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Busy First Week of Fall Term in the Writing Lab

The marvelous writing tutors at the Augsburg Writing Lab are now working with all Augsburg students on any writing task -- papers, reports, applications, personal statements, resumes, etc. The WL is located on the street level of Lindell Library, just left of the circulation desk. No appointments are taken; just come with ideas, drafts (in hard copy), assignments. Each year the tutors conduct about 2,000 sessions with Augsburg grad and undergrad students and had a busy first week of fall semester!

Here are the hours for fall semester:

Mondays: 11:10 - 1:40 and 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuesdays: 12:30 - 3:00; 3:30 - 6:00; and 7:30 - 10 PM
Wednesdays: 3:30 - 6:00 and 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Thursdays: 12:30 - 3:00; 3:30 - 6:00 and 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Fridays: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Questions? Contact K. Swanson, English professor (swanson@augsburg.edu).

Note: Faculty and staff: If you would like a WL tutor to make a brief visit to your class, please contact K. Swanson or Brid Henry, student supervisor.

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Global Roots Festival Starts TODAY

Global Roots Festival at the Cedar Cultural Center - This festival is FREE!
Bands from all over the world will be here in our neighborhood--416 Cedar Avenue.

The festival starts TODAY and goes through Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Wednesday's show features the music of The North American All-Stars, Hodan & Dalmar, with Augsburg Professor Bob Stacke's band.

Here is a link with all the necessary information:
http://www.thecedar.org/global_roots_program

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Food Service Hours

Monday 9/21/15

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9:00pm with the Late Night Menu starting at 7pm.

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm. Market Place is serving Chicken Acapulco, Spanish rice, black beans, and garlic and herb roasted broccoli. Vege is serving confetti rice, balsamic baked asparagus, Cuban rice and beans, and spiced lemony brussel sprouts.

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Discounted Renaissance Fest Tickets for Sale in HR

While Supplies Last - Renaissance Fest Tickets for Sale

Augsburg Office of Human Resources is pleased to offer discounted 2015 Renaissance Festival tickets available for purchase starting Monday, August 10, 2015 in Human Resources. Tickets can be purchased by check or cash. If paying by cash, please be sure to have exact amount.

The Renaissance Festival is open weekends, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine, August 22nd through October 4th. The festival will also be open on Labor Day on September 7th and Festival Friday on October 2nd. Parking is free.

For more information about the festival see: http://www.renaissancefest.com/

Discounted ticket prices are:
Adult = $17.95 ($22.95 at the gate)
Child (ages 5-12) = $10.50 ($13.95 at the gate)
Food coupon book = $5.00

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Food Service Specials

Monday 9/21/15

The Nabo Daily Special is a Grab and Go Sandwich and Soup.

There is a Marshmallow-Counting Contest in the Commons all day! The winner will receive a pair of noise canceling Sony headphones!

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Work for Residence Life

The Department of Residence Life is looking for a talented and versatile individual to step into a Resident Advisor position immediately in Urness Hall. More information can be found using the link below:

https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=63917

Students - please make sure to utilize this link to apply!

Faculty & Staff - If you have any recommendations for this wonderful leadership opportunity, please email Domingo Coto, Residence Hall Director, at coto@augsburg.edu.

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Off-Campus Study Fair Winners + Deadlines

Thanks to everyone who attended the Off-Campus Study Fair on Sept. 10! Students who attended had the chance to enter a drawing, so we are announcing the winners today - students have won gift cards for Target, Amazon, and local restaurants!
Coua Lee
Kaylie Johnson
Maly Thao
Rebecca Kravchenko
PaYor Xiong
Briana Mitchell

Remember that the deadline to apply to Spring Semester and Winter Break programs is Sept. 30! Make sure to come in for an info session if you haven't yet, or start your application today.

Visit our website to get started! http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/

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MVNA Flu Shot Clinic Coming 9/28/15

All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get their annual flu shot when the MN Visiting Nurse Association is on campus on Monday 9/28/15 from 10:30 - 2:00 pm.

Most insurances are accepted or you can pay with cash or check ($36). The flu shot clinic will be in the group room of the Center for Wellness and Counseling locating on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall.

Stay healthy this flu season -- get your flu shot on September 28th. Any questions, please call Dianne in the CWC office at 612-330-1707.

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An Evening with Sister Helen Prejean

Join CGEE and the local non-profit organization "Friends of Batahola" in a fundraising event featuring Sister Helen Prejean this Saturday!

Sister Helen is an engaging, thoughtful, and wonderful presenter as she discusses her first experience being a spiritual director while walking someone to the death chamber, her journey to Nicaragua, and the non-profit organization, "Friends of Batahola".

The event is presented to raise funds for the Friends of Batahola organization, a cultural center based in Managua, Nicaragua dedicated to "Promoting a culture of gender and generational equity, which enables women and men of all ages to discover and affirm their human rights, self-esteem and the equality of all people."

We believe that anyone interested in social justice, grassroots political campaigns, Nicaragua/Latin America, and those opposed to the death penalty will be especially interested in Sister Helen's talk.

