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Free Trip to Holocaust Museum

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.

The 2023 trip will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Applications due February 7, 2023 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.

*You DO NOT need to be a US citizen*

Eligibility:
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2023
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations

MINNE Holocaust Fellows

Generous Scholarship for Rising Juniors Interested in Public Service

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The Voyager Scholarship for Public Service includes:
– Up to $50,000 in financial aid: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years of college.
– Summer Voyage: Students will receive a $10,000 stipend and Airbnb credit to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college.
– Fall Summit: Each fall, students will be invited to a summit to help define and inspire their public service journey.
– Network of leaders: Throughout the program, students will be invited to an ongoing speaker series, giving them access to a network of leaders.
– 10-year travel stipend: After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 Airbnb travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000. This will allow students to continue to broaden their horizons and forge new connections throughout their public service careers.

Eligibility:
– Have four (4) semesters left as of Spring 2023
– Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
– Demonstrate financial need
– Have demonstrated a commitment to public service
– Plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation
– Be a United States (US) citizen, US permanent resident, or DACA

If you have any questions about applying, please email urgo@augsburg.edu. Applications are due March 22nd at 3PM CT.

Voyager Scholarship

Phase 1 Due February 9 – A Great Summer Job

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 15th – July 28th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 9th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu

URGO On-Campus Research

URGO Academic–Year Research Funds

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO now has funding for academic-year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. Students are paid $1,200 for 80 hours of research. Research must be completed by May 23.

Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals immediately. The URGO Advisory Committee will review proposals on a rolling basis.

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

URGO On-Campus Research

URGO Prehealth Workshop Series Wednesday

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Augsburg URGO is partnering with Gustavus Adolphus College to provide a virtual workshop series for prehealth students.

Are you planning to apply to a health professions program? This workshop will review important information regarding requirements, timeline, review logistics and provide recommendations for a successful application cycle. Applying does not have to be a complicated process. We will walk you through all you need to know so the application process will go smoothly.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 @ 6:30-7:30pm, Centralized Application/Letter of Recommendation Virtual Workshop

Future Workshops:
-Wednesday, Feb. 8 @ 6:30-7:30pm, Personal Statement Virtual Workshop
-Wednesday, Feb. 15 @ 6:30-7:30pm, Interview Like a Ninja Virtual Workshop
-Wednesday, Feb. 22 @ 6:30-7:30pm, Health Professions 101 Virtual Workshop

Email urgo@augsburg.edu with any questions

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Faculty Scholarship Grant Applications Now Open

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Provost and Faculty Development Committee are requesting applications for Scholarship Grants to support Augsburg faculty scholarship. Recipients of the Scholarship Grant can receive up to a maximum of $4000 to support their scholarly endeavors between June 1, 2023 – May 15, 2024.

Scholarship Grant applications are due by midnight on Friday, February 24, 2023!

To read the full Request for Proposals and access the application form, please see the Annual Awards page of the CTL website under “Scholarship Grants” (see link below). As always, please feel free to contact CTL (ctl@augsburg.edu) any questions that are not answered on that page!

Annual Awards page of the CTL Website

CTL/CWC Zoom Session: Supporting and Responding to Students in Distress

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Our students are struggling with increasingly complex needs and demands, many of which can create barriers and challenges to academic success. Further, because faculty see their students regularly, they are often the first to notice that a student is struggling. This session will focus on helping faculty to identify students in distress by increasing awareness of signs of struggle. We will then share strategies and resources for supporting students when you notice they are struggling.

Please join Ellie Olson, Director of the Center for Wellness and Counseling on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 3:30-4:40pm on Zoom (link below). This session will be recorded and posted on the CTL Home Page.

Zoom Meeting Link

Apply to be a Christensen Scholar

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Christensen Scholars is one of two Public Leader Scholars programs being offered AY 2023. Christensen Scholars will be taught by Christensen Chair Jeremy Myers, and offers students a unique opportunity to explore topics of vocation, service, and how their Christian faith shapes them as leaders.

