Month: August 2022

Students: Be Aware of Predatory “Work-From-Home” Student Job Advertising

You may see sidewalk chalk markings around campus promising virtual work opportunities. Please be aware of possible scams if you’re searching for jobs.

Do not respond to suspicious and/or “too good to be true” unsolicited job emails/phone calls/texts, or in this case, chalk advertising.

This advertising is not authorized or affiliated with Augsburg Student Employment in any way. If you’re looking for an on-campus job, you’ll find those legitimate opportunities on Handshake. If you ever have questions, please connect with studentemployment@augsburg.edu for help.

$5 Tickets for Students to the September 1 Show at The Cedar

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Kick off the new school year by attending a show at The Cedar, an amazing music venue located just a few blocks from campus. On September 1, any university/college student with a current student ID can get $5 tickets at the door, day of show! Note – this offer will only apply to showing up at the door time (7:00 PM) or after, not earlier than that. Here’s more information on show –

Thursday, September 1, MAKING MOVIES with Spaceglow, Doors Opn: 7:00 PM / Show 7:30 PM. Mixing classic rock and blues with rumba, merengue, cumbia, and mambo, Kansas City band Making Movies honors their members’ Mexican and Panamanian heritage and broadly encompasses the many sounds of the Americas. With this innovative approach, Rolling Stone said the quartet is “breaking down walls in the U.S.”

The Cedar Website

Need a Part-time Job?

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

Are you seeking a part-time job? If your answer is yes, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work is here to support you! Whether you need assistance with searching for part-time jobs, writing your resume, or preparing for an interview, we are here to help. Stop by the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100, Across from Einstein’s) for part-time job support.

Resources to Find Part-time Jobs

The Gage Center for Student Success Welcomes Students

submitted by beckerj1@augsburg.edu

Welcome back students! The Gage Center for Student Success is inviting students to stop by the second floor of the Lindell Library. Stop by for a bag of free popcorn, and meet staff from advising, the CLASS Office, and TRIO. Wednesday 8/31 from 2pm-3pm, Thursday 9/1 from 11am-1pm, and Friday 9/2 from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.

New All Recovery Meeting On Campus: Mondays in Oren Gateway Center 103

submitted by bassetta@augsburg.edu

Welcome back to campus everyone!
We’re excited to announce a new on campus meeting for anyone in recovery (of any form), curious about recovery, or have loved ones who struggle with any form of addiction. Its hosted by StepUp students, but is in no way limited to only StepUp students or people with specifically substance abuse issues. This isn’t tied to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) or NA (Narcotics Anonymous), its our own format and is completely fluid, we’re open to suggestions of any ways to better the meeting. Our focus is on providing a place to constructively process issues and work on spiritual development, whatever that may look like. It will be every Monday 7-8 in OGC 103, if you have any questions feel free to email me at bassetta@augsburg.edu or stop in to the StepUp office, OGC 204. Please join us, we’d love to have you!

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

Farewell to Annie Chen TODAY

submitted by jepsen@augsburg.edu

After four years as our communications director, event coordinator, tech/ equipment/ supply support, data manager, arts and crafts denizen, and snack wrangler– aka TRIO/SSS Program Assistant– Annie is moving on to nonprofit youth service, with the organization 826 MSP. There she will lead the Writers’ Room at South High School in Minneapolis.

Annie’s last day is TODAY (!) so please stop by the TRIO SSS office to wish her well if you are able.

Grant Funding Available for Faculty Video Captioning

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Augsburg received a Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund grant in 2020 and has set aside a portion of those funds to provide funding for the captioning of faculty course videos by CaptionSync. This is a temporary funding source and will be available until all funds are used. The grant ends in June of 2023.

You may caption videos you have recorded or YouTube videos you are using in your course that lack captions. The videos can be in English, Spanish, mixed Spanish/English, French or German. The grant application includes instructions on how the CaptionSync process works. The application is on the CTL grant application page https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/grant-applications/#video

Video Captioning Funding

GEER Grant Technology Still Available for Checkout at the Library for Students and Faculty

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

In the fall of 2020 Augsburg received a grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) to provide technology resources to students and faculty in need with a particular focus on “students and faculty who are indigenous or people of color; low-income; or disabled. A broader target population is all students and faculty at Augsburg University.”

All students and faculty can check out these items from the library.

