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Communities of Practice for Nontraditional Students

Developing Communities of Practice for Nontraditional Students
Tuesday November 4, 2008, Noon
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Noon
Facilitator: Dr. Lori Peterson, Director of Augsburg for Adults
Lindell Library 202

- What is a Community of Practice?
- How can faculty and staff facilitate the growth and support of Communities of Practice?
- How can Communities of Practice remain cohesive while including members from different academic programs and backgrounds?

Celebrate Nontraditional Student Week by learning about your role in developing, supporting and sustaining communities of practice, in and
out of the classroom.

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Disability Awareness Month information

Augsburg College Access Center

The Access Center provides support and specialized services to students with documented physical disabilities.

The goal of the Access Center is to assist students in reaching their individual potential, to promote their independence, and to ensure their access to the educational experience at Augsburg College.

For more information concerning the Access Center here at Augsburg, please contact Sadie Curtis who is our Physical Disabilities Specialist.

The following website provides more information as well as contact information
http://www.augsburg.edu/accesscenter/

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"Confessional and Proud" Talk with Sue Silverman

The WRC will be hosting a writing talk and workshop with visiting author Sue Silverman. Silverman is the author of "Love Sick," a memoir about her journey through sexual addiction.
The talk will be part personal narrative (how she found her voice) and part social commentary (the importance of women's voices).
Everyone is welcome!
Women's Resource Center (SVE 207)
Wednesday, October 29th 2:30-3:30pm

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Letters of Recommendation for Students

“Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation for Students”

CTL/URGO Workshop
October 28th, 9:30-10:30 a.m. OR October 29th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lindell 202

Please join Dixie Shafer and Diane Pike in this workshop on improving the recommendation writing process and product. Drawing on the research and your experience and expertise, we will examine the process from the faculty, student, and recipient points of view in an interactive session.

Refreshments will be served.

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Book Request Now Due

Thanks to all the faculty who have turned in next semesters request! As of this morning, we have 49% of Spring Day orders and 63% of WEC! We will be able to have WEC college set and ready to go by the time they take finals. Thank you!! Please e-mail request to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu

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Team Teaching 2009-2010

Workculture Grants for Team Teaching

A limited number of grants are now available for team teaching opportunities next year (09-10). These grants allow partnerships between faculty and faculty and faculty and staff not otherwise possible. It is one way to create interdisciplinary and within discipline opportunities for teaching and learning. If you are interested in a team teaching experience please check out details and applications at www.augsburg.edu/workculture and or contact Diane Pike at pike@augsburg.edu.

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Application for Peace Prize Forum Scholars

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum consortium is pleased to announce the 2009 competition for the Peace Prize Forum Scholars program. Two students from each of the five colleges in the consortium will be selected to participate in the Peace Scholars program. The program includes an international summer seminar experience designed to deepen understanding of issues related to peace, justice, democracy, and human rights.

Criteria and Application:
> minimum GPA of 3.0.
> letter of application.
> 1,000-word essay articulating interest in & goals for being a peace scholar.
> full-time first year, sophomore and junior students.
> two letters of recommendation — one faculty letter and one from either a faculty or staff member.

The application deadline is Jan. 10, 2009. Submit applications to Orv Gingerich, Augsburg coordinator for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. The Peace Scholars Committee will review all applications and interview the finalists. Augsburg’s two scholars will be selected and announced by January 30.

For full information on the program, send an e-mail to Orv Gingerich gingerio@augsburg.edu

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Bookstore News

Halloween Godiva is 25% off!

Shop for the Cure! October is Breast cancer awareness month. Purchase exclusive product for a limited time only. All proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.

Clearance Sale runs until October 23rd! All clearance is an additional 25% off.

Rock the vote! All Rock the Vote t-shirts are $9.99. Pick up yours and show your support for the upcoming elections.

New Bargain Books are in! Stop by and check out our selection.

