Winter Bike Announcements

Not planning to ride your bike during the icy winter months? Take your bike home this weekend of over Thanksgiving break! If you don't ride in the winter, please remove your bike from the racks and bring it home. There are folks that need to ride in the winter and as a community, we need to make room for them on the racks.

BIKES PARKED IN NON-DESIGNATED AREAS MAY BECOME DAMAGED FROM OR BE REMOVED FOR SNOW REMOVAL.

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Life of the Mind Retreat

We are taking suggestions for a topic for the Life of the Mind Retreat, tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 13. (Environmental issues has been suggested.) Along with a topic we also need someone who would be willing to co-chair and help plan the retreat. If you have any ideas about a retreat topic and are willing to help with the planning please contact Diane Pike at her e-mail address or call x1228.

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Expanded Quad - Teaching & Learning Opportunities

Join a discussion led by Dean Barbara Farley that will explore teaching and learning opportunities presented by the expanded quadrangle and green roof of the Center for Science, Business, and Religion: November 17, 12:30-1:30, Minneapolis Room.

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The Spirit of MLK Award: Nominations

Each year Augsburg College celebrates and honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through music, education, and a social gathering. The Spirit of MLK Award recognizes outstanding contributions to our community that support the values of MLK. Each year, a student and a staff or faculty, are honored during the MLK celebration held at Augsburg College.

Nominations should include the following information:

A rationale for nomination with specific examples, stories and anecdotes are also welcome (750 word maximum)

Name of nominator:
Phone:
Email:

Person being nominated:
Phone:
Email:

The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 26

Your nominations can be sent to Kasidy at CB #234 or emailed to moorek1@augsburg.edu

The MLK committee will review the pool of nominations. Once the selections have been made, the nominator and the awardees will be contacted. Both will be invited to celebrate and honor MLK's legacy at the Augsburg MLK celebration on January 19, 2009.

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News & Notes for AFA December/January Newsletter

The Augsburg for Adults December/January Newsletter needs news and notes from students, faculty, and staff. If you have an event or service that you would like to advertise to WEC and graduate students, please email a short blurb to foxwilso@augsburg.edu by November 26.

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Gerda Mortensen Celebration

On Monday, November 17 Mortensen Hall will be sponsoring a day of activities set up in remembrance of Gerda Mortensen, who the building is named after. The day is designed to appreciate Gerda's impact on Augsburg and the surrounding community!

On Monday, Gracia Grindal has been invited to speak at chapel about Gerda Mortensen. During community time after chapel there will be refreshments and a time to share stories about Gerda Mortensen's life and achievements. Chapel will begin at its normal time of 10:20 a.m., with the community time to follow.

Later in the day from 5:00-8:00 p.m., an event will be hosted in Mortensen Hall that will be a celebration of Gerda. The celebration will include cake, ice cream, and opportunities to participate in activities involving civic engagement and awareness. All are welcome to attend and we hope to see you there!

Please help us in celebrating Gerda Mortensen and her impact on the rich history here at Augsburg.

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Urness Loft Return

If you no longer want your Urness loft, the last day to return it for a $25 refund is November 21. If you wish to return your loft (two bed ends and the metal stabilizer bar) you must bring it down to the ground floor in Urness by the laundry room between 3 and 4 p.m. Lofts will not be accepted after this date and time.

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Global IQ Quiz and Drawing--WIN Prizes

AUGGIES, GET READY TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORLD !

During International Education week, take a Global IQ Quiz online (links below), score 9 out of 10, print your total score confirmation, write your name and email address on it, and enter to WIN GIFT CARDS from local restaurants, the Bookstore and others. Students, faculty and staff may enter one in each category.

