Subject: Why Talk About Winter Weather?
Submitter: Bruce K Bengry, Safety Specialist, Public Safety

Message: • Each year, dozens of Americans die due to exposure to cold. Add to that number, vehicle accidents
and fatalities, fires due to dangerous use of heaters and other winter weather fatalities and you have
a significant threat.
• Threats, such as hypothermia and frostbite, can lead to loss of fingers and toes or cause permanent
kidney, pancreas and liver injury and even death. You must prepare properly to avoid these extreme
dangers. You also need to know what to do if you see symtoms of these threats.
• A major winter storm can last for several days and be accompanied by high winds, freezing rain or
sleet, heavy snowfall and cold temperatures.
• People can become trapped at home or in a car, without utilities or other assistance.
• Attempting to walk for help in a winter storm can be a deadly decision.
• The aftermath of a winter storm can have an impact on a community or region for days, weeks or even months.

The National Weather Service issues various products for hazardous winter weather events. It is important for you to be familiar with these terms, so that you can prepare for the onset of dangerous weather.

Winter Storm Watch: Severe weather conditions may soon affect your area. These conditions may include heavy snow and blowing snow, freezing rain or sleet. If a watch is issued for your area, you should pay special attention to forecasts and statements.

Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter weather conditions are occurring or are expected within 12-24 hours. Most warnings are issued for heavy snow and wind, but warnings may also be issued for ice storms.

Blizzard Warning: Visibilities are reduced to less than 1/4 mile for several hours due to falling and/or blowing snow. The wind will be at least 35 mph.

Ground Blizzard Warning: Visibilities are reduced to less than 1/4 mile due to existing snow cover being blown around. The sky might be clear, but the strong winds cause near zero visibility in blowing snow.

Heavy Snow Warning: This is issued for snowfall of at least 6 inches in 12 hours, or 8 inches in 24 hours. Generally, this type of warning is issued for heavy snowfalls without any other weather hazards such as wind or freezing rain.

Wind Chill: The cooling effect upon exposed skin, produced by the combination of temperature and wind. Note that the wind chill is based on a formula revised in 2001. A copy of the new Wind Chill Chart is available on our web site.

Advisories: These are issued for conditions which warrant increased public awareness, but where the weather is not severe enough to merit a warning.

More detailed information concerning winter safety can be acquired by contacting the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management,your local county or city emergency management office, or your nearest National Weather Service office.

Subject: Spanish Study Session TIME CHANGE today
Submitter: Jenessa A Stark, Student

Message: Today the Spanish study session that is normally held in the Christensen Center Coffee shop from 5-6 p.m. will be held from 3-4 p.m. Tomorrow the regular time will resume. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Questions of comment? Please contact me at starkj@augsburg.edu

Subject: Travel to Prague and the Czech Republic in 2007
Submitter: Joseph A Erickson, Professor, Education

Message: Travel to Prague and the Czech Republic: Join us for a journey of cross-cultural discovery on a travel seminar to Prague in late May and early June 2007. Experience contemporary Czech culture and society through paired courses in Education and Business.

Prague is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in Europe. This will be your home base for exploring both educational and economic forces that have created vast changes in Czech life. Developing capitalist enterprise in the former communist world offers significant challenges.

Examine the obstacles as well as the models that are succeeding in this period of transformation. Discover the critical role the educational system has in the formation of changing social norms and values of this emerging free market economy.

Proposed activities include:

· Converse with leaders of education, business and industry, about the promises and perils of privatization.
· Meet with families of varying economic means to speak about the impact of the free market economy on their lives.
· Tour Prague’s historic district and discover the rich culture of Czech life.
· Meet with government representatives about the process of entry into the European Union.
· Talk with people from various sectors of the community about how their lives have changed in this post-Soviet era of history.
· Meet with a NATO General to discuss the politics of the post-Cold War era.
· Visit Auschwitz, site of the World War II death camp.
· Travel to Krakow, Poland and hear stories from local people about economic and social relationships with their Czech neighbors.

Cost: Anticipated to be approximately $6,500 includes tuition, round-trip airfare, lodging, all meals, programming, exit/entry taxes, and ground transportation.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2007, but don't wait until the last minute--get more information and sign up now!

For more information, contact Professor Stuart Stoller at 612.330.1772, (stoller@augsburg.edu) or Professor Joseph Erickson at 612.330.1647, (erickson@augsburg.edu).

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

Message: We have three AI alumni who are activitely participating on campus.

