Found Flash Drive

If you are missing an "Attache'" flash drive, one was found at the Music building west entrance.

It can be claimed at the Facilities Office [FOS 17].

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Office Space Heaters

The Facilities Department has announced in past A-mail publications how we will approach the management of heating and cooling temperatures and energy management, in general, going forward.

During the heating season, our goal is to maintain heat levels in the buildings at 68 degrees F. During the cooling season, we will try to maintain temperatures at 76 degrees F. Our goal is to deliver on a commitment and endeavor to provide a consistent, ambient building temperature throughout the campus, reduce energy costs, optimize the campus' EMS [Energy Management System], and comply with fire safety codes.

In the past, portable space heaters have been used throughout the campus to augment cold spots in the distribution of heat within buildings. Using space heaters is highly inefficient, can be a safety hazard, overloads electrical circuits, and is not a good use of the Colleges' resources as the conversion process of electricity to heat in these units is very expensive.

If you have a personal electric heater at work, please take it home before 11.1.12. If you have an electric heater that was obtained with College resources, the Facilities Department staff will be picking those up starting 11.1.12.

If you experience temperatures in your work space that are predominantly out of the ranges stated above, please submit an online work request through the Inside Augsburg Facilities Work Order System to correct the heating or cooling problem.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please direct them to draus@augsburg.edu.

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Title: SWK240 – Intergroup Dialogue

Interested in the Social Work field and not sure what class will help you decide? This BRAND NEW course for Spring 2013 Semester might be the one you're looking for. Intergroup Dialogue (SWK240) addresses issues of diversity in a safe environment – perfect for Social Work and non-Social Work majors alike. No prerequisites required and seats are limited so sign up quickly!

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Staff Development: Using Your Strengths at Work

Using your Strengths at Work, Parts 1 and 2
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Times: 8-9:30 a.m. (Part 1) and 10-11:30 a.m. (Part 2)
Location: Oren Gateway Center 103
Facilitator: Velma Lashbrook, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning

RSVP online and request a book if needed at
http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6KJ1xcV3JcUK7U9 .

This session is offered in two parts, and will make use of the StrengthsFinder assessment available with the book Strengths Based Leadership. You may attend both parts, or only the one that is most applicable to you - your choice!

Part 1 is intended for first time completers of the StrengthsFinder assessment, and for those who have previously completed the assessment and would like a refresher. Engage with your assessment results and explore ways to apply your strengths at work.

Part 2 is intended for those who have previously attended a Using your Strengths at Work session. Explore the StrengthsFinder concepts in more depth and discuss further application.

CTL has a limited number of copies of Strengths Based Leadership (which includes the StrengthsFinder assessment) available for attendees who have not previously completed the assessment. Gift cards for Kindle editions are also available.

About the Facilitator:
Velma Lashbrook is the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. She believes that understanding your strengths is essential for understanding how you can best contribute and exercise leadership. She uses strengths based approaches in several of her graduate classes and has led strengths-based workshops for Augsburg, business, and professional audiences.

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Faculty-led Study Abroad Workshop

Join staff from the Office of International Programs and experienced faculty leaders of study abroad for a discussion of how to develop academically strong, green, and affordable experiences for our students.

Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 31
Time: 3:45-5 p.m.
Location: OGC 10

The goals for the workshop are to:

--learn about the criteria used to select courses for 2013-14, including updates to the proposal form this year

--discuss factors affecting cost of the your trip (and ways to keep the cost down and quality up)

--hear what courses/locations faculty are thinking about proposing; consider paired or team-taught courses

Bring your ideas for programs or any draft proposals if you are interested in getting initial feedback.

If you're unable to make it, please contact Andrea Dvorak with questions or to discuss program ideas. Hope to see you there!

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Leadership Reading Circle

There is still time to participate!

Julie Clow's The Work Revolution: Freedom and Excellence for All
Leadership Series for all chairs, managers, and supervisors
Facilitator: Paul Terrio
Schedule: Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 a.m. (November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2)
Location: Augsburg Room

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.

If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book.

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Conducting Faculty Reviews

Faculty Reviews: A Chair's Guide to the New Section 6 of the Augsburg Faculty Handbook
Facilitated by Su Doree and Dave Matz
Wednesday, October 31, 3:40-5:10 p.m., Marshall Room

If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Free Treats to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Spanish conversation group invites you to share special treats and explore some of the traditions connected to El Dia de los Muertos, a celebration that occurs Nov. 1st and 2nd in many Hispanic countries.

