Public Safety Break Announcements

Note: The Library and Athletic Facilities have published operating schedules. Those facilities will open and close according to their published schedules.

1 - Buildings will be unlocked each weekday morning at their normal time. Buildings will remain closed on holidays (12/23, 12/24,12/25,12/26, 1/1, 1/2) and weekends UNLESS there is a scheduled activity or office that needs the building open.

2 - Buildings will close no later than 5 p.m. UNLESS there is a scheduled activity or office that needs the building to remain open. Officers will be making regular rounds through buildings. During break the officers will close a building if, during their rounds, they find it empty. If you leave for the day and believe your building will be empty, please call x1717 and let us know.

3 - Conference rooms, classrooms and labs will remain locked UNLESS there is a scheduled activity or office that needs the space.

4 - If the space you need is locked, and you have a legitimate reason to be in there, please call x1717 and an officer will do their best to assist you. Please have photo ID and show it to the officer. Some officers will be working different shifts over the break and may not have had the opportunity to meet you.

5 - Whenever possible, don't work alone. Ideally, there should always be two or more people in your area. If you are working alone, I encourage you to call x1717 and let us know. We will have officers walk by your area more frequently.

6 - If you see anything suspicious, please call x1717 immediately!

7 - Surface Parking lot general spaces will not require a permit between Dec. 16th and Jan 15th. HOWEVER, all specifically marked spaces such as reserved, meters, handicap etc still require the appropriate permit or money. These spaces will continue to be monitored as well as all fire lane and time restricted zones.

8) Spring parking permit sales will begin the week of Jan. 2nd 2012. Please see the website for further details on specific sales dates. http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking_permits.html

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Speaking Lab Hours

Speaking lab hours for finals week are as follows:
Monday 10am-12pm and Wednesday 10am-12pm
Located in Foss 171
speakinglab@augsburg.edu for questions.

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Faculty- Please Turn in Winter Book Orders

Please email me with your winter book orders today!

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Lindell Library Late Nights this Week

The library, with quiet study, group study, and computing spaces, remains open until 1 a.m. tonight through Wednesday. We invite you to come!

Hours for this week are:
Dec. 12-14, Mon-Wed 8:00 am -1:00 am
Dec. 15, Thurs 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Dec. 16, Fri 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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Writing Lab Hits 1200 Visits

As of last Friday, the Writing Lab tutors have conducted 1200 tutoring sessions just this fall term. You can still be part of this record-breaking fall as the WL will remain open through the Wednesday evening shift during finals week. Again, the Lab is located in Lindell Library, street level, left of the circulation desk. Tutors can help writers at any stage of their writing process. No appointments are taken; just stop by. Hours are as follows:

Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Any questions? Contact Kathryn Swanson (x1010).

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A Day of Giving-Thursday 12/15/11

Help the Fine Arts Keystone students raise money on Thursday 12/15/11 for I AM A STAR, a local initiative that provides direct support to the famine in Somali. This semester students have researched the famine in Somalia and have worked with the American Refugee Committee. I AM A STAR, its recent program encourages individual projects to raise awareness and funds to benefit those affected by the famine. For one day only the class is raising funds. The process is simple. Login unto our site: Donations can be made at: http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Augsburg-College-Fine-Arts-Keystone-For-Somalia-Famine-Awareness and make your donation.

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Augsburg Dining Service

Einstein's is offering Asiago Ranch Steak Salad and Egg Steak Sandwich on a Asiago Bagel

Nabo is offering fresh burgers made to order along with a daily special

Commons:

Soup: Ham & Corn Chowder
Vegetarian Chili

Market Place: Roast Turkey Cutlet
Apple Craisin Stuffing
Pork Lo Mein
Pot Stickers

Bravo: Italian Sausage with Peppers
World Flavors: Mini Burger Bar
Vegi: Balsamic Grilled Eggpland Sandwich
Deli: Assorted Meats and Cheese
Pizza: Assorted
Greens: Assorted Green & Topping along with specialty salads

LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST TONIGHT FROM 10:00PM TO 11:30PM PLEASE REMEMBER YOU WILL NEED YOUR ID TO ENTER

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO ACCESS THE FOLLOWING: http://augsburg.aviands.com/

1. ADD FLEX
2. MENU FOR THE WEEK
3. NEWS
4. HOURS OF OPERATION (SCHOOL DAYS)
5. CONTACT INFORMATION
6. ACCESS TO FACEBOOK FOR PROMOTIONS

ALL FOOD SERVICE AREA CLOSE AT 1:30PM FRIDAY, with Nabo open til 2:00pm

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Sale at Bookstore

Ready for the Holidays? We can help! All fleece sweats are 25% off, all drinkware 25% off, all clearance clothing is 25% off, great selection of Bargain Books in stock. Also, we have the Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color and the new Nook Tablet in stock!!!! Stop by the Augsburg Bookstore today or shop our website!

Like our Facebook page to see special deals and upcoming Holiday hours!

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Late Night Breakfast for Students

It's late...and it's breakfast!

