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Reflections on the Elections: Sabo and Schwartzkopf

Monday, November 10 @ 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway Center 100
[Johnson Conference Center]

REFLECTIONS ON THE ELECTIONS: Implications for the Future
[a great follow-up to 44+111=? by Political Science Faculty]

MARTIN SABO & LYALL SCHWARTZKOPF

Co-Sponsors:
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
College Republicans and College Democrats
Citizens League

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CTL Night at the Theatre

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Nov. 8, 2008, 7 p.m. performance of Eurydice directed by Martha Johnson. According to Martha Johnson, Sarah Ruhl is one of the "hottest" playwrights in America at the moment, and this play in particular has been a hit in New York and at several other theaters as well. It's a contemporary take on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but from Eurydice's point of view. We're really lucky to have been able to obtain the rights to the play, and I'm pretty sure we're the first college or University in the Twin Cities to produce it." One reviewer stated, " [The Orpheus/Eurydice] tale. . .is an enduringly appealing story of the tremendous power of love, and its fragility. . . .The story’s scope is widened to embrace not just romantic love—which comes in for some gentle mockery—but also the bond between a father and a daughter, depicted here as a force as elemental and sustaining as that other, oft-rhapsodized kind. . . .[Eurydice] is like a dream in which strange events take on unaccountably powerful meaning.”

To reserve your free ticket please contact Terry Martin at x1229. There will be a reception after the performance.

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Faculty/Staff Travel Applications Notice

The Committee on Faculty Development reminds faculty and staff that requests for professional travel awards to conferences must be submitted 30 days prior to the conference. Beginning December 1, 2008 late applications will not be considered for funding.

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De-Mystifying the IRB Process

Wednesday, November 12
3:15 in Lindell 1

Are you about to start a research process that requires IRB approval? In a brief session, Norma Noonan, the Chair of the IRB will take you through the process and answer questions.

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Post-Election Discussion: 44 + 111 = ?

No, not 155, but much, much more. 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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Religion Dept. Colloquium: American Pentecostalism

Wednesday Nov. 5 at 3:45 p.m. Prof. Glen Menzies of North Central University will speak at the Religion Dept. Colloquium on "Pentecostalism: Its Theology and Place in American Religious History." The presentation will be in the Minneapolis Room in the Christensen Center. All are invited.

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Brown Bag Presentation with Lori Peterson TODAY

Developing Communities of Practice for Nontraditional Students
Tuesday November 4, 2008 12:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 12:00 PM
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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Underwater Adventure Discount Tickets

Human Resources has discount tickets available for Underwater Adventures Aquarium at the Mall of America. We are selling tickets at the following prices: Adult - $9.50, Kids (3-12) - $5.50. This is an incredible deal -- regular ticket prices are $18.95 for adults and $11.95 for kids. Stop down in HR to pick up your tickets today!

We currently have 50 adult tickets and 25 children tickets available -- they do go fast, so stop down ASAP!

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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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Bookstore Updates

Rock the Vote! Show your support today with a rock the vote t-shirt. Only $9.99. Hurry in before it's too late.

All Halloween Godiva 50% off.

All Breast Cancer Awareness candy 50% off.

Save the date. Starting Nov. 9, Buy 1 Champion item and get 1 at 50% off.

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Tray-less Tuesdays and Composting: 3/4 of a Ton

Thanks to the Augsburg Community, we are saving 3/4 of a ton of trash from going to the land fills. Because of the "Tray-less Tuesdays" and composting, we have put Augsburg further on the map. Food Service Management magazine has looked into what we are do here in the way of going "Green". Oh, by the way, we are the only private college in Hennepin county that is doing composting. So let shoot for the full TON!

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Wednesday Gathering

Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Come for the conversation and stay for the turkey ala king this Wednesday!

Please join us on Wednesday, November 5, in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.

The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

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Still Time To Register For the Etiquette Dinner

Students! There are still spaces left for you at the Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The evening promises to be a fun and informative evening. Our guest speaker is trained in teaching about the do's and don't of dining out as it relates to the business world. Regardless of your major there will be times when employers take you to business lunches, so why wait join us and learn. Stop by the CSWL office in the lower level of Anderson Hall. Cost $5

Sponsored by: CSWL, Augsburg Business Organization and NorthStar Resource Group.

