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Seek Help: Visit the Writing Lab

By the time you read this, over 250 sessions will have taken place between tutors and Augsburg students in the Writing Lab. Join them!
Here are the hours:

Monday: 11:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 -10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 - 6 p.m. and 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Professor Swanson, English Department.

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Employee Training: Register Today

There are still spaces available for the upcoming employee training;
"Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace."

Don't miss your chance to take part in this development opportunity. This course will provide participants a valuable set of tools as we learn to communicate across our diverse workplace.

The sessions are open to all faculty and staff at no cost, with two more opportunities to participate in this course. The sessions will be facilitated by Jeffrey Cookson, Organizational Development Manager and Global Diversity Inclusion Specialist from MRA Trusight.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Session 1: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The training will cover the following aspects of communication:
- Differing definitions of respect
- Common communication break-downs
- Characteristics of tactful and diplomatic communicators
- A self-assessment of various communication styles
- Tips for adjusting one's own style of communication
- A communication Action Plan for use during times of difficult or problematic communication

Here's how to register:
On the Human Resources Moodle page http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329

Click on the
"Civil Discourse: Strategies for Communicating in a Diverse Workplace" link.

You will then be directed to the appointment scheduler tool, where you can select the date and time you wish to participate. The sessions have a limited number of seats available, so register early. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at Berggren@augsburg.edu

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AgileAdvisor Brown Bag Sessions for Faculty

Please join us over the lunch hour today and tomorrow to learn about the new AgileAdvisor system and the upcoming midterm progress report that will be asking for faculty feedback on student progress.

The session will be repeated next week (watch a-mail for times and locations), so please attend as your schedule allows:

Thursday, October 10, 12-1 p.m.: Lindell 202
Friday, October 11, 12-1 p.m.: Lindell 301

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Clearance 50% off at the Bookstore

All clearance clothing is an additional 50% off on Thursday Oct. 10! Stop by the bookstore and stock up on your Auggie gear!

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Active Wellness 2014: Register by October 16

Augsburg College has partnered with Interactive Health to deliver a wellness program available to benefit eligible employees that is fun and rewarding!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to maximize your wellness program benefits! For employees who are enrolled in Augsburg College's health insurance plan, if you participate in the health evaluation you will earn $25 per month insurance premium reduction.

Health evaluations are by appointment, please schedule by:
5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2013

Health Evaluations will be held on campus from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location are as follows:
October 21, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 22, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 23, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room
October 24, 2013, Christensen Center, Marshall room
October 25, 2013, Christensen Center, Riverside room

How to Schedule Your Onsite Health Evaluation Appointment

1. Register online at www.myinteractivehealth.com First time website users can register using sponsor code V9DXA.
2. Click the "Schedule Your Appointment" box at the top of the page.
3. Select your appointment location, date and time and complete your health questionnaire.
4. Continue until you are prompted to confirm your appointment.
5. Send your lab results directly to your physician. (Provide your physician's name, fax and phone number when you register for your health evaluation).

You may also schedule your appointment by calling Interactive Health at (800) 840-6100 between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time

You will need to Fast before your appointment
Please fast for 12 hours before your test. Drink plenty of plain water - no food or other beverages. If you are diabetic, pregnant, on medication, or have a medical condition that will prevent you from fasting 12 hours, please follow your doctor's instructions regarding fasting.

Unable to attend onsite? Participate at a nearby lab!
You may select a lab location when you register online. Or call Interactive Health at (800) 840-6100 and ask to Test at a Lab. If you use this option, please schedule by October 28, 2013 and complete your test no later than November 11, 2013.

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Spanish Conversation Meets This Thursday

Looking for a chance to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Then we've got just the thing for you - Spanish Conversation group! Please join us as we gather to chat in Spanish, laugh and have a bit of fun. From beginning to advanced, all levels are welcome! We meet every Thursday in the Riverside Room, 2nd floor Christensen, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Signs will be posted. Join us for 10 minutes or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081 or Anita Fisher, ext. 1082. We hope to see you there!

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Love Kids? We're Looking for a Babysitter

We are looking for an awesome person who loves kids to babysit every now and then. We live in NE Minneapolis and could negotiate travel needs if necessary. We also have TV and Internet to use if needed. Our kids are 1 and 2 years old. Please contact Nate at 612-991-7209 or natecsz@gmail.com if interested.

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Benefit Open Enrollment November 6 - 20

We are pleased to announce we have made significant strides forward in creating a "green" open enrollment, with a new online process. To ensure all employees have plenty of time to review the materials, we will send an email on October 14 with details about our 2014 plan offerings and instructions on how to enroll.

All benefit eligible employees will need to complete the enrollment form, even if they wish to maintain current plan options. Employees must submit the enrollment form online, no paper forms will be accepted. Human resources will host three help sessions for employees who would like assistance with submitting the online enrollment forms.

Representatives from HealthPartners, Interactive Wellness, OptumHealth and Hays will be at the information sessions to answer any questions you have about our plan offerings for 2014.

Open Enrollment Information Sessions:
November 6 at 2:00 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 8 at 12:10 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 11 at 8:30 a.m., Christensen Center, Marshall Room
November 12 at 4:45 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 201
November 13 at 8:30 a.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

On-line Enrollment Help Sessions:
November 13 at 2:30 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 205
November 15 at 8:00 a.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 201
November 19 at 4:00 p.m., Sverdrup Hall, Room 201

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the sessions listed above. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Take a Survey for a Chance to Win a Gift Card

Augsburg Student,

The staff in Augsburg College's Enrollment Center (Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the Registrar's Office) want to know how we did during fall start-up.

