Campus Crime and Fire Safety Report Available

Each year Augsburg College publishes an campus crime and fire safety report. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Augsburg College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Public Safety Department at x1717 or at the following web site:

http://web.augsburg.edu/~pack/Report2010.pdf

If you have any questions regarding the report, please feel free to give me a call. My direct phone number is 612-330-1644 and my email is pack@augsburg.edu.

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Bike Walk Week in the Twin Cities

Celebrate the Fall Bike Walk Week at Augsburg. Those who Bike, Walk, or Ride to Augsburg next Wednesday Oct. 6th can stop by Public Safety Dispatch to enter their name into a drawing for cool prizes!

Check out other Bike/Walk/Ride events happening in the Twin Cities at:
http://www.bikewalkweek.org/celebrate.html

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Parking Appeals Committee Needs Faculty and Students

The Parking Appeals committee meets on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 10 am. The committee hears the parking appeals and then decides outcomes with fellow faculty, staff, and students. Consistent and active participation on the committee will result in a discounted parking permit for the following academic year. E-mail Janine at borcharj@augsburg.edu if you are interested in joining this committee. Thanks!

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Studied Abroad? Attend Conference This Saturday

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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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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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 Orders Due October 15

Thanks to all you have placed orders- we have 12% of the book adoptions in. Please remember, if you need any supplies or extra materials for your class, we can carry that too.


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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Deadline Extensions: Study Abroad Winter and Spring

Augsburg Abroad announces Study Abroad deadline extensions for the following programs:

WINTER BREAK: October 15
•Costa Rica/Nicaragua: Environmental Politics (POL Sci/Env. Studies)
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/NicaCostarica.pdf

•Chiapas, Mexico: Indigenous Issues (AIS/WST)
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/chiapas.pdf

Spring Semester Abroad: October 15
•Programs around the world: all affiliate/partner programs
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/region.html

•International Partners & Exchanges: China,Germany,Finland and Norway
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/programs.html#IP

Spring Semester CGE: November 1
•Mexico: AugCore and, Migration & Globalization
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/mexico/index.html

•Central America: Social Change--Peace, Justice & Community Engagement
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/centralamerica/index.html

Next Steps:
1. Attend a Group Advising Meeting (See schedule below.)
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.

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 extended deadline.

-----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.
**********
Deadlines for Summer and Fall 2011 programs:
•Faculty-led Summer Programs: February 1, 2011
Argentina, Egypt & Italy
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/programs.html#Short09

•Fall Semester, Academic Year & non-Augsburg Summer: March 1st
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/region.html
**********
questions? abroad@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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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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Sale at Bookstore

All Republic of Tea is 50% off, all Barnes & Noble classics are buy two, get one free. All fossil watches are 25% off. All moleskin planners and journals are 25% off. - Become a fan on our Augsburg College Bookstore facebook page for additional deals!

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Dining Service Pumpkin Carving Contest

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST OCTOBER 28TH

FIRST 10 TO LINE UP BY 5:00PM IN THE COMMONS WILL GET A FREE PUMPKIN TO CARVE. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN, SIMPLY BRING A PUMPKIN TO CARVE! (THAT IS, IF YOU'RE NOT ONE OF THE FIRST 10 IN LINE)

JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 29TH

PRIZE FOR THE BEST CARVED PUMPKIN!!!

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Blood Drive Sign-Up Continues

Still need a time to donate blood with Memorial Blood Center on Wednesday 10/6 -- you still have time to do that. Please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 to get your donation time.

The annual fall blood drive will take place in East Commons on Wednesday 10/6 from 10 - 4 p.m. Donors are reminded to eat a good breakfast or lunch that day and drink plenty of water. While walk-ins will be welcome a designated time guarantees your donation spot.

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

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General Elections - Nov. 2

Are you pre-registered?
All individuals whose registration applications are received by elections officials by 5 p.m. on October 12 will be pre-registered for the November 2 General Election. Voters who newly register or update their registration will receive a postcard notifying them where to vote.

Voters can pre-register by filling out a registration application at government offices or print one from the City of Minneapolis elections website and mail it to Minneapolis Elections, 350 S. Fifth St. – Room 1B, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1396.

If you miss the deadline to pre-register, you may still be able to vote. Minnesota is one of several states with Election Day registration. Individuals may register at the polls on Election Day by providing one of the forms of identification required by Minnesota law. Please allow extra time at the polls to register. Visit the City’s elections website at to find a list of identification allowed for Election Day registration:
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections, or call Minneapolis 311, which can also be reached at (612) 673-3000 or TTY/TTD 612-673-2157.

You can also visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website at www.sos.state.mn.us.

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Apply to be an Orientation Leader

Apply To Be An Orientation Leader?!?!!

Did you have a blast at SOAR and Auggie Days when you were a first-year student? Does welcoming the Class of 2015 to Augsburg sound like fun to you? Do you want to take your leadership skills to the next level? Well if you answered "yes" to any of these questions, being an 2011 Orientation Leader might be the job for you! Stop by the Auggie's Nest on the ground floor of the Christensen Center to pick up a 2011 Orientation Leader application. Applications are due by 4:30 pm on Friday, November 12.

