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Student Conference Travel Funding Available

Applications for student conference travel funding are available from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) by contacting Dixie Shafer. Faculty and students are asked to collaborate on completing the application, which gives funding for research or a discipline-specific conference. Priority is given to students presenting research.

Applications are accepted and awards are made on a rolling basis; therefore it is to the applicants' advantage to apply EARLY in the academic year. The URGO Advisory Committee, comprised of faculty members and the URGO Director, will begin reviewing proposals and making funding decisions as early as the week of Monday, September 15, so items should be turned in by THIS Friday to be considered as soon as possible.

To apply for this or any other funding or research, contact Dixie Shafer at: shafer@augsburg.edu, or 612-330-1447.

You can also find more information about on/off-campus research and academic year research funding at www.augsburg.edu/urgo.

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Presidential Debate: Friday, September 26

The Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning invites you and your friends to join others in watching the Presidential Debate [Domestic Policy and the Economy] this Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. in Science 123. Come and plan to listen and learn, giving each candidate your respectful attention.

Hope to see you then.

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Inter-Religious Dialog:Eid ul-Fitr & Rosh Hashanah

Augsburg's Inter-Religious Dialog will be celebrating Eid ul-Fitr and Rosh Hashanah on October 1 at 7 p.m. in the East Commons. Come hear about these two important holidays for Muslims and Jews, respectively. Sample some traditional holiday food. Dialog in small groups about your religious background.

This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. We are hoping to get a variety of religions represented, so people of diverse faiths are especially invited to attend. For more information, contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

The Eid and Rosh Hashanah celebrations are the first of several Inter-Religious Dialog events in the academic year.

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Biology Department Student Research Informational

Join us at 7 p.m. Monday, September 29 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 29
7 - 8 p.m.
Science Hall Room 123

See you there!

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Scholarship for Business Majors

MTMA offers scholarships for undergraduate students who are studying for career in the treasury management profession. Applications are accepted September through March. Students must be in their junior or senior year of school, be a full time-student and a degree candidate in the areas of finance, accounting or business, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and express interest in pursuing education to pursue a treasury management career.

Further information:
http://www.mtma.com/index.php?spn=scholarship_student

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Student Academic Year Research Funding Available

Applications for student/faculty research funding during the 08-09 academic school year are available from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) by contacting Dixie Shafer. Grants of up to $1,000 for research within this academic year will be awarded. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals NOW, even if applying for spring funding.

Applications are accepted and awards are made on a rolling basis; therefore it is to the applicants' advantage to apply EARLY in the academic year. The URGO Advisory Committee, comprised of faculty members and the URGO Director, will begin reviewing proposals and making funding decisions as early as the week of Monday, September 15, so items should be turned in by THIS Friday to be considered as soon as possible.

To apply for this or any other funding or research, contact Dixie Shafer at: shafer@augsburg.edu, or 612-330-1447.

You can also find more information about on/off-campus research and travel research funding at www.augsburg.edu/urgo.

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Lilly Fac Dev Grants -- Apply by next Wednesday!

Interested in learning from your colleagues who teach abroad? Curious how to incorporate faith and vocation into your teaching? Please consider applying for the Lilly Faculty Develop.m.ent Grant offered through the Office of International Programs. The purpose of the grant is to provide Augsburg faculty with an opportunity to participate in professional develop.m.ent opportunities at Center for Global Education sites that include reflection on faith and vocation in a global context. This can be done in the context of the CGE professional develop.m.ent 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.

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Commons Menu, September 24

The following items will featured in the Commons today, Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Lunch:
Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice, Grilled Bratwurst w/ Sauerkraut on a Sesame Bun, Nacho Beef Bake, Vegetable Du Jour, Twice Baked Potato, Egg Salad Sandwich, Mini Beef & Bean Burritos

Soups - Organic Vegetable Noodle, Creamy Potato & Roasted Garlic

Dinner:
Grilled Lime Chicken Breast, Homestyle Pot Roast, Teriyaki Pork Wrap, Spinach Feta Wrap, Turkey Noodle Hot Dish, Tortellini Alfredo, Fire Grilled Southwestern Chicken Salad with w/ Fresh Field Greens, Vegetable Du Jour

Soups - Chef Du Jour

*Menu items subject to change without notice and based on availability.

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Recovery Month Tidbits

What is E.D.A.?

Eating Disorders Anonymous is a voluntary fellowship of individuals who meet together to share solutions for and recovery from eating disorders. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from an eating disorder. Our primary purpose is to recover from an eating disorder. Our primary purpose is to recover from our eating disorders and to carry this message of recovery to others with eating disorders.

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Composting -- More than 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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Student Ombuds

Do you have questions or concerns about Augsburg, its policies, or actions and don't know where to turn? 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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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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Study Abroad Application Deadline--Oct. 1

Planning on Studying Abroad in January or in Spring '09? If so, you need to apply to Augsburg Abroad by October 1, 2008.

Advising Hours and Application Information:

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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International Programs Photo Contest--Win $100

Enter the 8th Annual International Programs Photo Contest!

