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Faculty-Student Research Funds Available

Applications for academic year faculty-student collaborative research funding are now available at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/. Proposals from all academic disciplines are welcome to apply--from Art to Zoology! URGO aims to support a wide breadth and depth of undergraduate research and creative scholarship at Augsburg College.

Funding decisions will be made on a rolling basis by the URGO Advisory Committee which meets on the following Mondays this semester: Oct 5 & 19; Nov 2, 16, & 30; Dec 14. Applications should be submitted about one week prior to these meeting dates.

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

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Lilly Faculty Development Grant – Apply by Oct. 19

Interested in learning from your colleagues who teach abroad? Curious how to incorporate faith and vocation into your teaching? Consider applying for the Lilly Faculty Development Grant offered through the Office of International Programs. The purpose of the grant is to provide Augsburg faculty with an opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities at Center for Global Education sites that include reflection on faith and vocation in a global context. This can be done in the context of the CGE professional development seminar taking place summer 2009, by participating as a co-leader on an existing Augsburg Abroad faculty-led program to a CGE site, or by attending one of CGEs open programs led by individuals outside of Augsburg.

All Augsburg faculty are eligible, but preference will be given to faculty who have not yet led a study abroad program to a CGE site, but are considering proposing a program. Preference will also be given to faculty in disciplines that are under-represented in study abroad (i.e. science, math).

The grant covers travel costs for three faculty members in the calendar year 2010, up to $2000 per person. The application is available in the Office of International Programs public file, under "Lilly Funding Applications." The deadline to apply is October 19, 2009.

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H1N1 Flu Preparation and Moodle

Faculty, have you thought about how you might keep students who are home sick engaged in your course? Have you thought about what you could do if you were home sick?

Moodle provides a means to stay connected and engage students in material and activities when they're not in your classroom.

The Academic LFCs are holding some short hands-on sessions to show 4 easy ways to connect and engage with students in moodle.

We'll cover the following topics

- using announcements and quickmail for communication
- creating a discussion forum
- posting your syllabus
- creating an online assignment

We have reserved a computer lab for 2 hour blocks. We will repeat the same 30 minute session four times during those blocks. Come when you are able. The session will have 15 minutes of demonstration followed by 15 minutes of hands-on time.

The first four sessions are:

Thursday 9/24, 3 - 5pm, SVE 201

Saturday (WEC) 9/26, 12 - 1pm, SVE 205

Monday 9/28, 9 - 11am, SVE 201

Wednesday 9/30, 3 - 5pm, SVE 201

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GMAT Prep: Registration Now Open

Thinking about a Master of Business Administration program after graduation? Most MBA programs require the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) for admission. GMAT Prep sessions are offered this fall on campus through the Augsburg MBA Program. Sessions will cover verbal, writing, and quantitative problems.

The course meets Tuesdays 6-9 PM for five weeks (October 20 & 27, and November 3, 10, & 17). The cost is $300, including a $50 non-refundable deposit paid upon registration. This fee includes prep book and materials.

You may download the registration form from the MBA web site ( www.augsburg.edu/mba ). Alums and non-Augsburg students are also welcome to register.

Please contact Casey Jarvela (jarvela@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

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Student Conference Travel Funds Available

Interested in attending a national conference related to your academic discipline for FREE? You can apply for a student conference travel award (found at www.augsburg.edu/urgo)! Faculty and student (s) are asked to collaborate on completing the application. Funding decisions will be made on a rolling basis by the URGO Advisory Committee which meets on the following Mondays this semester: Oct 5 & 19; Nov 2, 16, & 30; Dec 14. Applications should be submitted about one week prior to these meeting dates for committee review. Priority will be given to students presenting research.

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

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Stop By to Get Your Resume Edited

The Career Center at Augsburg College will be on hand today, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Oren Gateway, Room 114. Staff will be available to review your resume and offer you tips and techniques on how to write a winning resume. Email tilton@augsburg.edu or call x1472 for questions

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Augsburg Dining Fall Semester Hours

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 7:30-2pm
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

AClub & C-Store
M-F 11-2pm & 5-9pm
Grill Closes at 8:30

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

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Scholastic Connections Recipients for 2009-10

At the 9th Annual Scholastic Connections Gala on 9/18/09 the 2009-10 Scholastic Connections recipients were presented to the Augsburg community. They are:

Bryan Anderson
Kovan Baldwin
Jessica Fajardo
Graci Horne
Ka Youa Vang

Richmond Appleton
Nou Chang
Amanda Dionne
Richard LaRoque
Leyla Mire
Sergio Monterrubio
Mai Yer Vang
Pa Dao Yang

These Scholars will receive a $5000 scholarship and work with an alumni mentor throughout this academic year. Please join me in congratulating these outstanding students!
Cindy

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Metro Transit Ride Share Incentive

Here's another incentive to share the ride! Sharing the ride to work can save on gas and parking expenses, plus help reduce congestion and exhaust going into the air.

