Subject: Exterior Glass Replacement Projects
Submitter: Peter Chaput, Facilities Manager, Facilities Management

Message: Augsburg College will be enhancing its facilities through upgrades in the exterior glass systems utilized on the Urness/Mortensen Skyway, the Christensen Center south entrance, and the Mortensen Hall south entrance. These projects will feature new energy-efficient framing and glazing systems which will reduce solar heat gain in these areas. We will also be improving the hardware throughout and enhancing card access control at the building entrances.

Please be advised that as a safety precaution, access through these areas will be limited during certain demolition and construction activities. We will work to keep access disruptions to a minimum, but please plan to use alternate routes. We will allow access through each of these areas as soon as it is safe to do so. If you require assistance using alternate entrances, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 330-1717 for assistance.

Brin Northwestern Glass Company will begin the enhancement work with the Christensen Center south entrance vestibule. The demolition of the existing doors began on Tuesday Sept. 24th. New framing and glass will be installed and is expected to take 2 to 3 days to complete. The loading dock will be open during this time. The north Quad entrance, the east ADA ramp entrance, west entrance and Skyway will all be available for normal foot traffic. The installation crews will then move up to begin work on the Urness/Mortensen skyway.

The skyway project consists of the replacement of the existing glass doors and walls at each end of the bridge as well as on both sides of the bridge. We will begin with the removal and replacement of the glass walls and doors at each end of the bridge. For safety reasons, we will be limiting access through the work area during critical points. We anticipate this demolition work to occur Thursday, Sept. 27\. New glass walls & doors should be installed by end of day on Friday, Sept. 28. Skyway access will be opened to traffic as soon as it is safe to do so. The exterior glass replacement will begin on Monday, Oct. 1. The crews will be replacing one section at a time. We will leave an access lane open to pedestrian traffic across the bridge during the replacement of the exterior glass walls. The glass replacements throughout the bridge project are expected to take 6 to 7 days to complete.

The final glass replacement project will be the Mortensen Hall south entrance. This project should begin on or about Oct. 8. It is anticipated to take approximately 3 to 4 days to complete. Access will be limited during demolition and construction activities. The Mortensen north entrance and skyway will remain open during this time. Please plan to use alternate routes. Please contact the Department of Public Safety if you need assistance using alternate entrances

Please watch the A-Mail and local area postings for updates as we progress through each of these enhancements. On behalf of the Facilities Management Department, we thank you your patience as we complete these important facilities improvement projects. Questions or comments may be directed to chaput@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Study Abroad Deadline on Monday!!!
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: Augsburg Abroad applications need to be in by: Oct. 1, 2007

This includes applications for January faculty-led programs AND spring semester programs (whether doing a CGE program or other option).

Program information and applications can be found on-line at:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Great opportunities are still available!! Come in for a Group Advising Meeting if you have questions. The schedule can be found on our web site listed above.

Subject: WEC Study Abroad Opportunities – Apply by Oct. 1
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: January faculty-led programs allow you study abroad between spring and winter trimesters, and are short (just 2 weeks long or less). Earn academic credit, fulfill your Augsburg Experience, and even use your financial aid while experiencing another culture! Apply by Oct.1 for one of these exciting programs:

-- Explore the musical roots of reggae and the social and political issues that form the backbone of Jamaican music. Uncover the Afro-Caribbean culture while experiencing live performance. MUS 295 History of Caribbean Music

-- Reflect on the ways our beliefs affect our vocations and daily lives while exploring how communities in El Salvador collaborate to respond to challenges like poverty and political oppression. REL 480 Vocation & the Christian Faith

-- Explore the powerful role women played in Nicaragua's recent past and how we, as US citizens, affect life there. Examine issues from sustainable local economies and political reform to human rights and free trade. HIS 195 or INS 233: Globalization & Women’s Movements in Latin American or Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Applications are due Monday, Oct. 1. Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ for more details.

Subject: Safe Space at Augsburg
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Be informed on lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, intersex, and asexual issues as well as learn how to be supportive of individuals in the LGBTQIA community.

