Security Alert - Burglary & Suspicious Person

On Friday, October 3, 2008, Augsburg DPS Officers arrested the woman pictured below for trespassing. Minneapolis police were called and Augsburg DPS detained the woman until they arrived. MPD took her into custody and removed her from campus.

On Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2008, a computer, blanket and several food items were taken from an unlocked residence hall room. The computer, blanket and some of the food items were later found in public areas on campus. Witnesses report seeing a woman in the area and at the time the loss occurred. The woman they describe is very similar in appearance to the woman trespassed from campus on Friday.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Augsburg College DPS or the Minneapolis Police Department. If you see the woman pictured below, please contact DPS immediately. Do not approach or attempt to stop her yourself. If you have questions or concerns regarding campus public safety, please call John Pack, Director of Public Safety, at 612-330-1644.

You can help prevent crime at Augsburg!
- Lock your doors, even if you leave for only a minute.
- Always lock your residence hall room when you are sleeping.
- No tailgating! Don't let strangers follow you into locked buildings and residence halls.
- Immediately notify DPS of individuals behaving suspiciously or inappropriately.

A color photo is available on-line at:
http://web.augsburg.edu/~pack/Alert.pdf

Female
Approximately 5'6" tall
Lean build (approximately 135 lbs.)
Black
The word "Zella" is tattooed at the base of her neck on the right hand side.
When last seen, she was wearing hospital "scrubs" and a white T-shirt or sweatshirt.

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Disability Awareness Month Information

To help raise awareness during this month, we will be posting brief notes on how we as a community can be supportive of persons with disabilities.

Section 508 - Access to Technology
In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Inaccessible technology interferes with an individual's ability to obtain and use information quickly and easily. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage develop.m.ent of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508 (29 U.S.C. ' 794d), agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information that is comparable to the access available to others.
(Source: http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=3)

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David Greenlund in Vocatio Chapel October 15

Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel tradition on October 15 at 10:20 a.m. with pastor and potter, David Greenlund. David Greenlund is the pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Lauderdale, MN. He has started an arts ministry at his congregation called the Artists Way.

David is himself an accomplished potter, designer, and ceramic artist. Some of his work will be on display in the chapel while he is visiting.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join David Greenlund for lunch, following chapel at 11:00 in the Riverside Room. To RSVP, please email murray@augsburg.edu.

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Sustainable Cities in North America

"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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NEW LOCATION Faculty Meeting

Faculty, please note your monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 8 will be held in Science 123 instead of the Marshall Room.

Handouts for this meeting will be available for you to pick up as you enter Science 123.

Refreshments will be served in this room beginning at 3:00 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m.

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Lilly Program Fac Dev Grant -- DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline is being extended to this Friday, October 10 to apply 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. Experience the CGE professional develop.m.ent seminar taking place summer 2009, participate as a co-leader on an existing Augsburg Abroad faculty-led program to a CGE site, or attend 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 extended deadline to apply is October 10, 2008.

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Student Correspondents for National Geographic

National Geographic Glimpse Correspondents Program is an exciting opportunity for students who have or will STUDY ABROAD to hone their storytelling skills, to jump-start a career in international journalism, and to be published with National Geographic Glimpse. The Magazine is now beginning their search for our next team of Glimpse Correspondents and to identify the best and brightest storytellers who will be living abroad in Spring 2009.

http://glimpse.org/correspondents

The Correspondents Program application deadline is Nov. 2.
Augsburg Abroad deadline is Oct. 15.

For more information on studying abroad and becoming a Glimpse Student Correspondent, contact Leah at abroad@augsburg.edu or 612 330 1650

Augsburg Abroad
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Faculty Do you Need Textbboks Held in Stock?

In preparation for the spring semester we will begin returning unsold books in the next week. We know some titles will not be used until later in the term and also that some students postpone buying their books. We'd like to make sure that we still have the books they need in stock.

