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Rock and Improvisation Ensembles (MUE 129 A / B)

The Rock & Improvisation ensemble (MUE 129). Is still accepting students of all experience levels. The first Workshop Meeting is Wednesday, September 10 between 1:15-3:30pm in Room M16 of the Music Building. Contact Christian McGuire mcguire@augsburg.edu if interested.

Under the direction of a seasoned Twin Cities professional bassist & Musicologist, MUE 129 is a contemporary Band Workshop which provides students with a unique opportunity to develop their own creative musical voice within a collaborative environment. Students attend one workshop per week in which they play and discuss issues regarding performance practice in live and studio settings, improvisational and stylistic techniques, make transcriptions, write compositions etc. Then during the week, the students break off into smaller ensembles to practice repertoire with approved access to an ensemble practice room. The repertoire is varied and include a wide range of contemporary musical styles, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Country, Latin, African, Trance, Jam-band, Motown/Stax style horn bands, Indian, Fusion, Dixieland, Arabic Maqamat, and many more!

Students will be expected to master about 45 minutes (i.e. 1 set) worth of music each semester and will culminate in a recorded live concert at the end of the semester.

Contact Christian McGuire mcguire@augsburg.edu if interested.
http://www.grianeala.com

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Writing Lab Opens Monday, Sept. 15

The Augsburg College Writing Lab will open for fall semester/trimester on Monday, Sept. 15. The Lab is located on the main level of Lindell Library, just left of the circulation desk. No appointments are taken; just appear with your assignment in hand!

Fall hours:

Monday: 6:30 - 9 pm
Tuesday: 3-5:30 pm and 7:30 - 10 pm
Wednesday: 3-5:30 pm and 6:30 - 9 pm
Thursday: 3-5:30 pm and 7:30 - 10 pm
Friday: 4:30 - 7 pm
Sunday: 5:30 - 8 pm

Writing lab tutors will visit all English classes in the next few weeks to provide further information. Faculty, if you would like a tutor to come to your class (es), please contact Kathy Swanson, English (x1010).

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Fulbright Applications Due Sept. 29

The internal deadline for Fulbright applications to be submitted here on campus to the URGO Office is SEPTEMBER 29, which is quickly approaching, especially considering the amount of work, preparation, revision, and thought that is required for the application process.

Fulbright grants are made to students and other citizens for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools. The Fulbright Scholar Program sends hundreds of grantees abroad each year to lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. Through the program, you can be a teaching assistant, conduct overseas research, or many other enriching possibilities.

Now is time to be meeting with Dixie Shafer, director of the URGO program. She can help you finish your application process and answer any questions you may have along the way.

There is a great deal of thought and work that goes into these applications, so you should already have a start on your application. For more information, visit the Fulbright web site at: http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/.

Or you can visit Augsburg's scholarship information page at: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/scholarship.html and click the Fulbright link.

If you have any questions about the Fulbright scholarship, or any other scholarships or fellowships, contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu.

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Electric Bass (MUP 116 / 216 / 316 / 416)

Did you know that Augsburg College is the first of its kind in the nation to offer lessons in Electric Bass as a unique "Classical" instrument in addition to its traditional popular music role?

Be one of the first to join this pioneering Auggie program today by enrolling for your first lessons.

Lessons are designed to help students develop solid ergonomic technique which builds strength and stamina; while emphasizing time, rhythm, phrasing, feeling, and tone.

Since the first mass production of the Fender Precision Bass in 1951, the Electric Bass is arguably the single most important contribution to the development of popular music in the mid-late 20th century. Without its invention, Rock and other popular forms never would have evolved the way they did in the 1960s. Today the electric bass is used in a wealth of traditions around the world and benefits from a growing repertoire by classical composers.

Contact Christian McGuire mcguire@augsburg.edu if interested.
http://www.grianeala.com

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Augsburg Dining Hours of Operation

Commons Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Hot food being served
Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday
Brunch: 11:30-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.

Nabo Hours of operation

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Coopers Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.


Murphy's Hours of operation
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Weekends
Closed

C-Store Hours of operation
Monday - Thursdays
10 a.m. -2 p.m. & 6 p.m. - 9p.m.

Fridays
4-9 p.m.

Sundays
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Reception for Artist JinMan Jo on Fri.

