Better Buckle Up — And Here's Why

Each year in Minnesota more than half of the motorists killed are not buckled up, resulting in about 200 deaths; another 400 unbelted motorists suffer life-altering injuries.

Minnesota's primary seat belt law requires drivers and all passengers to be buckled up or in the correct child restraint or booster seat. Law enforcement officers will stop and ticket motorists for seat belt violations — including unbelted passengers.

Buckle Up Everybody! Every Seat. Every Time.

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Spring Parking Permit Sales begin Dec 13, 8:30 a.m.

Spring Parking information has been updated online. Please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking_permits.html for specific information about permit types, permit prices, registration dates, and the registration process.

Faculty/staff sales will begin Monday December 13th at 8:30 a.m. Faculty/Staff underground permits will go on sale December 16th at 8:30 am.

Day Student and PA sales begin on December 13th at 8:30 a.m. and continue throughout the week. Please view the website for details. Students must be registered for Spring term classes and have no holds on their account in order to register for a parking permit.

Fall only permits will no longer be valid starting January 17th at 8 a.m. Fall only permits state "Fall" on the silver box of the permit and may also have a clip out the corner of the permit. If you are unsure if you registered for a Year permit or Fall permit, log in to Parking Services and go to your history page to view your previous permit purchases.

If you registered for a Yearly permit, which states "Year" on the silver box of the permit, you do not need to register for a permit until next fall.

Other details regarding underground permits, carpool permits, and city street permits are currently online at http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking_permits.html

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Professors Christiansen and Fischer Publish Work

Congratulations Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer on their recent publication, "Teaching Urban Sociology and Urban Sustainability on Two Feet, Two Wheels, and in Three Cities". Their article can be found in the latest issue of Teaching Sociology.

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Book Orders are Now Due for Next Semester

If you have not turned in your book order, it is now time to. Students have started registering for classes and we want to be compliant with the new federal HEOA law. Please email your book orders to me at forgey@augsburg.edu asap! - Also, thank you to all who have turned in! We had 92% of professors turn in before Thanksgiving.

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Practice Spanish, Reduce Your Stress

Is it time to reduce your stress during these busy days at the end of the semester? Then take a break from your studies and join the Spanish conversation group, a place where you can practice Spanish in a relaxed and friendly setting! All language levels are welcome - we promise there will be no grammar lessons. We meet this Thursday from 11:00 - 12:30 in the cafeteria, 2nd floor, Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Attend 3 sessions and get a free t-shirt! Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!"

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BUYBACK - Now thru December 16

The bookstore is buying back books! - WE are currently paying UP to half back in cash for your unwanted textbooks. Please do not sell back your books if you still need them for this semester! All students must present their Augsburg ID when selling back books. If you do not have one, please stop by the enrollment center to get a new one.

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Tonight-Discussions with Somali Community

A town hall meeting to discuss the Oregon incident, organized by BBC Somali, is planned for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Safari Restaurant, 3010 4th Av. S., Minneapolis.

Also this evening, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Dar al-Hijrah, at 504 Cedar Av. S., will host an open house and discussion on peaceful co-existence.

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Web Time Entry Training

Don't forget to sign up for the Web Time Entry training.

The training will go through the process of entering hours for non-exempt hourly staff, entering absences for all monthly staff, and supervisor responsibilities. The training is critical in a successful transition to a biweekly payroll in January. Understanding how the Web Time Entry system works and your responsibilities will avoid potential delays in paychecks and/or potential delays in paychecks for staff reporting to you.

All staff, currently paid on a monthly basis right now, need to attend one of the training sessions. Space is limited at each session due to computer availability. Please sign up on the HR Moodle site to ensure your spot at your session preference.

Below are the dates:
Wednesday, December 1 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in Sverdrup 201
Wednesday, December 1 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201
Thursday, December 2 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in Foss 22A – in-depth for supervisors
Friday, December 3 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in Sverdrup 201
Monday, December 6 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in Sverdrup 201
Tuesday, December 7 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201
Wednesday, December 8 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201
Thursday, December 9 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Sverdrup 201 – in-depth for supervisors
Friday, December 10 from 3:00 - 4:00pm in Sverdrup 201

Note that there are two sessions that will be more in-depth for supervisors.

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Women's Locker Room Area

The general population side of the women's locker room will be receiving all new lockers over the holiday break. Your locker must be vacated by December 8th. The area will be out of commission from December 8th until December 31st. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks!

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Time for Augsburg to be Tobacco Free?

The Tobacco-free task force will meet on Thursday, Dec. 2, 1:30- 2:30 pm in OGC 100.

