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Apply for a Fulbright to Teach, Study, or Research Abroad

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Fulbright gives you the opportunity to teach, research, or study abroad for a year. The process of applying is invaluable and winning the award is a life changing experience.

To be eligible and competitive you need to be:
– A U.S. Citizen or national
– Hold a 3.0 or higher GPA for serving as an English Teaching Assistant
– Hold a 3.5 or higher to conduct research or attend graduate school
– Active member in the Augsburg community or your home community
– Effective skills to serve as a cultural ambassador of the U.S. to your host country

If you are a junior or senior you would be working this summer on your application for an early fall submission. If you are awarded the Fulbright you would most likely leave the following summer.

If you would like to learn more about the Fulbright program, please schedule an appointment with Dixie Shafer, Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor, by contacting urgo@augsburg.edu. To streamline the scheduling process, please provide general days and times that work for you to meet. Meetings typically run about an hour long, but if you decide you need a follow up meeting, we are happy to help schedule a second meeting.

Fulbright Website

Seven Augsburg Faculty Receive 2023-2024 Scholarship Grants

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Seven Augsburg faculty have been awarded a total of $15,000 in Scholarship Grants to support their professional work during 2023-2024. Each Spring, the Faculty Development Committee reviews faculty requests for the available scholarship funds provided by Augsburg University and selects projects which provide the maximum benefit to faculty, students, the university, and the faculty member’s discipline. Congratulations to all 2023-2024 recipients!

Adriane Brown: “Kid Stuff: Identity, Community, and Nostalgia Among Adult Fans and Collectors”; $2,000.00

Ankita Deka: “Substance use and addictions among Muslim-American youth: Exploring the lived experiences of survivors, community members, and family members”; $1,725.00

Dahn Gim: “(M)other Nature”; $1,500.00

Raven Johnson: “Short Film Project”; $3,000.00

Jenna McNallie: “Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships: Exploring the Dyadic Nature of intergenerational Relationships”; $2,000.00

Kao Nou L. Moua and Alex Fink: “Redesigning theoretical education in social work through anti-racist design thinking”; $2,000.00

Erin Sugrue: “Mandated Reporting and School Social Workers”; $2,810.00

South Korea Summer Course Music and More – 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!

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

Study and Intern in Europe This Fall Semester and Free Airfare

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Time to level up your college experience with Study Abroad–spend Fall semester 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, PLUS 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!

Contact the Study Abroad & Away office with questions and to set up an advising appointment: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn More and Apply Today

General Announcements

Girl Scout Cookies – TODAY

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Come and get your Girl Scout Cookies today in Christensen! The season ends soon, so this may be your last chance! My daughter Eleanor asked me to share this message:

“I will be selling cookies in Christensen. The cookies are $5 a box and I should have all the flavors. You can also use my cookie link and order. I am trying to sell 700 boxes!”

Use the link to have cookies shipped to you (select direct ship).

Order Cookies Online

Senior-Latinx Identifying Students From Class of 2022-23

submitted by hernandi@augsburg.edu

Calling all Latinx-Identifying students from the Class of 2022-23!

We are on the lookout for a Senior Student Keynote Speaker interested in representing the Class of 2022-23 for our Latinx Spring Banquet occurring on April 8, 2023. The keynote speaker will have the opportunity to represent their graduating class during a 10-15 minute speech around the theme: ¡Aquí estamos y Aquí Seguimos!

Students interested in this opportunity must fill out the google form by March 29, 2023

Student Keynote Speaker Application Form

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

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/21/2023: Student: University Events Front Desk, Spring & 2023-24 Academic Year
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894314909-student-university-events-front-desk-spring-semester-2023-24-academic-year
03/20/2023: Student: Sabo Center- Environmental Stewardship Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894225658-student-sabo-center-environmental-stewardship-coordinator

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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:

03/20/2023: Seasonal Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894275543-seasonal-assistant-men-s-hockey-coach
03/20/2023: Lead Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894209696-lead-custodian
03/17/2023: Education Graduate Program Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893958423-education-graduate-program-coordinator
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

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Auggie Basics Housing Application Summer 2023

submitted by greenfin@augsburg.edu

Applications for Summer 2023 are currently open. The priority deadline to apply is by noon on Friday, April 14. Students will be notified if they have received Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2023 by Friday, April 21.

Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will go live in late July.

Auggie Basics Housing Assistance Website

Paid Opportunity: Seeking Judges for the East African Debate League, $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. The East African Debate tournaments will be held on Tuesday, April 25th and Tuesday, May 9th. Please sign up on these dates to initiate the signup process!

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

El MNUDL Está Buscando Jueces Para el Debate en Español—Pagamos $55 por Torneo

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

¿Quiere marcar una diferencia y promover el uso del español para los jóvenes? El Minnesota Urban Debate League está buscando jueces para el debate en español!

El debate empodera a los jóvenes a ser líderes en sus comunidades por el debate competitivo.
Pagamos $55 por torneo para juzgar el debate en español con el MN Urban Debate League. No necesita experiencia en el debate – proveemos entrenamiento antes de cada torneo.

Buscamos jueces entre las 4:00 pm y las 6:30 pm el:

jueves, 30 de marzo (Roosevelt High School)
jueves, 13 de abril (Washburn High School)
jueves, 20 de abril (Highland Park High School)
jueves, 27 de abril (Roosevelt High School)
jueves, 4 de mayo (Augsburg University)
jueves, 11 de mayo (Augsburg University)

Haga clic aquí para inscribirse. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Por favor, comparta este email con sus colegas, amigos, clientes, y comunidad. Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede mandar un correo electrónico a udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.

¡Esperamos escuchar de usted pronto!

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.

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

Tired of the Dorms and Campus Food? Study Abroad in Fall

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Deciding what courses to take this fall? Checkout 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 (LAFs) 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 Today

Event Announcements

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program – April 10 and April 11

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Sarah Keller, Professor Of Chemistry, and biophysicist at University of Washington-Seattle, who will give two presentations, first one on “Membranes of Hungry Yeast are Tiny Living Thermostats” and the second one on “Stabilizing fragile membranes on the early Earth , as part of the ongoing Sverdrup lecture series. In her 2023 Sverdrup Visiting Scientist lectures, Sarah Keller will discuss how the dynamicism of membranes can be both a bane and a boon for cells. Very soft and dynamic membranes can rip or disintegrate. This would have been a problem for the most ancient cells on the Earth.

Monday April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, 11:00 – 12:00pm Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

In her Convocation Lecture on Monday, April 10, titled “Membranes of Hungry Yeast are Tiny, Living Thermostats,” Keller will discuss how yeast membranes acquire the polka-dots, how the transition can be reversed, and how yeast controls the transition. During the process of making bread and beer, yeast cells eventually run out of sugar to eat. They react by segregating certain lipids and proteins in one of their membranes.

In her Convocation Lecture on Tuesday, April 11, titled “Stabilizing Fragile Membranes on the Early Earth”, Keller will explain that small building blocks of DNA and proteins can interact with membranes, stabilizing them. These interactions have the potential to concentrate the building blocks on the surface of the membrane, helping them link up into larger molecules capable of other important jobs.

Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Keller will also attend, mingle, and talk to students about the Zyzzogeton Research Symposium and other events.

Convocation Schedule

Queer Prom – This Saturday

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Come join in on QPA’s Queer Prom! Our theme this year is Studio 54, the iconic nightclub. Think 70s, disco, bright colors, and lots and lots of glitter. We also will be hosting multiple drag performers, along with having plenty of food options.

All are welcome, including off campus guests for no extra cost!

Date: Saturday, March 25th
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Place: East Commons, Christensen Center 2nd floor

Grab your dancing shoes, and we’ll see you there!

Edible Books Festival at the Library

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Calling all cooks and book lovers!

In honor of Edible Book Day, Lindell Library is hosting its first ever Edible Books Festival on Friday, March 31 at 3:00 pm.

An edible book is any dish based on a book or literary theme. Books, poems, short stories, or even graphic novels can serve as inspiration.

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to submit an entry. Please register your dish and the book that inspired it no later than Thursday, 3/30.

Examples from other libraries’ events can be found at http://bit.ly/42y4SAK and http://bit.ly/3ZXJ0gF.

Even if you don’t submit an entry, please stop by to admire – and EAT – the edible books!

To register or for more information, contact Mary Hollerich at holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.

