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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Active Shooter Preparedness

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Augsburg is offering a series of active shooter preparedness sessions to faculty and staff this fall.

Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. And because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes—before law enforcement arrives on the scene—individuals must be prepared to very quickly make a determination about what is occurring and what potential actions to take, usually without official reports or instructions.

These in-person preparedness sessions will review the recommended “Run, Hide, or Fight” protocol and equip you to think in advance about the various response options in different locations on campus.

Register for Active Shooter Preparedness

The sessions are scheduled for:

* Wednesday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
* Thursday, October 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
* Friday, November 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Teaching and Learning

Proposals for National Higher Education Teaching Conference due 11/13/23

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the National Higher Education Teaching Conference 2024, powered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), to be be held in Minneapolis, June 13-14, 2024. This event is a unique opportunity for campus leaders, educators, and policymakers in higher education to come together, share innovative ideas, and transform the future of teaching and learning.

The Augsburg community is invited to submit session proposals due 11/13/23.
ACUE invites engaging and thought-provoking proposals, as we aim to create an enriching program that grows the great teaching movement across higher education, campus wide, and in the classroom.

NHETC Call for Proposals

OFD/CTL October Events Calendar

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development and Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to offer a engaging schedule of professional development events in October. Sessions topics include two sessions on best practices in writing instruction, grant writing, AI, & accessibility. Please find the full schedule and links to register in advance for each of these opportunities on the detailed calendar linked below.

OFD/ CTL October Events Calendar

Wednesday, 11:10 am: Five Ways to Make Course Content More Accessible

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Event: Five Ways to Make Course Content More Accessible Workshop October 18, 2023, 11:10 am to 12:20 pm

Presenter/s: Lauren Radomski, M.A., OTR/L, Assistive Technology & Accommodations Specialist, CLASS/Disability Resources

Description: From video content to Moodle articles, this presentation will review 5 ways to make course content more accessible for students on Moodle and in class. We know that creating course content takes a lot of time and effort, and we want to discuss ways that embedding accessibility from the start can benefit students and save faculty time in the future.

Location: Marshall Room

RSVP Five Ways to Make Course Content More Accessible to Everyone

Book Group: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

Batalden Book Group: We will be reading What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. The book group discussion will be held on Tuesday, November 14th from 3:30 – 5:00 (snacks provided). The discussion will be led by Prof. Mary Lowe (Batalden scholar) and Ellie Olson Director of AU’s CWC. If you want to participate, please email Mary Lowe (lowe@augsburg.edu) by October 20th to get your (free) copy of the book.

Free Arabic, Russian, or Chinese Language Instruction with CLS Spark

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Critical Language Scholarship Spark participants will spend approximately 8 weeks during the summer learning either Arabic, Russian, or Chinese through online classes and activities facilitated by native speakers. Must be a beginning level learner with no classroom experience. This is a virtual initiative for undergraduate students to learn essential languages for America’s engagement with the world.

– 10 hours of intense live group instruction a week
– Cultural activities and individual consultations
– Monthly professional development workshops and inclusive support

Participants of CLS Spark will receive:
– Language instruction and cultural programming
– Textbooks and language learning materials
– Language gains certified using the widely-recognized ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) assessment
– Non-competitive eligibility for U.S. government employment for up to three -years after the program completion;
– Academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College; and
– A stipend towards equipment and connectivity costs (for example, a web camera or microphone)

The CLS Spark applications are due November 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST

URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS Spark.

Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS Spark) to set up an appointment before October 20th 2023.

CLS Spark Website

Study Language Abroad for Free with Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Spend 8-10 weeks next summer learning one of thirteen languages at an intensive study abroad! The Critical Language Scholarship Program seeks participants from a variety of fields, backgrounds, and career paths essential to America’s engagement with the world. Most programs do not require experience studying the selected language and are designed to promote rapid language gains and intercultural fluency.

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is
– A fully-funded 8-10 week language and cultural immersion program
– Students receive academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College
– Part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity
– There are 13 languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive up to three years of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs

Competitive applicants will need
– To illustrate a commitment to language learning,
– A strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting
– Ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment.
– Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

CLS application deadline is November 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST.
The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS.

Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 20th.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Website

URGO Academic Year Research Funds

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO has limited funding for academic-year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. Students are paid $1,200 for 80 hours of research. Research must be completed by May 20th. Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible as the funds will be awarded on a rolling basis.

The URGO Advisory Committee will review proposals every other Thursday. Their next meeting is Thursday, October 19th. Proposals need to be submitted by noon on Wednesday the 18th in order to be considered.

