Special All Hands Meeting Tomorrow at 3:40 p.m.

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

A Special All Hands Meeting for Faculty and Staff will be held via Zoom tomorrow Wednesday, April 1 at 3:40 p.m. Last week’s Virtual Town Hall for faculty and staff focused on what we are doing to support our students through the end of the semester. President Pribbenow promised to circle back to other questions this week. This virtual All Hands Meeting will focus on those broader questions and concerns.

If you need accommodations to participate fully in this event, please contact the University Events department at 612-330-1104 or events@augsburg.edu.

The livestream link will be forthcoming.

All Hands

Daily Chapel: Sarah Swindall Online

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry will continue to offer daily chapel, on-line instead of in Hoversten Chapel. New chapel services will be available daily and can be found on the Augsburg Campus Ministry calendar page https://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/calendar/. Today at 11:30 am, we offer today’s chapel with a reflection by Pastoral Intern Sarah Swindall on the abundant grace of God and Romans 1:8-12. If you wish to watch along with others, please join at 11:30 am (https://youtu.be/0h7c1xozrN4). If you are unable to join at that time, please use the link to watch at your convenience. Chapel services will also be available at the Campus Ministry Facebook page.

http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry

Coping with the Coronavirus: Medical and Mental Health/Emotional Coping Supports

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

Information on health care (particularly if you are uninsured) and emotional coping can be found on our webpage, Coping with the Coronavirus (please see link below). This page includes links to a number of free resources and apps to support your coping during these challenging times.

Throughout the remainder of the semester, we are also available to meet with students for Wellness Consultations via phone or Zoom. There is no wait list for these services. For more information, please see our home-page or leave a message at our main number- 612-330-1707!

For more immediate mental health support, our phone counseling line will be available 24-7 through the end of the semester, and can be reached by dialing 612-330-1707, and selecting option 1.

Please contact us anytime: your safety and well being is our highest priority.

CWC Coping with the Coronavirus Webpage

Campus Cupboard- Fill Out This Form For a Food Bag Delivery

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard staff are observing MDH approved protocol for health and safety related to COVID-19.

For now, students cannot access the Cupboard physically. Instead, students can fill out a request form to receive a bag of food for pickup in Christensen (near Einstein’s). Food bag delivery times are:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday:  11am-1pm

Fill out a delivery request form here, as many times as you need! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKxXNj7lWTEgwP1P4PRUy76Iq-S-LSsV3TE8_ybH5jX5rJMg/viewform

CWC Changes Delivery of Services to Students

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff no longer offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. We are offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone or by Zoom with a CWC counselor,

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/. Phone counseling from ProtoCall Services is available 24 hours a day by calling 612-330-1707 and pressing #1. Students may call with any mental health concern, including a crisis. ProtoCall Services allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University

The Strommen Center is Open For Business (Virtually)

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Welcome back students! The Strommen Center is open for business & we have new & improved online career services for you.

The Strommen Center has built and is implementing a few new resources for students. I want to draw your attention to the following:

-Regular employment communications for positions that need to be filled immediately. We are aware that many students have lost employment and still need to generate income. We are working with employer partners, listservs, and staffing agencies to find opportunities for students.

-An updated Strommen Community Moodle site with resources for students, job boards, and employment information. Please take a look and let us know what else you might need. (https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=1095)

-Increased virtual coaching sessions. We are working with some partnering organizations, like UpTurnships, and professional career coaches who are offering their services pro bono. We will be using Zoom and Google Hangouts for these sessions.You can make appointments on Handshake.

-Virtual Drop-In Appointments using Zoom with Peer Advisors begin on April 7, 10 am – 3:45 pm.

-Online workshops centered on connection to industry professionals, alumni, and career development curriculum. These events will be posted on Handshake.

We have also put together a specific task force to monitor employment and internship trends for this summer and to develop strategies for supporting students looking for positions and specifically graduating seniors looking to transition to their first post-academic opportunity. Our mission is to create a structure for coaching and advising students on post academic opportunities whether that is employment, graduate school, or volunteer service.

The Strommen team has been working on these items and a number of other things to be prepared to serve the student body. Please let us know what is on your mind and what else you might need.

Strommen Community Moodle Site

The Writing Center is Open Online

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The writing center is open for online appointments! We will be holding the same hours as we had when we were tutoring face-to-face in addition to our usual online hours:

Monday: 1-9
Tuesday: 2-9
Wednesday: 1-9
Thursday: 2-9
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 2-9pm

Details and directions for how to make an appointment and how sessions will work can be found on the Augsburg Writing Center Website. Please contact Jennifer Forsthoefel for any questions or concerns.

We look forward to seeing you!

https://inside.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

Fulbright US Student Program Advising

submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu

The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to inquire, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Augsburg Community: TODAY

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Our series of virtual town halls on COVID-19 for the Augsburg community continues today from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Today’s meeting is geared for alumni and friends, but it is open to the entire community. Find the links to join the webinars, see schedule of future sessions, and access recordings of previous meetings at the link below.

Virtual Town Halls

LGBTQIA+ Student Services Presents… Emerging Connections: A Queer Pen Pal Project

submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu

A way to connect with other LGBTQ+ folk from across the nation.

Deadline to sign up is APRIL 3rd!
For details and sign-up, visit https://tinyurl.com/auggiespenpal

This project was born out of the desire to build Queer community and connection during this time of social distancing. Queer history has shown us that community is one of the ways we survive during challenging or uncertain times. LGBTQ+ resource centers across the nation have come together to connect our Queer students. We hope the relationships that blossom from this program helps provide a sense of connection, belonging, and solidarity to our LGBTQ+ students across state and institutional lines.

You have the option of being paired with someone from the Augsburg community or someone from a partner institution:
Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Texas Austin
UNLV Student Diversity & Social Justice
UMD Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Central Michigan University Office of LGBTQ Services & Gender Equity

Shout out to all these institutions for helping make this possible!

Registration link

Academic Advising COVID-19 Operations

submitted by richardk@augsburg.edu

We hope you are doing well and staying safe in this unprecedented time. Academic Advising is open remotely and still here to help you navigate your education, especially in this new online experience.

