Water Shut Off in Old Main

On Monday, September 17, the City of Minneapolis Water Department will be shutting off the water in Old Main to change out the meter. The City will begin work that day at 6:30 a.m. and should be completed by 8:30 a.m. During this time period, there will be no water to sinks, toilets, or drinking fountains, so please use facilities of this nature in adjacent buildings. Please email adamsth@augsburg.edu with any questions you may have.

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Community Building Series

2012-13 Reading Circle
Seth Godin's Linchpin: An Unsettling Call to Be Indispensable
Facilitator: Ashok Kapoor
Schedule: Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
(September 20, October 18, November 15, February 7, and March 14)
Location: Augsburg Room-Christensen Center
First Reading: Chapters 1-4

In our society linchpins are those individuals that hold things together. Yes, organizations might succeed or thrive for a while without them, but eventually as pressure is applied and structures are tested, things will fall apart. Godin clearly illustrates that we are in a critical time in history when a new breed of worker and leader are required. We need linchpins to solve our problems, keep us connected, and inspire us with art. People who are linchpins are creative, good at connecting with others, and able to see solutions like no one else. They truly are indispensable.
As Seth Godin explains this concept to his readers, he turns their minds upside down in order to convince them that they are in some way capable of being one. He explains how we got here, criticizing the public education system for creating cogs to fill factories and consumers to buy what they produce. He argues that we get exactly what we focus on. In the end we wind-up with drones that do what they are told.

There is no shortage of pundits today that criticize the flaws of our education system, but few will offer a solution. He challenges teachers to inspire student to think instead of follow rulebooks and ace tests. He even goes as far as telling us to give ourselves a D for the rut we have fallen into.

Linchpin could be Mr. Godin's greatest work so far. He treats the subject with history and sociology as well as a compelling mix of fact, story and philosophy. Using examples that will both shock and inspire, Linchpin leaves you feeling like you have no choice but to reassess your current situation and make the changes he so eloquently urges us toward.

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.

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TODAY: Gilman Intl. Scholarship: Earn up to $5,000

Is the Gilman Scholarship for you?

If you receive a Pell Grant, chances are you might be eligible for a Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad!

Attend one of the Gilman Workshop to learn more about:

• How to earn $5,000
• How to apply
• Writing a winning essay
• Eligible Augsburg/CGE Programs for spring and summer 2013

Friday, Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m., Marshall Room

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612.330-1650

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Inclusiveness Series

2012-13 Reading Circle
Susan E. Pick and Jenna Sirkin's Breaking the Poverty Cycle: The Human Basis for Sustainable Development
Facilitators: Matt Maruggi and Joe Underhill
Schedule: 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays
October 10-Marshall Room
November 7-Riverside Room
December 5-Riverside Room
January 23-Riverside Room
Batalden Convocation, February 20 at 10 a.m.

Pick and Sirkin show how IMIFAP, a Mexican NGO, has employed a development strategy to encourage the establishment of a participatory, healthy and educated citizenry. IMIFAP was founded in 1984. Through its health promotion and poverty reduction work it has reached over 19 million people in 14 countries. Its mission is to enable society's poor and vulnerable to take charge of their lives through helping them develop their potential. The program strategy is grounded in Amartya Sen's approach to sustainable development through expanding individual's capabilities and freedoms.

The central premise of the book is that enhancing skills, knowledge and reducing psychological and contextual barriers to change are central (and often neglected) aspects of sustainable development.. Through powerful testimonies, the book shows how the IMIFAP "I want to, I can" programs assists people in taking the control of their lives. Our discussion will examine how this approach can apply to our work at Augsburg.

Susan Pick, a professor of psychology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, will give the Batalden Symposium in Applied Ethics on February 20.

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.

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This Weekend: Apply to Study Abroad

This weekend, spend some quality time on the Augsburg Abroad website, making your dreams for winter break come true! The deadline to apply is coming soon (about 2 weeks away) and programs are filing up. It's time to complete your application!

Spend winter break in warm El Salvador, colorful Bolivia, or the streets of Paris, France - see below for more details.

