Refrigerators for Bid

The following items are going to be put up for sale in the Recycle Bin. Please check them out on the Facilities Recycle Bin Moodle site, or they can be viewed by stopping by the Facilities Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Bids will be accepted until 10/31/12.

Item #2012-4: Kenmore Refrigerator w/ Top Freezer – Approx. 16 Cubic Ft.; 29 3/4"W X 27 ½"D X 65"H; Thermostat reported to be bad.

Item #2012- 5: RCA Side-By-Side Refrigerator – Approx. 20 Cubic Ft.; 33 ½"W X 29"D X 67"H; water and ice dispenser, but unknown if they work; frig and freezer section work okay.

Item #2012-6: Kenmore Side-By-Side Refrigerator – Approx. 20 Cubic Ft.; 33"W X 27 ½"D X 66"H; frig and freezer section work okay.

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Leadership Reading Circle for Chairs

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:

January 24, 3:40-5:00 p.m., OGC 100
February 21, 3:40-5:00 p.m., OGC 100

The Department Chair's 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.

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Leadership Reading Circle

Julie Clow's The Work Revolution: Freedom and Excellence for All
Leadership Series for all chairs, managers, and supervisors
Facilitator: Paul Terrio
Schedule: Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 a.m. (November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2)
Location: Augsburg Room

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.

If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a book.

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Conducting Faculty Reviews

Faculty Reviews: A Chairs Guide to the New Section 6 of the Augsburg Faculty Handbook
Facilitated by Su Doree and Dave Matz
Wednesday, October 31, 3:40-5:10 p.m., Marshall Room

If you'd like to attend, please register with Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Over 500 Tutees and Fall Break Schedule in the WL

So far this term, tutors in the Writing Lab have conducted over 500 conferences with students on their writing assignments. Join them!
Here are the 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. (EXCEPT for Oct. 26 - fall break)
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

Please note: The Lab will be closed on Friday, Oct. 26 because of fall break. There will be regular hours on Thursday before break and Sunday, Oct. 28.

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Dining Services

Nabo and Einstein's will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. They will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The Commons will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Brunch (11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.) and Dinner (5:00-7:00 p.m.)

Nabo:
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 from 1:30 p.m. to close. Hot apple cider is now available at Nabo!

The special today is Garlic Chicken Pasta with a breads tick and a fountain soda.

Einstein's is also now serving Caramel Apple Cider to warm up your autumn! They are also featuring new scones, try a blueberry or cinnamon chip.

The Commons:

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.

Please return all coffee mugs, spoons, knives, and forks back to the Commons in the Christensen Center. Thank you for your help in this matter to locate these misplaced items.

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

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Orientation Leader Social

WHEN: November 8 at 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Marshall Room

Interested in gaining valuable leadership experience and first-rate training? Do you want to be seen as a leader at Augsburg? Would you like to make lifelong friends? If you answered yes to any of the questions, then come to the Orientation Leader Social on November 8 from 8:30-10 p.m. and learn more about the job!

All students interested in applying to be a 2013 Orientation Leader are welcome to come to the Marshall Room and talk with past Orientation Leaders about their experiences. There will be a panel of Orientation Leaders open to any questions you might have about the job and there will be Mesa Pizza for everyone to enjoy!

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AugsburgGives 2013-2014

Did you know that your gift of $30 per pay period to The United Way would provide a month of high-quality childcare for a child, ensuring kindergarten readiness? Did you know that your gift of $30 per pay period to Community Shares, MN trains 45 program volunteers to facilitate support groups for victims/survivors of sexual assault the MN Coalition Against Sexual Assault?

If you didn't get an email with a link to giving, let me know. My email is daniels@augsburg.edu Thank you in advance for considering a gift!

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Looking for Auggie Alumni to Assist at Event

The Strommen Career & Internship Center is looking for 2-3 alumni to assist with our annual Student & Alumni Etiquette Dinner on Tuesday, November 13 from 6-8 p.m.

If you are interested in networking with students and learning about dining etiquette, please consider volunteering. Email tilton@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1472 to learn more!

