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Register Now for Fall 2010 LSAT Prep

Registration is now open for the fall LSAT prep course!

Interested in Law School? If so, how you do on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) could make all the difference between getting into the Law School you want, and not getting into Law School at all.
An LSAT Prep Course is being offered this fall through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity. Our course instructor scored in the top 1% of test-takers and has taught LSAT seminars for 14 years. Most corporate tutors charge $175/Hour! URGO offers this 4-week course for only $150. It's never too early to take this course, even if you are just thinking about Law School.
Dates: Wednesdays October 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 6-9 PM
Location: Oren Gateway Center, Augsburg College
Alums and non-Augsburg students are also welcome to register.

To register go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/lsat_prep_reg.html

Questions? Contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu

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Mindful Dialogues: The Problem of General Education

Faculty and Staff Conversation with Wine and Cheese Reception
Thursday, September 23, 4:30-6:00, Riverside Room of Christensen Center.

This year launches a new series, Mindful Dialogues, to collectively examine issues relevant to higher education. In the fall, we will examine Louis Menand's The Marketplace of Ideas: Reform and Resistance in the American University, and in the spring, we will explore Krista Tippett’s Einstein's God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit. The first session will address the first chapter, "The Problem of General Education." An informal wine and cheese reception will follow.
Facilitator: Doug Green, English.

Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu so we can make proper arrangements and/or to obtain a copy of the book.

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Writing Lab Resumes Regular Hours on Sept. 20

The Augsburg College Writing Lab, which received almost 2,000 visits from students last academic year, will open on Monday, September 20. The Lab is located on the street level of Lindell Library. All Augsburg students are welcome at any stage of the writing process. No appointments are taken. Hours are as follows:

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

If you have questions, please contact Professor Swanson (x1010).

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Creating an Engaging Learning Environment

Monday, September 13, 7:30-9:00 am, Riverside Room of Christensen Center.

The opening session of our Foundational Series on Student Learning will focus on student engagement – how to welcome students and involve them in activities designed to create an inclusive, productive environment for learning. This series is designed to address the basic needs faced by anyone who designs learning experiences for our students. All faculty and staff are welcome to participate. Coffee and pastries will be served.

Facilitator: Ron Petrich, Education. Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu.

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Register Now for Fall 2010 GRE Prep

Registration is now open for the fall 2010 GRE prep course!

The class will be held on Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. from 9/21 to 10/26. Preference will be given to current Augsburg students and staff as well as alums. Individuals not affiliated with the college may register, but will be put on a waiting list and admitted only if the class does not fill up.

To register go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/gre_prep_reg.html.

Questions? Contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu.

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Change to Classroom Trash and Recycling Procedure

Starting fall semester, all trash and recycling receptacles will be removed from classrooms and some meeting rooms throughout campus. Larger containers will be located in strategic hallway or central locations to make the disposal of refuse as easy as possible. Centralizing trash and recycling containers will make recycling and waste disposal more efficient and cost effective here at Augsburg College. Please place your trash and recycling in the appropriate containers at the trash/recycling station nearest to your classroom or meeting room on the way out of the building.

The initiative is being implemented by Custodial Services and Facilities Management in the hopes that it will increase consciousness of the recycling program and prevent commingling of trash and recyclable materials. This practice has been successful at other colleges like University of Minnesota in Bemidji and also at Macalester College.

Please take care to place items in the correct receptacle (for information on what can be recycled, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/green/rrr.html). Thank you for your cooperation and contribution to Augsburg's efforts to promote green practices.

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$10 Target Gift Cards Up for Grabs

Want to earn an easy $10 Target gift card in less than an hour? Tell us about your experiences as an Auggie at an upcoming focus group.

Join us on from 4-5 p.m. on September 16,21,22

It's quick, easy, and a great way to have your opinions count! (And there are no wrong answers, how cool is that?)

Contact Amanda Storm, storma@augsburg.edu to sign up today!

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Study and Intern Abroad - Deadline October 1

Steps to study abroad...