The following items are available for check out at the library:
== For Students ==
– COWIN E7 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones (especially good for students with sensory needs or Zooming in a noisy environment)
– WACOM One Pen Tablets (used in math and sciences for equations and diagrams or Art for digital sketching)

== For Faculty ==
– INSWAN INS-1 document cameras, https://www.inswan.com/ins-1
– SnowBall iCE microphones, https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/snowball-ice/
– Wacom One, Medium, digital writing surfaces, https://www.wacom.com/en-hk/products/pen-tablets/one-by-wacom

Back to School, Keep Your Cool With TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

Looking for Editors and a Graphic Designer for Thó Wiŋ Magazine Editorial Board

submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu

Do you like art of all different mediums? Do you believe art should be more accessible to the Augsburg community? Do you think getting art published should be accessible to anyone and everyone in the Augsburg community? If you agree, you’ll be a great addition to the Thó Wiŋ Magazine editorial board!

We are looking for editors and a graphic designer to help us with our student organization that has been around since the mid 70s. These are stipended positions $$$ and a great way to dip your toe into the wonderful world of publishing.

There are a few open positions for anyone and everyone of any skill level or experience. We do especially encourage Black, Indigenous people, and/or other people of color to apply as well as queer, trans, and/or non-binary people to also apply.

Hopefully we’ll have a google form to fill out soon but until then, please reach out to one or both of our lead editors Jack J [he/him/they] (jensen11@augsburg.edu) or Corey H [they/them] (haydenc@augsburg.edu) for any information.
Otherwise just contact us if you want to be on our mailing list.

TWM Auggie Life

URGO Department is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time Health Professions Specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The Health Professions Specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A Master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu

Music at Augsburg

Provost’s Office Hours begin Tuesday, September 6

submitted by oloughlin@augsburg.edu

Have a quick question or comment or just want to talk to the Provost? The Provost will hold office hours three times a week for Fall Term. The times and places are as follows:
Tuesdays, 12-1 Memorial 118 (Paula’s office)
Thursdays, 11-12 Christensen Lobby
Fridays 11-12 Hagfors Lobby
These blocks of time are first-come, first served and open to all members of the community. They are intended for conversations of ten-fifteen minutes max. If you want more time or need an appointment, feel free to email provost@augsburg.edu. If you want to talk about something confidential, the Tuesday Office Hours are the best option as they will be in her office. If there is a need to cancel the Office Hours due to conflicts etc, it will be in A-mail.

$5 Tickets for Students to Shows at The Cedar: August 30 and September 1

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Kick off the new school year by attending a show this week at The Cedar, an amazing music venue located just a few blocks from campus. Any university/college student with a current student ID can get $5 tickets at the door, day of show! Note – this offer will only apply to showing up at the door time (7:00 PM) or after, not earlier than that. The two shows for which this discount applies are:

Tuesday, August 30, SIDI WACHO with DJ Miguel Vargas, Doors Open: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM. They come from Chile, France and Algeria, but they proudly claim to be home everywhere in the world. Comprised of two MCs, one trumpet, one accordionist and one percussionist, the group creates a “Cumbia-Hip Hop-Balkan” atmosphere when they play!

Thursday, September 1, MAKING MOVIES with Spaceglow, Doors Opn: 7:00 PM / Show 7:30 PM. Mixing classic rock and blues with rumba, merengue, cumbia, and mambo, Kansas City band Making Movies honors their members’ Mexican and Panamanian heritage and broadly encompasses the many sounds of the Americas. With this innovative approach, Rolling Stone said the quartet is “breaking down walls in the U.S.”

The Cedar Website

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

The Gage Center for Student Success Student Welcome

submitted by beckerj1@augsburg.edu

Welcome back students! The Gage Center for Student Success is inviting students to stop by the second floor of the Lindell Library. Stop by for a bag of free popcorn, and meet staff from advising, the CLASS Office, and TRIO. Wednesday 8/31 from 2pm-3pm, Thursday 9/1 from 11am-1pm, and Friday 9/2 from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.

CLASS Office Open House for Students, Faculty and Staff

submitted by mcgillik@augsburg.edu

THE FRANKLIN GROVES CENTER FOR LEARNING AND ACCESSIBLE STUDENT SERVICES (CLASS)
Invites all Faculty, Staff, and Students to the
CLASS OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
11am-1pm

• Come check out the CLASS Office (including the student testing space and the new Recharge Room)
• Meet the CLASS Specialists
• Learn about accommodations, assistive technology, and scheduling exams
• Enjoy a light refreshment
2ND FLOOR OF THE LINDELL LIBRARY
Gage Center for Student Success
Lindell 216

CLASS Office

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu.

Music at Augsburg

Building Access Changes for the Fall ‘22 Semester

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

Beginning on Monday, August 29, all Augsburg Minneapolis Campus buildings will only be accessible by fob and will no longer be open to the public, with the exception of Christensen Center. This is a pilot program in response to a perceived increase of crime around campus as well as a couple of major incidents that occurred on campus during the Spring ‘22 semester. If you will be on the Minneapolis campus and do not currently have a fob, you can request a fob through the Access Request Form on the Public Safety website (link is below), or stop by the Public Safety office located in the Urness/Mortensen lobby for more urgent requests.

