Heating Season Temperatures

Augsburg Facilities Management is in the final process of bringing up all of the heating systems campus-wide. This process will be complete FRI/10.17.08.

Keeping in mind that the cost of energy will be significantly higher this heating season, and that we are all putting into place measures to conserve the College's financial resources, we will be cutting back on building temperatures this season along with using our energy management system [EMS] more aggressively to control heating during occupied and unoccupied time periods.

During the heating season and during operational hours we will attempt to maintain room temperatures between 68-70 degrees F.

If this temperature seems too cool for you, please dress accordingly to compensate for the difference.

Please do not augment the temperature difference within your space with space heaters. This defeats the effort for energy management and in many cases will stress the electrical capacity serving your area.

Thank you in advance for your efforts and understanding our initiative for conserving energy.

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Green Fact of the Day

Recycling saves energy: Creating a new aluminum can from scratch takes 95% more energy than making a can from recycled aluminum.

Source: earth911.org
Brought to you by: Environmental Stewardship Committee, and Day Student Government

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What makes a Sustainable City?

Along with students from the "Sustainable Cities in North America" course, Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer will be giving a presentation highlighting what we learned about Portland Oregon, Vancouver BC, and our own Twin Cities on various dimensions of sustainability.

If you are interested in urban sustainability, urban planning, green buildings, multi-modal transportation systems, and comparative government, then there will be something for you!

When: Thursday October 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Lindell 301
Sponsored by: Center for Teaching and Learning
Snacks provided.

Hoping to see you there!

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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.
What is Asperger's Syndrome?

In 1944, an Austrian pediatrician named Hans Asperger observed four children in his practice who had difficulty integrating socially. Although their intelligence appeared normal, the children lacked nonverbal communication skills, failed to demonstrate empathy with their peers, and were physically clumsy. Their way of speaking was either disjointed or overly formal, and their all-absorbing interest in a single topic dominated their conversations. Dr. Asperger called the condition "autistic psychopathy" and described it as a personality disorder primarily marked by social isolation.

Asperger's observations, published in German, were not widely known until 1981, when an English doctor named Lorna Wing published a series of case studies of children showing similar symptoms, which she called "Asperger's" Syndrome. Wing's writings were widely published and popularized. AS became a distinct disease and diagnosis in 1992, when it was included in the tenth published edition of the World Health Organization's diagnostic manual, International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), and in 1994 it was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic reference book.

Source: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm#96373080

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Writing a Grant Proposal?

Tuesday, October 21, 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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Courage and Renewal Retreat Series

I invite you to participate in a retreat series beginning later this month. Courage and Renewal consists of five retreats, which focus on the personal and professional renewal of teachers, administrators, and other professionals. Each retreat consists of carefully designed individual, small, and large group activities around seasonal themes, which make use of the power of poetry, stories, art, nature, and guided reflection on personal and professional questions. The retreats offer an opportunity to slow down and listen to ourselves within a supportive community. All activities are invitational and there is ample personal time for reflection and renewal. Past participants have unanimously said this in the most significant professional development they have experienced.

Retreat Dates:
October 30-November 1, 2008
January 15-17, 2009
May 14-16, 2009
August 6-8, 2009
October 8-10, 2009

Each retreat begins with dinner on Thursday evening and concludes at noon on Saturday. The cost is $300.00 for double occupancy, meals and materials. Single occupancy rooms are available at extra cost. Augsburg has a fund available which has partially subsidized the fee for this retreat series. I can give you more details on this reimbursement opportunity. Participants are asked to commit to attendance at all retreats.

Please contact me if you have interest in participating or if you have additional questions.
petrich@augsburg.edu
330-1593

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Book Request Now Due

Please e-mail your book request to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu. Thanks to all Faculty who have turned in - As of this morning I have 33% of Spring Day Orders and 46% of WEC orders. By getting your orders in early, not only helps us get the books in on time, but also puts $$$$ in your students pockets at buyback. Last May we were able to give our students nearly $100,000. with half of the book request in.

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Frame of Mind -- TONIGHT

FRAME OF MIND IS TONIGHT! If you would like to be part of this evening's event at the Augsburg House, please call Mary at 330.1212 to sign up!

"Is Google Making Us Stupid?" is the selected reading for tonight, so sign up and show up at the House at 4:45 p.m. for food, conversation and fun!

