Augsburg University News and Announcements
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A-mail publication will be suspended Friday, December 31 and Monday, January 3, as Augsburg observes the New Year holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Tuesday, December 28. Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
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Augsburg University Staff Senate is currently accepting nominations for our open position of elected staff representative to the Augsburg University Council.
For more information about the University Council and an overview of the full process, go to our University Council tab. http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/university-council/
Staff may nominate other eligible staff or self-nominate for University Council using this form: https://forms.gle/P5pcj7LPQYjc25xC9
Nomination deadline for both University Council is today. Elections for nominated individuals will be held in January. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with questions. Thank you for your participation in this important process.
Augsburg University Staff Senate
Wendy Assal, Admissions, at-large
Joel Enriquez Nicholson, Registrar’s Office
Christopher Bogen, Institutional Advancement
Janice Dames, Campus Ministry – Co-chair
Deanna Davis, Professional Studies – Co-chair
Mike Fetting, Student Affairs, at-large
Kate Gray, Strommen Center
Jackie Voigt, Athletics
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On Monday, January 17, 2022 Augsburg University will host its annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CONVOCATION from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel with additional seating and viewing via livestream in Sateren Auditorium. This year the convocation theme is “Storytelling: Connecting Our Stories”. Through the keynote speaker, gospel choir, spoken word artist, soloist, and dancers, this longtime tradition in the Black community will be lifted up as a powerful symbol of healing and resisting.
To see the full convocation schedule, register for a pre-convocation storytelling workshop, and to get your ticket to the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/mlk
Prior to the convocation, three pre-convocation storytelling workshops will be offered during a Storytelling Hour. (More information below.) To sign-up to participate in one of these three workshops, click the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe37ko46wAQqBT7j4AH3V9vAIdaLXigUrSibOiUkqTB0-EXOw/viewform
PRE-CONVOCATION WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Workshop Title: Writing can be a powerful tool to help process emotions, self express, and create the needed space to heal.
Workshop Presenter: Griot Joe Davis
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 113
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: The Social Hour
Workshop Presenter: Griot Atlese Robinson ‘19
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: Storytelling in African American English
Workshop Presenter: Griot Mary Taris ‘04
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 111
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
A-mail publication will be suspended Friday, December 31 and Monday, January 3, as Augsburg observes the New Year holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Tuesday, December 28. Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
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When: January 20, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Nigel Vanderlinden, Powernoodle | Dave Debacker, Powernoodle
As is the case with much of the DEI evidence and expertise that exists, many organizations continue to operate without the benefit of the evidence and expertise in the realm of quality decision making. As a result, whether it’s realized or not, in both regards organizations and their myriad stakeholders continue to fall short of their potential. The two realms could hardly be more closely connected as DEI supports and enables quality decisions while quality decision making enables and supports DEI.
This webinar will provide unique insights into the world of decision making today and highlight how DEI professionals – executives, leaders, practitioners, and consultants – are uniquely positioned to move organizations forward in both realms simultaneously; elevating their own brand and value proposition in the process. The session will also provide practical, evidence-based solutions that you can being to action immediately.
Learning Outcomes
Learn – the relationship between decision making and DEI; the state of decision making in organizations
Grow – Move forward in decision quality and DEI; elevating your own skills and your impact
Do – Practical solutions for creating diverse and inclusive decision-making in your own organization
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Trina C. Olson and Alfonso T. Wenker (Team Dynamics), layout the six-part process outlined in their forthcoming book, Hiring Revolution: A Guide to Disrupt Racism + Sexism in Hiring.
submitted by haydenc@augsburg.edu
Submissions for Thó Wiŋ Magazine are now open through January 10th! We accept poetry, fiction, screenwriting/playwriting excerpts, creative nonfiction, visual arts, and short films.
We are also looking for editors for the 2021-2022 school year for Thó Wiŋ Magazine!
Editor Position Description: As an editor, you will look through the submissions in your designated editing categories (you will be able to choose which categories you would like to edit for) and give your opinion on whether or not each piece should be accepted into the magazine. You will be provided with training on how to evaluate and give feedback on the submissions prior to reading the submissions.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
On Monday, January 17, 2022 Augsburg University will host its annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CONVOCATION from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel with additional seating and viewing via livestream in Sateren Auditorium. This year the convocation theme is “Storytelling: Connecting Our Stories”. Through the keynote speaker, gospel choir, spoken word artist, soloist, and dancers, this longtime tradition in the Black community will be lifted up as a powerful symbol of healing and resisting.
To see the full convocation schedule, register for a pre-convocation storytelling workshop, and to get your ticket to the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/mlk
Prior to the convocation, three pre-convocation storytelling workshops will be offered during a Storytelling Hour. (More information below.) To sign-up to participate in one of these three workshops, click the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe37ko46wAQqBT7j4AH3V9vAIdaLXigUrSibOiUkqTB0-EXOw/viewform
PRE-CONVOCATION WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Workshop Title: Writing can be a powerful tool to help process emotions, self express, and create the needed space to heal.
Workshop Presenter: Griot Joe Davis
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 113
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: The Social Hour
Workshop Presenter: Griot Atlese Robinson ‘19
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: Storytelling in African American English
Workshop Presenter: Griot Mary Taris ‘04
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 111
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library has reduced hours over winter break:
Dec. 28-30 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dec. 31-Jan. 3 – CLOSED
Jan. 4-7 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jan. 8-9 – CLOSED
Normal hours resume Monday, January 10 at 7:45 am
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Payroll and Human Resources have adjusted walk-in hours over winter break. Please note the following schedule:
Dec. 28-30: Staff working exclusively remotely 8am -4:30pm. Please email HR@augsburg.edu for assistance. (Tuesday through Thursday)
Dec. 31-Jan. 3: CLOSED for University Holidays (Friday through Monday)
Normal in-person hours resume Tuesday Jan. 4. Thank you!
