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E2 Campus Emergency Notification
On September 11, 2012 the Department of Public Safety utilized the E2 Campus Emergency Notification System to alert the community of a downed power line in Lot D.
Fortunately, there were no injuries associated with this hazard. The Department of Public Safety assisted Minneapolis Fire with maintaining a perimeter of the affected area while Excel Energy technicians made repairs.
The Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to urge those of you who would like to sign up or renew your account with the Augsburg Alerts System to do so now. Registration is easy! Simply select the "Emergency Notification" option in the AugNet Services area of you AugNet homepage.
For those of you that are registered user, we would love to gather your input regarding this recent notification. Please let us know what was successful about the notification and what could possibly be addressed to improve it. Please send your feedback to security@augsburg.edu
Water Shut Off in Old Main
On Monday, September 17, the City of Minneapolis Water Department will be shutting off the water in Old Main to change out the meter. The City will begin work that day at 6:30 a.m. and should be completed by 8:30 a.m. During this time period, there will be no water to sinks, toilets, or drinking fountains, so please use facilities of this nature in adjacent buildings. Please email adamsth@augsburg.edu with any questions you may have.
Teaching and Learning
2012-13 Reading Circles
Susan E. Pick and Jenna Sirkin's Breaking the Poverty Cycle: The Human Basis for Sustainable Development
Inclusiveness Series
Facilitators: Matt Maruggi and Joe Underhill
Schedule: 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays (October 10, November 7, December 5, and January 23)
Batalden Convocation, February 20 at 10 a.m.
Pick and Sirkin show how IMIFAP, a Mexican NGO, has employed a development strategy to encourage the establishment of a participatory, healthy, and educated citizenry. IMIFAP was founded in 1984. Through its health promotion and poverty reduction work it has reached over 19 million people in 14 countries. Its mission is to enable society's poor and vulnerable to take charge of their lives through helping them develop their potential. The program strategy is grounded in Amartya Sen's approach to sustainable development through expanding individual's capabilities and freedoms.
The central premise of the book is that enhancing skills, knowledge and reducing psychological and contextual barriers to change are central (and often neglected) aspects of sustainable development. Through powerful testimonies, the book shows how the IMIFAP "I want to, I can" programs assists people in taking the control of their lives. Our discussion will examine how this approach can apply to our work at Augsburg.
Susan Pick, a professor of psychology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, will give the Batalden Symposium in Applied Ethics on February 20.
2012-13 Reading Circles
Don Chu's The Department Chair's Primer: What Chairs Need to Know and Do to Make a Difference
Leadership Series for Chairs
Facilitators: Joan Kunz and Merilee Klemp
Schedule: Thursdays 3:40-5 p.m. (Dates TBD)
The Department Chair Primer provides the practical information that chairs need to do their jobs well. Many of the book's ideas come from practicing chairs and are proven strategies for dealing with a variety of issues. Each chapter details a particular problem, includes a brief introduction to the topic, provides tips on how to deal with the situation, and concludes with targeted questions for further consideration. Its concise format is ideal for busy chairs which need a brief but informative resource.
The readings will serve as a catalyst for conversations among chairs about how to be more effective.
2012-13 Reading Circles
Julie Clow's The Work Revolution: Freedom and Excellence for All
Leadership Series
Facilitator: Paul Terrio
Schedule: Tuesdays 8:30-10 a.m. (October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2)
Embrace connectivity, increase empowerment, and achieve better work-life blending.
We live in a new age of global organizations, hyper-access to information, and accessibility to tools that enable us to bring any idea life. Strangely, our workplaces are lagging behind the promise of this open and collaborative world. Most organizations are rule-based, top-down, dreary environments optimized for conformity and little else. The Work Revolution creates a compelling portrait of a different kind of work.
"I believe freedom in the workplace is worth fighting for and every person and every organization can be excellent."
Julie Clow articulates the rules we follow today in our work force, the reasons they no longer work, and what we can do instead. The Work Revolution deconstructs the magic behind thriving, liberated organizations (such as Google, which is repeatedly named as the Best Workplace) into clear principles that any individual, leader, and organization can adopt to create sustainable and engaging lives.