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Student Feminist Collective Meeting

Please come to the Student Feminist Collective meeting this MONDAY, October 20th at 7:00p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (SVE 207). Because it is Domestic Violence Awareness month we will be discusses ways to stay active and to promote resources for survivors of domestic violence on campus.

All are welcome and we would love to see you there! Bring your friends. Don't be silent! Speak your truth!

If you have any question feel free to contact Erin Scott at Scotte@augsburg.edu, Lucreshia Grant at Grantl@augsburg.edu or Elizabeth Hanson at Hanson3@augsburg.edu

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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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Yoga in Century Room -- TODAY

Please note that yoga will be in the Century Room today from noon - 1:00 p.m. instead of the Marshall Room as usual. We will return to the Marshall Room next week.

All interested students, faculty and staff are welcome to join the free yoga sessions sponsored by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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More Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Master of Fine Arts
IHS Film & Fiction Scholarships award up to $10,000 for tuition and expenses. Open to all students who will be pursuing a Master of Fine Arts full-time in the 2009-2010 school year. More information is available at www.TheIHS.org/mfa. The application is online; the deadline to apply is February 15.

Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
The Humane Studies Fellowships award up to $12,000 to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, including the fields of law and journalism, who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. Open to all students pursuing a degree full-time in the 2009-2010 academic year. The deadline to apply is December 31. www.TheIHS.org/hsf.

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Seward History Walk

Seward Then and Now: A History Walk, Oct. 18
Saturday, October 18, 1 to 4 p.m.
(Rain date: Sunday, October 19)

What was the first use of the Riverside Market Building? Where was the Franklin? What was the Minnesota Agricultural and Mechanical Exhibition? Walk through the neighborhood to find out.

The self-guided tour of historic Seward sites will occur on October 18 and many participating property owners will be available at their properties to answer tourists questions from 1 to 4 p.m. If rain, the tour will take place on Sunday, October 19. Visitors to the sites will not enter the homes of residents.

Maps and a listing of the sites on the tour are available at Welna Hardware, Birchwood Cafe, Cliquot Club Cafe and Second Moon. Maps will also be available on the day of the tour at the individual sites.

For more information, please contact Dick Westby, 612 722 2853.

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The Augsburg Classic Film Society

Thursday, October 16, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Science 123, the Augsburg Classic Film Society will present Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds in the classic musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. Free brownies and hot cider will be served. Everyone is welcome.

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ASAC Singer Songwriter Night

ASAC is hosting their second singer song writer night this Friday, Oct. 17 at 7pm. Opening acts include Matt Fischer and more. Come to the Christensen center student lounge this Friday for entertainment and refreshments.

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Augsburg College welcomes Education Minnesota

Augsburg College is welcoming prospective students during the Education Minnesota weekend. Prospective students will be here Thursday Oct. 16th and Friday Oct. 17th. There are two sessions to be held daily 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Please join us in welcoming the prospective students and their families to campus.

Mike Schmit
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Auggie Guide Co-coordinator

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Clearance Sale at the Bookstore

All clearance clothing is an additional 25% off, sale runs through October 24!

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Valid I.D. to Register on Election Day

http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?pahttp://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=204ge=204
Registering on Election Day

If you are not registered to vote or need to update your registration information, you may do so at your local polling location on Election Day. However, you are required to provide proof of residence when registering on Election Day.

To register at your polling place on Election Day, you must have one of the following with your current name and address in the precinct to verify your residence:

• A valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, Minnesota ID card, or receipt for any of these
• A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials
• A Tribal ID card that contains your picture and signature
• A valid registration in the same precinct under a different name or address
• A notice of late registration sent to you by your county auditor or city clerk
• A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath
• An employee of the residential facility where you live who can confirm your address with a signed oath

Alternatively, you may provide both 1) a photo ID from the list below, and 2) a current bill with your current name and address in the precinct.

