Subject: Information on Outdoor Winter Safety
Submitter: Bruce K Bengry, Safety Specialist, Public Safety

Message: Facts
• Last winter, five people died when they fell through the ice.
• Over the last 10 years, 63 people have drowned after breaking through thin ice.
• Sixty-five percent of all ice drownings are vehicle related.
• Several children die almost every year in ice-related accidents.
• Last winter, 17 people died in snowmobile accidents.
• Last winter, many snowmobile deaths were alcohol or drug related.
• Hypothermia and frostbite can quickly become life- or limb-threatening.
Safe Behavior
• Never walk on ice less than four inches thick. Don't snowmobile on less than five inches or drive your car on less than eight inches of new, clear ice.
• Warn your children to stay away from ice-covered ponds and streams.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages, especially when snowmobiling. Alcohol causes the body to lose heat more rapidly, even though one may feel warmer after drinking alcoholic beverages.
• Avoid overexertion. Cold weather even without physical exertion, puts an extra strain on the heart. If you add to this the strain of heavy physical activity, such as shoveling snow, pushing an automobile or even walking too fast or too far, you risk damaging your body.
• Watch for frostbite and other symptoms of cold-weather exposure. Frostbite causes loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, tip of nose and ear lobes. If such symptoms are detected, get medical attention immediately. Do not rub with snow or ice. This does not help the condition and, in fact, will make it worse. The best treatment for frostbite is rewarming the affected tissue.
• Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration can be a severe problem.
• Keep yourself and your clothes dry. Change wet socks and all other wet clothing as quickly as possible to prevent loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses its insulation value and transmits heat rapidly.
• If paralyzed persons or infants must go outside in severe weather, they should be checked frequently for signs of frostbite.
Winter Attire
• Dress warmly in loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent and natural wool, if possible.
• Wear a hat. More than half of body heat is lost through the top of the head.
• Wear mittens that are snug at the wrist. Mittens offer better protection than, gloves which allow your fingers to cool much faster.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a scarf to help protect lungs from cold air.
• Attempt to keep your feet as dry as possible. Wear wool socks.

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

Message: Historically the Anishinaabe are woodlands people; hunters and gatherers. They reside near lakes and streams. Years ago they traveled to different areas depending on the seasons and food staples to be gathered. In the spring they traveled to the sugar bush for harvesting of maple sugar. Summer, fish and berries were the staples. Autumn they harvest wild rice. Winter they hunt for deer and elk.

Many of these traditions are carried on today.

Subject: Glamorous Work Study Job Opportunity for Students
Submitter: Amanda Storm, Event Coordinator, Event and Classroom Services

Message: Do you love to throw parties? Can you work on many different projects all at once? Are you a "detail" person? Is Martha Stewart or Colin Cowie your idol?
Then you should work for Event Services!
The Events Coordinator Student Assistant position is now available with up to 20 hours per week to fill.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Contacting area vendors (florists, party rental, musicians, etc.)
Decorating Events
Designing menus & programs
Attending and networking at on-campus events

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in marketing, hospitality, or business, as well as anyone with a passion for parties and social gatherings!

If you are interested please submit a resume and class schedule with your availability to Amanda Storm at storma@augsburg.edu
Deadline for applications is Friday, November 17.

Subject: Paideia Seminar TODAY
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

This session will provide an introduction to the Socratic form of discussion called the Paideia seminar. Implementation issues involving text selection, facilitation, and assessment will also be addressed. This workshop will be held TODAY, Tuesday November 14 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.. Both sessions will be facilitated by Anne Kaufman, and held in the new CTL area (Room 202) on the link level of the library. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us who are looking to improve our teaching.

Please RSVP to Terry Martin, x1229

Carol Knicker, Assistant Professor of Education
Assistant Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

Subject: Faculty Exchanges with Chinese Institutions
Submitter: Barbara Edwards Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Academic Affairs

Message: Colleagues,
As you may know, we have been exploring possible opportunities for faculty and student exchange with several institutions in China. We invite you to participate in a conversation on this initiative, to let us know your level of interest as well as areas of particular interest to you, and to provide you with additional information.

