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Will You Get Caught?
The Department of Public Safety will be passing out twenty five "I Got Caught" free coupons for Dairy Queen ice cream cones. Individuals spotted wearing a safety helmet while riding a bike, scooter, skateboard or in-line skates could receive a free ice cream cone coupon. Properly fitted safety helmets can help prevent serious brain injury!
Teaching and Learning
The Collaboration for Learning Conference
Ripples in the Pond: Transforming Higher Education for Today
November 18-20, 2010, Radisson Conference Center, Plymouth, MN
Early Bird Registration due October 27!
This year's conference will include an opening keynote by George Kuh, founding director of the NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) Institute, plus workshops and concurrent sessions on a wide variety of teaching and learning issues
Augsburg is a charter member of The Collaboration for Learning (formerly The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning). This three-day, locally held conference provides an excellent opportunity to learn about learning from colleagues from a wide range of higher education institutions.
Simply complete the registration form at http://www.kleermeetingsolutions.com/Collab2010.aspx, print it, and deliver it to Naomi Hagen in the Dean’s Office before October 27. CTL will submit a group registration to get a discounted rate.
Registrations will be handled on a first come, first serve basis, so get your registrations in early.
If you have any questions, please contact Velma Lashbrook at lashbroo@augsburg.edu
Powerful Conversations on NSSE
Thursday, October 28, 12:00-1:00, Lindell 301 (Note Room Change)
Augsburg College uses the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to learn more about how our students perceive their college experience. Student engagement is strongly related to both student success and retention. This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how well we engage students, explore how we can leverage our strengths to have a more significant impact, and examine what are our most important opportunities for improvement. Over the year, we will look at overall results and then look more closely at each of the five factors measured by NSSE. Every academic department should have a representative attend these sessions. They are scheduled as follows:
October 28, 2010, Lindell 301 – Why NSSE Matters at Augsburg (Barbara Farley)
November 23, 2010, Century Room – Level of Academic Challenge (Amy Gort)
December 16, 2010, OGC 111 – Active and Collaborative Learning (Velma Lashbrook)
February 17, 2011, OGC 100 – Student-Faculty Interaction (Lori Peterson)
March 24, 2011, OGC 100 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)
April 21, 2011, OGC 100 – Supportive Campus Environment (Ann Garvey)
Light refreshments will be served.
Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad Scholarship for Students of Color
Lutheran Brotherhood/Thrivent is sponsoring awards of $1,000 and up for students of color seeking to study abroad during summer 2011 in 6 different programs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn credit, fulfill AugCore requirements, and complete major electives, all while having fun studying abroad!
The following faculty-led and Center for Global Ed Summer courses are eligible:
1. Ancient and Modern Egyptian Identity: Egypt
+ SOC 195 and HIS 195 (2 credits, Humanities-HIS LAF )
2. Cowboys in the Americas: Argentina
+ HIS or SPA 295 (1 credit, Humanities-HIS LAF)
3. Sketching and Spiritual Lives: Italy
+ Art 122/322 and REL 205 (2 credits, Fine Arts LAF)
4. Development and Social Change in Southern Africa: Namibia
+ INS 312 and HIS/ INS/ POL 399 (2 credits)
5. Spanish Language and Mayan Spirituality: Guatemala
+ AIS 495 and SPA XXX (8 options) – (2 credits)
6. AugCore Mexico Summer Session I or II: Mexico (2 Credits)
+ One or two Spanish language courses (17 different courses offered)
+ Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art (Art/Spanish 231, Fine Arts LAF)
+ Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II (Religion 200)
+ Latin Dance (HPE 002)
+ Internship or Independent Research
The application deadline is noon on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.
Application form and eligibility criteria available in the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place or online at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/StudentofColorScholarshipApp.pdf
For questions or more information contact Augsburg Abroad at abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1669.
Halloween Makeup Tutorial
Ever wanted to learn how they made Joker's scars in the movie "Batman?" Or how to instantly age yourself and friends using secret movie quality techniques? Then join me as I teach you the basics of movie/theatre makeup magic and get you set for Halloween!
WHERE: Anderson Hall main floor lobby
WHEN: October 28th, BEFORE the Old Main dance - 6:00pm
Be the first 10 to show up to guarantee yourself demonstration materials to take home!
Bring a shirt you don't mind getting stained, and wash your face before you come - a blank canvas works the best. Also, bring your friends and remember how the makeup techniques were accomplished so you can look your best at the dance later that night!
