Enrollment Center Closed Tuesday, Oct. 28

The Enrollment Center will be closed to the public on Tuesday, October 28 all day. We will reopen to the public at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29.

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Fire Extinguisher Training on Oct. 29

You can learn how to use a fire extinguisher - and actually put out a fire! Training will be held on Oct. 29 in Lot G at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. It only takes 10 minutes, but you may have to wait in a short line. If you wish to participate in this training, please send an email to Sara Kenison, our Environmental Assurance consultant, at sara@env-assurance.com and let her know the time of the training you wish to attend.

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Faculty "Coffee Talk" TODAY

Are you interested in having conversations with other faculty about teaching issues? Do you have some great teaching ideas you would like to share with your colleagues? Do you want to be reminded that you work with wonderful colleagues who do amazing things in the classroom? Do you simply want a mid-morning break and a free cup of coffee? If so, come have coffee, make connections with colleagues from departments across the college, and get advice from your peers at this CTL-sponsored discussion.

Monday, October 27
10-11 a.m. (drop by or stay the whole hour)
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

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Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Stop by and join ALAS, as we celebrate "El Dia De Los Muertos," a day specifically dedicated to honor the passing of our loved ones. Cultivate a better understanding of this holiday by getting your face painted and snacking on Mexican candy. Feel free to ask questions while you are there!

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Christensen Center Lobby

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Thank You For a Great Community Engagement Day

Thank you to everyone that helped make the first Staff Community Engagement Day possible. Thank you to everyone that came out and served at the Brian Coyle Community Center and with the West Bank Business Association. Thank you to Mary Laurel True and Steve Peacock for leading the morning and afternoon groups. This wouldn't have been possible without your help and connections. Thank you to our staff senator Staff Community Engagement Day coordinators, Martha Truax and Seth Lienard. Thanks to Martha and Dulce Monterrubio for promoting the event.

Check out photos from the day in our flicker album titled, Community Engagement Day!

We had a great time, met some more great people, learned some new things, and helped to strengthen our campus community. Thank you!

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Food Service Hours

Monday 10/27/14
Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Special of the Day is a crispy BBQ chicken sandwich.

Einstein's is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the late night menu starting at 7 p.m.

The Commons hours have changed and is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Market Place is serving baked jojo potatoes, cauliflower with parsley, pulled chicken BBQ sandwich, and buns. Vege is serving green beans with tarragon, Brussels sprouts with smoky almonds, Asian black beans, and herbed oven fries.

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General Election - Tues., Nov. 4

Students who live on campus may vote in the Minnesota general election on Tues., Nov. 4 at the precinct for Augsburg - which is on campus! We sent a roster of residence students to the Minneapolis Board of Elections. Per the Secretary of State website, if a resident student registered to vote, they would not need to bring ID. If they have not yet registered, they need their Augsburg ID. For more information on the election, help in finding your polling place, or a sample ballot, consult the Minnesota Secretary of State website, http://www.sos.state.mn.us/

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Intern in Washington, D.C. - Open House Lunch Today

The Washington Center-Internships and Academic Seminars is on campus today to answer questions about how Augsburg students can study for a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. while also doing an (unpaid) internship for credit. Financial Aid applies. Scholarships available.

Open House-Today, Monday, October 27
12:30-1:30
Multicultural/International Suite--LL Christensen Center, Suite 2

www.twc.edu

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Health Commons Supply Drive

The Augsburg Central Health Commons is a community outreach program held at Central Lutheran Church in Downtown Minneapolis, which provides basic medical services and health education to people of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds free of charge. The mission of the Health Commons is to promote health and healing in marginalized populations. Donations are the primary way that the Health Commons is able to provide these services to its visitors.

The Health Commons will be holding a Supply Drive, sponsored by Tri-Beta, during the week of October 27-October 31, 2014. Below is a list of items requested for donation:
* men's white socks (new)
* feminine pads (not tampons)
* large size diapers (size 4, 5, 6, or pull-ups)
* travel size shampoo
* travel size conditioner
* travel size soap
* travel size toothpaste
* travel size lotion
* deodorant
* razors
* men's underwear - boxers
* baby wipes

Many of these items can be purchased for low cost at a local dollar store. Any contribution is going to be very appreciated! Drop off boxes will be in the Biology Department office (second floor science) and residence halls all week.

Questions can be directed to Tri-Beta president Michelle Grafelman grafel10@augsburg.edu. Thank you!

