Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Teaching and Learning
General Announcements
Event Announcements
- All Hands Meeting
- 11 Days Left in Annual Benefit Enrollment Period
- Augsburg's Gospel Praise Jazz Ensemble Fall Tour
- Orientation Leader Social
- Oct. 31: "God Working Through Evolution" Event
- Vagina Monologues Auditions
- Receptions for Art Exhibits - Tonight
- Tickets for "The Three Sisters"
- Free Health Screen TODAY until Noon
Keeping Track of Auggies
Auggie Athletics
Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Crime Alert: Vehicle Stolen From 21st Ave
On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, a student reported their vehicle stolen from 21st Ave, near OGC. The vehicle, a dark green Honda Accord, was parked at approximately 8:30 pm on 10/26. The vehicle was discovered missing shortly after 4:00 pm on 10/27.
The owner recently lost their keys, attached to an Augsburg lanyard, while downtown. There was no broken glass on the ground where the vehicle had been parked. The lost keys may or may not be a factor in this incident.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg's Department of Public Safety. You can reach DPS all day, every day by dialing 1717 from an on-campus phone or 612-330-1717 from an off-campus phone.
You Can Help Prevent Crime at Augsburg!
- Never leave your keys in your car.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
- Always keep your car keys on your person. This is especially important if you have a remote unlocking device for your car. If a thief is able to take the remote unlocking device for your car, they simply need to walk through our parking lots and press the button until they see the lights flash on your vehicle.
- Don't leave valuable visible in your vehicle. Where possible, move them to the trunk before you arrive at your destination. Better yet, leave valuables at home.
- Immediately report suspicious activity to the Minneapolis Police or Augsburg DPS.
Teaching and Learning
Scholarly Working Group, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 12-1
Please join us to discuss Jessica Nathanson's moving essay "Bodies in Clay."
We will meet in the Women's Resource Center on the second floor of Sverdrup on Tuesday, November 3rd, from noon to 1pm.
Please contact John Harkness (harkness@augsburg.edu) for copies of the work. Those on the tenure track are especially invited to come so we can discuss how best we can support each other as we go through this process.
General Announcements
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
We are winding down to the last few days of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Yesterday, Mixed Blood presented a play called "Theory of Mind" here at Sateren Auditorium. The play highlights a young man with Asperger's Syndrome. Bill is a college-bound seventeen year-old, equipped with scholastic brilliance, but low emotional intelligence; keen self-awareness, yet an inability to read social cues; and a charming directness. He is also uncertain about relationships, anxious about dating, and prone to taking everything he hears literally. His outing with a girl from his school becomes a memorable, insightful look at tugs, shifts and about-faces found on the autism spectrum. I encourage you to attend the play if you were unable to see it here. Contact Mixed Blood Theatre for times and locations.
Two new government studies indicate about 1 in 91 children have autism disorders — higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 150.
The new estimate would mean about 673,000 American children have autism. Previous estimates put the number at about 560,000.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33165127/ns/health-mental_health/
Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 - Federal Autism Insurance Reform (S. 819, H.R. 2413)
In his Presidential campaign statement on Autism Spectrum Disorders, then-Senator Barack Obama committed to bringing autism insurance reform to our entire nation. His statement put forth that Obama and Biden "will mandate insurance coverage of autism treatment and will also continue to work with parents, physicians, providers, researchers, and schools to create opportunities and effective solutions for people with ASD."
In an effort to put his words into action President Obama has asked Illinois Senate colleague Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), along with Senator Robert Casey (D-PA) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to introduce comprehensive autism legislation, including a section addressing broad based federal autism insurance reform. The bill in the House (H.R. 2413) has been introduced by Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Hank Johnson (D-GA).
