Monday, November 3, 2008
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44 + 111 = ?

All are welcome to join a discussion of the 2008 Election Results and the prospects for the 44th President and the 111th Congress of the United States. Faculty from the Political Science Department will give their initial reactions and reflections on the campaign, election, and the morning after, and then open things up for discussion. Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 12-1 in the Minneapolis Room.

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Student Academic Year Research Funding Available

Applications for student/faculty research funding during the 08-09 academic school year are available from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) by contacting Dixie Shafer. Grants of up to $1,000 for research within this academic year will be awarded. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals NOW, even if applying for spring funding.

Applications are accepted and awards are made on a rolling basis; therefore it is to the applicants' advantage to apply EARLY in the academic year. The URGO Advisory Committee, comprised of faculty members and the URGO Director, will begin reviewing proposals and making funding decisions as early as the week of Monday, September 15, so items should be turned in by THIS Friday to be considered as soon as possible.

To apply for this or any other funding or research, contact Dixie Shafer at: shafer@augsburg.edu, or 612-330-1447.

You can also find more information about on/off-campus research and travel research funding at www.augsburg.edu/urgo.

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Student Conference Travel Funding Available

Applications for student conference travel funding are available from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) by contacting Dixie Shafer. Faculty and students are asked to collaborate on completing the application, which gives funding for research or a discipline-specific conference. Priority is given to students presenting research.

Applications are accepted and awards are made on a rolling basis; therefore it is to the applicants' advantage to apply EARLY in the academic year. The URGO Advisory Committee, comprised of faculty members and the URGO Director, will begin reviewing proposals and making funding decisions as early as the week of Monday, September 15, so items should be turned in by THIS Friday to be considered as soon as possible.

To apply for this or any other funding or research, contact Dixie Shafer at: shafer@augsburg.edu, or 612-330-1447.

You can also find more information about on/off-campus research and academic year research funding at www.augsburg.edu/urgo.

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General Announcements

Residence Life Lead Staff Recognition Week

Residence Life is offering its appreciation for lead student staff this week, and today we would like to recognize the Anderson Hall lead staff: Student Programming Coordinator Ray Kidd and Facilities Coordinator Zach Sommer. Their hard work and dedication are invaluable in helping Augsburg College and Residence Life achieve it's mission. If you see Ray or Zach today, give them a pat on the back and thank them for their excellent work.

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Pilates Today

Counseling & Health Promotion reminds all interested students, faculty and staff that there will be FREE pilates instruction today from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room.

Please feel free to come to the Marshall Room and bring a friend. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

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

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Want to Rub Elbows with Augsburg Alumni?

The Stewards can make that happen...and give you pizza!

The Augsburg Stewards are holding their first meeting for the 08/09 school year this Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Institutional Advancement Suite in Oren Gateway Center Room 300. Pizza will be served. I would like to encourage all student leaders to consider participating.

The Augsburg Stewards is a leadership organization at Augsburg that enhances and inspires pride and a sense of purpose by exploring the college's rich history, engaging in the present student culture and being actively involved in the future of the college.

Some upcoming events the Stewards are involved with include: Velkommen Jul Celebration & Advent Vespers Donor Dinner, Augsburg House Volunteer Holiday Party, Finals Weeks Study Breaks, Speed Networking with Alumni, and many more!

It is a great opportunity for you as students to network with alumni, build your resume, and grow your pride in the college!

See you there!

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Murphy's Pizza & C-Store

Come on down to Murphy's where you can get your personal pan pizza. It takes about 10 min, made to order so it is fresh and hot. While you're there check out some of the lower prices on cereal, chips and other stuff in the C-Store. Can't wait to see you there.

