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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

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

URGO Prehealth Workshop Every Wednesday This Month

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

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

Interview Like a Ninja:
This interactive workshop will help you learn what to expect and how to prepare for in-person and virtual interviews. Multiple Mini (MMI) interviews and traditional interview formats will be reviewed. If you are looking for tips, strategies, and resources to help prepare and improve your interviewing skills, this is the workshop!

Wednesday, Feb. 11 @ 6:30-7:30pm

Next Workshop:
-Wednesday, Feb. 22 @ 6:30-7:30pm, Health Professions 101 Virtual Workshop

Email urgo@augsburg.edu with any questions

RSVP Here

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

Fulbright Scholarship Info Session

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO is hosting an online Fulbright info session on Wednesday, March 1st from 5:00 to 6:00 PM via Zoom.

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

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

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

Click Here to Register

Looking for a Great Summer Job? URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Applications Due TONIGHT

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

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

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The first three Teaching and Learning offerings from CTL and CWC this year were conducted over Zoom so that we could provide recordings of each session to make them available more widely. See the titles below and go to the Augsburg CTL home page and scroll down to “Videos from CTL Events” to access them!

“Attending to Attendance — Creating a Course/Policy That Works” (Jan 4, 2023)

“Creating a Well and Connected Classroom” (CTL/CWC; Jan 11, 2023)

“Supporting and Responding to Students in Distress” (CTL/CWC; Feb 1, 2023)

You can find past session recordings at this site as well. If you have any questions or experience any trouble accessing these recordings, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg CTL Homepage

Music Therapy in South Korea, Summer Course – Apply by March 1

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Music Therapy in South Korea summer course is open to Music Therapy and Music Majors, and students in related majors, such as Psychology, Biopsychology, Education, and students in related fields who have a strong interest in the intersections of music, health, and culture.

Applications for this program are due March 1.

***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

Learn more and apply

General Announcements

Donations of Cold Weather Gear Needed

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

With the recent closing of the encampment in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, the Afghan Cultural Society, located in a storefront on Cedar Avenue, is seeing more unsheltered individuals stopping in and asking for help. Cold weather gear is especially needed. To help the Afghan Cultural Society respond to this immediate need, Health Commons and the Sabo Center are collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, and coats. Handwarmers are also appreciated. Please place donations in the bin outside of the Nursing Department (first floor of Science Hall).

Duo for Donut

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

As you may have heard, all students will need to have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) configured using “Duo Mobile” prior to February 13th. Any students needing assistance with this change can stop by the Link level of the Library on Thursday 10am-Noon to enjoy a donut while setting up their “Duo Mobile” access. Help is also available at the TechDesk, located on the street level of the Library – Weekdays 8am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 5-8pm).

For more information about this change, please visit our Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ page.

Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ

Artists and Writers Wanted for the Echo’s Special Edition Issue on Displacement

submitted by sosaz@augsburg.edu

This Spring, the Echo will be putting together a special edition issue apart from our weekly issues, that focuses on one topic: Displacement.

Recently, we have seen our neighbors displaced. Perhaps you know someone forced to move out due to the cost of living crisis, saw state troopers destroy tents at the Quarry encampment, or know a resident of the flooded Bell Loft apartments. We believe the Augsburg community should remain conscious of the severity of this issue.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:
We are seeking student contributions for this special edition of the Echo, including by not limited to:
-Personal essays
-Interviews/Profile pieces
-Visual Art, Poetry, Short Stories
-Investigative reporting
-Photojournalism
-Calls to Action
inspired by or centered around the houseless community/experience or the topic of displacement.

First drafts won’t be due until Wednesday, March 8th!

Due to limited budget and publication space, all contributions are guaranteed a minimum of $15.
—-We are offering a higher rate to a visual artist willing to collaborate with us on this issue’s cover. If interested, please send examples of your work to echo@augsburg.edu

Interested in contributing? Email us at echo@augsburg.edu
Questions or concerns? DM us on Instagram @augsburg_echo or send us an email!

Seeking Women and Gender Expansive People With Money Sense: Volunteer With the MNUDL

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Support Girls & Gender Expansive Youth In Financial Literacy Leadership Debates

Are you a woman or gender expansive person employed or studying in the field of finance?

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We are looking for leaders to join us as volunteer debate judges for our Financial Literacy Leadership Debates program.

In this program, girls and gender expansive youth learn about core financial literacy subjects through the fun, engaging, and competitive vehicle of debate. The topic this year involves the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national bank versus a local credit union.

No debate experience is needed – we will train you. Attend our luncheon at Augsburg University in late spring and share your story! Please sign up here for more information (dates TBA):

https://forms.gle/mGaDbPiYZ35ueAcR6

Calling Public Speakers and Aspiring Voice Actors – Build Your Portfolio and Help Twin Cities Students

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!

