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Writing Lab Is Now Open

The Augsburg College Writing Lab, located on street level of the Lindell Library and left of the circulation desk, is now open for fall semester/trimester. Tutors in the Lab can help writers at any stage of the process. No appointments are taken; writers need only to come to the lab and to bring a hard copy of their work. If you have questions, please contact Professor Swanson, English Department.

Fall term hours:

Monday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

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Tina Maria Tavera Published Essay

I am pleased to share with the Augsburg community an essay by Tina Maria Tavera, Director of the McNair Scholars Program, recently published in Mexican Prints at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts: A Resource for Secondary Teachers and Students.

Tina's essay is titled "The Future Belongs to Those Who Draw from the Past," available at
http://www.artsmia.org/assets/pdf/LAI121031_MexicanPrintmaking_Curriculum_English_Spreads.pdf

Congratulations, Tina!
-Amy Gort and the Dean's office staff

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Augsburg Associates Estate Sale - Sept. 21 & 22

The Augsburg Associates will be conducting an estate/moving sale at 2309 W. 93rd St. in Bloomington on Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Lots of wonderful items available and all proceeds go to support student scholarships at Augsburg.

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Dining Services

Einstein's is now hiring for all positions and for a variety of hours.
Stop by Einstein's for more information or to pick up an application.

Einstein's now has pumpkin. Stop by for a pumpkin bagel, pumpkin muffin with cream cheese frosting, or a pumpkin scone. We also have the pumpkin spice drinks, try them iced or hot.

The Commons:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.

Flex Points can be purchased online at augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points. You can pay with your student account or credit card.

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Last Call for Taste of Augsburg Participation

Last call for Student Orgs. and campus departments to sign up to participate in the Taste of Augsburg on Saturday, September 29, in Murphy Square - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.!

The Taste of Augsburg is a carnival style event where groups can sell items or service in "booths" that Homecoming guests can purchase. Your only investment is the cost of your product and/or service. Any profit that you make above your initial investment is yours to keep!

You can sell anything that your group wants to sell, if another group has not already reserved your idea. (Some examples from last year are nachos, caramel apples, popcorn, Augsburg colored pom-poms, etc.) Or if your group doesn't want to sell food or novelty items, your group can run a "carnival game" that the Homecoming guests can pay to participate in such as a football toss or a baseball throw. The possibilities are endless! (Note: Your food or novelty item or carnival games do not have to be Homecoming-themed.)

To learn more and sign up contact Sara Schlipp-Riedel at schlipp@augsburg.edu or by phone at 612-330-1178.

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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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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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Spanish Conversation Meets this Thursday!

Start the year off right by meeting new people and sharing stories about your summer adventures, all while practicing your Spanish.

Spanish conversation group gives you a chance to hone your speaking skills in a relaxed and friendly setting where all levels, from beginning to advanced, are welcome. We meet every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Christenson Center, in the Riverside Room. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. Feel free 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

Homecoming Royalty Voting has been sent out in an email. Please take some time to fill it out by the end of this week.

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Career & Internship Services Week of Homecoming

During homecoming week the Strommen Career & Internship Services would like to invite all students to stop by to see our new space in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center. We will have yummy treats!

Tuesday, September 25
10:00-1:30 p.m.
Hear about upcoming events and employers on campus, schedule appointments, and ask questions.

Wednesday, September 26
4:45-6:00
Resume Writing Workshop
Nelson Room, CC

Thursday, September 27
10:00-1:30 p.m.
Hear about upcoming events and employers on campus, schedule appointments, and ask questions. On this day, staff will also be available to review resumes.

Questions, call us at 612-330-1148

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Win a Chance to Perform at All Nighter/Spring Fest

Are you in a band? Are you a musician? If so, come participate in Augsburg Student Activities Council's Battle of the Bands! The winner will get to perform at this year's All Nighter or Spring Fest. Please email Mike Fetting at fetting@augsburg.edu for more information or to get signed up.

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Helping us Consider our Democracy

Tomorrow--
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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Spirituality Breakfast - September 21, 7:30-9:00

The StepUP® Program at Augsburg College is hosting an annual event for Recovery Month, the Spirituality Breakfast, which is also sponsored by Recovery Works! and Minnesota Recovery Connection. The event will be held on Friday, September 21, 7:30-9:00 a.m., in the East Commons of the Christensen Center. This program is open to Augsburg faculty, staff, and students and the general public. The breakfast is $10 and $5 for students; you may pay at the door.