Please let us know of any titles you would like us to hold on until later in the semester. Also, please remind us of any later starting classes so that we can retain those books as well.

Spring is right around the corner. We will be asking for your Spring textbook adoptions by October 15. If you already know what texts you will be using, please let us know. Please e-mail information to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu

Thanks!!

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Computer Science Tutors Available

Computer Science tutors are available in Sverdrup Room 204 at the following times:

Monday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Please contact petit@augsburg.edu if you have additional tutor needs for Computer Science courses.

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Fac/Staff Book Discussion--THURSDAY

There is still space available for Augsburg college faculty or staff members who wish to participate in a four-part, lunch-time conversation (a.k.a. book discussion) of "The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions" by Marcus Borg and N.T. Wright. Our first conversation is this Thursday, October 9, from noon-1:00 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room. We will also meet on Thursdays, October 23, November 6, and November 20. The facilitators are Garry Hesser (Sociology) and Hans Wiersma (Religion). Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon signing up. Please sign up with Diane Glorvigen (x 1334; glorvige@augsburg.edu) in the Exploring Our Gifts office.

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Augsburg College Democrats

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

Meetings will start next week.


madland@augsburg.edu

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Questions About the Current U.S. Financial Crisis?

Do you have questions about the current U.S. financial crisis?

Thursday, October 9, 2008
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

- How will this affect the future of our economy?
- What about my current investments (401K/403B)?
- Will I be able to get student loans?

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend an open panel discussion on the current financial crisis facing the United States economy. Faculty members from the Department of Business Administration and the Department of Economics will be present to answer questions.

Panelists include:

Business Administration-
Ashok Kapoor
Rosanne Malevich
Marc McIntosh

Economics-
Jeanne Boeh
Kevin Bowman
Keith Gilsdorf

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Student Concerns Week

Student Concerns/Food Committee will be tabling in lobbies of OGC and Christensen Center. Please come and let us know your concerns, comments about Augsburg, neighborhood (anonymous process). This will allow the committee to work with you/school in solving/making progress on tasks taken.

October - Tuesday 7 to Friday 10, the Student Concerns/Food Committee meets every Tuesday at 5p.m. by the coffee shop. Everyone is welcome! Please join us in making our campus even better!

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Depression and Anxiety Screening Day

Worried? Stressed? Sad? You're not alone. Get help at the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion's Depression and Anxiety Screening Day. Drop by the CCHP house on Thursday, October 9 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and complete a free 10-minute screening for depression and anxiety-related concerns. No appointments necessary. You will meet face-to-face with a counselor to discuss the results and receive information about resources on- and off-campus to help address your concerns. Contact CCHP at x1707 with any questions. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Get help today!

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Brown Bag Lunch in the Women's Resource Center--TODAY

Come to the Women's Resource Center for our second brown bag lunch of the year. Bring your lunch and find time to relax and enjoy great conversation. Check out what the Center has planned for the fall and/or how you can get involved! We would love to see you there.

Brown Bag lunches are on the second Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:00 in the Women's Resource Center (SVE 207).

All are welcome!

Remember, Tuesday, October 7 from 12:00-1:00 in the WRC.

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Hispanic Heritage Lunch Celebration with Food

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with food and balloons!

All are invited: Faculty, Staff and Students

This week's Wednesday, October 8, Aviands has the following menu for lunch:

1. Soup: Posole (Red)
2. Market Place: Sour cream enchiladas, Spanish rice and refried beans
3. World Flavors: Pork carnitas with flour tortillas

Please come and enjoy!

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Staff Senate Nominations - Deadline this Friday

Please go to http://www.augsburg.edu/staff_senate web page and click on the button to nominate yourself or another staff member for the open vacancy. Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10! Questions, e-mail Sandy at tilton@augsburg.edu

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Clearance Sale at the Bookstore

All Clothing clearance is an additional 25% off the lowest price - Stop by the bookstore and check out the great deals!

