Public Safety Cell Phone Drive

The Department of Public Safety is collecting used wireless phones and their batteries to benefit victims of domestic violence. Shelter Alliance will donate money to the Tubman Organization in Minneapolis for every used cell phone they receive from our department. Please be sure to deactivate your service before donating a phone. Donations are being accepted at the Dispatch booth in the Mort/Urness lobby. Any personal data found on the phone will be erased by Shelter Alliance, a program of GRC Wireless Recycling. Thank You!

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Nov. 9: Get Nominated for International Experience

Curious about the study abroad programs Augsburg sends your students on? Interested to know more about what classes are available for students to take while they're abroad? The IES Abroad Familiarization trip to London and Berlin would be the perfect opportunity to learn more! Spend less than a week (February 14-20, 2010) learning about IES Abroad's semester programs, and see the sights in London and Berlin at the same time!

The IES Abroad Semester program in London offers courses in a variety of disciplines, and field study opportunities, workshops, and internships are also available. The IES Abroad Semester program in Berlin offers courses in Cultural Identity, Gender and Sexual Politics, Multiculturalism, and Urban Studies. Academic field study into surrounding neighborhoods as well as local European cities are available.

For information about the semester programs in these locations, as well as the Familiarization Trip in February visit: https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Advisors_and_Faculty/Faculty_Development/Familiarization_Trips/famTripBerlinLondon.html

The Office of International Programs staff is soliciting potential nominees for this trip. If you are interested in being considered, please answer the following questions and send them to Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu by November 9.

+ What is the demonstrated need for internationalizing your departments' curriculum?
+ What role do you play in advising students?
+ How will your participation in this program increase interest in study abroad?
+ How will your participation in this program fit into your overall professional development?

The Office of International Programs staff will review the candidates, choose one person to be the Augsburg nominee, and prepare & send the official nomination to IES Abroad.

With questions about the nomination process, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669.

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Two Spirits: A Conversation with Sharon Day

SAVE THE DATE: Soup, Gender & Sexuality
Two Spirits: A Conversation with Sharon Day
Wednesday, November 11 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Century Room

Sharon M. Day will discuss the intersections between Native and GLBT identities. As always, free soup and bread will be served from St. Martin's Table. All are welcome!

Sharon M. Day, Ojibwe, is the Executive Director of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force. She is the founder for the organization which began in 1987. IPTF has pioneered many culturally designed prevention, intervention and direct service programs for American Indians. She is an editor of Sign, Whisper, Shout, Pray! Feminist Visions for a Just World. Edgework Books, Ca. 1998. Ms. Day is an artist, a writer and performer, and the recipient of numerous awards including the Gisela Knopoka Award for working with troubled youth, and the Resourceful Women Award.

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Up to $20K-$30K Scholarships and Fellowships Abroad

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. The awards focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. For more information about Boren Scholarships or Fellowships, please go to: www.borenawards.org

Boren Awards to Offer Webinars for Campus Representatives and Students
The Boren Awards are now offering webinars for campus representatives and interested faculty/staff, as well as for undergraduate and graduate students. Currently, two webinars are scheduled specifically for campus representatives; and six are scheduled for students, three each for Boren Scholarships and Fellowships.

Campus Representative Webinars
This webinar will discuss the role of the Boren Campus Representative. It will provide an overview of both the Boren Scholarships and Fellowships and give tips on promoting the program and advising students on how prepare competitive applications.

Boren Scholarship Webinars
This webinar is for undergraduate students who wish to learn more about the Boren Scholarships, including eligibility requirements, award preferences, the service requirement, and the application process.

Boren Fellowship Webinars
This webinar is for graduate students who wish to learn more about the Boren Fellowships, including eligibility requirements, award preferences, the service requirement, and the application process.

More information on all webinars, including schedules, is available at: www.borenawards.org/webinars.html

About the Boren Awards:
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. The awards focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. For more information about Boren Scholarships or Fellowships, please go to:

www.borenawards.org

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Scholarship Opportunity

The Phillips Scholars Program is administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund in partnership with the financial aid offices of 16 private colleges and universities. The program is funded by the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation which recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs.

Selection criteria includes:
2.75+ GPA
Must be a sophomore in the 2009-2010 academic year
Demonstrate financial need
Student must be committed to designing and implementing your own community service project

Stipend of $15,650
Junior Year Scholarship $5,500
Senior Year Scholarship $5,750
Summer 2011 Stipend $4,000
Project Resource Funding $400

To obtain an application, please go to http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/scholarships/phillips/apply.php

Applications MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Financial Aid Office in the Enrollment Center by FEBRUARY 12, 2010 by 4 pm.

