March 2023 – A-mail

Earth Month 2023 Is Coming

Come rekindle community, self-heal, and reconnect with the Earth through celebrations during Earth Month. These campus-wide, cross-department collaborative events will allow Augsburg students, staff, and faculty further connection to green spaces on campus, engagement with educational experiences by all forms of teachers, and the opportunity to build solidarity with social justice work bonded by intersectionality. Together in community, engage with local writers Erin Sharkey & Michael Kleber-Diggs in celebration of A Darker Wilderness (4/3), share in the art of resistance (4/13), bike/walk/roll to campus (4/21), eat/buy local, love water, share your voice at the State Capitol (4/11), and finish the month with a community bonfire into the sunset (4/25).

Mii omaa akiing endaayang – The Earth is our Home

Follow @sustainable_augsburgu & @augsburg_eac on Instagram for regular updates.

Make a contribution! During April’s Earth Month (and year-round), the ShareShop is accepting donations of gently-used items! These items will be redistributed back to students in the fall. As you move out of your residence hall or do some spring cleaning, drop off your donations with a student leader at Science Hall 8. Checkout the ShareShop website for accepted items and expanded hours during MoveOut.

Event details & descriptions can be found here

Seniors, Academic Advisors, and Strommen Center Staff, Please Participate in This Sociology Survey

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I’m an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. The research question seeks an answer to the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions that college graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help locate where that gap lies, in an attempt to bridge it, and better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document of consent to participate and answer up to 22 questions if they are a student or 14 questions if they are a student support service staff member.

Participants will not receive direct benefits because there aren’t any incentives, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and the betterment of student support services at Augsburg University. The potential risks for participating in this study are that it may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and may awaken passionate feelings from answering questions pertaining to their experiences.

If you’re interested in participating, then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Deadline Extended – Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Campus Life has extended the deadline for Leadership Awards Nominations and the Senior Leadership Society! The new deadline for both forms is Tuesday, March 21st at 8 a.m.

Students and staff may nominate individuals and organizations for many different awards. Clubs and organizations, as well as individual students are encouraged to self-nominate!

The Augsburg Senior Leadership Society application allows seniors for eligibility of the Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which has a cash prize of $500, as well as the Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is presented at commencement.

Please find links to these forms below and email campuslife@augsburg.edu with any questions!

Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/576313

Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Application: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/577212

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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New Staff Position: Program Assistant – TRIO/SSS

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Position Summary: Coordinate departmental services and programming for TRIO/Student Support Services. Supervision of 1-2 student workers, oversee data entry and data management, coordinate communication and execution of events on and off campus, administer ongoing operations of office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Office Management: day to day office management including reception, supplies, files, scheduling, communication/ correspondence, outreach, forms, documents, equipment lending.

– Data Management: maintain student information in Agresso and Student Access databases, manage data reports for the department, university and Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education.

– Communication Flow: implement and manage strategies for Summer Bridge and academic year program outreach, including recruitment and communication with 500+ admitted students, and communication with current students.

– Student Employees: recruit, hire, train and supervise student worker office staff. Maintain training documents and reference manuals.

– Events Coordination: organize and implement logistics for student program events, meetings, and activities for groups of 6 – 75 people.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

– Professional development training, represent department at orientations, committees, events.

– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor.

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New Staff Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/16/2023: Program Assistant – TRIO/SSS
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893763284-program-assistant-trio-sss
03/16/2023: Financial Aid Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893716011-financial-aid-counselor
03/10/2023: Academic Technologist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892366543-academic-technologist
03/10/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892323053-accounts-payable-specialist
03/10/2023: Associate Director of Finance and Event Operations
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892316909-associate-director-of-finance-and-event-operations

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Take Classes and Intern in Europe This Fall (Plus Free Airfare): Join the Fall ’23 Cohort

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Level up your fall semester –Study Abroad in Northern Ireland

*** Earn 16 credits and stay on track to graduate

*** Complete an internship – a stellar addition to your resume!

*** Complete your Augsburg Experience Requirement

*** Live at Ulster University’s Magee Campus, alongside other international, Irish and UK students

*** Travel around Northern Ireland as part of the semester experience

*** Use your financial aid, and Auggies get an additional $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant for this program

Apply by April 1st for the Fall 2023 Cohort, and get FREE AIRFARE to the program!

Contac the Study Abroad & Away office with questions or advising: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn More and Apply Today

Spanish Classes in Mexico This Summer

submitted by stoddard@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

Summer Course in South Korea—Perfect for Music and Humanities Majors

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in the ways people and culture are impacted by music, movement, and community? This summer course might be for you!

The two-week Music Therapy in South Korea summer course is open to students in Music Therapy, Music, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, 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 April 1.

***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***
• Travel July 6-19, 2023
• MUS 374 or 474
• graduate course options available

This program completes the Augsburg Experience for all participants.

