Crime Alert: Assault in Res North Parking Lot

On Sunday, September 26, 2010 at approximately 4:45 am, two unidentified men assaulted a student and a friend of the student in the Residence North Parking Lot, the lot immediately north of Mortenson Hall. The unidentified men struck the student and friend in the face with their hands after making comments regarding the student's perceived sexual orientation. The unidentified men fled to the west.

DPS is reviewing video and card access records from that morning in an effort to identify those responsible. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Augsburg's Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717. As always, please feel free to contact John Pack, Director of Public Safety, with questions regarding safety at Augsburg. My office phone is 612-330-1644 and my email is pack@augsburg.edu.

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Register Now 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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Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences

Monday, October 11, 7:30-9:00 am, Oren Gateway 100

The second session of our Foundational Series on Student Learning will explore how to design meaningful learning experiences. Bring a course syllabus or program outline to get the most out of this workshop. Using L. Dee Fink's integrated approach to design, we will explore the 5 critical questions involved in design, provide examples, and give you an opportunity to reexamine your course or program and apply key principles to improve its design. We will also examine Fink's model of significant learning experiences which can help you discover ways to make the activities you use more impactful or create new ones that facilitate deeper learning. This series is designed to address the basic needs faced by anyone who designs learning for our students and is looking for new ways to have a more significant impact.

All faculty and staff are welcome to participate. Coffee and pastries will be served. Thanks to all of you who attended the opening session; we hope to see you again.

Facilitators: Stu Anderson, Physics, and Velma Lashbrook, MAL. Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu

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Departmental Scholarship Statements

Drafts of departmental statements on scholarship are now due. Department chairs, please submit your statement for posting on the Faculty Senate Moodle site to <shack@augsburg.edu>. Thank you to the departments of History, Education, English, Languages, Physics, and Theater for beating the deadline!

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Chemistry Tutor Needed

I am a full time student here at Augsburg and work full time as well. I don't have time to attend SI sessions and need a tutor who is willing to work with my schedule. I will pay $20per hour and want to meet two days a week.

Please call or text me at 612-226-6594
Pay: $20per hour

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm

The Speaking of Scholarship Series features the scholarship of Augsburg faculty and students, through 20-30 minute presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by their work. The intent is to increase awareness of scholarship on campus and learn from each other's experiences. Light hors d'oeuvres are served. The fall sessions include:

Wednesday, October 13, Marshall Room – Carol Forbes, Academic Affairs, "Scholarship and Grant Proposals"

Wednesday, October 20, Marshall Room – John Harkness, English, "Two Messapic Cognates on the Novilara Stele"

Tuesday, October 26, OGC 100 –Dal Liddle, English, "Engines of the Imagination: The Technology of Literary Form in Britain, 1800 – 1850"

Wednesday, November 3, OGC 100 – Lucreshia Grant, Student, "Hair Is, Hair Ain't: Black Women and The Meaning of Their Hair"; and Amanda Symmes, Student, "Examining the Association Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Nicotine Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults"

Tuesday, November 9, Lindell 301 – Joe Underhill, Political Science, "Campus as Watershed"

Wednesday, November 17, Marshall Room – Vivian Feng, Chemistry, "Diesel Analysis"

Hosts: Jessica Nathanson and Ben Stottrup
RSVP to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made.

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Winter/Spring Book Orders due October 15

Effective in 2010, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) will require Augsburg to inform students about how they can save money on textbooks (including used books, cash back programs, etc.) Submitting your book orders promptly will help ensure our compliance to HEOA.

SUBMITTING TEXTBOOK REQUESTS
During registration, students must be able to access course information for fall. Registration begins in November, so it is imperative that we receive your Winter/Spring textbook adoption as soon as possible. We would like to see book orders in on October 15th. We'll take your requests any way you want to deliver them! Choose the process that works best for you:
• Call 612-359-6492.
• E-mail sm592@bncollege.com or forgey@augsburg.edu
• Use our online system at www.augsburg.bncollege.com (click on the Faculty tab).

