Thursday, October 3, 2013
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Shredding Service Coming - Clean Your Files

It is time to go through your office files and office storerooms and purge confidential documents according to your retention rules. We will bring a document destruction service to campus in a couple of weeks. Place a facilities work request by Oct. 11, to request pick up of your confidential documents for shredding. If you have questions about what is confidential, please contact your manager. Sorry, we cannot accommodate personal shredding.

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Teaching and Learning

Study and Intern in Washington, D.C. - Info Today

Please stop by the Christensen Center Lobby between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.., today, to learn about Internship and Study through the Washington Center in Washington D.C.

The Washington Center serves students in all majors, with interests in a wide variety of fields. These include the government, nonprofit and business arenas, as well as many others that may partially overlap with them—the worlds of media and communications, science and technology, law and criminal justice, and international affairs. Let us them your interests, whatever they are. They'll find you substantive and exciting internship options to help you on your way, so that whatever your professional interests may be, you'll get access to an internship that fits your specific needs.

Areas of Study + Internship Placements:
-Advocacy, Service & Arts
-Business & Global Trade
-International Affairs
-Law & Criminal Justice
-Media & Communications
-Politics & Public Policy
-Science, Technology & Society

http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-program/internship-experience/leadership-forum/program-specific-sessions

http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/internship-experience/internship-overview

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Open Moodle Lab Thursday

Do you need some help:

Building/editing your hybrid course Moodle site?

Planning the online components of your hybrid course?

Creating engaging forum discussion assignments?

Devising relevant online assignments?

Thinking through course management issues?

Diversifying and expanding your Moodle course content?

Come to an Open Moodle Lab for individualized help.
1-2:30 p.m., Thurs., in OGC 103

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General Announcements

Missed Getting Your Flu Shot on Campus?

Are you a student, faculty or staff member still looking for an annual flu shot? Here is a link to a list of several nearby locations where you still can get your annual flu shot. http://vaccine.healthmap.org/?address=55454

In addition, the Walk-in Clinic at 327 Cedar also has vaccine available for $31.99 or most insurances are accepted there as well. Smiley's Clinic also has flu shots available but you need to make an appointment to get the shot by calling 612-333-0770. Finally the Cedar People's Clinic on the corner of Riverside and 20th will have vaccine available by the end of the week.

If you need further help or have additional questions, please feel free to call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Be well Auggies - get your flu shot soon!

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Gently Used Rugs/Lamps Needed for Event

Art Club is hosting a Give and Take Meet and Greet next week and is looking for some household goods to decorate the basement of Old Main. They need a few used throw rugs (2) and household lamps to be used as decoration and need not be functional. If anyone is would be willing to donate for a night, please contact Susan Boecher, Art Department.

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Study Abroad Deadline Extension - Oct. 11

Augsburg Abroad is pleased to announce the following deadline extensions for for Winter-Break and Spring Semester.

Apply by Friday, October 11 for:

Winter-Break Programs (Mexico Programs only-Trekking and Sustainability)
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/faculty-led-programs/

Spring Semester Programs (most programs):
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

Come to an info session/study abroad advising in Christensen Center LL Suite 2
MWF: 10:30 a.m.
TTh: 3:30 p.m.

Scholarships Available!

Deadline for Summer Short-term Faculty-Led Programs is February 1.

See list of winter and summer faculty-led programs here:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/faculty-led-programs/

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$10 Off all Hoods and Sweatpants!

$10 dollars off all regular price Hoods and Sweatpants at the bookstore today! Stop by and stock up on your Auggie gear today! No other discounts apply.

