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Intl. & USA Off-campus Course Proposals: Due Dec. 1

Any course with an overnight off-campus (domestic or international) component, must be approved through Academic Affairs (AAC/GAAC, CGEE) prior to offering the course.

See revised proposal forms here: http://bit.ly/2ceEIh5

DEADLINE for 2017-2018 (Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Spring 2018, and Summer 2018) is December 1, 2016. Faculty may also submit proposals for 2018-2019.

Please contact Leah Spinosa de Vega (devega@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650) for more information or to discuss/flesh out an idea.

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Thurs. - Launch of Augsburg Civic Studies

Launch of Augsburg Civic Studies: How the idea of citizens as co-creators changes our thinking about the election

Thursday, September 22, 8:00-9:30 a.m., Old Main 105

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/v6RxRQ4yu1SYRcKU2

The election brings resignation, anger, disgust, as well as activism. The Pew Research Center reports "for the first time in more than two decades, a majority of voters express dissatisfaction with their choices for president." When NBC News asked voters for their views of the election, they used terms like "skunk," "rotten eggs," and "garbage." Augsburg's launch of the Civic Studies Initiative will show how "citizens as co-creators," by emphasizing peoples' agency, offers new resources for thinking and acting constructively and effectively on the election and related questions such as immigration, race, gender, sexual orientation, and inequality.

The discussion follows the successful Hot Button Topics workshop organized by CTL and the Sabo Center last March, which showed how a co-creative civic agency framework generates new possibilities for working though hot button topics.

The discussion on September 22 will include:

- Harry Boyte on "What Is Civic Studies?"
- A student panel on experiences in empowering public work
- Michael Lansing on his civic agency history course
- Small groups brainstorming on how "citizens as co-creators" can lead to different kinds of discussions and actions on the election
- Peg Finders on the application process for Civic Studies fellows

The September 22nd meeting of Augsburg Civic Studies will begin a discussion and action project over two years. Building on strong foundations already in place, Augsburg Civic Studies will explore how civic agency practices and ideas like co-creation can spread broadly in Augsburg curricular and co-curricular life. How can Augsburg and community partners develop an "epistemology of agency" -- learning to know from a perspective of democratic power? This addresses Goal 1 of Augsburg 2019, collaboration across programs and departments to "prepare students for civic agency in a complex world."

Read more about Civic Studies on the CTL website: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/about/civic-studies-initiative/

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Wed. - Title IX Webinar from AAUP

Faculty and staff, next Wednesday join AAUP for a webinar on Title IX in Higher Education.

AAUP Webinar: Title IX
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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Insurgent Democracy Luncheon - Oct. 5

Teaching and Learning from Insurgent Democracy: From Diversity and Inclusion to Equity and Empowerment

Faculty, on October 5th CTL and the CCV are co-hosting a special luncheon featuring Michael Lansing, Associate Professor of History. At this event, Michael will share how writing his book Insurgent Democracy pushed him to reconsider classroom strategies for equity and empowerment. He poses the question, what would it mean for Augsburg to be a "democracy college"? Creating equal chances for students from disadvantaged communities and backgrounds is the most difficult task we face. Empowerment -- through the teaching of basic democratic skills that lead to co-creation -- might be one way to address them in our teaching and learning.

There are a limited number of seats available and an RSVP is required. All full-time faculty are welcome! The luncheon will be held from 12:30-1:30 on Wednesday, October 5.

RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/vBUb0vCRIXcUsCnh1

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special today is 2 Tenders, 2 Mozzarella Sticks, and 3 Mac & Cheese Bites, and 16oz Fountain Soda

Market Place is Roasted Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole

Vege is Serving Vegan Eggplant Parmesan, Italian Herbed Rotini, Italian Quinoa, Oven Roasted Purple Cauliflower

There is a Build Your Own Alfredo Bar, Chicken, Shrimp, Tofu, Spinach, Mushroom, and Fettuccine, at World Flavors Today!

