Welcome Natalie Otte to the Human Resources Team

submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu

The Human Resources department welcomes Natalie Otte as Associate HR Director! Natalie’s passion for higher education began while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Natalie supported students in University Housing as a Resident Assistant and ended her undergrad managing a residential security team. Natalie brings over ten years of experience in Human Resources to Augsburg, most recently in healthcare where she served as Sr. HR Business Partner providing consultation and coaching to field leaders in employee relations, training/development, recruitment and retention. Natalie’s passions include continuous improvement, employee engagement and enriching the communities she interacts with. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys being active outdoors, bird watching, and creative arts.

Coming August 1 – Updated University Course Survey Report Format

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

On August 1, 2022, we will activate a new report format called the “Course Section Report” in the University Course Survey system. You can view this new report now under the Reports Menu in the course survey system. On August 1 we will make it the default report for everyone. The previous “Evaluation Report” will still be available under the Reports Menu.

This is purely a cosmetic change for the report layout. There is no change in the survey or the data. These reports are viewed by faculty, chairs and Deans.

University Course Survey

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

Welcome Natalie Otte to the Human Resources Team

submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu

The Human Resources department welcomes Natalie Otte as Associate HR Director! Natalie’s passion for higher education began while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Natalie supported students in University Housing as a Resident Assistant and ended her undergrad managing a residential security team. Natalie brings over ten years of experience in Human Resources to Augsburg, most recently in healthcare where she served as Sr. HR Business Partner providing consultation and coaching to field leaders in employee relations, training/development, recruitment and retention. Natalie’s passions include continuous improvement, employee engagement and enriching the communities she interacts with. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys being active outdoors, bird watching, and creative arts.

Apple AirPods Pro and AppleTV for Sale

submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu

Apple AirPods Pro
MagSafe Wireless Charging case
Original box
Original charging cable, never used.
Bonus charger included.
Very clean
Factory Reset and ready for pairing
$200 new
Selling for $78

AppleTV
32GB
3rd Generation (MD199LL/A A1427)
WiFi or Wired Ethernet connection
HDMI output
1080p resolution
Specifications – https://support.apple.com/kb/SP648?locale=en_US
Includes Remote control
Original box and Setup Guide
Factory Reset and ready for a new installation
$150 new
Selling for $68

Can meet on campus for the sale.

Nathan Lind

Apple AirPods Pro, Apple TV: Details, Photos, and contact info

Coming August 1 – Updated University Course Survey Report Format

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

On August 1, 2022, we will activate a new report format called the “Course Section Report” in the University Course Survey system. You can view this new report now under the Reports Menu. On August 1 we will make it the default report for everyone. The previous “Evaluation Report” will still be available under the Reports Menu.

This is purely a cosmetic change for the report layout. There is no change in the survey or the data.

University Course Survey

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

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!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

HR: SmartRecruiters Training TODAY

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers and Student Employee Supervisors!

Reminder: Today is the last training on the SmartRecruiters applicant tracking system
– Wed July 27: 2-3pm

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates.

We’ll cover
– getting around SmartRecruiters
– submitting requisitions
– the candidate experience
– candidate screening questions & scorecards
– job management tools
– steps for migrating positions from Hirezon to Smart Recruiters

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Visit the Augsburg HR: Leaders Toolkit for links to the calendar events.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/leaders-toolkit/

HR Leaders Toolkit

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

Home for Rent

submitted by engen@augsburg.edu

3 Br House Overlooking Minnehaha Creek

This lovely 1302 sq ft, 3 bedroom house in the Ericsson neighborhood of South Minneapolis is perfectly located four blocks west of the 46th street light rail and transit station, Cub Foods, Walgreens, Pet Supplies Plus, etc., five blocks east of lake Hiawatha and two blocks south of Northrop Elementary. Across the street are tennis courts and, down the hill, beautiful Minnehaha creek is perfect for relaxing strolls, runs or bike rides. Very nice, quiet neighborhood.

Kitchen is newly renovated with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and period-correct cabinetry. Windows have all been replaced with efficient, modern wooden windows. A new radon mitigation system is in place. Hardwood floors, radiant heating and art deco fixtures throughout. 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on second floor. 4-season sunroom overlooks the back yard. Fenced in yard is landscaped with a patio area, lawn, small trees, shrubs, and ivy. Corner lot, south boulevard and sidewalk-facing slope are filled with native plants and fruit trees. 1 car garage with extra space.

Tenant is responsible for all utilities and snow removal. Credit score of 600 or higher. No dogs allowed.
Please contact me to set up a showing. Email a short summary about yourself, how many people would be moving in, pets, etc.

Christa S.
612-270-7365
c.rubsam@gmail.com

Sony PS5 Gaming Console for Sale

submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu

Selling our nearly-new Sony PlayStation 5, controller, and Star Wars game. This is the full PS5 version, with disc drive, so it is able to play DVD and BluRay movies as well. Bought it just a few months ago, and have not had time to use it. Can meet on campus for the sale.
Listing at $530, less than the new price with tax, and including the Star Wars: Jedi – Fallen Order game disc.

