Free Permit Winner

The Faculty and Staff that registered for their permit online by August 20th were entered into a drawing for a free permit. This years winner is Kevin Cheatham in TRIO. Congrats Kevin, and thanks to everyone who took the initiative to register early!

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Day Student Parking Sales Open Monday

Day student parking permit sales open Monday August 30th

Monday August 30th 8:30- Seniors ONLY (PA also opens and stays open for all PA students)
Tuesday August 31st 8:30 am- Juniors ONLY
Wednesday Sept 1st 8:30 am- Sophomores ONLY
Thursday Sept 2nd 8:30 am- First Years ONLY
Friday: Sept 3rd 8:30 am- All class years AND Underground open to Fac/Staff

Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking_permits.html for further details.

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NEH Webinar

Two NEH program officers will discuss NEH programs for faculty(summer stipends, fellowships) during a webinar sponsored by the Independent Colleges Office. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 1 at 2 p.m. CDT. If you would like to participate please let me know(ext. 1184 or forbes@augsburg.edu )and I will register you.

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Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair

Eco Experience at the MN State Fair:
August 26 - September 6, 2010


Fifth annual Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair

http://www.ecoexperience.org

Thursday, August 26 - Monday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

At the Progress Center (Corner of Randall and Cosgrove) - look for the 123' wind turbine blade!

More than 1.5 million people have attended the largest environmental event of its kind in the country, and it is right here in Minnesota. The Eco Experience, a 25,000 square-foot interactive exhibit, returns for its fifth year at the Minnesota State Fair.

A partnership between the Minnesota State Fair, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and dozens of organizations and businesses across the state, the Eco Experience has become the second most popular exhibit at the fair.

With hands-on activities and educational presentations, attendees can learn about water and air pollution, recycling, saving energy, climate change, green jobs, renewable energy, vehicles and transportation and more. The Eco Experience also has a healthy local foods area featuring samples and demonstrations, a Green Street and free activities for the whole family.

What's new this year at the Eco Experience:

Green building products and design. Green Street is a model green community being built inside the Eco Experience to teach state fair attendees about green design, energy efficiency, interior products, renewable energy systems and environmentally-friendly landscaping.


Practical tips to avoid wasting energy. The ENERGY STAR exhibit house is modeled after an energy-efficient home and demonstrates how important energy-efficient practices and products are as a first step toward saving energy this year. It is the first time the traveling exhibit has been in the Midwest.

Renewable energy demonstrations. Attendees will find more than a dozen renewable energy demonstrations including grid-connected solar and wind electricity, solar hot water and solar hot air on the front lawn of the Eco Experience. Professionals will be available to discuss which renewable energy systems make sense for your home. This is the largest display ever located at the Eco Experience.

Kick Gas! A solar car port will showcase how "power from the sun" can be used to charge full-use electric cars, which will be coming to the market later this year. Solar charging produces no air pollution emissions, eliminates the need to purchase gas and encourages local power generation-energy independence.

Space-age foam. The University of Minnesota is leading the way in sustainable plastic research, and some Minnesota companies have invested in producing bio-based materials. State fair attendees can learn more about this work and ask questions about products using these materials at this year's Eco Experience.

Each day at the Eco Experience, state fair attendees can see cooking demonstrations, sample local and organic food, ask questions at the Green Jobs booth, learn about Minnesota waterways and much more.

Visit the web site above for a schedule and to learn more!


Rebates on programmable thermostats,
and 100 free thermostats!


Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) and Honeywell Programmable Thermostat Rebate

http://tinyurl.com/2a89pnp

Programmable thermostats can save an Upper Midwest home over $200 a year in heating and cooling costs. CERTs and Honeywell are teaming up to offer a rebate for up to $10 back on a new Do-It-Yourself programmable thermostat.

What is a Programmable Thermostat? A programmable thermostat allows you to pre-set your home's heating and cooling system to work around your schedule, providing ultimate comfort for your household. Programmable thermostats help you ensure efficient operation of your heating and cooling system, resulting in real energy saving and lower energy bills.

How does the rebate work? Download and print your rebate form at the CERTs web site above, so you can "Come Home to Comfort" with a new programmable thermostat and start saving today! (Rebates are available starting August 26, 2010 until November 30, 2010.) If you want to learn more first, you can view the Campaign Kit and watch the video also at the web site.

Also, get a Free Thermostat! CERTs and Honeywell representatives will be handing out free programmable thermostats to the first 100 interested homeowners visiting the Eco Experience Building at the Minnesota State Fair, beginning at 9am on Friday, August 27th.

(The above was adapted from text on the CERTs web site.)

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Host a Welcome Dinner for New Int'l Students Sept. 3

As part of International Student Orientation, we are looking for Augsburg faculty and staff to host Welcome Dinners in their homes for new international students on Friday, September 3. We are still in need of 3 more hosts.

This is always a highlight of the orientation, and a great opportunity to provide hospitality to our new international students.

Hosts will usually have between 3-5 students, and are responsible for transporting them both ways. Students may be picked up between 5:00-5:30 p.m., and returned to Augsburg whenever dinner is finished, usually around 7:30 p.m.

If you're interested, please contact Jim Trelstad-Porter at porter@augsburg.edu or x.1686. Thanks!

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First Wednesday Gathering

Please join faculty and staff colleagues for First Wednesday Gathering on Wednesday, September 1, 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 Augsburg 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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Bed For Sale

Selling a twin bed (frame and mattress). Check it here:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/fuo/1910677274.html

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Wanted: Missing iPod

Hi, my name is Kate and I seem to have lost my ipod. It is a black 120g ipod classic. It is really important to me as I use the ipod to record my voice lessons. If you have it or know who does, I am offering a $50 reward for turning it in. It was lost early last week. You can contact me at gubashk@augsburg.edu or k_gubash@yahoo.com THANK YOU.

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MIS260 Book

I am selling my textbook for MIS260. I am only selling the textbook and not the CaseGrader (you have to buy that new anyway). This is the book that ALL sections of MIS260 use. It's in very good condition still. I'm hoping to get $65 for it, but you can certainly make an offer. Contact me at gubashk@augsburg.edu or k_gubash@yahoo.com to let me know if you're interested.

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New Rollerblades For Sale

I'm looking to sell my new Schwinn rollerblades. They have only been worn for 15 minutes--enough for me to realize that I have horrible balance and will never get on them again. I bought them for $50, but (since they have been on my feet once) I am selling them for $35. If you are interested, please let me know. watson3@augsburg.edu

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Class Piano/MUS155 Book

I have a copy of Piano for the Developing Musician, which is the text that Jill Dawe uses in MUS155. I have a copy that has hardly any wear. I ended up withdrawing from the class so most of the book is untouched. If you'd like to buy it from me, I am selling it for $75 or best offer. Contact me at gubashk@augsburg.edu or k_gubash@yahoo.com or call me at 952-913-1610.

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