You can schedule a remote appointment with your academic advisor.

Don’t forget, fall/summer registration begins this week!

schedule a remote appointment

Helpline: We Answer Your Questions

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University HELPLINE is determined to support our community in navigating the complexity of the current situation. Our team consists of staff, coaches, and advisors who will answer any questions you may have—or direct you to find answers—to ensure a successful end to this semester.

HELPLINE Call Center: 612-474-3100

HELPLINE Email Address: helpline@augsburg.edu

Hours:
March 30 – April 3: 12 p.m to 6 p.m

Sunday: April 5: 12 p.m to 4 p.m

Augsburg University Outbreak Planning

MNSure — Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured Minnesotans

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

Uninsured Augsburg Students please take note: Due to COVID-19, Minnesota has now reopened applications for Obamacare for a short window: Special Enrollment Period for uninsured Minnesotans due to COVID-19: March 23 – April 21, 2020. Call 651-645-0215 for free assistance from our MNsure-certified Navigators at Health Access MN.

COVID-19 and Your Insurance Needs

Support the Brian Coyle Center Food Shelf

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

The Brian Coyle Center is continuing to operate its food shelf despite closing down all other programming. Unsurprisingly, they have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people coming to receive food and expect those numbers will continue to rise. They are struggling to meet the demand. Due to safety concerns, the Brian Coyle Center is no longer accepting food donations, which means they are only receiving food for distribution by purchasing it from partner food banks.

Please help meet the increasing need for food in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood by making a donation today. Each $1 donated allows the Brian Coyle Center to purchase $7 worth of food for distribution to neighbors. To donate, go to https://pillsburyunited.org/covid19/. Use the Comments section to designate your gift for the Brian Coyle Center Food Shelf. Thank you for supporting our community at this critical time.

CLASS Office (Disability Resources) Message for Students/Staff/Faculty

submitted by lanek@augsburg.edu

The CLASS Office (Disability Resources) is open remotely and ready to assist Augsburg students with disabilities to receive accommodations and support. We are also here to work with faculty around student accommodation needs in the new online learning environment.

Email class@augsburg.edu with general questions.

If you work with a specific CLASS staff person, you can email them directly or schedule an appointment with them via their online scheduling link.

If you are new to CLASS services, please schedule an appointment online.

Things may be changing, but CLASS’s commitment to ensuring reasonable accommodations within the Augsburg community remains constant. Be well, and be in touch if we can assist.

CLASS Office Scheduling

Pass/No Pass (P/N) Grading for Spring 2020

submitted by jacobsm@augsburg.edu

The grading option change deadline has been extended to the final day of the term, May 1, so students have the rest of the semester to decide whether to opt for a letter grade or P/N grading.

Additionally, Augsburg will make a notation on students’ transcripts for spring semester to provide context for P/N grades or lower letter grades, explaining that “Spring 2020 was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

More information on the temporary changes to the P/N policy can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sTYdXNuIQHxKPFWGpvWlG4-Jcp1dSoVtZgq9YKyXUo/edit

Additional student resources are available on the Outbreak Planning page: https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/resources-for-students/#grading

https://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/covid-19-response/

Special All Hands Meeting on Wednesday at 3:40 p.m.

A Special All Hands Meeting for Faculty and Staff will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 1 at 3:40 p.m. Last week’s Virtual Town Hall for faculty and staff focused on what we are doing to support our students through the end of the semester. President Pribbenow promised to circle back to other questions this week. This virtual All Hands Meeting will focus on those broader questions and concerns.
If you need accommodations to participate fully in this event, please contact the University Events department at 612-330-1104 or events@augsburg.edu.
The livestream link will be forthcoming.

Coping with COVID 19: Medical and Mental Health/Coping Supports

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

Information on health care (particularly if you are uninsured) and emotional coping can be found on our webpage, Coping with the Coronavirus (please see link below). This page includes links to a number of free resources and apps to support your coping during these challenging times.

Throughout the remainder of the semester, we are also available to meet with students for Wellness Consultations via phone or Zoom. There is no wait list for these services. For more information, please see our home-page or leave a message at our main number- 612-330-1707!

For more immediate mental health support, our phone counseling line will be available 24-7 through the end of the semester, and can be reached by dialing 612-330-1707, and selecting option 1.

Please contact us anytime: your safety and well being is our highest priority.

CWC Coping with Coronavirus Webpage

Helpline: We Answer Your Questions

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University HELPLINE is determined to support our community in navigating the complexity of the current situation. Our team consists of staff, coaches, and advisors who will answer any questions you may have—or direct you to find answers—to ensure a successful end to this semester.

HELPLINE Call Center: 612-474-3100

HELPLINE Email Address: helpline@augsburg.edu

Hours:
March 30 – April 3: 12 p.m to 6 p.m

Sunday: April 5: 12 p.m to 4 p.m

Inside Augsburg Outbreak Planning

CWC Message to Students, Staff, and Faculty

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. We are offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a counselor

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707, starting Monday, March 23rd. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall Services is available 24 hours a day by calling
612-330-1707 and pressing #1. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

The Online Writing Center is Open

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The online writing center will be open on Monday March 30th. We will be holding the same hours as we had when we were tutoring face-to-face in addition to our usual online hours:

Monday: 1-9
Tuesday: 2-9
Wednesday: 1-9
Thursday: 2-9
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 2-9pm

Details and directions for how to make an appointment and how sessions will work can be found on the Augsburg Writing Center Website. Please contact Jennifer Forsthoefel for any questions or concerns.

We look forward to seeing you!

https://inside.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

CLASS Office (Disability Resources) Message for Students/Staff/Faculty

submitted by lanek@augsburg.edu

The CLASS Office (Disability Resources) is open remotely and ready to assist Augsburg students with disabilities to receive accommodations and support. We are also here to work with faculty around student accommodation needs in the new online learning environment.

Email class@augsburg.edu with general questions.

If you work with a specific CLASS staff person, you can email them directly or schedule an appointment with them via their online scheduling link.