Sony PS5 details, photos, and contact info.

HR: SmartRecruiters Training TODAY and Tomorrow

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers!

Reminder: Upcoming training on the SmartRecruiters applicant tracking system.
– Tue July 26: 10-11am
– Wed July 27: 2-3pm

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates.

We’ll cover
– getting around SmartRecruiters
– submitting requisitions
– the candidate experience
– candidate screening questions & scorecards
– job management tools
– steps for migrating positions from Hirezon to Smart Recruiters

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Visit the Augsburg HR: Leaders Toolkit for links to the calendar events.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/leaders-toolkit/

HR Leaders Toolkit

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

URGO STEM Presentations: TODAY

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Please join us for the URGO Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Summer Research Presentations on Tuesday, July 26th from 9:00am to 3:45pm in Hagfors 150.

Students have been conducting research on campus for the past 11 weeks under the mentorship of a faculty member in their field. The program includes students from a wide range of disciplines and highlights diverse research methods and topics. This event is open to the public, and we encourage staff and faculty to come support these student researchers!

Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Presentation Schedule

Funeral Service Information for Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Dear faculty and staff,

It is with a heavy heart I write to share news of the passing of the Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo, a member of the Augsburg University Board of Regents since 2016 and a longtime supporter of the university and our students. We will deeply miss her and the gifts of leadership and advocacy she brought to our community.

Marlene was a transformational leader in each of the communities blessed to count her as a member. I will forever be grateful for Marlene’s witness and for the joy she brought to the work of leadership and service.

She is survived by her spouse, Harvey; two daughters; and two grandchildren. Her funeral service will be at noon on Tuesday at Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street in Minneapolis, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations (checks) may be made in her honor to All Nations Indian Church, 1515 23rd Street East, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Memo: Marlene). Her full obituary is linked below.

Marlene was truly an exemplar of service and stewardship, the kind we believe Auggies are called to emulate. I pray for her friends and family, for her congregation, and all those blessed to have been touched by her life.

In peace,
President Paul Pribbenow

Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo Obituary

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

Apple iPad 7 for Sale

submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu

Selling our excellent-condition 32GB iPad 7, and Apple Pencil (for precision drawing, and notetaking – great for lectures). Purchased new, in 2020, for $367.26.
Includes original box, charger, and cable.

Listing at $150 or best offer.

10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone
A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
8MP Wide back camera, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage
Up to 256GB storage
Stereo speakers
Touch ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay
802.11ac Wi-Fi
Up to 10 hours of battery life
Lightning connector for charging and accessories
Works with Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Smart Keyboard

Email me if you want to meet on campus.
Nathan

Apple iPad and Apple Pencil. Photos and details.

HR: SmartRecruiters Trainings Tuesday and Wednesday

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers!

Reminder: Upcoming training on the SmartRecruiters applicant tracking system.
– Tue July 26: 10-11am
– Wed July 27: 2-3pm

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates.

We’ll cover
– getting around SmartRecruiters
– submitting requisitions
– the candidate experience
– candidate screening questions & scorecards
– job management tools
– steps for migrating positions from Hirezon to Smart Recruiters

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Visit the Augsburg HR: Leaders Toolkit for links to the calendar events.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/leaders-toolkit/

Note: The rollout dates for student employment postings have been shifted to early August

Leaders Toolkit

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

New Program for Students With Foster Care Backgrounds

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Family Scholars is a new program to narrow the opportunity gap for students with foster care backgrounds starting in Fall 2022. The program builds on Minnesota’s Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant, a state financial aid program that covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, some supplies, and fees at participating institutions, including Augsburg.

Augsburg Family Scholars adds to this foundation by providing comprehensive support that reflects the unique strengths and challenges shared by students with foster care backgrounds. The program is designed to reduce students’ financial vulnerabilities, nurture their academic progress, and build community throughout their college journey. It is open to any new or returning undergraduate student with a foster care background, including from out of state.

More About Augsburg Family Scholars

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

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!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

URGO STEM Presentations: Next Week

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Please join us for the URGO Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Summer Research Presentations on Monday July 25th from 9:00am to 3:45pm in Science Hall 123, and Tuesday, July 26th from 9:00am to 3:45pm in Hagfors 150.

Students have been conducting research on campus for the past 11 weeks under the mentorship of a faculty member in their field. The program includes students from a wide range of disciplines and highlights diverse research methods and topics. This event is open to the public, and we encourage staff and faculty to come support these student researchers!

Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Presentation Schedule

URGO Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Research Presentations: Next Week

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Please join us for the URGO Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Summer Research Presentations on July 25th from 9:00am to 12:00pm in Kennedy 303A.

Students have been conducting research on campus for the past 11 weeks under the mentorship of a faculty member in their field. The program includes students from a wide range of disciplines and highlights diverse research methods and topics. This event is open to the public, and we encourage staff and faculty to come support these student researchers!

Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Presentations

QTBIPOC Interviews: Help With a Senior Thesis

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

My name is Ranen (he/him), a senior at Washington University. I am currently working my senior thesis about the intimate experiences of cis queer men of color. My research will contribute to a paper on the subject, which I’d be happy to share afterwards. I’m looking to conduct interviews with queer men of color in college ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.

If anyone wants to reach out with questions or is interested in my work, you can contact me at ranenmiao@wustl.edu.

Sign Up Here

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

New Program for Students With Foster Care Backgrounds

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Family Scholars is a new program to narrow the opportunity gap for students with foster care backgrounds starting in Fall 2022. The program builds on Minnesota’s Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant, a state financial aid program that covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, some supplies, and fees at participating institutions, including Augsburg.

Augsburg Family Scholars adds to this foundation by providing comprehensive support that reflects the unique strengths and challenges shared by students with foster care backgrounds. The program is designed to reduce students’ financial vulnerabilities, nurture their academic progress, and build community throughout their college journey. It is open to any new or returning undergraduate student with a foster care background, including from out of state.

More about Augsburg Family Scholars

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

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!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

McNair Scholar Research Presentations – TODAY

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. Next week students will present their research at the 2022 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Thursday, July 21, from 9:00am to 2:00pm in Hagfors 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff (masks will be required).

Note: Individual presentations are 12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations.

For a full list of research titles, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Group 1 (SSHA): 9:00 – 10:00

Aaliyah Abdi, Clinical Psychology
Dr. Alex Ajayi

Roseline Ameyaw, Clinical Psychology
Dr. Alex Ajayi

Zuani Ventura, Clinical Psychology
Drs. Alex Ajayi & Evren Guler

Group 2 (NSMSCS): 10:10 – 11:05

Edwin Panora, Physics
Dr. Moumita Dasgupta

Kong Yang, Physics
Dr. Moumita Dasgupta

Xeng Yang, Computer Science
Dr. John Zobitz

Group 3 (SSHA): 11:15 – 12:10

Madison Blevins, Biopsychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Natalia Castillo, Psychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Stephanie Gomez Olmedo, Biopsychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Group 4 (SSHA): 12:20 – 1:15

Anaiya Martin, Political Science
Dr. Sarah Combellick-Bidney

Shelley Pacheco, Sociology
Dr. Nancy Fischer

Jose Ramirez Martin, Sociology
Dr. Nancy Fischer

Group 5 (SSHA): 1:20 – 2:00

Debi Bayisa, Social Work
Dr. Melissa Hensley

Ingri Ramirez Martin, Sociology
Dr. Melissa Hensley

McNair Research Presentations

EAP Lunch and Learn (Virtual Session) – TODAY

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost benefit available to you, your dependents or member of your household. Through the EAP, you can connect with licensed well-being, legal, financial and other professionals. Everything you do with the EAP is 100% confidential.

Attend this HealthPartners EAP information session to learn more.
Live Q&A will follow immediately after the session.

o When: Thursday, July 21 Virtual Session, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

o Add to your calendar: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWM0cGRmMDQzM3ZpNmJzY2RrNDBndDBhZTcgcGFya3NvQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=parkso%40augsburg.edu

For questions, contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu

HealthPartners EAP Lunch and Learn

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week. 

HR: SmartRecruiters Trainings (Today)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers!

Reminder: Upcoming training on the SmartRecruiters applicant tracking system. The second training is today!

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates.

We’ll cover
– getting around SmartRecruiters
– submitting requisitions
– the candidate experience
– candidate screening questions & scorecards
– job management tools
– steps for migrating positions from Hirezon to Smart Recruiters

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Visit the Augsburg HR: Leaders Toolkit for links to the calendar events.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/leaders-toolkit/

Note: The rollout dates for student employment postings have been shifted to early August

Leaders Toolkit

New Program for Students With Foster Care Backgrounds

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Family Scholars is a new program to narrow the opportunity gap for students with foster care backgrounds starting in Fall 2022. The program builds on Minnesota’s Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant, a state financial aid program that covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, some supplies, and fees at participating institutions, including Augsburg.

Augsburg Family Scholars adds to this foundation by providing comprehensive support that reflects the unique strengths and challenges shared by students with foster care backgrounds. The program is designed to reduce students’ financial vulnerabilities, nurture their academic progress, and build community throughout their college journey. It is open to any new or returning undergraduate student with a foster care background, including from out of state.

Learn more about Augsburg Family Scholars and find out how to apply.

McNair Scholars Research Presentations – Thursday, July 21

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. Next week students will present their research at the 2022 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Thursday, July 21, from 9:00am to 2:00pm in Hagfors 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations.