Maajii-ziigwan-niimi’iding Round Dance – March 25

submitted by allang@augsburg.edu

AISA and Red Lake Nation College would like to invite you to participate in the Maajii-ziigwan-niimi’iding Round Dance on Saturday, March 25, 2023! It will be at the Mosaic Venue (817 S. 5th Ave #300 Minneapolis, MN 55404) from 5pm-9pm starting with a feast. In order to get free parking you must park in Mosaic’s underground parking garage. A link with parking instructions is provided below.

Please note that we have a 200 person capacity at the venue due to city fire codes. We will do a headcount at the door to ensure we stay within limits. We recommend coming around 5pm to make sure you are able to get in.

Email aisa@augsburg.edu with questions.

Parking Instructions

Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank | April 29

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest, with a longstanding tradition of activism, cultural diversity, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community, including Somali, Ethiopian, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive, in-person experience that includes a walking tour of the neighborhood with Abdirizak Bihi, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio; food sampling from local restaurants; and stories from community members. K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours.

This event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center, Augsburg University, the West Bank Business Association.

Date and Time: April 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT

Registration is $30, with some spots reserved at no-cost for Augsburg staff and faculty. Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu if you’re interested in attending. You can also learn more and register here: https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/

https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/

Benefit Show for East Phillips Urban Farm Next Monday, March 27

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Monday, March 27th from 5:30-7:30pm
The Terminal Bar, 409 East Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414

Join us for a benefit show at the Terminal Bar in Northeast to support the East Phillips Urban Farm! There will be three sets of original music featuring singer/songwriters Barb Ryman, Eóin Small & Friends and Sunni Leilani.

The show is FREE but we’re STRONGLY requesting donations inside cuz… that’s that point!
SEEKJOY will also be hosting a small community marketplace splitting proceeds 50/50 towards the cause! If you’re an artist and want to collaborate – reach out to seekjoy via messenger and we’ll get things figured out

Can’t make it to the show? Consider a donation to the “Protect East Phillips from the City’s Pollution” campaign via GoFundMe: http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

More about EPNI and the East Philips Urban Farm, including current updates & calls to action can be found here: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

Spread the word, seeya there!

https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

Mark Hanson, Interfaith Institute Distinguished Fellow, Shares His Vocation Story in Chapel

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us on Tuesday March 28th from 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel for the next installment in our Uncovering Vocation series. Rev. Mark Hanson, Distinguished Fellow in our Interfaith Institute will share his story “Formative Disruptions.” Come and learn more about Mark, our community, and how we seek to live our lives for the sake of the neighbor.

Join us Tomorrow for the AU Program Wellness Hike/Meet and Greet

submitted by whitere@augsburg.edu

AU Program Wellness Hike/Meet & Greet
Event Address: Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
Saturday, March 25th at 2:00 pm

All Adult Undergraduate program students, their families, and leashed pets are invited to join us for an off-campus hike/meet & greet at Moir Park in Bloomington, MN.

We plan to hike for about 30-40 minutes, but of course, you are welcome to stay as long as you want!

We will meet by picnic shelter #1, located between both playgrounds. Free parking is available and the trail is wheelchair accessible, although winter conditions may impact accessibility. Please get in touch with the City of Bloomington about the conditions of the trail.

If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Becky White at whitere@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

We will start our hike promptly at 2:05 pm.

Click this link to register for the event.

Last Day to Submit Nominations 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

Celebration for Eric Strom

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

Come celebrate Eric Strom’s time at Augsburg! As you may have heard, Eric has an opportunity to move on to bigger and better things. Eric’s expertise, patience, and vision in supporting our faculty have been a blessing to Augsburg over the past 15 years. We will definitely miss him, but we wish him the best in his future endeavors!

To celebrate Eric’s time at Augsburg, please stop by Hagfors 150A on Tuesday, March 28th, 4-5pm to wish him well. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

MLife and CLASS Community Hour – Coming Tuesday, March 28

submitted by lanek@augsburg.edu

You are invited to join Multicultural Life and the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS/Disability Resources) for a community hour! This will be held on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 (2-3:30 p.m.) at Oyate Commons, located in the lower floor of Christensen Center.

During this community hour we will be having a fun community building activity, conversations about disability and intersectionality, and we will be sharing free tech tools that are available to all of our students to ensure their success.

Everyone is invited! We will have snacks and drinks.

If you need disability accommodations to fully participate in this event, contact class@augsburg.edu.

