaching Panel Discussion

"Liberating Hearts and Minds?"
Teaching the Liberal Arts to Minnesota’s Prison Inmates

Panel Discussion: Robert Cowgill, John Schmidt, and Jacqueline deVries will discuss Augsburg’s longstanding cooperation with a local prison-education program and reflect on their recent experiences teaching at Shakopee and Stillwater prisons.

When: Noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4
Where: East Commons
Sponsored by: The Humanities and Fine Arts Division

All are welcome.
Lunch will be served, courtesy of the Dean’s Office.

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Friday Seminar Cancelled

The Friday Seminar featuring Jeremy Myers that was advertised earlier this fall and scheduled for today at 3:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

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2008 MBLGTA College Conference

Looking for a place to connect with other LGBTQIA college students? Then you may want to consider the 2008 Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference! This annual conference works to encourage and promote diversity, activism, and network development among LGBTQIA students, staff, and faculty throughout the regional Midwest. The conference, created by students for students, serves as an open forum for education and awareness of issues that affect the LGBTQIA community.

The conference will take place at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign beginning on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 and ending on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.

If you are interested, please see the conference web site at mblgtacc2008.org or contact LGBTQIA Support Services at x1499 or lgbtqia@augsburg.edu.

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Electric Bass - Performance Studies

Yes, that's right, you CAN study electric bass here at Augsburg.
Register for the course that suits your level of experience MUP116, MUP216, MUP316, MUP416.

Study with Augsburg faculty member and musicologist, Christian McGuire.
An electric bassist for nearly 25 years with experience in every conceivable setting, Christian is currently writing a book / multi-media manual on the history, performance practice, technique and repertoire of the electric bass in non-popular music genres. The work promises to be the one-stop source for composers and performers who wish to incorporate the many timbres of this remarkable instrument.
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K. Christian McGuire is an internationally recognized early music scholar for his work on the liturgical chant of Hildegard von Bingen. He is a Saint Paul based instructor, composer, author, carpenter, and musicologist and holds a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts (1992) in Philosophy with a minor in Latin and Ancient Greek from Luther College in Decorah, IA.

His diverse research interests include: 12th Century liturgical practices, theory, and notation of Northern Germany and the Low Countries; Mozart Opera; History, Performance, and Orchestral Timbres of the Electric Bass; and Late 1960s/early 1970s Heavy Blues and Progressive Rock.

Christian has been an instructor of Music History at the McNally-Smith College Music in St. Paul, MN since 2005 and was on the team that co-developed the NASM approved Music History sequence for the baccalaureate programs there.

Since 2004, he has served the Minnesota High School Listening Contest board as musicologist, authoring the 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2007-08 study guides, as well as compiling and editing the guide for 2006-07.

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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."

Bring a syllabus to the workshops and 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 Funds

The Center for Teaching and Learning 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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Register Now for On-Campus GMAT Test Prep

APPLYING FOR AN MBA PROGRAM?

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hosting an on-campus GMAT test prep course starting Tuesday, Dec. 11, featuring thorough and invaluable preparation for the MBA program’s entrance examination. The course runs for five sessions: Tuesday, Dec. 12 (6 - 9 p.m.); Saturday, Dec. 15 (9 a.m. - noon); Saturday, Jan. 5 (9 a.m. - noon); Tuesday, Jan. 8 (6 - 9 p.m.); and Saturday, Jan. 12 (9 a.m. - noon) -- it includes one writing, two verbal, and two quantitative sessions.

The cost (which includes test prep materials) is $225 for current students, alums, and non-Augsburg registrants.

Register online at the URGO web site. (From the A to Z directory, click on URGO. At the program site, find the "Test prep" option from the list found on the upper left-hand side of the site. Click on it, then choose "GMAT prep." Fill out the form, and click "Send Form" to submit.)

http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/gmat_prep_reg.html

For information about GMAT test preparation, contact: Dixie Shafer, Director, Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity, 612-330-1447, shafer@augsburg.edu.

