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Faith & Film - October

All are welcome to our first "Faith and Film" offering of the fall term. Please join us for a screening of "Long Night's Journey Into Day" (2000) this Thursday, October 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Meet in the Science Auditorium (SCI 123). "Long Night's Journey Into Day" is a documentary that takes you inside post-apartheid South Africa, giving you an intimate look at a country's attempts to heal itself with truth and forgiveness as the balm. Hosted by the Religion Dept.; led by Professor Lori Brandt Hale. Also, mark you calendar for "Faith & Film" on November 4, featuring the Clint Eastwood film, "Unforgiven" (1992).

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The Emerging Generation and the Hyper-real

If you are interested in how youth and young adults view the world, then please plan to attend the OCTOBER RELIGION COLLOQUY on Wednesday Oct. 1 3:45 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room. Dr. Andrew Root (Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Ministry, Luther Seminary) will be speaking on "The Emerging Generation and the Hyper-real". Refreshments will be served.

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Research Abroad in Sciences, Culture, Justice

Learn about SIT Study Abroad's field-based programs in Africa, Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latin America, The Caribbean and the Middle East.

Tomorrow, October 1, 2008
11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Christensen Center

A FIELD-BASED, EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH that redefines the classroom as students learn from academics, policymakers, and other professionals in the real-world settings of communities, workplaces, organizations, and natural environments;
Genuine CULTURAL IMMERSION THROUGH INTENSIVE LANGUAGE CLASSES and urban and rural homestays that enables students to make deep connections that promote academic progress, personal growth, and intercultural understanding;
A focus on critical GLOBAL ISSUES that inspires INTERDISCIPLINARY program themes, such as the impact of develop.m.ent and the revival of Islam in Jordan or the effect of global economic changes on Mongolia's nomadic culture;
LOCAL RESOURCES AND NETWORKS that provide access to extraordinary student learning opportunities;
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH through SIT Study Abroad's hallmark month long Independent Study Project that provides the opportunity to learn primary research methods, skills, and ethics; practice field study; and gain a deep understanding of the research topic.

Area of study/research:

Arts, Cultural Studies, Develop.m.ent Studies, Environmental Studies,
Global Health, Peace and Justice Studies, Social Justice

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John Braxton visit Thursday

The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Enrollment Management division are pleased to announce that Dr. John Braxton, of Peabody College at Vanderbilt University, will be joining our campus community on Thursday, October 2 for a series of focused conversations concerning student success and retention. Dr. Braxton, a leading voice in research of the college student experience and college student departure, is a consulting editor for The Journal of Higher Education and Research in Higher Education and is a member of the Editorial Board of The Journal of College Student Retention.

Schedule of Conversations for Thursday, October 2:

12:00 – 1:00: Augsburg for Adults Brown Bag conversation
Location: Oren Gateway Center; 100

1:30 – 2:30: Faculty and staff conversation:
Past, Current and Up-and-Coming Trends in Retention
Theory Research
Location: Oren Gateway Center; 100

3:30 – 5:00: Faculty conversation and reception:
The Pedagogy of Active Learning as a Reliable Influencer of
Student Success and Retention
Location: Lindell Library; 301

Please join these conversations as you are able!

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Nuruddin Farah: "The Power of Words"

On October 15, Augsburg College will host the award-winning Somali writer, Nuruddin Farah. The event, "The Power of Words," will include Farah's reading from his latest novel, "Knots," as well as time for discussion and book-signing.

Mr. Farah is the author of ten novels, including "Knots." His novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and have won numerous awards. Mr. Farah has been noted for his unique representation of the postcolonial experience in Africa; he depicts the vicissitudes of family life in the face of the withering effects of patriarchy, colonization, and state-sanctioned terror. His approach closes an important gap in the dominant anti-colonial discourse that, inspired by the stridency of Frantz Fanon's theories, glossed over the hegemonic devastations of traditional African patriarchy.

Farah was named the 1998 laureate of the Neustadt International Prize for Literature, "widely regarded as the most prestigious award after the Nobel" (The New York Times). Born in Baidoa, Somalia, Mr. Farah has lived in exile in Ethiopia, Uganda, Gambia, and Sudan. He now lives in Cape Town, South Africa.