ONLINE REQUEST SYSTEM
This easy-to-use system gives you access to valuable information and timesaving features. You can learn what books were used over the past two years and select previously used textbooks just by checking a box, or you can enter information about a new book you want to use. You can also request additional supplies and materials needed for your course.
How to submit online requests through the bookstore website.
• Go to www.augsburg.bncollege.com
• Click on the Faculty tab at the top of the page.
• Log in or register if you haven't already.
• Follow Steps 1 through 5…..and you're done! After you complete this process, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that your textbook request was received.

WHY THE EARLY REQUESTS?
Faculty members are often surprised how early we begin asking for textbook requests for the coming term. We need to know what textbooks you plan to use for a number of reasons:
• To manage publisher or shipping delays that may arise. If we know what textbooks you want to use early on, you'll have time to review alternatives if your preferred titles aren't available.
• To get textbooks in the students' hands for the first day of class and to help them be prepared. By working together, we can make sure not a moment of instructional time is lost.
• To help save our students money! Early requests help us secure used copies of textbooks. Used textbooks offer students a lower-priced alternative—typically 25% less than a new textbook.

FACULTY CENTER NETWORK (FCN)
Are you considering a new book for the coming term? The FCN makes textbook selection faster and easier. This free online resource provides you with the information and tools you need to quickly research, select, and request your textbooks. You can view lists of other titles published in your discipline using various search and sort criteria, see how frequently and at which schools different textbooks are being used, read peer reviews, and preview textbooks.

Once you've identified which textbooks you want to learn more about, you can examine each book's cover and table of contents. Some textbooks have excerpts and summaries. The FCN also contains a link that you can use to request desk copies from publishers.
Ready to get started? Go to www.augsburg.bncollege.com and click on the Faculty tab. The Faculty Center Network access is located at the bottom of the Faculty page.
Bookstore Contact Info: Phone 612.359.6492
E-mail sm592@bncollege.com or forgey@augsburg.edu
Bookstore Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:00, Friday 9:00-4:00, WEC SAT 10:30-1:00

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Got Career & Internship Questions

Stop by our table in the Library Link every Wednesday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. There will be a career counselor available to assist you with your resume, interviewing skills, making appointments, and general questions that relate to your job and internship search. The Strommen Career and Internship Center is also open daily and we are located in the lower level of Anderson Hall. x1148 http://cswl.pbworks.com

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H1N1 update - www.augsburg.edu/H1N1

Flu experts both in Minnesota and nationally do not believe that this fall and winter will feature the same kind of major influenza outbreak that we saw a year ago.

The World Health Organization has officially declared an end to the H1N1 pandemic and far fewer people are becoming ill from it. That said, the virus is still circulating and Augsburg students, faculty and staff members are encouraged to continue practicing the health safety habits that became commonplace a year ago.

Cover your cough. Wash your hands. Don't share things like cups, glasses or water bottles. Use the hand sanitizing stations that continue to be stocked on campus.

And, most importantly, get a flu shot.

Augsburg has set up opportunities for students, faculty and staff members to get flu shots without having to leave campus.
FOR STUDENTS
DATE: Monday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Christensen Center Century Room.
COST: Students who bring their insurance card will receive the flu shot without an out of pocket expense. Students without an insurance card can receive a flu shot for $25 (similar in price to the cost of a flu shot at Target, Walgreens or CVS).

FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
CLINIC #1
DATE: Friday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-Noon, Lindell Library 202

CLINIC #2
DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 9, Noon-2:30 p.m., Lindell Library 202

COST: Employees need to bring their insurance card to receive the flu shot without an out of pocket expense. Augsburg WILL NOT pay for the flu shot this year. Employees can also receive a flu shot for $25 (similar in price to the cost of a flu shot at Target, Walgreens or CVS).

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Need to Buy Dining Flex Points?

If you need Flex Points to use at any of the Augsburg Dining locations, don't forget to visit Chris Nowak in the A-Club Grille office, Monday through Friday from 11am until 1:30pm. It's fast, easy, and convenient! You'll never have to worry about carrying cash or your debit card again...all the funds are placed on your student ID within minutes.