If you are new to CLASS services, please schedule an appointment online.

CLASS Office Scheduling

Things may be changing, but CLASS’s commitment to ensuring reasonable accommodations within the Augsburg community remains constant. Be well, and be in touch if we can assist.

CLASS Office Scheduling

Facilities and Custodial Operations Updates During Shutdown

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

The Governor’s Stay at Home Order began Friday Night (3/27/2020) – Fob Access ended at 11 P.M. except for Critical Staff and Resident Students Granted Exceptions. Facilities and custodial staff remain on campus to clean and disinfect residence halls and common areas. Areas such as classrooms and meeting rooms have been disinfected and closed for use.
For further information, follow the link below.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/2020/03/27/stay-at-home-order-begins-friday-night-3-27-2020-fob-access-ends-at-11-p-m-except-for-critical-staff-resident-students-granted-exceptions/

All-Student Juried Show: Artwork Deadline April 2

submitted by wheatley@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students have been making art all year, and we want to SEE it! The All-Student Juried Show will be going digital this year. All currently enrolled Augsburg students may enter three pieces. Enter now until April 2.

SUBMISSIONS
Work must have been created after April 2019
Each student may submit up to three entries

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Awards announced on April 21
Five pieces will be selected for awards
One selected piece will receive a cash prize of $500, generously given by the Strommen family

JUROR
Juliane Shibata
MFA in Ceramics, Bowling Green State University
BA in Studio Art, Carleton College

Enter Artwork

S3, E3 of The Augsburg Podcast – Miracle Adebanjo: The Gift of Giving

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

Miracle Adebanjo weathered a challenging transition from his international upbringing moving from London to New Jersey and Minnesota that was punctuated with homelessness, culture clash, and lack of structure. But business, social work, and internship opportunities introduced Miracle to friends and mentors at Augsburg and beyond who ignited his passionate drive to build a better tomorrow through activism, community engagement, and entrepreneurship.

Listen and subscribe to The Augsburg Podcast today on iTunes and other podcast apps.

Listen to Miracle Adebanjo: The Gift of Giving Here

Zyzzogeton 2020 Event is Canceled with a Virtual Alternative

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Zyzzogeton 2020 event is canceled with an alternative: we are offering researchers the opportunity to showcase their research poster on Augsburg’s Lindell Library Idun site. Contact URGO (Solveig Mebust mebusts@augsburg.edu) or McNair Scholars (Lara Crombie crombie@augsburg.edu) with questions.

The poster submission deadline is extended to: Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm.

Fulbright US Student Program Advising

submitted by mebusts@augsburg.edu

The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to inquire, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.

What Are You Up To?

submitted by codek@augsburg.edu

The Alumni office is helping to promote alumni, faculty, staff and students to the broader alumni community. Do you have a talent to share? Is your department creating content? Are you an expert in something? Let the alumni office know.

We also want to create a reading list with books by Auggies. We would love any help in gathering a list.

Please share ideas at codek@augsburg.edu or coopers2@augsburg.edu

Forum Podcast Ep. 29 – Unpacking symptoms of professional fatigue and stress

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In our daily lives most people work an average of 40 plus hours a week. Consider the average number of hours worked and add work related stress, deadlines, interpersonal conflict, disgruntle employees and lack of professional fulfillment. You are now saturated in a toxicity! In this podcast participants will get an opportunity to recognize sings of professional burnout and process the impact of daily stress.

In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kamyala Howard MSW, LCSW (WE’RE DIVINE consulting) explores the origins or stress, different types of stress, their effects, how we can overcome them and get to a place of healing.

Listen here.

Update on Internships and Augsburg Experience

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center has been in communication with the Registrar, Academic Deans, and Chief Student Success Officer to create a plan to accommodate students during this unusual circumstance and to honor the work they have already put into their internships. An email has been sent to all Faculty Supervisors of students currently completing internships.

As you are aware, we recognize that students are likely to be nervous about their futures, including what is happening with internships that they are currently registered for.

On Friday, March 20th we emailed all students who are currently registered for an academic spring internship or a 0 – credit Augsburg Experience. The message in the email included the following text:

In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that we are here to support you in completing your spring internship.

Since you are registered for a spring internship, the University wants you to know that if your internship site is closed or you are no longer able to meet your hours because of issues related to the coronavirus, Augsburg will honor the work you have already completed.

Please work with your faculty supervisor to determine what needs to happen for credit to be granted. Any student who was using their internship to meet the Augsburg Experience requirement will be granted Augsburg Experience.

For those students that are able to continue to work at their internship you should complete your commitment.

If you have questions, please contact Sandy Tilton, Employer Relations & Operations Associate at 612-330-1472 or email strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

Thank You Dedicated Faculty

The E-Learning team wants to thank all of the Augsburg faculty who attended workshops these past two weeks. You are working above and beyond to ensure your students can continue to learn. We want you to know that we are available to continue to support you in your efforts. As you prepare to begin classes again on Monday, you might draw some encouragement from this recent article from Inside Higher Ed.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Augsburg Community TODAY

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Our series of virtual town halls on COVID-19 for the Augsburg community continues today from 1-2 p.m. All panels will be open to the entire community, but today’s panel has been selected to address faculty and staff concerns. Find the links to join the webinars and the schedule of the future sessions planned so far at the link below.

Virtual Town Halls

Support the Brian Coyle Center Food Shelf

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

The Brian Coyle Center is continuing to operate its food shelf despite closing down all other programming. Unsurprisingly, they have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people coming to receive food and expect those numbers will continue to rise. They are struggling to meet the demand. Due to safety concerns, the Brian Coyle Center is no longer accepting any food donations, which means they are only receiving food for distribution by purchasing it from partner food banks.

Please help meet the increasing need for food in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood by making a donation today. Each $1 donated allows the Brian Coyle Center to purchase $7 worth of food for distribution to neighbors. To donate, go to https://pillsburyunited.org/covid19/. Use the Comments section to designate your gift for the Brian Coyle Center Food Shelf. Thank you for helping to support our community at this critical time.

