No postings

Scholarships to Study in Egypt, New Zealand, China

Students of color with financial and academic need are invited to apply for the Student of Color Study Abroad Scholarship sponsored by Lutheran Brotherhood/Thrivent.

Eligibility Requirements
The following criteria must be met:
The applicant is an undergraduate 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
The applicant will apply and be accepted to participate on an eligible Augsburg Faculty-led Program in Summer of 2009.

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)

Program brochures available at:
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/programs.html#Short09

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

How to Apply
visit www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ to download an application

For more information contact:
Leah Spinosa de Vega, Augsburg Abroad, devega@augsburg.edu, 612 330-1650

Back to top

Disability Awareness Month News

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.

Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)

The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) illustrates its commitment to students by providing services and accommodations to individuals with learning, attentional, psychiatric or other cognitive disabilities. The foundation of CLASS is deeply rooted in the promotion of student independence and the personal realization of one’s full potential.
In CLASS you’ll find individualized services provided by highly-skilled professionals, along with a range of individualized accommodations, including current assistive technology. As an Augsburg student, you’ll be part of a small yet diverse college community located in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. You will also be part of a community that is aware and accepting of students with disabilities; CLASS serves an average of between 120 and 170 students each year.


CLASS Mission Statement
To assist academically qualified students with disabilities to reach their individual potential, to promote their independence, and to ensure their access to the educational experience at Augsburg College.

CLASS Staff
The CLASS staff includes a Director, Disability Specialists, an Accommodations Specialist, and an Administrative Assistant, all experienced in serving students with disabilities. The Accommodations Specialist provides students with testing accommodations, note-taking services, taped textbooks and supervises the computer lab. CLASS also employs many student workers, some of whom receive CLASS support.

CLASS Services
Accommodations may include:
Scanned exams
Extended time exams
Readers for exams
Scribes for exams
Note takers in class
Recorded, scanned or electronic textbooks
Access to adaptive technology (such as speech recognition software and scanner/screen readers)

Disability Specialists provide:
Determination of appropriate accommodations
Individual support
Instruction in learning strategies and compensatory techniques
Help with time management and organizational skills
Academic advising.

For more information please refer to our web site at:
http://www.augsburg.edu/classprogram/

Back to top

Letters of Recommendation

"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.

Back to top

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

Back to top

Inter-Religious Dialog -- Diwali, Tuesday, Oct. 28

The Augsburg campus and community are invited to participate in the next installment of the Inter-Religious Dialog on Tuesday, October 28 in the East Commons at 7 p.m.

We will be marking the Hindu festival of Diwali, marking the harvest and the triumph of light over darkness. We will also learn about the basic tenants of Hinduism by Professor of Finance, Ashok Kapoor. We will also sample sweets commonly associated with Diwali.

The community is invited to sit at tables and have conversation about the role of faith and inter-religious dialog in their lives…while munching on the sweets, of course!

Come and join the Inter-Religious Dialog! -

Back to top

Book Request Now Due

Thanks to all of the faculty that have turned in book request! As of this morning we have 50% of Spring Day and 66% of WEC. Please e-mail Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu. If you are wishing to use the same books from prior terms just indicate that in your e-mail.

Back to top

Beyond Party Lines, Wednesday, October 29

BEYOND PARTY LINES: A BI-PARTISAN DISCUSSION OF POLITICAL ISSUES
BY CURRENT MN STATE LEGISLATORS

REP. PAT GAROFALO, Republican
REP. STEVE SIMON, Democrat

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29 - 7:30-9 p.m.
SATEREN AUDITORIUM, Music Building

SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS:
-COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
-COLLEGE DEMOCRATS
-OBAMA STUDENT ORGANIZATION
-MPIRG [Minnesota Public Interest Research Group]
-COALITION for STUDENT ACTIVISM
-SABO CENTER FOR CITIZENSHIP & LEARNING

Back to top

Office of International Programs Annual Report

The 2008 Office of International Programs Annual Report is now available on line with a link from the Office of International Programs home page: http://www.augsburg.edu/oip/
Highlights from the report include:
*an estimated 47% of Augsburg's day undergraduate students study abroad
*students from 50 colleges/universities across the U.S. and Canada with 13 Augsburg students studied in CGE academic programs abroad in 2007-08
*20 Augsburg faculty led a study abroad course last year
*156 students studied abroad in faculty led programs last year
*Augsburg international students represented 19 different countries

Back to top

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.

Back to top

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!

Back to top

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.

Back to top

2009 Insurance Benefits Renewal

The next benefit plan year will begin January 1, 2009. October 10-November 30, 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.

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:

Go to: http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/2009BenefitsRe-EnrollmentDetails.pdf for more details.

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 Human Resources, at x1058 with any questions regarding benefits coverage, enrollment, changes, and forms.

Back to top

2008 Presidential Holiday Procedure

As you know, President Pribbenow announced five paid Presidential Holidays for staff in addition to the three official paid holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day). The Presidential Holidays must be taken between December 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009. The following explains the guidelines and procedures for staff requesting and reporting the additional holidays.

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

How can I request the President Holidays?
•See your supervisor. Your supervisor is coordinating the support needs of your area with your divisional vice president. Your supervisor must pre-authorize and pre-schedule your request accordingly so that our campus remains open and accessible.