During the national Rideshare to Work Month in October, we're providing an extra incentive to share the ride. If you search for potential rideshare partners with our free Rideshare Planner in October, they can receive a $10 gift card! Just go to - https://www.rideproweb.com/mcs/service.asp

To get started, simply create a commuter account or log in to an existing one. Our Rideshare Planner can help match commuters with others who are traveling the same direction and time.

Get more details about Rideshare.

Terms and conditions may apply. Limit one gift card per registered e-mail and household address. Persons must work or live in the seven-county region and be active for ridematching on the Rideshare Planner. Gift cards will be mailed in early November.

Look for a carpool or vanpool partner during the month of October and
receive a $10 Holiday Station Store gift card!

Register using our FREE Rideshare Planner to find people who travel the same direction at the same time.

It's confidential! It's easy! Register online during the month of October to receive your $10 gift card.

Get started today at metrotransit.org/rideshare or call 612-373-3333, option 4.

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Iraqi Delegation Coming to Augsburg

A delegation of 14 Iraqi professionals will be coming to Augsburg College as part of the signing of the Sister City Agreement between Najaf, Iraq and the City of Minneapolis on Thursday, October 1st from 1:30pm until 3:00pm in the Foss Chapel. All are welcome!

Among the visitors will be professors from Kufa University, former Najaf City Council members, heads of NGOs, and the Najaf minister who oversees the millions of citizens displaced by the last 6 years of war. This endeavor is a people-to-people approach to world peace, and our guests will be hosted by local families.

For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, Center for Service, work and Learning, 612-330-1775 or truem@augsburg.edu.

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Metropass Replacing Current Monthly Transit Pass

The monthly passes that have been sold in the previous years has been discontinued as of September 1, 2009 and has been replaced by the new Metropass Go-To Card. Order your Metropass card as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition to the new pass. There will be a 2 -3 week delay between the time the application is filled out and the time the new Metropass cards are delivered. Temporary pass cards will be available to allow applicants to continue bus use until their new passes arrive.

Fill out a Metropass application at the Enrollment service counters at Sverdrup 100 as soon as possible. All Augsburg employees working 20 hours per week or greater are eligible to participate in the Metropass program. Participants must sign up for the pass for a contract year that begins this September 1st and goes through August 31, 2010. The cost of the pass is $38.00 per month and it will be automatically deducted (pre-tax) from participants pay. Each participant has the opportunity to renew their card during the last month of the contract year. The Go-To cards are quicker to use on bus and trains and they also eliminate the need to go and purchase a monthly card at the service counter every month. The Go-To cards are good for light rail and buses, every day, all day including trips to some of the outlying suburbs.

Riders will have to provide additional cash to the driver for exceptionally long commutes outside the 7 county metro area. Travel by bus companies other than Metro Transit are not included in this program. Participants must agree to participate for the contract year, allow their I.D. picture to be used on the Go-To card and participants must return the card to Human Resources when their employment at the college ends. The cash value cards will still be on sale at the Enrollment counter with the same 50% discount as before. If you need more information please call Tom Ruffaner @ Ext. 1641.

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ASAC Variety Show Featuring. Ari Herstand - We Need You

Interested in showing your community what you got? Whether it be a musical, dancing, plate spinning, limboing, or chair balancing skills ASAC would like you to perform for the Homecoming Variety Show FEAT. ARI HERSTAND on Sept 29th in the E. Commons. Your fellow Auggies will perform from 6-7:45 then Twin Cities musical sensation Ari Herstand will take the stage to finish the night out.

If you think you have what it takes, email Seth at lienard@augsburg.edu

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Intramural Flag Football Sign-Up Deadline Today

Today is the last day to get your rosters turned in for intramural 7 on 7 flag football. The league is scheduled to start tomorrow night at 9:00 PM, so if you are a captain who has already or plan to turn a roster in, look for an informational email sometime this evening after the final schedules have been made. Information for sign-ups can be found on and next to the Intramural Bulletin-Board downstairs in Si Melby Hall. For any additional comments, questions or concerns feel free to contact Josh Hersch at Hersch@augsburg.edu.

