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Disability Awareness Month Information

the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights act for people with disabilities. On July 26, 1990, President George Bush signed the ADA into law as wide-ranging legislation intended to make American society more accessible to people with disabilities and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The act is divided into five titles:
1. Employment. Businesses must provide reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.
2. Public services. People with disabilities cannot be denied participation in public service programs or activities that are available to people without disabilities.
3. Public accommodations. All new construction must be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
4. Telecommunications. Telecommunication companies must have a telephone relay service for individuals who use telecommunications devices for the deaf (TTYs) or similar devices.
5. Miscellaneous. This title includes a provision prohibiting coercing, threatening, or retaliating against individuals with disabilities or those assisting them in asserting their rights under the ADA.
The protection of the ADA applies primarily, but not exclusively, to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/americans-with-disabilities-act?cat=biz-fin

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International Faculty Development Opportunity

As a member institution of CIEE, Augsburg faculty are eligible to apply for the international faculty development seminars and funding.
CIEE International Faculty Development Seminars
http://www.ciee.org/IFDS.aspx
CIEE Ping Faculty Development Fellowships - A Source of Funding http://ciee.org/IFDS/seminar_details/ping_fellowships.aspx
Ping Fellowships of $1500 are granted to eligible, accepted applicants. The award is a direct reduction to the seminar fee. Comments of past Ping Fellowship awardees:
http://www.ciee.org/IFDS/evals_tests.aspx for testimonials.
Application Deadlines
January 15, 2009 - Ping Faculty Development Fellowship
February 15, 2009 - IFDS 2009 Application Deadline

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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 3:30-4:30pm. Snacks provided.

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

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Frame of Mind

FRAME OF MIND NEEDS YOU! Please sign up, show up and have fun!

Please join Paul & 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.

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Augsburg Abroad Faculty-led Programs Info Session

Many excellent faculty-led study abroad programs are led by Augsburg faculty each year, in winter break in January and in May. To help faculty begin thinking about 2009-2010, Augsburg Abroad will be hosting an Info Session.

Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Location: OGC 100

We are working to refine and improve the proposal approval criteria for the coming year, so this session will be a good chance to learn more about those and brainstorm ideas for great programs. If you are interested in learning more about leading programs or have an idea for a course abroad, please consider attending.

Proposal forms will be available in the next week or so in the public drive, as well as at the info session. The deadline for faculty to propose a course abroad is December 15. The Augsburg Abroad Committee (made up of staff from Office of International Programs and faculty from all three divisions of the college) will review the proposals in January and accepted programs will be announced in February.

To check out the 6 wonderful undergraduate study abroad programs coming up in 2009, and 2 summer programs for graduate students, visit our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ And for more information about proposing a faculty-led program, please contact Andrea Wojtanowicz, Faculty-led Programs Coordinator, at wojtanow@augsburg.edu or extension x1669.

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Writing a Grant Proposal?

Tuesday, October 24, 3:30 in Lindell 202

Join your colleagues and Carol Forbes to learn about the world of grant seeking. After a short introduction to the process at Augsburg, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss opportunities.

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Biology Colloquium - Wednesday, October 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 p.m. in SCI 123. Refreshments will be provided.

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Focused Conversations

Grab your lunch and join Jeremy Wells at noon in OGC 100 on Tuesday, October 14, for a "Focused Conversation" regarding the Campaign Update.

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Antonio Ortega Available for Class Visits

Antonio Ortega, program coordinator and instructor at the Center for Global Education in Mexico, will be on campus through early December. His office will be in Murphy Place as a replacement for Regina McGoff while she is on sabbatical leave. Antonio is available for class visits to speak on Mexican history, culture, and CGE program in Mexico. He can be reached at ext. 1678 or ortega@augsburg.edu

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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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Last Day to Nominate A Staff for Senate

Nominations to fill the vacancy for staff senate is due today, by 4 p.m. Please email your nominations to Sandy, tilton@augsburg.edu

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WRC "Brown Bag" Lunch Oct. 13, 12-1 p.m.

The Women's Resource Center will be having a "Brown Bag" lunch in the WRC (SVE207) this coming Tuesday (October 13) from 12-1 p.m. Bring your lunch up for good company and conversation. It is a very relaxed environment and a great chance to meet new people. Feel free to come and go as you need to!
Hope to see you there!

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Study and Intern Abroad DEADLINE EXTENDED: Oct 15

Augsburg Abroad has extended the Study/Intern Abroad deadline for SPRING SEMESTER programs. Apply by Wednesday, October 15.

There's still time to find the right program for you and to apply.
Visit the Augsburg Abroad website of advising schedule and for more information on how to apply to go abroad.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Interstate 94 Closure this Weekend

Please note that I-94 will be closed between Highway 280 and I-35W in both directions at 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10. The westbound lanes will reopen at 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct.12. The eastbound lanes will reopen at noon, Sunday, Oct. 12.

Local ramps within the construction area will also be closed.

If you use this stretch of 94 to get to your weekend classes, please plan your alternative routes accordingly.