Tony Genia, Jr. (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa) is a Regent and serves on the Executive Committee and the Student Affairs Committee of the Board and has been newly appointed to the College's Diversity Committee. Tony graduated from Augsburg in 1985 with a Biology/Pre-med degree. After taking a year off he entered medical school at UMD in 1986 and graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 1990. He did his residency in emergency medicine at the University of New Mexico Albuquerque. He practices emergency medicine at Fairview Lakes in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities.

Jim Genia (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa)is a mentor with the Scholastic Connections program and has been an active participant in this program since agreeing to mentor Chris R. Adams (Coochiching First Nations) three years ago. Jim is a 1987 graduate of Augsburg and a 1990 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. He has his own legal consulting and lobbying firm ANIMIKI LLC.

Georgette Christensen (White Earth) is also a mentor with the Scholastic Connections program. Georgette received her MSW from Augsburg in 1996. She is currently the Director of Family Services for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. She is mentoring Mary Murzyn (Cree) a junior social work major.

Subject: Plan on registering for next term?
Submitter: Shana Erickson, Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, Enrollment Center

Message: At this time, 206 students have not submitted Payment Policy Disclosure forms to the Enrollment Center. In order to register for the spring semester or the winter trimester, those who have this hold on their account must submit this document.

To find out if you have a Payment Policy Disclosure hold on your account, log-in to your AugNet account and go to Records & Registration. If the “Welcome” page states the aforementioned hold, you must submit the form before you will have the ability to register. You can access this form at: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/account/paypolicy.html .

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Enrollment Center at -1046 or via email ( enroll@augsburg.edu ).

Subject: Lutherans Killed in El Salvador
Submitter: Alice Kloker, Program Coordinator, Center for Global Education

Message: Dear Augsburg Campus Community,
I'm posting a letter below from Cesar Acevedo, CGE coordinator of El Salvador programs. Francisco and Jesus had served as community educators for CGE programs in El Salvador. We mourn this loss.
Alice Kloker, CGE

****************
San Salvador
November 10, 2006

As some of you may already know, on Saturday, November 4 two Lutheran Pastors, Francisco and Jesus, were assassinated in El Salvador. Up to this date the motives of the crime are unknown. What we know is that both Pastors were committed and worked tirelessly with the Salvadoran Lutheran Church, concretely speaking in the area of Jayaque, were they lived and served different communities.

We ask you to offer prayers for Francisco, Jesus, their family and the Salvadoran Lutheran Church.

We are including the name of the Salvadoran Lutheran Bishop, a telephone number and an email address, in case you would like to establish direct communication.

Bishop Medardo Gomez
Tel: (503) 2275-9401
lutomg@sls.org.sv <mailto:lutomg@sls.org.sv>

Subject: Celebration of New Life
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: This invitation from Pastor Sonja Hagander:

We invite you to Chapel on Friday, Novemer 17 at 10:20 a.m. for the Celebration of New Life. During this day in Chapel we celebrate and remember new life and new beginnings in the lives of our community, especially the new life that comes with birth and adoption, foster care, and the care for the young in our community.

During this morning of song and prayer, we would also like to present you with a gift that marks this new beginning. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 15, to Lil Maunu: maunu@augsburg.edu, or call x1732. If you are unable to attend, we would still like to include your "new life" in the bulletin.

Donations are needed for the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery. Some items in need are Enfamil, cloth diapers, baby food, wash cloths, children's toothpaste, chapstick(nonflavored), Antibacterial hand soap(fragrance free). For a complete list of all items needed check Campus Ministry's window. Thank you for your generous donations!

Subject: Faculty/Staff Fitness/Wellness
Submitter: Joyce Pfaff, Associate Professor, Health-Physical Education

Message: UPPER BODY DUMBBELL WORKOUT - This "mini session" will give you some basics on setting up a personal workout program using light weight dumbbells. Come learn proper technique for starting your own program…… TUESDAY, November 14 at 7:30 a.m. in the Fitness Center (Lower Level Melby Hall)

Subject: Ecclesia Worship Service
Submitter: Carl M Grulke, Student

Message: The entire Augsburg community is invited to a student-led, contemporary worship service on Tuesday, November 14 at 9 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The worship service is sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Please join us for this time of worship.

Subject: Honors Play
Submitter: Erin M Olsen, Student

Message: You are all invited to attend the third annual Honors Play on Saturday,
November 18 at 7 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium. Come enjoy four vignettes
exploring the minds of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, created by Professor Larry
Crockett’s Scholar Citizen class.

