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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 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 1 Seat 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

Full-Time Faculty: Only 2 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

General Announcements

Study and Intern in Northern Ireland 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 May 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

Study Abroad in Africa This Fall and Get FREE Airfare

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Deciding what courses to take this fall? Checkout Augsburg’s own study abroad program to South Africa & Namibia – and get free airfare!

“Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice” offers Auggies the opportunity to deconstruct environmental and racial injustices felt today by examining the legacies of apartheid and colonization. You will learn from local organizations, community members, and others who call South Africa or Namibia home.

This program is perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. You can use all your financial aid and receive an automatic $1,500 Travel Grant!

Highlights include:

*Travel to two countries (South Africa and Namibia) in one semester – all included in the program price!

*Complete graduation requirements (LAF’s) in: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Search for Meaning II, Recreational Wellness, and your Augsburg Experience

*[Optional] internships for hands-on work experience in a local organization

Apply by May 1st to join the fall 2023 cohort and receive free airfare for this program!

Learn More and Apply Today

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/10/2023: Assistant Registrar For Curriculum
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898958083-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum
04/10/2023: 2nd Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898937583-2nd-shift-custodian

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

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

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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!

Applications Due TODAY – 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 TODAY, April 12th 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!

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

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

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

El debate empodera a los jóvenes a ser líderes en sus comunidades por el debate competitivo.

Pagamos $55 por torneo para juzgar el debate en español con el MN Urban Debate League. No necesita experiencia en el debate – proveemos entrenamiento antes de cada torneo.

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

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

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

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

¡Esperamos escuchar de usted pronto!

June 3: Support Girls and Gender Expansive Youth in Financial Literacy Leadership Debates

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Are you a woman or gender expansive person employed or studying in the field of finance?

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We are looking for leaders to join us as volunteer debate judges for our Financial Literacy Leadership Debates program.

In this program, girls and gender expansive youth learn about core financial literacy subjects through the fun, engaging, and competitive vehicle of debate. The topic this year involves the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national bank versus a local credit union.

No debate experience is needed – we will train you. Attend our luncheon at Augsburg University, judge debates, and share your story!

The debate event will take place on June 3rd from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Don’t Lose Your Mail

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.

Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 15, 2023) we will be closing all student campus boxes. Then in August before the fall semester starts we will reassign them (possible new numbers) to all students living on campus. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.

If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/jpUkovCEcqYBhsuBA) or send us an email (mailship@augsburg.edu) with any relevant information. There is also an option to be reassigned your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall.

We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.

We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option. It is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the post office or the University, just the Mailroom.

End of the year Campus Box survey

Know a High School or Middle School Student Who Needs Affordable Summer Camp? Check Out MDAW

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Debate & Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) is the Minnesota Urban Debate League’s Summer Speech & Debate Camp.

This year, we are offering 15 camps for middle and high school students. They are day camps hosted in-person at Augsburg University in Minneapolis and include:

• Policy Debate
• Lincoln Douglas
• Public Forum
• Speech (now with high school option!)
• Student Congress/Congressional Debate
• Basic Debate & Argumentation

We have Quick Start, 10 Day, and 15 Day sessions for several of these camps. Find information here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/

IMPORTANT: We don’t want finances to be a barrier to participation!

MDAW is committed to providing financial aid for students who apply during registration. The priority date is April 23rd. There are two ways to get scholarships:

1) If the student has a C or higher average and is free and reduced lunch eligible, they can get up to $1,000 in camp tuition from the Office of Higher Education.

2) If the student is facing other financial difficulties, but doesn’t meet that criteria, they can still apply for financial aid and earn $$ to attend via MNUDL. Payment plans are also available.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at mnudl@augsburg.edu

Learn more and sign up: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/

Wellness Wednesday: Final Care Packages

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Hi lovely 🙂

Our office will be collaborating with the campus cupboard to create final care packages next Wednesday, April 12th from 10:30am-11:30am. There will be donuts, coffee, and all other healthy snacks/food that you can take. Don’t forget to stop by 🙂

We hope you have a happy, easy, stress-free finals <3 Good luck with your upcoming finals

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

Spanish Classes in Mexico This Summer

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you 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

Event Announcements

Thursday April 13 6-8 p.m.: 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!

Saturday April 15 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Community Clean-up Competition

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

On Saturday April 15th from 10am-1pm, welcome in the spring by taking action to clean up trash and recycling on campus and in the surrounding community! We will be splitting off into teams from campus for the clean-up and then celebrating the action with lunch in Murphy Square. Join a student organization or athletic team, or create your own team of friends to compete for gift cards to local businesses!

Meet in the Urness & Mortensen Lobby

Contact: Maya Merritt, EAC Officer (merrittm@augsburg.edu)

Earth Month event info can be found here!

TODAY: MindBodySpirit Cohesion: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Teaching and Learning

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 Augsburg Community students, faculty, and staff.
Zoom option available.

Location of event: Sateren Auditorium (Music Building)
Date of event: Wednesday, April 12
Time of event: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

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

TODAY: Focused Conversation on FY2023–24 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us at noon today 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)

Earth Day 2023 – Fight Environmental Racism

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Earth Day 2023 – Fight Environmental Racism
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 AT 1 PM – 3 PM
28th Street and Longfellow Ave S, Minneapolis MN

On this Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 2023 we should make it clear to Mayor Frey and cronies that Little Earth, East Phillips and supporters say NO to the demolition of the Roof Depot and the Hiawatha Expansion project. Adding the prospect of arsenic poisoning and the toxic fumes of hundreds of heavy vehicles to one of the most polluted neighborhoods in MniSota is not addressing climate change.

The people of Little Earth and East Phillips are overwhelmingly working class and BIPOC, and do not accept that Frey’s corporate and political interests are more important than breathing clean air and drinking clean water. The massive cumulative impact of pollution sources already in East Phillips was brought about by concentrating pollution in East Phillips. Fighting climate change can only be brought about by fighting environmental racism.

Register on Facebook.

Help Right Now! (bit.ly/HelpUrbanFarm1)
Help Now in the Legislature! (bit.ly/EPNI-Legislature)
Learn and Share – one pager (bit.ly/EPNI-flyer)
Learn and Share Deeper Dive (bit.ly/EPNIslides1)
Talking Points for Supporters (bit.ly/EPNI-talking)

Register on Facebook.

Cedar Cultural Center Volunteer Orientation – April 17

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 30 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.

Monday, April 17, 2023
5:30 PM
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55454

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:
Please email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org.

The Cedar Cultural Center will require either proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination regimen OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test (taken 72 hours prior) to enter events held at The Cedar.

https://www.thecedar.org/

https://www.thecedar.org/

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!

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Paid Opportunity: Seeking Judges for the East African Debate League, $55/Tournament

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

We Need YOUR Help To Judge Upcoming East African Debate Tournaments!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We have an upcoming opportunity for folks who want to earn extra money while doing good for the community.

The East African Debate season is coming soon! In this program, middle and high school students from the East African community debate a topic they choose that is central to their identity and life in the Twin Cities.

We are seeking judges to volunteer in person on weeknights in schools across the Twin Cities, paid $55 per tournament. The East African Debate tournaments will be held on Tuesday, April 25th and Tuesday, May 9th. Please sign up on these dates to initiate the signup process!

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