Join LGBTQIA Support Services for Safe Space Training at the following date and time:

Safe Space I: Thursday, Oct. 4; 1 - 4 p.m.; Minneapolis Room

Open to all Augsburg College students, faculty and staff. For more information and to RSVP, contact Will O'Berry at x1499 or via e-mail at oberry@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Breakfast for Adjuncts, Saturday, Sept. 29
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: This Saturday, from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Riverside Room, all adjuncts (new and continuing) are invited for an orientation to our common life and work. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. with programming, conversation, and an opportunity to ask all those unanswered questions about teaching at Augsburg College. Spread the word to other adjuncts! RSVP to Terry Martin (x1229; martin@augsburg.edu) by Friday at noon.

Subject: Soup & Sexuality on Tuesday, Oct. 2
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Asst. Dir., Campus Activities & Orientation/Coord LGBTQIA Srv, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: On Tuesday, Oct. 2, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, a group of panelists will tell their coming-out and sexuality stories.

Please mark this time on your calendar and join us for free lunch and some fascinating conversation. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to this relaxed and informal time for story-telling. Plus, come check out some new items on the menu while you're here!

Please contact Will O'Berry at x1499 with any questions.

Subject: CLASS Welcomes Our New Disability Specialist
Submitter: Karena Jones, Director of CLASS Program, CLASS Program

Message: Please join us in welcoming Sheila Fox Wassink, the CLASS Office's new Disability Specialist. Sheila comes to us from the University of Minnesota's Disability Service Office, having worked directly with students and faculty for a number of years. She's well known in the field of post-secondary disability services, having presented nationally about college students with ADHD and having served several terms on the board of our professional organization - MNAHEAD (MN Association for Higher Education and Disability). Sheila's official start day will be Friday, Sept. 28. Please join the CLASS Office staff as we welcome Sheila Fox Wassink to Augsburg College.

Subject: Kick-off to the Friday Seminar Series
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Friday, Sept. 28
“You Don’t Have to Look Like Jane to Act Like Jane”

The Center for Teaching and Learning and the CTL Fellows invite staff and faculty to the Alpha Friday Seminar of the 2007-08 academic year. Our speaker will be President Paul Pribbenow, who will share with us the notable life of Jane Addams and give us a glimpse of his amazing collection of Addams memorabilia. Refreshments begin at 3:30 p.m. in Lindell 301; the presentation begins at 4:00 p.m.

Subject: No Time to Study Abroad? Try a January Program
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: January faculty-led programs allow you study abroad between terms – they even fit into the WEC calendar. Earn academic credit, fulfill your Augsburg Experience, and even use your financial aid while experiencing another culture! Apply by October 1 for one of these exciting programs:

-- Explore the musical roots of reggae and the social and political issues that form the backbone of Jamaican music. Uncover the Afro-Caribbean culture while experiencing live performance. MUS 295 History of Caribbean Music

-- Reflect on the ways our beliefs affect our vocations and daily lives, while exploring how communities in El Salvador collaborate to respond to challenges like poverty and political oppression. REL 480 Vocation & the Christian Faith

-- Explore the powerful role women played in Nicaragua's recent past and how we, as US citizens, affect life there. Examine issues from sustainable local economies and political reform to human rights and free trade. HIS 195 or INS 233: Globalization & Women’s Movements in Latin American or Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Applications are due Monday, Oct. 1. Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ for more details.

Subject: CTL Events TODAY
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: QEM Informational Session: Thursday, Sept. 27, noon - 1 p.m., Minneapolis Room

Big "Q," little "q," what begins with "Q?" Faculty are invited to an informational lunch to explore the implications of the new undergraduate standards for quantitative reasoning. Tracy Bibelnieks will facilitate. Please RSVP Terry Martin at x1229 if you will be attending.


Dessert and Dialogue: Thursday, Sept. 27, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
CTL Classroom (Lindell 202)
All graduate educators are invited to attend the first faculty development seminar of the year. Rosemary Link will be the guest speaker and will talk about her vision for graduate education. In general, faculty development for graduate educators will be held on the last Thursday of every month in the CTL space. Please RSVP Terry Martin at x1229.

