submitted by rolfi@augsburg.edu
November Auggie Pride Award Winners
Staff Senate congratulates our November Auggie Pride Award winners Kelsey Richardson Blackwell and Elizabeth Kästner. Get to know our fellow Auggie staff!
Kelsey Richardson Blackwell, Director of Academic Advising
– How many years have you worked at Augsburg?
13 years
– Where is your office located?
Lindell Library 227
– Describe your role at Augsburg. What do you find meaningful and positive in the work you do?
I really enjoy mentoring new advising professional advisors here at Augsburg as they help students navigate the university experience all the way from matriculation to graduation. I find working with faculty and academic affairs administration to review curriculum, course offerings, and policies extremely rewarding as I am able to provide the student perspective from years of sitting down with students to navigate all of these items. Everyone has a role here at Augsburg, and I am happy to fill mine as the Director of Academic Advising.
– What is your favorite place in the neighborhood?
I really enjoy walking either across or down to the river when it is nice out.
Elizabeth Kästner, Senior Creative Associate, Design
– How many years have you worked at Augsburg?
2 years
– Where is your office located?
Anderson Hall, Suite 25
– Describe your role at Augsburg. What do you find meaningful and positive in the work you do?
We help all campus offices and departments achieve their marketing and communication goals. I enjoy getting to know folks across campus through partnering with them to work on their projects. It is meaningful for me to create work that has a positive impact on the institution – whether it be in the materials I work on for cultivating donors, creating a memorable commencement event, or elevating Augsburg’s online presence.
– What is your favorite place in the neighborhood?
Soberfish restaurant