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Conference Opportunity

The Center for Teaching and Learning has funds to pay for two faculty or staff to attend the November Collaboration conference. Please contact Terry Martin, x1229 if interested.

"Bridging the Generational Divide: Working Together to Teach Millennial Students"
November 13–14, 2009
Register by the early-bird deadline of October 21 and save $50!

Generational differences are affecting the college teaching and learning environment as never before. Born since 1981, Millennial Students, also called the "Net Generation," form the largest cohort since the Baby Boom, numbering more than 80 million and constituting more than 41% of the current population. They are predicted to enter colleges in record numbers in 2010. The goal of this conference, then, is to address the pressing need for educators to understand and address generational differences on campuses and to discover how faculty and staff are tackling the issues and challenges that arise between generations, both between faculty and students and among faculty themselves. Our goal is to find ways to continue to provide good work climates for all and quality teaching and learning across the curricula. "Bridging the Generational Divide: Working Together to Teach Millennial Students" will be held in November, 2009, at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota.

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A Mandate to Teach & A Call to Educate, Oct 2

The Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning, the Augsburg Education Department & Alumni Office
Invite you to a Panel Discussion on
"A Mandate to Teach & A Call to Educate: Views from the Schoolhouse"
Panelists:
Steve DeLapp, Principal, Barton Open School
Lynn Nordgren, President, Minneapolis Federation of Teachers
David Jennings, Superintendent, East Carver Public Schools [District 112]

Moderated by Rep. Martin Sabo [ U.S. House of Representatives, 1978-2007]
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg College
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 2

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GMAT Prep: Register Soon

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 five Tuesdays from 6-9 PM (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.

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Summary Annual Report

This message is intended for benefit eligible employees only. The following links contain a summary of the annual report for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota, Unum Life Insurance Company of America and Augsburg's defined contribution plan.

Click on the following links to access the summary annual reports:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/SummaryAnnualReport001.pdf
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/SummaryAnnualReport501.pdf

Please contact human resources at x1058 with any questions.

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Farewell

Tomorrow will be my last day here at Augsburg and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have made my time here so wonderful. I will miss you and this campus. I feel very fortunate to call so many of you friend. Anyone who is interested in staying in touch, feel free to drop me an email at nanc_moore@hotmail.com.
Take care.

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Augsburg Dining Fall Semester Hours

Commons:
M-F 7:30am-7pm
Hot Breakfast: 7:30-9am
Hot Lunch: 11am-1:30pm
Hot Dinner: 4:30 pm-7
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch: 11:30-1pm
Dinner: 5-7pm

Coopers:
M-F 7:30-8pm
Saturday 7:30-5pm
Sunday (non WEC) Closed
WEC Sundays: 7am-2 pm

Aclub Grille
M-F
11am-2pm & 5-9pm
Grill Closes at 8:30pm C-Store Open till 9pm

Nabo:
M-Th
7:30-8pm
Fridays
7:30-6pm
Non WEC Saturdays
9-3pm
Non WEC Sundays
Closed
WEC Saturdays 7am-3pm
WEC Sundays 9am-1:30pm

Hours subject to change

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Homecoming Athletic Sale at the Bookstore

Athletic merchandise at the bookstore is an additional 25% off this week. Bargain books are an additional 25% off as well. Stop in and stock up on you Auggie gear.

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Leadership role: Join Student Concerns Committee

If you are a day student, you are invited to be a member of the Student Concerns Committee. This is a great way to be in a leadership role yet still have free time. We just ask that you can join us for about 1 hour a week.

Our meetings are on Thursdays in Coopers (the coffee shop) at 4:30. We are a small group of 4 right now; we need more people. Do you only want 4 people voicing all 3000+ voices? Be the change!

If you have questions, email Jasmine Zand at zand@augsburg.edu

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Homecoming Office Decorating Contest

First, I want to give a huge thank you to all the offices who participated in this year's office decorating contest! It was a huge success and the campus now looks much more festive! I am proud to announce the winner of this year's contest is Human Resources, and in second place we have the Office if Institutional Advancement! It was a tough decision this year and I can't wait to see what other offices will come up with next year! Thanks again to all those who participated and enjoy the rest of homecoming! Go Auggies!

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$50, $75 & $100 Prizes for Intl Photo Contest

Did you study abroad in the academic year of 2008-2009 (fall, spring, January, summer)? Are you studying at Augsburg as an international student?

Submit photos to the 9th Annual International Programs Photo Contest!

You are invited to share a glimpse of your international experience with the Augsburg community. The 9th Annual International Programs Photo Contest, co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs, The Department of Modern Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies and the Office of Public Relations and Communications, is now accepting photo entries.

