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

Message: We have two full time faculty in AIS, two almost full time faculty and at least one part time faculty.

Eric Buffalohead (Ponca), Ph.D. is Chair of the department. Eric's doctorate is in Cltural Anthoropology received in 1999 from the University of Minnesota. His thesis is entitled: "The Life of a Dakota Man" and is about the contemporary experience of an American Indian's educational upbringing in public, reservation and boarding schools. Eric has been teaching at Augsbug since 1999. He has been coordinating AIS since 2000.

M. Elise Marubbio, Ph.D. has a BFA in Photography from Cleveland Institute of Art, an MA in American Indian Literature from the University of Arizona's AIS program and a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from the University of Arizona's Comparative Cultural and Literary Studies Program. She has been at Augsburg since the fall of 2003.

Sophia Jacobson (White Earth) is ABD in Education Policy and Administration from the University of St. Thomas. She is an Ed Specialist in Administration in Higher Education and has an MA in Community Education all from St. Thomas. . Sophia has been at Augsburg since 1998. She is the AI instrucgtor for the WEC program in Rochester. She has been teaching at all levels of the educational system (public K-12, business tech and higher education) for 30 years.

Dale Weston (Sisseton) is ABD in Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota. For 30 years he has taught in the St. Paul and Minneapolis public school systems. He is a former director of Indian Education for MPS. Dale is an adjunct faculty at Augsburg, the U of M, MCTC and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

We are fortunate to have such highly talented individuals teaching our Indian Studies courses!

Subject: Rewoldt Student Peace Prize
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to compete for the Rewoldt Student Peace Initiative award in conjunction with the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Forum. The $1,000 award to an Augsburg student will go to an outstanding essay or project focused on the theme: The Opportunity and Challenge of Direct Democracy. The essay or project should involve research on the concept of direct democracy. The winner will make a 10 minute presentation at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum to be held at Augustana College March 9-10, 2007. Interested students must submit a 200-word abstract/proposal by Monday, Dec. 4. For more information, contact Associate Dean Orv Gingerich at ext.1383, gingerio@augsburg.edu

Subject: Interpreting On-line Course Evaluation Date
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: Conversations on the College-Wide Profile

Please join us for any one of these sessions to review the profile of data gathered so far and to discuss issues, questions and concerns about the progress of the pilot. We will meet in CTL Lindell 202. Coffee, tea and fruit served. The link to the profile is on the CTL web page: <http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/>www.augsburg.edu/ctl/
Tuesday December 5 12-1
Wednesday December 6, 12:15-1:15
Friday December 8, 8-9

Hope to see you there. Please feel free to contact any member of the committee as well.
Diane Pike, Bob Cowgill, Ken Erikson, Carol Knicker, Stu Stoller, Scott Krajewski

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Subject: Friday Seminar with Beverly Smith-Kieling
Submitter: Theresa L Martin, Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning

Message: December 1

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 in Lindell 301; 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 1 or Monday, December 4 to the Anderson Residence Life office between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 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: United Way/Community Solutions update
Submitter: Sally Daniels, Director of Parent and Family Relations, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: Do you still have United Way or Community Solution forms to hand in?Great! It's not too late and I would be very, very glad to come pick your form up (or bring you another one!), or you may certainly put it in inter-campus mail (Campus Box #146 will get to me). We have been given an extension until Tuesday, December 5. Thank you to all for your generousity.

Subject: HOURCAR Hub Established at Augsburg College
Submitter: Thomas S Ruffaner, Day Custodial Supervisor, Custodial Services

Message: An HOURCAR hub has been established at Augsburg College for the convenience of the Augsburg community and surrounding neighborhoods. President Pribbenow authorized funding to keep the hub active at Augsburg for the next three years to foster alternative transportation options for College faculty and staff and to provide the service to nearby neighborhood citizens who might not otherwise have the option. It is hoped that Augsburg faculty, staff and students will take advantage of this option to augment routine commuting via public transit. People who use public transit for their daily commute will have use of a vehicle for campus business that requires a vehicle. Anyone who wishes to sign up for the program (as an individual member) can do so by going to: http://www.hourcar.org. Future talks with HOURCAR will lead to a special membership program for Augsburg Departments who wish to sign up as a group for a "campus business only" membership.

Subject: Did anyone tape ......
Submitter: Cheryl A Sticha, Secretary, Education

Message: Several of us in the Education Department missed the last couple episodes of Grey's Anatomy (Nov. 16 and Nov. 23). Did anyone tape it? Let us know. Thanks!

Subject: Joint Admissions 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: Talk about ART and eat COOKIES this Thurs.
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Life doesn't get much better than this--learning about fine art and indulging in free sweets in one room. That would be the Marshall Room in Christensen Center this Thursday, Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. Painter Teresa Cox, whose exhibition "Subjective Mapping" is currently on view in the Christensen Center, will be talking about her life in art. All are welcome!

Subject: Flamenco Dance in CC lobby at noon today
Submitter: Emiliano Chagil, Director, Hispanic-Latino Student Services

Message: Faculty, staff and students are invited!

Today, 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 free ice cream. 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: 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: Visit Luther Seminary
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: 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: Open Advising Session for WEC BUS Majors 12-02
Submitter: Susan C. Hecker, Administrative Assistant, Business-MIS

Message: There will be an Open Advising session for WEC Business majors on Saturday, December 2, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sverdrup, Enrollment Services lobby

- Open to all WEC Business majors
- No appointment needed
- Meet with a Business Department faculty advisor
- Plan your course schedule

Please stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to have all of your advising questions answered without making an appointment.

Subject: Student/Academic Affairs Open House
Submitter: Barbara Edwards Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Academic 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: Roommate(s) Needed
Submitter: Sara J Raymond, Student

Message: Single female looking for roommates for next year (2007-08) to live in the new Gateway building. If you need another person please contact me at raymond@augsburg.edu and I will get back to you as soon as possible.