College Use Auto Insurance

The College carries automobile insurance on all vehicles owned by the institution and also non-owned vehicles, which are rented or leased for College use.

The policy year is 9.1.12-9.1.13.

The Facilities office has the current Identification Cards both in hard copy form and in PDF form.

Please feel free to stop by the Facilities office in FOS 17, or email draus@augsburg.edu to receive a PDF version of the current ID card.

All College owned vehicles are required to carry "proof of insurance" within the vehicle.

If you rent vehicles for College use "always" decline the coverage offered by the rental agency. The College insurance covers this use and these cards serve as "proof of insurance" if the rental agency requires it.

Back to top

Lot J Closed Beginning Oct. 1

Lot J will be closed beginning October 1. It will continue to be closed until the completion of the tear down work of Murphy Place- two weeks or more. Lot J has a considerable amount of handicap parking. If you have specific concerns regarding access to handicap parking during this time, please contact parking@augsburg.edu.

Back to top

Lot K Closed Friday & Saturday

Lot K will be closed on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, this lot will be reserved for our 50th reunion guests. On Saturday, the lot will be closed for the Homecoming Block Party following the football game.
Commuters with parking permits should utilize other commuter parking lots such as Street C, Lot D, and Lot L.

Back to top

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.

Back to top

Visit the Writing Lab

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.

Back to top

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.

Back to top

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.

Back to top

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.

Back to top

Free Professional Counseling Available

Students, did you know that you can get FREE confidential counseling right here on campus? That's right! As an Augsburg student you can get up to ten free sessions each year. The Center for Counseling & Health Promotion has several professional counselors to meet with you.

Counseling is a great place to go when you need to talk to someone who is objective and who may be able to help you come up with new ways to work on things you want to work on. Counseling is a conversation. CCHP is a welcoming, calm place in a small house on campus. We are located at 628 21st Avenue. Remember everything at CCHP is all confidential. What you talk about at CCHP, stays at CCHP!

If you would like to find out more about our services or make an appointment to see a counselor, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Back to top

Target - On Campus Recruiting

The Strommen Career & Internship Center is excited to announce that Target will be on campus recruiting for their Business Intelligence & Analytics Internship! All undergraduates are invited to attend to learn more about Target Corporation. Target is seeking undergraduates that are majoring in analytical, science or technology-oriented disciplines: statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, engineering, etc.

Informational Session
Thursday, October 11
5-6 p.m. There will be FOOD
Location: Career and Internship Center, Christensen Center, Suite 100
Who: Three Augsburg alumni will be on campus to explain in detail the Business Intelligence & Analytics Internship opportunities
R.S.V.P. If you are considering attending. Email tilton@augsburg.edu. This will be helpful with planning for the amount of food. All are invited to attend regardless if they are able to apply this year or not.

On-Campus Interviews
Tuesday, October 23
8:30-5:00
Who: Candidates will be pre-selected by Target
Location: Career & Internship Center, Christensen Center, Suite 100

Deadline date for resumes: Wednesday, October 17. We encourage all students to have their resume pre-approved by one of our career specialists. The position description is attached. It is never too early to start writing your resume! Call 612-330-1148 to schedule your individual resume appointment.

Questions or to see the job description email tilton@augsburg.edu

Back to top

A Change to Community Time

Due to low participation throughout the 2011-12 year, it has been determined that we will discontinue Community Time, last Tuesday of the month.

First Wednesday Luncheon will continue, and we look forward to having our new faculty and staff join us for our next gathering on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Back to top

Discrimination/Bias Incident Reporting

Last year feedback from students, staff, and faculty showed that it was not clear how to report when someone experiences discrimination at Augsburg College. Once brought to our attention we made changes to streamline the process. Please note that the process to report is to notify Andrea Turner, the Assistant Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, or Sarah Griesse, the Dean of Students.

Reports may be in person by visiting our offices, via email, via phone, or through the online report form. The online reporting form is listed on the A-Z Directory under Discrimination and Bias Incident Information and Reporting. (The form is available on the main page and subsequent pages.) This link also provides helpful information about Augsburg College Values, Process and Resources, Definitions, and Augsburg's policies on harassment and violence. 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, 612.330.1691, 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. Please share this information with your colleagues and friends.

Back to top

Farmers Market Today from 11a.m.-1 p.m.

We had thought that last Tuesday was our last market, but one of our farmers would like to return. Please come out to the Foss Chapel from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or the Brian Coyle Community Center at 2-5 p.m. The selection won't be vast, but whatever we do have will be delicious.

Back to top

Resume Writing Workshop - Wednesday

Do you need an internship or job? If yes, you will need a resume. Attend the Resume Ready Workshop this Wednesday, September 26 at 4:45-6:00 p.m.
in the Nelson Room, CC.