According to Michele Levy in World Literature Today (Sept/Oct 2007), through the "quest" of its remarkable heroine Cambara, Farah's "Knots" "explores the impact of diaspora and globalization on Somalis at home and abroad, portrays how civil war brands psyche and cities, and expands our distant vision of Mogadishu."

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Times:
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. - Reading and discussion
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Reception and book signing
Location:
Augsburg College
Hoversten Chapel in the Foss Center
625 22nd Avenue So., Minneapolis (corner of Riverside & 22nd Ave)

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Sustainable Cities in North America Report

"Sustainable Cities in North America: Sharing what we've learned about Portland OR, Vancouver BC, and our own Twin Cities."

Professors Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer, along with students from their "Sustainable Cities in North America" course, will be holding this CTL-sponsored event to share with the Augsburg community the insights that we gained in Portland Oregon, Vancouver BC, and our own Twin Cities. If you have an interest in environmental issues, cities, business practices, comparative government, and the culture of the Pacific Northwest, then there will be plenty for you in this event. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 16 in Lindell 301 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Snacks provided.

For more information, please contact Nancy Fischer (fischern@augsburg.edu) or lars christiansen (christil@augsburg.edu).

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Augsburg College Democrats

If anyone thinks they might be interested in joining the upstart Augsburg College Democrats, or if you just want more information, let me know. Meetings may start next week.

madland@augsburg.edu

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Donate Your Old Hanging Baskets to CK Green House

Do you have, or will you have, any used plastic (or any material) hanging flower baskets? Put them to good use this fall and winter by donating them to the greenhouse (near the community garden on the NW corner of campus) so that we can use them to grow vegetables and herbs for the Campus Kitchen Project. Contact me if you have any to share.

And please go out and see the new Green House. It was funded through the Environmental Stewardship Committee and constructed by Campus Kitchen volunteers to demonstrate sustainable urban agriculture and produce food for our neighbors.

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Make Your First Word Meaningful

The Augsburg for Adults office and Campus Ministry invite you to join us for an ecumenical worship and discussion before morning classes on Saturday, October 4. Meet with fellow students, faculty, and staff members to discuss issues of faith and learning.

This Saturday, Lori Peterson, Director of Augsburg for Adults, will discuss "Genuine Love" over coffee and mini-muffins. All are welcome at our two services: 7:30-7:50 a.m. and 8:00-8:20 a.m. in the Foss Atrium. See you there!

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Have an Academic Advising Question?

But you aren't able to make it to the Enrollment Center to find the answer? Then log onto your Yahoo, AOL, Google, or MSN account and send an Instant Message to augsburgadvising.

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New Product in C-Store

Come check out the new products in the c-store. Now offering Hot pockets, Oreo Cookies, Ball Park Beef Franks, Turkey Dogs, White Castle Burgers, Big boxes of Cereal, Gallons of Milk, Butter, "I Can't Believe Its Not Butter" Deli Meats, Bread, and Hot Dog Buns. Oh did I mention the Moon Pies Yummm!
Open from 10-2 and then from 6-9 p.m. See ya soon.

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Wednesday Gathering

Let's gather to welcome October with warm soup and bread bowls!

Please join us for lunch on Wednesday, October 1, in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.

The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

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Students -- We Want Your Stories

Students! Do you have a story to tell? We'd like to share it with the community on Inside Augsburg. Are you doing an exciting internship? An engaging class project? Ground-breaking research? Let us know! Email your suggestions to wheelerw@augsburg.edu.

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Fall Blood Drive Coming!

Memorial Blood Centers will be on campus on Wednesday 10/8 from 10 - 4 p.m. for the annual fall blood drive. The blood drive will be held in East Commons and time slots are still available.

If you have not had a chance to sign up for a donation time you can either call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get your time or stop by the Christensen Center on Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to get a time for your donation.

Any questions, please call the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion.

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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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FREE Yoga this Week

Center for Counseling & Health Promotion invites all interested faculty, staff and students to FREE yoga instruction this week. We will meet Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 1 p.m. in the Marshall Room.