1. Attend a Group Advising Meeting.
Group Advising Meetings are held DAILY in the Study Abroad Library in Murphy Place. You'll find out about finances, academics, and how to research programs around the world. See schedule below.

2. Choose a program.
Choose from quality Augsburg College programs and many affiliated programs.
There are over 300 programs available in over 80 different countries.

3. Apply by the deadline.

OCTOBER 1st Spring Semester & Faculty-led Winter Break Programs
February 1st Faculty-led Summer/Spring WEC programs
March 1st Fall Semester, Academic Year & non-Augsburg Summer

-----Advising Hours----

Monday
3:00 pm

Tuesday
9:00 am
4:00 pm

Wednesday
10:00 am
3:00 pm (for CGE: Central America, Mexico & Namibia)

Thursday
9:00 am
3:00 pm(for Faculty-led programs in Winter Break & Summer)

Friday
11:00 am
2:30 pm
+ Evening hours by appointment for Weekend College students.


questions? abroad@augsburg.edu

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Lynn Ellingson Changes Roles at Augsburg

Lynn Ellingson has changed roles on campus after serving as a Graduate Admissions Senior Counselor for nearly five years. Lynn now has begun working for the StepUP Program in the Oren Gateway Center.

The graduate admissions office will miss her leadership in the area of MSW and MA Education recruitment. We wish her well in her new position.

Thanks for all the dedication you showed in helping us serve our graduate students!

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Last Chance: Join Lupus Walk and Riverside Ramblers

Tomorrow is the big day for the 2010 Lupus Walk for Hope & 5K Trail Run! The Riverside Ramblers Team will be out in full force to support this great cause which raises money for disease research and for support programs of those affected by lupus.

The fundraising page is still open at https://sna.etapestry.com/fundraiser/LupusFoundation/Walk5K/individual.do?participationRef=797.0.444990609
Even in the final hours, we're pushing our team goal up to $2000. Can you us reach that?

Questions? Contact team captain Lori York.
Thanks!

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Review and Comment on Minneapolis Bicycle Plan

Minneapolis cyclists: Comment on the proposed Minneapolis Bicycle Plan this month!You can see the plan online, and make comments until October 1st online. The final two public hearings are scheduled for next week (below). TLC and Bike Walk Twin Cities are coordinating a joint response with the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition and the Bike Alliance of Minnesota. Stay tuned!


Monday, September 13th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall Auditorium, 300 Nicollet Mall

Wednesday, September 15th, 6:00 to 8:00pm, University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center, 2001 Plymouth Avenue N

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New Business Card Style Now Available

To celebrate our new mission statement, I am pleased to announce the availability of an additional business card style. The new design has the same front layout as the traditional Augsburg College business card, but the back is white, with the gray college seal and the first sentence of the mission statement printed in maroon. As you run out of the cards you currently have, you may want to consider ordering this new version.

You can order cards online by clicking the "Business Card…" link on the Central Services online ordering web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/centralservices/forms.html. Once logged into the order site, you will see the letterhead and business card styles available to you:

(1) Traditional, maroon Seal back (formerly "style 1")
(2) Traditional, white Mission back
(3) Contemporary, maroon Auggie back (formerly "style 2")
(4) Athletics business card

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you have about online ordering: davenpoj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1297.

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Part-Time Retail Position

The U P S Store located in the Quarry Shopping Center at 35W and Stinson
NE has a part-time position open immediately

Duties include-packaging and shipping-mailbox and postal services-copying services-selling packaging supplies.

Call Thomas @ 612 789 6904

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Free Lockers Available for Students

Campus Activities and Orientation has a limited number of lockers that students can reserve for their use for the academic year. These lockers are completely free and are located on the ground floor of Science Building. Lockers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority is given to students who commute from off-campus. To find out more information on how to reserve a locker, contact Michael Grewe, CAO Assistant Director, via email at grewe@augsburg.edu as soon as possible!

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Community Opportunity Fair - Tuesday

Come by the Community Opportunity Fair on Tuesday, September 14th 11:30-1:30pm

Visit with over 25 community organizations to learn about volunteer, service-learning and internship opportunities.