MUS 374 is the course option for non-Music Therapy majors, and would be a general elective credit.

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

Learn more and apply

Sisterhood Boutique Pop-Up Sale Today

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Local presents a pop-up shop with our neighbors at Sisterhood Boutique, a business run by and for entrepreneurial East African young women in Cedar Riverside. Browse their curated racks of affordable, stylish clothing and accessories in the Christensen Center Lobby today from 11am-1pm.

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Attend the Next Whole Leader Roundtable on April 12th

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in our upcoming Whole Leader Roundtable. Hosted by the Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole, these gatherings allow leaders the opportunity to network and provide insight to each other on the leadership challenges of today.

JOIN US AT THE NEXT ROUNDTABLE ON APRIL 12
Our next in-person Whole Leader Roundtable is Wednesday, April 12th at Augsburg. You can also check out the Whole Leader Roundtable Schedule online at https://www.augsburg.edu/seeingthingswhole/whole-leaders/roundtables/. The Roundtable is free, but advanced registration is required.

Our next Zoom Roundtable is Friday, April 21⋅12:00 – 1:15pm. This opportunity is open to current Augsburg Graduate Students only.

Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu to register for either opportunity or to get more information.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
One individual brings a challenge for the group to explore using the Seeing Things Whole Threefold Model to understand a “whole” way forward. Advice is not given, but questions are asked as the group supports the individual to discover the many dimensions of the challenge.

Challenges can be anything the individual is navigating, including how to balance work and life, how to make professional decisions about a new career path, or how sustain oneself in a challenging yet fulfilling environment.

Through the Roundtable, we build trusting relationships that support leaders to reflect openly and gain insight to tackle challenges. This process supports their ability to see things whole.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Read what past Roundtable participants are saying.
“I find the model to be very thorough in a way that fosters a unique depth of conversation.”

“I am more mindful of others. We all have stories and hearing the others reminds me the people I interact with on a daily basis have stories as well that affect our interactions.”

https://www.augsburg.edu/seeingthingswhole/whole-leaders/roundtables/

Study Abroad in Africa This Fall and Get Free Airfare

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Deciding which courses to take this fall? Check out Augsburg’s own study abroad program to South Africa & Namibia – and get free airfare!

“Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice” offers Auggies the opportunity to deconstruct environmental and racial injustices felt today by examining the legacies of apartheid and colonization. You will learn from local organizations, community members, and others who call South Africa or Namibia home.

This program is perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. You can use all your financial aid and receive an automatic $1,500 Travel Grant!

Highlights include:

*Travel to two countries (South Africa and Namibia) in one semester – all included in the program price!
*Complete graduation requirements (LAF’s) in: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Search for Meaning II, Recreational Wellness, and your Augsburg Experience
*[Optional] internships for hands-on work experience in a local organization

Apply by April 1st to join the fall 2023 cohort and receive free airfare for this program!

Learn More and Apply

5 Days Left to Nominate a StepUP Alum for the “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

In celebration of StepUP’s 25th anniversary, we are recognizing 25 StepUP alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and the cause of recovery. We are calling for nominations to honor these alumni at our 25th anniversary gala on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. the Radisson Blu–Mall of America with the “25 in 25 Outstanding StepUP Alumni” awards.

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

A special pre-Gala reception will be held for award recipients and their guests
Award recipients will be recognized in printed programs and on stage at the Gala
Due to time constraints, individual award recipients will not be able to speak on stage.

Click here to nominate someone

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2023 (graduating by December ‘25)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Wednesday, May 17 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 26 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Natasha Clark has held various positions at 3M in areas such as adhesives, sustainability and automation. Shortly after graduating from Augsburg with a B.A in physics she started her career at 3M as Laboratory Technician. She then explored positions in the company’s energy and sustainability as an analyst while obtaining her master’s degree in electrical engineering at the University or St.Thomas. She currently working at 3M as an Advanced Control Systems Engineer to assist in the automated production of 3M’s most popular products such as N95 masks and Post-it Notes.

Renee Van Siclen is a Data Scientist who is passionate about using analytics to solve complex problems and inform strategic decision-making. She has extensive experience in gathering, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets using advanced analytical techniques and visualizing results for clear and effective communication. Renee completed a BA in International Relations at Augsburg and went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s of Liberal Arts in Data Science from the Harvard Extension School.

Grace Puchaicela graduated from Augsburg University, majoring in Biochemistry. During her time at Augsburg she did research, assisted in an O-Chem lab, volunteered in hospitals out of the country and in nursing homes in the states. She currently works for Labcorp and will soon will start a phlebotomy certification course to help get involved in her community and to contribute toward her ultimate goal which is to become a Physician’s Assistant (PA) and be able to help underserved people as much as she can.

