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De-Mystifying the IRB Process

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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Focused Conversations

Please join Ann Garvey on Thursday, November 13, for a "Focused Conversation" related to the 95 Theses. This informative session begins at 3:30 p.m. in OGC 100.

"Focused Conversations" provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage in discussions about specific topics of interest to the Augsburg community.

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Biology Colloquium -- Nov. 12

Dr. George Weiblen, Associate Professor of Plant Biology and Curator of Flowering Plants in the Bell Museum of Natural History University of Minnesota will speak about the coevolution in the fig microcosm. The topic includes plant evolution, insect behavior, food web ecology, and a little something for everyone.

This talk will be at 7 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium. Refreshments will be served.

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Community Organizing, Telling Your Story -- Nov. 20

One of President-Elect Obama's strategies that worked so well was the concept of telling your story. All student leaders, activists, and allies are invited to a session in one of the skills needed for faith-based community organizing; I Love to Tell the Story. Stories are very powerful vehicles for transmitting moral or practical points, for revealing our moral values and for engaging others in causes important to us. But, powerful as stories are on their own, they benefit from being told in a way that increases their impact.

A public story links how you became the person you are, how the community or organization you are part of came to be, the people they are, and the challenges–choices–outcomes facing those people, that community, to achieve their goals. Intuitive as this may sound since it starts with something we are all experts on (ourselves), doing it requires training and practice to arrive at stories that are specific, are only sufficiently detailed for understanding, that tap into emotion, include challenges-choices-outcomes, offer hope and communicate our values.

Also part of the training is how to listen, how to help others hone their stories down so the story connects the dots. In this way, not only are you trained to have the stories you tell have the impact you desire, you are trained to help others achieve the same skill. Active listening and good coaching are important in this regard.

This strategy has been used successfully by Lutherans Concerned/North America in their work for full inclusion in the Lutheran Church. Come to train with Emily Eastwood, Executive Director of Lutherans Concerned/North America. This will be a practical workshop, where people will practice telling their story with a partner and for a group.

Come and join us on Thursday, November 20 at 5:30 in OGC 113. Email questions to murray@augsburg.edu.

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Vocatio Chapel with Aimee K. Bryant

Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel Series Wednesday, November 12 at 10:20 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 BFA 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 11:00 in the Riverside Room. To RSVP for the lunch, please send an email to Ross Murray at murray@ausgburg.edu.

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Orientation Leader Applications

Want to be an Orientation Leader? Campus Activities and Orientation is looking for motivated students who are interested in a great leadership position. OLs implement orientation programs for first-years and act as resources and mentors for the incoming students. Applications are available in the CAO office (Auggie's Nest, lower level of Christensen), so don't let this great opportunity pass you by! Applications are due Fri, Nov. 14 in the CAO office by 4:30 pm.
Contact: orientat@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-1100

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Winners of Art Club Pumpkin Carving Contest

Congratulations to the Winners of Art Clubs Pumpkin Carving contest held on Thursday, October 30!

Ben Rodriguez and Tom Gouras

Winners receive a $10 gift certificate to The Green Mill in Uptown. To receive your prize, contact Kerry Morgan at morgank@augsburg.edu.

Thanks for all the submissions, they were beautiful decorations for the steps of Christensen for Halloween!

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Save the Date: Faculty/Staff Holiday Party

Please save the date for the annual faculty and staff Holiday Party!

Thursday, December 18, 2008
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Christensen Center--Cooper's and Student Art Gallery

Hors D'oeuvres and Beverages will be provided. Formal invitation to follow.

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Pilates TODAY

Counseling and 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 of Christensen Center.

Please feel free to bring a friend. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

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

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Update - Ctr. for Science, Business, and Religion

As part of their visit to campus on Tuesday, architects from Holabird & Root will present a project update for college staff on the Center for Science, Business & Religion. Please join us from 3:30-4:30 in Oren 100 to see the latest images and hear about recent developments from project architect Kevin Boyer.

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Augsburg Dining Menu Nov. 10

Nov. 10
LUNCH:

Soup
Turkey & Rice Soup
Beef Barley

The Grille
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Garden Burgers
French Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Mushroom & Swiss Salisbury Steak
Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Garden Veggies

Sweet Peppers Deli
Grilled Pita w/ Hummus

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza

World Flavors
Pork Stir Fry
Jasmine Rice

Vegé
Broccoli Tortellini Salad

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

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Open Advising Session for WEC BUS Majors & Minors

Open Advising Session for WEC BUS Majors and Minors
Submitted by Susan C. Hecker, Administrative Assistant, Business-MIS
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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Bookstore Sale

Champion Sale. Buy 1 Champion item and get 1 Champion item for 50% off. (Second item must be of equal or lesser value)
Sale ends November 30. Hurry in and stock up for winter.

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Celebration of New Life Chapel

We invite you to Chapel on Friday, November 14 at 10:20 a.m. for the Celebration of New Life. During this day in chapel 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 you with a small gift that marks this new beginning. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 12 to Louise Hakola, hakola@augsburg.edu, or X1732. If you 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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Men's Soccer Advances to NCAA Playoffs

For the first time in school history, the Augsburg men's soccer team will play in the NCAA Division III national tournament. The Auggies will open tournament play on Thursday (11/13) with a game at Whitworth (Wash.) at 1 p.m.

Check the men's soccer website ( http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/ ) for more details later today!

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, November 7:
Men's Hockey -- St. Scholastica 3, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/110708stscholastica.html

Women's Hockey -- Wisconsin-River Falls 7, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/110708uwrf.html


Saturday, November 8:
Men's Soccer -- MIAC Championship Game -- Carleton 0, Augsburg 0 (2OT; Carleton wins penalty kick shootout 5-3)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/110808carleton.html

Football -- St. John's 28, Augsburg 21
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0809statistics/110808stjohns.html

Men's Hockey -- Wisconsin-Superior 5, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/110808superior.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Hamline Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/


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

Thursday, November 13:
Men's Soccer at NCAA Division III National Tournament First Round at Whitworth (Wash.), 1 p.m.
Football vs. Bethel, HHH Metrodome, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Friday, November 14:
Women's Hockey vs. Bethel, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Hockey at Bethel, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 15:
Men's/Women's Cross Country at NCAA Div. III Central Regional at Grinnell, Iowa, 11 a.m.
Women's Swimming at St. John's/St. Benedict Fall Invitational, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey at Bethel, 3 p.m.
Women's Basketball at University of Chicago (Ill.) Midway Classic Tournament -- vs. University of Chicago (Ill.), 4 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. Bethel, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Sunday, November 16:
Women's Basketball at University of Chicago (Ill.) Midway Classic Tournament -- vs. Chapman (Calif.) or Ithaca (N.Y.), 11 a.m. or 3 p.m.
Men's Soccer at NCAA Div. III National Playoff Second Round at Redlands (Calif.) (if Augsburg qualifies), time TBA.

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