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Teaching and Learning

Grant Writing Workshop TODAY

Submitted by Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Writing a Grant Proposal?
Tuesday, October 21, 3:30 in Lindell 202

Join your colleagues and Carol Forbes to learn about the world of grant seeking. After a short introduction to the process at Augsburg, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss opportunities.

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Study in Mexico: Spring 2009

Submitted by Jessica Haas, Recruitment and Promotions Coordinator, Center for Global Education

More than just sun and sand! Consider the many ways in which a semester in Mexico will advance your personal, academic, and professional goals!

The Center for Global Education at Augsburg College has a few spots available on its spring study abroad program (Migration and Globalization: Engaging our Communities) in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The deadline for application has been extended to November 1, 2008.

Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Mexican culture, study Spanish, partake in an internship or volunteer opportunity, live with a host family, engage with local guest speakers and community leaders, and satisfy both LAF and some major requirements.

Travel scholarships are available to all Auggies and some students are eligible for additional funding through the Center for Global Education.

Students interested in applying should contact Augsburg Abroad (Murphy Place, ext. 1650, devega@augsburg.edu).

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Green Fact of the Day

Submitted by Maxwell Steven Cody, Student

Making a ton of paper from recycled stock saves up to 17 trees and uses 50% less water than making paper from virgin fiber.

Source: Energy Information Administration

Brought to you by:
Environmental Stewardship Committee
Day Student Government

Any concerns feel free to e-mail:
Maxwell Cody
cody@augbsurg.edu

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Book Request now Due

Submitted by Laura Forgey, Bookstore Manager, Bookstore

Thanks to all faculty who have turned in book request for next semester. We stand at 46% in for Spring Day and 60% for Winter WEC. Please e-mail Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu with your request. If you want to use the same book, no need to fill out a form, just simply tell me what semester you want to copy.

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Augsburg Abroad Proposal Forms Now Available

Submitted by Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

The forms you need to propose a 2009-2010 Faculty-led program abroad are now available at:

I:\Public\Augsburg Abroad\Faculty Proposal Forms

Anyone interested in engaging students in an academic subject abroad are encouraged to check this out, as well as attend our Info Session to learn about successful past programs, brainstorm new program ideas, and get your questions answered.

Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Location: OGC 100

The deadline for faculty to propose a course abroad for the 2009-2010 academic year is December 15, 2008.

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Augsburg Abroad Faculty-Led Programs Info Session

Submitted by Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Have experience living and working abroad? Or an area of academic interest with an international connection? Want to bring experiences abroad to your students while engaging them in experiential learning? Then leading a short-term study abroad program might be for you! The Augsburg Abroad office is starting to think about Faculty-led study abroad programs for 2009-2010 and would like to invite Augsburg faculty to our info session!

Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Location: OGC 100

Come to learn about successful past programs, brainstorm new program ideas, and get your questions answered. We'll also discuss the proposal process and provide proposal writing tips. If you are interested in learning more about leading programs or have an idea for a course abroad, please consider attending!

Proposal forms will be available in a few days in the public drive, as well as at the info session. The deadline for faculty to propose a course abroad for the 2009-2010 academic year is December 15, 2008.

To learn more about the SIX wonderful undergraduate faculty-led programs abroad in winter break (January) and in the summer (either as WEC spring trimester or Summer session courses), check out our web site: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Questions? Contact Andrea Wojtanowicz, Faculty-led Programs Coordinator, at wojtanow@augsburg.edu or extension x1669.

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Office of International Programs Annual Report

Submitted by Orval Gingerich, Assistant VP for International Programs; Director, CGE, International Programs

The 2008 Office of International Programs Annual Report is now available in the International Programs public folder on the orgs drive. Take a look at the progress made toward internationalizing Augsburg College. Some highlights include:
*an estimated 47% of Augsburg's day undergraduate students study abroad
*students from 50 colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada studied with 13 Augsburg students in CGE academic programs abroad in 2007-08
*20 Augsburg faculty led a study abroad course last year

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Inter-Religious Dialog -- Diwali, Tuesday, Oct. 28

Submitted by Ross Murray, Tutoring Services Coordinator, Center for Academic Achievement

The Augsburg campus and community are invited to participate in the next installment of the Inter-Religious Dialog on Tuesday, October 28 in the East Commons at 7 p.m.

We will be marking the Hindu festival of Diwali, marking the harvest and the triumph of light over darkness. We will also learn about the basic tenants of Hinduism by Professor of Finance, Ashok Kapoor. We will also sample sweets commonly associated with Diwali.