Gage Games: Students, Staff, and Faculty Are Welcome

submitted by ferralez@augsburg.edu

Visit the Gage Center for Student Success on Wednesday, March 22, 10am to 1pm, to meet Gage Center staff and earn some bragging rights in Jenga, Candy Land, and many more!

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Two CTL sessions this week were conducted over Zoom so that we could provide recordings 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!

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 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

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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8 Days Left to Nominate a StepUP Alum for the “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

Click here to nominate someone

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Sisterhood Boutique on Campus – March 20

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

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Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 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

TODAY- Nominate a Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less Than 5 Minutes

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Each year, Augsburg University recognizes up to four faculty members for excellence in one of three categories: teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates for these Distinguished Contribution awards must be nominated by a member of the Augsburg community – faculty, students, staff, or leadership. Thus, we are counting on all of you to ensure we know of the faculty who deserve this recognition!

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

All full-time faculty who have taught at Augsburg for the last 3 years are eligible to be nominated for all three categories (Teaching, Service, and Scholarship). Adjunct faculty who have taught at Augsburg for the last 3 years are eligible to be nominated for the Teaching category. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 17th at 11:59pm.

More information as well as the full nomination process (5 minutes!) and all nomination forms can be found at the CTL Annual Awards webpage (linked below). If you have any further questions or have problems accessing this information, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/13/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893011569-student-facilities-and-grounds-assistant-spring-2023
03/08/2023: Student: Cedar-Riverside Community Event Planning Intern, May-September 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999891639890-student-cedar-riverside-community-event-planning-intern-may-september-2023

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New Staff Positions This Week (9)

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

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Disability Visibility Book Discussion March 30

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 1: “Being” on Thursday, March 30, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided.

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk and from the CLASS Office (LL 216). You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event please contact Paul, laipa@augsburg.edu

Media Library Issues for Augsburg.edu

submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu

Hello again,
There was an issue with the media library load times on the domain “augsburg.edu”
The plug in has been updated and the issue appears to be resolved.
If not, please email me below.

email Jasvir

Nominate a Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less Than 5 Minutes by TOMORROW

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

Sisterhood Boutique on Campus – March 20

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Local presents a pop-up shop with our neighbors at Sisterhood Boutique, a nonprofit run by and for entrepreneurial East African young women in Cedar Riverside. Browse their curated racks of affordable, stylish clothing and accessories in the Christensen Center Lobby on Monday, March 20 from 11am-1pm.

More about Augsburg Local:

9 Days Left for Nominations: “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

Click here to nominate someone

Seeking Fluent Spanish Speakers: Earn $55/Tournament as Spanish Debate League Judge

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.

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

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

CACE Course – Register Now – Disembodying White Supremacy Through Bodywork

submitted by noblemo@augsburg.edu

Registration is now available for Augsburg’s inaugural offering of Disembodying White Supremacy Through Bodywork course. Join us to learn to understand your body’s reaction to racial discomfort, identify where racial stress is stored, and metabolize that discomfort to avoid getting stuck in your anti-racism efforts. Class discussion will focus on healing and ways to root our anti-racism in healing justice. Indigenous, Black and Brown bodies will be offered an affinity space for deeper healing.

Online: Mondays, 6-9pm, April 10, 17, 24
Be one of the first 10 Augsburg students, staff and faculty to register with your Augsburg email and receive a 20% discount. Registration must be received no later than April 3 for the discount.

We are excited to be moving forward with this important work at Augsburg, and want to hear from you. Would you like to see something specific offered as continuing education? Would you like to teach a course through CACE? Have feedback for us? Whatever your question, comment or concern, we would love to hear from you (cace@augsburg.edu)

Check out the CACE website for more information and to register!

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 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

Campus Network Outage and IT Status Page

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

The unplanned outage affecting all campus-based services on 3/14/2023 should be resolved by the time you’re reading this. Our teams started assessing the issue as soon as it happened at 4:41PM yesterday and worked into the night to restore campus services.

This outage is a good reminder that we maintain a status page linked off our IT website ( https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/ ). Both of these websites are hosted off-campus as are the majority of our websites. You can visit the status page directly at IT Status Page and see the status of any unplanned service interruptions and what future maintenance is planned that impacts services. You can also subscribe to notifications (email or SMS) for different services (moodle, Records & Registration, printing, etc.).

We apologize for the disruption last night. We continue to monitor things throughout Wednesday to ensure services are fully functional.

IT status page

New Student Positions This Week (2)

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New Staff Positions This Week (9)

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

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Reminder: Water Shutoff in Old Main Tomorrow Morning

submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu

Water will be temporarily shut off in Old Main on Thursday, March 16, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in order to allow the city to replace a water meter for the building. Restrooms will not be available in Old Main during this time.