Questions, call us at 612-330-1148

Sponsored by: Strommen Career & Internship Services

Back to top

Thomson Reuters - On Campus

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Representatives will be on campus holding an informational session. They have a number of internship and entry level jobs in the area of computer science and management information systems. All are welcome. Career & Internship Office, Christensen Center, Ste. 100
5-6 p.m., Christensen Center

Questions: tilton@augsburg.edu

Back to top

Strommen Center Open House

Join us for the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work / Career and Internship Services Open House. Desserts and refreshments will be served on Friday, September 28 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Christensen Center's Suite 100.

Back to top

Biology Student Research Symposium

Interested in research? Want to learn about research opportunities in Biology?

Tri-Beta and the Biology Department will host their annual What I Did On My Summer Vacation Research Symposium on Wednesday, October 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in SCI 123.

* Learn about on and off campus research opportunities.
* Get an idea about current and future faculty research.
* Hear students present their research from this past summer.

Food and drink will be provided. (Food will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Talks will begin at 6 p.m.

Back to top

Brown Bag Lunch

Hello all! Looking for a place to eat your lunch while getting to know your fellow Auggies and discussing topics that interest you? If so, then come to the our brown bag lunch on Thursday, September 27 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center in Sverdrup 207. Come eat your lunch and have a relaxing discussion with interesting people! Bring your friends, all are welcome!

Back to top

Treats: Stop by the Career & Internship Service

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 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Hear about upcoming events and employers on campus, schedule appointments, and ask questions.

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

Back to top

Staff Senate Forum: President Pribbenow

All staff members are invited to the first Augsburg College Staff Senate forum of the academic year, taking place Tuesday, September 25, from 12:30-1:00 p.m. in the Augsburg Room (3rd floor Christensen Center).

President Pribbenow will be taking questions from staff about his recent State of Augsburg address.

Back to top

Homecoming Decorating Contest

Augsburg College has held the first annual Homecoming Decorating Contest to make this Homecoming the best ever! We encourage everyone to take a look all around campus for areas where student groups and resident hall floors have put in hard work to show their Auggie spirit! See below list for locations and groups:

Art Club- Skyway Christensen
Asian Student Association-Urness Mort Lobby
College Pep Band 612-Enrollment Center Lounge
Democrats-Student Lounge
Fever Ultimate-Andersen Lounge
Latin American Students-Student Lounge
Music Therapy Club-Student Lounge
Women's Lacrosse-Kennedy 3rd Floor
Community LINK-Auggies Nest
International Student Organization-Enrollment Center
KAUG Radio-OGC 2nd Floor
Mortensen Hall 3rd Floor-Skyway
MPIRG-Student Art Gallery
Murphy Square-Student Lounge
Muslim Student Association-Urness Mort Lobby
Pan-Afrikan Student Union-Lindell Library 2nd Floor
Queer and Straight in Unity-Fishbowl
Student Athletes Activities Council-Kennedy 1st Floor Atrium

Back to top

Sabo Symposium: Sept 26. at 4 p.m. "Neighborhood Mix"

Martin Olav Sabo Public Policy Symposium

Wed., September 26, 4-5:30 p.m., Foss Center, Riverside and 22nd Avenue, Minneapolis @ Augsburg College.
"Neighborhood Social Mix: What Do We Know and What Should We Do?"

George Galster, Clarence Hilberry Distinguished Professor of Urban Affairs, Wayne State Univ., Detroit

Respondent: Michael Grover, Federal Reserve Bank, Mgr, Community Development Department

We have asked Professor Galster to devote the first half to "What We Know [from research] about Nhd Mix", with the last half of his talk focused on Policy and Planning, with him spelling out what he would do/propose were he named the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] by the next president [40-45 minutes], with a 10 minutes response from Michael Grover, our guest from the Federal Reserve, then Q&A.

Back to top

CCHP Health Fair Next Tuesday

Save the date! The annual CCHP health fair will be Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. outside in the Quad (weather permitting). This annual health fair is for all students, faculty, and staff and brings many community resources to our campus including the United Way, Crisis Connection, Smiley's Clinic, the Aurora Center, Be the Match and many more.

There will be FREE chair massages and the Paws for Learning Therapy dogs will be available for petting and snuggling. You will be able to sign up for the fall blood drive and learn more about being a bone marrow donor. There will be music and more. Please stop by and meet the CCHP counseling staff as well as our fabulous EP!C peer health educators.

Any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Thanks -- see you at the fair!

Back to top

No postings

No postings

Large Black Trestle Desk

We are selling a large Madison trestle desk, in great condition. We bought it from Target, and you can see it listed on their site for $239. It is antique black in color. We are asking $95 for the desk. We live east of Hudson, Wisconsin, but I can bring it to Minneapolis to save you the transportation cost.

Here's a link to our Craig's list posting, with a picture of the desk: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/fuo/3283282044.html

Back to top