For a full list of research titles, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Group 1 (SSHA): 9:00 – 10:00

Aaliyah Abdi, Clinical Psychology
Dr. Alex Ajayi

Roseline Ameyaw, Clinical Psychology
Dr. Alex Ajayi

Zuani Ventura, Clinical Psychology
Drs. Alex Ajayi & Evren Guler

Group 2 (NSMSCS): 10:10 – 11:05

Edwin Panora, Physics
Dr. Moumita Dasgupta

Kong Yang, Physics
Dr. Moumita Dasgupta

Xeng Yang, Computer Science
Dr. John Zobitz

Group 3 (SSHA): 11:15 – 12:10

Madison Blevins, Biopsychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Natalia Castillo, Psychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Stephanie Gomez Olmedo, Biopsychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Group 4 (SSHA): 12:20 – 1:15

Anaiya Martin, Political Science
Dr. Sarah Combellick-Bidney

Shelley Pacheco, Sociology
Dr. Nancy Fischer

Jose Ramirez Martin, Sociology
Dr. Nancy Fischer

Group 5 (SSHA): 1:20 – 2:00

Debi Bayisa, Social Work
Dr. Melissa Hensley

Ingri Ramirez Martin, Sociology
Dr. Melissa Hensley

McNair Research Presentations

URGO STEM Presentations: Next Week

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Please join us for the URGO Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Summer Research Presentations on Monday July 25th from 9:00am to 3:45pm in Science Hall 123, and Tuesday, July 26th from 9:00am to 3:45pm in Hagfors 150.

Students have been conducting research on campus for the past 11 weeks under the mentorship of a faculty member in their field. The program includes students from a wide range of disciplines and highlights diverse research methods and topics. This event is open to the public, and we encourage staff and faculty to come support these student researchers!

Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Presentation Schedule

URGO Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Research Presentations: Next Week

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Please join us for the URGO Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Summer Research Presentations on July 25th from 9:00am to 12:00pm in Kennedy 303A.

Students have been conducting research on campus for the past 11 weeks under the mentorship of a faculty member in their field. The program includes students from a wide range of disciplines and highlights diverse research methods and topics. This event is open to the public, and we encourage staff and faculty to come support these student researchers!

Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Presentations

QTBIPOC Interviews: Help With a Senior Thesis

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

My name is Ranen (he/him), a senior at Washington University. I am currently working my senior thesis about the intimate experiences of cis queer men of color. My research will contribute to a paper on the subject, which I’d be happy to share afterwards. I’m looking to conduct interviews with queer men of color in college ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.

If anyone wants to reach out with questions or is interested in my work, you can contact me at ranenmiao@wustl.edu.

Sign Up Here

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

McNair Scholars Research Presentations – Thursday, July 21

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. Next week students will present their research at the 2022 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Thursday, July 21, from 9:00am to 2:00pm in Hagfors 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations.

For a full list of research titles, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Group 1 (SSHA): 9:00 – 10:00

Aaliyah Abdi, Clinical Psychology
Dr. Alex Ajayi

Roseline Ameyaw, Clinical Psychology
Dr. Alex Ajayi

Zuani Ventura, Clinical Psychology
Drs. Alex Ajayi & Evren Guler

Group 2 (NSMSCS): 10:10 – 11:05

Edwin Panora, Physics
Dr. Moumita Dasgupta

Kong Yang, Physics
Dr. Moumita Dasgupta

Xeng Yang, Computer Science
Dr. John Zobitz

Group 3 (SSHA): 11:15 – 12:10

Madison Blevins, Biopsychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Natalia Castillo, Psychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Stephanie Gomez Olmedo, Biopsychology
Dr. Ben Denkinger

Group 4 (SSHA): 12:20 – 1:15

Anaiya Martin, Political Science
Dr. Sarah Combellick-Bidney

Shelley Pacheco, Sociology
Dr. Nancy Fischer

Jose Ramirez Martin, Sociology
Dr. Nancy Fischer

Group 5 (SSHA): 1:20 – 2:00

Debi Bayisa, Social Work
Dr. Melissa Hensley

Ingri Ramirez Martin, Sociology
Dr. Melissa Hensley

McNair Research Presentations

QTBIPOC Interviews: Help With a Senior Thesis

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

My name is Ranen (he/him), a senior at Washington University. I am currently working my senior thesis about the intimate experiences of cis queer men of color. My research will contribute to a paper on the subject, which I’d be happy to share afterwards. I’m looking to conduct interviews with queer men of color in college ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.

If anyone wants to reach out with questions or is interested in my work, you can contact me at ranenmiao@wustl.edu.

Sign Up Here

HR: Inside Augsburg Link Changes

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Links on Inside Augsburg have been updated in preparation for our August 1st switchover from Hirezon to Smart Recruiters.

Users who are logged in will see two new menu items under “Administrative Tasks”:
– Talent Searches, which will take users to Smart Recruiters to manage job postings or apply for internal positions. Note: Smart Recruiters is currently open to Hiring Managers only. Job postings will switch to the new platform August 1st.
– Employee Toolkit, which will bring users to the HR Website’s “Employee Toolkit” section for the most commonly accessed employee resources and forms.

Need to access the current Hirezon/Interview exchange platform for job searches? Open the Employee Toolkit (see above) and find the “Hirezon/Interview Exchange Login” on the right-hand sidebar.

