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Paid Rangel Summer International Affairs Program in D.C.

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program, held in Washington, DC, designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. This program helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs. Groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need are encouraged to apply.

Program Benefits:
– Tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day
– Stipend of $3,300

Eligibility Requirements:
– At least sophomore status
– Cumulative GPA of at least 3.2
– U.S. citizen

Application deadline is February 6th, 2024

Contact urgo@augsburg.edu for application assistance

Apply Now!

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/

General Announcements

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

Spring Semester Bookstore Deadline

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

The deadline to charge online bookstore purchases to your student account is Tuesday, January 23rd. Bookstore purchases can be charged to your student account in-person until Friday, January 26th.

Students are able to charge up to $750 per semester to their student account to allow you to easily utilize excess financial aid to pay for textbooks and supplies. Any balance not covered by financial aid is your responsibility. Be sure to view your monthly billing statements to know what your balance owed is.

Additional information is available on the SFS webpage.

https://www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/policies/bookstore-account-information-and-activation/

View Videos of Fall Semester’s Vocation Chapels

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

The Christensen Center for Vocation and Campus Ministry hosted five great vocation chapels this past semester. The following members of our Augsburg community shared parts of their vocation stories with us as part of our Uncovering Vocation Series.

Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (Biology)
Sergio Madrid (Education)
Jad Habid (Technology)
Jennifer Diaz (Education)
Joanne Reeck (Equity and Inclusion)

Follow the link to see videos of their talks on CCV’s YouTube channel.

Uncovering Vocation Series YouTube Channel

Recording of This Week’s Focused Conversation Available Now

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff: If you were unable to attend this week’s Focused Conversation on updating the Augsburg 150 Strategic Plan with Paul Pribbenow—or you tried to attend via Zoom but were not able to access the livestream—the recording is available now on the All Hands page. We apologize for the tech issues this month.

All Hands (login required)

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

submitted by rengifoj@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

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 (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/04/2023: Administrative Assistant, Music
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999948439041-administrative-assistant-music
12/01/2023: Program Manager, PsyD Program
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999948168806-program-manager-psyd-program
11/30/2023: Event Planner, Operations
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999947859556-event-planner-operations
11/30/2023: Assistant Director of Financial Aid
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/4ae9dbeb-00d2-46ec-95d8-eb83308bc6d5-assistant-director-of-financial-aid

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/06/2023: Student Public Services Library Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999949521574-student-public-services-library-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
11/30/2023: Student: Writing Center Tutor, Spring 2024
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999947910363-student-writing-center-tutor-spring-2024

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Event Announcements

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

“Best Summer Ever” Film Screening TODAY: 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 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

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