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Will You Be at Homecoming? Registration Ends Soon

Be a part Homecoming 2016, September 22-24 and register before the Friday deadline! There is a lot happening, but here are a few events to note for faculty and staff:

Thursday, Sept 22
-Dual Hat Reception (3:30-5:30 p.m.) for alumni employed by the college. Free event, but registration needed.

Friday, Sept 23
-Auggie Hours (4-5 p.m.) mingle with alumni, faculty and staff over drinks and appetizers. Free event, but registration needed
-Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony (5-6:30 p.m.) to honor many influential Auggies (see list on Homecoming site)
-Homecoming Dinner (6:30-7:45 p.m.) $25 with registration preferred

Saturday, Sept 24--Chapel, Taste of Augsburg, football game and block party!

New this year: Auggie Talks: a 30-45 minute presentation on a variety of subjects presented by our amazing alumni, members of faculty and staff. Open to everyone and free!

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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Accessibility of Purchases

At Augsburg College, we are committed to accessible environments for students, faculty, staff and guests: physical, instructional, and technological. To that end, we are instituting a number of changes to help us consider accessibility in all of our work. The Purchasing Policy has been updated to include this commitment and results in a change to the online purchasing requisition process. Effective Monday, September 19, added to the requisition is a required field in the coding line at the bottom whereby you indicate that you have reviewed the accessibility of your purchase and it:
Y=YES is accessible
N=NO is not accessible
N/A=accessibility not applicable to this purchase
Your answer to this question will be reviewed along with all other aspects of your purchase requisition.

Since this may be new to many of us, and accessibility has broad applications, please call on these resources:
Kathy McGillvary, Director, CLASS Office, mcgillik@augsburg.edu 612-330-1371, and/or Ann Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, garvey@augsburg.edu 612-330-1168 would be happy to discuss your suggested purchase in relation to accessibility.

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Food Service Hours

Friday
Einsteins is open from 7:30am-8pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7pm

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

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7pm
Hot Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11am
Lunch 11am-1:30pm
Light Lunch 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-7pm

Saturday
Einsteins is open from 7:30am-5pm
Nabo is open from 10am-2pm
The Commons is open from 11:30am-1pm and 5pm-7pm

Sunday
Einsteins and Nabo are Closed
The Commons is open from 11:30am-1pm and 5pm-7pm

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Alumni Employees Register Today for Dual Hat

All employees who are also alums of the college are welcome to join us to kick off Homecoming at the Dual Hat Reception, Thursday, Sept. 22 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Registration closes today so make sure you RSVP for this free event (and all the Homecoming events) at www.augsburg.edu/homecoming !

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Copy Request Online System Change

Effective Monday, September 19, when you click on the copy request system from the main page of Inside Augsburg or from the Central Services website, you will be directed to the previous system, which will likely be familiar to you. If you have saved the link to the current system on your desktop or elsewhere, it will be defunct on September 19.

The current system in place since last spring has proven to have some problems that are not solvable, so we are returning to the previous system. The only issue you may have noticed is pricing errors/omissions when placing your jobs, but there are additional behind-the-scenes issues.

One of the great features of the current system was the double-check that if you were uploading a file, it reminded you if you forgot. The previous system to which we are returning does not have this double check, so we remind you to be sure you upload your file(s).

Thanks for your patience as we make this change and direct any questions to the Copy Center at 612-330-1054.

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Taste of Augsburg Registration Deadline Today

Student organizations, athletic teams or departments interested in having a booth at Taste of Augsburg on Homecoming day Sept 24 from 11-2 p.m.?

Registration for a booth closes today 9/16/16. Please visit www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/students to download more information or the registration form. Completed forms or questions can be directed to Katie Radford in Alumni Relations at radford@augsburg.edu or x1329. We hope to see you there!

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HourCar Offers Student Rate Plan

HourCar has a student rate plan for Augsburg students. NO application fee, and 4 hours of free driving!
Go to https://www.hourcar.org/ and enter Auggie16 for the Promo Code.

Offer good through September 30, 2016.

