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Scholarship $ for Language Study this Summer

A program of United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2011.

http://www.clscholarship.org/applicants.htm

The 2011 CLS Program application is now available, and the deadline to apply is November 15, 2010.

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students.

Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
Chinese, Japanese, Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.
The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. Please visit 2010 CLS Institutes for more information.

Countries may include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, or others where the target languages are spoken.

Please see Information for Applicants for eligibility requirements, grant benefits, and language levels and pre-requisites.

The 2011 CLS Program application is now available. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2010 at 11:59pm PST.

http://www.clscholarship.org/applicants.htm

Augsburg Abroad Application info: www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/apply.htm

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The Collaboration for Learning Conference

Ripples in the Pond: Transforming Higher Education for Today
November 18-20, 2010, Radisson Conference Center, Plymouth, MN
Early Bird Registration due October 27!

This year's conference will include an opening keynote by George Kuh, founding director of the NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) Institute, plus workshops and concurrent sessions on a wide variety of teaching and learning issues

Augsburg is a charter member of The Collaboration for Learning (formerly The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning). This three-day, locally held conference provides an excellent opportunity to learn about learning from colleagues from a wide range of higher education institutions.

Simply complete the registration form at http://www.kleermeetingsolutions.com/Collab2010.aspx, print it, and deliver it to Naomi Hagen in the Dean's Office before October 27. CTL will submit a group registration to get a discounted rate.

Registrations will be handled on a first come, first serve basis, so get your registrations in early.

If you have any questions, please contact Velma Lashbrook at lashbroo@augsburg.edu

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Powerful Conversations on NSSE

Thursday, October 28, 12:00-1:00, Century Room

Augsburg College uses the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to learn more about how our students perceive their college experience. Student engagement is strongly related to both student success and retention. This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how well we engage students, explore how we can leverage our strengths to have a more significant impact, and examine what are our most important opportunities for improvement. Over the year, we will look at overall results and then look more closely at each of the five factors measured by NSSE. Every academic department should have a representative attend these sessions. They are scheduled as follows:

October 28, 2010 – Why NSSE Matters at Augsburg (Barbara Farley)
November 23, 2010 – Level of Academic Challenge (Amy Gort)
December 16, 2010 – Active and Collaborative Learning (Velma Lashbrook)
February 17, 2011 – Student-Faculty Interaction (Lori Peterson)
March 24, 2011 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)
April 21, 2011 – Supportive Campus Environment (Ann Garvey)

Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to lashbroo@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. 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. 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. 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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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 for each session.

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Deadline Extensions: Study Abroad Winter & Spring

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

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

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

CGE SPRING SEMESTER: 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.
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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
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questions? abroad@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Free Augsburg Binder and Highlighter w/Purchase

Spend ten dollars at the bookstore and get a free Auggie binder and highlighter! while supplies last.

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Book Request Due next Friday, October 15

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.

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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Auditions for The Living Newspaper Project

Winter Main Stage Play Auditions
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

Monday, October 18, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 19, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

All Augsburg students are welcome to audition for The Living Newspaper Project. There are many ways for you to get involved — through performance, writing, music, research, and community outreach.

Auditions and participation are not limited only to acting! If you are chosen as part of the ensemble, you may decide to perform onstage and/or contribute to the production in other ways. The ensemble members will determine the topic of the performance and create the script themselves!

Here are the steps you'll need to take to get involved:

1. Sign up for an audition time on the sheet posted on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater door in the atrium of the Foss Center.

2. Go to the front desk of the Theater Arts Department (shared with Campus Ministry) in Foss Center OR the Theater Arts Department public folder on Augnet, where you will find a series of articles.

3. Choose one article and carefully prepare a 2-3 minute dramatic response or creative representation of it. (You may choose more than one article if you find a thematic link between them.) You could write a scene, perform an original monologue, create a movement piece, compose music, craft the words of the article into a poem, make a sound collage—the options are endless. Just be sure that you present or perform your work in no more than 3 minutes.

Callbacks will be held Wednesday, October 20 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
A cast meeting will be held Thursday, October 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Formal rehearsals will begin November 15, and performances will be February 4-13, 2011.

If you have any questions, please email the director Sarah Myers at myerss@augsburg.edu.

More on The Living Newspaper Project

Inspired by the original Living Newspapers of the Federal Theater Project in the 1930s, this student-devised performance will use a range of nonfiction sources to explore a current social issue. Ensemble members will gather interviews, articles, and multimedia – and generate their own writing — to create and stage a totally unique piece of socially conscious theatre.