CWC Message to Students, Staff, and Faculty

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a counselor

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707, starting Monday, March 23rd. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall Services is available 24 hours a day by calling
612-330-1707 and pressing #1. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

Helpline: We Answer Your Questions

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University HELPLINE is determined to support our community in navigating the complexity of the current situation. Our main goal is to ensure that everyone has the answers needed to finish their semester successfully.

The HELPLINE team consists of staff, coaches, and advisors who will answer any questions you may have (or direct you to find answers).

HELPLINE Call Center: 612-474-3100

HELPLINE Email Address: helpline@augsburg.edu

Hours:
March 23 – 27: 12 p.m to 4 p.m

Sunday: March 29: 12 p.m to 4 p.m

March 30 – April 4: 12 p.m to 6 p.m

Inside Augsburg: Outbreak Planning

Forum Podcast Ep. 29 – Unpacking Symptoms of Professional Fatigue and Stress

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In our daily lives most people work an average of 40 plus hours a week. Consider the average number of hours worked and add work related stress, deadlines, interpersonal conflict, disgruntle employees and lack of professional fulfillment. You are now saturated in a toxicity! In this podcast participants will get an opportunity to recognize sings of professional burnout and process the impact of daily stress.

In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kamyala Howard MSW, LCSW (WE’RE DIVINE consulting) explores the origins or stress, different types of stress, their effects, how we can overcome them and get to a place of healing.

Listen here

Watch out for phishing and scams during this time

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Hackers and cybercriminals often use current events as a basis for their attacks. Unfortunately, they are now leveraging the hype and fear around the Covid-19 pandemic to spread malware (malicious software), and steal passwords and data. Be on the lookout for Covid-19-related scams in emails, text messages, phone calls and on social media. The following tips can help protect you from these scams and attacks:

== When in doubt, throw it out. ==

o Avoid suspicious links and attachments in emails, tweets, posts, news stories and online advertising. Delete suspicious emails and/or click the spam button, as appropriate.

== Think before you act. ==

o Be wary of communications that implore you to act immediately, offer something that sounds too good to be true, or ask for personal information. “Special” offers claiming a coronavirus cure or offering free or low cost health insurance may be fraudulent.

o Only open files or attachments from trusted and expected sources. Malicious Covid-19 related documents and infection maps have already been used to compromise systems and spread malware.

o Verify a sender’s email address before clicking on email links or replying.

o Hover over links to see the real destination

== Use trusted sources. ==

o Stick to legitimate, trusted government websites or news sources for up-to-date, fact-based information about COVID-19.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

o Disinformation campaigns can spread discord, manipulate the public conversation, influence policy development, and/or disrupt markets.

o Covid-19 themed websites (website names that contain “corona,” “covid19”, or something similar) are 50% more likely to be malicious than other sites.

Zyzzogeton 2020 Event is Canceled with a Virtual Alternative

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Zyzzogeton 2020 event is canceled with an alternative: we are offering researchers the opportunity to showcase their research poster on Augsburg’s Lindell Library Idun site. Contact URGO (Solveig Mebust mebusts@augsburg.edu) or McNair Scholars (Lara Crombie crombie@augsburg.edu) with questions.

The poster submission deadline is extended to: Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm.

Fulbright US Student Program Advising

submitted by mebusts@augsburg.edu

The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to inquire, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.

All-Student Juried Show – Moving Online

submitted by wheatley@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students have been making art all year, and we want to SEE it! The All-Student Juried Show will be going digital this year. All currently enrolled Augsburg students may enter three pieces. Enter now until April 2.
SUBMISSIONS
Work must have been created after April 2019
Each student may submit up to three entries

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Awards announced on April 21
Five pieces will be selected for awards
One selected piece will receive a cash prize of $500, generously given by the Strommen family

JUROR
Juliane Shibata
MFA in Ceramics, Bowling Green State University
BA in Studio Art, Carleton College

Enter Artwork Now!

Online Alternative Teaching Strategy Workshops March 23-27

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

In order to assist instructors with preparing to provide alternative modes of teaching in the coming weeks, the E-Learning team is hosting a series of online workshops. Please note, the team will be available for 10 minutes following these sessions for any additional, individual questions. Please see the link below for the complete schedule.

http://go.augsburg.edu/altworkshops

CWC Message to Students, Faculty, and Staff

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a counselor

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707, starting Monday, March 23rd. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall Services is available 24 hours a day by calling
612-330-1707 and pressing #1. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

Status Update on Canceled Augsburg Events

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

As the Minnesota Department of Health shared new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19—and as those guidelines remain in place—University Events has been working with our campus partners to address bringing Augsburg events into compliance.

As of Wednesday night, we’ve contacted all event hosts with events through May 1 and some—for which event hosts reached out to us proactively—for later in May. If you have an event scheduled prior to May 1 and haven’t heard from your planner please reach out to them. If you are hosting an event know you can independently cancel your event. If you decide to cancel your event please notify your planner as soon as possible so they can assist with navigating the cancellation.

There are three alternatives we are discussing with event hosts:

1. Live Stream / Video Conference (or other alternate modality) – Some events can be conducted online, via conference call, or in other ways that do not require face-to-face interaction.

2. Postpone – For events that will be postponed, we are asking event hosts to hold off on rescheduling for specific future dates at this time. Augsburg will be monitoring the situation and University Events will be in touch with updates about rescheduling.

3. Cancel – Many events won’t be able to be rescheduled for a number of reasons.

At this time we are not scheduling in-person events or rescheduling events that would take place March 26 – July 31, 2020. University Events is scheduling and planning virtual events. Fill out the event form for your virtual event and a planner will be assigned to you.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Be well,

University Events
events@augsburg.edu
612-330-1104

Guidelines:

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/action.html

Event forms:

https://inside.augsburg.edu/events/

 

Emerging Connection: A Queer Pen Pal Project

submitted by poessnec@augsburg.edu

LGBTQIA+ Student Services Presents:
Emerging Connection: A Queer Pen Pal Project! A way to connect with other LGBTQ+ folk from across the nation.

