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Data Science as a Tool for Social Justice

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

From where people drive, to what they buy, to where they live, nearly everything in life is connected to the ever-collected, extremely valuable information that is gathered and interpreted through data science.

But beyond giving businesses clues about when a family is ready to replace a refrigerator or take a trip to the Grand Canyon, data science can also be used in ways that bring equity and justice to underserved and marginalized communities.

In this article from Augsburg Now magazine, hear from students Ridwan Abdi ’24, Ly Xiong ’24, Dijonë Mehmeti ’24, and Professor John Zobitz about how Augsburg’s new data science major draws in students with a wide range of interests in identifying and finding solutions to societal challenges and inequities.

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GenEd(it) Revision Update

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Community,

Welcome to the first general education revision initiative bi-weekly update!

The General Education Advisory Group, a representative team of faculty, staff and student members, was convened this spring and charged with reviewing our current general education curriculum and proposing revisions by December 2023.

You will find information about the general education revision initiative in the General Education Revision 2023 community Moodle page and Google Drive. Please feel free to share your questions and suggestions in the GenEd(it) Comment Box. These resources are linked below.

We will consult widely on our collective efforts to revise our general education curriculum and look forward to hearing from you.

With gratitude,

The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)

Amanda Case, Natural Sciences; Kristen Chamberlain, Humanities; Jennie Diaz, Professional Studies; George Dierberger, Professional Studies; Darcey Engen, Fine Arts; Elaine Eschenbacher, Asst Provost for Experiential Learning; Rukia Gesaade, Student Representative; Marah Jacobson, Asst Provost for Academic Administration; James Vela-McConnell, Social Sciences; Stacy Freiheit, GenEd Director

Updates

Internal and external analysis of the general education curriculum

The rationale and timeline were shared at the March faculty meeting

Upcoming

April: Survey invitation about what is essential learning in Augsburg’s general education

May: General education revision workshop

Resources

GenEd(it) Comment Box: https://forms.gle/HZEGqh9Cb5Y4Qfd66

General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530

General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T

March Faculty Meeting Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1J1hqqjYBTG57HvqXcJ_5jPnRgGYtXaLTgmztxLuEpls/edit#slide=id.g1abfe3c53c7_0_99

2023 Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium – April 11

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton festival. The festival falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from about 50 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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:

03/29/2023: Summer & Academic Year 2023-24: Bonner Community Leaders Program Office Intern
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896287233-summer-academic-year-2023-24-bonner-community-leaders-program-office-intern
03/29/2023: Student: Cedar-Riverside Community Event Planning Intern, May-September 2023
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896258653-student-cedar-riverside-community-event-planning-intern-may-september-2023

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Welcome Sara Fillbrandt

submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu

Please join us in welcoming Sara Fillbrandt as Lindell Library’s new Electronic Resources and Metadata Librarian! Sara brings more than a decade of experience from Rasmussen University and at the Minnesota Historical Society. She has a Master’s in Education from Hamline University and a Master’s in Library and Information Science from St. Catherine University.

She will ensure that the Augsburg community can easily locate library resources, including databases, streaming films, and ebook collections. You can reach out to her at fillbran@augsburg.edu or x 1779. You can also stop by the library to say hello in person!

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).

Priority deadline is by the end of TODAY!

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

Review the job description & apply here!

Jean Prokott Named Poet Laureate of Rochester, MN

submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu

Cheers to Howling Bird Press author Jean Prokott, who has been named Poet Laureate for Rochester, Minnesota! Jean’s book, THE SECOND LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR, was selected by Howling Bird Press’s graduate student editors and undergraduate interns and published in 2021. Jean was recently featured in the Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE.

Jean Prokott in the STAR TRIBUNE

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

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

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

Event Announcements

Greenhouse First Thursday (April 6)

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet.

The final First Thursday of the semester is this week, April 6, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

It’s Earth Month, and we will be featuring the crop wild relatives that could help us sustainably produce food under a changing climate. Ironically, human activity is now threatening the habitats of many of these important species that our future food security could depend on, and some are even facing extinction. Come learn about the fascinating botany of crop wild relatives and why they matter.

event flyer

Peace Corps Representatives On Campus TODAY

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Peace Corps service can be the first step toward a career or the continuation of a life’s work. Sharpen your skills in a field you’ve always loved or challenge yourself with a new opportunity. At the invitation of over 60 governments around the world, Peace Corps Volunteers work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects that build relationships, promote knowledge exchange, and make a lasting and measurable impact.

Find your passion project and make the most of your world. Find your new path at https://www.peacecorps.gov/.

Stop by their table in the lobby of Christensen Center, Monday, April 3rd between 10:30am-12:30pm to learn more.

Early Recruit Summer 2024- Ameriprise Financial

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

Sisterhood Boutique Pop-Up Sale TODAY

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Sisterhood Boutique, a neighborhood business run by and for entrepreneurial East African young women in Cedar Riverside, will be on campus TODAY for a Pop-Up Sale. Browse their curated racks of affordable, stylish clothing and accessories in the Christensen Center Lobby from 11am-1pm. The sale is presented by Augsburg Local.

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Adjunct Faculty Meeting – Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm

submitted by gerlachs@augsburg.edu

Are you a part-time faculty member? Would you like to meet other adjunct faculty and learn more about the provisions of our Adjunct Union contract? Stop by 100 Oren Gateway Center Tuesday, April 4 from 3:30-4:30pm for a meeting with your Adjunct Union Stewards Jessica Ennis and Sharon Gerlach and some delicious finger food catered in from the Afro Deli. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/Rwfm9r54qkgJReG37 to ensure we have enough food!

Earth Month Events This Week

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

April is Earth Month at Augsburg! Join the Environmental Action Committee, the Environmental Stewardship team, and other Earth Month partners to learn, advocate, and celebrate. View a full list of events and partners at https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2023/03/20/earth-month-2023/.

View longer event descriptions at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqxYozznUJOMYf2NYTwO1U4XdC_mxYxI8xOwQm4tgRs/edit.

This week’s events include…

Monday 04/03

A Reading & Conversation with Erin Sharkey & Michael Kleber-Diggs https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2023/03/20/from-soil-to-stars-finding-nature-in-the-archive-a-reading-conversation-with-erin-sharkey-and-michael-kleber-diggs-monday-april-3rd-430-600pm/
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Hagfors Center 150 or via Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nURxhbBQTJugZwSoU0movQ 

Sisterhood Boutique Pop-up Sale
http://www.sisterhoodmn.org/
11 am – 1 pm
Christensen Lobby

Sewing in the ShareShop
https://www.augsburg.edu/green/shareshop/
10:30 am – 12 pm
Science Hall 8B

Tuesday 04/04

El Mundo Esta En Tus Manos
4:30 – 5:30 pm
East Commons, Christensen Center

Thursday 04/06

Greenhouse Open House
https://www.augsburg.edu/now/2022/02/22/how-a-minnesota-greenhouse-acquired-a-diverse-plant-collection-from-around-the-globe-and-how-it-all-thrives-under-one-roof/1 – 3 pm
Greenhouse (4th floor Hagfors)

Earth Month

TODAY 4:30-6pm: 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: TODAY 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

Psychology Honors Banquet and Alumni Careers Panel

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

Please join us on Wednesday, April 5, for this year’s Psychology Honors Banquet and Alumni Careers Panel. Check in will begin at 5:00 and the Psi Chi induction will begin at 5:30. After the induction we will have dinner and an alumni career panel. RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8938441

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