Employee Toolkit

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

Parking Permits 2022-2023

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know about the 2022-23 Parking Permits that’ll go on sale August 1st. The order in which individuals can purchase a permit will go like this:

Aug 1st – Fac/Staff, Seniors, Grad Students
Aug 2nd – Juniors
Aug 3rd – Sophomores
Aug 4th – First Year Commuters

The prices are listed below (semester/year):

Student Resident: $195/$390

Student Commuter: $179/$358

AU/Graduate: $61/$121

Adjunct Faculty or Part-Time Staff (below .5 FTE): $105/$210

Full-Time Faculty/Staff: $252/$504

Luther Underground*: $470/$1,400

OGC Underground*: $505/$1,515

Please email parking@augsburg.edu if you have any questions

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

Garden Time: Tuesdays 12-1PM

submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu

Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!

Email Monica McDaniel with any questions

EAP Lunch and Learn (Virtual Session) – Help Starts Here

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost benefit available to you, your dependents or member of your household. Through the EAP, you can connect with licensed well-being, legal, financial and other professionals. Everything you do with the EAP is 100% confidential.

Attend this HealthPartners EAP information session to learn more.
Live Q&A will follow immediately after the session.

o When: Thursday, July 21 Virtual Session, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

o Link: https://healthpartners.webex.com/healthpartners/j.php?MTID=mc57b0b7e253452e314d1a8e9ebb53371

For questions, contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu

HealthPartners EAP Lunch and Learn

Introducing Augsburg Applies 2U: Augsburg’s New Admissions Approach

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Admissions is pleased to announce Augsburg Applies 2U, a new direct admissions approach that will change how we work with prospective students starting this fall.

Going forward, students who meet a certain GPA threshold will be immediately offered admission to Augsburg—in some cases, before they even apply. With less time spent reviewing applications, counselors will have more capacity to build relationships, learn about students’ experiences and goals, and personalize the admissions process. Students will face fewer barriers, allowing them to focus on finding the school where they authentically belong.

We want to emphasize that this change will not make Augsburg less selective. Students who receive direct admission would also have been admitted under our previous application process. What’s changing is our ability to reach students who might have thought college was out of reach. Instead of presenting the application process as a hurdle, we’ll start from a place of welcome.

Augsburg Applies 2U is the next step in a transformative process that has been underway for several years. Research shows that complex admissions processes are less equitable. Recent changes to simplify our application—including test-free admissions, short answer essays, and optional letter of recommendation—have accompanied Augsburg’s largest and most diverse first-year classes in history.

We are grateful for discussions and collaborations with so many campus partners and stakeholders as we worked to develop this new equity-minded model in earnest over the past year. Admissions will be meeting with several departments to provide more details in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions or want to schedule a department meeting, please reach out to Shonna Fulford, director of undergraduate admissions, at fulford@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1589.

Learn more about Augsburg Applies 2U

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

Introducing Augsburg Applies 2U: Augsburg’s New Admissions Approach

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Admissions is pleased to announce Augsburg Applies 2U, a new direct admissions approach that will change how we work with prospective students starting this fall.

Going forward, students who meet a certain GPA threshold will be immediately offered admission to Augsburg—in some cases, before they even apply. With less time spent reviewing applications, counselors will have more capacity to build relationships, learn about students’ experiences and goals, and personalize the admissions process. Students will face fewer barriers, allowing them to focus on finding the school where they authentically belong.

We want to emphasize that this change will not make Augsburg less selective. Students who receive direct admission would also have been admitted under our previous application process. What’s changing is our ability to reach students who might have thought college was out of reach. Instead of presenting the application process as a hurdle, we’ll start from a place of welcome.

Augsburg Applies 2U is the next step in a transformative process that has been underway for several years. Research shows that complex admissions processes are less equitable. Recent changes to simplify our application—including test-free admissions, short answer essays, and optional letter of recommendation—have accompanied Augsburg’s largest and most diverse first-year classes in history.

We are grateful for discussions and collaborations with so many campus partners and stakeholders as we worked to develop this new equity-minded model in earnest over the past year. Admissions will be meeting with several departments to provide more details in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions or want to schedule a department meeting, please reach out to Shonna Fulford, director of undergraduate admissions, at fulford@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1589.

Learn more about Augsburg Applies 2U

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

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!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

Student Financial Services is on Instagram

submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu

SFS is back on social media! The SFS has come together to create an Instagram to reach out to students about FAFSA, aid, paying for school, financial literacy, and much much more. Go follow Augsburg SFS at @auggiesfs to learn about the staff in the SFS office and all the financial opportunities and questions you may have.

Follow us Here!

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

Introducing Augsburg Applies 2U: Augsburg’s New Direct Admissions Approach

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Admissions is pleased to announce Augsburg Applies 2U, a new direct admissions approach that will change how we work with prospective students starting this fall.

