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Request for AugCore Stories

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,

Do you have a great AugCore story to tell??

For Example –

•Do you know a student (or are you a student) who took a class because it met a Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) requirement, and then decided to major in that discipline?

•Do you know a student who studied abroad (short or long-term) and had a significant /transforming experience?

•What about Engaging Minneapolis, Search for Meaning or Effective Writing, HPE, or Keystone courses? What stories have emerged from these experiences?

•Faculty and Staff, what professional development opportunities has the AugCore presented you? Have you had new conversations or discussions with your departmental colleagues as you develop new courses or course components? Have you met colleagues from other departments through collaborative work related to AugCore - to develop Engaging Minneapolis courses? To discuss Keystones? To assess graduation skills?

Please send me a brief description of your story, anecdote, or experience.

hale@augsburg.edu

Thanks!

Lori Brandt Hale

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Biology Colloquium -- Wednesday, Sept. 17

Kevin Potts, adjunct professor of Biology and Consultant to the South China Tiger Advisory Office (SCTAO) of the Minnesota Zoo will give a talk entitled: "The Apes of the Mountains of the Moon: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation of Chimpanzees in Uganda"

Field primatology, the study of the behavior, ecology, and conservation of wild non-human primates, is historically rooted in several academic disciplines, including anthropology, biology, and psychology. This interdisciplinary foundation resulted in a vast array of field studies of numerous primate taxa, representing a correspondingly wide biogeographic spectrum. In this talk, he will discuss how this proliferation of research led to a growing appreciation of the extent to which behavior and ecology can vary both among and within primate species. He will also introduce some of his own research, which he conduct in Kibale National Park, Uganda, and which centers on identifying the environmental underpinnings of demographic and behavioral variability in chimpanzees. Finally, he will discuss the status of wild chimpanzee populations and the role of researchers in their long-term conservation.

This seminar will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in SCI 123. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

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Seminary School Fair Registration Deadline Friday

If you are interested in exploring a possible vocation as a pastor, lay ministry professional, religion professor, AIM, or deacon, then you will want to check out the Seminary & Divinity School Fair held on Sept. 25 at Gustavus Adolphus College. Augsburg will be brining a contingent of students to visit with representatives from nearly 20 top-notch schools, participate in break-out sessions that explore the possibilities of a seminary or divinity school education, and talk with current students and recent alumni about their experiences.

We will depart Augsburg at 8 a.m. and return at about 5 p.m. The day begins with chapel at Gustavus, followed by a welcome and introductory comments. A lunch, featuring Augsburg MIS professor and pastor, Lee Clarke will happen mid-day breakout sessions in the afternoon. All day long, representatives from seminaries and divinity schools will be on hand to answer questions about programs and vocational opportunities.

This day is an important way to explore possibilities with people who want to help you find your best fit for a school, a career, and a vocation. Students who are just “checking it out” are encouraged to attend as well.

The registration deadline if FRIDAY. Contact Ross Murray (murray@augsburg.edu) to sign up.

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Faith and Imagination: Vocatio Chapel on Wednesday

Augsburg College invites everyone to participate in the 2008-2009 Vocatio Chapel Series on the theme “Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts”. Over the course of the year, we will hear artists and art commentators share stories of their call to work as painters, potters, singers, actors, critics, and promoters.

We kick-off with Dominic Papatola theater critic for the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and arts commentator for Minnesota Public Radio. He is also a candidate for a Masters in Theology and the Arts at United Theological Seminary.
Dominic Papatola will be in chapel at 10:20 a.m. A lunch will follow chapel at 11 a.m. To RSVP for the lunch, please contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

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Green Fact of the Day

Recycling plastic is more than just about water bottles. The following things usually can be recycled too:

-plastic cups AND straws (usually sold at coffee shops: ice coffee, milk shakes, fruit shakes, juices, etc…)

-plastic boxes, forks, knives, spoons (especially from take-out and food ordered in at the office or at home)

-plastic lids (usually found on top of paper coffee cups)

-plastic beauty products (shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, hair products, body lotions, nail polish remover, deodorant, etc…)

-plastic cleaning products (laundry detergent, almost ALL cleaning materials, liquids and sprays)

-plastic food packaging (almost ALL cheeses, yogurts, ketchup, mayo, puddings, syrups, etc…)

-plastic trays INSIDE food packaging (for example, the plastic trays inside cookie boxes or frozen foods, etc…)

(http://www.greenyourday.com/recycling-plastic-its-not-just-about-water-bottles/)


Green Fact of the Day is brought to you by the Environmental Stewardship Committee.

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Study Abroad Application Deadline Oct. 1

Planning on Studying Abroad in January on a Faculty-led program to Guatemala or El Salvador, or in Spring '09 to anywhere in the world? If so, you need to apply to Augsburg Abroad by Oct. 1, 2008.

