Help Meet Camp Nenookaasi Neighbors’ Winter Needs

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Our neighbors at Camp Nenookaasi are bracing for winter and are already dealing with some cold days and even colder nights. Residents at camp have the following supply needs to help them prepare and stay safe as we head into December. I wanted to pass these along in hopes that folks in this group may be able to help or to spread the word!

Juice
Emergen C
Fruit Snacks
Pop Tarts
Menstrual hygiene products
Hygiene kits
Sleeping bags
Tarps
Flashlights
Hand warmers
Outerwear
Thermals
Socks
Gloves
Hats
Safer sex kits
Backpacks
Drawstring packs
batteries – AA and AAA
First aid supplies

Bring Contributions to camp at 13th Ave S & 23rd St

Want to help but can’t drop off materials?
Venmo @nenookaasi-camp
Cashapp $nenookaasi

Camp Nenookaasi is a community based healing camp rooted in native practices & inclusive of all unsheltered relatives. For more ways to get involved, visit https://tinyurl.com/nenookaasi-action

Thanks!

http://www.epnifarm.org
https://www.epnifarm.org/faq
https://bit.ly/EPNI-Join
https://bit.ly/EPNI-Donate
https://bit.ly/EPNI-Handouts

Science Food and Cooking Lab Survey

submitted by leenn8@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a study of the Science Food Lab. You were selected as a possible participant because you have either taken this course or have not yet taken this course.

Please read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to participate in this study. This study is being conducted by Nikki Lee, Emily Vang, and PangDao Xiong, marketing students at Augsburg University. The purpose of this study is to find out what students want to learn from food. This information will be used to find data. It will determine what will interest students to learn that relates to food and will also be used in a presentation in a marketing research class at Augsburg University. Dr. Lori Lohman is the instructor for this course. Her phone number is (612) 330-1220.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQnLEUhPNO2RCZ0

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/27/2023: Staff Accountant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999947204943-staff-accountant
11/27/2023: Defensive Coordinator, Football
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/25d5c089-0c61-4fea-9a29-1fa629aff290-defensive-coordinator-football

Search Augsburg Job Postings

MPLS Afrobeats Dance Party – Anniversary Edition – Saturday, December 9 at 8 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar & Tamu Events Presents MINNEAPOLIS AFROBEATSDANCE PARTY! The ANNIVERSARY EDITION! We started this incredible variety dance party in December 2022 and we are celebrating our one year anniversary! Considered the best afrobeats dance party in the city, featuring the contemporary African sound taking over the world. This season’s edition features: local djs, SALIF KEITA of KFAI FM and KING SWANK + performances by beloved host, FANAKA NATION and special guests TBA!

Saturday, December 9, 2023
Doors: 7:00 PM
Event Start: 8:00 PM
Event End: 11:00 PM

The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55454

All Ages, $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show–students always receive $10 rush tickets day of show.

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page.

General Admission tickets are available online: https://www.thecedar.org/listing-2/2023/9/20/mpls-afrobeats-dance-party-anniversary-edition

All-Staff Happy Hour on Thursday, December 7 from 3-6 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Please join your staff senators and colleagues for happy hour on Thursday, December 7th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Town Hall Brewery. Draft beer is $2.00 off per pint and there are eats for a variety of dietary restrictions. They also have a full bar with spirits, wine and ciders, as well as n/a beer and a lovely house-made root beer. Visit their website for more information: https://townhallbrewery.com

Please fill out this form if you would like to attend: https://forms.gle/mMVYTLq3EfHqKNGi8

The form will be open until Friday, December 1st. We will send you a Google Calendar invitation with details. Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!

Late Night Breakfast Is Around the Corner

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office, Campus Life, and Dining Services are excited to host the Fall 2023’s Late Night Breakfast! Join us at The Commons on Monday, December 4 from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

The menu will consist of cheese omelets, O’Brien potatoes, halal breakfast sausage, Belgium waffles, pork sausage patties, scrambled eggs, Tiger Sushi, flavored coffee station (regular and decaf), ice cream sundae bar, and pastries.

All student attendees will be entered into a raffle for Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones!

https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9614836

Earn Course Credits with Short Term Study Abroad This May: Apply Today

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Interested in earning class credit with Augsburg classmates and an Augsburg professor for a short time in May? Sign up today for one of these amazing opportunities!

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

Travel Dates: May 15th-May 30th

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

***Explorations in Greece: Economy, Ethics and Culture***

Travel to Greece

Travel Dates: May 12 – 27, 2024

Faculty: Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis

Course options: All students must choose one course:

KEY 490 – Keystone

BUS 490 – Keystone

ECO 495 available by arrangement with professors

This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Visit businesses of all kinds, enjoy guest lectures from Greek business professionals and experts, visit museums, try fresh, local foods, and more!

***Arts, Culture, and Community in Cuba***

Study Abroad in Cuba in May

– fine arts class for all majors

Have the experience of a lifetime–sign up for a summer fine arts study abroad program, led by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend 12 days in Cuba this May exploring arts and culture!

