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Writing Lab Is Up and Running

The Augsburg College Writing Lab is now in its second week of the semester. Located on the street level of Lindell Library, the Lab's writing tutors are ready to help students with papers for any class and at any stage of completion. Just stop in; no appointments are taken.

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

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Biology Department Student Research Informational Night

Join us at 7 p.m. Monday, September 29th in Science 123 for an informational night learning about Biology research opportunities both at Augsburg and elsewhere. Hear presentations from student researchers from the past year and learn how you can get involved!

Monday, September 29th
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Science Hall Room 123

See you there!

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GRE Prep Begins Wednesday -- You Can Still Join

The URGO Office (Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity) will be holding GRE preparation courses on the following SIX consecutive WEDNESDAYS:

Wednesday, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29

Courses will be held in OGC 113 on Sept. 24, then the rest will be held in OGC 114--all sessions meet from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $50, which covers test prep materials.

You can register ONLINE at: www.augsburg.edu/urgo. If you have any questions about this or any other test prep, feel free to email Dixie Shafer at: shafer@augsburg.edu

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Sabo Symposium: Friday at 2 p.m.

Garry Hesser, Sabo Professor of Citizenship & Learning, Dean Farley and President Pribbenow invite you to the Sabo Center's Inaugural event, a conversation with Minnesota legislators who transformed the legislative process and became a national model during the 1970's.

"The Transformation of Minnesota Politics in the 1970s: Context, Content, and Processes", 2-3:30 p.m., Friday, September 26, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Participants include:

Martin Sabo '59 [Speaker of MN House, '73 -'78] and Jim Pederson '56 [Governor's Administrative Assistant, 1968-74]
Lyall Schwarzkopf, Republican
Bill Kelly and Ray Faricy, DFL
Moderator: Gene Lahammer, AP reporter [1972-2002]

Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning Colloqium, September 26, 2-3:30

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Sad News and a Call to Gather

I am very sad to confirm that Ahmednur Ali, a third-year Augsburg student, was shot and killed Monday evening in Currie Park, approximately 6 blocks west of the Augsburg campus in Minneapolis. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 22, and the College received official confirmation of the student's identity early this morning.

Our prayers are with Ahmednur's family and friends. The Augsburg community will gather to remember Ahmednur in the Foss Chapel at 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

We also invite Augsburg faculty, staff and students to attend a special Community Time at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon in the Foss Chapel.

- Paul C. Pribbenow
President of Augsburg College

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CCHP Health Fair TODAY

While our Augsburg community is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students, we have an opportunity to come together after Chapel today to support each other at the CCHP annual health fair.

The health fair will be an additional wonderful opportunity to gather with other students, faculty and staff, get a chair massage, eat some food and obtain important health related information from over 20 community vendors,

We hope you can stop by Christensen Center today following Chapel from 11:45 - 2:00 p.m. All CCHP staff will be at the health fair as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Mary Lingen '81 Artist Reception and Talk Friday

Auggies are...Artistic! Come help us celebrate the accomplishments of Mary (Primm) Lingen, class of 1981, who has a solo show "Seasons" on view in the Christensen Center Art Gallery. Her artist reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and Mary will talk about her work at 6 p.m. All are invited, food will be served.

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Homecoming Lunch -- Register Now

It’s Homecoming Week and Alumni Relations is excited about all of the events taking place on and off campus. Don’t forget to register for the Homecoming Lunch on Friday. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Commons. We need your reservation now in order to plan for the event. You may do a departmental budget transfer or pay at the door ($20), but all faculty and staff need to rsvp. Call me at x1085 or email me at waggoner@augsburg.edu. Thank you and we'll see you at the event. Becky

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Photo of the Week Answer

Last week was the inauguration of "Guess that Picture" within the Photo of the Week spot on Inside Augsburg. The answer: the photo shows the roof on the north side of Lindell Library.

If you have a suggestion for a new subject for "Guess that Picture," let me know at geffre@augsburg.edu

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Ren Fest and Underwater Adventure Discount 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 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.



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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Student Ombuds

Do you have questions or concerns about Augsburg, its policies, or actions and don't know where to turn to? The office of Student Ombuds can help. This offices works to:

-Clarify or direct students to college policy pertinent to their question
-Refer students to appropriate student services
-Help develop students' problem solving competencies

For assistance, please contact us at ombuds@augsburg.edu or visit us at
www.augsburg.edu/ombuds.

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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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Farewell to Chris Pegg Wednesday, Sept. 24

Chris Pegg is leaving Augsburg after 10 years in IT and the Library. As Digital Learning Services Librarian these past two years, he has been a philosopher leading Library and Information Technology staff in thinking through the issues of learning in a technological environment. He's also been an implementer of the vision, in particular through the development of the Learning Commons.

Join us in celebrating his leadership, creativity, humor, skill, and enthusiasm on Wednesday, September 24, from 3-4:30 p.m. in Lindell 301.

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Tray-less Tuesday

Tray-less Tuesday is here again. Augsburg Dining would like to thank Augsburg for all of their help and diligence with this effort to work on the environment. We are excited about the composting. Yesterday we only had one bag of garbage all day. The main goal now o Tray-less Tuesday is to limit the amount of water being wasted (3 gallons to wash one tray). Still look for the green liners for composting. Remember Food & Paper both go into the green compostable liners, no Plastic! Thank you and lets keep up the great work Augsburg Community.

