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Teaching and Learning

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

Full-Time Faculty: Only 4 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 2 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

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

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

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

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!

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

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/06/2023: Student: Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898286046-student-augsburg-bonner-community-leaders
04/05/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring & Summer 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

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New Staff Positions This Week (9)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/03/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897368649-accounts-payable-specialist
04/03/2023: Lead Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897370503-lead-custodian
04/03/2023: Assistant Registrar For Curriculum
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897338864-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum
04/03/2023: Assistant Director of Residential Operations
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897326084-assistant-director-of-residential-operations
04/03/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897325303-public-safety-officer
04/03/2023: Career Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897118714-career-services-program-manager
04/03/2023: Food Initiatives Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897116967-food-initiatives-program-manager
03/31/2023: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896738293-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
03/31/2023: Counselor, Center for Wellness and Counseling
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896728847-counselor-center-for-wellness-and-counseling

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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!

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!

Nominate your Colleagues and/or Yourself for Staff Senate

submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate nominations are now open! Please nominate any colleague who you think would be a great fit! The deadline to nominate is Friday, April 28. After which a ballot will sent out in early May.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQYiLgAyQW3BrAsrLdFEJrO1LhTBGzuU9AdtGeuOyjyYAI8A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Civic Engagement Awards From Campus Compact

submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu

The 2023 winners of the Iowa/Minnesota Campus Compact Civic Engagement Awards have been announced. Augsburg is represented by Barbara Sabino Pina who won the Student Leadership Award, Steve Peacock who received the Civic Engagement Stewardship Award, and the West Bank Business Association for the Community Partner Award. Please congratulate them.

IAMNCC 2023 Augsburg University Awardees

Event Announcements

MindBodySpirit Cohesion: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Teaching and Learning (April 12)

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

What do you need to know about culturally responsive pedagogies? And why does it matter? New Mexico-based Dr. Flores Carmona will facilitate a keynote conversation on critical pedagogies and multicultural education. Her research and scholarship focused on social justice. The event is open to the students, faculty, and staff of the Augsburg Community.
Zoom option available
Date of event: Wednesday, April 12
Time of event: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location of event: Sateren Auditorium (Music Building)

https://www.augsburg.edu/education/thrive/

Earth Month Events Week 2

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 4/10
Sewing in the ShareShop
1030 am -12 pm
Science Hall 8B

Sisterhood Boutique Pop-Up Sale
11 am – 1 pm
Christensen Lobby

Clean Water for Auggies!
1-2 pm
Lindell Library 301

Tuesday 4/11
Young Adult Coalition Day at Capitol
3-8:30 pm
MN State Capitol
https://secure.everyaction.com/rzrZG8mKXkGvlSqz_qYlnQ2?emci=72ff1fa0-dac1-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=6f82bc54-e4c1-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4627570

Thursday 4/13
Art + Activism = Artivismo
6-8 pm
Hagfors 150
Sign up for open mic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S7e-Y7SJ8fWPSEIzBB7mj_j4m_Lcx5u8nmPPTqZX7Zg/edit?usp=sharing

Saturday 4/15
Community Clean Up Competition
10 am – 1 pm
Urness-Mortensen Lobby

TODAY 1-2pm: Clean Water for Auggies

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Today 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

Thursday, April 13 6-8pm: Art+Activism=Artivismo

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Join us during Earth Month for an open mic evening to share the art of resistance: Poetry, music, visual arts, and manifestos that explore the topic of social and environmental justice. Readings can be in English and/or Spanish. All are welcome!

We frame resistance as cultural expressions that unite us in our opposition to oppression and that create paths to freedom and promote justice for all. Spanish and Cross-Cultural Studies faculty would be happy to help you choose a reading in Spanish or English to share, or you can choose to write your own. Artwork can include posters, photos, or paintings. Music can be of your own composition or created by others. Choose something that inspires you and that you want to share with others!

Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150

Contact: Zoe Barany, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator (baranyz@augsburg.edu) or Kate Reinhardt, Instructor of Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies (reinhard@augsburg.edu)

Learn more & sign up to perform your art!

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

Want to Support Girls and Gender Expansive Youth in the Twin Cities? Judge Financial Literacy Debates

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to 1,200+ students across 9 districts in the Twin Cities. We find creative ways to adapt and innovate the debate format to meet student needs- and that’s what our financial literacy debate program is designed to do!

Research shows that young women and gender expansive youth have less knowledge and confidence in their financial literacy.

We know that debate helps students build their knowledge, skills, and confidence in its regular format- and that other urban debate leagues have seen a 35% increase in financial literacy thanks to similar programming! Help us make it possible here in the Twin Cities- volunteer!

Our Financial Literacy tournament this year will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Augsburg University. Students will be debating about financial institutions and which is best for individual needs based on a profile presented to them upon entering the debate round.

The affirmative team will always argue that a large national bank is best and the negative team will choose whether they want to argue that a credit union, community bank, or neobank is best for the profile presented.

This opportunity includes judging 3 debate rounds and then attending a networking lunch where students can chat with their judges about their financial interests, questions, etc.
We need volunteers to make it happen! Please sign up if you meet the following criteria:
• Have significant financial knowledge (judges are typically financial professionals)
• Identify as women, or gender expansive(since this program was created for students that identify in this way)

If you have any questions, please let us know! We hope to hear from you soon or see you at the tournament!

SIGN UP TO BE A JUDGE HERE: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

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

Wednesday: Focused Conversation on FY2023–24 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us on Wednesday 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)

Keeping Track of Auggies

Angel Young is Named 2023/2024 Newman Civic Fellow

submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu

Angel Young will represent Augsburg as the Newman Civic Fellow with Campus Compact next year. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Angel!

Campus Compact Newman Fellows Website

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.

More About Scrubs Camp