Advising Hours and Application Information:

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Augsburg Associates Fall Luncheon -- Sept. 24

Augsburg Associates Fall Luncheon – Town & Country Club, St. Paul
Please join us for the annual Fall Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The fun begins with the Silent Auction at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Annual Meeting at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. President Pribbenow will bring greetings and an update from the College and special guests “Tina & Lena” will share their Scandinavian humor as a part of the program. Call me to register at 612-330-1085 and pay at the door. Or complete a registration form from the Homecoming brochure and send it to me along with your payment to Campus Box 146. Cost of the luncheon is $25. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, Sept. 17. Hope to see you there.

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Free Pilates Starts TODAY

This is a reminder from the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion that pilates class starts today from noon - 1 p.m. in the Marshall Room. The class will be held every Monday through the last week of classes this semester.

Pilates is open to to all interested students, faculty and staff and is FREE!!We hope you will start your week off by joining the class. Feel free to come each week as you are able to do so. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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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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Augsburg College Democrats

If anyone thinks they might be interested in joining the upstart Augsburg College Democrats, let me know. Or if you just want more information about it. The meetings might start in a few weeks time.

madland@augsburg.edu

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Invitation: Celebrate Trinity's 140th Anniversary

Come and help Trinity* Celebrate 140 years in Cedar-Riverside
-Sunday, September 21 in the Hoversten Chapel of Foss Center
-11 a.m. Worship Service with Bishop Craig Johnson preaching
-Noon Reception hosted by President Paul Pribbenow & Augsburg College
-Freewill Offering and Silent Auction to support Trinity's Youth program and outreach programs [www.trinity-lc.org for more details]

Come celebrate with Trinity members and other guests.

*Trinity Lutheran Congregation is the church that was responsible for Augsburg coming to Minneapolis nearly 140 years ago from Marshall, WI. Augsburg's graduations and major events were held at Trinity before the Interstate highway eliminated Trinity's building.

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Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15


This year marks the 40th anniversary of what began as National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and was expanded in 1988 to encompass the independence days of several Latin American countries, which take place September 15, 16 and 18.

The Hispanic Heritage occasion was originally authorized by Congress in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, which encompassed September 16 with Mexico’s Independence Day. In 1988 the designation was expanded to a month beginning every September 15, which marks the anniversary of independence of five Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Chile marks the anniversary of its independence on September 18.

This month of remembering is a time for the Hispanic community in the United States to celebrate its history, pride, identity and contributions. Its cultural diversity is reflected in the mix of its roots from individual Latin American countries, including Spain and the Caribbean. The main characteristic of Hispanics/Latinos is the shared native language, Spanish, which is the official language of 21 countries or spoken by over 332 million people in the world, and by more than 35 millions in North America. Although most Hispanics speak Spanish, each subgroup adapts the pronunciation and slang of its homeland according to circumstances. Likewise, they have inherited different religious traditions from foreign countries or from their homelands.

Terminology – What should I say?? Terms like Latino, Hispanic and Chicano are worth remembering. For example: Latino refers to American-traced heritage, such as from Latin America. Hispanic refers to heritage that can be traced back to Spain; according to recent report the majority U.S. residents prefer to be called Hispanic. Chicano refers to residents of the United States who are of Mexican descent, with many also tracing their heritage to Spain, Native American cultures and the Aztec civilization.

Hispanic Heritage Month marks a special opportunity to highlight the rich culture, history and the outstanding achievements of Hispanics in the United States. At Augsburg College student organizations like the Spanish Club, the Allied Latina/os Augsburg Students (ALAS) and the Office of H/L Student Services will announce accordingly performances by local musicians and flamenco dancers as well as speakers to cover politics, business, education or cultural related issues.

For more information write or call Emiliano Chagil at chagil@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1309. -¡Gracias and Viva America!

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Feminist Friday Film on Wednesday this week

Yes, you read that correctly: this Wednesday, Sept. 17, will be the first of our new monthly "Feminist Friday Film" series. We have FREE passes for an advance screening of THE DUCHESS, starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes, at 7:30 p.m. at AMC Southdale, 400 Southdale Center (near Edina). (Need a ride? Call us at x1028.)

THE DUCHESS is based on the true story of the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer (Keira Knightly), and follows her rise to fame as she stays true to her passions in a world of protocol, gossip, and social rules – and pays the price.

To view the film’s trailer, please visit:
http://www.theduchessmovie.com/

To get your free pass, please call us at x1028, or email nathanso@augsburg.edu.

Upcoming Feminist Friday Films include PERSEPOLIS, and on Nov. 21, THE PRICE OF PLEASURE (with guests Robert Jensen, anti-pornography writer and activist; and Renegade Evolution, sex worker rights blogger and activist).

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Recovery Month Tidbits

We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and adventure to discover our own special light. -- Mary Dunbar

All of us are gifted. Every person has a gift that can bring great joy and light to those who encounter it. Our task is to stand in the sun and create a climate that will develop and nurture our gift. Sometimes we are afraid to let ourselves believe we have anything special to offer or contribute to the world. We think of ourselves as plain and untalented, with no gifts or special potential. But if we believe we are limited, we act in a limited way. We take few risks and follow few paths that might develop our special talents and gifts. In recovery we are learning to love ourselves and trust ourselves in a whole new way. Now anything is possible. To fully believe in our talents, we need only step from the darkness into the sun. We will take this first step, trust enough, and start believing that; yes, we do have special gifts.

