Murphy Square Improvement Project Begins This Week

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

This summer, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will undertake a $200,000 project to update Murphy Square, including a more direct east-west crossing.

We have been informed that the Park Board expects fencing to be put up around the perimeter of the park starting this week in preparation for construction to begin in early June. The park will be closed to the public (including the Augsburg community) for the duration of the project.

A reopening date is anticipated in late summer, though there likely will be some usage limitations through the fall.

MPRB Murphy Square Improvements Website

Fiscal Year-End May 31 Deadline

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms

Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2024 by Friday, June 14, 2024. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137.

If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Checks and Cash

If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2024, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137 by Friday June 7, 2024. Our office is open Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!

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!

Murphy Square Improvement Project Begins Today

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

This summer, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will undertake a $200,000 project to update Murphy Square, including a more direct east-west crossing.

We have been informed that the Park Board expects fencing to be put up around the perimeter of the park starting today, May 30, in preparation for construction to begin in early June. The park will be closed to the public (including the Augsburg community) for the duration of the project.

A reopening date is anticipated in late summer, though there likely will be some usage limitations through the fall.

MPRB Murphy Square Improvements Website

Apply for the AugSem Director Position

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Provost Paula O’Loughlin invites faculty members to apply for the AugSem Director position. After reflection and conversation with the current AugSem Director Kristen Chamberlain, this new position will focus on AugSem specifically and not on other first-year experiences. The fall courses are ready to go so the hand-off will be seamless and manageable. The job description is attached. All regular full-time faculty are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who have achieved the rank of Associate Professor with tenure at Augsburg and/or those who have previously taught AugSem. For full consideration, interested applicants should send a current CV and a 1-2 page letter of interest to provost@augsburg.edu by June 14, 2024.

AugSem Director Job Description

Sad News About Former Faculty Member Kermit Paulson ’62

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

The Office of the Provost received the sad news of the death that Kermit Paulson ‘62, retired professor of physics, passed away on May 21, 2024. After graduating with a double major in physics and mathematics, he returned to Augsburg to teach in the physics department from 1968 until he retired in 1986.

Memorial Services for Kermit will be held Sunday, June 2, at HOPE Lutheran Church (3337 Kingsbarn Avenue) in River Falls, WI. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Winds of the Spirits Pavilion at HOPE Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred, and can be directed to the family for use in honor of Kermit.

Please join us in keeping Kermit’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.

Obituary of Kermit Paulson

Opportunities with the Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Reell Office has several upcoming opportunities listed below. Reach out to Program Director, Keri Clifton, with questions at cliftonk@augsburg.edu.

Community Practice Cohort
The Reell Office is launching our next Community Practice Cohort which is designed to empower leaders by providing a collaborative space to enhance leadership process and practice while gaining insights around real-life leadership challenges and opportunities. We are currently accepting eight members from September 2024–June 2025 to embark on a 10-month collaborative journey toward effective leadership. Learn more about this opportunity at https://bit.ly/ReellCohort24

Free Monthly Web Series
The Reell Office will begin offering a free monthly web series to explore aspects of seeing things whole. This 30-minute interactive dialogue will dive into practices that foster curiosity, dignity, humility, and trust. Expert interviews with seasoned leaders will inspire you to embrace holistic leadership and work towards the common good. Join our first session on Friday, June 14th at 12pm to hear more about “Asking Powerful Questions” with Carolyn Evans, Ph.D.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/ReellInsights

Summer 2024 Dining Updates (A Great Time to Explore Local Restaurants)

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Construction is underway this summer to remodel the Dining Commons. The Commons will be closed until mid-August for the project.

Updates include remodeling the serving area to create more space for food service, construction of a designated station where pork is served, new furniture, changes to the beverage service area, and new flooring, ceiling, and window shades.

During the summer, camps and conferences will use the main level of Christensen Center for food service and dining. Outdoor seating will also be available, as weather permits. Regular food service will not be available for faculty and staff; Dining Services will only accommodate camps and pre-arranged groups.

Einstein’s will continue regular summer hours between 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. We encourage faculty and staff to explore and support neighborhood restaurants this summer. Learn more from Augsburg Local: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/business-profiles/

Facilities blog

Summer 2024 Dining Updates

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Construction is underway this summer to remodel the Dining Commons. The Commons will be closed until mid-August for the project.

