Underground Piping Repairs

Beginning on Monday, September 14, contractors will be working on 21st Avenue repairing underground piping that links Old Main and Anderson Hall. While the work is in progress, 21st Avenue will be restricted to one lane and a section of sidewalk on the East side of 21st Avenue will be blocked off. The work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, September 18th. For your safety, please respect the construction barriers.

Thank you,

Facilities Management

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Study Abroad Fair A Week From Today

Learn about more than 200 worldwide programs in over 60 countries, including short-term/ faculty-led, Center for Global Education (CGE), International Partners (IP) and HECUA programs. Enter to win gift cards for local restaurants and retailers!

When you study abroad, you can:
+ fulfill requirements abroad
+ use financial aid for study abroad
+ receive study abroad scholarships
+ go abroad for any term, from 2 weeks up to a full year
+ have one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
10:45am to 2:00pm, Christensen Center Lobby

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GRE Prep: Register Now

Going to graduate school by the Fall of 2010 or 2011? Most masters and doctoral programs require the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) for admission. GRE Prep is offered this fall on campus through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity. You'll learn the most effective ways tackle the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections on the GRE.

The course meets Mondays 6-9 PM for six weeks (Sept, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19) in Sverdrup 2. The cost is only $40, which includes test prep materials; this is a fraction of the cost when compared to similar classroom GRE prep courses offered by Kaplan or the Princeton Review who charge over $1,000.

Alums and non-Augsburg students are also welcome to register.

Register online at: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/gre_prep_reg.html

Questions? Contact Dixie Shafer, URGO Director: shafer@augsburg.edu

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Electric Bass Instruction MUP 116 /216 / 316 / 416

Did you know that Augsburg offers instruction in Electric Bass? Sign up for any level before spaces fill up. Dedicated students will:

* Hone technique & Groove [fretless, slap, tapping]
* Learn how to play all styles of music
* Learn how to take leadership of a Band (everyone relies on bass!)
* Sight read from any score (not just bass scores)
* Studio Recording Etiquette
* Theory / Ear Training / Improvisation / History

If this interests you, register now or contact
K. Christian McGuire, musicologist & Instructor of Electric Bass
at mcguire@augsburg.edu
http://www.christianmcguire.com

"An electric bassist with over 25 years with experience in every conceivable setting, Christian is currently writing a book / multi-media manual on the history, performance practice, technique and repertoire of the electric bass in non-popular music genres. The work promises to be the one stop source for composers and performers who wish to incorporate the many timbres of this remarkable instrument.

K. Christian McGuire is a recognized early music scholar for his work on the liturgical chant of Hildegard von Bingen. He is a Saint Paul based instructor, composer, author, carpenter, electric bassist and musicologist. He holds a Master of Arts in Musicology from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts (1992) double major in Philosophy & Classics from Luther College in Decorah, IA"

He has served as author, musicologist, webmaster for the Minnesota High School Music Listening Contest since 2004 http://www.musiclisteningcontest.com
He developed the NASM approved Music History sequence for the McNally-Smith College of Music and currently teaches Music History / Theory and contemporary ensembles and electric bass at Augsburg College."

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Considering Law School? Register Now for LSAT Prep

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) Prep will be offered on campus this fall. The course instructor scored in the top 1% of test-takers and formerly taught LSAT Prep for the Princeton Review. URGO offers this 3-week course for only $150, which includes test prep materials. Alums and non-Augsburg students are also welcome to register!

