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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). Remaining sessions include:

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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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 in Lindell 202, 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 Hoisington)

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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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 in Lindell 202 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 in OGC 111 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) and pick up a copy of the book.

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SPRING 2012 Semester Abroad Deadline EXTENDED

Augsburg Abroad announces Study Abroad deadline extensions ONLY for the following Spring 2012 semester programs:

Spring Semester Abroad: October 14
•Programs around the world: all affiliate/partner programs
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

•International Partners & Exchanges: China,Germany,Finland and Norway
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

Spring Semester CGE
•Mexico: AugCore and, Migration & Globalization
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=21252

•Central America: Social Change--Peace, Justice & Community Engagement
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=20762

•Southern Africa: Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=20763

Next Steps: P-A-C-K for your International Experience!

P: Create your Online Study Abroad Profile
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/
This let's us know you are interested in study abroad and gives you access to advice about study abroad and information about program options

A: Attend and Advising Meeting
Group Advising Meetings are held DAILY in Murphy Place. You'll find out about finances, academics, and how to research programs.
View the current advising schedule and set up an appointment at https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home#group

C: Choose a program.
Choose from quality Augsburg College programs and many affiliated programs.
There are over 300 programs available in over 80 different countries.

K: Key Dates: Apply to SPRING 2012 SEMESTER PROGRAMS by the extended deadline.

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1650

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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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Speaking of Scholarship

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00-1:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and include hors d'ouevres.

During the fall, the presenters are:

October 4, OGC 100 – URGO Students: Grace Edgar, "'Endophytic Fungi as a Biological Control Agent for Soybean (Glycine max (L. Merr) Pathogens;" Laura Essenberg, "Marketing of Colleges: Examining Race Based Patterns and Images in Recruitment Material;" and Cole Seidl
October 12, Lindell 301 – Colin Irvine, English, "Nearly a Year of Learning to Live (and Teach) in Norway: An Embedded Generalist Goes Abroad"
October 18, Lindell 301 – McNair Students: Kayla Johnson with Matt Beckman, "The Analysis Of 3D Movement and Swimming Forces In Daphnia Magna As A Model For Neurodegenerative Disease;" Chue Lee with Shana Watters. "Using Facial Recognition to Understand Human Emotion;" and Trevor Rodriguez-Sotelo with Ben Stottrup, "Using Labview to Make a Homemade Magnetic Needle Viscometer User-Friendly"
October 26, OGC 100 – Brian Greening and panel of faculty mentors and students, URGO and McNair Scholarship Showcase
November 1, OGC 100 – David Murr, Physics
November 9 , OGC 100 – Emmanuelle Wessels, Communication Studies
November 15, OGC 100 – Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Biology

If you plan to attend one 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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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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Augsburg College Writing Lab

The Augsburg College Writing Lab, located in Lindell Library (street level, left of the circulation desk), is now open and tutors have worked with over 100 students since the Lab opened just one week ago. 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 Kathy Swanson, English Department (x1010).

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Well-Being and Wellness

Your personal well-being is important to your physical and mental health, and ability to contribute effectively to the Augsburg community. To support faculty and staff, CTL, in conjunction with Human Resources, the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion, and the Department of Health and Physical Education, offers the following programs.

Well-Being Series
CTL sponsors a series focused on well-being. It includes a broad look at well-being based on Rath & Harter's book Well-Being: The Five Essential Elements. This monthly series is held 12:00-1:30 pm on the second or third Friday in the Augsburg Room, and includes a copy of the book, a diagnostic, and lunch. It consists of the following sessions:

October 14– What is Well-Being? (Velma Lashbrook)
November 11 – Career Well-Being (TBD)
January 20 – Social Well-Being (Glenda Rooney)
February 17 – Financial Well-Being (Ashok Kapoor and Stephanie Ruckel)
March 16 – Physical Well-Being (Nancy Guilbeaut and Tony Clapp)
April 13 – Community Well-Being (Andrea Turner)

If you would like to participate in these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you sign up, you are expected to attend at least 4 sessions.

Brown Bag Wellness Series (Sponsored by Human Resources)
Human Resources and the Benefits Advisory Group offer monthly programs on physical well-being. This year's brown bag sessions will be from September through May. Contact Kelly Crawford for more information.

