Security and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
- Ren Fest and Underwater Adventure Discount Tickets
- ABO Twins Game Next Tuesday Night, Sept. 23
- Call for Submissions: AFA Oct./Nov. Newsletter
- Recovery Month Tidbits
- Get Your First Word in Before Class
- Snackin' with the Senate
- Composting Is More Than a Pile of Garbage
- CCHP Health Fair Next Week
- Study Abroad or Off-Campus with HECUA Monday
- Update on Signature Academic Building
- Augsburg Dining Menus Sept. 19
- Student Organization Involvement Fair
- Homecoming Decorating Contest
- Faculty: Is an HDHP/HSA in Your Future?
- That's Not Garbage; Recycle!
- I Want Candy
Keeping Track of Auggies
Auggie Athletics
Classifieds
Security and Facilities Announcements
ACTC Intercampus Bus
One of the three ACTC busses has been temporarily replaced with a traditional yellow school bus. The yellow bus has a sign identifying it as the ACTC bus. It follows the same route and stops as the traditional white ACTC busses.
The ACTC Intercampus Bus runs between the five ACTC Institutions: Augsburg, Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine and St. Thomas. Each bus is equipped with bike racks and is handicap accessible. Busses run between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The 08-09 schedule can be found on-line at:
http://www.associatedcolleges-tc.org/Bus/bussched3.htm
Schedules are also available on buses and info desks at each campus.
Teaching and Learning
Speakers Lab Closed this Saturday
The Speakers Lab in Foss 22C will be closed this Saturday, September 20. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Starting next week, the Speakers Lab will resume its normal schedule of:
Mondays
5:30-8:30 PM
Thursdays
4:00-7:00 PM
WEC Saturdays
12:00-3:00 PM
Fac Dev Grant Funds -- Apply by Oct. 1
Interested in learning from your colleagues who teach abroad? Curious about how to incorporate faith and vocation into your teaching? Please consider applying for the Lilly Faculty Development Grant offered through the Office of International Programs!
The purpose of the grant is to give Augsburg faculty professional development opportunities at Center for Global Education sites, participating in study abroad programs that include reflection on faith and vocation in a global context. This can be done in the context of the CGE professional development seminar taking place summer 2009, by participating as a co-leader on an existing Augsburg Abroad faculty-led program to a CGE site, or by attending one of the open trips that CGE advertises.
All Augsburg faculty are eligible, but preference will be given to faculty who have not yet led a study abroad program to a CGE site, but are considering proposing a program. Preference will also be given to faculty in disciplines that are under-represented in study abroad (i.e. science, math).
The grant covers travel costs for three faculty members in the calendar year 2009, up to $2000 per person. The application is available in the Office of International Programs public file, under “Lilly Funding Applications.” The deadline to apply is October 1, 2008.
Green Fact of the Day
Augsburg College and A'viands have partnered with Hennepin County to begin a composting program, starting Monday, September 22 in the Commons. There will be information available as well as guides to help you with the composting process. All food scraps, paper (even food soiled paper), and other organic materials may be composted. Please continue to recycle plastic, glass, aluminum, and paper in the proper receptacles.
http://www.aviands.com/augsburg/sustainability.html
Green Fact of the Day brought to you by the Environmental Stewardship Committee.
General Announcements
Ren Fest and Underwater Adventure Discount Tickets
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!
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 August 16th and September 28th from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday, September 1, and Friday, September 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.
ABO Twins Game Next Tuesday Night, Sept. 23
The Augsburg Business Organization invites you to our first MBA / ABO event of this year on Tuesday, September 23. ABO is an Augsburg student organization which is dedicated to making connections with students and the Twin Cities business community. We'll meet at 6 p.m. and then head down to the game via light rail for a 7:10 game against the Chicago White Sox. (Note: If you wish, you can also arrange to pick up your tickets ahead of time and / or meet us at the dome.) This is a great chance to socialize with your fellow Augsburg Business students; both MBA and undergraduates along with faculty and staff. Note: this event is open all Augsburg students, faculty and staff!
The cost for this ABO sponsored event is $5 for Augsburg students, faculty and staff which includes a lower-level left field ticket which normally has a $20 face value. This is a deal that any business minded student should recognize. Note: tickets are available for non-Augsburg students / guests at $10 each.