Candy skulls, marigolds, and tiny skeleton figures are just some of the items that are part of this celebration. You won't want to miss this - Anita is going to show us calacas from her extensive collection, giving us a chance to see these artistic, creative figures close up! Even if you speak very little Spanish, you are invited to join us. Spanish Conversation Group meets on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Riverside Rm., 2nd. fl., Christensen Center.

Drop in for 10 mins or for the whole time, 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!

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Nursing Department Open House Tomorrow

The Department of Nursing will be hosting an open house celebrating our new location in Science Hall, Room 116, on Wednesday October 31, 2012 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Please stop by to have some snacks and see our new place.

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Dining Services

Nabo:
Nabo is offering a new meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo from 1:30 p.m. to close. Hot apple cider is now available at Nabo!

The special today is Chicken Ala King with a biscuit and a fountain drink.

Einsteins:
Happy Halloween Week! The featured drink this week is a Frozen Pumpkin Blender. Einsteins is also featuring new scones, try a blueberry or cinnamon chip.

The Commons:

Wednesday night be sure to join us in the Commons for a Halloween themed dinner.

Hours:
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.

Please return all coffee mugs, spoons, knives, and forks back to the Commons in the Christensen Center. Thank you for your help in this matter to locate these misplaced items.

Flex Points can be purchased online at http://augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points/. You can pay with your student account or credit card.

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National American Indian Heritage Month Activities

November is National American Indian Heritage Month. Come join us as we start the month of activities on Thursday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Nicollet County Historical Society Director Ben Leonard will discuss "U.S. / Dakota Relations Pre Contact to Mass Execution."

The Dakota Nation and Europeans interacted for 200 years before the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. By the 1840s the fur trade economy was in shambles.

In 1851, influenced by debt, kinship ties with traders, and pressure from the United States government, The Dakota Nation sold nearly half of what would become the state of Minnesota. The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux all but guaranteed another free state in the growing national debate over slavery.

By 1862 the Dakota were left without a homeland, traditional way of life, and not enough food. In the midst of the Civil War, several hundred Dakota warriors declared war on the United States. The six week war killed more Minnesotans than the entire Civil War. Thirty-eight Dakota warriors were sentenced to death by Abraham Lincoln in what remains the largest mass execution in United States History. Thousands of recent settlers fled the plains of Minnesota, and the Dakota Nation was exiled from the state.

Come hear the causes, consequences, and why 1862 still matters today.

Ben Leonard received a BA in History from the University of Minnesota – Morris and an MA in History from Arizona State University. Ben has been the Executive Director of the Nicollet County Historical Society since 2004. Prior to that he spent 4 ½ years working for the Minnesota Historical Society. He is active on many boards and committees including the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums board, Minnesota Digital Library management committee, and Minnesota History Coalition. Ben has worked on two American Association of State and Local History award-winning projects (2001 and 2009) and served as state awards chair for the AASLH from 2004-2008. He resides in St. Peter, MN with his wife, four children, two dogs, and he's pretty sure he still has a cat.

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Conference Funding for Student Presenters

Each year, URGO provides travel grants of up to $750 for students who are presenting research at professional conferences. Conferences allow students to hear from top researchers, build connections with graduate programs and mentors, and practice public speaking skills. Travel funds may be used for conference costs such as registration, airfare, milage, lodging, and food. Because of limited funds, URGO is only able to fund those who are presenting research. We encourage those who are interested in attending a conference but are not yet ready to present to look into local conferences, which are often more affordable.

Students must apply for funding through the URGO office at least three weeks prior to the conference. Because grants are given out on a rolling basis, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Travel grant applications can be found at our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/travel-funding/

If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten O'Brien at obrienk@augsburg.edu.

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New Augsburg.edu Website

The new Augsburg.edu site was rolled out last Friday. Thanks to everyone who helped us spot issues during the conversion process.

As you continue to click through the site, if you encounter errors (e.g., a broken link or image), please help us out by using this form to record the issue: http://inside.augsburg.edu/marketing/forms/weberror/

If you notice a content issue (e.g., typo or inaccurate information), please contact the content manager for that particular section (see the list posted on Inside Augsburg last week: http://augnet.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2012/10_22_12/WordPress_launch.html )

Thanks, again, for everyone's help with this significant project!

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AugsburgGives 2013-2014 Deadline Extended

I am happy to tell you that we've been able to extend our AugsburgGives campaign deadline until Thursday, November 1!

