Changes in Escort Services

Demand for escorts has grown significantly over the past few years. From the 06/07 to 07/08 school years, escort calls tripled from 3000 to 9000 per year. Looking at 08/09, escorts have increased 145% when compared with a comparable period from the previous year. If we continue on this path, Public Safety will provide more than 13000 escorts during the 08/09 school year.

The Department of Public Safety believes that the escort service is a valuable and important crime prevention tool. Therefore, we have done our best to keep-up with this growing demand while maintaining other services. Unfortunately, demand has grown to a level that we can no longer sustain.

Public Safety has discussed these changes with a variety of groups on campus, including student government. We have intentionally waited until the spring, when the weather has improved and the day is longer, to implement these changes.

Effective 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, the following changes in the Escort Service will take effect:

1) All escorts must begin or end either on-campus (e.g., to and from parking lots, campus buildings), at Smiley's Clinic or at the Fairview ER.

2) Clients will be limited to one escort per 20 minute period.

3) Escorts will only be taken to authorized locations such as the light rail, private residences, apartment buildings, vehicles parked on city streets and common internship/volunteer sites near campus. A complete list of locations will be available on-line http://web.augsburg.edu/~Pack/EscortLocations.pdf We will NOT provide escorts to restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores and establishments that serve alcohol. See the list on-line for details.

4) To increase the efficiency of our service, each authorized location will have a designated pick-up/drop-off point. While these points are listed on-line, the dispatcher can remind you when you call.

5) DPS may refuse service to any escort client that is not dressed for the weather.

Although the list includes restrictions, the college continues to urge all campus community members to contact Public Safety if you are concerned for your safety or the safety of other campus community members, no matter your location.

We believe some of our escort clients are not affiliated with the college. Starting in the fall, we will be checking student IDs for our escorts. At least one person in an escort group must have a valid Augsburg ID.

The escort service is, at its core, a crime prevention service. I believe that these changes will allow us to continue addressing safety concerns while reducing call volume. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes, please feel free to contact me directly.

John Pack
Director of Public Safety
Augsburg College

Office: 612-330-1644
Email: pack@augsburg.edu
Fax: 612-330-1449
Dispatch: 612-330-1717 (answered all day, every day)

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Faculty Scholarship Roundtables 4 p.m. TODAY

Please join the Augsburg community for an afternoon of exciting research presentations by faculty in a roundtable forum. Session I begins at 4 in the Oren Gateway Atrium and Johnson Conference Room. A refreshment break is scheduled for 4:40 and Session II starts at 5:00. The evening ends with a brief closing statement and prize giveaway.

Faculty roundtables include: Phil Adamo, History/Medieval Studies; Beth Alexander, Physician Assistant Studies; Elizabeth Madson Ankeny, Education; Tracy Bibelnieks, Mathematics; Kevin J. Bowman, Economics; Jeanine Gregoire, Education; Russell Kleckley, Religion; Matthew Maruggi, Religion; Dave Matz, Psychology; David Murr, Physics; Tim Pippert, Sociology; Susanna Sandmann, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies; Nancy Steblay, Psychology; Donald Steinmetz, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies; Tara Sweeney, Art; James A. Vela-McConnell, Sociology; Hans Wiersma, Religion; John Zobitz, Mathematics.

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Zyzzogeton Poster Fair Registration

Calling all student researchers. Participate in the Zyzzogeton Poster Fair--April 15, 3:30 to 5:30--sponsored by URGO.

What you need to know:
Deadline for Registration (includes an abstract of your research or creative activity): April 1

Where to register: The Zyzzogeton Web site: http://www.augsburg.edu/zyzzogeton/zyzzogeton_reg.html

Deadline for turning your poster in for printing to URGO: April 8

If you need assistance making your poster you can contact your faculty mentor first and then Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu. Dixie is happy to sit down with any student any discuss poster elements or proof drafts.

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No Classes - Friday, April 10

No classes will be held on April 10 (Good Friday). Classes will resume on Monday April 13.

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Show Off Your Writing Talents

Senior English Majors:

Are you interested in reading something you have written while here at Augsburg? The English Department will be having an "open book reading" this spring. The English professors are working with us on creating an event where we could share our writings with family, faculty and friends.

The reading will take place April 17 and will be followed with a reception, including dessert and thoughtful conversation with friends, family and faculty. If you have any other recommendations or questions, feel free to contact us or any of the professors in the English department.

Please reply to one of us or your English professor if you would like to read some of your work as soon as possible so we can organize the event.

