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Portfolio Workshop for CTP Reviews

Tuesday, December 2, 3:30 in Lindell 202

Faculty members looking ahead to CTP reviews are invited to attend a portfolio preparation workshop. Participants will see and discuss samples of CTP portfolios and learn about options for online portfolio access.

Facilitated by Frankie Shackelford.

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Cass Dalglish Reception and Book Signing

Cass Dalglish Reception and Book Signing

Please join us for a reading and celebration of Cass Dalglish's new book, Humming the Blues, on Tuesday, December 2, 3-4:30pm in the Augsburg College Bookstore. All are welcome!

"And when you squat with your weaving twisting and untwisting the threads of life, you harvest spirit, you reap breath, you cradle souls at your breast, you let the flaws unravel. Your hands speak in metaphor, they reach, they tell stories, they reach again, they want it all, and there you are, counting, counting to seven, counting all there is; hours, days, every moment squeezed in your fist, chained to your wrist bones, the universe tied by silky cords to your mask."

In this work, Cass Dalglish interprets the cuneiform signs of Enheduanna, a powerful Sumerian ruler in 2350 BCE. "Nin-me-sar-ra" - the first signed poetry in history - begs the deity Inanna (who entered the underworld and returned) for help overcoming a usurper. Adopting a jazz aesthetic, Dalglish improvises on her translations, re-examining the cuneiform through feminist lenses. Giving fresh interpretations to the originals, these poems form rhythmic riffs - like jazz musical improvisations - that carry the reader back to the lands of ancient Iraq during the time when gods were women.

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African-American Literature: Humanities LAF

This spring ENL 250: American Voices is introducing students to African-American Literature. It's a great opportunity to study some of the best works in the American canon right at the moment that the country's first African-American president is taking office. Professor Wanyama's course counts as a Humanities LAF and as a gateway class to upper-level coursework in English. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:40-11:10. For more information, contact Doug Green, English Department Chair <green@augsburg.edu, x1187>.

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WST 305: Issues in Lesbian and Gay Studies

Spring Semester (x-listed with Winter WEC)
Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

WST 305 is being offered to students this Spring 2009. The course will raise and address the following:

* How are sexual and gender norms constructed historically and culturally?
* How do sexual and gender norms affect GLBTQIA and heterosexual people's development and self-perceptions?
* How do religious views and teachings both constrain and empower GLBTQIA and heterosexual people's spiritual lives and communities?
* How do new definitions and theories of human sexuality generated by GLBTQIA persons and communities present alternatives to dominant heterosexist traditions?

All students are welcome. Please contact either Doug Green (green@augsburg.edu) or Mary Lowe (lowe@augsburg.edu) if you are interested in the course and/or have questions about it, especially regarding pre-requisites.

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Inter-Religious Dialog - Tonight

Jewish-Muslim Women's Potluck Group
Monday, November 24, 7:00
Century Room, Christensen Center

Join the Inter-Religious Dialog group as we hear from a group of Jewish and Muslim women who decided to create their own form of Inter-Religious Dialog, through a monthly potluck. In their own quiet way, these women are doing incredibly progressive work, reaching out to "the other" in order to deepen their understanding about the religious world around them. We will hear from women about why they started this group, what they have learned from other religions, and what has resulted from their meetings. We will meet in the Century Room of the Christensen Center at 7:00 on Nov 24. Come prepared to engage in many questions!

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It's Coming: The QSU Drag Show and Amateur Contest

The night you've all been waiting for is just around the corner - Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. in the East Commons QSU will be hosting its annual Drag Show and Amateur Contest. But we can't host the show without amateur performers. If you are interested in performing in the Drag Show, stop by our table this week and sign up!

Find our table: Monday and Wednesday 11:30am - 1:30pm

The top amateur performers win prizes along with love and adoration from the audience. So make sure you sign up to perform!

Can't make it to the table but want to sign up? Email qsu@augsburg.edu to do so!

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ENL 390 Available to WEC Students in Crossover

Attention Media Writing and Creative Writing Majors:

ENL 390 Media Ethics and Theory is available in crossover for WEC students. The class meets only one day a week,, Tuesdays from 3:10-5:50. This is a required course for the Media Writing major and minor, but it's also a good course for creative writers.