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Tickets On Sale Now: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Augsburg College's fall production of a A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, Directed by Martha Johnson

Performance dates are:
October 31, November 1, 6, & 7 at 7 p.m.
November 2 and 9 at 3 p.m.

Ticket reservations can be held for A Midsummer Night's Dream at: http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/

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Peace Corps Informational Session - Wednesday

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to invite students to attend an informational session with representatives from the Peace Corps on Wednesday, October 29 from 4:45-5:30 in the Strommen Center, Suite 100 of the Christensen Center.

Get paid to live and make a difference overseas while building your résumé through programs in business, health, education, agriculture, environment, and youth development. Peace Corps Volunteers receive full support including a living stipend, housing, medical/dental care, vacation days, international travel, and more as well $7,425 at the completion of service. Student loan deferment and/or cancellation is possible.

All are welcome! See you on Wednesday, October 29!

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Film About Climate Change, Wed. Evening in Sateren

Native American Film Series begins this month with "Listening for the Rain: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change."

Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Hall
Reception 6:00-6:30
Screening begins at 6:45
Discussion with filmmakers follows

Created by media artists Jeffrey Palmer (Kiowa) and Filoteo Gómez Martínez (Ayuuk), and emerging out of an interdisciplinary research project, this thought-provoking film documents stories and observations about climate change from different Indigenous communities in the central United States. Through the stories they tell, we learn how diverse tribal landscapes have been effected by environmental change and how Indian Country is working on this important issue.

Our screening will also include a discussion with the two filmmakers, Jeff and Filoteo, and Sonia Davila Poblete (Bolivian) whose work with Indigenous communities there around water and environmental issues will add a North-South connection to our pluricultural conversations.

Filoteo Gómez Martínez is an Ayuuk (Mixe) filmmaker from the Sierra Mixe of Oaxaca, Mexico who now resides in Norman, Oklahoma and studies geography at the University of Oklahoma. Filo learned to make videos through workshops organized by state and international agencies, academic entities, and activist organizations. His first video "Dulce Convivencia/Sweet Gathering" was well received, won several international awards, and can be viewed online via IsumaTV. More recently, Filo has been working on videos about Indigenous and other migrant communities in Milwaukee and in Oklahoma City. He has also been collaborating with Jeffrey Palmer a Kiowa filmmaker and researchers at the University of Oklahoma to document the impacts of climate change in Indian Country.

Jeffrey Palmer is an Indigenous (Kiowa) filmmaker and media artist. He received his M.F.A. in Film and Video Production from the University of Iowa and his M.A. in Native American Studies from University of Oklahoma. He currently is an assistant professor of Mass Communication at the University of Central Oklahoma. He was selected in the spring of 2012 to participate in the Sundance Institute Native Laboratory to work on his feature documentary entitled "Honor Beats." His other works include "Origins" (2013), which premiered internationally in 2014 and is currently being reviewed by the National Museum of the American Indian in D.C.

Sonia Davila-Poblete Ph.D., is a sociologist specializing in integrated water management, river basin and environmental policies. As Emeritus Member of the Technical Advisor Committee of the Global Water Partnership (GWP), independent consultant and advisor, she works with grassroots groups, governments, and international organizations on social issues that have to deal with environmental problems, mainly in Mexico and Bolivia. Her primary interests include: foregrounding the Andean culture's "Living Well" paradigm into the search of solutions for environmental and climate change issues, advocating for nature in development projects, and mainstreaming a gender perspective in all public policies.

All Native American Film Series events are open and free to the public as well as the campus community.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Augsburg College
American Indian Studies Department
Environmental Studies Program
Department of Social Work
Center for Earth, Energy, and Democracy
Future First

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CTL Theater Night - Free Tickets to A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Theater Arts Department present
Faculty and Staff Night at the Theater.

A talkback featuring Doug Green and Robert Cowgill of the English Department, Marty Stortz of the Christensen Center for Vocation, Sarah Myers and Martha Johnson (Midsummer director) of the Theater Department, and the Midsummer Night's Dream student cast will be held immediately following the performance.

Friday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

Free tickets for faculty and staff: 20 free seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your tickets early! Post-show refreshments will be served.

Make reservations at http://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/
and please indicate you are faculty or staff interested in CTL Night.

