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Teaching and Learning
- Sustainable Cities in North America
- John Bul Dau Speaking Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
- Frame of Mind
- Lilly Program Fac Dev Grant -- DEADLINE EXTENDED
- Disability Awareness Month Information
- Just a Few Places Left at Oct. 15 Lilly Lunch
- Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Recruitment
- Funding for International Faculty Develop.m.ent
- Biology Colloquium - Wednesday, Oct. 15
- Kate Bornstein: Sex, Bullies & You
General Announcements
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Teaching and Learning
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 3:30-4:30p.m.. Refreshments provided.
For more information, please contact Nancy Fischer (fischern@augsburg.edu) or Lars christiansen (christil@augsburg.edu).
John Bul Dau Speaking Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
This is an invitation to all of you to come to the ASAC diversity event scheduled for October 14 at 7 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The speaker is John Bul Dau, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, featured in the film "God Grew Tired of Us". He's a very inspiring and motivational speaker, and we are excited that he's coming to Augsburg College through ASAC diversity committee. Also, there will be reception at the end of the event.
Frame of Mind
THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS FOR FRAME OF MIND - sign up, show up, and have fun!
Please join Paul and Abigail Pribbenow for Frame of Mind on Thursday, October 16 from 4:45 - 7:30 p.m. at the Augsburg House (light dinner will be served). The selected reading is entitled, "Is Google Making Us Stupid?"
Seating for Frame of Mind is limited to 20 (best size for a wonderful discussion), so please call Mary at 330.1212 to reserve your spot.
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.
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 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that:
No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States…shall, solely by reason of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
Who is Protected Under the Law?
A "person with a disability" is "any person who (i) has a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more of such person’s major life activities; (ii) has a record of such an impairment; or (iii) is regarded as having such an impairment."
(source: http://www.heath.gwu.edu/files/active/0/section_504_law_and_impact.pdf)
On January 1, 2009, a new law "the ADA Amendments Act of 2008" will go into effect. The law narrows the definition of disability, and provides clarification and guidance to courts and agencies on the interpretation and enforcement of the ADA.
Just a Few Places Left at Oct. 15 Lilly Lunch
There are only a few places left for the Lilly Lunch with Tom Morgan on Wednesday, October 15. If you would like to attend, please register now! Space is limited!
Staff and faculty are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch courtesy of the Lilly Program as Tom Morgan, executive director of the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning, shares his reflections in a talk entitled, "When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It—Intersections in a Big Picture."
The lunch will take place on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 from 12:10-1:15 p.m. in East Commons.
To make your reservation, please call or e-mail Diane Glorvigen at x1334 or glorvige@augsburg.edu. (Deadline: Friday, October 10)
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Recruitment
The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs associated with the University of Minnesota is going to be holding recruitment events in the near future:
October 8, 2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Graduate Fair
Great Hall
Coffman Memorial Union
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
October 9, 2008
Eau Claire, WI
Council Fire Room, W.R. Davies University Center
UW-Claire
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 13, 2008
Madison, WI
Graduate School Fair
Memorial Union
University of Wisconsin - Madison
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute ranks among the top professional schools of public affairs at public universities in the country. The Institute is widely recognized for its role in examining public issues and shaping public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels, and for providing leadership and management expertise to public and nonprofit organizations.
Interested students should take note of Humphrey Institute's nationally ranked graduate programs in Public Policy, Urban and Regional Planning, and Science, Technology and Environmental Policy. They offer concentrations and specializations in a wide range of domestic and international areas, and they also offer joint degrees with the schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Design, and Civil Engineering. Students in departments and programs such as those here at Augsburg have been very successful in these programs.
If you would like more information on these or any other events or information related to the Humphrey Institute, visit their website at: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/admissions/request_information.html
Funding for International Faculty Develop.m.ent
As a member institution of CIEE, Augsburg faculty are eligible to apply for the following programs and funding.
CIEE International Faculty Develop.m.ent Seminars
http://www.ciee.org/IFDS.aspx
CIEE Ping Faculty Develop.m.ent Fellowships - A Source of Funding http://ciee.org/IFDS/seminar_details/ping_fellowships.aspx
Ping Fellowships of $1500 are granted each year to eligible, accepted applicants. The award is a direct reduction to the seminar fee. Past Ping Fellowship awardees say it best, please go to
http://www.ciee.org/IFDS/evals_tests.aspx for testimonials.
