Subject: Winter Driving and Survival Tips
Submitter: Bruce K Bengry, Safety Specialist, Public Safety

Message: Facts
• Traffic crashes claimed 559 lives in Minnesota in 2005. In addition to the basic safe driving habits we practice all year long — buckling up, driving alert and sober, and driving at a safe and legal speed — there are special precautions that need to be followed during the winter months.
Safe Behavior
• Make sure your car is ready for the season. Throughout the winter, keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze.
• Avoid traveling (especially alone) if severe weather is threatening. Before taking a trip, tell someone at your destination of your expected arrival time and your travel route. Stock your car with basic winter driving equipment: a scraper and brush, small shovel, jumper cables, tow chain and a bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction. Also include road flares, a blanket, heavy boots, warm clothing and a flashlight with batteries. Keep an emergency survival kit in the car, including high-energy food such as a chocolate bar or energy bar.
• If your car has been outside during a snowfall, brush all the snow off before starting out. Snow left on the front hood will blow into the front vent and cause defrosting problems. It can also melt and re-freeze on the windshield. Snow on the roof will cover the rear window and snow on the trunk will blow onto tail lights. Pay particular attention to cleaning off headlights and tail lights so that other motorists can see you.
• Adjust your speed to road conditions and increase following distance. Remember that bridges and overpasses can be more slippery than other parts of the road. If you begin to skid, remain calm, ease your foot off the gas and turn your wheels in the direction you want the front of the car to go. If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS) apply a steady firm pressure to the brake pedal. Never pump ABS brakes.
• If you find yourself stranded, stay calm and stay put. Staying in your car will decrease your risk of frostbite or hypothermia and increase your chances of being rescued. Run your engine for heat about once an hour — every half hour in extreme cold. Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear to prevent carbon monoxide from getting into the car. Leave one window slightly open. Tie a piece of brightly colored cloth to your antenna to alert others and aid rescuers. Limit your sleep to short naps.
• Consider taking a cell phone with you for use during emergencies. On long trips, be sure the batteries are fully charged and consider bringing a spare battery. Keep the phone and batteries warm to avoid quick power drain. Driving requires your full attention; find a safe place to pull off the road when you need to make a call.

Subject: Friday Seminar TODAY 11/17
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
Laos: A Country Rich in Culture and Mystique

Vinni Thongthi and Saykham Panemalaythong are ecstatic to share with
the faculty and staff of Augsburg College the rich culture of their
ancestors from Laos. This Southeast Asian country is interwoven with
many diverse groups of people and rich cultures that is full of
mystique. The afternoon will include snapshots of Laos and story
telling of their journey to America and the challenges they face as new
immigrants. In addition to the presentation, both will give a demo on
the art of Origami. Join us for an afternoon of fun, excitement, and
prize giveaways!

Refreshments will be served at 3:30 in Lindell 301. The presentation begins at 4.

Subject: Teaching Exchange Opportunities in China
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: Stephen Brookfield Visit
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Adult Programs invite you to join us for an evening with Dr. Stephen Brookfield on Wednesday, November 29.

Dr. Brookfield, Distinguished Professor at the University of St. Thomas, has written widely on the topics of adult education, critical thinking, and teaching. He comes to us to share his perspectives on teaching and learning, especially geared toward the adult learner.

The evening will begin with dinner 5:30 p.m. in the East Commons of the Christensen Center. The meal will be followed by Dr. Brookfield’s presentation and a question and answer session, and the program will end at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Please RSVP by November 19 to Terry Martin at martin@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1229.

We hope you will be able to join us for this wonderful opportunity.

Carol Knicker, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
John Schmit, Dean of Adult Programs

Subject: Safe Space Training
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: Be informed on lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, questioning, intersex, and asexual issues as well as learn how to be supportive of individuals in the LGBTQIA community.

Join LGBTQIA Support Services for Safe Space Training on Tuesday, November 28 from 1-3 p.m. in the Minneapolis Room.

Open to all Augsburg College students, faculty, and staff. For more information, contact Will O'Berry at x1499 or Jay Wiesner at x1558.

Subject: Lindell Library Thanksgiving Hours
Submitter: Jane Ann Nelson, Director Lib Svcs, Library

Message: Lindell Library and Student Computing Thanksgiving hours will be:
Wednesday, Nov. 22: closed at 5 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 23-24: closed
Saturday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 26: regular hours, noon – 11 p.m.

Hours are always available from the “Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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

Message: About the tradition of smudging - sacred herbs are burned and the smoke is used to cleanse and purify space, objects and individuals. The smoke removes bad feelings, negative thoughts and energy. It helps us to enter into ceremony with a good heart so we can pray, sing, dance and walk in a sacred manner.

In this part of the country we burn sage, cedar and sweetgrass. I have been taught that sage smudge removes the negative, cedar smudge removes hurt and sweetgrass smoke brings in or invites the positive.

Sage is the most often used smudging medium.

When participating in a Mayan ceremony in Guatemala, the pristess gave each of us wands of sage branches that we used to "sweep" our bodies and spirits to cleanse ourselves in preparation for the ceremony.

Subject: Thinking About Living in New Hall/Oren Center?
Submitter: Cynthia Rowe, Housing Specialist, Residence Life

Message: THINKING ABOUT LIVING IN NEW HALL or THE OREN GATEWAY CENTER?

Application and Instructions are now available online!

http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife

Completed applications must be submitted to Cyndy Rowe on December 1st or December 4th between 6:30 am and 3:00 pm in the Anderson Hall Residence Life office.

For more information, please visit our table in the Christensen Center:
- Monday, November 27, noon-3 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 28, noon-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 29, noon-3 p.m.
- Thursday, November 30, noon-3 p.m.