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CSBR Faculty Training Sessions

The Dean's Office and the Office of Institutional Advancement invite you to an upcoming CSBR Faculty Training Session. These sessions will provide training for faculty who would like to be a part of the campaign for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. We are grateful for the many faculty who have indicated their interest in playing an active role in this process. There are two sessions scheduled for this fall:

- Thursday, October 14 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm, OGC 100
- Wednesday, November 10 - 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, OGC 100

Thank you for your continuing support of this exciting phase of the College's work. I encourage you to take part in one of these two sessions. Please e-mail your rsvp to Sonja Casperson at casperso@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1177.

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Help Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research

Barnes & Noble College will donate $5,000 to the National Breast Cancer Coalition if we can get 5,000 fans to use our pink ribbon as their Facebook profile picture this month. Just save the photo below to your desktop, upload it as your profile pic, and then leave us a comment so we can count you! Spread the word and make a difference!

Hey Auggies, want to help raise money for breast cancer research? It is easy and you do not have to leave your computer, simpily become a fan of the Augsburg College Bookstore. So far we have 13 fans that have contributed, I know we do better!

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Creating a Diverse, Welcoming Environment - Oct 12

CAO welcomes ALL student leaders to Creating a Diverse, Welcoming Environment, the second installment in the Student Group Workshop Series. The goal of this series is to strengthen the awareness, leadership, management, and organizational skills of student leaders around a myriad of different topics. This session will define how organizations, like yours, can create inclusive spaces for students of many identities and backgrounds.

Cindy Peterson, Director of Scholastic Connections, will facilitate this workshop on Tuesday, October 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100.

Please remember, commissioned student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than two workshops per semester. Chartered student organizations are required to send at least one representative to no less than one workshop per semester.

Additionally, these workshops are for all student leaders on campus. So if you are not part of a formal organization, feel free to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Diversity Symposium - University of St. Catherine

On Oct 11 and 12 2010, The St Catherine University Diversity Council is hosting its 2nd Annual Diversity Symposium - Accelerating Effective Progressive Action in Minnesota Schools : Teaching and Learning Strategies to Justly Prepare Black Male Students for Success

Dr. Roy Jones, the founder of the Call Me Mister program - is the keynote speaker on Tuesday Oct 12, 7 p.m. Jean d'Arc Auditorium
Keynote Address: The Transformational Power of Preparing Black Male Elementary Teachers for America's Classrooms
Roy I. Jones, Ed.D., National Executive Director, Call Me MISTER
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Also of interest are three panels and a film screening on Monday and Tuesday.

Monday, October 11 3:00 p.m. Rauenhorst Hall,
Coeur de Catherine Campus Center
Panel Presentation and Round Table Discussion:
Thinking Anew, Acting Anew: Competencies for Engaging and Empowering Black Youth in Minnesota Classrooms

Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m. Jean d'Arc Auditorium
Panel Presentation:
Minnesota School to Prison Pipeline: Abolishing the Criminalization of Being Young, Black and Male

Tuesday, October 12 1:30-2:30 p.m. Rauenhorst Hall,
Coeur de Catherine Campus Center
Film Presentation:
The Call Me MISTER Project, "Team Work Makes the Dream Work"

Tuesday, October 12 3:00 p.m. Rauenhorst Hall,
Coeur de Catherine Campus Center
Panel Presentation:
A 21st Century Civil Rights Issue: Overcoming Institutional Defeat of Black Male Students in Minnesota Schools

Questions? Contact Student Affairs at the University of St. Catherine (651) 690-6778.
All are welcome to this event.

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Women's Resource Center Brown-Bag Lunches

Please mark your calendars. Faculty and staff (of all genders) are particularly encouraged to attend this lunch series; all members of the Augsburg community are welcome! All lunches will be held in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup).

Topics still to be scheduled include training for faculty and staff on handling reports of sexual assault and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. If you have a topic you'd like to suggest that is of particular interest to faculty/staff, please email nathanso@augsburg.edu.