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10 Days Left for Nominations: “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

Click here to nominate someone

Commencement Help Needed

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

As you can imagine implementing an event like commencement takes the whole Augsburg community. I’m looking for Augsburg faculty and staff that would be interested in helping at the Wednesday, May 3 commencement ceremony.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
U.S. Bank Stadium

4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Graduate Doors Open

5:00 p.m. Guest Doors Open

5:40 p.m. Processional Begins

6:00 p.m. Ceremony Begins

Positions Needed:

Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Wednesday, May 3; 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at U.S. Bank Stadium, assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Wednesday, May 3; 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas, assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Graduate Seating Process:
Wednesday, May 3; 4:00pm-6:30 p.m.
Team Meeting; 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Assist graduates with lining up and answering questions. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium. Once the ceremony begins, team members will be able to find a seat in the audience, if desired.

If you are able to assist at commencement please email Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu, by Friday, April 14 with a role preference. Closer to the event additional details will be provided.

Thank you!

Augsburg Commencement Webpage

Seeking Fluent Spanish Speakers: Earn $55/Tournament as Spanish Debate League Judge

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

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.

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

Calling Fluent Spanish Speakers! Enjoy Refreshments and Learn More About Earning $$ as a Debate Judge

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Are you fluent in Spanish? Looking for a way to support Twin Cities youth? Join us at the UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub to learn more about how you can participate in the Spanish Debate League, a powerful program that helps young Spanish speakers build confidence, academic skills, and pride in their identity!

EVENT DATES:

WHAT IS THE SPANISH DEBATE LEAGUE?

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves 9 districts across the Twin Cities Metro by providing the resources schools need to have successful debate teams. In 2014, Spanish-speaking students and coaches took our policy debate format and transformed it into the Spanish Debate League.

In this program, all rounds and judging are held entirely in Spanish. Tournaments are held on weeknights April-May. Both middle and high school students compete in our tournaments, with a divisions to suit every level of Spanish mastery.

JUDGES EARN $55 PER TOURNAMENT!

Judges must be fluent in Spanish, but no prior judging experience is necessary to volunteer! Volunteers receive a short training and all necessary materials prior to the start of tournaments. Please attend our event to learn more!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-about-the-spanish-debate-league-tickets-588405475617

Join Us for Somali Snacks and Info on the East African Debate League

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Are you looking for a way to support Twin Cities youth? Join us at the UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub to learn more about how you can participate in judging for the East Debate League, a powerful program that helps East African students build confidence, academic skills, and pride in their identity!

EVENT DATES:

Join us in the UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub at Pillsbury Hall for light snacks and our presentation on these dates:

3/16: 3:30pm-4:30pm

3/22: 5:30pm-6:30pm

WHAT IS THE EAST AFRICAN DEBATE LEAGUE?

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves 9 districts across the Twin Cities Metro by providing the resources schools need to have successful debate teams. In 2015, with the help of community and on-campus partners, we hosted the Somali Debate Initiative Tournament – the first program of its kind in the nation. This tournament has grown into regular spring programming serving more than 100 students per year. In 2019, we rebranded the program to the East African Debate League, expanding our focus to include more students in these discussions about essential issues affecting the East African community.

From May-June, East African students debate a critical topic chosen by the community. Students have the opportunity to debate at three tournaments, leading to our special championship/community celebration event.

GET INVOLVED WITH EAST AFRICAN DEBATE

As we return to in-person programming after several years of virtual tournaments, we need in-person judges who can work with us in the Twin Cities!

No experience with debate is needed. Judges watch debate rounds and then evaluate teams on argumentation, logic, and public speaking skills.

Volunteers receive a short training and all necessary materials prior to the start of tournaments. Please attend our event to learn more, including how to become a paid judge!

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: PRISM Scholarship application
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

Website Page Reorder

submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu

Hello! A few folks have spoken to me about the website page reorder function being broken. The plug in is out of date and therefore has been made inactive from our environments (Augsburg.edu and inside.augsburg.edu). There are other ways to arrange pages and reorder – if you need help please do not hesitate to reach out and schedule some time with me.

Email Jasvir Singh

TODAY: Community Forum on Minneapolis Zoning Laws

submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu

As part of the recently passed “Minneapolis 2040” plan, the city is in the process of rezoning (regulating what kinds of buildings and activities can occur in various parts of town). The results of this remapping will have major impacts on local neighborhoods, including those around the Augsburg campus. The Center for Earth, Energy, and Democracy (CEED) is hosting a community forum to gather input and ideas from local residents about the potential changes to local land use regulation. The event is open to all and will be an opportunity to learn more the process and express your views of potential changes in what Minneapolis looks like in the years ahead.

