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Full-Time Faculty: Only 5 Seats Remaining for the Integrated Course Design Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Participating in the Integrated Course Design (ICD) Workshop will change the way you think about teaching. It is offered to encourage faculty to develop their knowledge and skills in evidence-based, equitable, engaging, and holistic course design. Based on the work of L. Dee Fink, the workshop is designed to offer participants a reframing of their work from “teacher” to “designers of learning experiences.” More than a collection of different teaching strategies, integrated course design is an overall system for thinking about how all course elements and strategies intersect with one another to create significant learning experiences for students — experiences which engage students with your content and lead to changes in the way they live in and understand the world.

When: Wed May 17; Thu May 18; Wed May 24; Thu May 25 ; 9am-Noon all days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ICD Workshop will receive a $1000 stipend to support work on their course over the Summer.
How: Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

Full-Time Faculty: Only 3 Seats Left for the Scholarly Writing Retreat in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat at the Dunrovin Retreat Center. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat – it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. There is no cost to you for this retreat — The Center for Teaching and Learning will cover room and board (and WiFi). We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday May 14th and ends at 3:00 pm on Tuesday May 16th. Space is limited to 18 full-time faculty members.

To find out more about the Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat and to complete a registration form, click the link below. If you have any other questions, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat Information and Registration

Full-Time Faculty: Only 3 Seats Remaining for the Anti-Racist Pedagogy Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The ARP Workshop is offered to encourage full-time faculty to build on their personal reflection and education about racial inequities by learning about and implementing evidence-based, inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy.

When: Thu May 4; Fri May 5; 9am-Noon both days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ARP Workshop will receive a $500 stipend to support a small work project over the Summer.
How: Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

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

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 May 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

Fall Semester in Northern Ireland – 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

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.

Study Participants Needed

submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Annabella Castillo and I am a student in Sociology. I need student participants for a research project about the relationship between Internet use and mental health. The survey asks about internet use in childhood and adulthood. It is anonymous and completely online, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please fill out the survey if you can. Thanks!

Survey Link

General Announcements

New Student Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/04/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring 2023
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898058763-student-facilities-and-grounds-assistant-spring-summer-2023
03/31/2023: Summer 2023- Academic Year 2023-24: Accounts Payable Student Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896731977-summer-2023-academic-year-2023-24-accounts-payable-student-assistant
03/31/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Office Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896730048-summer-2023-student-urgo-office-assistant
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

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Call to Action: East Phillips Urban Farm

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Ask your legislator to support HF 2093, a bill to allocate funding to the East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm!

HF 2093 is being heard in the House Capital Investments Committee. We are asking House Capital Investments Committee members to support an effort to add the language from HF 2093 to the Committee’s bonding bill as an amendment.

We are currently seeking the support of all our state representatives, especially:

Rep Fu Lee
Capital Investments Committee Chair
rep.fue.lee@house.mn.gov
651-296-4262

Rep Liz Reyer
Capital Investments Committee Vice Chair
rep.liz.reyer@house.mn.gov
651-296-4128

Rep Rick Hansen
rep.rick.hansen@house.mn.gov
651-296-6828

Rep Dean Urdahl
rep.dean.urdahl@house.mn.gov
651-296-4344

Rep Alicia Kozlowski
(thank them for their great support)
rep.alicia.kozlowski@house.mn.gov
651-296-2228

Rep Leon Lillie
rep.leon.lillie@house.mn.gov
651-296-1188

Rep Dan Wolgamott
rep.dan.wolgamott@house.mn.gov
651-296-6612

Rep Jay Xiong
rep.jay.xiong@house.mn.gov
651-296-4201

Find your Minnesota State Representative and give them a call:
https://gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts

Talking points:
Please support HF 2093. We are requesting $20 million in funding that would enable East Phillips to buy back the 7.6 acres of the former Roof Depot site from the City of Minneapolis to support East Phillips and Little Earth’s vision of:
Community self-determination through community ownership
Building infrastructure for a healthy and sustainable community
Reducing harmful cumulative environmental health impacts on our neighborhood
Reconnecting indigenous people to land, foods and medicine
Building a replicable model for a just and sustainable future

For more information and to donate funds: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

Volunteer to Help Auggies Move Large Items Out of Their Residence Halls to the ShareShop

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

This spring, ShareShop, Augsburg’s on campus Free Store, and Residence Life are partnering to collect donations from spring Move Out for the ShareShop to be redistributed to students, staff, and faculty over the summer and during next school year. This donation program will reduce waste generated by Move Out and support our students, staff, and faculty in need of furniture, clothing, and more.