If you are hosting a public event on campus, let your University Events Coordinator know and they will work with Public Safety to adjust the appropriate building schedules. If you need a building to open to the public but are not working with University Events, email publicsafety@augsburg.edu with the requested date(s), time(s), and reason(s) for having the building open to the public.

The Department of Public Safety is also requesting feedback about the changes in building access and we will be reviewing the pilot throughout the Fall ‘22 semester. If you would like to provide feedback about the changes in building access, please email publicsafety@augsburg.edu and include “Building Access Feedback” in the subject line.

Access Request Form

URGO Department Is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time health professions specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The health professions specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
– 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Faculty and Staff: First-Year First Day Info for Tuesday, August 30

submitted by wendland@augsburg.edu

This year as Opening Convocation is back and so are several traditions! What staff and faculty need to know to participate in opening convocation:

The Clapping Tunnel: Faculty and staff are invited to form two lines down 7 ½ Street by Murphy Square.
Arrive 10:30 a.m. or earlier.
Please wear your regalia or Auggie gear.
In case of rain please line up on both sides of the Si Melby lobby.
Cyndi Berg will be standing at 7 ½ Street in case faculty or staff have any questions.

Timeline:
10:05 a.m. Student line up – two lines down 22nd Ave in both directions
10:30 a.m. Faculty/Staff Line Up
10:40 a.m. Processional Begins
11:00 a.m. Convocation Begins in Si Melby Gym
11:45 a.m. Recessional and Lunch in the Quad Begins

AugSem faculty will be sitting with their AugSem classes and transfer students will be with their Orientation Leaders.
All faculty and staff are invited to the luncheon. We ask that first-years, transfers, and AugSem faculty are prioritized in the lunch line due to timing.
In case of rain, the lunch will be located inside Christensen Center.

We hope that you will join us in welcoming our new first-year and transfer students to their Augsburg community!

Going Away Gathering for Keo Moua on August 29

submitted by hernaner@augsburg.edu

Despite her short time at Augsburg University, Keo Moua has played an essential role to our students and staff during a time of uncertainty and chaos. We give our sincere gratitude to Keo for her kindness, essential work, and creating a safe space for our students at MLife. We will miss her dearly and wish her the best in her future endeavors! Her last day as a program coordinator at Augsburg will be Friday, September 2. To celebrate her and what there is to come, MLife will be hosting a going away gathering today, Monday August 29th from 3-4:30 p.m. at Oyate Commons, located on the lower floor of Christensen Center. Join us as able and bring your smiles and laughs!

During our indoor gathering, we strongly encourage and recommend that you wear a mask to protect those around you and minimize the risk of COVID transmission. Thank you for considering!

Shortage of Faculty/Staff Permits

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Public Safety is currently experiencing a temporary shortage of Faculty/Staff parking tags. More tags have been ordered and are scheduled to arrive in early September. Until the new tags arrive those applying for parking privileges will be issued a temporary tag that will grant them the same access as the regular tag. If you’re on the waiting list, received temporary parking tags, or bought a fall permit but wanted a year, you will be contacted when the new tags arrive. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary shortage may create. The current shortage of parking tags does not affect the number of available spaces.

URGO Department Is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time health professions specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The health professions specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
– 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Staff and Faculty: Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a staff or 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!

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

Schield Presents Statistical Literacy at Metro State

submitted by schield@augsburg.edu

Augsburg professor emeritus, Milo Schield, is giving a talk to the Mathematics department at Metropolitan State University on Thursday, Sept 1 at 12:10 PM, . His title is “Offering a Confounder Based Statistical Literacy Course”. Milo is the Statistical Literacy coordinator at the University of New Mexico. The UNM statistical literacy course (Math 1300) is a copy of Augsburg’s GST 200: first offered in 2008. This event will be held in Room L120 inside Founder’s Hall. For those traveling East on I94, note that the Sixth Street exit is currently closed. Take exit 242C in downtown St. Paul heading south on Wall Street. Make an immediate left onto 7th Street heading east.

Academic and Student Affairs’ Staff Professional Development – New Travel Grant Application Process

submitted by jacobsm@augsburg.edu

The Office of the Provost is committed to supporting academic and student affairs’ staff professional development. There is a new process for full-time staff members in academic and student affairs to apply for funds to support professional development. Please follow the link to the form to review instructions and criteria. Contact Marah Jacobson, Assistant Provost for Academic Administration jacobsm@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Academic and Student Affairs’ Staff Professional Development Travel Grant Application

Join Multicultural Life for Our Annual Welcome Social on Wednesday, September 7

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies!

