Monday, February 21, 2022

Index

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Teaching and Learning

General Announcements

Event Announcements

Keeping Track of Auggies

Classifieds

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Planned On-Campus COVID-19 Testing Suspended Until Further Notice

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Unfortunately, previously announced COVID-19 testing in Gundale Chapel on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings is suspended until further notice as we work to ensure compliance with program requirements through the state of Minnesota. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.

If you need testing, more information about where to find resources can be found on the Outbreak Planning website: https://sites.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning

Teaching and Learning

Summer course: Writing for Television – Apply Now

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Do you love watching television and have ever wondered how the creators wrote their pilot for that hit TV show you love to watch? Or, are you a writer in a different medium and have always wanted to try your hand at writing for television?

Grow your writing skills this summer with the course PWC 320 “Writing for Television”. This intensive course will be modeled on a professional writer’s room and as such all students will be required to actively participate. Students will be expected to participate in the development and breaking of story while learning to pitch ideas, create outlines, and reading and providing feedback on your colleagues’ work. Each of these steps will be instrumental in aiding you with creating your own pilot!

WRITING FOR TELEVISION:
Writing the Television Pilot, PWC 320

DATES: June 4 – July 30
(Please note that the course dates do not correspond to the Summer Semester Time 1 and Time 2 schedules. For drop/withdrawal dates, see the course description details in Records and Registration.)

INSTRUCTOR:
Taught by Christina Ham, a highly awarded and prolific writer for both stage and screen, including Sweet Tooth for Netflix, THEM for Amazon, and Westworld for HBO. She was named one of “The Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2018-19 Season” by American Theatre magazine.

COST:
standard summer tuition rate for 4 credits: $1,704

Spots in this course are limited. Apply by May 2.

Get complete details and start an application online

URGO Academic-Year Research Funds

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO now has funding for academic-year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 80 hours of research by May 23.

Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals immediately. The URGO Advisory Committee will begin reviewing proposals February 21st.

If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.

On-Campus Research

Free Trip to Holocaust Museum – Due TODAY

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

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

MINNE Holocaust Fellows

Fulbright Info Session – Get Funded to Teach, Study, or Research Abroad

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO is hosting an online Fulbright info session on Thursday, March 3rd at 1 PM.

– Hear from Fulbright staff about fully funded opportunities for U.S. citizens to travel and pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English.
– Learn about the types of Fulbright awards, application components and tips, and get your
questions answered.
– Join a special Augsburg breakout session with Dixie Shafer, our campus Fulbright Program Advisor, to learn more about the application process.

For more information about the program check out the Fulbright website: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

If you have any questions or can’t attend the session, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu

Click here to register

Faculty: Tell Us What We Can Do – Take this Short Job Sustainability Survey by March 4

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Faculty Development Committee (FDC) at Augsburg has been working on a “Faculty Balance” project for over a year so that the FDC can provide resources and advocate for things that the FDC can do to help make faculty work more sustainable now and in the future.

To that end, we’ve created a VERY short (< 5 minute) survey (posted below) that we would like ALL teaching faculty and staff to complete by March 4th. The information collected will be completely anonymous and will be used only by the FDC to help us focus our work. We hope to have results mostly analyzed by April and will report out then via A-mail. Thank you in advance for your time! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu. https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/SV_5jzIwWE1smsrGrY?Q_CHL=preview&Q_SurveyVersionID=

Recognize a Faculty Member by Nominating them for the 2022-2023 Distinguished Contribution Award

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Augsburg annually recognizes faculty individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards, and anybody at Augsburg University may nominate a candidate. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching award specifically to recognize exceptional adjunct faculty.

For the full Call for Nominations, descriptions of criteria for each category, and the nomination form, please follow the link to the CTL Annual Awards page down below and scroll to the “Distinguished Contribution Awards” section.

Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Monday, March 21st (12am March 22nd) and award recipients will be announced at the April Faculty meeting as well as posted to A-mail. New this year: ALL nominees will be made public (pending award committee approval) to recognize the depth of faculty contributions.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.

https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/annual-grant-offerings/

General Announcements

Provost Candidate on Campus February 22

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Staff and Faculty –

We will welcome Candidate #2 to campus on Tues. Feb. 22. There will be opportunities to meet and hear from the candidate as noted. A link to the candidate’s CV is posted below. Out of respect for the candidate and for the integrity of the search process, please do not share the candidate’s name or CV outside of the Augsburg community.

February 22
11:15 a.m. – Noon, OGC 100 and via Zoom access
Session with Staff and Faculty
Please register in advance – after registering you will receive a confirmation email containing Information about joining the session:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kPrGOt_rStCAzjM4WI7PGQ

4:15 – 5:00 p.m., OGC 100 and via Zoom access
Session with Faculty and Faculty Senate (4:15-5:00 p.m.)
Please register in advance – after registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JtrDGrL2Siqzy2wbEJhPEw

All participants are welcome. If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.

