Friday, August 24, 2012
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

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Teaching and Learning

Moodle Huddle Workshops for Faculty and Staff

Get ready for fall with the new Moodle!

The version of Moodle for the 2012-2013 academic year brings significant changes. Discover what is different and which features will enhance your course objectives. Six possible days, 14 different sessions available, nine IT staff, two IT students -- we're serious!

Workshop schedule is repeated daily from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. August 28, 29, 30. Opening session begins in Sverdrup Hall 202.

View the full Moodle Huddle schedule.
http://web.augsburg.edu/it/moodlehuddleschedule.html

Come for multiple days to experience all the offerings.

For remote attendees, Adobe Connect rooms will be available for remote viewing and text chat for questions:

Tuesday - SVE 2
http://connect.augsburg.edu/sve2/

Wednesday - SVE 202
http://connect.augsburg.edu/sve202/

Thursday - SVE 206
http://connect.augsburg.edu/sve206/

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General Announcements

International Student Welcome Dinner Hosts Needed

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office is currently looking for hosts who are interested hosting a welcome dinner for a small group (usually 3-5) of incoming international students between 5 and 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31. Hosts will need to provide transportation back and forth between school and their homes. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Jie He at he@augsburg.edu. Your consideration is much appreciated.

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RenFest Discount Admission

Augsburg College students, staff, and faculty members can receive a discount when purchasing tickets online for the Renaissance Festival [RenFest]. The Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays from August 18 to September 30. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open rain or shine, and there is always free parking at the Festival.

This weekend's theme is Royal Ale Fest featuring a BBQ competition and festival; home brew competition; and free beer tastings.

1. Go to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival homepage (www.renaissancefest.com) and click on the banner at the top of the page that indicates Buy Tickets.

2. You will come to a page with a listing of different themed events happening at the Renaissance Festival and links to buy tickets. The first result that will show is the Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Gate Admission Tickets and Season Passes. Click on the blue box that says "Tickets" that is right of the title.

3. Under the gray box that says Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Gate Tickets and Season Passes, you will come to a text box where you may input your promotional code. Type in your promotional code and click on Apply Code. This will apply your discount to the general admission tickets for adult and children admissions. (The code is not case sensitive)
a. Promo code: AUGSCOLLEGE12
b. Your ticket prices should pop up after clicking on Apply Code with the ticket prices: A. Adult: $16.75; B. Child: $8.85
Do NOT select Ticket Quantity from the GENERAL PUBLIC)

4. Select Ticket Quantity from General Admission – Online Consignment Discount Program

5. Select Delivery Method

6. Click on Get Tickets (This part may take a moment to process)

7. You will be directed to a My Cart page. Check to make sure everything is correct. There will be a service fee that will be added which will make each individual ticket: A. Adult: $16.75 + $1.25 = $18.00; B. Child: $ 8.85 + $1.15 = $10.00

8. Click on Checkout

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Free Lockers Available for 2012-2013

Campus Activities and Orientation has a limited number of lockers that students can reserve for their use for the entire academic year. These lockers are completely free and are located on the ground and second floors of the Science Building. Lockers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority is given to students who commute from off-campus.

Go to http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/Student%20Locker%20Request%20Form.pdf to find the Locker Request Form and return the completed form to the Auggie's Nest, located on the ground level of Christensen Center.

For questions, email AuBri Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.edu

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Smoking Policy Changes

Smoking will be permitted in designated areas only on the Augsburg Minneapolis campus. The 10 designated areas are:

1. Plaza area outside the Ice Arena.
2. Designated area in front of Si Melby.
3. Bench area outside of the Music building.
4. North side of the walkway entrance to Foss.
5. Oren Gateway Center near Lot H.
6. 7th Street side of the Library.
7. Quad: patio area near Christensen
8. Christensen Center vent area.
9. Urness/Mortensen: east side of 10 minute parking zone.
10. Bench area between Anderson and Luther Hall.

No smoking in/near building entrances except in a designated area. Smokers should use receptacles for cigarette butts.

Please help spread the word.

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Augsburg Associates Estate Sale - Aug. 24 and 25

The Augsburg Associates will be conducting an estate/moving sale at 5113 West 48th Street in Edina on Friday and Saturday, August 24 and 25. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Lots of wonderful items are available and all proceeds go to support student scholarships at Augsburg.

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Health Commons at Dar Ul-Quba Receives UCare Grant

The Health Commons at Dar Ul-Quba received for the second year in a row a $50,000 grant from UCare to continue our work! The grant will be used to fund programming such as nutrition classes, providing complementary therapies, and hiring bilingual community liaisons. The grant was applied by the Fairview Foundation and will be used strictly for the Health Commons at Dar Ul-Quba.

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Event Announcements

Nobel Peace Prize Forum Open House

Are you on campus on Tuesday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.? Please feel free to stop by the Nobel Peace Prize Forum open house, located on first floor of the Foss Center (170B) for a meet-and-greet with complimentary bagels!

Also be sure to learn about the upcoming 2013 Peace Prize Forum, which will be held next March. We look forward to seeing you and wish everyone a great start to the upcoming school year!

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Keeping Track of Auggies

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Classifieds

Temporary Child Sitter Needed

I'm looking for an Auggie to watch my 9-year-old daughter Monday, August 27, through Wednesday, August 29. $10/hr. up to 7 hours per day. A car is not necessary, but if you have one I'll pay for your gas, too.

It would be easiest if one person could do all three days but it is not required.

Contact Audrey Lensmire at lensmire@augsburg.edu

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