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library has reduced hours over winter break:
Dec. 23 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec. 24-27 – CLOSED
Dec. 28-30 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dec. 31-Jan. 3 – CLOSED
Jan. 4-7 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jan. 8-9 – CLOSED
Normal hours resume Monday, January 10 at 7:45 am
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A-mail publication will be suspended Friday, December 24 and Monday, December 27, as Augsburg observes the Christmas holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Tuesday, December 28. Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Payroll and Human Resources have adjusted walk-in hours over winter break. Please note the following schedule:
Dec. 23: Open 8am – 4:30pm
Dec. 24 – 27: CLOSED for University Holidays (Friday through Monday)
**Dec. 28-30: Staff working exclusively remotely 8am -4:30pm. Please email HR@augsburg.edu for assistance. (Tuesday through Thursday)
Dec. 31-Jan. 3: CLOSED for University Holidays (Friday through Monday)
Normal in-person hours resume Tuesday Jan. 4. Thank you!
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
The Campus Cupboard (Anderson 26) will be open every weekday during winter break with free groceries and meals for students!
Winter Break 2021 Shopping Hours:
Mondays through Thursdays: noon-4pm
Fridays: 9:30am-noon
Campus Kitchen will also be hosting Food Lab (Hagfors 108) open cooking hours every Monday-Thursday of break from 4:30-8pm (except 12/27 and 1/3).
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
The timesheet approval deadline for the December 31, 2021 pay date will be moved to 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 23 for all staff who are not scheduled to work over the Christmas holiday weekend. Supervisors must review and approve all timesheets before the deadline.
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
On Monday, January 17, 2022 Augsburg University will host its annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CONVOCATION from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel with additional seating and viewing via livestream in Sateren Auditorium. This year the convocation theme is “Storytelling: Connecting Our Stories”. Through the keynote speaker, gospel choir, spoken word artist, soloist, and dancers, this longtime tradition in the Black community will be lifted up as a powerful symbol of healing and resisting.
To see the full convocation schedule, register for a pre-convocation storytelling workshop, and to get your ticket to the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/mlk
Prior to the convocation, three pre-convocation storytelling workshops will be offered during a Storytelling Hour. (More information below.) To sign-up to participate in one of these three workshops, click the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe37ko46wAQqBT7j4AH3V9vAIdaLXigUrSibOiUkqTB0-EXOw/viewform
PRE-CONVOCATION WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Workshop Title: Writing can be a powerful tool to help process emotions, self express, and create the needed space to heal.
Workshop Presenter: Griot Joe Davis
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 113
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: The Social Hour
Workshop Presenter: Griot Atlese Robinson ‘19
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: Storytelling in African American English
Workshop Presenter: Griot Mary Taris ‘04
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 111
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
submitted by gunters@augsburg.edu
The bookstore hours for the next two weeks are as follows:
12/20-12/26
Monday-Tuesday
9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday-Thursday
10:00am-3:00pm
Friday
Closed in observance of the Christmas holiday
Saturday-Sunday
Closed
12/27-1/2
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-4:00pm
Friday
Closed in observance of New Years
Saturday-Sunday
Closed
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Timesheet approvals for the 12/31 pay date are due TOMORROW at 3:00 PM for all employees who are not working over the Christmas holiday. Supervisors should work with their staff and student employees to make sure that all timesheets are submitted in advance of the deadline to allow for review and approval.
Thank you and happy holidays from the Human Resources and Payroll team!
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
The Campus Cupboard (Anderson 26) will be open every weekday during winter break with free groceries and meals for students!
Winter Break 2021 Shopping Hours:
Mondays through Thursdays: noon-4pm
Fridays: 9:30am-noon
Campus Kitchen will also be hosting Food Lab (Hagfors 108) open cooking hours every Monday-Thursday of break from 4:30-8pm (except 12/27 and 1/3).
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
Join us this afternoon, between 2 and 3 p.m. to wish Bryan Massich well and celebrate his time at Augsburg.
We will gather in the student art gallery in the back half of the Einsteins coffee shop in Christensen Center. Snacks will be served in the enclosed fishbowl area. Join us to thank Bryan for his contributions to Augsburg!
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The timesheet approval deadline for the December 31, 2021 pay date will be moved to 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 23 for all staff who are not scheduled to work over the Christmas holiday weekend. Supervisors must review and approve all timesheets before the deadline.
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
On Monday, January 17, 2022 Augsburg University will host its annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CONVOCATION from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel with additional seating and viewing via livestream in Sateren Auditorium. This year the convocation theme is “Storytelling: Connecting Our Stories”. Through the keynote speaker, gospel choir, spoken word artist, soloist, and dancers, this longtime tradition in the Black community will be lifted up as a powerful symbol of healing and resisting.
To see the full convocation schedule, register for a pre-convocation storytelling workshop, and to get your ticket to the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/convo/mlk
Prior to the convocation, three pre-convocation storytelling workshops will be offered during a Storytelling Hour. (More information below.) To sign-up to participate in one of these three workshops, click the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe37ko46wAQqBT7j4AH3V9vAIdaLXigUrSibOiUkqTB0-EXOw/viewform
PRE-CONVOCATION WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Workshop Title: Writing can be a powerful tool to help process emotions, self express, and create the needed space to heal.