For more information regarding the closures, please visit:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/news/08/10/8-494.html

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Classroom Instructor Computer Upgrades

We're excited to be upgrading the Classroom instructor machines to Windows Vista the week of October 13. They will have the latest campus software installed as well as Office 2007. The upgrades will happen in the afternoons during all 5 days when the rooms are empty. You can see a schedule of rooms at http://web.augsburg.edu/~krajewsk/vista/ . Your LFC can help you with any specific questions about Vista or Office 2007. You can also find visual tutorials on what's new with Vista and Office 2007 at Atomic Learning http://ezproxy.augsburg.edu/login/atomiclearning and some more information on Office 2007 at http://www.augsburg.edu/it/office2007.html .

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Fall Blood Drive Success

Thank you to all students, faculty and staff that contributed to making the 2008 Memorial Blood Center Fall Blood Drive the most successful at Augsburg. We achieved 119% of the expected goal set by the Memorial Blood Centers.

Thank you to the 16 brand new first time donors and to the 23 walk-ins. There were also 8 donors who were able to have double red cells donated. The bottom line is that the 57 units collected here at Augsburg yesterday will save 171 lives.

If you were not able to participate in the Fall Blood Drive, mark your calendars for March 4, 2009 when we will have our spring blood drive.

The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion welcomes any questions anyone has about the blood drive. Thanks for your participation.

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Peer Health Educator Applications Due

Did you pick up a peer health educator application at the health fair or at the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion office? If you did and are interested in this position, please return your completed applications as soon as possible as we are setting up interviews for Wednesday, October 15.

The completed applications can be dropped off at the CCHP house (corner of 21st & 7th) or in campus mail at campus box #103.

CCHP is launching this new peer health educator program this year to provide educational information on making responsible choices regarding alcohol.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 or Juneal Colburn-Lay at 612-330-1237.

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Crop Walk this Sunday

Join Augsburg students, faculty and staff for Crop Walk 2008, Sunday October 12!

Walk begins and ends at the Oren Gateway Center, Augsburg College, Riverside & 21st Aves. Registration @ 1:30 p.m., Opening Festivities @ 2 p.m. Free T-shirt for $150+ fundraisers, prize drawing for $200+ fundraisers. Option of 2 routes between Augsburg and the east bank of the U. One is approx. 3 miles, the other is approx. 5 miles long.

Our president, Dr. Paul Pribbenow is the honorary 2008 Honorary Chairperson of this walk.

So far we have raised $960.00 online. With your help more is possible!

CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide -- and right here in the U.S. -- to have food for today, while building for a better tomorrow. Each year some two million CROP Walkers, volunteers, and sponsors put their hearts and soles in motion, raising over $16 million per year to help end hunger and poverty around the world -- and in their own communities. And you are part of it!

The Minneapolis Metro CROP Hunger Walk shares 25% of the funds it raises to assist in local hunger/poverty programs. The following 4 agencies will each receive 6.25%:

* The Brian Coyle Food Shelf
* The Groveland Emergency Food Shelf Youth Program
* The Youth Farm and Market Project
* The Minnesota Council of Churches' Refugee Services

The online web page is up and running. Click on Minnesota and on the Minneapolis walk on October 12 to sign up. You can also register in-person on the day of the event. www.cropwalkonline.org For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True 330-1775, truem@augsburg.edu or Marie Sager at sager@augsburg.edu. Information is also available in the Campus Ministry Office in Foss Center.

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Snackin' With the Senate

At Snackin’ with the Senate this Saturday, WEC Senate will be collecting your input for the 95 Theses. What issues are important to you this year? What would you like to see improved or changed on campus? Bring your ideas on Saturday to Christensen Center from 11:30-1:00 or email to roulet@augsburg.edu . WEC Senate will also be joined by a representative from Center for Service, Work and Learning.

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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 p.m. (please note that the performance time has changed from what was printed in our season brochure. Performances will begin at 8 p.m., not at 7 p.m. 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 p.m. the day of an evening performance, your reservation will not be taken.)

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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!

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Social Work Faculty Presentations and Publications

Professors Tony Bibus and Glenda Dewberry Rooney presented at the conference "Working with Involuntary Clients: Advances in Theory and Practice" on September 15. The conference was held at the University of Minnesota and was sponsored by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare and co-sponsored by Augsburg College, School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, BSSW Child Welfare Stipend Project, BSSW and MSW Programs at Minnesota State University Mankato, and College of Saint Catherine/University of St. Thomas School of Social Work.

Professor Curt Paulsen has an article published in the Summer 2008 edition of the Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, a journal out of the California State University, Long Beach. The article is titled, "From Stillness to Dancing: The Journey from Caretaking of Another to Recovery of Self".

Professors Lois A. Bosch, Christina Erickson, Nancy Rodenborg and former Augsburg Prof. Sarah Ferguson presented at a workshop co-sponsored by the Association of Macro Practice Social Workers titled, "Creating Healthy Organizational Culture: Defining It, Achieving It, and Maintaining It" on Friday, September 26.

Professor Tiong Tan has been invited to present at the Graduate School of Social Work at Dominican University (just outside the west side of Chicago) in November 2008. Prof. Tan will be giving the Annual International Social Work Lecture on the topic of disaster relief tentatively titled, "Disaster Management from a Strengths & Community Perspective.

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Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule

Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule:
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.

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