Submit your entries November 17-21, between 11:00-1:00 in Christensen Center Lobby.
Take the Geographic Economy Quiz: http://iew.state.gov/quiz/economy/index.cfm
Take the Cultural Geography Quiz: http://iew.state.gov/quiz/cultural/index.cfm
Take the Cities of the World Quiz: http://iew.state.gov/quiz/cities/index.cfm

The Global IQ Quiz is provided through The Department of State, the Department of Education and the National Geographic Society, which has provided questions from previous National Geographic Bee competitions for this year's Global IQ Quiz.

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Coats Needed

Starting November 10, Project for Pride in Living will accept new or gently used coats for both adult and kids; demand is especially high for kid's coats. Coats will be distributed to residents in need at PPL housing in North and South Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park and New Hope. Coats can be dropped of in Mary Laurel True's office in the Center for Service, Work and Learning (in the basement of Anderson Hall). Please pass this information on to friends and family members.

For additional information contact Jen Chamberlain at 612.455.5172 Jen.Chamberlain@ppl-inc.org. Information about the coat drive can also be found on the web at http://www.ppl-inc.org/news/2008/coat-drive

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Orientation Leader Applications

Want to be an Orientation Leader? Campus Activities and Orientation is looking for motivated students who are interested in a great leadership position. OLs implement orientation programs for first-years and act as resources and mentors for the incoming students. Applications are available in the CAO office (Auggie's Nest, lower level of Christensen), so don't let this great opportunity pass you by! Applications are due Fri, Nov. 14 in the CAO office by 4:30 p.m. Contact: orientat@augsburg.edu (612) 330-1100

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Survey Announcement

The Commission on Augsburg as College and University is beginning its work to explore the ways in which our work as a college has expanded to include many university-like programs. During the course of this exploration, the Commission will be very interested in hearing from a wide range of faculty, students, and staff about their perceptions and ideas about our institutional identity. Toward this goal, I am pleased that students from the Marketing and Research Analysis class, taught by Professor Lori Lohman, will be conducting a survey which is designed to assess student perceptions about what characterizes an institution as a college or university and the effects of such designation. This survey will be distributed to students in a representative sampling of classes beginning next week. The survey results will be shared with the Commission and serve as an excellent resource for future discussions through the next year. I want to thank the student researchers for their interest in the work of the Commission and encourage students who are asked to participate in this survey to provide thoughtful and candid feedback.

Please let me or Prof. Lohman know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Christine M. Szaj
Vice President and Chief of Staff

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Music Concert TONIGHT

Celebrating National Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month with a free concert TONIGHT - FRIDAY, November 14. Two Native American Bands - Bluedog Band (Eric Buffalohead's Band) and Red Ponie Band will be performing from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium in the Music Hall. Refreshments will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME. Please stop by!! Sponsored by the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA), American Indian Studies (AIS) and American Indian Student Services.

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International Education Week

Learn about our global environment and your role within it, here on campus, through daily events this International Education Week!

Monday, Nov. 17 - Americas Day
10:30 to 1:00 pm at Christensen Center

-International Student Organization (ISO)-Americas Display
-Internships in the Americas
-Study Abroad in the Americas
-Hoversten Peace and Reconciliation in Guatemala
-AQUIP/Internationalizing Campus

Tuesday, Nov.18 - Europe Day
10:30 to 1:00 pm at Christensen Center

-International Student Organization (ISO)-Europe Display
-Internships in Europe
-Study Abroad in Europe
-AQUIP/Internationalizing Campus

4:00 to 5:00 pm at
International Programs Photo Contest, 2nd Floor of Old Main

Wednesday, Nov.19 - Africa and Middle East Day
10:30 to 1:00 pm at Christensen Center

-Pan-Afrikan Student Union Display
-Internships in Africa
-Study Abroad in Africa and Middle East
-AQUIP/Internationalizing Campus

3:30 to 5:00 in Marshall Room
Film Clips for Intercultural Competence

5:00 to 6:30 pm in East Commons
International Business and Mexico/U.S./Minnesota Relations

Thursday, Nov.20 - Asia and Oceania Day

-International Student Organization (ISO)-Asia and Oceania Display
-Internships in Asia, Australia & New Zealand
-Study Abroad in Asia & Oceania
-AQUIP/Internationalizing Campus

11:00 am to Noon in Hoversten Chapel
2008 KORYNE HORBAL LECTURE
Convocation- Winona LaDuke

The Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center

Friday, Nov.21 -

10:20-10:40, Hoversten Chapel
Chapel Talk: Hoversten Peace and Reconciliation Program-Guatemala led by faculty, students and staff.