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Idealist Grad Fair coming to Minneapolis

Idealist Grad Fair coming to Minneapolis

Monday, October 7th, 5-8 p.m., University of Minnesota, Coffman Union

At the fair, you can meet representatives from 80 schools that offer degrees in social work, public health, public administration, international affairs, information science, and lots more

Free and open to anyone interested in learning more about attending Graduate School

For full list of schools, more details and to RSVP visit: http://idealistminneapolis.eventbrite.com

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Active Wellness 2014 Information Sessions

The response to the announcement of our new wellness program, Active Wellness 2014, has been great. In fact, many of you have already registered for your health evaluations. The deadline for scheduling an evaluation is October 16th and deadline for completing the health evaluation is November 11. If you have not done so, there is still time, go to the HR Moodle site in the Active Wellness 2014 section for information on how to register.

http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329

Remember, this program is offered at no cost to you, and we are offering a financial incentive for participation. Employees on our health plan can earn a discount of $25 per month (up to $300 per year) on their health insurance premiums for participation in the Active Wellness 2014 program.

Do you want to learn more, or have questions? If so, informational brown bag sessions will be held next week in the East Commons of Christensen Center.

Representatives from Interactive Wellness will be on campus to provide more information about the Active Wellness 2014 program. They will give a brief presentation followed by an opportunity for you to ask them questions about the program.

Monday, October 7, 2013
11:30 AM -12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Mohamed Sallam receives McKnight Fellowship

Mohamed Sallam, Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, received a McKnight Foundation Fellowship to attend the upcoming Salzburg Global Seminar on the role of diversity and inclusion in the democratic transitions of the Middle East and North Africa. Mohamed received one of only two fellowships offered by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. The seminar will be held in Salzburg, Austri,a from November 1-6. Please help us congratulate Mohamed.

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Event Announcements

MPIRG Kick-off Meeting

Are you interested in:
-social justice?
-making higher education more affordable?
-gender equality?
-protecting our environment?
-holding corporations accountable?
-creating real change on campus, in our communities, and across the state?
-FREE PIZZA?

Then come to MPIRG's kickoff meeting! THIS THURSDAY- 5:30 p.m. in the MARSHALL ROOM. Eat pizza, meet friends, hear about the issues we are working on this year, learn how you can get involved, and talk about the changes you want to see happen!

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Goliard Board Game Night

The Goliards are hosting a fun night of medieval board games on October 9th at 7 p.m. in the Augsburg room in Christensen center. There will be Chess, the Viking game and other medieval board games. There will be free pizza!

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Monday Daily Chapel: Blessing of the Animals

Join us at 10:40 am on Monday, 10/7, as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis' devotion to all God's creatures. Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) to chapel for this special worship service in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.

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Exploring Your Leadership Style: Oct. 10 workshop

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6 – 7:30 p.m. workshop
Location: Kennedy Center, Room 303
Presenter: Tom Morgan

Who should attend? Individuals and/or teams who want to enhance their leadership skills and effectiveness.

Discover your information processing preferences through I Opt. I Opt is a leadership assessment tool used in professional development that will help you understand how you gather, process and act on the information that is all around you. This information shapes the way you approach leadership. To effectively lead others, it's helpful to understand the strengths and vulnerabilities of your own approach.

Prior to the workshop, participants will complete a short online survey (fewer than ten minutes). The results of this survey will be used to generate a personalized report that each participant will receive at the workshop. These Advanced Leadership Reports identify information processing preferences, providing insights into issues that people bring with them everywhere they go. Tom Morgan, a certified I Opt interpreter, will explain the I Opt model and help you get the most out of your individual report.

Registration
To participate in the workshop, please RSVP by e-mail to Patty Park at parkp@augsburg.edu by Monday, October 7. You will receive an e-mail reply with directions for taking the I Opt survey. You must be present at the workshop to receive the survey results. Space is limited, so register soon.

The I Opt survey and report has a value of $25, but we are able to offer it for $10 per participant in combination with the workshop. Your $10 payment will be collected at the beginning of the event.

Do you know of others who are interested in participating in this workshop? If you have colleagues, friends, or family who would benefit from this workshop, please have them contact us soon.

