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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Priorities for Grounds and Street Maintenance This Spring

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

This winter was harsh on the roadways and walkways in Minnesota, and Augsburg’s campus was no exception. Augsburg’s groundskeeping crew is now busy fixing potholes, repairing turf, treating ice spots, and cleaning up litter as the season’s snow melts. Read more about this team’s spring work on the Facilities Maintenance website (see link, below). ​​

Grounds Crew’s Priorities for Spring Campus Maintenance

Teaching and Learning

Study and Intern in Europe This Fall Semester – 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

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!

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

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:

Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Stop by our office: Science Hall 110 and
Visit the link, below

Get more information about summer in Mexico

Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Discussion

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

We will gather from 3:45 – 5:00 on Thursday, March 30th in in OGC 100 to discuss trauma-informed pedagogy. Our conversation will focus on Prof. Mays Imad’s video presentation, “Trauma Informed Teaching & Learning”. Light desserts and beverages will be provided. Our discussion will be led by Prof. Erin Sugrue (social work) and Prof. Mary Lowe (religion).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqcTbipuFDQ&t=37s

General Announcements

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/23/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Student Office Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894903343-summer-2023-student-urgo-student-office-assistant
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

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Join the Environmental Stewardship Team This Summer

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Do you care about the environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, diverse team making positive change for people and planet? Then work on the Environmental Stewardship Team! We are hiring a few undergraduate student workers to join our team this summer with the potential for employment to continue into the schoolyear. Students can expect to work 8-15 hours per week on projects connected to the community garden, ShareShop, and beyond. Please review the job description before applying. Candidates must be work study eligible (email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with questions about your financial aid package).

Questions? Contact Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)

Review the job description & apply here!

Early Recruit – Ameriprise Financial – Attend April 5

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Calling all first years, sophomores, and juniors!

Representatives from Ameriprise Financial (Corporate) will be on campus to speak with students about their early recruitment season which begins in August! If you would like an paid internship next summer 2024 in a corporate setting you should not miss this event.

DETAILS:

Wednesday, April 5th
4:30-5:30pm
Hagfors Center, Room 351
Pizza Provided.

SCHEDULE:

*Get an overview of Ameriprise’s Corporate internship program
*Learn how to search and apply for summer 2024 internships during the
fall 2023 recruitment season
*Hear from past interns
* Q & A

Sponsored by: Augsburg Business Organization & the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work

Questions? Email – abo@augsburg.edu or careers@augsburg.edu

Calling All Musicians

submitted by zastrow5@augsburg.edu

Like last semester, ASMTA is looking for musicians to perform for our Riverside Jams concert! The concert will be held in Sateren Auditorium on April 15th from 3-6pm and is a fundraiser to financially support music therapy students going to Canada for the World Congress of Music Therapy. This semester, we plan to host lots of great music with lots of great musicians across campus again. That means you! Yes, you! Students AND faculty invited. If you play in a band, combo group, perform a solo act, or just like to make music in any way, shape, or form, fill out an application below before March 31st!

https://forms.gle/NGNimYpCZxApMzpd8

Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am 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. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to 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, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey 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 any questions.

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

Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am 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. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to 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, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey 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 any questions.

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

Strommen Center Staff Members: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am 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. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to 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, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey 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 any questions.

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

Apply to the Bonner Community Leaders Program

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The Bonner Community Leaders (BCL) program is a part of a nationally recognized network of leadership and scholarship programs through the Bonner Foundation. Augsburg BCL is an intentionally diverse cohort of 20-25 students who commit to doing civic and community-based work and contribute to building a more just world, working in and with communities surrounding Augsburg University. BCL is ideally a 4-year program (students with at least 2 years left at Augsburg are welcome to apply), where students build deep relationships with a cohort of justice-minded peers and staff who support them throughout their academic journey. BCL contributes to Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.

For more information about the national network of Bonner programs, visit the national Bonner Foundation site.

*Some Bonner Leaders do further leadership development through the academic study of leadership in the Leadership Studies Minor.

Apply Here

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

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.

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 has moved through the House and now needs to pass in the 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, follow the East Phillips Urban Farm on Instagram @eastphillipsurbanfarm and go to @defendthedepot for updates!

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

http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

Event Announcements

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table TODAY 11:30 – 1:00

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

We are available to answer your questions about study abroad/away, check in on your application, or give you some information to get started.

Study Abroad & Away opportunities are for all Auggies–with programs ranging in length from 1 week to a semester or year, international locations as well as destinations in the USA, and courses to fit any major.

Every Study Abroad & Away program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!