If you need further assistance with Flex Points or your meal plan, visit Chris or contact him at augsburg@aviands.com

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Twins Tickets Winner from Augsburg Dining

Congratulations goes out to Molly Glynn, the winner of Two (2) Minnesota Twins Tickets for their game Thursday night against the Toronto Blue Jays!

Molly won by liking Augsburg College Dining Services Facebook page which automatically enrolled her into this prize giveaway.

You too can be eligible throughout the academic school year to win other prizes such as Minnesota Wild Tickets, Gas Gift Cards, and more! Find our Facebook page and hit the "Like" button and you will automatically entered.

For more information check out http://augsburg.aviands.com

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Study Abroad in El Salvador

Apply by Oct 1: Explore Vocation & Christian Faith in El Salvador!

Join Professor Bev Stratton in winter break to examine how Christian theology has been used to justify oppression, support social justice movements, and offer hope in Christian communities in El Salvador, while you also focus on the concept of vocation in the context of poverty and political injustice.
Course title: REL 480: Vocation and the Christian Faith: El Salvador
Travel Dates: January 6-16, 2011 (course meets before and after travel)
Cost: $2,759 for full-time Day students, $3,119 for WEC students
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Keystone
Deadline to apply: Friday, October 1!

Financial aid is available too! For more information on studying abroad or about this program, please contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu or stop by the study abroad library in Murphy Place!

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Hispanic Heritage Month: History and People

Hispanic Heritage Month

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, estimated at 46 million. To help understand the roots and origins of Hispanics or Latinos 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." History also tells us the Hispanic presence and bravery are well-known and have been demonstrated time and again, dating back to the aid rendered by General Galvez during the American Revolution and of Latino soldiers who served in World War II, Vietnam, Iraq and in other wars.

The Hispanic population with its presence and growth that began centuries ago continues with its demographic and economic shifts today. For example in 2007, the U.S. Population Bureau published "Hispanic Gains Minimize Population Losses in Rural and Small-Town America." These findings come as no surprise and confirm predictions. 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.

Today many of them are creating new opportunities for employment, but the jobs tend to be low-wage positions in commercial agriculture, meatpacking, carpeting, and other manufacturing sectors that are more attractive to recent immigrants. As U.S. born workers seek job opportunities elsewhere, they are gradually replaced by foreign-born workers who are often willing to work for less money. The positive implications of this demographic shift in rural and small-town America is that the Hispanic population growth has helped revive communities by sustaining businesses and housing markets and by providing needed tax revenue. In 2009, U.S. Census Bureau estimated there are 740,000 people of Hispanic descent living in Minnesota.

Looking back through the 1850s, the tales of the American Revolution and of recent wars are living proof that Hispanics or Latinos have been part of America's rich history. Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses more than a language spoken; it includes the recognition of men and women and the acknowledgement of a beautiful mosaic of creation among all people. - Viva! - Long live America!

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

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Augsburg Yearbook Needs YOU

We are looking for students to write, edit, and manage the Augsburg Yearbook this year! We also need someone to take photos of events ASAP! If you are interested in writing, have a media major, or looking to put something on your resume- Join! Email steeles@augsburg.edu by Sept. 30th for more information.

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Renaissance Festival Tickets in HR

Human Resources has discount tickets available for the Renaissance Festival. We are selling tickets at the following prices: Adult - $15.95, Kids - $8.50, Food Books - $5.00. Please bring correct change or check. We cannot accept credit card.

The Renaissance Festival runs August 21st - October 3rd weekends and Labor Day, and Friday, October 1st. Open 9am - 7pm. Tickets are valid for any date the Festival is open.

This is an incredible deal—regular ticket prices are $20.95 for adults, $11.95 for kids, and $6.00 for food books! Stop down in HR to pick up your tickets today!

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Get a Free Eco Tote at the Bookstore

Buy 3 bargain books and get a free Barnes and Noble eco tote. Good while supplies last!

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Blood Drive Sign-Up Continues

CCHP reminds all interested students, faculty and staff that there is still time to get a donation time for the fall blood drive which will be on campus on Wednesday 10/6. You can get your donation time by calling the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Memorial Blood Centers will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the East Commons.