If you're interested in participating or have questions, please contact Marc Isaacson ( isaacson@augsburg.edu ) or Kathryn Amberg ( amberg@augsburg.edu ) ASAP as we have a limited number of spaces for this wonderful opportunity.
Call for Submissions: AFA Oct./Nov. Newsletter
Have an event or opportunity that you want to advertise to Augsburg for Adults/WEC and graduate students? List it in the next issue of the AFA Newsletter.
The next issue, which covers October and November, will be released on October 1. Please email all submissions by September 30 to foxwilso@augsburg.edu.
Recovery Month Tidbits
The Serenity Prayer is the common name for an originally untitled prayer, most commonly attributed to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, but many theories of other authors have been identified. The prayer has been adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve-step programs.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot be change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Get Your First Word in Before Class
Make your first words meaningful and share your thoughts with fellow students, faculty, and staff.
Campus Ministry and Augsburg for Adults invites you to share in the First Word Community Gathering every class Saturday in the Foss Atrium. We have two times: 7:30-7:50 a.m. (for students who have 8:00 classes or want to secure a parking spot) and 8-8:20 a.m. (for students with 8:30 classes and who still want to secure a parking spot).
Throughout the academic year, we will be focusing on the four bases of an Augsburg community faith practice: Identifying Yourself as an 'Auggie', Making a Commitment to Gather, Making a Commitment to Involvement in the Broader Community, and Making a Commitment to Global Citizenship and Environmental Stewardship. Each session will be lead by a guest speaker.
For our first session this Saturday, September 20, Jessica Fox-Wilson will be speaking on "Growing Your Garden."
The First Word Community Gathering will be a non-denominational, informal setting where all are welcome to share muffins, coffee, good conversation, and music.
Snackin' with the Senate
Hungry in between classes? Need to voice your thoughts? Join WEC Senate for Snackin' with the Senate, Saturday September 20!
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Christensen Center, the WEC Senators will be offering treats and an opportunity to share your opinion about campus issues. This week, WEC Senate will be joined by a representative from A'viands, our food service provider, and Sarah Griesse, the Dean of Students.
Snackin' with the Senate will be offered once a month as an outreach to all adult students who are interested in getting involved and sharing their thoughts about their time at Augsburg
Composting Is More than a Pile of Garbage
On September 22, Augsburg Dining, in a joint effort with Augsburg College, will begin composting upstairs in the commons. All of the food that is left over from our customers will be placed into special containers located adjacent to the trash receptacles. There will be posters up to help in the instruction of what is to go where. Over time, this effort will expand to the other retail food locations and then campus wide. The Augsburg community will be happy to know that the end product of this composting will return the the Augsburg community garden. So please look before you throw away that half eaten sandwich and see if it can't further our environmental awareness and give back to us all.
CCHP Health Fair Next Week
Counseling & Health Promotion invites all Augsburg students, staff and faculty to our annual CCHP health fair which will be in the Quad on Tuesday 9/23/08 from 11:45 - 2:00 p.m.
The health fair will have exhibitors from a variety of health organizations and groups such as Smiley's Clinic, MN Aids Project, Outfront Minnesota, MN Mental Health Association, Memorial Blood Center, Lifesource and more. Also reps from the employee benefit groups will be here as well and of course all the res halls will be exhibiting on important college health topics.
Please plan to come for the info, the food, the fun, the prizes, the music and celebrate Homecoming '08 - An Experience Like No Other."
The CCHP staff looks forward to meeting you on Tuesday. Any questions about the health fair, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.
Study Abroad or Off-Campus with HECUA -- Monday
HECUA (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs) Information Session
Monday, September 22nd
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Come for 5 mins. or stay for an hour—you choose.)
Cedar Room in the Christensen Center
Coffee and cookies will be served.
Challenge your vision. Change your world.
Whether you are interested in environmental sustainability or poverty or the arts community in the Twin Cities, conflict transformation in Northern Ireland, multiculturalism and globalization from Norway’s welfare state perspective, public frameworks for change as exemplified in the Civil Rights Movement in the US South, or indigenous social movements and political development in Ecuador, this is your chance to explore your interests further!
Coffee and cookies will be served along with information and conversation about HECUA’s off-campus study programs in Ecuador, Northern Ireland, Scandinavia, the US South, and the Twin Cities.