Stop by today for more info!

Learn more about Study Abroad & Away

TOMORROW Disability Visibility Book Discussion—Students, Staff, and Faculty Welcome

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. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

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

Earth Month 2023 Is Coming

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

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.

Earth Month 2023 Events

April 3, 4:30-6 p.m.: A Reading and Conversation with Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

What are the politics of nature? Who owns it, where is it, and what role does it play in our lives? Does it need to be tamed? Are we ourselves natural? Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs will discuss, A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars, a collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory. The collection explores stories spanning hundreds of years and thousands of miles, traveling from roots to space–finding rich Blackness everywhere. Together we will consider the significance of nature in our lives and on the role of nature in the lives of Black folks.

Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot D. Books can be purchased in person at the event and online. Photos from Augsburg’s Pan-Afrikan Archive will be on display.

When: Monday April 3rd 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150 & Zoom

Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)

More event details can be found here

April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin Residents

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin residents.

Join us for the 10th Annual Community Forum on Race. We’ll have dinner followed by a presentation by Just Deeds and youth facilitated conversations among community members. This year’s theme is the legacy of racism in housing. Learn about discriminatory racial covenants and their impact on our northwest suburban communities yesterday, today and going forward. Be part of disrupting these effects by being part of the conversation.

Dinner at 5:30pm
Event 6-8pm
All are welcome at this FREE community event!

If you need an interpreter or an accommodation to participate, please contact Josie Shardlow at 763-493-8388 or josie.shardlow@brooklynpark.org

Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466

Yog xav tau kev pab, thov hu rau 763-424-8000 lawv mam li nrhiav ib tus neeg txhais lus rau koj.

REGISTER HERE!

REGISTER HERE!

Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation | Wednesday, April 12, 2023

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 6 pm
Walker Art Center

We envision Minneapolis as a place where everyone is valued and seen as essential to our city’s economy and culture. How can our city become a place that fully embodies that spirit of inclusion?

In this free talk, a panel of community leaders will share their ambitious visions for creative placemaking, art and design in public spaces, and other innovative approaches to building urban realms that are accessible and welcoming to everyone.

Please note RSVP does not guarantee entry and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive 15 minutes early to be seated.

Panelists:

Kate Downing Khaled is founder and CEO of Imagine Deliver, a nationally award-winning strategy and insights firm using community centered and equitable design methods.

Rochelle Riley guides Detroit’s investment and innovation in the creative economy as the city’s director of arts and culture.

Steven Bosacker is the senior vice president of innovation at the German Marshall Fund and directs the GMF Cities program, supporting local-level policymakers and practitioners in building inclusive, sustainable, and globally engaged cities

Event moderator Adair Mosley is CEO of the African American Leadership Forum, which builds cross-sector networks of leaders and institutions to improve the lives of African Americans in Minnesota.

To learn more about Abundant Cities and register for the event, follow this link:
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/abundant-cities-april-2023

https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/abundant-cities-april-2023

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank
April 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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. Read more about it in this Mill City Times article: http://millcitytimes.com/news/learning-from-place-cedar-riverside-immersive-experience-apr.html

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/

Employer Table Today: Keepsake

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Need extra cash? Are you looking for a part-time job? Representatives from Keepsake will be on campus today, March 29th from 10:30-12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen. Stop by to learn about their part-time cleaner job.

Beginning operations in 2021, Keepsake is a partner organization of College Muscle Movers. At Keepsake, our mission is to be the leading provider of home cleaning, packing and organizing services in the greater Twin Cities. We set ourselves apart through our dedication to friendly customer service, attention to detail and personal regard for each customer’s possessions. Our combination of professionalism and fun creates an exceptional experience for our employees and customers alike.

Learn more – https://keepsakepco.com

Chance to Win a $250 Gift Card When You Donate Blood

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC), TriBeta (Biological Honors Society), and Augsburg Athletics have teamed up with Memorial Blood Centers to host a blood drive on campus, 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 their 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
Updated FDA Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/news/articles/memorial-blood-centers-welcomes-previously-deferred-donors-who-lived-europe/

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

Thank you, and please consider donating to save a life!

Pre-Physician Assistant Club: Virtual Shadowing

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is hosting our next Virtual Shadowing Movie Night tomorrow, 03/30, at 5-7pm in Hagfors 150A. You do not need to be pre-PA to be in our club or attend events—anyone interested in pre-health professions can join!

We will have pizza and snacks available, so please RSVP on Auggie Life. If you are celebrating Ramadan, you are more than welcome to take food home with you to enjoy later. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

Branwen

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