According to Prof. Cass Daglish, the course looks closely at the conjunction of freedom and responsibility for the writer. Students will study the special position given the media in the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the media's responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society.

To register for the course, WEC Students will need to crossover to the Day schedule. To learn more about Crossover courses, please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/crossover.html .

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CSC 160 Offerings

Interested in taking CSC 160 on the weekends? In the Winter WEC Trimester, CSC 160: Introduction to Computer Science and Communication will be offered on Friday evenings. To learn more, or to register, please check out: https://terra.augsburg.edu/recreg/Pages/frmCourseDetail.aspx?serviceoff_pk=244894

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Scholarship - Affinity Plus Foundation

Affinity Plus Foundation

It's time for the annual Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarship application process to begin for the 2009-2010 school year. Since the Affinity Plus Foundation was developed in 2000, it has taken significant strides toward improving financial literacy throughout the state of Minnesota. The Foundation and its purpose parallels our goal at Affinity Plus of building lifelong relationships founded on trust with each and every one of our members.

Through this scholarship program, a total of four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded each year for freshman, upperclassmen, and nontraditional students. The scholarship winners will be notified in March 2009.

To be eligible, an application and all requested items must be postmarked by January 31, 2009. Scholarship applications are also available at all Affinity Plus branch locations, and on our Web site at www.affinityplus.org . All applicants must be primary members of Affinity Plus (and have their own member number). Membership applications are available at www.affinityplus.org , or within the scholarship application packet.

Should you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Sandra Olson at your convenience.

Sandra Olson contact information:
651-612-9430
solson@affinityplus.org

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A QSU Thanksgiving TONIGHT

Tonight at 9 p.m. QSU will be hosting its own Thanksgiving party - we'll be watching "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" while munching on our own Thanksgiving treats.

Please stop by Science 123 at 9pm for a holiday tradition!

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Groupwise Maintenance over Thanksgiving Holiday

Groupwise maintenance will be performed starting at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and lasting until about 4 p.m. on Friday, November 28. During this time, faculty and staff will not be able to login or use Groupwise. Student email will not be affected. Email sent to Groupwise accounts will be deferred and delivered when maintenance is complete. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your LFC.

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Augsburg Dinning Menu Nov. 24-25

Nov. 24
LUNCH:
Soup
Chef Choice


The Grille
BBQ Turkey Breast Sandwich
Balsamic Grilled Eggplant
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Beans N Franks
Chicken Fried Steak
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Veg Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Turkey & Swiss on Wheat

Bravo Italiano
Assorted Pizza
Chicken Alfredo

World Flavors
Tofu Stir-Fry
Garlic Breadsticks

Fit Choices 4 Life
Chefs Choice

Vegé
Sweet Corn Souflee

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

DINNER:
Soup
Chef

The Grille
Roast Pork Loin
Veggie Burgers
Seasoned Fries
Veg Du Jour

Marketplace Entrees
Beef N Brocoli
White Rice
Veg Du Jour
Garlic Bread Sticks

Sweet Peppers Deli
Turkey Salad on Croissant

Bravo Italiano
Chicken Caccitore
Buttered Noodles

World Flavors
Asstd Quesadillas
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans

Fit Choices 4 Life
Chefs Choice
(FC)
Vegé
See Bravo

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

NOV. 25
LUNCH:
Soup
Chef Choice

The Grille
BBQ Honey Wings
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Veg Du Jour
Sweet Potato Fries

Marketplace Entrees
Hot Dogs
Sweet & Sour Tempsh
Scalloped Potatoes
Veg Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Made to Order

Bravo Italiano
Blanco Pizza
Cajun Turkey Fettuccine

World Flavors
Vegetable Egg Rolls
Fried Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
Chefs Choice

Vegé
Rosemary Potatoes

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

DINNER:
Soup
Chef

The Grille
Grilled Patty Melt
Onion Rings
Tofu & Marinara Sandwich w/Mozzarella

Marketplace Entrees
Chicken Ala King
Biscuits
Hash Browns
Veg Du Jour

Sweet Peppers Deli
Salami & Swiss on White

Bravo Italiano
Meatball Sandwich w/Marinara & Mozzarella
Manicotti Al Forno

World Flavors
Shrimp Creole
White Rice

Fit Choices 4 Life
Chefs Choice

Vegé
BBQ Lentils

*Menu Subject to Change due to availability of Product

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Now Accepting Applications for ODK Honor Society

The ODK Honor Society is currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 academic year. Omicron Delta Kappa, or ODK, is the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition and honor for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship. For more information and an application, please contact Jessica Fox-Wilson at foxwilso@augsburg.edu.