Deadline to sign up is APRIL 3rd!
For details and sign-up, visit https://tinyurl.com/auggiespenpal

This project was born out of the desire to build Queer community and connection during this time of social distancing. Queer history has shown us that community is one of the ways we survive during challenging or uncertain times. LGBTQ+ resource centers across the Nation have come together to connect our Queer students with one another. We hope the relationships that blossom from this program help provide a sense of connection, belonging, and solidarity to our LGBTQ+ students across state and institutional lines.

You have the option of being paired with someone from the Augsburg community, or someone from a partner institution:
Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Texas Austin
UNLV Student Diversity & Social Justice
UMD Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Central Michigan University Office of LGBTQ Services & Gender Equity

Shout out to all these institutions for helping make this possible!

Pen Pal Sign-Up Form

Managing Stress During Distance Learning-Webinar

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

As campuses adapt to the many changes that COVID-19 has affected on daily life, the Jed Foundation recognizes that, perhaps more than ever, faculty serve an essential role in protecting students’ mental health.

As we respond together to this situation, we would like to invite you and your school’s faculty to join us on Wednesday, April 1 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM EDT for a webinar on how they can support students in managing the stress and anxiety that has resulted in shifting instruction from the classroom to the online space.

JED’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Sofia B. Pertuz, Ph.D. will moderate a panel of experts sharing tips on how college and university faculty can provide support for their students during distance learning, while keeping in mind the needs of particularly vulnerable student populations.

If you cannot join us for the live webinar, please feel free to still register, as the webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants following the presentation.

If you have any other questions, please reach out Kyle Sebastian (JED Higher Education Programming Coordinator) for additional information.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5035553654185755405

Augsburg University Helpline: We Answer Your Questions

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Helpline is determined to help our community navigate the complexity of the current situation. Our team consists of staff, coaches, and advisors ready to answer any questions you may have (or direct you to find answers).

Our main goal is to ensure that everyone has the answers needed to finish this semester successfully.

Helpline Call Center: 612-474-3100

Helpline Email Address: helpline@augsburg.edu

Hours:
March 23 – 27: 12 p.m to 4 p.m

Sunday: March 29: 12 p.m to 4 p.m

March 30 – April 4: 12 p.m to 6 p.m

Inside Augsburg: Outbreak Planning

Forum Podcast Ep. 29 – Unpacking symptoms of professional fatigue and stress

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In our daily lives most people work an average of 40 plus hours a week. Consider the average number of hours worked and add work related stress, deadlines, interpersonal conflict, disgruntle employees and lack of professional fulfillment. You are now saturated in a toxicity! In this podcast participants will get an opportunity to recognize sings of professional burnout and process the impact of daily stress.

In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kamyala Howard MSW, LCSW (WE’RE DIVINE consulting) explores the origins or stress, different types of stress, their effects, how we can overcome them and get to a place of healing.

Listen here

Fulbright US Student Program Information Session (Remote)

submitted by mebusts@augsburg.edu

The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information or attend our upcoming information session. All current students and recent alumni are welcome, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.

***This will be the first offering of the Fulbright Information Session. If you have a conflict and would like to attend a subsequent Session, send me an email and we will get something set up!***

Feel free to invite friends! Rising seniors and alumni will be able to apply for the next cycle, but rising sophomores and juniors can also attend to start thinking about the process for the future.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/446704106

Meeting ID: 446 704 106

Mental Health Tips in Uncertain Times

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

These are certainly uncertain times. Here are some good tips on how to manage and help your own mental health in dealing with COVID-19:

1. Separate what is in your control from what is not.
2. Do what helps you feel a sense of safety.
3. Get outside in nature while keeping social distancing in mind.
4. Challenge yourself to stay in the present.
5. Stay connected and reach out if you need more support.

These tips and more can be found at https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/

Also check out the CWC Coping with Coronavirus web page for additional resources during this time.

https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/coronavirus-and-mental-health/

Virtual Town Hall Meetings for Augsburg community: TODAY and Later this Week

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Our series of virtual town halls on COVID-19 for the Augsburg community continues today from 5-6 p.m. Today’s is geared for parents and family members, but all panels will be open to the entire community. Find the links to join the webinars and the schedule of the future sessions planned so far at the link below.

Virtual Town Halls

Zyzzogeton 2020 Event is Canceled with a Virtual Alternative

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Zyzzogeton 2020 event is canceled with an alternative: we are offering researchers the opportunity to showcase their research poster on Augsburg’s Lindell Library Idun site. Contact URGO (Solveig Mebust mebusts@augsburg.edu) or McNair Scholars (Lara Crombie crombie@augsburg.edu) with questions.

The poster submission deadline is extended to: Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm.

Update on Academic Internships and Augsburg Experience

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center has been in communication with the Registrar, Academic Deans, and Chief Student Success Officer to create a plan to accommodate students during this unusual circumstance and to honor the work they have already put into their internships. An email has been sent to all Faculty Supervisors of students currently completing internships.

As you are aware, we recognize that students are likely to be nervous about their futures, including what is happening with internships that they are currently registered for.

On Friday, March 20th we emailed all students who are currently registered for an academic spring internship or a 0 – credit Augsburg Experience. The message in the email included the following text:

In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that we are here to support you in completing your spring internship.

Since you are registered for a spring internship, the University wants you to know that if your internship site is closed or you are no longer able to meet your hours because of issues related to the coronavirus, Augsburg will honor the work you have already completed.

Please work with your faculty supervisor to determine what needs to happen for credit to be granted. Any student who was using their internship to meet the Augsburg Experience requirement will be granted Augsburg Experience.

For those students that are able to continue to work at their internship you should complete your commitment.