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Augsburg Dining Menu Nov. 3-4

Nov. 3
LUNCH:

Soup
Corn Chowder
French Onion

The Grille
Chicago Dog
Hamburgers
Veggie Burgers
Seasoned Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Braised Chicken Vinegar sauce
Spaghetti Squash
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Veggies

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano Assorted Pizza
Cheese Fried ravioli w/ Red Sauce

World Flavors
Chinese Beef & Mushroom Stew
Balsamic rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
Mexican Casserole (FC)

Vegé
See Market Place

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

DINNER:

The Grille
BBQ Riblets
BBQ Mock Duck
Onion Rings

Marketplace Entrees
Beef Lasagna
Veggie Lasagna
Garlic Cheese Bread
Ratatouille

Sweet Peppers Deli
Hummus & Roasted Veggie Sandwich

Bravo Italiano
4 Cheese Pizza
Mushroom, Tomato & Brown Rice

World Flavors
Chicken Stir-fry
Tofu Stir-fry
Jasmine Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
Roast Con pollo (FC)

Vegé
See Bravo

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

Nov. 4
LUNCH:

Soup
Chef Choice

The Grille
Grilled Cheese & Red Pepper Melt
Grilled Smoked Turkey & Red Peppers Melt
Chips

Marketplace Entrees
Frito Chili Pie
Meatless Frito Chili Pie (FC)
Chicken Nuggets
Veggie Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Ham and Pineapple
Egg Plant Parmesan
Spaghetti

World Flavors
Chicken Gumbo
Mock Duck Gumbo
Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
See Market Place

Vegé
Stuffed Butter Nut Squash w/ Sweet Potatoes

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

DINNER:

The Grille
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
(Chicken Patties)
Chick Pea Patties
(Sysco)
Ranch Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Carved Roast Beef
Garlic Roasted Tofu
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Green Beans

Sweet Peppers Deli
Turkey Salad

Bravo Italiano Veggie Delux
Tortellini w/ Light Butter Florentine Sauce

World Flavors
Mu Shu Pork
Mock Duck
Fried Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
See Pasta Bar

Vegé
Peach Cobbler

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

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Fine Arts Keystone Presentation

Please join the Keystone Fine Arts students as they present "Crossing the Street", a collaborative art piece that uses theatre, film, music, and visual art to examine and define the East Riverside neighborhood.
Working with Neighborhood Art on Wheels, an organization that uses mobile bikes to present public art projects, the Fine Arts piece will present an artistic interpretation of the East Riverside neighborhood.

WHEN: 8:30 PM
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

WHERE: Outside Foss Entrance
22nd Avenue South at 7th Streets
Augsburg College

*** In case of rain project will be shown Tuesday, November 11, 2008***

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Augsburg Stays Local with Food

Augsburg Dinning is committed to staying local. Being a local companying, we (Aviands) believe in the opportunities need by local companies to not only grow, but to limit the size of the eco-footprint left by companies. Here at Augsburg Dinning, we use all local companies to provide the food for our customers. So next time you get that burger or salad know that it may taste a little "Greener" and the eco-foot print is about a "size 5".

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Tickets on Sale Now for 'Eurydice'

Tickets are now on sale for Eurydice, directed by Martha Johnson.
Available performance dates are:
6 and 8 at 7 p.m.
and Nov 8 and 9 at 2 p.m.

In this poignant and enchanting play, Sarah Ruhl (Pulitzer Prize nominee and MacArthur genius grant winner) presents her contemporary take on the ancient Greek tale of Eurydice and Orpheus. Written after her father's death, Ruhl meditates with delicacy and insight on Eurydice's painful decision whether to remain with her father in the Underworld, or to return with her love Orpheus to the land of the living. We enter a surreal world, as lush and limpid as a dream, where both author and audience swim in the magical and thrilling flow of the unconscious. --The New Yorker

Tickets are now on sale for
$10 for General Public
$8 for ACTC faculty and staff
$5 for non-Augsburg students and
$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

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Did You Know...

Did you know that over half of all Minnesota college students are considered "non traditional," according to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education?

Learn more: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/Enrollment/INSIGHT/InsightJan07.htm

Celebrate Nontraditional Student Week at Augsburg by attending an event:

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
12:00-1:00 p.m., Lindell 202
Developing Communities of Practice for Nontraditional Students

All Faculty and staff are invited to learn how to maximize the unique way that adult students learn by collaborating with each other. (Co-sponsored by Center for Teaching & Learning.)