Workshop Presenter: Griot Joe Davis
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 113
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: The Social Hour
Workshop Presenter: Griot Atlese Robinson ‘19
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshop Title: Storytelling in African American English
Workshop Presenter: Griot Mary Taris ‘04
Workshop Location: Oren Gateway Center, Room 111
Workshop Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
The steam repair mentioned in A-mail last week did not require a steam shutoff to campus buildings after all. The steam is being diverted from Riverside Avenue onto our property.
The LED upgrade work has been suspended until January 3, when work will resume on Sverdrup and Old Main.
As campus slows down between semesters, there will be no Facilities update postings until January 10.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library has reduced hours over winter break:
Dec. 20-23 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec. 24-27 – CLOSED
Dec. 28-30 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dec. 31-Jan. 3 – CLOSED
Jan. 4-7 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jan. 8-9 – CLOSED
Normal hours resume Monday, January 10 at 7:45 am
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
Staples office supply ordering during holiday weeks follows:
December 22 orders will be placed as usual.
December 27 and 29 no orders will be placed.
January 3 (holiday) no orders will be placed.
January 5 ordering will return.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take an online course in playwriting with real-world playwrights from around the country! This unique opportunity is available to Augsburg students through our relationship with the prestigious Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis.
There are a few spots remaining on the spring 2022 semester courses:
*Playwriting: Exploring the Writer’s Theatrical Voice, PWC300; and
*Topics in Playwriting: Human Rights and Social Justice, PWC310
There is a short application to fill out to be enrolled in the course as seats are limited. Deadline has been extended to January 3rd, or until seats are full. Courses count as Augsburg courses and can be taken as part of an Auggie’s regular semester load.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Interested in getting ahead on credits this summer? Want to do something different? Need Augsburg Experience? A short study abroad/away program is a great way to do all three!
Summer 2022, offers several short study abroad/away programs, each only 2-3 weeks of travel. You will earn credits AND complete your Augsburg Experience, a winning combo!
Check out these program options, and apply by January 31:
COMMUNITY, ARTS, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
• May 9-27,
• 4 credits
•THR 295, 4 credits – fulfills Fine Arts requirement
ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND ETHICS IN GREECE
• May-23
• 4 credits
• choose one elective OR Keystone course: ECO 495 or BUS 495, or KEY 490
INNOVATION & DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST and PRESENT
• May 14-19
• 8 credits
• ART 133 or 333 – Digital Photography, ART 133 fulfills a Fine Arts requirement, and
• HIS 195 or 440 – Innovation in the Netherlands, HIS 195 fulfills a Humanities requirement
Apply for these programs by March 1:
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
• various dates throughout summer
• 4-12 credits
• SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
• independent study or internship also possible
MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA
• July 10-20
• 1 credit
• MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum
• graduate-level course options also available
MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP
• June 8- July 31
• 8 credits
• SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY
• June 8 – July 24
• 8 credits
• SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
• SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
• Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.
You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center. Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Get more details for all the programs listed above on our website
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: January 20, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Nigel Vanderlinden, Powernoodle | Dave Debacker, Powernoodle
As is the case with much of the DEI evidence and expertise that exists, many organizations continue to operate without the benefit of the evidence and expertise in the realm of quality decision making. As a result, whether it’s realized or not, in both regards organizations and their myriad stakeholders continue to fall short of their potential. The two realms could hardly be more closely connected as DEI supports and enables quality decisions while quality decision making enables and supports DEI.
This webinar will provide unique insights into the world of decision making today and highlight how DEI professionals – executives, leaders, practitioners, and consultants – are uniquely positioned to move organizations forward in both realms simultaneously; elevating their own brand and value proposition in the process. The session will also provide practical, evidence-based solutions that you can being to action immediately.
Learning Outcomes
Learn – the relationship between decision making and DEI; the state of decision making in organizations
Grow – Move forward in decision quality and DEI; elevating your own skills and your impact
Do – Practical solutions for creating diverse and inclusive decision-making in your own organization
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
Please join us tomorrow, between 2 and 3 p.m. to wish Bryan Massich well in his next endeavor. Bryan will be leaving Augsburg after nearly a decade with the Augsburg Facilities team. We will gather in the student art gallery in the back half of the Einsteins coffee shop in Christensen Center. Snacks will be served in the enclosed fishbowl area. Join us to thank Bryan for his contributions and service to Augsburg!
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The timesheet approval deadline for the December 31, 2021 pay date will be moved to 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 23 for all staff who are not scheduled to work over the Christmas holiday weekend. Supervisors must review and approve all timesheets before the deadline.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library has reduced hours over winter break:
Dec. 18-19 – CLOSED
Dec. 20-23 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec. 24-27 – CLOSED
Dec. 28-30 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dec. 31-Jan. 3 – CLOSED
Jan. 4-7 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jan. 8-9 – CLOSED
Normal hours resume Monday, January 10 at 7:45 am
submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu
Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!
The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
If you haven’t completed your Augsburg Experience requirement yet, a short study abroad/away program is a great way to do it! In summer 2022, several short programs are on offer, each only 2-3 weeks of travel. You will earn credits AND complete your Augsburg Experience, a winning combo!