Going forward, students who meet a certain GPA threshold will be immediately offered admission to Augsburg—in some cases, before they even apply. With less time spent reviewing applications, counselors will have more capacity to build relationships, learn about students’ experiences and goals, and personalize the admissions process. Students will face fewer barriers, allowing them to focus on finding the school where they authentically belong.

We want to emphasize that this change will not make Augsburg less selective. Students who receive direct admission would also have been admitted under our previous application process. What’s changing is our ability to reach students who might have thought college was out of reach. Instead of presenting the application process as a hurdle, we’ll start from a place of welcome.

Augsburg Applies 2U is the next step in a transformative process that has been underway for several years. Research shows that complex admissions processes are less equitable. Recent changes to simplify our application—including test-free admissions, short answer essays, and optional letter of recommendation—have accompanied Augsburg’s largest and most diverse first-year classes in history.

We are grateful for discussions and collaborations with so many campus partners and stakeholders as we worked to develop this new equity-minded model in earnest over the past year. Admissions will be meeting with several departments to provide more details in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions or want to schedule a department meeting, please reach out to Shonna Fulford, director of undergraduate admissions, at fulford@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1589.

Student Financial Services is on Instagram

submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu

SFS is back on social media! The SFS has come together to create an Instagram to reach out to students about FAFSA, aid, paying for school, financial literacy, and much much more. Go follow Augsburg SFS at @auggiesfs to learn about the staff in the SFS office and all the financial opportunities and questions you may have.

Follow us here!

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

HR: SmartRecruiters Training (Corrected Links)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers!

Your Human Resources team is pleased to announce live training on the new applicant tracking system, SmartRecruiters!

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates. We’ll cover requisitions, job advertisements, candidate screening tools, interview scheduling and creating offers.

Training dates and times (click the corrected links to copy to your calendar):
Tues July 19, 1-2pm: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2Vnam5jMXBlMnNkZTlmbDFrY2txb2lmbm4gdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu
Wed July 20, 10-11am: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NHNiczkycTVvaWZjc2RldWxwNHIxY3NmMWggdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu
Tue July 26, 10-11am: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2cwcTNkaWpraW5lNmZoZzgzcGtlZGplcDAgdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu
Wed July 27, 2-3pm: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2kzcmMwbmVocHEwZDVuNHMzZmIyYW5qMTQgdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Note: The rollout dates for student employment postings have been shifted to early August

SmartRecruiters FAQ

HR: SmartRecruiters Training

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers!

Your Human Resources team is pleased to announce live training on the new applicant tracking system, SmartRecruiters!

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates. We’ll cover requisitions, job advertisements, candidate screening tools, interview scheduling and creating offers.

Training dates and times (click links to copy to your calendar):
Tues July 19: 1-2pm
Wed July 20: 10-11am
Tue July 26: 10-11am
Wed July 27: 2-3pm

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Note: The rollout dates for student employment postings have been shifted to early August.

Augsburg SmartRecruiters FAQ

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

Facilities Updates: Locker Rooms and Light Bulbs

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

In a fitting upgrade for the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the women’s locker room remodel in Si Melby Hall should be completed by the beginning of the academic year. The renovation includes much-needed improvements to the shower and toilet facilities, and each of Augsburg’s 12 women’s teams will have their own year-round team room going forward. The women’s locker room was constructed in 1979 in what was formerly a dirt-floor batting cage known as “the pit.” Prior to that time, the women’s teams used the men’s visiting team locker room. (Learn more and check out throwback images in Lindell Library’s women’s athletic archive: https://www.augsburg.edu/now/2019/04/22/womens-athletics-archive-nears-the-finish-line/)

On the sustainability front, the extensive project to install LED light bulbs and fixtures across campus is also nearing completion. These minor-seeming changes make a big difference. Along with upgrades to our HVAC equipment, improvements in energy efficiency mean that we will consume less electricity than we purchase from our solar partners going forward. We expect to receive annual refunds from Xcel Energy as a result. These anticipated refunds will not only cover the cost of the lighting and HVAC upgrades themselves—they’ll also pay for the new dome and turf on the athletic field.

Find more campus updates on the Facilities blog.

Summer Mental Health Resources

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling is closed for the summer, but there are a number of mental health resources still available to Augsburg students. CWC wishes everyone a summer of rest and renewal, but we encourage you to reach out for support if and when you need it!

1) 24/7 phone support is available all summer long through ProtoCall (just call CWC at 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1)
2) Free, confidential short-term online counseling is available at Walk In Counseling Center (https://walkin.org/)
3) Sexual assault support is available 24/7 through the Aurora Center at the U of M (612-626-9111) (https://aurora.umn.edu/)
4) Self-help resources are available on the CWC website (coping with depression, coping with anxiety, healing from racial trauma, and more) (https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/)
5) Student Support Guide (on the CWC and Student Affairs website) has resources to help you connect on and off-campus for academic needs, mental health needs, physical health needs, and basic living needs. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8mwo-IWkA-Im5VpNbbNfxWFiOygE2oVZzroIFMKPI/edit)

Center for Wellness & Counseling

Today – Garden Workshop on Bugs, 12-1PM

submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu

Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners today from 12-1pm to learn about Integrated Pest Management. That’s farmer lingo for how to entice helping bugs to your garden and convince bugs that eat your veggies to go elsewhere for their meal.

