Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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Teaching and Learning

Send in your “3 Days in May” Online Workshop Ideas

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

This year the “3 Days in May” will be offered jointly by CTL, Luther Seminary, and the E-Learning Team. From Tuesday, May 12 – Thursday, May 14, there will be a variety of online sessions/workshops. We are interested in hearing from faculty about what they would like to see from these experiences, as well as if they are willing to help host or co-host a session. Please use the form below to share your ideas and help us make the most of this time.

Online “3 Days in May” Ideas/Suggestions

Make an Appointment with the Online Writing Center

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 with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to seeing you!

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

Augsburg GRE Prep Course Online

submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu

rep Course Online
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University offers a five-week GRE prep course each summer for Augsburg students and alumni at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by experienced GRE test-prep educators. Throughout the course students will have a chance to complete practice problems for each area of the test and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The registration fee also includes a six-month subscription to the online GRE study tool, Magoosh.

Due to COVID-19, this year’s course will be offered via Zoom.

May 13th – June 15th

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:00pm (Excluding Memorial Day)

Cost: $100

To register, please fill out the registration form. Seats will not be held without the registration form. Seats are limited, please register early to guarantee your spot. Contact urgo@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Please Note: Only Augsburg students and alumni may register for this course.

GRE Prep Course Registration Form

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.

Faculty and Staff: Help URGO recruit students for Fulbright Program

submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu

The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries, teaching English and American Studies, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field.

We are asking faculty and staff to notify us of students and alumni who might be a good fit for this program. Depending on program type, students should be academically outstanding, have demonstrated leadership skills, and/or experience with tutoring and teaching. Foreign language skills are a distinct advantage.

If you know a student interested in this opportunity, please have them contact URGO@augsburg.edu for more information. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to inquire.

General Announcements

Want to Help the Homeless from Your Home?

submitted by clarkk@augsburg.edu

COVID-19 is currently spreading in the homeless shelters and encampments with many confirmed cases. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to call the governor and mayor to immediately evacuate shelters and place individuals into hotels. In light of the St. Paul woman who was accidentally bulldozed while her camp was being evicted, we are also calling the state, city and park board to explicitly allow encampments by opening park grounds and facilities as well. We are organizing this through phone zap where we call and ask for this to be addressed in an organized effort.

You can sign up to make a phone call or more here https://calendly.com/housing-phonezap/phonezap-shift-signup?month=2020-04.

Also, you can find us at https://www.facebook.com/cantstayhomewithouthousing/. Thank you for considering.

Open Job and Internship Positions

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center will be including weekly job and internship postings in Handshake to keep students aware of current openings. Please check Handshake and Strommen’s Community Moodle Site (link below) for more listings and job boards.

Part-time and Flexible positions
1.Instacart, Shoppers- https://shoppers.instacart.com/
2.Aldi, Cashiers- https://careers.aldi.us/
3.Chick-fill-A, Drive thru or Delivery- http://www.cfaroseville.com

Internship Positions
4. MN Native Landscapes, Ecologist Intern, Handshake Job ID 3724617
5. Solve, https://www.solve-ideas.com/
6. Boulay PLLP, Public Accounting Summer Program, Handshake Job ID 3706587

Full-time employment
7. Americorps, Reading Partners, Handshake Job ID 3727495
8. Talon Performance Group, Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, Handshake ID 3727037
9. United Health Group Andover, Front Office Assistant- https://tinyurl.com/ybua69ed
10. Wells Fargo – Mortgage Processor – Handshake Job ID 3717976
and Home Mortgage Consultant – Handshake Job ID 3717920

Also visit these job boards for more opportunities:
C3 Fellows (jobs in MN for pre-health majors) – http://c3fellows.org/healthcare
Idealist – Idealist.org/en/alist
Virtual Job Fair – May 14th -https://tinyurl.com/yazb2nsy

More job boards on the Community Moodle site. (https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=1095)

Resume Drop-in Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays
10:00 am-3:45 pm (Central Daylight Time)
Zoom link -https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/180161288

Apply now to be AugSem Student Leader for Fall 2020

submitted by daol@augsburg.edu

AugSem is looking for student leaders to support first year students as they transition to college life and Augsburg University, in general. AugSem Student Leaders (ASL) participate in paid summer training and enjoy opportunities in the fall to:

– Help new students feel welcome
– Serve as ambassadors for Augsburg and communicate its mission
– Facilitate City Engagement Day for assigned AugSem section
– Connect students with resources on campus
– Check in with students to see how they are doing
– Assist faculty during regular AugSem class sessions
– This is a paid position with a commitment of 1-3 hours per week during Fall 2020.

Currently, we are looking for ASL majoring in these fields:
• Art
• Health science
• Physics
• Theatre.

AugSem Student Leader Job Description and Application

Campus Cupboard Food Deliveries

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

The Campus Kitchen team is following COVID-19 protocol. Contact jacobsn@augsburg.edu with any questions.