This Friday, Sept. 12, come help welcome Korean sculptor JinMan Jo to our campus. His large-scale metal pieces are featured in the exhibition "Elemental" in the Gage Family Art Gallery through the end of October. The artist reception will be this Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Jo, a professor at Utah State University, will discuss his work at 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

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Buffalohead's Blues Band to Perform

Eric Buffalohead's blues band, Bluedog, will be performing at the Fineline Music Cafe on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 8-9 p.m. The band will be performing selections from their two CD releases "From All Directions" and "A Little White Lie." All songs were written by Joni and Eric Buffalohead. For free tickets to the performance please e-mail Eric Buffalohead at buffaloe@augsburg.edu.

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Recovery Month Tidbits

If we are painstaking about this phase of our development we will be amazed before we are halfway through.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.
That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
Self-seeking will slip away.
Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us.
We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.
We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
Are these extravagant promises? We think not.
They are being fulfilled among us - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly.
They will always materialize if we work for them.

Reprinted from the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous"®
Copyright © 1939, 1955, 1976, A.A. World Services, Inc., page 83

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Attention TRiO/SSS Students

ATTENTION TRiO/SSS students! It is time to apply for the TRiO/SSS scholarship! To be eligible for the scholarship you must be accepted into the TRiO/SSS program, be a full time student, and receive a Pell grant. If you are eligible for the scholarship you are REQUIRED to attend ONE of the following scholarship meetings:

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 12:10-1:10 p.m.

OR

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5-6 p.m.

OR

Monday, September 15, 2008 8-9 a.m.

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE CENTURY ROOM IN CHRISTENSEN CENTER!

You may sign up by one of three ways: stop by the TRIO/SSS office where there are signup sheets, call the office at 612-330-1311, or e-mail triosss@augsburg.edu. Make sure to include your name and which meeting you are signing up for if you e-mail. We look forward to seeing you soon. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

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Campus Ministry Fall Retreat

Join Campus Ministry for their annual Fall Retreat here at Augsburg!

When: Friday, September 12, 6-11 p.m.
Where: Foss (In the Chapel)

Let's take time getting to know each other, sharing in fun, food, games, and fellowship! Come at the beginning, or whenever you are able. We hope to see you there!!

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Credit Refund Check Dates

The dates of when credit refund checks will be available for our programs are listed below. Credit refund checks for our Augsburg for Adult program and our Graduate programs will become available for pick up on September 19th. For our Day program, credit refund checks will be first available on September 26th. Checks will be available for pick up after 1pm at the Enrollment Center. Please view your student account online through Records and Registration the day of to see if a credit refund check has been issued before coming to the Enrollment Center. Thank you!

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Study Abroad Fair TODAY

Learn about more than 200 worldwide programs in over 60 countries, including short-term/ faculty-led, Center for Global Education (CGE), International Partners (IP) and HECUA programs. Pick up a $500 student travel voucher for CGE & IP programs and enter to win a $25 gift card for Pizza Lucé.
You can:

+ fulfill requirements abroad
+ use financial aid for study abroad
+ receive study abroad scholarships
+ go abroad for any term, from 2 weeks up to a full year
+ have one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
10:45am to 1:30pm, Christensen Center Lobby

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Kathleen Moroney Artist Talk TODAY

Don't miss the opportunity to hear visiting artist Kathleen Moroney talk about her stunning public art installation "Between the Past and the Future" on Wed., Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the lobby of Sateren Music Hall.

The porcelain and light installation will be on view in Sateren for several years but after three months in residence at Augsburg the artist is heading back to her home in Ireland at the end of this week.

All are invited!

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No Card, No Eat

It is vital for you to bring your card when you come to eat. Whether you are using flex dollars or board, it is for your safety that you use your card. Others around you can hear your number and then use up all of your points. We have requested that all cashiers ask for a card in order to best serve you. So when the cashier asks for your card, remember that it is in your best interest and safety.

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Welcome Desk Is in Full Action

The Welcome Desk located in the Christensen Center on Augsburg's campus will be open Monday-Friday from 8:15am-8:00pm, WEC Saturdays from 8:00am-1:00pm,and Non-WEC Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.


The Welcome Desk is responsible for:

-Lost and Found: Items that are found are turned into the Desk and are held there. If you have been contacted that you have an item there, please bring a photo ID to claim your item(s).

-Poster Stamping: If you would like to hang posters in the Christensen Center, you must first get them approved and stamped by the Welcome Desk. We can stamp up to 20 at a time. Posters can not be hung on the glass windows, doors, or on the pillars.