We will hold this discussion next Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m.- noon in the Marshall Room. If you are not able to attend this discussion, please feel free to contact any one of us by e-mail with your interest and/or questions.

We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

Orv Gingerich (gingerio@augsburg.edu)
Tom Morgan (morgan@augsburg.edu)
Barbara Edwards Farley (farleyb@augsburg.edu

Subject: Weekly Update
Submitter: Paul C Pribbenow, President, Office of the President

Message: Greetings! The Weekly Update is now online (http://www.augsburg.edu/president/pdfs/update111306.pdf). The most recent issue of the Weekly Update is also available on the main page of Inside Augsburg. Archived issues can always be found on my website. Have a good week!

Subject: Another Session Added - Coaching & Feedback
Submitter: Sarah Louden, Recruiter/HR Associate, Human Resources

Message: Sometimes, as supervisors, we tend to think of performance management as something we do when an employee is not performing well. While feedback is important then, it’s also important when things are going well. Giving feedback reinforces behavior that we want to see continued and helps the employee know how they are doing relative to the expectations we create. Receiving on-going feedback is how employees come to understand how they contribute to the organization and how they can continuously increase the value of that contribution.

So, how are YOU at giving feedback?


Come to the Coaching and Feedback for Supervisors workshop!

Wednesday, November 15 -- 9 - 11 a.m. in the Augsburg Room

Please RSVP by calling x1058.

This workshop will build on the introduction to feedback that we touched on in the August performance appraisal sessions. We will revisit the definition of behavior and sharpen our awareness of its importance when giving feedback.

Please bring:

* Performance Appraisals by Cathy Lee Gibson – the book you got in August

* Performance Appraisal and Planning form (blank)

* A situation you would like to practice, if you have one. Otherwise, we have several scenarios that everyone can use.

Subject: Champion Sale 25% off at the Bookstore
Submitter: bookstor@augsburg.edu

Message: All Champion sweatshirts, sweatpants & Scout Jackets are 25% off - this sale goes through Nov. 27!

Subject: Want to study abroad in Europe?
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: 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: International Education Week (IEW) Activities
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: The Augsburg Community is invited to participate in all of the events!

Tuesday (14th)
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Africa Cultural Display Table by ISO (Christensen Center)
Augsburg Abroad table (Christensen Center)

7 p.m.
International Movie: Lost Boys of Sudan (Urness/Mort lobby)

Wednesday (15th)
10 a.m. - 12:30
Asia Cultural Display Table by ISO (Christensen Center)
Augsburg Abroad table (Christensen Center)

7 p.m.
International Movie: Internal Affair (Urness/Mort lobby)

Thursday (16th)
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
“The Americas” Cultural Display Table by ISO (Christensen Center)
Augsburg Abroad table (Christensen Center)

10:20 – 10:40 a.m.
Chapel: Shamani-Jeffrey Shikwambi

3:30 – 5 p.m.
Open House in Murphy Place with international food
-Cosponsored by Office of International Programs and Ethnic Student Services

7 p.m.
International Movie: Maria Full of Grace (Urness/Mort lobby)

Friday (17th)
2-3 p.m.
World House Discussion Forum on Poverty (Cafeteria in Christensen Center)

International Education Week (IEW) is a nationwide joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

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: Attention all Knitters
Submitter: Teresa M Barnhill, Student

Message: Good day knitters! Do 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!

And crocheters are welcome as well!!

Thanks and keep knitting!!

Cheers!

Subject: Benefit Enrollment Meetings
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: If you have not already been able to attend a benefits meeting we have two more opportunities scheduled for this week.
Today November 14, 2006 from Noon – 1 p.m. in Lindell 15
Thursday November 16, 2006 from 1– 2 p.m. in Lindell 15
Come and learn about important changes for 2007. Call Mark at x1783 if you have questions.