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Augsburg Dinning Menu Nov. 4-5

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
Mu Shu Mock Duck
Fried Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life

See Pasta Bar

Vegé
Peach Cobbler

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

Nov. 5th
LUNCH:

Soup

Chefs Choice

The Grille

Pattie Melts
Veggie Burger Melts
Onion Rings

Marketplace Entrees

Grilled Ham Steak
Cheddar Creamy Potato
Spaghetti Bake
Broccoli & Cauliflower

Sweet Peppers Deli

Made to Order

Bravo Italiano

Assorted Pizza
Penne Pasta w/ Pancetta Vodka (Alcohol Free) Sauce

World Flavors

Chef Special

Fit Choices 4 Life

Phad Thai

Vegé
Hunter Style Wild Ice Pilaf

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

DINNER:
Soup
Chefs Choice

The Grille

Chicken Quesadillas
Cheese Quesadillas
Nacho Chips & Cheese

Marketplace Entrees

Beef Stew
Veggie Stew
Biscuits
Peas

Sweet Peppers Deli

Made to Order

Bravo Italiano

Assorted Pizza
Ant- Pasta

World Flavors

SCHWEINEKOTELETT IN ZWEIBELSOSSE
(Pork Chops In Onion Sauce)
Spatzle

Fit Choices 4 Life

Potato Leeks w/ Chicken (FC)

Vegé

Broccoli Cheese & Rice

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

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Celebration of New Life in Chapel

We invite you to Chapel on Friday, Nov. 14 at 10:20 a.m. for the Celebration of New Life. During this day we celebrate and remember the new life and new beginnings in the lives of our community, especially the new life that comes with birth and adoption, foster care and the care for the young in our community.

During this morning of song and prayer we would like to present to you a small gift that marks this new beginning. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 12th to Louise Hakola, hakola@augsburg.edu or call x1734. If you are unable to attend, we would still like to include your 'new life' in the bulletin. Thanks!

Louise, on behalf of Pastors Sonja & Dave.

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Registration Is Near! Got Questions?

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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United Way and Community Shares Deadline

We only have one more week for our fall giving campaign! Thanks to our colleagues in the mailroom, you should have received the form to complete and return to me. However, if you need another one, please let me know and I'll get it to you. My ext. is 1525 or daniels@augsburg.edu Thanks for your generosity!

Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED The United Way

Because charity is good. But change is better. Community Shares

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Students: Do You Like to Plan Events? Really?!

You can do that through the Stewards...and get free 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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Did You Know

• Did you know that adult students learn best when professors use andragogical (as opposed to pedagogical) teaching methods?

Learn more here: http://tip.psychology.org/knowles.html

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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Sushi and Flat-Bread 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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Is America OBSESSED with Beauty?

Back by popular demand, and exclusive 2-night showing of America the Beautiful, a documentary about America's obsession with superficial beauty, is happening at the Lagoon Cinema on Wednesday and Thursday Nov. 19 and 20th at 7:00 and 9:30PM. The film will be followed by a community forum with filmmaker Darryl Roberts.

The screening will be at the Lagoon Cinema, which is located at 1320 Lagoon Ave, in Uptown. This showing is sponsored by The Emily Program Foundation, an organization affiliated with The Emily Program, a local clinic for treatment of eating disorders.

Tickets are $15, available at the box office or at www.landmarktheaters.com. For more information, call 651-379-6130, or email lindsay@emilyprogram.com

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Diversity Employment Day

Wednesday, November 12th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Embassy Suites- Downtown Mpls. 425 South 7th Street. Open to the public. Employers such as: Northwest Airlines, Hallmark Cards, SuperAmerica, US Border Patrol, Allina Hospitals, Ameriprise Financial,and more... Business attire and resumes. Contact info@citycareerfair.com

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Murphy's Pizza and 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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Discount Food Coming Soon

Have you noticed that your points may be running a bit on the low side? Augsburg Dinning is soon to offer discount options at Nabo, Murphy's, and Cooper's. Here at Augsburg Dinning, we realize that the cost of food has gone up both for you and for us. So we are trying to provide some discount options for you without loosing the quality of food that we provide. Yeah we are taking a hit on the chin, but hey a happy customer is a repeat customer. So keep an eye out for those discounts. See ya soon!