Travel: May 12-23, 2024

Course: THR 295 – Topics: Arts, Culture, and Community in Cuba, (Fine Arts requirement), 4 credits fulfills Augsburg Experience, too!

Click here to learn more about the programs

Students: Write a Note to Support the State Grant (TODAY)

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota State Grant provides need-based aid to Minnesota college students across our state. Minnesota legislators want to hear from students who are directly impacted by the funding of the State Grant because it helps thousands of students from low- and middle-income families afford higher education. More than 69,000 students across Minnesota receive this grant, including more than half of Augsburg undergraduate students last year!

Today from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. representatives from the Minnesota Private College Council will be in the Christensen Center lobby collecting notes from students about the impact of the State Grant. Stop by to write a short note to your legislator to help ensure current and future generations of students continue to receive this crucial support!

TONIGHT on Zoom: Interfaith and Activism Panel

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith at Augsburg for an interactive panel discussion on interfaith and activism. Panelists include Beth Gendler, Executive Director, Jewish Community Action <https://www.jewishcommunityaction.org/>; Phil Romine, Director, Opportunity Saint Paul, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul <https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/opportunity-saint-paul/>, and Augsburg’s own Jenean Gilmer, Program Manager, Community-Engaged Learning, Sabo Center for Democracy <https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/>

Students, faculty, staff and public are welcome to attend.

The panel discussion will take place on Zoom.

Please email Michon at truesmit@augsburg.edu for zoom link.

Want to Volunteer Before the Semester Ends? Get Hours in at MNUDL’s Championship Tournament

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities Metro.

Do you want an opportunity to complete service hours before the semester ends? We still have one opportunity. On December 8th and 9th, we will hold our championship tournament for the high school national topic season. The December 8th half of the tournament is virtual, and the December 9th half is in-person at Washington Technology Magnet School.

Judges watch students debate, listen to their arguments, choose a winner, and provide constructive feedback to the students so they can improve.

No debate experience? No problem. We will train you, and those without experience will be assigned to judge novice debates.

Sign up here:

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

PA Program Coffee Fundraiser (Through Dec 4)

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Help the Augsburg PA Program raise money for student society and for donations to Face to Face, a local youth organization, and grab a great gift for yourself or someone else!

We have partnered with Mill City Roasters to sell 12 oz bags of light & medium roast coffee!

1 bag for $20
2+ bags for $15 each

Bags can be bought from Now through December 4th using our form and either picked up or locally dropped off after Dec 13th: https://forms.gle/bCjsYnHfMqQVgpHy8

Coffee Flyer (Feel free to print & share)

QIPOC HoliGay Extragaganza – Win up to $75

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

QIPOC is hosting a holiday party this friday from 6-8PM in the student lounge! This is in collaboration with QPA and KAUG. There will be sugar cookie decoration, KAUG bringing in music and vibes, karaoke, and an Ugly Sweater competition! Those who choose to enter the competition will have a chance to win up to $75 in visa gift card prizes. Runner ups will get $35 and $50 in gift card prizes. RSVP, invite friends, have fun and celebrate the end of the semester.
If you come to our event, be sure to also support ISO’s cultural night, which is happening right after our event!

Hope to see you all there!!

RSVP Here!

Annual Augsburg Anti-Racism Training

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

It is time to register for the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training. This year the training will be led by Dr. Abdul M. Omari, founder and principal of AMO Enterprise. The training, entitled Understanding and Using Cultural Intelligence, will allow participants to revisit the previous annual anti-racism trainings and introduce connections to Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to practically fight oppression and its many tenets in a university setting. CQ will be used to help participants better connect with themselves and others while examining oppressive behaviors, assumptions, and mindsets.

All Augsburg employees must register for and attend one of the three sessions listed below:

FALL SEMESTER TRAINING
Thu, Dec 7, 2023
Via Zoom
3:30-6:30 p.m. (3 Hours)

SPRING SEMESTER TRAINING
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
Via Zoom
3:00-6:00 p.m. (3 Hours)

MAY TRAINING
Thu, May 9, 2024
Via Zoom
8:30-11:30 a.m. (3 Hours)

TO REGISTER, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceIQaNw1KOC20njLa8LiueF-h3JRyZXzfRAkmXWD3dC69ZPw/viewform

Annual Augsburg Anti-Racism Training Website

TODAY – Look at Colorful Posters, Learn about Clinical Psychology Research

submitted by bennett7@augsburg.edu

Join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the Augsburg Room (in the upper level of Christensen Center) on Thursday, November 30th from 12:00-1:00pm. Our advanced graduate students will share posters about their Clinical Research Project Proposals.
Come look at the wonderful posters, ask questions, explore ideas! This annual event serves as a great opportunity to get to know our program, and to explore our students’ exciting research trajectories.

TODAY – Join Mental Health Matters for a Guest Speaker

submitted by kroskak@augsburg.edu

Join the Mental Health Matters student organization today, 11/30, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room to hear from a special guest speaker! Monica L. Yeadon (MSW, CPS, & LGSW) will be discussing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, her mental health journey, self-care strategies, and a group mindfulness practice. We hope to see you there!

