Security Alert - Burglary in Christensen Center

A computer was taken from Murphy's Grill in the Christensen Center. The computer was last seen on Friday, May 24. It was discovered missing on Tuesday, May 27 and reported to Public Safety on May 28. There is no evidence of forced entry into Murphy's. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Augsburg's Department of Public Safety at x1717 from an on-campus phone or 612-330-1717 from an off-campus phone.

You Can Help Prevent Crime at Augsburg!

- Always lock your room or office whenever you leave.

- Back-up all important information stored on your computer or, better yet, store it on your network drive. Talk to your LFC if you have questions about where to store your electronic files.

- Keep valuables out of view. If possible, secure them in drawer or cabinet. Better yet, leave unnecessary valuables at home.

- Keep your car keys on your person at all times. This is especially important if you have a remote unlocking device for your car!

- Immediately report suspicious persons or activity to the Minneapolis Police or Augsburg DPS. You can reach Augsburg DPS all day, every day at x1717.

If you have questions or concerns regarding crime at Augsburg, please contact John Pack, Director of Public Safety at 612-330-1644 or pack@augsburg.edu.

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LSAT and GRE Prep Courses

There will be LSAT and GRE preparation courses offered in the near future.

Here are the specifics for the GRE Prep sessions:
DATES:
Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9

- Classes held in OGC 201
- Classes meet 6 - 9 p.m.
- Cost is $50, which includes test prep materials
- You may bring cash or a check made out to Augsburg College at first prep session
- Book is included, but you will need to bring a writing utensil and note paper


Here are the specifics for the LSAT Prep sessions:

DATES:
Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24

- Classes held in OGC 201
- Classes meet 6 - 9 p.m.
- Cost is $125, which includes test prep materials
- You may bring cash or a check made out to Augsburg College at first prep session
- Book is included, but you will need to bring a writing utensil and note paper


If you have any questions about these or any other test prep, email Dixie Shafer at: shafer@augsburg.edu, or visit the URGO website at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo

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Summer School Tutoring

Tutoring is a bit sparser over the summer school sessions. There are a limited number of tutors available for certain classes. What does this mean for you?

FACULTY: If there is a tutor available to work with students in your class, you should have received an email with his/her contact information. Please give this information to students who need tutoring assistance. If you didn't get the name of a tutor and know of a tutor who is available, email Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

STUDENTS: If you need tutoring assistance, please ask your professor what help is available for the summer. You may get help directly from your professor, or you might get contact information for a tutor.

The Tutoring Center and the Academic Skills Office is open limited hours over the summer. If you need immediate assistance, contact Benjy Kent at 612-330-1366.

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Farewell for Cindy Greenwood

After many years here at Augsburg, Cindy Greenwood is leaving us Friday, June 6 to take on a new challenge. Please come and join Human Resources on Thursday, June 5 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Century Room, Christensen Center, to celebrate Cindy's years of service and to wish her the best of luck.

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The Augsburg Connection at Bedlam's 10-minute Play

Come see Augsburg Copy girl Vicki Keck and theater major Ellie Thoni in Bedlam Theatre's 10-minute play festival! Vicki and Ellie are in a play in set B. Here are the details: see www.bedlamtheatre.org for more details or call 612.338.9817 Hope to see you there!
Twenty-five original short works each 10 minutes or less. We've divided them up into three sets, A, B, C, for your viewing pleasure, repeating from May 28-June 1. We recommend you see them all.
May 28, Wednesday:
7 p.m. - SET A
9 p.m. - SET B
May 29, Thursday:
7 p.m. - SET C
9 p.m. - SET A
May 30, Friday:
7 p.m. - SET B
9 p.m. - SET C
May 31, Saturday:
5 p.m. - SET C
7 p.m. - SET A
9 p.m. - SET B
June 1, Sunday:
2 p.m. - SET A
4 p.m. - SET B
6 p.m. - SET C

TICKET PRICES:
single set: $10
two set punchcard: $15
three set punchcard: $20 (and we'll throw in a free beer or soda to keep you going.)

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Agresso Software Changes

Augsburg will be upgrading the Agresso software during the weekend of June 6. This upgrade will result in a few changes to the appearance of the Agresso screens, both for those users who access Agresso directly through the client application, as well as for users who use the web interface. Please note that these screen changes will not effect the appearance of the student web. We will be having some open sessions for people to come and become familiar with these screen changes.
The open session are:
Monday, June 2, at 3 p.m. in Lindell 15
Wednesday, June 4, at 12:00 noon in Lindell 15

If you are unable to attend any of these open sessions, you can use these links to follow video demonstrations of the screen changes.

Changes to Agresso Client:
http://web.augsburg.edu/it/agressomenus/clientchanges.html

Changes to Agresso Web:
http://web.augsburg.edu/it/agressomenus/webchanges.html

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Piano Purchase Opportunity - Great Deals

Augsburg has had the great benefit of using new Yamaha pianos through the educational loan program created by the Yamaha Corporation of America and implemented locally by Music Connection. This program involves a periodic renewal of the pianos, and now these fine instruments are available for purchase by our associates and the public.

