Subject: Power Shut Down in Christensen Center and Old Main
Submitter: Theresa M Adams, B & G Assistant, Facilities Management

Message: There will not be any power in the Christensen Center or Old Main from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 29th. The Facilities Department has scheduled a contractor to replace the power panels for these two buildings that day. (We arranged for this work to be done during Christmas Break when we thought this would cause little to no interruption to all areas concerned).

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please let us know by email at bldsgrds@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Call for study abroad proposals
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Faculty interested in proposing a short term study abroad course for the 2006-2007 academic year must submit a proposal by January 18 to the Augsburg Abroad committee. The proposal form may be found in the International Progams public folder
O:\International Programs\Public\ProposalFormAugAbroad.doc

Faculty interested in applying for a Lily grant for a study abroad course may download the guidelines and proposal form from the International Programs public folder
O:\International Programs\Public\Lilly Course Application, '07.doc

Please address questions to:
Orv Gingerich, Associate Dean, International Programs
gingerio@augsburg.edu
ext 1383
or
Julie Trimpe, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad
trimpe@augsburg.edu
ext 1650

Subject: Register now for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: The Nobel Peace Prize Forum will be hosted by Luther College, Decorah, IA. March 10-11. Nobel Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai, will be the lead speaker on Friday afternoon (10th). On line registration is now avaiable at: http://peaceprizeforum.luther.edu/
The full schedule of speakers and events can also be found on the web site.

A bus to and from Luther College will be available for all registered Augsburg College faculty, saff and student. The cost of the bus is included in your registration fee.

Register now and take advantage of this opportunity to hear speakers of international and national stature speak on the theme "Striving for Peace: Sustaining the Planet."

Subject: WEC Registration For Science Courses
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Students must register for both a lecture section and a lab section if the science course (BIO, CHM, PHY, SCI) has a lab as part of the course credit?this applies starting in Winter WEC 2005-06. Students not registering for both may be removed from their registration. Please log onto AugNet Records and Registration to view your scheduled science class for Winter WEC (BIO 102 and SCI 106). If you are not registered for both lecture and lab, please do so as soon as possible.

Subject: United Way/Community Solutions Fund Thanks
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message:

Thanks to all who donated in so many ways throughout the United Way/Community Solutions Fund campaign!

Book Drive
We donated more than 200 books to the Women?s Prison Book Project!
We donated 23 children?s books to the Harriet Tubman Shelter for Battered Women!

Mitten, Hat and Scarf Tree
We donated more than 50 items to the Harriet Tubman Shelter for Battered Women!

Toy Drive
We donated a box of new toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive!

United Way Giving
We had a total of 27 donors and collected more than $5000.00 for the United Way!

Community Solutions Fund Giving
We had 10 donors and collected over $2000.00 for the Community Solutions Fund!

Thanks for your generosity!!!!

Subject: Library hours now through the holiday break
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Lindell Library and Student Computing will be open:

Thursday, December 15, 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday, December 16, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday, December, 17-18, closed
Monday-Thursday, December 19-22, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday-Monday, December 23-January 2, closed

Hours are always available in the "Library Hours & Info" section of the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 at www.augsburg.edu/library.

Subject: Snow Emergency
Submitter: Steven J Jacobson, Student

Message: IF YOU PARK ON CITY STREETS, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ TO AVOID GETTING TOWED! As of December 14th (Wednesday), a snow emergency has been issued for the city of Minneapolis. DO NOT park on any streets with a red snow emergency sign. On Thursday, December 15th, park on the odd side of the street, and not on the even side. Then on Friday, December 16th, park on the even side of the street, not the odd. For more detailed information, go to <http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/parking-info.asp> or just google search "snow emergency" for the city of Minneapolis.

Subject: Admissions Holiday Party on Monday!
Submitter: Carrie M Carroll, Director, Admissions

Message: You are invited to celebrate the holiday season with the Day, WEC and Graduate admission departments. We are hosting a campus party on Monday, December 19th from 2-4pm in the Undergraduate Day Admissions Office (located on the first floor of the Christensen Center).

As you may know, we have had several staffing changes within admissions this fall. Come and meet Debra and Kyle--two new hires in WEC and Graduate Admissions.

You may not know all that is happening within the admissions offices. Come and find out some fun facts!

We look forward to seeing you at the party!

Subject: Augsburg Gear from Land?s End
Submitter: Michele R Kidwell, Enrollment Assistant, Enrollment Management

Message:

If you would be interested in ordering Augsburg gear through Land?s End, please contact Michele Kidwell at ext. 1318 by Friday, December 23rd. Items available include

For women:
Fine Gauge sweaters in True Blue
? Button front crew cardigans (39.00+ logo fee)
? Short sleeve jewel neck (29.00+ logo fee)
? Long sleeve jewel neck (35.00+ logo fee)
Straight Collar Broadcloth shirts in True Blue
? 24.50+ logo fee

For men:
Fine Gauge V-neck sweaters in Black
? 39.00+ logo fee
Straight Collar Broadcloth shirts in True Blue
? 24.50+ logo fee

Thanks!

Subject: Jodi Collen Reception - Tuesday, Dec. 20th
Submitter: Craig D Maus, Director, Event and Classroom Services

Message: Jodi Collen has accepted a position at Thrivent Financial as a Senior Event Planner. Please help us congratulate and recogonize Jodi's many contributions to the college with a reception in her honor.

Tuesday, December 20th
3 - 5 p.m.
Marshall Room

Subject: Jacqui DeVries has article re-published
Submitter: Phillip C. Adamo, Assistant Professor, History

Message: Jacqueline deVries's "Rediscovering Religion After the Postmodern Turn," Feminist Studies 31:1 (Spring 2005), an essay exploring recent scholarship on gender and religion in Modern Britain, will also appear in History Compass (Fall 2005), an online history journal from Blackwell publishing.

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update -- Holiday/Semester Break Schedule:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Saturday, December 17:
Women's Swimming vs. Wisconsin-River Falls in dual meet at St. Catherine Butler Center pool, 3 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Chicago (Ill.), Si Melby Hall, 4 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Waldorf (Iowa), Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday, December 28-29:
Wrestling at Sunshine Open Tournament, Lakeland Center, Lakeland, Fla.

Friday, Dec. 30:
Men's Basketball at Northwestern-Roseville, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, January 2:
Women's Basketball at St. Thomas, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball at St. Thomas, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, January 4:
Women's Basketball vs. St. Catherine, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 5:
Wrestling vs. Augustana (S.D.), Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 6:
Women's Hockey vs. Neumann (Pa.), Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, January 7:
Wrestling at Dickinson State (N.D.) Blue Hawk Classic, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Neumann (Pa.), Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Hamline, Si Melby Hall, 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, January 10:
Men's Hockey at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11:
Women's Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 8 p.m.

Friday, January 13:
Men's Hockey at Wisconsin-Superior, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Catherine, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, January 14:
Women's Hockey at St. Catherine (U of M Ridder, Minneapolis), 12:05 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Gustavus, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Gustavus, Si Melby Hall, 3:15 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. Scholastica, 7 p.m.
Wrestling at NWCA Division III National Dual Meet Tournament, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Sunday, January 15:
Wrestling at NWCA Division III National Dual Meet Tournament, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Monday, January 16:
Women's Basketball vs. St. Benedict, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball at St. John's, 7:30 p.m.