Join Multicultural Life in our annual Welcome Social! We will be outside in Murphy Square on Wed, September 7th at 3PM-5PM. Come meet and greet MLife staff over free food. If you are not able to stay, grab food on the go to class!

Make sure to RSVP through Auggie Life with the link below.

Where: Murphy Square
When: Wed, September 7th
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

For any questions or concerns, contact mlife@augsburg.edu

If you need any disability-related accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact university events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

RSVP on Auggie Life

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!

Shortage of Faculty and Staff Permits

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Public Safety is currently experiencing a temporary shortage of Faculty/Staff parking tags. More tags have been ordered and are scheduled to arrive in early September. Until the new tags arrive those applying for parking privileges will be issued a temporary tag that will grant them the same access as the regular tag. Those who receive temporary parking tags will be contacted when the new tags arrive. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary shortage may create. The current shortage of parking tags does not affect the number of available spaces.

Support the MNUDL’s Back to Debate Supply Drive

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Support the MNUDL’s “Back to Debate” Supply Drive
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

SUPPORT OUR 2022 SUPPLY DRIVE!

The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1000+ middle and high school students in the Twin Cities.

Back-to-debate season is here!

This year, we especially need expanding file folders, Post-it notes, and 1.5 inch binders.

Can you fulfill our wish list? Find the items we need on our Amazon Gift List. https://amzn.to/3PdqF9k

Attend The 2022 Mayors Challenge: The Great NATO Debate and Support the MNUDL

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

You’re Invited to:

MNUDL Mayors Challenge 10th Anniversary Fundraiser: The Great NATO Debate

Presented by the Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University

September 22nd, 2022 | 5:00-7:45 PM at the American Swedish Institute.

With Featured Speaker Governor Tim Walz & First Lady Gwen Walz, and invited guests Mayor Jacob Frey & Mayor Melvin Carter.

Features of the Event:

The MNUDL is proud to present the 10th anniversary celebration of its annual fundraiser, Mayors Challenge 2022: the Great NATO Debate. We are excited to be back in person, with the beautiful American Swedish Institute as our venue.

For the past 10 years, our Mayors Challenge event has brought together education advocates from across the Twin Cities to watch our showcase debate. In this year’s debate, four debaters, who represent our partner schools across the Twin Cities, will split into two teams and debate issues related to NATO. We have also invited the ambassadors to the United States (or their official designee) from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland.

Register for the event today! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/event/mnudl-mayors-challenge-2022/

Schedule:

5:00-6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception with MNUDL Students, Governor Walz, First Lady Gwen Walz, Mayor Carter, and Mayor Frey.

6:05 – Welcome Remarks from Gov. Tim Walz

6:15 – Student Debate & Conversation with the Mayors

7:00 – Ambassador Panel

7:30 – Champions of Change

7:45 – Debate Decision by Audience & Conclusion

Learn More & Sign Up

CTL Back to School Days are Here

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

To kick off the new academic year IN PERSON, CTL is hosting several Back-to-School Days for Wednesday, August 24th and Thursday, August 25th (see “live” program below). The goal of the Back-to-School Days sessions is to primarily focus on “just-in-time” topics that can be immediately put to use in your upcoming Fall courses. All sessions are held in Hagfors (HC250 and HC263) and coffee and snacks will be provided!. Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions and workshops are open to and welcome all Augsburg faculty, staff, and administration.

If you have any questions or need accommodations for this event, please contact Events (events@augsburg.edu) or CTL (ctl@augsburg.edu). .

Please Note: Adjunct instructors who are covered by the CBA between Augsburg and SEIU, Local 284 are eligible to receive a stipend for attending Back-to-School Days sessions! Please go to the CTL website under “Grants and Travel Funds” for more information.

CTL Back-to-School Days Program (continuously updated)

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu

Music at Augsburg

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu

Music at Augsburg

Farewell to Keo Moua

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Keo has been with Augsburg University since May 2021 in the department of Multicultural Life as the Program Coordinator. Her last day will be Friday, September 2.

We have appreciated all she has done to support MLife this past academic year and the relationships she has built across campus and with students. She will be surely missed and best wishes to her future opportunities.

If you would like to connect with her, contact her at mouak1@augsburg.edu before Fri, September 2, 2022.

URGO Department is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time Health Professions Specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The Health Professions Specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A Master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Campus Ministry Welcomes Hannah Sackett

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry welcomes Hannah Sackett (she/her) as the new pastoral intern for the 2022-23 academic year. Hannah is originally from Becker, Minnesota and received an undergraduate degree in Vocal Music Education & Religion from Luther College in 2016. She is nearing the end of her MDiv studies at Luther Seminary, and now lives in Northeast Minneapolis. Since undergrad, Hannah has guided canoe trips at a camp in the BWCA, worked at Urban Ventures in south Minneapolis, been involved in local urban farms & food co-ops, and currently works as a birth doula. She also served as a Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM) in Rwanda from 2017-2018. Hannah has grown up in the ELCA and is grateful for all of the incredible folks who have journeyed with her throughout discernment; because of their impact and support, she is particularly excited to similarly accompany and hold space for others on their own paths. Outside of internship, you might find her biking, backpacking, playing word games with her fiance, Brandon, or taking too many pictures of her cat, Judith. Hannah is thrilled to join the Augsburg Campus Ministry team!