Check out these program options, and apply by January 31:
COMMUNITY, ARTS, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
• May 9-27,
• 4 credits
•THR 295, 4 credits – fulfills Fine Arts requirement
ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND ETHICS IN GREECE
• May-23
• 4 credits
• choose one elective OR Keystone course: ECO 495 or BUS 495, or KEY 490
INNOVATION & DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST and PRESENT
• May 14-19
• 8 credits
• ART 133 or 333 – Digital Photography, ART 133 fulfills a Fine Arts requirement, and
• HIS 195 or 440 – Innovation in the Netherlands, HIS 195 fulfills a Humanities requirement
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
• various dates throughout summer
• 4-12 credits
• SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
• independent study or internship also possible
MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA
• July 10-20
• 1 credit
• MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum
• graduate-level course options also available
MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP
• June 8- July 31
• 8 credits
• SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY
• June 8 – July 24
• 8 credits
• SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
• SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
• Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.
You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center. Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Get more details for all the programs listed above on our website
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take an online course in playwriting with real-world playwrights from around the country! This unique opportunity is available to Augsburg students through our relationship with the prestigious Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis.
There are a few spots remaining on the spring 2022 semester courses:
*Playwriting: Exploring the Writer’s Theatrical Voice, PWC300; and
*Topics in Playwriting: Human Rights and Social Justice, PWC310
There is a short application to fill out to be enrolled in the course as seats are limited. Deadline has been extended to January 3rd, or until seats are full. Courses count as Augsburg courses and can be taken as part of an Auggie’s regular semester load.
submitted by bogen@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University Staff Senate is currently accepting nominations for our open position of elected staff representative to the Augsburg University Council.
Staff may nominate other eligible staff or self-nominate for University Council using this form: https://forms.gle/P5pcj7LPQYjc25xC9
For more information about the University Council and an overview of the full process, go to our University Council tab. http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/university-council/
Nomination deadline for the University Council is Thursday, Dec. 30. Elections for nominated individuals will be held in January. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with questions. Thank you for your participation in this important process.
Augsburg University Staff Senate
Wendy Assal, Admissions, at-large
Joel Enriquez Nicholson, Registrar’s Office
Christopher Bogen, Institutional Advancement
Janice Dames, Campus Ministry – Co-chair
Deanna Davis, Professional Studies – Co-chair
Mike Fetting, Student Affairs, at-large
Kate Gray, Strommen Center
Jackie Voigt, Athletics
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Arshiya Malik and Lisa Russell (Aleria) cover the top three do’s and don’ts of measuring inclusion based on their work and time in the industry.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
Staples office supply ordering during holiday weeks follows:
December 20 and 22 orders will be placed as usual.
December 27 and 29 no orders will be placed.
January 3 (holiday) no orders will be placed.
January 5 ordering will return.
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
During the holiday break the Administrative Accounting office walk in hours are as follows:
December 20 – 22 – walk in hours 8am to 3pm
December 23 – office staff available virtually
December 24 – 27 – campus closed
December 28 – office staff available virtually
December 29 – walk in hours 8am to 3pm
December 30 – office staff available virtually
December 31 – campus closed
Please contact the following individuals on virtual days:
accountspayable@augsburg.edu for accounts payable questions or invoice submission
dorschr@augsburg or stepanek@augsburg.edu for all other inquiries
Happy Holidays!
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Pending approvals from the City of Minneapolis, there may be a steam shutdown on campus on Monday, December 20. A list of buildings that would be affected because of the steam shutdown follows. This would only affect hot water; cold water will still be available for toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, and showers.
• Ice Arena – No hot water for the zamboni area, sinks, vanities, and showers
• Si Melby Hall – No hot water for sinks, vanities, and showers
• Urness Hall – No hot water for sinks, vanities, and showers
• Mortensen Hall – No hot water for sinks, vanities, and showers
• Christensen Center – No hot water for sinks, upper floor kitchen, dishwasher, and mop
sink
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Lindell Library has reduced hours over winter break:
Dec. 17 – 7:45 am – 6:00 pm
Dec. 18-19 – CLOSED
Dec. 20-23 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec. 24-27 – CLOSED
Dec. 28-30 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dec. 31-Jan. 3 – CLOSED
Jan. 4-7 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jan. 8-9 – CLOSED
Normal hours resume Monday, January 10 at 7:45 am
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Staples office supply ordering during holiday weeks follows:
December 20 and 22 orders will be placed as usual.
December 27 and 29 no orders will be placed.
January 3 (holiday) no orders will be placed.
January 5 ordering will return.
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The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.
The 2022 trip will take place on April 5, 2022. Applications are due on February 21, 2022 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2023
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Arshiya Malik and Lisa Russell (Aleria) cover the top three do’s and don’ts of measuring inclusion based on their work and time in the industry.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Congratulations to our two Auggie Pride Award winners for the month of December, Cathy Knutson, Coordinator of Fine Arts and Music, and Pastor Babette Chatman, University Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry. Both staff members worked with the Vespers planning team to create this year’s virtual Advent Vespers service “Angel Voices, Again Now Sing.” The Augsburg staff senate is happy to recognize their amazing work. Congratulations Cathy and Babette!!
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Augsburg University Central Services (Mail, Shipping & Copy Centers) will have the following hours during winter break:
Dec 20th – 23rd 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Dec 24th & 27th – CLOSED
Dec 28th – 30th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dec 31st & Jan 3rd – CLOSED
Jan 4th – 7th 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Mailroom hours will not change during this period except for being closed on the days listed above.
Thank You and Happy Holidays
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Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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Study abroad with Augsburg in Mexico this summer! Take a class, complete Augsburg Experience, and have a unforgettable experience! Classes are small and personalized, and programs in Mexico are among the most affordable of all our programs abroad.
Check out the options for summer – they all complete Augsburg Experience!
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
• various dates throughout summer,
• 4-12 credits
• SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP
• June 8- July 31
• 8 credits
• SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
• INS or SPA 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY
• June 8 – July 24
• 8 credits
• SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
• SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
• Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.