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Omicron Delta Kappa Applications

The ODK Honor Society is currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 academic year. Omicron Delta Kappa, or ODK, is the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition and honor for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship. For more information and an application, please contact Jessica Fox-Wilson at foxwilso@augsburg.edu.

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AFA Holiday Luncheon

The Augsburg for Adults Holiday Luncheon is here! Join fellow students, faculty, and staff for a community lunch on Saturday, December 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby.

Please feel free to attend as your class schedule allows, to de-stress from finals, mingle with your friends, and receive a free chair massage!

To learn more information about the AFA Holiday Luncheon, please contact Jessica Fox-Wilson at foxwilso@augsburg.edu.

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Attention Media Writing and Creative Writing Major

Attention Media Writing and Creative Writing Majors: Media Ethics and Theory ENL 390 is available in crossover for WEC students. The class meets only one day a week,, Tuesdays from 3:10-5:50. This is a required course for the Media Writing major and minor, but it's also a good course for creative writers. According to Prof. Cass Daglish, the course looks closely at the conjunction of freedom and responsibility for the writer. Students will study the special position given the media in the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the media's responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society. To register for the course, WEC Students will need to crossover to the Day schedule. To learn more about Crossover courses, please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/crossover.html .

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Scholarship

Master of Fine Arts
IHS Film & Fiction Scholarships award up to $10,000 for tuition and expenses. Open to all students who will be pursuing a Master of Fine Arts full-time in the 2009-2010 school year. More information is available at www.TheIHS.org/mfa. The application is online; the deadline to apply is February 15.

Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
The Humane Studies Fellowships award up to $12,000 to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, including the fields of law and journalism, who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. Open to all students pursuing a degree full-time in the 2009-2010 academic year. The deadline to apply is December 31. www.TheIHS.org/hsf.

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Scholarship - Women's Opportunity

Greetings,

Soroptimist International of the Americas is a volunteer service organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. (Please visit www.soroptimist.org <http://www.soroptimist.org/> to learn more.) Each year, more than $1 million is provided in cash grants to women in need.

The Women's Opportunity Awards give women financial support to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Eligible applicants must be women who provide the primary financial support for their families and who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. The women may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills training, including tuition, books, childcare and transportation.

The program begins on the local club level, where grant amounts vary. Soroptimist International of Greater Minneapolis awards a minimum of $400, depending on fund-raising proceeds, and historically has given $500 or greater. The local honoree is then eligible for regional grants of $5,000 (first place) and $3,000 (second place). The first place regional winners then become candidates for one of three $10,000 awards.

Attached are the application forms and an information sheet with eligibility requirements, etc. Please note the application deadline is December 15, 2008. Completed applications should be mailed to me at the address given below. The mailing information is also included on the information form.

Here is the link to the application: http://www.soroptimist.org/pdf/engappform2005.pdf

Suzanne Snyder
339 West Wyoming Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
651.291.0205
theosnyder@msn.com or ssnyder@gmhchousing.org

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Scholarship - Institute of Management Accounts

Institute of Management Accounts

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is pleased to offer scholarships to students who are accounting and finance major. An IMA student member pursuing study in accounting or finance as an undergraduate or graduate student is eligible for the Memorial Education Fund (MEF) Scholarship and the Stuart Cameron and Margaret McCloud Scholarship.

MEF Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000. One student will be chosen from the MEF Scholarship pool of applicants to receive the SCMS Scholarship in the Amount of $5,000. The SCMS Scholarship recipient will also receive lodging, transportation, and registration costs for both the IMA Annual Conference and Exposition and the IMA Student Leadership Conference.

