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Ramp, Lane Closures will Affect Travel to, from Campus Starting Oct. 31
Members of the Augsburg community should prepare for additional traffic delays starting next week when I-94 exit ramps and lanes are closed for paving and other work.
The eastbound I-94 exit at 25th Ave./Riverside Ave. will be closed beginning at 11:59 p.m., Oct. 31 and running through at least Nov. 5. Detour signs are expected to be posted by MnDOT for motorists to follow. In order to get to the campus area, motorists will detour east on I-94 to Cretin Ave., where they will then exit and re-enter I-94 to head westbound back to the Riverside Ave. exit.
In addition, some lanes on I-94 will be closed during the day beginning Oct. 31 and running through at least Nov. 1 so the right lane of eastbound I-94 between Cedar Ave. and Huron Blvd can be resurfaced. Overnight closures of lanes in both directions will continue to happen as needed.
Motorists should plan extra time to get to and from campus and consider alternate transportation options. Alternates include Metro Transit light rail and bus lines. Discount transit passes are available through the Enrollment Center. The Nice Ride Minnesota bike station can be used for those who wish to commute by bike. In addition, the College has a telecommuting policy that may be worth exploring with your supervisor.
Finally, please note that there may be be increased traffic, including emergency vehicles, going through campus as a result of the I-94 and Riverside Ave. projects as people seek alternate ways to get to their destinations. Pedestrians are advised to use cross walks and exercise caution when crossing streets on campus during the construction period.
For official project information visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94resurfacing/phase2.html. For real-time traveler information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
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Lindell Library Hours TODAY
Friday hours: NOON – 10 p.m.
While Day students are on Midsemester Break, we're adjusting hours today in order to be open for Augsburg for Adult students. See you in the library!!
Travel Course Mexico Spring Break: NOV 1 DEADLINE
YFM316: Church and Culture in Context
Fulfills requirement for YFM and REL majors and minors, and your Augsburg Experience.
This course will explore the church's relationship to culture and how the two influence one another. The church in Mexico will be our laboratory (over Spring Break). We will visit . . .
• Xochicalco, an ancient Mesoamerican sacred site
• an indigenous Nahua village
• a large Pentecostal congregation
• a Base Christian Community
• Ministerios de Amor, a faith-based orphanage
• multiple church leaders who bridge the divide between church and culture on a daily basis
There will be four mandatory on-campus class sessions before the trip (Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 4, March 11) and three after the trip (April 8, 22, 29) on Sundays from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in OGC200. These meetings will be used for group-building, discussion of important texts that will help us generate a framework for interpreting our experience in Mexico, and for processing our trip once we've returned.
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2011
Instructor: Jeremy Myers
Travel Dates: March 17-25, 2012
Program Fees (estimate): $2649 full-time Day, $2,999 part-time Day and WEC
If you are interested, the first step is to create a study abroad profile by visiting http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ and clicking on "Get Started". Then, attend a study abroad advising session to learn how financial aid works with this program, how to complete the application, how it can work with your academic plan, and to get your questions answered. Advising takes place twice a day, every day of the week, and phone appointments are also available - the schedule can be found here: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home#group
Questions on the application process or how study abroad works? Contact Andrea Dvorak in Augsburg Abroad at dvorak@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1669.
General Announcements
All Saints Day, November 1, 2011
We invite you to a special chapel on Tuesday, November 1st at 11:20am, when the Augsburg Community celebrates All Saints' Day. On this festival of All Saints' we remember with thanksgiving those who have died this past year. They are a sign of hope. Even more, they are worshipers with us this day as we sing praises of God who brings life out of death.
During the worship service, we will read aloud your loved one's name and remember them with the lighting of a candle and with prayer. The custom of commemorating all of the saints on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saint's Day celebrates the people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. On this day, together with congregations throughout the world, we remember the faithful who have died this past year.
If you have not already sent us the name of your loved one please email hakola@augsburg.edu by Monday, October 31st.
Calling for Performers for MLK Convocation
For the 2012 MLK convocation on Monday, January 16th, the MLK committee would like to invite Augsburg students, staff, or faculty to participate through musical, dance, spoken word, or short theatrical performance. All pieces should be about 3 minutes in length and should relate to Martin Luther King, Jr., peace, or social justice in some way.
There will be a meeting of all those interested the week of November 14th. Please stay tuned for further details.
If you have any questions, please contact me at moorek1@augsburg.edu.
FREE Counseling on Campus
Students - did you know that you can get FREE, confidential, professional counseling right here on campus? Augsburg students can get up to ten FREE sessions each academic year. The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion has five professional counselors available: Nancy, Beth, Jon, Christine and Norma. Counseling is a great place to go when you need someone who is objective and can help you come up with new ways to deal with your problems. Remember it's FREE and confidential -- what you talk about at CCHP, stays at CCHP!
If you want to set up an appointment, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 or stop by the house at 628 - 21st Avenue (corner of 21st & 7th). Additional info can be found on our web page at www.augsburg.edu/cchp
Need Plans For Spring Break?