RSVP on Auggie Life!

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey Today

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Science Food and Cooking Lab Survey

submitted by leenn8@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a study of the Science Food Lab. You were selected as a possible participant because you have either taken this course or have not yet taken this course.

Please read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to participate in this study. This study is being conducted by Nikki Lee, Emily Vang, and PangDao Xiong, marketing students at Augsburg University. The purpose of this study is to find out what students want to learn from food. This information will be used to find data. It will determine what will interest students to learn that relates to food and will also be used in a presentation in a marketing research class at Augsburg University. Dr. Lori Lohman is the instructor for this course. Her phone number is (612) 330-1220.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQnLEUhPNO2RCZ0

New Staff Position: Staff Accountant

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

We are seeking an individual to join our Business Office team to complete daily and weekly cash accounting processes to ensure accurate and detailed records of all cash transactions are maintained. This position will also be responsible for completing assigned monthly close processes, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, assisting with internal management financial reports and budgeting processes, preparing and completing tax filings, and providing backup support for other areas in the accounting office.

Primary Responsibilities:

– Reconcile main bank and sub accounts weekly.
– Prepare and post journal entries to record all main bank and sub account activity weekly.
– Access bank information online and record cash activity daily in cash spreadsheets.
– Follow cash reconciliation procedures and update documentation as necessary.
– Provide reconciliation report weekly to the Accounting Manager for review and follow-up on open items as well as daily follow-up on rejected transactions, fraud notifications, and check voids.
– Review available balances in cash accounts and recommend transfers between accounts as needed
– Update cash flow summary report with daily cash receipts and expenditures by type and assist in the analysis of unusual or unexpected transactions.
– Support any audit testing of cash accounts or transactions as needed.
– Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

– Monthly fixed asset reviews, asset maintenance in the fixed asset module and reconciliations.
– Perform monthly investment and accrued interest reconciliations. Maintain electronic statements and assist with monthly endowment reporting.
– Prepare monthly prepaid reconciliations.
– Reconcile third party scholarships monthly and work with student financial services to clear balances.
– Monthly reconciliation of bond, note, and interest payable accounts as well as bond amortization and trustee deposit reconciliations. Update the capital and operating leases schedules as needed.
– Upload monthly central service journal entries to ERP system as well as accounting tickets.
– Various asset and liability monthly account reconciliations as assigned.
– Perform year-end inventory counts and reconciliations.
– Prepare various budget variance analysis in support of management and financial reporting.
– Assist in the annual capital budgeting process and completion of monthly summary reporting.

Tax preparation and filing:

– Prepare and file monthly sales tax as well as annual sales tax reports.
– Process and report unclaimed property.

Provide back up support:

– Provide backup support for accounts payable or other duties as necessary.
– Other reconciliation, duties, and special projects as assigned such as work with archiving and record retention.

View Job Posting

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/27/2023: Staff Accountant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999947204943-staff-accountant
11/27/2023: Defensive Coordinator, Football
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/25d5c089-0c61-4fea-9a29-1fa629aff290-defensive-coordinator-football
11/21/2023: Custodial Supervisor – Night Shift
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999945775866-custodial-supervisor-night-shift

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Virtual Workshop with Najeeba Syeed on 12/7/23

submitted by hurleyc@augsburg.edu

Navigating Spiritual, Religious and Worldview Diversity in the Workplace with Najeeba Syeed. December 7, 11am-2pm. Please join us for the last Forum 365 Professional Development Lab of 2023. The format is a a virtual presentation with interactive breakout sessions in a safe environment. Just in time for the holidays — learn how to engage in nuanced and productive conversation around increasingly complex topics. Anyone with an Augsburg email may attend free – please use promo code IFPDL23 at checkout.

Forum 365 Info/Registration

Thursday’s Interfaith and Activism Panel – Moved to Zoom

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith at Augsburg for an interactive panel discussion on interfaith and activism. Panelists include Beth Gendler, Executive Director, Jewish Community Action <https://www.jewishcommunityaction.org/>; Phil Romine, Director, Opportunity Saint Paul, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul <https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/opportunity-saint-paul/>, and Augsburg’s own Jenean Gilmer, Program Manager, Community-Engaged Learning, Sabo Center for Democracy <https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/>

Students, faculty, staff and public are welcome to attend.

The panel discussion will take place on Zoom.

Please email Michon at truesmit@augsburg.edu for zoom link.

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table TODAY 10:30 – Noon

submitted by rengifoj@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

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! Programs range in length from 1 week to a semester, there are international locations as well as destinations in the USA, and courses are available to fit any major.

Every Study Abroad & Away program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!

Stop by today for more info!

Learn more about Study Abroad & Away

Accessibility at Augsburg – Share Your Opinion

submitted by beeskowk@augsburg.edu

Hello,
We are social work students trying to gather information about accessibility on our campus for a class assignment. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. We will only use this information for our class. Please email beeskowk@augsburg.edu with your thoughts.
We appreciate any feedback!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHY6GpFI1lm2GZtahutK85I1FiBGcKORdP_Hi802fbRnbp2Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Advent Vespers Volunteers Needed

submitted by borden@augsburg.edu

Calling Augsburg students and staff to help support this year’s Advent Vespers by giving of your time, talents, and your bright, smiling faces in service of our annual celebration of the season! We will be in person again at Central Lutheran Church and need many volunteers to assist by handing out programs, helping at the will call desk, collecting seating envelopes, and greeting guests as they arrive for each service.

