Crime Alert

September, 20th 2013: Sexual Assault

The Augsburg Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently learned of a Sexual Assault that occurred on campus. It was reported the assault took place in the early hours of Friday, Sept. 20th, in a campus residential building. The suspect was a recent acquaintance of the victim. The suspect is not an Augsburg student and Department of Public Safety believes this crime to be an isolated incident. However, DPS wants to remind the campus community to be aware or their surroundings and take precautions to ensure one own safety.

Security Tips and Reminders

Trust Your Instincts
- If you feel in danger, get help immediately!
- Never leave your drink unattended at parties or clubs.
- Bring your own drinks to private parties.
- Do not accept drinks from punch bowls or other common containers; only accept drinks in cans or closed containers.
- Go out with a group of friends or double date - and watch out for your friends.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- When dating or socializing, try to get as much information about your date or new friends as possible. If you met this date/friend through mutual friends, ask them what they know about this person.

Augsburg College believes that descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or
cast suspicion on any individual. They are included here because they may reasonably assist
in identifying the perpetrators of this incident.

Public Safety Escorts are available 24/7 by calling 612-330-1717. Counseling is available on campus from:

Center for Counseling and Health Promotion 612-330-1707 www.augsburg.edu/cchp/

Campus Ministry 612-330-1732 www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/

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Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

Sept. 20th 2013 - Armed Robbery

Public Safety was notified early this morning (4:25 am) of an armed robbery near the intersection of 21st Ave S and 7th Street S. Two suspects approached on bicycles and were armed with a small caliber handgun. They searched two victims for valuables. Suspects took a cell phone, wallet, and monetary items. They then left the scene on bicycle. The description of the suspects is below. If you have any information about this crimes or believe you may have witnessed something in relation to this crime, call Minneapolis Police 911.

Suspect 1:
Black Male, 6 foot 4 inches, medium build, wearing a leather jacket over a hooded sweatshirt and jeans. He had a full groomed beard. Bicycle was a yellow Schwinn.

Suspect 2:
Black Male, 5 foot 8 inches, thin build, wearing jeans and a dark gray hooded sweatshirt over a black T- shirt. He was clean shaven. Bicycle was a small scale silver mountain bike. This suspect was in possession of the small caliber handgun.

Augsburg College believes that descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or
cast suspicion on any individual. They are included here because they may reasonably assist
in identifying the perpetrators of this incident.

You can prevent crime at Augsburg!

Public Safety Escorts are available from dusk until dawn each day by calling 612-330-1717.
Walk in well lit areas and with a friend.
Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Leave valuables at home when possible.
Call Public Safety or 911 immediately to report suspicious behavior, if you witness a crime, or are victimized.

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Writing Lab Is Now Open

The Augsburg College Writing Lab is now open for the current academic year. Last year, tutors in the Lab conducted 2,500 sessions with Augsburg students, working on a wide variety of writing assignments at various stages of completion. The Lab is located in Lindell Library, ground floor, to the left of the circulation desk. Students are welcome to come with a hard copy of their work and professors are able to contact Professor Swanson if they would like a tutor to visit their classes to provide further information.
Hours for the year are as follows:

Monday: 11:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 -10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 - 6 p.m. and 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 6 p.m., and 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Professor Swanson, English Department.

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State of the College Slides, Audio, Transcript

As communicated Friday, an audio replay of and slides from this past Thursday's annual State of the College meeting have been posted on the State of the College 2013 page, in the College Reports section of Inside Augsburg. The transcript of the event will be posted some time today or tomorrow.

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Student Phoners Needed in Admissions

The Admissions Office is looking for current students to work part-time evening hours contacting prospective Auggies! We are seeking enthusiastic callers who will reach out to incoming students and families to talk about applying to the college, visiting campus, and enrollment events. This is a great chance to use your communication skills as well as bring attention to many of the great opportunities Augsburg has to offer.

Interested applicants should apply online through the Augsburg HR employment website. Hours for this position are Monday through Thursday evenings from 5-9 p.m. Shifts are flexible, but you must be available at least 4-6 hours during the calling week. Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 27 and interviews will be scheduled shortly after.

If you have questions, please contact Jenna Obler (obler@augsburg.edu) or Shonna Fulford (fulford@augsburg.edu).

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Free Lockers Available for Commuter Students

Campus Activities and Orientation provides free lockers for students (Day, WEC, and Graduate) who commute to campus during the academic year. Lockers are located on the Ground and 2nd Levels of Science Building.

These lockers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To request your locker for the academic year, please print out, complete, and sign the form below and turn it into the Christensen Center Welcome Desk OR Michael Grewe in Christensen Center Room 1D (located on the ground floor in the "Auggie's Nest").

The Student Locker Request Form can be found here: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/StudentLockerRequestForm.pdf

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Apply by Sept. 30 - Winter-Break + Spring Abroad

Study Abroad Deadline is Sept. 30 for Winter-Break and Spring Semester.

Winter-Break Programs:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/faculty-led-programs/

Spring Semester Programs:
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

Come to an info session/study abroad advising in Christensen Center LL Suite 2
MWF: 10:30 a.m.
TTh: 3:30 p.m.

Scholarships Available!

Deadline for Summer Short-term Faculty-Led Programs is February 1.

See list of winter and summer faculty-led programs here:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/faculty-led-programs/

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Celebrate your Auggie Pride

Homecoming Week is underway!

Students, come to the the Pep Rally and Coronation Ceremony TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. and stick around to enjoy the annual fireworks display at 8:15 in Murphy Square.