Updates include remodeling the serving area to create more space for food service, construction of a designated station where pork is served, new furniture, changes to the beverage service area, and new flooring, ceiling, and window shades.

During the summer, camps and conferences will use the main level of Christensen Center for food service and dining. Outdoor seating will also be available, as weather permits. Regular food service will not be available for faculty and staff; Dining Services will only accommodate camps and pre-arranged groups.

Einstein’s will continue regular summer hours between 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. We encourage faculty and staff to explore and support neighborhood restaurants this summer. Learn more from Augsburg Local: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/business-profiles/

Facilities blog

Limited Availability of Meeting Rooms in Christensen June 8–July 9

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

Due to the Dining Commons renovation and accommodations for summer camps, meeting room availability will be limited in Christensen Center between June 8 and July 9.

AUGSBURG ROOM and NELSON ROOM—available but may be subject to noise and disruption from construction projects

RIVERSIDE ROOM and CEDAR ROOM—not available for the duration of construction.

MARSHALL ROOM—not available June 8—July 9 due to cleaning, setup, and food service for summer camps

Thanks in advance for your patience and flexibility during this time. Please consider requesting alternatives to these locations as you are able, or reach out to events@augsburg.edu for assistance.

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Fiscal Year-End May 31 Deadline

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms

Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2024 by Friday, June 14, 2024. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137.

If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Checks and Cash

If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2024, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137 by Friday June 7, 2024. Our office is open Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!

Luke Omodt Named a 2024-25 Rossing Physics Scholar

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Help us congratulate Luke Omodt ’25 on receiving one of four $10,000 Rossing Physics Scholarships! Luke is a physics and chemistry double major currently conducting computational materials science research with Assistant Professor of Physics Daniel Hickox-Young, which will continue into the summer thanks to funding from Dean and Amy Sundquist. Luke was also named a Goldwater Scholar earlier this spring.

About the award—Dr. Thomas D. Rossing was an accomplished physics scholar who decided to support the study of physics at colleges and universities related to the ELCA by providing scholarships in addition to other financial aid to exemplary physics students.

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!

Summer 2024 Dining Updates (Where Can I Have Lunch This Summer?)

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Construction is underway this summer to remodel the Dining Commons. The Commons will be closed until mid-August for the project.

Updates include remodeling the serving area to create more space for food service, construction of a designated station where pork is served, new furniture, changes to the beverage service area, and new flooring, ceiling, and window shades.

During the summer, camps and conferences will use the main level of Christensen Center for food service and dining. Outdoor seating will also be available, as weather permits. Regular food service will not be available for faculty and staff; Dining Services will only accommodate camps and pre-arranged groups. Einstein’s will continue regular summer hours between 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. We encourage faculty and staff to explore and support neighborhood restaurants this summer. Learn more from Augsburg Local: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/business-profiles/

Read more about what’s open during construction on the facilities blog.

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/20/2024: Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988855879-admissions-counselor-undergraduate-admissions
05/16/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988060231-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

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!

Luke Omodt Named a 2024-25 Rossing Physics Scholar

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Help us congratulate Luke Omodt ’25 on receiving one of four $10,000 Rossing Physics Scholarships! Luke is a physics and chemistry double major currently conducting computational materials science research with Assistant Professor of Physics Daniel Hickox-Young, which will continue into the summer thanks to funding from Dean and Amy Sundquist. Luke was also named a Goldwater Scholar earlier this spring.

About the award—Dr. Thomas D. Rossing was an accomplished physics scholar who decided to support the study of physics at colleges and universities related to the ELCA by providing scholarships in addition to other financial aid to exemplary physics students.

Help Our Colleague Ann (Anita) Lutterman-Aguilar

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

On May 9th the world lost a wonderful man, Germán Aguilar Gutierrez. Anita lost her soulmate.

In addition to our prayers and love…

Please contribute what you can to help our friend Anita offset a portion of the medical and funeral expenses, as well as medical care for Germán’s elderly mother.

Germán Ruben Aguilar Gutierrez — presente!

Please contribute to this fund to help Ann

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/20/2024: Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988855879-admissions-counselor-undergraduate-admissions
05/16/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988060231-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Educator Summer Pass: 3 Months Unlimited Yoga Classes for $150

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

In honor of all educators (faculty and staff), One Yoga is offering an Educator Summer Pass: $150 for a 3-month membership contract for unlimited yoga classes during the summer months. This is a savings of $120 off the standard One Yoga quarterly membership.