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Beyond Party Lines

Greetings fellow Auggies!

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, State Representatives Steve Simon (D) and Pat Garofalo (R) will be on campus to hold a bipartisan discussion involving local political issues such as transportation and the gas tax. The event will close with an open floor for inquiries from audience members. There is no fee for entrance, and the "debate" is open to the public. Details are as follows:

Beyond Party Lines
Featuring State Reps Steve Simon and Pat Garofalo
Sateren Auditorium
Oct. 29, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

This event is co-sponsor by College Democrats, College Republicans, Obama Student Organization, MPIRG, Sabo Center, and CSA.

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Campus Sustainability Day Webcast Today at 1 p.m.

In observance of national Campus Sustainability Day IV, there will be a webcast presentation titled: Climate Realities, Challenges and Progress in Higher Education, in the Century Room at 1:00 PM today. Speakers include.

Anthony D. Cortese, President, Second Nature
Cortese works with organizations in higher education to promote sustainable design, planning and purchasing in higher education. “He has been actively engaged in climate change and other large-system environmental challenges for 25 years. Formerly, he was commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. As the first dean of environmental programs at Tufts University, he spearheaded in 1989 the award-winning Tufts Environmental Literacy Institute, which helped integrate environmental and sustainability perspectives in over 175 courses. Cortese is a founding and current member of the board of directors of the Natural Step US, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has B.S. and M.S. Degrees from Tufts University in civil and environmental engineering and a Doctor of Science in Environmental Health from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Richard H. Moss, Vice President and Managing Director, Climate Change World Wildlife Fund – US
Moss is leading WWF’s efforts to develop conservation plans that account for our changing climate and contribute to rapid reductions in green house gas emissions. He ensures that the best science and information is used in WWF’s planning and that solutions to climate change are a global priority. Moss has played an influential role in the IPCC, and is a member of the 2007 Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) team. From 2006-2007, he was senior director of the U.N. Foundation Energy and Climate Program, and served as a coordinating lead author of “Confronting Climate Change” and Realizing the Potential of Energy Efficiency”, among other projects.

Jessy Tolkan, Executive Director of Programs, Energy Action Coalition
The Energy Action Coalition leverages the power of young people to organize on college campuses, high schools and in local communities to build models of the clean energy future. In 2004, as state director for the New Voters Project, Tolkan helped to register more than 130,000 young voters and produce one of the highest youth turnout rates in the country. Most recently, Tolkan helped to plan the largest youth gathering on global warming in our nation’s history – Power Shift 2007, a conference that brought together more than 6000 youth representing all 50 states and culminated with the largest single lobby day on Capitol Hill focused on global warming.

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Pizza Pizza

You want it; you get it. Murphy's is now offering pizza. Order your 7" personal pizza and choose from cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or veggie. Just wait 10 minutes, and you're set to go. All pizza is made to order. Hey, why not get a late night pizza at the C-Store, too?

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Fall Staff/Faculty Gathering -- TODAY

Fall All Staff/Faculty Gathering on today, Oct. 22, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the East Commons. We will be serving yummy pies and beverages! Door prizes and a chance to meet new staff members. Sponsored by: Staff Senate
Questions e-mail staffsenate@augsburg.edu

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International Education Week Nov. 17-21

"International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States."
- http://iew.state.gov/

The International Student Organization would like to invite, encourage, urge, etc. anyone interested in sharing their international side. It could be anything artifacts, pictures, experiences. We will be tabling in Christensen center. Please contact Luis Monterrubio lopezmon@augsburg.edu if you are interested in collaborating.

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Voice Your Food Concerns

Augsburg dining would like to hear more from you. During Thursday Lunch & Dinner, Gilbert Villas (Aviands General Manager) and Jamison Cross (Aviands Manager) will be out front in the commons to listen and address your concerns, and compliments. Please come over and let us know how you REALLY feel about the food that we are providing. We take your concerns seriously and want to provide some education as well. So please come on over, bring a pen, and lets talk.