We also will be tabling on Wednesday 9/29 in Christensen Center between 11 - 1 pm so you can stop by then to get a donation time as well.

Any questions, please call the CCHP office. Let's help save lives in the community -- your donation can do that!

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Win a $25 Gift Card

Hey Auggies!!! Do you want to win a free $25 gift card? Here's how…. Be the fan to recruit the most fans of the Augsburg College Bookstore before October 1st! Suggest to your friends to become a fan of our bookstore and have them post your name on our wall so that you get credit. The fan with the most new recruits by October 1st will r...eceive a $25 gift card good for anything in our store!

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Performance Opportunity

"One short sleep"
A play by Naomi Wallace.
Auditions-Monday the 4th from 5:30-8:30pm- Audition information and sign ups will be posted on the theater door located in the Foss fine arts building.

This performance will be an opportunity for students to work as an ensemble to create a show centered around the bombings of Lebanon. Actors will have a chance to incorporate their own ideas into the show to tell the story of the 2006 Lebanon war from a different perspective.

All students are encouraged to audition, including non-theater majors. Please prepare two minutes of your favorite fairy tale. Students need not be memorized for this audition.

Please contact Josh Lyons with any questions
Lyons@augsburg.edu
(952)-212-3747

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Fall Student Involvement Fair

Do you want to get involved? Do you want to see all of the awesome student groups and organizations Augsburg has to offer? Do you like getting FREE CANDY? Then check out the Student Involvement Fair Wednesday, September 29 from 2-5 PM in the Christensen Center Lobby! It's a perfect opportunity to get involved on campus. If you have any questions, contact Abbi Weatherspoon at cao@augsburg.edu

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A Multi-faith Prayer Service for Respect

Minnesotans Standing Together:
A Multi-faith Prayer Service for Respect
Tuesday, September 28, 7:00
Central Lutheran Church, 333 12th Street South, Minneapolis

Former Governor Al Quie will provide the opening address as Minnesotans of many faith traditions will join together to pray for respect for the many ways that citizens of the state profess their religious beliefs.
Other participants include the Rev. Peg Chemberlin, Executive Director of the Minnesota Council of Churches, Imam Makram El-Amin of Masjid An Nur and Rabbi David Locketz, President of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association.
http://www.mnchurches.org/programs/christian-unity/prayforrespect.html

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Augsburg Gubernatorial Debate

Put it in your calendar Augsburg will be a political hot spot on October 21st from 7:00-8:00pm when the three major candidates for governor have been invited to debate the issue of higher education.

October 21st 7:00-8:00pm
Foss Chapel
Everyone is Invited!!!

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FREE Yoga - Room Change

Counseling and Health Promotion is happy to announce that due to increased demand and participation in our FREE yoga classes that starting today (Tuesday 9/28) and continuing for the rest of the year we will now have the yoga sessions in Kennedy Center in the new wrestling room (top of the stairs to the right/football field side) in Kennedy Center from 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Please plan to join us in the new location where there will be a lot more space for yoga. Feel free to bring your own mats and wear comfortable clothing. No street shoes or beverages are allowed in the wrestling room on the mats.

If you have any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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SEX Series: Spectrums of Sexuality

It's time to talk openly and responsibly about sex, sexuality and sexual health, so join us. All are WELCOME!

Oct. 8, 2010, Friday
5pm-7pm
Century Room-Christensen Center

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Men Ending Rape: Transforming A Rape Culture

Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30pm, please come to the Chapel for Keith Edwards' talk, "Men Ending Rape: Transforming A Rape Culture." Keith is nationally recognized for his sexual assault prevention work with the organization, Men Ending Rape, and he speaks on diversity, social justice, and college men's issues. His talk will also kick off the formation of SAAGA: Sexual Assault Advocacy Group at Augsburg, a student organization that will focus on sexual assault advocacy, prevention, and education. We hope to see you there – all are welcome!

Keith's appearance at Augsburg is sponsored by the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center, Dean of Students, Augsburg for Adults, Campus Activities and Orientation, American Indian Student Services, LGBTQIA Services, Department of Residence Life, and Counseling and Health Promotion.