Services are Friday, December 1 @ 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 2 @ 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, December 2 @ 5:00 p.m. Shifts begin one hour prior, and conclude 15-minutes after each service begins. Stick around to attend the service after you’re done.

We’re counting down the days so please sign up soon!

Visit augsburg.edu/music/vespers/ for more details, and please send questions via email to vespers@augsburg.com. Thank you and we hope to see you there!

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

TODAY – Wellness Wednesday – Planting

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Planting is back!

CWC Wellness Wednesday: Planting!
Don’t forget to join us and get yourself a mini plant that you can grow and share the love.

*Limited Supply*

Date: Wednesday, November 29th
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Location: CWC Lobby

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz9wfoorQf2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Mental Health Matters Hosts Guest Speaker – 11/30

submitted by kroskak@augsburg.edu

Join the Mental Health Matters student organization this Thursday, 11/30, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room to hear from a special guest speaker! Monica L. Yeadon (MSW, CPS, & LGSW) will be discussing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, her mental health journey, self-care strategies, and a group mindfulness practice. We hope to see you there!

RSVP on Auggie Life!

Come to the Writing Center for Help with Your Final Papers and Projects

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open!

The Augsburg Writing Center offers both online and in-person tutoring. Skilled students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!

Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

Want to Volunteer Before the Semester Ends? Get Hours in at MNUDL’s Championship Tournament

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities Metro.

Do you want an opportunity to complete service hours before the semester ends? We still have one opportunity. On December 8th and 9th, we will hold our championship tournament for the high school national topic season. The December 8th half of the tournament is virtual, and the December 9th half is in-person at Washington Technology Magnet School.

Judges watch students debate, listen to their arguments, choose a winner, and provide constructive feedback to the students so they can improve.

No debate experience? No problem. We will train you, and those without experience will be assigned to judge novice debates.

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

Faculty and Staff Holiday Party, Dec. 14

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 3–5 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel

You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.

If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.

To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.

Preferred/needed items for Campus Cupboard

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!

TODAY – URGO Summer Research Info Session

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Get paid to do research! Join us TODAY from 5-6pm in Hagfors 150B to hear from past researchers, learn how to write a strong application, and find a faculty mentor!

The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.

$6,000 for full-time researchers

$3,000 for half-time researchers

URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!

If you have any questions regarding the program or cannot make it to an info session and would like to learn more, please schedule with Dixie Shafer using the link below.

See you there!

Meet with Dixie Shafer

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey Today

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

“Best Summer Ever” Film Screening Dec 8: Opportunity for Inclusion Certificate Good Standing Credit

submitted by chandsyd@augsburg.edu

Join us for a screening and discussion of the film “Best Summer Ever”! The film tells the story (and sometimes sings the story!) of Sage and Anthony, the complexities that ensue after their summer camp romance, and the dynamics among their families and friend-groups.

As told by the producers, “’Best Summer Ever’ is an original inclusive musical featuring eight original songs and a fully integrated cast and crew of people with and without disabilities.”

Date and time: Friday, December 8, 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Science Hall 123

Hosted by Film Club and CLASS/Disability Resources. The Augsburg Community is invited (students, faculty, staff). Snacks will be provided. 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!

QIPOC HoliGay Extragaganza—Win up to $75

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

QIPOC is hosting a holiday party this friday from 6-8PM in the student lounge! This is in collaboration with QPA and KAUG. There will be sugar cookie decoration, KAUG bringing in music and vibes, karaoke, and an Ugly Sweater competition! Those who choose to enter the competition will have a chance to win up to $75 in visa gift card prizes. Runner ups will get $35 and $50 in gift card prizes. RSVP, invite friends, have fun and celebrate the end of the semester.
If you come to our event, be sure to also support ISO’s cultural night, which is happening right after our event!

Hope to see you all there!!

RSVP here!

Annual Augsburg Anti-Racism Training

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

It is time to register for the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training. This year the training will be led by Dr. Abdul M. Omari, founder and principal of AMO Enterprise. The training, entitled Understanding and Using Cultural Intelligence, will allow participants to revisit the previous annual anti-racism trainings and introduce connections to Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to practically fight oppression and its many tenets in a university setting. CQ will be used to help participants better connect with themselves and others while examining oppressive behaviors, assumptions, and mindsets.

All Augsburg employees must register for and attend one of the three sessions listed below:

FALL SEMESTER TRAINING
Thu, Dec 7, 2023
Via Zoom
3:30-6:30 p.m. (3 Hours)

SPRING SEMESTER TRAINING
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
Via Zoom
3:00-6:00 p.m. (3 Hours)

MAY TRAINING
Thu, May 9, 2024
Via Zoom
8:30-11:30 a.m. (3 Hours)

TO REGISTER, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceIQaNw1KOC20njLa8LiueF-h3JRyZXzfRAkmXWD3dC69ZPw/viewform

Annual Augsburg Anti-Racism Training Website

PA Program Holiday Coffee Fundraiser

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Help the Augsburg PA Program raise money for student society and for donations to Face to Face, a local youth organization, and grab a great gift for yourself or someone else!

