Thursday, October 11, 2018

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In next week’s Focused Conversation, we will discuss Augsburg’s 2018 Great Colleges to Work For survey results. The session, facilitated by Dawn Miller, senior human resources business partner, will include an overview of the survey result trends and comparison of the result to industry benchmarks.

The sessions are:
Tuesday, October 16, 2:00 p.m., Marshall Room (including remote access)
Wednesday, October 17, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room

The 2018 Great Colleges to Work For survey results are posted on the University Reports page of Inside Augsburg (see link, below).

University Reports (login required)

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Looking for a free meal and volunteer opportunity this homecoming weekend? Join us at Ebenezer this Friday. We’ll be serving a meal to seniors. The meal starts at 6pm! Email jacobsn@augsburg.edu if interested.

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Please join us for an “In Conversation with the First Decade Award Recipients” Friday from 1:50 pm–3:00 pm in the Sateren Auditorium.
Bob Groven will lead a conversation with First Decade Award recipients Joshua Harris (Communications), Killa Marti (International Relations) & Chris Stedman (Religion) about their first decade of life outside of Augsburg. This opportunity to get a glimpse into their tremendous accomplishments thus far is a not to be missed opportunity.
This event will now take place in the Hagfors Center room 150.
Please contact the Alumni Office to indicate your interest in attending this event by contacting codek@augsburg.edu

You can learn more about the Award Recipients on the Auggie Connections Blog

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You are invited to join the class of 1968 who will be presenting their Auggie Talk
The Baby Boom Effect: How 4 Years Affected 50″ in the Sateren Auditorium on Friday from 3:30 pm–4:15 pm.

Five members from the class of 1968 will each present a 3-5 minute description of how their time at Augsburg influenced what they have done personally and professionally over the past 50 years. Each has pursued different paths since leaving Augsburg while impacting the world in meaningful ways. Some topics will include Vietnam, Diversity, Vocation, Public Leadership, and Social Justice. Following the stories, there will be a chance for conversation and questions.

Michael Arndt ’68, Chair, and Professor of Theatre Arts and Dance at California Lutheran University, is serving as director and one of the speakers and he will be joined by Myrna Sheie ’68, Kim Gudmestad ’68, Ted Johnson ’68, Joey Sylvester ’68, and Augsburg Regent, Judge LaJune Thomas Lange ’75.

Homecoming Schedule

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Government & Non Profit Career Fair
Friday, October 19
10:00 – 3:00 (stop by anytime and stay for as long as you are able)
U of M, Coffman Memorial Building (7 minute walk from Augsburg)

** Getting to the Fair: Strommen Career & Internship Staff will be walking over groups of students at 9:45, 11:00 and 1:00 pm. (walk distance is 7 minutes) Meet in Suite 100, Christensen Center

FREE and open to all students and alumni. This fair is sponsored by the Minnesota Colleges and Universities Career Services Association.

The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies.

To see what employers are participating, schedule and details of presentations and more.. visit http://www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair/

REGISTER IN HANDSHAKE

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Hello everyone,

We are having our next general meeting this Thursday (10/11) from 6pm-8pm in Old Main Room 105.

We will start off our meeting with voter registration so please bring your state issued-ID/driver’s license or the last 4 digits of your social security number.

After the meeting, we will prep for Taste of Augsburg in Anderson Hall.

Best Regards,
Pan Afrikan Student Union (PASU)

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Interested in learning about community organizing but don’t know where to start? This workshop is for you. Learn some of the foundational concepts of organizing to get started on your change making journey. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of relational power, the difference between public and private relationships, and how self-interest motivates us to act.

When: Thursday, October 11, 3:40pm – 5:40pm
Where: Oren Gateway Center, Room 112

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This monthly gathering of community members is centered around building relationships across faith traditions and learning from each other’s experiences, stories, and convictions.

Our multi-faith organizing team works with Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars to plan and facilitate each gathering, all of which include a meal.

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At this Better Angels workshop participants will learn effective ways to communicate with others who differ from them politically.

This session will feature a fishbowl style discussion in which self-declared conservatives and an equal number of progressives hash out their differences, in the hopes that they’ll collectively come to a place that allows them to appreciate, if not exactly embrace, each other’s side.

Observers will be invited to consider their own beliefs and learn about how people on “the other side” see them.

When: Wed, October 17, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Old Main Room 105

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Back by popular demand! Rhonda Whiteneck, of 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 participants.

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: October 25 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm and October 30 from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Where: OGC 100

Questions? Contact hr@augsburg.edu

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“Identifying Graduate Opportunities in STEM” – presented by Dixie Shafer and Kirsten O’Brien of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO):

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:40-4:50, Oren Gateway Center 113 or
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 3:10-4:20*, Hagfors 150A
*Co-sponsored by Math Colloquium

This workshop will be offered twice. Pick whichever time works best for you.
Workshops are open to all interested students.

STEM workshops are designed to help students majoring in biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics and physics meet their career goals.

Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu

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“StrengthsFinder*: Exploring Your Strengths for Careers in STEM” – presented by Emily Reinert of the Strommen Center.

Tues., Oct. 23, 3:40-4:50 Room OGC 113 or
Wed., Oct. 24, 3:10-4:20 Room OGC 113

*Please contact stem@augsburg.edu prior to workshop to get a StrengthsFinder code to fully participate.

Each workshop will be offered twice. Pick whichever time works best for you.
Workshops are open to all interested students.

STEM workshops are designed to help students majoring in biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics and physics meet their career goals.

Questions? Email: stem@augsburg.edu

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“Crafting Compelling Personal Statements for STEM Opportunities” – presented by Dixie Shafer and Kirsten O’Brien of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO).

Tues., Nov. 6, 3:40-4:50 Room OGC 113 or
Wed., Nov. 7, 3:10-4:20 Room OGC 111

Each workshop will be offered twice. Pick whichever time works best for you. Workshops are open to all interested students.

STEM workshops are designed to help students majoring in biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics and physics meet their career goals.

Questions? Email: stem@augsburg.edu

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Hey folks!

I am facilitating a new support group for LGBTQ young adults who are living with mental illness. This group is free and run through NAMI Minnesota where I am conducting my senior year internship for my social work degree through Augsburg University. This group, like most NAMI groups, is peer-led, which means myself and my co-facilitator are both young adults who identify as LGBTQ and live with mental illness.

We meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm at Boneshaker Books (2002 23rd Ave S) which is right across the pedestrian bridge from campus. The suggested age guidelines are 18-30 years old. It is 100% confidential, free, and no registration is required.

The next meeting is October 18. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

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On Friday, October 19th the ENV department is planning an event for people to go see a play at the Guthrie Theater about climate change and environmental policy. Tickets will be paid for. We will meet in the Hagfors lobby and walk over to the Guthrie as a group at 6:45. If you’re interested please email mcnultym@augsburg.edu to secure your ticket or for more information!

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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for our continuing Homecoming series. Today we welcome Scott Cooper ’13, Alumni Engagement Manager, to share with us. Music: Randi Berg, soprano

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