See you there!
p.s. Don't forget to apply to Augsburg Abroad by Oct. 1st for Spring Semester study abroad or study off-campus in the US.
www.HECUA.org
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/
Update on Signature Academic Building
Faculty, Staff and Students,
The Project Management Team for the new Center for Science, Business and Religion along with representatives from our building architects, Holabird & Root, and landscape architects, Oslund & Associates, invite you to a community session on Monday, September 22nd, from 1-2 p.m. in the Marshall Room. An update on building and quadrangle development and a question-and-answer format will be part of this session.
I look forward to seeing you on Monday.
Barbara Farley
Augsburg Dining Menus Sept. 19
Soups:
Tomato Basil
Chicken Noodle
Deli Bar
Beef Wraps
World:
Pork Verde
Refried Beans
Grill:
Rachel's
Chili Dogs
Market Place:
Chicken Fried Steaks
Country Gravy
Veggie Du Jour
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Vegetarian:
Cheese Tortellini w/ Cream Sauce
Menu subject to change depending on availability
Student Organization Involvement Fair
Want to get involved on campus and in the community?
Visit the Student Organization Involvement Fair on Friday, September 19 from 3-8 p.m. Visit over 25 student organization tables and learn more about each organization and how to join! Don't miss out on this opportunity! The Student Organization Involvement Fair will be held in the Christensen Center Lobby. Come to learn and go home with a bag of candy!
Sponsored by CAO (Campus Activities and Orientation).
Homecoming Decorating Contest
So, you've got Auggie Spirit?? Well, then you better show it!
As part of the annual Auggie Homecoming festivities, we will once again be having the office and floor decorating contest. So, here is your opportunity to be creative, show your Auggie Spirit, and bond with your fellow co-workers or housemates/floormates!
If your department or group would like to participate in the contest, please send an email to collen@augsburg.edu, with the name of your group, your group leader and the exact location for the judges to visit to view your decorating skills.
You're welcome to use whatever products you would like to complete your decorating project---just be mindful of the fact that taking three days to decorate your offices MIGHT not be looked upon favorably by the judges!! Basic supplies such as window paints, butcher paper and markers will be available in the Event & Conference Planning department beginning on Friday, September 19. You will be able to check out products for two hours at a time.
Judges will be viewing the masterpieces on Wednesday, September 24, so you must be completed by Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.
Questions?
Contact Jodi Collen in the Event & Conference Planning department at x1107 or at collen@augsburg.edu!
Now Let's See Your Auggie Spirit!!!!
Faculty: Is an HDHP/HSA in Your Future?
You may have heard Augsburg is adding a High Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account (HSA)to its current two levels of deductible.
Come join your colleagues and HR in a short session to 'get in the know' before you have to decide if an HDHP/HSA is in your future at benefits re-enrollment this fall. (No reservation needed)
Pick one of these convenient sessions in OGC 100:
Monday 9/29/08 from 12:00-12:30
Monday 9/29/08 from 3:30-4:00
Wednesday 10/1/08 from 9:00 to 9:30
Thursday 10/2/08 from 3:00-3:30
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?" (Kermit)
I Want Candy
Hey, who does not like candy? Who does not like free? Well, Coopers & Murphy's are mixing them together. Show off your "Cliff Claven" trivia skills and win a free candy bar when you purchase one at regular price. Simply submit the correct answer by paper to the cashier and receive a coupon for one free candy bar with purchase of one at regular price. This is now available at Cooper's and will start at Murphy's (look for the pink flyers) on Monday.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Kathy McBride
Ron Rivera, husband of Kathy McBride (CGE co-director in Nicaragua), died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept 4, in Managua, Nicaragua. In 2004 Ron presented a campus lecture and demonstration on his work with ceramic water filters. Ron's son, Demian Rivera, and Kathy's children, Camilo Power, Ana Gabriela Power and Maria Belen Power are all Augsburg alums. Ron's obituary can be read at: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/health/14rivera.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries&oref=slogin Contributions to the Ron Rivera Memorial Fund may be sent to the Center for Global Education, campus box 307. The Fund will be used to further the work on water filters to which Ron has given so much of his life. Messages can be sent to Kathy at cgenica@gmail.com .
