Subject: NEH Seminar Presentation by Dr. Brad Holt
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
St. Francis of Assisi in the Thirteenth Century: A Life in Art and Text
Friday, Nov. 10, 3:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room. Refreshments served.

Francis is one of the best known saints in Christian history, but he is often reduced to a garden ornament. This presentation will give a fuller picture of the life and vocational struggles of the Patron Saint of Ecology and founder of the Franciscan Orders. Getting to the "historical Francis" is a similar problem to that of the "historical Jesus," and Francis is often understood to be that disciple of Jesus who most closely followed Jesus' footsteps. Francis lived a carefree life both before and after the dramatic changes in his life. His example is a challenge to our day in ecology, interfaith relations, and personal spirituality.

Dr. Brad Holt, Professor of Religion, participated in a National Endowment of the Humanities Seminar in the summer of 2006, devoted to an interdisciplinary study of Francis. The group of 15 professors stayed in Rome for one week, Siena three weeks, and Assisi for two, each pursuing different projects with regard to Francis, and discussing the earliest texts and paintings.

Subject: NA Heritage Month - Did You Know?
Submitter: Cindy G Peterson, Director, American Indian Student Services

Message: November is National Native American Heritage month. Did you know there are approximately 555 federally recognized tribes in the US? Each have their own language, culture and traditions.

Did you know there are 11 reservations in Minnesota?
Red Lake
Shakopee
Leech Lake
Mille Lacs
Upper Sioux
Lower Sioux
Grand Portage
Fond du Lac
Prairie Island
White Earth
Bois Forte

Which are Dakota and which Anishinaabe?

Stay tuned for interesting tidbits of information like this throughout the month!

Check out the table tents and plasma screens and the display case in the Christensen Center.

Two events have been planned to date: Sam Robertson will be speaking on Fri. 11/3 at 3 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room. See posters around campus and Rev's announcements in A-Mail.

Fri. 11/17 6 p.m. Eric Buffalohead's band Bluedog will play in Sateren Auditorium.

Thanks to American Indian Studies and ASAC Diversity Committee for assistance with information/input for this months educational opportunities.

Subject: seXuality & gYnder
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The Department of Campus Activities and Orientation as well as LGBTQIA Student Services requests your presence at our monthly panel series, "Soup & Sexuality." This series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding the month of January) in the Century Room.

A panel of students will speak at each of these sessions to discuss the intersection of sexuality with another dimension of identity. This month will examine "seXuality & gYnder" with the goal of bringing life to these issues as they will be told from a student perspective.

Please mark off your calendars during these times in November and December for some food and unique, student stories.

Subject: Augsburg Abroad Call for Study Abroad Proposals
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: Augsburg Abroad in the Office of International Programs invites Augsburg College faculty to submit proposals for short-term study abroad programs for the 2007-08 academic year. Short-Term Programs can take place in January (before the Day spring semester begins) or in the Summer Terms, and can be open to Day, WEC, Graduate, summer school students, or some combination of these. Proposal instructions, forms, and guidelines are available in the Office of International Programs public folder under Augsburg Abroad. The deadline for completed proposals is December 15.

If you have questions about the proposal process or would like to consult on ideas, please contact Andrea Wojtanowicz, the Coordinator of Short-Term Programs for Augsburg Abroad.

Andrea Wojtanowicz
wojtanow@augsburg.edu
612-330-1669

Subject: Campus Kitchens and Turkeypalooza
Submitter: Jeanette Clark, Student

Message: The Campus Kitchens Project will be tabling in Christensen from 11-1 on Thursdsay the 2nd, Friday the 3rd and Monday the 6th in order to kick off its "Turkeypalooza" month. We will be collecting food and cash donations to be used throughout the month for special meals. On the 9th, we are asking that people "take their turkeys to work" by donating turkeys for this event!

Contact Jeanette Clark at clarkj1@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Subject: Washington DC Summer Internships
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:
Summer 2007 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service is now accepting applications for their summer program in Washington, DC. Visit www.dcinternships.org/ipvs to learn more. The Institute is ideal for undergraduate student leaders who are engaged in service programs on and off their campuses. All majors and fields of study are welcome.

Subject: United Way trivia
Submitter: Sally Daniels, Director of Parent and Family Relations, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: In Minnesota, food shelf usage has increased by 45% in the last five years.

1. What percentage of food shelf clients are children?
a. 26%
b. 56%
c. 66%
2. What percent of food shelf clients are from working households?
a. 20%
b. 50%
c. 67%
3. In 2005, what was the total number of visits to food shelves in Minnesota?
a. 1.0 million
b. 1.3 million
c. 1.7 million

Answers: 1. b 2. c 3. c

We'll see you in the Christensen Center from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. today, as we launch our United Way/Community Solutions Fund Campaign. Come pick up your giving forms, some grocery bags to take home, fill and return, and to find out more about all your gifts can provide for our community! See you then!

