Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Want to know what we’ve got growing on? The Biology Department Greenhouse on the rooftop of the Hagfors Center is open to the Augsburg community on the first Thursday of the month.

The next First Thursday is November 2, from noon to 3PM. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Questions? Please contact the Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).

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OPTION #1)
RSVP Today for the Augsburg Campus Community, Advent Vespers Watch Party on Friday, December 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Come together to celebrate Advent Vespers as an Auggie Community!
• Open to Augsburg Students, Faculty & Staff
• Light snacks and beverages will be provided (masks required when not eating)
• Free, RSVP required (https://augsburg.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1369&p=1)
• We invite you to donate an item to the Augsburg-Central Health Commons – Details & suggestions are included with the RSVP link

OPTION #2)
Watch the Virtual Advent Vespers YouTube Premiere from anywhere!
• Friday, December 3 at 7 p.m. link available here: https://www.augsburg.edu/music/vespers/
• Available on-demand from Dec 4-Jan 10

Complete Details & Links

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When: December 16, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: Leadership Development
Presenter: Lilian Eilers, The Blue Ocean Company
Cost: Free

What is required to create and sustain an inclusive culture?

This highly interactive webinar will demystify culture and introduce you to a blueprint for culture change that you can implement immediately in your own organization.

Learn about the cultural dimensions that make up an inclusive culture. Find out about the specific values, behaviors, symbols and systems that support such a culture, and which traits in your existing culture may help or hinder a successful outcome.

Also, learn about a Five-Step Framework for Culture Change, along with Seven Success Factors for the most effective and efficient approach to creating a culture of inclusion.

Learning Outcomes
Gain new insights into what culture is, and how to create, sustain and change it
Discover which traits in your existing culture help or hinder the creation of an inclusive culture
Find out how to build the business case for an inclusive culture in your organization.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/demystifying-culture-building-an-inclusive-culture-that-lasts/

submitted by krafte@augsburg.edu

Join the Pre-Physician Assistant Club this Thursday, December 2nd, at 6 pm via Zoom to learn about St. Catherine University’s physician assistant program. We will be hearing from Rejeetha Gort, the PA program admissions counselor. Please register in Auggie Life or contact krafte@augsburg.edu with any questions.

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Please join faculty and staff colleagues for an informal Q&A session with our finalists for the Assistant Provost for Academic Analytics and Planning this week and next. We have 3 finalists, and our first, Jennie Robinson Kloos, is on campus TODAY. This conversation will be held from 2:15-2:45 pm, in OGC 100. Jennie’s CV and the job posting for the AP position are both linked below.

Our two other candidate Q&A sessions will be held this Fri., 12/3, 2:35-3:05 pm, and next Wed., 12/8 2:00-2:30 pm – both also in OGC 100. Candidate materials will be shared on the morning of their interview.

Feedback forms will be sent out via A-mail the day following each candidate’s interview. We hope you will join us for as many of these opportunities as your schedule permits!

Jennie Robinson Kloos
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LsgEDcY7FHc-F5HrPDVnO9_ursENZjhM/view?usp=sharing

Assistant Provost for Academic Analytics and Planning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12pEE31eumjHnce0DnislQygQ4YOFUv56/view?usp=sharing

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Join us virtually Thursday, December 2nd at 9:30am or 2:00pm on Zoom for information on the University of Minnesota’s PharmD program. Come to one or both sessions to ask questions and learn more about the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota.

Morning info session: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93007816974&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1635339677824651&usg=AOvVaw1TDXRcAvx-nKTP4-Ke4XUT

Afternoon info session: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/91019441047&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1635339677824651&usg=AOvVaw2tJAi_nPg1Dd24q2bIiuQM

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JOIN US FOR THE 2021 VIRTUAL MAYORS CHALLENGE: THE GREAT WATER DEBATE

Join Us Fun & Informative Virtual Event Demonstrating the Power of Debate!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, provides academic competitive debate to 1,000+ students in the Twin Cities.

We are proud to present our 9th annual Mayors’ Challenge Debate Fundraising Breakfast: The Great Water Debate. This event will be hosted virtually by Augsburg University on Monday, December 13th, 2021.

Four of our debaters from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Roseville school districts will face off in two teams, articulating arguments on how we steward one of our greatest resources – water.

Our VIP panel of judges (and you!) will pick the most persuasive team.

