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Document Shredding
Something to keep in mind when cleaning out old files...Any documents that are non-confidential can be placed in recycling containers located in hallways of each building. However, many of you have documents that are confidential and need to be shredded.
The Facilities Department has scheduled a document shredding company to be on campus Thursday, November 19. If you have any confidential materials that you wish to be shredded at that time, please box them up and mark the boxes 'to be shredded'. Then, submit a work request to the Facilities Department by Tuesday, November 17, and we will make arrangements for our staff to pick up these boxes from your office.
If you have any questions, please email Terri at adamsth@augsburg.edu or call x1566.
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De-Mystifying the IRB Process
De-Mystifying the IRB Process
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
3:15 in Lindell 202
Are you about to start a research process that requires IRB approval? In a brief session, Norma Noonan, the Chair of the IRB will take you through the process and answer questions. RSVP to x1229.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning. Refreshments will be served.
Book Orders Now Due
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 15 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 for all your help!
Faculty, Propose a Course Abroad Today
Calling all faculty interested in leading a short-term study abroad experience in 2010-11 academic year! The updated proposal form and process are now available in the Office of International Programs Public folder under "Augsburg Abroad," or by contacting Andrea W. Dvorak, Faculty-led Programs Coordinator, at dvorak@augsburg.edu or extension x1669.
Interested in the idea of leading a program, but not sure how to start planning? Have questions about the proposal requirements? Contact Andrea W. Dvorak at the information above!
The deadline for submitting proposals is December 15, 2009. Proposals will be reviewed in January and the roster of short-term programs for 2010-11 will be announced in February.
Celebrating the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Monday -- November 9 -- marked the 20th anniversary since the fall of the Berlin Wall. This momentous and unexpected event led to the end of communism in Eastern Europe and a new era of global politics.
Want to know more? Google <www.germany.info> and search for the article "Without Walls."
Still want to know more? Take HIS 352 "Modern Germany" in the Winter WEC trimester on Sunday afternoons. Open to day and weekend students, the course traces Germany's tumultuous past from unification (1871) to re-unification (1989), with special attention to the Third Reich, World War II, and the Holocaust.
And if that's not enough, consider the May travel seminar to Germany and Poland, offered through Augsburg Abroad and entitled "The Aftermath of World War II." See Jacqueline deVries (History) or Bob Cowgill (English) for more information.
CTL Night at the Theater
A few tickets remain...
Faculty and staff are invited to attend the November 14, 7 p.m. performance of The Three Sisters directed by Martha Johnson.
"The Three Sisters is a masterful blend of comedy and poignancy, beautifully captured for a contemporary audience in Paul Schmidt's ‘refreshingly clear and colloquial' translation the magical and thrilling flow of the unconscious." The New Yorker
To reserve your free ticket please contact Terry Martin at x1229 or e-mail martin@augsburg.edu. There will be a reception after the performance.
General Announcements
Faculty & Staff Togo 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).
New Print Accounting System: One Month In
In compiling the results of our first month of a new print accounting system, we are struck by some remarkable early results of reduced waste and new interest in alternatives to paper printing. As we prepare to distribute the first monthly charges to departments, please be reminded of the important changes effective October 1st, 2009:
A uniform per-impression price of 3.5 cents is charged on all distributed campus black & white photocopiers and computer printers. Color photocopies and computer prints are charged at 10 cents per impression (a double-sided copy or print job is two impressions).
The 3.5 cent per-impression charge is all-inclusive, so supplies such as paper and toner will no longer be charged back to departmental budgets. Instead, Central Services will bill each department monthly for actual copy and print usage. Departments will still order toner from cartridge care and paper from the copy center. The uniform per-impression price reflects the real, converged costs of photocopying and printing based on last year's use. For photocopying, this per-impression price is a half-cent reduction from last year.
Photocopy accounting will continue to be based on a numeric budget code entered, while computer print accounting is based on network logins (so, no need for printing codes akin to the current copier codes). This means that the accounting is portable; your department will be charged for any computer prints you originate, to any campus printer from any campus computer you use. The system will more accurately reflect your real use. Individuals will be able to check their personal printing usage online any time at http://iprint.augsburg.edu/quota . Departmental student workers will be able to request refunds online for prints they did while working which will then be added to the department's printing total.
Further information can be found at http://www.augsburg.edu/it/printing.html .
Bookstore is hiring for Buyback & Next Semester
Stop in the bookstore and pick up an application. We are hiring temporary help for buyback/finals week and for next semester. Make sure to turn in your availability along with your application.
25% Off Hoodie Event
All Hoods 25% off at the bookstore. Every Size, Every Color and Every Style. Sale is for a limited time so hurry in and stock up for the holidays. Sale does not include clearance and can not be combined with other discounts.