Students are invited to Late Night Breakfast, Monday, December 12, 10-11:30 pm. Students - whether on a meal plan or not - are invited! A'viands will prepare delicious food and led by President Pribbenow, faculty and staff will serve breakfast.

Students will need to bring their Augsburg student ID.

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Buyback Hours for Monday December 12th

Monday December 12, 2011
Buyback hours from 10 AM – 4 PM
Please have Student ID ready for buyback

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Augsburg Dining Service, Good Eating Tip

You don't have to skip holiday parties to maintain a healthy weight, just practice portion control. Here are a few tips to reduce the urge to overeat while still enjoying yourself at any holiday party or buffet:

• Don’t skip meals. This will leave you over hungry and more likely to over-indulge.

• Before leaving for a party, eat a light healthy snack like raw vegetables or a piece of fruit to curb your appetite.

• Scan the buffet first and make a mental plan of what you'd like to try before loading up your plate with foods you may not even really want.

• Start by filling a plate with veggies and salad before going for the entrees and desserts.

• Use smaller plates. The less you put on your plate the less you can eat, smaller plates will help.


• Sit or stand as far away from the buffet table as you can. The closer you are to the food table the more tempting it is to go back for more.

• Eat only when you are hungry and not because food is near. Those calories count too and we tend to forget how much we really had as we nibble along.

• Eat slowly and savor every bite. Try putting your fork down after each mouthful until you are ready for the next one. Or at a party where appetizers are being passes around hold your glass in the hand you normally would eat with.

• Before you go back for seconds, wait 10 minutes and then ask yourself if you're still hungry. If you are, go ahead.

• Watch your liquid calories. There's lots of tasty eggnogs, ciders, wine, hot toddies and the like that go down easy but add up quickly.

• Choose your splurges wisely. If you decide to forgo moderation on a treat or dish you really have to have, cut calories elsewhere or add in some extra activity to your day.

• Bring a healthy dish. This insures there is something you won’t fill guilty about indulging in.


Try this lighter ranch dressing with your veggie trays.
Creamy Ranch Dressing

½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup low-fat buttermilk
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, minced
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice

Combine ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Taste for seasoning, adjust and store in sealed container in refrigerator for up to a week.

Recipe provided by Health Partners

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Congratulations to the 2012 Orientation Leaders

On behalf of Campus Activities and Orientation we are proud to announce the 2012 Orientation Leaders:

Mitchell Davis
Michelle Devens
Sean Evenson
Allison Gerrick
Katherine Gray
Lindsay Helbach
Estelle Hohn
Riley Hunter
Sophia Ketchum
Emily Knudson
Bao "Derek" Le
Jyotsna Magani
Mahelet Maru
Kesang "Kessi" Olsen
Gavin Prouty
Owen Pulk
Rachel Shaheen
Bradley St. Aubin
Kelsey Thompson
Cynthia Villar
Joseph Vokracka
Kyra Wachholz

If you see these students around campus, please join us in congratulating them!

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Open your Bookstore Account NOW

lf you are planning on using a bookstore account to purchase your textbooks (or anything else in the bookstore), now is the time to open for the spring semester! Any money you had leftover from fall will roll over to spring. If you need to add money or open a new account, please visit the enrollment center's webpage and follow instructions to open your bookstore account. Please read all instructions on the enrollment center's website to avoid delays in purchasing textbooks.

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Goliard/Rose Ensemble Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Rose Ensemble Raffle, presented by the Goliard Society of Medievalists. On Friday, 12/9, after the "Las Posadas" celebration in chapel, Pastor Sonja Hagander pulled the four winning tickets, which belonged to Nate Hallanger, Chris Szaj, Jeannine Gregoire, and Shana Watters. Each winner received two tickets to the Rose Ensemble's Christmas concert, "Slavic Wonders." Congrats!

Thanks to all who participated in the raffle. The Goliards raised over $300, which will help support their annual trip to the International Congress on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Spirit of MLK Award Nominations: Due Friday

The 2012 MLK Committee is seeking nominations for the 2011 MLK Award. Annually, we award two people who have demonstrated peace, love, humility, integrity and honor while working with others. We are looking for people who have demonstrated these abilities on or off campus.

Please give this careful consideration and take the time to nominate one faculty or staff member and/or one student that you believe should receive special recognition for following in the spirit of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Self nominations are also accepted.

Please provide:
• Specific examples of how this person has represented peace, love, humility, integrity and honor while working with others
• Your name and contact information and the full name of the person/people that you are nominating along with their contact information.

Please send nominations to moorek1@augsburg.edu by December 16th.

Thank you.

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Admissions Holiday Open House - TODAY

Please join us in celebrating this holiday season and our new location TODAY from 1 - 3pm. Come explore our office and visit spaces while enjoying festive goodies.

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Billy Mills Event

Billy Mills, 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist in 10,000 Meter run, will present here at Augsburg College on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 7 PM in the Chapel. He is an amazing speaker who motivates and inspires by telling his story. Please join us!! Free and open to everyone!!

Billy Mills was born and raised on the Pine Ridge (Lakota) Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Although Pine Ridge is very rich in culture and spirit, it is continually recognized economically as one of the poorest communities in America with unemployment reaching 80%.

