Public Safety Cell Phone Drive

The Department of Public Safety is collecting used wireless phones and their batteries to benefit victims of domestic violence. Shelter Alliance will donate money to the Tubman Family Alliance Organization in Minneapolis for every used cell phone they receive from our department. Please be sure to deactivate your service before donating a phone. Donations are being accepted at the Dispatch booth in the Mort/Urness lobby. Any personal data found on the phone will be erased by Shelter Alliance, a program of GRC Wireless Recycling. Thank You!

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Spring Book Request Due October 15

This year the bookstore is requesting book orders by October 15th. While this may have seemed like a very early deadline, it is part of an effort to provide more used books for our students as well as pay higher prices for their used books.

Turning your book order in promptly allows the bookstore ample time to source as many used books as possible in order to offer the best value and save the students money. Since many campuses nationwide source from the same wholesale company, it is critical we get your order in on time.

Knowing early on what books are going to be used for the following semester means we can pay higher prices at buyback (up to 50% of what the student paid for the book) and source the books from used book distributors.

Because of your cooperation last year we paid students over $206K in buyback. However, we have a tremendous opportunity as this was $87K less than the amount we paid the previous year.

The faculty and staff at Augsburg College play a significant role in the success of this endeavor by getting the book orders in early. Final exam week last May we had received 65% of the book requests. With your help, we look forward to do even better this semester.

We are asking for Spring Day/Winter WEC book orders by October 15th and anticipate having 95% of the book orders in hand before finals week. Again, this may seem early, but please remember, the earlier the book requests are in, the better the outcome for our students.

Upon this due date, we will share with you, a list of book orders still outstanding so we can make sure that no book orders were missed as well as assist you in getting your orders placed.

Finally, effective in 2010, the Higher Education Opportunity Act will go into affect. One portion of this act states that institutions of higher education are to inform students on how they can save money on textbooks (including used books, cash back programs, etc.) at the time of registration. Submitting your book orders promptly, will assist in ensuring our campus is in compliance to this portion of the HEOA bill.

Once again, we would like to truly thank you for your help and cooperation in trying to keep costs down for our students. The solution to high textbook prices is faculty, staff and bookstores working together. We cannot meet these objectives without your help.

If you need any more information, please give myself or Alissa Nollan a call,(612.359.6492), email me at forgey@augsburg.edu or stop in the bookstore anytime.
Thank you!
Laura

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Apply by Oct. 8 to Study Abroad in Nicaragua

Think you missed out on study abroad this January? You're in luck! We've extended the deadline to October 8 to apply to take HIS 195/INS 233 Globalization and Women's Movements in Nicaragua this January!

Discover the influence of U.S. and other global interests on the Nicaraguan people--and women, in particular--in this fascinating course. Discuss multiple perspectives on contemporary issues with Nicaraguan politicians, scholars, activists, workers, and peasants.

Highlights of this program will include:
-Visiting a woman-owned coffee cooperative in a cloud forest.
-Meet with a founder of the modern Nicaraguan feminist movement.
-Hear from contemporary politicians in the Sandinista and Constitutional Liberal movements about the future of their country and the rest of Central America.
-Explore Nicaraguan markets and historic cities, including the famous murals in Leon.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Thursday, October 8

For more information, attend one of 10 advising meetings each week:http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/advising.html

Application forms can be found at: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

Only a few spaces available - apply today!

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Physics Colloquium October 7

Find out about our magnetic field research.

Dr. Pi-Jen (Peter) Chi, a scientist at UCLA's Institute for Geophysics and Planetary Physics, will present a lecture at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, October 7 entitled "Magnetoseismology: A seismologist's approach to investigate magnetospheric processes." Dr. Chi is active in several facets of space physics research, and is the Principal Investigator for the McMAC project, a chain of magnetometers that stretches from the Canadian border to Mexico, including three in Minnesota. His talk will be presented in Science 21, the General Physics Laboratory.

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$2000 Faculty Development Grant – Apply by Oct. 19

Interested in learning from your colleagues who teach abroad? Curious how to incorporate faith and vocation into your teaching? Consider applying for the Lilly Faculty Development Grant offered through the Office of International Programs!

The purpose of the grant is to provide Augsburg faculty with an opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities at Center for Global Education sites that include reflection on faith and vocation in a global context. This can be done in the context of the CGE professional development seminar taking place summer 2010, by participating as a co-leader on an existing Augsburg Abroad faculty-led program to a CGE site, or by attending one of CGEs open programs led by individuals outside of Augsburg.