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Tai Chi Tuesday - TONIGHT

The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion will be sponsoring FREE tai chi instruction for eight weeks starting tonight. We will meet in the Century Room from 5 - 6 p.m. every Tuesday.

Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring a friend. Tai Chi is a slow and gentle form of movement known both as a form of exercise and a martial art.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Hope you can join us!

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Help! Do you Speak Arabic?

I have a new piece of piano music by a North Carolinian composer called, "The 99 Beautiful Names for God", and I would love to have someone announce the titles of the pieces in proper Arabic during a concert I will play on October 19. Interested?

Please call 330-1278 or e-mail dawej@augsburg.edu

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Bowling for Crises

Hi Everyone,

I'm participating a Bowl-A-Thon called Rock 'n Bowl On October 11th to raise funds for Crisis Connection, a non-profit that I support. Crisis Connection is a 24/7 telephone hot-line that anyone in crisis or need of help may call to speak with a counselor. Since they provide this service completely for free to all of Minnesota, they are putting on a fundraiser to help raise money for the organization, and as a supporter I'm raising money & bowling! (Luckily its a fun event and my bowling score doesn't count!) My group, Storytellerz In The Gutter, plans to make a splash by dressing in capri pants, colorful scarves and red lipstick!

My goal is to raise at least $250 dollars in donations, and I'm hoping you can help me! I need to find at least 10 friends that will donate $25, or 25 friends to donate$10, so I can reach my goal by October 1st! If you would like to donate and help me reach my goal...

1. Put this link into your web browser: http://www.bowlathon.net/event/crisis_connections_2008/donate
2. Fill in your contact information
3. Where it says "I'm donating on behalf of..." click the drop down and Select "Vicki Joan Keck" under team name "Storytellerz In The Gutter"
4. Select the amount of your donation
5. Select to pay with a credit card on-line
6. Click "Submit Donation"

And that's it! If you have any questions or trouble making a donation, feel free to call me (x1054)or email keck@augsburg.edu. Thank you in advance for your support & donation. Every dollar we raise helps save some in need!
Vicki Keck, Augsburg Copy Center

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IES Abroad Visit on Thursday, 10/9

Stop by the IES Abroad Information Table

Thursday, October 9 from 11:00-1:00 in the Christensen Center Lobby.

With more than 80 programs in 31 cities around the globe, IES Abroad is dedicated to broadening its global reach and continuing its commitment to offering students outstanding academic options coupled with every-day opportunities for cultural immersion. IES Abroad programs include fall, spring, academic year and summer options. Internships are available on many programs.

www.iesabroad.org

There's still time to apply to study abroad in Spring '09. Extended application deadline is October 15.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Involved on Campus?

If not here's your chance. Have you ever felt the need to write, design, or take photos? Well do I have the job for you. The Augsburgian (yearbook) is looking for you. We need six dedicated writers, as well as one photographer, and one designer. Watch for the informational meeting in the A-Mail.
Sincerely, Jessica "JK" King Commissioner of The Augsburgian

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Feeling Worried? Stressed? Sad? Overwhelmed?

College life can be overwhelming. At Augsburg, however, students are not alone.

Anyone with concerns or questions about depression, anxiety, stress or other mental health issues is invited to stop in at the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion for a "mental health check-up" on National Depression Screening Day.

Depression screenings are available at
* Counseling Center and Health Promotion, 628 21st Ave.
* Thursday, Oct. 9
* 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Free and confidential
* No appointment is necessary.

The screening questionnaire takes about 10 minutes and helps students identify symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other concerns that can affect their life, happiness and academic performance. Counselors will meet with students one-on-one to help them understand the results of their screening and offer help and resources at Augsburg or in the community.

"Depression among college students is more common than most think, and it's quite treatable," says Sandra Sanger, MA, LPC, a counselor at CCHP, who is coordinating CCHP's screenings.

Nancy Guilbeault, PhD, LP, Director of CCHP notes, "It's important for students to know they are not alone and that help is available. There is a link between student health and student success."