Wellness Incentive Program (Sponsored by HPE)
The Wellness Incentive Program offers prizes for exercising a minimum of 30 minutes per day (1 point per day). More information about the program is available on the Fitness website (http://www.augsburg.edu/wellness). The following on-campus activities are also available for your participation from Wednesday, September 7 – Friday, April 27:

Basketball, Si Melby – MWF @ noon; contact Joe Erickson (erickson@augsburg.edu)
Yoga, Marshall Room – TTh @ noon; contact Dianne Detloff (detloff@augsburg.edu)
Ultimate Frisbee, air structure – T @ noon, beginning in mid-November; contact Christina Erickson (ericksoc@augsburg.edu)
Golf, air structure – TBD, beginning in mid-November
Auggies v. Tommies, 3rd Annual Fitness Challenge – February-April

For more information or to volunteer to lead other activities, contact Carol Enke (enke@augsburg.edu), the program coordinator.

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Staff Development

These programs are intended to address the development needs for academic and administrative staff, and are co-sponsored with the Human Resources Department. This series is organized by Jessica Fox-Wilson, David Jones, and Tammy McBroom. Programs include the new staff orientation, new staff seminar, and the ongoing staff development series. In addition to programs designed specifically for staff, staff are invited to participate in most other programs offered by CTL, especially the community building and inclusiveness activities.

New Staff Series
As part of the orientation process, new staff are also expected to participate in a year-long seminar. Sessions are held quarterly on Wednesdays from 11:30-1:30, and include lunch. There are two cohorts: the fall cohort includes those who began work prior to September 1 and participated in the orientation. The spring cohort includes those who began after orientation. The sessions include pre-work and follow-up activities. The schedule for the fall cohort is as follows:

Fall Cohort – Marshall Room in Christensen
October 12 – Creating an Inclusive Work Environment (Jim Trelstad-Porter)
January 11 – Using Your Gifts in Meaningful Work (Dionne Doering)
April 11 – Developing Productive Relationships (Brad Lashbrook)
July 11 – Being an Engaged Augsburg Citizen (Jeff Swenson)

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

Staff Development Series
All staff are invited to participate in the ongoing series designed for staff. This series addresses both personal and professional development needs. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:30, and will include light snacks. The workshops scheduled for 2011-12 include:

September 20, OGC 200 – Developing Intercultural Competence (Karen Lokkesmoe)
October 18, OGC 200 – Adapting to Interpersonal Differences (Kristen Chamberlain)
November 15, OGC 200 – Managing Personal Well-Being (TBD)
December 6, OGC 200 – Using Your Strengths at Work (Velma Lashbrook)
January 17, OGC 100 – Embracing Change and an Entrepreneurial Spirit (President Paul Pribbenow)
February 21, TBD – Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner?)
March 20, OGC 200 – Building a Case for Change (Jim Erchul and Staney Rostad)
April 17, Riverside – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Judy Johnson)
May 22-24 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference and working session
June 19, OGC 114 – Addressing Student Needs (Jennifer Simon and Ann Garvey)
July 17, OGC 114 – Getting Involved in Campus Work (Kelsey Richardson Blackwell and Nate Hallanger)
August 21, OGC 200 – Continuing to Learn: Preparing for the Future (TBD)

To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising

Modeled after the popular Speaking of Scholarship Series, these presentations and conversations are designed to share what we are learning about teaching and advising. Sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 11:50-1:20, and involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other's experiences. A light lunch is served. Sessions this fall will include:

October 13, Foss 175 – Anne Kaufman, "Facilitating Class Discussions Using the Paiedeia Method"
October 20, Foss 175 – Lars Christiansen, "The Beauty of Co-Teaching and Its Challenges to the Authentic Self"
October 27, OGC 100 – Lori Brandt Hale, "Teaching Students to be Critical Readers"
November 3, 12:-1:20 pm, Marshall Room– Tony Bibus and Holley Locher-Stulen, "Lessons Learned From Online Teaching"
November 10, Marshall Room – Ben Stottrup, "Collaborative Learning in Research and Inquiry Experiences"
December 1, Foss 175 – Velma Lashbrook, "Lessons Learned from Using Team-Based Learning in a Research Methods Course"

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu), so we can have adequate food and handouts.