Cash prizes will be awarded to a Best of Show photo and 1st - 3rd places ($100, $75, $50) in each of the following categories:

Landscapes/cityscapes
Photojournalism - local people and/or Augsburg students interacting with the setting, cultural interactions
Portraits - photo of a person or animal that reflects the culture in which he/she is pictured

Deadline for photo submissions: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 4pm A maximum of 1 photo for each category may be submitted by each person.

Photo Contest Instructions and Entrance Form:

http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Photo_Contest_Entry_.pdf

See last year's winning photos:

https://augnet.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2008/11_17_08/media/international_slides/index.html

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Study/Intern Abroad Deadline: Today

Students planning on studying abroad during winter break or spring semester need to apply to Augsburg Abroad by October 1.

Many scholarships still available:

Center for Global Education Scholarships
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/semesters/scholarships.html

$500 Travel Grants are available for International Partners in Europe and Center for Global Education Semester Programs in Mexico, Central America and Namibia/Southern Africa.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Auggie Superfan T-Shirts for Sale

The annual Auggie Superfan t-shirts are now for sale. We will be selling in the Christensen Center Thursday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Saturday at the Picnic in the Park. Cost is $7 for students with ID and $10 for everyone else. We have sizes small to 2XL.

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October is Disability Awareness Month

To help raise awareness during this month, we will be posting brief notes on how we as a community can be supportive of persons with disabilities.

QUESTION: What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month?
ANSWER: Congress has designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month." www.dol.gov/odep

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Extended Bookstore Hours for Homecoming Weekend

We will be open Friday, October 2 until 6pm and Saturday, October 3 from 10:30-2:00pm.

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Meals Move to Century Room

Due to Homecoming Events, starting Thursday Dinner, meals in the Commons will be moved downstairs to the Century Room. This will continue into Friday where meals will be provided from: Breakfast 7:30-9am Lunch 11-1:30pm and Dinner 4:30-7pm. Saturday Brunch will be out in the park and Dinner will resume back in the Commons. Thank you for your understanding and Go Auggies!!!

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Important Benefit and Flu Shot Information

This message contains important information for all benefit eligible employees regarding Augsburg's annual re-enrollment period. We strongly encourage all benefit eligible employees to attend one of the six benefit information sessions. Please see the link below to learn more about the 2010 benefit renewal, 2011 plan year design changes and benefit information sessions:

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2010_Benefits/2010BenefitRenewal.pdf

In addition, we are pleased to offer on-site seasonal flu shots for all faculty and staff. Go to http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2010_Benefits/FluShots.pdf for more information.

Finally, we are providing you with a summary of the annual report for Augsburg's defined contribution and employee benefit plan in compliance with federal requirements. See the following links to access the summary annual reports:

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/SummaryAnnualReport001.pdf
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2009_Benefits/SummaryAnnualReport501.pdf

Contact human resources at x1058 with any questions.

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Music Therapy 35th Anniversary Celebration October 11

Sunday, October 11 noon-3pm, East Commons, Christensen Center (noon - reception, 12:30pm - luncheon followed by presentation)
Please join us as we celebrate 35 years of Music Therapy at Augsburg College. Keynote speaker Dr. Timothy Culbert, medical director, Children's Hospitals and Clinics, will discuss "Exploration of Integrative Health Care Using Music". Our honorary guest will be Dr. Clive Robbins, the father of music therapy.

Explore with fellow music therapy alumni and friends the multi-dimensional, creative ways music is used to transform the lives of others.

Children in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on exploration of music instrument. Bring family and friends to this celebratory event!
$20-adults
$15-students
$10-children 12 and under (2 and under free)

RSVP by 10/5 at www.augsburg.edu/mt

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Mark Hanis Lecture on October 9

"Truth-telling and Advocacy Regarding Genocide (Darfur)"
Mark Hanis will be speaking at Augsburg on Friday October 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. Hanis is 24 years old and is head of the Genocide Intervention Network. This non-profit group is trying hard to prevent genocide in Darfur and talks about how the world is responding to the 300,000 killed and the two million displaced victims of Darfur. Hanis was a grandchild of four Holocaust survivors adding a background in human rights. He graduated from Swarthmore College and has been featured in the New York Times and The New Republic, and has also appeared on CNN Headline News. After hearing about the genocide in Darfur, Sudan Hanis realized he needed to do something to help stop the world's worst crime. Become aware and support Mark Hanis on his journey to stop genocide.