Tues, Oct 19 12-1 – open discussion
Wed, Nov 17, 12:30-1:30 – "Voices from Iraq" - three Iraqi women will talk about how average Iraqi families, especially the women, have suffered living in a war zone
Wed, Dec 8, 12:30-1:30 - "Robert's Rules of Order 101" with Bob Groven
Wed, Jan 26, 12:30-1:30 – film, STILL DOING IT: THE INTIMATE LIVES OF WOMEN OVER 60
Tues, Feb 15, 12-1 - TBA
Wed, March 23, 12:30-1:30 - TBA
Tues, April 5, 12-1 - TBA

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Film Documentary, "Troubled Waters," October 14

The documentary "Troubled Waters" on the impact of farming in Minnesota on the Mississippi River, will be shown on campus this coming Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 PM in Sverdrup 1. Join us for a discussion of the film and controversy around the University of Minnesota's decision to cancel the film's release (which they later reversed). We will have pizza and ice cream on hand. Sponsored by the Environmental Studies Program, Environmental Stewardship Committee, Political Science Dept., and Batalden Program.

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Islamist Feminism

Please join our "Foundations in Women's Studies" class for Dr. Smadar Lavie's discussion of "Islamist Feminism" on Monday, Oct. 11, 11-12, in the East Commons.

Lavie will explain the feminist failure to address religion due to religion's embeddedness in the patriarchal order. She will then review the history of Islamist feminism in Egypt, and its relationship with the forces of post-cold-war globalization and restructuring on the one hand, and with the historically secular feminist movement of Egypt, on the other. She will then explain the interplay between patriarchy, spirituality and desire in non-liberal societies.

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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. Facilitated by trained peers. All are WELCOME!

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

Facilitators:
Hannah Glusenkamp, trained by TAMS through Minnesota Organization on
Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP)
Lucreshia Grant, trained by Planned Parenthood through MOAPPP
Annika Gunderson, trained by The Sexual Health Empowerment Clinic

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Feminist Collective Meeting

The next Augsburg Student Feminist Collective Meeting will be Oct. 13, Wednesday at 4:30pm in the Women's Resource Center!

Come join us for snacks and great discussion

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LGBTQIA Faculty and Staff Brown-Bag Lunch

LGBTQIA faculty and staff are invited to a brown-bag lunch on Thursday, Oct 21 from 11-12 in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup). Topics to discuss: What conditions prevent faculty and staff from coming/being out? Should we feel compelled or obligated to come/be out on campus? If so, when and to whom?

Please note that this is not an event for allies but rather for any faculty or staff member who identifies as LGBTQIA, whether or not s/he is out.

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Intl.Ed Photo Contest: Deadline This Friday

10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
PHOTO CONTEST

All entries must be submitted by Friday, October 8, 2010 at 4pm in Murphy Place 200.

Entry Form and Rules: http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/documents/Photo_Contest_Entry_Form_1.pdf

The contest is open to:
o All Augsburg students who have participated in a study abroad program approved by Augsburg.
o International students studying at Augsburg may also submit entries, using the Categories for Entry, that reflect their international experience in the U.S.

Categories for Entry
Judges will be selecting photos that are representative of your cross-cultural experience. Categories include:
1. Landscapes/cityscapes
2. Photojournalism - local people and/or Augsburg students interacting with the setting, cultural interactions
3. Portraits – photo of a person or animal that reflects the culture in which he/she is pictured.

Awards
 Cash prizes for first, second, and third place ($100, $75, $50) will go to a landscape category, a photojournalism category, and a portrait category
 The international student photos will be judged within the larger group.
 One "People's Choice" award (an additional $50) will be awarded to one of the top 10-20 photos selected by the judges. Augsburg students, faculty and staff will vote to choose the winner.

If you have questions, please contact: Leah Spinosa de Vega at abroad@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650.

See last year's winners...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/augsburgcollege/sets/72157624233142258/show/

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Homecoming Pep Rally and Coronation

The annual Pep Rally, Coronation, and Fireworks display will be taking place on Monday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Si Melby Hall Gym. Get fired up for Homecoming week and discover who is crowned Homecoming King and Queen 2010.

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AFA Getaway Retreat

The Augsburg for Adults Office, Center for Faith & Learning, Campus Ministry and Strommen Center for Meaningful Work are sponsoring our third annual Getaway Retreat. We invite WEC and Graduate students to attend and learn more about your strengths and vocation.

The retreat will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2010, 9:45AM-5:00 PM at The Marsh in Minnetonka. We ask that students pay $30 for the day-long event. Included in this price is an hour long massage, lunch, and all of the tools for personal assessments and discovery.

If you are interested in attending, please email Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu . Space is limited to 20 students, seated on a first come, first served basis.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 12:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Bethel, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 13:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Carleton, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Bethel at Augsburg, 7:30 p.m.

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