Application Deadlines
January 15, 2009 - Ping Faculty Develop.m.ent Fellowship
February 15, 2009 - IFDS 2009 Application Deadline
Biology Colloquium - Wednesday, Oct. 15
Project Piaba: A Conservation Project Along the Rio Negro (Amazon Rainforest)
A talk by Randy Carey
Project Piaba is a Brazilian organization dedicated to conservation efforts that benefit not just the ecology of the rainforest but also the welfare of the people who live there. The Project focuses on the native collection of fishes for the aquarium trade emphasizing responsible harvesting of an annually renewable resource while returning fair compensation to the fishermen. This results in respect for the natural habitats -- rather than deforestation. Randy Carey spent two weeks with Project Piaba on an expedition along the Rio Negro, photographing and collecting information for a published multi-part series of articles. This photo-intensive talk shows life in the rainforest and discusses some of the Project's work.
Randy Carey is an expert in Characin fishes, a very diverse family of mostly small tropical fishes that includes many well-known aquarium fish such as neon and cardinal tetras, as well as some more notorious fish such as piranhas. He is also an expert fish breeder, having successfully spawned and reared over 200 different species. He regularly provides photos and articles for a national aquarium magazine, and his current project is a book on aquarium fish, slated for national distribution next year.
The colloquium will be held Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in SCI 123. Refreshments will be provided.
Kate Bornstein: Sex, Bullies & You
Thursday, October 23
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall
Join internationally-renowned educator, author, playwright, performance artist, and social activist Kate Bornstein for "Sex, Bullies & You". As a transgender activist and gender theorist, she will talk about how bullies "hold positions of real power in the culture" towards those with varying sexual and gender identities. This event is free and open to the entire Augsburg community.
General Announcements
Candidate Accountability Sat. Oct. 11 Central Library
Candidate Accountability: the 2008 Elections and Beyond
Presented by the University of Minnesota Libraries and Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central Library
With the 2008 elections fast approaching, candidate accountability is one factor voters can use to determine who they will vote for ... or who not to vote for. This presentation, led by Helen Burke (Senior Librarian, Government Documents, Hennepin County Libraries-Minneapolis Central Library) and Kirsten Clark (Government Information Librarian, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities), will highlight how citizens can access federal, state, and local government information resources to find accountability information both for election day and the terms after.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central Library Pohlad Hall 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
First Word Community Gathering
Each Weekend College Weekend, Campus Ministry and Augsburg for Adults hosts "First Word Community Gathering" as an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to discuss issues of faith and learning. We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to reflect on important themes and discuss them with your fellow community members. All are welcome!
This Saturday, join Pastor Sonja Hagander and Intern Pastor Joe Midthun to discuss, "Hate what is evil." First Word Community Gathering takes place at 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. in the Foss Atrium. Coffee and muffins will be provided.
See you there!
Questions about the 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
Student Concerns Email
The student concerns committee email address is up and running! Please email any general concerns, suggestions comments and or feedback that you have to concerns@augsburg.edu
Interested in Environmental Issues at Augsburg?
Join us this Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Riverside Room!
Get involved in "green action" at Augsburg by attending the October meeting of the Environmental Stewardship Committee! ESC is committed to helping Augsburg implement best practices regarding environmental stewardship. We organize and co-sponsor green-themed events, educate all members of the campus community about green concerns, and promote and support green efforts on campus. Interested in issues like transportation, carbon neutrality, "green" curriculum, and food/gardening? Join one of our subcommittees!
We meet 1:30-3 p.m. this Friday October 10 in the Riverside room in Christiansen Center. We welcome students of all academic interests and years, faculty of all disciplines, and staff from all corners of campus. Come hear what we’re doing this year – and get involved!
For more information, or to be added to the ESC email list, please contact the ESC Vice-Chair, Andrea Wojtanowicz at wojtanow@augsburg.edu .
Depression Screenings TODAY
Feeling Worried? Stressed? Sad? Overwhelmed?
Get help TODAY at the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion’s Depression and Anxiety Screening Day.
Drop by the CCHP house TODAY (October 9) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and complete a free 10-minute mental health screening. 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!
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
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.)
Keeping Track of Auggies
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Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Wednesday, October 8:
Men's Soccer -- Gustavus 1, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/100808gustavus.html
Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/
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.
Tuesday, October 14:
Men's Soccer at St. Scholastica, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15:
Volleyball vs. St. Olaf, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Classifieds
Lost Projector
A data projector in a blue Epson case was lost in Melby on Tuesday evening, Oct. 7. Please contact Chris Brown (x1301) with any information!