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U of Glasgow Visit for Honors Students

Tea time with the University of Glasgow!

There will be a presentation this Friday, October 9 at 4:30 pm in OGC100 speaking on the Honors Program at the University of Glasgow. Come meet U Glasgow faculty and staff as well as Augsburg Abroad representatives.

Tea and shortbread will be served!

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Study Abroad Deadline Extended: Oct. 15

Study Abroad Deadline Extended: Oct. 15

Students planning on studying/interning abroad during winter break (Nicaragua only) or spring semester need to apply to Augsburg Abroad by October 15.

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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GMAT Prep: Last Chance to Register

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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Book Request Due October 15

This year the bookstore is requesting book orders by October 15. While this may have seemed like a very early deadline, it is part of an effort to provide more used books for our students as well as pay higher prices for their used books.

Turning your book order in promptly allows the bookstore ample time to source as many used books as possible in order to offer the best value and save the students money. Since many campuses nationwide source from the same wholesale company, it is critical we get your order in on time.

Knowing early on what books are going to be used for the following semester means we can pay higher prices at buyback (up to 50% of what the student paid for the book) and source the books from used book distributors.

Because of your cooperation last year we paid students over $206K in buyback. However, we have a tremendous opportunity as this was $87K less than the amount we paid the previous year.

The faculty and staff at Augsburg College play a significant role in the success of this endeavor by getting the book orders in early. Final exam week last May we had received 65% of the book requests. With your help, we look forward to do even better this semester.

We are asking for Spring Day/Winter WEC book orders by October 15th and anticipate having 95% of the book orders in hand before finals week. Again, this may seem early, but please remember, the earlier the book requests are in, the better the outcome for our students.

Upon this due date, we will share with you, a list of book orders still outstanding so we can make sure that no book orders were missed as well as assist you in getting your orders placed.

Finally, effective in 2010, the Higher Education Opportunity Act will go into affect. One portion of this act states that institutions of higher education are to inform students on how they can save money on textbooks (including used books, cash back programs, etc.) at the time of registration. Submitting your book orders promptly, will assist in ensuring our campus is in compliance to this portion of the HEOA bill.

Once again, we would like to truly thank you for your help and cooperation in trying to keep costs down for our students. The solution to high textbook prices is faculty, staff and bookstores working together. We cannot meet these objectives without your help.

If you need any more information, please give myself or Alissa Nollan a call (612.359.6492), email me at forgey@augsburg.edu or stop in the bookstore anytime.

Thanks again!
Laura

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33 Days Left in Benefit Annual Enrollment Period

The annual benefit enrollment period starts today!

The annual re-enrollment period for benefit eligible staff will open today (Wednesday, October 7th) through Monday, November 9th. All forms must be turned into Human Resources by Monday, November 9th. No late forms will be accepted.

Please plan to attend one of the following benefit information sessions (if you are benefit eligible):

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 8:30 am, Foss Center, Room 20B
Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:30 pm, OLD, 208 (this is a change in location from the original communication)
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm, OGC, 114
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:00 am, Sverdrup, Room 2
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:30 am, OCG, Room 200
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm, Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room

Please note the health screenings that will take place on campus are strictly voluntary. However, if you choose to participate you must sign up in advance for an appointment. Please see the benefit memo below for more information.

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

Please contact Human Resources at x1058 with any questions.

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Feeling Depressed or Anxious?

Stop by CCHP tomorrow for National Depression & Anxiety Screening Day--Thursday (10/8) from 11am to 2pm. You can anonymously take a screening (short test) to find out what level you're at-- mild/moderate/severe, and hear suggestions about what might help. Also consider recommending any friends who seem overwhelmed with worry or sadness.

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October is National 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.

"The Disclosure Dilemma"

Should you? Shouldn't you? When? To whom? Such questions frequently arise whenever the topic of disclosure of a disability arises. Many disabilities, such as certain learning, cognitive, and perceptual disabilities, are not readily apparent. Students and employees with hidden disabilities may be reluctant to disclose information about the presence and nature of a disability for fear of discrimination and negative perceptions.
(source: http://www.heath.gwu.edu/node/64)

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$100-50 Prizes: International Photos Due Friday

Share a glimpse of your international experience with the Augsburg community! Click here for information on the 9th Annual International Programs Photo Contest. The submission deadline is Friday, October 16, 2009 at 4pm.

