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Writing Lab Now Open

The Augsburg College Writing Lab, located in Lindell Library (street level, left of the circulation desk), is now open. Last year, tutors in the lab conducted just under 2000 sessions working with students on their writing assignments. Tutors can help writers at any stage of their writing process. No appointments are taken; just stop by. Hours are as follows:

Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Any questions? Contact Kathryn Swanson (x1010).

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Classroom Services at Work for You

We have added a "Help" button to rooms with technology in the podium. Pressing the button during classroom service hours will send a text message to the on-call classrooms worker who will then come to your room and help with whatever classroom issue you may be experiencing. The service hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm, WEC Saturday, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm, Sunday, 12-2pm. Our goal is a less than 5 minute response time. Check our website for the latest hours http://www.augsburg.edu/classrooms

Also over the Summer we replaced the projector remotes in Old Main with straight forward button panel on the wall, similar to panels on the podiums. Look for the glowing buttons on the wall next to the computer.

If you'd like to come and discuss learning spaces and how they can best serve your teaching, come to one of two focused conversations

Lindell 202 on Tuesday, Sept 27 3:10-4:00p
or
Lindell 202 on Monday, October 3 2:30-3:30p

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Reading Circles

This fall there are three reading groups forming to explore a variety of topics. All faculty and staff are welcome to participate in these, although we'd recommend that you choose only one. The groups include:

Resilience
Four personal narratives on having the inner strength to overcome barriers in life, led by Melissa Hensley.

The purpose of this group is to explore the idea of resilience by reading four memoirs of people who have overcome substantial barriers in order to achieve success. The group will read these books and discuss both personal and environmental factors that contributed to resilience and the capacity to overcome hardship. In particular, the role of educational organizations and systems in promoting resilience will be explored. The group will meet twice in the fall and twice in the spring, to discuss four different books. These brown bag discussions are scheduled as follows:

Friday, October 14, 12:00-1:30 – Welcome, Silence, by Dr. Carol North
Friday, December 9, 12:00-1:30 – Breaking Night, by Liz Murray
Friday, February 13, 12:00-1:30 – The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore
Friday, April 13, 12:00-1:30 – Balancing Two Worlds: Asian American College Students Tell their Life Stories, edited by Andrew Garrod, Robert Kilkenny, and Vernon Takeshita

To register for this book group, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

Race
Talking about race to support all our students, convened by Bev Stratton

As Dwight Garner's NYT review of Randall Kennedy's The Persistence of the Color Line says, we are "One Nation, Still Divisible by Race." This fall a staff-faculty book group focused on race will read Beverly Daniel Tatum's "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" And Other Conversations About Race. Discussing racial identity development through Tatum's book should help us learn to support all of our students. The group may continue in the spring focusing on Kennedy's book or another title. Fall meeting dates are four Wednesdays, 12:10-1:10 in the Cedar Room:

September 28 – A Definition of Terms (Chapters 1-2)
October 19 – Understanding Blackness in a White Context (Chapters 3-5)
November 9 – Understanding Whiteness in a White Context (Chapters 6-7)
November 30 – Beyond Black and White, and Breaking the Silence (Chapters 8-10)

To register for this book group and receive a copy of the book, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

Teaching
A Graduate Faculty Teaching Circle will meet monthly from 4:00-6:00 on the first Wednesday of the month (except in January). This year we will read and discuss Susan Ambrose's How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching. The dialogues will be facilitated by Velma Lashbrook and include:

October 5 – How Does Students' Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning? (Intro and Ch. 1)
November 2 – How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning? (Ch. 2)
December 7 – What Factors Motivate Students to Learn? (Ch. 3)
January 18 – How Do Students Develop Mastery? (Ch. 4)
February 1 – What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning? (Ch. 5)
March 7 – Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter in Learning? (Ch. 6)
April 4 – How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners? (Ch. 7)

If you register, you should plan to attend at least five sessions during the year. If you would like to participate, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Foundational Series on Student Learning

These workshops address basic teaching strategies for creating learning-centered experiences. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:30 am in OGC 100, and include a continental breakfast. Remaining sessions include:

