Snow Emergency & Bicycle Information

When a significant amount of snow falls, the city of Minneapolis declares a Snow Emergency to remove accumulating snow from the full width of city streets. If you are parked on a city street and do not follow the snow emergency rules, your vehicle will be ticketed and towed by the city.

If you park on city streets, please visit the city of Minneapolis snow emergency web site. Here you will find the snow emergency parking rules along with an interactive map showing where you can park and when. The snow emergency parking page is:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/snow-emergency.asp

It is NOT Augsburg's responsibility to notify you of snow emergencies on city streets. If the city tows your car, it will cost you several hundred dollars to get it back. If you park on city streets, I STRONGLY recommend that you subscribe to e-mail/SMS and phone notification of snow emergencies. The following links will take you directly to those services:

To receive an e-mail of SMS message when a snow emergency is declared:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/esubscribe.asp

To receive an automated phone call when a snow emergency is declared:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/phone-alert.asp

If you have an Augsburg parking permit and are properly parked in one of our lots, our maintenance crews will do their best to plow around your car. If we need you to move your vehicle, we can look you up by your license plate if it is registered in parking services. If need be, you can check out a shovel with your student or employee ID card at the DPS desk in the Urness/Mortenson lobby.

Day (temporary) parking passes for Augsburg lots are available for $5 through Augnet's Parking Services. Passes are limited.

BICYCLES:
Bicycles must be parked and locked in approved bicycle racks on campus. Bicycles parked along fences or other unapproved areas may be damaged during snow plowing or may be removed by Public Safety to allow for plowing.

Those who do not plan to ride during the winter months are encouraged to store their bicycles at their homes if possible. Thanksgiving break is a good time to load it up and take it home.

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Apply by 11/23:Summer Abroad Scholarships Over $1K

Still need a Fine Arts class? A Humanities LAF? REL 200? A Social & Behavioral Science course?

Apply for the Augsburg Abroad Students of Color Scholarship to study in any of the following 2012 Summer Session Faculty-Led and CGE Summer Programs and fulfill your missing LAFs and major/minor requirements next summer:

1.Civic Engagement: Egypt (2 credits)
• POL 160/461 AND HIS 195 (Humanities-LAF- HIS course, Social I Behavioral Science LAF- POL 160 course)

2. Thai Education & Culture: Thailand (1 credit)
• ENG 291/391 (Humanities LAF-ENL 291, Writing/Speaking skill, English Major/Minor elective)

3. International Management: Germany (1 credit)
• BUS 465 OR FIN460 (Int'l Business Major/Minor requirement, CCS & Int'l Relations Major/Minor elective, Finance Major requirement- FIN 460 only, Management Major requirement BUS 465 only)

4. International Theater: Scotland (1 credit)
• THR 1xx /495 (Fine Arts LAF – THR1xx only, Elective in Theater and Film)

5. AugCore Mexico Summer Session I or II: Mexico (2 Credits)
• One or two Spanish language courses (17 different courses offered)
• Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art (Art/Spanish 231, Fine Arts LAF)
• Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II (Religion 200)
• Latin Dance (HPE 002)
• Internship or Independent Research

6. Social Change and Development in Southern Africa: Namibia (2 Credits)
• The Development Process – Southern Africa (Interdisciplinary Studies 312)
• Internship or Independent Research

Stop by the Augsburg Abroad office in Murphy Place for an application.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 23, 2o12.

More information about these programs is available on our NEW online program search here:

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

Questions? 612-330-1650 and abroad@augsburg.edu

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Embedding Diversity and Global Learning

This series of workshops focuses on Augsburg's Model of Diversity and Global Learning and how it is being used to help embed diversity and global learning in the curriculum and co-curriculum. Sessions will be held from 3:15--5:00 on Mondays.