March 30 Interfaith Discussion: Spirituality and Mental Health

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Join students from the Interfaith Scholars course, and mental health counselor Jimmy Booth for pizza* and discussion on topics of Mental Health and Spirituality.

*Food will be served at the end of the conversation at 7:00pm with the option to take it to-go to accommodate community members who are fasting and would like to join the conversation.

Date: Thursday, March 30
Time: 6pm
Location: OGC 100

April 2 CAIR MN Ramadan Dinner

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Attend CAIR MN Ramadan Dinner with fellow Auggies and Professors on April 2nd!
(Free, all are welcome!)

When: April 2nd, 5:30pm
Where: Coffman Memorial Union
Getting there: Auggies will leave from Christensen Center Lobby to walk to Coffman at 5:00pm.

More details about the event from CAIR:
“We look forward to connecting with you and sharing with you the great work we have been up to. The event is free and all are welcome.

We are incredibly excited about our 2023 Key Note Speaker. He is a Humanitarian, Activist, Author, and Former NBA Player. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, of Gulfport, Mississippi was formerly known as Chris Jackson before reverting to Islam in 1991.

Mahmoud grew up with Tourettes syndrome(undiagnosed until the age of 17) and expresses he”Wouldn’t be the basketball player nor person he is off the court if it wasn’t for Tourette syndrome”. It’s also a driving force in supporting mental health causes and initiatives.

In his unwavering faith in Islam, Abdul Rauf preaches “The goal in life is to find your gift, the purpose in life is to away” which is why today Abdul Rauf spends his time Pulitzer extensively in the U.S. and abroad engagements and basketball training while also partnering with organizations that align with his faith on issues such as Education, Social Justice, Mental Health and Humanitarianism.”

Would you like to attend?
1.RSVP
2. Meet Professor Sarah Degner Riveros in the Christensen Lobby at 5:00 pm on April 2nd to walk over together OR plan your own transportation and meet up with Auggies there : )
3. Questions? Email ulringj@augsburg.edu OR riveross@augsburg.edu

RSVP form

Donate Blood and Get a Chance to Win a $250 Gift Card

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC), TriBeta, and Augsburg Athletics have teamed up with Memorial Blood Centers to host a Blood Drive on campus. This blood drive is open to all Augsburg students, faculty, staff, and friends. As thanks for giving blood, all presenting donors are automatically entered into weekly drawings for a chance to win a $250 gift card for your choice of Apple or Beats earbuds!

When: Thurs., March 30th, 10am-3pm (sign-up for a time below)
Where: Check-in at the Dome (football field), donate in the Bloodmobile (Lot L)

Sign-up here: https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/71021
Eligibility Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/donate-blood/guidelines/?_ga=2.105287171.1682280962.1679420836-1191408581.1676050579

For any questions or concerns, please email jorenbyb@augsburg.edu, becker@augsburg.edu, or pearsong@augsburg.edu.

Thank you, and please consider donating to make a difference!

Poetry Readings: Professor Doug Green

submitted by green@augsburg.edu

Doug (D. E.) Green, Professor emeritus in English, will be reading with NYC poet & fellow Shakespearean Heather Dubrow at Eat My Words Bookstore in Minneapolis, 7pm, Wed, 29 March, and again at the Carleton College Library’s Athenaeum in Northfield, 5pm, Tues, 4 April. You’ll hear poems from his latest chapbook, “Catastrophizing in Catastrophe” (2023), as well as from “Jumping the Median” (2019) and brand-new unpublished work. Green and Dubrow would love to see you there.

Reading at Eat My Words Bookstore

Sewing in the ShareShop Monday March 27

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

Do you have clothes that need repair? Are you interested in learning how to sew? Do you want to find creative ways to keep old items out of the landfill?

Join Spanish Professor Dr. Degner Riveros and the ShareShop team in the ShareShop (Science 8B) every Monday from 10:30 am – 12 pm to sew.

No supplies or no experience? Not a problem! We will have fabric, thread, and other sewing supplies available in the ShareShop to use during this time. If you are new to sewing, we are happy to provide instructions. Or if you have a project you’re working on, feel free to bring that.

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu

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TODAY: 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 Assistant (PA) and be able to help underserved people as much as she can.

Sisterhood Boutique On Campus – March 27

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 on Monday, March 27 from 11am-1pm.

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