10:40-11:00, Hoversten Chapel
Post Chapel Community Time
Participants' photos, Guatemalan Free Trade Coffee. Learn how faculty, staff and students can participate in the next Hoversten Program in Latin America.

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Photo Contest Reception--Winners announced TUESDAY

8th International Programs Photo Contest Reception
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4-5 p.m.
Old Main, second floor

Schoolchildren in Thailand … coffee in Nicaragua … a Holocaust memorial … dwellings in northern Namibia … llamas and Inca ruins … it's your chance to travel the world through the camera lens of students who entered photos in the International Programs Photo Contest.

Twenty-nine photos were selected for exhibit, and prizes will be awarded in three categories—landscapes/cityscapes, students and local people in their cultural setting, and portraits. Congratulate the winners as they're announced at 4:20 p.m. and enjoy hearing from the students about their experiences abroad. Enjoy international snacks and beverages.

Sponsored by the Office of International Programs, the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Dept., and Marketing and Communication

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Bookstore Sale

Stock up Sale! Buy 1 Champion item and get 1 at (equal or lesser value) 50% off. Applies to all Champion products; t-shirts, pants, hoods and shorts. New styles just arrived. Sale ends November 30. Other discounts do not apply.

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Tickets for Pot of Gold

Tickets are now on sale for Pot of Gold, directed by Russ Dugger.
Available performance dates are:
Friday, November 21 and Saturday November 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday November 23 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for
$5 for General Public
$4 for ACTC faculty and staff
$1 for Augsburg students and children under 12
All Augsburg students need to bring their student ID.

To make a reservation, call the box office at 612-330-1257.

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Ultimate Frisbee - Staff and Faculty

Join us in the dome!! Noon to 1:00 every Tuesday, November 18 to December 16. Wear comfortable clothes and a friendly face. We bring the frisbees and the pennies. All skill levels are welcome!!

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Thursday, November 13:
Men's Soccer -- NCAA Playoff First Round -- Augsburg 1, Whitworth (Wash.) 1 (2OT), Augsburg advances in penalty kick shootout 4-2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/111308whitworth.html

Football -- Bethel 26, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0809statistics/111308bethel.html


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

Friday, November 14:
Women's Hockey vs. Bethel, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Men's Hockey at Bethel, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 15:
Men's/Women's Cross Country at NCAA Div. III Central Regional at Grinnell, Iowa, 11 a.m.
Women's Swimming at St. John's/St. Benedict Fall Invitational, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey at Bethel, 3 p.m.
Women's Basketball at University of Chicago (Ill.) Midway Classic Tournament -- vs. University of Chicago (Ill.), 4 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. Bethel, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Sunday, November 16:
Women's Basketball at University of Chicago (Ill.) Midway Classic Tournament -- vs. Chapman (Calif.) or Ithaca (N.Y.), 11 a.m. or 3 p.m.
Men's Soccer at NCAA Div. III National Playoff Second Round at Redlands (Calif.), 1 p.m.

Tuesday, November 18:
Men's Basketball at Crown, 6 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

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Augsburg Advances in NCAA Men's Soccer Playoffs

Men's Soccer 11/13/08 -- NCAA Division III National Playoff First Round -- Augsburg (Minn.) 1, Whitworth (Wash.) 1 (2OT); Augsburg advances 4-2 in penalty-kick shootout!

http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoccer/0809statistics/111308whitworth.html

SPOKANE, Wash. (11/13/08) -- Goalkeeper Pascaul Venter (JR, Rochester, Minn./John Marshall HS) claimed a key save on a penalty-kick shootout, as the Augsburg College men's soccer team advanced in the NCAA Division III national playoffs on Thursday afternoon with a 4-2, penalty-kick decision over host Whitworth University (Wash.).

