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Register Now for Fall LSAT Prep

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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MN Study Abroad Returnee Conference: Sat. Oct. 9

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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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

Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.

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Book Request 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 Spring/Winter textbook adoption as soon as possible. Book request will be due in the store 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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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.

RSVP to lashbroo@augsburg.edu

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New Adult Tutor Program

A new Adult Tutoring Program will start at Augsburg next week. We are currently looking for students interested in volunteering their time and talents by tutoring adults from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Tutoring will occur on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 in Foss.

We are looking for students from all scholarly disciplines to tutor. This is a great opportunity for students to meet adults in the community and to not only refine communication and teaching skills, but to engage with adults from a variety of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

The Trinity-Augsburg Partnership (with the help of the Sabo Center and the Bonner Program) is making this program possible.

Please e-mail Adam Spanier at spaniera@augsburg.edu if interested in tutoring.

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This Weekend-Seward Arts Festival

2010 Seward Arts Festival

Art Crawl through the Seward Neighborhood, music, food, poetry readings, art car parade, and much much more.

Friday, October 1-Sunday, October 3

All events free and open to everyone@!
For more information, go to www.sewardarts.org

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Clearance Items at the Bookstore

All Republic of Tea is 50% off, select wrestling tees (sizes left xl, xxl)$1.99, moleskin jourmals and planners 25% off!

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10th Annual International Photo Contest

International photo contest for students who studied abroad last year or are an international student. Cash prizes!

Entry form and more info: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Photo_Contest_Entry_Form_1.pdf

Deadline: October 10.

abroad@augsburg.edu

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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 AuBri Weatherspoon, CAO Student Administrative Assistant, via email at cao@augsburg.edu as soon as possible!

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Drug Free Schools Annual Notice

Annual Notification regarding Drug Free Schools

The on-line Student Guide has information about standards of conduct, appropriate sanctions for violations of federal, state, and local law and campus policy, a description of health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use, and a description of available treatment programs. You can find the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/

This information is provided as part of Augsburg's compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). An institution of higher education (IHE) must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The plan must include annual notification to each student, in writing, of standards of conduct, a description of appropriate sanctions for violation of federal, state, and local law and campus policy, a description of health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use and a description of available treatment programs.

A copy of Augsburg's Drug Free 2010-2012 Plan and the Drug Free 2008-2010 Report can be found at http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/

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Study Abroad in Costa Rica & Nicaragua

Apply by Oct 1: Study Environmental Politics in Costa Rica & Nicaragua!

Join Professor Joe Underhill spring semester in a course like no other! For two weeks over winter break, analyze environmental challenges, opportunities and interrelationships as you visit eco-tourism sites, sustainable farming cooperatives and meet with local government officials, activists and business leaders in both Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Then spend the rest of spring semester synthesizing what you learned, and applying it to our context here in Minneapolis.

Course title: ENV 310: Environmental Politics Field Seminar OR POL 461: Topics in International Politics
Travel Dates: Dec. 31, 2010-Jan. 15, 2011 (course meets before travel and two hours a week Jan 19-March 9)
Cost: $4,589 for full-time Day students, $4,949 for WEC students
Fulfills: Augsburg Experience and Upper division requirement/elective for ES, POL and IR
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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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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Hispanic Heritage Month: History and People

Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 15-Oct. 15

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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Music + Theatre Meeting

Join us for our first meeting of the year!
Music + Theatre is a student organization at Augsburg College for students interested in acting and singing, dancing, directing or just participating in Musicals.
Thursday we will discuss our new officers, our production that is coming up, get to know new folks, and catch up with the old.
9:15-10:00pm in the Fishbowl.
See you there!

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Blood Drive Sign-Ups Continue

If you did not have a chance to stop by the table in Christensen Center on Wednesday or still have not called to get a blood donation time for next Wednesday, you can still sign-up!

The Memorial Blood Center will be on campus on Wednesday 10/6 from 10 am to 4 p.m. in the East Commons. We have had over 50 people sign up to donate and there are still some slots available. So please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get a specific donation time.

Please help save three lives, call for your donation time today!

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Pan- Afrikan Student Union Fall Retreat

PASU Fall Retreat Featuring the Underground Railroad Simulation
Friday, October 15 at 3:30pm - October 17 at 12:00pm

The time has come for you to sign up to join PASU for the annual Fall retreat featuring the Underground Rail Road Simulation. During the 3 day 2 night retreat participants will have an opportunity to relive the experiences of our ancestors who fled the south to the north with Harriet Tubman. In addition to the simulation we will be joined by all of the other Multi-Cultural student organizations for a weekend of community building.

If you would like to join us please sign up at the Murphy Place Lobby and give $5 to Kasidy Moore no later than Oct. 1. Space is limited (we can only take 30 students ) and it will be first come first serve.

The trip will be Oct. 15-17 (I know it is homecoming weekend but we had no other choice) at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN (1 hour away). The camp has a bunch of football and soccer fields and basketball courts. Not to mention their is an indoor pool and full gymnasium.

Also if interested in the retreat please come to the PASU general meeting Thursday Sep. 30th at 7pm in the Marshall room to learn more.

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PASU Chill Night

Pan-Afrikan Student Union is having a chill night on Friday Oct. 1. We're going bowling and all students are welcome free of charge. Meet in the Urn/Mort lobby by 6pm. Please arrive early, space is limited.

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TODAY: Seminary and Divinity School Day

Representatives from the following 15 Seminary and Divinity Schools will be on campus today 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

Representatives also available from:
*Army Chaplain
*ELCA Global Missions

Please stop by and visit with them as you are able!

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Depression and Anxiety Screening Day

Worried? Stressed? Sad? You're not alone. Get help at the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion's Depression and Anxiety Screening Day. Drop by our table in the Christensen Lobby between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on Wednesday, October 6, where we will be offering free, anonymous screenings for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Information about resources on- and off-campus to help address students' mental health concerns will also be available. Contact CCHP at 612-330-1707 with any questions. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Get help today!

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PASU General Meeting

The Pan-Afrikan Student Union, (PASU), is having a general meeting Thursday Sep. 30 at 7pm in the Marshall room. The Marshall room is located in the Christensen Center.

We will hear from the director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, Mohamed Sallam, and we will also talk about fun upcoming events. EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to come check us out!

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2010 Toyota Camry For Sale

2010 Toyota Camry LE for sale. Silver with cloth seats.Only 7000 miles and in excellent condition. Call Susan at 651-246-6564 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 651-246-6564 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

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Lost Cell Phone

Lost Wednesday afternoon, September 29, somewhere in Foss Center or Memorial Hall: an inexpensive but important cell phone, in a black clip case. It is a Motorola Tracfone with a girl's school picture glued to the back of the ear section.

If found, please contact craig@augsburg,edu.

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FOR SALE:Digital camera Olympus/Stylus 760 $145.00

Almost never used digital camera. Silver.

Product Features
•7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
•3x optical zoom with Dual Image Stabilization Modes
•2.5-inch wide-view LCD screen with Backlight Boost button
•Bright Capture technology for low-light photography and image viewing
•All-weather design protects against rain, sleet, and snow
PACKAGE CONTENTS:Digital Camera,Rechargeable Battery(2) one still in the original package; Battery charger, USB cable,AV Cable,CD-Rom
Owner's Manual included

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