Monday, October 1

12:00 - 1:00 PM - Interfaith Event: Religion and the Middle East in the New today: Lunch and Conversation
Cyrus Zargar and Augustana students presenting. 
A light lunch will be provided. Students, faculty and staff are welcome.
College Center Board Room 

Tuesday, October 2

8:30 AM -Blue & Gold Certification: Google Sites Basics
RSPV to Kristina Jansson x7476
Olin 109 

9:30 - 10:30 AM - Salon
Greg Tapis will lead the discussion of  politics and business
Black Culture House 

11:30 - 11:50 AM - Tuesday Reflection - Ann Boaden, English Dept.
Ascension Chapel, Founders Hall, 2nd floor

3:30 - 5:30 PM - Special Collections Grand Reopening and Open House
Refreshments served
Tredway Library, first floor 

Wednesday, October 3

12:00 - 12:50 PM - Weekly Bible Study for Faculty, Staff, Administrators
"Adventures of the Promise", tracking God's promises to Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and asking how those promises intersect with our lives. Bring a Bible if you can. Bring your lunch if you wish.
Chicago Room, College Center 

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Women's & Gender Studies Tea Hour Series "Who Wants to Marry a Hundredaire? Some Responses to an 18th-Century Personal Ad"
presented by Margaret France (English)
Evald Hall Great Room 

7:30 - 10:00 PM - Debate Watch
All are welcome to watch the first presidential debate along with faculty from communications studies, political science and debate. Snacks provided.
Evald Great Hall 

Thursday, October 4

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Coffee and Conversation
Community Engagement Center 

9:30 AM -Blue & Gold Certification: Intermediate Word
RSPV to Wendy Ramsdale x8092
Olin 109

4:30 - 5:30 PM - Division Meetings
See locations in Announcements 

5:00 PM - Groundbreaking for the Austin E. Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex
on the site of the new Charles D. Lindberg Stadium and the Ken Anderson Academic All-America Club
Ericson Football field, by the scoreboard 

5:30 - 7:30 PM - Interfaith Event: Sukkot: A Fall Celebration!
Join in as we celebrate and learn about the Jewish agricultural holiday of Sukkot. We will create a "Sukkah" and enjoy a fall harvest themed dinner
Students, faculty and staff are welcome
Begin at the Gazebo on the Library Lawn and end at Founders Hall Basement Lounge

7:00 PM - Independent and International Film Series:  "Amelie"
Free admission
Olin Auditorium

7:30 - 8:30 PM - Dr. Louise Leakey, paleontologist, conservationist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, will give the talk, "A Human Journey: What Fossils Tell Us"
Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum will be open prior to the lecture
Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Building 

7:30 PM - Eric Stewart will lecture "Should Ethicists Use the Bible?
Hanson Hall of Science 102 

Friday, October 5

3:00 PM -Blue & Gold Certification: Smart Classroom Training (Mac)
RSPV to Kristina Jansson x7476
Sorensen 104

3:30 - 5:30 PM - Guest Artist Masterclass-Demondrea Thurman, euphonium
Larson Hall, Bergendoff Building 

4:00 PM - Friday Conversation - An abbreviated discussion of three admissions and recruitment topics
presented by Kent Barnds, Dane Rowley and Sue Standley
3:30 PM -Refreshments
Wilson Center

8:00 - 10:00 PM - Andy Grammer
Andy Grammer is known for his vibrant pop/rock/soul mix and free-flowing delivery. His debut album, "Andy Grammer," was released in 2011
Centennial Hall 

8:00 PM - Gospel Choir Concert
Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Building 

Saturday, October 6

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Four Choirs Concert
The Four Choir Concert features the Wennerberg Men's Chorus, Cantilena Augustana, Ascension Singers, and Chamber Singers
Centennial Hall 

Sunday, October 7

2:00 PM - Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Concertmaster Premiere
Featuring Wagner's "Rienzi Overture," Dvorak "Symphony No. 8," and the "Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor" by Max Bruch performed by Naha Greenholtz, the symphony's new concertmaster
Contact Quad City Symphony Box Office, 563-322-7276
Centennial Hall 

Volume 10, Issue 7 - October 1, 2012

2012-2013 Important Dates

2012-2013 IMPORTANT DATES

Convocation Symposia Days

Wednesday, January 23, 2013         9:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, April 9, 2013                    9:00 - 4:00     

Deans' Meeting with Department & Program Chairs
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Wilson Center

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Thursday, December 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 17, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Faculty Senate Meetings
4:00 - 5:00 PM
John Deere Lecture Hall

Friday, October 19, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013 - Olin Auditorium
   (this will be a Faculty Meeting perhaps with Senate business)
Monday, March 18, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013

Full-Faculty Meetings
Olin Auditorium

Monday, August 20, 2012
4:30 - 5:30 PM

Monday, November 12, 2012          
4:00 - 5:00 PM

Friday, February 1, 2013                
4:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, April 25, 2013                
4:30 - 5:30 PM

Division Meetings

Fine & Performing Arts Thurs. October 4, 2012 4:30-5:30 PM Bergendoff 12
Thurs. January 17, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Bergendoff 12
Thurs. April 4, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Bergendoff 12
Languge & Literature Thurs. October 4, 2012 4:30-5:30 PM Olin 305
Thurs. January 17, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Olin 307
Thurs. April 4, 2031 4:30-5:30 PM Olin 110
Natural Science Thurs. October 4, 2012 4:30-5:30 PM Hanson Science 402
Thurs. January 17, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Hanson Science 102
Thurs. April 4, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Hanson Science 102
Business & Education Thurs. October 4, 2012 4:30-5:30 PM Evald 315
Thurs. January 17, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Evald 315
Thurs. April 4, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Evald 315
History, Philosophy & Religion Thurs. October 4, 2012 4:30-5:30 PM Sorensen 327
Thurs. January 17, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Sorensen 327
Thurs. April 4, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Sorensen 255
Social Science Thurs. October 4, 2012 4:30-5:30 PM Evald 21
Thurs December 13, 2012 4:30-5:30 PM Evald 21
Thurs. April 4, 2013 4:30-5:30 PM Evald 21

LSFY Meetings
Wilson Center
4:00 - 5:00 PM

Monday, October 8, 2012  rescheduled for October 15, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013 - Evald Great Hall
      (Augie Reads Kickoff) 

Educational Policies Committee
Tuesdays         
4:30 - 5:30 PM     
Swenson Geosciences Conference Room 103

General Education Committee
Wednesdays                                 
4:00 - 5:00 PM                                 
Olin 304

Celebration of Faculty Scholarship
Monday, February 18, 2013
12:30 - 4:00 PM

Celebration of Learning
Saturday, May 4, 2013                   
9:30 - 2:00                                   
Hanson Science

Recognition of Student Honors Program (for underclassmen)
Saturday, May 4, 2013                   
11:30 - 12:00 Noon                             
Hanson Science 102

Augie Reads Kickoff
Monday, May 6, 2013                    
4:00 - 5:00
Evald Great Hall

Senior Honors Convocation
Saturday, May 18, 2013                 
12:00 - 1:00 PM                                
Centennial Hall

Baccaulaureate Service
Sunday, May 19, 2012                   
10:00 AM                                          
Centennial Hall

152nd Annual Commencement Convocation Ceremony
Sunday, May 19, 2013                   
3:00 PM                                       
iWireless Center