This year's keynote speaker, T. Mychael Rambo, is a regional Emmy Award winning actor, vocalist, arts educator, and community organizer and has made an indelible mark here in the Twin Cities performing principle roles at various theatres. Two StepUP students, Allie T and David B, will also speak about recovery and spirituality.

September is the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). The purpose of Recovery Month is to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, to laud the contributions of treatment providers, and to promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug disorders in all its forms is possible.

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Homecoming 2012 Week

Sunday, September 23
7-9 p.m. Student Decorating Contest (Christensen Center)

Monday, September 24
7:30-8:15 p.m. Pep Rally & Coronation (Si Melby Gym)
8:15-8:30 p.m. Fireworks (Murphy Square)

Tuesday, September 25
10-2 p.m. Fall 2012 Student Involvement Fair (Christensen Center Lobby)
12-2 p.m. Minute to Win It Games (Commons)
5-7 p.m. Minute to Win It Games (Commons)

Wednesday, September 26
3:30-5 p.m. Ice Cream Sundae Social (Quad)

Thursday, September 27
8-10 p.m. Student Battle of the Bands (Murphy Square)

Friday, September 28
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Specialty Lunch (Murphy Square)
9 p.m.-midnight Homecoming Dance (Oren Gateway Center Atrium)

Saturday, September 29
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Taste of Augsburg (Murphy Square)

Sunday, October 1
7-8 p.m. Decorating Teardown (Christensen Center)

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Queer and Straight in Unity's Weekly Meeting

Want to meet new people and help make a difference? Queer and Straight in Unity at Augsburg College meets every Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. in the Fish Bowl. This upcoming week we will nibble on some pizza as we plan our award winning space for the homecoming decorating contest! We will also be holding elections for the 2012/2013 year and narrow down the keynote speaker for Coming Out Week.

All LGBTQIA people and allies welcome!

Location: Augsburg College in the Fish Bowl.

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Social Work Majors and Interested Others Event

Do you want to do meaningful work helping others? Perhaps you could consider social work.

Did you know that earning a bachelors degree in social work is equivalent to your first year of a masters in social work program. Getting your BSW saves one year of graduate tuition. That is pretty smart as well as economical.

Come to Lindell (Library) 301 on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m. and learn about the social work major. Eat Pizza, meet other majors, and visit with faculty and staff.

What Social Workers Do

There are two main types of social workers: direct-service social workers, who help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives, and clinical social workers, who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.

Work Environment

Social workers work in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, and private practices. They generally work full time and may need to work evenings and weekends.

How to Become a Social Worker

A bachelor's degree is required for most direct-service social work positions, but some positions and settings require a master's degree. Augsburg College offers both degrees.

The median annual wage of social workers was $42,480 in May 2010.

Job Outlook

Employment of social workers is expected to grow by 25 percent from now to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will be due to an increase in demand for health care and social services but will vary by specialty.

Come and learn more about this fascinating profession and meet the other majors, faculty and staff. Food is provided.

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Opportunity for Multicultural Students in STEM

The STEM office would like to invite you to the 2012 Kick-Off for the North Star STEM Alliance on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.

Join students and faculty at our fifth annual Kick-Off. This social event will highlight Alliance opportunities and students will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about North Star STEM
• Speak to researchers about summer undergraduate research opportunities
• Explore options in graduate and/or professional school
• Visit with students in STEM-based organizations

North Star STEM targets underrepresented groups in STEM fields, yet all students are welcome to attend. Learn more at www.northstarstem.org or contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu. Students wanting to attend who would like to carpool should meet in SCI 154 at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25.

Augsburg is a member of North Star STEM, an 18-member alliance of MN institutions committed to supporting multicultural students toward earning bachelor's degrees in STEM.

This initiative is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and has the goal of doubling the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period.

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Join us for 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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Yes You Can - Getting Involved in the Twin Cities

Join HECUA's Art for Social Change alum Brianna Olson Carr and
instructor/theater maker Molly Van Avery for a jam packed hour of what's
happening NOW in the local arts scene. You will hear about shows, grant
opportunities, and why the Twin Cities are nationally recognized leaders
in the arts. Come to learn where you can go to see great theater and what
resources/opportunities exist for you after you graduate to help you keep
making performance, visual, or community-based art.

When: 3-4 p.m. September 24
Where: Marshall room in the Christiansen center
Free Snacks from Afro Deli
Sponsored by HECUA¹s Art for Social Change Program

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State of the College Materials Available Online

The audio recording, transcript, and slides from Monday's State of the College address are now available online. You must log into Inside Augsburg to access the materials.

Here is the link to the files:

https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/sept17/

The site also provides an online form for submitting follow-up questions about the State of the College address.

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