For application and further information please contact Jenny Yang at yangj@augsburg.edu or x1294 in the Financial Aid Office.

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Faculty and 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).

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Voting in Local Elections - Nov. 3

Students and staff who live on campus may vote in local Minneapolis elections at the precinct for Augsburg: Seward Square Apartments, 2121 9th Street South,

We supplied residence hall lists to the Office of Elections and Voter Registration. you will need your Augsburg photo ID. You can register to vote and vote on the same day.

For more information, go to the Minnesota Secretary of state web page, www.sos.state.mn.us

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Here at Augsburg, we have two offices that support students with disabilities. They are known as CLASS and Access.

CLASS (Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services) is located in Foss Center 17.
CLASS illustrates its commitment to student success at Augsburg College by providing those academic services needed to accommodate individuals with learning, attentional, psychiatric or other cognitive disabilities. The foundation of CLASS, however, is deeply rooted in the promotion of student independence and the personal realization of one's full potential. Augsburg students who are eligible to receive CLASS services, once admitted, will work one-on-one with a CLASS Disability Specialist. The Specialist will work to provide academic guidance and service-related assistance whenever appropriate. No additional or supplemental fee is required for CLASS services.

Please check out the following websites for further information. Faculty are encouraged to look at the Faculty option for help and ideas as well.
http://www.augsburg.edu/classprogram/index.html

Our Access Center is located in Mortensen Hall room 13

The Access Center provides support and specialized services to students with documented physical disabilities.

The goal of the Access Center is to assist students in reaching their individual potential, to promote their independence, and to ensure their access to the educational experience at Augsburg College.

for further information the Access Center
http://www.augsburg.edu/accesscenter/

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Deadline Date Approaching for Etiquette Dinner

Students - Join Augsburg Alumni at the annual Etiquette Dinner

Thursday, November 12th 5:30 p.m.
Cost $10
Registration Deadline - November 4th
Guest Speaker - Darcy Matz, Professional Training and Coaching Consultant
Learn the dos and don'ts of business etiquette.

Sponsored by: Augsburg Business Organization & Center for Service, Work, & Learning - Careers and Internships

To register - stop by Careers & Internship Office (CSWL) - lower level, Anderson Hall Download form at: http://web.augsburg.edu/~tilton/etiquettedinner.pdf

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Apply to be a 2010 Orientation Leader

Are you charismatic and dynamic? Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and working in a challenging and stimulating environment?! If you answered yes to these questions then you should apply to be a 2010 Orientation Leader! Imagine yourself as part of the O-Team that will energetically welcome the first-year class of 2014! Applications are located on the Ground Floor of the Christensen Center in the Auggie's Nest and are due by 4:30 pm on Friday, November 13th.

For more information, please email orientat@augsburg.edu or call (612) 330-1100. Thanks!

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Bookstore Hours Today

The bookstore will be open from 9am-3pm today. We will resume regular store hours on Monday, November 2nd.

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Turkeypalooza is Coming

Turkeypalooza is the Campus Kitchen Project's Thanksgiving time celebration. At the moment, we re-serve the fine food donated by A'viands which ends up being over 2,000 meals each month. During the week before Thanksgiving, each Campus Kitchen from across the country will serve turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole for each of our normally served meals. We'll be serving more meals for Thanksgiving than ever - 600.

So instead of getting donations through A'viands, we need the help of the entire campus as we always do. Can you lead your office in collecting a particular item during the week of November 9th? Cream of mushroom, green beans, potatoes, boxed stuffing, and of course, turkeys?

Let me know if you would like to serve as the point person for your office/department, and we'll have more details soon.

Thanks!

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Did You Make a Reservation for the Lilly Lunch?

In more than a quarter century at the College, Pastor Dave Wold has been an inspiring presence who has guided our community with faith and humor. Luckily for us, Pastor Dave has accepted our invitation to reflect on his life at a Lilly Lunch presentation for members of Augsburg's faculty and staff.

Pastor Dave's talk will be entitled "Is Daddy Coming over Tonight? And Other Questions about Callings," and it will take place as follows:

Day: Wednesday
Date: November 18, 2009
Location: East Commons
Time: 12:10 - 1:15 PM

Many people have already reserved a place at the lunch! If you made a reservation, you should have received an e-mail message with the following subject line: "Confirmation of reservation for Lilly Lunch with Dave Wold (Nov. 18)." If you reserved a place but did not receive this message, or if you intended to reserve but have not yet done so, please contact Diane Glorvigen at glorvige@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1334.

