Subject: There's still time to win $150 in prizes
Submitter: Melissa M Bawek, Assistant Director of the Augsburg Fund, Development

Message: We need YOUR Augsburg story!

The annual fund is looking for your inspiring student Augsburg story to share with our donors. As such, we are conducting a writing contest to solicit your Augsburg story. This writing competition will offer one first-place prize, and ten runner-up selections. Here are the guidelines:

? Maximum of 500 words telling us about your Augsburg story. What drew you to Augsburg in the first place? Why did you choose to attend Augsburg? How has Augsburg had an impact on your life?
? The writer of the story chosen must be willing to work with our editorial guidance in creating an appeal for our audience.
? The ?first-place? story chosen will receive a $50 gift card to Target, and will be the signator of our Fall 2006 annual fund appeal.
? Runner-up stories will receive a $10 gift card to Target, and will be used for monthly communications to our donors.
? A picture of the writer and their signature will accompany the story.
? Deadline to submit your work: Please email your story to Melissa Bawek at bawek@augsburg.edu by noon on Friday, August 25th.
? Open to current, enrolled Augsburg students only.
? Winners will be announced by September 5.

Please contact me if you have any questions either at 612- 338-4819 or bawek@augsburg.edu

Subject: Put some pep into your step
Submitter: Sarah Bjorklund, Adminstrative Assistant, Athletics

Message: The Augsburg A-Club cordially invites all students, faculty and staff to join us in the 3rd Annual A-Club 5K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, September 24th. This 3.1 semi ? challenging down and back course, will take you through the Augsburg campus crossing Riverside Avenue taking you down and back along West River Road and the Mississippi River. All entrants who pre ? register will receive a shirt for participating in this family friendly run/walk! You still have time to train so put some pep into the ?ol step and join us on the 24th. For registration forms please call Sarah Bjorklund at ext. 1249 or visit the athletic department office in Si Melby Hall.

Subject: Yellow Labrador for adoption
Submitter: Wendy Delesha, Graduate Recruiter, Weekend College Admissions

Message: Message: Hunter is 4 years old. He's professionally trained in obedience and hunting. Needs a loving family. Contact Wendy Delesha at 612-330-1326 or delesha@augsburg.edu

Subject: Border Collie seeking retirement home
Submitter: Donna May, Liaison for Computing, Information Technology

Message: Moss is a 5 year old neutered Border Collie that was trained for sheep herding trials and has now been officially retired after a somewhat unsuccessful career. However, Moss is quite successful at being a wonderful pet and is now seeking a retirement home where he can be taken for walks and play ball.

Moss is housebroken and is trustworthy when home alone in the house. He has never been destructive. He travels well and gets along fine with other dogs and has never been aggressive. He is good with people and kids.

If you might be interested in finding out more about Moss, please feel free to call or email me (may@augsburg.edu, x1480, or 612-226-4010.

For pictures of Moss:

http://web.augsburg.edu/~may/moss.jpg
http://web.augsburg.edu/~may/moss%20headshot.jpg
http://web.augsburg.edu/~may/moss%20hsdt.jpg

Subject: Collecting paperback novels for soldiers in Iraq
Submitter: Avis A Benson, Sys Supp Analyst, Information Technology

Message: My brother is collecting paperback novels for soldiers in Iraq. He ships them to soldiers he knows and they are dispersed from there. If you have any that you would like to donate contact me at bensona@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Renter wanted
Submitter: Bethany J Bierman, Writer, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Duplex rental available October 1 in Richfield:

-- Two bedroom, one bathroom, dishwasher, air conditioning
-- Shared garage with great neighbors
-- Excellent location at 67th and Penn Ave. S., close to Hwy. 62, 35W, and 494, and 8 miles from Augsburg
-- $750/month plus utilities
-- No pets, no smoking

Contact Brian at 612-281-1271.