Subject: Showing of Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" TONIGHT
Submitter: David B. Apolloni, Associate Professor, Philosophy

Message: The Augsburg Classic Film Society will present Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic, THE 39 STEPS, tonight, Thursday, Sept. 27, from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Science 123 (last week's showing was cancelled due to the weather.) After the film, a panel of faculty will discuss the film with the audience. Cider and brownies will be served. This event is free and open to everyone. For information, contact Professor David Apolloni, apolloni@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Augsburg Cycling Club
Submitter: Morgan Whiterabbit, Student

Message: If you are interested in cycling for recreation or sport, contact the Augsburg Cycling Club. We are promoting all areas of cycling from maintenance to etiquette. We will soon be holding a meeting, and group rides will also commence shortly.

E-mail Whiterab@augsburg.edu for more information.

Subject: Pre-Pharmacy Students
Submitter: Sandra L Olmsted, Associate Professor, Chemistry

Message: On Friday, Sept. 28, between 10:00 a.m. and noon, a representative from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy will be in the Chemistry Office Lobby, Sci 303, to answer your questions about careers in pharmacy along with the preparation and admissions process. Please stop by!

Subject: DFL Progressive Caucus
Submitter: Anna Baker, Student

Message: On Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, the DFL Progressive Caucus will be holding a forum at Augsburg College. Speakers include Phil Steger, Mike Ciresi, Jim Cohen, Al Franken, and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer. Come explore key policy issues such as foreign policy, healthcare, transportation and immigration and learn more about grassroots organizing and the caucus process in our country!

Subject: Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
Submitter: Emiliano Chagil, Director, Hispanic-Latino Student Services

Message: Hispanic Heritage Month
Article #3

It seems only decades ago, but according to history, in 1850 there were 100,000 Hispanics among the 23 million residents of the United States. Today they are numbered in the millions. But before we think about numbers, some good questions to be answered are: Who are these people? How long have they been in America? Experts say: “The Hispanic heritage began as a synthesis of Celtic, Phoenician, Germanic, Greek, Roman and Arabic cultures and bloods; and became enriched by the bloods and cultures of African and indigenous Americans.” Exploring into our American history tells us that Hispanic American’s presence or bravery is well-known and has been demonstrated time and again, dating back to the aid rendered by General Bernardo de Galvez during the American Revolution. "A Legacy Greater Than Words" is a book based on hundreds of interviews with Latino vets of World War II. The Hispanic story in the Americas began years ago, and its contribution to society continues.

In August 2007, the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) published: “Hispanic Gains Minimize Population Losses in Rural and Small-Town America.” These findings come as no surprise and confirm the predictions of Census 2000. PRB estimates, from the U.S. Census Bureau, show that Hispanics continue to fuel rapid population growth in the United States. Between 2000 and 2006, the Hispanic population grew from 35.3 million to 44.3 million, a 26 percent increase.

According to the report, with this 26 percent increase in 6 years, the Hispanic population is growing the fastest in large metropolitan areas, particularly in the South. Furthermore, Hispanics increasingly are moving to rural areas and helping to offset population losses in communities with stagnant or declining populations. In 2006, 93 percent of Latinos lived in metro areas, a higher percentage than both non-Hispanic blacks (89 percent) and non-Hispanic whites (80 percent). One theory is that Hispanics increasingly are attracted to new job opportunities and the low cost of living outside of major metropolitan areas.

The report asserts that between the years 2000 and 2006, the total population in small towns and rural areas increased by 3 percent, but the Hispanic population in these counties grew 22 percent, from 2.6 million to 3.2 million. Since 1990, the Hispanic population in small towns and rural areas has more than doubled. For example, in a Pennsylvania county, the Rev. Depman has seen the trend. He performs about 400 baptisms a year of children born to Mexican parents. “Immigration is putting a lot of stress on our society, but at the same time, it is creating a lot of good. A lot of the economic development in the country comes from this workforce,” he said.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 1,220 of the nation's 3,141 counties have lost population since 2000; in 1,054 of these counties, the Hispanic population increased, minimizing overall population losses. Most of the population losses were in rural counties, especially in the Great Plains, northern and central Appalachia, and in poor regions of the rural South and West. Combined, these counties lost nearly 1.8 million people between 2000 and 2006. Without the growth of Latinos into these counties, their overall population loss would have exceeded 2.2 million. There were also 353 counties with continuous, rapid Hispanic population growth since 1990. Counties in this group include not only traditional Latino areas in California, metropolitan New York, the Southwest and southern Florida but several other counties in North Carolina, Georgia (particularly around Atlanta), Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, and the interior parts of Oregon and Washington states.

