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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

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

Full-Time Faculty: Get Your Pedagogy on in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

CTL is pleased to again offer our two annual, pedagogy-focused workshops this May! Both of these workshops require a short application and are limited to 8 participants each. Participation in each workshop also comes with a small stipend to support summer work focused on incorporating an aspect of the concepts into one of their courses.

The Integrated Course Design (ICD) Workshop is a 4-day (9am-noon each day) workshop offered to encourage faculty to develop their knowledge and skills in evidence-based engaging course design to create significant learning experiences for their students. It will take place May 17-18 and May 24-25, 2023 on campus.

The Anti-Racist Pedagogy (ARP) Workshop is a 2-day (9am-noon each day) workshop designed to build on Augsburg faculty’s critical self-reflection of their own social position (e.g via the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and anti-racist training) by providing evidence-based, anti-racist methods for designing and teaching courses in any discipline. It will take place May 4-5, 2023 on campus.

To find out more information about each of these workshops and to apply, please see the CTL Annual Grants & Awards Webpage (link below). Applications for both Workshops are due March 3rd by midnight. If you have any questions or problems accessing the applications, please contact CTL (ctl@augsburg.edu).

CTL Annual Grants & Awards Webpage

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

Application Deadline Friday – Interfaith Scholars

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

Application Deadline Friday – Christensen Scholars

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 Scholars Application

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

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

Lunch and Learn: Presentation and Speaking Skills on Assessment Day, Tuesday, February 21

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Faculty & Staff are invited to an Assessment Day Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, February 21st from 11:30am – 12:30pm in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center.

Don’t spend your assessment day sitting alone eating stale leftovers in your cold, isolated office space!

Enjoy a free lunch and a chat with colleagues while we discuss how to build early and advanced student presentation skills with Communications, Film and New Media Studies department member Kristen Chamberlain, and take a look at recent data on students’ oral communication skills with recent data from the assessment committee. Let’s fill this assessment day with laughter and love (for free lunches).

Click to RSVP for the Lunch and Learn

General Announcements

Take Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey – Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.

Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming.

This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.

This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.

Thank you for your participation!

Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey

Spanish Classes in Mexico This Summer

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills? Take a class with Augsburg in Mexico this summer and complete Augsburg Experience, too!

Classes are available at all levels, at various times, and specialized courses for pre-med or ministry are available.

Apply by April 1

LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN MEXICO

– various dates throughout summer

– 4-12 credits

– SPA – Spanish courses at all levels beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements

– independent study or internship also possible

MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO

– June 8 – July 31

– 8 credits

– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals

– INS/SPA 399: Observership

SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY in MEXICO

– June 8 – July 24

– 8 credits

– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I

– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry

– Upper-level courses available, if needed

To learn more about these programs and start an application, get in touch:

Visit the link, below

Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu

Stop by our office: Science Hall 110

Get more information about summer in Mexico

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!

Donations of Hats, Gloves, Coats, and Handwarmers 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).

Today – Medicare Webinar (February 14 at 1:30 p.m.)

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

Human resources has planned Medicare webinar. If you are preparing for retirement, these webinars provide the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.

[Medicare 101: Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 pm]

Medicare expert Gary Deese, with TLC Insurance Group will present an one-hour webinar that will take the mystery out of Medicare.

– How does it work? What are my options?
– What are Medicare Parts A, B, C & D?
– How do I save money and have great Medicare benefits as I continue to work from age 65 on, without having to draw my SS if I choose not to?

Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWF1Y3QxMTBwaWZkbmdjMDc3bzFwM2NlYTAgcGFya3NvQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=parkso%40augsburg.edu

Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Medicare webinar link

Echo Special Edition on Displacement Looking for Contributors

submitted by sosaz@augsburg.edu

This Spring, the Echo newspaper 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!

Student Leadership Awards – Nominations Open

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Nominations are now open for the Augsburg Leadership Awards and for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society! Make sure to nominate yourself, your advisors, student organizations, or your peers so they can be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments. The ceremony will take place on April 16th at Hoversten Chapel. A list of the descriptions can be found here:

https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-leadership-awards/

For a description of the criteria that needs to be met to be inducted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society it can be found here:

https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-senior-leadership-society/

Nominations close on Thursday March 16th at 5:30pm.