The "Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009" (ATAA) contains a total of twelve sections, each putting forth a different program for autism. A key feature of the bill is Section 12, which contains the provisions for federal reform of autism insurance coverage. If passed, Section 12 will require all insurance companies across the country to provide coverage for evidence-based, medically-necessary autism treatments and therapies.
http://www.autismvotes.org/site/c.frKNI3PCImE/b.4784269/k.C0E5/ATAA.htm
To learn more about this bill please see:
http://www.autismvotes.org/atf/cf/%7B2A179B73-96E2-44C3-8816-1B1C0BE5334B%7D/ATAA%20HR%202413%20-%20as%20introduced.pdf
Residence Life Offices Closed 10/29 and 10/30
Due to fall break, the Department of Residence Life offices will be closed on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30. They will reopen on Monday, November 2.
If there is an emergency that needs our attention, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717 to connect with the on-call Residence Life staff.
Day Business Majors: Want to Win a J.J. Gift Card?
Business majors: Want to get your advising hold lifted AND enter to win one of three Jimmy John's gift cards?
Come to the Open Advising Sessions on November 4th and 5th anytime from 10am - 4:30pm in 3rd floor Memorial Hall. There will be advisors available during this time and we will have access to your academic information, so as to better assist you with course planning for spring 2010. Please bring a copy of your core checklist and your major planning sheet from Records and Registration (Log in to Records and Registration > blue menu on left).
Treats will be provided!
Questions? Kelly x1225
Faculty & Staff To-Go Containers Hit the Commons
Faculty & Staff, Get your To-Go containers Now! If you are on the go or just want to eat in the office, well now you can. Just purchase an Eco-friendly reusable to-go Container for the Commons for the one-time Price of $5.99 per semester to use once per meal when you purchase your meal. Simply bring in a clean container for your food, load it up and go. If you are choosing to eat in the Commons, simply turn in the used container and get a card showing that you have purchased a container. Turn the card in when you are ready to use the Container again.
Restrictions: You may only use your container once per meal. You may not eat in the Commons and then choose to use your container. The Container is only for Faculty and Staff in the Commons. If you loose your container and/or your redeemer card and want to continue in the program, you must purchase one at full price ($5.99).
All Saints Day Chapel Service-Mon, Nov 2
We invite you to a special chapel on Monday, November 2 at 10:20am, when the Augsburg Community celebrates All Saint's Day. On the festival of All Saints we remember with thanksgiving those who have died in the past year. They are a sign of hope. Even more, they are worshipers with us this day as we sing the praises of God who brings life out of death. During the worship service, we will read aloud names of loved ones and remember them with the lighting of a candle and prayers. Please fill out a purple card in chapel tomorrow with the names of those to be remembered, email hakola@augsburg.edu or call X1732.
Spanish Conversation Today
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 today, 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!
Nontraditional Student Week is Coming
Monday, November 2, Augsburg Graduate Program Information
11:30-1:30 p.m. in Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 3, Adult Student Recruitment & Retention Conference Brown Bag
12:00-1:00 p.m. in Augsburg Room
Wednesday, November 4, Adult Student Recruitment & Retention Conference Brown Bag
12:00-1:00 p.m. in Minneapolis
Thursday, November 5, "Student And..." Panel Discussion
5:30-7:00 p.m. in Riverside Room
Friday , November 6 & Saturday, November 7, WEC Advising Days
http://web.augsburg.edu/afa/events/WECAdvisingdays.pdf for majors, times and locations
Friday, November 6, Nontraditional Program Reception
5:00-6:00 p.m. in Minneapolis Room
Saturday, November 7, First Word with President Pribbenow
7:30-8:00 AM in Foss Atrium
Saturday, November 7, Nontraditional Program Reception
11:30-1:30 p.m. in Minneapolis Room
To see brief descriptions of these events, please visit http://web.augsburg.edu/afa/events/Nontrad2009.pdf . We hope that you will join us to celebrate lifelong learning at Augsburg!
Event Announcements
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.
11 Days Left in Annual Benefit Enrollment Period
Attendance of the benefit information sessions has been greater than anticipated. Human Resources has scheduled an additional session to accommodate those who were not able to attend a previous session. The additional session has been scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:00 pm in OGC, Room 100.