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10 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.

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One Free Health Screening Remaining

Augsburg is hosting a free health screening for all staff and faculty who are currently enrolled in Augsburg's health plan on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from noon - 4:00 p.m.

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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Orientation Leader Social Sunday Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.

We in Campus Activities and Orientation would like to invite you to the first ever Orientation Leader Social! Where and when you ask? Well the Student Lounge in Christensen center on November 8th at 7pm. Hang with the 2009 O-Team and get any questions answered that you have, as well as get applications and free food.

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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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You Have to Go to the Principal's Office?

Well...not quite the Principal's office. What happens when a student's behavior allegedly violates a college policy? Who writes reports and who gets them? Who does the student meet with since we don't have a Principal? What are potential outcomes for violations of policy? On Wednesday, November 4th from 12-1p.m. in OGC 100, Sarah Griesse will review the Augsburg College Conduct System. As a faculty member, this may assist you if an advisee talks about a situation with you. As a staff member, a student may ask you what s/he should do after receiving a letter about her/his behavior. The purpose of the meeting is to review and inform. If you knew your Principal quite well or if you never met your Principal and wonder what it might have been like to be invited to her/his office, please come.

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Auggies Ranked No. 2 in Wrestling National Poll

Auggies ranked No. 2 in wrestling poll
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/30/wres103009.aspx?path=wrestling

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg College wrestling team is ranked No. 2 in the Brute-Adidas/National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III preseason national poll, it was announced this week. Augsburg has six wrestlers ranked in individual weight class rankings, including two top-ranked wrestlers.

Defending 197-pound national champion Jared Massey (JR, Circle Pines, Minn./Centennial HS) is the top-ranked wrestler in his weight class, as is Jason Adams (SR, Coon Rapids, Minn.) at 157 pounds.

Massey finished 30-1 on the season with 16 pins and three major decisions in 2008-09 to win the national title in his first season of collegiate wrestling after a four-year absence from the sport. A two-time Minnesota state high school champion (2002-03) at Centennial High School, he competed at Division I Wisconsin in the 2003-04 season.

Adams is a two-time All-American at Augsburg, finishing as national runner-up in 2007-08 and in third place at 157 in 2008-09. Adams, whose father Bob Adams was a three-time All-American and a 1983 national champion at Augsburg, was 39-6 last season and is 90-20 on his career.

Zach Molitor (JR, Cambridge, Minn./Cambridge-Isanti HS), who finished sixth last season at 174 pounds, is ranked No. 3 in his weight class in the preseason poll. In his first season at Augsburg after transferring from Division I North Dakota State, Molitor finished the 2008-09 campaign at 31-10 and is 45-23 in his collegiate career.

Andrew Witzel (SR, Fulda, Minn.), who finished fifth last season at heavyweight for his first All-American honor, is ranked No. 4 in the preseason poll. Witzel was 34-9 last season and is 82-35 in his Auggie career.

Two other national tournament qualifiers from last season are also nationally ranked in the preseason poll. Tony Valek (SO, Belle Plaine, Minn./Scott West) is ranked No. 5 at 141, while Orlando Ponce (JR, Hialeah, Fla./Hialeah-Miami Lakes HS) is ranked No. 6 at 165. Valek was 32-13 last season, while Ponce was 28-14.

Augsburg was 11-2 in dual meets last season and finished second to Wartburg (Iowa) at the NCAA Division III national championships. Winners of 10 of the last 19 national titles, Augsburg claimed a top-four national meet finish for the 21st straight year in 2009 -- a record currently unmatched by any other NCAA wrestling program in any division. Four All-Americans and six national tournament qualifiers return to compete for the Auggies this season.

Wisconsin-La Crosse, which finished third nationally last season, is ranked No. 1 in the preseason national poll. Augsburg is joined by two other Minnesota schools in the top 10 in the preseason poll -- St. John's is ranked No. 5, while Concordia-Moorhead is ranked No. 8. Defending national champion Wartburg is ranked No. 6 in the preseason poll.

Augsburg opens its 2009-10 campaign with the annual open practice/fall banquet on Saturday (10/31) at 6 p.m. at Si Melby Hall. The Auggies' competitive season begins on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m., with the Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open at Si Melby Hall.

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