Wednesday, April 29, 2020

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“Wanna Talk About It?” Faculty, you are invited to a Zoom session just prior to this afternoon’s meeting. From 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, you will have a chance to gather with colleagues to share your experiences with online teaching. You are welcome to share your challenges, as well as your positive interactions. Or, you can just listen as others reflect on the observations of others.

The Zoom link is below or you can check out the CTL page (https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/) for joining information.

Wednesday, April 29 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

Zoom Link

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So you are teaching online this summer? Now what? Come to this informative session to learn about online teaching and learning, including the community of inquiry model and best practices in course design.

Choose the day/time that works best for you. This session will be offered:
Tomorrow, April 30 from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94629980215
and
Friday, May 1 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/92483166321

ZOOM links can also be found on the CTL Calendar and in the event details on the CTL page linked below.

Upcoming Events

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When: May 21, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: Social Responsibility
Presenters: Malii Carolyn, EngageBetween | Tatyana Fertelmeyster, Connecting Differences, LLC

Sharpen your skills at addressing diversity-related issues in a climate saturated by the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign. As Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leaders, get in front of an unprecedented political atmosphere that filters through our workplaces and creates heightened sensitivity to identity-related trigger points.

This webinar will explore nuanced perspectives and complexities of addressing diversity-related “hot buttons” and consider ways for turning them into teachable moments.

Learning Outcomes
-Identify practical and relevant steps to navigate the intersection between diversity and politics in the workplace
-Apply concepts of intent and impact within the 2020 U.S. presidential race and other real-world contexts
-Clarify the role of DEI practitioners in engaging identity politics

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/workplace-2020-an-intersection-of-diversity-and-politics/

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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Patricia Jesperson, chief curiosity officer at EmployeeEXP, and Amy Tolbert, ECCO International principal, explore the five critical leadership skills they’ve identified to help leaders transform into naturally inclusive leaders.

While emotional intelligence is an important skill when working with anyone different from ourselves, it’s only part of the inclusive leadership equation. Achieving an elevated state of self-awareness is key to developing leaders with capacity to embrace and effectively engage with the increasingly diverse workforce. The Inclusion Matrix™️ is designed for leaders—not only in title, but also those who demonstrate organizational influence.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/articles/p31/

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Across the globe, organizations are struggling to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. As they do so, the need to be creative and innovative, to connect with employees on a personal level, to work efficiently and productively, and to help maintain the health and safety of colleagues have become much more prescient and critical. Diversity & Inclusion is an effective methodology for attaining all these goals, in addition to being an end in and of itself.

Join Raafi-Karim Alidina (Frost Included & Forum 32nd annual conference presenter), and learn how to leverage the principles of inclusion and deploy behavioral economics-based “Inclusion Nudges” to help your organization thrive through the crisis.

When: April 30, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Raafi-Karim Alidina, Frost Included
Cost: FREE

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/responding-inclusively-to-coronavirus/

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When: May 7, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Presenter: Stephen Frost, Frost Included

The coronavirus pandemic is a tragedy, but the potential silver lining is that we are living through a time of forced innovation. The leadership behaviors we exhibit will impact the performance of ourselves, our teams, our organizations like never before.

Frost Included CEO Stephen Frost will explore inclusive leadership in this context, learn five key skills essential to survive and thrive in this climate, and leave refreshed and inspired to do the work that will make the most difference.

Learning Outcomes
-Refresh inclusive leadership core skills tailored to the current climate
-Explore what forced innovation means to you, your team and your organization
-Take away 5 key skills you can immediately deploy

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/inclusive-leadership-in-a-virtual-world/

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We are living through a very uncertain time, but The Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) remains committed to connecting Auggies to the world through the channels that are still available to us. This summer, you can take online courses in Spanish, Political Science, Religion, History, or Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies with Augsburg CGEE’s instructors in Mexico or Central America.

To access these courses, simply look in Records and Registration under Summer 2020 term and the departments listed below. There is a huge variety, including some specialized courses for upper-level learners! Register for the class as usual.

Courses are offered in both Summer Time 1 (T1) & Time 2 (T2) unless otherwise noted.

GENDER, SEXUALITY AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 481 Queer History in Latin America (T2)

HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement? (T2)
HIS 388: Queer History in Latin America (T2)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy (T1)

RELIGION
RLN 336: Latin American Liberation Theologies (T1)

LANGUAGES AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES
SPA 111: Beginning Spanish I (T1)
SPA 112: Beginning Spanish II (T2)
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Providers
SPA 220: Business Spanish
SPA 224: Spanish for Ministry
SPA 225/325: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I and II
SPA 316: Conversations in Cultural Context
SPA 334: Contemporary Mexican Literature
SPA 335: Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts and Voices
SPA 337: Mexican Civilizations and Cultures

See summer online courses in Records & Registration

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COVID-19 is temporarily changing how we can travel, but CGEE remains hopeful that fall 2020 study abroad programs will be able to run–and the programs below still have spots open. You can use your semester financial-aid package and you’ll get a $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant.

Apps due May 1st.

+++ NATION BUILDING AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND IN SOUTHERN AFRICA +++
Learn about historical and present-day challenges in creating national identity and inclusive democracy. The program starts in South Africa and continues to Namibia. Classes in history, political science, religion, and wellness–or even choose an internship as part of your semester. All courses are taught in English. For fall 2020 and Spring 2021: CGEE is providing **FREE AIRFARE** for Auggies.

+++ COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES: MIGRATION & SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO +++
Develop yourself as a socially conscious media professional equipped for the challenges of modern-day media! Engage with experienced professionals on responsible journalism on critical issues such as (im)migration and the environment. Listen to the stories from those traditionally marginalized by society. No Spanish language proficiency required.

+++ LIBERAL ARTS, LANGUAGE, AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO +++
This program immerses you in Mexican culture, includes multiple excursions, and fosters friendships with Mexican students. With many elective course options, you can complete your language requirements, liberal arts requirements, and Augsburg Experience. No Spanish language proficiency required.

In the event that we must cancel fall programs, the decision will be made no later than July 15, 2020, and students will be offered spots on spring 2021 programs.

Got questions? Email us: abroad@augsburg.edu
Set up a virtual advising appointment: https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments

Learn more about these programs in Mexico and Southern Africa

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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.

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Course is full: Please fill out the registration form (link below) to be added to the waitlist.
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 take a full-length practice test, 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

Please fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist. Seats will not be held without the registration form. Contact urgo@augsburg.edu with any questions. Please Note: Only Augsburg students, alumni, and staff may register for this course.

GRE Prep Course Registration Form