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Vehicles Up for Bid on Facilities Moodle
Facilities Management would like to introduce the "Recycle Bin" to the Augsburg community. Periodically, there are items in inventory that are no longer needed by the College and the "Recycle Bin" will be used eliminate these items.
The first two items going up for bid are the 1993 grey Athletic Department van and the 1993 Public Safety Ford Ranger. Bidding on these two items begins on Thursday, Sept. 27, and will end on Friday, Oct. 5. Please go to the Facilities Management Moodle site for additional information.
Teaching and Learning
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.
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.
CTL Night at the Theater
During both fall and spring semesters, CTL reserves tickets to an Augsburg theater production and offers them to faculty, staff, and their significant others. Theater offers a unique way of learning or knowing – from stories that touch our hearts and mind. Experiencing it together adds a social dimension that allows us to discover what the stories mean to others and what new possibilities they see. Through theater we can be healed and transformed, as well as entertained. All productions are in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater.
Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to attend either or both of these productions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). This year, we have reserved tickets for:
Debt
Developed by Sarah Myers
Site Specific Performances: October 25-November 2
Town Hall Meetings: November 1
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
What does debt mean to you?
Debt isn't a conventional theater production—it's not a production at all, in fact. The students who are chosen to be part of this project will lead a series of four town hall meetings about student debt using participatory, popular theatre techniques. Think of it as an interactive four-day forum. Leading up to this forum, there will also be a week of short performances, projects, and events throughout the Augsburg campus designed to generate conversation about student debt and encourage students, staff, and faculty to attend the town hall meetings.
As a Town Hall Nation project, Debt is part of a national engagement initiative inviting arts organizations, colleges, and other community groups to create events that demonstrate, present, or embody an ideal town hall meeting.
Cabaret
By Joe Masteroff
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Darcey Engen
Music Direction by Sonja Thompson
April 12, at 7 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center
Set in the fictional Kit Kat Klub in 1930's Berlin, the musical Cabaret depicts the immense political upheaval taking place in Germany during the rise of Nazi power. Based on a book by Christopher Isherwood, with music by Kander and Ebb, the story portrays several couples that meet and fall in love, only to see their relationships unravel as the Nazis begin to infiltrate all elements of their lives.
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.
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.
If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book.
General Announcements
Free AXE Shampoo Sample at the Bookstore
Stop by the bookstore today and pick up a free sample bottle AXE shampoo and a shower bag. Good while supplies last.
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 or a pumpkin scone. We also have the pumpkin spice drinks, try them iced or hot. Check out our special deal for Auggie sugar cookies this week, one for $1.25 and $2.25 for two.
Nabo is offering a new meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo.
The Commons:
Lunch on Friday will be served in the tent in Murphy Park, ASAC is hosting a 1920s-themed lunch.
Saturday brunch will be also be served outside for Homecoming during the Taste of Augsburg.
Hours:
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.
J.K. Rowling's New Book at the Bookstore
Stop by the bookstore today and pick up J.K. Rowling's new book "The Casual Vacancy" today!
WordPress Training Sessions
The remaining scheduled training session for the new WordPress content management system is Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. in SVE 205. If you plan to attend this session, RSVP to Wendi Wheeler wheelerw@augsburg.edu.
Please contact me if you are a content manager for your department and you are unable to attend the Oct. 3 session or if you have questions about training.
Bookstore Hours This Weekend
Bookstore is open on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday the store is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will also be in the park from 10:30 a.m. to noon and at the football game from 12:30-2 p.m.
Stop by for great Homecoming deals!
Champion Sale - Today Only
All regular price Champion sweatshirts are $10 off TODAY ONLY! Stop in and stock up on your Auggie gear for Homecoming!
Credit Cards Accepted: Copy/Mail/Ship Departments
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.
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:
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.
Event Announcements
3D Dodgeball Tournament
http://www.stpaul.skyzonesports.com/SportFitness/3DDodgeball/World3ddodgeballchampionship.aspx
$100,000* WORLD 3-D DODGEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The WORLD 3-D Dodgeball Championship is here, and it's your chance to become Sky Zone's first ever WORLD CHAMPION – and win a piece of $100,000* in total prize money. Plus, the Championship Tournament in Torrance, CA (Los Angeles area) for regional winners will be professionally filmed and later shown on national tv!
Sky Zone St. Paul (Oakdale) Regional Date: October 1, 2012 at 6 p.m.
Format: Regional qualifying tournament; regional winners advance to Championship Tournament 11/9/12-11/11/12 in Los Angeles at Sky Zone Torrance
Entry Fee: $100.00/team
Matches: Best 2 of 3
Format: 5 vs. 5 (up to 8 on a roster)
Participants: Ages 18 and up; open play (men/women of all levels)
Deadline to Register: September 29th at 10 p.m.!
Student Government Elections
My name is Jaquan Kline, or as most know me by "Jay." Just a friendly reminder that this entire weekend will consist of class president elections. I'm a first year running and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent the freshman class. Bringing a new sense of diversity to the student body government and unifying the vast amount of different cultures. I plan on adhering to the voice of those who express concern, and I look forward to meeting new faces! I hope that everyone will consider myself as a worthy candidate when placing their votes!
Remember, I'm Jay, so when you see me around feel free to speak!
Thanks to all,
Jay Kline
Strommen Center Open House
Join us for the grand opening of the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work / Career and Internship Services!
When: Friday, September 28 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Desserts and beverages will be served.
Treats for Students - Career & Internship
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!
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
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.)
Retirement Party for Tom Ruffaner
Please join the Environmental Stewardship Committee in celebrating Tom Ruffaner, who retires next week after 21 years of service to Augsburg.
We will gather in the Foss Atrium (outside the chapel) on Tuesday, October 2, 10:45-11:15 a.m. We will have a short program at 11:05. Looking forward to seeing you there to celebrate Tom's many important contributions to Augsburg College.
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