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
12:00-1:00 p.m., Lindell 202
Developing Communities of Practice for Nontraditional Students

All Faculty and staff are invited to learn how to maximize the unique way that adult students learn by collaborating with each other. (Co-sponsored by Center for Teaching & Learning.)

Thursday, November 6, 2008
5:15-6:30 p.m., OGC 100
Managing Debt

All students are invited to learn how to manage debt from a finance expert. (Co-sponsored by Center for Service Work and Learning.)

Friday, November 7, 2008
4:00-6:00 p.m., Christensen Center
Graduate Program Fair

All students are invited to learn more about graduate education opportunities at Augsburg. (Co-sponsored by Graduate Programs and WEC/Graduate Admissions.)

Saturday, November 8, 2008
11:00-1:00 p.m.,
Christensen Center
Family Nutrition Information

All students are invited to stop by the tables in the main lobby to learn more about family health and nutrition. (Co-sponsored by Center for Counseling and Health Promotions.)

Saturday, November 8, 2008
12:00-1:00 p.m., Student Lounge
Student Involvement Open House

All students are invited to enjoy build-your-own sundaes and learn how to get involved with WEC Student Senate. (Co-sponsored by WEC Student Senate.)

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The Top Five Things Leaders Ask Themselves

Do you want to know how a great today, Monday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m.. Ali Baker from Thrivent Financial will be presenting "The Top Five Things Leaders Ask Themselves." Cookies and juice will be provided.

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Meet the Peer Adviser

The Peer Adviser from Academic Advising will be available Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, and 17 from 1:30-4 p.m. in the Christensen Center Lobby. Registration is fast approaching and now is the time to make sure you are prepared. The Peer Adviser will be available to answer questions regarding General Education requirements or major requirements!

By asking an academic related question you will be entered to win a gift card from the bookstore!

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2009 Insurance Benefits Renewal - SESSION ADDED

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.

Tuesday November 4, 2008 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Gateway Room 100

NEW SESSION ADDED!!
Monday, November 10, 2008 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in Gateway Room 100

IMPORTANT: Forms and Deadlines:

For more details, go to: http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/2009BenefitsRe-EnrollmentDetails.pdf

Enrollment forms, election forms, and change forms are due on or before 11/30/08.

Employees who turn in their completed forms early by 11/11/08 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.


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Sushi & Pizza at Nabo

We wanted to offer some more items at Nabo so Augsburg Dining is now offering flat-bread pizza and authentic Sushi. So come on over and see what they hype is about. Remember, eat your sushi in one bite! YUMMM

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2008 Presidential Holiday Procedure

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

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Keeping Track of Auggies

Album Release Party

My name is Kovan Baldwin and I am having an Album Release Party in the Student Lounge on Nov 22, 2008 from 8:00 to 11:00 this event is sponsored by KAUG and PASU come out and enjoy the release of my cd as well as other local artist in the twin cites

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Auggie Athletics

Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, October 31:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 4, Macalester 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/103108macalester.html

Women's Soccer -- Macalester 2, Augsburg 1 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wsoccer/0809statistics/103108macalester.html

Men's Hockey -- Wisconsin-Stout 7, Augsburg 4
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/103108stout.html


Saturday, November 1:
Football -- Augsburg 22, St. Thomas 20
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0809statistics/110108stthomas.html

Volleyball -- St. Thomas 3, Augsburg 0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-22)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/volleyball/0809statistics/110108stthomas.html

M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/0809statistics/110108miac.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Carleton Relays
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/0809statistics/110108carletonresults.htm


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

Tuesday, November 4:
Men's Soccer at MIAC Playoff Semifinals at Gustavus, 2 p.m.

Friday, November 7:
Men's Hockey at St. Scholastica, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, November 8:
Football at St. John's, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Swimming at Hamline Invitational, 1 p.m.
Men's Hockey at Wisconsin-Superior, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer at MIAC Playoff Championship Game (if Augsburg qualifies).

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