The teams played to a 1-1 tie after two overtimes, which is how the game is officially recorded. Augsburg (11-3-7 overall), in its first-ever trip to the NCAA Division III national tournament, will advance to play Redlands (Calif., 16-4-2) in the second round on Sunday (11/16) at 1 p.m. (Pacific time, 3 p.m. Twin Cities time) in Redlands, Calif. Whitworth, in its fifth NCAA tournament since 2001, finishes its season 14-2-4.

For the second straight postseason game, Augsburg went to a penalty kick shootout. But unlike the MIAC championship game on Saturday against Carleton (a 5-3 shootout decision for the Knights), the Auggies were able to advance with the shootout triumph. After the teams exchanged goals -- Cameron Bushey for Whitworth, Simon Rekkebo (FY, Trondheim, Norway) for Augsburg -- in the first round of the best-of-five format, Venter made a save on a shot by Whitworth's John Prugh.

"Pascaul was huge in the shootout," said Augsburg head coach Greg Holker. "We were in a good spot with Prugh missing his attempt wide, but P-Cal's save on Mattina's shot was massive, and made it next to impossible for us to not advance ... We were fortunate in this one. There were a few moments we all held our breath. Fortunately, we held strong and prevailed in the end."

Augsburg's Alex Hildebrandt (JR, St. Paul, Minn./Highland Park HS), who had missed a shootout attempt against Carleton on Saturday, then converted on his attempt against Whitworth goalkeeper Jeff Srock. Venter followed with another save for the Auggies on the next shot by Whitworth's Joey Mattina. Lucas Ingram (JR, Woodbury, Minn.) scored to put the Auggies ahead 3-1, and after Elly Bulega made it 3-2 with a goal, Peter Loyd (FY, Plymouth, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) clinched the decision for the Auggies with a goal.

The teams played to a 1-1 draw after regulation time. Augsburg controlled possession in the first portion of the game, but Whitworth put the first score on the board, as Elly Bulega collected a clearing attempt in front and headed it past Venter in the 35th minute. The goal snapped a streak of 525 scoreless minutes by Augsburg opponents over the last six games. The Auggies tied the game in the 61st minute, as Nick Anderson (JR, White Bear Lake, Minn.) finished a break on a feed from David Scheller (FY, Maple Grove, Minn.), putting the ball inside the left post from the top of the penalty box.

"Nick Anderson had his best game, and we needed that with Van Hong suspended (due to a red card). His finish was extremely well taken from 20 yards," Holker said. "James See has been incredible lately, and today was no different. I simply enjoy watching him play - and hope I get to keep on watching him a bit longer."

Whitworth outshot Augsburg by a 13-9 margin in regulation time, including an 8-4 edge in the first half. Whitworth had two corner kicks in the first two minutes of the first overtime, but could not convert. The Pirates had five shots in the second overtime, as they controlled possession through most of the 20 extra minutes. Venter made five saves in regulation and overtime, while Srock had two saves.

"We were a bit suspect in the back, and that is something we will address with film and training the next two days. To give up a goal the way we did was irritating, and we can't have those moments if we hope to get past Redlands," Holker said. "Overall, it is exciting for our institution to advance to the second round in our first trip to the NCAA tournament."

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Need for a Bed

I will be putting my house on the market in March and am in need of a bed frame and mattress (preferably a double bed, but queen size would be fine) to use. My realtor tells me I need to make one of the rooms in my house more "bedroomy"! Sorry, but I don't need to buy the bed, but would need to use it for an unknown amount of time; I could take it most anytime that would work for you. Thanks much! My ext. is 1525 or daniels@augsburg.edu

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