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Winona LaDuke Convocation Lecture Thursday

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Koryne Horbal Lecture, sponsored by the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center, 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 book signing 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 develop.m.ent, 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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Hear from Architects about New Academic Building

The college is making exciting progress in planning for the new Center for Science, Business, and Religion that will house Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Psychology, Business Administration, and Religion. Make plans to meet with the building architects from Holabird & Root on Tuesday, November 18th from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room in Christensen Center. They will review the most recent images of the interior and exterior plans. The architects would like your feedback on the study spaces, classrooms, and labs.

Bring your dinner from the Commons and get involved in the planning process.

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Portfolio Workshop for CTP Reviews

Wednesday, November 19, 3:30 in Lindell 202
Repeated on Tuesday, December 2, 3:30 in Lindell 202

Faculty members looking ahead to CTP reviews are invited to attend a portfolio preparation workshop. Participants will see and discuss samples of CTP portfolios and learn about options for online portfolio access.

Facilitated by Frankie Shackelford.

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Feminist Film Friday: "The Price of Pleasure"

Everyone is invited to this month's Women's Resource Center Feminist Film Friday. This month we will be showing the film, "The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality, and Relationships." The showing of the film will be accompanied by specials guests, Robert Jensen, anti-pornography and anti-prostitution activist and writer, and Renegade Evolution, sex worker, sex workers' rights activist, and blogger. Discussion with special guests will follow the film.

"The Price of Pleasure" film and discussion will be on Friday, November 21 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Science 123.

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Focused Conversations

Grab your lunch and join President Pribbenow TODAY for a "Focused Conversation" related to Augsburg as College and University. This informative session begins at noon 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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Artist Roundtable Discussion Friday

Join Minnesota artists Nick Conbere and Erik Waterkotte for a discussion about their artwork that is currently featured in the Gage Family Art Gallery and the Christensen Center Art Gallery. The discussion will be moderated by Joanne Price, studio manager of Highpoint Center for Printmaking.

Friday, November 21, 5:30 p.m., Marshall room, Christensen Center
Artist receptions will follow.

All are welcome!

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29th Annual Advent Vespers

Seating envelopes are available for the 29th Annual Advent Vespers. The services are Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th at 5 pm & 8 pm each evening. Advent Vespers takes place at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis (next to the Convention Center).

To obtain seating envelopes, please visit www.augsburg.edu/vespers to download the form and instructions. Also watch your campus box for a flier. For seating information contact the Advent Vespers line at extension 1444. For additional questions, contact the Music Office at extension 1265. Seating envelopes are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Seating envelopes are no longer available for the 5 pm Saturday service.

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International Education Week: Day 3 Preview

Wed, Nov. 19
Africa and the Middle East

Information Tables
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Christensen Center lobby

Film Clips for Intercultural Competence
3:30-5 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

An Evening with Ana Luisa Fajer, Mexican Consul
International Business, Trade and Mexico/US/Minnesota Relations
5-6:30 p.m.
East Commons, Christensen Center

For a full calendar of events, check out Inside Augsburg!
http://augnet.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2008/11_10_08/international_ed.html

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Scholarships Information

Master of Fine Arts
IHS Film & Fiction Scholarships award up to $10,000 for tuition and expenses. Open to all students who will be pursuing a Master of Fine Arts full-time in the 2009-2010 school year. More information is available at www.TheIHS.org/mfa. The application is online; the deadline to apply is February 15.

Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
The Humane Studies Fellowships award up to $12,000 to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, including the fields of law and journalism, who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. Open to all students pursuing a degree full-time in the 2009-2010 academic year. The deadline to apply is December 31. www.TheIHS.org/hsf.

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Get Closer to Europe TODAY

Augsburg's celebration of International Education Education week brings you closer to the cultures, flavors, and study opportunities available in Europe TODAY!

Information Tables
Christensen Center
10:30 am - 1pm

- Display by the International Student Organization (ISO)
- Study Abroad/Internships in Europe
- Internationalizing our campus
- AQUIP

International Programs Photo Contest Reception
2nd Floor, Old Main
4 - 5 pm

Breathtaking landscapes, images of locals, and the realities of the world captured by the lenses of Auggies abroad.

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Pre-Law/Careers in Law Meeting - Nov. 20

Students interested in going to law school or who would like to find out more about legal careers are invited to the Pre-Law/Careers in Law meeting on Nov. 20, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Marshall room, Christensen Center.

Staff from Service, Work and Learning, Faculty from Political Science, and faculty and staff who went to law school will be on hand to talk about the steps to go to law school and how to investigate legal careers.

