Monday, October 23, 2023

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As noted in the provost’s email to campus last week, the Batalden Convocation—originally scheduled for October 25—will be postponed, with a plan to reschedule for Spring 2024. A new date will be announced by early December. Classes on October 25 will take place as regularly scheduled, not on the convocation schedule. We look forward to hearing from Professors Iva Patel, Shayna Sheinfeld, and Najeeba Syeed about the wisdom from their respective faith traditions at the rescheduled event in the spring.

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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!

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Augsburg will be hosting an in-person event focused on applying to paid research opportunities in STEM that is open to students, staff, and faculty from Augsburg and the broader community.

Applying for Paid Research Experiences in STEM

Thursday, November 9, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Hagfors Center 150, Augsburg University

Dixie Shafer of URGO and Lara Crombie of the TRIO McNair Scholars program will lead the workshop for students, staff, and faculty on identifying and applying for summer research opportunities such as National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs).

The workshop will be followed by a panel for students featuring student and alumni research experiences and a panel for faculty and staff on supporting equitable access and participation in research programs.

All attendees are invited to stay for a community dinner following the workshop and panels.
Since dinner is provided, advance registration is greatly appreciated.

RSVP for November 2023 REU Workshop: https://forms.gle/p72zHc4Wvtdo3MLV7

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for yoga and breathing exercises led by Tara Mader, Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Center for Teaching and Learning Fellow.

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On Wednesday, November 1, we will hold an All Saints service at 10:40 am in Hoversten. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. In this service we remember loved ones who have died, especially in this past year. We celebrate and remember through song and prayer. Please submit names you would like included in the service to the campus ministry office by emailing Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by noon on October 31.

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Uncovering Vocation Series, Tuesday October 24, 2023, 11:30 a.m. Hoversten Chapel. Jad Habib, Academic Technologist, will speak in chapel as part of the Uncovering Vocation Series. The topic of his talk will be “Together in Harmony.”

Jad was born in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in West Africa and raised in a French speaking household to Lebanese parents. Exposure to travel at an early age across Africa, Europe and America heightened his desire to learn different languages and experience other cultures. These experiences are the source of his wish to bring people together and has shaped the many paths in his journey since coming to the United States as a Foreign Student.

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Augsburg CGEE invites everyone to join award-winning Cuban journalist and filmmaker, Liz Oliva Fernández, for a screening and Q&A of two new Belly of the Beast documentaries!

Gracie Award-winning Cuban journalist Liz Oliva Fernández will visit Augsburg University to present a new documentary film, Cuba in the Crosswinds [working title], produced by the independent media outlet, Belly of the Beast. Filmed this year in New Jersey and Washington D.C., Cuba in the Crosswinds exposes the economic and political interests driving U.S. policy toward Cuba under the Biden administration, which has mainly kept intact Trump’s “maximum pressure” sanctions on Cuba, fueling an unprecedented wave of migration from the island.

WHEN: November 2, 2-4 p.m.
WHERE: Kennedy Center 303A
WHO: Anyone! This event is free and open to the public.

Co-sponsored by: Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Latinx Student Services, and Theater Arts.

**To request a reasonable accommodation for this event, please email rohlfsen@augsburg.edu**

Learn more about the screening here!

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My name is Yacoub Aljaffery, a faculty member from the education department. I am thrilled to invite you all to attend the first Augsburg Speak Up event. This event offers a unique opportunity for our students of color to share their stories and for us to listen to them, learn from them, and foster a deeper understanding.

At Augsburg, we believe that inclusivity and support are crucial to creating a thriving community. This event will provide us with a platform to listen to our students’ diverse experiences, assets, and struggles and work together to create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

In this event, we will have four powerful stories to be told. Therefore, we highly encourage you to join us for this event and participate in this significant initiative in our community.

Date and time of the event: November 9th, from 3 pm-5 pm
Location: The Chapel

Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to see you all there!

If you have any questions about the event, or you need more information, please email me: aljaffer@augsburg.edu