Lots of Excess Office Furniture

Beginning TODAY, August 20, you may claim excess furniture in the basement corridor of Foss for your personal use or to donate to a non-profit organization you support. Please walk all four sides and see lots of desks, file cabinets, misc. cabinets, chairs, even some carpeting! On any items that are NOT previously marked for an office location, place a sticky note with your name and 'PERSONAL'. Please haul away your item(s) by Friday, August 23. If you need reasonable additional time, please contact me via email and I will try to accommodate your request.

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Hands-on Agresso Training - Aug. 26 & Sept. 13

Budget Managers,

The Administrative Accounting and Finance office will be hosting two hands-on Agresso training sessions. We'll discuss how coding deposits and expenses impact your budget, where you are versus budget/outlook, and how to use Agresso web to find out.

These two training sessions will be in the Sverdrup 201 computer lab between 2-4 p.m. Our first session is Monday, August 26 and a second (identical) session will be Friday, September 13.

Remember this is a hands-on event where you will be probing the money coming in and going out. So bring your cost center number and questions!

Seating is limited so please sign-up today by clicking:

http://go.augsburg.edu/learnagresso

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Moodle Huddle Workshops Continues This Week

Moodle Huddle 2013
Strengthen Your Moodle Muscles

To help you gear up for the 2013-14 academic year, your IT User Support Team offers its Moodle Huddle workshop series for all Augsburg faculty and staff. These sessions will be streamed live and recorded for future viewing. Eighteen 20-minute sessions will be held in Sverdrup Hall, 2nd floor from 9 a.m. to noon each of the following days:

August 20, 21, 22

View the full Moodle Huddle 2013 schedule at http://go.augsburg.edu/huddle2013

Each unique session targets specific features, workflows, or strategies to best implement your goals in Moodle. No RSVP is required. You are welcome to attend topics that fit your needs or schedule. Come for a few sessions or attend multiple days to get all 18. Refreshments provided.

Questions? Contact Eric Strom at strom@augsburg.edu

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Hybrid Moodle Course Design Course

The first Face2Face session of a Hybrid Course Design Moodle Course for faculty will be offered at 1:00 p.m. on Aug 22 in OGC 103. The first session is a one hour session followed by two more online sessions and another Face2Face session offered according to participant choice.

Please send your intention to attend or any questions to Dan McGuire at mcguired@augsburg.edu or call 612.889.3482

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Hosts Needed for Int'l Student Welcome Dinner

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office is currently looking for hosts who are interested hosting a welcome dinner for a small group (usually 3-5) of incoming international students between 5 and 8 p.m., Friday, August 30. Hosts will need to provide transportation back and forth between school and their homes. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Jie He at he@augsburg.edu. Your consideration is much appreciated!

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Farmers Market Even Accepts Credit Cards Now

West Bank Farmers Markets
Tuesdays
11-1 p.m. Augsburg
2-5 p.m. Brian Coyle

Come on out for fresh vegetables and other great food! And now you can even pay if you forgot cash (but cash is still preferable). One of our vendors has a card reader on her smart phone so you can still get home with some great tomatoes and herbs. See you out there!

And if you'd like get a weekly update in your inbox with recipes and more, you can sign up here: http://listserv.augsburg.edu/sympa/subscribe/westbankfarmersmarket-list

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Harry Boyte Interviewed for CNN Documentary

Harry Boyte, Director of Augsburg's Center for Democracy and Citizenship was interviewed for the CNN documentary "We Were There, The March on Washington, An Oral History" because of his involvement in the event as a young man.

The initial airing is scheduled for Friday, August 23, at 9 p.m. CDT
There will be a re-run at midnight the same evening.

In addition, the hour-long documentary can be seen again on Sunday night, August 25, at these times: 7 p.m. CDT, 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

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Estate Sale - August 23 & 24

Augsburg College Associates Sale . . . .
Profits go to Augsburg College Student Scholarships

LOCATION:
5702 Hyland Court "E", Bloomington

SALE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 9 a.m. TO 4 p.m.
Numbers given out at 8:00 a.m.

SALE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 9 a.m. TO 3 p.m.

WELL CARED-FOR FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Matching Sofa, Loveseat, Chair
Tan Print Queen Sofa Sleeper
Floral Sofa with Cover
Overstuffed Recliners
Dining Table, 59 X 39, w/Two Leafs & 6 Chairs
Matching China Cabinet
Bedroom Set: Queen Bed, Side Table, 5 Drawer Chest, Dresser & Mirror
Costume Jewelry
Standing Jewelry Cabinet 44H-20W-15 Deep:
Top Opens W/Mirror, Front Doors w/Hooks To Hold Necklaces,
7 Drawers for Jewelry
Chest of Drawers
Sofa Table
End Tables
Floor Lamps
Table Lamps

Computer Desk
Flat Screen "WOW! For Seniors" Computer

Upright Freezer (In Garage)

China Dinnerware
Glassware
Flatware
Kitchen Items
Bread Machine
Plastic Storage Containers (Located In Garage and In Kitchen)

Men's Hats - Stetson Brand

Linens: Bed, Bath, Kitchen

46" Glass Top Umbrella Table w/Umbrella & Stand

Riccar 4512 Vacuum

Artificial Plants and Flowers
Some Books

Golf Clubs and Caddy
Pacific - Tucson Bike
Treadmill
Lifestyler ET 30

Please feel free to forward this information to others you know would be
interested. Thank you.

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Fall Convocation Schedule Announced

The Augsburg Convocation Series is an annual speaker series incorporating long-standing endowed and special programs of Augsburg College. The Convocation Series offers a time to hear some outstanding leaders and visionaries who join us in great conversations that contribute to making the world a safer place for future generations. The fall 2013 schedule is as follows:

THE BERNHARD M. CHRISTENSEN SYMPOSIUM
Tuesday, October 1, 11 a.m.
Krista Tippett, host/producer of On Being, American Public Media
Einstein's God: Revisiting Science and Religion in a New Century

THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND HEALTH PROMOTION CONVOCATION
Saturday, October 19, Noon
Sian Beilock, PhD, professor of psychology, University of Chicago
Choke—What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting it Right When You Have To

THE HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS CONVOCATION
Wednesday, November 13, 10 a.m.
The Rose Ensemble, award-winning musical ensemble based in St. Paul, Minn.
Portraits of Peru, 1785 Exotic Folksongs and Dances from Trujillo

All events are free and open to the public and take place in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. For information or special requests, call 612-330-1104. Speakers, dates, and times are subject to change.

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Seeking Nanny for Fall

I am seeking a nanny for my 2-year-old son for Monday's this fall. The day can be split between two but one person is preferred. Hours would be 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

We live in a single family home in South Minneapolis. Must be comfortable with dogs and have access to transportation.

Please reach me at schlipp@augsburg.edu to apply.

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Couch Set for Sale

Light grey, down filled couch, chair and ottoman for sale! Comfortable and soft and in a modern/contemporary style. Looking for $250 for the set but I will consider selling the items separately. Please email me if interested and I can provide pics.

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