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Augsburg Dining Menu Nov. 18-19

NOV.18
LUNCH:
Soup
Chicken Rice
Tomato Basil
Roasted Red Pepper

The Grille
Honey Lime Glazed Chicken Wings
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Veg Du Jour
Mini Corn Dogs

Marketplace Entrees
Burgundy Meatloaf
BBQ Tempeh
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Corn

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Blanco Pizza
Hearty Veggie Marinara
Pasta

World Flavors
Eggplant w/Chopped Pork
White Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life Chefs Choice
Vegé
Feta Fettuccine

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

DINNER:
Soup
Chef Choice

The Grille
Hoisin Pork Loin W/Stir-Fried Rice Noodles
Garden Burgers w/Marinara & Mozzarella
Balsamic Roasted Red Potatoes

Marketplace Entrees
Honey Spareribs
BBQ Baked Beans
Hash Browns
Veg Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Ham Cheddar & Honey Mustard Hoagie

Bravo Italiano
Meatball Sandwich w/Marinara & Mozzarella
Pasta Primavera

World Flavors
Korean Chicken
Coconut Rice

Vegé BBQ Lentils

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

Nov. 19th
LUNCH: Thanksgiving Theme
Oven Roasted Turkey w/Gravy
Apple Ham
Corn Stuffing with Andouille Sausage
Wild Rice Pilaf with toasted almonds
Baked Sweet Corn Souffle
Carrots with dill and pearl onions
Whip Sweet Potatoes w/Marshmallow Topping
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Dinner Rolls
Arugula and Fennel Salad
Caesar Salad

Desserts:
Pecan Pie
Chocolate Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Appetizers:
Deviled Eggs
Stuffed Mushrooms
Puff Pastry Stuffed with Sausage
Baguette toasted with diced tomato and Mozz. Cheese

Hot Apple Cider

DINNER:
Soup
Chef Choice

The Grille
Grilled Ham w/Apple Glaze
Scalloped Potatoes
Veg Du Jour
Dinner Rolls

Marketplace Entrees
Ground Beef Potato Cheese Pie
Penne Pesto Primavera
Veg Du Jour
Buffalo Wings

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza
Basil Scented Orzo

World Flavors
Oriental Meat Balls
Veg Fried Rice

Vegé
Wild Rice Casserole

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

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A Physicist on Wall Street -- TODAY

Join the Society of Physics Students Today, Tuesday November 18 at 4 pm for a talk by Dr. David Engebretson on what he does as a physicist working on Wall Street. Dr. Engebretson earned his PhD in Solid State Physics from the University of Minnesota and is currently Vice President, U. S. Equity Derivatives, Citigroup.

The presentation will be held in Oren Gateway room 114 and free popcorn will be provided.

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Hiring Auggie Guides in Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions is currently hiring AUGGIE GUIDES to begin Spring Semester 2009. Auggie Guides give campus tours to prospective and transfer students, as well as assist with Admissions events. To apply, please stop by the Admissions office to pick up an application. Please complete you application as soon as possible, as interviews start December 8.

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Estate Sale - Augsburg Associates

The Augsburg Associates will be facilitating an estate sale on Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22nd at 3620 Independence Avenue South, #83 in St. Louis Park. Sale hours are Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Large collection of books and movies. Some unique furniture pieces. Come out and take a look!

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International Photo Contest Reception TODAY

8th International Programs Photo Contest Reception
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4-5 p.m. TODAY
Old Main, second floor
Enjoy international snacks and beverages

Schoolchildren in Thailand…coffee in Nicaragua…a Holocaust memorial…dwellings in northern Namibia…llamas and Inca ruins… it's your chance to travel the world through the camera lens of students who entered photos in the International Programs Photo Contest.

Twenty-nine photos were selected for exhibit, and prizes will be awarded in three categories: landscapes/cityscapes, students and local people in their cultural setting, and portraits. Congratulate the winners as they're announced at 4:20 p.m. and enjoy hearing from the students about their experiences abroad. Enjoy international snacks and beverages.

Sponsored by the Office of International Programs, the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Dept., and Marketing and Communication

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Groupwise Maintenance over Thanksgiving Holiday

Groupwise maintenance will be performed starting at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and lasting until about 4 p.m. on Friday, November 28. During this time, faculty and staff will not be able to login or use Groupwise. Student email will not be affected. Email sent to Groupwise accounts will be deferred and delivered when maintenance is complete. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your LFC.

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Winter Biking Training First Week in December

There will be a winter biking training classes sponsored by 494 Commuter Services in the first week of December. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP Melissa Madison (Melissa@494corridor.org) before November 26 so adequate food and information packets can be prepared. Each class will be held at the Edina Community Center.

Monday December 1 from 11:30 – 12:30 in room 332
Tuesday December 2 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in room 165
Saturday December 6 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in room 165

We are finalizing the course content now which includes:

Equipment, lights, maintenance, clothing, road conditions, preparation, tips during your ride and accidents. We also hope to have a bike demo rack from Metro Transit to demonstrate how to put a bicycle on a bus.

In addition to your RSVP, please let me know if you have a specific concern you would like addressed in the course. RSVP no later than November 26.

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It's Coming: The QSU Drag Show and Amateur Contest

The night you've all been waiting for is just around the corner - Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. in the East Commons QSU will be hosting its annual Drag Show and Amateur Contest. But we can't host the show with amateur performers. If you are interested in performing in the Drag Show, stop by our table this week and sign up!

