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Vocatio Chapel with Aimee K. Bryant

Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel Series Wednesday, November 12 at 10:20 a.m. with actress, singer, and performer, Aimee K. Bryant in the Chapel.

Steeped in gospel harmonies and black consciousness, the influence of the city and its music resonate in the poetry and delivery of Aimee's compositions. Aimee holds a B.F.A. with a concentration in musical Theatre from Howard University, also a Mecca of artistic accomplishment. While in D.C. she sung with the Howard Gospel Choir and did some background gigging for gospel heavy hitters Yolanda Adams, LaShun Pace, and BeBe and CeCe Winans. Then St. Paul came calling; promising full time acting work when Aimee graduated. Aimee has been filling the short gaps between plays with on-camera, voice over and jingle work, as well as gigging and recording with other musicians and spoken word artists. Her work is featured on the albums of Truth Maze, Sha Cage, Nazirah P. Mickey, and local folk legend Larry Long. Aimee has also become the voice of Yohannes Tona Band, an afro-funk jazz ensemble that doubles as her band. Still, while acting and gigging on stages across the country and landing national commercials and jingles she was also turning her experiences into poetry and melody.

Interested students, faculty, and staff are also invited to lunch with Aimee at 11 a.m. in the Riverside Room. To RSVP for the lunch, please send an email to Ross Murray at murray@ausgburg.edu.

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Women's Resource Center Brown Bag Lunch

Please join the Women's Resource Center for our third brown bag lunch session this semester. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, from noon - 1 p.m., we will be discussing anti-violence and violence prevention on campus with a focus on sexual assault. In addition, we will be hearing about the progress of the sexual assault survivor group that is developing for students on campus. All are welcome and we would love to see you there! Bring your lunch.

Again, Tuesday, Nov. 11 from noon - 1 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (SVE 207).

Any questions please contact the WRC at ext: 1082.

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Nov. is National Native American Heritage Month

National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month - A Brief History

What began at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the First Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States has resulted in the month of November being designated for that purpose.

Early Proponents

One of the early proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian who was the Director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, New York. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the "First Americans," and for three years the Scouts adopted such a day. In 1915, at the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence, Kansas, a plan celebrating American Indian Day was formally approved. The Association directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the country to set aside a day of recognition. Rev. Coolidge issued a proclamation on September 28, 1915, which declared the second Saturday of May as American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of American Indians as citizens.

The year before this proclamation was issued, Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state, seeking approval for a day to honor American Indians. On December 14, 1915, Red Fox James presented the endorsements of 24 state governments to the White House. There is no record, however, of such a national day being proclaimed.

State Celebrations

The first American Indian Day to be celebrated in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois, for example, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any legal recognition as a national holiday.

Heritage Months

In 1990 President George Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations have been issued each year since 1994.

National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the intertribal cultures and to educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of the American Indian and Alaska Native people. The Creation of National American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month.

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De-Mystifying the IRB Process

Wednesday, November 12
3:15 in Lindell 202

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.

Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning. Refreshments will be served.

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Lectures: Connecting Life and Theology

The Augsburg College Founders' Day Reformation Lectures:
"New Perspectives on Luther's Theology of the Cross" on November 10 and 11, 2008. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Deanna Thompson, Professor of Religion at Hamline University. Dr. Thompson, author of "Crossing the Divide: Luther, Feminism, and the Cross," will lecture as follows:

Monday, Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m.
"Women, World, and Luther's Theology of the Cross"

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:00 a.m.
"More than Miracles: Hope in the Face of the Cross"

Students who wish to attend a reception before Monday evening's lecture and/or a light luncheon after Tuesday's lecture and chapel service, should RSVP with Hans Wiersma (at wiersma@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1205). These lectures are open to the public. Admission is free. These lectures are not on the Convocation schedule, therefore all classes meet as regularly scheduled.

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Enrollment Center Closed for All Hands Meeting

The Enrollment Center will be closed from 11:15 till 12pm today for the All Hands Meeting. Thank you for your patience!

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Open Advising Session for WEC Bus. Majors & Minors

Open Advising Session for WEC Business Majors & Minors

Saturday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center, Rm 100

- Open to all WEC Business majors & minors
- No appointment needed
- Meet with a Business Department advisor about course planning and registration**
**If you are interested in attending, please bring any previous advising materials you have received in years past, especially if you are a transfer student.

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ESC Meeting

Please change location of Environmental Stewardship Committee meeting on Friday, Nov. 7 to the Riverside Room instead of East Commons. My previous submission was incorrect. Thanks.

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Do you Have Questions about Registration?

The Peer Adviser from Academic Advising will be available Nov. 10, 12, and 17 from 1:30-4:30 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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Did You Know...

Did you know that almost half of Augsburg College students are enrolled in the adult undergraduate and graduate programs?

Learn more by attending one of the Nontraditional Student Week Events.

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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Scholarship for Women

Soroptimist International of the Americas is a volunteer service organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. (Please visit www.soroptimist.org <http://www.soroptimist.org/> to learn more.) Each year, more than $1 million is provided in cash grants to women in need.

The Women's Opportunity Awards give women financial support to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Eligible applicants must be women who provide the primary financial support for their families and who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. The women may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills training, including tuition, books, childcare and transportation.