If you have questions, please contact Sandy Tilton, Employer Relations & Operations Associate at 612-330-1472 or email strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

Today’s Online Alternative Teaching Strategies Workshops

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

-10:00 am Intermediate Zoom (30 minutes) Managing participants, breakout rooms, the whiteboard, annotation tools, and recording a session. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657
-11:00 am Alternative Class Scheduling (30 min) Redesign your Moodle weekly topic sections for alternative delivery of learning. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657
-1:00 pm Online Discussions (1 hour) https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657
-2:00 pm Keeping Your Course Accessible (1 hour) How to add alt tags, provide OCR docs, and closed captioning. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/568862833
-8:00 pm Student Zoom (30 minutes) A special session just for students–how to join a Zoom session and tips for participating. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/773511850

Online Alternative Teaching Strategy Workshops March 23-27

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

In order to assist instructors with preparing to provide alternative modes of teaching in the coming weeks, the E-Learning team is hosting a series of online workshops. Please note, the team will be available for 10 minutes following these sessions for any additional, individual questions. Please see the link below for the complete schedule.

http://go.augsburg.edu/altworkshops

Coping with COVID-19: Medical and Mental Health/Coping Supports

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling has transitioned our services to remote formats in order to continue supporting the Augsburg student body during these challenging and uncertain times. Please look for an email from the CWC if you have an upcoming appointment scheduled. For more information on this, please see Nancy Guilbeault’s announcement on a-mail and our main webpage, or call our front desk at 612-330-1707.

Additional information on health care (particularly if you are uninsured) and emotional coping can be found on our webpage, Coping with the Coronavirus (please see link below).

Your safety and well being is our highest priority. We are here to support you in the days and weeks ahead.

Coping with the Coronavirus Webpage

Virtual Town Halls for Augsburg Community TODAY and Later this Week

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

The first in a series of virtual town halls on COVID-19 for the Augsburg community will take place today from 1-2 p.m. This first panel is aimed primarily at addressing student questions and concerns, but all panels will be open to the entire community. Find the links to join the webinars and the schedule of the future sessions planned so far at the link below.

Virtual Town Halls

Staff Appreciation

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Staff Senate wants everyone to know how much the amazing Augsburg staff is appreciated even if we cannot gather on Thursday afternoon as we had hoped. You will be on your own for creating a “candy bar” this year! But we can all join together in appreciating the 2019-20 nominees for the Outstanding Newcomer Award, the Outstanding Staff Awards, and the outstanding department or group. In early April we will announce the winners in each category. Watch A-mail for updates!

Newcomer Nominees:

Alex Abraha – Campus Life
Wendy Assal – Graduate Admissions
Kerri Maher – Office of Dean of Arts and Sciences
Max Poessnecker – LGBTQIA+ Student Services AND Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Outstanding Staff Nominees:

Briana Alamilla – Marketing Communications
Beth Carlson – Center for Wellness and Counseling
Dianne Detloff – Center for Wellness and Counseling
Hana Dinku – Pan Afrikan Center
Lonna Field – Christensen Center for Vocation
Rebecca Ganzel – Lindell Library
Eric Graham – Facilities
Allyson Green – Sabo Center
Lucy Hardaker – Center for Global Education and Experience
Marah Jacobson-Schulte – Provost’s Office
Kathleen Matthews – Graduate Professional Studies
Paul Raymond – Information Technology
Ted Riverso – Athletics
Sharon Wade – Nursing
Jacob Walter – Academic Affairs

Nominated, but not eligible because of serving on Staff Senate:
Deanna Davis – Professional and Graduate Studies
Janice Dames – Campus Ministry

All-Student Juried Show – Moving Online

submitted by wheatley@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students have been making art all year, and we want to SEE it! The All-Student Juried Show will be going digital this year. All currently enrolled Augsburg students may enter three pieces. Enter now until April 2.

SUBMISSIONS
Work must have been created after April 2019
Each student may submit up to three entries

AWARD ANNOUCEMENTS
Awards announced on April 21
Five pieces will be selected for awards
One selected piece will receive a cash prize of $500, generously given by the Strommen family

JUROR
Juliane Shibata
MFA in Ceramics, Bowling Green State University
BA in Studio Art, Carleton College

Enter Artwork Now!

Strommen Center Open for Business

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

In this extraordinary time, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work is committed to serving Augsburg students through delivering career readiness services and professional development. We are prepared to provide many of our services remotely and are working closely with our employer partners to help keep you informed of their plans. Here are some of the ways we can work with you remotely:

Appointments – Our advisers are taking appointments each week. You can choose to make an appointment by phone or via video conference. Schedule your appointments in Handshake as always, and be sure to select your preferred medium.

Same Day Virtual “Drop Ins” – Starting Monday, April 6th, you will be able to make same day virtual drop-in appointments. These 15-minute drop-ins will be available as an appointment type in Handshake and will be conducted by Google Hangouts or Zoom.

Handshake – Apart from making appointments with our staff, check Handshake regularly as employers continue to post jobs and message students. You can also search for any virtual events that employers may be hosting!

Document Review – We are continuing to review resumes and cover letters. Please have your resume and cover letter as a Google doc and during your appointment you will share it with the coach you are working with in order to review and edit it in real time.

Digital Resources – Visit Strommen’s Community Moodle site for online resources as well as Strommen’s website for links to valuable information.

We know this is a stressful time. If we can be of any assistance to you, please take advantage of the above resources or reach out to us!

If you have questions contact us at:

Careers@Augsburg.edu

612-330-1148

Strommen Open for Business

Zyzzogeton 2020 event is canceled with a virtual alternative

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Zyzzogeton 2020 event is canceled with an alternative: we are offering researchers the opportunity to showcase their research poster on Augsburg’s Lindell Library Idun site. Contact URGO (Solveig Mebust mebusts@augsburg.edu) or McNair Scholars (Lara Crombie crombie@augsburg.edu) with questions.

The poster submission deadline is extended to: Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm.

Mental Health Tips During These Stressful Times

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Here are a few good tips from the Center for Disease Control regarding things you can do to support yourself:

Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row. Check out the CWC webpage for additional resources.

https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/coronavirus-and-mental-health/

Center for Wellness and Counseling Changing Service Delivery to Students

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a CWC counselor.

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall Services is available 24 hours a day by calling
612-330-1707 and pressing #1. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

On-Demand Help for Stress and Anxiety with Sanvello

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

COVID-19 seems to be all the world is talking about. The constant stream of news, isolation, and uncertainty about what will happen next has us all on edge.