Subject: Amy Sutton to leave Augsburg College
Submitter: Annie Sarver-Bodoh, Director of Development, Development

Message: Amy Sutton, Corporate and Foundations Director in the Development Department at Augsburg College, will be leaving on November 15 to become the Director of Major and Capital Gifts with the Minnesota Zoo Foundation, where she will be leading their $80 million campaign which just launched its quiet phase in October. Amy has been with the College for four years. The Develpoment Staff, housed at the Crown Roller Mill Building in downtown Minneapolis, will be hosting a lunch on Wed, November 15 from noon to 1. The College wishes Amy well in her endeavors.

Subject: Lost pink iPod mini
Submitter: Kelley Schreiber, Student

Message: Friday November 10 between 3:30 and 4 a PINK IPOD MINI was lost in Melby around the weight room. The name Kelley Schreiber is engraved on the back. If anyone has seen this or knows anything about it please write back to schreibk@augsburg.edu

Thank you

Subject: Study In Norway
Submitter: Sarah M Pesola, Student

Message: Come learn about HECUA's study abroad programs that are based in Norway and other parts of Scandinavia.

Wednesday, November 15, 4-5 p.m., Minneapolis Room (Upstairs in Christensen)

HECUA offers both short-term and semester long programs in Scandinavia that are focused on social justice issues.

There will also be Norwegian treats provided!

Subject: Wellness Initiative 2007
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: You are invited to join the wellness committee. In order to accommodate everyone’s schedule we will have two different brainstorming sessions this week. Wednesday from 8:30 to 10 in Lindell 15 or Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 in Lindell 301 We will begin discussing our plans for 2007. If you have ideas on how to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of your co-workers we need your help. Even if you can’t attend the whole meeting please be there for part of it. Please contact Mark at x1783 with further questions.

Subject: Welcome to Chapel - MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: We invite you to chapel the week of November 13...

Monday - Bev Stratton & El Salvador students
Tuesday - "Philipp Melancthon"!
Wednesday - Jonathan Rundman in Chapel & at Communion
Thursday - Shamani-Jeffrey Shikwambi, Center for Global Education
Friday - Celebration of New Life!

Looking forward to seeing you in Chapel! Lil

Subject: Christmas card orders due today
Submitter: Lynn H Mena, Editorial Assistant, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Today is the deadline for ordering your Augsburg Christmas cards. This year, the cards feature a photograph taken on campus last winter by Stephen Geffre. The cards will be printed on a recycled cardstock. There is a PDF proof of the card available for viewing in the Public Relations and Communication public Orgs folder.

The estimated cost is 40 cents each including envelopes (the final cost will be determined by the overall quantity of card orders--the more orders we receive, the lower the price).

Please fill out the following information and return it to Lynn Mena via e-mail (mena@augsburg.edu). Thank you!

Name:
Department:
Campus box:
Phone:
Budget/Cost Center number:
Quantity of cards:
Quantity of envelopes with Augsburg logo:
Quantity of envelopes without Augsburg logo (blank):

Subject: Annual Career Night - English Department
Submitter: Kathryn Swanson, Professor, English

Message: Are you wondering what to do with a wonderful English major? Every year, current students, alumni/ae, and faculty ponder that question at our Career Night. Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. in Lindell 301. A panel of English grads will talk about the varied paths they have followed after leaving Augsburg and the Memorial Hall maze.

Subject: Monthly Campus Ministry Meeting This Week
Submitter: Sarah M Pesola, Student

Message: This Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. is our monthly Campus Ministry meeting. Come and find out what is going on with Campus Ministry, and bring ideas for what you would like to see happen in upcoming months.

Everyone is welcome!

Subject: Lunch Along the Light Rail
Submitter: Sarah M Pesola, Student

Message: Campus Ministry invites you to travel on the Light Rail with us on Saturday, November 18 from 11:30-1:30.

We will be making stops along the line for "appetizers" and then end with lunch at IKEA at 1:30 (from there people will be free to stay at IKEA or the MOA, or take the train back to Augsburg).

As part of the Celebration of New Life in chapel on Friday, we are collecting donations for the Crisis Nursery. So, in exchange for FREE lunch and a trip on the Light Rail, we ask that you bring a monetary donation, or an item from the list found in the Campus Ministry office.

Hope to see you there!

Subject: Bluedog to Play
Submitter: Cindy G Peterson, Director, American Indian Student Services

Message: Eric Buffalohead's band Bluedog will be playing on Fri. 11/17 at 6 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium. Augsburg student Rev Hillstrom is a recent addition to the band.