Many students simply stop in at the Counseling Center to enjoy a few quiet moments in the inviting and relaxing space, or to treat themselves to the massage chair and some calming music. Other students find that CCHP's counseling, or yoga, Pilates or tai chi classes are helpful.

Additional resources are available through CCHP's website.

http://www.augsburg.edu/cchp/

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Thomson Reuters Open House - Accounting/Finance

Come Explore Accounting and Finance Career Opportunities at Thomson
Reuters! Friday, October 17 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Thomson Reuters
610 Opperman Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
(just minutes outside of St. Paul)

Your day will include:

* Executive Presentations
* Opportunity to learn about Internship and Full Time
opportunities
* Tour of Eagan our facility (Thomson Reuters North American Legal
Headquarters)
* Lunch
* Prizes
* Networking
* Panel Discussion

RSVP by October 9 to Jenny Uglem at jenny.uglem@thomsonreuters.com

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Diversity Committee Meeting--TODAY

The Diversity committee invites faculty, staff and students to our Tuesday, Oct. 7, meeting. We will meet 3 - 4:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway, Room 100. Staff from Enrollment Management will share information on recruitment, retention, and financial aid strategies.

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Tickets on Sale for Found

Tickets are now on sale for Found, directed by Randy Reyes.
Available performance dates are Tuesday October 21, Wednesday October 22, and Thursday October 23 at 8:00 (please note that the performance time has changed from what was printed in our season brochure. Performances will begin at 8:00, not at 7:00 as was printed).

Tickets are on sale for
$5 for General Public
$4 for ACTC faculty and staff
$2 for Augsburg students and children under 12
All Augsburg students need to bring their student ID.

To make a reservation, please call 612-330-1257 with your name, phone number, the amount of tickets you would like and the type of tickets you would like. (If your call is received later than 3:00 p.m. the day of an evening performance, your reservation will not be taken.)

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2009 Insurance Benefits Renewal

October 6, 2008

TO: All Insurance Benefits-Eligible Staff and Faculty
FROM: Sandra Hokanson, Director of Human Resources
RE: 2009 Insurance Benefits Renewal

The next benefit plan year will begin January 1, 2009. October 10-November 21, 2008 is our annual enrollment period and certain changes in your benefits may only be made during this time. Please plan to attend one of the following meetings and/or read this memo carefully for information regarding benefits and changes.


Friday, October 10, 2008 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Gateway Room 100

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in Gateway Room 100

Thursday, October 23, 2008 from – 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Gateway Room 100

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Gateway Room 100

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from – 8:15 – 9:15 p.m. in Gateway Room 100

Tuesday November 4, 2008 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Gateway Room 100

IMPORTANT: Forms and Deadlines:

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/2009BenefitsRe-EnrollmentDetails.pdf

Enrollment forms, election forms, and change forms are
due on or before November 30, 2008.

Employees who turn in their completed forms early by November 11, 2008
will have their names placed in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. FOUR LUCKY WINNERS will be selected! Please send or drop off completed forms to:

Human Resources
Memorial Hall, Room 19
Campus Box 79

Contact Lor Yang, Benefits/Payroll Assistant, at x1052 or yangl@augsburg.edu for questions regarding benefits coverage, enrollment, changes, and forms.


2009 Insurance Re-enrollment Overview
As we enter the insurance benefits re-enrollment period for 2009, Human Resources would like to take the opportunity to provide you with an overview of Augsburg College's goals and 2009 changes. With regard to medical and dental insurance, the College has two primary goals:

1) to keep balance between a) changing participant's behavior by placing "first dollar cost" with the employee, and b) providing a plan that is rich enough to protect employees from financial distress if there is a large claim; and

2) to promote the health and well being of our College community rather than only addressing increasing costs of coverage annually, year after year.

