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Found Flash Drive
If you are missing an "Attache'" flash drive, one was found at the Music building west entrance.
It can be claimed at the Facilities Office [FOS 17].
Office Space Heaters
The Facilities Department has announced in past A-mail publications how we will approach the management of heating and cooling temperatures and energy management, in general, going forward.
During the heating season, our goal is to maintain heat levels in the buildings at 68 degrees F. During the cooling season, we will try to maintain temperatures at 76 degrees F. Our goal is to deliver on a commitment and endeavor to provide a consistent, ambient building temperature throughout the campus, reduce energy costs, optimize the campus' EMS [Energy Management System], and comply with fire safety codes.
In the past, portable space heaters have been used throughout the campus to augment cold spots in the distribution of heat within buildings. Using space heaters is highly inefficient, can be a safety hazard, overloads electrical circuits, and is not a good use of the Colleges' resources as the conversion process of electricity to heat in these units is very expensive.
If you have a personal electric heater at work, please take it home before 11.1.12. If you have an electric heater that was obtained with College resources, the Facilities Department staff will be picking those up starting 11.1.12.
If you experience temperatures in your work space that are predominantly out of the ranges stated above, please submit an online work request through the Inside Augsburg Facilities Work Order System to correct the heating or cooling problem.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please direct them to draus@augsburg.edu.
Teaching and Learning
Leadership Reading Circle
There is still time to sign up!
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.
New Youth Work Class
YFM205: Youth-led Community Organizing
Do you value the voice of youth? Do you believe they have a lot to offer? Would you like to learn how to empower young people to make positive change in their communities? If so, then this class is for you. In this 0.5 credit course we will study and experience the history, theory, and practice of youth-led community organizing.
This course is listed under the Spring semester Religion courses but is not a course about religious youth work. It is open to all students with an interest in working with youth of any background. It will meet MWF 9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. from January 14- March 1.
Contact Professor Jeremy Myers (myers@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Have You Found the Writing Lab? (Almost 600 Have)
It's located in Lindell Library, street level, left of the circulation desk. So far this term, tutors in the Writing Lab have conducted almost 600 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.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.
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)
Free Software for Students
Are you struggling with reading or writing? Do you want some extra help with research? Are you looking for something to provide you with extra tools for your general school work?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, consider downloading a free trial software program called Read and Write Gold. This software program has tools and provides support in reading, writing, research, and study skills. Any student on campus can benefit from this program and it's free for all Augsburg students!
If you are interested in downloading this program for free, visit the Gage Center located on the second floor of the library Mondays-Fridays 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., The CLASS Office, located on the second floor of the library Mondays-Fridays between 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Weekend College Weekends between 12:00-4:00 p.m., or the Student Tech Desk located on the first floor of the library Mondays-Fridays 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00-3:00 p.m. This software program can also be found in the computer labs on campus.
This software trial expires January 15, 2013, so don't wait to download this useful tool! To see what tools may be useful to you or to learn how to use the tools, visit the following website and watch the video tutorials: http://www.texthelp.com/north-america/support/videos/
Please contact Rachel Kruzel at kruzel@augsburg.edu or at 612-330-1353 with any questions.
General Announcements
Register Now - Bus. Etiquette Dinner for Students
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
Augsburg Support for Hurricane Sandy Victims
Augsburg is a community that cares locally, nationally, and internationally - many students, faculty and staff have friends and relatives affected by Hurricane Sandy.
As you can, consider donations to the Red Cross and other relief efforts. For information, visit http://www.redcross.org/, donate to 1-800-RED-CROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
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.
Dining Services
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 a Smoked Turkey Wrap with chips and a fountain drink.
Einsteins:
Happy Halloween Week! The featured drink this week is a Frozen Pumpkin Blender. Einsteins is also featuring new scones, try a blueberry or cinnamon chip.
The Commons:
Wednesday night be sure to join us in the Commons for a Halloween-themed dinner.
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.
Tomorrow is the Deadline
Thursday, November 1, is the deadline for participating in the AugsburgGives 2013-14 campaign. As of this writing, 15 staff/faculty have elected to make a gift to either Community Shares MN, The United Way, or to Augsburg.
A gift of $100 per pay period to The United Way moves a family quickly out of a shelter and into stable housing with supportive services for up to three months! A gift of $2 per pay period to Community Shares MN can purchase energy efficient light bulbs for low-income electric utility customers through Energy CENTS Coalition!