We have partnered with Mill City Roasters to sell 12 oz bags of light & medium roast coffee!

1 bag for $20
2+ bags for $15 each

Bags can be bought from Now through December 4th using our form and either picked up or locally dropped off after Dec 13th: https://forms.gle/bCjsYnHfMqQVgpHy8

PA Coffee Flyer

Poster Presentation on Thursday 11/30 at Noon: Annual Clinical PsyD Student Research Review

submitted by bennett7@augsburg.edu

Join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the Augsburg Room (in the upper level of
Christensen Center) on Thursday, November 30th from 12:00-1:00pm, where our upper-level graduate students will discuss their Clinical Research Project Proposals. This annual event serves as a great opportunity to get to know our program, and to explore our students’ exciting research trajectories.

Light refreshments will be provided!

Science Food and Cooking Lab Survey

submitted by leenn8@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a study of the Science Food Lab. You were selected as a possible participant because you have either taken this course or have not yet taken this course.

Please read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to participate in this study. This study is being conducted by Nikki Lee, Emily Vang, and PangDao Xiong, marketing students at Augsburg University. The purpose of this study is to find out what students want to learn from food. This information will be used to find data. It will determine what will interest students to learn that relates to food and will also be used in a presentation in a marketing research class at Augsburg University. Dr. Lori Lohman is the instructor for this course. Her phone number is (612) 330-1220.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQnLEUhPNO2RCZ0

TODAY & TOMORROW – URGO Summer Research Info Session

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Get paid to do research! Join us Today & Tomorrow from 5-6pm in Hagfors 150B to hear from past researchers, learn how to write a strong application, and find a faculty mentor!

The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.

$6,000 for full-time researchers

$3,000 for half-time researchers

URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!

If you have any questions regarding the program or cannot make it to an info session and would like to learn more, please schedule with Dixie Shafer using the link below.

See you there!

Meet With Dixie Shafer

Join Us for an Interfaith and Activism Panel Discussion – Thursday

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith at Augsburg for an interactive panel discussion on interfaith and activism. Panelists include Beth Gendler, Executive Director, Jewish Community Action <https://www.jewishcommunityaction.org/>; Phil Romine, Director, Opportunity Saint Paul, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul <https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/opportunity-saint-paul/>, and Augsburg’s own Jenean Gilmer, Program Manager, Community-Engaged Learning, Sabo Center for Democracy <https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/>

Students, faculty, staff and public are welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday, November 30th
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Oren Gateway Center, 114

Mental Health Matters Hosts Guest Speaker – 11/30

submitted by kroskak@augsburg.edu

Join the Mental Health Matters student organization this Thursday, 11/30, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room to hear from a special guest speaker! Monica L. Yeadon (MSW, CPS, & LGSW) will be discussing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, her mental health journey, self-care strategies, and a group mindfulness practice. We hope to see you there!

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey Today

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Our Lady of Guadalupe Day

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

We’re planning a chapel service at Augsburg to celebrate the Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe on December 8th at 10:40 AM. We need readers, musicians, and people to attend the event. We’ll be serving tamales after the chapel service. Please plan to join us and bring your friends!

We’re especially looking for folks willing to be involved in the service and we thought you might be interested in having a role, or might have some ideas of others in the Augsburg community who might want to take part in this special event.
We need volunteers for these roles:
Readers to read Scripture in Spanish and English
Musicians (guitar, soloists, singers for a choir, etc)
A couple volunteers to read / lead the prayers
Greeters to give out bulletins and roses at the door
People to bring friends to this special event

Please let us know if you’re interested in being involved! Please forward this message to invite your friends. We’ll host one rehearsal when we will assign roles to everyone who wants to help. Questions? Please contact Pastor John at schwehn@augsburg.edu or Sarah Degner Riveros at riveross@augsburg.edu.

Want to Volunteer Before the Semester Ends? Get Hours in at MNUDL’s Championship Tournament

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities Metro.

Do you want an opportunity to complete service hours before the semester ends? We still have one opportunity. On December 8th and 9th, we will hold our championship tournament for the high school national topic season. The December 8th half of the tournament is virtual, and the December 9th half is in-person at Washington Technology Magnet School.

Judges watch students debate, listen to their arguments, choose a winner, and provide constructive feedback to the students so they can improve.

No debate experience? No problem. We will train you, and those without experience will be assigned to judge novice debates.

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

Sign Up to Judge

“Best Summer Ever” Film Screening on Dec 8: An Original Musical with Noteworthy Inclusive Casting

submitted by chandsyd@augsburg.edu

Join us for a screening and discussion of the film “Best Summer Ever”! The film tells the story (and sometimes sings the story!) of Sage and Anthony, the complexities that ensue after their summer camp romance, and the dynamics among their families and friend-groups.