Message: 07-08 Completed applications must be submitted Friday, December 1 or Monday, December 4 to the Anderson Residence Life office between 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
www.augsburg.edu/reslife

Priority for New Hall and the Oren Gateway Center will be based on:

1. Completion of the application packet and,
2. Submitted according to the schedule listed above.
3. All residents must be in good standing*
4. Senior or junior status for academic year 2006-2007.

*In good standing means,
May not be on social probation prior, during or after application
May not be on social probation while living in New Hall
No holds on your student account.


If you have questions please contact Cyndy Rowe, Housing Specialist, at 612 330 1488 or at rowe@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Jazz & Poetry Bash
Submitter: Kasidy M Moore, Student

Message: The Pan-Afrikan Center and Pan-Afrikan Student Union present the 10th annual M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Jazz and Poetry Bash which takes place Friday November, 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Commons. The jazz ensemble The Foundation will be featured as well as Augsburg Students. Please join us for an evening of good music, poetry,spoken word, and fellowship. For more information please call 612-330-1022.

Subject: Biophysics Seminar on Monday Nov. 20
Submitter: Benjamin L. Stottrup, Assistant Professor, Physics

Message: Dr. Jeff Buboltz of Colgate University will be visiting Augsburg College Monday Nov. 20. Dr. Buboltz will present results of his recent work on the phase behavior of model lipid membranes. A complete abstract can be found on Augsburg's Lipid Biophysics webpage.

http://web.augsburg.edu/~stottrup/seminars.html

Info:
Title: Applying a Novel Technique to a Hot Topic: PP-FRET and Lipid Rafts.
Time: 3:30
Place: Science 123

Subject: Thank You
Submitter: Sharon K Wade, Program Assistant, Nursing

Message: Colleagues,

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) review team has read their exit report to us and I am pleased to let you know that they found the Master of Arts in Nursing program to have met all of the AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) standards for accreditation. Their written report along with additional supportive evidence will be sent to the CCNE Board of Commissioners. The CCNE Board meets in April of 2007 to consider our application for accreditation and the review team’s report. Therefore, we will not get official word about our continuing accreditation from CCNE until June of 2007. At this time, however, it is reaffirming to know that all the evidence points to a positive outcome.

Thank you all for supporting the accreditation process through CCNE and for assisting us in hosting the CCNE review team. Accreditation is an excellent example of the discipline monitoring and itself and setting high standards for nursing. Your participation in the process through you prayers and your presence at various meetings with the site visitors have contributed to a successful conclusion.

All of us in the Department of Nursing are grateful for your support and partnership in advancing the discipline of nursing.

Thank you,

Cheryl Leuning

Subject: Attention all Knitters and Crocheters
Submitter: Teresa M Barnhill, Student

Message: Good day knitters and crocheters! Do you ever wish you could put your knitting and/or crocheting 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 four 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!

Cheers!

Subject: Share your ideas about art on Tuesday, Nov. 21
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Have you seen Kim Matthews' paper sculpture on exhibit in the Gage Family Art Gallery? You'll have the chance to ask the artist how she made her work on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. You don't even have to like the art to get refreshemnts. See you there!

Subject: Bluedog - Live
Submitter: Cindy G Peterson, Director, American Indian Student Services

Message: Come hear Eric Buffalohead, Joni Buffalohead, Alex Buffalohead, Rev Hillstrom and others of the band Bluedog perform in Sateren Auditorium - tonight at 6 p.m.

See you there!

Subject: KAUG Live Concert Series: Better Than Crack!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: Wednesday, Dec. 6 KAUG presents Capitol Jay live in concert at 7 p.m. in the Foss TV Studio. The concert is FREE and also features a performance by Rachel Geller. The concert is open for anyone to attend. Visit www.augsburg.edu/kaug for more info on KAUG. Be there, it’s better than crack.

Subject: Light Rail Lunch- SATURDAY!
Submitter: Sarah M Pesola, Student

Message: You are invited to join Campus Ministry for lunch along the light rail from 11:30-1:30 on Saturday, November 18.

We will meet in front of the chapel at 11:30 a.m., and walk together to the light rail (so dress warm!). We will make stops along the way for appetizers and then end up at IKEA for lunch at 1:30.

As part of the Celebration of New Life in chapel we will be collecting donations for the Crisis Nursery. So, in exchange for FREE lunch and a trip on the light rail, please bring a monetary donation or an item from the list found near the campus ministry office.

Hope to see you there!

Subject: Don't Miss BLUEDOG This Friday!!
Submitter: Rev P Hillstrom, Student

Message: Bluedog is a national recognized hard rocking, high energy, blues band with all Native American musician.

The band has been nominated for countless awards including this years Nammys best blues!!

The band features two of Augsburgs very own, Dr. Eric Buffalohead on guitar and Rev Hillstrom on bass.

Show starts at 6pm in the Sateren Auditorium and is free to all of Augsburg.

Come celebrate diversity here at Augsburg College!!

Subject: Accounts Payable Checks
Submitter: Amy Daugherty, Payables Clerk, Administrative Accounting

Message: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Break Accounts Payable checks will be cut and available after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amy Daugherty at X1031.

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

Message: All Champion Sweatshirts, Sweatpants & Scout Jackets are 25% off at the bookstore. Sale goes through November 27.

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

Message: Auggie Athletics Update -- Weekend Schedule:
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.

Subject: 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible 2D Purple
Submitter: Amy Daugherty, Payables Clerk, Administrative Accounting

Message: Auto, A/C, PS, PW, PB, Tilt Wheel, Cruise, AM/FM Stereo, Dual Front Air Bags, 6 Disc CD Player, Premium Sound, Leather, Premium Wheels, ABS, 117M, Price $2,800 or best offer.
Call Amy @ X1031 to see.