Amanda Symes
symes@augsburg.edu

Sam Spafford
samspaff@hotmail.com

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Murphy's Salads

It's Spring again and we are offering salads at Murphy's. They are not you traditional lettuce salads. They are Chicken Wild Salad, Feta Cheese Tortellini Olive Salad (V), Gnocchi & Pancceta w/ Smoked Cheddar Cheese Salad. 8oz-$2.99 and 12oz $3.99

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Wanted: Student Leaders for AugSem

Applications are still being accepted for Fall 2009 AugSem Student Leaders. These are paid positions. For application materials, send an e-mail to quistc@augsburg.edu or stop by the Dean of Students office in Memorial 118. If you have questions, contact Bev Stratton or Sarah Griesse. Priority consideration for remaining positions will be given to those who submit applications this week.

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Donate to Abused Women and Children

For thousands of women and children, home can be frightening, lonely and for many it is a very dangerous place. The Lewis House, located in Eagan, is dedicated to helping these women and children find safety and get them back on their feet. The Lewis House provides shelter, food, daycare and education about safe relationships for women and children who seek their services. To support these women and children, a few students from Augsburg College will be running a donation drive. We will be collecting items from now until the first week in April, at which time we will deliver all donated items to the Lewis House and help pass things out to the women and children.

Items the Lewis House needs are: bath sized towels & wash cloths, twin size sheets/comforters, pillowcases, diapers, infant formula - all varieties, baby bottles/nipples, craft supplies (markers, crayons, construction paper, special kits), school supplies (notebooks, folders, back packs), educational toys, puzzles, videos and learning games, toothbrushes/toothpaste/floss, old cell phones with chargers, women and youth clothing (any age, gently used or new)

Collecting through April 3!

Please contact Ashle with questions at neunsing@augsburg.edu.

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Focused Conversation - Project IGNITE

All faculty and staff are invited to join facilitators Jeremy Wells and Kim Stone for a Focused Conversation on Project IGNITE. Noon to 1 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100.

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Student Feminist Collective Meeting

There is a Student Feminist Collective Gathering March 26th at 6:30pm in the Women's Resource Center Sverdrup 207. Join us for Great Conversation!!
All are welcome!!
SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!!

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Leaders Wanted

Tomorrow(Thursday, the 26th) is the LAST DAY to hand in Student Government Ballot Petitions.

If at all interested in running for Student Government, pick up your ballot petition from the Student Government room (in the Auggie's Nest) and turn them in to the Student Government room by 3 p.m., Thursday, March 26.

Ballot Petitions can also be found at the OGC Welcome Desk and the Christensen Center Welcome Desk.

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Breakfast at Nabo

Welcome to Breakfast at Nabo. Choose from Omelets, Easy Risers, Scrambled Eggs, Pastries and more. Breakfast runs from 8-10a.m. Come down and get you break-fast.

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Bookstore Accounts for Spring Trimester

Weekend and Grad students: bookstore accounts are once again available.

If you are registered for Spring trimester, and if you need financial aid money to pay for your books, then go to http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/ and click on "Open a Bookstore Charge Account"

Please read the terms and conditions carefully!

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Sign up for Direct Deposit of Credit Refunds

Go Green!

Save paper and travel expense by signing up for Direct Deposit of your Credit Refund.

Credit refunds happen more frequently than you might realize. Attain ease of mind, knowing that any credit on your student account can go straight to your bank account electronically.

Go to http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/ and click on "Sign up Now!" under the Direct Deposit information.

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Athletics Merchandise On Sale

Stop in the bookstore to get 25% off all sport specific merchandise. All Football, Soccer, Wrestling, and Track merchandise is on sale. Sale is for a limited time so hurry in.

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Win an MP3 Player

This Cup of Coffee Has Your Name On It! Come up with a coffee drink and win a MP3 player. You also get to name your drink and it will be sold exclusively at Cooper's. All recipes have to be submitted no later than April 4th.

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Augsburg Associates - Estate Sale - April 3 & 4

Quanbeck Estate Sale
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 and SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday

4957 17th Ave. South, Minneapolis
Directions: 2 blocks west of Cedar Ave at the corner of 50th Street and 17th Ave.

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Student Feminist Collective Gathering TONIGHT

Please join us tonight from 6:30-7:30 for discussion and snacks in the Women's Resource Center (SVE 207). We'll be relaying info from the DC Feminist Majority Foundation conference last week, and we'll talk about the many adventures in the works for April. So speak up, act up, we'd love to hear from YOU! In wellness, F.S.C.