Come share the music!

Subject: Attention all knitters
Submitter: Teresa M Barnhill, Student

Message: Good day knitters! Did you ever wish you could put your knitting skills towards a cause to better life for others? Well now you can! Alia Scheirman and I are looking to start a group here on campus, where we'd knit for charity, called Knitting Knerds (cute huh?)

We need people who would be interested in getting involved including students, faculty, staff, and anyone you think would like to help out!

We need at least 4 people to get the group started, but we'd like more. If you are interested in being involved, please send me an email at: barnhill@augsburg.edu

If we get enough people interested, we're planning on launching the group at the beginning of next semester! We hope you want to be a part of this amazing new project!

If you don't know how to knit but you are interested, GREAT!! We'd love to teach you and help you learn, so don't hesitate to get involved!

Thanks and keep knitting!!

Cheers!

Subject: Thank You
Submitter: Patricia K Ostreim, Adm Assistant/Lsd Hsg, Finance & Administration

Message: A parting message from our CFO:

As I leave today, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the entire staff, faculty and student body. I have been blessed and I am proud to have been part of the Augsburg community over the past 17 plus years.

The positive impact that this institution has on so many lives cannot be overstated. Your work and commitment is to be commended.

I move on to begin a new chapter in my life, however, I will always have a fond place in my heart for Augsburg. Thank you!

Dick Adamson

Subject: Dance Team Open Practice
Submitter: Sara Willcutt, Dance Line Coach, Athletics

Message: The Augsburg College Dance Team will be holding an open practice for students interested in joining on Tuesday Nov 14 at 6 p.m. in the Gym. Any Questions contact coach Sara Willcutt at 612-702-5390 or willcutt@augsburg.edu

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):

Friday, November 10:
Men's Hockey -- Wisconsin-River Falls 5, Augsburg 4
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/111006riverfalls.html

Saturday, November 11:
Men's Hockey -- Wisconsin-Stout 4, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/111106stout.html

Women's Hockey -- Wisconsin-River Falls 3, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/111106riverfalls.html

M/W Cross Country -- Augsburg at NCAA Division III Central Regional
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/xcountry/

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Olaf Quadrangular
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/


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

Friday, November 17:
Men’s Hockey vs. St. Mary’s, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Women’s Hockey at St. Mary’s, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 18:
Wrestling hosting Auggie-Brute-Adidas-Open, Si Melby Hall, 9 a.m.
Women's Swimming at Macalester Invitational, 1 p.m.
Women’s Hockey vs. St. Mary’s, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Men’s Hockey at St. Mary’s, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, November 21:
Men’s Basketball vs. Crown (Minn.), Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Women’s Hockey at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 22:
Men’s Hockey hosting Augsburg Tournament, Augsburg Ice Arena
5 p.m. -- Bethel vs. Wisconsin-Superior
8 p.m. -- Augsburg vs. Finlandia (Mich.)
Wrestling vs. St. John's, Si Melby Hall, 5 p.m. (WT), 7 p.m. (Varsity).

Thursday, November 23:
Men’s Hockey hosting Augsburg Tournament, Augsburg Ice Arena
3 p.m. -- Third-Place Game
6 p.m. -- Championship Game

Saturday, November 25:
Women’s Basketball at Wisconsin-River Falls, 3 p.m.

Subject: Remt: $900/ 2br - Charming Seward Duplex Apartment
Submitter: Anna E Gotschall, Student

Message: Second floor, sunny, 2 bedroom duplex apartment in the trendy Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Available Dec.1, Dec 15, or Jan 1.
Short or long term lease available.
Perfect for 2 grad students/professionals or one couple.
No cats/Other pets negotiable.

2600 at 22nd St.
-->oak floors
-->gas fireplace
-->washer/dryer in unit
-->built in kitchen table
-->clawfoot tub
-->secluded sun porch.
--> quiet, well-maintained, owner-occupied building
--> walk-in closet; extra storage in the attic
--> charming brick Victorian 1890's house with open floor plan

Easy access to city transportation: bus routes, light rail and freeway.
Run on the Mississippi River greenway or walk to the U of M Twin Cities
Campus. Close to Seward restaurants, bakeries, and cafes.

Contact Jon 717-476-0753 (cell) or email
jonmessier@hotmail.com <mailto:jonmessier@hotmail.com>

See website for more photos:
http://www.aem.umn.edu/~messier/2600E22.html
<http://www.aem.umn.edu/%7Emessier/2600E22.html>