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Get Your Resume Critiqued by an Employer

Students! How does YOUR resume look? Are you thinking about searching for an internship or job? Stop by the Strommen Career & Internship Services office (Christensen Center, Suite 100) next Thursday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Representatives from Target Corporation, TCF Bank, and American Family Insurance will be on hand to critique your resume, answer questions, and offer tips for finding internships and full-time employment.

Questions, call 612-330-1472

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Applying for Grad School?

The graduate school application process can sometimes be daunting and complicated. The URGO office is available to help you through this process by providing valuable services such as guidance and feedback on personal statements, advice and resources for the GRE, and conducting practice interviews.

If you are applying for graduate school this fall or spring, we encourage you to stop by our office in Science 152 or email us at urgo@augsburg.edu to see how we may help you reach your goal.

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KEI Abroad on Campus Tomorrow, Wed. 10/24

Stop by Christensen Center Lobby tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to learn more about Augsburg Affiliate, KEI (Knowledge Exchange Institute). Students study at Universities where courses are taught in English. KEI specializes in for-credit Internship Placements - available in most locations.

Auggies receive a Travel Grant from KEI when studying in these locations:

CHINA:Beijing | ECUADOR:Guayaquil | ENGLAND (UK):London | FRANCE:Paris | INDIA:Pune | IRELAND:Dublin | ITALY:Milan | JAPAN:Akita | KENYA:Nairobi | PERU:Cuzco | PERU:Lima | RUSSIA:Moscow | SCOTLAND (UK):Edinburgh | SPAIN:Barcelona | TANZANIA:Dar es Salaam |THAILAND:Bangkok | TURKEY:Istanbul

http://www.keiabroad.org/

Students interested in Study Abroad should start planning now. Required Study Abroad Advising sessions are held daily in the Nelson Room in Christensen:

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home#group

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Annual Benefit Enrollment Period

The annual benefit enrollment period will be from November 7 - November 21. Human Resources will be sending out an email to your Augsburg email address and a letter to your home early next week with more details. However, in the meantime, please block off your calendar to attend one of the five benefit enrollment sessions:

November 7 at 2:00 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 9 at 12:10 p.m., Christensen Center, Marshall Room
November 12 at 8:30 a.m., Christensen Center, Marshall Room
November 13 at 4:45 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
November 14 at 8:30 a.m., Christensen Center, Marshall Room

Please plan to attend to learn what you need to do to enroll and/or make changes to your current benefit elections.

A representative from HealthPartners will be present to answer your questions and concerns as well.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

Date(s) Time(s) Location(s)
Tuesday, November 6 (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Sverdrup Hall - Room 102
Wednesday, November 7 (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Christensen Building - Marshall Room

SIGN UP TODAY:
To discuss your plan and options for managing your retirement savings or to
schedule an appointment with a TIAA-CREF Individual Consultant, please call TIAA-Cref at (866) 843-5640, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or go to https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/tools/events?eventId=1-1CQVVP0 .

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CCHP Convo Thank You

The CCHP convo planning committee wants to thank nearly 500 students, faculty, staff, and community members for attending the CCHP convo with Dr. Henry Emmons last Friday and Saturday. The evaluations received provided very good feedback.

Some of you were unable to purchase Dr. Emmons' books -- The Chemistry of Joy and The Chemistry of Calm. Both are now available in the Augsburg Book Store for $15 each (plus tax). If you are interested in getting a copy, please stop by the bookstore this week and see Tracy who will be able to help you with your purchase.

Thanks again for joining us at the convo.

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Cooking Classes Every Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

Campus Kitchen is excited to announce that we will be restarting our weekly Cooking Classes, every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Christensen Central Kitchen. Here we'll learn how to cook healthy and affordable meals that will be served to youth at Brian Coyle -- we serve there every day 4:30-5:15 p.m. All who participate also will be fed themselves, and most likely sent home with food.

To sign up go to www.tinyurl.com/requestshift or see the calendar for all opportunities at www.tinyurl.com/ckpcalendar

We would like to extend a big thank you to every chef, manager, and server with A'viands for their support in the kitchen space and in the community, and for doing such a fine job feeding the Augsburg community.