Are you an Auggie, and a staff/faculty member? Come celebrate at the Dual Hat Reception TODAY from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Augsburg House.

Looking for other events? Check out the full list here: http://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/event-schedule-and-registration/

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Anderson 5k Fun Run

Come join us for the Anderson 5k Fun Run! The event will be on Saturday, September 28 at 10 a.m. All students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited.

The race will begin at Anderson Hall and end at Murphy Park, where Taste of Augsburg will soon start. The route is along the river and back.

Cost of running: Free
Cost of a T-shirt for students: $5
Cost of a T-shirt for staff, faculty, and alumni: $10

You do not have to buy a T-shirt to run, but they are cool, so it is worth it!

Runners can register at any Residence Life office. On the day of the event, please arrive at 9:30 a.m. so we can check you in and give you your shirt.

Questions? Email Jen Pinther at pinther@augsburg.edu

This event is sponsored by the Department of Residence Life.

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Students - Get Your Flu Shots

CCHP welcomes the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association to Augsburg on Monday 9/30/13 from 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. for its annual flu shot clinic. The clinic is open to all students and any faculty and staff who did not have the opportunity to get a flu shot from the Homeland Health Clinics are also welcome to get their flu shot from MVNA.

Most insurances are accepted so please bring your insurance card and a photo ID. Cash or checks are also accepted for the flu shot which costs $29

No appointments are necessary as it is a walk-in clinic. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Protect yourself, your roommates, your fellow Auggies and get your flu shots on September 30!

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Vote for Jacarri Roberson for Student Government

I, Jacarri Roberson, am running for student government. I am running for this year's 2013-2014 First year and Junior senator. Please show your support and Auggie pride by voting during the upcoming elections starting September 27, 2013. Thank you.

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CCHP Health Fair on Wednesday

Please join the staff from the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion at their annual CCHP health fair, which will be held Wednesday 9/25/13 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Quad as part of Homecoming week activities.

All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to come to the Quad for free chair massages, music, healthy snacks, opportunity to sign up to donate blood and to meet and learn from over 25 health and mental health community resources.

Please stop by and meet the CCHP staff and our peer health educators also known as EP!C!

See you Wednesday -- be well Auggies!

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North Star STEM Alliance Kickoff on September 25

The North Star STEM Alliance is a 17-membership partnership among Minnesota colleges, universities, and community organizations committed to supporting multicultural students toward earning bachelor's degrees in STEM.

Join other Augsburg students attending the North Star STEM Alliance Kickoff on September 25, 5-9 p.m., at the TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota Campus.

Meet @ the STEM Programs Office (SCI 154) at 5:00 p.m. on September 25.

All interested students are welcome to attend the kick-off.

Contact Augsburg's STEM Programs office at stem@augsburg.edu if you have any questions or to determine if you are eligible for related funding opportunities. Eligible students are citizens or permanent residents, pursuing a STEM degree and black, Hispanic, American Indian, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

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This Week: Conversations on Science and Religion

Foss Atrium from noon - 1:00 p.m.

-with Professor Mark Engebretsen, Wednesday, September 25

-with Professor Larry Crockett, Thursday, September 26

All students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend either (or both) discussions. It is not necessary to have read Tippet's book, Einstein's God.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming convocation!

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
See http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/christensen-symposium/.

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North Star STEM hosts GEM Grad Lab

GEM Getting Ready for Advance Degrees (GRAD) Laboratory (Sponsored by North Star STEM and held at the University of Minnesota)

Date & Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, October 19

Please join us for the GEM GRAD Lab. The GRAD Lab is a fun, engaging (and free!) symposium where participants, science and engineering undergraduates, get full information on the importance of graduate school and what is needed to successfully gain admittance with financial support. Speakers range from current graduate students to University faculty and senior administrators. They are selected from diverse communities and disciplines to present on the following topics:
- "Why Graduate School"
- "How to Prepare for Graduate School"
- "Understanding the GEM Fellowship"
- "Voices From the Field: Real Life Research and Internship Experiences"

GRAD Lab encourages young people to consider graduate engineering or science education and applying for the GEM fellowship. Focusing on the global importance of research and innovation, life-long career benefits, and real world role models the symposium will help each student envision his or her future as a technology leader, successfully apply for a GEM fellowship, and gain entry to a graduate program.
For more information or a link to apply, see http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/events/ or email stem@augsburg.edu

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Congrats to the History Department

Congratulations to the History Department on their Give to The Max Day project

Thursday, November 14 is Give to the Max Day, and this year, faculty and staff from all over campus are creating their own Give to the Max Day fundraising projects to help Augsburg come in 1st place among all Minnesota colleges and universities to win an extra $10,000 prize for a first-place finish.

Congrats to the History Department, who have already received a $500 matching pledge from JC '12, a recent graduate of the history department, for their Give to the Max Day project! This project will provide research funding for junior and senior Honors students.

So far, 17 Auggie faculty, staff, and alumni are leading a Give to the Max Day project. To get involved, please contact Mariana Gallo Llorente, Annual Giving Intern, at gallollo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1580.

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Augsburg Mens Lacrosse

The Augsburg Mens Lacrosse team is a club program that is growing rapidly. We travel all over the Midwest for fun-filled weekends of lacrosse. We have a variety of skill levels including beginners who end up becoming skillful players. We focus on having fun and winning games. If you are interested at all please contact the following two captains:

Parker Foley: foleyj@augsburg.edu (Phone) 781-635-4757
CJ Tran: tranc@augsburg.edu (Phone) 612-889-9918

Thank you and we hope to see you at our first meeting Oct. 1 in OGC Lobby at 7 p.m.

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