As a reminder, we will also be hosting sessions with provost candidates on Mar. 1 and Mar. 3 as follows:
• Session with Staff and Faculty (11:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m.)
• Session with Faculty and Faculty Senate (4:15-5:00 p.m.)
All sessions will be held in person in OGC 100 and will be available via Zoom. Candidate information, Zoom details and a survey link to capture feedback will be shared in A-mail starting one business day prior to each visit.

CV – Candidate 2

Apply for the 2022-2023 Interfaith, Christensen, or Sabo Scholars – Deadline is February 28, 2022

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

CURRENT STUDENTS:
Want to engage in leadership, service, and learning to make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?
Apply to be in one of Augsburg’s three Public Leadership Scholar Programs: Christensen Scholars, Interfaith Scholars, or Sabo Scholars.
In these programs, you will have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong academic seminar with a cohort of your peers. You will contribute to public leadership on campus and in the wider community in faith-based non-profits, through interfaith engagement, or civic life. You will also be able to earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion or Political Science and receive at least a $2,000 scholarship.
Who is Eligible?
Christensen and Interfaith Scholars – Current sophomores and juniors who plan to study on campus all of the 2022-23 academic year.
Sabo Scholars – Current students (any level) who plan to study on campus all of the 2022-23 academic year.
APPLYING: Details about the process are available:
Christensen Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
Interfaith Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-scholars/
Sabo Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2021/01/27/sabo-scholars-2021-2022/

The application deadline is February 28, 2022.

Questions? Contact:
Christensen Scholars: Jeremy Myers at myers@augsburg.edu
Interfaith Scholars: Matt Maruggi at maruggi@augsburg.edu or interfaith@augsburg.edu
Sabo Scholars: Andy Aoki at aoki@augsburg.edu or sabocenter@augsburg.edu

Need Augsburg Experience? Study Abroad/Away this Summer – Deadlines Soon

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Need Augsburg Experience? Short study abroad/away programs are 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!

Spaces still available, so deadlines were extended for new applicants!

INNOVATION & DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST and PRESENT
• May 15-29, 2022
• 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 by February 22

COMMUNITY, ARTS, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
• May 9-27, 2022
• 4 credits
•THR 295, 4 credits – fulfills Fine Arts requirement
• Apply by March 18

ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND ETHICS IN GREECE
• May 5-23, 2022
• 4 credits
• KEY 490 or ECO 495
• Apply by March 1

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 program details and apply online on the Study Abroad & Away website

Submit to the Leadership Awards and Senior Leadership Society

submitted by mismashj@augsburg.edu

Hey Auggies! The Augsburg Leadership Awards and Augsburg Senior Leadership Society nominations are now open! Make sure to nominate yourself, peers, or student organizations. The link for the form can be found on Auggie Life and a description of each award is listed as well.

https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms

Call Out For Student Interviewers and Campus Partners For Multicultural Life

submitted by gomezos@augsburg.edu

We are ready to interview Program Managers for Multicultural Life! We need student interviewers and campus partners to help meet potential MLife Candidates.

Please come participate in our Candidates’ to give us your feedback on who you most feel is a good fit with Augsburg.

Student Interviewers would gain these great skills:
To gain professional experiences to add to your resume.
To learn communication, interview, and leadership skills.
To be able to have/practice your voice being heard as a student.
To be able to learn a different perspective in interviewing.
To create a social network with other people on campus.
To build a foundation with potential Multicultural Life Staff.

This is a great opportunity!

To be invited to these student interviews here:https://bit.ly/3GQ1wNt

Campus Partner sessions: https://bit.ly/33q6pzn

If you have any questions about being a student interviewer contact mss@augsburg.edu

Student Interview website (must be login with your Inside Augsburg credentials)

Apply For URGO Student Conference Travel Funding

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount of funds this year to support students presenting their research at conferences.

URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.

The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly to make decisions on applications.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447

Student Travel Grant Application

Get Paid to Do Summer Research Off-Campus

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Get paid to conduct STEM research (a few social science options) with some of the nation’s top academics at universities, labs, or institutes through a summer research program. Such programs are a great way to enhance your education, meet new people, and explore a new city!

Visit URGO’s website using the link below to begin searching for opportunities. The deadline for many programs is in February through March 2022.

Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu to make an individual appointment if you need help finding opportunities or crafting your applications.

Off-Campus Research Lists and Databases

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 1

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) by March 1 (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).