Today, Mar. 15th from 4:30 – 6:00 in Hagfors 150A

Event description on the CEED website

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 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

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Nominate a Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less than 5 Minutes: Deadline March 17

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

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

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New Staff Positions This Week (11)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant Proposals Due TOMORROW

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Two travel grants of up to $2,500 are awarded annually to full-time faculty interested in pursuing teaching, research, curriculum development /integration, or other scholarly collaboration with a global site run by Augsburg CGEE or with an existing international partner institution. Applications are due on Wednesday, March 15.

Find details and the application form in the link below.

Internationalization Grants Webpage

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

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in the ways people and culture are impacted by music, movement, and community? This summer course might be for you!

Applications for this program are due April 1.

***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***

• Travel July 6-19, 2023

• MUS 374 or 474

• graduate course options available

This program completes the Augsburg Experience for all participants.

MUS 374 is the course option for non-Music Therapy majors, and would be a general elective credit.

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

Learn more and apply

Water Shutoff in Old Main This Thursday

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

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Auggies in Guatemala and L.A. on Spring Break—Follow CGEE on Instagram

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Follow Global_Auggies on Instagram and keep up with students and faculty this spring break week as they explore and learn in both Guatemala and Los Angeles!

All year there are posts featuring student experiences off-campus, program announcements, and other global inspiration!

Global Auggies on Instagram

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Nominate a Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less than 5 Minutes: Deadline March 17

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/PRISM2023
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

CACE Course—Register Now: Creating Heath Equity in Healthcare Certificate

submitted by noblemo@augsburg.edu

Be one of the first 10 students, staff and faculty to register with an Augsburg email and receive a 20% discount. Registration must be received no later than April 11 for the discount.

Designed for those in the health services, join us to grow in your ability to create awareness around issues of equity and racial justice in healthcare in our Creating Health Equity in Healthcare Certificate course. The course will also help you to recognize the scope of work of racial justice—including power, privilege and white supremacy culture, and develop skills to become a change agent in delivering culturally relevant and just healthcare and social services. At the end of the course you will be issued a Creating Health Equity in Healthcare Certificate.

Each week of this four-week continuing education course, plan to participate in a two-hour online Zoom session led by Augsburg faculty. Outside of those class sessions, plan to read articles, watch videos, engage in self-directed health equity activities and reflective writing aimed at transforming learning into action.

Zoom sessions: Tuesdays, 3-5pm, April 18, 25, May 2, 9

CEUs: If you attend all of the course sessions and complete all activities, you will receive a certificate for 16 contact hours that may be used for nursing and social work relicensing. You will be issued a Creating Health Equity in Healthcare Certificate shortly after completing the course

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 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

Water Shutoff in Old Main on Thursday, March 16

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

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New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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New Staff Positions This Week (10)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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Spring Break Hours and Food Resources

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Dining Commons will be closed this week, reopening for dinner at 5pm on Sunday, March 19.

Einstein’s will be open on Monday, March 13 from noon to 6:00pm, but then closed for the remainder of break. It will open for regular hours on Monday, March 20.

Nabo and Kafe Kafeega will be closed this week, reopening for regular hours on Monday, March 20.

Campus Cupboard will be open:
Monday, March 13: 1–4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14: 1–4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15: 1–4 p.m.
Thursday, March 16: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday, March 18: 10 a.m.–Noon

Need a space to cook the produce you got from the cupboard? Go to the Food Lab located in Hagfors 108. Use any equipment (pots, pans, blenders, stoves, etc) and seasonings to make the dish you want. Bring your own ingredients to supplement.

The Food Lab will be open:
Monday, March 13: 1–4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14: 1–4 p.m.

The Residence Life office in Urness-Mortensen Lobby will be closed this week and will reopen Monday, March 20. RA student staff will be on call 24 hours/day.

For more information, view 2023 spring break department hours.

Campus Cupboard and Food Lab’s Spring Hours

submitted by huertag@augsburg.edu

Hello,

Campus Kitchen will have different hours during spring break for Campus Cupboard & the Food Lab. Come to the cupboard to get free produce & household items located in Anderson 26—bring your own bag.

Campus Cuboard’s Spring Break Hours

Monday 1 – 4 PM
Tuesday 1 – 4 PM
Wednesday 1 – 4 PM
Thursday 10 – 1 PM
Saturday 10 – 12 PM

Food Lab’s Spring Break Hours

Monday 1- 4 PM
Tuesday 1 – 4 PM

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

CACE Course – Register Now: Disembodying White Supremacy Through Bodywork

submitted by noblemo@augsburg.edu

Registration is now available for Augsburg’s inaugural offerings of Disembodying White Supremacy Through Bodywork course. Join us to learn to understand your body’s reaction to racial discomfort, identify where racial stress is stored, and metabolize that discomfort to avoid getting stuck in your anti-racism efforts. Class discussion will focus on healing and ways to root our anti-racism in healing justice. Indigenous, Black and Brown bodies will be offered an affinity space for deeper healing.