-Floral Deliveries: Flowers are delivered to the Welcome Desk. If flowers are delivered for you, you will be notified by email and or telephone. You must bring photo ID to pick up your delivery. We ask that you pick up your flowers before the desk closes for the evening.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call the Welcome Desk at 612-330-1500 or you may call directly X1500 from an on-campus phone.

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World Visions Book Group

We invite staff, faculty, and students to participate in the World Visions Book Group. Our goal is to illuminate diverse perspectives from around the globe as well as to build community on campus.

Throughout the academic year, we will discus four books (fiction and non-fiction). Funding from Work Culture at Augsburg has enabled us to pay for several books. Those interested in participating will register for one book at a time and may join us for one, two, or all four books. The schedule for the year is below.

If you would like to participate in the discussions for book one, Knots, please RSVP to Kathy Fagen at fagen@augsburg.edu . The first 15 to RSVP will receive a free book.

We are especially happy to announce that the author of Knots, Nuruddin Farah, will be on campus in October. We will provide more details on his visit in the next few weeks.

Knots by Nuruddin Farah
Discussion dates:
Tuesdays, October 7th and October 21st, from Noon to 1:30 PM in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Synopsis from Barnes and Noble:
A new novel from one of the world's great writers-an extraordinary work set in Mogadiscio, Somalia-that both breaks new ground and brings the author back to his literary roots. The novel’s protagonist, Cambara, a strong, independent, modern woman who was born in Somalia but brought up in North America, returns to Mogadiscio to escape a failed marriage and an overweening mother. Her journey back to her native home is a desperate attempt to find herself on her own terms-however ironically-in a world of veils and burqas. And she has given herself a mission to reclaim her family's home from the warlord who has taken it as his own. An especially intimate portrait of Mogadiscio, Knots is informed by Farah's own recent efforts to reclaim his family's property there, as well as his experiences trying to negotiate peace among the city's warlords.

Translation Nation : Defining a New American Identity in the Spanish-Speaking United States by Hector Tobar
Discussion dates:
Tuesdays, December 2nd and December 16th, from Noon to 1:30 PM in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Synopsis from Barnes and Noble:
Los Angeles-born novelist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tobar has served as an L.A.-based correspondent for the Los Angeles Times and currently lives in Argentina where he is the paper's Buenos Aires bureau chief. The son of Guatemalan immigrants, he draws on his own experiences of growing up in L.A. and reporting about the Hispanic community in this semi-autobiographical look at the expanding Spanish-speaking population and how it is changing the face of communities across the U.S.

The Firecracker Boys : H-Bombs, Eskimos and the Roots of the Environmental Movement by Dan O'Neill
Discussion dates:
Tuesdays, February 3rd and February 17th, from Noon to 1:30 PM in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Synopsis from Barnes and Noble:
In 1958, Edward Teller, father of the H-bomb, unveiled his plan to detonate six nuclear bombs off the Alaskan coast to create a new harbor. However, the plan was blocked by a handful of Eskimos and biologists who succeeded in preventing massive nuclear devastation potentially far greater than that of the Chernobyl blast. The Firecracker Boys is a story of the U.S. government's arrogance and deception, and the brave people who fought against it-launching America's environmental movement. As one of Alaska's most prominent authors, Dan O'Neill brings to these pages his love of Alaska's landscape, his skill as a nature and science writer, and his determination to expose one of the most shocking chapters of the Nuclear Age.

Fourth Book to be announced
Discussion dates:
Tuesdays, April 7th and April 21st, from Noon to 1:30 PM in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center

Please contact us with questions as well as ideas and suggestions for future selections. Happy reading!

Respectfully,

Lynn Ellingson and Kathy Fagen

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Staff $3.50 Lunch Is Legally $3.75

It seems that Sodexo was charging a staff lunch without filling the legal tax required by Minnesota State and federal tax laws. Because as staff, we are not tax exempt, we have to be charged the proper .0715 on all purchases, causing the $3.50 lunch to become $3.75 with tax. Once again, Augsburg dining would like to apologize for this confusion and would like to thank you for your business. You make us possible.

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Reception for Prof. Bernard Moss on Thursday

The social work department is hosting a reception for Prof. Bernard Moss, Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality from Staffordshire University, UK. Please join us for refreshments and a short talk by Prof. Moss on spirituality, social work, and health care.

His teaching excellence was recognized nationally when he was awarded the National Teaching Fellowship by the British Higher Education Academy. He has authored two books: Religion and Spirituality and the other book is titled Values, and several professional articles. He is also writing and researching spirituality in the work place. He is considered a professional lecturer in the United Kingdom.

