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Teaching and Learning

Understanding Title IX - Wednesday, September 21

Faculty, mark your calendars for this webinar from AAUP about Title IX in higher education.

Wednesday, September 21
2:00-3:30 p.m. in Lindell 301

This webinar, based on the AAUP's recent report on Title IX, will provide an introduction to Title IX generally, and specifically to its provisions regarding sexual harassment. It will explain the roles of the Office for Civil Rights and university administrations in Title IX compliance and the challenges their actions may pose to academic freedom, due process protections, and faculty governance. Finally, the webinar will cover AAUP policy and recommendations pertaining to Title IX.

Presenters: Risa Lieberwitz is AAUP general counsel and professor of labor & employment law at the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, Cornell University. Rana Jaleel is a member of the AAUP's Committee on Women in the Academic Profession and an assistant professor of gender, sexuality, & women's studies at the University of California, Davis.

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General Announcements

Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special today is a Hot Turkey Club Sandwich with Chips and a 16oz Fountain Soda.

There is Curried Coconut Chicken, Jasmine Rice, and Naan at World Flavors Today!

Market Place is Serving Slow Roasted Italian Turkey, Creamy Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Garlic Green Beans, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Vege is Serving California Style Veggie Burger, Oven Roasted Garlic Fries, Grilled Zucchini, and Fresh Corn on the Cob.

Come to The Commons at Lunch to try the Beef Cheek Sandwich!

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Food Service Hours

Einstein's is open from 7:30am-9:00pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7:00pm.

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8:00pm, with Hot Food starting at 10:00am.

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7:00pm.

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Come to the Community Opportunity Fair

Over 20 community organizations from around Minneapolis will be here on campus to talk with students, faculty, and staff about service-learning, internship, field placement and volunteer opportunities.

Thursday, September 15
Christensen Lobby
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

See you at the Fair!

Sponsored by the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu for more info.

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Great Concert...September 20

Tuesday, September 20---
Cienaños' dinner at 6 p.m.-concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Shaped by Gustavo and Leonardo Moreno, two brothers who have made music together since their childhood, they offer a mix of jazz, funk, reggae, rap and trova, all layered in Latino roots. They are founders of "La Casa de los Cienaños", a project which supports radical self expression and multicultural dialog through art. Cienaños represents a collective voice of Hondurans making meaning and beauty amidst a struggle for human rights and civil liberties.

Learn about the struggle for land rights in Honduras from members of Cienaños and learn about Witness for Peace's local efforts to build awareness and solidarity for land rights and human rights movements in Honduras.

Donations will be accepted.

Bethany Lutheran Church-2511 E. Franklin Avenue (Seward neighborhood)

http://www.cienañoshn.com/la-banda/la-banda-los-cienanos-honduras/

This event is co-sponsored by Augsburg College, Witness for Peace Midwest, The Carnival de Resistance, and Bethany Lutheran Church in the Seward Neighborhood

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Join the Residence Life Advisory Board (RLAB)

Help make a change in campus living by joining RLAB! Communicate concerns and be empowered to make a change. Residence Life will look to this board for feedback on systemic changes, programming, or any large scale concerns regarding the residents.

Meetings are held on Thursdays from 2-2:30 p.m. in the Urn/Mort lobby. All students are welcome.

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Join Us At Homecoming - September 22-24

There's so much to be a part of at Homecoming 2016, and you won't want to miss a thing. There's the Athletic Hall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni Awards, Homecoming Dinner, Homecoming Chapel, Taste of Augsburg, football game, and block party to name a few. We are bringing back the Dual Hat Reception (for Auggies who work at Augsburg) on Thursday and new this year are Auggie Talks -- a 30-45 minute presentation on a variety of subjects presented by our amazing alumni, members of faculty and staff. Check out the full schedule at http://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/schedule/ and get registered today! We hope to see you there!

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Plan for October 1 - Open Streets

Augsburg will be hosting an Open Streets West Bank stage on campus on Saturday, October 1. If you are a performer and want to perform that day some time between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., please let me know... truem@augsburg.edu

Also, hope you can be there to see all of the great performances!

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Event Announcements

Morning Chapel: Fardosa Hassan Speaking

Join us in the chapel at 11:30am as we continue our chapel series, "This is our cry, This is our Prayer, Peace in the World." We are exploring themes of peace and reconciliation in our world. Fardosa Hassan '12, Muslim Student Program Associate, speaking. Musicians: Ali Butler, Vocalist; Great Danes Jazz Trio (Nathaniel Gillen, guitar; Matthew Zyla, Bass; Jarod Schiebout, Drums)

Friday, 9/9, 10:40am: Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres, Associate College Pastor

Monday, 9/12, 10:40am: Mindful Monday
Tuesday, 9/13, 11:30am: Babette Chatman '05, Community Collaborative Partner
Wednesday, 9/14, 10:40am: Campus Ministries Deacons
Thursday, 9/15, 11:30am: Carnival de Resistance
Friday 9/16, 10:40am: Pastor Sonja Hagander, College Pastor & Director of Ministries

We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center -- Everyone is welcome!

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Try Transit - Metro Bus and Green Line Tour

Join Augsburg colleagues and our host, Transit for Livable Communities, on September 15 for an experiential lunch tour on Metro Transit bus and Green Line. Learn the ins and outs of riding the bus and train in a safe and fun environment -- we'll cover the cost of your transportation, you cover your lunch at either Foxy Falafel or Keys Café. We'll teach you how to ride, how to pay, and how to check on the status of your bus or train.

Meet at the Oren Gateway Center at 11 a.m. and return by 1:15 p.m. Maximum of 25 participants.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bus-and-green-line-lunch-and-learn-repeat-event-tickets-27387177786?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button

Questions: contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu

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Gilman Scholarship Workshop TODAY

The Gilman Scholarship for study abroad can significantly help with the costs of a study abroad program. Since 2008, Auggies have been awarded $193,500 in Gilman scholarships for study abroad. Will you be next?

Applications are due on October 4, so come and get started on this great opportunity! The Gilman Scholarship is open to all Pell eligible students. Come learn about the Gilman Scholarship and how to apply.

11:25-11:55 a.m. in Oyate Commons (Study Abroad Office in Christensen)

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Big Rummage Sale Near Campus Tomorrow - Friday

This Friday, September 9
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be a big neighborhood rummage sale on 19th Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets. It's the brick-paved, closed street East of Freewheel Bike. Eight families will be selling their used clothing, household items and much more. Stroll over to find a great deal and also meet some neighbors!

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