Campus Ministry Website

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

Join Multicultural Life for Our Annual Welcome Social on Wednesday, September 7

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies!

Join Multicultural Life in our annual Welcome Social! We will be outside in Murphy Square on Wed, September 7th at 3PM-5PM. Come meet and greet MLife staff over free food. If you are not able to stay, grab food on the go to class!

Make sure to RSVP through Auggie Life with the link below.

Where: Murphy Square
When: Wed, September 7th
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

For any questions or concerns, contact mlife@augsburg.edu

If you need any disability-related accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact university events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

RSVP on Auggie Life

Refer Someone You Know to Food Service and Receive Flex Points

submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Dining Services is hiring for several positions on campus. We are looking for baristas, food service workers, cashiers and a baker. Refer someone and after they’ve worked for a 90 day period, they receive $400 and you receive $150 in campus flex points.

Applicants can call Jeff Johnson @ 612-359-6475 or view the link below.

Dining Services Application

Auggie Passes Available for Pickup

submitted by fettingm@augsburg.edu

All day undergraduate students are encouraged to pick up an Auggie Pass now available in the library, during their business hours. The Auggie Pass is an unlimited use transit pass funded through the Augsburg Day Student Government Green Fee.

More information can be found on the Auggie Pass web page and students are encouraged to contact Mike Fetting (fettingm@augsburg.edu) if they have any questions, concerns or feedback on the Auggie Pass program.

Auggie Pass FAQs

CTL Back to School Days are Here

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

To kick off the new academic year IN PERSON, CTL is hosting several Back-to-School Days for Wednesday, August 24th and Thursday, August 25th (see “live” program below). The goal of the Back-to-School Days sessions is to primarily focus on “just-in-time” topics that can be immediately put to use in your upcoming Fall courses. All sessions are held in Hagfors (HC250 and HC263) and coffee and snacks will be provided!. Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions and workshops are open to and welcome all Augsburg faculty, staff, and administration.

If you have any questions or need accommodations for this event, please contact Events (events@augsburg.edu) or CTL (ctl@augsburg.edu). .

Please Note: Adjunct instructors who are covered by the CBA between Augsburg and SEIU, Local 284 are eligible to receive a stipend for attending Back-to-School Days sessions! Please go to the CTL website under “Grants and Travel Funds” for more information.

CTL Back-to-School Days Program (continuously updated)

Two Twins Tickets – Friday, August 26 vs Giants

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

With back to school season for everyone in my family, I’m unable to use a couple of tickets.

2 Twins Tickets – Friday, August 26th at 7 pm vs SF Giants (Friday Fireworks) Sec 319, Row 2, Seats 1-2: Asking $22 each

2 Twins Tickets – Tuesday, September 13th at 6:40 pm vs KC Royals. Sec 319, Row 2, Seats 1-2: Asking $18 each

2 St Paul Saints tix – Wednesday, September 14 at 7 pm. Sec 105, Row 10, seats 1-2: Asking $15 each

Email isaacson@augsburg.edu for more details.

Need 2 More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

WE NEED 2 MORE FAMILIES TO HOST!!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to
join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

URGO Department is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time Health Professions Specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The Health Professions Specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A Master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

CTL Back to School Days are Here

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

To kick off the new academic year IN PERSON, CTL is hosting several Back-to-School Days for Wednesday, August 24th and Thursday, August 25th (see “live” program below). The goal of the Back-to-School Days sessions is to primarily focus on “just-in-time” topics that can be immediately put to use in your upcoming Fall courses. All sessions are held in Hagfors (HC250 and HC263) and coffee and snacks will be provided!. Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions and workshops are open to and welcome all Augsburg faculty, staff, and administration.

If you have any questions or need accommodations for this event, please contact Events (events@augsburg.edu) or CTL (ctl@augsburg.edu). .

Please Note: Adjunct instructors who are covered by the CBA between Augsburg and SEIU, Local 284 are eligible to receive a stipend for attending Back-to-School Days sessions! Please go to the CTL website under “Grants and Travel Funds” for more information.

CTL Back-to-School Days Program (continuously updated)

Join Multicultural Life for Our Annual Welcome Social on Wednesday, September 7

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies!