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Augsburg Dinning 100% Local Foods

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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Watch Men's Soccer Playoff Game Online TODAY

The Augsburg men's soccer team has qualified for the MIAC postseason playoffs for the second time in the last three years, and will face Gustavus in a semifinal game TODAY (Tuesday 11/4) at 2 p.m. in St. Peter.

If you can't make it to St. Peter for the game, you can watch a live webcast of the game via the Gustavus website. Link is below:

http://gustavus.edu/athletics/audio.cfm

Click on the "Watch" link to watch the game live. Your computer must have the free QuickTime plug-in in order to watch the game.

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Three Auggies Named Academic All-District Soccer

Augsburg's Alex Hildebrandt, Whitney Holman, Felicia Faison named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 soccer teams

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/110308academic.html

MINNEAPOLIS (11/3/08) -- Augsburg College soccer players Alex Hildebrandt (JR, St. Paul, Minn./Highland Park HS), Whitney Holman (JR, New Hope, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) and Felicia Faison (SR, Minneapolis, Minn./South HS) were named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 teams for men's and women's soccer, it was announced recently.

Hildebrandt was named to the first team in men's soccer, while Holman earned first-team honors in women's soccer. Faison was named as a second-team selection in women's soccer. Hildebrandt earned Academic All-District honors for the second straight year, after earning second-team honors last season. Holman and Faison are both first-time Academic All-District honorees.

A defender, Hildebrandt is a finance major with a 3.86 grade-point average. He currently stands second on the Augsburg men's soccer team in scoring, with four goals and six assists for 14 points, including one game-winning goal and a penalty-kick goal. His six assists rank fifth-most among Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference players in overall statistics, and is a leader of a defense that has allowed just 10 goals in 18 regular-season games, with 10 shutouts -- both totals second-best among MIAC teams. In his two seasons at Augsburg (49 games, 47 starts), Hildebrandt has 10 goals and nine assists for 29 points, including three game-winning goals. He earned All-MIAC honorable-mention honors in 2006.

Augsburg's men's soccer team currently stands at 10-3-5 overall, 7-2-1 in MIAC play. The Auggies earned the No. 3 seed in the four-team MIAC postseason playoffs, qualifying for the playoffs for the second time in the last three years. The Auggies will travel to face No. 2-seed Gustavus in a playoff semifinal on Tuesday (11/4) at 2 p.m. in St. Peter, Minn.

A defender, Holman is a religion and psychology major with a 3.93 grade-point average. Holman finished her junior season with two goals and four assists for eight points, including one game-winning goal and a tying goal off a corner kick with one second remaining in regulation time in the Auggies' 2-1 overtime loss at Macalester last Friday. A player who converted from forward to defense midway through last season, Holman was an All-MIAC honorable-mention honoree last year. In her career (53 games, 53 starts), Holman has seven goals and eight assists for 22 career points.

Also a defender, Faison is an accounting major with a 3.74 grade-point average. Faison was a leader of an Auggie defense that allowed just 12 goals in the regular season -- second-lowest among MIAC teams in overall statistics -- with a conference-high 10 shutouts. An All-MIAC honorable-mention honoree in both 2006 and 2007, Faison started all 73 games in her career, with one goal and five assists for seven career points. Faison is a team co-captain this season.

Augsburg's women's soccer team finished 10-4-4 overall, 5-2-4 in MIAC play in 2008. The 10 victories marked Augsburg's fifth double-digit victory season in the last seven years.

The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team is part of the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America program, administered by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Top student-athletes from non-Division I programs in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ontario and Manitoba are eligible for inclusion on the district team. Student-athletes must have a grade-point average above 3.30 (4.0 scale) and have outstanding athletic credentials. College sports information directors in the district vote for the teams.

First-team Academic All-District members advance to the Academic All-America ballot, voted on by a committee of CoSIDA members. The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America soccer teams will be announced on Nov. 18-19.

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