On April 19th, from 3 – 5 pm we are looking for volunteers to join the ShareShop team and RLife to help move large items (such as couches, desks, tables, shelves, etc) from student rooms to the ShareShop. We ask that volunteers are able to lift up to 50 pounds and can commit to at least 1 hour of volunteering in this time frame. Carts and dollies will be available for moving large items.

If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up below. After you sign up, you will receive an email with day of instructions.

Food will be provided for volunteers after to show our appreciation : )

Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu

Thank you for supporting Augsburg’s community and the environment!

Move Out 2023 Volunteer Sign Up

Donate Your Old Caps and Gowns to Graduating Auggies

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

ShareShop is asking for black cap and gown donations to support Auggies graduating in May. Caps and gowns can be any size, graduate or undergraduate – as long as they are black. Bring them by the ShareShop next week Monday 10 am – 2 pm, Tuesday 12 – 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm, 3 – 5 pm, Thursday 12-3:30 pm, or Friday 11:30 am – 3 pm. For donations outside of these times, please email environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu.

ShareShop Website

Responses Needed: Mental Health Resource Survey

submitted by millerk4@augsburg.edu

Hello Everyone,

This year the CWC created the Mental Health Task force. Augsburg Day Student Government works on this committee to ensure that student needs are being advocated for in each meeting and in each wellness motion made in the committee.

The first major thing that we would like to do is get feedback from as many students as possible on the current state of wellness on campus. Below I have linked a survey that we created to gather the information that we would like.

The survey is a little lengthy but should take only a few minutes and it will be completely anonymous. Your feedback is vital to understanding a more diverse perspective on Augsburg wellness.

If you have any questions on the survey or issues accessing you can reach out to Kalista Miller the ADSG representative at millerk4@augsburg.edu

https://forms.gle/ZSokQvgsWBeB3maq8

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!

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

The Echo is Hiring for the 23-24 School Year

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Echo is hiring for the 23-24 school year! These are our open positions:

Copy Editor
Sports Editor
Opinions Editor
Features Editor
Outreach Coordinator
Online Publishing Coordinator

You don’t need writing or editing experience to apply! We train you in everything you need to know.

BIPOC students are encouraged to apply!

We are accepting applications until Friday, April 14th at midnight. To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to echo@augsburg.edu

(Writing samples can be a cover letter, essay, journal entry, etc. Anything non-fictional that shows your writing skills.)

Questions? DM us on Instagram or email echo@augsburg.edu

Check out our Instagram for more information!

Event Announcements

Faculty and Staff Well-Being Workshop

submitted by eolson@augsburg.edu

Title: Find Calm in Chaos: Radical Self-Care in Uncertain Times
Date: Tues., May 9th
Time: 1:30-3:00
Location: virtual

For a variety of reasons, employees across the globe are feeling deep levels of burnout and languishing that, for many, has led to “quiet quitting” or literal quitting. We know that these challenges are often experienced even more acutely by BIPOC and non-majority employees, who exist within systems of oppression and who are often called on to do the work of dismantling those systems in more emotionally laborious ways. Given the increasing complexity of our work, as well as the emotional toll of the last handful of years, many Augsburg employees have expressed desire for opportunity for connection, engagement, and time to prioritize professional and personal care. This session, provided with the support of President Pribbenow and the Health and Well-Being Task Force, offers space for employees to take time out of the demand for productivity to intentionally focus on the health and well-being of ourselves as individuals within the Augsburg community.

From Dr. Lewis:
This session is a gift of time and space to take a deep breath together in community. We explore practices of Radical Self-Care and being “awake” that help create space for wellness, and thereby interrupt the effects of toxic stress and trauma, especially related to the world pandemic and racial injustice. By the end, participants connect with themselves and others more deeply and practice healthy expressions of grief, pain, and joy. Strengthening our foundations around radical self-care can help us all show up for ourselves, our loved ones and our community.

Event Registration:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcOyqrTgqG9ZbIQNPgyQYiJCJqbKl2EKO

If you need any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call the University Events Department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu in advance of your participation or visit.

Save the Dates: the Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program is 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. In her Convocation Lecture 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 and providing insight into early life processes on Earth (Tuesday, April 11, Hoversten Chapel). 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 as well as present a seminar for undergraduate STEM students entitled: “Membranes of Hungry Yeast are Tiny, Living Thermostats,” April 10 at 5:00 PM in Hagfors 150A.

Convocation Schedule

TODAY: Get Shadowing Hours with the Pre-PA Club

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is having our final Virtual Shadowing Movie Night of the semester TODAY, 04/06, at 530-730pm in HC250. 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 food 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

Next Week: Focused Conversation on FY2023–24 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us next week for the April Focused conversation. John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2023-24.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

TODAY: Greenhouse First Thursday

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.