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Employer Highview Middle School On Campus

Representatives will be in the Christensen Center lobby on Wednesday, September 29th from 10-12. Stop by and learn how you can become a tutor and help young children. Check out their web site at http://www2.moundsviewschools.org/highview/

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First Feminist Collective Meeting

It's a new year and we are SO excited!!! We will be having our first meeting October 5, Tuesday at 5pm in the Women's Resource Center: SVE207.

Snacks and Discussion (you know how we do!)
LET'S SPEAK OUR TRUTH!!!

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WRC and Feminist Collective Organizational Meeting

The Women's Resource Center and Feminist Collective what to do some GREAT things this year for Augsburg and to do this we want to hear from YOU!!!

So Let Us Know What You Think and What You Want To See Happen At The Organizational Meeting: September 30, Thursday at 5pm in the Women's Resource Center (WRC): SVE207

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Seminary and Divinity School Day this Thursday

Representatives from the following Seminary and Divinity Schools will be on campus this Thursday, September 30 from 9:30am - 4pm in the Atrium of Foss Center:

*Bethel Seminary
*Candler School of Theology at Emory University
*Duke Divinity School
*Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
*Luther Seminary
*Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
*Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
*Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
*Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
*Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
*Trinity Lutheran Seminary
*Union Theological Seminary
*United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
*Wartburg Theological Seminary
*Yale Divinity School

All are welcome to stop by and visit with them. For more information about Seminary and Divinity School Day, stop by the Campus Ministry Office or contact Lonna Field, fieldl@augsburg.edu

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Community Time TODAY

Plan to attend Community Time for refreshments and conversation in the East Commons today, 3:45-4:45 pm in the East Commons. We'll introduce new faculty and staff at about 4:00.

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Graduate and Professional School Day

Graduate and Professional School Day Thursday, October 14, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Great Hall, Coffman Union www.clacareer.umn.edu/GSD

More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota's Graduate and Professional School Day. This free, University-wide event provides students the opportunity to speak with representatives from law, business, education, health sciences and a variety of other graduate and professional programs. The event will also feature helpful workshops on "How to Apply" and "Funding Graduate and Professional School." This annual event is coordinated by CLA Career Services. For more information, go to www.clacareer.umn.edu/GSD This event is open to the public and is free to attend.

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Employer AccessAbility On Campus -TODAY

Representatives from AccessAbility will be on campus Tuesday, September 28 from 10-12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen Center. The mission of AccessAbility is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion. They have a variety of employment and volunteer needs. Visit http://www.accessability.org/AboutUs/index.html or stop by their table.

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Day Student Government Elections this Friday

Day Student Government will be hosting elections this Friday October 1 at 7am.- October 3 at midnight.

Please make sure to check your augsburg email where you will receive an email and you will be directed to a link where you can vote.

YOU WILL ONLY BE ALOUD TO VOTE FOR STUDENTS IN YOUR SAME GRADUATING CLASS ACCORDING TO YOUR AMOUNT OF CREDITS.

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Staff, Do You Have Questions for HR?

Staff, have questions about the upcoming change to the biweekly pay schedule? Or the new Kronos system? Or any other HR questions?

Please join us during the Staff Senate Open Forum where two Human Resources representatives will be available to answer your questions.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Open Forum from 12:30-1:00 pm
Augsburg Room

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Monday, Sept. 27:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?tab=golf&path=mgolf


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

Wednesday, Sept. 29:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Olaf, 4 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Gustavus, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30:
Women's Golf -- Augsburg vs. Wisconsin-River Falls dual meet (rescheduled), Troy Burne GC, Hudson, Wis.

Friday, Oct. 1:
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Open, 4 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg at MIAC/IIAC Border Battle at Loras (Iowa) -- Augsburg vs. Coe (Iowa), 4 p.m., vs. Central (Iowa), 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 2:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at MIAC/IIAC Border Battle at Loras (Iowa) -- Augsburg vs. Dubuque (Iowa), 8 a.m., vs. Loras (Iowa), 12 p.m.
Football -- Augsburg at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Catherine, 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Superior, 2 p.m.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids.

Sunday, Oct. 3:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids.

Monday, Oct. 4:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids.

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