Further information about the production:

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
Directed by Martha Johnson
Choreography of the Fairies by Ashwini Ramaswamy
Set Design by Michael Burden
Costumes by Sandra Nei Schulte
Lighting Design by Tom Mays

With its potent mixture of love, comedy, lyricism, and stage magic, A Midsummer Night's Dream has continued to captivate audiences for over four centuries. Set in a mythical world of ancient Athens, moonlit woods, and fairy kingdoms, the play is a poignant and hilarious look at multifarious forms of human folly. Our production will imaginatively explore the play's rich and compelling themes (both overt and covert)–love, power, gender, sexuality, marriage, class, patriarchy–through a fresh, contemporary lens, as we mine the play's poetic, humorous, and magical power.

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Daily Chapel

Join us for worship in the chapel today at 10:40 a.m. Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow, President of Augsburg College, preaching, "Generosity. (Rachel Hastings, piano)

This week in Chapel:
Tuesday (10/28) at 11:30 a.m.: Pr. Mike Matson, Chaplain to Student Athletes, preaching "Vocation as Path," for Seminary and Divinity Day at Augsburg

3-Day Reformation Series: Untold Stories of the Reformation
Wednesday (10/29) at 10:40 a.m.: Rev. Dr. Mark Tranvik preaching, Director of Christensen Center for Vocation and Professor of Religion (Mandy Isaacson, viola)
Thursday (10/30) at 11:30 a.m.: Erick Thompson preaching, Instructor, Religion Department (Leah DeSchepper, Kou Lee, and Michelle Grafelman - flute; Karlee Adler, piano)
Friday (10/31) at 10:40 a.m.: Reformation Day, Josh Miller preaching, Instructor, Religion Department, "Luther on Wrestling with God" (The Chapel Brass)

We worship in Hoversten Chapel - Foss Center. All are welcome!

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All Saints Day Chapel Service: Mon., Nov. 3

We invite you to a special chapel on Monday, November 3, at 10:40 a.m. when the Augsburg Community celebrates All Saints Day. On this festival day we remember with thanksgiving those who have died this past year.

During the worship service, the names of those who have gone before us will be sung during the "Litany of the Saints." The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saint's Day celebrates the people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. On this day, together with congregations throughout the world, we remember the faithful who have died this past year.

You may send the names of those people in your life who have died and who you would like to be named and remembered during chapel to Amy Hanson in the Campus Ministry Office at hansona2@augsburg.edu. Please also include the relationship of the person to you (only the name of the deceased will be sung). Information sheets will also be available during chapel. Please submit names by Friday, October 31.

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WEC/AU - Academic Advising Open House Hours

Academic Advising welcomes you to drop in during our upcoming evening and Saturday open house hours with your Spring registration questions.

WHERE: 2nd floor, Lindell Library 227
WHEN: Monday-Friday, October 27-31, 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, November 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday-Friday, November 10-14, 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

We hope to see you!

Academic Advising
612-330-1025
advising@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library 227

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Auggies Connect with Employers Event - Thursday

The Strommen Center is hosting two on-campus events for students.

1) Auggies Connect with Employers
Thursday, October 30th (Informal meet and greet)
3-5, Suite 100, Christensen Center
All majors are welcome, however, those majoring in Science, Technology or Math are strongly encouraged.

Come and stay for as long as you would like. Ask representatives from SciTechseperience, SPOK Software, Target Corporation, Aerotek Scientific and ManageForce questions on your job or internship search and/or have your resume critiqued.

2) Practice "Mock" Interviews with Employers
Wednesday, November 19th
Suite 100, Christensen Center
Register today at: www.augsburg.edu/strommen

Students will register for 60 minute practice interviews (30-40 minute interview and 20 minute feedback). This is a wonderful opportunity to practice your interview skills and receive feedback from employers.

If you have questions, please feel free to email careers@augsburg.edu

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INROADS STEM Recruitment Visit Wednesday, Nov. 5

INROADS recruiter and Augsburg alumnus Matthew Shannon will visit the STEM Programs Office, Science 154, on Wednesday, November 5th from 9:30-11:30 a.m., to seek STEM applicants for their internship development program.

The Mission of the INROADS internship program is to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership. INROADS is an international organization with over 35 offices serving nearly 2,000 Interns at over 200 companies.

INROADS is seeking talented STEM students who are freshman, sophomores or juniors (must have at least one more summer before graduation).

For more information, see http://www.inroads.org/ or contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.

