Subject: Improve your musical literacy!
Submitter: Randall Davidson, Fine Arts Manager, Music

Message: It is now possible to listen to the Music Repertoire Test compositions online while students, faculty and staff are on campus. Logon to the campus network, open your version of iTunes and look under the "Shared Music" folders. The "Music Rep Tests" folder contains dozens of compositions to choose from.

Happy listening.

Subject: "Register now for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum"
Submitter: Orval Gingerich, Associate Dean for International Programs, International Programs

Message: The Nobel Peace Prize Forum will be hosted by Luther College, Decorah, IA. March 10-11. Nobel Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai, will be the lead speaker on Friday afternoon (10th). On line registration is now available at: http://peaceprizeforum.luther.edu/
The full schedule of speakers and events can be found on the web site.

A bus to and from Luther College will be available for all registered Augsburg College faculty, staff and student. The cost of the bus is included in the registration fee.

Register now and take advantage of this opportunity to hear speakers of international stature speak on the theme "Striving for Peace: Sustaining the Planet." Read about Nobel Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai, in an article published by Heifer Internaitonal at:
http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.1124593/

Questions? call Event Services at extension 1104

Subject: Going Away Party For Merrie Benasutti
Submitter: Sandra E Tilton, Employer Relations Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: The Center for Service, Work, & Learning would like to invite you to a going away celebration for Merrie Benasutti in our office on Wednesday, January 11th from 3-5:30 p.m. Merrie has served the Augsburg community for over 10 years.
Her talents, energy and friendship will be missed. Join us in wishing Merrie well in her new ventures.

Subject: Sig Hjelmeland
Submitter: William V Frame, President, Office of the President

Message: Sig Hjelmeland, age 90, who served Augsburg for 30 years as its Director of Development, died just after Christmas. The funeral was Friday, December 30, at Nokomis Heights Lutheran.

Sig laid the foundations on which Tracy Elftmann and her colleagues are today erecting a Philanthropic Culture for the College, and he and his wife, Helen, have been maintstays of our Alumni and Service gatherings at Augsburg House. Their son John and the family directed memorial gifts to the College.

Subject: Comings and Goings....
Submitter: Sarah Louden, Recruiter/HR Associate, Human Resources

Message: Please welcome the following people to Augsburg:

* Ejerusalem Ayana, Custodian. Ejerusalem started in November as a temporary employee and has now moved into a regular position!

* Aynalem Dawo, Custodian. Aynalem starts January 8th!

* Jason Leaf, Custodian. Jason starts January 8th!

* Jennifer Godinez, Associate Director in MMEP. Jennifer starts January 11th!

* Wendy Delesha, Graduate Recruiter in WEC. Wendy starts January 16th!

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):

Thursday, January 5:
Wrestling -- Augsburg 23, Augustana (S.D.) 14
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0506statistics/010506augustana.html

Friday, January 6:
Women's Hockey -- Neumann (Pa.) 7, Augsburg 3
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0506statistics/010606neumann.html

Saturday, January 7:
Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 4, Neumann (Pa.) 3
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0506statistics/010706neumann.html

Men's Basketball -- Hamline 83, Augsburg 71
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mbasket/0506statistics/010706hamline.html

Women's Basketball -- Hamline 68, Augsburg 58
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wbasket/0506statistics/010706hamline.html

Wrestling -- Augsburg at Dickinson State (N.D.) Blue Hawk Classic
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/wrestling/0506statistics/010706dickinson.html


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

Tuesday, January 10:
Men's Hockey at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11:
Women's Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 5:45 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Concordia-Moorhead, 8 p.m.

Friday, January 13:
Men's Hockey at Wisconsin-Superior, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Catherine, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, January 14:
Women's Hockey at St. Catherine (U of M Ridder, Minneapolis), 12:05 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Gustavus, Si Melby Hall, 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Gustavus, Si Melby Hall, 3:15 p.m.
Men's Hockey at St. Scholastica, 7 p.m.
Wrestling at NWCA Division III National Dual Meet Tournament, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Sunday, January 15:
Wrestling at NWCA Division III National Dual Meet Tournament, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Monday, January 16:
Women's Basketball vs. St. Benedict, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball at St. John's, 7:30 p.m.

Subject: FOR RENT
Submitter: Brenda A Hemmingsen, Admissions Assistant, Admissions

Message: Message: 2 Bedroom- Lower Duplex
Formal Dining Room, Porch
Natural woodwork, hardwood floors
Central Air~Fenced Yard
Great Garden Space Avaiable
Walk to Bus OR Light Rail
SMOKE-FREE!
(NO PETS or WATERBEDS)
2 persons~$750
3 Person~ $1050
$$Landlord will PAY 1/2 Jan & Feb Heat$
(plus utilities & deposit)
CALL~ 612-721-2600