If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Academic Year Research Application 2023-2024

MCAT Test Prep Scholarship Application

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Thanks to a generous donor, URGO has four $1000 MCAT Test Prep Scholarships available. Students must be juniors or seniors to apply. Interested students should fill out the application below and submit by 5 pm on Wednesday, November 1st. If you have questions please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu.

MCAT Test Prep Scholarship Application

Take Your Business Keystone in Greece in May – Apply Now

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Junior or Senior business or economics major? Do you still need your Keystone and/or Augsburg Experience requirement? If you answered yes to both of those questions, this program is for you!

Travel to Greece May 12 – 27, 2024 to complete your Keystone requirement and/or Augsburg Experience in an experiential course. Visit businesses of all kinds, enjoy guest lectures from Greek business professionals and experts, visit museums, try fresh, local foods, and more!

Applications are due by January 31, 2024.

Visit the Greece program page to learn more and apply

Photography and History in Paris and Berlin in May – Apply Now to Study Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Ready to earn 8 credits and Augsburg Experience this summer?

The summer program Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin is a unique, short-term study abroad opportunity, open to all Auggies!

Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks, while exploring two of the greatest European cities — Paris and Berlin – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, meet with speakers from across different industries, and so much more!

***Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin***

Travel Dates: May 2024

Faculty Leaders: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg

This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. You’ll choose one History and one Photography course:

• HIS 195 – Topics in European History, fulfills Humanities liberal arts foundation requirement, OR

• HIS 390 – Topics in European History,

​and

• ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography

***APPLICATIONS DUE January 31***

The program has a capacity of 25 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.

Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website

Go Abroad This Spring Semester — Apply by November 1

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Missed your chance to go abroad this spring semester? Not quite!

Applications are STILL OPEN for Augsburg CGEE’s Study Center spring semester programs in Mexico, Central America, Northern Ireland, and Southern Africa until November 1st.

Why choose an Augsburg CGEE Study Center program? Earn Augsburg credits, complete multiple LAF graduation requirements, and get an Augsburg experience abroad!

Our programs are nationally-known, focus on peace, social justice, and community engagement. Northern Ireland, Southern Africa & Mexico also offer INTERNSHIPS!

Learn more and apply here!

GenEd Curriculum – Working Draft

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

The GenEd(it) Group, convened in February 2023 and charged to finalize a set of proposed revisions to our undergraduate general education curriculum by December 2023, is excited to share an initial draft of proposed revisions to our general education curriculum. The proposed revisions outlined in the Working Draft (linked below) adhere to accreditation and State standards for general education, align with Augsburg’s mission and the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, and are consistent with recommended best practices in general education.

Please check A-mail for upcoming open response sessions and workshops.

With gratitude,

The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)
Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Merilee Klemp, Elaine Eschenbacher, Salma Caamir, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, Stacy Freiheit, GenEd Director (freiheit@augsburg.edu)

Resources
Working Draft:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kpv1ADPmMxbXS_Ty1_ajUNMpKqj9EkO2gbvebJkj8Ts/edit?usp=sharing

General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available):
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530

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

General Announcements

Find Your Inner Leadership Qualities—LS 205 (Spring)

submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu

Come learn about Leadership Studies by taking LS 205 Introduction to Leadership Studies.
Whether or not you have formal leadership experience, this course will benefit all students by bringing out your strengths and opening doors to new opportunities. If you already see yourself as a leader, you will get stronger. If you do not see yourself as a leader, by the end of the program, you will discover that you have all it takes to be a leader!

This course is the introduction to the minor in Leadership Studies and helps build communication skills and cultural competency skills. Check it out! All are welcome to sign up for the course–Monday and Wednesday night 3:10-4:50.

https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/degree-pathways-dual-degree-options/undergraduate-leadership-studies-minor/

Open to All: Sound Healing

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Marc Anderson is a professional musician and a Zen Buddhist priest. Sound has the power to heal. Participants in sound healing sessions are bathed in thoughtfully crafted waves of soft tones and gentle rhythms and a deeply relaxing atmosphere that aligns the physical body, calms the conscious mind, and sets free the playful soul.

Please make sure to save the date as we introduce you to the Sound Healing sessions here at Augsburg. It is another way that you can heal and relax your mind through the waves of sounds.

Dates: Tuesday, October 17th
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Student Lounge

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxvY12RrqX2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

CWC Walk-In-Hours

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Good morning and good news!!