October 11 – Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences (Tim Pippert)
November 8 – Developing a Learning-Centered Syllabus (Diane Pike)
February 14 – Designing and Assessing Written Assignments (Kathy Swanson)
March 13 – Designing and Assessing Group Assignments (Kristen Chamberlain)
April 10 – Integrating Online Learning Technologies (Cari Maguire and Scott Krenz)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Life of the Mind Retreat

This year's Life of the Mind Retreat will be held at Oak Ridge Conference Center from 11:30 Saturday, October 22 through noon on October 23, 2011 and focus on "Social Inequity and Global Poverty." All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to participate. Each year, we hold a retreat to explore a topic of interest to us as global citizens – a topic that is informed by numerous disciplines and can best be addressed through a transdisciplinary approach.

The two-day retreat will address the history of development on different continents, global economic disparities and their effects, oppression as reflected in theater, and confronting class in the classroom. In addition to readings, discussions, videos, poetry, spiritual exploration, and music; it also includes reflective time in a natural setting to think about how the discussions apply to our lives. Planners for this year's retreat are Kevin Bowman, Katie Clark (Welle), Orv Gingerich, Steve Peacock, and Sarah Myers.

To register for the overnight retreat and obtain the readings, contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you are willing to share a room to help reduce our expenses, please let her know. Since there are a limited number of participants possible, reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Blended Learning Series

Blended learning has come to mean everything from web-enhanced face-to-face learning to, but not including, courses that are fully online. Integrating online technologies can enhance and enrich learning; online tools also help differentiate instruction. A recent meta-analysis reported by the U.S. Department of Education found that blended learning produced higher performance on learning outcomes than either online or face-to-face learning alone.

As part of the Foundational Series, we introduce the use of online technologies to enhance face-to-face classes. This year, we are also introducing a series to explore strategies for using online applications to enhance learning. The Blended Learning Series, co-sponsored with IT, is offered from 8:30-10:00 on Third Wednesdays, and includes the following workshops:

October 19 – Using Moodle to Create a Community of Inquiry (Velma Lashbrook)
November 16 – Designing and Facilitating Meaningful Online Activities (Cari Maguire and Heather Ek)
January 18 – Digital Video and Audio Tools (Anita Fisher, Scott Krenz, and Nathan Lind)
February 15 – Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)
March 14 – Online Assessment Techniques and Academic Integrity (Scott Krajewski and Emily Harrington)

CTL and IT also offer passes for faculty to explore online technologies through workshops offered by Sloan-C (Sloan Consortium of Institutions and Organizations Committed to Quality Online Education). Those interested in participating in these courses (see http://sloanconsortium.org/2011workshops) can request a pass from Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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CTP Portfolio Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates for any type of Committee on Tenure and Promotion (CTP) review to determine the various forms of evidence that can help build a strong portfolio. The focus is on evidence of teaching, but the strategies directly apply to scholarship and service as well. This workshop is not designed to replace departmental guidance and advice nor is it an analysis of the Faculty Handbook language as it applies to an individual. The workshop is facilitated by Diane Pike and Su Doree and will be held at the following times:

Thursday, October 13, 9:10-11:10 in Cedar Room
Tuesday, October 18, 3:15-5:15 in Lindell 202
Thursday, May 24, 1:00-4:00 in Lindell 202

Following the workshop, participants are encouraged to form groups to review each other's portfolio materials and provide feedback and support. If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills Workshops

AugCore is Augsburg's general education curriculum. This series introduces the curriculum, the first year Augsburg Seminar, the graduation skills, the concept of vocation, and the Keystone Seminar. The four graduation skills – critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, writing, and speaking – are embedded in every curriculum. Anyone who teaches a course with the embedded skill is expected to attend the appropriate workshop. These workshops, co-sponsored with General Education, help prepare faculty to understand the curriculum and effectively teach the graduation skills. The workshops will be held on Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 (except the last one).