The community is invited to sit at tables and have conversation about the role of faith and inter-religious dialog in their lives…while munching on the sweets, of course!

Come and join the Inter-Religious Dialog!

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Disability Awareness Month Information

Submitted by Barbara Harvey, Disability Specialist, CLASS Program

To help raise awareness during this month, we will be posting brief notes on how we as a community can be supportive of persons with disabilities.

Disability-Related Resources on the Internet

Do you have a disability or are you interested in disability-related issues? Do you have access to the Internet? This publication lists Internet resources of potential interest to you.

The creation and maintenance of this publication is primarily funded by the National Science Foundation, the state of Washington, and private donations in support of DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internet-working, and Technology) at the University of Washington. Resources listed include discussion lists, electronic newsletters, and World Wide Web (WWW) sites. They are organized into the following broad categories:

* General Resources
* Education
* Technology
* Legal, Social, and Political Issues
* Employment
* Hearing Impairments
* Visual Impairments
* Mobility and Physical Impairments
* Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder
* Brain Injury
* Health Impairments
* Other Impairments
* Miscellaneous
* Multimedia and Etext
* Parents of Children with Disabilities

With the dynamic nature of the Internet, both the print and electronic versions of this brochure are always incomplete. The most current copy of the resource list can be found at http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/DRR/.
Please send comments, corrections, and new information to doit@washington.edu.

SOURCE: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/DRR/

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Graduate Education Book Club

Submitted by Annette M. Gerten, Assistant Professor, Social Work

Graduate educators are invited to sign up for a book club which will focus on adult learning principles. The book chosen for the entire year is: Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide (2007) Jossey-Bass Higher & Adult Education by Sharan B. Merriam, Rosemary S. Caffarella, Lisa M. Baumgartner. Books will be handed out at the graduate education reception on November 5th. Meeting times will be set on Nov. 5th by the participants. CTL will provide the books. Please call Terry Martin X1229 to register, there are a limited number of spots available. Other arrangements will be made for those who want to be in the book club but cannot attend the Nov. 5th event, contact the facilitator, Gerten X1506.

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General Announcements

Sushi Coming Soon to Nabo

Submitted by Jay Cross, Manager, Aviands

Sushi will soon be coming back to Nabo. Offering many traditional Sushi delicacies and for us non-fish eaters, the California roll. At Nabo, the sushi will be made fresh daily. So keep your eyes peeled and your taste buds ready for some sushi and "wwaassaby."

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Should Legal Drinking Age Be Lowered?

Submitted by Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

This is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week and at over 1000 colleges and universities across the country campuses are addressing alcohol abuse and raising awareness about this important topic. This year's theme is U Decide and encourages students to make safe choices, take care of friends, secure safe rides, find alternative sources of entertainment and be empowered.

Today, from 11 - 1 p.m. in Christensen Center, we want to hear from Augsburg students, faculty and staff in their own voices about whether the legal drinking age should be lowered and why or why not. Stop by the table in Christensen Center and record in your own voice and words your position on this topic.

There will also be an opportunity to try on Vision Goggles which simulate impaired vision. Additional information on alcohol use and abuse will be available.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Blessing of the Community Garden

Submitted by Ruth Senum, Student

Following chapel on Wednesday, October 22, there will be a procession to the Augsburg Community garden where we will gather and bless the space. Please come and join us as we acknowledge and pray for this newly created space.

The blessing will take place from 10:40-11 a.m. in the Community Garden.

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Augsburg Dining Menu Oct. 21-22

Submitted by Jay Cross, Manager, Aviands

Oct 21
LUNCH:

Soup
Baked Potato Chowder
Hearty Bean and Pasta

The Grille
Garlic Pepper Turkey & Pasta
French Dip Sandwich
Sour Cream Fries

Marketplace Entrees
BBQ Beef Brisket
Parsley Potatoes
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Chicken Salad

Bravo Italiano
Ham and Pineapple
Assorted Pizza

World Flavors
Carne Asada
Quesadillas
Spanish Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
Fettuccine w/Roasted Vegetables

Vegé
Spicy Vegetable Du Jour


DINNER:

The Grille
Tuna Melt
Tator Tots

Marketplace Entrees
Cajun Tilapia
Seasoned Baked Chicken
Hash Brown Potatoes
Dinner Roll

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Bacon Pizza

World Flavors
Beef Fajita’s
Spanish Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
Tuscan White Bean Soup

