Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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Join the Sabo Center and a panel of distinguished guests in exploring the questions: What role do citizens play in our democracy? What role do elected officials play? In a thriving democracy, how do (or should) the two interact?

October 4, 2018

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Hagfors Center, Room 150, Augsburg University

Panelists:
Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar in Public Work Philosophy, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship

Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison, Minneapolis Ward 5

Irene Fernando, Candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner – District 2

http://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/blog/

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A Personal Look into the Opioid Epidemic: Loss, Empathy, and a Call to be Better

Bridget Duffy Undergraduate Student University of Minnesota, Neuroscience

October 2, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Hagfors Center 150A

October 23, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Augsburg Room, Christensen Center

Bridget grew up watching her older brother’s addiction progress from his age of 15 until his sudden death last year at age 30. This is an intimate view into the life of a Minnesota resident and one of the 72,000 overdose deaths of 2017. She will speak of how addiction impacts the person suffering as well as those that love them, and tie this into her passion for healthcare and incarceration in hopes to educate, create more empathy, and de-stigmatize addiction

http://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/resources/events/

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South Africa’s First Democratic Election: Recollections from the Field

Marie-Louise Strom, Co-Director Public Work Academy and former Education Director of the Institute for a Democractic Alternative in South Africa
October 8, 2018, 4:30-5:30 p.m., OGC 114
This first-hand account of the preparations leading up to the first democratic election in South Africa in 1994 provides a reminder that the right to vote cannot be taken for granted.

http://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/what-we-do/democracy-augsburg/

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Please join us for a Story Circle – the first step in creating a new Music-Theater piece about the Augsburg Community, past and present, to be performed in the fall of 2019 in celebration of the sesquicentennial. We want to hear your stories about Augsburg – as an alumnus, staff member, student, faculty, coach, neighbor, associate, advocate or activist. If you have worked for, attended, or been involved at Augsburg in any capacity we’d love to meet you and hear whatever you’d like to share about your experiences.

Help us tell the stories that are sometimes forgotten or left untold!

Tuesday 10/9, 6:30pm – Foss 21B
Friday, 10/12, 11:30am – Foss Green Room
Saturday 10/13, 6:30pm – tbd
Monday 11/12, 7pm – tbd
Monday 12/3, 4:30pm – Choir Room
Wednesday 12/5, 4:30pm – Choir Room

Please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu to R.S.V.P. for one of the Story Circles listed above, to schedule a new Story Circle, or if you need a disability related accommodation or wheelchair access information. Requests should be made at least one week in advance of the event.

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Join the Fall 2018 All Hands meeting at 11:30 tomorrow morning in Hoversten Chapel. President Pribbenow will share information about fall 2018 enrollment results, the 2018-19 strategic initiatives, and other campus updates.

The meeting is open to all Augsburg staff and faculty. Remote access will be available via Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/183617811

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Plan to attend an information and networking session with Augsburg alumni
Mubarik Hassan ’18, Nazih Safi ’17, Justin Lochner ’13, and Yibralem Tesfaye ’15
on Tuesday, October 2nd from 4:30-5:30 in Hagfors Center 351.

They will provide an overview of Optum, including the Consulting Development Program, which they are a part of. In addition, there will be time for questions and networking!

Treats will be provided. Open to all students and majors.

Optum Info & Networking Session

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Professor Nadja Zgonik of the University of Ljubljana will speak tonight at 7:30 in Hagfors 150 about John Jager, a Slovenian-American architect who lived and worked in Minneapolis. Come to hear about this fascinating man, and learn the interesting story about the archives collections–here and in Slovenia–that tell us about his life and work.

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Representatives will be on campus Monday, Oct. 1st from 4:30-6:00 in Hagfors, 351. They are interested in making connections and collecting resumes from sophomores, juniors and seniors that are majoring or minoring in Computer Science or MIS. There will be a short presentation, Q & A, and time to network. To join this event log into Handshake.

Handshake

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Register and view a complete list of employers through Handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com).

Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, September 27th
3:00-5:30 pm (come and stay for as long as you are able)
FOSS Center
Dress Business Professional

Are you looking for an internship now or summer 2019? Are you graduating December 2018 or Spring 2019? A lot of organizations do their recruiting for summer internships and entry level positions (for spring graduates) in September and October. It might seem early but it’s a typical recruiting schedule for many organizations. We expect over 36 employers to attend so don’t miss this great opportunity!

See you at the fair!

Register for the fair

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Today is the day!!! Please plan to join the Center for Wellness and Counseling staff and over 30 community partners on Wednesday 9/26 for our annual health fair which will be in East Commons in Christensen Center from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. Many community organizations will be providing resources on health and mental health in our community. Also at the fair, our furry friends from Paws for Learning, free chair massages, healthy snacks and a build your own healthy salad (FREE). Any questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.

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Tri-Beta will be meeting from 10:35am until 11:00am in Hagfors 211. We hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome!

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Everyone in the Augsburg community is invited to hear Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, who will be speaking in POL 326 this Thursday.

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27th, 3:40-4:40
WHERE: Oren Gateway Center 114
WHAT: Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon

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MESSAGE BODY:
Travel to NYC. Earn Credit. Spring Break!
Join the program Roots to Rap: Islam in America for a spring break you’ll never forget. Explore the neighborhoods of New York, meet with religious leaders, community organizers, and engage with the history of Islam in America!

This program will meet throughout spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.

Course options:
HIS 212 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills humanities requirement),
or
RLN 205 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills Search for Meaning II requirement)
Professor Maheen Zaman

The program cost is $1499 and covers round-trip airfare, lodging, most meals, and all program activities. There is no extra tuition charge for full-time undergraduate students.

Apply by November 1

More Program Info and Application

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Augsburg English Alum and Author Anne Panning will be reading from her new memoir “Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss” TONIGHT, 7-8pm, Wed, Sept. 26, in Gundale Chapel (Hagfors CSBR, 3rd Floor). Her book will be on sale at the bookstore and the event. Please join us!

Anne Panning’s Website