For information about the Augsburg MBA Program, contact Nate Gorr, 612-330-1390 or 507-289-6142, gorr@augsburg.edu.

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Interested in a Greener Augsburg?

If you are interested in making Augsburg a more sustainable and environmentally just community, then come to the Focus the Nation meeting on Friday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. in the Augsburg Room in the Christensen Center.

Focus the Nation is a national initiative taking place on Jan. 31, 2008. The idea is to bring together various disciplines to engage in conversation with and learn from one another about sustainability and the work that we can do in our local communities to work toward a more sustainable world. Augsburg's Focus the Nation will be addressing the possibility of sustainable energy on campus. If you are interested in helping plan this event or learning more about Focus the Nation, come on Friday to find out more. All are welcome!

Friday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m., Augsburg Room

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Community Shares and United Way Results

I am so very pleased to announce the results of our community giving campaign (the only amount not yet counted is from the Penny Wars, but I can tell you that the Staff jar won). To The United Way, we gave $8,409 (up from $7,333 last year) and to Community Shares, we gave $6,343 (up from $3,982 last year). Thank you, thank you, thank you for your generous gifts to our community!

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Augsburg Honors Review: Call for Submissions

The 2008 Augsburg Honors Review is now accepting submissions.

The Review is an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship. Submit your high-quality academic work for publication. The review has no restrictions on paper length or discipline.

The AHR encourages students to submit short essays as well as long summer research projects and departmental honors theses.

The deadline for submissions is Mar. 10, 2008.

For more information, visit
http://www.augsburg.edu/honors/review

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Play the MAFIA Game, Student-Orgs Style

Are you in a student organization? Do you like to play the Mafia game? Come play mafia, student-org style! We will be playing Mafia, but using common pitfalls student organizations fall into as our guide. Save yourself from your demise by knowing the solution, but learn as you go along.

Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Marshall Room. Be there.

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Augsburg Night at the Bedlam Theatre

Join Augsburg friends and colleagues at the Bedlam Theatre (in Cedar Riverside) for a social hour at 5:30 p.m. in their new restaurant (The Fireside Lounge)... and stay for the fitting climax to Bedlam's fantastic first year in its new home with the area premiere of Peter Papadopoulos' LOST LOVE.

When the world ends, what will you miss most?
Featuring stellar parts for Bedlam favorite’s
Jon “Mac” Cole, Kristi Ternes, Julian McFaul, and
Bedlam’s 2007 McKnight Theater Fellow, Maren Ward.
With Heather “Foxy Tann” Wilson as “Barb”, ...

After the show, our own Tim Dougherty and friends will entertain us with their musical project called, "the Concrete Lawn."

For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, CSWL, 330-1775.

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First-Year Honors Play

Come join us for the first-year honors students' theatre production, "Freudian Fairy Tales...and Other Stories." The play incorporates the views of C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud into four vignettes each written, produced and performed by the students.

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

All are welcome! Admission is FREE!

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Trying to Balance Work, Family, and School?

We are starting a support group for students who are coping with the competing demands of school, work, and/or family. The group will provide students the opportunity to share coping skills and strategies and also to build a network of support. If you are interested in participating, either as a member or as a guest speaker, please contact Jessica Nathanson at nathanso@augsburg.edu or at x1528.

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Get Fit Twin Cities Challenge

Augsburg College has officially entered again this year. Now we need to start getting our teams together. The first 10,000 participants get free entry (otherwise it's $5 per person). So, start choosing your team. You can get an entry form by going to getfittwincities.com or contacting me (Joyce Pfaff, x1247)

The contest officially starts Jan. 16, 2008, but you can start entering your teams on Dec. 10. If you want free entry for your team, copy the form and collect needed info so you can submit it on Dec. 10. You will need Augsburg's code to officially enter. You can get that by contacting Joyce Pfaff (e-mail: pfaff@augsburg.edu or X1247) or Carol Enke (e-mail: enke@augsburg.edu or xX1250) after Dec. 5)

Your team simply needs to keep track of their "minutes of exercise" from Jan. 16 - Mar. 16 (3 months). It's a great way to stay active throughout the long winter months. SHOVELING SNOW EVEN COUNTS!