Indigenous Nation Building and History in Bolivia
January 3-12, 2013
WST/AIS 305 or AIS 490 or HIS 350
1 credit
Fulfills: AugExperience, WST/AIS 305/490 fulfills Keystone, HIS 350 fulfills HIS, IR, CCS major electives
Faculty: Michael Lansing & Elise Marubbio

Sights & Sounds of Europe: Paris
December 26-January 7, 2013
FIA 206
1 credit
Fulfills: AugExperience, Fine Arts LAF and an Elective
Faculty: Merilee Klemp & Tara Sweeney

Vocation & Christian Faith: El Salvador
January 3-13, 2013
REL 480
1 credit
Fulfills: AugExperience, Keystone for some majors, including BUS, and a REL Elective
Faculty: Bev Stratton

For more information and to apply, visit us at http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

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Community Building Series

2012-13 Reading Circle
Andrew Delbanco's College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be
Facilitator: Doug Green
Schedule: Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m.
(September 25, October 16, November 20, February 19, March 26, April 16)
Location: Lindell 301

As the commercialization of American higher education accelerates, more and more students are coming to college with the narrow aim of obtaining a preprofessional credential. The traditional four-year college experience--an exploratory time for students to discover their passions and test ideas and values with the help of teachers and peers--is in danger of becoming a thing of the past.

In College, prominent cultural critic Andrew Delbanco offers a trenchant defense of such an education, and warns that it is becoming a privilege reserved for the relatively rich. In arguing for what a true college education should be, he demonstrates why making it available to as many young people as possible remains central to America's democratic promise.

In a brisk and vivid historical narrative, Delbanco explains how the idea of college arose in the colonial period from the Puritan idea of the gathered church, how it struggled to survive in the nineteenth century in the shadow of the new research universities, and how, in the twentieth century, it slowly opened its doors to women, minorities, and students from low-income families. He describes the unique strengths of America's colleges in our era of globalization and, while recognizing the growing centrality of science, technology, and vocational subjects in the curriculum, he mounts a vigorous defense of a broadly humanistic education for all. Acknowledging the serious financial, intellectual, and ethical challenges that all colleges face today, Delbanco considers what is at stake in the urgent effort to protect these venerable institutions for future generations.

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.

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Leadership Series for Chairs

2012-13 Reading Circle
Don Chu's The Department Chair's Primer: What Chairs Need to Know and Do to Make a Difference
Facilitators: Joan Kunz and Merilee Klemp
Schedule: Thursdays 3:40-5 p.m. (Dates TBD)

The Department Chair Primer provides the practical information that chairs need to do their jobs well. Many of the book's ideas come from practicing chairs and are proven strategies for dealing with a variety of issues. Each chapter details a particular problem, includes a brief introduction to the topic, provides tips on how to deal with the situation, and concludes with targeted questions for further consideration. Its concise format is ideal for busy chairs which need a brief but informative resource.

The readings will serve as a catalyst for conversations among chairs about how to be more effective.

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Leadership Series

2012-13 Reading Circle
Julie Clow's The Work Revolution: Freedom and Excellence for All
Facilitator: Paul Terrio
Schedule: Tuesdays 8:30-10 a.m.
(October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2)
Location: Augsburg Room – Christensen Center

Embrace connectivity, increase empowerment, and achieve better work-life blending.

We live in a new age of global organizations, hyper-access to information, and accessibility to tools that enable us to bring any idea life. Strangely, our workplaces are lagging behind the promise of this open and collaborative world. Most organizations are rule-based, top-down, dreary environments optimized for conformity and little else. The Work Revolution creates a compelling portrait of a different kind of work.

"I believe freedom in the workplace is worth fighting for and every person and every organization can be excellent."

Julie Clow articulates the rules we follow today in our work force, the reasons they no longer work, and what we can do instead. The Work Revolution deconstructs the magic behind thriving, liberated organizations (such as Google, which is repeatedly named as the Best Workplace) into clear principles that any individual, leader, and organization can adopt to create sustainable and engaging lives.
• Provides actionable changes anyone can make, regardless
of where they work, to create a more sustainable work-life blend
• Details concrete ways to influence existing organizations to change
• Guides leaders to make tangible changes in their teams to enable
greater autonomy and impact
• Outlines organizational culture principles that support and
nurture high-performance and healthy environments, providing
clear options for instituting cultural change based on specific
organizational challenges Rejecting productivity Band-Aids and quick
fixes, The Work Revolution conceptualizes a completely new workplace
that embraces the always-connected reality to create organizations
in which high achievers can sustainably thrive.

