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Study Abroad Deadline: Tomorrow

Students planning on studying/interning abroad during 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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Washington Center Political Internships and Seminars

Heather Hendy, a representative from the Washington Center, will speak on campus about political seminar and internship opportunities today, Wednesday, October 14th. She will be available at an interest table in student center from 10:00am-1:00pm.

The Washington Center is an nonpartisan, educational, nonprofit based in Washington D.C. They sponsor high caliber political seminars and internships which include placement for students with national organizations, such as ABC News, the Washington Post and other national media outlets, and governmental organizations such as the United States State Department, Congressional staffs, and national nonprofits.

This January they offer two seminars- one at Camp David studying international conflict resolution and one in Washington D.C. studying Presidential policy and the Obama administration.

If you are interested in the Washington Center's programs you may contact Heather Hendy's email account: Heather.Hendy@twc.edu

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Like Saving Money?

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: www.studentsavingsclub.com

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ASAC Spring Music Jam Survey

ASAC wants your help choosing what kind of music we have for this year's Spring Music Jam! Click the link and cast your vote http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_a4MLGF3vnOoCloM&SVID=Prod

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Flu Shot Information for All Staff and Faculty

The seasonal flu shot clinics for Thursday, October 29, 2009 and Wednesday, November 4, 2009 have been cancelled due to low sign up.

However, you still have one more chance to get your flu shot on campus:

-Friday, October 23, 2009, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room.

This is sponsored by Human Resources through Homeland Health Specialists. 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.

Please contact human resources at x1058 to sign up for your flu shot.

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National Disability Employment 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 Faculty Room is a space for faculty and administrators at post-secondary institutions to learn about how to create classroom environments and academic activities that maximize the learning of all students, including those with disabilities. Much of the content is duplicated in other publications, training materials, and web pages published by DO-IT. It includes six primary areas that address issues faced by post-secondary educators:

Accommodations and Universal Design
Strategies for creating (universal design) and modifying (accommodations) academic environments and activities to maximize the learning of students with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.

Rights and Responsibilities
The rights and responsibilities of faculty, campus services, and students with disabilities regarding academic accommodations.

Faculty Resources
Resources to help instructors more fully include students with disabilities in course activities.

Faculty Presentations
Video, publications, and interactive presentations designed especially for post-secondary educators.

Resources for Trainers, Staff, and Administrators
Resources for staff and administrators who support faculty in making their academic offerings accessible to students with disabilities.

Searchable Knowledge Base
A searchable database of frequently asked questions and case studies related to how post-secondary faculty can fully include students with disabilities in their courses.
source: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Faculty/

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Still Opportunities to Donate Blood Next Week

There are still a few spots left for anyone interested in signing up for the Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive next Tuesday 10/20. There are several spots beginning at 2:15 until the end of the drive at 4:00 p.m.

If you would like to sign up for a specific donation time, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

We also need volunteers for the canteen -- handing out snacks after the donation is completed. Ideally 1 - 2 students for 90 minutes would be great. So if you can't donate blood, you can still help in the canteen. Shifts are 10 - 11:30, 11:30 - 1:00, 1 - 2:30 and 2:30 - 4 p.m. Again call the CCHP office to sign up to volunteer in the canteen.

Don't forget for every one pint of blood donated, three lives are saved!

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26 Days Left in Annual Benefit Enrollment Period

The annual enrollment period for benefit eligible staff is open now through Monday, November 9. All forms must be turned into Human Resources by Monday, November 9. No late forms will be accepted.

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

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

All enrollment forms are located in the public HR folder:

I:\Human Resources\Benefits\2010 Benefits

Please contact Human Resources at x1058 with any questions.

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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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Spanish Conversation this Thursday

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 Augsburg 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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No Points Sold Today

Augsburg Dining will not be selling Points today. Sorry for any inconveniences that this may cause. Thank you, Augsburg Dining Management.

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Metropass for Faculty and Staff on Sale Now

Metropasses are now available for faculty and staff. At $38.00 per month they are at a substantial discount compared to the normal retail value. Bus fares without discount are $1.75 each way non-rush hour, $2.25 during rush hours and $3.00 for express buses. Even if one only comes to campus 3 times a day the cost of transportation for a month would range from $42 to $72 a month without a discount. If one is a full time commuter coming to campus 5 days a week the Metropass still saves money even if the commuter doesn't use the pass during the summer. Using the pass only 10 months of the year the annual cost averaged for 10 months is $45.60 compared to the per ride cost would range from $94.5 to $162.00.