For more info, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1775.

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Michele Roulet's Senior Art Reception - Tonight

"Italy"
September 6 - 17

Michele Roulet's reception for her art exhibition "Italy" is tonight from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the enclosed glass area adjacent to the Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center. Food and refreshments will be provided.

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Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday

Learn about more than 300 worldwide programs in over 80 countries, including Augsburg's own short-term/ faculty-led, Center for Global Education (CGE), International Partners (IP) and HECUA programs.

Enter to win a $25 gift card for Pizza Lucé.

You can:
+ fulfill requirements abroad
+ use financial aid for study abroad
+ receive study abroad scholarships
+ go abroad for any term, from 2 weeks up to a full year
+ have one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life

Wednesday, September 15
12 noon to 4:00 pm, Christensen Center Lobby

Deadline for study abroad in Winter Break and Spring Semester abroad is October 1st!

http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.html

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"Views from Abroad" Exhibition Reception - Tuesday

"Views from Abroad"
September 6 - 17

Reception: Tuesday, September 14, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center

Augsburg Abroad will be having a reception for their art exhibition "Views from Abroad." Food and refreshments will be provided. Come enjoy the art and learn about study abroad opportunities for students, staff and faculty.

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Intramurals

Calling all Auggie Athletes who are interested in participating in Flag Football. With the beginning of the school year comes the beginning of the intramural season. Flag Football will be starting next Thursday, September 16th. If interested in setting up a team to participate please email Tim Gormley, Intramural Director, at gormley@augsburg.edu and include the following information:

• Name of team captain
• Team captain’s cell phone number
• Team name
• List of team members. (Full names and student ID numbers)

Please submit this information by 10 p.m. on Monday, September 13th to Tim Gormley. The first 8 teams to submit their team’s information will be selected. Team captains will be notified on Tuesday, September 14th if they are in the league. There will be a captain’s meeting on Thursday, September, 16th at 7:30 p.m.

Look for us tabling in the Christensen Center!

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Wednesday, Sept. 8:
Volleyball -- Wisconsin-River Falls 3, Augsburg 0 (25-16, 28-26, 25-21)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/9/8/vb090810.aspx?path=wvball


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

Friday, Sept. 10:
Volleyball -- Augsburg hosting Augsburg Invitational, Si Melby Hall: Augsburg vs. Edgewood (Wis.), 2 p.m.; Augsburg vs. St. Benedict, 6 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-River Falls, 5 p.m.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead Cobber Open.

Saturday, Sept. 11:
Volleyball -- Augsburg hosting Augsburg Invitational, Si Melby Hall: Augsburg vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 9 a.m.; Placing match, 1/3 p.m.
Women's Cross Country -- Augsburg at St. Catherine Mini-Meet, 11:30 a.m.
Football -- Augsburg vs. Martin Luther, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa), 3 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. Dubuque (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field, 7 p.m.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead Cobber Invitational.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg hosting Augsburg Fall Invitational, Majestic Oaks GC, Ham Lake, Minn.

Sunday, Sept. 12:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. Clarke (Iowa), Edor Nelson Field, 2 p.m.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead Cobber Invitational.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg hosting Augsburg Fall Invitational, Majestic Oaks GC, Ham Lake, Minn.

Tuesday, Sept. 14:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. St. Benedict, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

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Parking Advisory for Weekend Events

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/9/8/gen090810.aspx

MINNEAPOLIS -- There is a parking advisory for fans wishing to attend this weekend's athletic events -- the Augsburg Invitational volleyball tournament on Friday and Saturday (9/10-11) at Si Melby Hall and the Augsburg football game against Martin Luther on Saturday (9/11) at Edor Nelson Field.

Because it is an Augsburg For Adults (Weekend College) weekend, parking in ALL campus lots will be limited to Augsburg parking permit-holders when classes are in session. NO ATHLETIC SPECTATOR PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN ANY AUGSBURG PARKING LOTS, including "Lot L," the large parking lot adjacent to Edor Nelson Field and Si Melby Hall, during that time. Lot L will be staffed and individuals without proper permits will be turned away. Lots will also be patrolled and non-permit-holders will be ticketed and/or towed at owner's expense.