One Yoga, an Augsburg Local participant, is located in the Ivy Arts Building – 2637 27th Ave. S, Suite 207, Minneapolis – less than a mile from campus. The pass is good for unlimited classes in the studio, outdoor classes in Matthews or Brackett Park, or virtual classes from home. See link below for further details.

One Yoga Educator Summer Pass

Somali Youth Summit – May 25

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

In partnership with Daryeel Youth, Augsburg is hosting the 2024 Somali Youth Summit on Saturday, May 25 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hagfors Center. The annual summit is a transformative youth event focused on collective healing, empowerment, and spiritual tools for resilience. The focus of this year’s summit will be on community solutions related to the opioid crisis, mental health concerns, and gun violence. Najeeba Syeed, Executive Director of Augsburg’s Interfaith Institute, will be the keynote speaker.

Daryeel Youth

Social Work Student Party: TONIGHT

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

Social Work Students:

Bring your good vibes to Bauhaus in NE Minneapolis –

Address: 1315 Tyler St. NE (MPLS, MN)
Date & Time: May 23rd, 2024 from 7:30-9:00 pm

NASW-MN’s Student Affinity group invites you for a casual end-of-the year gathering of BSW, MSW, and DSW Students from around the state – a great chance to network and mingle with others entering the field of social work.

Not an NASW Member? No problem!
Meet current members & learn how to join!

See you there!

Please reach out with any questions:
Bryce Premo
premob@augsburg.edu

Staff Union Picnic: TODAY, 5/23 at Noon in Murphy Square

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a Staff Union picnic on Thursday, May 23rd starting at noon at the picnic tables in Murphy Square. Please bring your own lunch and a snack or dessert to share. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together and kick off a successful bargaining season. We hope to see you there!

Social Work Student Affinity Group

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

Social Work Students:

NASW-MN’s Student Affinity group invites you for a casual end-of-the year gathering of BSW, MSW, and DSW Students – a great chance to network and mingle with others entering the field of social work.

Where: Bauhaus – 1315 Tyler St. NE (MPLS, MN)
Date & Time: May 23rd, 2024 from 7:30-9:00 pm

Not an NASW Member? No problem!
Meet current members & learn how to join!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/20/2024: Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988855879-admissions-counselor-undergraduate-admissions
05/16/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988060231-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

All staff and faculty are invited to participate in the Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education conference for free.

The 2024 Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference for the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities will convene at Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota from July 8-10.

Each year, members of Lutheran colleges gather to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education.The theme of the 2024 conference is “Educational Access: Lutheran Roots, Contemporary Practices“

The conference is open to all persons from ELCA colleges and universities, but persons should attend who have a campus responsibility for or interest in the mission of their institution and its place within the Lutheran intellectual tradition in higher education.

The keynote presentation for this conference is “Access, Accessibility, and Change: Navigating Leadership in the Shifting Landscape of Higher Education” given by Emma Jones, Executive Vice President / Owner of Credo. A higher education professional since 2002, Emma (she/her) is a storyteller, strategist, speaker, writer, and editor.

Contact Grace Robinson at grace.robinson@elca.org for more information.

You can use this link to REGISTER FOR THE 2024 VOLHE CONFERENCE

Help Our Colleague Ann (Anita) Lutterman-Aguilar

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

On May 9th the world lost a wonderful man, Germán Aguilar Gutierrez. Anita lost her soulmate.

In addition to our prayers and love…

Please contribute what you can to help our friend Anita offset a portion of the medical and funeral expenses, as well as medical care for Germán’s elderly mother.

Germán Ruben Aguilar Gutierrez — presente!

Please contribute to this fund to help Ann

Last Chance to Volunteer – Sign Up to Judge Financial Literacy Leadership Debates

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, provides academic competitive debate for middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We tailor the debate model to meet the needs of a variety of students. One of our special programs, which is tailored specifically for girls and gender expansive youth, is Financial Literacy Leadership Debates.

Financial Literacy Leadership Debate is an innovative after-school program that supports students’ public speaking and critical thinking skills while also building financial literacy knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coaches after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and prepare for in-person tournaments.