Our agenda is to review the comments received so far via the survey about the process for Minneapolis campus discussion and make plans to further engage students, faculty and staff.

Anyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend.

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Listen to Masterworks Chorale on MPR tomorrow

Listen tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, around 3:15 p.m., when Steve Staruch, music host on MPR’s classical station, 99.5 FM, will play "Te Deum," by Joseph Haydn, performed by Augsburg’s Masterworks Chorale at its fall concert. The concert was held on October 31 at Wayzata Community Church.

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AUDITIONS: Schola Goliardi Madrigal Choir, Dec. 7

Schola Goliardi is a new madrigal group that will perform for the first time at Mardi Gras Madrigals, the medieval feast happening on March 8 in Hoversten Chapel. Jordan Sramek of the Rose Ensemble will direct the group. Auditions will be held in Hoversten Chapel next Tuesday, December 7, at 3:30 PM.

Please bring one piece to be sung a cappella: a hymn, a folk song, or a piece of classical music (no pop songs, please). The rest of the audition will be vocalizing (with a piano) and some sight-singing.

To audition, please sign up on the sheet outside the choir room, or contact Phil Adamo for more information: adamo@augsburg.edu.

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Tuition Benefit Information- DUE TODAY

Tuition benefit forms for the AFA Winter term and the Day Spring semester are due today! Please make sure your forms are turned into HR if you have not done so. Forms that come in after today are not guaranteed for approval. Tuition benefit forms are located outside of the Human Resources office.

Please note that this deadline is for Augsburg enrollment only. If you have questions about your benefit, please contact Human Resources. If you have questions or concerns about outside programs, please feel free to email me.

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TODAY: Tabling for Dogsburg College Petition

Members of the Dogsburg College Working Group will be tabling in the Christensen Center TODAY, from 10 to 2. Come and learn more about the movement to change Augsburg's Pet Policy. You can also sign the following petition:

"We, the undersigned, support the efforts of the Dogsburg College Working Group to change the rules at Augsburg College so that pets may be allowed on campus. We believe that a responsible 'pets on campus' policy can be developed that will respect people's safety and health concerns, while at the same time allowing all of us to enjoy the many benefits of including pets in our community."

Hope to see you there: Christensen Center, TODAY, 10AM to 2PM.

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Hoodie Sale at the Bookstore

Just in time for holiday shopping...if it has a hood on it, it's 25% off! - Sale ends December 17th. All 2011 Calendars are 50% off - all boxed Christmas cards 25% off! Get them before they are gone!

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Last Chance to Take Survey, Win Gift Card

Last chance to take a quick radio survey for Lori Lohman's MKT352 class for a chance to win a giftcard to the bookstore!

Click link:

http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4JBm9PxHbY42QgA

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Crafty Auggie Craft Fair - Dec. 10

Want to buy some handmade gifts for the people in your life? Come to the Crafty Auggie Craft Fair in Christensen Center on Friday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring your friends!

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Vocatio Chapel with Rev. Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl

You are invited to the 2010-2011 Vocatio Chapel Series at Augsburg College
Healthy Vocations: Mind, Body, and Spirit

Wed, Dec. 8, 10:20AM - Our guest will be the Rev. Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl, ELCA Malaria Campaign and HIV/AIDS Strategy Coordinator.
* Special Music by Agape (Dave Scherer) www.hiphopoutreach.com
* a display and resources about Malaria work will also be available in Foss Center

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a lunch conversation with Rev. Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl from 11:00am-12:00pm. To attend the lunch, RSVP by Dec. 6 to Lonna Field (fieldl@augsburg.edu or x1467)

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Women's Resource Center Brown-Bag Lunches

Our last brown-bag lunch of the semester will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 12:30-1:30, in the Women's Resource Center (207 Sverdrup). Our topic will be "Robert's Rules of Order 101," with presenter, Bob Groven. Are you longing to participate in faculty or staff meetings, but you aren't sure of the procedure? Come and learn about making a motion, calling the question, and other basic meeting procedures. Students welcome!

Calendar of WRC Brown-Bag Lunches for Spring (faculty and staff are particularly encouraged to join us - all genders welcome!):

Wed, Jan 26, 12:30-1:30 – film, STILL DOING IT: THE INTIMATE LIVES OF WOMEN OVER 60 http://www.stilldoingit.com/film.html

Tues, Feb 15, 12-1 - training with Sarah Griesse for faculty and staff on how to handle student reports of sexual assault

Wed, March 23, 12:30-1:30 - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction introductory session - learn how to manage stress through the practice of mindfulness

Tues, April 5, 12-1 - discussion of Julie Des Jardin's book, _The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science_. Copies will be made available in advance.