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in reading circles during the year. These circles are funded by Work Culture grants and led by faculty and staff. You are expected to attend at least four sessions and prepare by reading and identifying issues you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book. Let her know if you prefer to receive an e-book.

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WordPress Training Sessions

Marketing and Communication is now holding training sessions on WordPress, the content management system for our new website. You may attend one of these sessions if:

- you have received an email from Marketing asking you to identify a content manager for your site(s) AND
- your content manager has met with Marketing to review your site(s).

RSVP to Wendi Wheeler wheelerw@augsburg.edu for one of the following sessions:

Tuesday, September 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m., FOS 22A
Monday, September 24, 4-5 p.m., SVE 205
Thursday, September 27, 8-9 a.m., SVE 205

If you have questions about the WordPress system and the new site, please email Wendi Wheeler at wheelerw@augsburg.edu.

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Thrivent Leadership Fellows - Part-time Job

Up to six undergraduates will be selected to participate in the second year of the Thrivent Leadership Fellows Program. The project is sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Augsburg College. Students who apply and are selected for the program will work as a team during the school year on developing, planning, organizing and staffing community outreach volunteer events for students, and the larger Augsburg community.

In order to meet these objectives, student interns will be matched with a non-profit organization which they will assist with community event planning. Additionally, the team of six students will take leadership in designing, budgeting, executing and evaluating the Leadership Fellows Program. To apply go to www.augsburg.edu/hr click on employment listings. Deadline to apply is September 18. Questions, email tilton@augsburg.edu

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MultiCultural Student Services Has Moved

Multicultural Student Services has moved to lower level Christensen Center (Christensen 2 - diagonal from the Copy Center) along with Augsburg Abroad and International Scholar and Student Services. Office hours are from 8-4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Please stop by and say hi!

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Minneapolis-Cuernavaca Sister City 4th Anniversary

The Minneapolis-Cuernavaca Sister City Association invites you to a photo exhibit, World Heritage Cities of Mexico, Saturday, September 22, 12:00-3:30 p.m. at La Chaya Bistro, 4537 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis. View historic photos, bid on unique silent auction items, and enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar. Suggested donation of $10. For more information, please visit: http://mcsca.eventbrite.com/ .

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Credit Cards Now Accepted in Central Services

You can now pay for your personal copies, stamps, or package shipping with credit/debit cards. We will accept VISA and MasterCard credit cards and VISA and MasterCard debit/check cards used as credit cards (no PIN numbers). Minimum credit card purchase is $2. For your protection and ours, we will also be checking your photo ID when your purchase is over $25.

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Influenza & Tdap Vaccination Clinic on Campus

Influenza and Tdap vaccination clinics are scheduled for faculty, staff, and students.

Flu Shots - Homeland Health provides flu vaccinations to patients ages 3 years and up. Please bring your health insurance card to the clinic. We are an in network provider for Medica, BCBS, HealthPartners, Preferred One, UCare, America's PPO, Prime West, South Country Health Care Alliance, and Medicare. We will bill your health plan. If you are not covered by one of these health plans, you may purchase a vaccination using cash on the day of the clinic.

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis "Whooping Cough")
Is available for those 18 to 64 years of age only. It is covered by HealthPartners, BCBS, and Medica at the Member's Benefit Level. Sorry we cannot accept other insurance.

The cash price for vaccine is $25 per Flu Injection, $35 per FluMist and $55 per Tdap injection. We accept cash only, no checks please. Individuals are responsible for the cost of their shots, which may vary depending upon insurance plans.

Flu and Tdap clinics are from:
9 a.m.-12 p.m., September 25, Christensen - Augsburg Room
12:30-3:30 p.m., September 27, Lindell Library 202

To register for the September clinics, visit Homeland Health at http://www.homelandhealthspecialists.com

In the bottom right corner of the main image on the Home Page, click the Customer Portal button (Client ID: HAIOY997). At this point Returning Users may sign in. Your email is your user name. If you have any questions, please contact 877-746-8060.

