Subject: Security Alert: Burglaries on Campus
Submitter: John Pack, Director, Public Safety

Message: The Department of Public Safety wants you to be aware of two burglaries that occurred on campus recently.

The first incident occurred Wednesday, November 22 at midday. Two men entered an unsecured and unattended office in the Science building and took a laptop. Several people working in the building saw the men fleeing and notified Public Safety. DPS was unable to locate the suspects. The suspects for this incident were described to DPS as follows:

Suspect #1
Male
5’ 9” with a lean build
Medium completion African-American
Short dark hair
Wearing dark clothing
Possibly wearing glasses

Suspect #2
Male
5’ 4” with an average build
Dark completion African-American
Short dark hair
Wearing dark pants & a red “FUBU” parka


The second incident occurred Thursday evening (November 23) to Friday morning (November 24). An unknown person or persons entered the music building, broke the window in an interior door and took 8 computers. There is no sign of forced entry into Music or the connected buildings.

If you have any information regarding either of these incidents, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department of Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety (x1717).

You can help prevent crime on campus:
- Keep your valuable in hand or safely secured.
- Lock your workspace whenever you leave.
- Make sure that all doors, including exterior doors, close tightly behind you.
- Immediately report any suspicious activity to DPS at x1717.
- Do NOT attempt to stop a crime in progress. Notify DPS and, if you can do so safely, keep an eye on the suspects. Do not attempt to apprehend the suspects yourself. Your safety is more important than any piece of property.

Subject: Lilly Funding Available for Study Abroad Programs
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: The Office of International Programs’ section of the Lilly Endowment grant provides an opportunity for faculty or staff to develop study abroad programs that include reflection on faith and vocation in a global context. This can be done in the context of a new course, a revised course, or a non-credit Augsburg Experience. Faculty /staff from departments that have not yet developed a course are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized for funding.

Two grants for the 2007-08 academic year are available, one to a Center for Global Education site, and one to another location. The grant covers travel costs for one faculty or staff member per program and provides scholarships for 15 Augsburg student participants.

Grant application forms must be submitted with a completed Augsburg Abroad Program Proposal. All necessary forms and instructions are available in the Office of International Programs public folder under Augsburg Abroad. The deadline for completed grant applications and proposals is December 15.

If you have questions, please contact Andrea Wojtanowicz, the Coordinator of Short-Term Programs for Augsburg Abroad.

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

Subject: Introductions to GIS Programs
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

The Metro-Urban Studies Program is pleased to announce a workshop, "Introduction
to GIS Programs," to be held on Monday, December 4 from 3:45 - 5 p.m. in SVE 205.

GIS refers to Geographic Information Systems, which describes software that
maps social data, such as demographic information from the U.S. Census,
commuting patterns, labor patterns, etc. GIS is a great tool to use in your
classes to show how social characteristics have distinct spatial patterns. The
types of software we‚ll demonstrate are all free, internet-based, and easy for
you and your students to use. Some programs we’ll be showing are limited to
Minnesota, while others have data on the continental United States.

Nancy Fischer and Lars Christiansen, with the additional expertise of Amanda
Peterson, will be leading workshop participants through several GIS programs.
Even if you are not an urbanist, we guarantee that you'll find at least one of
these programs applicable to your work in the social sciences and humanities.

Please RSVP to Nancy Fischer at fischern@augsburg.edu by Wednesday, November
29th so that we have an accurate count of workshop participants. In your e-
mail, include any specific mapping questions/ideas that you would like us to
address.

We are looking forward to sharing these cool programs with you!

Nancy Fischer, Lars Christiansen, Amanda Peterson

Subject: Humanities and Fine Arts Fall Gathering: Dec. 6
Submitter: Jacqueline R deVries, Associate Professor and Chair of History, History

Message: All Humanities and Fine Arts faculty are invited to our fall division gathering:

Wednesday, December 6, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Augsburg Room.

It's a free lunch day, so bring your tray and settle in for a lively conversation on the topic: "Quantitative Reasoning in the HFA Classroom: Partners in Creativity."