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Etiquette Dinner Scheduled for Students

REGISTER TODAY!

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 don'ts 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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WEC Senate Brown Bag Lunch with Barbara Farley

Interested in learning more about the new signature building? All students, faculty, and staff are invited to join WEC Student Senate for a brown bag lunch on Saturday, October 25 at 12:00 PM in the Marshall Room. Dean Barbara Edwards Farley will be available to present details on the plan and answer questions.

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Augsburg Dining Menu Oct. 22-23

Oct 22
LUNCH:
Soup
Cajon Bean& Rice
Cream Of Chicken

The Grille
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Garden Burger
Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Chicken Cau ua vin
Baked Ziti With Italian Sausage
Garlic Layered Potatoes
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza
Shrimp Peppered Alfredo

World Flavors
Tomato Pork
Vermicelli Pasta Noodles

Fit Choices 4 Life
Soloman Blueberry Bread Pudding

Vegé
BBQ Lentils with Steamed Brown Rice

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of product

DINNER:
The Grille
Chicken Caesar Wrap(FC)
Caesar Wrap (FC)
Potato Salad

Marketplace Entrees
Baked Swiss Steak
Thai Broccoli and Tofu Noodles
Mashed Potatoes w/Mushroom Gravy
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza
Tuna Noodle Hot Dish

World Flavors
Tomato Pork
Vermicelli Pasta Noodles

Fit Choices 4 Life
Cajun Potato Wedges

Vegé
Wild Rice Pilaf with Almonds

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of product

OCT. 23
LUNCH:
Soup
Cream of Roasted Butternut Squash
Meat Chili

The Grille
Monte Cristo
Garden Burger
Chili Cheese Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Carved Roast Beef
Fish & Chips
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Spicy Chicken Wrap

Bravo Italiano
Cheese Veggie Pizza
Spinach & Potato Masala

World Flavors
Augsburg Dining Burrito Bar

Fit Choices 4 Life
Cauliflower Coleslaw

Vegé
Cabbage and Carrot Curry

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of produce

DINNER:
The Grille
Hot Dog in a Biscuit Wrap
Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Potato Chips

Marketplace Entrees
Chinese Beef & Mushroom Stew
With Basmati Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Veggie Egg Rolls
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Cheese Pizza

World Flavors
Chicken Diablo Sandwich with Fries

Fit Choices 4 Life
Chef’s Choice

Vegé
Hoisin Bake Tofu withBok Choy

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of product.

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Hear Your First Word this Saturday

Campus Ministry and the Augsburg for Adults Office invite all students, faculty, and staff to join us for a brief ecumenical worship service and discussion on Saturday, October 25 in Foss Atrium. WEC Student Senate Michele Roulet will be speaking about "Hold fast to what is good," at 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Enjoy coffee, muffins, and good conversation before attending your morning class.

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Halloween Costume Contest

Before you have too much fun at the ASAC Halloween Fun Event on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., show off your costumes at the Augsburg Dining/ASAC Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the East Commons. Sign up to be in the contest or to be one of five judges on Oct. 27-29 upstairs in the commons. First place wins three $10 gift cards to Nabo and two movie passes. Second place wins one $10 gift card to Murphy's and a 12 pack of soda. So please dress to impress and have some fun.

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Sushi Coming Soon to Nabo

Sushi will soon be coming back to Nabo. Offering many traditional Sushi delicacies and for us non-fish eaters, the California roll. At Nabo, the sushi will be made fresh daily. So keep your eyes peeled and your taste buds ready for some sushi and "wwaassaby."

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Community Organizing with Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry and the Lilly Grant are teaming up to sponsor some workshops on faith-based community organizing. Our first session is next Thursday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the East Commons. We will be learning from Lyle Griner, National Director of Peer Ministry, about inviting and welcoming.