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

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.

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

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Augsburg Dining 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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Flu Shot Information For All Faculty and Staff

We are pleased to announce that Augsburg is able to offer seasonal flu shots for all staff and faculty. This is sponsored by Human Resources through Homeland Health Specialists. Please contact Human Resources at x1058 to make an appointment for your flu shot. As you are aware, there is a heightened sense of urgency with the H1N1 outbreaks and Augsburg strongly encourages all employees to get the flu shot. Homeland Health Specialists will submit the claim to your health insurance. If you do not have health insurance, the cost of the flu shot will be paid for by Augsburg. Flu shots will be offered on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 8:00 am – noon, Christensen Center, Century Room
Friday, October 23, 2009, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room
Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 pm, Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 8:00 am – noon, Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room

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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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Shop Local - Seward Business Directories Available

The Seward Civic and Commerce Association has produced a business directory listing contact and other information for many of the nearly 300 businesses located in the Seward Neighborhood. Copies of the Seward Business Directory are available at the information desks in Christensen Center and Oren Gateway Center. Pick-up a directory and shop at neighborhood businesses that are convenient, interesting, and so important to a vital local economy. If you'd like a Seward Business Directory sent to you via campus mail, please e-mail peacock@augsburg.edu.

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Free Health Screening

Augsburg is hosting a free health screening for all staff and faculty who are currently enrolled in Augsburg's health plan.

Please see the link below to find out more information on why we are offering this free health screening.

The health screenings are taking place during the following times:

• Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 8:00 am - noon
• Friday, October 23, 2009 from 8:00 am - noon
• Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 8:00 am - noon
• Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 8:00 am - noon

Participation is voluntary. However, you will receive a $25.00 credit to A'viands for your participation in the health screening and completion of the Health Risk Assessment on the Blue Cross website.

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

If you choose to participate in the health screen, you must sign up in advance at: https://www.summithealth.com/Appt/Syntel.RHN.Web/Login.aspx?M416zrHN9xyddnklQECVPiZZ1iCDkvux

Please contact Human Resources with any questions at x1058.

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Great Savings for Everyone

Augsburg's Day Student Government knows that everyone's budgets are getting tighter these days. In light of this, we have arranged for the Student Savings Club to be available to all of our students, faculty and staff – at no charge to you.

The Student Savings Club is a group of local restaurants and other retail businesses that are offering discounts to our school. In most cases, all you have to do is show your valid school ID to receive these discounts. A few businesses are also providing a downloadable coupon for you to print and bring in. You don’t have to do anything to join. If you go to school or work here, you can get these discounts.

To see a list of participating businesses and their discounts, click on this link: http://www.studentsavingsclub.com/

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Annual Notification Regarding Drug Free Schools

Annual Notification regarding Drug Free Schools

The on-line Student Guide has information about standards of conduct, appropriate sanctions for violations of federal, state, and local law and campus policy, a description of health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use, and a description of available treatment programs. You can find the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/

This information is provided as part of Augsburg's compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). An institution of higher education (IHE) must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The plan must include annual notification to each student, in writing, of standards of conduct, a description of appropriate sanctions for violation of federal, state, and local law and campus policy, a description of health risks associated with AOD use and a description of available treatment programs.

A copy of Augsburg's Drug Free 2008-2010 Plan and the Drug Free 2006-2008 Report can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/

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Student Art Gallery Opening

Student Art Gallery in the Christensen Center
Tim Bekke, "Life Cycles"
October 9 – 19, 2009
Opening reception is on Friday, October 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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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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Flu Shot Clinic - TODAY

If you have not gotten your seasonal flu shot yet, the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus today from 11 - 4 p.m. in the Riverside Room in Christensen Center. Please bring your insurance card for billing. If you do not have insurance the cost of the shot is $24.99 (cash or check only, small change is preferred -- no large bills).

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

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National Coming Out Week

This week is National Coming Out Week at Augsburg College! This week celebrates and makes visible lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual, and allied individuals and communities on campus. There are a bunch of free events open to the public throughout the week, including:

Wednesday, October 7
10am-3pm: Coming Out Door - The Quad
8pm: Comedian and performer D'Lo - Sateren Auditorium

Thursday, October 8
12pm: Trans Youth Support Network: Being a Trans Ally - Century Room
7pm: Coming Out: A Panel of LGBTQIA Student Stories - Minneapolis Room

All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend all of these events! For more information, please contact Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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20 Minutes to Graduation

There are still appointments left to confirm your final plan to fulfill your degree requirements!!!