David Lapakko, Stu Anderson, Merilee Klemp and Tracy Bibelnieks will present information about the new QR requirements and share from their experiences developing and teaching quantitative reasoning courses for HFA students.

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

Message: Culture 101
At the risk of generalizing or perpetuating stereotypes I have found the following information useful:

American Indian culture is nonverbal. We learn by observation. We are not talkative. We are often labelled "shy" and may appear indifferent. We pay more attention to nonverbal cues (tone of voice, body language,etc.) than the words spoken.

It is not culturally appropriate to have attention focused on oneself hence we are reluctant to talk about ourselves or to speak out in class.

For traditional Natives, making eye contact is not appropriate.

Asking questions is not necessarily encouraged or condoned.

Anonymity is encouraged and valued.

Elders are respected as holders of the tribe's collective wisdom.

Community is valued over individuality.

Subject: Diversity and Global Awareness Collaborative
Submitter: Barbara Edwards Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Academic Affairs

Message: This semester, the Diversity and Global Awareness Collaborative is hosting a series of conversations related to the Gillaspy/Stinson demographic and economic presentation. I look forward to facilitating a conversation focusing on diversity and teaching & learning, which will be held on Wednesday, November 29, noon-1 p.m. in the Marshall Room.

The Gillaspy/Stinson PowerPoint presentation is available at the following address:

http://web.augsburg.edu/~garvey/GillaspyStinsonEconomicDemographic.ppt

Subject: Dec. 15 deadline: Study Abroad Course Proposals
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: Just a reminder that Augsburg College faculty are invited to submit proposals for short-term study abroad programs for the 2007-08 academic year now through December 15. 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 and forms, as well as guidelines on applying for Lilly Endowment funding 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: Friday Seminar, December 1
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message:

Beverly Smith-Keiling
Assistant Professor of Biology

A-moodlin’ and A-wiki-n’ Around China

I have traveled the world around, and yet a recent trip to China blew my mind as my eyes were opened to one of the fastest developing nations in the world and its impact on biodiversity and global climate. My Bio102 students and I are reading and discussing E.O. Wilson’s /The Future of Life/, and how my worldview has been changed by China. We are examining different countries and "hotspots" to find solutions and “save our world” from global climate change. To do so I designed and implemented an online wiki project supported by a constructionists approach to education on Moodle. In this Friday seminar I plan to share my wiki on China along with some student examples, and some photos and ideas of how China changed my worldview.

Refreshments will be served at 3:30; the presentation begins at 4.

Subject: Thinking of 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 1st or Monday, December 4th 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: Weekly Update now online
Submitter: Paul C Pribbenow, President, Office of the President

Message: Greetings! The Weekly Update is now online: ( http://www.augsburg.edu/president/pdfs/update112706.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 great week!

Subject: Tuition Benefit Applications Due December 1
Submitter: Cynthia J Greenwood, Director, Human Resources, Human Resources

Message: Please let this message serve as a friendly reminder that tuition benefit applications are due this Friday, December 1. The tuition benefit form deadlines will be enforced -- act now to ensure the waiver for the next term!

If you or a spouse/partner or a dependent are enrolled in Spring Day, Winter WEC, or Winter Grad classes, please stop by HR to complete an application.

Thank you!

Cindy

Subject: "Sueños y recuerdos" on view, Student Art Gallery
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Michele Alvarez Heimerdinger's senior solo art exhibition is currently on view in the Student Art Gallery in Christensen Center. "Sueños y recuerdos" (Dreams and Memories) showcases her ceramics, paintings, and drawings. The show comes down Saturday, Dec. 2, so now's your chance to check it out!

Subject: Spanish lunch and conversation
Submitter: Kathy J Reinhardt, Instructor, Modern Languages

Message: Want to practice your conversational Spanish? Come meet others who are interested in doing the same thing. We will meet in the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center this Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m.. You are invited to bring a lunch. This is a conversation group, so there will be informal interaction - no grammar lessons! Questions? Contact Kate Reinhardt at x1081 or Anita Fisher at x1082. Hasta jueves!