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Free Midnimo Events All Week

Monday -Oct. 27

1 p.m. "Fishing Without Nets" film screening@ The Cedar-416 Cedar Avenue
3 p.m. "Fishing Without Nets" discussion with members of Taleex Band@ The Cedar

Tuesday -Oct 28

5 p.m. Cedar Riverside Health Commons Third Annual Celebration featuring a musical performance by Taleex Band@ The Cedar
8 p.m. "Fishing Without Nets" film screening@ The Cedar
8 p.m. Gordon Byrd's Art Opening featuring performances by members of Taleex Band, Teenage Moods, Rupert Angeleyes, and France Camp at The Nicollet (1931 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis)

Friday -Oct 31

8 p.m. RESIDENCY FINALE: Taleex Band public concert performance at The Cedar
FREE and open to the public. The Cedar is always ALL AGES.

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"Project Giving Warmth" - Winter Clothing Drive

Hey Auggies!

The Augsburg Asian Student Association (AASA) has partnered up with InspireMN (check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/inspiremn.mn) for a Winter Clothing Drive! All donations will be taken to the St. Stephens Homeless Shelter in South Minneapolis. We'll be taking gently used winter gear such as: gloves, scarves, coats, hats, socks, etc. Donations can be dropped off at red and white pinstriped boxes around campus (Urn/mort Lobby, CC Welcome Desk, Anderson Lobby, the Multicultural Center, and more). The drive will continue until December 6th, so that's plenty of time for you to find something to donate!
Give a gift this winter, give warmth.

Thank you all!

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Phil Adamo Book Signing - This Wednesday

The Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Department of History invite you to celebrate the vocation and scholarship of medieval history professor Phil Adamo.

Join us this Wednesday, October 29 from 3:15-5 p.m. in Oren Gateway Room 100. Professor Adamo will sign books, which will be available for purchase. Adamo recently published two books, The Medieval Church: A Brief History (2013) and New Monks in Old Habits: The Formation of the Caulite Monastic Order (2014).

He will also read "Hanging Little Joe on the Suburban Ponderosa, Or, What has the Middle Ages to do with the Old West?" an essay soon to be published in a special edition of the Journal of the West. This essay looks at Adamo's childhood, growing up on the edge of a Texas suburb, and how that experience with the imagined Old West led to his vocation as a medievalist.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, see http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2014/10/13/philadamovocationandscholarship/

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Business Open Advising Starts This Week

Business students who need to get their advising hold removed for spring, 2015 registration will need to come to one of the Business Open Advising Sessions.

Please come to the 3rd floor of Memorial Hall during the days and hours listed below. You will need:
1) Major/Minor Completion Checklist
2) Graduation Audit
3) List of classes you are intended to take in spring term.

Business Open Advising Fall 2014 Schedule:

Monday, October 27: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28: 9-11 a.m. & 1:30-6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-6 p.m.
Thursday, October 30: 1-3:30 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.
Friday, October 31: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday, November 3: 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4: 911 a.m. & 1:306 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5: 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. & 46 p.m.
Thursday, November 6: 1-3:30 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.
Friday, November 7: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

All sessions will be on the 3rd Floor of Memorial Hall.

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Julie Johnson '99 (Music) Presents November Show

With the support of a 2014 Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Augsburg alum Julie Johnson, with New York director/film designer D.J. Mendel, will present "This Middle Place," an original multimedia show, in Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd St. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55401, on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. The show includes the work of four Minnesota visual artists and writers: Patrick Kemal Pryor, David Sollie, Sean Hill, and Cheri Johnson, also an Augsburg alum ('99) and a faculty member of the English Department.

In new pieces written expressly for the show, Johnson creates music that is not simply inspired by another work, but harmonizes with, plays off of, a piece of visual or literary art that is transformed, by the direction and filmwork of Mendel, into a live performance version of itself. The show will feature Johnson on amplified flute, bass flute, stompbox, and live looping pedals.

Admission is pay-as-you-are-able. Suggested donation $10; no one turned away. For more information, call 612-275-7335 or email flutemonster@hotmail.com

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Staff Present at International Educator conference

Augsburg staff will present at the National Association of International Educators (NAFSA) Region IV Conference in St Paul. James Trelstad-Porter, Director International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Jie He, Assistant Director ISSS, will present a session called "There is no 'I' in team." Jie also serves on the conference planning committee as the local Arrangements Coordinator.

In addition, Eric Pegues, Director, Anderson Residence Hall, serves on conference planning committee as the Registrar.

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