We’re seeking women and gender expansive individuals who study or work in finance related fields to serve as debate judges. No experience is needed- we’ll train you! By being a judge, you’ll have a chance to connect with students and share about your own experiences in this field.

We have one tournament left this season on May 29th (held at Augsburg University). Tournaments are held from 3:15-7:15 PM.

Please let our Volunteer Coordinator Johan know if you have any transportation needs! Reach out to him at: fullard1@augsburg.edu.

Sign up to judge here:

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

iPhone 7 – 32GB – White

submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu

**Includes** OtterBox Case
**Color**: White
**Memory**: 32 GB
**Software Version**: iOS 15.8.2
**Color**: Classic White
**Condition**: The screen is clean and mint, with no scratches or marks. The camera is fully functional, perfect for all your photos!
**Battery**: The battery does require servicing as it has some charging limitations, but the phone works perfectly for daily use.
**Accessories**: Comes with a protective OtterBox case to keep it safe from drops and scratches.
**Network**: The device has security unlocked. Was used on Verizon/xfinity network.

Contact on Facebook Marketplace

Fiscal Year-End May 31 Deadline

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms

Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2024 by Friday, June 14, 2024. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137.

If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Checks and Cash

If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2024, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137 by Friday June 7, 2024. Our office is open Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/16/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988060231-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-
05/13/2024: Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999987267103-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer-coach

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Staff Union Picnic Lunch: This Thursday, May 23 at Noon in Murphy Square

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a Staff Union picnic on Thursday, May 23rd starting at noon at the picnic tables in Murphy Square. Please bring your own lunch and a snack or dessert to share. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together and kick off a successful bargaining season. 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!

Apartment for Rent

submitted by flores11@augsburg.edu

One-bedroom
Como / Marcy Holmes Neighborhood
$1,400 a month (which includes an underground parking spot!)
Available as soon as June 1st
_________________________________________________________

Sweet little one-bedroom apartment close to the U of M and Augsburg! This apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer, a fitness center, heated underground parking, and more. This apartment looks out onto Van Cleave Park, and is a short walk to bus stops, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Rent is $1,400 a month and water, trash, cable/Internet are included!

The lease goes until August 7th with the opportunity to renew your lease yearly.

This apartment building has primarily college students/young professionals. It is also a co-op, which (according to the apartment website) means that: Co-op housing lets residents serve as members of the building’s self-governing body.

Interested? Questions? Here is my email plus the website for the apartment building:

Alexiamflores1@gmail.com

https://www.riverton.org/brook

Thanks!!

Power Outage This Morning

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Xcel Energy has notified us this morning of an electric outage potentially affecting the following buildings on campus:

– Si Melby Hall
– Kennedy Center
– Anderson Music Hall
– Foss Center
– Science Hall
– Sverdrup Hall
– Memorial Hall

Crews are assessing the situation and will provide an update later this morning.

Real-time updates: Xcel Energy electrical outage map

Social Work Student Affinity Group

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

Social Work Students:

NASW-MN’s Student Affinity group invites you for a casual end-of-the year gathering of BSW, MSW, and DSW Students – a great chance to network and mingle with others entering the field of social work.

Where: Bauhaus – 1315 Tyler St. NE (MPLS, MN)
Date & Time: May 23rd, 2024 from 7:30-9:00 pm

Not an NASW Member? No problem!
Meet current members & learn how to join!

New Staff Position: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Available Shift: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (Part-Time)

This position is responsible for cleaning and servicing designated areas according to the established procedures, area of responsibility and other assignments necessary to perform as assigned by the supervisor or lead. Follow proper cleaning methods, utilizing equipment for each situation, based on training, to ensure the campus maintains a healthy, safe, and sanitary environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

– General cleaning of area(s) of responsibility including waste removal, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, detail cleaning of restrooms, entries, common areas, wall washing, Kivac as needed, spot cleaning walls, staircases, dust mop, and mop or auto scrub floors.
– Detailing area(s) which will include dusting, edge vacuuming, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning and polishing drinking fountains, and straightening furniture and accessories.
– Buffing floors, Cleaning Carpets, and deep cleaning restrooms as needed.
– Clean all glass entry doors, inside and out. throughout the shift, as needed.
– Assist in the coverage of open areas due to vacations, sick calls, and open positions.