Subject: HR Extra
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: A reminder as we approach the end of the 2006 calendar year. Floating holidays need to be used each year or they will be lost. Please plan ahead and work with your supervisor to schedule these days in order to avoid missing out on this benefit. Also please remember that floating holidays must be taken in whole day increments. If you have further questions please call Mark at x1783.

Subject: Get ready the KAUG Filibuster is TODAY!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: From 11 a.m. today 1 to 11 a.m. tomorrow the members of KAUG will speak for 24 hours without stopping! The second annual KAUG Filibuster will take place in the Christensen Center until 10 p.m., and then will move to the Urness/Mort Lobby until the early morning, then back to the Christensen Center for the rest. Pay KAUG $1 to talk about the topic of your choice for a minute, or pay KAUG $2 to shut up for a minute! There will be lots of prizes given away so make sure to stop by.

Subject: Come! Congregate! Critique!
Submitter: Nechia B Agate, Student

Message: Please come, voice your opinions and get answers at the Student Concerns Forum on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the coffee shop. All are welcome to attend. Brought to you by the Student Concerns Committee of Augsburg Student Government. Questions? E-mail concerns@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Need to replace a fax machine in your office?
Submitter: Vinni V Thongthi, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs

Message: The Dean's office is giving away a fax machine. Its in very good condition. Let me know if you're interested.

X1024 or thongthi@augsburg.edu

Subject: Scholarship Help
Submitter: Benjamin M Kimball, Student

Message: Scholarship Contest Help

My personal blog has been named as a finalist in a competition to win a $5,000 scholarship. In order to win this competition, I need to have people vote for my blog by choosing my name from nine others I am up against. Please take a minute and give me your vote at the following site.

http://www.scholarships-ar-us.org/blog/2006/10/31/vote-for-the-winner-of-the-blogging-scholarship/

If you would like to read my blog first, visit it here.

www.benkimball.vox.com

Thank you for your vote!

Ben Kimball, Junior Religion major

Subject: Hay Ride and Cows
Submitter: Antonio L Spargo, Student

Message: Campus Ministry is coordinating a hay ride hosted by Maria Mitchell this Sunday, Nov. 5. We will be going to Maria's farm in Wisconsin for a day of fun, fellowship, and cow milking. We will be meeting outside the chapel at 1:45 and back by 7:30. Please sign up outside the Campus Ministry office. You don't want to miss this great event.

Subject: Sign up your band for the Battle of the Bands
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: The Augsburg Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, Nov. 10 from 7-10 p.m. There will be BIG PRIZES for the winning band! Auditions will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 4-7 p.m. Bands can sign-up at http://www.augsburg.edu/ASAC. Bands must have at least one Augsburg member. Prepare 2-3 songs for the audition.

Subject: StepUP students and staff present at conference
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: Dave Hadden, Eileen Mitchell, Jennifer Zotalis and Patrice Salmeri, StepUP program, presented at the 37th Annual MARRCH(Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health) Conference on October 26. The topic was Building Partnerships Between Recovering Youth: Student and Staff Perspectives.

They were joined by students, Richard Birkett, Al Garver, Dawson Goddard, Emilie Koehler, Tony Landecker, Dana Olson and Joe Trenary.

Subject: Auggie women's soccer in MIAC Playoffs
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's women's soccer team has qualified for the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoffs for the third straight season, and will face Concordia-Moorhead in a semifinal game today (Wednesday 11/1) at 2 p.m. in Moorhead.

You can follow the action live from Moorhead throughout the game. The Concordia website will have live statistics updated during the game. Go to the Concordia women's soccer website and click on the "Live Stats" link:

http://www.cord.edu/dept/sports/fall/ws/index.php

Should the Auggies win today, they would play for the conference title, and an automatic berth in the NCAA Division III national playoffs, on Saturday at either Macalester or Carleton.

Subject: Johnson, Nagurski named to elite preseason squad
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Aaron Johnson, Critter Nagurski named to USCHO Preseason Division II/III All-USCHO Team
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/103106hockey.html

MINNEAPOLIS (10/31/06) -- Augsburg College men's hockey forwards Aaron Johnson (Sr., Plymouth, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) and Critter Nagurski (Sr., International Falls, Minn.) were named to the Preseason Division II/III All-USCHO Team by the staff of U.S. College Hockey Online (www.uscho.com), a national website that covers college hockey.

Both Johnson and Nagurski were named to the West region first team by USCHO. The 37-member squad is made up of first and second teams of six players each from both the East and West regions, along with 13 honorable-mention selections.