• Provides actionable changes anyone can make, regardless of where they work, to create a more sustainable work-life blend
• Details concrete ways to influence existing organizations to change
• Guides leaders to make tangible changes in their teams to enable greater autonomy and impact
• Outlines organizational culture principles that support and nurture high-performance and healthy environments, providing clear options for instituting cultural change based on specific organizational challenges
Rejecting productivity Band-Aids and quick fixes, The Work Revolution conceptualizes a completely new workplace that embraces the always-connected reality to create organizations in which high achievers can sustainably thrive.
2012-13 Reading Circles
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.
Seth Godin's Linchpin: An Unsettling Call to Be Indispensable
Community Building Series
Facilitator: Ashok Kapoor
Schedule: Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. (September 20, October 18, November 15, February 7, and March 14)
First Reading: Chapters 1-4
In our society linchpins are those individuals that hold things together. Yes, organizations might succeed or thrive for a while without them, but eventually as pressure is applied and structures are tested, things will fall apart. Godin clearly illustrates that we are in a critical time in history when a new breed of worker and leader are required. We need linchpins to solve our problems, keep us connected, and inspire us with art. People who are linchpins are creative, good at connecting with others, and able to see solutions like no one else. They truly are indispensable.
As Seth Godin explains this concept to his readers, he turns their minds upside down in order to convince them that they are in some way capable of being one. He explains how we got here, criticizing the public education system for creating cogs to fill factories and consumers to buy what they produce. He argues that we get exactly what we focus on. In the end we wind-up with drones that do what they are told.
There is no shortage of pundits today that criticize the flaws of our education system, but few will offer a solution. He challenges teachers to inspire student to think instead of follow rulebooks and ace tests. He even goes as far as telling us to give ourselves a D for the rut we have fallen into.
Linchpin could be Mr. Godin's greatest work so far. He treats the subject with history and sociology as well as a compelling mix of fact, story and philosophy. Using examples that will both shock and inspire, Linchpin leaves you feeling like you have no choice but to reassess your current situation and make the changes he so eloquently urges us toward.
Egyptian Constitution Day Talk
Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, 12-1:30 p.m.
Shaping Egypt's Political Future
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from the streets of Cairo to the new Constitution
Join us for our annual observance of Constitution Day with a presentation on the recent travels of Augsburg students and faculty to Egypt and an update on the current political developments, including the drafting of the new Egyptian Constitution.
Mohamed Sallam and Joe Underhill will share photos, stories, and observations on the evolving political landscape in Egypt, with an emphasis on the relationship between religion and politics in the post-revolutionary context.
Inshaa'Allah (God willing) we will have kusheri and shai (the unofficial Egyptian national dish and beverage, both pre- and post-revolution) and time for questions and discussion following the presentation.
http://web.augsburg.edu/academicaffairs/EgyptianConstitutiontalkflyer.pdf
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Community of Practice for Teaching and Learning
Are you interested in joining with faculty colleagues in a Community of Practice centered upon developing your pedagogical know-how? If so, you may be interested in taking part in a Peer Collaboration to Improve Teaching and Learning.
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is looking for up to twenty Augsburg faculty to participate in this collaborative effort. Participants commit to attending monthly CTL offerings conducted on the third Thursday of each month, 3:40-5:30 p.m.
RSVP with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) if you would like to be added to the list of participants. Please contact Hans Wiersma (wiersma@augsburg.edu) if you would like additional information.
A lunch-time gathering introducing participants to each other and to the aims of this Community of Practice will be held Wednesday, September 19, 12-1:30 p.m., in the Riverside Room. (NOTE the revised DATE.)
TODAY - GRE Information Session
URGO will be hosting two GRE information sessions on September 13 and September 14. If you are interested in attending graduate school in the future, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the test. Session topics include:
• When should I take the GRE?
• How should I study?
• What are the best resources to use for GRE prep (books, classes, websites, etc.)?
• What role does the GRE play in graduate school admissions?