The application is available on the IMA website at www.imanet.org/scholarships . Please note that the deadline for the scholarship applications is February 15, 2009. All materials must be postmarked on or before that date to be eligible.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jodi Ryan at 800-638-4427 ext 1556 or email her at jryan@imanet.org .

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FREE Thanksgiving Dinner!

Bethany Lutheran Church invites all Augsburg Students, Staff, and Faculty to a Thanksgiving Worship Service at 10:00 am followed by a Community Thankgiving Dinner at 11:30 am. For questions call 612/332-2397.

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Benefit Re-Enrollment Forms due by November 30

This is a reminder that ALL benefit re-enrollment forms are due in Human Resources by November 30, 2008. If Human Resources is closed, there is a drop box to the right of the door where you can drop off your completed forms.

You only need to complete new medical and dental forms if you are CHANGING coverage. If you wish to participate in the Flexible Spending Program (Tax Shelter Reimbursement), you will need to complete an enrollment form for 2009.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at x1058.

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Study Abroad Around the World

Amy Greeley will be tabling in the Christensen Center from 11am - 1pm today. She works with Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad, a Liberal Arts university that has been sending students abroad for 60 years and is partnered with Augsburg College. Come by to learn about studying in your major in India, China, Tanzania, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia.

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CSC 160 Weekend Section

Interested in taking CSC 160 on the weekends? In the Winter WEC Trimester, CSC 160: Introduction to Computer Science and Communication will be offered on Friday evenings.

To learn more, or to register, please check out:

https://terra.augsburg.edu/recreg/Pages/frmCourseDetail.aspx?serviceoff_pk=244894

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Auggie Men's Soccer Ends Season in Sectionals

Men's Soccer 11/22/08 -- NCAA Division III National Playoff Third Round -- Loras (Iowa) 2, Augsburg 1 (2OT)

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/112208loras.html

DUBUQUE, Iowa (11/22/08) -- Nick Berndt (JR, Berwin, Ill./St. Joseph HS) scored on a crossing shot on a sprint six minutes into the second overtime, as host Loras College (Iowa) rallied from a 1-0 deficit to claim a 2-1 victory over Augsburg College in an NCAA Division III national playoff sectional semifinal game on Saturday night at the Rock Bowl.

Augsburg (12-4-7), in the NCAA playoffs for the first time in school history, took the lead two minutes into the second half, as Marcus Elmerskog (FY, Trondheim, Norway) scored on a header off a free kick by Andrew Seidel (SR, Woodbury, Minn.) from 30 yards out.

But Loras (19-4-1) tied the game in the 80th minute, as Justin McCord (JR, Crystal Lake, Ill./Prairie Ridge HS) scored on a rebound off a scramble in the penalty box. Neither team scored in the first overtime, setting the stage for Berndt's game-winner in the second extra session.

"It was an unfortunate ending to an incredibly good college soccer game. We felt we had better chances to end the game in regulation, but couldn't capitalize," said Augsburg head coach Greg Holker. They cleared a header off a corner kick into the underside of the crossbar, and had several saves out of danger by their backs. We played well enough to win."

Loras will advance to face Ohio Northern (19-5-1) in the sectional final on Sunday (11/23) at 6 p.m. at Loras, with the winner advancing to the NCAA Division III national semifinals on Dec. 5 in Greensboro, N.C.

"Loras is a good team," Holker said. "Santiago Mejia (JR, Cali, Colombia) makes them tick, and he is a special player. I hope they take care of business from here on out and continue to represent the West Region well."

Augsburg outshot Loras by a 15-13 margin, including a 6-1 edge in the first half. Loras outshot Augsburg 8-5 in the second half, and the teams both had four shots in overtime. Pascaul Venter (JR, Rochester, Minn./John Marshall HS) had three saves in goal for the Auggies, while Nate DuBois (SO, Lemont, Ill.) had one save for the Duhawks.

Augsburg reached the "Sweet Sixteen" for the first time in program history, joining fellow Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference squad Carleton in the national tournament. Carleton also lost in the "Sweet Sixteen" on Saturday, falling 1-0 against defending national champion Middlebury (Vt.).