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 yoga will be offered today from noon - 1 p.m. in the Marshall Room. Feel free to bring your own mat.

Tai chi is also being offered tonight from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). If you have any questions about either yoga or tai chi feel free to call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 for more information.

Subject: Augsburg Latin Society Presents: 'Gladiator'
Submitter: Meghan N Hotz, Student

Message: Augsburg Latin Society will be showing "Gladiator" on December 10 at 6 p.m. in Science 123 [Location subject to change]. Pizza and beverages will be served, along with the possibility of brownies. Plus a brief description of Roman culture- mainly the life, ethics, and status of a Gladiator.

Questions contact: hotz@augsburg.edu or morlock@augsburg.edu

Subject: More Seminary and Divinity School Day Options
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Some of you were able to take the opportunity to visit with several seminaries and divinity schools a few weeks ago. There are a couple of opportunities to go more in-depth with a couple of the local seminaries.

1. On Wednesday, November 29, a representative from United Theological Seminary will be attending chapel and answering your questions about United. She will be around between 9:30-noon in the Foss Atrium. Please stop by to say hi and get more information.

2. The Religion Department is sponsoring two field trips to Luther Seminary. You can go to one or both of the trips! On Monday, December 4, we will leave Augsburg at 4 p.m. We'll visit with admissions, eat dinner, and attend a class. On Tuesday, December 5, we will leave Augsburg at about 8:30, visit with admission, and attend chapel and a class. To RSVP, please send an email to Jeremy Myers at myers@augsburg.edu.

Keep Exploring Our Gifts!

Subject: Flamenco performance in CC main lobby, 11/29 noon
Submitter: Emiliano Chagil, Director, Hispanic-Latino Student Services

Message: Faculty, staff and students are invited!

This Wednesday, November 29, noon – 1 p.m., Zorongo Flamenco will perform in Christensen Center’s main lobby.

Zorongo Flamenco is an American Spanish dance comprised of dancers and guitarists – renowned for bringing the power, passion and virtuosity of the art of dancing to all audiences. The Flamenco’s essence combines the dancing soul of Spain with the lively innovative spirit of America in today’s world of entertainment. It relates to contemporary audiences’ curiosity through its colorful dresses, music and rhythmic steps.

In addition to Flamenco students will serve ice cream, free. Please come! This social event is sponsored by the Hispanic/Latino Student Services program. For information call Emiliano at x1309 or chagil@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Spa Day
Submitter: Kristen L Albrecht, Student

Message: The Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center is hosting its annual Spa Day on Friday December 15 from noon to 4 p.m. in Sverdrup 207 (The Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center). It is free and open to everyone, so stop by and relax before finals week. There will be free food, massages, and you can learn how to make your own aromatherapy spritzers and bath salts. We hope to see you there.


If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact

Krissy Albrecht (albrechk@augsburg.edu)

Subject: Travel/Study trip to Namibia June 20-July 11, 2007
Submitter: Gretchen K Irvine, Assistant Professor, Education

Message: Message: Information sessions: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m., SVE 2
Saturday, Dec. 2, Noon, SVE 1

Travel to Namibia, Africa from June 20-July 11, 2007.
Join a group of undergraduate and graduate students and teachers in learning about Namibia's history, ethnic groups, road to being an independent country, and to especially focus on learning about the current schools and their important role in building the new nation. Visit schools in the capital city area, and in rural areas. Tour the Etosha park. Learn about groups and agencies that work on behalf of children and youth. Visit a Teacher's College and meet students there who are preparing to be teachers. Broaden your global understanding.

Course: EDC 353/553 International Education

Trip leader and contact: Gretchen Kranz Irvine
irvine@augsburg.edu; 612 330 1315

Subject: Toy Drive
Submitter: Cindy G Peterson, Director, American Indian Student Services

Message: At this time of year we are poignantly aware of all that we have and that not everyone is as fortunate as we are. Please consider helping those who are less fortunate.