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Trip To Mille Lacs


On October 12, enjoy a joint trip with St. Thomas students to the Mille Lacs Community and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on the shores of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs. Learn more about one of our neighboring Ojibwe Anishinabe communities, their history, and culture. Our day will include a tour of the community and government center, a visit to the Museum and Trading Post, and a brief stop at the Casino.

Schedule:

9 a.m: Meet at Augsburg in front of Melby Hall (Rec. center)

9:15 a.m.: Leave Minneapolis

Lunch (brownbag) You will need to pack yourself a lunch and snacks for the day. You can also purchase lunch at Subway near Mille Lacs

4:30 p.m.: Back at Augsburg

*We have limited seats available so sign up now.

Contact Professor Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu or 330-1523

For more information on the Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe visit their web site at www.millelacsojibwe.org

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Undergrad Research Opportunities at Scripps - Oct. 10

Come learn about the exciting undergraduate research opportunities and graduate programs available at The Scripps Research Institute!

Information Session with Dawn Eastmond Ph.D., Director of Education at The Scripps Research Institute
Thursday, October 10th
6pm in Science 123
Pizza will be provided!

The Scripps Research Institute is a national leader in research covering a wide range of fields. Students and faculty in the following fields are encouraged to attend:

• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Biology
• Physics
• Biopsychology

In particular, The Scripps Research Institute is a world leader in biomedical breakthroughs that lay the foundation for improvements in human health. Over the last decades, the institute has established a lengthy track record of major contributions to the betterment of health and the human condition. The institute has become internationally recognized for its research into immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neurosciences, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, virology, and synthetic vaccine development. Scripps Research Institute faculty includes three Nobel laureates and numerous members of the National Academy of Sciences (including its Institute of Medicine), American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Fall Art Tour - Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

Fall Art Tour: Saturday, October 5, 1 - 5 p.m.

Join us for this free guided bus tour event with ten participating university/college art galleries. Converse with the exhibiting artists, gallery directors, and Twin Cities art community while enjoying music, food, and refreshments. Reserve your seats now!

For more information about this event, visit www.actc-mn.org/cagc .

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Seminary and Divinity School Day - Oct. 15

Are you considering the idea of theological graduate school education? Is there a possibility you might want to become a pastor, a professor of religion, or work in a church vocation?

Gather with your peers at Gustavus Adolphus College on Tuesday, October 15. This all-day event will give you the opportunity to meet with representatives from up to 20 seminaries and divinity schools from around the nation, from multiple denominational affiliations. The day will also feature a keynote address during the luncheon, breakout sessions and discussions about the discernment process, questions of faith, what it's like to be in ministry (ordained, not ordained, specialized), the difference between a seminary and divinity school, and more.

By attending, you will have the chance to visit with students from other regional undergraduate schools who have similar questions and interests.

Transportation to and from Gustavus will be provided. There is no charge for this event (which includes lunch) but you must pre-register by noon Monday, Oct. 7.

To pre-register, contact Lonna in the Christensen Center for Vocation 612-330-1467 or fieldl@augsburg.edu or see the website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/seminary-and-divinity-school-day/

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Keeping Track of Auggies

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Is this Your iPod?

I found an iPod this morning. Is it yours? Tell me about what you lost, and I'll tell you if I have it!

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Lost Accounting Audit Textbook

Dear Fellow Augsburg Students,

I am one of your fellow Auggies and I am emailing you all regarding my situation. I lost my accounting audit textbook (blue hardcover, title:Principles of auditing and other assurances) in room Foss20A last week on September 25. If anyone of you has picked it up or knows someone who has, I would very much appreciate if you would turn it into DPS security in Urness lobby, or email me at lueyang922@gmail.com There will be a reward of $25 for whoever return it back to me. The reward may not be much but as we know we all cannot afford to purchase another textbook(once is enough already).

Thanks to you all and I very much hope that this does not happen to you!

Lue Yang

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