For questions about registration or the event, please contact crombie@augsburg.edu

URGO Website – Zyzzogeton

Love Learning Again? Use TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

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”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

Age 60+? Complete this Survey for a Prize Drawing and Charitable Donation

submitted by raym@augsburg.edu

Augsburg community members aged 60+ are invited to participate in a short online survey on their interactions with those in other age groups. One lucky winner will win a $100 Target gift card, and for each completed survey that we receive we will donate $1 to the American Red Cross. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and helps advance student and faculty research in the Psychology Department. For more information, contact the lead investigator at denkinge@augsburg.edu, or visit the link below for additional details and contact info.

Click here to access the survey

Impress Employers at the Minnesota Private Colleges’ Job and Internship Fair with a Polished Resume

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

The in-person 2022 Minnesota Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair is coming up this Thursday, February 24th! Prior to the fair, be sure to have your resume reviewed by a Strommen Career Peer Advisor. Having your resume reviewed by our trained Peer Advisors early this week will allow you to get feedback and make any changes before Thursday. This ensures that your document will make the best impression on potential employers and recruiters at the Fair!

Undergraduate resume and cover letter drop-in hours are Mondays 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesdays 9:00-11:30 AM, Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursdays 9:00-11:30 AM, & Fridays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We’re located in Christensen Center, Suite 100. (Across from Einstein’s.) See you soon!

Check out resume templates on our Strommen website

Multicultural Life Program Manager Candidates Interviews Today

submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu

Faculty, staff and students, please join us today to meet candidates for Pan Afrikan Center Program Manager and LGBTQIA+ Student Services Program Manager.

9:30am-9:50am: Pan Afrikan Center candidate- Student Zoom Interview
10am- 10:45am- Pan Afrikan Center candidate- Campus Partners Presentation via Zoom

1pm–1:40pm: LGBTQIA+ Student Services candidate- Student Zoom Interview
1: 50pm- 2:35pm- LGBTQIA+ Student Services candidate- Campus Partners Presentation via Zoom

Email mss@augsburg.edu to receive zoom link

Provost Candidate On Campus February 21

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Staff and Faculty –

Provost candidate #1 will be on campus on Mon. Feb. 21. There will be opportunities to meet and hear from the candidate as noted. Additionally, there is a link to a survey document where you can provide feedback. CV is linked below. Out of respect for the candidate and for the integrity of the search process, please do not share the candidate’s name or CV outside of the Augsburg community.

February 21
10:15 – 11:00 a.m., OGC 100 and via Zoom access
Session with Staff and Faculty
Please register in advance – after registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aGHtvKLwQ2qYKoYn05mAIg

4:15 – 5:00 p.m., OGC 100 and via Zoom access
Session with Faculty and Faculty Senate (4:15-5:00 p.m.)
Please register in advance – after registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i4seo6RaQwSHRTUZJGxD2w

All participants are welcome. If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.

As a reminder, we will also be hosting sessions with provost candidates on Feb. 22, Mar. 1 and Mar. 3 as follows:
• Session with Staff and Faculty (11:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m.)
• Session with Faculty and Faculty Senate (4:15-5:00 p.m.)

All sessions will be held in person in OGC 100 and will be available via Zoom. Candidate information, Zoom details and a survey link to capture feedback will be shared in A-mail starting one business day prior to each visit.

Feedback Survey Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PjO1PJHm0PJUNDdQOaHuHYdrrI7ucTxWhgizCJGh9iE/edit?usp=sharing

This survey will close on Wednesday, February 23rd at 9:00pm CT.

CV – Candidate #1

Event Announcements

Immersive Study Abroad Programs – Info Table Wednesday 11:30-1 p.m.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

STUDY ABROAD & AWAY TABLE
— Featuring: SIT World Learning—
Wednesday, Feb 23, from 11:30am – 1pm
Christensen Center Lobby

SIT World Learning specializes in immersive study abroad experiences with opportunities to conduct research, complete an internship, and take community-based courses. There are program options in the Middle East, Africa, and India, as well as other destinations around the world. Summer or semester programs available.

Please note that not all SIT programs are approved for Auggies. To learn more about study abroad/away, including using your scholarships to pay for your experience, contact the Study Abroad & Away Office: abroad@augsburg.edu

Explore SIT World Learning programs

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop TOMORROW – Big $$$ for Study Abroad

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to several thousand dollars! It’s a competitive scholarship, but Auggies have a good track record of being awarded. Come to the Gilman Scholarship info sessions/workshop to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSION

Tuesday, February 22 at 3:30-4:30 pm

LOCATION UPDATE: in Marshall Room, Christensen Center

To be eligible for the Gilman Scholarship, a student must be a U.S. citizen, and receive a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship.

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due March 1*** for study abroad programs in: Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Academic Year 2022-2023, and Spring 2023.

Have questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Summer Study Abroad: Photography and Innovation in the Netherlands – Apps Due Tomorrow

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The summer program Innovation and Design in the Netherlands is an unique, short-term study abroad opportunity, open to all Auggies!

Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks, while exploring one of the most innovative countries in the world — the Netherlands – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, meet with 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

Faculty Leaders: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg

This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. You’ll choose one History and one Photography course:

• HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands — Past and Present, fulfills Humanities liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• HIS 440 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands,

​and

• ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography

***APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 22***

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

Auggie Connect for Students with Disabilities

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Join us today for Auggie Connect!

Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Join CLASS staff Cassie Charles & Julia Becker and your fellow Auggies on Mondays 3:30-4:30 PM. Join in person in Sverdrup 102 near the Enrollment Center or via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 939 3706 4131
Passcode: 928317

Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for information or disability-related accommodations.

Auggie Connect on Zoom

Last Chance: Register for the MN Private Colleges’ In-Person Job Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

If you are looking for an internship or graduating in the spring, you should attend the
In-Person Minnesota’s Private Colleges annual JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR on Thursday, February 24th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This fair stands out as one of the premier college/employer partnerships in the country. The exhibit hall is open from
9:00 a.m .- 2:00 p.m. (You can stay for as long as you are able)
It is NOT to early to start researching the employers that are registered.

WHY ATTEND THE FAIR?
*Explore opportunities in a variety of industries and majors.
*Chat with more than 217 employers – all under one roof!
*Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.

FREE to attend — FREE Shuttle Runs to and from the Convention Center

ATTEND A PREP SESSION
Option #1: In person 30 minute prep session – Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center. Monday Feb. 21- 10:30-11:00 or Tuesday, Feb. 22- 4:30-5:00

Option #2: Moodle Community Prep Session -Strommen Career & Internship Services – What to Expect at a Career Fair – (videos and articles) Video: What To Expect At A Career Fair (4 minutes)

Questions? careers@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1148

Register in Handshake

Focused Conversation on the Center for Adults and Continuing Education: This Thursday

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Join Monica Devers, dean of graduate and professional studies, and Jeremy Updike, executive director of our new Center for Adult and Continuing Education, for a Focused Conversation on the new center, which is a key priority for achieving net tuition revenue growth that came out of the Grow Sustainably Task Force.

Focused Conversation on the Center for Adults & Continuing Education
Thursday, February 24
1 p.m.
Marshall Room and Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).

All Hands Page

AugSem Assessment and Community Engagement Discussion Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 22

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Assessment Day 2022 is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 22nd from 11am – 1pm. We will be on a convocation schedule for a constructive faculty workshop and to allow time for departments to engage with students for learning assessment activities. Mark your calendars and rally your department for the workshop session!

12:10pm – 12:50pm: AugSem Course Design and Community Engagement Project
Join Lyz Wendland, the Director of First Year Experience Program, and Ben Denkinger, Director of Assessment, for an opportunity to hear about the results of the fall 2021 AugSem assessment project. We collected data on AugSem course design, common visits from student support groups, and directly assessed first-year students’ thinking on the Community Engagement Learning Outcome. AugSem instructors and those with an interest and background in fostering community and civic engagement opportunities are encouraged to attend.

The previously announced 11am – 12pm: Advancing Departmental Assessment Practice session has been cancelled.

Click here to RSVP for the AugSem Course Design and Community Engagement Session

Keeping Track of Auggies

Comm Professor’s Article Hits 70,000 Downloads

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, was informed that one of his articles (“Communication is 93% Nonverbal: An Urban Legend Proliferates,” Volume 34 of the Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal) has been downloaded almost 70,000 times, making it one of the ten most popular downloads on Cornerstone, a website that houses thousands of articles across multiple disciplines. The article takes issue with the widely-mistaken notion that in communication, meaning is “93 percent nonverbal.” As of last week, the article has been downloaded 69,996 times. You can check out his analysis at https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/ctamj/vol34/iss1/2/

Classifieds

Girl Scout Cookies TODAY 2/21 OGC at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Like Girl Scout Cookies?

My daughter Eleanor is ready to sell you some. Come to OGC between 11 am – 2 pm. Cookies are $5 a box. Cash or credit. Her goal this year is to sell 700 boxes!

From Eleanor:
“Hi! My name is Eleanor and I am in Brownies. I am selling cookies again. There is a new cookie named Adventurefuls. It is brownie, caramel, and sea salt. Thin Mints and Caramel deLites are best sellers. My favorite ones are Peanut Butter Patties, Thin Mints, and Caramel deLites. I haven’t tried the new ones yet. If you want to buy some cookies, they are $5 a box or 4 boxes for $20.

I get to do fun things with my Troop. We went to a museum, made cards for elders, went for a nature hike, and learned about first aid. We want to go camping and do robotics. Thank you. Good-bye.”

P.S. Eleanor will be on campus selling cookies again on Friday 3/11 in Christensen Center 11am-2pm. You can also use her cookie link and order online.

Eleanor’s Cookie Link