September 27, OGC 113 – The AugCore Curriculum and AVID Teaching Strategies (Lori Brandt Hale)
October 18, OGC 113 – Critical Thinking (Mary Lowe and GST100 Faculty)
November 15, OGC 113 – Speaking (Kristen Chamberlain and Darcey Engen)
February 21, Marshall Room– Writing (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
March 20, OGC 113 – Quantitative Reasoning (John Zobitz and Stacy Freiheit)
April 17, OGC 100– Vocation and the Keystone Seminar (Mark Tranvick and Lori Brandt Hale)
May 21, 9:00-4:00, OGC 113 – AugSem and AVID Strategies (Lori Brandt Hale and AVID staff)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Spring and Winter Book Orders Due Oct. 7

Faculty, please email your Spring & Winter book orders to me by October 7th. Thanks to all who have submitted!!

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Teaching Circles

Faculty are encouraged to form self-organizing teaching circles to collaborate on teaching and learning issues, or to simply support one another in teaching endeavors.

Want to pair up with a colleague for focused discussions on teaching?
If so, join a Teaching Circle! Trying something new or revisiting something old, focus on a strategy, technique or product with a colleague to share insights based on experiences and research as you observe each other's classes throughout the year. Since two points don't determine a circle, your pair can meet with other pairs of faculty a few times to discuss and gain feedback from interdisciplinary pedagogical perspectives. Work culture grants are available to help pay for materials that support your work together as well as food for the larger group meetings (up to $250).

Can I form a trio or quartet instead of just a pair?
Certainly! The Teaching Circles can be self-organizing and have any form. We are suggesting one possible form that some may want to join.

Are the CTL Work Culture grants available if I form a Teaching Circle different than the ones that are being suggested in this notice? Absolutely! The format suggested here we felt might be easier for faculty to start – pairing with someone with whom he/she wants to work, and then getting together in a larger interdisciplinary group a few times to share ideas and challenges.

A colleague and I want to join a Teaching Circle. What do we do now?
If you want to join other pairs a few times during the term for interdisciplinary discussions on teaching, please email Annette Gerten (gerten@augsburg.edu) or Matthew Haines (haines@augsburg.edu) and we will provide more information.

How do we apply for Work Culture grants?
Go to http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/forms.html and use the Group and Individual Project application

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Tutors Needed

Tutors needed for the Augsburg-Trinity Adult Tutoring Program

Where: Augsburg College, Foss 22B
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:30-5:30

A great opportunity to help out your community by tutoring adults from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in all areas of study!

If you would like more information, please contact Atalie DeBoer at deboera@augsburg.edu or Liv Meland at meland@augsburg.edu.

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Life of the Mind Retreat

This year's Life of the Mind Retreat will be held at Oak Ridge Conference Center from 11:30 Saturday, October 22 through noon on October 23, 2011 and focus on "Social Inequity and Global Poverty." All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to participate. Each year, we hold a retreat to explore a topic of interest to us as global citizens – a topic that is informed by numerous disciplines and can best be addressed through a transdisciplinary approach.

The two-day retreat will address the history of development on different continents, global economic disparities and their effects, oppression as reflected in theater, and confronting class in the classroom. In addition to readings, discussions, videos, poetry, spiritual exploration, and music; it also includes reflective time in a natural setting to think about how the discussions apply to our lives. Planners for this year's retreat are Kevin Bowman, Katie Clark (Welle), Orv Gingerich, Steve Peacock, and Sarah Myers.

To register for the overnight retreat and obtain the readings, contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you are willing to share a room to help reduce our expenses, please let her know. Since there are a limited number of participants possible, reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Spanish Conversation Meets this Thursday

Start the year off right by honing your Spanish conversation skills!

We are excited to continue with Spanish conversation group this fall and invite you to join us. Are you interested in practicing your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly setting? All language levels are welcome - we promise there will be no grammar lessons! We will meet every Thursday from 11:00 - 12:30 on the 2nd floor of the Christensen Center, in the Riverside Room. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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Nook Color in Bookstore $249

The Nook color is now available at the bookstore! The Nook color is WiFi enabled, you are able to check your email, check facebook, play angry birds, surf the web and of course read a book! The bookstore also has in stock the Nook ereader. Stop by to check it out! Faculty and Staff wishing to purchase MUST bring their Augsburg ID card to get Faculty/Staff discount and are limited to 3 devices. Bookstore accounts may be used to purchase.