A walk-in clinic will be from 12-2 p.m., October 22, in the Marshall Room. Faculty and staff are welcome. Although pre-registration is not necessary, you must present an insurance card to receive the flu shot at no cost (coverage varies depending on member's benefit level). The cost for the flu shot is $29.

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Come and Enjoy Homecoming 2012

Dual Hat Reception
Monday, September 24
4:30-6 p.m.
Augsburg House
Augsburg Alumni who are currently working at the college are invited to enjoy a lovely afternoon reception at the Augsburg House in honor of your continued
service to the institution.

Homecoming Convocation Luncheon
Friday, Friday 28
12 p.m.
The Commons
Enjoy a time for fellowship as we continue to celebrate our distinguished alumni and the 50-Year Club inductees from the class of 1962.

Faculty and Faculty Emeriti Meet and
Greet
Friday, September 28
4 p.m.
Lindell Library
Reconnect with and meet faculty from a variety of departments. Refreshments will be served.

Taste of Augsburg
Saturday, September 29
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Murphy Square
Bring your family and share in the festivities, food, and memories with alumni and Augsburg students, faculty, and staff. The event includes carnival-style booths operated by student groups, alumni, and local restaurants, as well as games, inflatable bounce houses, and fun for the whole family.

Register for these and other events at www.augsburg.edu/homecoming or call 612-330-1085.

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MAL 25th Anniversary Celebration, Sept. 26

You are invited to the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Master of Arts in Leadership Program at Augsburg College. The celebration is part of Augsburg's Homecoming week.

Date:
Wednesday, September 26

Time:
6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Reception with hearty hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beer
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Program

Location:
Hoversten Chapel and atrium, Foss Center

Keynote speaker:
Garry Hesser, professor of sociology, Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning, and longtime MAL faculty member

Professor Hesser's engaging presentation ("George Washington and the llamas: Clues for leadership in the 21st century") will be followed by interactive discussion groups led by MAL faculty members. You will come away with new insights from Professor Hesser and each other.

You can register online at www.augsburg.edu/homecoming by clicking on the Homecoming Event Registration option. There is no cost for the event. You are welcome to bring family, friends, and/or colleagues; however, we ask that each person register. For more information, contact Patty Park at 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu.

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TODAY - GRE Information Session

URGO will be hosting two GRE information sessions on September 13 and September 14. If you are interested in attending graduate school in the future, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the test. Session topics include:

• When should I take the GRE?
• How should I study?
• What are the best resources to use for GRE prep (books, classes, websites, etc.)?
• What role does the GRE play in graduate school admissions?

Two GRE information sessions are available:

Thursday, September 13
Oren Gateway 100
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Friday, September 14
Marshall Room
1:15-2:15 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding the information sessions or the GRE test, please contact the URGO office at URGO@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.

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Opening Dialogue with Eboo Patel and IFYC on 9/17

Monday, September 17: 4-6 p.m., Hoversten Chapel
Opening Dialogue: "Tilling Common Ground: Interfaith Work at Augsburg"

This session will include opening remarks by Eboo Patel, a review of the campus interfaith survey results by Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) staff members Kyle Anderson and Laura Hollinger Antonelli, and group discussion about interfaith understanding at Augsburg. This session will be of interest to all members of the campus community--students, faculty, and staff.

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Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie

Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will be speaking at Augsburg College on Thursday, September 20, in Sateren Auditorium from 1:30-3 p.m. He will speak about Minnesota's voting history and our rights and responsibilities as voters. There will be more details coming. Plan to bring yourselves, your classes, friends, and family. Mark your calendars.

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1982 Kawasaki LTD 440 Motorcycle

I am selling my Kawasaki 440 with 15,xxx miles in order to upgrade to a bigger bike. This bike runs perfect, and is in great condition. Includes two saddle bags and an extra gas tank. It's ready to ride home today! For price, pictures, or anymore information email me at detloffa@augsburg.edu, and I can fill you in on the details.

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