Need plans for Spring Break? Like to volunteer? Love making long-lasting friendships? Then STLF's Pay It Forward Tour is for you!
Students Today Leaders Forever is an optimistic group of students who engage in student leadership to create positive life experiences. With a mission to reveal leadership through service relationships, and action, STLF is engaging college, high school, and middle school students in service and leadership.
So are you looking for a spring break adventure that you will never forget? Plans for the 2011 season of Pay It Forward Tours is underway. The Pay It Forward Tour is a great opportunity to see the country, serve, and spend time with a group of incredible people. Students from any school can sign up for any trip. This year, Augsburg is going to Washington D.C., Pittsburg, Charleston, and more!
If you want more information come to an interest meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7pm in the Student Lounge. We will have snacks! Otherwise, email us at stlf@augsburg.edu or check out stlf.net.
Marat/Sade Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for the fall Theater Department's production of Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss, Translation by Geoffrey Skelton, directed by Darcey Engen. All performances are in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center.
Available performances dates are:
November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:00pm
November 6, 13 at 3:00pm
Ticket prices are as follows:
$10 General Public
$8 ACTC, Faculty, and Staff
$4 Non-Augsburg Students
$2 Augsburg Students
Tickets can now be ordered at www.augsburg.edu/theater
Dining Services
Fall Break Hours
Commons:
Friday: 11:00am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Regular hours
Einsteins
Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Nabo
7:30am-3:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Annual Benefit Enrollment Period
The annual benefit enrollment period will be from November 7 - November 18. Human Resources will be sending out an email to your Augsburg email address and a packet of information to your home early next week with more details. However, in the meantime, please block off your calendar to attend one of the five benefit enrollment sessions:
November 7 at 12:00 pm, Christensen Center, Marshall Room
November 9 at 12:15 pm, Christensen Center, East Commons
November 11 at 8:30 am, Christensen Center, East Commons
November 15 at 4:30 pm, Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
November 17 at 9:30 am, Christensen Center, Marshall Room
Please plan to attend to learn what you need to do to enroll and/or make changes to your current benefit elections.
A representative from HealthPartners will be present to answer your questions and concerns as well.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Enrollment Center Closing Early Today
The Enrollment Center will be closing at 2 p.m. today for an all staff retreat. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, October 31st.
Thank you!
Enrollment Center Staff
Event Announcements
Gage Family Art Gallery - Exhibition Open
Impressions of China
Gary Erickson
Gage Family Art Gallery
Exhibition Dates: October 31 – December 16, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, November 11, 6 – 8 p.m.
Artist Talk: Thursday, November 10, noon, Adeline Johnson Conference Center
Gary Erickson's exhibition features architectural tiles that incorporate and expand on the traditional Chinese technique of stamped impressions and under-glaze decals. Inspired by his travels to Jingdezhen, China, Erickson alters, cuts, and masks the decals in a process similar to printmaking to create a layered effect on the tiles as he explores imagery from his travels and nature.
Gary Erickson received his B.F.A from Hamline University, MN and continued his studies at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, NY, where he received his M.F.A. Erickson's work can be found in many private and public collections, including the National Museum of American Art/Smithsonian Institutions Renwick Gallery in Washington D.C., Cuban Institute of Friendship with the People in Santiago de Cuba, Jingdezhen Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute in Jingdezhen, China, and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, McKnight Foundation, Jerome Foundation, and the Minnesota State Arts Board. Erickson is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art-Ceramics at Macalester College, MN and works from his Minneapolis studio.
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Wednesday, Oct. 26:
Women's Soccer -- Concordia-Moorhead 3, Augsburg 0
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/26/wsoc102611.aspx?path=wsoc
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 0, Concordia-Moorhead 0 (2OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/26/msoc102611.aspx?path=msoc
Volleyball -- Concordia-Moorhead def. Augsburg 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-14)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/26/vb102611.aspx?path=wvball
Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Friday, Oct. 28:
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Relays, 5 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Bethel at Fogerty Arena, Blaine, 6:30 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29:
Football -- Augsburg vs. Macalester, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Mary's, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at Finlandia (Mich.), 1 p.m.
Volleyball -- Augsburg at Bethany Lutheran Triangular -- vs. Minnesota-Morris, 1 p.m.; vs. Bethany Lutheran, 3 p.m.
M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at MIAC Championships, Como Park GC, St. Paul, 2 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at St. Mary's, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 30:
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at Finlandia (Mich.), 1 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Hamline at Fogerty Arena, Blaine, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 1:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoff Quarterfinals, opponent/time TBA.
Wednesday, Nov. 2:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Norway U-18 National Team, Ed Saugestad Rink, 6 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoff Semifinals, opponent/time TBA.
Thursday, Nov. 3:
Volleyball -- Augsburg at MIAC Playoff Semifinals, opponent/time TBA.
Friday, Nov. 4:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 7 p.m.
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Einstein Bagels Hiring
Einsteins is now hiring. We are looking to fill morning, evening and weekend positions.
Some of the positions are Cashier, Sandwich maker, and Baker.
If you are interested stop by the shop for an application.