Please plan to attend one of the two remaining benefit sessions to learn about the 2010 plan year as well as future changes to the benefit plans.
Dates and times of remaining sessions are as follows:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm, Christensen Center, Minneapolis Room
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:00 pm, OGC, Room 100
The benefit enrollment period ends on Monday, November 9, 2009. No late forms will be accepted.
Please contact Human Resources at x1058 with any questions.
Augsburg's Gospel Praise Jazz Ensemble Fall Tour
This weekend the Augsburg Gospel Praise Jazz Ensemble will embark on their three-day Fall Tour. Starting in the Twin Cities, the tour will consist of stops in Black River Falls, Appleton, and other towns in Wisconsin. The group will be back late Sunday night. Interested in attending any of the shows? Feel free to contact managers Andrew Myers (myersa@augsburg.edu) or Laura Schmidt (schmidt1@augsburg.edu) for further details.
Orientation Leader Social
Do you want the chance to build your leadership skills? Would you love to work with new first-year students during SOAR and Auggie Days? Well, the Orientation Leader position might be the position for you! Stop by the first ever Orientation Leader Social and find out what it takes to be an Orientation Leader! Hang with the 2009 Orientation Leaders, get all your questions about being an Orientation Leader answered, pick up an Orientation Leader application, and enjoy some free food!
The Orientation Leader Social will take place on Sunday, November 8th at 7:00 pm in the Student Lounge. Be there or be square! We'll see you there!
Oct. 31: "God Working Through Evolution" Event
The ELCA Alliance for Faith, Science, & Technology is sponsoring a one-day conference "God Working through Evolution: 150 Years After Origin" that will be held in the Augsburg chapel on Saturday, October 31. The conference runs from 9 am - 3:30 pm. The event is free to all Augsburg students, faculty, and staff.
This conference explores relationships between religious belief and biological evolution, and marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his groundbreaking work, Origin of the Species.
The two keynote speakers are Ted Peters, professor of systematic theology at the Graduate Theological Union, and Gayle Woloschak, professor of radiology at Northwestern University.
For a full schedule and more information, contact Nate Hallanger (hallange@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1674).
Vagina Monologues Auditions
The Vagina Monologues is coming to Augsburg College! Julia Sewell will be directing the Vagina Monologues which will be held in February. Auditions for this phenomenal production will be the 3rd week in November. We are inviting all Augsburg students, faculty, alumni, and supporters to audition. Information is below.
What: Vagina Monologue Audition
When: November 16th, 2009 and November 18th, 2009 from 7:00pm-11:00pm
Where: Woman's Resource Center(Sverdrup 207)- on November 16th and in Sverdrup 201 on November 18th, 2009.
Sign-Up Sheets are available on the door of the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater in Foss Center.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julia Sewell at sewell@augsburg.edu.
Receptions for Art Exhibits - Tonight
Show Receptions
Christensen Center Art Gallery
"Pixel and Pen: An Exhibit of Digital Art and Process"
This show will focus on more than ten innovators whose work has shaped and is continuing to shape the multifaceted artistic arena of digital art. The curator is James O'Brien, graphic and web design instructor at Augsburg.
Artist Panel: Thursday, November 5, 1:30 p.m., Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Gage Family Art Gallery
Lucia Hwang: "What's Up?"
An Iowa-based Korean artist uses chickens, trashcans, toilet paper, and Louis Vuitton to explore how the material world challenges our emotional well-being.
Artist Talk: Thursday, October 29, 6 p.m.
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Student Art Gallery
Lindsey Dodge: "Tender Hearts"
Senior Art Show
Closing Reception: Thursday, October 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
For more information visit http://www.augsburg.edu/galleries or call 612.330.1524.
Tickets for "The Three Sisters"
"The Three Sisters" tickets are now available for reservation. Available performance dates are:
November 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at 7:00 and Nov 8 and 15 at 3:00.