Did you study abroad in the academic year of 2007-2008 (fall, spring, January, summer?) Are you studying at Augsburg as an international student? Then you are invited to share a glimpse of your international experience with the Augsburg community. The 8th Annual International Programs Photo Contest, co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs, The Department of Modern Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies and the Office of Public Relations and Communications, is now accepting photo entries.
Cash prizes will be awarded to a Best of Show photo and 1st - 3rd places ($100, $75, $50) in each of the following categories:

1. Landscapes/cityscapes
2. Photojournalism - local people and/or Augsburg students interacting with the setting, cultural interactions
3. Portraits – photo of a person or animal that reflects the culture in which he/she is pictured

Deadline for photo submissions (A maximum of 1 photo for each category may be submitted by each person): Friday, October 3, 2008 at 4 p.m.

Click here to download Instructions and Entrance Form: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/PhotoContestEntryForm08.pdf

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Spanish Conversation this Thurs.

Please join us for the Spanish conversation group that meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Riverside Room, on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. - whatever works for you! Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

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Ren Fest & Underwater World 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 16 and September 28 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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Homecoming Lunch - LAST DAY TO REGISTER

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 TODAY 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. GO AUGGIES!

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Mary Lingen Reception & Artist Talk -- Friday

All are welcome to attend the reception for art alumna Mary (Primm) Lingen this Friday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. At 6 p.m. Mary will discuss her paintings featured in "Seasons" in the Christensen Center Art Gallery.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

Hispanics in America: Origin, Current Population and Heroes/Heroines

Hispanic Heritage Month is an excellent time to take a moment and reflect on the lives of those who came before: these are men and women of extraordinary courage, vision and resolve who opened the doors for generations who followed. To help celebrate these special days, we must pay tribute to all figures of U.S. history whose lives and accomplishments should not be forgotten; especially of those working the land and factories and living a life without recognition.

About Hispanic's origin, two questions need to be explored: Who are we as Hispanics or Latinos? How long have we been in America? Experts say: “The Hispanic heritage began as a synthesis of Celtic, Phoenician, Germanic, Greek, Roman and Arabic cultures and bloods; and became enriched by the bloods and cultures of African and indigenous Americans.” It also seems Hispanics arrived just decades ago, but according to history in 1850 there were 100,000 Hispanics among the 23 million residents of the United States. Exploring further into our American history tells us that Hispanic American's presence or bravery is well-known and has been demonstrated time and again, dating back to the aid rendered by General Galvez during the American Revolution as well as by many in World War II or in today's wars. The Hispanic story in America began long ago and continues today.

As of July 2007 the US Hispanic Population was 45.5 million, making people of Hispanic origin the nation's largest ethnic or race minority; they constituted 15 percent of the nation's total population. In 2008 these numbers need to be adjusted. A few facts in the population's growth: about one of every two people added to the nation's population between July 2006 and July 2007, was Hispanic. Overall it represents 3.3% increase in the population during the same period, making Hispanics the fastest-growing minority group. Like any immigrant group that has shaped mainstream U.S. culture before fully asserting its economic or political power, the nation's 45.5 million Hispanics are just getting settled in economically. A recent study reports “U.S. Hispanic purchasing power surged to nearly $870 billion in 2008 and is projected to reach as much as $1.3 trillion by 2015.” During the past decade, the rate of growth was more than two times the overall national rate.

In 2007, U.S. Hispanic population ranked second worldwide. Only Mexico at 108.7 million had a larger Hispanic population than did the United States, 45.5 million. Spain had a population of 40.4 million. Looking ahead, in 2050, the projected Hispanic population of the United States is 132.8 million which will constitute 30 percent of the nation's population.

As US's largest ethnic or race minority, Hispanics promise to help remake America in the 21st century as vitally as African Americans did in the 20th century. Historically and as in the present, Hispanics and their advances in the sciences, arts and in sports are countless, and to list all the accomplishments and contributions to our society would be endless. Briefly, bellow a few men and women are mentioned or featured and who are considered as heroes/heroines thanks for their impact in America's culture and in the world. They are:

• Mr. Luis W. Alvarez won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968.
• Ms. Ellen Lauri Ochoa became the first Hispanic women in space in 1993. She has since completed four flights, logging almost 1,000 hours in space.
• Ms. Lucrezia Bori made her operatic debut at the age of 21. She became a heading performer at the New York Metropolitan Opera. She died in 1960.
• Mr. Ramon Navarro born in Mexico in 1899 was a trailblazer for US Hispanic actors in the era of silent movies.
• Ms. Romana Acosta Banuelos was the first Latina Treasurer of the United States in 1971.
• Mr. Jose Antonio Romualdo Pacheco was, in 1875, an important figure in California politics. He remains the only Hispanic Governor of California.
• Mr. Esteban Bellan was the first Hispanic to play Major League Baseball, and among US's greatest. He became a successful manager in his native Cuba, and died in 1932.
• Mr. Cesar Chavez, a Mexican-American farm worker who became in the 1960s and for decades after a pivotal figure in labor relations and civil rights. Eight US states have declared his birthday, March 31, a public holiday.

