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: Grad Skills Brown Bag Information Session
Submitter: Joan L Griffin, Professor, English

Message: A brown bag information session on the REVISED graduation skills requirements will be held on Thursday, December 7 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room.

Its purpose will be to answer questions that departments and programs might have as they prepare their preliminary grad skills plans, due to Judi Green electronically (greenj@augsburg.edu) or in paper by DECEMBER 15, 2006.

 

Subject: Sexuality & Religious Identity
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: On Tuesday, December 5 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, students will speak on the issue of "Sexuality & Religious Identity."

Part of the monthly "Soup & Sexuality" series taking place on the first Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Century Room, "Sexuality & Religious Identity" will involve a panel of students and their perspectives on the intersection of these dimensions of human identity.

Please mark this time on your calendar and join us for lunch and some fascinating student stories!

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

Message: Conversations on the College-Wide Profile

The On-line Course Evaluation Committee invites you to review the profile of data gathered so far to and discuss issues and raise questions and concerns about the progress of the pilot. We will meet in Lindell 202. Coffee, tea and fruit will be served.
Tuesday, December 5 12-1
Wednesday,, December 6 12:15-1:15
Friday December 8 8-9
(The Fall 2006 College Profile summary can be found in the Center for Teaching and Learning's public folder. In the pubic folder is a Course Evaluation Project folder containing the summary in PDF format.

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

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

Message:
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: Augsburg Student Night At Karma Nightclub
Submitter: Helen L O'Malley, Student

Message: ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS
This Friday Karma Nightclub is Augsburg Night. All student 18+ or older are invited to come down and party at Karma's Pulse Night. You can obtain a free pass from Helen O'Malley via email or in person. Helen will be passing out flyers, free passes, and signing students up for VIP through out the up coming weeks. If you are unable to get in touch with Helen you can contact Aaron at aaron@karmampls.com or 612-986-7879. Helen's email is omalley@augsburg.edu

PULSE NIGHT FEATURES THE HOTTEST HIGH ENERGY ELECTRONIC TOP 40 RNB AND HIP HOP WIHT JOE MAZ FROM SPIN NIGHTCLUB

AND DONT FORGET KARMA IS THE ONLY CLUB OPEN TILL 3 a.m.

Starting next week Augsburg night will move to it's new permanent home Thursday nights. Thats right every Thursday through out the winter you will be able to come party at the hottest night club downtown till 3 am. for more informatio on Karma www.karmampls.com. for VIP signup contact kelsey@karmampls.com

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: Yoga Today - Century Room
Submitter: Dianne Detloff, Administrative Assistant, Counseling and Health Promotion

Message: Counseling & Health Promotion invites all interested students, staff and faculty to the yoga session today from noon - 1 p.m. in the Century Room (lower level of Christensen Center). Please feel free to bring your own mat and dress comfortably. If you have any questions, please call the CCHp office at 612-330-1707. Enjoy!

Subject: Coaching & Feedback Session for Staff Supervisors
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, December 6th -- 9 - 11 a.m. -- Century 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: Artist Teresa Cox to discuss her paintings today!
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: All are invited to learn more about Teresa Cox's vivid paintings currently on view in the Christensen Center Art Gallery at 1:30 today in the Marshall Room. Refreshments will be provided! Support the arts at Augsburg!

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: Important Benefit Deadline
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: The deadline for 2007 re-enrollment benefits change forms is today, November 30th. 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 this afternoon for a walk-in style benefits advising session between 1 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.

Completed 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: 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 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: Augsburg's A-List
Submitter: Kerry Morgan, Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits, Art

Message: Augsburg’s A-List
Where to go from here….

Cultural events just a stone’s throw away from Augsburg College and often free-of-charge. These suggestions come to you from Kerry Morgan (Galleries Coordinator) and Mary Laurel True (Center for Service, Work, and Learning).

ART:
‘tis a gift…the 16th annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale
until Dec. 30
Free to look!
Northern Clay Center
2424 Franklin Ave. E.
612-339-8007

MUSIC:
University of Minnesota
The Concert Choir performs Britten’s “St. Nicolas,”
Friday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.
Free
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 S. 4th St.
612-626-8742

THEATRE:
Mu Performing Arts: Taiko Dreams
The 10th Anniversary Concert of Mu Daiko
December 1-3; 7-10
Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m.; Sun at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $22 Dec. 1-7; $27 Dec. 8-10
Southern Theatre
1420 Washington
612-340-0155

Subject: You're invited to go Christmas Caroling!
Submitter: Joanna Flaten, Student

Message: Campus Ministires is going Christmas Caroling on Wednesday, December 6, from 7-9 p.m., and you are invited! We will meet at 7 p.m. outside of the chapel, go caroling, and then return to Augsburg for Cocoa and Cookies. All are invited!

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 questions answered without making an appointment.

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):

Wednesday, November 29:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg 93, Bethany Lutheran 84
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0607statistics/112906bethany.html

Women's Basketball -- Carleton 74, Augsburg 57
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0607statistics/112906carleton.html


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

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.

Wednesday, December 6:
Men’s Basketball at St. Olaf, 5:45 p.m.
Women’s Basketball at St. Olaf, 7:45 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 $3,000 or best offer.
Contact Amy at daughera@augsburg.edu or X1031 to see.