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Nabo Special for Today 9/21/2011

Today's Special at Nabo is an Alfredo Pizza.
Made with a house Alfredo sauce, your choice of chicken or shrimp, spinach, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Served with a small fountain soda for $5.99!

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Dining Services

Aviands' Dietitian will be in the commons from 11am to 1pm today to take questions from the students. Lunch will be from 11am to 1:30pm today.
Also Einstein will be introducing new products soon.

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Faculty Interested in Purchasing Academic Apparel

If you are interested in purchasing Academic Apparel, it is now on sale till November 12th. Please email me for more information.

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Medievalists/Goliards Meeting this Sunday, 9/25

Huzzah! Like the RenFest? Love "Lord of the Rings"? You can study the Middle Ages in a serious way, or just have fun with like-minded folk.

The Medieval Studies majors and the Goliard Society of Medievalists will have a joint meeting this Sunday, September 25, at 7:30pm in the Augsburg Room. Pizza and snow cones will be served! If you're interested in majoring in Medieval Studies, or if you want to find out what a Goliard is, please join us! For more info, e-mail adamo@augsburg.edu or fenske@augsburg.edu.

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Faculty, Staff and Students Wanted

On November 5th at noon - the bookstore will host a bookstore advisory meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to get ideas from the Augsburg community on how we can better serve the campus. Free pizza will be involved! Please contact me if you will be able to join.

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Volunteers Needed - Debate Tournament

Do you need volunteer hours? Are you looking for volunteer work that is fun, involves people, or happens regularly? Would you like to live out Augsburg's mission in the Twin Cities community? The Urban Debate League has a great opportunity for you! The Minnesota Urban Debate League is an outreach program of Augsburg College – to sponsor debate programs in middle and high schools throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. Last year over 400 students participated in our programs.

The Urban Debate League (UDL) is looking for volunteers for a High School Debate Tournament on September 30th and October 1st located at Washburn High School in Minneapolis. Volunteers would act as ballot runners for judges, sell concessions during mealtimes, set up for awards on Saturday, and assist with checking rooms at the end of the day. For additional volunteer opportunity seekers there is also the option of be trained as a volunteer debate judge during the tournament. Being trained as a volunteer judge would not only open up the opportunity to be a volunteer at 14 events during the debate season – tournaments are held almost every weekend October through December, with some in January – but also would be a tremendous help to the UDL. You will find judging debate tournaments as very engaging and fun, and will have the opportunity to learn a lot about the debate topic for the year: US federal space policy.

Hours for the tournament are from 3:00 pm to app. 8:45 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to app 8:45 pm on Saturday. Those interested in be trained as volunteer judges are requested to arrive at 7:45 am on Saturday. 6-10 volunteers per day are requested, not including volunteer judges, of which we'll take all who are interested. Volunteers may work as much or as little as they are able during either or both days of the tournament. Number of volunteers needed based on the schedule is below.
Friday: 3:00 – 5:45 1-2 volunteers needed (registration, ballot running),
5:45 – 6:45 2-3 volunteers needed (concessions),
6:45 – 8:45 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running, end of the day walk through).
Saturday: 7:45 am volunteer judges arrive (no limit on number of volunteers, all are welcome),
9:50 am – noon 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running),
Noon to 1:30 2-3 volunteers needed (concessions),
1 – 3:30 3-4 volunteers needed (ballot running, set up for awards),
3:30 – 5:30 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running),
5:30 – 8:45 pm 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running, end of the day walk through).

Washburn High School is located at 201 W 49th St, Minneapolis. Some transportation may be available from South High School with the bus for their debate tournament. Public transportation is also an option, and bus tokens will be provided to volunteers who request them.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer please email Hannah Youngquist at youngqui@augsburg.edu.

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Champion BOGO Sale at the Bookstore

Last week for the sale!
All regular price Champion is buy one get one half off - now through September 24th. Come check out the great track jacket and the hockey laced hoodie! These will not last long! Stop by the bookstore today.