As told by the producers, “’Best Summer Ever’ is an original inclusive musical featuring eight original songs and a fully integrated cast and crew of people with and without disabilities.”

Date and time: Friday, December 8, 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Science Hall 123

Hosted by Film Club and CLASS/Disability Resources. The Augsburg Community is invited (students, faculty, staff). Snacks will be provided. 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!

Annual Augsburg Anti-Racism Training

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

It is time to register for the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training. This year the training will be led by Dr. Abdul M. Omari, founder and principal of AMO Enterprise. The training, entitled Understanding and Using Cultural Intelligence, will allow participants to revisit the previous annual anti-racism trainings and introduce connections to Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to practically fight oppression and its many tenets in a university setting. CQ will be used to help participants better connect with themselves and others while examining oppressive behaviors, assumptions, and mindsets.

All Augsburg employees must register for and attend one of the three sessions listed below:

FALL SEMESTER TRAINING
Thu, Dec 7, 2023
Via Zoom
3:30-6:30 p.m. (3 Hours)

SPRING SEMESTER TRAINING
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
Via Zoom
3:00-6:00 p.m. (3 Hours)

MAY TRAINING
Thu, May 9, 2024
Via Zoom
8:30-11:30 a.m. (3 Hours)

TO REGISTER, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceIQaNw1KOC20njLa8LiueF-h3JRyZXzfRAkmXWD3dC69ZPw/viewform

Annual Augsburg Anti-Racism Training Website

Information Session TODAY — Study Abroad in Cuba, May 2024 — 11/28 at 3:45 p.m.

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Come learn more about an incredible opportunity to study abroad next May in Cuba! We’ll go through the itinerary, costs and logistics, and leave time for questions. Come meet the faculty member, Beliza Torres, who will be leading this arts-focused program in Cuba. Cuba is world renowned for its art education programs and top-notch artists, and it’s also a privilege to experience this socialist/communist island in the Caribbean! Zoom link will be added if folks need to connect virtually. (Email rohlfsen@augsburg.edu)

When: Tuesday, 11/28, 3:45pm Where: Lindell Library, Room 301 (or zoom)

Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/98123820230?pwd=MFovKzJyL05VYXJ5c1FwRUhENXp3QT09

For more information or to start an application, visit our detailed registration page:
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55797

For accommodation requests, please email Nichole at rohlfsen@augsburg.edu. We will be sharing a presentation and the itinerary. We will do our best to meet any accommodation needs if you let us know with as much advance notice as possible.

CGEE Registration Page- Arts, Culture, & Community in Cuba

QIPOC HoliGay Extragaganza—Win up to $75

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

QIPOC is hosting a holiday party this friday from 6-8PM in the student lounge! This is in collaboration with QPA and KAUG. There will be sugar cookie decoration, KAUG bringing in music and vibes, karaoke, and an Ugly Sweater competition! Those who choose to enter the competition will have a chance to win up to $75 in visa gift card prizes. Runner ups will get $35 and $50 in gift card prizes. RSVP, invite friends, have fun and celebrate the end of the semester.
If you come to our event, be sure to also support ISO’s cultural night, which is happening right after our event!

Hope to see you all there!!

RSVP here!

Come to the Writing Center for Help with Your Final Papers and Projects

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open!

The Augsburg Writing Center offers both online and in-person tutoring. Skilled students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!

Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

TODAY – Application Deadline 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/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2
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.

Coffee Fundraiser

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Help the Augsburg PA Program raise money for student society and for donations to Face to Face, a local youth organization, and grab a great gift for yourself or someone else!

We have partnered with Mill City Roasters to sell bags of light & medium roast coffee (PA fuel)!

Bags can be bought from now through December 4th using our form and either picked up at the PA Classroom or locally dropped off: https://forms.gle/bCjsYnHfMqQVgpHy8

1 for $20
2+ for $15 each!

Coffee Bag Order Form

Science Food and Cooking Course Survey

submitted by leenn8@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a study of the Science Food Lab. You were selected as a possible participant because you have either taken this course or have not yet taken this course.

Please read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to participate in this study. This study is being conducted by Nikki Lee, Emily Vang, and PangDao Xiong, marketing students at Augsburg University. The purpose of this study is to find out what students want to learn from food. This information will be used to find data. It will determine what will interest students to learn that relates to food and will also be used in a presentation in a marketing research class at Augsburg University. Dr. Lori Lohman is the instructor for this course. Her phone number is (612) 330-1220.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQnLEUhPNO2RCZ0

Poster Presentation on Thursday 11/30 at Noon: Annual Clinical PsyD Student Research Review

submitted by hughessc@augsburg.edu

Join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the Augsburg Room (in the upper level of
Christensen Center) on Thursday, November 30th from 12:00-1:00pm, where our upper-level graduate students will discuss their Clinical Research Project Proposals. This annual event serves as a great opportunity to get to know our program, and to explore our students’ exciting research trajectories.

Light refreshments will be provided!