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Feminist Film Friday: "Cut"

Please join us on Friday, March 27 at 3:30pm in the Women's Resource Center for a documentary screening (57 mins) and discussion to follow. This film breaks the silence around self injury: an experience that impacts the lives of a great many young people (probably more than you think). This film also includes interviews with GLBT survivors. Beth Carlson from CCHP will be available to facilitate discussion.

Synopsis:

"CUT: Teens and Self Injury" provides an intimate look at a problem that affects thousands of young people, their families and friends. Resisting sensationalism and graphic images, the film draws its power from the voices of the teens themselves. Urgent, searching, and profoundly moving, CUT issues a call to bring the problem of self-injury out of the shadows and reminds us that the first step towards healing is an honest acknowledgment of reality.

http://www.cutthemovie.com/

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Augsburg Dining Catering Ware

During the last couple of weeks, dishes and platters have been disappearing from various catered events. Due to the high volume of catering, it is essential that we keep a certain amount of inventory on hand to best serve our community. If you have any extra dining wear in your office, kitchen area, or dorm, please return them as soon as possible. There will be no questions asked. Thank you, Augsburg Dining Management

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Almost Gardening Season - Get Veggies on Campus

Here are three great ways to get fresh veggies on campus this summer, and one way to get it off campus.

1) Augsburg Farmers Market - we're just starting to set it, so please help us find a good time and place for it by completing this teeny survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iIU2zseDWkOrGJudK0lopA_3d_3d

2) Community Supported Agriculture - Purchase a share of Ploughshare Farm and each week through the summer, they'll deliver a 20-25 lb box full of organic produce. Let me know if you're interested, and I can match you up with someone if you'd like. More info about the farm and program here: http://www.ploughsharefarm.com/

3) Community Garden - We're just starting to plan for the garden this year (on the corner of 20th Ave and 6th St) and if you want your own 10x10 plot to grow in, we just need $20 and a few hours of your time. Let me know if you're interested in this.

And one option in your own backyard:

4) Backyard Harvest Program - The Permaculture Research Institute is developing a program where they will connect you to an urban farmer who will grow veggies in YOUR OWN yard and train you how to do it in future seasons. More info can be found here: http://www.pricoldclimate.org/about_backyard_harvest

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First Powwow at Augsburg SATURDAY

Augsburg College will host their 1st Powwow this Saturday, March 28. This is a celebration of the 30 Years of the American Indian Student Services Program and the Start of the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (Fall 2007).

Grand Entries are at 1:00 and 7:00 PM. There will be a break for dinner at 5:00 PM. All are welcome to come!! No cost for admission.

There will be over 20 vendors selling Native made crafts and promoting Native organizations. The Student organization will be hosting a concession stand and doing a 50/50 and raffle ticket sale.

I would encourage you to come at the start of a grand entry to experience that. We are also honored to have Aztec/Maxica Dancers joining us for a dance just before the 1:00 grand entry. Please join us in a great day and bring your family and friends!

Powwow time is the Native American people's way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and make new ones. This is a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage.

The Pow Wow begins by the Grand Entry. This is the entry of all the dancers entering the arena. During the Grand Entry, everyone is asked to stand as the flags are brought into the arena. The flags carried generally include the US flag, tribal flags, POW flag, and eagle staffs of various tribes present. These are usually carried by veterans. Native Americans hold the United States flag in an honored position despite the horrible treatment received from this country. The flag has a dual meaning. First it is a way to remember all of the ancestors that fought against this country. It is also the symbol of the United States which Native Americans are now a part. The flag here also reminds people of those people who have fought for this country.

Following the veterans are other important guests of the Pow Wow including tribal chiefs, Princesses, elders, and Pow Wow organizers. Next in line are the men dancers. The men are followed by the women dancers. Once everyone is in the arena, the song ends and a song is sung to honor the flag and the veterans. After a prayer, the dancing resumes, usually with a few Round Dances. After the Round Dances, intertribal dancing songs are sung and everyone dances to the beat of the drum, which represents the heartbeat of our ancestors.

Dancing continues for approximately 3-4 hours after each grand entry, depending on the number of dancers present. These dances will include inter-tribal (where everyone can dance including the spectators/Non-Native people), categories (Men's Grass Dance, Traditional, Fancy or Women's Jingle, Traditional or Fancy Shawl) or ages (tiny tot, youth, teen, adult).

People are welcome to come at any time throughout the day and you can stay as long as you would like. This is a great opportunity for our College to invite our Native community to our campus and also to allow the campus community to learn a small part of our Native American culture and traditions. Hope you can join us!

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