All Augsburg faculty are eligible, but preference will be given to faculty who have not yet led a study abroad program to a CGE site, but are considering proposing a program. Preference will also be given to faculty in disciplines that are under-represented in study abroad (i.e. science, math).

The grant covers travel costs for three faculty members in the calendar year 2010, up to $2000 per person. The application is available in the Office of International Programs public file, under "Lilly Funding Applications." The deadline to apply is October 19, 2009.

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GMAT Prep: Last Chance to Register

Thinking about a Master of Business Administration program after graduation? Most MBA programs require the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) for admission. GMAT Prep sessions are offered this fall on campus through the Augsburg MBA Program. Sessions will cover verbal, writing, and quantitative problems.

The course meets five Tuesdays from 6-9 PM (October 20 & 27, and November 3, 10, & 17). The cost is $300, including a $50 non-refundable deposit paid upon registration. This fee includes prep book and materials.

You may download the registration form from the MBA web site (www.augsburg.edu/mba ).

Alums and non-Augsburg students are also welcome to register.

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Visit the Writing Lab

If you have writing assignments due soon, remember the Augsburg Writing Lab. The Lab is located on the main level of Lindell Library, just left of the circulation desk. No appointments are taken; just appear with your assignment in hand!

Fall hours:

Monday: 6:30 - 9 pm
Tuesday: 3-5:30 pm and 7:30 - 10 pm
Wednesday: 3-5:30 pm and 6:30 - 9 pm
Thursday: 3-5:30 pm and 7:30 - 10 pm
Friday: 5:00 - 7 pm
Sunday: 5:30 - 8 pm

For more information, please contact Kathy Swanson, English (x1010).

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National Disability Awareness Month

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.

Today's fact:
Everybody's fighting some kind of stereotype, and people with disabilities are no exception. The difference is that many of the barriers people with disabilities face begin with people's attitudes. And attitudes are often rooted in misinformation and misunderstandings about what it's like to live with a disability.
(Source: http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_myths_facts)

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Career Questions - Stop By Wednesday

The Center for Service, Work, & Learning career staff will be tabling every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-4:00 pm. in the library link (2nd floor). Feel free to drop by and have your resume reviewed or to ask any career related questions. Questions call x1148

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Great Savings for Everyone

Augsburg's Day Student Government knows that everyone's budgets are getting tighter these days. In light of this, we have arranged for the Student Savings Club to be available to all of our students, faculty and staff – at no charge to you.

The Student Savings Club is a group of local restaurants and other retail businesses that are offering discounts to our school. In most cases, all you have to do is show your valid school ID to receive these discounts. A few businesses are also providing a downloadable coupon for you to print and bring in. You don’t have to do anything to join. If you go to school or work here, you can get these discounts.

To see a list of participating businesses and their discounts, click on this link: studentsavingsclub.com

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Leadership Role: Join Student Concerns Committee

If you are a day student, you are invited to be a member of the Student Concerns Committee. This is a great way to be in a leadership role yet still have free time. We just ask that you can join us for about 1 hour a week.

Our meetings are on Thursdays in Coopers (the coffee shop) at 4:30. We are a small group of 4 right now; we need more people. Do you only want 4 people voicing all 3000+ voices? Be the change!

If you have questions, email Jasmine Zand at zand@augsburg.edu

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Shop Local - Seward Business Directories Available

The Seward Civic and Commerce Association has produced a business directory listing contact and other information about many of the nearly 300 businesses located in the Seward neighborhood. Copies of the Seward Business Directory are available at the information desks at the Christensen Center and Oren Gateway Center. Pick one up and support neighborhood businesses that are convenient, interesting, and vital to the local economy.

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Augsburg Dining Fall Semester Hours

Commons:
M-F 7:30am-7pm
Hot Breakfast: 7:30-9am
Hot Lunch: 11am-1:30pm
Hot Dinner: 4:30 pm-7
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch: 11:30-1pm
Dinner: 5-7pm

Coopers:
M-F 7:30-8pm
Saturday 7:30-5pm
Sunday (non WEC) Closed
WEC Sundays: 7am-2 pm

Aclub Grille
M-F
11am-2pm & 5-9pm
Grill Closes at 8:30pm C-Store Open till 9pm

Nabo:
M-Th
7:30-8pm
Fridays
7:30-6pm
Non WEC Saturdays
9-3pm
Non WEC Sundays
Closed
WEC Saturdays 7am-3pm
WEC Sundays 9am-1:30pm

Hours subject to change

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Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good

The Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good is an opportunity to learn more about a variety of graduate programs such as:

• Public Policy
• Nonprofit Management
• Education
• MBA
• Social Work
• and many more

The fair will be held Wednesday, October 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota (300 Washington Ave SE).