This event is part of our weekly garden time every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. During this hour, you can learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!

Email Monica McDaniel with any questions

New Leadership Roles in Public Safety

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

I am pleased to announce two new leadership roles in the Department of Public Safety.

First, Bob Harri joined Augsburg University this week as Director of Public Safety. Bob brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education and public sector safety. He has served as director of public safety at St. Catherine University and, most recently, at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Bob is committed to education, student engagement, and fostering a community of safety. He has taught safety and security in elementary school programs and college-level courses, and served for nearly a decade as an elected member of the public school board in Montrose, Minnesota. Bob has a bachelor’s degree from Moorhead State University and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Concordia University, St. Paul.

With Bob’s arrival, Tony Erchul has taken on a new position as Public Safety Policy and Training Manager. In this new role, Tony is responsible for public policy development for DPS as well as for the institution overall. He will organize and manage a professional training plan for all public safety staff, as well as assist in ensuring training related to work and personal safety, crime prevention, and emergency procedures for students, staff, and faculty across the university.

I am excited to have such strong public safety leadership in DPS and for the university overall. Please join me in welcoming Bob and congratulating Tony on his new role.

EAP Lunch and Learn (Virtual Session) – Help Starts Here

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost benefit available to you, your dependents or member of your household. Through the EAP, you can connect with licensed well-being, legal, financial and other professionals. Everything you do with the EAP is 100% confidential.

Attend this HealthPartners EAP information session to learn more.
Live Q&A will follow immediately after the session.

o When: Thursday, July 21 Virtual Session, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

o Link: https://healthpartners.webex.com/healthpartners/j.php?MTID=mc57b0b7e253452e314d1a8e9ebb53371

For questions, contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu

HealthPartners EAP Lunch and Learn

Facilities Updates: Locker Rooms and Light Bulbs

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

In a fitting upgrade for the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the women’s locker room remodel in Si Melby Hall should be completed by the beginning of the academic year. The renovation includes much-needed improvements to the shower and toilet facilities, and each of Augsburg’s 12 women’s teams will have their own year-round team room going forward. The women’s locker room was constructed in 1979 in what was formerly a dirt-floor batting cage known as “the pit.” Prior to that time, the women’s teams used the men’s visiting team locker room. (Learn more and check out throwback images in Lindell Library’s women’s athletic archive: https://www.augsburg.edu/now/2019/04/22/womens-athletics-archive-nears-the-finish-line/)

On the sustainability front, the extensive project to install LED light bulbs and fixtures across campus is also nearing completion. These minor-seeming changes make a big difference. Along with upgrades to our HVAC equipment, improvements in energy efficiency mean that we will consume less electricity than we purchase from our solar partners going forward. We expect to receive annual refunds from Xcel Energy as a result. These anticipated refunds will not only cover the cost of the lighting and HVAC upgrades themselves—they’ll also pay for the new dome and turf on the athletic field.

Find more campus updates on the Facilities blog.

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

Facilities Updates: Locker Rooms and Light Bulbs

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

In a fitting upgrade for the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the women’s locker room remodel in Si Melby Hall should be completed by the beginning of the academic year. The renovation includes much-needed improvements to the shower and toilet facilities, and each of Augsburg’s 12 women’s teams will have their own year-round team room going forward. The women’s locker room was constructed in 1979 in what was formerly a dirt-floor batting cage known as “the pit.” Prior to that time, the women’s teams used the men’s visiting team locker room. (Learn more and check out throwback images in Lindell Library’s women’s athletic archive: https://www.augsburg.edu/now/2019/04/22/womens-athletics-archive-nears-the-finish-line/)
 
On the sustainability front, the extensive project to install LED light bulbs and fixtures across campus is also nearing completion. These minor-seeming changes make a big difference. Along with upgrades to our HVAC equipment, improvements in energy efficiency mean that we will consume less electricity than we purchase from our solar partners going forward. We expect to receive annual refunds from Xcel Energy as a result. These anticipated refunds will not only cover the cost of the lighting and HVAC upgrades themselves—they’ll also pay for the new dome and turf on the athletic field.

Find more campus updates on the Facilities blog.

Benefit and Payroll Forms Due TODAY by Noon

submitted by antonsen@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Today, 07/08 to be processed for the Friday, 07/15 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms, for example.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by today at 4:30PM.

If you have any questions, please email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team

Human Resources Website

Join the Chartering and Commissioning Committees

submitted by harrisgg@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is Grayson Harris, and I am an incoming Second-Year Student. I am the Chair of the Chartering & Commissioning Committees for the 2022-23 academic year; I want to invite you to apply to one of these Committees (Chartering/Commissioning). These two respected committees are sponsored by the Augsburg Day Student Government.