We know that one of the reasons debate helps students improve their literacy is that students are engaging with all four foundational skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.

How You Can Help

We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:

• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.

Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.

Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6

Class of 2023 Survey for the Forum on Workplace Inclusion

submitted by haley@augsburg.edu

When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.

Fill out the Class of 2023 survey

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/02/2023: Assistant Director of Residence Life
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999882938803-assistant-director-of-residence-life
02/02/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999882930868-accounts-payable-specialist
02/02/2023: Communication and Social Media Specialist
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999882912424-communication-and-social-media-specialist

Search Augsburg Job Postings

A Message From Augsburg Staff Union

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Everyone is welcome to check out the Augsburg Staff Union’s first union contract on our website, linked below. We also wanted to share our excitement about the Parental Leave and additional personal days that President Pribbenow announced. These benefits, secured for union staff in our contract, are the result of the Augsburg Staff Union’s negotiations over the last two years. We are so glad that the administration decided to extend the benefits we secured in our contract to all benefits-eligible staff, even those not in our union. This was our hope when we formed a union — that we could help improve working conditions for everyone.

http://augsburgstaffunion.org/resources-for-staff/

Staff Appreciation: Nominate a Colleague Before March 10

submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu

This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.

We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePBjwlSWV5dUJULatosWK65FgKEeuj1nywgJ74attOiE8h0w/viewform

Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2023. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.

The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.

The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2023) are eligible to receive this award.

Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 22nd.

Visit the Staff Senate web page for additional information: https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/

Is Your Resume Ready for the Job and Internship Fair?

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors! 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 for the upcoming MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair! Students can meet with up to 244+ employers at the fair! https://www.mnpcfair.org

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

Register for the MN Private Colleges’ Job and Internship Fair

Our Saviour’s Housing Volunteer Opportunities

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Our Saviour’s Housing provides shelter, comfort, hope, and community for people who are
homeless. They serve over 650 people annually in our Emergency Shelter and Permanent
Supportive Housing programs. Please consider joining as a partner in our work!

Host Bingo for the residents in our Emergency Shelter. We provide the Bingo set; you provide
small prizes such as treats, gift cards, socks, or hygiene items. Bingo is a fun way for our
residents to relax and socialize in the evening.
● This opportunity works for 2-4 people of all ages.
● Bingo can be scheduled almost any evening, usually from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Serve breakfast or dinner for our 21 Emergency Shelter residents. Purchase, prepare, and serve the meal. Both weekday and weekend opportunities are available. This opportunity is best suited for groups of 3-4 people. All meal volunteers must be four
years of age or older.
● Breakfast is served at 7:00 a.m. and clean-up must be complete by 9:00 a.m.
● Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and clean-up is usually complete by 8:30 p.m.

Make sandwiches or bag lunches for us to hand out as Emergency Shelter residents leave for the day. You can make the sandwiches off-site at any time and drop them off at the shelter. This opportunity works well for groups of all sizes and ages.

Create cleaning kits for us to give as welcome gifts to new Permanent Supportive Housing
residents. Purchase and assemble all of the essentials for these formerly homeless residents to care for their new homes. Kits should include sponges, dish soap, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners, paper towels, etc. Please contact us for a complete list.

Our Saviour’s Housing is in south Minneapolis at 2219 Chicago Avenue (55404) and has
ample off-street parking.

To schedule a volunteer opportunity, please contact Wateen Osman, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 612-843-3622 x2 or volunteer@oshousing.org.

Minnesota History Day is Looking for Volunteer Judges

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks).
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

Minnesota History Day

Interfaith Just Peacemaking Workshop

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Institute at Augsburg is hosting a monthly gathering to discuss and learn about the intersection of peacemaking, justice, and interfaith competencies.

Workshop led by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director, Najeeba Syeed.

Sessions will meet over zoom:
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th

Workshops are run as roundtables enabling participants to join as often as they like. Each session date will focus on a particular issue with some preparation/reading material integrated into the lessons. Participants will have the opportunity to build programs and projects for their own contexts and receive feedback from colleagues.

Workshop sessions are FREE. To facilitate deep engagement, participation will be capped for each class, so be sure to sign up.

Please register to participate. (Note: You are welcome to register for one or multiple sessions.)

Email Managing Director, Jane Ulring, with questions. (ulringj@augsburg.edu)

Register!

Event Announcements

Interfaith Spring Symposium March 2

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Save the date!

On March 2nd, 2023, Augsburg will host its first annual Interfaith Spring Symposium.