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Piggy Round Up TODAY

Wednesday is the first Piggy Round Up Day!

We're tabling 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. today, December 1st in Christensen Center.

Bring in your piggy bank that you've been filling with change and cash it in to help your class win the class party at President Pribbenow's home, Augsburg House! Remember it's all about participation, not the amount, so tell your classmates to stop over and donate their change to help your class win! You'll get the bank back, and there will be more round up days second semester.

You'll also be entered to win an iPod shuffle or $50 Target giftcard, but only if you donate your change to help your class!

Remember, all the money is going back to a student scholarship that will be awarded this spring to current Augsburg students, it's students supporting students!

Questions? Contact storma@augsburg.edu for more information!

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"253" Fine Arts Keystone Presentation

The Fine Arts Keystone is proud to present "253" a collaborative arts presentation based on the work of No More Deaths. No More Deaths is an organization whose mission is to end death and suffering on the U.S./Mexico border through humanitarian and civil initiatives.

Through a series of presenters, film, interviews and individual research, students from the Film, Music, Studio Arts, and Theatre departments will showcase their findings in a collaborative art piece.

Date: December 1, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Basement Old Main

Join us for an evening of creative response to a pressing humanitarian issue.

"253" represents the number of deaths on the Arizona border from October 2009 - September 2010.

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Writing A Winning Resume and Cover Letter

The Career and Internship Center will be offering a workshop this Thursday, December 2nd from 5-6 p.m. in Oren Gateway, Room 112. The workshop is titled Writing A Winning Resume & Cover Letter All are welcome to attend.

Questions, call x1472

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Faculty/Staff First Wednesday Gathering Today

Please join faculty and staff colleagues for First Wednesday Gathering today in the East Commons from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The security and custodial night shift employees are invited to the Wednesday Evening Gathering at 8 p.m. in the Augsburg Room.

The first-Wednesday-of-the-month gatherings support our commitment to building community and practicing common work. They are an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and collaborate in new ways. We hope you will invite your colleagues and plan to join us!

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Where Will you be When the Night Comes?

Come and view the documentary, When the Night Comes, directed by Bobby Bailey and presented by the United Nations Foundation. See the pain and suffering caused by malaria and hear the hope that we can bring to stop malaria's devastation.
Mary Simonson Clark, Coordinator of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA's Our Malaria Work, will speak about malaria awareness and be available for Q & A following the documentary.
SCI 123 at 6:30pm
There will be popcorn.
Questions, contact holen@augsburg.edu

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Franklin Frolic This Saturday

On Saturday, Dec. 4th from noon - 6:00 PM, East Franklin Avenue in the Seward Neighborhood will be the site of the Franklin Frolic. The event is hosted by the Seward Civic and Commerce Association and is a terrific opportunity to experience and support Seward's vibrant small business community. Businesses will be having sales and offering a variety of fun activities; restaurants and cafes will have beverage and dining specials; free food and drinks will be available at many locations; neighborhood artists will be selling and showing artwork in businesses along the avenue; and live music can be enjoyed at many locations. At 5:00PM, there will be a gathering in Triangle Park (26th Ave. and E. Franklin Avenue) to light up the park and celebrate the warm community spirit of the Seward Neighborhood. Brochures about the Franklin Frolic are available at the information desks in the Christensen Center and Oren Gateway.

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Summer Research Workshop

If you are interested in summer research on or off campus, attend one of the Summer Research Workshops on...
Thursday, Dec. 2, 12-1 p.m. in the Century Room
Friday, Dec. 3, 12-1 p.m. in OGC 100

Please join faculty, URGO staff and student presenters as they discuss the following topics:
1. Why is summer research important?
2. What does URGO offer?
3. How do I find information about possible summer opportunities off campus?
4. How do I decide which positions to apply to?
5. Elements of a good research proposal.

Snacks will be provided.

Workshops sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO), Tri-Beta, and the Crockett Honors House.

For the URGO Summer Research Application, please visit the URGO public folder or email Andrea Sanow (sanowa@augsburg.edu).

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Tuesday, Nov. 30:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg 70, Northwestern-Roseville 62
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2010/11/30/wbb113010.aspx?path=wbball


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

Wednesday, Dec. 1:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. St. Mary's, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 3:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. John's, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7:05 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. Benedict, 7:30 p.m.
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Invitational, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at MSU Moorhead Dragon Open, 8 a.m.
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Thomas Invitational, 1 p.m.
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at Carleton, 1 p.m.
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg at St. John's, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg at Carleton, 3 p.m.
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. St. Benedict, Ed Saugestad Rink, 7 p.m.

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