Today let me be aware of my deep and unfilled desires, dreams, and wishes, which is the first step on the way to accepting our gifts. - Body, Mind, and Spirit by Anonymous

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Don't Bring Your Own Cups

Augsburg Dining request that you use the cups that are provided for you. When you bring your own cups that are often larger than the ones that we provide, the cost to fill those up are two to three times as much as the ones provided for you. That begins to add up and eats away at the over all cost to provide Augsburg with great food and service. So please just use the cups that are provided for you. Thank you, Augsburg Dining management.

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Women's Resource Center Fall Open House

Stop by Thursday for refreshments and to find out what's happening in the Center this fall! 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Women's Resource Center, Sverdrup 207. All are welcome!

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Do You Need Flex Dollars?

Do you need to purchase Flex Dollars 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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Weight Watchers at Work -- Open House

Looking for a supportive weight loss group and the convenience of the group being right at work? Look no further. Join Weight Watchers at Work at Augsburg at an Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 2 - 3 p.m. in Lindell Library 301. Weight Watchers will begin a 17 week series on Tuesday Sept. 23.

Weight Watchers is also introducing its Lose for Good campaign. Now through October 18th for every pound of weight lost by Weight Watchers members a donation of the equivalent of a pound of food (up to a million dollars) will be donated to two organizations: Action Against Hunger and Share our Strength. So you will not only be doing something good for yourself but helping others in need, too.

Cost for the 17 weeks is $186 which is a discounted rate for at-work groups. You can pay in three installments or one lump sum and by cash, check or credit card.

We have many wonderful employees currently in the group which includes faculty, staff and students. Stop by the Open House on Tuesday for more information or contact Dianne Detloff at detloff@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1707.

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Ren Fest and Underwater Adventure Tickets

It’s that time again – HR has discount Renaissance Festival tickets for purchase! Adult tickets are ONLY $15.50 each (normally $19.95) and child tickets (ages 6-12) are $7.50 each (normally $10.95). We are also offering Food Books for only $5 – each book is a $6 value.

The Renaissance Festival is open on the weekends between Aug. 16 and Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 26. The event is open rain or shine, and parking is free.

Stop down in HR today to buy your discounted tickets – we will be offering them until the end of the Festival. Call us at x1058 with any questions.


Human Resources has discount tickets available for Underwater Adventures Aquarium at the Mall of America. We are selling tickets at the following prices: Adult - $9.50, Kids (3-12) - $5.50. This is an incredible deal – regular ticket prices are $18.95 for adults and $11.95 for kids. Stop down in HR to pick up your tickets today!

We currently have 50 adult tickets and 25 children tickets available – they do go fast, so stop down ASAP!

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That's not Garbage, Recycle!

If you have not noticed yet, all of the cups, plates, plastic wear, napkins, straws, and to-go containers being used at Coopers Coffee Shop, Nabo, and Murphy's are biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable. So when you are done, make sure you move past the trash and help make Augsburg a little greener by recycling. Oh, and keep an eye out for our composting venture with Augsburg starting on the Sept. 22. Hey, who said, "it's not easy being green?"

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Comings and Goings

Augsburg College would like to welcome:

Jim Matthias, our new Administrative LFC. Jim's first day is today, September 15, 2008.

Kristan Esson, our new Administrative Assistant, TRiO. Kristan's first day is today, September 15, 2008.

Please feel free to stop by IT and TRIO to welcome them!

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Friday, September 12:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational: Augsburg def. Coe (Iowa) 3-0 (27-25, 25-22, 25-21); Nebraska Wesleyan def. Augsburg 3-2 (21-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-19, 15-7)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0809statistics/091308wartburg.html


Saturday, September 13:
Football -- Augsburg 30, Wartburg (Iowa) 24 (2OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0809statistics/091308wartburg.html

Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 2, Hamline 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/091308hamline.html

Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 1, St. Scholastica 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wsoccer/0809statistics/091308stscholastica.html

Volleyball -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa) Invitational: Augsburg def. Simpson (Iowa) 3-1 (12-25, 26-24, 25-18, 25-20); Wartburg (Iowa) def. Augsburg 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 22-25, 28-26)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0809statistics/091308wartburg.html

M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Tufts (Mass.) Jumbo Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/0809statistics/091308tufts.html


Sunday, September 14:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at St. John's Fall Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/

Women's Golf -- Augsburg at Carleton Division III Midwest Classic
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wgolf/


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Wednesday, September 17:
Men's Soccer at St. Thomas, 4 p.m.
Volleyball at Gustavus, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Soccer vs. Hamline, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 20:
Volleyball Alumni Scrimmage (EXHIBITION), Si Melby Hall, 11 a.m.
Men's Soccer Alumni Scrimmage (EXHIBITION), Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. St. Thomas, Edor Nelson Field, 4 p.m.
Men's/Women's Cross Country at St. Olaf Invitational.
Men's Golf at St. Olaf Invitational, Fountain Valley GC, Farmington, Minn.

Sunday, September 21:
Men's Golf at St. Olaf Invitational, Fountain Valley GC, Farmington, Minn.

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