Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. Congratulations to the 2018 award recipients!
Teaching
Dallas Liddle, Department of English
Elizabeth Klages, Department of Political Science Adjunct Professor
Scholarship
Mary Lowe, Department of Religion
Service
Lois Bosch, Department of Social Work
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Students interested in a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity to travel the length of the Mississippi River as part of a full semester of courses should check out Augsburg’s River Semester program for Fall 2018. Students in the program will spend 100 days paddling from the Twin Cities, to St. Louis, Memphis, and beyond, before returning to the Twin Cities in December.
Courses offered include:
POL 241 Environmental and River Politics (meets Liberal Arts Foundation for Social and Behavioral Sciences)
ENV 310 Environmental Studies Field Seminar. Study grassroots organizing and meeting with stakeholders throughout the watershed.
ENV 120: Environmental Science (Science w/ Lab)
BIO 495: Topics:
POL/ENV/BIO 499 Directed Research Project (possible Keystone credit)
POL/ENV 399 Internship (with a river-related organization; some internships are paid)
KEY 490 Keystone
Other courses and specialized curriculum available by special arrangement
This program also fulfills Augsburg Experience requirement
Thanks to a generous donation from Pentair, there are a limited number of scholarships of up to $5,000 toward the program fees.
Apply by March 15, 2018
Full information and details at http://www.augsburg.edu/river or by contacting the Augsburg Study Abroad/Away Office in Christensen Center or Prof. Joe Underhill at underhil@augsburg.edu
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The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work has an open position for a Temporary Career and Internship Specialist. This position is being posted internally and can be accessed through Inside Augsburg under On-Campus Student Jobs. Please contact Morgan Michaelson from Human Resources with any questions.
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How was your experience on a Study Abroad or Away Program? Would you like to share your experience and maybe a few photos with your fellow Auggies? Auggies go on programs all over the world on short and long programs–share your story!
Share your story, give advice, or simply give us some feedback on how your program went.
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Judge Spanish Debate! No Prior Experience Needed
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a nonprofit of Augsburg University. We provide debate programming to over 750 students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, including our nearly 100 Spanish Debate League students.
We’re looking for debate judges for 3 tournaments this spring:
Wednesday April 19th – 3:30 to 7:30 PM
Wednesday May 3rd – 3:30 to 7:30 PM
Wednesday May 16th – 3:30 to 7:30 PM
Judges will observe rounds conducted completely in Spanish, determine winners for each round, and provide comments to help students improve their reading, critical thinking and Spanish language skills.
Participation in debate helps students improve their academic skills, including reading comprehension and critical thinking, and increases their confidence. Be a part of creating these outcomes for our Spanish Debate League students!
For more information, email udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu or use the calendar on the link below to choose your dates to volunteer:
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The first event is tonight-Breakfast for Dinner at HiLo Diner….Please check out the link below.
Sisterhood Boutique 3rd annual fashion show on Tuesday, March 20th at Augsburg, showcasing the talents of young social entrepreneurs through spoken word, art and fashion.
Also, Fashion Week events start on the 13th. Please check out the link below for more details.
Doors open at 6 pm, Show starts at 7 pm
Free Admittance, Donations Accepted
Henna by Mehndi Moments when doors open at 6
Music ● Sisterhood t-shirts for sale ●
After the show there will be light refreshments and possibly the opportunity to buy outfits.
*There is a link below with the schedule for the entire week of Sisterhood events.
Collaborators: Augsburg University, A’viands, Sabo Center & St. Kate’s Fashion Department
http://www.sisterhoodmn.org/fashion-week/?mc_cid=669a9b4d91&mc_eid=431a8e645d
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In a one-of-a-kind, special event: Rhonda Whiteneck, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration will present a comprehensive look at Social Security benefits and the role they play in retirement. The presentation will include a look at how your age at retirement affects your benefits, who else is eligible to receive a benefit, and how you enroll. In addition, Rhonda will discuss Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, touching on penalties, creditable drug coverage and how Medicare affects HSA participation.
Not sure if you should attend? Are you planning to retire – soon or sometime in the future? Do you have parents, friends, etc. who will be retiring and could use a few pointers? Are you unsure how your and your spouse’s Medicare benefits coordinate? Do you have an HSA and wonder what will happen to it when you reach Medicare eligibility age? If you answered yes to any of these, this seminar is for you!
When: March 13th from 12:00-1:00 pm
Where: Hagfors 150A
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Good Morning! Even though it is spring break, I will be teaching yoga this Wednesday, March 14! We will practice some restorative poses using a block as a prop. Join us in the racquetball court (Si-Melby 130) from 12:15- 1 pm. Anyone in the Augsburg community is welcome to join. Mats and blocks will be available to borrow. E-mail me if you have any questions or suggestions (lamberte@augsburg.edu).
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Augsburg University 10th Traditional Powwow will be held Saturday, March 24 here on campus in the Si Melby Gymnasium.
Grand Entries (beginning of a dancing session) will be at 1 PM and 6 PM, however dancing/ceremony will be all day until roughly 9 PM. Honoring for Augsburg American Indian Graduates and recognition of alumni will be at 3:00 PM and Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue Aztec Group will dance at 5:15 PM.
You are welcome to come, bring you family and friends, purchase some craft items from the array of vendors that will be present, come support our American Indian students here at Augsburg by showing up and learning about our rich culture and traditions at our hosted University Powwow.
NO ADMISSION COSTS – FREE! Find us on facebook and invite your friends!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!! Below is the link for people to sign up to volunteer, specifically helping in the concession stand. We are asking that students/people commit to a 2 1/2 hour time slot minimally, if you can do more AWESOME! People who volunteer will get a free t-shirt for their time…and a cool experience!!
Pilamiya’ye/Miigwech/Thank you!!
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