Join Multicultural Life in our annual Welcome Social! We will be outside in Murphy Square on Wed, September 7th at 3PM-5PM. Come meet and greet MLife staff over free food. If you are not able to stay, grab food on the go to class!

Make sure to RSVP through Auggie Life with the link below.

Where: Murphy Square
When: Wed, September 7th
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

For any questions or concerns, contact mlife@augsburg.edu

If you need any disability-related accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact university events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

RSVP on Auggie Life

HWT Book Club Interest Inquiry

submitted by xiongss8@augsburg.edu

Hmong Women Together is happy to announce our annual book club event where we will be reading “Thoughts From Prison: A Hmong Boy’s journey from the Mountains of Laos to the American Urban Jungle” by Chance Chang Vang.

The dates of the event will span three days (October 5th, October 10th, October 12th), allowing time for those who are interested to read and discuss. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the form. All Augsburg students, staff, and faculty are open to come and join us!

Times for all 3 days will be from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Location will be in OGC Rm 114.

HWT Book Club Interest Inquiry Form

Need More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

CTL Back to School Days are Here

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

To kick off the new academic year IN PERSON, CTL is hosting several Back-to-School Days for Wednesday, August 24th and Thursday, August 25th (see “live” program below). The goal of the Back-to-School Days sessions is to primarily focus on “just-in-time” topics that can be immediately put to use in your upcoming Fall courses. All sessions are held in Hagfors (HC250 and HC263) and coffee and snacks will be provided!. Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions and workshops are open to and welcome all Augsburg faculty, staff, and administration.

CTL Back-to-School Days Program (continuously updated)

If you have any questions or need accommodations for this event, please contact Events (events@augsburg.edu) or CTL (ctl@augsburg.edu). .

Please Note: Adjunct instructors who are covered by the CBA between Augsburg and SEIU, Local 284 are eligible to receive a stipend for attending Back-to-School Days sessions! Please go to the CTL website under “Grants and Travel Funds” for more information.

CTL Back-to-School Days Program (continuously updated)

RSVP to an Event About College Student Food Access

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Augsburg, Hamline, and St. Kate’s conducted a student food access survey on our three campuses in Spring of 2022. Join us in person at Hamline (or virtually) on Mon, August 22nd at 11am to learn about the results of the survey and discuss campus food access.

Faculty, staff, and students from all three campuses will be in attendance.

Lunch will be provided!

Rsvp here!

Facilities Updates: Many Moving Pieces as Fall Approaches

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

As the start of the fall semester approaches, facilities, custodial, and maintenance staff are in full swing choreographing physical space needs on campus. Residence hall room turnovers are nearly complete as we transition between summer occupancy and fall move-in. Several office moves are also in progress, including updates to suite 23 in Anderson Hall lower level to house the Minnesota Urban Debate League team and an expansion of the Human Resources team into adjacent offices on the first floor of Memorial Hall. Electrical work in Christensen Center will begin soon to support new monitors in the Einstein Bagels space.

On the other side of campus, the lights will shine more brightly over Edor Nelson Field during evening athletic contests after a recent replacement. A new sound bar will follow later in the fall. Demo and construction have also begun on a project to expand the airlock entry for the athletic dome, which will facilitate entry for larger lifts to hang interior lights.

Find more campus updates on the Facilities blog.

Note: When Requesting Changes to Your Personal Information (e.g. Benefits, Tax, Bank Account)

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

There have been phishing that attempt to change or steal personal information by impersonating employees using specific job titles and plausible email signatures.

Human Resources has been committed to establishing practices for identity verification and preventing these phishing scams. When changing or submitting your personal and sensitive information such as benefits, tax, bank account, social security numbers, etc., please follow the requests below.

• Please use the appropriate forms on the HR website (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/)

• All form submissions and requests should be made from your @augsburg.edu email address unless there is a special circumstance.

• When sending information or forms containing sensitive information (such as SSN, driver license numbers and medical certification), please submit it through a secure link, LeapFile (https://augsburg.leapfile.net).

Auggie Passes Available for Pickup

submitted by fettingm@augsburg.edu

All day undergraduate students are encouraged to pick up an Auggie Pass now available in the library, during their business hours. The Auggie Pass is an unlimited use transit pass funded through the Augsburg Day Student Government Green Fee.

More information can be found on the Auggie Pass web page and students are encouraged to contact Mike Fetting (fettingm@augsburg.edu) if they have any questions, concerns or feedback on the Auggie Pass program.

Auggie Pass FAQs

CTL Back to School Days are Here

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

To kick off the new academic year IN PERSON, CTL is hosting several Back-to-School Days for Wednesday, August 24th and Thursday, August 25th (see “live” program below). The goal of the Back-to-School Days sessions is to primarily focus on “just-in-time” topics that can be immediately put to use in your upcoming Fall courses. All sessions are held in Hagfors (HC250 and HC263) and coffee and snacks will be provided!. Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions and workshops are open to and welcome all Augsburg faculty, staff, and administration.

