Hagfors Construction During Homecoming Week

It's Homecoming at Augsburg College this week! With so many guests coming onto campus, it's important to remain mindful of safety on and around the construction site. Only authorized personnel wearing hard hats and safety vests are permitted access to the site. No unauthorized personnel should enter the construction site at any time.

A summary of current construction activities is posted on http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter/construction-project-updates . The post includes the following:

[1] Photo of President Paul Pribbenow and Associate Professor Stu Anderson touring the construction site with the project leadership team last week
[2] Preparations for concrete pours on the west wing
[3] Installation work in the basement
[4] Asphalt patching complete on South 6th Street and 21st Avenue South
[5] Work west of Oren Gateway Center
[6] Storm sewer work completed for the year
[7] Elm wood saved from tree

To subscribe to regular emails about the Hagfors Center construction, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/hagforscenter and sign up for email updates .

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Facilitating Difficult Dialogs in the Classroom

Faculty and staff, mark your calendars for this upcoming webinar led by Kathy Obear, Ed.D of the Social Justice Training Institute.

Civility in the Classroom Webinar
Tuesday, September 27
1:00-2:30pm, OGC 100

From this webinar, you will take away:

- Tools to create an inclusive classroom from the start and negotiate working agreements that set the stage for meaningful dialog.
- How to recognize when a classroom discussion becomes "difficult" for students and/or themselves - get tools and approaches to de-escalate triggered reactions and promote engaged conversation.
- Criteria to decide whether to engage in difficult conversations in the moment or table for a future setting.
- Techniques to revisit classroom situations that did not further learning or group development so that everyone can learn how to do better the next time.

Read more information here: https://www.paper-clip.com/Main/product-catalog/2971.aspx

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URGO Academic-Year Research Grants Available

Each fall, URGO offers $1,000 research grants for students who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be found under the "Research: On-campus" tab on menu of the URGO web page (http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/).

To apply, complete the electronic application with your faculty mentor and have them email it to urgo@augsburg.edu. Grants typically run out in the fall, so apply as soon as possible.

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Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

Applications for Augsburg's Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg's team will consist of an MBA student, 3 undergraduate science students, 1 undergraduate business/economics students, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the projects or innovations and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,000. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website. Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Thursday, September 22. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1441, or stop in at Science 152.

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Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

Applications for Augsburg's Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg's team will consist of an MBA student, 3 undergraduate science students, 1 undergraduate business/economics students, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the projects or innovations and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,000. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website. Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Thursday, September 22. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1441, or stop in at Science 152.

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Civic Agency, Public Work, and More This Thursday

Launch of Augsburg Civic Studies

Thursday, September 22
8:00-9:30am
Old Main 105

All college and community members are invited to the Civic Studies Launch this Thursday. This first symposium 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
- Margaret Finders on the application process for Civic Studies fellows

Read more about this event and the Civic Studies Initiative here: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/about/civic-studies-initiative/

Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Education Department, and the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship.

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Open Moodle Lab

Come to an Open Moodle Lab for individualized help from your E-Learning Team on Wednesday, 9/21 from 3:30-5:00 am in Sverdrup 204. (Feel free to drop in for as little or as long as you'd like!)

Learn how to:
-synchronize your Moodle Gradebook with your grading plan
-use the new Moodle Assignment interface
-provide feedback with Moodle rubrics or grading guides
-track student participation and attendance in Moodle
-use VoiceThread to create interactive Web presentations
-get answers to questions about other learning technologies

Bring your laptop and any pertinent course materials with you (in electronic docs, if possible)

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RSVP for Faculty Presentation + Lunch on Oct. 5

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

On Wednesday, October 5th the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) will co-sponsor a special faculty lunch featuring Associate Professor of History Michael Lansing.

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. Faculty - especially new faculty - will be given first priority. There are still spots available! The event will be held from 12:30-1:30 on October 5th.

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

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Tomorrow: Title IX AAUP Webinar, 2 p.m., Lindell 301

All faculty and staff are invited to the AAUP-sponsored webinar Title IX: The History, Uses, and Abuses.

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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Will You Be at Homecoming? Registration Ends Today

Be a part Homecoming 2016, September 22-24! Registration has been extended until today, Tuesday at noon. 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 (4-5p.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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Global Roots Festival at the Cedar - All Free

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

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

EVENING PERFORMANCES

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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Food Service Hours

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

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

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

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Farewell Gathering for Stephanie Ruckel

Please join me in thanking Stephanie Ruckel for her six years of service at Augsburg and wish her well as she begins her new role at St. Olaf College. A farewell gathering with coffee and donuts will be held on Thursday, September 22 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in Sverdrup 102 and the adjacent lobby.