In-person: Mondays, 6-9pm, March 20, 27, and April 3
Be one of the first 10 Augsburg students, staff and faculty to register with your Augsburg email and receive a 50% discount. Registration must be received no later than March 13 for the discount.

Check out the CACE website for more information and to register!

Queer and Trans* Ecologies Interdisciplinary Initiative – March 23-25, 2023

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Queer and Trans* Ecologies Interdisciplinary Initiative spans the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to explore questions in the fields of queer and trans* ecologies about new embodiments and social relations in the Anthropocene. They are planning a dynamic, multi-day symposium on the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities campus on March 23-25, 2023. The event is free and open to all with required registration and Covid-19 safety protocols.

Follow them on Instagram: @queertransecologies

To register and learn more, visit: https://queerandtransecologies.com/

Tuesday, March 21, 1-4 p.m. | Rally at the Capitol: Support The Clyde Bellecourt Legacy Initiative

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Rally at the Capitol: Support The Clyde Bellecourt Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative
Please join us for a rally at the Capitol on March 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to support the Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative, a campaign to transform the Indigenous landscape in the Twin Cities with 14 new facilities to better serve our communities.

Learn more here.

https://www.facebook.com/events/minnesota-state-capitol/rally-for-the-urban-indigenous-legacy-initiative/333179065502635/

Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center
American Indian Community Development Corporation
American Indian Family Center
American Indian OIC
Department of Indian Work
Dream of Wild Health
Division of Indian Work
Indigenous Peoples Task Force
Little Earth
Lower Phalen Creek Project – Wakan Tipi Center
MIGIZI
Minneapolis American Indian Center
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Montessori American Indian Childcare Center
Native American Community Development Institute – NACDI
New Native Theatre

Learn more here.

Mapping Prejudice Seeks Volunteers to Map Restrictive Racial Covenants in Property Deeds

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Mapping Prejudice identifies and maps racial covenants, clauses that were inserted into property deeds to keep people who were not White from buying or occupying homes. From their base in the University of Minnesota Libraries, they collaborate with community members to expose the history of structural racism and support the work of reparations. Mapping Prejudice uses crowdsourcing to transcribe racial covenants in property deeds. After completing work in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, they are now helping Milwaukee and other cities create databases that track racial injustice. Join their community researchers who are learning together to document this hidden history.

To learn more and sign up for a virtual or in-person training session, please visit: https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/take-action/volunteer

https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/take-action/volunteer

Support East Phillips and Little Earth in Their Fight to Defend the Depot

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Support East Phillips and Little Earth in their fight to Defend the Depot!

In The South Minneapolis neighborhood of East Phillips, on Dakota territory, there is a building known as the “Roof Depot.” Community members, and especially those living at the Little Earth housing complex, want to turn it into a community center and indoor farm, with rooftop solar. The city of Minneapolis wants to demolish it, to build a highly polluting truck yard and diesel fueling station.

A court has issued a 2-week injunction (temporary restraining order) against the demolition, which was scheduled to begin on February 28th. Residents from Little Earth and East Phillips successfully testified at the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee on March 2nd. This brings them one step closer to community-owned green infrastructure in a neighborhood that has long been heavily polluted and underfunded by the city. Residents are seeking $100 million in state funding to buy the Roof Depot site from the city, and make a meaningful investment in the neighborhood.

The bill moves to the Capital Investment committee next, where they will advocate for funding to be increased from $20 to $100 million. Then the bill needs to pass the House and Senate. There are many steps to take before we can secure this funding, so stay tuned for how to support and keep up the pressure, visit their website and follow them on Instagram @eastphillipsurbanfarm and @defendthedepot for updates!

To contribute to their work go to:http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

To contribute to their work go to: http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/PRISM2023
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 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

Nominate Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less than 5 Minutes: March 17

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

Community Garden Winter Reflections from Gardener Ed

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

As our Minnesota winter drags on expectedly, many of us are impatiently awaiting spring and warmer weather. As the days get longer, I know garden season is approaching, but the season always arrives unexpectedly even if I have been anticipating green shoots and the smell of fresh soil for months.

This week, Augsburg community gardener, Edward Sheehy, was also feeling the anticipation of spring so he took a visit to the garden plot he stewards on campus. He shared these words and image with me and has given his blessing for me to pass them along to the broader Augsburg community. I hope they give you pause, like they did for me, with a reminder to slow down, take in your surroundings, and live in the moment, even when that moment is still covered in snow. Good things are happening. This is what I love about the community created around the garden; gardeners share so much of themselves with us and one another. Enjoy.