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How to Earn up to $5,000 to Study Abroad

If you receive a Pell Grant as part of your financial aid, chances are you are eligible for the Gilman International Scholarship!

Earn up to $5,000 for a semester study abroad through the Gilman International Scholarship!

Attend the upcoming Gilman Workshop to learn more about:

•Eligibility
•How to apply
•Writing a winning essay
•Study Abroad Programs

Friday, September 23
3 - 4 pm
Adeline Johnson Conference Room - OGC 100

For more information, contact abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1650

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Resume Writing Workshop - Thursday

The Strommen Career & Internship Center will be hosting a Resume Writing Workshop on Thursday, September 22, 2011. Cedar Room, Christensen Center
4:45-5:30 p.m.

Open to all students who would like basic information about resume writing.
Questions- tilton@augsburg.edu

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LGBTQIA Ally Training Available for Students

There will be an LGBTQIA Ally Training available on Tuesday, October 11 from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the Augsburg Room on 3rd floor of Christensen Center. Dinner will be provided!

Participants have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) communities, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask the questions they want in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg.

All students are encouraged to attend and will receive an "Ally" placard for their attendance! RSVP is optional; to do so, or more questions, e-mail Michael Grewe, LGBTQIA Services Coordinator, at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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OverExposure Art Reception – Friday

Closing Reception: Friday, September 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Talk with Susan Boecher: September 23, 4:00 p.m., Student Art Gallery

Boecher will discuss initiated youth workshops and courses she teaches at Augsburg that integrate community partnerships and service learning into the curriculum.

July 22 - September 24, 2011

OverExposure is a nonprofit organization that creates documentary photography projects that engage the community. What's New is a three-year project that presents the changes and challenges of each of the 82 Metropolitan Twin Cities neighborhoods. Featuring work from: Armatage, Beltrami, CARAG, Cedar-Isles-Dean, Ericcson, Hale/Page, Kenny, Lind-Bohanon, Lowry Hill, Shingle Creek and Wenonah neighborhoods. OverExposure is funded in part by the McKnight Foundation.

Christensen Center Student Art Gallery
Main Floor, Christensen Center
22nd Avenue South and 7 1/2 Street, Minneapolis

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What Do We Owe Our Elders? Oct 13 Leadership Wkshp

Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies invites you to attend a workshop entitled "What Do We Owe Our Elders?" presented by LaRhae Knatterud '70.
Date: Thursday, October 13
Time: 5:30 p.m. social time with refreshments; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. presentation
Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

Recent discussions regarding public spending have included lots of rhetoric about the growing burden of entitlements in America due to the aging of our society. Experts and others point out the historic increases in spending for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and the alarming projections for the growth in entitlements over the next 40 years as the baby boom generation ages. Other voices agree that costs will rise, but also point out the promises made to seniors over many years, and the economic security that these programs afford to millions of older adults who are dependent upon them for their very livelihood.

What are the myths and the realities regarding these prevailing views of the issue of entitlements? Leaders have a responsibility to be informed about the challenge to create public policy that combines compassion with fiscal sustainability. LaRhae Knatterud, a gerontologist who has worked on aging policy for her entire career, will provide some key facts and figures. She will share her viewpoints on entitlements and the current conversations about the problems and potential solutions.

About the speaker: LaRhae Knatterud began her career at the Metropolitan Council, holding several positions in the Aging Program, which then served as the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Since 1994, she has worked for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, first as the planning coordinator for the Minnesota Board on Aging, and most recently as the director of Aging Transformation. In this position, she leads the department's efforts to prepare Minnesota for the coming age wave, as the state experiences a permanent shift in the age of its population. She has completed hundreds of presentations and over 30 publications on this topic. Knatterud has a BA in Music from Augsburg College and a Masters of Arts in Public Affairs from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, with concentrations in gerontology and health care policy.

For more information or to reserve a space, contact Patty Park at 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu.