Christensen Scholars BENEFITS:
Unique opportunities to explore Christian theology & vocation more deeply as a cohort
Earn upper division credit (4 credits) in religion
Seminar setting that is small and supportive
$2,000 scholarship, $1,500 stipend
Opportunities to develop skills related to theological reflection & vocational discernment

If you will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in 2023-2024 you are eligible to apply.

Application are due: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

If you have questions about the Christensen Scholars program, email: myers@augsburg.edu

Public Leader Scholar Application

Apply to be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is one of two Public Leader Scholar opportunities being offered AY 2023. Interfaith Scholars will be taught by Interfaith Institute’s Executive Directors Najeeba Syeed, and offers students a unique opportunity to explore how their worldview/faith(s) shapes them as leaders, as well as build their leadership skills to engage across difference.

Interfaith Scholars BENEFITS:
Unique opportunities to explore interfaith study and learn about diverse religious/spiritual/worldview identities as a cohort
Earn upper division credit (4 credits) in religion
Seminar setting that is small and supportive
$2,000 scholarship
Opportunities to formally develop interfaith leadership skills

If you will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in 2023-2024 you are eligible to apply.

Application are due: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

If you have questions about the Interfaith Scholars program, email: ulringj@augsburg.edu

Public Leader Scholar Application

Visit the Writing Center

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

Welcome back! The Writing Center is open for the Spring Semester!
In the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-7pm and Monday- Thursday 2-7pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

We are here to give you feedback on all of your papers and projects.

For more information, please visit our website.

In addition, if you would like for a tutor or the Director to come to your class to introduce the writing center, please sign up for a class visit here: https://forms.gle/xSRQNi7me9mqcNZR9
We will do our best to accommodate you.

We look forward to seeing you!

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

General Announcements

Drop-In Resume and Cover Letter Hours

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Augsburg’s Career & Internship Center would like to invite students to stop by our drop-in hours!

Peer Advisors are available to review your resume and/or cover letter. Peer Advisors can also answer quick questions and/or show you the many resources that are available to assist you in your job and internship search.

DROP-IN HOURS are in person! Our center is located in the Christensen Center, Suite 100. (Across from Einstein’s)

Mondays: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 11:00 AM – 4:00PM

We hope to see you soon!

New Staff Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

01/26/2023: Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999881322163-assistant-director-of-transfer-admissions
01/25/2023: Campus Locksmith
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999881032813-campus-locksmith
01/25/2023: Augsburg Youth Theology Institute (AYTI) Coordinator – Temporary
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999881032683-augsburg-youth-theology-institute-ayti-coordinator-temporary
01/25/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999881002443-assistant-groundskeeper
01/23/2023: Program Coordinator, Dean of Students Office
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999880122728-program-coordinator-dean-of-students-office

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Martin Luther King Jr Convocation 2023: We Rise: MLK and Our Voice Coming Alive Feedback

submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu

Thank you everyone for attending the 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. We hope you all had enjoy it and found it impactful. Please fill out our feedback form, your feedback will help us to create more Martin Luther King Jr. Convocations.

For any questions please contact Pan-Afrikan Student Services Director Kezia Burrows at burrowsk@augsburg.edu.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIZ11T8LgHfR9DilguT5WoGU4x8WRGbXcMj5-6yRe4vVO_cA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Important Student Surveys

submitted by stockare@augsburg.edu

Hello all!

I just want to share these surveys with you all in hopes you have a chance to do them. Over the course of winter break. Please and thank you.

Advisory Grades Survey: https://forms.gle/eW69Kxd8n1UUtxVk6

Bike Share Program Survey: https://forms.gle/yDe1qiMXZP2kDSJt5

Wellness Course Survey: https://forms.gle/2Z4cZRsBziknsQ4B8

Library Hours Survey: https://forms.gle/94BXkzugruSb5X1W8

Please fill these out when you are able to do so.