You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center
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Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks this summer, while exploring one of the most innovative countries in the world — the Netherlands – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, hear from speakers from across different industries, meet with locals to get an understanding of city life in Amsterdam, and so much more!
Innovation and Design in the Netherlands: Past and Present
Travel Dates: May 15 – 29, 2022
Professors: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg
This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. Choose one History and one Art course:
HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands (fulfills Humanities requirement), OR
HIS 440 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands
and
ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, (fulfills Fine Arts requirement), OR
ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography
***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***
The program has a capacity of 24 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now!
Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website
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If you haven’t completed your Augsburg Experience requirement yet, a short study abroad/away program is a great way to do it! In summer 2022, several short programs are on offer, each only 2-3 weeks of travel. You will earn credits AND complete your Augsburg Experience, a winning combo!
Check out these program options, and apply by January 31:
COMMUNITY, ARTS, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO, May 9-27, 4 credits
THR 295, 4 credits – fulfills Fine Arts requirement
ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND ETHICS IN GREECE, May-23, 4 credits
choose one elective OR Keystone course: ECO 495 or BUS 495, or KEY 490
INNOVATION & DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST and PRESENT, May 14-19, 8 credits
ART 133 or 333 – Digital Photography, ART 133 fulfills a Fine Arts requirement, and
HIS 195 or 440 – Innovation in the Netherlands, HIS 195 fulfills a Humanities requirement
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO, various dates throughout summer, 4-12 credits
SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA, July 10-20, 1 credit
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum
graduate-level course options also available
MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP, June 8- July 31, 8 credits
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
Interdisciplinary Studies or Spanish 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY, June 8 – July 24, 8 credits
SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.
You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center
Get more details for all the programs listed above on our website
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Take an online course in playwriting with real-world playwrights from around the country! This unique opportunity is available to Augsburg students through our relationship with the prestigious Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis.
There are a few spots remaining on the spring 2022 semester courses:
*Playwriting: Exploring the Writer’s Theatrical Voice, PWC300; and
*Topics in Playwriting: Human Rights and Social Justice, PWC310
There is a short application to fill out to be enrolled in the course as seats are limited. Deadline has been extended to January 3rd, or until seats are full. Courses count as Augsburg courses and can be taken as part of an Auggie’s regular semester load.
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Are you a business or economics major heading into your junior or senior year? Graduating in May? This short-term study abroad program is for you!
ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS & ETHICS IN GREECE
May 5-23, 2022
Choose one course: BUS 495, ECO 495, or KEY 490
Also completes Augsburg Experience
Led by Professors Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetanakis
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model.
***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***
The program has a capacity of 30 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.
Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website
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The timesheet approval deadline for the December 31, 2021 pay date will be moved to 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 23 for all staff who are not scheduled to work over the Christmas holiday weekend. Supervisors must review and approve all timesheets before the deadline.
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Explore meanings and expressions of music, health, illness, and healing transculturally in the context of South Africa. The focus of this course is on developing an understanding of individuals, families, groups and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds and the use of music in community and for healing within their culture.
MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Travel July 10-20, 2022
Led by Professor Dr. Annie Heiderscheit
Choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit),
• graduate course options available, too
• also fulfills Augsburg Experience requirement!
This program is designed for Music Therapy majors, but students in music, psychology, or other related fields are also welcome.
***APPLY BY MARCH 1***
The program has a capacity of 22 students and is filled on a rolling basis.
Have questions? Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office: abroad@augsburg.edu
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We are pleased to announce FIVE Auggies were selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in the last round of applications to receive up to $5,000 toward a study abroad program! The applicant pool is highly competitive, but the hard work and determination of these students paved the way for their amazing accomplishment.
Winners include:
Huda Ali is a Biopsychology major who plans to study on the Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy short-term program in Spring break 2022.
Asha Abdirazak is a Computer Science major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner at iCLA Yamanashi Gakuin University in Kofu, Japan in Fall 2022
Salma Abikar is a Bio-Psychology major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea this Spring 2022.
Ingri Ramirez Martin is a Sociology major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner at iCLA Yamanashi Gakuin University in Kofu, Japan in Fall 2022
Sharmarke Omar is a finance and management double major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner at the American College of Greece in Fall 2022
Since 2008, **seventy-seven** Augsburg students have received Gilman scholarships, totaling $305,000.
It takes a village to support students in their application process. Many thanks to Catherine Maun, Emilie Lenz and the whole financial aid team, staff in TRIO, MSS, Academic Advising, and URGO and, of course, faculty mentors/advisors.
Congrats Huda, Asha, Salma, Ingri, and Omar!!
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For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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MLife is hosting our very first HOLIDAZZLE SPIRIT WEEK! 2 days down, 3 more days to go!
Is there a piece of your culture that you want to share with your friends and family? Today is the perfect day to do that.
As a reminder, here is our Spirit Week! Make sure to stop by in Oyate Commons to take pictures with the MLife staff or your friends to enter for our raffles.
Wed, Dec 15 – Culture Day (dress in traditional wear or dress in cultural fashion)
Thu, Dec 16 – Ugly Xmas Sweater Day (wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater)
Fri, Dec 17 – Auggie Day (wear your favorite Augsburg gear)
We will be doing a daily drawing at 2pm on Wed, and Thu for a $25 gift card. You must be present to win the gift card AND participating in Spirit Day.
We will be doing a grand prize raffle on Thu, Dec 16 at 2pm.You must participate at least 3 spirit days in order to be eligible for the drawing and be present for the drawing.
Follow us on FB to see our latest post for Spirit Week!