Today (April 6) is the final First Thursday of the semester is this week, 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

Be The Match Drive at Augsburg

submitted by becker@augsburg.edu

Please join the Augsburg Football Team and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee on Thursday, April 13th, for a Be-The-Match drive. Stop by the Kennedy Center Lobby anytime between 10 am – 3 pm to join the national bone marrow registry. (Ages 18 – 39)

For more information regarding Be The Match, bone marrow donation, and why this drive is so important, join an educational Zoom session on Tuesday, April 11th, from 7:30 – 8 pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3643405850

Meeting ID: 364 340 5850

One Spot Left – MN Humanities Center: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside 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 FULL, with a few 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 here: https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/

Employer Tabling TODAY- Integrity Living Options

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Representatives from Integrity Living will be on campus Thursday, April 6th from 10:30-12:30 to meet with students.

Integrity Living Options, Inc. (ILO) is a Minnesota based organization incorporated in 2002, that provides Responsive and Respectful Services and Supports for individuals with a range of disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses.

Individuals are served in our Community Residential Services homes, in our 24 hour Emergency Assistance Programs and by staff members of our Unit Based Division (Positive Supports, Housing Stabilization Services, and Crisis Stabilization Services

We are currently accepting referrals for:

Housing Stabilization Services
24-Hour Emergency Assistance
Positive Support Services (Waiting List)

To learn more visit their web site at http://www.integrityliving.com/

Monday, 1-2pm: Clean Water for Auggies

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

On Monday, April 10th from 1-2pm, come learn how Auggies have advocated for clean water on campus and beyond. Join us to learn about ongoing water quality research at Augsburg (it’s safe to drink!) and our deep connections to water stewardship through programs like the River Semester and coursework in Environmental Studies 320, URGO Research, and the Environmental Sustainability Living Learning Community. Come share your experiences and wishes for clean water for Auggies and all! Get a free EAC reusable water bottle! Snacks will be provided.

This event is in conjunction with the Lindell Library’s exhibit, Karst and Water Pollution, which is available in the Learning Commons from April 9 through May 6.

Location: Lindell Library, Room 301

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

Earth Month 2023 Events

Tuesday, 2:30-8:30pm Young Adult Coalition Day at the Capitol

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Young people voted in historic numbers to protect our freedoms and our future. Now it’s time for our elected officials to Fund our Future! We can be a state that honors every person’s dignity and create an economy that meets all our needs. We deserve and could have bold climate action, a world class transit system, affordable healthcare for all, Paid Family and Medical Leave, childcare for every child, and an honest and affordable education. On April 11th, we will speak with our collective voice to rally for our values, meet with our elected officials, and learn how to stay engaged.

Take to train with Bonner Fellows and Environmental Stewardship Team to join youth and youth adults from across the state. This is a partner event with ISAIAH and the Young Adult Coalition. Dinner will be provided after sunset.

Please register for this event by following the link below.

Location: Meet in the quad outside of Christensen at 2:30PM or join us at 3PM at the MN State Capitol.

Contact: Elliot Altbaum, Young Adult Coalition Organizer (ealtbaum@isaiahmn.org)

Register Here

Keeping Track of Auggies

Congratulations to Study Abroad Scholarship Awardees

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Ahlam Gass and Abdirisak Mohamud, both recipients of a nationally competitive study abroad scholarship through Fund for Education Abroad. Well done, Auggies!

Ahlam will study in Australia this summer and Abdirisak will study at American College of Greece in the fall semester.

The Fund for Education Abroad strives to increase access to study abroad for a diverse cohort of students, including students with financial need, students of color, first-generation college students, and community college students. The Fund for Education abroad has two application cycles per year, and Auggies looking to study abroad in spring, or summer 2024 are invited to apply.

Read the full announcement from Fund for Education Abroad

Classifieds

Scrubs Camp Counselors Needed; July 10-13; Earn $500

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Counselors are needed to work at Scrubs Camp at Augsburg from July 10 – July 13, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily. Counselors will be paid $500 for the four day camp. Scrubs Camp is coordinated by HealthForce Minnesota and provides opportunities for high school students to explore health careers by engaging in interactive sessions led by health care professionals. Interested? Contact Deenna Steinhaus at scrubscamp@winona.edu to request a job description and an application form. Applications are due April 14.

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The Seward Cafe is Hiring

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Seward Cafe, a much beloved Seward Neighborhood institution that closed to the public to provide mutual aid during the pandemic is reopening! The Seward is a worker-owned collective of radical folks making radical space and they’re hiring! Applications are open and they are hoping to open May 1st!

They are looking to hire folks who are interested in not only serving coffee to community but also wanting to help build community through current working groups in the space! If this sounds like something you are interested in, follow this link: http://www.tinyurl.com/sewardcafe

Learn more about the Seward Cafe: https://www.sewardcafe.com/