If you want more information about the Orientation Leader position, past Orientation Leaders will be tabling in the lobby of the Christensen Center on October 7th 11:00 am-2:00 pm, October 13th 12:00-3:00 pm, and November 4nd 10:00 am-1:00 pm.

For questions, contact the Campus Activities and Orientation, Orientation Line at 612-330-1100.

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Thanks for Underwear Donations

Thanks to all who participated in the "Underwear Is Not Just for Superheroes" drive during the month of September. You raised 121 pairs of underwear, 50 bras, and 27 pairs of socks for homeless youth!

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2011 Student Orientation Coordinators

It is my distinct pleasure to announce that Laura Steines and Patrick DuSchane have accepted the positions of 2011 Student Orientation Coordinators (SOCs) with Campus Activities and Orientation. I am very excited for them to start their new journey with us. Please congratulate them as you see them around campus.

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Handheld Fans

For those who need them - you know who you are! - handheld fans are available in the Women's Resource Center in the plastic pocket on the door of my office. There are two styles to choose from. If these are gone when you come by, please email me to arrange to pick one up: nathanso@augsburg.edu.

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AASA's 2nd General Meeting

Come join Augsburg's Asian Student Association 2nd general meeting at Oren Gateway 202 at 7pm (October 4th 2010) as we discuss further plans for the school year! We will also be going over the Fall Leadership Retreat and other events as well!

See you all there!

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Dining Service Salad Toss Off

Compete in our Salad Toss Off!

Submit your favorite or unique salad recipe to Augsburg Dining Services by October 7th 2010. 10 winners will chosen to compete in the First Annual Augsburg College Salad Toss Off! All ingredients will be provided for the Toss Off Showdown On October 13th!

Submit Recipes by October 7th to gvillas@aviands.com

Toss Off Showdown: October 13th in the Commons at Noon!!

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Graduate School Talk: Unveiling the Application Process

Join Dean Tsantir, the director of Graduate School Admissions at the U of M, as he outlines the graduate school application process from start to finish.

Free food and intellectual conversations will be provided

Sponsored by Crockett Honors House, URGO, TRiO, and McNair.

October 7, 3:15

Oren Gateway 111

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First Wednesday Gathering

Please join faculty and staff colleagues for First Wednesday Gathering lunch Wednesday, October 6, 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 Augsburg 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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Free Ice Cream

Come celebrate PA Week with Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream!!!
When: Wednesday, October 6th
10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Christensen Center Lobby
Cost: FREE will donation
Proceeds benefiting Campus Kitchen

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We're Off to See the Wizard

Lace up your red running shoes for the Anderson Hall Homecoming 5k Fun Run

Saturday, October 16th
9:30 am

Open to all students, faculty, and staff
$5 registration fee includes a Wizard of Oz t-shirt and 5 tickets for the Taste of Augsburg

Pre-registration starts this week
You can register in the Anderson Hall Residence Life Office or in the Christensen Center from 11 am – 1 pm on Wednesday, October 6th

Participants are also encouraged to dress in their best Wizard of Oz attire

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, Oct. 1:
Men's Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Open
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/1/mcc100110.aspx?path=mcross

Women's Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Open
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/1/wcc100110.aspx?path=wcross

Volleyball -- Augsburg at MIAC/IIAC Border Battle at Loras (Iowa) -- Augsburg 3, Coe (Iowa) 0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-18); Central (Iowa) 3, Augsburg 0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-21)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/1/vb100110.aspx?path=wvball


Saturday, Oct. 2:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at MIAC/IIAC Border Battle at Loras (Iowa) -- Augsburg 3, Dubuque (Iowa) 2 (23-25, 29-31, 25-20, 25-20, 16-14); Loras (Iowa) 3, Augsburg 1 (25-13, 25-19, 19-25, 25-18)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/1/vb100110.aspx?path=wvball

Football -- Carleton 38, Augsburg 28
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/1/fb100210.aspx?path=football

Women's Soccer -- Augsburg 2, St. Catherine 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/2/wsoc100210.aspx?path=wsoc

Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 2, Wisconsin-Superior 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/10/2/msoc100210.aspx?path=msoc


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

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 5:
Volleyball -- Augsburg vs. Wisconsin-Stout, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Dubuque (Iowa), 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 6:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8:
Volleyball -- Augsburg vs. Macalester, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 9:
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wartburg (Iowa) Dan Hutson Pre-National Invitational, 11 a.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.
Football -- Augsburg at St. Thomas, 1 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg vs. St. Olaf, Si Melby Hall, 3 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 3 p.m.
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic.

Sunday, Oct. 10:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic.

Monday, Oct. 11:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic.

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Lost Phone

Lost my phone between the Weenaas lounge, the elevator and my floor (the 12th). I've been looking for it but can't find it, even though the area in which it could have been lost is extremely small.

The phone is an HTC Aria, it's little and black, similar shape and size to an iphone.

I'd love to have it back if you know anything or have it please email me at glasoe@augsburg.edu I'll give a reward.


Thanks,
Walker

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21 Inch T.V.

I have a 21 inch tv plus universal remote for sale. It is $15 and you must be able to pick it up at OGC.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/1986656523.html

Laura Holen
holen@augbsurg.edu

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Car For Sale

2010 silver Toyota Camry Le. Excellent condition with only 7000 miles. Still under warranty. Best offer. Contact 651-246-6564.

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