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Submissions for Thó Wiŋ Magazine are now open through January 10th! We accept poetry, fiction, screenwriting/playwriting excerpts, creative non fiction, visual arts, and short films.
We are also looking for editors for the 2021-2022 school year!
Editor Position Description: As an editor, you will look through the submissions in your designated editing categories (you will be able to choose which categories you would like to edit for) and give your opinion on whether or not each piece should be accepted into the magazine. You will be provided with training on how to evaluate and give feedback on the submissions prior to reading the submissions.
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Spring semester is approaching, and so is the deadline to charge bookstore purchases to your student account! The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!
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Do you need to send something for the holidays? Look no further than Augsburg Shipping/Receiving!
We have discounted rates through UPS and FedEx and can also process and ship out via USPS. The deadlines for some shipping services are already quickly approaching so make sure to get your mailing done sooner unless you want to spend a lot more.
Deadlines to have packages arrive before Christmas are as follows:
USPS
First-Class mail & packages – Dec 17th
Priority services – Dec 18th
UPS & FedEx
Ground – Dec 15th (check corresponding websites)
Express Saver/3 Day – Dec 21st
2 Day – Dec 22nd
Next Day/Overnight – Dec 23rd
If you have any questions please reach out and we can give information!
612-330-1750 or mailship@augsburg.edu
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Arshiya Malik and Lisa Russell (Aleria) cover the top three do’s and don’ts of measuring inclusion based on their work and time in the industry.
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
Please join us Tuesday, December 21, between 2 and 3 p.m. to wish Bryan Massich well in his next endeavor. Bryan will be leaving Augsburg on December 23, after nearly a decade with the Augsburg Facilities team. We will gather in the student art gallery in the back half of the Einsteins coffee shop in Christensen Center. Snacks will be served in the enclosed fishbowl area. Join us to thank Bryan for his contributions and service to Augsburg!
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Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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Are you looking for exciting summer internship or fellowship opportunities?
ORISE is hosting a Summer Internship and Fellowship Opportunities Informational Session for summer 2022 on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2:00-3:00 pm. The session focuses on how you can apply at Zintellect to ORISE summer 2022 opportunities with DOE, CDC, FDA, NSF, and more. There are opportunities for both current students and recent graduates in STEM, Policy, Technical Support, and more.
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The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.
The 2022 trip will take place on April 5, 2022. Applications are due on February 21, 2022 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2023
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations
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Study abroad with Augsburg in Mexico this summer! Take a class, complete Augsburg Experience, and have a unforgettable experience! Classes are small and personalized, and programs in Mexico are among the most affordable of all our programs abroad.
Check out the options for summer – they all complete Augsburg Experience!
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
• various dates throughout summer,
• 4-12 credits
• SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP
• June 8- July 31
• 8 credits
• SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
• INS or SPA 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY
• June 8 – July 24
• 8 credits
• SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
• SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
• Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.
You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center
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Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks this summer, while exploring one of the most innovative countries in the world — the Netherlands – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, hear from speakers from across different industries, meet with locals to get an understanding of city life in Amsterdam, and so much more!
Innovation and Design in the Netherlands: Past and Present
Travel Dates: May 15 – 29, 2022
Professors: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg
This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. Choose one History and one Art course:
HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands (fulfills Humanities requirement), OR
HIS 440 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands
and
ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, (fulfills Fine Arts requirement), OR
ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography
***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***
The program has a capacity of 24 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now!
Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website
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Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Central America and Southern Africa offer Auggies the opportunity to spend a transformative semester immersed in community abroad. With a small cohort of peers, you will engage with the courses, the places you visit, and the people you meet. These programs are perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. The programs listed below are available in both fall and spring semesters. You can use all your financial aid, receive an automatic $1500 Travel Grant, and you can apply for additional scholarships, too!
Check out the options:
CENTRAL AMERICA: Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement
~~three countries in one semester: Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador
~~Courses in Spanish, Religion, History or Women’s & Gender Studies, and Political Science
~~Host family stays help you improve Spanish skills quickly
~~All courses in English, no Spanish knowledge required
SOUTHERN AFRICA: Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind
~~travel to South Africa and Namibia in one semester, FREE airfare for Auggies in Spring 2022
~~courses in History, Political Science, Religion, Environmental Studies, Wellness
~~Internships available in a variety of fields
APPLY BY
~~November 1 – for spring semester programs
~~March 1 – for fall semester programs
Get more information about classes and costs, and apply online here
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Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!
The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!
Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu
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Sign up for the summer study away program, Community, Arts, and Culture in Puerto Rico, led by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend ~3 weeks in Puerto Rico in May exploring different arts in the context of community building, activism, and social justice in Puerto Rico!
Through this program, you will complete THR 295, a 4-credit course that fulfills the Fine Arts general education requirement. Participation in the program also fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement!
Program details:
Travel: May 9-27, 2022
Course: THR 295: Community, Arts, & Culture in Puerto Rico (Fine Arts requirement)
Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply
***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***
The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
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Spring 2022 has seats remaining in the online course “Topics in Playwriting: Human Rights and Social Justice (PWC 310).”
From the instructor, “Are you passionate about making change? In a climate where human rights and social justice are obscured by “fake news,” we will explore writing plays that expose truths. This class will inspire you to focus on diverse perspectives, tell a story from a unique angle, and feature communities not often heard from. You will write about not just what you know, but what you care deeply about.”
There is a short application to fill out to be enrolled in the course as seats are limited. Deadline has been extended to January 3rd, or until seats are full. Courses count as Augsburg courses and can be taken as part of an Auggie’s regular semester load.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Explore meanings and expressions of music, health, illness, and healing transculturally in the context of South Africa. The focus of this course is on developing an understanding of individuals, families, groups and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds and the use of music in community and for healing within their culture.
MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Travel July 10-20, 2022
Led by Professor Dr. Annie Heiderscheit
Choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit),
• graduate course options available, too
• also fulfills Augsburg Experience requirement!
This program is designed for Music Therapy majors, but students in music, psychology, or other related fields are also welcome.
***APPLY BY MARCH 1***
The program has a capacity of 22 students and is filled on a rolling basis.
Have questions? Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office: abroad@augsburg.edu
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to announce FIVE Auggies were selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in the last round of applications to receive up to $5,000 toward a study abroad program! The applicant pool is highly competitive, but the hard work and determination of these students paved the way for their amazing accomplishment.
Winners include:
Huda Ali is a Biopsychology major who plans to study on the Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy short-term program in Spring break 2022.
Asha Abdirazak is a Computer Science major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner at iCLA Yamanashi Gakuin University in Kofu, Japan in Fall 2022
Salma Abikar is a Bio-Psychology major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea this Spring 2022.
Ingri Ramirez Martin is a Sociology major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner at iCLA Yamanashi Gakuin University in Kofu, Japan in Fall 2022
Sharmarke Omar is a finance and management double major who plans to study at Augsburg’s exchange partner at the American College of Greece in Fall 2022
Since 2008, **seventy-seven** Augsburg students have received Gilman scholarships, totaling $305,000.
It takes a village to support students in their application process. Many thanks to Catherine Maun, Emilie Lenz and the whole financial aid team, staff in TRIO, MSS, Academic Advising, and URGO and, of course, faculty mentors/advisors.
Congrats Huda, Asha, Salma, Ingri, and Omar!!
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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MLife is hosting our very first HOLIDAZZLE SPIRIT WEEK! 2 days down, 3 more days to go!
Is there a piece of your culture that you want to share with your friends and family? Today is the perfect day to do that.
As a reminder, here is our Spirit Week! Make sure to stop by in Oyate Commons to take pictures with the MLife staff or your friends to enter for our raffles.
Wed, Dec 15 – Culture Day (dress in traditional wear or dress in cultural fashion)
Thu, Dec 16 – Ugly Xmas Sweater Day (wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater)
Fri, Dec 17 – Auggie Day (wear your favorite Augsburg gear)
We will be doing a daily drawing at 2pm on Wed, and Thu for a $25 gift card. You must be present to win the gift card AND participating in Spirit Day.
We will be doing a grand prize raffle on Thu, Dec 16 at 2pm.You must participate at least 3 spirit days in order to be eligible for the drawing and be present for the drawing.
Follow us on FB to see our latest post for Spirit Week!
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Here’s an update on our response to the log4j vulnerability that has been in the news this past week. As soon as it was announced last weekend our systems team started to identify which systems may be impacted by it. On Monday once vendors began releasing fixes or patches we started applying them to any of our affected systems. Because log4j is a Java component we had a relatively low exposure because we have relatively few Java systems.
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After nearly a decade of dedicated service with Augsburg’s Facilities team, Bryan Massich will be leaving Augsburg before the Christmas break.
Please join us in the Marshall Room on Tuesday, December 21, between 2 and 3 p.m. to thank Bryan for his contributions to Augsburg and wish him well in his next endeavor.
submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu
MLife is hosting our very first HOLIDAZZLE SPIRIT WEEK! 2 days down, 3 more days to go!
Is there a piece of your culture that you want to share with your friends and family? Today is the perfect day to do that.
As a reminder, here is our Spirit Week! Make sure to stop by in Oyate Commons to take pictures with the MLife staff or your friends to enter for our raffles.
Wed, Dec 15 – Culture Day (dress in traditional wear or dress in cultural fashion)
Thu, Dec 16 – Ugly Xmas Sweater Day (wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater)
Fri, Dec 17 – Auggie Day (wear your favorite Augsburg gear)
We will be doing a daily drawing at 2pm on Wed, and Thu for a $25 gift card. You must be present to win the gift card AND participating in Spirit Day.
We will be doing a grand prize raffle on Thu, Dec 16 at 2pm.You must participate at least 3 spirit days in order to be eligible for the drawing and be present for the drawing.
Follow us on FB to see our latest post for Spirit Week!
submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu
Visit the writing center online for help with your final papers! We are open for our regular business hours, Sunday-Thursday 2-8pm. Check our website for an appointment. We hope to see you soon!
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Arshiya Malik and Lisa Russell (Aleria) cover the top three do’s and don’ts of measuring inclusion based on their work and time in the industry.
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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.
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Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!
The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.
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The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.
The 2022 trip will take place on April 5, 2022. Applications are due on February 21, 2022 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2023
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations
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Are you looking for exciting summer internship or fellowship opportunities?
ORISE is hosting a Summer Internship and Fellowship Opportunities Informational Session for summer 2022 on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2:00-3:00 pm. The session focuses on how you can apply at Zintellect to ORISE summer 2022 opportunities with DOE, CDC, FDA, NSF, and more. There are opportunities for both current students and recent graduates in STEM, Policy, Technical Support, and more.
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Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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The Campus Cupboard (Anderson 26) will be open every weekday during winter break with free groceries and meals for students!
Winter Break 2021 Shopping Hours:
Mondays through Thursdays: noon-4pm
Fridays: 9:30am-noon
Campus Kitchen will also be hosting Food Lab (Hagfors 108) open cooking hours every Thursday of break from 6-8pm.