There is much beyond our control, but one thing we can do is provide on-demand help for stress and anxiety. During this challenging time, Sanvello is a place you can go to feel better and meaningfully connect with others—anywhere, anytime.

Premium access to Sanvello is now free for everyone—just reopen the app to find all of the self-care features completely unlocked.

For those with qualifying insurance or sponsorship through your employer or higher education institution, you’ll find even more services available—now and beyond this pandemic.

We need each other more than ever, and together, we’ll get through this.

EXPLORE SANVELLO PREMIUM
https://www.sanvello.com/app?_branch_match_id=758033933456291675&utm_medium=marketing#/app/login?create=true

https://www.sanvello.com/app?_branch_match_id=758033933456291675&utm_medium=marketing#/app/login?create=true

Packages on Campus

submitted by suter@augsburg.edu

STUDENTS
If you had a package delivered during spring break or have something that will be delivered to campus and you are either not planning on returning to campus due to COVID-19 we have a couple ways to resolve this.

1. We can return the package to the sender as unclaimed which should result in a refund of your purchase or a message from the sender.
2. If your package was shipped via the United States Postal Service (USPS) we ARE able to forward your package if you provide us an address to send it to.
3. If your package was shipped via UPS, FedEx, Amazon or other carrier there is no included forwarding so we would have to send it via UPS. Prices range from $4-$25 depending on how fast you would like to ship/weight/size. We can take card #’s over the phone if you would like to use this option.

STAFF/FACULTY
Please let us know when you or someone in your department will be in and we will deliver in that time. Otherwise feel free to pick up your package if you will be around. If neither of those options work refer to the student package guide above.

Thank You
Central Services Staff

Today’s Online Alternative Teaching Strategies Workshop (March 25)

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

-10:00 am Zoom for Beginners (1 hour) How to add the Zoom app, Schedule Zoom meetings, Host a Zoom session, and use basic hosting tools https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657
-1:00 pm VoiceThread (1 hour) How to record lectures in VoiceThread and share them in your Moodle course(s). https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657
-3:00 pm Student Zoom (30 minutes) A special session just for students–how to join a Zoom session and tips for participating. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/773511850
-9:00 pm Zoom (Late Night Edition) (1 hour) an open session for practice and consultation. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657

Online Alternative Teaching Strategy Workshops March 23-27

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

In order to assist instructors with preparing to provide alternative modes of teaching in the coming weeks, the E-Learning team is hosting a series of online workshops. Please note, the team will be available for 10 minutes following these sessions for any additional, individual questions. Please see the link below for the complete schedule.

http://go.augsburg.edu/altworkshops

Kei Heltemes ’21 awarded Rossing Physics Scholarship

submitted by mebusts@augsburg.edu

URGO is proud to share that Kei Heltemes (’21) has been awarded a Rossing Physics Scholarship in the amount of $5000 for the 2020-21 Academic Year. The Rossing Scholarship is offered to students at ELCA-affiliated colleges and universities who show particular promise in the field of physics.

Kei is a double physics and chemistry (ACS-approved) major, with a minor in mathematics. He was named a Lindstrom Scholar as a part of the URGO Summer Research program in 2018, performing research with Dr. Amanda Case. Since then, he has performed research with Dr. Jeff Walter at the Leighton Laboratory at the University of Minnesota. He is an AugSTEM student, an Honors student, has worked as a tutor in both physics and chemistry, and is the vice president of the Society of Physics Students and the Augsburg Chemistry Society. He has received departmental awards from both the Physics and Chemistry Departments for his academic achievement.

Congratulations Kei!

Congratulations to the Recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Help us in congratulating the 2020 recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards!

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching:
Dr. Beliza Torres Narváez, Assistant Professor of Theater Arts

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching by an Adjunct:
Ibrahim Keita, Instructor of Economics

Distinguished Contributions to Scholarship:
Dr. Annie Heiderscheit, Director of Music Therapy and Associate Professor of Music

Distinguished Contributions to Service:
Dr. Matthew Beckman, Chair and Associate Professor of Biology

CTL Awards

Zyzzogeton 2020 event is cancelled with a virtual alternative

submitted by taveram@augsburg.edu

Zyzzogeton 2020 event is canceled with an alternative: we are offering researchers the opportunity to showcase their research poster on Augsburg’s Lindell Library Idun site. Contact URGO (Solveig Mebust mebusts@augsburg.edu) or McNair Scholars (Lara Crombie crombie@augsburg.edu) with questions.

The poster submission deadline is extended to: Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm.

Doug Rosenberg departure (Thanks for all your work, Doug)

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Yesterday afternoon would have been Doug Rosenberg’s send-off celebration. Doug Rosenberg accepted a new role with Common Hope in Saint Paul, and is leaving his role as Manager of Purchasing and Central Services at Augsburg after today.

Instead of a party, Doug spent the hour on Zoom with me making sure Augsburg had all the information needed to continue our strong relationships with our service partners. During this time of transition, we are in the process of asking existing staff members from other parts of the division to take on various responsibilities in purchasing and central services. If you have a question about who is handling the various roles Doug has filled over the past two years, please let me know.

In the meantime, please join me in wishing Doug all the best in his new position at Common Hope!

Best regards,
Rebecca

Congratulations to the Recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Help us in congratulating the 2020 recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards!

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching:
Dr. Beliza Torres Narváez, Assistant Professor of Theater Arts

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching by an Adjunct:
Ibrahim Keita, Instructor of Economics

Distinguished Contributions to Scholarship:
Dr. Annie Heiderscheit, Director of Music Therapy and Associate Professor of Music

Distinguished Contributions to Service:
Dr. Matthew Beckman, Chair and Associate Professor of Biology

CTL Awards

Campus Cupboard Hours this Week *Correction

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Yesterday’s Amail post contained an error! Here are the correct hours for the rest of the week:

Tues-Thurs: 10:30am-3:30pm

Campus Cupboard staff are observing MDH approved protocol for health and safety related to COVID-19, so be sure to listen carefully to instructions when you arrive at the Cupboard.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/foodshelf/

Helpline: We Answer Your Questions

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

We have launched a new Augsburg University Helpline to handle questions from students, faculty and staff. The intent is not to circumvent offices with responsibility for various campus functions but to help students (and others) navigate university systems in the complexity of our current situation.