For more information, email ng@augsburg.edu
SoS Series – Upcoming Sessions
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm
The Speaking of Scholarship (SoS) Series features the scholarship of Augsburg faculty and students, through 20-30 minute presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by their work. The intent is to increase awareness of scholarship on campus and learn from each other’s experiences. Light hors d’oeuvres are served. The next sessions are:
Tuesday, October 26, OGC 100 –Dal Liddle, English, "Engines of the Imagination: The Technology of Literary Form in Britain, 1800 – 1850"
Wednesday, November 3, OGC 100 – Lucreshia Grant, Student, "Hair Is, Hair Ain't: Black Women and The Meaning of Their Hair"; and Amanda Symmes, Student, "Examining the Association Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Nicotine Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults"
Tuesday, November 9, Lindell 301 – Joe Underhill, Political Science, "Campus as Watershed"
Wednesday, November 17, Marshall Room – Vivian Feng, Chemistry, "Diesel Analysis"
Hosts: Jessica Nathanson and Ben Stottrup
Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.
General Announcements
General Elections - Nov. 2
Students who live on campus may vote at the precinct for Augsburg on Tues., Nov. 2. We have supplied information to the City of Minneapolis Election Board.
The voting location for Augsburg is Seward Square Apartments, 2121 9th Street South, Minneapolis.
For more information, consult the Secretary of State website, www.sos.state.mn.us.
Dining Service Hours During Mid-Term Break
October 29th,
30th and 31st
Brunch 11:00am to 1:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Coopers
October 29th 8:00am to 1:00pm
Nabo and A-Club
Will be closed October 29th, 30th and 31st and reopening November 1st
Dogsburg College Working Group: TODAY
Come to the first meeting of the Dogsburg College Working Group. We want to start talking about strategies to change the rules at Augsburg so that dogs will be allowed on campus. Anyone interested in helping, or just hearing what's going on, should attend. Any change in policy needs to address the health and safety concerns of the entire community. It's possible to have a pet-friendly policy that addresses those concerns, but any discussion of a change in policy needs to include opposing views. Whatever your thoughts about dogs on campus, please join us.
TODAY, Monday, October 25, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Please note: because of greater expected turn-out, the meeting has moved to the Marshall Room in Christensen Center. For more info, join our facebook page: Dogsburg College.
Dining Service Pumpkin Carving Contest
During dinner service on Thursday, October 28th. Augsburg Dining Services will be holding a Pumpkin Carving Contest! The first 10 people to line up by 5:00pm in The Commons will get a FREE PUMPKIN to carve! Everyone is welcome to join, simply bring a pumpkin of your own to carve! Judging will take place on October 29th!!!
Learned Ladies Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for The Learned Ladies by Moliere, directed by Martha Johnson.
Available performance dates are:
November 5th at 8:00pm, November 6th, 11th, 12th, and 13th at 7:00pm
and November 7th and 14th at 3:00pm
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, please email boxoffice@augsburg.edu
Please specify in your ticket request if you need special assistance or accessible seating. Thank you!
Augsburg Gives 2010
Yes, it's that time of year to consider a gift to either Community Shares or The United Way~any gift, large or small, matters. You can even consider a gift to both! Please check your E-mail today for a brand new, easy, secure way to make your gift and then be sure to come to Community Time on Tuesday, the 26th, to find out more!
Please feel free to contact me at ext. 1525 with any questions and thanks for making Augsburg Gives 2010! a success!
Spirit of MLK Award
During the 2011 MLK Luncheon we will award two people who have demonstrated peace, love, humility, integrity and honor while working with others. We are looking for people who have demonstrated these abilities on or off campus.
Please give this careful consideration and take the time to nominate one faculty or staff member and/or one student or student group that you believe should receive special recognition for following in the spirit of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Self nominations are also accepted.
• Please provide specific examples of how this person has represented peace, love, humility, integrity and honor while working with others:
• Please provide your name and contact information and the full name of the person/people that you are nominating along with their contact information.
Please return to moorek1@augsburg.edu.
Requesting the Best Chili Recipe
SEND US YOUR BEST Chili recipe
Enter to win a FREE LUNCH!
Send us your best chili recipe by
November 5, 2010
augsburg@aviands.com
The winning recipe will be featured in
The Commons.
Winner receives a free lunch the day
their recipe is served!
Event Announcements
Post-Election Brown Bag
Join us next Wednesday, November 3rd, to discuss the midterm elections and what they might mean for the future. Longtime Fifth District Representative Martin Sabo will offer his insights, as will Political Science Department faculty.