Life for small towns is not only about losing or gaining population. In rural and small-town areas, counties that have lost population also often have lost jobs in farming, manufacturing, mining, or other core industries. Many of these counties are creating new opportunities for employment, but the jobs tend to be low-wage positions in commercial agriculture, meat packing, carpeting, and other manufacturing sectors that are more attractive to recent immigrants. Thus, as U.S.-born workers seek job opportunities elsewhere, they are gradually replaced by foreign-born workers (about half of whom are Hispanic) who are often willing to work for less money.

In conclusion: what are the implications of this demographic shift in rural and small-town America? In many rural areas, Hispanic population growth has helped revive communities by sustaining businesses and housing markets, and by providing needed tax revenue. The people of the 1850s, the tales the American Revolution or of World War II, are living proof that Hispanics have been part of American history. As we commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, for many this celebration encompasses more than a language spoken but includes the recognition of the beautiful mosaic of creation. Long live America!

For more information please contact the Hispanic/Latino Student Services or Emiliano at 330-1309 or write at chagil@augsburg.edu. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Subject: Day Students - Vote for Student Senate

Message: Online voting has begun for the 2007 Day Student Senate Elections. If you have not voted yet, please do so and ensure your voice is heard! Voting ends on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m.

Log in and vote here:
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/stufallvote/

Subject: 80th Birthday Celebration for Dr. Phil Quanbeck
Submitter: Philip A Quanbeck II, Associate Professor, Religion

Message: You are invited to an 80th birthday celebration for Dr. Phil Quanbeck on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Iverson Hall at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 41st Street and Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis. The celebration, hosted by Phil and Dora's children, will include a brief program at 3:30 p.m. Bring a special memory – a tender moment or humorous recollection – to jot down on a 4" x 6" page (provided), which will be compiled into a special book of memories. No other gifts, please.

Subject: Future Sports Broadcasters Wanted
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Director, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Ever thought of yourself as the next Marv Albert, Joe Buck or Kevin Harlan? Do you need a chance to hone your sports broadcasting skills? We have a chance for you to do just that!

Augsburg's Sports Information office is looking for volunteers to do play-by-play and analysis on our sports webcasts (http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/).

Specifically, we are looking for announcers (students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, anyone!) for men's and women's soccer games in the fall, some basketball and hockey games in the winter and some baseball and softball games in the spring. There won't be any pay, but you will gain valuable experience and have audio clips for your resume for future employers.

If you are interested, contact Don Stoner at 612-330-1677 or stoner@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Director, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Wednesday, September 26:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 2, St. Olaf 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wsoccer/0708statistics/092607stolaf.html

Men's Soccer -- St. Olaf 3, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0708statistics/092607stolaf.html


Upcoming Schedule:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, September 28:
Volleyball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, September 29:
Men's and Women's Cross Country at University of Minnesota Roy Griak Invite, Les Bolstad GC, St. Paul, Minn., 9 a.m.
Football at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Volleyball vs. Macalester, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Alumni (EXHIBITION), Edor Nelson Field, 3:30 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. St. Catherine, Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Elk River CC, Elk River, Minn.

Sunday, September 30:
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Links at Northfork, Ramsey, Minn.

Monday, October 1:
Women's Soccer vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Minnesota Valley CC, Bloomington, Minn.

Wednesday, October 3:
Men's Soccer vs. St. Scholastica, Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m.
Volleyball at Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Macalester, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Subject: 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS - Black
Submitter: Michael Perry, Hall Director, Morentsen, Residence Life

Message: 64,000 miles; manual transmission; 25 MPG city; 32 MPG highway; front-wheel drive ; power steering, windows, locks; keyless entry; tilt steering wheel; cruise control; custom sound system; front and rear side air bags; anti-lock brakes; cloth seats; one-touch moon roof/sun roof; alloy wheels; good tires; and newer brakes.

$8,500.00 OBO
Call Mike Perry at 612-330-1690 or e-mail at perrym1@augsburg.edu