Volleyball and football spectators are encouraged to park in the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview "Yellow Ramp" (click for map). The entrance is located off of 23rd Avenue South, north of Riverside Avenue and behind the HealthPartners clinic -- roughly a two-block walk to the Augsburg athletic facilities. Hourly rates for the Yellow Ramp: $2 for 0-to-1/2 hour; $3 for 1/2-to-1 hour; $4 for 1-to-1 1/2 hours; $5 for 1 1/2-to-2 1/2 hours; $6 for 2 1/2-to-3 1/2 hours; $7 for 3 1/2-to-5 hours; $8 for 5-to-6 hours; $9 for 6-to-7 hours; $10 for 7-plus hours.

There is also on-street parking available on the streets around Murphy Square Park in the center of campus, as well as metered parking (enforced 24 hours a day) on Riverside Avenue. Please note that all on-street parking has time limits or is metered; please be aware of the time limits where you park.

Parking will be allowed in Lot L for the Augsburg women's soccer game against Dubuque (Iowa) on Saturday at 7 p.m., and the Augsburg men's soccer game against Clarke (Iowa) on Sunday (9/12) at 2 p.m., since those games occur after Weekend College classes end.

For more information, contact the Augsburg athletic department at 612-330-1249 or the Augsburg Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.

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Al-Hameed Named to Team of the Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/9/9/fb090910.aspx?path=football

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College wide receiver Muneer Al-Hameed (SR, Woodbury, Minn./Minneapolis Washburn HS) was named to the national Team of the Week by D3football.com for his efforts in Augsburg's season-opening win, it was announced on Thursday.

It's the first time Al-Hameed has been named to the Team of the Week by D3football.com, a national website that covers NCAA Division III football.

A two-time All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference second-team selection, Al-Hameed caught 10 passes for a career-high 178 yards and two touchdowns, while throwing for another TD, in Augsburg's 62-10 win over Concordia-Wisconsin on Saturday.

Al-Hameed caught touchdown passes of 37 and 15 yards, while also throwing a 47-yard scoring strike on a wide receiver option play in the second quarter. The 178-yard effort was Al-Hameed's 10th 100-plus-yard performance of his career, and he reached double-digit figures in catches for the sixth time. Al-Hameed now has 198 career receptions (fourth in school history) for 2,435 career yards (third in school history) and 15 career touchdowns.

Augsburg hosts Martin Luther College in another nonconference contest this Saturday (9/11) at 1 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field. Augsburg has its first four games of the season at Edor Nelson Field.

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Cedar Riverside Townhouse For Sale

My neighbors have listed their townhouse for sale located at 513 20th Avenue South in the block next to campus. The price has been reduced. If you are interested, the listing can be found at: http://www.joelmugge.com/ MLS#3944965, Zip code 55454, or call the realtor: Joel Mugge 612-384-9012

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Resume Reviewers Needed for Study Abroad Conference

The MN Study Abroad Returnee Conference is seeking volunteers to review resumes for students who have studied abroad.

Volunteers will briefly present tips and tricks for illustrating on a resume the great impact of abroad and the skills transferable from abroad to a career here or internationally.

Ideally, reviewers have international work/study experience and/or experience reviewing resumes. Lunch and a small gift card will be provided. Great networking with local Education Abroad Professionals.

MN Study Abroad Returnee Conference
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
University of St. Thomas - Brady Educational Center (BEC)
11:00AM to 4:30PM

About the Conference:
College and university students returning from a sojourn abroad are invited to attend the annual MN Study Abroad Returnee Conference. Held each fall, this conference is a partnership of more than a dozen institutions from across the state of Minnesota. Study Abroad Professionals have designed it to fit the unique needs of recent study abroad returnees.

http://www.csbsju.edu/OEA/Students/Upon-Return/Reentryconference.htm

Please contact Leah Spinosa de Vega: devega@augsburg.edu 612 330 1650.

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