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Leadership Development

These programs are designed to address leadership development needs for Chairs/Directors, the Leadership Council and Cabinet, Regents, and other supervisors/managers on campus, including leaders in the Faculty, Staff, and Student Senates. To achieve Augsburg's mission, it is critical that we have effective leadership at all levels. Research consistently shows that work satisfaction and retention are most strongly affected by the quality of the relationship between employees and their direct managers.

Leadership Series
This series is designed for all campus leaders, and is offered on Tuesdays. It includes the following sessions:

October 25, 2011, 4:00-6:30 – Strengths Based Leadership (Velma Lashbrook)
November 22, 2011, 4:00-6:30 – Strategic Thinking: Seeing Things Whole (Tom Morgan)
January 17, 2011, 4:00-6:30 – Relationship Building: Developing Intercultural Competence (TBD)
February 14, 2012, 4:00-6:30 – Influencing: Adapting to Interpersonal Differences (Brad Lashbrook)
March 13, 2012, 4:00-6:30 – Executing: Leading Teams (Aaron Griess)
April 24, 2012, 4:15-6:30 – Innovating: Facilitating Social Change (Paul Pribbenow)

For more information, please contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu). To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you sign up, you will be expected to attend as many of these sessions as possible. You will need to pick up a book and complete the StrengthFinder before the first session, unless you've previously done so.

Leader-Manager Circle
Velma Lashbrook will lead a series of conversations about leader/manager responsibilities based on Jim Collins' Good to Great and his monograph for the social sector, Participant will also complete his diagnostic tool and identify strategies for improving performance within their work units. Sessions will be held on Mondays from 8:30-10:00, and will include coffee and bagels or muffins.

October 17 – Disciplined People – Ch. 1-3
November 21 – Disciplined Thought – Ch. 4-5
January 30 – Disciplined Action – Ch. 6-7
February 27 – Built to Last – Ch. 8-9
April 2 – How to Make Augsburg Great – conversation with Paul Pribbenow and Chris Szaj

Participants are expected to attend all sessions, if possible. Please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) to receive a book before the first session.

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Distinguished Speaker on Afghanistan-TOMORROW

Kathy Kelly, national coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence
Thursday, September 29th
1:30pm-2:30pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

Since May 2010, Kathy has visited Afghanistan four times with small delegations intent on learning more about conditions faced by ordinary people in Afghanistan, a country afflicted by three decades of warfare. Voices for Creative Nonviolence has been working closely with the Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers in search of non-military solutions to end the war.

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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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Practice your Spanish with us on 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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Homecoming Royalty Voting 2011

Homecoming Royalty voting is ONLINE this weekend only from Friday, September 30th at 7am until Monday, October 3rd at 11:59pm, so be sure to check your email for the link to vote online! Winners will be announced at the Homecoming Coronation ceremony on Monday, October 17th at 7:30pm in Si Melby. Make sure to vote THIS weekend and be checking your inbox. Also, check out the Augsburg College Homecoming 2011 page on Facebook and Twitter for more up-to-date information.

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Goldwater Nominations

Dear Talented Scientist, Engineer or Mathematician,

Are you a sophomore or junior with a strong academic background (GPA 3.8 or higher) interested in pursuing an advanced degree? Please consider applying for a Goldwater Scholarship. The scholarship provides merit based financial support for STEM students. Augsburg College can nominate up to four candidates to this prestigious award competition and December 1 will serve as a preliminary deadline for applications.

For more information see:
http://www.act.org/goldwater/

Interested? Contact Prof. Stottrup for details (stottrup@augsburg.edu).

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World Wednesday:Thailand--Mai Sia Yang, 11-1 Today

Mai Sia Yang '12 will share her experiences from studying Fall and Spring Semesters in Thailand last year. Stop by her table to hear her stories, see her pictures and learn about Thailand!

11:00am to 1:00pm, Christensen Center Lobby

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Augsburg Coming Out Week Presents David Weiss

"Honoring the Promise to be There: Turning Back the (Anti-)Marriage Amendment in the Name of God"
Wednesday, October 12
7:30pm-9:00pm
Science 123

David Weiss—a theologian, poet, essayist, and former religion professor—will discuss the intersections around gender, sexuality, faith, and family. Using the Christian Bible as a guide, Weiss will also talk about marriage and the negative impact the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota will have for all families.