LET'S GET FIT, AUGSBURG!

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Scholarships Available

Ethel Curry Scholarship - Qualifications: Current junior or senior status with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be a member of a Minnesota based Indian tribe. Deadline is Dec. 7, 2007. For any questions regarding this scholarship, please contact LaDonna Mustin at (651) 582-8832.

Institute for Humane Studies - Academic writing competition. The topic for the essay is: what factors lead to prosperity, progress, and human flourishing? Prizes range from $250-$1,000. Please refer to www.TheIHS.org/essays for more details.

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$2,000 Scholarship Opportunity

Jeannette Rankin Foundation has $2,000 scholarships available to low-income women, ages 35 and older, for the fall of 2008.

Students must be US citizens, pursuing a technical education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited college.

Applications are available now through February at www.rankinfoundation.org

The deadline to apply will be Mar. 1, 2008.

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Student Webmail Update Is on the Way

You talked, and we listened! Many of you contacted the Student Computing Desk about the new version of Webmail. As a result, the IT department will install an update to Webmail this weekend that will address many of your concerns.

Opening messages will be easier - no need to click on “Read Mail” first, just double-click to view the contents of your message. You’ll be able to sort mail into folders by dragging and dropping the messages instead of dealing with check-boxes. There’s more compatibility with messages sent through Moodle. And, a spell check feature will be added when you’re composing messages.

Screenshots and how-to’s will be on the Student Computing Desk web site at http://www.augsburg.edu/stucomp. We also encourage you to contact the Student Computing Desk at 612-330-1400 or stucomp@augsburg.edu if you have questions after the update.

The old version of Webmail will be available until January from a link on the Inside Augsburg page; after that, the new Webmail will be the only version available. We appreciate your feedback about the new Webmail as we continually work to improve your e-mail experience.

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New Catering E-mail

Catering's new e-mail is catering@augsburg.edu

Catering also has a new phone number: 612-359-6474.

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Commons Cafeteria Menu

Nov. 30, 2007
LUNCH MENU

Pork Loin
Vega Patty
Tuna Noodle Casserole
French Fries
Steamed vegetables
Rice
Chicken Stir Fry
Vegetable Stir Fry
Assorted Pizza

SOUPS

White Bean with Bacon
Vegetable Chili

Nov. 30, 2007
DINNER MENU

Mini Corn Dogs
French Fries
Assorted Pizza
Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Baked Potato Bar/Toppings on Side
Tortellini with Cheese Sauce
Beef Tortellini with Red Sauce
Bread Sticks

SOUPS

White Bean with Bacon
Vegetable Chili

Note: Menu subject to change depending upon availability.

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Meet Tim Brewster Saturday

On Saturday, Dec. 1, Tim Brewster (Head Coach for Golden Gopher Football) will be on the Dave Kelly show on KAUG from 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. People are welcome to come down to the KAUG studio during that time to meet and talk to him during song breaks. Also tune in to the interview at www.augsburg.edu/kaug!

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Food Service Holiday Hours

These will be the hours of operation for the food service.

Commons will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 15.
Coopers Coffee Shop will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan 8.
Murhpy's will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 15.

Nabo will be closed from Dec. 22 to Dec. 25 and Jan. 1st.

Nabo hours of operation during the break will be:
Starting Dec 21
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Regular hours will start back up on Jan. 15.

Any question please call the food service office 612-359-6475 or e-mail at falkj@augsburg.edu.

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PFund Scholarships for GLBT Students

If you are a student or know a student who is enrolled in a post-secondary program in the upcoming academic year, is GLBT identified or from a GLBT family, and is a legal resident of Minnesota or attending a qualifying Minnesota academic institution, then you know someone who is eligible for a host of scholarships from the Philanthrofund Foundation, or PFund.