November 21, OGC 100, - "I went home pretty devastated most days: A story of race and best practices" - Contextual Competence (Audrey Appelsies, Education)
January 30, Riverside - Interpersonal Competence – using Intergroup Dialogue and other communication tools to develop empathy and improve relations with others (Laura Boisen, Nancy Rodenborg, and Vivian Jenkins-Nelson, Social Work)
February 20, OGC 100, - Intercultural Competence – using cultural immersion to develop better understanding of other cultures (Orv Gingerich, Office of International Programs and Cheryl Leuning, Nursing)
April 2, OGC 100 – Personal Competence – using self-assessment tools to better understand self (Tom Morgan, ACFL and MAL, and Velma Lashbrook, CTL and MAL)

To rsvp for these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising

Modeled after the popular Speaking of Scholarship Series, these presentations and conversations are designed to share what we are learning about teaching and advising. Sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 11:50-1:20, and involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other's experiences. A light lunch is served. The remaining sessions this fall will include:

December 1, Foss 175 – Velma Lashbrook, "Lessons Learned from Using Team-Based Learning in a Research Methods Course"

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu), so we can have adequate food and handouts.

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Ideas about Inclusiveness

This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how to create an inclusive learning community that values all of its members. It includes discussions of teaching, advising, and coaching skills; and dialogues about specific differences and how they impact a sense of inclusiveness. This series includes a number of well-received sessions presented at the Creating and Inclusive Campus Conference last May.

These sessions will be held on Mondays with lunch available at 11:45. The sessions will commence at 12:00 and end at 1:15. Remaining sessions include:

November 28, OGC 100 - Scott Washburn, Patrice Salmeri and student panel, StepUP, "Engaging Students in Recovery from Addiction"
January 23, OGC 100 - Matt Maruggi and Lori Brandt Hale, Religion, "The V-Word Dialogues: Teaching and Practicing Pluralism in the Classroom"
February 6, OGC 100 - Sheila Fox Wassink, CLASS, and panel, "Mentoring Students with Psychiatric Disabilities"
February 20, OGC 100 - Cari Maguire, New Programs, "Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students"
March 6, OGC 100 - TBD

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Leadership Series

This series is designed for all campus leaders, and is offered on Tuesdays. The remaining sessions include:

November 22, 2011, OGC 100, 4:00-6:00 – Strategic Thinking: Seeing Things Whole (Tom Morgan)
January 17, 2011, OGC 100, 4:00-6:00 – Relationship Building: Developing Intercultural Competence (Karen Lokkesmoe)
February 14, 2012, OGC 100, 4:00-6:00 – Influencing: Adapting to Interpersonal Differences (Brad Lashbrook)
March 13, 2012, Marshall, 4:00-6:00 – Executing: Leading Teams (Aaron Griess)
April 24, 2012, Marshall, 4:15-6:00 – Innovating: Facilitating Social Change (Paul Pribbenow)

For more information, please contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu). To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you sign up, you will be expected to attend as many of these sessions as possible.

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I-Term -- Register in 1 Step

The Integrated Term (I-Term) is being offered this Spring 2012, and is open to all students.

The theme: "Fate of the Earth 101: Consumption of Food, Fuel and Media in U.S. Culture."

Students receive credit for three courses:
* ENG 270 "Environmental Literature"
* POL 170 "Law in the U.S."
* SOC 121 "Introduction to Human Society"

The I-Term will be taught by Lars Christiansen, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, and John Harkness.

HOW TO REGISTER:
Sign our "sign-up" sheet, located on the office door of Prof. Combellick-Bidney, Memorial 117a.

It's that simple.

We hope you'll join us next semester!

Questions? email lars at christil@augsburg.edu

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Leader-Manager Circle

Velma Lashbrook will lead a series of conversations about leader/manager responsibilities based on Jim Collins' Good to Great and his monograph for the social sector, Participant will also complete his diagnostic tool and identify strategies for improving performance within their work units. Sessions will be held on Mondays from 8:30-10:00 in Lindell 202, and will include coffee and bagels or muffins. The remaining sessions include:

November 21 – Disciplined Thought – Ch. 4-5
January 30 – Disciplined Action – Ch. 6-7
February 27 – Built to Last – Ch. 8-9
April 2 – How to Make Augsburg Great – conversation with Paul Pribbenow and Chris Szaj

Participants are expected to attend all sessions, if possible. Please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) to receive a book before the session.