For now, students cannot access the Cupboard physically. Instead, students (who still live on campus) 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

Augsburg University Essential Workers Resolution

submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu

This resolution was passed during the ADSG meeting on Wednesday April 15th. This resolution stands in solidarity with essential student workers. The resolution asks a 50% raise for essential workers working over 25 hours, and two stipends one for $600 for the spring semester and another $900 for summer essential workers for students forking 12 hours a week. It also asks for a guarantee sick pay for individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Lastly, the resolution demands the rules regarding wearing masks in public spaces be enforced by DPS and Residence Life.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vKdbC_dXzFdPW3xMKtjoNZNPJJf3HRhSFLUoa2hGvPE/edit?ts=5e9dd559

Augsburg University Students Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic Resolution

submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu

We as ADSG stand in solidarity with the staff members who will be affected by the University’s decision. The resolution thanks staff members for the years of service and calls in the university to provide adequate resources and opportunities.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1msbfEuqntqDpveQoZvTF4UqJ42-enBRZE2x-TaFx7cM/edit?ts=5e9dd610

The Augsburg Podcast S3, E5 – Hannah Dyson: Putting the “Story” in “History”

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

Hannah Dyson discovered a remarkable overlap in her theatre and history interests when interning at the MN Historical Society. Writing stories for MNopedia about fraudulent towns and journalistic assassinations, Hannah developed a passion for storytelling that connects past and present – and her Augsburg and historical society mentors have helped her focus her ambitions. Her storytelling explores justice and freedom of press both historically and in our own future.
Be sure to subscribe to The Augsburg Podcast on iTunes for more stories about our students, faculty and staff.

Listen here to Hannah Dyson: Putting the “Story” in “History”

Free Virtual Therapy Support for African-American Community

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

The Boris L Henson foundation is offering up to five free teletherapy sessions, on a first come first serve basis, to members of the African American community who are experiencing life changing events due to or related to the COVID 19.

From their website:

“COVID-19 has had a profound and unprecedented impact on all of our daily lives. The COVID-19 Free Virtual Therapy Support campaign was developed to cover the cost for virtual or tele-therapy services by licensed, culturally competent clinicians in our network for up to five (5) sessions. This campaign is exclusive to individuals and families experiencing a life-changing event(s) related to or triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. First come, first serve until all funds are exhausted. Sign up!”

Boris L Henson Foundation Free Virtual Therapy Campaign

Event Announcements

What Can You Do With Your Psychology Major?

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

Calling all Psychology majors and minors! Join UpTurnships and the Strommen Center virtually today from 12-1pm and hear from two professionals, Marianne Malko (UpTurnships Coach) and @Casey Burrows (Clinical Psychologist), on what they did with their psychology major and where their careers have taken them. Ask questions and get advice! See you there!

Register for the event in Handshake Now!

“Skills for Today” CWC Zoom Workshop for Students — Wednesday

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

Struggling with trying to adjust to the challenges of the COVID crisis? Join the Center for Wellness & Counseling this Wednesday, April 22nd from 2pm – 3:30pm for a short Zoom workshop called “Skills for Today: Using Skillful Means to Navigate Troubled Times.” Josh Kent of CWC will be leading the group. The session will explore how focusing on skills development can help students decrease suffering and build a life worth living (even when the world around you doesn’t seem to point in that direction!) To register for the event and get the zoom link, email Josh Kent at kentjo@augsburg.edu.

Daily Chapel: Blessing for Pastor Sonja Hagander

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Today we offer a service of farewell and blessing for Pastor Sonja Hagander, Vice President for Mission and Identity, who is leaving Augsburg after 22 years. https://youtu.be/B-8CkNQrZ-Y
Look for links for all of our services on the Campus Ministry calendar http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/calendar. Please also visit the Campus Ministry blog to read the daily prayer.

More information

#AuggiesEarthWeek2020

submitted by willia46@augsburg.edu

Today, for Earth Week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee is asking the Augsburg student body to contact their legislators. This is a great, quick way to take action! Information on why this matters, how to call, and what issues to call in on can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/yd4dwhpl. Earth and your community thanks you for taking action!

Other events happening this week, as well as different ways to take action for Earth Week, can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iu1b-Y2jnWCRZDWOwOHheTaHaIeggRjtWZ33t6qZpnM/edit

Keeping Track of Auggies

Fulbright Awardee to Honduras

submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu

We are so very excited to announce that Natalya Arevalo ’20 has been accepted as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Honduras. Natalya is a history major and has been a recipient of the Sabo Scholarship, the CGEE Student of Color Scholarship, the Honoring Outstanding Latinx Students Leadership Scholarship, and the Norma Noonan Scholarship, and is an Interfaith Scholar. Last year she was a finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Graduate Fellowship. She has worked as an intern with Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES), the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, and the Minnesota House of Representatives. She is co-founder of Augsburg Women for Political Change and has taken on many other student leadership roles.

In Honduras, Natalya will be teaching English and American Studies to students of a variety of ages, including college students. She will also be working with the Access Microscholarship Program, which assists underprivileged students with access to English language learning.

Congratulations Natalya!

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