Price: $20.00 for general admission, $15.00 for students w/ID. Augsburg students, staff, and faculty free with ID. Reserve your seat at: tickets.augsburg.edu

Saturday, September 26th, 7-9 p.m., in the Chapel

Additional: Musical Entertainment, Auction, Book Signing and Reception.

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PA Program New Location Open House

The Physician Assistant Program has moved!

Please join the Augsburg PA faculty and staff for an open house as we celebrate the program's move to a new location at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul.

Host: Augsburg PA Program and Luther Seminary
When: Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Luther Seminary Olson Campus Center, The Commons; 1490 Fulham Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108

* Short program at 6:00 p.m.
* Light refreshments served
* Lot and street parking available. Please pay attention to signage, as parking is prohibited on the residential side of streets that border the campus.
* RSVPs are appreciated to eberhars@augsburg.edu

We hope you can join us on October 1!

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Professional Studies Week Starts TODAY

Professional Studies Week Starts Today!

During this week, Augsburg College will host a range of events and offerings to help students explore majors and careers in the Professional Studies as part of the Strommen Center's Major/Career Exploration Series, including the Fall Career & Internship Fair and Professional Studies Alumni Panel discussion on Friday.

Check out the full list of events planned for this week online: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/2015/07/07/professional-studies-week-week-of-sept-21-2015/

What is Professional Studies all about?
At Augsburg, Professional Studies includes majors in: Business administration (business administration, accounting, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing), education (elementary education, secondary education), health and physical education (health education, physical education), nursing, social work. However, all are welcome at these events.

What is the Major/Career Exploration Series?
Career & Internship Services, in partnership with URGO and Alumni Relations, is hosting a five-week pilot program to help students explore majors and careers. Whether you are decided on your major and/or career or still exploring, there is something for you! More than 20 events are being offered, hosted by more than 12 departments and groups, with well over 20 alumni coming back to campus to share their wisdom with students!

The weeks are:
Week of Sept. 21 - Professional Studies Week
Week of Sept. 28 - Fine Arts & Humanities Week
Week of Oct. 5 - Natural & Social Sciences Week
Week of Oct. 12 - Pre-Health Week
Week of Oct. 19 - Undecided & Exploratory Students Week

Learn more about the Major/Career Exploration Series and all the upcoming events here: http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/career-preparation/fall-majorcareer-exploration-series/

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TOMORROW 9/22: North Star STEM Alliance Kickoff

North Star STEM Alliance Kickoff

Breaking news: Recently we learned that Dr. Art Hicks, the NSF program director of all the LSAMPs across the nation, will attend the Kick-Off!

Tue, September 22, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Southeast Oak Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States

Launch of the 2015-16 academic year, featuring posters of summer undergraduate researchers, and networking with faculty, mentors, student organizations, North Star STEM alumni, and STEM professionals.

5:30 - registration and reception begins
6:15 - brief program
6:30 - networking

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Augsburg will have seven students presenting research posters from biology, chemistry and physics. If you are interested in attending, we will be meeting in the STEM Programs office between 5:15-5:30 to arrange carpooling.

The North Star STEM Alliance supports multicultural students interested in STEM fields. Anyone interested is welcome to attend!

For more information, feel free to email Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.

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CWV Annual Health Fair - Wednesday

Please plan to come to the Center for Wellness and Counseling Annual Health Fair, which will be Wednesday 9/23 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm in the Quad (weather permitting). Meet the CWC staff, some of our EP!C peer health educators, get a free chair massage, healthy food and snacks and a little pet therapy from our friends at Paws for Learning. In addition, over 40 community vendors and some employee benefit providers will be on hand with information and resources to help stay healthy all year long.

Any questions, please call Dianne in the CWC office at 612-330-1707. See you Wednesday!

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Mythbuster Event - Thursday, September 24, from 6-8 p.m.

MYTHBUSTER event held by the Department of Residence Life. Will be located in the Urn/Mort Lobby. Come hear several Student Organizations "bust the myths" of their organization.

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TODAY @ 10:40 a.m.: All Hands Meeting

The Fall All Hands meeting is today at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

For access from an off-campus location, use this link: https://plus.google.com/events/co55o8bc6ba77khmtkkqnuhalu4?authkey=CMvi1N3ElpabRw .

An audio recording of the meeting will be posted to the "All Hands" page on Inside Augsburg later this week.

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Physics faculty keeps busy

Mary Lanzerotti in the Physics Department just participated as one of four committee members on the Doctoral Defense of her student Christopher Allen. He successfully defended his dissertation in Electrical Engineering program at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) on Thursday September 17, 2015. The Chair of the committee is at AFIT, and the two other committee members are at AFIT and at Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate.

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Professor Steblay Appointed to Editorial Board

Dr. Nancy Steblay, Psychology, was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of the journal "Psychology, Public Policy, and Law". Dr. Steblay is a nationally recognized eyewitness science expert who holds additional Editorial Board appointments for the journals "Law and Human Behavior" and "Applied Cognitive Psychology". Congratulations to Nancy on these significant achievements.

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