Friday, May 8, 2020

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Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 15th) we will be closing all student campus boxes. Before fall semester starts we will be reassigning them to all students living on campus, and commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they have a need of one.

If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer please either fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/LaGrUkgCRvbVxVsZ8) or send us an email with any relevant information. (There is also an option to be reassigned your current box for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall)

We only forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can only forward to US addresses. The forwarding period is 2 months from when the request is submitted after which any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.

We ask that you contact the people/business sending you mail and correcting it to your permanent address. Also enrolling in online/electronic billing is both environmentally friendly and will save you time (and sometimes money).

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

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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The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!

Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.

Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:

https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments

You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away

submitted by yangdx@augsburg.edu

You can get the latest updates from important financial aid information to upcoming deadlines & reminders. Please follow us at facebook.com/SFSAugsburg. Spread the word to your family and friends!

If you have any questions regarding your financial aid, please give us a call at 612-330-1046 or email studentfinances@augsburg.edu.

Schedule a Virtual Meeting

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Campus Cupboard is still offering free food to students on campus this summer! Fill out this food delivery form as many times as you need.

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

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Check out these notes and this video from various students, faculty, and staff for our incredible Custodial Team!

https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2020/05/01/thank-you-augsburg-custodial-workers/

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

As a result of COVID-19, employees may find themselves in need of changing their benefits. Click this link below for our information guide on adjusting some benefits if needed.

The deadline for benefits change forms is noon on the second Friday of the pay period. Thank you!

Augsburg Employee COVID-19 Benefits Guide

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff,

We’d like to encourage you or your department to record and share a video congratulating the Class of 2020 for finishing the academic year strong and to celebrate their accomplishments. You could screen record yourselves on Zoom. Post to your department’s social media account (or to your personal account) and use the hashtag #GoAuggies and tag Augsburg so we see them and share these via Augsburg’s social media channels and feature them on Inside Augsburg as we approach commencement day.

There isn’t a specific deadline, just as long as it’s before commencement day.

They can be group videos like this example from the chemistry department: https://twitter.com/mwentzel/status/1258516392501899265

Videos must be captioned for accessibility purposes.

Augsburg tags:
Facebook – Augsburg University
Twitter – @AugsburgU
Instagram – @AugsburgUniversity
#GoAuggies

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