Do you want to get involved on campus for this upcoming school year? If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you to be involved; by participating in one of these respected Committees as a student, you will learn how to collaborate with other members to get things accomplish; executing plans is key to completing our goals. Once you’re committed to being on the Committee, you are required to attend the weekly meetings when it’s necessary. This involvement is also an excellent way to enhance your resume. I hope you will consider applying for one of these respected Committee(s).

Chartering Committee is responsible for:
– Approve or Disapprove of the New Student Organization that wishes to be recognized by Augsburg University.
– Review all Chartered Day Student Organizations to assess if they have not met all the criteria for recognition by the Senate.

Commissioning Committee is responsible for:
– Assisting in the commissioning process for the Student Organizations.
– Review the Student Organization, recommend any necessary changes to the Augsburg Day Student Organizations, and Approve or Disapprove the application before submitting it to the Senate.

*This is a volunteer positions.

Please feel free to reach out with question or concerns to me (harrisgg@augsburg.edu)

Student Inquiry Form

Catherina Kipper Open House – TOMORROW

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.

Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.

All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.

We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.

Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Benefit and Payroll Forms Due Friday by Noon

submitted by antonsen@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 07/08 to be processed for the Friday, 07/15 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by Friday.

If you have any questions, email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team

Human Resources Website

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

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!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

Pick Up Stamps Before July 10

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Taking effect July 10, 2022 First Class mail prices are increasing. This does include the First-Class Mail Forever stamp is going from 58 cents to 60 cents. We do have First-Class and Additional ounce Forever stamps in Shipping/Receiving if you want to make sure you have some before the price increase.

July 2022 First-Class Mail Prices
First-Class Mail Current Price New Price
One-ounce letter, domestic $0.58 $0.60
Single-piece letter, additional ounce $0.20 $0.24
Metered mail 1-ounce $0.53 $0.57
Postcard stamp $0.40 $0.44
One-ounce letter, international $1.30 $1.40

July 2022 Postage Price Changes (USPS Page)

Parking Permits for 2022-23

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know about the 2022-23 Parking Permits that’ll go on sale August 1st. The order in which individuals can purchase a permit will go like this:

Aug 1st – Fac/Staff, Seniors, Grad Students
Aug 2nd – Juniors
Aug 3rd – Sophomores
Aug 4th – First Year Commuters

The prices are listed below (semester/year):

Student Resident: $195/$390

Student Commuter: $179/$358

AU/Graduate: $61/$121

Adjunct Faculty or Part-Time Staff (below .5 FTE): $105/$210

Full-Time Faculty/Staff: $252/$504

Luther Underground*: $470/$1,400

OGC Underground*: $505/$1,515

Please email parking@augsburg.edu if you have any questions

https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking/

Benefit and Payroll Forms Due Friday by Noon

submitted by antonsen@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 07/08 to be processed for the Friday, 07/15 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by Friday.

If you have any questions, email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team

Human Resources Website

Ukrainian Plays – Fundraiser for Ukraine

submitted by clarks@augsburg.edu

Staged readings of Ukrainian plays written since the Russian invasion. A fundraiser for Ukraine.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, theaters across the globe have been providing staged readings of Ukrainian plays to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people and raise awareness of their plight. Augsburg University’s MFA Program joins this effort on July 22, when, with special assistance from Lisa Channer, the Artistic Director at Theater Novi Most, seven short plays — all written by Ukrainians since the Russian invasion — will be performed at Augsburg’s Tjornhom-Nelson Theater. With the MFA Program scheduled to be in attendance, only 35 tickets are available to the public.

For a full description of the event and to reserve tickets, please visit the event page on Eventbrite.

Worldwide Ukrainian Plays Project – Tickets, Info

Farewell to Catherina Kipper – Thursday

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.

Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.

All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.

We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.

Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses for Next Year – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

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

Check out all the program offerings here

Podcast Ep. 96: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional Continued

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Kari Heistad d (Culture Coach International, Diversity Dashboard) answers questions from listeners that attended our May 19, 2022 webinar Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/p96/

DEI Anytime, Anywhere: Forum On-Demand

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

The Forum’s annual conference is the premier #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion (DEI) learning opportunity, and it’s now available ON-DEMAND!

General Sessions featuring Andrew Yang (Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist, Nonprofit leader, and Former US Presidential & NYC Mayoral candidate), Cassandra Worthy (Founder & CEO, Change Enthusiasm® Global), and over 60 workshops, trend talks, sessions, and more!

Augsburg Faculty and Staff qualify for a special faculty and staff rate. Contact The Forum at workplaceforum@augsburg.edu to register and get access.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/2022-on-demand/

Today: Garden Time 12-1PM

submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu

Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!

Email Monica McDaniel with any questions

Podcast Ep. 96: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional Continued

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Kari Heistad d (Culture Coach International, Diversity Dashboard) answers questions from listeners that attended our May 19, 2022 webinar Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/p96/