Auggie Athletics
Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule
Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/
Saturday, September 20:
Volleyball Alumni Scrimmage, Si Melby Hall, 11 a.m.
Men's Soccer Alumni Scrimmage, 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 (Gray) at St. Olaf Invitational, Fountain Valley GC, Farmington, Minn.
Sunday, September 21:
Men's Golf (Maroon) at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, Eau Claire CC, Eau Claire, Wis.
Men's Golf (Gray) at St. Olaf Invitational, Fountain Valley GC, Farmington, Minn.
Monday, September 22:
Men's Golf (Maroon) at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, Eau Claire CC, Eau Claire, Wis.
Winford Named to D3Football.com Team of the Week
Augsburg's Royce Winford named to D3Football.com Team of the Week
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/091708winford.html
MINNEAPOLIS (9/17/08) -- Augsburg College wide receiver Royce Winford (SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn./Osseo HS) was named to the D3Football.com Team of the Week for his efforts on both sides of the ball in Augsburg's 30-24, two-overtime win over No. 20-ranked Wartburg (Iowa) on Saturday at Edor Nelson Field, it was announced on Wednesday. It marks Winford's second award of the week, after being named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.
Playing both wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense, Winford caught eight passes for 87 yards, while also recording three tackles, an interception and a pass breakup on defense. He caught two key touchdowns in the fourth quarter and overtime. On a 4th-down-and-goal play from the 2-yard line, Winford caught a touchdown pass with 4:02 left in the fourth quarter, then intercepted a pass on defense on Wartburg's ensuing drive. In the first overtime, Winford caught a 15-yard scoring pass.
On the season, Winford has caught 18 passes for 195 yards (97.5 ypg) and four touchdowns. In his career, he now has 172 catches for 2,338 yards and 28 touchdowns, moving into a tie for second place in school history in career touchdowns and career receiving yardage, while standing in third place in career receptions.
This week's award marks the third time that Winford has been named to the national Team of the Week by D3Football.com, a national web site that covers NCAA Division III football. He was named twice last season -- on Oct. 24, after catching an Augsburg and MIAC record 20 passes in a win over Carleton; and on Oct. 31, after a 17-catch, 206-yard performance in a win over Gustavus.
Augsburg is now 2-0 on the season, marking the first time Augsburg has started 2-0 since the 1999 campaign. Augsburg is idle this weekend, and returns to action with its Homecoming game against St. Olaf on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field.
Classifieds
Harvard Blue Ice Air Hockey Table (Like New)
Comes with two paddles and eight plastic pucks (2 blue octagon pucks, 2 yellow triangle pucks, 2 orange circular pucks, 2 red circular pucks).
30.25 inches high, 4 feet long, 2 feet wide. The legs fold in, so it's portable. It also doesn't take up as much space as most air hockey tables, so it would be great for a dorm as well.
I'm looking for $45 or best offer. Any questions, feel free to ask. I have pictures of it that I can send as well. Email me at shaw@augsburg.edu or call 952-432-6465 if interested.
Tickets for MN Vikings Game this Upcoming Sunday
Due to a family gathering, I have four tickets to the MN Vikings football game this Sunday vs. Carolina. They're located in the upper deck, end zone (Section 220, row 11, seats 26-29) and provide a great view of the game. I'm selling them in pairs for $100 / pair. If you're interested, please e-mail me at isaacson@augsburg.edu or call my cell phone at 651-335-2190.
For Rent
Don't fight the freeway!
South down Hiawatha to 42nd Street stoplight.
Perfect for faculty/staff family with TLC for our antiques, books, art.
Tudor-style split level, unique plan with great room, 2 BR, 1 Bath up;
1 BR, 1 Bath, LR, Den, Laundry downstairs (smoking OK downstairs).
All fully furnished, including linens and dishes.
Woodburning stove.
Internet and Cable. Lovely old, safe residential neighborhood
with professionals next door;
elementary school, playground, Minnehaha Falls, bike path,
LRT, plus Hiawatha/46th, Riverview
and Highland entertainment/shopping nearby.
1-car garage, fenced yard. Pet allowed.
Perfect for faculty/staff family with TLC for our antiques, books, art.
$1500 month, plus utilities.
Lease Nov. 1 - May 1.
First month and security deposit needed.
4309 42nd Ave. South, Minneapolis.
Call Lyn at 612-724-6110.