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 using 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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Submit Your Events to the Calendar

Want people to know what's happening on campus? Don't forget to submit your events, meetings, training's, information sessions, and shindigs to the Inside Augsburg calendar. Log in to AugNet and click "Submit News and Announcements" under the "Community" link.

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Halloween Party

Auggies! This Friday, October 18 there is a Halloween party in the Christensen Center student lounge at 8 pm. There will be food, games, pumpkin painting, caramel apples, and more!
Brought to you by ASAC.

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The Art of Networking, October 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Please join us for "Good Ol' American Know-Who: The Art of Networking," a workshop in which you will learn how to build a personal network inventory and use it as a powerful tool to both get help from and give help to others.

Date: Thursday, October 15
6:00 p.m. (refreshments at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: East Commons, Christensen Center

Colleen Watson '91, an adjunct professor in Augsburg's business department, will present best practices and facilitate a group activity to demonstrate the magic of networking. You are sure to leave with at least one new contact to advance you toward your next goal.

This workshop is open to Augsburg graduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff. It is co-sponsored by the Master of Arts in Leadership and the Master of Business Administration programs. To reserve a space in this free workshop, contact Patty Park (parkp@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1150).

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Augsburg Choir Performance

The Augsburg Choir will be performing at Hamline this Sunday, October 18th.

9:30 a.m. Worship Service
Hamline United Methodist Church
1514 Englewood Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
Church Phone: 651-645-0667

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Physician Assistant Program Turkey Waddle

Join students and faculty from the Physician Assistant Program for the 3rd annual Turkey Waddle Run/Walk on November 7th. The festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. at Lake Phalen in St. Paul, Minnesota. The walk is being held to raise awareness of the Physician Assistant Program at Augsburg and to raise funds for our students to attend the National Physician Assistant Conference in Atlanta, GA. The cost of the race is $10 or $18 with a t-shirt. Please contact Sara Schroer at schroer@augsburg.edu to pre-register or register the day of the event at Lake Phalen. Thanks for your support!

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All Hands Meeting

The Augsburg Community is invited to attend an All Hands Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 11:15-11:45 a.m., in the Hoversten Chapel.

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Peace Corps Graduate School -Info Session

A representative will be on campus next Tuesday, October 20th at noon in the Minneapolis Room discussing the Peace Corps Master's International Programs at Michigan Tech. All are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your lunch. Questions - www.peacecorps.mtu.edu or email tilton@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.

The health screenings are taking place during the following times:

- 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

Please see the link below to find out more information on the free screening:

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

Once you receive the results from the health screening you will be able to input the data into a Health Risk Assessment. Taking your Health Assessment (http://www.mybluecrossmn.com) can be your first step to a healthier life. Simply answer questions about your health history, nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle and more. It takes just 20 minutes and is confidential. You'll get a clear picture of your health with an instant results report. You'll also receive tailored health tips, access to online coaching modules and other support as appropriate. You can take advantage of these important tools to learn, set goals and get healthier, step by step.

*Participate in the health screen and the complete the Health Risk Assessment for a $25.00 A'viands credit on your employee ID card.*

Please contact Human Resources with any questions at x1058.

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Seward Cafe's Birthday on Saturday

The Seward Cafe at 21st and Franklin...
is celebrating its 35th Birthday...
Saturday, October 17th
4pm-10pm
with music and food!!! All welcome to join in on the festivities!

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Women's Night Out

All women who live, work and study in the Cedar Riverside Neighborhood
are invited to:

Women's Night Out
Saturday, October 24th
5-8pm
Brian Coyle Community Center

Dinner
Music
Cultural Fashion Show

Free! Child care provided! Co-sponsored by Augsburg College
For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, 330-1775 or truem@augsburg.edu.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, Oct. 13:
Volleyball -- Augsburg 2-0 at Crown Triangular
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/14/vb101309.aspx?path=wvball

Women's Soccer -- Bethel 2, Augsburg 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/13/wsoc101309.aspx?path=wsoc


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

Wednesday, Oct. 14:
Men's Soccer at Bethel, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 15:
Volleyball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17:
M/W Cross Country at Wisconsin-La Crosse Invitational, 10:30 a.m.
Women's Soccer at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Football at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.

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