Photo IDs (may be expired)
•Minnesota Driver's License
•Minnesota ID Card
•United States Passport
•United States Military ID Card
•Tribal ID Card
•Minnesota University, College, or Technical College ID Card

Bills (delivered electronically or by mail)

•Utility bill due within 30 days of election day:
Telephone (landline, cell, VOIP, etc.)
TV (cable, satellite, etc.)
Internet services
Electric
togas
stolid Waste
oS ewer Services
Bowater
•Rent statement dated within 30 days of election day that itemizes utilities
•Current student fee statement

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Augsburg Dining Menu Oct. 16

LUNCH:

Soup
Chicken Curry w/ Rice
Black Bean Soup

The Grille
Thai Grilled Chicken
Seasoned JoJo's
Garden Burger

Marketplace Entrees
Beef Cannelloni
Country Fried Steak w/ Country Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable

Sweet Peppers Deli
Rosemary Chicken Wrap

Bravo Italiano
Three Cheese Veggie Pizza
Chicken Calabrese

World Flavors
Turkey Snow Pea
Tofu Snow Pea
Stir-fry
Sticky Rice

Vegé
Sweet Potato Casserole

DINNER:
The Grille
BBQ Riblet Sandwich /W
Cole Slaw

Marketplace Entrees
Beef Macaroni and Tomato
Grilled Cajun Chicken
Parsley Red Potatoes
Dinner Roll

Sweet Peppers Deli
Roasted Vegetable and Hummus Pita

Bravo Italiano
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
7-Layer Italian Sausage Lasagna

World Flavors
Curried Chicken
With infused rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
Pasta with Chickpeas

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Cochise Anderson-Chickasaw/Choctaw Nations -- TODAY

9:40 - 11:10 a.m. Thursday (TODAY), Oct. 16, FOSS ATRIUM
Cochise will be presenting to EDC211, Minnesota Indians (Diversity) Class
Cochise has presented across the country, including schools in the Metro area. He shares the American Indian culture via spoken word, and music (flute, hand drum and rattles).
Please join us, EVERYONE WELCOMED!

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Jump-start a Career in Intl Journalism

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 application deadline is coming up on Nov. 2.

For more info contact Leah Spinosa de Vega at devega@augsburg.edu or 612 330 1650

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Etiquette Dinner for Students

All students are invited to attend the second annual Etiquette Dinner -
This will be an informative and fun evening! All majors are welcome!
Enjoy an excellent dinner and learn the do's and dont's of business etiquette that you need to know for any business lunch or dinner!

Thursday, November 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost - $10.00
Deadline Date is November 4
Presenter: Darcy Matz, Securian Financial
Sponsored by: Securian & NorthStar Financial, Augsburg Business Organization and Center for Service, Work, & Learning

Register with CSWL, Anderson Hall, LL

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Auggie Planner

The Auggie planner is now back in the bookstore!

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Spanish Club Movie Day

The Spanish Club will be hosting a movie day on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Christensen Center student lounge. The movies will be Amores Perros, Y Tu Mama Tambien, and El Pecado del Padre Amaro. Free food will be served! Come join us for a day of hanging out with great people and great movies!

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Student of Color Study Abroad Scholarship -- TODAY

Join Augsburg Abroad, Financial Aid, Ethnic Student Services, TRiO/SSS and program faculty for an informational session TODAY to learn more about the Summer Study Abroad Scholarship (sponsored by Lutheran Brotherhood/Thrivent)for Summer Session I & II Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs.

Information session:

Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room

Eligible Programs:
1. Ancient and Modern Egyptian Identity: Egypt
· SOC 195 and HIS 195 (2 credits)
2. Biodiversity and Environmental Politics: New Zealand/Cook Islands
· POL 241/INS 342or BIO 495 (1 credit)
3. Social Welfare and Culture: China (Seniors only)
· SW 295 (1 credit)

Award Amounts
Scholarships of $1000 and up will be awarded to eligible students. Amount awarded is determined by financial need.

Eligibility Requirements
The following criteria must be met:
The applicant is a student of color
The applicant demonstrates financial need
The applicant demonstrates academic need (credits needed for graduation)
The applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

How to Apply
Come to an information session to find out more....
Applications will be available at the sessions and posted online on 10/20.

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Rock the Vote T-shirts

All Rock the vote t-shirts are now half off at the bookstore. Our Rock t-shirts are are made by Edun Live, our Fair Trade vendor.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, October 15:
Volleyball -- Augsburg 3, St. Olaf 2 (18-25, 27-25, 25-15, 13-25, 15-12)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0809statistics/101508stolaf.html


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

Friday, October 17:
Women's Soccer at Bethel, 4 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Bethel, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 18:
Men's/Women's Cross Country at Carleton Invitational, 10 a.m.
Football vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Soccer vs. Clarke (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 19:
Women's Soccer vs. Clarke (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field, 12 p.m.

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