You should each have received an email from me early last week with your user name and password...giving electronically to either/both Community Shares MN or The United Way couldn't be easier. If you have any questions, please contact me at ext. 1525 or daniels@augsburg.edu

Remember, every gift, no matter the size can make a real difference in our community!

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Prof. Jeremy Myers Publication

Professor Jeremy Myers (Religion Department, Youth and Family Ministry) recently had his article "Teaching Interfaith Engagement as Faith Formation: Towards a Necessary Framework, Knowledge Base and Skill Set" published in The Journal of Youth Ministry. The article argues for interfaith engagement as a necessary and emerging spiritual practice for Christian faith communities.

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Start Planning Your Summer and Fall Abroad Now

As we approach registration for Spring Semester--now is the time to be planning how your study abroad experience will fit into your 4-year plan.

Deadlines for Summer Abroad:
Faculty-led Summer Programs (Cambodia, Norway or Tanzania) = February 1
Other Summer and Fall Semester 2013 = March 1

Search Programs Here:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/get-started/

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Halloween Safe Block

Halloween Safe Block is sponsored by Community LINK and Res Life and is this week on Wednesday, October 31, from 4-6 p.m. in the Urness tower and Urness/Mortensen lobby.

Safe Block is designed to create a safe, fun-filled event for both kids from the community and the students! Freshman students we encourage you to participate to pass out candy at your dorm (all candy is provided). All other students are welcome to volunteer to be a tour guide, help with activities and also if your a member of another student organization you can decorate a floor and host an activity to promote your student org! The top four freshman that have best costumes and dress up will receive gift cards!

All faculty, staff, and students we encourage to bring their kids, nieces/nephews, grandchildren and help spread the word to make this event a blast! If you have any questions or want to sign up, contact Tyler Dorn at dorn@augsburg.edu

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Dan Phillips Speaks at HFA Convocation, Nov. 7

The speaker for this year's Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation is Dan Phillips a designer and builder, and the founder of The Phoenix Commotion. Phillips builds houses for low-income families out of 90% re-used or recycled materials. His designs are artsy and whimsical, for example using license plates instead of shingles for roofing tiles. His philosophy of building is grounded in the liberal arts, and as a speaker he is witty and engaging.

During his two days at Augsburg, Phillips will talk to art students about design, to MBA students about social entrepreneurship, and to environmental studies students about sustainable building practices. His main convocation talk, "Recycled Housing: Adventures in Human Sensibilities" will take place on November 7, at 10 a.m., in Hoversten Chapel.

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Blood Drive Today - Walk-Ins Welcome

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus TODAY from 10 - 4 p.m. in the East Commons of Christensen Center. If you forgot to sign-up for a donation time, walk-ins are welcome. There are several openings this afternoon so please come to the East Commons and bring a photo ID.

If you are scheduled to donate, don't forget to eat a good breakfast and/or lunch and drink a lot of water. You will also need your photo ID.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Auggies save lives so please consider donating to our fall blood drive today!

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Health Careers Panel - Tomorrow at 2:30

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a physician, physician assistant, or medical student? Come to a panel discussion featuring an M.D., a P.A. and a medical student. They will provide some background about their particular training and their path into health care. Following their comments there will be a question and answer session.

October 31
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Science Hall 123

For questions, please contact Dr. Matthew Beckman at beckmanm@augsburg.edu or Kirsten O'Brien at obrienk@augsburg.edu.

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Project Leadership Summit in Rochester

The summit, "Project Leadership: The Importance of People to Project Success" will be held in Rochester on Monday, November 12 at 6 p.m. There will be a networking period beginning at 5:30.

Project leadership is an ability to get things done well through others by providing a vision of the destination, a compelling reason to get there, a realistic timetable, and a capacity to attract and lead a willing team. Learn views from Terri Knudson, from the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office at Mayo Clinic and Garrison Lloyd, business consultant and educator.

Audience Q & A will follow their talks. This event is sponsored by the Augsburg College MBA Program and Post-Bulletin Company, LLC, and is part of the "Connecting with the Community" learning series. This summit will be held in the Chapel at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester and is free and open to the public. No registration is needed. Contact Dave Conrad at 507-287-7791 or conradd@augsburg.edu with questions.

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Native American Film Series

Place: Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South

All events are free to the public.

4-5:30 p.m. Past, Present, Future: Presentation on Dakota History and Vision

Speakers include: Dale Weston (Dakota) and Jim Rock (Dakota). Hosted by Augsburg Indigenous Student Association President, Rikki Dalton

5:30-7:00 p.m. Reception hosted by American Indian Student Services in the Music Hall atrium next to Sateren Auditorium.