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Carnival de Resistance This Weekend

Carnvial de Resistance in Minneapolis for the next 2 weekends
(September 16,17, 23,24)

at Redeemer Lutheran Church
1800 Glenwood Avenue

Eco-Village tours at 4:00pm
Midway Opens at 5:00pm
Opening Acts at 6:30pm
Carnival Show at 7:30pm

Love drum and dance finale!
Website: CarnivaldeResistance.org
Free of charge!
Sisters' Camelot will be there with free food too!

***Also, the Carnival will be on campus on TODAY in chapel at 11:30am!
Come and meet some of the artists.

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McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2016

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2016 admission. Eligible applicants are either current Juniors or will be at Junior status Spring 2017 and available to conduct research Summer 2017. We are particularly looking for students in STEM fields that are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, but we will consider all majors EXCEPT most professional fields (including business, pre-law, pre-health). STEM Sophomores may also be eligible during this recruitment period; please contact us if you'd like more info on this.

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2017.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

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Flu Shots Coming 9/26/16

The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes the MN Visiting Nurse Association to campus for the annual flu shot clinic. This year there will be two dates for the flu shot clinic. The first will be Monday 9/26/16 from 10:30 - 1:30 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall and again on Thursday 10/27/16 from 11:30 - 1:30 pm.

Most insurances are accepted or you can pay with cash or check ($36). Please protect yourself, your roommates, your families and your fellow Auggies by getting your flu shot on campus.

Any questions, please call Dianne in the CWC office 612-330-1707. No appointments are necessary so walk on over!

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2016 Global Roots Festival Starts on Monday

2016 GLOBAL ROOTS FESTIVAL - Cedar Cultural Center - 3 blocks from Augsburg!

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

FESTIVAL KICKOFF PERFORMANCE ON THE PLAZA

Mon, Sept 19, 2pm: A mid-day break on The Cedar's Plaza featuring a short performance by Fémina (Argentina). There will be snacks and coffee from the Cedar Coffeescape, served by Brian Coyle Center's Triple C youth crew.

EVENING PERFORMANCES

Mon-Wed, Sept 19-21, Doors at 7:00/Music at 7:30pm. FREE

Mon - Sept 19: Fémina (Argentina), a group known for their trio harmonies, Latin grooves, and smooth hip-hop flow, and Maya Kamaty (Réunion Island), who plays intimate folk mixed with French, Indian, and African influences.

Tue - Sept 20: J.A.S.S. Quartet (India/LA), a group that mixes classical Indian rhythms with jazz and hip-hop, and Lautari (Poland), a group that creates contemporary avant-garde interpretations of Polish folk tunes.

Wed - Sept 21: SK Kakraba (Ghana/LA), virtuosic xylophone master player and crafter, and Palenke Soultribe (Colombia/LA), a live trio fusing electronics with Afro-Colombian rhythms.

MINNESOTA UNITED FC CLOSING NIGHT PRE-PERFORMANCE PLAZA PARTY

Wed - Sept 21, 6pm: A plaza soccer and music extravaganza! This event will include a meet-and-greet with players from Minnesota's new Major League soccer team, a Minnesota United photo booth, a mobile bookstore from Moon Palace Books, free snacks, and a 7pm set by Breck Academy's marimba band, BATO BATO.

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Three Art Receptions - TONIGHT

Join us for three art receptions tonight, 6 - 8 p.m. in the Augsburg Art Galleries. Come talk with the artists about their work and enjoy the food and refreshments. Below are the links to the Facebook events.
Hope to see you there!

Kimberlee Roth: Christensen Center https://www.facebook.com/events/278258499201194/

Megan Vossler: Gage Family Art Gallery https://www.facebook.com/events/1047799691971817/

Ashley Johnson: Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center https://www.facebook.com/events/1352720568101305/

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Fall All Hands Meeting is Thursday

The Fall 2016 All Hands meeting is Thursday, September 22, at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available; information about remote access will be available on the All Hands page.

The meeting will be audio recorded, and the audio and slides will be posted to the "All Hands" page on Inside Augsburg within a few business days of the meeting. The full schedule of 2016-17 All Hands meetings and Focused Conversations -- including links to add sessions to your calendar -- also is available on that page.