Feel free to bring your lunch; light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: Wed. Nov. 3, 12-1
WHERE: Riverside Room, Christensen Center
Buddhist Teacher from Hungary here on Wednesday
Augsburg will host Zsuzsa Koszegi of Budapest, Hungary, a teacher with the Diamond Way Buddhist Center, this Wednesday the 27th from 12-3. Everyone is welcome to drop in anytime to learn about Buddhism and meditation, and how it can be relevant and useful in our western lives.
12-1 pm - Bring your lunch to the Cedar room for an informal conversation
1:15-2 pm - Introductory lecture and short meditation in Marshall Room
2-3 pm - Questions and answers in Marshall Room
Additionally, she speaks for free at Common Roots cafe in Uptown tonight at 8 pm. If a ride is needed, please email noy@augsburg.edu. These talks are part of the Diamond Way Buddhist Center's fall lecture tour. More info about the tour can be found here: https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=1iBmp7FB0mQZW0lYOmFxkMGl9Y9nOjth9DJ_CZzGcbju_8ltVmPw7f1LyD_JI&hl=en or see www.diamondway.org/minneapolis for info on our regular programming.
Halloween Safe Block - This Wed. 4 - 6
Community LINK invites you this Wednesday, October 27th to the Halloween Safe Block. Kids are welcome to Trick-or-Treat in Urness, and there will also be lots of games from 4 to 6.
Students interested in helping out can email commlink@augsburg.edu. We need students in Urness to pass out candy and other students to help lead kids around the dorms.
MPIRG Fair Trade Week Film Screening
Please join MPIRG for the screening of "Mardi Gras made in China."
Time: Thursday, October 28 · 7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Location: Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 102 - U of M Twin Cities
111 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN
More specific information is available on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157423737631359
Community Time
Plan now to attend Community Time on Tuesday, October 26, at 3:45, for refreshments and conversation. We'll kick off annual the United Way and Community Shares of Minnesota campaigns.
Get Your Flu Shot at Augsburg
The Human Resources Department is sponsoring a flu shot clinic through Homeland Health. Homeland Health provides flu shots to patients age 3 years and up. You must sign up in advance for your flu shot through Homeland Health's website:
http://www.homelandhealthspecialists.net/site/default.aspx?Account=AugsburgCollege
Please bring your insurance card. Homeland Health is an in network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica Choice, HealthPartners, Preferred One, UCare, America's TPA, PrimeWest and Medicare. If you are not covered by one of these health plans, you may pay the $25.00 fee by cash or check. The flu shot clinics are taking place as follows:
Friday, November 5, 2010 from 8:00 am - noon
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from noon - 2:30 PM
Both clinics will be held in Lindell Library, Room 202. This clinic is open to all staff, faculty, students and family members. This year's flu shot also contains the H1N1 vaccination.
Focused Conversation on Great Colleges Survey
Come and hear more about results from the Great Colleges to Work For survey on Friday, October 29, 12:00-1:00 pm in Lindell 301. You can provide feedback for prioritizing a list of action items to address the results.
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Friday, Oct. 22:
Volleyball -- Augsburg 3, Bethel 2 (25-16, 25-21, 16-25, 17-25, 15-13)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/22/VB102210.aspx?path=wvball
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 2, Hamline 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/22/wsoc102210.aspx?path=wsoc
Saturday, Oct. 23:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg hosting Augsburg Pentathlon
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/23/swim102310.aspx?path=wswim
Football -- St. Olaf 48, Augsburg 14
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/22/fb102310.aspx?path=football
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 3, Hamline 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/23/msoc102310.aspx?path=msoc
Volleyball -- St. Catherine 3, Augsburg 1 (25-18, 9-25, 25-11, 25-19)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/23/vb102310.aspx?path=wvball
Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Tuesday, Oct. 26:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. St. Mary's, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. St. Mary's, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Gustavus at Fogarty Arena, Blaine, Minn., 4 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. Gustavus, Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at Lake Forest (Ill.), 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 30:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Relays, 11 a.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Gustavus, 11:30 a.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Northwestern-Roseville Triangular: vs. St. Scholastica, 1 p.m.; vs. Northwestern-Roseville, 3 p.m.
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Como Park GC, St. Paul, 2 p.m.
Wrestling -- Augsburg Open Practice, Si Melby Hall, 4 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at Lake Forest (Ill.), 5:30 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Mary's at Fogarty Arena, Blaine, Minn., 7 p.m.
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PCA Needed During Early Mornings
PCA needed to help eleven year old boy with autism get ready for school in the mornings Mon-Fri in Maple Grove/Plymouth area. If interested and for more information contact Kelly at 608-577-4688 or Pete at 612-741-7210.