Many changes have been implemented over time to mitigate increases, including plan design and network changes, varying structure of prescription drug copays, and use of both self insured and fully insured plans. In the current medical insurance market, we have influenced positive changes in our medical insurance premiums by:
• Utilizing deductibles and prescription drug copays
• Adding a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Adding a Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)

The College began movement forward on this path three years ago: moving the medical plan from a 'sick plan' (meaning one only uses it when one is sick) to a 'wellness plan' --where the focus is on prevention so that in future years, potential premium incentives/savings could be offered and plan cost could be more predictable. Since 2005, we have provided two levels of deductible with a copayment structure for prescription drugs. The Benefits Advisory Committee (comprised of participants and users of our medical and dental plans) was initiated in 2007 and was consulted throughout this past year with specific attention given to the addition of a HDHP and HSA. This committee's primary purpose is to advise management and:
• help employees gain better understanding of the issues facing the insurance market and Augsburg specifically,
• help both management and employees to better understand each other's needs and Augsburg's philosophy around insurance and other employee benefits, and
• advise how best to communicate changes to employees.

For 2009, we are pleased to announce there has been no change in plan structure for either the medical or dental insurance products. The medical benefits and prescription drug copayment plan structure will stay the same as in 2008. We will continue to offer the $600 and $1200 deductibles. While we anticipated as much as a 25% market increase, our prior changes and utilization allowed Augsburg to hold the overall 2009 plan increase to just under 15%. For 2009 we again are taking another step on this path by adding a HDHP option and HSA. For 2009, the dental plan received a 3.7% increase.

Please take time to review the attached materials on http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/2009BenefitsRe-EnrollmentDetails.pdf for instructions about re-enrollment for 2009, and please join us at group sessions for more information, questions and answers.

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Frame of Mind

Fall & Frame of Mind - what a perfect combination!

Paul and Abigail Pribbenow invite you to join them on October 16 from 4:45 - 7:30 p.m. at the Augsburg House for FRAME OF MIND. The reading for the evening is entitled, "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" This event is limited to 20 people (best number for discussion), so sign up fast by calling Mary at 330.1212.

Sign up, show up and have fun!

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Yoga This Week

There will be FREE yoga sessions this week on Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room and on Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Marshall Room.

All sessions are open to faculty, staff and students. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.

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

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Monday, October 6:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mgolf/0809statistics/100608miac.html

Women's Golf at MIAC Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wgolf/0809statistics/100608miac.html


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

Tuesday, October 7:
Women's Soccer at Gustavus, 4 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Wednesday, October 8:
Men's Soccer vs. Gustavus, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 10:
Volleyball at Wisconsin-River Falls Tournament -- vs. Viterbo (Wis.), 3 p.m.; vs. Loras (Iowa), 5 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Loras (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 11:
Volleyball at Wisconsin-River Falls Tournament -- vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, 10 a.m.; vs. Macalester, 2 p.m.
Football at Carleton, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Soccer at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer Alumnae Game (EXHIBITION), Edor Nelson Field, 3:30 p.m.

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House for Rent

My brother-in-law (an Auggie!) and his family are headed to Norway for at least 6 months (more likely a year) and need to rent their home in Robbinsdale. They want to go very soon, so here are the details:

For Rent: House in Robbinsdale

2 story stucco house with 1428 square feet
fully furnished
3 bedrooms + TV/play room
2 full baths
hardwood floors
3 season front porch, large deck in backyard
garage plus car port
fenced in yard
good neighborhood
2 blocks from bus transit center
1.3 miles from North Memorial Med. Ctr.
Available November 1st, 2008
6 month minimum lease, then month to month
$900.00 + utilities per month
Non smokers only

Call 763-536-1431 for more info.

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Want a Cool Halloween Costume?

Do you want a unique handmade costume for Halloween? Just can't find one in the stores? I have been sewing since I was 7 years old, and I've made many funky garments and costumes. For $25 ($35 for complicated or detailed projects) plus the cost of fabric and/or supplies, I can help you look great or scary or whatever you want for Halloween! Email wheelerw@augsburg.edu for details.

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