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising

Modeled after the popular Speaking of Scholarship Series, these presentations and conversations are designed to share what we are learning about teaching and advising. Sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 11:50-1:20, and involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other's experiences. A light lunch is served. The remaining sessions this fall will include:

December 1, Foss 175 – Velma Lashbrook, "Lessons Learned from Using Team-Based Learning in a Research Methods Course"

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu), so we can have adequate food and handouts.

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Staff Development Series -Strengths

All staff are invited to participate in the ongoing series designed for staff. This series addresses both personal and professional development needs. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:30, and will include a continental breakfast. The remaining workshops scheduled for 2011-12 include:

December 6, OGC 200 – Using Your Strengths at Work (Velma Lashbrook) – pick up a book from CTL
January 17, OGC 100 – Embracing Change and an Entrepreneurial Spirit (President Paul Pribbenow)
February 28, TBD – Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner?)
March 20, OGC 200 – Building a Case for Change (Jim Erchul and Staney Rostad)
April 17, Riverside – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Judy Johnson)
May 22-24 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference and working session
June 19, OGC 114 – Addressing Student Needs (Jennifer Simon and Ann Garvey)
July 17, OGC 114 – Getting Involved in Campus Work (Kelsey Richardson Blackwell and Nate Hallanger)
August 21, OGC 200 – Continuing to Learn: Preparing for the Future (TBD)

To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Voicemail Maintenance (November 23)

Beginning at 6:00am on Wednesday, November 23, until approximately 6:45am, voicemail services will be intermittently unavailable on campus due to scheduled maintenance. During this time, callers will be unable to leave messages and users will be unable to access their messages.

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Free Thanksgiving Community Meal

Bethany Lutheran Church

Free Thanksgiving Community Meal

Bethany will host a Thanksgiving Community Meal this coming Sunday, November 20, after worship at 11:30 am. Free to all, this meal will include turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and all the fixings - followed by pie, of course! Come for worship at 10:00 am and stay for a wonderful meal. Please join us in celebrating thanks for all of the gifts we share in our community.

If you are able to help with preparation of the meal, serving or clean-up, please call the church office.

We hope to see you there!

Pastor Justin

Bethany Lutheran Church
2511 E. Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 332-2397

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Congrats to Emerging Leaders Program Graduates

We would like to congratulate the 30 first-year students who have graduated from the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) this fall, the highest number of students who have ever participated in the program!

ELP is a 10-week leadership program designed to develop comprehensive leadership and educational experiences of students. The program strives to accomplish this through the development of, exposure to and participation in social, cultural, multicultural, intellectual, recreational, community service, leadership abilities and campus governance involvement.

A special thanks to ELP mentors Nate Althoff, Elan Dillner, and Susie Mechtel, who planned and led the classes, as well as Kofi Abaidoo-Asiedu and Joshua Peaslee, who both coordinated the program.

Please join us in congratulating Michael Arnd, Julie Bednark, Priti Bhowmik, Brittney Chadderdon, Nazrawit Dimore, Karin Driggers, Fabien Dubbe, Gina Gainous, Cedith Giddings, Katherine Gray, Lindsay Helbach, Alissa Humphreys, Riley Hunter, Rebekka Kelly, Banna Kidane, Gabriela Lagunes, Kesang Olsen, Alisha Olson, Amanda Procopio, Maggie Royce, Simone Simpson, Bradley St. Aubin, Annie Stockland, Lee Thao, Quentin Tradup, Kara Underberg, Mai Vang, Peng Vue, Yuri Whitehead, and Kristy Williams.