Participants Needed for Paid Psychology Skill-Building Study (Earn Up to $35)

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.

Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.

To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building

The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.

Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!

Summer Study Abroad/Away Courses – Earn Credit Off Campus

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Study abroad for a few weeks this summer and complete courses and Augsburg Experience. check out the awesome program options below:

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• Travel May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fiction (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF, or
•SOC/URB 295: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (4 credits), elective

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel May 4-19, 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: May 8-17, 2023
• Choose 1 course:
*** ECO 315: Money and Banking or
*** BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels; or specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry

• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you

MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA

• Travel July 6-19, 2023

• MUS 374 or 474 and graduate course options, too

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

Check out all the program offerings here

Event Announcements

This Week: Crip Camp Film Screening and Discussion

submitted by laipa@augsburg.edu

Join CLASS and Lindell Library for a free film screening and discussion of Crip Camp. Crip Camp details a significant snapshot in the Disability Civil Rights Movement. Through the lives of activists in the 1970s, we learn about commitment to equal access and unwavering activism.

Date and time: Thursday, February 2, 2023, 3 pm to 6 pm

Location: Lindell Library, Room 301

Snacks will be provided!

Questions? Email Paul at laipa@augsburg.edu

Note: Faculty/Staff who have earned their Diversity & Inclusion Certificate may use this event to contribute to Good/Advanced Standing. See you there!

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Study in The Netherlands in May – Earn 8 Credits

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you ready for an amazing off-campus study abroad experience this summer?

Apply by January 31 to participate in a short study abroad program in The Netherlands in May with professors Nancy Fischer and Linsday Starck.

****ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM****
All students will take take two courses:

ENL 280: Genres: Worldbuilding in Speculative Literature (4 credits) fulfills Humanities LAF requirement
&

SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits) fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF requirement
–or–
SOC/URB 295: Topics: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (elective)

—-> This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

On-Campus Course Meetings:
M,T,W,Th,F, mornings, from Monday, May 8 to Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Travel Dates:
Wednesday, May 17 – Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Applications are due January 31, 2023
Program is filled on first-come, first-served basis – ALL majors welcome!

Click the link below to get all the details and to start an application.

Program Info and Online Application

TODAY – Learn About Summer Internships in the Czech Republic – Earn Credit

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

TODAY!

Learn about English-speaking summer internships in the Czech Republic with Masaryk University.

9:30 – 11:00 am in Christensen Center

Internship options are available for many majors. You will earn credit and complete your Augsburg Experience Requirement.

This unique opportunity also helps you build applicable skills in your field of interest, develops intercultural skills, and is a valuable addition to your resume.

Email abroad@augsburg.edu with questions or to get more information.

Greenhouse First Thursday – February 2

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Thursday of every month during the semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.

The next First Thursday is this week, February 2, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center. Orchid season is here!

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Staff Senate/CWC Wellness for Staff Event

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Come join your friends and colleagues for a Wellness event on Thursday, February 2 from 1:00-2:30pm in the Marshall room (located in Christensen Center).

We all know that spring semester can be a very busy and stressful time so Staff Senate invites you for a little break in the day. We have paired up with the Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC) to offer you a brief Wellness presentation shared by Ellie Olson, Director of the CWC from 1:15-2:00pm. Come early or hang around after to visit with colleagues, enjoy some treats, and even play a board game!

Light snacks and drinks will be provided courtesy of Staff Senate, as well as a selection of games!

Hope to see you there!

Day at the Capitol 2023 | Wednesday, March 1

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2023

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Join us for Day at the Capitol 2023 where you can advocate for increased funding for education and other issues that matter to you. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program and other causes that are important to you.

What happens on Day at the Capitol?

You’ll attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators (we’ll make appointments for you in advance) and have lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate.

We will take the light rail from campus to and from the Capitol together. We will also meet the night before, on Tuesday, February 28, to eat pizza, meet other students from Augsburg, and to answer questions you might have about civic engagement and how to best advocate for your priorities.