All pianos used in this program will be on sale to faculty, alumni, students, and friends of Augsburg at prices significantly lower than market value. In addition to these, a wide selection of new Yamaha Acoustic, Digital, and Yamaha Disklavier Pianos will also be available. All of the loan program pianos and new pianos are covered by the Yamaha 10 Year Factory Warranty Bond. You will also have an opportunity to examine fine quality, previously owned instruments from Yamaha, and others. Attractive financing and delivery are available on all instruments. Cash, checks and all major credit cards will also be accepted.

There are two ways to view and purchase the selected pianos at Music Connection's Piano Showroom, 3525 W. 70th St., Edina, in the Brandon Square Center. You may attend the public sale on Sunday June 8th , or to better assist you (and help avoid the crowds), a private appointment can be arranged for Friday June 6th , or Saturday June 7th , by calling the toll-free appointment number 1-866-920-5397. This is highly recommended for best selection and value. The hours are as follows:

Friday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. By Appointment
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. By Appointment
Sunday, June 8, Noon - 5 p.m. Open to the Public

This special program offers a significant benefit for Augsburg College and you. We ask you to view and consider the purchase of one of these fine pianos, which will assist in perpetuating this program.

Piano Appointments and Information 1-866-920-5397

Sincerely,
Robert Stacke, Ph. D
Chair, Music Department

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Buffalohead's Blues Band at Fineline Music Cafe

Eric Buffalohead's blues band Bluedog will be performing at the Fineline Music cafe on Wednesday June 4 from 8-9 p.m. If you would like to attend please email buffaloe@augsburg.edu for complimentary tickets.

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Submit to the SOAR Welcome Folder

Greetings,

The Department of Campus Activities and Orientation is asking campus departments and offices to provide information about their services to us to put in Welcome Folders that will be given to incoming first-year students at SOAR, held between July 15-19.

Information should fit on a standard letter-sized piece of paper and should be presented in an attractive layout (please remember that students are unlikely to read documents that are just a lot of words on a colored piece of paper). Please keep in mind that students will be receiving a great deal of information during their time here, so keeping your document succinct will be a service to them, and making it stand out will be of greater service to your department. We would also like to remain environmentally conscious, so if you can fit everything you need on a half sheet of paper that would be greatly appreciated.

All funds required for photocopying are the responsibility of your department. We are expecting nearly 450 first-years and their parents/support persons to come in this year, so please provide us with 900 copies of your information.

Please have all documents to us by Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m. They can be delivered to the Auggie Room (1F) in the Auggie's Nest in Christensen Center.

If you have any questions, please contact us at orientat@augsburg.edu or call at ext. 1100.

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Student Go-To College Passes on Sale Now

The summer Go-To College transit passes are now on sale at the student services counters in Sverdrup 100. The Go-To College Passes are for students only and they will be effective from June 1 through August 14th.
Passes are for ALL YOU CAN RIDE for only $75. The passes are good on all buses and light rail rides - anytime of day.

Students must present I.D. and pass to transit operator when asked to fill out a Metro Transit survey at the time of purchase and observe any other program rules. Passes effective beginning JUNE 1, 2008.

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Comings & Goings

Karen Sutherland, Professor Emeritus in Computer Science, is retiring from Augsburg College. Her last day is Saturday, May 31. We wish Karen the best of luck in the future.

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Furnished Townhouse for Rent

North St Paul/Maplewood area; Fully furnished, two-bedroom, two-bath, deck & walk-out basement with garage for rent on a month-to-month basis for $1300 plus utilities. Email delesha@augsburg.edu for details.

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Home for Sale in South Minneapolis, near Lake Hiawatha

Pristine 1-1/2 story home has been lovingly updated inside and out. The exterior has new stucco, new roof and gutter system and the trim has been freshly painted! Located just steps to Lake Hiawatha and the golf course, in a wonderful neighborhood. For more information, go to:

http://www.4204-standish.com/

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Moving Sale

I am moving out of state and have several household items: dishes, glasses, etc. and furniture for sale including a large wood buffet, small Ikea wood dining table and 2 chairs, Black Ikea coffee table (has some scratches and stains) and side tables, a large wood bookcase that can hold up to a 32-inch t. v. I'm open to price, just make an offer. You will need to pick up and move the items yourself. Pictures of specific items are available upon request. Everything must go before the end of June.
If interested,please contact me at: anderso6@augsburg.edu

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Free Rent

*FREE RENT!!*

• Male quadriplegic (paralysis) college student searching for someone interested in being a Live-In aide.

• Free rent in exchange for the expectation of the Live-In aide being present in Apt. during the overnight hours. Approximately: 11:30 pm--7 am (hours will be negotiable and flexible).

• Looking to fill position ASAP.

• 2 BR Apt. (S. Minneapolis) within walking distance of Augsburg College, UofM (West Bank) & Fairview Riverside Hospital.

• For more information or to express interest please contact: smithc4@augsburg.edu or 612-333-2544, e-mail is preferred.

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