Two GRE information sessions are available:
Thursday, September 13
Oren Gateway 100
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Friday, September 14
Marshall Room
1:15-2:15 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding the information sessions or the GRE test, please contact the URGO office at URGO@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
2012-13 Reading Circles
Andrew Delbanco's College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be
Community Building Series
Facilitator: Doug Green
Schedule: Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. (September 25, October 16, November 20, February 19, March 26, April 16)
Location: Lindell 301
As the commercialization of American higher education accelerates, more and more students are coming to college with the narrow aim of obtaining a preprofessional credential. The traditional four-year college experience--an exploratory time for students to discover their passions and test ideas and values with the help of teachers and peers--is in danger of becoming a thing of the past.
In College, prominent cultural critic Andrew Delbanco offers a trenchant defense of such an education, and warns that it is becoming a privilege reserved for the relatively rich. In arguing for what a true college education should be, he demonstrates why making it available to as many young people as possible remains central to America's democratic promise.
In a brisk and vivid historical narrative, Delbanco explains how the idea of college arose in the colonial period from the Puritan idea of the gathered church, how it struggled to survive in the nineteenth century in the shadow of the new research universities, and how, in the twentieth century, it slowly opened its doors to women, minorities, and students from low-income families. He describes the unique strengths of America's colleges in our era of globalization and, while recognizing the growing centrality of science, technology, and vocational subjects in the curriculum, he mounts a vigorous defense of a broadly humanistic education for all. Acknowledging the serious financial, intellectual, and ethical challenges that all colleges face today, Delbanco considers what is at stake in the urgent effort to protect these venerable institutions for future generations.
General Announcements
Office of International Programs - Relocated
The Office of International Programs has relocated to different office space:
Assistant Vice President for International Programs - Suite #23 Anderson
Center for Global Education Staff - Suite #23 Anderson
Augsburg Abroad - Suite #2 Christensen
International Student and Scholar Services - Suite #2 Christensen
Stop by and see us!
Suite #23 Anderson is on the lower level next to the PA program
Suite #2 Christensen is on the lower level across from the Copy Center
Community Fair TODAY in Christensen
Please come to......
What: Community Opportunity Fair
When: Thursday, September 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Christensen Lobby
Your chance to meet representatives from more than 25 community organizations about opportunities to get involved with non-profits and schools through volunteering, service-learning, and internships.
Sponsored by the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
For more information, please call Mary Laurel True at 612-330-1775 or email truem@augsburg.edu
Dining Services
Einstein's is now hiring for all positions and for a variety of hours.
Stop by Einstein's for more information or to pick up an application.
Einstein's now has pumpkin. Stop by for a pumpkin bagel, pumpkin muffin with cream cheese frosting, or a pumpkin scone. We also have the pumpkin spice drinks, try them iced or hot. The featured drink of the week is iced coffee with white chocolate.
The Commons:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.
Every Thursday in the Commons during lunch we will be offering three varieties of flavored popcorn. Stop in today for caramel, autumn spice, and cajun.
Flex Points can be purchased online at augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points. You can pay with your student account or credit card.
New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
I'm pleased to announce that Heather Riddle will join Augsburg as Vice President of Institutional Advancement as of September 18, 2012.
Heather will oversee all fundraising and constituency relations for Augsburg, and will serve as a member of my senior leadership team. Heather's top priorities are the advancement of the campaign for the Center for Science, Business and Religion; overall growth of college fundraising from all constituencies; the continued expansion of our relationships with alumni, corporations and foundations, and government agencies; and the ongoing evolution of our culture of philanthropy among alumni and friends, faculty and staff.
We were privileged to partner with KeyStone Search to recruit an outstanding pool of high-level, high-talent leaders in the philanthropy world. I was impressed and humbled by the depth of the pool, and the excitement among all the candidates for the work of Augsburg.
Heather will join us fresh from her role at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota where she served as director of development. She also has served in leadership roles at Macalester College and Concordia University—St. Paul. She has a long, personal history of civic engagement and philanthropy that will allow her to seamlessly integrate into our community.
More information about Heather will be posted on Inside Augsburg.
Please join me in welcoming Heather to the Augsburg community.
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
Spanish Conversation Starts TODAY
Welcome back to a new school year! Start the year off right by meeting new people and sharing stories about your summer adventures, all while practicing your Spanish.
Spanish conversation group gives you a chance to hone your speaking skills in a relaxed and friendly setting where all levels, from beginning to advanced, are welcome. We will meet every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Christenson Center, in the Riverside Room. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!
