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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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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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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 remaining presenters are:

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, "The Analysis Of 3D Movement and Swimming Forces In Daphnia Magna As A Model For Neurodegenerative Disease;" Chue Lee, "Using Facial Recognition to Understand Human Emotion;" and Trevor Rodriguez-Sotelo, "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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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 (Lois Olson and Heidi Lender)
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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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, Cedar, 4:00-6:30 – Strengths Based Leadership (Velma Lashbrook)
November 22, 2011, OGC 100, 4:00-6:30 – Strategic Thinking: Seeing Things Whole (Tom Morgan)
January 17, 2011, OGC 100, 4:00-6:30 – Relationship Building: Developing Intercultural Competence (Karen Lokkesmoe)
February 14, 2012, OGC 100, 4:00-6:30 – Influencing: Adapting to Interpersonal Differences (Brad Lashbrook)
March 13, 2012, Marshall, 4:00-6:30 – Executing: Leading Teams (Aaron Griess)
April 24, 2012, Marshall, 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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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). Remaining sessions include:

October 18, 3:15-5:00, 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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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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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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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 28, 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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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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Meal Replacements

Starting October 10th we will be offering meal replacements in the Commons Cafe from 7:00-8:00 P.M. You will be able to receive any sandwich from our deli bar with chips and a soda.

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Process for Reporting Discrimination

Feedback from students, staff, and faculty last year showed that it was not clear how to report when someone experiences discrimination. The process is to notify Andrea Turner, Assistant Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, or Sarah Griesse, Dean of Students. Reports may be in person by visiting our offices, via email, via phone, or through an online report form. Listed on the A-Z directory, information is provided under Discrimination and Bias Incident Information Reporting. The form is available on the main page and subsequent pages. If you or someone you know (e.g., students, staff, or faculty) feels that they have been discriminated against, please refer them to Andrea (turner2@augsburg.edu, 612.330.169, Memorial Hall room 19) or Sarah (Griesse@augsburg.edu, 612.330.1489, Memorial Hall room 118). Our contact information is also listed on the website.

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Fall Blood Drive - Wednesday

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus on Wednesday 10/12/11 from 10 - 4 pm in the East Commons for our annual fall blood drive. Spots are still available for donations. You can either find your own time slot by going to www/mbc.org/searchdrives and use sponsor code 0027 and follow the prompts to see the times available or you can call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 and schedule the donation time.

Help saves lives -- sign up to donate blood today!!

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"Neighbors" & Race with Producer Jamil Jude

Many Augsburg students, staff, and faculty may have taken advantage of Mixed Blood Theatre's "Radical Hospitality" to see their recent play "Neighbors." The Theatre Department has arranged for Producer in Residence Jamil Jude, who led the after play discussions for "Neighbors," to lead a discussion about "Neighbors" from 3:15 to 4:15 on Tuesday, October 11 in the Theater. All who are interested in further conversation about the play and its representations of race and racism are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information about the play, go to http://www.mixedblood.com/mainstage/neighbors

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Still Looking for Variety Show Performers

Do you want to show off your talents in front of other Auggies who are anxious to see you preform? If your answer if yes, then contact wistrom@augsburg.edu, and we will get you ready to take the stage at ASAC's annual Variety Show. The Variety show is open to all students, faculty and staff so don't be shy!

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Arcadia Study Abroad Programs Today 10-1, CC Lobby

Arcadia Study Abroad Programs

An Arcadia representative will be on campus to answer any questions students may have about their programs in Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe and Latin America.

New Programs in Turkey, Chile and, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos.

http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/programs/

10:00am to 1:00pm, Christensen Center

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Royal Worship Service; October 16, 2011

On October 16, 2011, Their Majesties The King & Queen of Norway will be visiting Augsburg College to take part in a student worship service in Hoversten Chapel at 11:00am.

Students that are interested in attending this service should send an email to eventrsvp@augsburg.edu with your full name and contact information. Please note: Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until all spaces have been filled. All attendees will be required to present a ticket, which will be provided once your RSVP has been received (as space is available).

Questions? Please contact the Events department at 612.330.1104.

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ABO Meeting Today

There will be an ABO meeting today, Monday October 10th, at 5pm in OGC 100 (the same room as last week).

We will be launching our 2011-2012 Wall Street Survivor stock trading competition with a presentation from Stu Stoller on how to successfully trade stocks. This will be a fun learning experience if you are interested in investing in the stock market in the future. There is no risk involved, but there are going to be monthly prizes!

We will also have food so come hungry and bring your friends!