"For the MIAC to get two teams to the Sweet Sixteen is a compliment in itself," Holker said. "It's unfortunate neither of us are moving forward, but our regular season competition more than prepared us for this challenge."

The Auggies completed one of the top seasons in school history in Holker's fifth season as Augsburg's head coach. The Auggies reached the MIAC postseason playoffs for the second time in a three-year span, reaching double-digit victories for the second time in the last three years, and recorded 12 victories for the sixth time in school history.

Seven seniors finished their collegiate careers for the Auggies -- James See (SR, Richfield, Minn./Holy Angels HS), Ryley Teske (SR, Minneapolis, Minn./Bloomington Lutheran HS), Andrew Seidel (SR, Woodbury, Minn.), David Long (SR, Bloomington, Minn./Holy Angels HS), Donnie McCarthy (SR, Whitehall, Mich.), Evan Fuhs (SR, Woodbury, Minn.) and Brian Jungwirth (SR, Bloomington, Minn./Bloomington Lutheran HS).

"Our seniors made a blind commitment to this program four years ago," Holker said. "I was 26 years old, promising them a future of great success and NCAA glory. They took a risk on me. I will forever be grateful for their work and the sacrifices they made to put this program back on the map. We are all extremely proud of their work and excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Above this, they have grown to be extremely confident and impressive men -- men who do the right thing, and men who challenge each other and those around them to improve the lives of everyone they come in contact with. I am devastated that I won't see them wearing these colors on the field again."

However, 16 of the 22 players on the NCAA playoff roster for the Auggies will return next season, as the Auggies have established a base for continued success in the future.

"On the other end, our team is young," Holker said. "Tonight was a chance for them to recognize how important every moment is. I suspect this off-season will be one that is dedicated to making the outgoing class proud. We have a responsibility to honor the men who laid the groundwork for our continued success."

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Haglund 57th at NCAA Cross Country Nationals

Cross Country 11/22/08 -- Augsburg's Brent Haglund at NCAA Division III National Championships

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/0809statistics/112208ncaa.html

HANOVER, Ind. (11/22/08) -- Augsburg College's Brent Haglund (JR, Fridley, Minn.) finished in 57th place at the NCAA Division III National Championships in the men's 8,000-meter race with a time of 25:17.37.

Competing in his first national meet in cross country, Haglund's time was only two seconds off his personal-best and school-record time of 25:15.27, which he recorded earlier this season at the Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational.

Haglund is Augsburg's first national meet qualifier in cross country since Dan Spiess, Stephanie Simones and Rebekah Ormsby all qualified for the national meet in 1996. Haglund's 57th-place finish is the highest ever finish for a men's cross country athlete in school history.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Friday, November 21:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 89, Crown 43
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0809statistics/112108crown.html

Men's Hockey -- St. Thomas 4, Augsburg 3
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/112108stthomas.html

Women's Hockey -- St. Thomas 8, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/112108stthomas.html


Saturday, November 22:
Men's Soccer -- NCAA Playoff Third Round -- Loras (Iowa) 2, Augsburg 1 (2OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/112208loras.html

Men's Cross Country -- Brent Haglund 57th at NCAA Division III National Championships
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/0809statistics/112208ncaa.html

Men's Hockey -- St. Thomas 6, Augsburg 5
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0809statistics/112208stthomas.html

Women's Hockey -- St. Thomas 9, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0809statistics/112208stthomas.html

Wrestling -- Augsburg hosting Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0809statistics/112208auggieopen.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Macalester Invitational
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/0809statistics/112208macalester.html


Sunday, November 23:
Men's Basketball -- Concordia-St. Paul 91, Augsburg 75
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0809statistics/112308concordia.html


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Tuesday, November 25:
Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern-Roseville, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Hockey at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26:
Wrestling vs. St. John's, Si Melby Hall, 5 p.m. (WT)/7 p.m. (Varsity).

Friday, November 28:
Men's Basketball at Winona State, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 3:
Men's Basketball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Basketball at Hamline, 7:30 p.m.

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Printer for Sale

FOR SALE
EPSON CX7400 Series (all in one) printer
Not even a year old, is compatible with any operating system including Vista
New print cartridges 11/1/08
Selling only for need of printer with faxing capabilities

$35.00

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