Find our table: Wednesday through Friday from 3pm to 5pm each day in Christensen Center

The top amateur performers win prizes along with love and adoration from the audience. So make sure you sign up to perform!

Can't make it to the table but want to sign up? Email qsu@augsburg.edu to do so!

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Scholarship

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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Global IQ Quiz and Drawing--WIN Prizes

AUGGIES, GET READY TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORLD!

During International Education week, take a Global IQ Quiz online (links below), score 9 out of 10, print your total score confirmation, write your name and email address on it, and enter to WIN GIFT CARDS from local restaurants, the Bookstore and others…. Students, faculty and staff may enter one in each category.

Submit your entries November 17-21, between 11:00-1:00 in Christensen Center Lobby.

Take the Geographic Economy Quiz: http://iew.state.gov/quiz/economy/index.cfm
Take the Cultural Geography Quiz: http://iew.state.gov/quiz/cultural/index.cfm
Take the Cities of the World Quiz: http://iew.state.gov/quiz/cities/index.cfm

The Global IQ Quiz is provided through The Department of State, the Department of Education and the National Geographic Society, which has provided questions from previous National Geographic Bee competitions for this year's Global IQ Quiz.

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Women's Scholarship

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.

Here is the link to the application: http://www.soroptimist.org/pdf/engappform2005.pdf

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

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Thanksgiving = Turkeypalooza

Turkeypalooza, Campus Kitchen's version of Thanksgiving, is fast underway and we are looking for help to provide nearly 700 Thanksgiving meals to our regular diners and meal sites. As you know, we usually serve a miscellaneous mixture of what is donated, but for the week of Thanksgiving we work to give everyone we work with a plate of turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.

Our regular schedule, which we always need help on, can be seen further below. As for the Thanksgiving Celebrations, we need help on the following shifts (we especially need help for the amazing Multi Cultural Dinner at the Brian Coyle Center next Thursday):

These special shifts are:

Brian Coyle Multicultural Dinner Thursday, Nov. 20
>set up and serve 4-6
>serve 5-7
>serve and clean 6-8:30
Thanksgiving dinner at Ebenezer Nov 21 5-8 p.m.
Turkey Cooking Tues Nov 25th 7-10 p.m.
Senior deliveries Wed Nov 26th 3-5:30

All our shifts can be seen on our new volunteer calendar at: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pnEnj5_k0ileAHqYy1-a6PA and more information on the program can be seen at: www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen

Regular schedule:

Cooking, Mondays, 7 - 9 p.m. - at Augsburg College
Delivery, Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - at the Brian Coyle Community Center
Cooking, Wednesdays, 7 - 9 p.m. - at Augsburg College
Delivery, Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - at Peace House homeless shelter
Delivery, Thursdays, 3 - 5:30 p.m. - to seniors who live independently
Cook/Deliver, 2nd, 4th Fridays - 5 - 8 p.m. - senior dinner at Ebenezer
Cook/Deliver, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. - to Secure Waiting homeless shelter

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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 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday November 23 at 2 p.m.

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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Affinity Scholarship

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 contact information:
651-612-9430
solson@affinityplus.org

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Staff Update in Day Admissions

As you know, Richard Webb left Augsburg on October 31. Julio Vargas has been named the Interim Assistant Director of Admissions and the Multicultural Outreach Coordinator. He has taken on the community outreach initiatives and is coordinating MEET (Multicultural Education Encouragement Team).
Marette Hoffman, current senior at Augsburg, has been hired as a temporary staff member and is managing a territory. Her work as an Intern this summer has prepared her for this opportunity.

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Cass Dalglish: Public Readings

In the next month, Cass Dalglish is scheduled to do three readings from her book "Humming the Blues".

Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., she will read with poets Todd Boss and Tim Nolan at The Loft Literary Center, in the Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S.

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Cass will read at 3 p.m. at the Augsburg College Bookstore. The event is co-sponsored by CTL, the Women's Resource Center, Women's Studies, the English Department, and the Barnes and Noble Bookstore.

On Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Cass and photographer Natasha D'Schommer will appear together at Birchbark Books. Dalglish will read from "Humming the Blues" and D'Schommer will talk about photographing the rare manuscripts in her new book "Biblio". Birchbark Books is located at 2115 West 21st Street,Minneapolis.

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Fan Bus to Iowa for Men's Soccer Finals

Stop by Christensen Center today from 11-3 to sign up to take the fan bus to Dubuque, Iowa to watch the Men's Soccer team in the Regional Quarterfinal match versus Loras College. The bus will cost $25 to ride (pay in advance when you sign up). The bus will stay overnight depart Dubuque at 8 a.m. if we lose or after the Sunday night game if we win. If you cannot stop by the table to sign up please contact Meghan Gess 612-330-1249 or gess@augsburg.edu. A block of hotel rooms will be reserved and you will be responsible for making your own reservations.

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Girls Clothing Date Change

I have to be off campus on Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch! So, please plan to come shopping for gently used girls clothes on Thursday, November 20. Still Oren 300, 11:30-1:00 and still free!

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