Friday, September 28, 2012
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

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.

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Teaching and Learning

Spring Day and WEC Winter Book Orders Due

Faculty, please submit all your course needs for the upcoming semester to me at forgey@augsburg.edu by October 31. Fall books will be returned beginning October 15, please let me know if we can hold over your books for the winter and spring semester. Thanks to all who have already submitted.

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General Announcements

Stay Fit

StayFitInCollege.org Announces Scholarship Awards

$700 Scholarship Award

For Immediate Release: StayFitInCollege.org, which promotes fitness in college, has just announced scholarship awards for the 2012/2013 academic year. There is no purchase necessary to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship award aims to help students avoid the dreaded freshman 15.

Any student that attends a university, community college, or even a technical/trade college may apply for the scholarship award. Also, up to the first 10 applicants of each deadline month (see below) will receive one free product of their choice from Stay Fit In College.

Prospective student applicants should contact their school's scholarship office and request an application or simply visit http://www.stayfitincollege.org/scholarship-awards.html to be considered.

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J.K. Rowling's New Book at the Bookstore

Stop by the bookstore and pick up J.K. Rowling's new book, "The Casual Vacancy," today!

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Chapel Schedule - Oct. 1-5

MON, OCT 1 - New Life Band from Tanzania; An inter-denominational ministry that serves as an instrument to transform the lives of youth and students within Tanzania through the gospel of Jesus Christ by giving them hope and opportunity by knowing that they are loved. Please come and be blessed by their music and ministry!

TUE, OCT 2 - Rebecca Sullivan, Pastoral Intern for Campus Ministry and Trinity Lutheran Congregation

WED, OCT 3 - President Paul Pribbenow

THU, OCT 4 - St. Francis of Assisi Day, Blessing of the Animals

FRI, OCT 5 - Norm Wahl, Pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, Augsburg Regent

M.W.F 10:20-10:40 a.m.
T.TH 11:20-11:40 a.m.
All Are Welcome!

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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.

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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!

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Get Your Turkey Leg On: RenFest Discount

Augsburg College students, staff, and faculty members can receive a discount when purchasing tickets online for the Renaissance Festival [RenFest]. The Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays from August 18 to September 30. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open rain or shine, and there is always free parking at the Festival!

Today is Festival Friday. Special features include Ladies Shopping Day and College Discount Day.

1. Go to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival homepage (www.renaissancefest.com) and click on the banner at the top of the page that indicates Buy Tickets.

2. You will come to a page with a listing of different themed events happening at the Renaissance Festival and links to buy tickets. The first result that will show is the Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Gate Admission Tickets and Season Passes. Click on the blue box that says "Tickets" that is right of the title.

3. Under the gray box that says Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Gate Tickets and Season Passes, you will come to a text box where you may input your promotional code. Type in your promotional code and click on Apply Code. This will apply your discount to the general admission tickets for adult and children admissions. (The code is not case sensitive)
a. Promo code: AUGSCOLLEGE12
b. Your ticket prices should pop up after clicking on Apply Code with the ticket prices: A. Adult: $16.75; B. Child: $8.85
Do NOT select Ticket Quantity from the GENERAL PUBLIC)

4. Select Ticket Quantity from General Admission – Online Consignment Discount Program

5. Select Delivery Method

6. Click on Get Tickets (This part may take a moment to process)

7. You will be directed to a My Cart page. Check to make sure everything is correct. There will be a service fee that will be added which will make each individual ticket: A. Adult: $16.75 + $1.25 = $18.00; B. Child: $ 8.85 + $1.15 = $10.00

8. Click on Checkout

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Bookstore Sale and Homecoming Hours

Bookstore hours for Homecoming Saturday: Store is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Booth in the park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Booth at football game from 12:30-2 p.m. Come by and check out the Homecoming deals!

Rolled tee shirts 2- $20.00
10% off all polar fleece outerwear.
10% off Nike football hooded sweatshirts
Stadium Seats - $2.00 (while supplies last)
Buy any Nike football shirt and get a free set of Homecoming beads and a Game Face tattoo.

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Event Announcements

Homecoming Dance hosted by KAUG Radio

WHO: KAUG Radio is hosting a Homecoming dance TONIGHT (Friday, Sept. 28)

WHAT: The dance theme is "Night with the Stars," a classic Hollywood theme. Semi-formal attire-- come see everyone in some classy garb!

WHERE: The dance will be held in the Oren Gateway Center (OGC) lobby. Enjoy the open quarters in a way you normally wouldn't during classes-- filled with decor and dance beats all night!

WHEN: TONIGHT, THE DANCE IS TONIGHT! 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

WHY: Well, it is homecoming after all... and who doesn't want to dance off the stresses from the beginning of first semester.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Pets & Peer Educators & Photos - Oh My

That's right, Augsburg's peer health educators, also known as EP!C, will be at the Taste of Augsburg on Saturday with several furry four-legged friends from Paws for Learning. All Auggies and friends are welcome to stop by and get their photo taken with one of our guests -- large and small! See you Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Murphy Park.

Auggies are EP!C!!! Any questions, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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Biology Student Research Symposium - October 3

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.)

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Strommen Center Open House - Today

Join us for the grand opening of the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work / Career and Internship Services.

When: TODAY from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Desserts and beverages will be served.

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Wade in the Water - Seminary and Divinity Day

Are you curious about future ministry theological study opportunities?

Consider attending this year's Seminary and Divinity School Day on October 16. This special event is free and open to current students and alumni.

Seminary and Divinity School Day is a time for participants to connect with representatives of various top-notch seminary and divinity schools from multiple denominational affiliations. Throughout the event there are large and small group sessions aimed to help with discernment, as well as many opportunities to learn about specific graduate theological programs.

More details, including a schedule, are available at: http://web.augsburg.edu/~fieldl/2012SemDivDayAugsburg.pdf

Register in person at the campus ministry office OR online by October 8: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dHdTT1h3SjNjRmZkeVBNbDlsMXJsM3c6MQ

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Monday: Last Day to Apply for Winter Break Abroad

Take some time this weekend to complete your application to study abroad this winter break! Below are the steps to take. Questions? Come into our NEW offices in the lower level of Christiansen, across from the copy center!

+ Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/ and click on "Get Started" to create your study abroad profile.

+ Attend group advising meeting Monday 10:15 or 2:30 - the schedule is here: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home#group

+ Complete your application by the end of the day Monday, October 1! Program options are below:

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
Dec. 26-Jan 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

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Vote for Duina

Hey guys, my name is Duina Hernandez, and I'm running for freshman class president. I would absolutely love and appreciate it if i could count on your vote! If you have any questions or concerns please email me at hernand4@augsburg.edu!

Thanks for the support (:

- Duina Hernandez

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