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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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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 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 11:00 in the Riverside Room. To RSVP for the lunch, please send an email to Ross Murray at murray@ausgburg.edu.

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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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Biology Colloquium -- Wednesday, Nov. 12

Dr. George Weiblen, Associate Professor of Plant Biology and Curator of Flowering Plants in the Bell Museum of Natural History at the 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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Winona LaDuke Speaking on Campus Next Thursday

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Koryne Horbal Lecture, featuring internationally renowned activist and writer, Winona LaDuke, who will be giving a convocation lecture on Thursday, November 20, in Foss Chapel from 11-12. Immediately following her talk will be a booksigning in the Foss Atrium.

Special opportunity for students: There will be a student discussion and Q&A time with Ms. LaDuke later that afternoon, from 2:10-3, in the Marshall Room. All are welcome!

Winona LaDuke works on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy, food systems, and environmental justice with Indigenous communities. She is the founder of the White Earth Land Recovery Project, one of the largest reservation-based nonprofit organizations in the country. In this project, she also continues national and international work to protect Indigenous plants and heritage foods from patenting and genetic engineering. The author of five books, including Recovering the Sacred, All our Relations, and a novel, Last Standing Woman, she is widely recognized for her work on environmental and human rights issues.

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Life of the Mind Retreat

We are taking suggestions for a topic for the Life of the Mind Retreat, tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 13. (Environmental issues has been suggested.) Along with a topic we also need someone who would be willing to co-chair and help plan the retreat. If you have any ideas about a retreat topic and are willing to help with the planning please contact Diane Pike at her e-mail address or call x1228.

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Is America Obsessed with Beauty? Find out this Wednesday

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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Free Winter Biking Class on Friday and Saturday

FREE CLASS
Winter Biking at Sibley Bike Depot

Are you interested in continuing to bike through the winter but not sure how to do it? Sibley Bike Depot ( 712 University Ave. West, St. Paul) is hosting an informal winter biking workshop November 14 & 15. Attend and learn about using the right clothing and gear as well as combining your trips with transit.


Friday, November 14
3-5 pm - Open shop for winter bike conversion
5-6 pm - Seminar on winter biking gear and bikes on transit

Saturday, November 15
1-5 pm - Making studded tires

Register for free: Contact Carol Sevin (651-222-2080)


Interested in winter cycling but can't attend?
Let us know and we'll organize additional classes based on interest

Additional Resources
Tips on riding and maintaining your bike in rain and snow


We hope to see you there!


St. Paul Smart Trips

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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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Women's Night Out

Women of Augsburg.. (students, faculty and staff)...You are invited to Women's Night Out, an evening of food, dancing and cultural dress on Saturday, November 15th from 5pm until 8pm at the Brian Coyle Community Center. The Coyle Center is located at 420-15th Avenue South in Cedar Riverside.
Free of charge!

For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1775.

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MLK Award Nominations Needed

Each year Augsburg College celebrates and honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through music, education, and a social gathering. The Spirit of MLK Award recognizes outstanding contributions to our community that support the values of MLK. Each year, a student and a staff or faculty, are honored during the MLK celebration held at Augsburg College.

Nominations should include the following information:

A rationale for nomination with specific examples
Stories and anecdotes are also welcome (750 word maximum)

Name of nominator:
Phone:
Email:

Person being nominated:
Phone:
Email:

The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 26th

Your nominations can be sent to Kasidy at CB #234 or emailed
to moorek1@augsburg.edu

The MLK committee will review the pool of nominations. When selection is made, the nominator and the awardees will be contacted. Both will be invited to celebrate and honor MLK’s legacy at the Augsburg MLK celebration on January 19, 2009.

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Update -- Center for Science, Business. and Religion

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

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Celebration of New Life

We invite you to Chapel on Friday, November 14 at 10:20 am for the Celebration of New Life. During this day in chapel we celebrate and remember 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 Thursday to maunu@augsburg.edu or hakola@augsburg.edu, or call us at x1732. If you are unable to attend, we would like to still include you in the bulletin. Thanks! Lil, on behalf of Pastors Sonja & Dave.

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Staff Senate Monthly Open Forum

Staff Senate would like to invite any staff member to stop by our open Forum to express concerns to Staff Senate at our monthly meeting this Thursday, November 13th from 3:30pm to 4:00pm, Sverdrup 102

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Yoga and Tai Chi this Week

The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion reminds all interested students, faculty and staff about the FREE wellness sessions offered this week on campus.

Today and Thursday from noon - 1:00 p.m. yoga is being offered in the Marshall Room. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.

For those who cannot attend the lunch yoga session a great morning session is available on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. also in the Marshall Room. There is plenty of room for additional participants in this morning session.