The Helpline will be open from noon-4pm each day during this first week (March 23 -27).

To reach us, call 612-474-3100.

We will expand Helpline hours beginning March 30th and will provide updated information in A-mail and on Inside Augsburg.

Teaching Tip Tuesday: Strategies for Structuring Teaching from Home

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

This Teaching Tip Tuesday, check out the article linked below from “The Scholarly Teacher”. It gives number of ideas for planning your way to an effective day.

Continue to watch for Teaching Tip Tuesdays on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Find other helpful resources at https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/resources/teaching-tips-and-resources/. Many Tech Tips are also available at https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/resources/tech-teaching-tips/.

Strategies for Structuring Teaching from Home: Planning Your Way to an Effective Day

Tuesday’s Online Alternative Teaching Strategies Workshops (March 24)

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

-10:00 am Intermediate Zoom (30 minutes) Managing participants, breakout rooms, the whiteboard, annotation tools, and recording a session. Link is:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657
-1:00 pm Online Quizzing (1 hour) Safeguarding academic integrity, question types, question banks, quiz settings, quiz grading. Link is:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657
-2:00 pm Keeping Your Course Accessible (1 hour) How to add alt tags, provide OCR docs, and closed captioning. Link is https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/568862833

Online Alternative Teaching Strategy Workshops March 23-27

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

In order to assist instructors with preparing to provide alternative modes of teaching in the coming weeks, the E-Learning team is hosting a series of online workshops. Please note, the team will be available for 10 minutes following these sessions for any additional, individual questions. Please see the link below for the complete schedule.

http://go.augsburg.edu/altworkshops

Update on Internship and Augsburg Experience

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center has been in communication with the Registrar, Academic Deans, and Chief Student Success Officer to create a plan to accommodate students during this unusual circumstance and to honor the work they have already put into their internships. An email has been sent to all Faculty Supervisors of students currently completing internships.

As you are aware, we recognize that students are likely to be nervous about their futures, including what is happening with internships that they are currently registered for.

On Friday, March 20th we emailed all students who are currently registered for an academic spring internship or a 0 – credit Augsburg Experience. The message in the email included the following text:

In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that we are here to support you in completing your spring internship.

Since you are registered for a spring internship, the University wants you to know that if your internship site is closed or you are no longer able to meet your hours because of issues related to the coronavirus, Augsburg will honor the work you have already completed.

Please work with your faculty supervisor to determine what needs to happen for credit to be granted. Any student who was using their internship to meet the Augsburg Experience requirement will be granted Augsburg Experience.

For those students that are able to continue to work at their internship you should complete your commitment.

If you have questions, please contact Sandy Tilton, Employer Relations & Operations Associate at 612-330-1472 or email strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

Monday’s Online Alternative Teaching Strategy Workshops (March 23)

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

-10:00 am Zoom for Beginners (1 hour) How to add the Zoom app, Schedule Zoom meetings, Host a Zoom session, and use basic hosting tools
-11:30 am Alternative Class Scheduling (30 min) Redesign your Moodle weekly topic sections for alternative delivery of learning.
-1:00 pm VoiceThread (1 hour) How to record lectures in VoiceThread and share them in your Moodle course(s).
-9:00 pm Zoom (Late Night Edition) (1 hour) an open session for practice and consultation.
Team members will be available for 10 minutes following these sessions for any additional, individual questions.
All sessions can be accessed using the link below:

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657

Online Alternative Teaching Strategy Workshops March 23-27

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

In order to assist instructors with preparing to provide alternative modes of teaching in the coming weeks, the E-Learning team is hosting a series of online workshops. Please note, the team will be available for 10 minutes following these sessions for any additional, individual questions. Please see the link below for the complete schedule.

http://go.augsburg.edu/altworkshops

Coping with COVID-19: Medical and Mental Health/Coping Supports

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling is transitioning our services to remote formats in order to continue supporting the Augsburg student body during these challenging and uncertain times. Please look for an email from the CWC if you have an upcoming appointment scheduled. More information on changes are in today’s a-mail, and posted on the main page of the CWC website.

Additional information on health care (particularly if you are uninsured) and emotional coping can be found on our webpage, Coping with the Coronavirus (please see link below).

Your safety and well being is our highest priority. We are here to support you in the days and weeks ahead.

CWC Coping with the Coronavirus Webpage

Canceled: Zyzzogeton Research Poster Symposium with virtual option

submitted by taveram@augsburg.edu

Zyzzogeton 2020 event will be cancelled. As an alternative, we are offering researchers the opportunity to showcase their research poster on Augsburg’s Lindell Library Idun site. Contact URGO (Solveig Mebust mebusts@augsburg.edu) or McNair Scholars (Lara Crombie crombie@augsburg.edu) with questions.

The poster submission deadline is extended to: Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm.

Augsburg Students, Staff, and Faculty

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a counselor

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707, starting Monday, March 23rd. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall services will be available 24 hours a day on Monday, March 23th and Tuesday, March 24th by calling 612-330-1707 and selecting option 1. After that, ProtoCall is available in the evenings, (starting at 4:30 p.m.), as well as on weekends and any other time that CWC is closed. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

Augsburg Students, Staff, and Faculty

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30-minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a counselor

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707, starting Monday, March 23rd. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall services will be available 24 hours a day on Monday, March 23th and Tuesday, March 24th by calling 612-330-1707 and selecting option 1. After that, ProtoCall is available in the evenings, (starting at 4:30 p.m.), as well as on weekends and any other time that CWC is closed. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

Facilities and Custodial Cleaning and Disinfecting

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Facilities and custodial staff are on campus busy with cleaning and disinfecting all areas across campus. Facilities staff are changing HVAC filters to improve air quality. For more detailed information you can follow the link below.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/2020/03/20/cleaning-and-disinfecting/