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special today is Pasta with Rosa Sauce, Breadstick and Fountian Soda.

Market Place is Serving Grilled Garlic Pork Loin, Grilled Zucchini, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, and Asparagus.

Vege is Serving Ginger Broccoli, Cranberry Orange Carrots, Quinoa with Roasted Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Fries.

Today is Taco Tuesday at World Flavors!

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What is an Auggie Talk? Sign Me Up

Think Ted Talk delivered by faculty, staff, alumni or students. These are free events open to everyone and offered throughout Homecoming Weekend. Sign up for your Auggie Talks today at www.augsburg.edu/homecoming before online registration closes Tuesday!

Friday Sept 23
3:30pm - 4pm
--ReFirement @ Sateren Auditorium*
Jack Fortin of the Bernard Christensen Center for Vocation presents on ReFirement - being your best self during the retirement years

Saturday, Sept 24
9am - 9:30am
-- History of Augsburg* @ Music 22: Professor Phil Adamo presents on the history of Augsburg.

-- The Adventure of the River Semester* @ Sateren Auditorium: Professor Joe Underhill will share his insights on how this cross-disciplinary education opportunity on the Mississippi River came to life for Augsburg students one year ago.

-- StrengthsFinder* @ Music 23: Matt Swenson '91, founder of Metamorfos, will delve into the world of StrengthsFinder, the assessment tool that helps you, colleagues, and employers better understand your strengths and talents.

11am - 11:30am
-- Alumni Travel Program* @ Sateren Auditorium: Oh, the places you'll go! Hear about the upcoming tours being planned exclusively for Augsburg alumni, parents, and friends.

-- The Generosity of Art* @ Theater: First Decade Award recipient Kyle Loven '06 presents on his work and the opportunities he's found through the community of collaborators, presenters, grant organizations, Augsburg faculty, and Minneapolis companies that helped set him on his journey and allow him to continue making his art.

-- Augsburg Now, Augsburg Tomorrow* @ Music 22: Join Ann Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, and Leif Anderson, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, as they dive into milestones that have led Augsburg to where it is today and where it is headed tomorrow. Come place yourself on the timeline and take part.

1:45pm-2:15pm
-- Remembering Martin Sabo* @ Sateren Auditorium
Remembering and celebrating the life of Representative Martin Sabo, Augsburg Class of 1959. Sponsored by the Class of 1976, celebrating its 40-year reunion.

-- Auggie Student Talk: Summer Research Presentations* @ Music 23: Come learn from three chemistry students as they present their findings from their faculty-student summer research projects and share insights into the importance of continued research to increase the general understanding of the topics at hand.

2:30pm-3pm
-- Construction Update on the Hagfors Center for Science, Business, & Religion* @ Lindell 301
Come learn from Rebecca John, VP of Marketing & Communication, and Brian Baar from McGough as they show a sneak peek into the current construction and vision behind the new Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion.

-- Tour the Library's Digital Archives* @ Lindell 15 (basement)
Bill Wittenbreer, Lindell librarian, will introduce attendees to the library's extensive digital archives, including the online yearbook and Echo.

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All Hands Meeting is Thursday

The Fall 2016 All Hands meeting is Thursday, September 22, at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Click on the giant link below to add the meeting to your calendar:

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

Remote access to connect to the meeting will be available; that link will be posted on the All Hands page (you must be logged in to access that page).

You can find the full schedule of 2016-17 All Hands meetings and Focused Conversations -- including links to add sessions to your calendar -- on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

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Focused Conversations Begin Next Week

The Focused Conversations series begins next week with a discussion of the updated 2016 Campus Master Plan. The sessions will be facilitated by me, Rebecca John, vice president of Marketing and Communication.

Session details:
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2-3 p.m., Marshall Room
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oren 100

Click the following links to add a session to your calendar:

Tuesday session:
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2016-17/index.htm?icalmail=eaa3c4b02fac7f4a75fbacbbd8dfb818&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2016-17%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D09%26amp%3Bday%3D27%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

Wednesday session:
https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2016-17/index.htm?icalmail=97ac359e54abb7701792ba7ccf1c3bca&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2016-17%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D09%26amp%3Bday%3D28%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

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Concert with Honduran Musicians...TONIGHT

Concert with Cienanos from Honduras and the Carnival de Resistance

Tuesday, September 20th
6:00pm dinner by Soup for You Cafe!
7:30pm concert- Soul, funk, reggae, trova
Bethany Lutheran Church
2511 E. Franklin in Seward

Donations will be accepted for dinner and concert. All are welcome.