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Campus Debate on MN's Proposed Voter ID Amendment

Students from Augsburg's Sociology of Law class will be presenting a debate on Minnesota's proposed voter ID amendment on Tuesday, October 30 at 1:30 p.m. in OGC 100. Please come and learn more about the issue!

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Native American Film Series and Lecture Nov. 2

The Augsburg Native American Film Series in co-sponsorship with American Indian Studies, American Indian Student Support Program, Augsburg Indigenous Student Association, History, and Religion present the following programming on November 2, 2012:

Past, Present, Future: Presentation on Dakota History and Vision. Speakers include: Dale Weston (Dakota) and Jim Rock (Dakota). Hosted by Augsburg Indigenous Student Association President, Rikki Dalton

Place: Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave. South
Free
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.

The presentation will be followed by a reception hosted by American Indian Student Services in the Music Hall atrium next to Sateren.

Dakota 38 screening and discussion with co-filmmaker and producer Sarah Weston, moderated by Dale Weston.

Dakota 38 is a documentary about Jim Miller's experience in 2005. "A Native spiritual leader and Vietnam veteran, (Jim) found himself in a dream riding on horseback across the great plains of South Dakota. Just before he awoke, he arrived at a riverbank in Minnesota and saw 38 of his Dakota ancestors hanged. At the time, Jim knew nothing of the largest mass execution in United States history, ordered by Abraham Lincoln on December 26, 1862. "When you have dreams, you know when they come from the creator... As any recovered alcoholic, I made believe that I didn't get it. I tried to put it out of my mind, yet it's one of those dreams that bothers you night and day."

Now, four years later, embracing the message of the dream, Jim and a group of riders retrace the 330-mile route of his dream on horseback from Lower Brule, South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota to arrive at the hanging site on the anniversary of the execution. "We can't blame the wasichus anymore. We're doing it to ourselves. We're selling drugs. We're killing our own people. That's what this ride is about, is healing." This is the story of their journey- the blizzards they endure, the Native and Non-Native communities that house and feed them along the way, and the dark history they are beginning to wipe away." http://smoothfeather.org/dakota38/#!prettyPhoto/0/

Place: Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall,715 22nd Ave South
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.

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Attend the Etiquette Dinner - Register Now

How To Eat Dinner & You Thought You Knew..... Attend the Etiquette Dinner!

Are you interested in learning basic etiquette skills that will help you manage first impressions and land a job or internship? Then join fellow alumni and students for a three-course dinner and hear a lively presentation from our guest speaker on November 13 at 6 p.m.

Cost $10

Register by November 5 and receive 10 free business cards and be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Target gift card.

To register, please email tilton@augsburg.edu

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Staff Senate Open Forum Tuesday, October 23

All staff members are invited to the monthly Staff Senate forum, taking place today Tuesday, October 23, from 12:30-1:00 p.m. in the Riverside Room (3rd floor Christensen Center).

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Government and Nonprofit Career Fair - Friday

The Strommen Career & Internship Services would like to invite all students to attend the upcoming Government and Nonprofit Career Fair. Visit with representatives from a variety of government branches and nonprofit organizations.

You can network and learn about jobs and internships or attend a workshop. This event is being sponsored by the MN Colleges and Universities Career Services Association. The fair is FREE, however, we would like you to register by emailing careers@augsburg.edu or drop by our office in Suite 100 of the Christensen Center.

To view employers and see other programming for event go to www.mcucsa.org/govnonprofitfair

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Used Bike Drive - Friday, October 26

Cleaning our your garage or storage room in preparation for winter? Drop off repairable used bikes at the Sabo Center House (624 21st Ave. S.) anytime between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26. All bikes collected will be donated to SPOKES, a non-profit community bicycle and walking resource for the Cedar-Riverside, Seward, and Phillips communities in Minneapolis. The goal of SPOKES is to get more people to use biking and walking for transit, recreation and exercise. SPOKES provides reliable low or no cost bikes, classes, programming and a space around which to build a diverse and thriving biking and walking community.

For more information on SPOKES go to www.SpokesConnect.org. For questions about the Used Bike Drive, call Steve Peacock at 612-330-1583 or email peacock@augsburg.edu.

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