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Augsburg Indigenous Student Association Meeting

AISA will be meeting Tuesday, September 23rd in Cedar Room in the Christensen Center from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Augsburg’s Indigenous Student Association (AISA) is a student organization that started fall 2007. The purpose of the organization is to increasing awareness within the Augsburg community of American Indian/Indigenous cultures and issues. But more importantly, we are here to help Native students find a sense of community in which they can practice their traditions and beliefs while gaining a college education. Meetings will be held every 2 weeks, and all are welcome to attend and participate, both Native and non-Native. Faculty, staff and others are also welcome.
Please contact Bernell Martin at martinb@augsburg.edu or Richard La Roque laroque@ausburg.edu for more information.

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Recovery Month Tidbits

For over 50 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people... alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic, whether they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon/Alateen fellowship.

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Homecoming Week in Chapel

Wednesday: Brad Holt '63
Wed Evening: 9:09 Songs & 9:30 Communion
Thursday: Jeroy Carlson '48
Friday: Homecoming Convocation at 10 a.m.

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Augsburg College Democrats

If anyone thinks they might be interested in joining the Augsburg College Democrats Club, or if you want more information, let me know. Meetings may start in a couple weeks.

madland@augsburg.edu

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Yoga this Week

Attention all yoga participants -- there will be yoga this week. Today and Thursday yoga will be in the Marshall Room from noon - 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. it will also be in the Marshall Room.

Yoga is sponsored by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion and is FREE for all interested students, staff and faculty. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

If you have any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Faculty: Is a HDHP/HSA in Your Future?

You may have heard Augsburg College 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.

Pick one of these convenient sessions in OGC 100 (no reservations needed!):
Monday, September 29 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Monday, September 29 from 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1 from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

OR in OGC 103
Thursday, October 2 from 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact HR at x1058.

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Lunch Menu Sept. 23

Soups:
Creamy Turkey Rice
Salmon Roasted Red Pepper Chowder

Grille:
Tuna Melt w/ Swiss Cheese
Chili Cheese Fries

Market Place:
Pork Chops
Corn Bread
Veggie Du Jour

Sweet Pepper Deli:
Seafood Salad Croissant w/ Fresh Fruit

World Flavors:
Cajun Chicken w/ Fettuccine

Bravo Italiano:
White Pizza
Chicken Pesto Calzone

*menus may change due to availability of product.

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Augsburg Student Feminist Collective Meeting

Hello!
The Student Feminist Collective would like to invite you to the first meeting of the semester this Thursday, September 25th at 7 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (Sverdrup 207).
The Student Feminist Collective is a safe space for students to come together collectively to discuss issues that relate to students. It is a place for great conversation and to speak your truth! Feminist or not, these meetings are welcome to all students because all voices are valued and appreciated.
Delicious snacks will be provided.
Again, our first meeting is this Thursday, September 25th at 7 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (Sverdrup 207).

Come check it out!

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2848 Dates

Hello!

I want to let you know about a new series of events to be held at Augsburg House this year.

Paul and I invite faculty and staff to come to our house for informal fellowship and refreshments. We’re calling this series of gatherings our “2848 Dates,” as 2848 is the West River Parkway address of Augsburg House -- plus it rhymes.

We can’t have you all over at the same time, so we’ve reserved nine dates from October through March, and each of you will receive an invitation via email to one of the gatherings which will take place from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on a weekday.

Here’s the high-tech, fun part. One day you’ll open your mailbox to find a spiffy e-vite from me. This will give you a chance to say whether you can attend on the specified date and see who else is coming. This is handy for carpooling.

Did you know there are more than 700 of us in the Augsburg faculty and staff community? My goals with these parties are to get to know more of you a little bit better, give Paul, Thomas and Maya a chance to hang out informally with Augsburg friends, and give you a tour of the remodeled Augsburg House.

We’re not inviting you by department or any other clever groupings -- instead we’re mixing you up! So, I hope you’ll come to reconnect with colleagues and maybe get to know someone you don’t regularly see on campus.

Hospitality and fellowship play important roles in our Augsburg culture. Please come!

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Composting is More Than Just A Pile of Garbage

On September 22, Augsburg Dining, in a joint effort with Augsburg College, began 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.

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Commons Closed Thursday, Friday & Brunch Saturday

This Thursday, there is a catered dinner in the commons, and we will need all day to set up. On Friday, there is another catered lunch that will take most of the day. For both of these meals, we will be serving the food out of the Century Room located on the lower level of CC next the KAUG Radio. On Saturday, brunch will be served tailgate style in the park. Commons will re-open for Saturday dinner. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Thank you, Augsburg Dining Management.

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Diversity Committee Meeting/Community Update: Sept. 23

The Diversity Committee invites faculty, staff and students to our meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 3-4:30 p.m. in OGC 100. We'll be sharing information on the administrative division administrative plans, and will heard from Institutional Advancement and Admissions. Information is also available at https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/diversityplan/index.html

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Accounting and Auditing Conference Sept. 30

There will be an Accounting and Auditing Student Conference on Tuesday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $10 fee - YOU must pre-register at http://www.studentconf.org/ A great place to network with accounting firms and more.... Check it out!

Questions - call Sandy, CSWL, x1472

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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.

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Apartment Available Near Campus

A 3 bedroom lower level apartment is available in a owner occupied duplex on W. River Parkway, close to campus. $1300 Available now.
Contact 612-722-9565.

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