If you have any questions or need accommodations for this event, please contact Events (events@augsburg.edu) or CTL (ctl@augsburg.edu). .

Please Note: Adjunct instructors who are covered by the CBA between Augsburg and SEIU, Local 284 are eligible to receive a stipend for attending Back-to-School Days sessions! Please go to the CTL website under “Grants and Travel Funds” for more information.

CTL Back-to-School Days Program (continuously updated)

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

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!

Calling Artists: Donate Nature Art to Roberts Bird Sanctuary’s Upcoming Tiny Art Auction

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Please donate your original artwork to our “Tiny Roberts” art auction!

Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary is partnering with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to add an observation deck to the Roberts visitor shelter. We are raising funds this summer with the goal to complete construction after fall migration.

This observation deck will help make Roberts Bird Sanctuary more accessible to people of all abilities.

What: An auction of “tiny” original art to raise funds to build the Roberts Terrace
Where: Online
When: Submit your artwork by August 31
How: Mail artwork to Rebecca Froehlich, 2211 Riverside Ave, CB 26, Minneapolis, MN 55454
or drop off at the Roberts Visitor Shelter between 5 pm-8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 1. (Postage will be compensated).

Art Details

Subjects: Birds, mammals, plants, landscapes, fungi, nature found in Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Size: Must fit in a 9″ x 12″ bubble mailer
Media: Paintings, drawings, prints, collages, beadwork, matted or canvas-mounted photographs

Questions?

Contact tinyrobertsauction@gmail.com

Attend The 2022 Mayors Challenge: The Great NATO Debate and Support the MNUDL

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

You’re Invited to:

MNUDL Mayors Challenge 10th Anniversary Fundraiser: The Great NATO Debate

Presented by the Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University

September 22nd, 2022 | 5:00-7:45 PM at the American Swedish Institute.

With Featured Speaker Governor Tim Walz & First Lady Gwen Walz, and invited guests Mayor Jacob Frey & Mayor Melvin Carter.

Features of the Event:

The MNUDL is proud to present the 10th anniversary celebration of its annual fundraiser, Mayors Challenge 2022: the Great NATO Debate. We are excited to be back in person, with the beautiful American Swedish Institute as our venue.

For the past 10 years, our Mayors Challenge event has brought together education advocates from across the Twin Cities to watch our showcase debate. In this year’s debate, four debaters, who represent our partner schools across the Twin Cities, will split into two teams and debate issues related to NATO. We have also invited the ambassadors to the United States (or their official designee) from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland.

Register for the event today! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/event/mnudl-mayors-challenge-2022/

Schedule:

5:00-6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception with MNUDL Students, Governor Walz, First Lady Gwen Walz, Mayor Carter, and Mayor Frey.

6:05 – Welcome Remarks from Gov. Tim Walz

6:15 – Student Debate & Conversation with the Mayors

7:00 – Ambassador Panel

7:30 – Champions of Change

7:45 – Debate Decision by Audience & Conclusion

Learn More and Sign Up

Get a Free Drink (On Us) Next Tuesday

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

You’re Invited!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities Metro.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about supporting Speech & Debate in the Twin Cities should come join the MN Urban Debate League at Sociable Cider Werks on August 23rd from 4:30-6:30.

Get a free drink & snacks on us at this relaxed happy hour where you can connect with members of the MN Speech & Debate community.

Please RSVP via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-happy-hour-sociable-cider-werks-tickets-383711751177

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-happy-hour-sociable-cider-werks-tickets-383711751177

Interested in Being a STEM Mentor?

submitted by hussei19@augsburg.edu

If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!

STEM Peer Mentoring is a student-led mentoring program that focuses on providing support to First-years and Sophomores as they navigate their academic and professional careers in STEM.

Mentors in STEM Peer Mentoring can play a pivotal role in establishing the success of beginning STEM students. If you’re a rising Junior or Senior in a STEM major, enjoy being a leader and/or have lots of advice & resources to share — this is for you!! (Transfer students are also welcome!)

Augsburg’s STEM majors include:
-Biology
-Bio-psychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics
-Biochemistry

Students are matched according to their major and information they provide on the STEM Peer Mentoring Application (see link below!).

Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentee and attend occasional group meetings.
Please apply! Complete the application below to express your interest to participate starting Fall 2022. We will be reaching out to everyone interested with more information. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.