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Camp Darfur

On Friday, October 9, Augsburg College will host Camp Darfur. This project will raise awareness about the current Sudanese genocide. To date, 400,000 people have died in Sudan, and over 2.5 million have been displaced. The displaced Sudanese have no choice but to live in filthy refugee camps, where they are at risk for more violence and starvation. Sudan's dictator, Omar al-Bashir, recently banned food and medicine from entering the region, making survival even more difficult. Camp Darfur will provide historical genocide facts, tell stories of refugees, and set up various tents that chronicle genocide. Visit www.stopgenocidenow.org/campdarfur for more details.

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Don't Forget your Flu Shot

CCHP reminds all students that the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Wednesday, October 7 from 11 - 4 p.m. in the Riverside Room (2nd floor Christensen Center by East Commons). Walk-ins are welcome or if you want a specific time, you call call the CCHP office for that.

These seasonal flu shots are strongly encouraged for all students, faculty and staff. The cost is $24.99 and if you have insurance, bring your insurance card and it will be billed directly to your insurance company. If you do not have insurance cash or check only will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please call the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion at 612-330-1707

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Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

The Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to recognize those who have participated in the College's long and proud athletic history. Each year the Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet recognizes alumni who have contributed to the advancement of the College through athletics. Please join us in celebrating Augsburg athletics and to honor the following 2009 Augsburg inductees to the Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Bob Arvold '82- Wrestling
- Joel Engel '87- Basketball
- Matt Farley '88- Baseball
- Dallas Miller '88- Hockey
- Ruth Olson '60- Basketball
- Sonja Lee Payne '91- Tennis & Softball
- Drew Privette '89- Football
- Dan Roff '82- Football
- Stefanie Lodermeier Strusz '98- Basketball
Dining Commons 5:30-8:30 pm

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Women's Resource Center Upcoming Events

Please join us in the WRC for some exciting events starting next week. All events will be held in SVE 207:

Brown Bag Brunch, starting Monday, Oct. 5, 9:50-10:20am: Let's get together for some late morning discussion and tea. Free hot beverages! Bring a snack for yourself and some to share if you like. We'll be meeting every Monday for informal community time.

Feminist Film Friday, starting Friday, Oct. 9, 3:30-5:30: Stop in for hot cocoa, popcorn, free movies and casual discussion at the end of your busy week. This will be a bi-weekly event. Movie listing coming soon to a women's center near you.

Social Hour, starting Friday, Oct. 30, 3:30-5:30: Social hour is informal, unstructured time to connect with other students in a safe, relaxing space. Social hour is for those who want to connect on alternating Fridays. Hope to see you there!

Women's Studies majors/minors/faculty get-together: Friday, Oct. 16: Majors and minors, come on over to the WRC @ 3:30, we'll meet and take a field trip with our favorite profs to the True Colors (formerly Amazon) bookstore (what could be better?)! We'll post a reminder as the date approaches.

All genders and nongenders welcome. Walk in peace.

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Nine to be Inducted into Hall of Fame Tonight

Augsburg College will induct nine alumni into its Athletic Hall of Fame tonight as part of its Homecoming week activities. This will be the 37th class of inductees into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame, which now consists of 250 members and one team.

Inducted this year: Bob Arvold '82 (wrestling), Joel Engel '87 (men's basketball), Matt Farley '88 (baseball), Stefanie Lodermeier Strusz '98 (women's basketball), Dallas Miller '88 (men's hockey), Ruth Olson '60 (women's basketball), Drew Privette '89 (football, men's hockey), Daniel Roff '82 (football) and Sonja Slack Payne '91 (softball, tennis).

For complete bios of each of the nine inductees, click on the following link: http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/9/29/gen092909.aspx?path=general

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, September 30:
Men's Soccer -- St. Olaf 1, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/9/30/msoc093009.aspx?path=msoc

Volleyball -- St. Benedict 3, Augsburg 1 (25-27, 25-20, 25-15, 25-22)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/9/30/vb093009.aspx?path=wvball

Women's Soccer -- St. Olaf 4, Augsburg 2
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/9/30/wsoc093009.aspx?path=wsoc

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

Friday, Oct. 2:
Volleyball at MIAC/IIAC Border Battle, at St. Olaf -- vs. Buena Vista (Iowa), 6 p.m.; vs. Cornell (Iowa), 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3:
Volleyball at MIAC/IIAC Border Battle, at St. Olaf -- vs. Luther (Iowa), 11:30 a.m.; vs. Dubuque (Iowa), 3 p.m.
Football vs. Hamline, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. St. Catherine, Edor Nelson Field, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Sunday, October 4:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Monday, Oct. 5:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

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