For more description of these famous Hispanics please call or write, or for any other information contact Emiliano at chagil@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1309. -¡Viva America!

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Peter Yarrow sings this Thursday in the Quad

Peter Yarrow of the group Peter, Paul & Mary, will be singing in the Quad this Thursday, September 25, from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (Student Art Gallery in case of rain). This event is co-sponsored by Augsburg's Office of Admissions, the Center for Global Education, and the International Student Organization (ISO).

Hope to see you there!

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Farewell to Chris Pegg -- TODAY

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 develop.m.ent of the Learning Commons.

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

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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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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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Homecoming T-shirts Have Arrived

Pick up your limited edition Homecoming 2008 T-shirt for only $10 at the Christensen Center Welcome Desk. There are a limited number of shirts, so be sure to stop by before they're all out! Show your Auggie pride and pick up your Homecoming T-shirt today! Checks, cash, and budget transfers accepted.

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Call for Photos

The Fall 2008 term is the 10-year Anniversary of Augsburg College in Rochester, MN. On Tuesday, October 28, the occasion will be marked with an "Open House" at the Augsburg Rochester location.

We are looking for pictures that may help tell the story here in Rochester. These can be pictures of students, classes here, faculty who have taught at the Rochester campus, etc. If you have pictures and can share them, please forward them to us. Include an explanation of the pictures: who is in the photo? and/or what is the subject of the photo?

Please send these to Erika Ambourn, Augsburg College Rochester, 810 3rd Av. SE, Rochester 55904. Or (preferred), send digital photos to Erika at ambourne@augsburg.edu. All photos should be accompanied with a name and address so they can be returned after the event. Thanks for your assistance.

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Physics, Food, and Your Professors

Want to get to know your Physics Professor? Interested in FREE FOOD? Then please join us at the first SPS gathering Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Conference Center.

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Student Feminist Collective Meeting

The Student Feminist Collective would like to invite you to the first meeting of the semester this Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center. The Student Feminist Collective was created to provide a space for students to come together and discuss various issues such as gender rights, feminism, glbt issues, or simply life as students. All are welcome and delicious food will be provided! Please join us and share your voice.

Contact: Erin Scott at Scott@augsburg.edu, Lucreshia Grant at Grantl@augsburg.edu, or Elizabeth at Hanson3@augsburg.edu

Let your voice be heard!

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, September 23:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 3, St. Olaf 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/092308stolaf.html


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

Wednesday, September 24:
Women's Soccer at St. Olaf, 4 p.m.
Volleyball at Gustavus, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Friday, September 26:
Men's Soccer at Wisconsin-Whitewater, 3:30 p.m.
Volleyball vs. St. Benedict, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 27:
Football vs. St. Olaf, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Soccer at St. Catherine, 1 p.m.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Elk River CC, Elk River, Minn.

Sunday, September 28:
Men's Soccer at Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1 p.m.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Links at Northfork, Ramsey, Minn.

Monday, September 29:
Volleyball vs. North Central (Minn.), Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Minnesota Valley CC, Bloomington, Minn.

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Soccer Player Featured on KARE-11

Augsburg men's soccer player Matt Bowman (SO, Maple Grove, Minn.) was featured in a news story on KARE-11 television on Tuesday night.

Last month, during an Augsburg preseason scrimmage, Bowman collapsed on the field, due to what was later diagnosed as an anomalous coronary artery heart defect, a rare disorder that is often fatal in 80 percent of patients before it is diagnosed. Bowman had an operation to correct the defect on Sept. 12, was released from the hospital on Sept. 16 and returned to the Augsburg campus on Monday.

Last night, Bowman joined his teammates on the bench as Augsburg defeated St. Olaf 3-0, and KARE-11 reporter Karla Hult documented his return.

View the story from Tuesday's KARE-11 News here:
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=525240&catid=2

Head coach Greg Holker has written about Bowman and his recovery process twice on the AugBlog (Augsburg athletics blog). Here are links to the stories:

Sept. 9:
http://augsburgathletics.blogspot.com/2008/09/coach-holkers-thoughts.html

Sept. 22:
http://augsburgathletics.blogspot.com/2008/09/coach-holkers-thoughts_22.html

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Nine Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday

Augsburg College will induct nine individuals into its Athletic Hall of Fame in ceremonies during its Homecoming week on Thursday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the college's Christensen Center.

Inducted this year will be:
Mike Colehour '78 (men's hockey)
Greg Chmelik '87 (wrestling, football)
Julie Hanson '93 (women's basketball, softball)
Mary Klinefelter Resch '73 (women's basketball)
John Mayer '89 (football, baseball)
Chuck Priess '87 (men's basketball)
Stephanie Simones '98 (track and field, cross country)
Karl Sneider '71 (football, track and field)
Joe Wabner '83 (football)

In addition, Darrell Wiese '59, a longtime assistant coach in both baseball and football and a former baseball athlete, will receive the college's Distinguished Athletic Service Award.

For more information, contact the Augsburg athletic department at 612-330-1249.

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