Vegé
Risotto with Mushrooms



*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of product


OCT. 22nd
LUNCH:
Soup
Chicken Noodle and Vegetables
Santa Fe Corn Chowder

The Grille
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Garden Burger
Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Chicken Cau ua vin
Baked Ziti With Italian Sausage
Garlic Layered Potatoes
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza
Shrimp Peppered Alfredo

World Flavors
Tomato Pork
Vermicelli Pasta Noodles

Fit Choices 4 Life
Soloman Blueberry Bread Pudding

Vegé
BBQ Lentils with Steamed Brown Rice



*Menu Subject to Change due to availability





DINNER:
The Grille
Chicken Caesar Wrap(FC)
Caesar Wrap (FC)
Potato Salad

Marketplace Entrees
Baked Swiss Steak
Thai Broccoli and Tofu Noodles
Mashed Potatoes w/Mushroom Gravy
Vegetable Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza
Tuna Noodle Hot Dish

World Flavors
Tomato Pork
Vermicelli Pasta Noodles

Fit Choices 4 Life
Cajun Potato Wedges

Vegé
Wild Rice Pilaf with Almonds



*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of product




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Augsburg College Democrats

Submitted by Kyle A Madland, Student

The Augsburg College Democrats will hold their first meeting this Wednesday (October 22) at 6:30 p.m. at the coffee shop in Christensen Center.

If you have any questions, or are interested in joining, let me know.

madland@augsburg.edu

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Halloween Costume Contest

Submitted by Jay Cross, Manager, Aviands

Before you have to much fun at the ASAC Halloween Fun Event on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., show off your costumes at the Augsburg Dining/ASAC Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the East Commons. Sign up to be in the contest or to be one of five judges on Oct. 27-29 upstairs in the commons. First place wins three -$10 gift cards to Nabo, & Two movie passes. Second place wins one- $10 gift card to Murphy's and a 12 pack of soda. So please dress to impress and have some fun.

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Bookstore News

Submitted by Tracy Nannenga, Assistant Manager, Bookstore

Shop for the Cure! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Purchase exclusive product for a limited time only. All proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.

Clearance Sale runs until October 23rd. All Clearance is an additional 25% off.

Rock the Vote! All Rock the Vote t-shirts are $9.99. Pick yours up and show your support for the upcoming elections. Don't forget to get out and vote.

New Bargain Books Arrived. Stop in and check out our new selection of bargain books.

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General Mills on Campus

Submitted by Sandy E Tilton, Employer Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Monday, October 27th 4:45 -5:30 p.m. Oren Gateway, Room 100

Representatives from General Mills will be on campus sharing their opportunities for summer internships and/or full-time careers. Stop by for information and snacks! Resumes will be accepted on Friday, Oct. 24th or on the 27th. On campus interviews will be at Augsburg on the 29th and 30th. Questions, call Sandy @ x1472 or tilton@augsburg.edu

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Yoga and Tai Chi Reminders

Submitted by Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Counseling & Health Promotion invites all interested students, faculty and staff to FREE yoga sessions this week. Yoga will be held today and Thursday from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room and also tomorrow morning from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.

Also tonight from 5 - 6 p.m. there will be FREE tai chi instruction in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). Again all are invited.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Gearing up for Our Fall Giving Campaign

Submitted by Sally Daniels, Director of Parent and Family Relations, Alumni-Parent Relations

On Tuesday, October 28th, during our Community Time (3:45 in East Commons), we will launch our Fall Giving Campaign. Again this year, Augsburg will focus it's off-campus giving to two organizations: Community Shares of Minnesota and The United Way.

Did you know - homeless children are in poor health twice as often as other
children and are four times as likely to have delayed development (Source:
National Coalition for the Homeless).

That's why Community Shares member group
<http://www.allparksallianceforchange.org/> All Parks Alliance for Change
promotes and protects our region's supply of affordable housing.

Did you know that The United Way continues to focus in three areas: Basic Needs, Children and Families and Health and Independence. Check out this link for one of the many ways they've helped here in our area:
http://www.unitedwaytwincities.org/SuccessStories/ss_Barb.cfm

Augsburg's Giving Campaign will run from October 28-November 11. Watch for more information and ways to give. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at ext. 1525 or through my email: daniels@augsburg.edu Thank you in advance!

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Somali Project -- Change to Minneapolis Room.