Subject: Movie Night hosted by the WRC film club
Submitter: Kristen L Albrecht, Student

Message: The WRC film club will be hosting its second movie night on Wednesday December 6, at 7 p.m. in science 123. There will be free snacks, and we will be showing the film "North Country," with a Women's Studies faculty moderated discussion to follow. It is open to everyone, so tell your friends, and stop by.


For more information or if you have questions, please contact:

Krissy Albrecht (albrechk@augsburg.edu)
or
Kristine Haugsland (haugslan@augsburg.edu)

Subject: Yoga and Tai Chi Today!
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Counseling & Health Promotion reminds all interested students, staff and faculty that there will be yoga instruction today from noon - 1 p.m. in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). Please feel free to bring your own mats.

Also from 5 - 6 p.m. tonight there will be tai chi instruction in the Century Room. Please feel free to come to either yoga or tai chi as you are able to do so. Any questions, call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

Subject: Study Abroad this Summer or Next Fall!
Submitter: Amy Greeley, Program Director, Augsburg Abroad, International Programs

Message: Come to Christensen Center 10 a.m. - noon today!

Did you know you can study almost anywhere in the world and receive Augsburg credit? And that you can use your financial aid? Study abroad at Augsburg applies toward graduation, can fit any schedule, and can be affordable!

In celebration of International Education Week, Augsburg Abroad, the front door for students who want to study abroad and faculty who want to lead programs abroad, will host an informational table in Christensen Center:

10 a.m. to noon
Nov 14, Tuesday- Nov 16, Thursday

Come by to learn about the world of opportunities available to you!

Subject: "Fitness For Rookies"
Submitter: Joyce Pfaff, Associate Professor, Health-Physical Education

Message: FACULTY/STAFF FITNESS/WELLNESS will conduct a mini session on "FITNESS FOR ROOKIES" this Friday, Nov 17 from noon - 1 p.m. in room 202 (Main level - Melby Hall)

Joyce Pfaff will try to answer your questions and help you find the best way to get and stay in shape. There is no physical participation involved.

Subject: United Way/Community Solutions deadline
Submitter: Sally Daniels, Director of Parent and Family Relations, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: Wednesday, November 15 is the deadline to submit your contribution forms for this year. Thank you, thank you to so many of you who have already returned your forms to me! Remember, every gift makes a huge difference to people in need. Students, remember to give generously during your Scavenger Hunt on Tuesday evening. Questions? Contact Cody Warren at warrenc@augsburg.edu

Again, please return the forms to me through inter-campus mail. My CB # is 146.

Thanks very much for your generousity.

 

Subject: Bower named to Academic All-District volleyball
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Haley Bower named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District volleyball team

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/111306bower.html

MINNEAPOLIS (11/13/06) -- Augsburg College volleyball player Haley Bower (Jr., Brainerd, Minn.) was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), it was announced recently.

A libero (back-row specialist), Bower has a 3.91 grade-point-average and is an international relations major at Augsburg. She was named to the Academic All-District V third team, marking her first appearance on the Academic All-District squad.

Bower finished the 2006 season with 517 digs (4.83 per game), eighth-best among Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference players. Her 6.15 digs-per-game average in league games was third-best among conference players. She also recorded 31 service aces this season. In her career, Bower has compiled 1,022 digs (4.02 per game), along with 64 service aces.

Bower had double-digit digs in 23 of Augsburg's 28 matches this season, including 20-plus digs in 15 matches. She was named to the all-tournament team at the Cornell (Iowa) Quadrangular on Oct. 14.

Under second-year head coach Jessica Rinehart, the Auggies finished the 2006 season with an 11-17 overall record, the most wins for an Augsburg squad since 2001 (12-18). Augsburg finished 2-9 in MIAC play this season.