Augsburg University garden on this day of March 6, 2023
by Edward Sheehy, Augsburg Community Gardener

sage and tarragon poke up their heads

while the arms of the giant cottonwood

reach out

to all who gather here

See Ed’s Cottonwood tree picture here

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/08/2023: Student: Cedar-Riverside Community Event Planning Intern, May-September 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999891639890-student-cedar-riverside-community-event-planning-intern-may-september-2023
03/02/2023: Student: Music Office/Choral Ensembles Manager, 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890285006-student-music-office-choral-ensembles-manager-2023-24
03/02/2023: Student: Music Office/Orchestra Student Manager, 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890199893-student-music-office-orchestra-student-manager-2023-24
03/02/2023: Student: Music Office/Jazz Student Manager, 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890195229-student-music-office-jazz-student-manager-2023-24

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New Staff Position: Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach

– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.
– Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.
– Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.

Additional Responsibilities

– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization as assigned.
– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate.
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
– Assist with camps and clinics.
– Supervise student workers, if applicable.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Terms of Fellowship:

– The fellow must be accepted by an Augsburg graduate program.
– The fellow must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for a minimum of two (2) courses per-term (6 credits).
– The duration of the fellowship is two years. If a fellow vacates the fellowship prior to the conclusion of the two year term, or is not able to maintain satisfactory academic standing, all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the fellow.
– The Fellow will receive full tuition benefits. Fellows are fully responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs, including student fees, parking fees, finance charges on unpaid balances, books/supplies, etc.
– In addition to full tuition benefits, the fellow will receive a $6,000 annual stipend.

View Job Posting

New Staff Position: Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach

Additional Responsibilities

Terms of Fellowship:

View Job Posting

New Staff Position: Graduate Assistant Women’s Wrestling

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach

Additional Responsibilities

Terms of Fellowship:

View Job Posting

New Staff Position: Lead Custodian

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Shifts available:

Day Lead Custodian — Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Night Lead Custodian — Thursday – Monday, 3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

The Lead Custodian will provide direction and support for custodial workers. They will assist supervisors in training crew members. They will provide direction in the absence of the supervisors and assist the supervisors in finding and reporting projects that need to be completed.

Primary Responsibilities:

– Monitors the day shift sick call line and delegates work order assignments as needed.
– Meets with crew members at the start of the shift in order to answer questions, give out special assignments, and distribute work orders.
– Completes regular inspections of assigned areas.
– Provides custodial staff work direction throughout the shift as needed.
– Assists in the training of crew members in new procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
– Assists in the training and orientation of new crew members.
– Works on projects as assigned by supervisor.
– Fills in for absent workers.
– Performs light repair of custodial equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

– Assist co-workers with supply and equipment needs and disburse the delivery to supply cage.
– Prepares reports on activities performed on weekends and when the supervisor is absent.
– Summer and school break apartment turn cleaning to include; window washing, carpet extraction, kivacing restrooms, and waxing floors.
– Biohazard cleanup.
– Assist with event cleanup.
– Snow shoveling for assigned entryway areas.
– Clean outside entryways, up to 15 feet from the door, and keep them free of debris, cigarette butts, etc.
– Tag equipment for major repairs and advise the manager or supervisor.
– All other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Work environment and physical demands:

– Frequent balancing, hearing, seeing, smelling, walking.
– Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, walking.
– Regular grasping, repetitive motions (twisting).
– Occasional balancing, climbing, kneeling, pulling, reaching, talking
– Occasional carrying up to 50 pounds and lifting up to 75 pounds.
– Occasional talking.
– Infrequent crawling, feeling, fingering, sitting.
– Exposure to irritating substances: cleaning chemicals.
– Exposure to long or irregular hours: may work nights and weekends.
– Exposure to dust, dirt, mold, dampness and odors.

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New Staff Position: Academic Technologist

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The Academic Technologist serves as the primary point of contact for Information Technology needs for faculty and staff in designated academic departments and works to systemically improve IT literacy. As part of the Academic Liaison for Computing team, the successful candidate is expected to cultivate the effective and innovative use of e-Learning resources through positive professional working relationships, awareness of and expertise in discipline-related IT resources, and consultative, just-in-time support. The Academic Technologist provides training and customized support to faculty across designated disciplines in the area of academic technologies that promote student engagement, learning, and success.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Proactively develop positive, professional working relationships with academic personnel.
– Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and trends, and develop useful expertise with
– current IT resources and practices relevant to the designated academic areas.
– Serve as the main point-of-contact for technology support of designated academic personnel.
– Provide tier 1, 2, or 3 troubleshooting and service of computer and telecom equipment used by designated academic personnel, and coordinate resolutions with other user support staff.
– Provide and promote excellent customer service through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
– Collaborate with instructors and researchers to identify, develop, and implement appropriate technology solutions for teaching and learning.
– Initiate and develop small- to medium-sized academic computing projects that support teaching and learning across multiple departments.
– As part of the Academic Liaison for Computing team, perpetuate a culture of effective and innovative integration of pedagogy and technology based upon research and industry best practices.
– Consult with instructors to design, develop, and implement specific course-related instructional strategies with technology, especially related to the University’s Learning Management System, Moodle.
– In coordination with other members of the e-Learning team including the Faculty Director of Online and Blended Learning Pedagogies, manage e-Learning support of designated academic personnel to resolution in a ‘train as you solve’ fashion.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Plan and deliver individual or group faculty development workshops in response to faculty instructional needs and specific course modalities.
– Participates in appropriate IT department and working group meetings to stay informed about current IT systems and policies as well as provide feedback and guidance for the design and evolution of IT systems and policies.
– Support and participate in projects brought forward by the Administrative Information Systems and Systems & Networking teams.
– Supervise student workers deployed in troubleshooting and service tasks.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