PFund, a catalyst in building communities in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest where gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are celebrated and live free from discrimination, violence, invisibility and isolation, is taking applications for scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2008 and can be found at PFundOnline.org.

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New phone numbers for food service

Food service has new numbers:

612-359-6475

Nabo 6470
Catering 6474
Food service office 6475
Chef Charles 6476
General Manager (Jim Falk) 6477

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Faculty/Staff Christmas Party, Dec. 20

Save the Date!

The 2007 Augsburg Faculty and Staff Christmas Party will take place on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby.

Hors D’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

Look for a formal invitation to arrive in your campus mail box soon!

Questions? Call Event & Conference Planning at 612-330-1104.

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Augsburg for Adults Holiday Lunch

The Augsburg for Adults Holiday Lunch is almost here! Stop by our informal, open house event for lunch and network with our adult undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff!

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center Main Hallway

If you need more information, or have questions, please email Jessica Fox-Wilson at foxwilso@augsburg.edu.

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Submit the the Student Org Update!

There is a new publicity avenue for student organizations. The Student Organization Advisors are publishing a newsletter called Student Org Update which will be printed on the first Thursday of every month, starting on Dec. 7.

If you are a student organization member or advisor and would like to contribute to this publication, please contact the Student Organization Advisors Amanda Temple (temple@augsburg.edu) or Phillip Hernandez (hernande@augsburg.edu) by Dec. 5 for more information. We are also going to include a calendar of events in every issue. Please submit program dates, times, and locations so they may be included as well.

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Meghan Flores' Going Away Celebration

After 12 years with Augsburg as a student, student worker, and staff member, Meghan Flores is leaving us and moving to sunny California! A reception will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 3 - 5 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Please join us as we celebrate her accomplishments and wish her well in this next stage of her life.

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Irvine on Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum

Congratulations to English Professor Colin Irvine on the publication of Teaching the Novel across the Curriculum, a collection of essays he both edited and contributed to. The book is divided into broad sections on general education classes; multiculturalism; literature classes; humanities courses; classes in social, behavioral, and political sciences; and professional studies, such as social work and teacher training. Each section includes chapters written by gifted teachers and provides a wealth of theoretical and practical information. While the book examines major canonical works such as Hard Times, Billy Budd, and Invisible Man, it also looks at graphic novels, science fiction, and popular contemporary works such as Finishing School and Jarhead. Chapters reflect the pedagogical experiences of their authors and cite works for further reading. The collection is published by Greenwood Press.

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Intramural Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament

Intramurals is now taking rosters for the first eight men's and first eight women's teams interested in playing in a 1-night, three-on-three basketball tournament.

Sign-Up Deadline: Dec. 10 - 5 p.m.
Tournament Date: Dec. 13 - 8 p.m.

*There will be both a men's and a women's division: first eight teams to sign up in each will be taken.
*The tournament format will also be determined once we see how many teams get signed up.

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Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule

Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, November 30:
Women's Hockey at Bethel, 7 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. Bethel, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, December 1:
Wrestling at Minnesota State, Moorhead Dragon Open, 9 a.m.
Swimming at St. Mary's Invitational, 11 a.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey at Bethel, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Bethel, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Sunday, December 2:
Wrestling at Northern Iowa Open, 9 a.m.

Monday, December 3:
Women's Basketball vs. St. Catherine, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

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Chair for Sale

I have an arm chair. It's unbelievably comfortable and soft. I don't know what kind of fabric it's made out of, but it feels really good.
It doesn't recline and it doesn't spin or anything, but it's awesome.
It's a green color, somewhere in between lime green and some other green.

I'm looking to sell it, obviously, because I am moving out of the dorms into a new school and I have no way to transport it.
I'm hoping to sell it for $15 dollars.

If you're interested, let me know.
If you're interested but don't like that price, let me know, and if no one else wants it at $15, I might be able to make a deal with you.

My contact info:
507-271-7568
tuttles@augsburg.edu
Anderson 307-2

Thanks,
Sinda Tuttle

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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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