The program begins on the local club level, where grant amounts vary. Soroptimist International of Greater Minneapolis awards a minimum of $400, depending on fund-raising proceeds, and historically has given $500 or greater. The local honoree is then eligible for regional grants of $5,000 (first place) and $3,000 (second place). The first place regional winners then become candidates for one of three $10,000 awards.

Attached are the application forms and an information sheet with eligibility requirements, etc. Please note the application deadline is December 15, 2008. Completed applications should be mailed to me at the address given below. The mailing information is also included on the information form.

Please post or forward this information to potential applicants and/or colleagues who might know of possible candidates for the Women's Opportunity Award.

Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information.

Suzanne Snyder
339 West Wyoming Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
651.291.0205
theosnyder@msn.com or ssnyder@gmhchousing.org

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Campus Sustainability Forum--St. Kate's Nov. 10

Monday, November 10, 6-8:15 p.m.

The College of St. Kate's will host students from Augsburg College, Macalester, St. Thomas, and Concordia to highlight best practices around developing more sustainable campuses. Will Steger will present for a short time before students offer case studies from their campuses and engage in small group discussions around environmental sustainability.

It will be a great evening to share success stories and examine ways other campuses are working to positively impact our environment. Please come and join in the discussion! Refreshments and treats will be provided and participation is free. Transportation can be arranged.

If you are interested in attending, email Kristin Farrell at farrellk@augsburg.edu.

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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 Oren Gateway lead staff: Student Programming Coordinator Brandy Hyatt and Facilities Coordinator Kaela Worrall. Their hard work and dedication are invaluable in helping Augsburg College and Residence Life achieve it's mission. If you see Brandy or Kaela today, give them a pat on the back and thank them for their excellent work.

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Tickets on Sale Now for 'Eurydice'

Tickets are now on sale for Eurydice, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Martha Johnson.
Available performance dates are:
November 8 at 7 p.m. and November 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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ABO Chicago Trip

The Augsburg Business Organization will be having an informational meeting regarding this year's trip to Chicago, January 7-11, 2009. The meeting will take place on Monday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minneapolis room. This will be an informational meeting. If you are interested in going on the trip, please come to the meeting.

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Scholarship Information

Institute of Management Accounts

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is pleased to offer scholarships to students who are accounting and finance major. An IMA student member pursuing study in accounting or finance as an undergraduate or graduate student is eligible for the Memorial Education Fund (MEF) Scholarship and the Stuart Cameron and Margaret McCloud Scholarship.

MEF Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000. One student will be chosen from the MEF Scholarship pool of applicants to receive the SCMS Scholarship in the Amount of $5,000. The SCMS Scholarship recipient will also receive lodging, transportation, and registration costs for both the IMA Annual Conference and Exposition and the IMA Student Leadership Conference.

The application is available on the IMA website at www.imanet.org/scholarships . Please note that the deadline for the scholarship applications is February 15, 2009. All materials must be postmarked on or before that date to be eligible.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jodi Ryan at 800-638-4427 ext 1556 or email her at jryan@imanet.org .

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More Scholarship Information

Affinity Plus Foundation

It's time for the annual Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarship application process to begin for the 2009-2010 school year. Since the Affinity Plus Foundation was developed in 2000, it has taken significant strides toward improving financial literacy throughout the state of Minnesota. The Foundation and its purpose parallels our goal at Affinity Plus of building lifelong relationships founded on trust with each and every one of our members.

Through this scholarship program, a total of four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded each year for freshman, upperclassmen, and nontraditional students. The scholarship winners will be notified in March 2009.

To be eligible, an application and all requested items must be postmarked by January 31, 2009. Scholarship applications are also available at all Affinity Plus branch locations, and on our Web site at www.affinityplus.org . All applicants must be primary members of Affinity Plus (and have their own member number). Membership applications are available at www.affinityplus.org , or within the scholarship application packet.

Should you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Sandra Olson at your convenience.

Sandra Olson
651-612-9430
solson@affinityplus.org

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Environmental Stewardship Committee Friday at 1:30

The monthly meeting of the Environmental Stewardship Committee will be held on Friday, November 7th in the East Commons from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. Any faculty, staff or students interested in campus sustainability is welcome to attend the meeting. The committee works towards a more sustainable campus by encouraging faculty, staff and students to initiate best practices on campus like recycling, food composting, energy conservation, transit usage, car sharing promotions and environmental studies courses. The committee also commissions research that will help the college make better use of resources during normal operations.

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Auggie Men's Soccer Fan Bus for Championship Game

The Augsburg Men's Soccer team is playing in the Conference Championship game this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. We are organizing a fan bus to make the trip down to Northfield in support of our men's soccer team. Seats must be reserved and paid for in advance and will be on sale today and tomorrow in the Christensen Center. Tickets are only $5. We need a minimum of 25 people signed up in order to reserve the fan bus. If we aren't able to get the minimum number of people, all money will be refunded. If you have any questions, please call the Athletic Department at ext. 1249.

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1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI for Sale

Well-maintained, black hatchback with 187,000 miles, new clutch (less than 3K), new tabs, minor dings and rust. Asking $2,000/best offer; will consider deposit and payment plan. For more details and photos, please visit Craig's List. If interested, please contact Rhoda Chaffe at 612-330-1026.

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