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Spanish Conversation this Thurs.

Are you interested in practicing your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly setting? All language levels are welcome to join us for Spanish conversation - we promise there will be no grammar lessons! We meet this Thursday from 11:00 - 12:30 on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center, in the Riverside Room. Signs will be posted. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you have any questions, you can contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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Calling all WEC Students

WEC Student Body Senate Meet and Greet:
This coming Saturday September 26th meet this years 2009-2010 WEC Senate and get a gift.
We will be in the Oren Gateway Center from noon to 1:00 pm.
Hope to see you there.

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How to Promote your Event - TODAY

Don't miss this session! We'll teach you how to make use of the resources available through Marketing & Communication to promote your event on and off campus.

Wednesday, Sept. 23
12-12:45 p.m. (bring your lunch)
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

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Come Celebrate with the Muslim Student Association

Come join us for a celebration marking the end of Ramadan. On Thursday Sept. 24, 2009 @7pm in the East Commons, Christensen Center. Join us for the meal or just to hang out.

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Snack Time

Come to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the Student Lounge on Wednesday, September 23 from 10-11 pm. Brought to you by ASAC.

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CCHP Annual Health Fair is Coming

Mark Tuesday, September 29th on your calendars to mingle, mix and meet friends and co-workers in the Quad for the annual Counseling & Health Promotion Health Fair.

Join CCHP staff and over 30 exhibitors providing health and mental health and wellness resources for students, faculty and staff. From employee benefit providers to aromatherapy to information on sexual assault, HIV prevention, and student banking the annual health fair is a great opportunity to gather information on important topics for students, faculty and staff.

This year we will again have three massage therapists doing FREE chair massages, there will be dogs for pet therapy, free yoga demonstrations as well as sign ups for the blood drive and flu shots.

Res halls will be doing some interactive activities, opportunities to meet the CCHP staff as well as our new peer health educators will also be available and much more. Of course food and great music will complete the outdoor event.

So find some time between 11:45 and 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday 9/29 for the annual CCHP health fair -- you won't want to miss it!

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Homecoming is Approaching

Saturday October 3rd WEC Senate will be sponsoring the Auggie Athletics Department in providing food & drink tickets to all WEC and Graduate Students and their families who attend the festivities.

Our football team needs our support against Hamline and your Senate is hoping we can join together with our family and friends of our students and cheer our team on.

WEC Senate will also have a table at the festivities if you have not had the chance before then to meet your team stop by and say hello.

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All Social Work Get Together Tomorrow Night

Attention all Social Work majors, program faculty and staff, and others interested in the Social Work program! The Social Work Department will be hosting a gathering on Thursday, September 24th, 5:30 in Lindell Library room 301. This is a great opportunity for students to meet other students in the program, as well as faculty members in the department. Also, members of Omicron Delta will be there to talk about the Social Work Honor Society! There will be food, music, and great conversation! Hope to see you there!

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Community Partnership Fair - TODAY

Come to the Community Partnership Fair
Wednesday, September 23
10:00am-1:00pm
Christensen Lobby

This is your chance to visit with community organizations to talk about internship, service-learning and volunteer opportunities.

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

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Tuesday, September 22:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 1, Northwestern-Roseville 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/9/22/wsoc092209.aspx?path=wsoc


Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Wednesday, September 23:
Volleyball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer at Macalester, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 25:
Men's Soccer vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Gustavus, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 26:
M/W Cross Country at University of Minnesota Roy Griak Invitational, 9 a.m.
Football at St. Olaf, 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer Alumni Scrimmage, Edor Nelson Field, 3 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Macalester, Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.
Men's Golf at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Invitational.

Sunday, September 27:
Men's Golf at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Invitational.

Wednesday, September 30:
Men's Soccer at St. Olaf, 4 p.m.
Volleyball at St. Benedict, 7 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. St. Olaf, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

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MovieSac (by luvSac) For Sale

Green 5 foot/2 person MovieSac for sale. I have had this for about three years, and purchased it for $400. Rarely used and in great condition; no tears, no stains, no wear marks.

Asking for $235 - email me to see pictures.

email: DJHamm1@gmail.com

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