Finally on Tuesday evenings from 5 - 6 p.m. tai chi is offered in the Century Room of Christensen Center. Tai chi is a slow and gentle form of movement known both as a form of exercise and a martial art. Please plan to join us and bring a friend.

Any questions about any of these classes, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Tickets for Pot of Gold

Tickets are now on sale for Pot of Gold, directed by Russ Dugger.
Available performance dates are:
Friday, November 21 and Saturday November 22nd at 7:00
and Sunday November 23rd at 2:00.

Tickets are now on sale for
$5 for General Public
$4 for ACTC faculty and staff
$1 for Augsburg students and children under 12
All Augsburg students need to bring their student ID.

To make a reservation, call the box office at 612-330-1257.

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Volunteer at MPIRG's Food Drive

MPIRG is having a food drive in the community this Saturday, November 15th from 12-3pm. If you would like to volunteer, please come to Rainbow on Lake St. during this time whenever you are available! We will also have a table available this week for you to donate canned foods if you would like to help out that way. All food will be donated to the Brian Coyle Center food shelf. If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Hozeny at hozeny@augsburg.edu.

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Men's Soccer Advances to NCAA Playoffs

Augsburg men's soccer team qualifies for NCAA Division III national tournament, to face Whitworth (Wash.) on Thursday

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/111008ncaa.html

MINNEAPOLIS (11/10/08) -- For the first time in school history, the Augsburg College men's soccer team has qualified for the NCAA Division III national tournament, and will travel to Spokane, Wash., to face Whitworth University on Thursday (11/13) at 1 p.m. (Pacific time; 3 p.m., Twin Cities time).

The Auggies (11-3-6 overall) earned one of 16 at-large (Pool C) berths in the national tournament after a run to the finals of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference postseason playoffs. The Auggies claimed a 3-0 victory at Gustavus in the semifinals on Tuesday, then played to a 0-0, two-overtime draw with Carleton in the finals on Saturday, with the Knights claiming the playoff title in a 5-3, penalty-kick shootout. Carleton received an automatic (Pool A) berth in the national tournament and will have a first-round bye before hosting either Wisconsin-Platteville or Wartburg (Iowa) on Sunday (11/16) at 1 p.m. in Northfield.

Whitworth (14-2-3 overall) won the Northwest Conference championship for the second straight year and is making its fifth NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. The Pirates are 7-4 in tournament history. It's the fifth time Whitworth has hosted an NCAA Division III national tournament contest. The Pirates clinched a tournament berth with a 4-0 win over Pacific (Ore.) on Saturday.

The winner of Thursday's game will advance to face Redlands (Calif.. 16-4-2) in the second round on Sunday in Redlands, Calif. The Bulldogs won the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title with a 2-1, two-overtime victory over Pomona-Pitzer (Calif.) in the SCIAC playoff title game on Saturday. Redlands is one of six teams to receive a first-round bye in the national tournament.

Augsburg will enter the national tournament on a roll, with a five-game unbeaten streak (3-0-2), all by shutout -- a streak of 490 minutes without surrendering a goal. Augsburg is 5-1-3 in its last nine games. Augsburg has surrendered just 10 goals this season (0.47 goals-against-average), while scoring 32.

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Football to Play at Metrodome on Thursday Night

Augsburg home football game vs. Bethel to be played at Metrodome on Thursday 11/13

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/111008dome.html

MINNEAPOLIS (11/10/08) -- Augsburg College will "host" Bethel University in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football contest on Thursday (11/13) at 7 p.m. at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Free parking is available on the Metrodome upper lot, adjacent to the Vikings' ticket office. Lot entrance is off of 11th Avenue South, near the intersection with 5th Street South. Metrodome entry and tickets will be at Gate D, adjacent to the upper parking lot (above the loading dock). Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets will be handled just like a regular Augsburg home game. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students. Augsburg, A-Club and MIAC passes will be accepted. All Augsburg students, faculty and staff get into any Augsburg regular-season home game free with ID. All fan seating will be on the east site (football press box side).

If you can't make it to the game, you can listen to the action live online, through Augsburg's live audio webcast (Stretch Internet). Go to http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/ for the webcast on Thursday night.

The game will mark the 19th season in a row that Augsburg has played a football game at the Metrodome. Augsburg will be making its 22nd football appearance at the Metrodome this season since 1983, the most of any MIAC school. The Auggies have a 8-13 record in games played at the Metrodome and a 9-13 record all-time in games played indoors. Augsburg also won an NCAA Division III playoff game over Concordia-Moorhead at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D., in 1997.

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Free Fan Bus for Football Game Thursday

A Free Fan shuttle bus for Football's game this Thursday, November 13 to the Metrodome will be provided. Football plays Bethel at 7:00pm Thursday. The One-Way shuttles will leave the front of Melby Hall at 6:00 and again at 6:30pm.

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