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News Archives - 2008

Welcome Back Auggies!

AUGUST 22, 2008

Picture of drummer and flag bearers Soon the serene days of summer will come to an end and Augsburg will once again buzz with activity as new and not-so-new students return to campus. See the Daily A-Mail and the Inside Augsburg calendar for more details and contact information for these and many other welcome-back events.

Highlights of welcome week include Auggie Days, a full schedule of events designed to help new Day students learn about life in the city and how to make the best of their time at Augsburg. Students will take trips to Target, the State Fair, and area museums. The will also learn note-taking strategies and how to manage their time and money. Auggie Days is sponsored by the staff and students of Campus Activities and Orientation.

For the second year, Augsburg will hold two opening convocation ceremonies. The first will be held Tuesday, September 2 and will provide the official welcome for new first-year, transfer, and international program students. The September 6 ceremony, held between the Saturday morning and afternoon class sessions, will welcome adult undergraduate and graduate program students to campus.

Faculty and Staff Events

New Faculty and Staff Orientation

Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Marshall Room and Johnson Conference Room, OGC

Full agendas available at www.augsburg.edu/ctl

Ice Cream Social (Community Time)

All are encouraged to meet new faculty and staff over sprinkles and chocolate sauce.

Tuesday, August 26

3:45 p.m.

East Commons, Christensen Center

 

Undergraduate Day Events

Move-In

Just like it sounds -- new and returning students will make Augsburg their home away from home. Refreshments and joviality provided all day by Augsburg faculty and staff.

Saturday, August 30

7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Auggie Days "Route Augsburg"

Nine days of non-stop fun, food, activities, and all the information you can process!

Saturday, August 30 - Sunday, September 7

Contact Campus Activities & Orientation for a complete schedule.

Opening Convocation

Tuesday, September 2

10:30 a.m. (new students line up at 10 a.m. in Murphy Square)

Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

City Service Day Lunch and Projects

Tuesday, September 2

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Quad (lunch) and various locations (service projects)

 

Augsburg for Adults Events

New Student Orientation

Meet the President, eat some food, learn about our excellent library, and find out exactly what AugNet can do for you.

Tuesday, August 26 or Thursday, August 28

4-7 p.m.

Oren Gateway Center lobby

Welcome Weekend

Find your way with the assistance of Augsburg students, staff, and administrators. That’s right -- the President may in fact lead you to class.

Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6

Before classes

Various locations

Opening Convocation

Saturday, September 6

Noon

Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Welcome Back Lunch

For all weekend undergraduate and graduate students.

Saturday, September 6

12:30 p.m.

Quad