The American Indian OIC has asked for our help in collecting toys for children of their clients, students and staff as well as for two "adopted" families within the American Indian community.

Boxes will be available for toy donations in the Christensen Center Lobby and Urness/Mortenson Lobby from 11/28 through 12/10.

Because the AIOIC is trying to encourage family interaction, they prefer toys that will facilitate this type of interaction like games or books.

Think what a difference we could make if we each brought one toy to donate!

Thanks for your support!
Cindy

Subject: KAUG Live Concert Series is coming!
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 for FREE! It 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!

Subject: Faculty & Staff Holiday Party
Submitter: Amanda Peterson, Executive Assistant, Office of the President

Message: Paul C. Pribbenow and Abigail Crampton Pribbenow invite all faculty and staff to attend a Holiday Party on Thursday, December 21. The gathering will take place on the first floor of the Christensen Center between 3:30- 5:30 p.m. We hope you will save the date and come join your colleagues for some holiday cheer!

Subject: What is that "Subjective Mapping" show about?
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Come and learn more about the vibrant paintings currently featured in the Christensen Center Art Gallery. Teresa Cox will be discussing her artwork this coming Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Marshall Room. The slide presentation starts at 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Subject: Joint Admissions Holiday Open House
Submitter: Carrie M Carroll, Director, Admissions

Message: Mark your calendars for the annual Admissions Holiday Open House! It will be held on Monday, December 11 from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Day Admissions Offices in the Christensen Center. Day, WEC, and Graduate Admissions staff will be hosting. We hope you can join us!

Subject: Important -- RE: Employee Benefits
Submitter: Cynthia J Greenwood, Director, Human Resources, Human Resources

Message: The deadline for 2007 re-enrollment benefits change forms is this Thursday, November 30.

Employees currently enrolled in the Aware Gold plan must choose between one of the deductible plans for coverage to continue beyond December 31, 2006.

Join us Thursday afternoon for a walk-in style benefits advising session between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the Human Resources department in Memorial Hall, Room 19. HR representatives will assist you with the Plan Advisor tool, explain benefits details, and help you complete your forms.

Additionally, the Plan Advisor tool is back online. This is the spreadsheet we discussed at the group benefits meetings that compares plan costs side-by-side. We believe this tool can help inform your decision about which health insurance plan is best for you and/or your family. The Plan Advisor tool can be found on HR’s public drive on Augnet by navigating to the Benefits folder, then to the Plan Advisor folder.

Please turn in your change forms on or before November 30, 2006. Forms should be sent to Campus Box 79 or dropped off in Memorial Hall, Room 19.

Thank you! As always, feel free to contact HR with any benefits questions.

Mark Howitz, x1783
Lor Yang, x1052
Cindy Greenwood, x1030

Subject: Winter Semester Go-To College Pass Sales - Dec 14
Submitter: Thomas S Ruffaner, Day Custodial Supervisor, Custodial Services

Message: Go-To College transit passes for winter semester go on sale on December 14. All students wishing to get maximum benefit from the Go-To College Pass program can purchase their passes as early as December 14 for only $150. Monthly passes at the regular price would be $304. Go-To passes are good for light rail and buses - rush hour or regular times. Passes can be purchased at the service counters at Sverdrup 100 during normal business hours.

Subject: Paid Summer Internship-Blake School
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message:
Learning Works at Blake School will be hiring college students to tutor young people for the summer months. These are paid full-time summer positions. An information meeting is scheduled on Wed. November 29 at 5:15 p.m. in the Christensen Center's Marshall Room. (Please note the time change ) Please stop on by to learn more.

Subject: Student/Academic Affairs Open House
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: Student Affairs and Academic Affairs are hosting a Holiday Open House on Monday, December 4, 2-3:30 p.m. in Memorial 118. Please join us for holiday treats and conversation!

Subject: Conference Presentations by OIP Staff
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Augsburg Abroad short term program coordinator, co-presented a day-long workshop at the NAFSA Region IV Conference in St. Louis, MO, on November 12. The workshop was entitled: "Developing and Administering Quality Short-Term Education Abroad Programs." Co-presenters in the workshop were Kathy Tuma, of St. Olaf College and Janis Perkins, of the University of Iowa.