Register by visiting the Minnesota Private College Council website: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/events/day-capitol

When you register and attend, you will be entered into an Augsburg raffle to win one of two $50 gift cards to Afro Deli!

Have questions or need help? Email gilmerje@gmail.com or stop by the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Democracy in the basement of Anderson Hall.

Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to $5,000 It’s a competitive scholarship, and we’re here to help you prepare for submitting a great application.

Come to the Gilman Scholarship Workshop to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

***GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSION in OGC 100***
Tuesday, January 31 3:45 – 4:45pm
or
Wednesday, February 1 3:30 – 4:40pm

(both workshops are the same – come on the day that works for you!)

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

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due March 9*** for study abroad programs in: Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, or Academic Year 2023-2024

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

Gilman Scholarship information and application

MN Private Colleges’ Job and Internship Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair is geared towards sophomores and juniors seeking summer internships as well as current seniors seeking full-time careers and employment upon graduation. (December 2022 undergrads may attend)

Employers from 250+ organizations will be available to discuss potential internship and career opportunities within all academic disciplines. Organizations represent the human service, nonprofit, government sectors, and for-profit/business organizations.

Research Registered Employers – https://www.mnpcfair.org

FREE to attend. Transportation will be provided to the Minneapolis Convention Center,

REGISTER IN HANDSHAKE

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Defend Glendale and Public Housing Coalition Seeks a Graphic Designer

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition seeks a Graphic Designer

This position can be filled by UMN undergraduate students, non-University community members, or students affiliated with non-UMN institutions.

Schedule: February 7 to April 7, 2023
15–20 hours per week
Flexible schedule with meetings three times a week
Hybrid; in-person and remote work

Reports to: Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition Campaign Organizer Ladan Yusuf

Summary
The goal of this job is to design graphics for an exhibit celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Glendale Townhomes, the oldest public housing development in Minneapolis. The exhibit will examine the legacy of discrimination and divestment in public housing, and celebrate Glendale’s cultural diversity and the community’s determination to maintain it.

Main Responsibilities
Create graphics for the layout of the exhibit and displays

Support the development of narrative and visual content for the exhibit, including posters, videos, and interactive displays

Assist in creating displays and interactive elements, including a digital walking tour

Prepare final exhibit materials and content, review and coordinate the production of the topics and displays

Required Qualifications
Experience and comfort working with communities of color in racial justice and/or decolonial initiatives

Experience synthesizing research and collected images into narrative/visual presentations

Experience creating a cohesive branding project from start to finish

Able to work with community feedback to strengthen project

Working knowledge of Adobe CS (InDesign) with access to digital resources required for graphic production

Strong organizational and communication skills (writing and graphic)

Compensation of $3,000 for graphic designs delivered by April 7, 2023. Applicants should email a resume and cover letter explaining their interest and qualifying experience to InternshipsMNT@umn.edu. Position open until filled.

Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition

The Cedar Cultural Center is Hiring House Managers | Applications Due TODAY

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Looking for a super flexible, very cool part-time job in the neighborhood?

The Cedar Cultural Center is hiring HOUSE MANAGERS

Position Status: Part time, 8+ hours/week, weekly hours dependent on event schedule with expected regular evening/weekend work. The position is in-person and pays $19/hour. Applicants must be 18+, have experience in customer service, and an interest in the arts and music. APPLICATIONS DUE Tuesday, January 31, 2023!!

Along with one other House Manager and Event Managers, this role oversees front-of-house activities during concerts and events. Tasks include but are not limited to; training and supervising volunteers during shows, managing concessions sales, reconciling accounts, and customer service. This is a unique opportunity for a candidate with experience in the service industry and working with a diverse community, and an interest in music, along with a passion in supporting an ambitious, growing organization doing groundbreaking work in arts and culture.

Visit https://www.thecedar.org/employment for more information.

The Cedar