Augsburg is one of only five schools nationally to have two players or more on the first or second teams, joining defending NCAA Division III national champion Middlebury (Vt.), defending national runner-up St. Norbert (Wis.), Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Norwich (Vt.).

Johnson earned a spot on the AHCA/RBK Hockey Division III All-American first team in 2005-06, and is a two-time All-MIAC honoree. Last season, Johnson led the nation in both points per game (1.96) and assists per game (1.44), as he collected 13 goals and 36 assists for 49 points. He led the MIAC in both overall games and conference games-only (32 points) scoring, as well as assists in both categories (23 in league play).

In two seasons of hockey at Augsburg (50 games) after playing his freshman season at Division I Michigan Tech, he has compiled 23 goals and 61 assists for 84 points. He had at least one goal or assist in 23 of Augsburg's 25 games last season, with multiple-point games 14 times.

It's Nagurski's second time on the preseason All-USCHO team; he was an honorable-mention selection last season. Nagurski has earned All-MIAC honors three times, being named to the first team the last two years and as an honorable-mention selection his freshman year. Nagurski led the MIAC in goals scored in both overall (21) and conference games only (15), finishing with 34 points (21 goals, 13 assists). His goals-per-game average of 0.84 was fifth-best among Division III players last season.

In three seasons of hockey at Augsburg (72 games), Nagurski has compiled 43 goals and 35 assists for 78 points. He scored at least one goal or assist in 19 of Augsburg's 25 games last season, and had multiple-point efforts 10 times.

Augsburg finished 9-13-3 overall and 5-8-3 in MIAC play in 2005-06. Under new interim head coach Chris Brown, Augsburg will open its 2006-07 season this weekend with a nonconference road trip, playing at St. Norbert (Wis.) on Friday (11/3) at 7:05 p.m. and at Lake Forest (Ill.) on Saturday (11/4) at 7:30 p.m. Augsburg's home opener is on Friday, Nov. 10, hosting Wisconsin-River Falls at 7:05 p.m. at the Augsburg Ice Arena.

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

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

Tuesday, October 31:
Men's Soccer in MIAC Playoffs -- Gustavus 1, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0607statistics/103106gustavus.html


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

Wednesday, November 1:
Women’s Soccer in MIAC Playoff Semifinals at Concordia-Moorhead, 2 p.m.

Friday, November 3:
Women's Swimming at Hamline Triangular (Augsburg/Hamline/St. Mary's), 6 p.m.
Men’s Hockey at St. Norbert (Wis.), 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 4:
Women's Swimming at St. Catherine Triangular (Augsburg/Minnesota-Morris/St. Catherine), 12 p.m.
Football at Bethel, 1 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women’s Hockey vs. Lake Forest (Ill.), Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 p.m.
Men’s Hockey at Lake Forest (Ill.), 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Soccer at MIAC Playoff Championship Game (if Augsburg qualifies)

Subject: Free Musical Theatre
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: My magic phone rang again. Actually, it was more of a magic email, but the result was the same.

I have 30 tickets for The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee at the State Theatre on Tuesday, November 7 at 7:30. This is not a real spelling bee, but a musical. I will distribute these tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Email me at murray@augsburg.edu.

In the Tony Award®-winning new musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grownups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Spelling Bee has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “perfect in every possible way – that rarity of rarities, a super-smart musical that is also a bona fide crowd pleaser.” The New York Times calls Spelling Bee, “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around.”

Subject: CD/DVD rack - $20
Submitter: Martin Sotola, Student

Message: Wooden CD/DVD shelf. Local pickup only. $20 or best offer. Must go!

For more information: chobot1@hotmail.com

Subject: Storytelling Festival November 11
Submitter: Vicki Keck, Lead, Copy Center Specialist, Central Support Services

Message: I am pleased to be involved for the sixth year in a row with an annual storytelling festival “A Day Stuffed With Stories” to be held at Open Book on November 11. Free events during the day will run the gamut from favorite children’s entertainers to popular slam/spoken word artists and musicians. The evening concert with storytelling for adults will be hosted by Fringe Festival favorite Nancy Donoval, and will feature Charlie Bethel, Danielle Daniel, Mike Mann, Paula Reed Nancarrow, and Jerry Wellik. Tickets for the evening concert are $12 and can be purchased at www.northstarstorytelling.org or through Vicki Keck in the copy center. Call Vicki at 330-1054 for tickets or more information.

Subject: HiFi stand - $65
Submitter: Martin Sotola, Student

Message: HiFi stand. Painted steel frame, glass shelves. Local pickup only. $65/best offer. Must go!

For more information: chobot1@hotmail.com