Billy was orphaned by the age of 12 and sent to boarding schools. He graduated from high school at Haskell Indian School. Billy became involved in distance running and earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Kansas. Never winning a major race in track and field or cross country, he continued to show promise by his performances, making NCAA and AAU All-American seven times. Upon graduating from the University of Kansas, Billy was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps., and continued training for the Olympic Team. He made the Olympic Team in two events, the marathon and the 10,000 meter run. He had trained his body, mind, and soul for "Peak Performance." And the world was about to see the greatest upset in Olympic history unfold.

Today Billy is an accomplished businessman, author, and National Spokesperson for Christian Relief Services. As National Spokesperson, he has helped raise over 500 million dollars in cash and in-kind for charities worldwide. He has received five honorary doctorates, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Citation, the highest honor that the University of Kansas Alumni Association can bestow upon an individual to acknowledge outstanding achievement for the betterment of mankind. A major motion picture has been made about Billy, titled "Running Brave," and has been a positive influence on many of our American youth. Billy Mills was recognized on several end-of-the-millennium lists, including being chosen as Sports Illustrated’s Athlete of the Century for the state of South Dakota and Runners World Magazine the second greatest Olympic moment. In 2009, his race was chosen by Running Times Magazine as the greatest distance race on the track in the history of the Olympics. He is the only person from the Western Hemisphere to ever win the Olympic 10,000 Meter Run.

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Fine Arts Keystone Presentation

Please join graduating seniors from the Film, Music, Studio Arts and Theatre departments as they present the 2011 Keystone collaboration " Food For Thought ...Community Connection, Support".

Food For Thought, a series of visual arts and performance pieces is based on research on the famine in Somalia that students conducted fall semester. Working in partnership with the American Refugee Committee (ARC) through a series of presenters, interviews, online articles, and films, students compiled research and created discipline specific work that
reflects their interpretations of the famine.

All work from Food For Thought will be available for purchase and donations will be solicited for "I Am A Star" a recent ARC initiative that provides direct support for the famine in Somalia.

Date: 12/15/11
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Place: Basement of Old Main

Online donation site:
http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Augsburg-College-Fine-Arts-Keystone-For-Somalia-Famine-Awareness

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Project Homeless Connect

Project Homeless Connect is a one-stop shop model for delivering services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk to become homeless. Twice each year, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis partner with service providers, businesses, citizens, and faith congregations to bring multiple resources to one central location where people can come to access the services they need.

These services include housing, employment, medical care, mental health care, benefits and legal assistance, eye doctors, haircuts, chiropractic, and dental care. The first of these events occurred on December 14, 2005, at the Basilica of St. Mary. It was a tremendous success, involving 250 volunteers and service providers and serving over 500 men, women, children, and youth experiencing homelessness.

The next event will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Minneapolis Convention Center from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM.

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Ally Trainings I & II Offered this February

Ally Training I
Tuesday, February 14 from 1pm-4pm in Marshall Room
OR
Friday, February 17 from 9am-12pm in Marshall Room

Ally Training II
Tuesday, February 21 from 9am-12pm in Marshall Room

Ally Training I & II are offered to all faculty, staff, and students at Augsburg College to gain knowledge, skills, and resources around being intentionally supportive of LGBTQIA communities. Participants will learn about LGBTQIA history and culture, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask questions in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg. Ally Training II continues on what was discussed in Ally Training I and looks at how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, ability, age, and other identities.

You don't need to attend both trainings, but it's recommended that you have attended Ally Training I before signing up for Ally Training II. To RSVP for either one, please email Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Auggie Athletics Update

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

Saturday, Dec. 10:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at St. Cloud State Open/Wartburg (Iowa) Dick Walker Invitational
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/12/10/wres121011.aspx?path=wrestling

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 2, St. Benedict 1 (OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/12/10/whoc121011.aspx?path=whockey

Men's Basketball -- Central (Iowa) 58, Augsburg 50
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/12/10/mbb121011.aspx?path=mbball

Women's Basketball -- St. Olaf 62, Augsburg 55
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/12/10/wbb121011.aspx?path=wbball


Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Thursday, Dec. 15:
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs Bethany Lutheran, Si Melby Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at Northwestern-Roseville, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19:
Women's Basketball -- Augsburg at Cornell (Iowa), 6 p.m.
Men's Basketball -- Augsburg vs. Randolph (Va.) at San Juan, Puerto Rico, 7 p.m.

Thursday-Friday, Dec. 29-30:
Wrestling -- Augsburg at Citrus Open Tournament at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Friday, Dec. 30:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Lawrence (Wis.), Ed Saugestad Rink, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31:
Men's Hockey -- Augsburg vs. Lawrence (Wis.), Ed Saugestad Rink, 4:05 p.m.

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Town House for Sale Next to Campus

A townhouse in the Augsburg Park Condominium Association at 2008 6th St. is for sale by owner. two bedroom, 1.5 bath, underground parking. If interested please contact: John Gidmark, jhgidmark@hotmail.com, 612-386-0043

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