2022-2023 Stem Peer Mentoring Application for Mentors

Facilities Updates: Many Moving Pieces as Fall Approaches

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

As the start of the fall semester approaches, facilities, custodial, and maintenance staff are in full swing choreographing physical space needs on campus. Residence hall room turnovers are nearly complete as we transition between summer occupancy and fall move-in. Several office moves are also in progress, including updates to suite 23 in Anderson Hall lower level to house the Minnesota Urban Debate League team and an expansion of the Human Resources team into adjacent offices on the first floor of Memorial Hall. Electrical work in Christensen Center will begin soon to support new monitors in the Einstein Bagels space.

On the other side of campus, the lights will shine more brightly over Edor Nelson Field during evening athletic contests after a recent replacement. A new sound bar will follow later in the fall. Demo and construction have also begun on a project to expand the airlock entry for the athletic dome, which will facilitate entry for larger lifts to hang interior lights.

Find more campus updates on the Facilities blog.

Need More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

WE NEED HOSTS FOR 15 MORE STUDENTS!!!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Attend The 2022 Mayors Challenge: The Great NATO Debate and Support the MNUDL

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

You’re Invited to:

MNUDL Mayors Challenge 10th Anniversary Fundraiser: The Great NATO Debate

Presented by the Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University

September 22nd, 2022 | 5:00-7:45 PM at the American Swedish Institute.

With Featured Speaker Governor Tim Walz & First Lady Gwen Walz, and invited guests Mayor Jacob Frey & Mayor Melvin Carter.

Features of the Event:

The MNUDL is proud to present the 10th anniversary celebration of its annual fundraiser, Mayors Challenge 2022: the Great NATO Debate. We are excited to be back in person, with the beautiful American Swedish Institute as our venue.

For the past 10 years, our Mayors Challenge event has brought together education advocates from across the Twin Cities to watch our showcase debate. In this year’s debate, four debaters, who represent our partner schools across the Twin Cities, will split into two teams and debate issues related to NATO. We have also invited the ambassadors to the United States (or their official designee) from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland.

Register for the event today! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/event/mnudl-mayors-challenge-2022/

Schedule:

5:00-6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception with MNUDL Students, Governor Walz, First Lady Gwen Walz, Mayor Carter, and Mayor Frey.

6:05 – Welcome Remarks from Gov. Tim Walz

6:15 – Student Debate & Conversation with the Mayors

7:00 – Ambassador Panel

7:30 – Champions of Change

7:45 – Debate Decision by Audience & Conclusion

Learn More and Sign Up

Calling Artists: Donate Nature Art to Roberts Bird Sanctuary’s Upcoming Tiny Art Auction

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Please donate your original artwork to our “Tiny Roberts” art auction!

Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary is partnering with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to add an observation deck to the Roberts visitor shelter. We are raising funds this summer with the goal to complete construction after fall migration.

This observation deck will help make Roberts Bird Sanctuary more accessible to people of all abilities.

What: An auction of “tiny” original art to raise funds to build the Roberts Terrace
Where: Online
When: Submit your artwork by August 31
How: Mail artwork to Rebecca Froehlich, 2211 Riverside Ave, CB 26, Minneapolis, MN 55454
or drop off at the Roberts Visitor Shelter between 5 pm-8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 1. (Postage will be compensated).

Art Details

Subjects: Birds, mammals, plants, landscapes, fungi, nature found in Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Size: Must fit in a 9″ x 12″ bubble mailer
Media: Paintings, drawings, prints, collages, beadwork, matted or canvas-mounted photographs

Questions?

Contact tinyrobertsauction@gmail.com

Get a Free Drink (On Us) Next Tuesday

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

You’re Invited!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities Metro.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about supporting Speech & Debate in the Twin Cities should come join the MN Urban Debate League at Sociable Cider Werks on August 23rd from 4:30-6:30.

Get a free drink & snacks on us at this relaxed happy hour where you can connect with members of the MN Speech & Debate community.

Please RSVP via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-happy-hour-sociable-cider-werks-tickets-383711751177

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-happy-hour-sociable-cider-werks-tickets-383711751177

HR: Has Your Remote Work Plan Changed?

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Staff – has your remote work plan changed since its initial submission? If the number of days on campus has changed from your original submission please initiate a new remote work plan at http://go.augsburg.edu/remoteworkrequest

Staff and Supervisors should regularly review whether the University’s needs are being met by the remote work plan and update as necessary.

Staff only need to submit a new remote work plan if their plan has changed. There is no requirement to formally renew existing plans thru HR.

Please contact hr@augsburg.edu with questions

Update Your Remote Work Plan

Support the MNUDL’s Bonfire Merchandise Fundraiser

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

BUY MNUDL MERCH FOR THE CAUSE!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL) is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities.

Every merchandise item you buy via our Bonfire store funds our programming.

From totes, to mugs, to sweatshirts and t-shirts, we’ve got you covered!

Use code “SUMMER22” for your 10% discount before 09/01!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/mnudl/