Let's finish strong in support of our community!
Free Treats to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos!
Spanish conversation group invites you to share special treats and explore some of the traditions connected to El Dia de los Muertos, a celebration that occurs Nov. 1 and 2 in many Hispanic countries.
Candy skulls, marigolds, and tiny skeleton figures are just some of the items that are part of this celebration. You won't want to miss this - Anita is going to show us calacas from her extensive collection, giving us a chance to see these artistic, creative figures close up! Even if you speak very little Spanish, you are invited to join us. Spanish Conversation Group meets on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Riverside Rm., 2nd. fl., Christensen Center.
Drop in for 10 mins or for the whole time, 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!
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead in CC
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday that is celebrated in Mexico and throughout Central and South America, and in other cultures around the world. The holiday focuses on gathering of family members and friends to pray for and remember loved ones, friends, and family members who have died. A gathering could take place in local cemetery or in church. A gathering is usually ceremonial but it also could become a fun celebration of the spirits. On campus, the Augsburg Latin American Students (ALAS) will host a table with treats to celebrate such occasion. All are invited! Stop by in CC to learn more about the Hispanic/Latino holiday, get a face painting of a calavera (skull), sugar skulls, and traditional Dia de los Muertos sweet bread.
Wednesday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Your host: ALAS (Augsburg Latin American Students)
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Presidential Elections November 6
The 2012 Presidential Elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 6. In addition to voting for the candidates who are up for election, voters will decide whether to accept or reject the two proposed amendments to the State Constitution of Minnesota. This year Augsburg College has the honor of hosting the voting, which will take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Marshall Room.
Be sure to inform yourself on the candidates and issues, and most importantly get out and vote!
Event Announcements
Halloween Safe Block
Halloween Safe Block is sponsored by Community LINK and Res Life and is today, October 31, from 4-6 p.m. in the Urness tower and Urness/Mortensen lobby.
Safe Block is designed to create a safe, fun-filled event for both kids from the community and the students! Freshman students we encourage you to participate to pass out candy at your dorm (all candy is provided). All other students are welcome to volunteer to be a tour guide, help with activities and also if your a member of another student organization you can decorate a floor and host an activity to promote your student org! The top four freshman that have best costumes and dress up will receive gift cards!
All faculty, staff, and students we encourage to bring their kids, nieces/nephews, grandchildren and help spread the word to make this event a blast! If you have any questions or want to sign up, contact Tyler Dorn at dorn@augsburg.edu
Employers on Campus - Thursday
Students! How does YOUR resume look? Are you ready to search 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. to attend our event, Auggies Connect with Employers. 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. No appointment necessary! Casual dress!
Questions, call 612-330-1148
Dan Phillips Speaks at HFA Convocation, Nov. 7
The speaker for this year's Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation is Dan Phillips a designer and builder, and the founder of The Phoenix Commotion. Phillips builds houses for low-income families out of 90% re-used or recycled materials. His designs are artsy and whimsical, for example using license plates instead of shingles for roofing tiles. His philosophy of building is grounded in the liberal arts, and as a speaker he is witty and engaging.
During his two days at Augsburg, Phillips will talk to art students about design, to MBA students about social entrepreneurship, and to environmental studies students about sustainable building practices. His main convocation talk, "Recycled Housing: Adventures in Human Sensibilities" will take place on November 7, at 10 a.m., in Hoversten Chapel.
TODAY - Health Careers Panel at 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a physician, physician assistant, or medical student? Come to a panel discussion featuring an M.D., a P.A. and a medical student. They will provide some background about their particular training and their path into health care. Following their comments there will be a question and answer session.
October 31
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Science Hall 123
For questions, please contact Dr. Matthew Beckman at beckmanm@augsburg.edu or Kirsten O'Brien at obrienk@augsburg.edu.
Get Out The Vote Rally!
Join us at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, on the Urness Lawn next to the French Fry to hear Congressmen Keith Ellison and other DFL leaders speak against the Marriage Amendment and the Voter I.D. Amendment.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Books by Bruce Reichenbach
Bruce Reichenbach has published two books this October. With two colleagues, he co-authored the 5th edition of Reason and Religious Belief (Oxford University Press), which is the best selling secondary-source text in philosophy of religion.
His monograph, Epistemic Obligations: Truth, Individualism, and the Limits of Belief, is published by Baylor University Press. It addresses the questions whether we have the right to believe what we want and the extent to which we have control over our beliefs.
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