A part of Augsburg Coming Out Week, happening October 10-14! Sponsored by Queer and Straight in Unity and LGBTQIA Services.

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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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Getaway Retreat for AFA Students

The Augsburg for Adults Office, Center for Faith & Learning, Campus Ministry and Strommen Center for Meaningful Work are sponsoring the annual Getaway Retreat. Current WEC and Graduate students are invited to attend and learn more about personal strengths and vocation.

The retreat will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 9:45AM-5:00 PM at The Marsh Center for Balance & Fitness in Minnetonka. Participants will receive a half-hour long massage, snacks, lunch, and several tools for personal assessments and discovery.

If you are interested in attending, please email Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu for the registration form. We ask that students pay $30 for the day-long event. Space is limited to 20 students, seated on a first come, first served basis.

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First Meeting For Augsburg Men's Lacrosse

Augsburg Men's Lacrosse Team will be holding its first meeting on October 6th at 9:00 PM, in the Marshall Room. At this meeting we will be discussing the 2012 Lacrosse season.This will cover, practice times, necessary equipment,expectations, and dues. This meeting is open to anyone who would be interested in playing Men's Lacrosse.

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LGBTQIA Ally Training Open for Staff and 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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Job & Internship Search Workshop

The Strommen Career and Internship Center will be sponsoring a workshop this Thursday, September 29th at 4:45 p.m. The workshop will be located in the Christensen Center, Cedar Room. All are welcome!

This workshop is perfect if you are just beginning to search for your internship or job and need some pointers on how to be successful!

Questions, email tilton@augsburg.edu

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Osborn Named MIAC Athlete of Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/9/27/msoc092711a.aspx?path=msoc

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College men's soccer midfielder Peter Osborn (SR, Eagan, Minn./Eastview HS) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday.

Osborn played all 180 minutes in Augsburg's two 1-0 shutout wins over conference opponents Macalester and St. Thomas during the past week in the midfield, marking each team's top scoring threat, according to head coach Greg Holker.

Against Macalester on Wednesday, Osborn helped to contain the Scots' top scorer, Taylor Rasmussen, and also contributed one of Augsburg's 10 shots in the Auggies' 1-0 victory, a shot that hit the crossbar in the 72nd minute. Against St. Thomas on Saturday, Osborn was again successful against the Tommies' top scorer, Mike Hutton, while also contributing one of Augsburg's 19 shots in the game.

Osborn has been a leader of an Auggie squad that is 7-0-1 overall, off to its best start after eight games since starting 7-0-1 in the 2006 season. Augsburg has recorded four straight shutout victories -- 1-0 over Carroll (Wis.) on Sept. 18, 1-0 over Macalester last Wednesday, 1-0 over St. Thomas on Saturday, and 3-0 over St. John's on Tuesday -- and is 4-0-0 in MIAC play. Six of Augsburg's eight games have been shutouts (5-0-1), and Augsburg has outscored its opponents by a 17-2 margin so far this season.

Osborn has started all eight games this season, with one assist and seven shots to his credit. He has played in 500 of the team's 740 minutes so far this season. In his career, he has appeared in 63 games (30 starts), with six career assists.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, Sept. 27:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 3, St. John's 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/9/27/msoc092711.aspx?path=msoc


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

Wednesday, Sept. 28:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Bethel, 7 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Benedict, 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30:
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, 4 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Loras (Iowa), 5 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Loras (Iowa), 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1:
Football -- Carleton at Augsburg, 1 p.m.

Saturday-Monday, Oct. 1-3:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Sunday, Oct. 2:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Platteville, 12 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Minnesota-Morris, 3:30 p.m.

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Phillips Named to National Team of Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/9/27/fb092711b.aspx?path=football

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College football defensive back Tyler Phillips (SR, Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial HS) was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for his efforts in Augsburg's victory at St. John's, it was announced on Tuesday.

Phillips recorded a career-high 13 tackles (9 solo) in one of the biggest victories in Augsburg football history, a 32-31, last-second victory at St. John's on Saturday -- the Auggies' first victory over the Johnnies since the 1997 season and the team's first win in Collegeville, Minn., since 1980. It's the second time Phillips has recorded double-digit tackle totals in a game in his career. Phillips was part of a defense that held the Johnnie offense to just 93 net rushing yards and 315 net passing yards -- the first time the Johnnies had been held under 100 rushing yards this season.