Dates: Wednesdays Sept. 16, 23, 30
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM

Register Online at: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/lsat_prep_reg.html

Questions? Contact Dixie Shafer, URGO Director (shafer@augsburg.edu)

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Call for Proposals

The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning is an alliance of colleges and universities that supports and promotes outstanding college teaching and learning.We can be reached at: 2356 University Ave. West, Suite 230, St. Paul, MN 55114, Phone: (651) 646-6166, Fax: (651) 646-3162, Email: collab@collab.org, Web: www.collab.org

CALL FOR PROPOSALS AVAILABLE NOW FOR FEBRUARY 2010 CONFERENCE ON "ASSESSMENT FOR THE CHANGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT"

Session proposals are due September 18, 2009 Assessment of student learning and educational programs is more critical than ever now, as institutions scrutinize more closely the return from ever more limited resources. What’s more, assessment today has to take into account learning and working environments characterized by accelerating change. The primary goals of this conference are, first, to explore the implications of changes in the learning environment for how colleges and universities frame their approaches to student assessment, and second, what new opportunities exist in our rapidly changing working environment to strengthen assessment practices and make them more efficient and productive. We invite proposals for concurrent sessions that address the conference theme by disseminating and modeling effective practice or promoting stimulating dialogue, inquiry, and problem-solving on this theme.

Conference takes place February 19–20, 2010 in Bloomington, Minnesota To download an electronic copy of the full CFP for this conference, please visit: http://www.collab.org/programsservices/conferences/CFPFebruary2010.pdf

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MUE 129A Augsburg Rock Jazz Improv Ensembles

Rock Band and Guitar Hero, move over. Play for REAL by registering for an Augsburg Jazz / Rock / Improv Ensemble. MUE 129A or MUE129B.

These workshop courses are designed to help:
* Play with others in a live setting
* Make musical arrangements of preexisting music
* Compose your own music in a band environment
* develop methods of Constructive Feedback
* Hone improvisational skills

We can use players of ANY instrumentation. It doesn't matter if you can play guitar, drums sax or only play nose flute, viola, banjo or bagpipes. We will take you.

Contact
K. Christian McGuire, Musicologist and Instructor of Electric Bass
at
mcguire@augsburg.edu
kmcguire@bitstream.net
http://www.christianmcguire.com
for more information.

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Conquer the GMAT

Are you thinking of applying for an MBA program? Do you need to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)? The Augsburg MBA Program is sponsoring an on-campus GMAT preparation course.

The cost is only $300 (the most affordable in the Twin Cities) and includes test prep materials. The preparation includes one writing, two verbal, and two quantitative sessions. All sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 6-9 pm at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. The dates are October 20th, October 27th, November 3rd, November 10th and November 17th.

Visit www.augsburg.edu/mba to download the registration form! Contact Casey Jarvela at jarvela@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1778 for more information.

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Augsburg's Mascot-Call-Outs

Always wanted to be a mascot? To learn more please come to our call-outs or email Samantha Weinman at weinman@augsburg.edu.

Date: Sunday September 13, 2009

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Gymnasium

Requirements: Current Students or Alumni

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Bookstore Hours for First WEC

We will be open Friday, September 11th from 9am-6pm, Saturday, September 12th 7:30am-2pm, and Sunday, September 13th 10:30am-1pm. Stop in and pick up your books or check out the new clothing.

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Augsburg Authors - Homecoming Event - Oct. 2

One of the many new additions to Homecoming 2009 is an Auggie Author Book Signing event in Christensen on Friday October 2 from 4-6 p.m. We encourage all Augsburg students, alumni, faculty and friends to participate. If you are a published author that would like to be involved in this special event, please contact Laura Forgey, manager of the Barnes and Noble Book Store on Augsburg's Campus at 612-359-6491.

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Accounting and Auditing Student Conference

Are you interested in a career in accounting? If yes, register to attend the annual Accounting & Auditing Conference on Tuesday, September 29th from 9:00-3:30 p.m. $15 Location: Minneapolis Convention Center

To assist students in preparing for this event the CSWL office will be holding a resume review, tips & techniques workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd from 5:30-6:30 in the Oren Gateway, Room 114. Bring your resume and stop by!
Why Attend the conference:
* Connect with over 50 accounting employers under one roof. Learn about different careers in the accounting field.
* Polish your resume and interviewing skills with feedback from trained interviewers.
* Get answers to forbidden interview questions from a panel of recent graduates in the "Behind Closed Doors" sessions.
* Learn why joining a professional association is critical to your career success.
* Receive a free resource book with information on exploring future accounting career paths.