Submitted by Mary Laurel True, Associate Director, Center for Service Work and Learning

Somali Documentary Project Tomorrow

Award-winning photographer to present Somali Documentary Project
Wednesday, October 22
1:30 p.m. Minneapolis Room-Christensen Center
Augsburg College

Abdi Roble and Doug Rutledge have documented Somali Diaspora for over five years. Using both photography and writing, Roble and Rutledge in 2003 created the Somali Documentary Project whose mission to promote an understanding of the challenges that Somali refugees face. The Somali Project presents a story of an optimistic people as they struggle through the desperate challenges of fleeing a civil war and as they find that they must face different challenges in America.
Roble has exhibited his photographs in galleries throughout the country and has won an Individual Artists Award from both the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Ohio Arts Council. In 2006 Roble was given the Arts Freedom Award by the South Side Settlement House.

In September the Somali Documentary Project published its first book, The Somali Diaspora: A Journey Away. This book is unique in its comprehensive examination of the Somali Diaspora in America. Books will be available at the talk.

Sponsored by: Art Department, Pan African Student Services, Office of the President, Center for Service, Work and Learning and OverExposure.

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Day Admissions Retreat

Submitted by Krishonna L Fulford, Student

The Admissions Counselors in Day Admissions will be gone today, Tuesday, October 21st for an office retreat. The office will be open and staffed with student workers to answer phones and any questions.

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Dig Pink at Wednesday's Auggie Volleyball Match

Submitted by Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Director, Athletics

This Wednesday (10/8), the Augsburg College volleyball team will be hosting a "Dig Pink" event to promote breast cancer awareness. Dig Pink is a National Breast Cancer awareness rally that is taking place throughout the month of October. Student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and officials from across the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and the nation are all teaming up to fight this common battle.

The Augsburg volleyball team is asking all fans to come and support the event by wearing pink to Wednesday night's match against Bethel at 7 p.m. at Si Melby Hall. All proceeds from the event will be donated to local and national Breast Cancer foundations to raise awareness, educate women and aid research that will hopefully result in a cure. We hope to see you all there!

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Auggie Athletics Update

Submitted by Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Director, Athletics

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

Friday, October 17:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 0, Bethel 0 (2OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wsoccer/0809statistics/101708bethel.html

Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 1, Bethel 0 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/101708bethel.html


Saturday, October 18:
Football -- Concordia-Moorhead 40, Augsburg 18
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0809statistics/101808concordia.html

Men's Soccer -- Clarke (Iowa) 2, Augsburg 1 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/101808clarke.html

M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Carleton Running of the Cows meet
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/0809statistics/101808carleton.html


Sunday, October 19:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 3, Clarke (Iowa) 1
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wsoccer/0809statistics/101908clarke.html


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

Tuesday, October 21:
Men's Soccer at Northwestern-Roseville, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22:
Volleyball vs. Bethel, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Soccer vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 24:
Volleyball at St. Mary's, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 25:
Women's Swimming hosting Augsburg Pentathlon at St. Catherine Butler Center Pool, 11 a.m.
Women's Soccer vs. St. Benedict, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Football at Gustavus, 1 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Soccer at St. John's, 1 p.m.

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Classifieds

Triumph Bonneville Motorcycle for Sale

Submitted by James A Vela-McConnell, Associate Professor, Sociology

2003 Triumph Bonneville in top condition with less than 1200 miles on it! Runs, rides, and handles beautifully. One owner and garage kept. 790cc in Cardinal Red. Upgraded features: chrome fittings (levers, engine covers, & chain guard), tachometer kit, leather panniers, premium King/Queen seat, and kneepads. $5,500. E-mail: velamcco@augsburg.edu

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Vickijoan Keck Plays Stillwater

Submitted by Vicki Keck, Lead, Copy Center Specialist, Central Support Services

Hi folks! I am really excited about this work I'm doing in Stillwater -- I have the lead in 2 of the 4 plays! In one I play an aging hippie who is leaving her 'old man' and meets a young hunk at the airport on her way out of town. In the other I am Mehitabel the cat from the Archy and Mehitabel series by Don Marquis, a journalist form the 20's, 30's, and40's. It's a great group of people and a fun show! Here's the info (advance tickets strongly recommended; the theater is very small!):

Theatre Associates of Stillwater & Vintage Players of St. Paul

Present 4 PLAY

Four short plays for the four senses plus wine tasting to titillate the fifth!

With Nichole Carey, Reier Erickson, Tom Joyal, Rose Johnson,

Vickijoan Keck & Lawrence Ripp



FRI/SAT OCT 24 & 25 @ 7:30 PM, SUNDAY OCT 26 @ 2:00 PM

At

Northern Vineyards Winery

223 Main Street North Stillwater , MN 55082

www.northernvineyards.com

ASL interpreted on the 25th, Audio Described on the 25th and 26th
tickets: 651.439.0993 or www.stillwatertheatre.org

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