When can I take these days?
•Between December 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009
•Days must be used in whole day increments
•Preferential consideration will be given for December 26, 29-30-31 and January 2
•Time not used will expire and there is no accrual for this time, nor is overtime earned in a week when a Presidential Holiday is used

How do I report the Presidential Holidays used?
. Be sure to report the days used on your time sheet or absence report as “PH” for “Presidential Holiday”
•Submit your supervisor for final approval
•If you work less than full-time, your paid time will be pro-rated based on your FTE (just like treatment of other holidays)

Questions?
•Please contact your supervisor or Human Resources at x1058

Back to top

Host an International Student for a Thanksgiving Meal

It's that time of year. I'm looking for Augsburg faculty/staff who would be interested in hosting an international student (or several!) for a Thanksgiving meal.

If you would like to host, just send me a note and I'll set things up. Helpful information to have in advance would be - 1) the number of students you would like to invite, 2) approximate time of the meal and, 3) if you are able to provide transportation to your home and back to campus.

Best regards, Jim Trelstad-Porter
x.1686 or porter@augsburg.edu

Back to top

Get Your Flu Shot Next Week

The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Tuesday, October 28 from 1 - 4 p.m. administering flu shots to students, faculty, and staff that may want the shot. The cost of the shot is $28 and many insurance providers are also accepted for billing.

Every year, 40,000 Americans die from complications related to the flu. To reduce your risk, stop by the Minneapolis Room on Tuesday and get vaccinated.

If you have any questions, please call Dianne in the Counseling & Health Promotion office at 612-330-1707.

Back to top

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."

Back to top

Augsburg Physician Assistant 5K Turkey Waddle

2nd Annual Augsburg College Physician Assistant Student Society
5 K TURKEY WADDLE
Come Run, Walk, or Waddle!



Saturday November 15, 2008
Lake Harriet
Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Lake Harriet Bandshell
Waddle begins at 9 a.m.!!!

$17-- Run and get a T-shirt*
$10-- Run only**

Grand Prize: A TURKEY!

Bring a non-perishable food item for donation and be entered to win raffle prizes! One raffle entry per item!
(Limit 5 entries per person- extra donations welcome)

*Registration ends on October 23, 2008 for those who want to run and get a shirt
**Race day registration available.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Registration Form (Detach and mail or drop off at the PA office in Anderson Hall)

Name of Participant: ______________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number & E-Mail: ___________________________________________

Payment (circle): $17 Run & T-shirt $10 Run ONLY
(Due October 23, 2008) (November 15, 2008)

Please make checks payable to: Augsburg College Physician Assistant Student Society

T-Shirt Size: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

Return registration slip and payment to: Augsburg College Attn: Becky Ruckel
2211 Riverside Ave- CB #149
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Questions or Concerns please e-mail: Becky Ruckel at ruckel@augsburg.edu

Back to top

Augsburg Dining Menu Oct 23-24

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
A’viands Burrito Bar

Fit Choices 4 Life
Cauliflower Coleslaw

Vegé
Cabbage and Carrot Curry


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
Brown Rice

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





Oct. 24
LUNCH:
Soup
Shrimp Bisque
Creamy Tomato

The Grille
Reuben
Meatless Reuben
Seasoned Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Arroz Con Pollo (FC)
Mushrooms, Pepper, Con Pollo
Potato Casserole
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Tuna Sub

Bravo Italiano
Roasted Veggie Pizza w/
Garlic Cream Sauce

World Flavors
Caramel Ginger Chicken
Rice Pilaf

Fit Choices 4 Life
See Market Place

Vegé
Bengan Ka Bhurta

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

DINNER:
The Grille
California Burger
California Garden Burger
French Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Penne w/Chicken and Spinach in a creamy garlic Sauce
Lemon Pepper Fish
Oven Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza
Garlic Cheesy Bread w/Marinara

World Flavors
Orange Beef Stir Fry
Sticky Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
See Grille

Vegé \Broccoli Stir Fry with



*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of product

Back to top

Are You a Poet?

The Pan-Afrikan Center's 12th annual Jazz and Poetry Bash will be held next Tuesday. There is an open mic portion of the program and we would love for some poets from campus to come share their talent with us. The Jazz and Poetry Bash is Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Cooper's. Please contact moorek1@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.

Back to top

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?

Back to top

Academic Advising at PCAN Conference

The staff of the Academic Advising Office will be out of the office most of the day on Friday, Oct. 24. They will be attending the Fall PCAN (Private College Advising Network) Conference which they will host here at Augsburg.

Back to top

Richard Webb is Leaving Augsburg

Richard Webb has accepted a position with South Washington County Public Schools as a Diversity Educator. His last day will be Friday, Oct. 31.
Richard has brought so much to his work in Admissions and to the campus as a whole -- his energy, dedication to his students, outreach to the larger community and his challenge to all of us to raise our competency in all things intercultural. He has laid a foundation for the work that will continue in the Admissions Office.
Please join us on Friday, Oct, 31 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Marshall Room to say farewell to Richard. We will be sharing our favorite stories of Richard at 3 p.m.

Back to top

No postings

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

Back to top