Go to http://www.studentconf.org/ to learn more!

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Renaissance Festival Tickets

Human Resources has discount tickets available for the Renaissance Festival. We are selling tickets at the following prices: Adult - $15.50, Kids - $7.50, Food Books - $5.00. Please bring correct change or check.

The Renaissance Festival runs August 22nd - October 4th weekends and Labor Day, and Friday, October 2nd. Open 9am - 7pm. Tickets are valid for any date the Festival is open.

This is an incredible deal—regular ticket prices are $19.95 for adults, $10.95 for kids, and $6.00 for food books! Stop down in HR to pick up your tickets today!

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Augsburg Dining Hours for Fall Semester

Commons:
M-F: 7:30 Am - 7pm
Hot Breakfast: 7:30-9am
Hot Lunch: 11-1:30
Hot Dinner: 4:30-7

Sat & Sun
Brunch: 11:30-1pm
Dinner: 5pm-7pm

Coopers:
M-F 7:30 am 8 pm
Sat. 7:30 am -5 pm
WEC Sunday 9-3pm
Non WEC Sunday Closed

Nabo:
M-Th 7:30-8 pm
Friday- 7:30-6pm
Sat. 9-3pm
WEC Sunday 9-3pm
Non WEC Sunday Closed

Murphy's & C-Store
M-F 11-2pm & 5-9pm

Changes to these times will be posted on A-mail.

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Augsburg College's New Tuition Refund Policy

Effective September 2009:

Day, Weekend, Graduate, Rochester and United students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges according to the new refund schedule below. This tuition refund is based on the percentage of class time remaining on the date of the student's official withdrawal from classes. It applies to all students who drop one or more courses during the term and/or withdraw from all courses in the term.

100% to 90% Remaining = Full Refund (minus $100 Administrative Fee)

89% to 80% Remaining = 80% Refund

79% to 70% Remaining = 70% Refund

69% to 60% Remaining = 60% Refund

59% or Less Remaining = No Refund

The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes.

Please allow two weeks for tuition adjustments to be finalized. During this period, financial aid may be reduced. If a credit balance remains on the student's account after any financial aid adjustments are completed, a credit refund check will be issued at that time.

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Mathematics Major Al Garver Presents

Mathematics Major Al Garver ('10) presented his research "(0,2)-Graphs from Roots Systems Using Tableau" at the Young Mathematicians Conference at Ohio State on August 29, 2009.. The work was a result of Mr. Garver's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) performed this summer at the University of Georgia under the direction of Dr. Leonard Chastkofsky.

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Thank You to the First Year Class

Minneapolis is a better place today thanks to the work of the First Year Class, AugSem faculty and student leaders and the President's Cabinet! Over 500 people were out in the community doing City Service projects yesterday at:

Simpson Shelter, The MN Indian Women's Resource Center, Seward Community Support Program, Peace Garden, Bedlam Theatre, Common Roots Garden, Cedar Cultural Center, Holy Rosary Church Ministries, East African Women's Center, Seward Montessori School, Northern Clay Center, Good Samaritan Home
Trinity Congregation, Brian Coyle Community Center, Midtown Greenway Coalition, MN Center for the Film Arts, Peace House, Youth Farm and Market Project, Seward Neighborhood Group, Catholic Charities, Mississippi River Clean-up, Matthew's Center.

What a way to start the 2009 fall semester!

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Augsburg Associates Fall Luncheon – Sept. 30

Please join us for the annual Augsburg Associates Fall Luncheon on Wednesday, September 30th at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul.

The fun begins with the Silent Auction at 10:30 a.m., followed by Lunch and the Annual Meeting at 11:30. New to the luncheon this year are raffle items, including a Mark Redmon autographed baseball and a beautiful Norwegian sweater. President Paul Pribbenow and his wife, Abigail, join others from the College to talk about peace education at Augsburg.