This event is sponsored by the Humphrey Institute. To learn more about the Humphrey Institute and our graduate programs, visit: http://www.hhh.umn.edu.

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Students - Don't Forget Your Seasonal Flu Shot

This is a reminder that the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Wednesday, October 7 from 11-4 p.m. in the Riverside Room (2nd floor Christensen Center) administering seasonal flu shots.

All students are strongly encouraged to get a seasonal flu shot if you have not done so already. If you have medical insurance, please bring your insurance card and your provider will be billed. If you do not have insurance the cost of the shot is $24.99 and can be paid with cash or check only (no debit or credit cards).

Any questions, please call Counseling & Health Promotion at 612-330-1707. Walk-ins are welcome but if you want/need a specific time slot you can get one by calling the CCHP office.

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General Mills - Last Chance to Apply

General Mills is accepting applications for two summer 2010 business internships. Resumes and cover letters are due on Oct. 7th at 4:00. For detailed job description or too submit your applications contact tilton@augsburg.edu Qualifications: Must have 3.0 GPA, Junior Status, U.S. Citizen

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The Yearbooks Are In

Are you a senior? Are you a junior? Are you a sophomore? Or even a first year? Join the Augsburgian (Augsburg's yearbook) on Tuesday from 10:00am-12:00pm and Wednesday from 1:00pm-4:00pm. No up front fees, grab a book and keep walking. You may even spot yourself or your friends in the book. I hope to see some familiar faces next week.
(As a side note, the yearbook is in need of an editor and 1-2 good writers.) Email me at king3@augsburg.edu. Serious applicants only.

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Worried? Stressed? Sad?

You're not alone. Get help for yourself or a friend. Come to CCHP's Depression & Anxiety Screening Day--next Thursday (10/8) at the CCHP house from 11am to 2pm. Just stop by and take a quick test anonymously, review the results with a professional counselor, and then decide what you want to
do--no pressure, just helpful information. Questions, call CCHP at 612-330-1707.

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Free Condoms, Pregnancy Tests, Dental Dams

With all the talk about H1N1, it's easy to forget that there are other things we need to protect ourselves against. The Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup) has FREE condoms and dental dams available. We also provide FREE pregnancy tests, and we can help you find information about reproductive health services, sexual violence services, and a full range of pregnancy options.

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Fall Books Returned to Publishers Week of 10-27-09

Just a reminder, the bookstore will begin to return Fall books back to the publisher the week of 10-27-09. If you need to purchase your Fall books, please do so soon.

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National Coming Out Week at Augsburg

This week is National Coming Out Week at Augsburg College! This week celebrates and makes visible lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual, and allied individuals and communities on campus. There are a bunch of free events open to the public throughout the week, including:

Tuesday, October 6
12pm: Soup, Gender & Sexuality: Queerness & Spirituality - Century Room
7pm: Being an LGBTQIA Ally - Marshall Room

Wednesday, October 7
10am-3pm: Coming Out Door - The Quad
8pm: Comedian and performer D'Lo - Sateren Auditorium

Thursday, October 8
12pm: Trans Youth Support Network: Being a Trans Ally - Century Room
7pm: Coming Out: A Panel of LGBTQIA Student Stories - Minneapolis Room

All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend all of these events! For more information, please contact Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Camp Darfur

On Friday, October 9, Augsburg College will host Camp Darfur. This project will raise awareness about the current Sudanese genocide. To date, 400,000 people have died in Sudan, and over 2.5 million have been displaced. The displaced Sudanese have no choice but to live in filthy refugee camps, where they are at risk for more violence and starvation. Sudan’s dictator, Omar al-Bashir, recently banned food and medicine from entering the region, making survival even more difficult. Camp Darfur will provide historical genocide facts, tell stories of refugees, and set up various tents that chronicle genocide. Visit www.stopgenocidenow.org/campdarfur for more details.