Co-sponsored by Augsburg College, Witness for Peace, Carnival de Resistance and Bethany Lutheran Church.

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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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Farmer's Market TODAY, 11:30-1:30

Vegetables (for sure this week!)
Cookies
Bread
Jam
Pickles
Salsa

Come get some delicious food and support our vendors!

Ice Arena Plaza, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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CWC Health Fair - Wednesday 9/21

Please join over 30 community organizations and the Center for Wellness and Counseling staff for the annual health fair which will be held Wednesday 9/21/16 from 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. in Christensen Center (moved indoors due to weather forecast!)

Stop for free chair massages, salad in a bag, dogs from Paws for Learning and many more great health and mental information for students, faculty and staff.

Any questions, contact the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Hope to see you at the fair on Wednesday!

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Interfaith @ Cedar Commons: Power-Mapping Training

Interfaith Training this Thursday...

* Power-Mapping Training
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm
Cedar Commons (2001 Riverside Ave. S, Across from Afro Deli, below Trinity offices)

This academic year, every 4th Thursday we will host a training/skill-building opportunity, better equipping our community to take action around issues that matter to us! September 22nd we will welcome Dennis Donovan from the Sabo Center for Citizen Democracy for a training on Power-mapping - one of the tools of community organizing.

*How does a passionate group who wants to impact an urgent issue, map out who has power in a given context, and plan action that is powerful and strategic?

Come learn and build with us! Light snacks with be provided.

Do you have to be a person of faith to come? No! We welcome everyone who's interested in discussing experiences of faith and spirituality and how they intersect with the issues we care about.

For more info about Interfaith @ Cedar Commons, find us on Facebook @ "Interfaith @ Cedar Commons"

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West Bank Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night - 9/26

West Bank businesses know that faculty and staff from area institutions are some of the best customers and ambassadors of the neighborhood. To show appreciation for this support, the West Bank Business Association (WBBA) is hosting a faculty and staff appreciation night on Monday, September 26, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at the Southern Theater (1420 Washington Avenue S.). Join the WBBA board and staff, local business owners, and colleagues from Augsburg, the U of MN, and St. Catherine's at this fun event.

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Finding Internships in STEM

Mathematics Colloquium: Finding Internships in STEM

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
3:10 - 4:10 PM Old Main 105

Hear about opportunities for finding paid internships, employer-sponsored scholarships, the upcoming career fair, international internships, and get advice from other students who have successfully obtained internships in STEM fields.

Guests will include:

Emily Sladky, Assistant Director, Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Janet Morales, Director, College and Career Partnership Programs
Andrea Dvorak, Assistant Director of Off-campus Study, Center for Global Education and Experience
Julie Burrows, UpTurnships, http://www.upturnships.org/
Jonah Kaplan, SciTechsperience Internship Program, Minnesota High Tech Association, https://scitechmn.org/

Following the presenters, there will be pizza!

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Public Dialog - Race Relations and This Election

Please come to this month's Tom SenGupta Forum, a public conversation on current hot topics.

This month's topic is the effect of this election season on our society, particularly in the area of race relations.

These dialogs are open to the public and will adhere to the following values:
* We aim to disagree respectfully, learning to listen and listening to understand. (if you're trying to win the debate, you're at the wrong event!)
* We aim to bringing new ideas and new understanding of topics so that we grow as individuals and as a society.
* We use democratic practices that encourage participation and learning among inter-generational groups with diverse experiences, talents, and ways of understanding the world.

We welcome your participation in the dialogs, in the spirit of these values. Students and scholars are encouraged to come.

Tom SenGupta Forum at Cedar Commons
Thursday, September 22, 2016
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Cedar Commons is located at 2001 Riverside Avenue.

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Reading by Writers Series is Tonight

Augsburg English Professor D. E. (Doug) Green is one of eight poets selected to kick off another season of Carol Connolly's Reading by Writers Series. The event takes place 7:30-9 p.m. on the third Tuesday of September (tonight!) at the University Club of St. Paul.

The complete lineup: Mary Moore Easter, Cristopher Gibson, D.E. (Doug) Green, Athena Kildegaard, Julie Kane Pfitzinger, Michael Sauntry, Dara Syrkin, and Katrina Vandenberg.

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Watch Clinton/Trump Debate Over at Marriott

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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