Thursday, September 11 from 2 - 4 p.m. in OGC 100.

For more information on Bernard Moss visit: http://www.bernardmoss.org.uk/

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Do You Need Flex Dollars?

Do you need to purchase Flex Points to add to your Student Card?

If so, Flex Points can only be purchased Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commons Cafeteria. Please make sure you bring your Student ID card for verification. If you haven't received an ID from Enrollment Services, please do so immediately or bring another form of Identification with you.

Purchases of Flex Points may take up to 24 hours to reflect changes. Flex Points can be used at Commons Cafeteria, Cooper's Coffee Shop, Nabo: A Neighborhood Cafe, and Murphy's Grille.

If you have any questions about Flex Points please contact: augsburg@aviands.com If you have questions concerning your meal plans, please contact: Cyndy Rowe with Residence Life

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Spanish Conversation Is Back

We are excited to start another year of the Spanish conversation group. Are you interested in practicing your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly setting? All language levels are welcome to join us - we promise there will be no grammar lessons! We will meet every Thursday from 11:00 - 12:30 on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center, in the Riverside Room. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you have any questions, you can contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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Auggie Ambassadors Abroad

Please welcome back the following students who studied abroad during the Academic Year 07-08 and Spring Semester ‘08.

Megan Benrud: CGE, Central America
Adena Berg: Pondicherry, India
Sarah Black: Ecuador
Joell Boyd: Madrid, Spain
Ben Bush: New Zealand
Colin Callander: Toledo, Spain
Laura Connors: Rome, Italy
Sadie Dietrich: Beijing, China
Walter Gies: CGE, Mexico
Charlie Helgeson: London, England
Bethany Hellerich: Kenya
Rebecca Jackson: Barcelona, Spain
Suzanne Jokela: Vienna, Austria
Katherine Maculay: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Stacy Marden: CGE, Central America
Tiffany Marden: CGE, Mexico
Emily Ostenson: Nantes, France
Tracy Palmer: Madrid, Spain
Kathryn Pratt: New Zealand
Lisa Roragen: Glasgow, Scotland
Julie Schellack: CGE, Mexico
Kayla Skarbakka: Dublin, Ireland
Allyson Streed: Granada, Spain
Jesse Sundberg: CGE, Namibia
Nicholas Swanson: Ireland
Sarah Tellin: HECUA, Ecuador
Charles Textor: Granada, Spain (Academic Year)
Michael Wethington: London, England
Melanie Wittwer: Barcelona, Spain
Kate Woolever: CGE, Namibia

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Intramural Sports Update

Intramurals is currently taking rosters for the first 8 men's 7 on 7 flag football teams to sign up for the Fall league which begins next Thursday the 18th already! Also, we are currently taking rosters for the first 8 women's 7 on 7 powder puff flag football teams to get signed up for the one night tournament held Friday the 26th of Homecoming Week.

All rosters and additional information can be found downstairs in Si Melby Hall next to the Intramural Bulletin Board.

Anyone who is looking for some extra work study hours should use the contact information below about possible reffing and officiating opportunities as well.

For any additional comments, questions, or concerns, contact Josh Hersch at hersch@augsburg.edu

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Dance Team Fundraiser

The Dance Team is selling lollipops to help raise money for their 2008 team. They are 2 for a $1.00 or 1 for seventy-five cents! Please help support us!

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Happenings Books for Sale

If you are in need of a 2009 Happenings Book - e-mail tilton@augsburg.edu The cost per book is $30 Thanks. Sandy, 1472

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Nanny Wanted

Part-time nanny wanted for lovable 1-year-old girl in Southwest Mpls.
10-15 hrs/wk.
Very flexible hours.
Competitive pay.
Interested?
Please contact Katie at (612)928-8801
OR e-mail~ katieanderson42@hotmail.com.

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Poster Sale

Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sept. 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the CC Lobby there will be the annual poster sale! Decorate your new dorm room or apartment with posters at a great price!

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Help Wanted: Part Time Tutors

The High School Upward Bound at Minneapolis Community and Technical college needs tutors for high school students in the following schools:

Minneapolis: Edison, Henry, North, Roosevelt -- 3:00pm -5:30pm
St. Paul: Highland -- 2:00pm-4:30pm

Starting Pay is $11.00 per hour. Maximum hours is 20 hours a week. College students are encouraged to apply. For more information visit: http://home.minneapolis.edu/~sandersh or call Shirley Sanders, Project Director at 612-659-6556 or email her at shirley.sanders@minneapolis.edu.

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