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Mark Hanis Lecture on October 9

"Truth-telling and Advocacy Regarding Genocide (Darfur)"

Mark Hanis will be speaking at Augsburg on Friday October 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. Hanis is 24 years old and is head of the Genocide Intervention Network. This non-profit group is trying hard to prevent genocide in Darfur and talks about how the world is responding to the 300,000 killed and the two million displaced victims of Darfur. Hanis was a grandchild of four Holocaust survivors adding a background in human rights. He graduated from Swarthmore College and has been featured in the New York Times and The New Republic, and has also appeared on CNN Headline News. After hearing about the genocide in Darfur, Sudan Hanis realized he needed to do something to help stop the world's worst crime. Become aware and support Mark Hanis on his journey to stop genocide.

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Brown Bag Brunch WRC 9:50-10:20 TODAY

Please join us for a Brown Bag Brunch in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup) every Monday from 9:50-10:20. Start your week off right!

All are welcome!

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First Wednesday Gathering

Please join us for First Wednesday Gathering on Wednesday, October 7, in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are also invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.

The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, Oct. 2:
Volleyball -- Augsburg 3, Buena Vista (Iowa) 0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-13); Cornell (Iowa) 3, Augsburg 2 (25-23, 25-17, 24-26, 22-25, 15-12)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/2/vb100209.aspx?path=wvball


Saturday, Oct. 3:
Volleyball -- Luther (Iowa) 3, Augsburg 2 (25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 18-25, 15-11); Augsburg 3, Dubuque (Iowa) 0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-22)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/2/vb100209.aspx?path=wvball

Football -- Hamline 38, Augsburg 28
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/2/fb100309.aspx?path=football

Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 1, St. Catherine 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/10/2/wsoc100309.aspx?path=wsoc


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

Monday, Oct. 5:
Men's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Wednesday, Oct. 7:
Women’s Soccer vs. St. Scholastica, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9:
Volleyball at Macalester, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10:
M/W Cross Country at Wisconsin-Parkside Lucian Rosa Invitational, 11:15 a.m.
Football vs. Carleton, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Volleyball at St. Olaf, 3 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Edor Nelson Field, 5 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Concordia-Moorhead, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 11-Monday, Oct. 12:
Men’s Golf at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic, Elk River/Ramsey/Wayzata, Minn.

Tuesday, Oct. 13:
Volleyball at Crown Triangular -- vs. Northwestern, 6 p.m., vs. Crown, 8 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Bethel, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

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Thompson to Speak at Augsburg on Thursday

Steve Thompson, one of America's leading experts on sexual aggression, will be the featured speaker at a series of events at Augsburg on Thursday, Oct. 8. Thompson will speak at a mini-convocation and to Augsburg coaches, faculty, staff and student-athletes as part of the college’s fall student-athlete enrichment program.

An associate professor and Sexual Aggression Services Coordinator at Central Michigan University, Thompson is a national authority on issues dealing with sexual aggression, rape, harassment, avoidance and prevention strategies, behavioral analysis and profiles of offenders. He is the author of the book "No More Fear" and a comprehensive study of the criminal profile of date/acquaintance rape offenders.

Thompson has presented more than 1,500 programs dealing with sexual assault, stalking, relationship violence, workplace violence and harassment throughout the country. His unique approach is a result of nearly 30 years of research and street experience, involving hundreds of interviews with survivors and offenders. He also serves as an assault investigation consultant and criminal profiler for police officers throughout the country, and is a court-qualified expert witness and media consultant on sexual aggression topics.

Thompson has made presentations to Augsburg coaches and student-athletes three times since 1993, and each presentation has received positive feedback from attendees.

Thompson is scheduled to speak to six different groups at Augsburg on Thursday, Oct. 8. All events are open to the general student population, faculty and staff. He will appear at a mini-convocation from 11:20-11:50 a.m. at the Foss Chapel, then speak at a luncheon in the Christensen Center East Commons from 12:15-1:15 p.m. He will meet with the Augsburg coaching staff from 1:30-2:30 p.m., and with first-year student-athletes in the East Commons from 6-7 p.m. He will meet with female student-athletes from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Foss Chapel, followed by a meeting with male student-athletes from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

For more information on Thompson's events at Augsburg, contact Paul Grauer, assistant athletic director, at 612-330-1243 or grauerp@augsburg.edu.

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