Let us know by completing the 2 to 3 minute survey below:

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8dm3aXTbOrafzEx

Anyone who completes the survey will be entered into an October 18 drawing to win one of two $25 Barnes and Noble gift cards. (Winners will be notified by email.)

Thanks for your time. Your feedback is very important to us.

The Enrollment Center Staff

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Lutheran Volunteer Corps - On Campus

What if you could spend a year making a difference? Augsburg alum will be on campus to share information on Lutheran Volunteer Corps on Monday, October 21 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Christensen Center. Stop by their table to learn more about what it means to spend a year working for social justice, living simply and sustainably in an intentional community.

Applications are now available on their website and the first deadline is January 15! Start your application today! www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org

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TODAY - Scripps Undergrad Research Info Session

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 10
6 p.m. 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, Scripps 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. Please check out their website for more information about the Institute's research and accolades: http://www.scripps.edu/

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Government Job & Internship Fair

On Monday, October 28th from 10:00-3:00 at the U of M, Coffman Memorial Union the Minnesota Colleges and Universities Career Services Association will host the annual Government Job & Internship Fair.

The fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. Free and open to all students and alumni! To register go to www.augsburg.edu/strommen

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Biology Research Symposium

What I Did on My Summer Vacation Biology Research Symposium

* Learn about on and off campus research opportunities
* Get an idea about current and future faculty research projects
* Hear students present their research from this past summer

When: Thursday, October 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: SCI 123

Food and Drinks Provided!

Sponsored by Tri Beta and the Biology Department.

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Augsburg Choir Alumni Honor Leland Sateren

Nearly 200 Augsburg Choir alumni will join forces on Sunday, October 13 at 4:00 p.m. to present a concert of music honoring Leland B. Sateren (1913-2007) on the celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday. The concert, held at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina will also include Sateren anecdotes, hymn singing and a free-will offering for the Sateren Scholarship at Augsburg, followed by a post-concert reception. The event is open to the public.

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Help Translate Children's Books to Spanish

This year we will continue with the translation of children's books to donate to CLUES. Our first gathering is this Thurs., 10/10, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in OM 201. Drop in and stay as long as you can. We will have some snacks and beverages to munch on. Everyone that speaks Spanish is invited, whether you speak a lot or a little, it doesn't matter. Bring your laptop, if possible.

All of these books will be part of a new lending library at CLUES, for families with young children. A sincere thanks to all who have donated books for this project.

Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt at 612-330-1081 or at reinhard@augsburg.edu

We hope to see you on Thursday!

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Connect with Employers - Oct. 17

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work (Career & Internship Services) is hosting an event "Auggies Connect with Employers" on Thursday, October 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center.

Students are invited into our center for casual one-on-one conversation with employers from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Target Stores, NumberWorks/Salo, and Career Professionals. Have your resume critiqued, ask questions on your job or internship search, or network. No appointment necessary just stop by and stay for as long as you wish.

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CTL Staff Development Series on Tues., Oct. 15

Center for Teaching and Learning
Staff Professional Development Series

"Developing Your Career"
Tuesday, October 15
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Marshall Room

This month's Staff Development Series will discuss ways for staff to think about current and future career pathways, available educational opportunities, negotiating new responsibilities, and potential to grow within your current job. To RSVP, visit http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7NFx9CvFtjX5obP

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Give and Take...Art Club Meet and Greet Friday

Art Club would like to invite Augsburg students, staff, and faculty to its first "Meet and Greet" inspired by Give and Take. This is Art Club's first campus wide event of the year and encourages everyone to participate. Art Club hopes to use this as an opportunity to expand its programming with other groups throughout the year.

Using the simple questions: " I Know/ I Want to Know" our Meet and Greet will offer conversation, games, and food to create new relationships and foster further connections this year at school.

Come for an evening of interesting conversation, game playing, food and fun from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2013 in the basement of Old Main.

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Paul '84 and Nancy '85 Mueller Sponsor CSBR Room

Regent Paul S. Mueller '84 and Spouse Nancy Mackey Mueller '85 Give Study Area in CSBR

Paul S. Mueller '84 and Nancy Mackey Mueller '85 met during physics tutoring sessions that Nancy led as a student. Science plays a major role in their lives, and now they are giving both current and estate plan gifts to support the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Through their gift, which includes 25% of their estate, they will name a study area in the new building.

Augsburg prepared the family well for scientific careers

Paul has served as an Augsburg College regent since 2005. He is a staff consultant and division chair in General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. He is a Professor of Medicine and of Biomedical Ethics in Mayo Clinic's medical school. Nancy teaches physics at Mayo High School in Rochester, and earlier taught chemistry and physical science. She has a master's degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland. Early in her career, she helped design submarines.

Read more at http://blogs.augsburg.edu/riddle/?p=520

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Norwegian Supper

Tickets are on sale for the Norwegian Lutefisk Supper to be served at Highview Christiania Lutheran Church on October 12, 2013. The menu will include many popular Norwegian baked goods in addition to the traditional lutefisk and meatballs. Tickets are $16 for adults and $7.00 for children 10 and under. Advance ticket sales only. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call Marilyn Suter at (651)460-4236 for tickets. The settings are at 4:15, 5:45, and 7:15 p.m.

Everyone is invited to come early to listen to the music of the Highview Country Singers who will be playing from 3:15 - 7:15 p.m.. There will also be a craft and bake sale, sponsored by the Highview Quilters, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. to raise funds to support their blanket and quilt mission.

Highview Christiania has recently been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is located at 26690 Highview Ave. West, Farmington, MN, in Eureka Township.

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