Tickets are now on sale for
$10 for General Public
$8 for ACTC faculty and staff
$5 for non-Augsburg students and
$2 for Augsburg students and children under 12
All Augsburg students need to bring their student ID.
To make a reservation, call 612-330-1257.
Free Health Screen TODAY until noon
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:
- Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 8:00 am - noon
- Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from noon - 4:00 p.m. (please note this is a change from the original time to accommodate those who work evening hours)
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.
Keeping Track of Auggies
New Story by Susan Williams
Congratulations to English Professor Susan Williams, whose new story "Horses" appears in the literary journal _New South_ (Vol. 2, number 2, Spring/Summer 2009).
Auggie Athletics
Auggie Men's Hockey at Bloomington this Weekend
Auggies in MIAC Hockey Showcase
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/28/mhoc102809.aspx?path=mhockey
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Augsburg College will open its 2009-10 men's hockey season at the inaugural Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Hockey Showcase at the Bloomington Ice Garden. Augsburg will be in the first game of the three-day, nine-game event on Friday (10/30) at 2 p.m.
The Auggies will face Bethel on Friday at 2 p.m., then face Gustavus on Sunday (11/1) at 5 p.m. The Augsburg-Gustavus game will also feature a live audio webcast, via Augsburg's website.
"We expect the MIAC Hockey Showcase to be a fantastic way to kick off another successful year of men's hockey," stated MIAC Executive Director Dan McKane in a release on the conference website. "The event is a great way to showcase the amazing amount of talent that plays in our conference. The MIAC is regarded as one of the best conferences in NCAA Division III and fans who attend the Showcase will see for themselves the incredible skill and athleticism of our nine teams.
Ticket prices are $5 which includes admission for the entire day. Children 5 and under are free.
The tournament homepage will feature links to live stats for each of the nine games over the weekend.
Auggie Athletics Update
Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):
Wednesday, Oct. 28:
Women's Soccer -- St. Mary's 1, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/28/wsoc102809.aspx?path=wsoc
Volleyball -- Augsburg 3, Carleton 1 (25-22, 25-10, 19-25, 25-12)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/28/vb102809.aspx?path=wvball
Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Friday, Oct. 30:
Men's Hockey vs. Bethel at Bloomington Ice Garden, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31:
Men's Soccer at Gustavus, 1 p.m.
Football at St Thomas, 1 p.m.
Women's Swimming at St. Olaf/Carleton Relays, 1 p.m.
M/W Cross Country at MIAC Championships, Como Park GC, St. Paul, 2 p.m.
Women's Hockey Alumnae Game, Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 p.m..
Volleyball vs. St. Thomas, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Gustavus, 6 p.m.
Wrestling Open Practice/Fall Banquet, Si Melby Hall, 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1:
Men's Hockey vs. Gustavus at Bloomington Ice Garden, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3:
Volleyball at MIAC Playoff Quarterfinals, site/time TBA.
Thursday, Nov. 5:
Volleyball at MIAC Playoff Semifinals, site/time TBA.
Classifieds
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath for Rent in NE Mpls
Alumni of Augsburg College are offering a 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath for rent in NE Mpls:
Single family home on quiet residential street, steps to busline in highly sought after Windom Park neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis.
Close proximity to downtown Mpls, U of M, Quarry shopping mall, parks and schools.
Eat-in kitchen, Formal dining room, main floor laundry, Four season porch, 3 bedrooms on upper level, huge fenced in backyard with beautiful brick patio perfect for entertaining. Tons of extra storage space in basement, 2 car garage with opener. Central air.
If interested follow this link: http://www.postlets.com/rts/2870994 and schedule a showing.
Community Rummage Sale: Global Connections
Looking for some cool clothes or something interesting for your college room. Come to the community sale to find casual clothes and formal clothes! Come find decorations for your room! The Community Rummage Sale will be held at 1075 Arcade Street in Saint Paul on Saturday October 31st from 10am to 4pm.