– A typical work environment is an office, working at a desk for long periods of time, with visits to faculty and staff offices as needed.
– Regular computer use
– Lifting and carrying of computer equipment periodically, up to 30 lbs.
– Occasional travel to the Rochester location and other off-site locations may be required.

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New Staff Positions This Week (14)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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Tuesday, March 21, 1–4 p.m. | Rally at the Capitol: Support The Clyde Bellecourt Legacy Initiative

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Tuesday, March 21, 1-4pm | Rally at the Capitol: Support The Clyde Bellecourt Legacy Initiative

https://www.facebook.com/events/minnesota-state-capitol/rally-for-the-urban-indigenous-legacy-initiative/333179065502635/

Learn more here.

Register for Dinner and Discussion: Frantz Fanon, March 22

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Dinner & Discussion: Frantz Fanon

In light of Dr. Kwame-Ross’ discussion of Frantz Fanon at the MLK Convocation, we will gather to discuss a short article and podcast that look at the life and work of Frantz Fanon and learn about his influence on contemporary social justice movements. We’ll discuss the intersections of racism and colonialism, explore their expression in everyday lived experience today, and challenge our conceptions of what anti-racist work looks like–on and off campus. Dr. Kwame-Ross will help guide us in this discussion.

The event will be on Wednesday, March 22nd from 5:30-7:00 pm.

We’ll be serving dinner from Tamu. Please fill out the following link to express interest, we will limit participation to 25 people: https://forms.gle/3QE3dvKsgNMckbmv6

Article: http://www.omenelick2ato.com/en/diaspora/reading-frantz-fanon-in-the-era-of-black-lives-matter

Podcast: https://www.acorrectionpodcast.com/phonyeconomy/658wdffw7lfm882sbn79pbwfk4rjy7

https://forms.gle/3QE3dvKsgNMckbmv6

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/PRISM2023
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

One Week Left—Nominate Students for the Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

This is a reminder that we have less than ONE WEEK left for the Augsburg Leadership Awards nominations. This is your opportunity to nominate students that you would like to see honored for their hard work and accomplishments on campus.

The application closes on March 16th at 5:30 p.m., and the ceremony will take place on April 16th, 5-7:30 p.m. at Hoversten Chapel. The link to descriptions for the different awards available can be found here:

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

The link to the nomination form can be found here: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/576313

Thanks and have a wonderful Spring Break!

Necklace Lost: Rock on a Leather String

submitted by ericksoc@augsburg.edu

I lost my necklace! It’s a rock, connected by a copper wire attached to a leather string. I’d love it back if you find it! My office is Memorial 117B. Or, email me and I’ll swing by and pick it up! ericksoc@augsburg.edu

AASA’s Asian Celebration Show

submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu

The Asian Celebration Show takes place during our Pan Asian Week to celebrate and appreciate all Asian identities and cultures by showcasing a variety of Asian performances through different mediums, such as singing, acting, modeling traditional clothing, dancing, and instrument playing. Please note that this is a formal event, so please dress accordingly. And dinner will be provided during this event. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Friday, March 10
6–9 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

If you need any disability-related accommodation to participate in the event, don’t hesitate to contact University Events at (events@augsburg.edu) or (612-330-1104). Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Auggie Life

The Writing Center Is Closed for Spring Break

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is closed for Spring Break. We will reopen on Sunday, March 19th. We look forward to seeing you!

Nominate Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award Less than 5 Minutes: Due March 17

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 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

Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant Proposals Due March 15

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Find details and the application form in the link below.

Internationalization Grants Webpage

Attention Pre-Med Students: Improve Spanish and Gain Experience in Medical Settings This Summer in Mexico

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills, and get experience in a medical setting through an Observership? Join fellow Auggies and students from across the US at CGEE in Mexico this summer.

Take 8 credits of classes designed to benefit pre-med students:

MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 31
– 8 credits
– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
– INS/SPA 399: Observership

*** Apply by April 1 ***

Applicable, affordable, and scholarships are available. Amazing on your resume as you plan ahead for your career in a medical field.

Visit the link, below

Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu

Stop by our office: Science Hall 110

Get more details here