Fill the Rink with Pink
Next Friday, November 20 is the annual men's hockey game supporting breast cancer research. As part of this year's event, pink t-shirts have been made and will be sold for $10-cash only. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the first home men's hockey game this Friday, November 13, as well as next week in the Christensen Center. All proceeds from the t-shirts will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Minnesota Affiliate. We hope to see you at the game on November 20 with your pink on!
Iron Chef Comes To Augsburg
Hey you Cat Cora's and Bobby Flay's, Have you ever thought, "I could make that!" Well here is your chance. Augsburg Dining is holding an Iron Chef contest. There will be 3 teams of 3 Students, 3 teams of 3 faculty, and 3 teams of 3 staff, and each team will get a kitchen staff to work with. Teams must meet once between December and January. And just like the show, there will be a secret ingredient. The winning team will get quite a prize. Contact Gilbert Villas for more information at gvillas@aviands.com. So in the words of Iron Chef's Chairman Kaga… Allez cuisine!
Spanish Conversation with Alicia Cabezudo
Would you like to chat in Spanish with Alicia Cabezudo after her convocation talk tomorrow? Alicia will be joining the Spanish conversation group to chat about a variety of topics in the Minneapolis Room, 2nd. fl of the Christensen Center, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for us, so we hope you'll be able to join us! Brown bag event - feel free to bring your lunch. Questions? Contact Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081.
Event Announcements
Student Organization Workshop
"Put Your Degree To Work!" Do you think that the leadership skills you acquire in student groups don't follow you? They do! This session will cover the area of transferable skills and how to include those on your resume. If you have a current resume, bring it along, or be ready to start a draft during this session. This session will also prepare you for general interview questions that may be included in future interviews. Today, Wednesday, November 11, 4 pm - 6 pm in Oren Gateway, room 100. Individuals who are not members of a student organization should feel free to attend.
Community Shares and United Way
I am still collecting the giving forms for The United Way and Community Shares, but would very much like to get our Fall Giving Campaign completed by Monday, November 16. If you have any questions, or need a new form, feel free to contact me at ext. 1525 or daniels@augsburg.edu Remember, every gift matters! Thanks much!
Peace and Justice Leader, Alicia Cabezudo
Distinguished peace and human rights scholar and activist from Argentina, Alicia Cabezudo, will be speaking at Convocation this week. Cabezudo will deliver the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center's 2009 Koryne Horbal Lecture on Thursday, November 12, at 11am in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Her talk is entitled, "The Role of Women in Building Democratic Societies and a Culture of Peace in Contemporary Latin America: Sample Cases."
Veterans/Military Appreciation Reception
Faculty, staff and student veterans and military, or who have family or friends in the military are invited to an appreciation reception today, 4:00-6:00 pm in Oren Gateway 200. There will be a short program at 4:30 pm.
The Theatre Arts Department Presents THREE SISTERS
The final performances of THREE SISTERS, by Anton Chekhov, will take place this week on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, November 15, at 3:00 p.m. To reserve tickets, please call 612 330-1257.
Directed by Martha Johnson, the scenery and lighting are designed by two well-known professionals, Nayna Ramey and Wu Chen Khoo. Costumes are designed by wonderful resident designer, Sandra Schulte. Sound design is by student Joe Funk.
Student actors in the play are: Steve Bergquist, Eric Dobratz, Abbey Ehling, Alex Hapka , Scott Hemann. Roger Huelsnitz, Brittany Juntunen, Anders Lee, Kat Lutze, Josh Lyons, Shannon O'Brien, Tom Ringberg, Dustin Ritchea, Cole Seidl, Kathleen Watson, and Rochelle Weidner. Many other students are involved in the production in the areas of stage management, dramaturgy, scenery, costumes, and lighting.
We hope you'll come and enjoy the production.
Photo Contest Reception—Vote for People's Choice
9th International Programs Photo Contest
Reception: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4-5:30 p.m.
Old Main, Second Floor
Here's your chance to travel the world through the camera lens of students who entered the photos in the annual International Programs Photo Contest. A reception in their honor will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., on the second floor in Old Main.
Twenty-nine photos were selected by a panel of professional photographers for the exhibit, and prizes will be awarded in three categories— Landscapes/cityscapes, Students and Local People in their Cultural Setting, and Portraits. A total of 73 photos were entered.
You have a chance to vote for the People's Choice award. Go to the slideshow of photos at www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad and cast your vote. One vote only; voting ends on November 16.
Congratulate the winners as they're announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4:30 p.m., and enjoy talking with the students about their experiences abroad. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs, the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Dept., and Marketing and Communication.
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Apartment Needed for Visiting Scholar
A furnished, two bedroom apartment is needed second semester for two visiting scholars. Something near campus or public transportation is required. Contact Orv Gingerich, Asst Vice President for International Programs, with information or questions:
campus ph. 1383
gingerio@augsburg.edu