Register online at www.augsburg.edu/homecoming or complete the registration form from the Homecoming brochure (also found on the web site) and mail it to me along with your check to the Augsburg Associates at Campus Box 146. Cost of the luncheon is $25. Deadline for registration is September 23rd. Call me at 612-330-1085 with any questions.

Hope to see you there! Becky

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Student Performers Needed

Hey student performers. Need a place to do your thing? How about from 12-2pm? Here on campus? Well look no further. Murphy's Grill is now providing a place to perform your stuff. E-mail Josh Ahrens [jahrens@aviands.com] with your information and we'll see about getting you a gig.

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Augsburg Ensemble Auditions

Open to all Augsburg Students. Auditions for all choirs, bands, and orchestra will be held Sept.9-11th, each afternoon. Sign up for your audition time at the bulletin board located between the band and choir rooms in the music building. If you have a prepared piece, please bring that, ensemble directors will walk you through the audition process. Questions, please call the music office x1265.

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Deadline to Submit Student Charges

If your department has charges, fees, or fines that need to be billed through student accounts this fall, they must be submitted to the Enrollment Center no later than Friday, September 18.

Any requests submitted after September 18 will not be applied to student accounts until November 30.

Any requests to credit a student's account will be accepted year-round and processed immediately.

Please submit all requests to snyderc@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions or concerns, I may be reached at ext. 1037.

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Please Bring Your Student I.D. Card to Eat

Welcome to another year of great food. Please remember to bring your I.D. cards if you wish to use your meal plan at any of our locations to eat. This helps to ensure that your points and or meals are not being used without you being aware of it. Cashiers have been instructed not to allow students to purchase food with their points and board without their I.D. Remember, this is for your own safety. Thank you. Augsburg Dining management.

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Augsburg Recycling and Organics Collection News

Augsburg is converting to "single stream" recycling which allows all paper, cans & bottles and cardboard to be mixed together at the collection sights on campus. New labeling of containers will begin today and continue throughout campus until all the recycling containers will have the new "Single Stream Recycling" signs on them. There will no longer be green an blue tops on the containers to restrict entry. Please be sure not to put trash in the recycling containers.

Most A'viands catered events on campus will be using compostable organic dinnerware that will be collected as organic waste - not trash. This process will reduce our trash collection by a minimum of 8 cubic yards per week and will allow us to reduce one trash pickup per week at the Christensen Center. Each time we recycle or collect organic waste the College saves hauling costs, taxes and burner/landfill fees plus we help the environment and move closer to being a carbon neutral campus. Organics collection containers will be added at some additional locations on campus in the future but for now they will only be located at dining facilities and events.

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Jesus Justice Jazz: The Tour

"Jesus Justice Jazz: The Tour" will be making a stop at Augsburg on Sunday September 13th from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in Hoverston Chapel. This concert will feature Lost and Found, Rachel Kurtz and Agape. Tickets are $10 at the door with your Augsburg ID. All proceeds will go to ELCA World Hunger. Visit www.J3Tour.com for more info.

If you are interested in attending this concert for free, then contact Professor Jeremy Myers (myers@augsburg.edu) about volunteering.

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Underwater Adventures 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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Diverse Students Career Forum

The Twin Cities Chapters of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA) and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) will be sponsoring a Diverse Students Career Forum on Saturday, September 19 from 9am to 3pm at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. The Diverse Students Career Forum is specifically designed for diverse undergraduate students studying accounting, finance and business, but the event is open to all interested students. Registration information and the tentative agenda can be found at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=188717

The registration fee is as low as $10 if students register before September 17. On-site registration will also be accepted ($20 for nonmembers).

More information about ALPFA can be found at: www.alpfatwincities.org

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Pie Eating Contest

GOT PIE?!? Well we do. Come and win a microwave oven by eating pie. Augsburg Dining is hosting a pie-eating contest in Coopers. Sign up in the Kitchen Office with Danny.

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Spirituality Breakfast Tomorrow - Thurs, Sept 10, 7:30 - 9 a.m.