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/21/2023: Custodial Supervisor – Night Shift
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999945775866-custodial-supervisor-night-shift
11/15/2023: Public Safety Officer – Hiring Bonus
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999944433863-public-safety-officer-hiring-bonus

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Yoga Monday – TODAY

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, November 27th from 10:40am-11:40am in the Chapel.

OPEN TO ALL (Staff, Faculty, Students)

Accessibility at Augsburg – Share Your Thoughts

submitted by beeskowk@augsburg.edu

Hello,
We are social work students trying to gather information about accessibility on our campus for a class assignment. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. We will only use this information for our class. Please email beeskowk@augsburg.edu with your thoughts about accessibility on campus.
We appreciate any feedback!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHY6GpFI1lm2GZtahutK85I1FiBGcKORdP_Hi802fbRnbp2Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Information Session: Study Abroad in Cuba, May 2024, 11/28 at 3:45 p.m.

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Come learn more about an incredible opportunity to study abroad next May in Cuba! We’ll go through the itinerary, costs and logistics, and leave time for questions. Come meet the faculty member, Beliza Torres, who will be leading this arts-focused program in Cuba. Cuba is world renowned for its art education programs and top-notch artists, and it’s also a privilege to experience this socialist/communist island in the Caribbean! Zoom link will be added if folks need to connect virtually. (Email rohlfsen@augsburg.edu)

When: Tuesday, 11/28, 3:45pm
Where: Lindell Library, Room 301

For more information or to start an application, visit our detailed registration page:
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55797

For accommodation requests, please email Nichole at rohlfsen@augsburg.edu. We will be sharing a presentation and the itinerary. We will do our best to meet any accommodation needs if you let us know with as much advance notice as possible.

CGEE Registration Page- Arts, Culture, & Community in Cuba

TOMORROW – Application Deadline 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/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2
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.

Join Us for an Interfaith and Activism Panel Discussion – Thursday

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith at Augsburg for an interactive panel discussion on interfaith and activism. Panelists include Beth Gendler, Executive Director, Jewish Community Action <https://www.jewishcommunityaction.org/>; Phil Romine, Director, Opportunity Saint Paul, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul <https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/opportunity-saint-paul/>, and Augsburg’s own Jenean Gilmer, Program Manager, Community-Engaged Learning, Sabo Center for Democracy <https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/>

Students, faculty, staff and public are welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday, November 30th
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Oren Gateway Center, 114

Workshop “AI in Higher Education: Idea Exchange” Tuesday, 3:40 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

On Tuesday, CTL is hosting “AI in Higher Education: Idea Exchange” facilitated by Susan Hadjiyanis, Instructional Design Technologist, November 28, 3:40- 5:00 pm in the Marshall Room.

Please RSVP using the link below.

Workshop RSVP “AI in Higher Education: Idea Exchange”

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey Today

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/15/2023: Student: Institutional Advancement Office Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999944409169-student-institutional-advancement-office-assistant
11/14/2023: Student: Multicultural Life/LatinX Student Services
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999944225653-student-multicultural-life-latinx-student-services

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Thanksgiving Break – Dining Hours & Available Resources for Students

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

The Dining Commons, Einstein’s, Nabo, and Kafe Kafeega will all close on Wednesday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m.

The Dining Commons will reopen for dinner on Sunday, November 26. Einstein’s, Nabo, and Kafe Kafeega will reopen for normal hours on Monday, November 27.

The Dean of Students Office, Residence Life, Campus Cupboard, International Student Services, and the Food Lab to make sure that students who are staying on campus have access to a kitchen if needed (especially those living in Urness) as well as knowledge about Campus Cupboard hours immediately before and during the Thanksgiving break.

Residential students, you will be notified of these hours and available resources if you’re staying on campus during the break. If you have any questions, contact Dean of Students Mike Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

TODAY at 10:30 a.m. – Wellness Wednesday: Bean Art

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

CWC Wellness Wednesday: Bean Art 🙂
If you are curious and like arts or painting, don’t forget to stop by and join in our next Wellness Wednesday using the bean to create art.

Location: CWC Lobby
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Date: Wednesday, November 22nd

https://www.instagram.com/p/Czt8_OZuEsq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Information Session: Study Abroad in Cuba, May 2024

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Come learn more about an incredible opportunity to study abroad next May in Cuba! We’ll go through the itinerary, costs and logistics, and leave time for questions. Come meet the faculty member, Beliza Torres, who will be leading this arts-focused program in Cuba. Cuba is world renowned for its arts education programs and top-notch artists, and it’s also a privilege to experience this socialist/communist island in the Caribbean! Zoom link will be added if folks need to connect virtually. (Email rohlfsen@augsburg.edu)

For more information or to start an application, visit our detailed registration page:
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55797

For accommodation requests, please email Nichole at rohlfsen@augsburg.edu. We will be sharing a presentation and the itinerary. We will do our best to meet any accommodation needs if you let us know as much in advance as possible.