Many of us spend time working in organizations across the campus that are dear to our heart, but sometimes we have a hard time getting the message across to others. This time will be spent learning how to approach folks, invite them into programs or activities, and make folks feel welcome.

All are welcome to attend. These will help your organizations greatly!

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Spanish Conversation this Thursday

Please join us for the Spanish conversation group that meets every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Riverside Room, on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center. Drop in for 10 mins. or for the whole 90 mins. - whatever works for you! Whether you're fluent in Spanish or just starting a beginning class, this will be a good practice experience. Bring your lunch if you want. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, Anita Fisher or Kate Reinhardt.

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College Democrats Meeting TONIGHT

The Augsburg College Democrats will hold their first meeting TONIGHT (October 22) at 6:30 p.m. at the coffee shop in Christensen Center.

If you have any questions, or are interested in joining, let me know.

madland@augsburg.edu

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Feature on Maggie DeGroot on CSN

There's a feature on Augsburg women's soccer player Maggie DeGroot (SR, Waukesha, Wis./Waukesha West HS) on the College Sporting News website. The feature, written by Rich Mies, is part of the MIAC Profiles of Excellence series, which profiles outstanding senior student-athletes in the MIAC.

Read the feature here:
http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php?blog=5&title=miac-profiles-of-excellence-maggie-degro-1&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

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Dig Pink at Tonight's Auggie Volleyball Match

Tonight (Wednesday 10/8), the Augsburg College volleyball team will be hosting a "Dig Pink" event to promote breast cancer awareness. Dig Pink is a National Breast Cancer awareness rally that is taking place throughout the month of October. Student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and officials from across the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and the nation are all teaming up to fight this common battle.

The Augsburg volleyball team is asking all fans to come and support the event by wearing pink to tonight's match against Bethel at 7 p.m. at Si Melby Hall. All proceeds from the event will be donated to local and national Breast Cancer foundations to raise awareness, educate women and aid research that will hopefully result in a cure. We hope to see you all there!

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, October 21:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 2, Northwestern-Roseville 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/102108northwestern.html


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

Wednesday, October 22:
Volleyball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Soccer vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 24:
Volleyball at St. Mary's, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 25:
Women's Swimming hosting Augsburg Pentathlon at St. Catherine Butler Center Pool, 11 a.m.
Women's Soccer vs. St. Benedict, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Football at Gustavus, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Soccer at St. John's, 1 p.m.

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Jenkins Named MIAC Volleyball Hitter of the Week

Julie Jenkins named MIAC Volleyball Hitter of the Week

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/102108jenkins.html

MINNEAPOLIS (10/21/08) -- Augsburg College volleyball player Julie Jenkins (SR, Edina, Minn.) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Hitter of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Jenkins had a solid all-around match in leading Augsburg to one of its biggest victories in recent years, a five-set triumph over St. Olaf last Wednesday that broke a 31-match losing streak to the Oles dating to 1989. Jenkins collected her fifth kill-dig double-double of the season with 11 kills and 10 digs, while adding seven blocks and seven assists.

On the season, Jenkins is averaging 2.26 kills-per-set with a team-high 206 kills, while averaging 0.60 blocks (64 blocks, 11 solo) and 2.02 digs per-set (184 digs). She also has 80 assists and 26 service aces, both totals second-best on the team.

Augsburg currently stands at 14-11 overall, 2-5 in MIAC play. The Auggies have their final home match of the 2008 season this Wednesday (10/22) at 7 p.m., hosting Bethel at Si Melby Hall.

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Triumph Bonneville Motorcycle for Sale

2003 Triumph Bonneville in top condition with less than 1200 miles on it! Runs, rides, and handles beautifully. One owner and garage kept. 790cc in Cardinal Red. Upgraded features: chrome fittings (levers, engine covers, & chain guard), tachometer kit, leather panniers, premium King/Queen seat, and kneepads. $5,500. E-mail: velamcco@augsburg.edu

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