Monday, March 7, 2022

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Tune in for a conversation with the Multicultural Coordinator of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)! on Wednesday, March 9th at 6:00 pm via zoom. Hear about the basics of mental health with a focus on cultural implications along with community-based resources.

Zoom Link: https://augsburg-edu-hipaa.zoom.us/j/95271308254?pwd=THlMWTlYblo1RXU5MHJubFlsQlR3UT09#success

Meeting ID – 95271308254
Passcode – 408820

https://www.instagram.com/p/CaspHvFu4gK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Paw for Learning will be here again this week. Stop by the Center for Wellness and Counseling to say hi 🙂

Wednesday, March 9th from 10:30am-11:30am in CWC Lobby

submitted by augpres@augsburg.edu

It is both painful and inspiring to witness the courage of the Ukrainian people as they fight for their democracy in the face of an unprovoked invasion and grapple with the resulting humanitarian crisis. Augsburg student Lucas Kurle has collected a helpful set of ways in which we might support the people of Ukraine in this difficult time.

Organizations like UNICEF (the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) and GoFundMe are seeking donations to help the Ukrainian people. You can learn more at
https://www.unicefusa.org and https://www.gofundme.com/f/ukraine-humanitarian-fund.

There are also ways to get money directly to Ukrainians who need it. One method is to rent an AirBnB in Ukraine and leave a note in the description indicating that you aren’t coming but simply wanted to donate directly to someone who needs it and offer words of support.

Thank you to Lucas for his interest in this important cause and to those who are able to offer some help to people in crisis.

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.

DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.

Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.

MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.

Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.

APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform

QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.

Auggie Basics Housing Application

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

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

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

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

The search committee for the inaugural El-Hibri Endowed Chair and Executive Director of Interfaith at Augsburg invites you to meet and hear from Candidate #2 on March 8th. A public presentation will be held – both in person in OGC 100 and via Zoom. The candidate’s CV is linked below.

Additionally, the search committee is asking for your input, click the link for the feedback form: https://forms.gle/WBsmzE1jnEmvzrXX6

March 8, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., OGC 100 (Zoom access available)

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s_xsLgbaTqiUKf3MyDBWxA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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

CV – Candidate #2

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Are you a first-year or senior student? Check your email for an invitation to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey helps Augsburg better understand your experiences both inside and outside the classroom. All eligible recipients who complete the survey will be entered for a prize drawing to win Amazon or Target gift certificates! Don’t miss this opportunity for your voice to be heard – and for a chance for those sweet, sweet prizes!

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Sign up for the summer study away program 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!

COMMUNITY, ARTS & CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
• Travel: May 9-27, 2022
• Course: THR 295: Community, Arts, & Culture in Puerto Rico (Fine Arts requirement), 4 credits
• fulfills Augsburg Experience, too!

Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply

*** APPLY BY MARCH 18 ***

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

Get full program details and start an application here

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The university is facing a financial crisis in the coming year. All aspects of the university experience and its operations will be impacted in one way or another.

• Who is making the decisions, and how?
• What’s the full scope of the necessary changes?
• Will budget cuts and changes be equitably shared?

These questions, and others, have been asked by a number of working groups at faculty and staff levels, yet many remain unanswered. Augsburg’s values call us to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Unwillingness from university leadership to have a transparent budget process is an affront to these values.

Join the concerned staff, faculty, and university community, in demanding transparency in the budget cuts and changes. All members of the university and community are invited to show their support, and call upon the university to live up to its values, by signing this petition.

Read and sign the petition here

submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu

Tiger Sushi will be on campus providing fresh made sushi for lunch in the Commons on March 8. Say hello to sushi chef, Vincent.

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