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Most Restrooms Will Be "All Gender" on Mon, Nov 21

On Monday, November 21, the majority of bathrooms on campus will be temporarily designated as "all gender" in order to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance. This means people of all gender identities may use these facilities.

Transgender Day of Remembrance honors all of those who have been the target of harassment or violence for being transgender or gender non-conforming. Converting the majority of restrooms on campus is aimed at highlighting the lack of gender-neutral facilities on campus, as well as the harassment many students, staff, faculty, and visitors encounter on campus and the greater community in areas such as gendered restrooms.

Gendered (female / male) restrooms will still be available in the following locations on campus during the day:
• Basement of Foss Center
• Kennedy Center (all floors)
• 3rd floor of Oren Gateway Center
• 3rd floor of Science Building

Queer and Straight in Unity also invites all students, staff, and faculty to a continued discussion around all-gender bathrooms and other issues facing transgender communities in that evening at 7:00pm in Marshall Room.

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Dr. Emmons' Books in Bookstore

For those of you who attended the presentation by Dr. Henry Emmons on Resiliency on Wednesday 11/16, his books, The Chemistry of Joy and The Chemistry of Calm will be available for purchase in the bookstore through Thanksgiving.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707. Thank you.

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Advent Vespers Ushers Needed

Advent Vespers is coming up and we need volunteers to help usher! Not a music major or familiar with the music department? Who cares! Anyone can help out: students, faculty, family members and friends.

Services are held at 5:00p and 8:00p on Friday, December 2nd.
Services are held at 2:00p, 5:00p and 8:00p on Saturday, December 3rd.

We prefer volunteers to help with at least 2 services but if you can only usher at 1 service we still want you!

If you would like to usher or if you would like more information e-mail Steven Schwartz at schwartz1@augsburg.edu

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Staff Senate Open Forum this Tuesday

There will be a Staff Senate Open Forum this Tuesday, November 22nd, from 12:30-1:00pm in the Riverside Room. All staff are welcome to attend!

If you are not able to attend the open forum, but would like to contact Staff Senate, please follow the link to fill out our online feedback form: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b3merR31tLivaba

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Rescheduled: Performers for MLK Convocation

The auditions will be held Monday, November 21st from 4:30 - 5:45 in the Chapel. Please see below for further information.

For the 2012 MLK Convocation on Monday, January 16th, the MLK Committee would like to invite Augsburg students, staff, and faculty to participate through music, dance, spoken word, and short theatrical performances. Three pieces will be chosen by our Emmy Award-winning guest host, T. Mychael Rambo. All pieces should be about 3 minutes in length and should relate to Martin Luther King, Jr., peace, or social justice in some way.

Please email Kasidy Moore at moorek1@augsburg.edu to sign up for your 5 minute audition time.

If you are unable to make that time, but want to be involved or have any questions, please email moorek1@augsburg.edu as well.

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Annual Benefit Enrollment Period Ends TODAY

We would like to clarify some frequently asked questions regarding the annual enrollment action steps for 2012. Please take a moment to read this email to ensure you understand what you need to do to maintain or add/drop coverage for the 2012 plan year.

Annual benefit enrollment started on Monday, November 7, 2011 and will go through this Friday, November 18, 2011. All forms must be turned no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, November 18.

WHAT YOU MUST DO:

· You MUST turn in an enrollment form (see link below) if you wish to add or drop health and/or dental coverage for yourself and/or your dependents.

· You MUST turn in a an enrollment form (see link below) if you are NOT currently enrolled and wish to enroll in health and/or dental.

· For those who wish to participate in the FSA (Medical and/or Dependent Care), you MUST turn in an enrollment form (see link below). Your election from 2011 will NOT carry over into 2012.

· You do NOT need to do anything to keep your current elections for health, dental and optional life and AD&D insurance.