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Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks this summer, while exploring one of the most innovative countries in the world — the Netherlands – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, hear from speakers from across different industries, meet with locals to get an understanding of city life in Amsterdam, and so much more!
Innovation and Design in the Netherlands: Past and Present
Travel Dates: May 15 – 29, 2022
Professors: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg
This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. Choose one History and one Art course:
HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands (fulfills Humanities requirement), OR
HIS 440 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands
and
ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, (fulfills Fine Arts requirement), OR
ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography
***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***
The program has a capacity of 24 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now!
Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website
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Spring 2022 has seats remaining in the online course “Playwriting: Exploring the Writer’s Theatrical Voice (PWC300).”
From the instructor, “In this course, the writer will develop a technique that is individual, yet grounded in fundamental dramatic writing skills. Students will read select plays by contemporary playwrights of color as inspiration and as a catalyst for their work. The class will analyze these plays to identify a variety of skills, themes, and concepts within four categories: Language as Identity, Intersection of Arts and Activism: The Playwright as Activist, Form, and Aesthetics, and Gender Narratives.”
There is a short application to fill out to be enrolled in the course as seats are limited. Deadline has been extended to January 3rd, or until seats are full. Courses count as Augsburg courses and can be taken as part of an Auggie’s regular semester load.
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If you haven’t completed your Augsburg Experience requirement yet, a short study abroad/away program is a great way to do it! In summer 2022, several short programs are on offer, each only 2-3 weeks of travel. You will earn credits AND complete your Augsburg Experience, a winning combo!
Check out these program options, and apply by January 31:
COMMUNITY, ARTS, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO, May 9-27, 4 credits
THR 295, 4 credits – fulfills Fine Arts requirement
ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND ETHICS IN GREECE, May-23, 4 credits
choose one elective OR Keystone course: ECO 495 or BUS 495, or KEY 490
INNOVATION & DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST and PRESENT, May 14-19, 8 credits
ART 133 or 333 – Digital Photography, ART 133 fulfills a Fine Arts requirement, and
HIS 195 or 440 – Innovation in the Netherlands, HIS 195 fulfills a Humanities requirement
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO, various dates throughout summer, 4-12 credits
SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA, July 10-20, 1 credit
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum
graduate-level course options also available
MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP, June 8- July 31, 8 credits
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
Interdisciplinary Studies or Spanish 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY, June 8 – July 24, 8 credits
SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.
You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center
Get more details for all the programs listed above on our website
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Sign up for the summer study away program, Community, Arts, and Culture in Puerto Rico, led by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend ~3 weeks in Puerto Rico in May exploring different arts in the context of community building, activism, and social justice in Puerto Rico!
Through this program, you will complete THR 295, a 4-credit course that fulfills the Fine Arts general education requirement. Participation in the program also fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement!
Program details:
Travel: May 9-27, 2022
Course: THR 295: Community, Arts, & Culture in Puerto Rico (Fine Arts requirement)
Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply
***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***
The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
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Are you a business or economics major heading into your junior or senior year? Graduating in May? This short-term study abroad program is for you!
ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS & ETHICS IN GREECE
May 5-23, 2022
Choose one course: BUS 495, ECO 495, or KEY 490
Also completes Augsburg Experience
Led by Professors Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetanakis
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model.
***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***
The program has a capacity of 30 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.
Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website
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For many the holiday season can be one of rest and joy, while for others it can be a time of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Knowing this, and in anticipation of the long winter break during which the CWC office is closed, we wanted to remind the campus community of an important source of support available when our office is closed (for long breaks as well as simply during weekends and evenings). Any time CWC is closed, phone counseling and crisis support are available to students by calling CWC’s main line (612-330-1707) and pressing #1. We urge you to use this resource now, during the break, and any time it might be useful during the academic year. And we wish you a break that is what you need it to be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbfDU7r1hi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Do you need to send something for the holidays? Look no further than Augsburg Shipping/Receiving!
We have discounted rates through UPS and FedEx and can also process and ship out via USPS. The deadlines for some shipping services are already quickly approaching so make sure to get your mailing done sooner unless you want to spend a lot more.
Deadlines are as follows:
USPS
First-Class mail & packages – Dec 17th
Priority services – Dec 18th
UPS & FedEx
Ground – Dec 15th (check corresponding websites)
Express Saver/3 Day – Dec 21st
2 Day – Dec 22nd
Next Day/Overnight – Dec 23rd
If you have any questions please reach out and we can give information!
612-330-1750 or mailship@augsburg.edu
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Visit the writing center online for help with your final papers! We are open for our regular business hours, Sunday-Thursday 2-8pm. We hope to see you soon!
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MLife is hosting our very first HOLIDAZZLE SPIRIT WEEK! One day down, four more to go!
I hope you all are dressed as your favorite character today!!!
As a reminder, here is our Spirit Week! Make sure to stop by in Oyate Commons to take pictures with the MLife staff or your friends to be enter for our raffles.
Tue, Dec 14 – Character Day (dress as your favorite character from a TV show, movie, etc.)
Wed, Dec 15 – Culture Day (dress in traditional wear or dress in cultural fashion)
Thu, Dec 16 – Ugly Xmas Sweater Day (wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater)
Fri, Dec 17 – Auggie Day (wear your favorite Augsburg gear)
We will be doing a daily drawing at 2pm on Tue, Wed, and Thu for a $25 gift card. You must be present to win the gift card.
We will be doing a grand prize raffle on Thu, Dec 16 at 2pm.You must participate at least 3 spirit days in order to be eligible for the drawing and be present for the drawing.
Follow us on FB to see our latest post for Spirit Week!