Email deckere@augsburg.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

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Humanities & Fine Arts Convo: October 26, 10am

Like Stephen Colbert? Love "The Daily Show"? The precursor to these politically minded comics was the 19th-century clown Dan Rice. He was a friend to Abraham Lincoln, influenced Mark Twain, and was a favorite of Walt Whitman. His character served as the model for "Uncle Sam." Dan Rice was so famous in his day, he even ran for President!

Humanities & Fine Arts Convocation speaker David Carlyon is the author of "Dan Rice: The Most Famous Man You've Never Heard Of". Carlyon is an historian, theatre director, actor, teacher, and former circus clown with Ringling Brothers—Barnum & Bailey. He examines the life of Dan Rice, the 19th-century icon who lived at the intersections of art and politics, pop culture and celebrity, with revealing points of comparison for our own times.

The convocation will take place on October 26 at 10am in Hoversten Chapel. Admission is free. A book signing will follow. Please join us at noon that day to hear David Carlyon speak about his vocation.

To learn more about Dan Rice, go to: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/wmh/pdf/Summer05_danrice.pdf

To learn more about David Carlyon, go to: http://www.davidcarlyon.net/

To reserve a spot at the luncheon, RSVP to adamo@augsburg.edu.

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Everybody Loves Poetry

EVERYBODY LOVES POETRY is an open mic night to celebrate "coming out" week for Augsburgs LGBTQIA community. The theme for this open mic night is on issues and experiences of the LGBTQIA.

The event will be held on Thursday, October 13th 2011 from 5 to 7 pm in the Christensen Lobby right by Eisnten Bagels.

If any student/ staff or faculty wishes to perform a piece there will be a sign up list at christensen lobby at 4:30 pm and throughout the event or you can contact Mariah Alred-Paulson at alredpau@augsburg.edu and send your name, the title of your piece and telephone number.

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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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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. Since 1994, she has worked for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, currently as director of Aging Transformation. She leads the department's efforts to prepare Minnesota for a 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 an MA in Public Affairs from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

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

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StepUP Director Co-hosts Webinar

Director of the StepUP program, Patrice Salmeri, will co-host a webinar: "Campus Recovery Programs: Integrating Relapse Prevention Strategies Into Comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention." The webinar is Wed., Oct. 26, 1:30-3 pm.

The Webinar will provide participants with information about current research regarding alcohol and other drug abuse among college students; the history of relapse prevention programs in college settings and the need for supporting college students in recovery; key components of successful collegiate relapse prevention and recovery programs; and different approaches to implementing such programs successfully. Other presenters are Kitty Harris, director, Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery, Texas Tech University; and Lisa Laitman, director, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program, Rutgers.

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Students Organize and Attend Leadership Retreat

Over 200 students attended the Fall Leadership Retreat. Hosted by the Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU), Allied Latina/os Student Association (ALAS), Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA), Augsburg Asian Student Association (AASA), and International Student Organization (ISO). Great leadership and facilitation by student officers of those organizations and staff directors Penh Lo, Jennifer Simon, Mohamed Sallam, Emiliano Chagil, and Jim Trelstad-Porter.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Friday, Oct. 7:
Volleyball -- Augsburg def. St. Catherine 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-23)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/7/vb100711.aspx


Saturday, Oct. 8:
Men's Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Parkside Lucian Rosa Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/8/mcc100811.aspx?path=mcross

Women's Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Parkside Lucian Rosa Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/8/wcc100811.aspx?path=wcross

Football -- St. Thomas 17, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/6/fb100811.aspx?path=football

Women's Soccer -- Carleton 2, Augsburg 1
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/8/wsoc100811.aspx?path=wsoc

Volleyball -- Gustavus def. Augsburg 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 26-24)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/8/vb100811.aspx?path=wvball

Men's Soccer -- Carleton 1, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/8/msoc100811.aspx?path=msoc


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

Saturday-Monday, Oct. 8-10:
Men's Golf -- Augsburg at Gustavus Twin Cities Classic.

Tuesday, Oct. 11:
Women's Soccer -- St. Olaf at Augsburg, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Carleton, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Olaf, 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 14:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Superior Tournament; vs. Lakehead (Ontario), 6 p.m.; vs. Wisconsin-Superior, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Superior Tournament; vs. Finlandia (Mich.), 10 a.m.; vs. Bethel, 2 p.m.
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-La Crosse Drews/Neubauer Invitational, 10:30 a.m.
Football -- Augsburg at Concordia-Moorhead, 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at Gustavus, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Gustavus at Augsburg, Edor Nelson FIeld, 6 p.m.

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