There is also a morning yoga class on Wednesday from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. also in the Marshall Room.

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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Community Time -- TODAY

Come enjoy a root beer float tomorrow during Community Time!

All faculty and staff are invited to Community Time in the East Commons, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

The last Tuesday of the month Community Time gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing Common Work. This is also an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways!

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Tray-less Tuesday

Just a friendly reminder that today is Try-less Tuesday. And don't forget to compost!

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Upcoming IT System Changes for Faculty and Staff

On Wednesday, October 1, we will begin implementing a 2GB quota on all faculty and staff mailboxes. ***This change will not have an effect on over 80% of the current faculty and staff mailboxes.*** Most faculty and staff will not notice the quota, much like how many of you don't notice the quota on your personal AugNet folder. This quota is necessary to improve overall daily email performance as well as provide for reliable backup and recovery of mailboxes. A quota also prevents our system from being overwhelmed by automated messages and malicious behavior. This quota applies to the size of the entire mailbox, not the age of the messages. Email messages are retained for as long as you wish.

If you manage your e-mail through the Web, you will see a disk quota gauge--a single bar denoting the percentage of disk size in use--in the upper right hand corner. If you use the Windows client or the upcoming version of the Mac client, your space usage is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the main screen. At 80% of your quota usage, you will be sent an email giving you a heads-up. At 100% of your quota, you will not be able to receive email. The email system will notify your LFC so they can help you reduce your mailbox before 100% is reached.

Also, we've passed the anniversary of the installation of our new voicemail system, which means that many of you will start being prompted to change your voicemail passwords. You'll need to choose a new password that is at least 5 numbers. If you have any questions or need some help, please let your LFC know.


Scott Krajewski and Brad Christ
Information Technology
x1471 and x1345

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First-year Students -- We Want to Meet You

The office of Marketing & Communication wants to "meet" our first-year students and share your Auggie experience with others. Your story might make Inside Augsburg or could be used on our website or in other marketing materials. See how we've done this at http://www.augsburg.edu/admissions/day/ with Ben, Kristin, Cody, and Sama. If you're interested in sharing your story, email wheelerw@augsburg.edu. Thanks!

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Study/Intern Abroad Application Deadline--TOMORROW

Planning on Interning or Studying Abroad in January and/or Spring '09? If so, you need to apply to Augsburg Abroad by Tomorrow, October 1, 2008.
Advising Hours and Application Information:

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Monday, September 29:
Volleyball -- Augsburg def. North Central (Minn.) 3-0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-17)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0809statistics/092908northcentral.html

Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/0809statistics/092908gustavus.html


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

Wednesday, October 1:
Volleyball at Macalester, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Friday, October 3:
Men's/Women's Cross Country at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, Colfax, Wis., 4 p.m.
Volleyball at Hamline, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 4:
Men's/Women's Cross Country at Wartburg (Iowa) Dan Huston Invitational, 11 a.m.
Football at Hamline, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Soccer vs. St. Mary's, Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. St. Mary's, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Sunday, October 5:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Monday, October 6:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

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Still Free Tickets to David McCullough Remaining

I still have about 7 tickets left to hear presidential author David McCullough speak at the State Theater on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for these tickets. They are free to people in the Augsburg Community.

Here's how the Hennepin Theater Trust (who is offering these tickets) is describing it:

David McCullough has been called a master of the art of narrative history. His books have been praised for their sweep, their literary distinction, and for their scholarship and insight into American life. Mr. McCullough is twice winner of the National Book Award and he received the Pulitzer Prize both for John Adams, and for his monumental Truman. In recognition of the election year, Mr. McCullough's remarks will focus on the United States Presidency.

If you are interested in hearing Mr. McCullough's comments on the US Presidency, then you should send an e-mail to murray@augsburg.edu. I will give tickets until they have run out (there is a possibility I may get more, if there is demand for more than 20 tickets). E-mail as soon as you can.

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Free Upholstered Chairs

I have two free yellow upholstered chairs. Perfect for a dorm room. See attached link for photo.
Contact Kathy at 612-330-1365

http://web.augsburg.edu/~kuross/chairs.jpg

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