CWC will have a walk-in-hour session starting this semester: Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 1-3pm. Please take advantage of these walk-in hours. It is open to all Augsburg students. First come first serve 🙂

*We won’t guarantee every student who come in during walk-in hours will be seen by the counselor, but we will try our best to serve our students :)*

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2024 (graduating by May ‘26)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Tuesday, November 28th at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Wednesday, December 6th (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/PRISM2023
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded through NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Mindfulness Activity: Yoga Monday

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Center for Counseling and Wellness, will offer a short reflection followed by mindfulness practice led by Tara Mader, Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Center for Teaching and Learning Fellow.

Please come join us on Monday, October 2nd from 10:40am-11:40am in Student Lounge, Christensen Center

OPEN TO ALL (Staff, Faculty, Students)

New Staff Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

10/12/2023: Director of TRIO/Student Support Services
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999936911956-director-of-trio-student-support-services
10/12/2023: Endpoint Management Specialist
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999936843038-endpoint-management-specialist
10/12/2023: Financial Aid Counselor
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999936842146-financial-aid-counselor
10/06/2023: Staff Accountant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999935516493-staff-accountant
10/06/2023: Career Services Director, Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999935453456-career-services-director-strommen-center-for-meaningful-work

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

10/11/2023: Student: Men’s Hockey Student Manager
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999936713933-student-men-s-hockey-student-manager
10/09/2023: Career Peer Advisor
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999936224924-career-peer-advisor

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Event Announcements

Internship & Career Fair Preparation Session

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Feeling unsure about how to prepare for the internship and career fair on Wed. Oct 18th from 3-5pm? Attend this preparation session to know what to do before, during and after the fair. Grab a fancy Augsburg padfolio to finalize your professional look!

Prep session:
Tues Oct 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)

Registration is not required.

Employer Tabling in CC Lobby This Week

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Christensen Center Lobby to speak to these employers. Grab a freebie and learn more about the organization and what opportunities they have for you!

Monday October 16th, 2023 (TODAY):
Peace Corps from 9am-1pm

Tuesday October 17th, 2023:
– Homeward Bound from 11am-1pm
– UPS from 10:30am-12:30pm

More information on Handshake

“Murderball” Film Screening Oct 23: The Athletes and Competition of Wheelchair Rugby

submitted by chandsyd@augsburg.edu

Join us for a screening and discussion of the film “Murderball”! This film presents the stories of athletes competing in Wheelchair Rugby leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games (with a particular focus on the US and Canadian teams). The film explores personal narratives alongside action-packed competition footage. We’ll follow the film with time to debrief and discuss.

Date and time: Monday, October 23, 4:00-6:15 pm
Location: Science Hall 123

Hosted by CLASS/Disability Resources. Snacks will be provided. This film is rated “R” due to strong language and sexual content. For questions or accommodation needs, please contact class@augsburg.edu.

Faculty and Staff who have earned their Diversity & Inclusion Certificate may use this event to contribute to Good/Advanced Standing.

Hope to see you there!

Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics: October 25

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2023 Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics. Join us on October 25, 2023, from 10–11 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom for this free public event on interfaith responses to trauma.

Globally, over 50% of persons experience some sort of trauma during their lifetime. At this year’s Batalden Convocation event, three panelists will share resources from their specific religious traditions (Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam) that respond to trauma and foster resilience. The faculty panelists include Assistant Professor Iva Patel, Assistant Professor Shayna Sheinfeld, and Professor Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri Endowed Chair.

The Batalden Faculty Scholar Program in Applied Ethics strengthens the infusion of ethics and values into our campus community, so that the skills of ethical reasoning and critical reflection are hallmarks of Augsburg’s students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

If you wish to attend the Batalden Convocation via Zoom, register here.

Rabbi Matthew Goldberg in Chapel on Wednesday, October 18

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, October 18, at 10:40 am to hear from Rabbi Matthew Goldberg, Assistant Rabbi at Beth El Synagogue as part of our “Living Stories” series. In collaboration with the department of religion and philosophy and the Augsburg Interfaith Institute, each month a practitioner of a different faith or spiritual tradition will share their story in chapel.

Keeping Track of Auggies

Auggies Abroad Share Their Experiences in New Blog Posts

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Check out these CGEE blog posts from a couple of Auggies who are currently studying abroad!

Kathryn Ramach is currently abroad on the program Conflict, Peace, and Transition in Northern Ireland. Read about her first few weeks here: https://www.augsburg.edu/global/2023/09/25/student-ambassador-post-first-weeks-in-northern-ireland/

Lorpu Sumo is currently abroad on the program Communication and Media Studies: Migration & Social Change in Mexico. Read about her first few weeks here: https://www.augsburg.edu/global/2023/09/22/student-ambassador-post-first-weeks-in-mexico/

Interested in going abroad yourself? Applications for spring 2024 CGEE programs are due November 1st, apply today!

Check out the CGEE programs and start your application

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