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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
Title: SWK240 – Intergroup Dialogue
Interested in pursuing a major in Social Work, but not sure if that's the right path for you? No worries, the Department of Social Work is offering a brand new class this spring semester, which is perfect for undecided majors.
SWK240, Intergroup Dialogue, offers a wonderful insight into the world of Social Work starting with the essential knowledge of human interconnections through interpersonal communication. No prerequisites needed. Space is limited.
Leadership Reading Circle
It's not to late to join this 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.
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 - 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.
Question? Contact Professor Swanson (ext. 1010)
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.
General Announcements
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!
Online Copy Request Now Easier
As an enhancement to the new online Copy Request form, you can now attach your document to the request form. No longer do you have to perform a second step and send a separate email to the Copy Center with your document.
Give it a try for your next request! Access the form through the A to Z Directory> Central Services> ("show menu" if you are using Internet Explorer)> On-Line ordering> Copy Request Form
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.
Students Employers on Campus TODAY
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) today, 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
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 Cheesy Penne Pasta with a bread stick 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:
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.
Event Announcements
J. S. Bach and Augsburg College
You're invited to get your Bach on at Augsburg's Heritage Day Celebration, Thursday, November 8. Join us at Hoversten Chapel for refreshments beginning at 4:40 p.m.
From 5-6 p.m., enjoy Dr. Paul Westermeyer's presentation, "Johann Sebastian Bach and Augsburg College." Dr. Westermeyer's words will be accompanied by Bach selections performed by Augsburg faculty and students. A perfect way to end your day! For more info go to http://www.augsburg.edu/religion/heritage-day .
Open Advising for Business Students
Spring Registration Starts November 12!
Open Advising Sessions for DAY Business majors and minors
When: Wednesday, Nov. 7: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
& Thursday, Nov. 8: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Business Department, 3rd Floor Memorial Hall
- Open to all DAY Business majors & minors
- No appointment needed
- Meet with a Business Department advisor about course planning and registration
- Get your advising hold lifted!
Please stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to have all of your advising questions answered without making an appointment.
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.
To have lunch with Phillips after the convocation, email adamo@augsburg.edu.
Deadline Date Approaching Tuesday
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
Orientation Leader Social
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!
Have Lunch with HFA Convo. Speaker Dan Phillips
Following this year's Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation, join speaker Dan Phillips for lunch. Dan is the founder of The Phoenix Commotion, which builds whimsical houses for low-income families out of recycled materials. He has also had an interesting vocational journey, which has included time as a modern dance professor and cryptographer in military intelligence. Hear more of Dan's story over lunch.
The main convocation talk, "Recycled Housing: Adventures in Human Sensibilities" will take place on November 7, at 10 a.m., in Hoversten Chapel. Lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Lindell Library, room 301. There is only space for 30 guests, so RSVP is required.
If you would like to attend, please contact Phil Adamo at adamo@augsburg.edu
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Apply to be an Orientation Leader
Would you like to:
Gain valuable leadership experience?
Receive first-rate training?
Get involved at Augsburg?
Meet new people?
If you answered yes to any of the following questions, you should apply to be a 2013 Orientation Leader today! You can find the application here:
http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/
Applications are due on Tuesday, November 13 and must be turned in to Joanne K. Reeck-Irby in room 1B in the basement of Christensen Center.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Brad St.Aubin or Mitchell Davis in CAO at orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100
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Sharp Carousel microwave .9 cu.ft. - great for office or res. hall, $50
Kenmore Whispertone Powermate 200 in great shape, $75
Kenmore Hepa Filter Whisper Belt in great shape, $75
Free Tickets to Gopher Mens Basketball TONIGHT
Free for the the taking: Two tickets to Gopher Mens Basketball vs. MN State Mustangs. Tonight - Thursday, November 1, at Williams Arena, Start time is 7:00 p.m.
Reserved Parking pass included also.
Contact me prior to 1:30 p.m. today and they are yours!