You will also see how the MNUDL creates new opportunities for our students to be champions – both in and out of the classroom.

Governor Tim Walz (Invited) and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz will host the Governor’s table. Mayor Melvin Carter, Mayor Jacob Frey, and special guests will judge our debate. You have a chance to join them as a VIP judge with your sponsorship!

Schedule of Events: December 13th, 2021
8:30 am: Virtual Program Begins
– Debate & Student Panel
– Champion of Change

9:40 am: Decision by Mayor Carter, Mayor Frey and Panel

10:00 am: Program Concludes

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and how to register for your free ticket, check out Augsburg University’s Advancement Page.

Augsburg Advancement Page – Get Your Tickets

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Learn how to impress recruiters and interviewers in this hands-on, fast-paced workshop presented by SciTech! There will be engaging activities that will help you feel prepared and confident in your job search. You will learn two critical skills:

How to create and use an elevator pitch
How to respond when someone says “Tell me about yourself”

Join us for this session:

VIRTUAL: Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, 4:00-5:00pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/YBCgudgxWEeQFpvS9

This event is presented by the SciTech Internship Program and the Minnesota’s Louis Stokes-North Star STEM Alliance (LS-NSSA).

About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.

SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.

See https://scitechmn.org/ for more information.

About LS-NSSA:
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation which is intended to double the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period.

The Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance is the Minnesota branch of this nation-wide program.

See https://northstarstem.org/ for more information.

Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.

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Ever wonder how facial recognition technology works? Does artificial intelligence have a bias? Explore these questions and more as filmmaker Shalini Kantayya explores algorithmic oppression and what can be done about it.

Thursday, Dec. 2nd

5:30 Snacks
6:00 pm “Coded Bias”
7:30 pm Virtual Q&A with filmmaker Shalini Kantayya
HAGFORS 150A & B

About the Film
When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that many facial recognition technologies misclassify women and darker-skinned faces, she is compelled to investigate further and start the Algorithmic Justice League. It turns out that artificial intelligence, which was defined by a homogeneous group of men, is not neutral. What Buolamwini learns about widespread bias in algorithms drives her to push the U.S. government to create the first-ever legislation to counter the far-reaching dangers of bias in a technology that is steadily encroaching on our lives. Centering on the voices of women leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected, Coded Bias asks two key questions: what is the impact of Artificial Intelligence’s increasing role in governing our liberties? And what are the consequences for people stuck in the crosshairs due to their race, color, and gender?

This event is sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and the the Department Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.

Watch the Trailer

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Come play in the world of Into the Woods! Learn about our approach to the spring musical; have fun with improvisational games and musical rhythms; and get to know others who are interested in the spring musical. As we explore the world of Into the Woods, we’ll also explore your vision and how it may fit into the approach we are taking to magic and transformation!

The workshops will be taking place:

• December 6th at 7-8:30pm, Foss Center
• December 7th at 5-6:30pm (this is a change!), Foss Center

You only have to attend one of the dates!

The Artistic Staff is excited for this opportunity to get to know students who are auditioning in January and are looking forward to working on and talking more about Into the Woods!

No preparation is necessary and all are welcome to attend!

Audition will be taking place on:

• January 24th from 6:30-9:30pm
• January 25th from 4-6:30pm
• Callbacks: January 26th from 6:30-9:30pm

We hope to see you there!

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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a festive service of Lessons and Carols including music and readings from our 2021 Advent Vespers “Angel Voices, Again Now Sing” which premieres on Friday, December 3 at 7:00 pm on YouTube. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube channel.

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Please join us this Wednesday, December 1st, on zoom as we welcome Dr. Bryan Dewsbury to share his expertise on undergraduate education in the STEM field.
Dr. Bryan Dewsbury is an Associate Professor of Biology and Associate Director of the STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University. He is Principal Investigator of the Science Education And Society (SEAS) research program where his team explores questions around the social contexts of teaching and learning. He is a faculty developer who has conducted workshops and trainings at over 85 institutions across North America. He is an advisory board member and fellow of several national education reform institutions including the John N. Gardner Institute where he helps supports institutions of higher education undergoing transformation particularly as it pertains to inclusive educational practices.
The zoom link is posted below and posters are hanging up around campus with the QR code which can be scanned and take you directly to the zoom room!

https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LYx7-Xl7RHq9QrQhFgbQiw