The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team is part of the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America program, administered by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Top student-athletes from non-Division I programs in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ontario and Manitoba are eligible for inclusion on the district team. Student-athletes must have a grade-point average above 3.20 (4.0 scale) and have outstanding athletic credentials. College sports information directors in the district vote for the teams.

First-team Academic All-District members advance to the Academic All-America ballot, voted on by a committee of CoSIDA members. The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America volleyball team will be announced on Nov. 28.

Subject: 3 Auggies named Academic All-District in football
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Neumann, Danner, Weber named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District football teams

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/111306fbacademic.html

MINNEAPOLIS (11/13/06) -- Augsburg College football players Andrew Neumann (Sr., Somerset, Wis.), Kyle Danner (Sr., Elk River, Minn.) and Jason Weber (Jr., New Prague, Minn.) were named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V football teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), it was announced recently.

Neumann, a tight end, and Danner, a kicker, earned first-team recognition and will be on the national ballot for the Academic All-America squad. Weber was named to the second team.

Neumann is an elementary education major with a 3.51 grade-point average, while Danner is a finance/marketing major with a 3.90 GPA. Weber is an accounting major with a 3.84 GPA.

Neumann finished this season with 741 receiving yards on 74 receptions, both totals tops among Augsburg receivers this season. He also scored four touchdowns this season. His receiving totals led Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tight ends for the second season in a row. Among all conference receivers in overall statistics, Neumann led the league in receptions per-game (10.0) and was fifth in receiving yards per-game (74.1). In league games-only statistics, Neumann was second in receptions per-game (7.75) and third in receiving yards per-game (75.8).

He became the fourth Augsburg player – and first tight end -- to reach the 2,000-yard plateau in career receiving yards, finishing with 2,006 career yards on 186 receptions (second-most in school history). He finished his career with seven receiving touchdowns.

Neumann is also the starting heavyweight on Augsburg's wrestling team. He earned his first trip to the NCAA Division III national tournament last season, and has a 54-30 career record on the wrestling mat.

Danner was 2-for-4 in field goals and 25-for-26 in extra-point attempts this season for 31 points, second-most on the team. He connected on a 20-yard field goal against Northwestern-Roseville on Sept. 9 and a 30-yarder against St. Olaf on Sept. 23. In his career, Danner finished 3-for-5 on field-goal attempts and 51-of-60 on extra-point attempts for 60 career points.

Danner has earned Academic All-MIAC honors each of the last two seasons and is a Dean's List honoree at Augsburg. He played football for three seasons at Augsburg, while spending his freshman season as a member of the men's soccer team.

Weber started all 10 games at left tackle this season, his second as a starter on the offensive line. He started all 10 games at right tackle last year, and was a reserve tackle his freshman season. He was part of an offensive line that helped the Auggies average 295.5 yards of total offense per game this season, including 236.8 passing yards per game.

Weber also earned Academic All-MIAC honors last season.

Under second-year head coach Frank Haege, Augsburg finished 1-9 overall, 1-7 in MIAC play in 2006. Augsburg's roster was a young one this season, with 43 freshmen on the 82-player roster.

The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team is part of the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America program, administered by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Top student-athletes from non-Division I programs in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ontario and Manitoba are eligible for inclusion on the district team. Student-athletes must have a grade-point average above 3.20 (4.0 scale) and have outstanding athletic credentials. College sports information directors in the district vote for the teams.

First-team Academic All-District members advance to the Academic All-America ballot, voted on by a committee of CoSIDA members. The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America football team will be announced on Nov. 30.

Subject: 'Lil Auggies
Submitter: Jennifer Britz, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics

Message: Come and join the Augsburg men's and women's basketball teams by becoming a member of the 'Lil Auggies Kids Club. This club is designed to give girls and boys in kindergarten through sixth grade the opportunity to participate in a basketball clinic put on by the Augsburg programs. Membership is only $25.00 for Augsburg faculty and staff. Contact Aaron Griess (griess@augsburg.edu) or Jennifer Britz (britz@augsburg.edu) if you have questions or interest.