· You must turn in the form contained in these links if you wish to increase or decrease your current optional life (http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/OptionalLifeForm.pdf) and/or AD&D election (http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/OptionalAD&DForm.pdf).


VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION for the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan and the Health Savings Account (HSA) plan:

· To participate in the FSA (Medical and/or Dependent Care), you MUST turn in an enrollment form (see link below). Your election from 2011 will NOT carry over into 2012.

· The College will switch HSA providers from US Bank to OptumHealth for the 2012 plan year.

· To enroll in the HSA, you must fill out the enrollment form (see link below) AND the HSA Supplemental Enrollment Form
(http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/HSASupplementalForm.pdf). Your election from 2011 will NOT carry over into 2012.

· Finally, for those who are currently enrolled in the HSA plan with US Bank or another carrier, you have the option to roll over your current HSA to OptumHealth. If you wish to do so, you MUST fill out the HSA Transfer/Rollover Form (http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/HSARolloverTransferForm.pdf).

· If you keep your US Bank HSA account, you will be assessed $3.50/per month by US Bank starting in March 2012.


Click on the following link to access the enrollment form referenced above:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/EnrollmentForm.pdf

We strongly encourage all benefits-eligible employees to attend an information session. There is one session remaining:

November 17, 2011 at 9:30 am, Christensen Center, Marshall Room

If you are unable to attend, you may view the presentation at the following link: (http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2012_Benefits/2012AugsburgOpenEnrollment.pdf).

Please contact the Human Resources department with any questions at 612-330-1216.

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Phillips Scholarship Information

Phillips Scholarship Deadline

The Phillips Scholars Program is administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund in partnership with the financial aid offices of 16 private colleges and universities. The program is funded by the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation which recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to create a better life for those with unmet needs.

Selection criteria includes:
2.75+ GPA
Must be a sophomore in the 2011-2012 academic year
Demonstrate current financial need
Committed to designing and implementing your own community service project

Please attend one of the informational sessions below to learn more about the Phillips Scholarship:
Tuesday, November 29 at 12 pm – 1 pm in Marshall Room
Thursday, December 1 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in Oren Gateway 100
Monday, December 5 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in Oren Gateway 114

To obtain the application and for more information please contact Jenny Yang at yangj@augsburg.edu or x1294 in the Financial Aid Office.

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Augsburg for Adults Noontime in the Library

Are you a little lost regarding citations and the different styles? Are you confused about the differences between quoting, paraphrasing, and plagiarism? Are you interested in knowing how to compile your sources electronically? Will you soon be doing a literature review? Stop in at the Library for quick tips and advice!

Saturday, November 19, 2011
12:10-12:40pm
Lindell Library

• Citations 101
• Quoting, paraphrasing, and plagiarism
• RefWorks: Compiling your sources electronically
• Researching for a literature review

All four seminars will be offered during this 30-minute time period, so choose wisely! Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to Holley Locher with your seminar choice at locherh@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1763 by Thursday, November 17. Questions? Contact Holley Locher.

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Wanted: Live-in Childcare

Friend seeking help finding child care:
I am a single woman expecting a baby in February 2012. I am in need of child care on weekdays from approximately 3pm-10:30pm at my home in New Brighton. I am open to having a live-in woman in my home and will offer room and board as well as small stipend in exchange for child care. I am looking for an individual who has newborn experience, is responsible, and enjoys being around children - someone who is honest and has solid Christian values. This would be an ideal position for a student who has day classes with late afternoon/evenings free to care for my child. If interested, call Michelle at 651-366-9798.

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Holiday Fiesta to Benefit Cuernavaca Sister City

The Minneapolis-Cuernavaca Sister City Association invites you to La Posada Holiday Fiesta! Dance to salsa music, bid on unique holiday gifts in the silent auction, enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres, and a traditional fruit punch.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 9th, 6:30 to 10:00 PM at Las Mojarras Restaurant: 1507 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407.

For more information visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2529762588/eivtefrnd

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