To add next Thursday's All Hands meeting to your calendar, click the following link.

https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2016-17/index.htm?icalmail=09a70e5ab6dccaa4119ac7dbbe91b3df&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2016-17%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D09%26amp%3Bday%3D22%26amp%3Byear%3D2016 .

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Off Campus Studies Fair TODAY

Off Campus Studies Fair, Friday, Sept. 16

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby

Want to study abroad on spring break, for a semester, or in summer? The Off Campus Studies Fair is your chance to learn more about the opportunities for Auggies around the world and in the US!

Study your major. Take electives. Conduct research. Do an internship. Auggies can choose from 300 programs in 90+ countries. Come learn more, grab a cup of popcorn, and talk to the program reps to be entered into the prize drawing!

Get more info on our website: studyabroad.augsburg.edu

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Morning Chapel: Pastor Sonja Hagander Preaching

Join us for worship in the chapel as we conclude our chapel series, "This is our cry, This is our Prayer, Peace in the World," exploring themes of peace and reconciliation in our world. Pastor Sonja Hagander, College Pastor and Director of Ministries, preaching. Musicians: Bill Capman, Associate Professor, Biology Department, guitar; Traiveon Dunlap, drums.

Chapel Schedule Next Week:
Monday, 9/19, 10:40am: Mindful Monday
Tuesday, 9/20, 11:00am: Christensen Convocation with Jim Wallis - No Chapel Service
Wednesday, 9/21, 10:40am: Joanne Reeck, Chief Diversity Officer, Director of Campus Activities & Orientation, speaking
Thursday, 9/22, 11:30am: All Hands Meeting - No Chapel Service
Friday 9/23, 10:00am: Homecoming Convocation - No Chapel Service

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

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March Against Islamophobia - TOMORROW

Stand Up Against Islamophobia March

Saturday, September 17th
1-3 pm
Cedar Riverside-301 Cedar Avenue

For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu

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Join Us In The garden TOMORROW

Community Garden Day is this Saturday! We'll have Somali tea, fresh garden snacks, and a drum circle led by Music Therapy students in the Augsburg Garden between 3-4pm! Plus, bring your garden questions to our very own Master Gardener and neighbor, Doris Wickstrom.

Check out our other neighborhood gardens at the Brian Coyle Center (2-3pm, 420 15th Ave S, behind the building) and UM West Bank campus (4-5pm, S 4th St. between Carlson and Rarig Center).

See you there!

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Christensen Symposium and Community Panel

Christensen Symposium and Community Panel

All are welcome to attend these two events connected to the Christensen Symposium. Both events are free and open to the public.

The Bridge to a New America with Jim Wallis

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Join Jim Wallis, a bestselling author, public theologian, and social activist, in this year's Christensen Symposium to discuss The Bridge to a New America. Following is a Community Panel "The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen". Jim Wallis is president and founder of Sojourners, a non-profit, faith based organization whose mission statement calls for "putting faith into action for social justice." He has written for major newspapers and authors regular columns for Huffington Post and TIME.com. Wallis teaches at Georgetown University and has taught at Harvard University. He served on President Obama's first White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Community Panel- The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen

In addition to the convocation, all are welcome to attend a community panel called The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen. This community panel will be from 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The event will be moderated by former ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson, and will include:
Pastor Kelly Chatman, Redeemer Lutheran Church, North Minneapolis
Nora Barr: Augsburg Alumna
Devin Wiggs: Augsburg Student
Fardosa Hassan: Muslim Student Advisor to Campus Ministry
And a response from Jim Wallis.

For more information, visit the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/christensen-symposium/

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First Clinton/Trump Debate Pre-Party and Watch

The first debate between DNC's candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton and the RNC's candidate Donald Trump will be broadcast on Monday, September 26 at 8 p.m. Watch the most anticipated debate in our history near campus at the Courtyard Marriott on Seven Corners 1500 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN. This debate viewing is free and open to the public.

In support of www.womenwinning.org there will be a pre-debate party at the same location. Tickets for the pre-debate party are available now. Cash bar, campaign cliche photobooth, award-winning, sell-out DJ Flip Phone and more! https://pantsuitparty.eventbrite.com

**not an Augsburg event**

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