Additional Examples of Work Performed:

– Completing work orders.
– Clean and maintain all custodial equipment and closets according to set standards.
– Clean outside entryways, up to 15 feet from the door, and keep them free of debris and snow.
– Summer and school break apartment turn cleaning.
– Report damages, acts of vandalism, and needed repairs.
– Bio-hazard clean-up.
– Assist with event cleanup.
– All other duties are assigned by the Facilities Operation Manager, Custodial Supervisor, or Lead Custodian.

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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:

05/16/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999988060231-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-
05/13/2024: Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999987267103-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer-coach

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Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

All staff and faculty are invited to participate in the Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education conference for free.

The 2024 Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference for the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities will convene at Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota from July 8-10.

Each year, members of Lutheran colleges gather to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education.The theme of the 2024 conference is “Educational Access: Lutheran Roots, Contemporary Practices“

The conference is open to all persons from ELCA colleges and universities, but persons should attend who have a campus responsibility for or interest in the mission of their institution and its place within the Lutheran intellectual tradition in higher education.

The keynote presentation for this conference is “Access, Accessibility, and Change: Navigating Leadership in the Shifting Landscape of Higher Education” given by Emma Jones, Executive Vice President / Owner of Credo. A higher education professional since 2002, Emma (she/her) is a storyteller, strategist, speaker, writer, and editor.

Contact Grace Robinson at grace.robinson@elca.org for more information.

You can use this link to REGISTER FOR THE 2024 VOLHE CONFERENCE

Fiscal Year-End May 31 Deadline

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms

Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2024 by Friday, June 14, 2024. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137.

If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Checks and Cash

If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2024, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137 by Friday June 7, 2024. Our office is open Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!

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!

Student Loaner Laptop Checkout Form – Summer Semester

submitted by fredrikj@augsburg.edu

The student loaner laptop checkout form for Summer semester is now live. You may request a new laptop checkout for the Summer semester through the return due date of August 16th. You may also request a renewal of your current (Spring) laptop loan, through Summer if you have summer course/academic work.

Student Laptop Checkout Form – Summer

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:

05/13/2024: Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999987267103-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer-coach
05/08/2024: Graduate Assistant, Family Scholars
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999986135315-graduate-assistant-family-scholars

Search Augsburg Job Postings

TODAY: Focused Conversation on FY2024–25 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation at noon today. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2024–25.

Thursday, May 16, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Last Chance to Keep Your Campus Box Number

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

This Friday (May 17, 2024) we will be closing all student campus boxes. Then in August before the fall semester starts we will reassign them (possible new numbers) to all students living on campus. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.

If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/Jwo9MsvTgnECbYh49). There is also an option to be reassigned your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall.

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

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

End of the year Campus Box survey

Forms System Down Today – HR, Payroll, and Registrar

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

The Webdocs forms system that powers numerous forms for HR, Payroll, and the Registrar’s office will be offline TODAY Thursday May 16th as it is upgraded. Note: this is the system that supports performance reviews.

Please plan accordingly to submit forms after 5pm on the 16th when the upgrade is completed.

Status updates will be posted to https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/maintenances/105861

For urgent requests please reach out to hr@augsburg.edu or registrar@augsburg.edu.

Check Status of Upgrade

Student Loaner Laptop Checkout Form – Summer Semester

submitted by fredrikj@augsburg.edu

The student loaner laptop checkout form for Summer semester is now live. You may request a new laptop checkout for the Summer semester through the return due date of August 16th. You may also request a renewal of your current (Spring) laptop loan, through Summer if you have summer course/academic work.

Student Laptop Checkout Form – Summer

Staff Union Picnic: Thursday, May 23 at Noon, Murphy Square

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a Staff Union picnic on Thursday, May 23rd starting at noon at the picnic tables in Murphy Square. Please bring your own lunch and a snack or dessert to share. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together and kick off a successful bargaining season. We hope to see you there!

Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

All staff and faculty are invited to participate in the Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education conference for free.

The 2024 Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference for the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities will convene at Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota from July 8-10.

Each year, members of Lutheran colleges gather to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education.The theme of the 2024 conference is “Educational Access: Lutheran Roots, Contemporary Practices“

The conference is open to all persons from ELCA colleges and universities, but persons should attend who have a campus responsibility for or interest in the mission of their institution and its place within the Lutheran intellectual tradition in higher education.

