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Garry Hesser Conducts Workshops

Garry Hesser, Sociology and Metro-Urban Studies, conducted a three day faculty workshop in May on Civic Engagement and Service-Learning for the third year in a row at James Madison University, recognized by Campus Compact as one of the nation's premier Civic Engagement institutions. He also conducted a one day faculty workshop on Service-Learning/Civic Engagement at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in April.

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Earn $10 in Psych Lab Thursday June 11

We are still running subjects in the "crime study" experiment. To earn an easy $10, just stop by the lab in Anderson 26 between 10:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. this Thursday, June 11. This is a version of the same study we've been running for years – no repeat participants, sorry! For those who participated in Session 1 two weeks ago (May 28) please remember to return for your scheduled brief Session 2 --for another $10!

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Campus Beautification Day Was A Success

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Campus Beautification Day. As a campus community, we accomplished many projects:

Mulching/weeding in Community Garden and the labyrinth
Mulching/weeding around campus and Quad area
Bulletin board clean-up of all campus buildings
Bio-retention pond clean-up
Murphy Square grill cleaning
Trash clean-up near the Franklin Avenue lightrail station
Painting of Murphy's Grill
And many departmental projects

Congratulations to the Event and Conference Planning team for their Auggie Olympics win as well as to all those who participated in the events.

Keep on the lookout for projects for next year's Campus Beautification Day

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Underwater Adventure Tickets

Human Resources has discount tickets available for Underwater Adventures Aquarium at the Mall of America. We are selling tickets at the following prices: Adult - $9.00, Kids (3-12) - $5.00. Please bring correct change.

This is an incredible deal – regular ticket prices are $18.95 for adults and $11.95 for kids; this is half off! Stop down in HR to pick up your tickets today!

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Department of Residence Life Damage Appeal Process

If you have been billed for damage by the Department of Residence Life and wish to appeal this charge, please see the explanation of our process below.

Appeals:
Residents have 45 days from billing date to appeal any charges.
a. Charges must be appealed in writing through Augsburg issued email account to reslifeops@augsburg.edu. In your email please include your name, ID number, and residence hall/room number.
b. Resident must explain or show evidence supporting appeal of charges.
c. Appeal is heard by Operations Committee which consists of the Residence Hall Director chair and FC membership.
d. Appeal is decided and the student is notified of outcome through Augsburg issued email accounts within 10 business days of receipt of request.
e. If the appeal is granted, the credit be added to your student account.

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Do You Want To Earn $8 in 10 Minutes?

You are invited to participate in a study examining how people are perceived in on-line contexts. Participants will be asked to provide some demographic information and then indicate their perceptions of another individual. This study will take about 15 minutes and you will receive $8 for your time. Please email me if you are interested and would like to arrange for a time to participate (williama@augsburg.edu). I have a flexible schedule and can accommodate most scheduling concerns. You may participate in this study only once!

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A Protest to Call for Justice for Ahmednur Ali

Hello everyone,

All of you remember what happened to one of our own, Ahmednur Ali (Somali 20Yr Student) last September when he got shot and killed in front of Brian Coyle center. Ahmednur was a second year Augsburg student who was volunteering to help his community at the center when the suspect shot him. The case was still ongoing but it got dismissed last week and the suspect is walking a free man on our streets. The reason being that the investigation was done poorly and eye witnesses backing up last minute. The Minneapolis Police hasn't being able to solve the case of Eight Somali Murders on our city including Ahmed's. No justice has prevailed for Ahmednur's killer and all the other ones.

We together can demand Justice and good investigating from the police to keep our streets safe. Ahmednur got killed a few blocks away from this campus and we want to keep this area as safe as we can. My brother died when he was trying to keep this area safe by being a role model to young people who live in cedar-riverside area. Ahmednur always stood UP for justice and it is upon us to take a stand for Justice and got his killer convicted.

Please come and join us this friday the 12th between the hours of 3-5pm in front of the Minneapolis city hall downtown to DEMAND Justice. Come and speak up for Ahmednur and taking action to stopping violence.

Here are some links you can read about the case being dismissed:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/06/02/charges_dismissed_in_shooting_of_augsburg_student/

http://www.startribune.com/local/46770377.html?elr=KArksUUUU

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Gorgeous Apartment in Seward on the River

Wanted: Roommate to share apartment with 2 college students--only 6 blocks from Augsburg and U of M campuses. Gorgeous 1250 square ft. (second floor) duplex apartment overlooks the Mississippi River. Hardwood floors and big sun porch.

$450 a month (all expenses paid-including laundry). Will rent starting July 1st.

For more information, please call Laurel at 612-810-8746 or truemcca@augsburg.edu.

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