Orv Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, presented a
paper entitled "Integrating Study Abroad into the General Education
Curriculum" at the annual conference sponsored by the Council for
International Educational Exchange (CIEE) in Seville, Spain, on November 11. Co-presenters on the panel were Ann Hershberger, Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of General Education at Eastern Mennonite University and Margaret Wiedenhoeft, Associate Director for International Programs at Kalamazoo College.

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):

Monday, November 27:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 93, Presentation (S.D.) 72
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0607statistics/112706presentation.html


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

Wednesday, November 29:
Women’s Basketball vs. Carleton, Si Melby Hall, 6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Bethany Lutheran (Minn.), Si Melby Hall, 8 p.m.

Friday, December 1:
Men’s Hockey at St. Olaf, 7 p.m.
Women’s Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Saturday, December 2:
Wrestling at Minnesota State Moorhead Dragon Open, 9 a.m.
Women's Swimming at St. Mary's Invitational, 11 a.m.
Men’s Basketball at Gustavus, 1 p.m.
Women’s Basketball at Gustavus, 3 p.m.
Women’s Hockey at St. Olaf, 7 p.m.
Men’s Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Monday, December 4:
Men’s Basketball at St. Scholastica, 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball at St. Catherine, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 5:
Wrestling vs. Southwest Minnesota State, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.

Subject: Neumann to play in Aztec Bowl all-star game
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Augsburg's Andrew Neumann selected to play on Division III all-star team in Aztec Bowl in Mexico on Dec. 16
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/sportsnews/112706neumann.html

MINNEAPOLIS (11/27/06) -- Augsburg College tight end Andrew Neumann (Sr., Somerset, Wis.) has been selected to play in the annual Aztec Bowl, an all-star game featuring NCAA Division III seniors facing a Mexican national team, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on Dec. 16.

Neumann will be a part of a 48-member squad of the top Division III seniors in the country playing in the game, at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The team is selected by the American Football Coaches Association.

Neumann is the third Augsburg player to be selected to play in the Aztec Bowl. Quarterback Derrin Lamker was selected to the first Aztec Bowl matchup featuring the Division III all-star team in 1997, and wide receiver Scott Hvistendahl played in the 1998 game.

The Aztec Bowl is the traditional season-ending contest for Mexico's college football season. The game has been played 35 times since 1947, with the last nine games featuring the United States-Mexico matchup. The United States is 8-1 in the series and won last year's game 53-15 in Toluca, Mexico. Former Widener (Pa.), Delaware Valley (Pa.) and LaSalle (Pa.) coach Bill Manlove will coach the American team.

The 2006 game will be webcast live (audio) on Dec. 16 on the bowl's website, www.aztecbowl.com. Chitwood Sports Media of Jefferson, Texas, will provide the webcast, along with three 90-minute preview shows on Dec. 13, 14 and 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. each night. Global Football, a Granbury, Texas company specializing in international sports events and tours, will again organize the event.

Neumann earned All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference first-team honors for the second season in a row in 2006. He finished this season with 741 receiving yards on 74 receptions, both totals tops among Augsburg receivers. He also scored four touchdowns this season. His receiving totals led MIAC 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). Through the end of the regular season, Neumann ranked eighth nationally among NCAA Division III players in receptions per-game (7.4).

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.

This season, Neumann was also named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V first team for football. Neumann is an elementary education major with a 3.51 grade-point average. Last season, Neumann also earned Football Gazette All-West Region honorable-mention honors.

As a high school athlete in Somerset, Wis., Neumann earned All-State honors and was a member of a Somerset squad that won a 2002 Wisconsin state championship. He earned all-conference honors twice. As a high school wrestler, he also won an individual state championship and finished with a school-record 125-18 career record. He qualified for state wrestling tournaments six times in his career, earning all-conference honors three times and all-region honors four times.

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.