7:00-9:30 p.m. Screening of Dakota 38 (Smooth Feather Productions, 2012)

Screening and discussion with co-filmmaker and producer Sarah Weston, moderated by Dale Weston.

Dakota 38 is a documentary about Jim Miller's experience in 2005. "A Native spiritual leader and Vietnam veteran, [Jim] found himself in a dream riding on horseback across the great plains of South Dakota. Just before he awoke, he arrived at a riverbank in Minnesota and saw 38 of his Dakota ancestors hanged. At the time, Jim knew nothing of the largest mass execution in United States history, ordered by Abraham Lincoln on December 26, 1862. "When you have dreams, you know when they come from the creator… As any recovered alcoholic, I made believe that I didn't get it. I tried to put it out of my mind, yet it's one of those dreams that bothers you night and day."

Now, four years later, embracing the message of the dream, Jim and a group of riders retrace the 330-mile route of his dream on horseback from Lower Brule, South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota to arrive at the hanging site on the anniversary of the execution. "We can't blame the wasichus anymore. We're doing it to ourselves. We're selling drugs. We\'re killing our own people. That's what this ride is about, is healing." This is the story of their journey- the blizzards they endure, the Native and Non-Native communities that house and feed them along the way, and the dark history they are beginning to wipe away." (http://smoothfeather.org/dakota38/#!prettyPhoto/0/)

Thank you to our sponsors: the American Indian Studies Department, the Augsburg Native American Film Series, American Indian Student Services Program, Augsburg Indigenous Student Association, the Department of History, and the Department of Religion

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KAUG Radio's Open Mic Night

Come perform for your fellow Auggies, all talents welcome! The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. and goes until 9:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Questions about performing? Contact Lizzie at wallner@augsburg.edu! See you there!

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Orientation Leader Social

ORIENTATION LEADER SOCIAL
WHEN: November 8 at 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Marshall Room

Interested in gaining valuable leadership experience and first-rate training? Do you want to be seen as a leader at Augsburg? Would you like to make lifelong friends? If you answered yes to any of the questions, then come to the Orientation Leader Social on November 8 from 8:30-10 p.m. and learn more about the job!

All students interested in applying to be a 2013 Orientation Leader are welcome to come to the Marshall Room and talk with past Orientation Leaders about their experiences. There will be a panel of Orientation Leaders open to any questions you might have about the job and there will be Mesa Pizza for everyone to enjoy!

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Have Lunch with HFA Convo. Speaker Dan Phillips

Following this year's Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation, join speaker Dan Phillips for lunch. Dan is the founder of The Phoenix Commotion, which builds whimsical houses for low-income families out of recycled materials. He has also had an interesting vocational journey, which has included time as a modern dance professor and cryptographer in military intelligence. Hear more of Dan's story over lunch.

The main convocation talk, "Recycled Housing: Adventures in Human Sensibilities" will take place on November 7, at 10 a.m., in Hoversten Chapel. Lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Lindell Library, room 301. There is only space for 30 guests, so RSVP is required.

If you would like to attend, please contact Phil Adamo at adamo@augsburg.edu

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Campus Debate on Voter ID Amendment TODAY

Students from Augsburg College's Sociology of Law class will be presenting a debate: Minnesota's Voter ID Amendment in Context: Preventing Voter Fraud or Encouraging Voter Suppression? The presentation will feature a brief history of voting in the U.S., other states' voter ID laws, and debate teams representing each side of the issue. Join us today in OGC 100 and learn more about the proposed amendment!

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Apply to be an Orientation Leader!

Would you like to:
Gain valuable leadership experience?
Receive first-rate training?
Get involved at Augsburg?
Meet new people?

If you answered yes to any of the following questions, you should apply to be a 2013 Orientation Leader today! You can find the application here:

http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/

Applications are due on Tuesday, November 13 and must be turned in to Joanne K. Reeck-Irby in room 1B in the basement of Christensen Center.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Brad St.Aubin or Mitchell Davis in CAO at orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100

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Seeking Babysitter or Babysitter Recommendations

We are looking for a college-age-or-older someone to babysit our 2-year-old son for evenings out, and perhaps the occasional Saturday morning or afternoon.

We live in Brooklyn Center, and prefer a babysitter with his/her own transportation. However, depending on location, we may be willing to pick up/drop off.

If you are interested, or if you have someone you can recommend, contact Erin Voss ( voss@augsburg.edu ).

Thanks!

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