CGEE Registration Page- Arts, Culture, & Community in Cuba

CGEE-Mexico Instructor Selected for Conference “ANUIES Civic Kitchen”

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to CGEE-Mexico instructor, Fatima Mendoza, for being invited to participate in the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions of Mexico (ANUIES) Civic Kitchen; a space of collective development of social abilities to prototype action-leading proposals around gender violence in Mexican universities, that will take place in the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua from November 21 to Nov., 25.

This 5-day workshop called Civic Kitchen, puts together a heterogeneous group of people from different social sectors such as educators, scientists, social researchers, politicians, students, civilians, civil association actors, etc., to generate a dialogue based on different participative-action innovative methodologies, to generate a series of documented prototypes of projects that will be implemented in the universities that are part of the ANUIES, in search of bringing solutions to the pivotal issues that the Mexican society faces. Fatima is giving a presentation on teaching environmental studies using critical and experiential pedagogies creatively.

Congratulations to Fatima, on being selected for this honor!

Join Us for an Interfaith and Activism Panel Discussion – 11/30

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith at Augsburg for an interactive panel discussion on interfaith and activism. Panelists include Beth Gendler, Executive Director, Jewish Community Action <https://www.jewishcommunityaction.org/>; Phil Romine, Director, Opportunity Saint Paul, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul <https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/opportunity-saint-paul/>, and Augsburg’s own Jenean Gilmer, Program Manager, Community-Engaged Learning, Sabo Center for Democracy <https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/>

Students, faculty, staff and public are welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday, November 30th
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Oren Gateway Center, 114

Our Lady of Guadalupe Day

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

We’re planning a chapel service at Augsburg to celebrate the Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe on December 8th at 10:40 AM. We need readers, musicians, and people to attend the event. We’ll be serving tamales after the chapel service. Please plan to join us and bring your friends!
We’re especially looking for folks willing to be involved in the service and we thought you might be interested in having a role, or might have some ideas of others in the Augsburg community who might want to take part in this special event.
We need volunteers for these roles:
Readers to read Scripture in Spanish and English
Musicians (guitar, soloists, singers for a choir, etc)
A couple volunteers to read / lead the prayers
Greeters to give out bulletins and roses at the door
People to bring friends to this special event
Please let us know if you’re interested in being involved! Please forward this message to invite your friends. We’ll host one rehearsal when we will assign roles to everyone who wants to help. Questions? Please contact Pastor John at schwehn@augsburg.edu or Sarah Degner Riveros at riveross@augsburg.edu.

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!

Science and Cooking Food Lab Survey

submitted by leenn8@augsburg.edu

Please read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to participate in this study. This study is being conducted by Nikki Lee, Emily Vang, and PangDao Xiong, marketing students at Augsburg University. The purpose of this study is to find out what students want to learn from food. This information will be used to find data. It will determine what will interest students to learn that relates to food and will also be used in a presentation in a marketing research class at Augsburg University. Dr. Lori Lohman is the instructor for this course. Her phone number is (612) 330-1220.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQnLEUhPNO2RCZ0

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/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2
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.

Next Tuesday & Wednesday – URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Info Session

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Join us next Tuesday the 28th or Wednesday the 29th at 5-6pm in Hagfors 150B to hear from past researchers, learn how to write a strong application, and find a faculty mentor!

The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.

$6,000 for full-time researchers

$3,000 for half-time researchers

URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!

If you have any questions regarding the program or cannot make it to an info session and would like to learn more, use the link “Meet with URGO” to schedule an appointment with the Director of URGO, Dixie Shafer, or email urgo@augsburg.edu.

See you there!

URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Information

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey Today

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Extended Deadline – Boren Scholarship for Language Study Abroad

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Let us know your intent to apply by December 8th by making an appointment with Dixie Shafer in URGO or Emilie Lenz in Study Abroad.

The Boren Scholarship is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages critical to U.S. interests by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences where language learning is the focus. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and can assist any applicant in selecting a program and writing/editing application essays.

Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested:
Check out the Boren website (www.borenawards.org) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries.

Let us know your intent to apply by December 8th by making an appointment with Emilie Lenz in Study Abroad or Dixie Shafer in URGO.

Submit your application to shafer@augsburg.edu by Augsburg’s internal campus application deadline of Friday, January 5th.

Meet with Dixie Shafer

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/15/2023: Student: Institutional Advancement Office Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999944409169-student-institutional-advancement-office-assistant
11/14/2023: Student: Multicultural Life/LatinX Student Services
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999944225653-student-multicultural-life-latinx-student-services

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New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/15/2023: Public Safety Officer – Hiring Bonus
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999944433863-public-safety-officer-hiring-bonus
11/13/2023: Staff Accountant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999944054569-staff-accountant

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¡Ándale! Enhance Your Spanish Skills This Spring

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your intermediate Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 212 for the Spring semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Also, this course counts towards a minor or a major in Spanish and is a great way to get ready for upper-level Spanish courses.
SPA 212 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed to continue building language skills while exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 211 or the equivalent. Spa 212 meets on campus this spring: MWF 12:30-1:40. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends!
If you’re wondering if this is the right level for you or have any other questions, please contact Professor Michael Kidd, kidd@augsburg.edu.