Event Announcements
Become a Medievalist: Info Meeting This Sunday, 7 p.m.
During the Cold War of the 1950s and 60s, medieval history professor Joseph Strayer often consulted with the C.I.A. When asked what a medievalist could possibly have to offer that would be of any use to the Central Intelligence Agency, Strayer replied that the C.I.A. had to analyze disparate and often conflicting pieces of information and then try to create a complete picture of something that was quite distant. "This," Strayer said, "is exactly what medievalists do."
Many careers in the public and private sectors find use for the skills and discipline that result from training as a medievalist: researching information, evaluating diverse interpretations, imagining scenarios based on the evidence at hand, not to mention writing and speaking skills.
Find out more at the joint meeting of Medieval Studies majors and the Goliard Society, this Sunday, 16 September, at 7 p.m., in the Augsburg Room.
Tomorrow: Gilman Scholarship Workshop
Do you get a Pell Grant? Is the Gilman Scholarship for you?
Attend one of the Gilman Workshop to learn more about:
• How to earn $5,000
• How to apply
• Writing a winning essay
• Eligible Augsburg/CGE Programs
Friday, Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m., Marshall Room
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1650
Join Us For All the Homecoming Festivities
Dual Hat Reception
Monday, September 24
4:30-6 p.m.
Augsburg House
Augsburg Alumni who are currently working at the
college are invited to enjoy a lovely afternoon reception
at the Augsburg House in honor of your continued
service to the institution.
Homecoming Convocation Luncheon
Friday, Friday 28
12 p.m.
The Commons
Enjoy a time for fellowship as we continue to
celebrate our distinguished alumni and the 50-Year
Club inductees from the class of 1962.
Faculty and Faculty Emeriti Meet and
Greet
Friday, September 28
4 p.m.
Lindell Library
Reconnect with and meet faculty from a variety of
departments. Refreshments will be served.
Taste of Augsburg
Saturday, September 29
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Murphy Square
Bring your family and share in the festivities, food,
and memories with alumni and Augsburg students,
faculty, and staff. The event includes carnival-style
booths operated by student groups, alumni, and local
restaurants, as well as games, inflatable bounce
houses, and fun for the whole family.
Register for these and other events at www.augsburg.edu/homecoming or call 612-330-1085.
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will be speaking at Augsburg College on Thursday, September 20 in Sateren Auditorium from 1:30-3 p.m. He will speak about Minnesota's voting history and our rights and responsibilities as voters. There will be more details coming. Plan to bring yourselves, your classes, friends, and family. Mark your calendars.
Art Club First Meeting
Just a reminder to all those interested in getting involved with art club, we will be holding a meeting next Monday the 17th at 4 p.m. We're going to have a ton of events and, with your help, we can make this a great year! So please come down. Food will be provided. If you have any questions please email bauermei@augsburg.edu. See you all soon!
Homecoming Week 2012
Sunday, September 23
7-9 p.m. Student Decorating Contest (Christensen Center)
Monday, September 24
7:30-8:15 p.m. Pep Rally & Coronation (Si Melby Gym)
8:15-8:30 p.m. Fireworks (Murphy Square)
Tuesday, September 25
10-2 p.m. Fall 2012 Student Involvement Fair (Christensen Center Lobby)
12-2 p.m. Minute to Win It Games (Commons)
5-7 p.m. Minute to Win It Games (Commons)
Wednesday, September 26
3:30-5 p.m. Ice Cream Sundae Social (Quad)
Thursday, September 27
8-10 p.m. Student Battle of the Bands (Murphy Square)
Friday, September 28
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Specialty Lunch (Murphy Square)
9 p.m.-midnight Homecoming Dance (Oren Gateway Center Atrium)
Saturday, September 29
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Taste of Augsburg (Murphy Square)
Sunday, October 1
7-8 p.m. Decorating Teardown (Christensen Center)
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Sri Lanka Students Need Conference Housing
A Sri Lankan couple and their 4-year-old daughter are looking for housing while in town for the American Evaluation Association conference. They'll be arriving Oct. 23 and leaving the 27th or 28th. Both are grad students, so on a very tight budget. If you can help out or have suggestions, please let me know at aoki@augsburg.edu. Thanks.