If you have submitted your graduation application to the Enrollment Center, thank you!

The next step is to meet with an academic advisor on Oct. 7th or 8th to review your application and confirm your plan for your final year.

Go to Moodle and click Senior Graduation Advising, then Appointment Registration to schedule your appointment. You will receive a reminder email the day before your appointment

Have you applied? If not, download and complete the Graduation Application ASAP! Find it at http://web.augsburg.edu/registrar/forms/gradapp.pdf

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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 9th 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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First Wednesday Gathering - TODAY

Please join faculty and staff colleagues today for First Wednesday Gathering in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.

The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

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Spanish Conversation this Thursday - Riverside Room

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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Thompson to speak at Augsburg on Thursday

Steve Thompson, one of America's leading experts on sexual aggression, will be the featured speaker at a series of events at Augsburg on Thursday, Oct. 8. Thompson will speak at a mini-convocation and to Augsburg coaches, faculty, staff and student-athletes as part of the college’s fall student-athlete enrichment program.

An associate professor and Sexual Aggression Services Coordinator at Central Michigan University, Thompson is a national authority on issues dealing with sexual aggression, rape, harassment, avoidance and prevention strategies, behavioral analysis and profiles of offenders. He is the author of the book "No More Fear" and a comprehensive study of the criminal profile of date/acquaintance rape offenders.

Thompson has presented more than 1,500 programs dealing with sexual assault, stalking, relationship violence, workplace violence and harassment throughout the country. His unique approach is a result of nearly 30 years of research and street experience, involving hundreds of interviews with survivors and offenders. He also serves as an assault investigation consultant and criminal profiler for police officers throughout the country, and is a court-qualified expert witness and media consultant on sexual aggression topics.

Thompson has made presentations to Augsburg coaches and student-athletes three times since 1993, and each presentation has received positive feedback from attendees.

Thompson is scheduled to speak to six different groups at Augsburg on Thursday, Oct. 8. All events are open to the general student population, faculty and staff. He will appear at a mini-convocation from 11:20-11:50 a.m. at the Foss Chapel, then speak at a luncheon in the Christensen Center East Commons from 12:15-1:15 p.m. He will meet with the Augsburg coaching staff from 1:30-2:30 p.m., and with first-year student-athletes in the East Commons from 6-7 p.m. He will meet with female student-athletes from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Foss Chapel, followed by a meeting with male student-athletes from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

For more information on Thompson's events at Augsburg, contact Paul Grauer, assistant athletic director, at 612-330-1243 or grauerp@augsburg.edu.

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Bowman Featured in Tuesday Star-Tribune

Star-Tribune story:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/63574142.html

There was an outstanding feature in Tuesday's (10/6) Minneapolis Star-Tribune about Augsburg College men's soccer player Matt Bowman (SO, Maple Grove, Minn.), who has returned to be a starter for the Auggies after a heart condition nearly cost him his life a year ago.

The story, "Collapse, surgery lead to new outlook" by Star-Tribune columnist Rachel Blount, covers Bowman's recovery after missing all last season due to a heart defect. During a preseason scrimmage last August, Bowman collapsed on the field and nearly died. He was diagnosed with a form of anomalous coronary artery heart defect -- a very rare condition that usually kills 80 percent of its victims before it is diagnosed. In layman's terms, one of Bowman's arteries was located in the wrong place since his birth.

Bowman was forced to have a difficult open-heart surgery at the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Sept. 12, 2008, to correct the ailment, and missed the entire 2008 season. He came back to the bench following the surgery in late September, but was unable to play. However, his presence was a strong support to an Augsburg team that qualified for the NCAA Division III national playoffs for the first time in school history.

Bowman has made a full recovery, and has returned to the Augsburg men's soccer team. Bowman has started nine of Augsburg's 10 games as a midfielder, playing 601 of the team's 942 minutes so far this season. He scored his first collegiate goal in Augsburg's 4-2 win over St. John's on Sept. 16.

Augsburg returns to action on Saturday (10/10), hosting Concordia-Moorhead at 5 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field.

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