Topic: Interfaith Leadership and Healing in Times of Crisis
Keynote: Najeeba Syeed (El-hibri Chair and Executive Director of the Interfaith Institute)
Date: March 2nd, 11:00am CT
Location: Hoverston Chapel and livestream

This event is an invitation to build community, foster collaboration, and create a more caring world through learning about religious/spiritual/worldview diversity, participating in enriching dialogue, and networking with exceptional interfaith leaders. By providing this opportunity to come together in fellowship and learn about each other’s worldviews and traditions, Augsburg aims to enable communities to dull sources of fear, open threads of conversation and build a relational ethic of care.

Hearing, Helping, Healing Our Neighbors With Mental Health Challenges

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Campus Ministry invites you to the Fosdick Lecture on Preaching in Hoversten Chapel on March 7th at 10:00 am. This year’s topic is “Hearing. Helping. Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Religious Communities.” Mindy Greiling and Senator John Marty will share their personal and legislative experience in addressing mental health concerns. One in three people have a family member struggling with mental health, yet we as churches, as a community, as a society have much to improve on how we relate to them.

Schedule
9:30 am Check in and coffee
10:00 – 11:00 am Welcome by Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow
Lecture with Sen. John Marty and Mindy Greiling
11:00 – 11:20 am Q&A session
11:20 – 11:30 am Break
11:30 – 11:50 am Augsburg Daily Chapel – Pastor Aaron Fuller preaching

Registration:

Please register for the Fosdick Lecture.
https://forms.gle/suX7hMpUCKhp9PRZ8

Online option:

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fQqn32voRRSCTF0SY7t1tA

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

Mindy Greiling served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 20 years where she initiated the first state bipartisan mental health caucus after her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. She served on the state and national NAMI boards and is the immediate past president of NAMI Ramsey County.

Senator John Marty has been a state senator since 1987. He is a strong advocate for government ethics, environmental protection, and affordable health care for everyone. Throughout his career, John has been a strong advocate for public investments in people — in health, education and employment – to enable all people to reach their full potential.

Pastor Aaron Fuller serves as the Pastor at Our Father’s Lutheran Church in Rockford, MN and as a Navy Reserve Chaplain.

More Information

Finding Education Research

submitted by laipa@augsburg.edu

This workshop focuses on library and web resources for education research. We will feature the most useful databases to find peer-reviewed education research as well as websites with useful curriculum standards and assessment information.

Open to master’s and undergraduate students.

These sessions will not be recorded.

Please register on Zoom at the library’s Education subject guide.

Monday, February 13, 2023, 6-6:45 pm
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 6-6:45 pm
Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6-6:45 pm

Register online

Get a Special Goodie Bag as a Valentine’s Debate Volunteer

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

We Love Our Middle School Debate Judges (Especially on Valentine’s Day)

The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. You can learn more about our work here:

This spring semester, we need judges for many upcoming tournaments, including our current middle school debate season. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/

This year, one of our middle school debate tournaments happens to fall on Valentine’s Day. Why not bring a date to do some good, with plenty of time for your dinner reservation afterward? Or if you’re single, why not mingle with some debate folks? Volunteers on this day will get an exclusive MNUDL valentine & goodie bag! Seriously, we do need judges and we would love if you could help us out. The tournament will be held at Central High School from 3:30-7:30 PM.

Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Pizza and Prizes for First Year and Senior Students Tuesday, February 21

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

First-year and senior students, check your Augsburg email for a special opportunity for a free pizza lunch and a chance to win one of two $100 Target gift cards, or one of ten $10 Target Gift Cards!

On Tuesday, February 21st from 11am – 1pm you’ll be invited to attend a short writing activity in Hagfors center. Check your email now for a chance to register and win!

TODAY: Focused Conversation on Interfaith at Augsburg

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us at noon today for the February Focused Conversation. Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg, will introduce the work of Augsburg’s Interfaith Institute and share about her approach to interfaith work in higher education as well as community settings.

Thursday, February 9, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Pre-Physician Assistant Club Upcoming Events

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is starting Virtual Shadowing Movie Nights again! Our first movie night is TODAY Feb. 9th, 6-8pm in HC150. This is a great opportunity to learn what a PA-C can do and what their typical day looks like across a variety of specialties. Pizza and snacks will be provided!

Please RSVP on Auggie Life so we know how much pizza to order, and we hope to see you there!
Branwen

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. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program and other causes that are important to you.

What happens at 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.

The group from Augsburg will take the light rail to and from the Capitol together. There will also be an optional pizza night on Tuesday, February 28 to meet other advocates from Augsburg and get ready for your day of civic engagement.

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

Have questions or need help? Stop by the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Democracy in the basement of Anderson Hall.

Register by visiting the Minnesota Private College Council website

The Cedar and TAMU Events Present: Minneapolis Afrobeats Dance Party | Saturday, February 25

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar and TAMU Events Present: MINNEAPOLIS AFROBEATS DANCE PARTY II – Winter Edition
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Doors: 7:00 PM
Event Start: 8:00 PM
Event End: 11:00 PM
All Ages, Standing

$15 Advance, $20 Day of Show – AUGGIES GET $10 OFF TICKET PRICE WITH THE CODE: TAMUSTUDENTS

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, visit the Cedar’s website and go their “Access” page.
General Admission tickets are available online.

ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Cedar & Tamu Events Presents MINNEAPOLIS AFROBEATS DANCE PARTY II! The 2023 WINTER EDITION of the best afrobeats dance party in the city – featuring the contemporary African sound taking over the world. This edition features: local DJs, SALIF KEITA of KFAI FM and KING SWANK + performances by OBI ORIGINAL and our beloved host, FANAKA NATION.

DJ SETS:
DJ SALIF KEITA – https://www.instagram.com/salif_muzik/
DJ KING SWANK – https://www.instagram.com/king_swvnk_/
PERFORMANCES:
OBI ORIGINAL – https://www.instagram.com/obi_original/
FANAKA NATION – https://ampl.ink/jjw4w

General Admission tickets are available online.

Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day | Tuesday, February 21

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023 AT 8 AM – 4 PM
Minnesota State Capitol: 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, MN

Minnesotans made their voices heard by electing the first pro-reproductive freedom state legislature in decades. But the work isn’t done, now we must show up louder and stronger than ever to push decision makers to pass bold legislation protecting and expanding abortion access in Minnesota.

Our Leadership Agenda for Abortion Access creates a clear path, but legislators need to hear from you that reproductive rights, health, and justice is still a priority for you. On lobby day, you will have the opportunity to ask your representative to:
– Repeal Minnesota’s Unnecessary Restrictions to Abortion
– Protect Patients from Post-Roe Attacks
– Ensure Equitable and Affordable Access to Abortion Care

You will get the resources and training you need to be equipped to talk to your representatives. You’ll also get to hear from leaders and healthcare providers across the state who are fighting for reproductive freedom. The day will culminate with a rally in the rotunda.

Thank you for joining us to advocate for every Minnesotan’s right to make their own decisions about if and when to become a parent.

Register at: https://unrestrictmn.org/lobbyday/

Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day

African Heritage Day on the Hill | Friday, February 24

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African Heritage Day on the Hill
Fri, February 24, 2023, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

The theme of this year’s Day on the Hill is abundance. Join us as we bring together constituents, community partners, and legislators to reflect on and honor the history and successes Minnesotans of African Heritage have achieved in political advocacy and plans for the new legislative session.
This event will also have information for attendees on how to connect with lawmakers on policy issues they may have as well as specific information on how to find their representatives. Thank you to our sponsors: AALF, the Minneapolis St. Paul Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, and the Greater Twin Cities Minnesota Chapter Links, Incorporated.

Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-heritage-day-on-the-hill-tickets-505745457277?aff=bulletin113

African Heritage Day on the Hill

Chips and Chat – Learn About Study Abroad From Other Auggies

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Talk to Auggies who have studied abroad & away! Hear the stories and real-life experiences of other students who have taken courses off campus.

If you are interested in study abroad, or already have an application in progress, this is a great chance to get inspired to make it happen!

Snacks provided – come when you can, leave when you need to!

CHIPS & CHAT

Wednesday, February 15

11:00 am to 1pm

Marshall Room, in Christensen Center

Questions? Contact us: abroad@augsburg.edu

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Paid Opportunity: Judge East African Debate Tournaments for the MNUDL

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We Need YOUR Help To Judge Upcoming East African Debate Tournaments!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We have an upcoming opportunity for folks who want to earn extra money while doing good for the community.

The East African Debate season is coming soon! In this program, middle and high school students from the East African community debate a topic they choose that is central to their identity and life in the Twin Cities.

We are seeking judges to volunteer in person on weeknights in schools across the Twin Cities, paid $55 per tournament. Sign up for more information:

https://forms.gle/P5796oqaBcPWdJi7A

Paid Opportunity for Fluent Spanish Speakers: Judge the Spanish Debate League

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submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking fluent Spanish speakers to serve as debate judges for our upcoming Spanish Debate League tournaments. These tournaments help middle and high school students build their Spanish fluency as well as public speaking skills, self confidence, and critical thinking. The topic this year involves Puerto Rico becoming a US State.

We will pay judges $55 per tournament. No debate experience is required, but Spanish fluency is. All judges will receive training. Judges are asked to listen to students speak, choose a winner, and provide written and verbal feedback at the end of the round.

Tournaments will take place in person, at locations in the Twin Cities Metro, on Thursday evenings throughout late March, April, and May:

High School Tournaments:

• March 30
• April 20
• May 4

Middle School Tournaments:

• April 13
• April 27
• May 11

The tournaments will start at 4 and end at 7ish. Judges are not obligated to stay at awards. The tournaments will involve two rounds.

Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/