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2011 Seminary and Divinity School Day

October 13, 2011, 9:30am-4:00p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus College

Join students from area colleges and universities for Seminary & Divinity School Day at Gustavus! Representatives from 17 seminaries and theological graduate programs will attend to visit with students and answer their questions. In a conference format, presentations throughout the day will include discussion about what it means to be a leader in the church today, differences between a seminary and divinity school and how that might affect you, discernment processes for a theological education, and more. Transportation will be provided by Augsburg College Center for Faith and Learning, and there is no cost to attend; a luncheon is included. Pre-registration is necessary by October 10. To pre-register or if you have questions, call Augsburg College Campus Ministry, 612-330-1467 or e-mail fieldl@augburg.edu.

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LGBTQIA Ally Training Open for Staff & Faculty

Ally Training will be available on Thursday, October 13 from 9:00am-12:00pm in Marshall Room.

Participants have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture about the LGBTQIA community, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask the questions they want in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg.

All staff and faculty are highly encouraged to attend and will receive an "Ally" placard for their offices upon completion of the training.

To RSVP, e-mail Michael Grewe, LGBTQIA Services Coordinator, at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Crop Walk Rally Today

The CROP Hunger Walk is an event that happens each year to raise funds for sustainable hunger solutions in Minneapolis and around the world. The walk will be October 9th at 1:30.

If you are interested in participating, please come to one of the events Today, or email bonfigli@augsburg.edu to sign up.

Open House: Come to the Marshall Room for an open house to sign up for the CROP Event from 12 to 1.

Rally: From 5 to 6 there will be a Rally in the Christensen Center Coffee Shop. The President will be speaking, there will be snacks, and education about the role of water in hunger around the world. You will also be able to sign up at this event.

Sponsored by : Office of the President, Campus Ministry, Sabo Center, and Campus Kitchens with Church World Service

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Storyteller Vickijoan at Glaciers Cafe

Hey all - Vicki the copy lady here! I am excited about this monthly gig I have at Glaciers Cafe at Lake and Minnehaha (3019 Minnehaha) in South Mpls. would love to see you! All are welcome - please pass the word!

September 25th 2011 Noon – 1 pm

Family Fun time with Vickijoan the Rainbow Lady & Friends

Storyteller and entertainer Vickijoan will delight audience members with some of her favorite whimsical stories, poems & songs. Weather permitting, special guest the Baron of Bubble will create some HUMONGOUS bubbles on the patio

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Follow Your Students Through Their CGE Experience

You might have been working with a student or two when they first shared with you that they wanted to study abroad.

After working with you to ensure their courses would count towards their major, securing your letters of recommendation, and sharing the news of their admission with you, Auggies are studying abroad with CGE!

Follow their blogs and learn how their internships, meetings with local leaders, diverse coursework, and meaningful reflections continue to enrich their academic experience and bring them closer to becoming responsible citizens!

-CGE Mexico: Crossing Borders @ http://cgemexico.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html

-CGE Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement @ http://cgecentralamerica.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html

-CGE Southern Africa: Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind @ http://cgesouthernafrica.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html

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One Bedroom Apartment for Rent in St Paul

One bedroom apartment is available immediately for rent in St. Paul's West Side neighborhood. The apartment is on the second floor of a quiet four-plex in a residential area. Includes one bedroom, combined kitchen and living room, sun room with French doors. Tenant pays electricity and phone. Other features are:
-laundry in basement (coin-operated)
-basement storage area available for each tenant
-small backyard
-cats okay, other pets no
-non-smoking building
-on-site caretaker and local owner
-near Metro Transit bus lines 67, 75 and 68
-20 minute walk from downtown St. Paul

Rent is $625 per month. $625 damage deposit due before move-on. One-year lease and background check required. Contact Sherilyn at 651-224-7308 for more info.

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Twins Tickets This Week and Next

I have some of my season tickets available for a couple of upcoming Twins games. I have four tickets available the afternoon game this week on Thursday and four tickets for next Wednesday night. The tickets are in the Left Field Bleachers, close to the action. The face value for the tickets is $21 each, but I am willing to let them go for $15 each. I'm also willing to break them into pairs. Please let me know if you're interested.

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