Phillips was also named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts against the Johnnies.

Phillips now has a team-best 28 tackles (15 solo) this season, with his 9.0 tackles-per-game average tied for fifth-best among MIAC players (overall statistics). A three-year starter in the Auggie secondary, Phillips now has 141 career tackles (90 solo) in 26 games.

Augsburg is now 3-0 on the season and is one of three teams still unbeaten in conference play. It's the second straight year that Augsburg has started its season 3-0 and the third time in the last four seasons that the team has been unbeaten after three games (Augsburg started the 2008 season 4-0).

After its first three games on the road, the Auggies have their home-opener this Saturday (10/1) at 1 p.m., hosting Carleton at Edor Nelson Field. Augsburg has four of its next five games at home.

The Team of the Week is chosen by the staff of D3football.com, a national site that covers NCAA Division III football.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Tuesday, Sept. 27:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 3, St. John's 0

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

Wednesday, Sept. 28:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Bethel, 7 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Benedict, 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30:
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, 4 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Loras (Iowa), 5 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stout, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Loras (Iowa), 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1:
Football -- Carleton at Augsburg, 1 p.m.

Saturday-Monday, Oct. 1-3:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Women's Golf -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, Minn.

Sunday, Oct. 2:
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Platteville, 12 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Minnesota-Morris, 3:30 p.m.

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Auggie Men's Soccer No. 23 in National Rankings

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/9/27/msoc092711b.aspx?path=msoc

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg College men's soccer team has made its first appearance in the top 25 in a national poll this season, moving to the No. 23 spot in the latest D3soccer.com Division III national poll on Tuesday.

In the other major Division III poll, done by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, Augsburg is the No. 5-ranked team in the North Region ranking, also out on Tuesday.

Augsburg is now 7-0-1 overall, off to its best start after eight games since starting 7-0-1 in the 2006 season. Augsburg has recorded four straight shutout victories -- 1-0 over Carroll (Wis.) on Sept. 18, 1-0 over Macalester last Wednesday, 1-0 over St. Thomas on Saturday, and 3-0 over St. John's on Tuesday -- and is 4-0-0 in MIAC play. Six of Augsburg's eight games have been shutouts (5-0-1), and Augsburg has outscored its opponents by a 17-2 margin so far this season.

According to D3soccer.com, Augsburg is one of 18 Division III men's soccer teams that are still unbeaten (with ties), as of Monday.

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Student Peer Mentors Needed

Up to six undergraduate student employees are being sought to serve as academic and career peer mentors for the 2011-12 academic year. Peer mentors will be integral in expanding academic skills support and career resources to all Augsburg students.

Each peer mentor will work approximately 4 hours/week, over two evenings per week in the library, providing assistance to Augsburg students seeking drop-in academic support and career internship information and resources. This is a stipend position with payments made twice each semester.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:
•Peer-to-peer general support for academic success and career planning: tutoring, study skill techniques, time management, resources on choosing a major
•Assisting with resumes and cover letters for job, internship and volunteer searches
•May also be assigned to provide special programming for other campus academic support programs and student life
Conditions of Employment:
•Required to attend training sessions that will provide him/her with the knowledge and skills necessary to guide students and assist with various academic support and career planning needs
•Junior or Senior
•Minimum 3.0 GPA or above that will need to be maintained throughout employment
•Able to make commitment for entire academic year
Required Skills:
•Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with the ability to listen, advise, teach and explain
•Enthusiasm for helping other students and a welcoming, respectful orientation
•Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work without direct supervision
•Sense of resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills
•Attention to details and follow-through
•Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff members
•Initiative and leadership skills
•Interest in academic and success and career planning

If interested, please apply online through Augsburg's HR website.

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Free Beagle to Good Home

I have a one year old beagle who is in need of a good home and someone that can give him a lot of attention he deserves.

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4-Family Garage Sale Friday and Saturday

Baby and toddler clothes, toys, linens, household, artwork, and some jewelry. 461 Post Road, Lino Lakes. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1st.

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61" 1080p Samsung DLP TV. $350

recent service, great picture. lots of inputs.

berger@augsburg.edu or 612 242 1431

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