The links to connect to the nomination forms and the application for the Leadership Awards and Senior Leadership Society respectively can be found below.

Award Nomination Form

The Passing of Patty Piepenburg ’69

submitted by campbe@augsburg.edu

I write to share the sad news that Patricia “Patty” A. Piepenburg ’69 passed away at age 75 on Feb. 9, 2023.

Patty graduated from Augsburg with a degree in physical education and coached various grade levels in Atwater, Minnesota, while also working double time to help her dad with their family farm.

In 2011, Patty was inducted into Augsburg’s Athletics Hall of Fame and gave a generous gift to help update the Si Melby Women’s Locker room.

A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday Feb. 20, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023, at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation and will continue one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be held in Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN.

Read more about Patty- https://www.augsburg.edu/giving/2022/07/11/a-real-game-changer/

Augsburg’s Athletics Hall of Fame

CFN Student Takeovers

submitted by jirilloc@augsburg.edu

Current Augsburg Students and Alumni, would you like to be featured in a short takeover on different social media platforms?

My name is Chiara and I am the new intern for CFN, my project is to create content for incoming students or those with undeclared majors to watch and learn about the people in this department and what job opportunities are out there.

Feel free to reach out to me at jirilloc@augsburg.edu and I look forward to hearing from you!

COMMUNICATION STUDIES, FILM, AND NEW MEDIA

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.

Calling Public Speakers, 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

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

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/10/2023: Maintenance Technician
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885518346-maintenance-technician
02/10/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885455138-assistant-groundskeeper
02/09/2023: Public Safety Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885045673-public-safety-officer
02/08/2023: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999884649043-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Girl Scout Cookies PreSale

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Girl Scout Cookies will be available starting February 17th! My daughter Eleanor asked me to share her cookie link so you can get some. You can preorder for pickup Friday, order to have them directly shipped to you, or use the link throughout the Cookie Sale to refill/stock-up.

Eleanor will also be on campus selling cookies Monday February 20th (Christensen Center 11am – 1pm) and Friday March 10th (Christensen Center 11am-1pm). Cookies are $5 a box. Cash or card accepted through the app and link.

To order now, use the link below. For campus pick-up, you can select “Girl Delivery”. Please use your Augsburg email so we can follow-up.

Order Girl Scout Cookies

Staff Appreciation: Nominate a Colleague Before March 3

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 3, 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/

Event Announcements

Chips and Chat – Learn About Study Abroad From Other Auggies

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

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

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

Interfaith Spring Symposium

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.

Minneapolis Afrobeats Dance Party II – 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.

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

Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day

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!

African Heritage Day on the Hill | Friday, February 24

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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

Join CMAH for our first in person African Heritage Day on the Hill post pandemic. This event will feature remarks from lawmakers on their current 2023 legislative plans. 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.

The theme for the 2023 African Heritage Day on the Hill is abundance. We want to ground our community partners, elected officials, and attendees in the richness of the history of the African Heritage community in Minnesota. We are celebrating increased numbers of African Heritage residents across the state, more African Heritage individuals in leadership positions across industries, more African Heritage individuals elected to public office, and the continued outpour of tangible and intangible resources towards community engagement, entrepreneurship, spiritual healing, and activism. We want to emphasize that Minnesotans of African Heritage are worthy of abundance in Minnesota across a variety of quality-of-life factors.

If you need translation or ADA accommodations, please contact CMAH at outreach.cmah@state.mn.us or 651-258-473

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

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.

DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2023

Keeping Track of Auggies

Augsburg Students Wins PPIA

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO is pleased to announce that Maya Merrit ’23 has been selected for the competitive Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute for 2023. She will attend the institute held this summer at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs, where she will participate in challenging policy coursework, leadership development training and graduate school preparation over seven weeks.

Maya is majoring in Urban Studies and Environmental Studies and has been involved on campus as an officer of the Environmental Action Committee, and works with Campus Kitchen and Augsburg Community Garden. She has served the off campus community, and worked with Hennepin County Government Public Works as a transportation data collection intern.

Congratulations to Maya.

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Job Opportunity: Defend Glendale 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.

https://www.dgphc.org/

Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition Campaign

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

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 for awards. The tournaments will involve two rounds.

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

Need more information first? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/2n45vazQ8u7u1r3FA

Judge East African Debates for the MNUDL and Earn $55/Tournament

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

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