The keynote presentation for this conference is “Access, Accessibility, and Change: Navigating Leadership in the Shifting Landscape of Higher Education” given by Emma Jones, Executive Vice President / Owner of Credo. A higher education professional since 2002, Emma (she/her) is a storyteller, strategist, speaker, writer, and editor.

Contact Grace Robinson at grace.robinson@elca.org for more information.

You can use this link to REGISTER FOR THE 2024 VOLHE CONFERENCE

New Staff Position: Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach

– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.
– Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.
– Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.

Additional Responsibilities

– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization as assigned.
– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate.
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
– Assist with camps and clinics.
– Supervise student workers, if applicable.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Terms of Fellowship:

– The fellow must be accepted by an Augsburg graduate program
– The fellow must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for a minimum of two (2) courses per-term (6 credits).
– The duration of the fellowship is two years. If a fellow vacates the fellowship prior to the conclusion of the two year term, or is not able to maintain satisfactory academic standing, all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the fellow.
– The Fellow will receive full tuition benefits. Fellows are fully responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs, including student fees, parking fees, finance charges on unpaid balances, books/supplies, etc.
– In addition to full tuition benefits, the fellow will receive a $6,000 annual stipend.

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New Staff Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/13/2024: Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999987267103-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer-coach
05/08/2024: Graduate Assistant, Family Scholars
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999986135315-graduate-assistant-family-scholars
05/07/2024: Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985884817-head-women-s-lacrosse-coach
05/07/2024: Assistant Manager, Athletic Facilities
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985880693-assistant-manager-athletic-facilities
05/07/2024: Senior Director of Grants
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/b3c3f4b0-8846-4585-adb8-7e8b64045fc7-senior-director-of-grants

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

All staff and faculty are invited to participate in the Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education conference for free.

The 2024 Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference for the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities will convene at Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota from July 8-10.

Each year, members of Lutheran colleges gather to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education.The theme of the 2024 conference is “Educational Access: Lutheran Roots, Contemporary Practices“

The conference is open to all persons from ELCA colleges and universities, but persons should attend who have a campus responsibility for or interest in the mission of their institution and its place within the Lutheran intellectual tradition in higher education.

The keynote presentation for this conference is “Access, Accessibility, and Change: Navigating Leadership in the Shifting Landscape of Higher Education” given by Emma Jones, Executive Vice President / Owner of Credo. A higher education professional since 2002, Emma (she/her) is a storyteller, strategist, speaker, writer, and editor.

Contact Grace Robinson at grace.robinson@elca.org for more information.

You can use this link to REGISTER FOR THE 2024 VOLHE CONFERENCE

TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on FY2024–25 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation tomorrow at noon. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2024–25.

Thursday, May 16, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Student Loaner Laptop Checkout Form – Summer Semester

submitted by fredrikj@augsburg.edu

The student loaner laptop checkout form for Summer semester is now live. You may request a new laptop checkout for the Summer semester through the return due date of August 16th. You may also request a renewal of your current (Spring) laptop loan, through Summer if you have summer course/academic work.

Student Laptop Checkout Form – Summer

Forms Upgrade Thursday – Impacting HR and Registrar Forms

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

The Webdocs forms system that powers numerous forms for HR, Payroll, and the Registrar’s office will be offline Thursday May 16th as it is upgraded. Note: this is the system that supports performance reviews.

Please plan accordingly to submit forms prior to 8pm on the 15th or after 5pm on the 16th when the upgrade is completed.

Status updates will be posted to https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/maintenances/105861

For urgent requests please reach out to hr@augsburg.edu or registrar@augsburg.edu.

Nominate Auggie Alumni for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards

submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu

Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming this fall. Nominations are due by the end of June.

Alumni Award Nomination Form

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!

Fiscal Year-End May 31 Deadline

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms

Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2024 by Friday, June 14, 2024. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137.

If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Checks and Cash

If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2024, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137 by Friday June 7, 2024. Our office is open Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/08/2024: Graduate Assistant, Family Scholars
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999986135315-graduate-assistant-family-scholars
05/07/2024: Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985884817-head-women-s-lacrosse-coach
05/07/2024: Assistant Manager, Athletic Facilities
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985880693-assistant-manager-athletic-facilities
05/07/2024: Senior Director of Grants
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/b3c3f4b0-8846-4585-adb8-7e8b64045fc7-senior-director-of-grants

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Thursday: Focused Conversation on FY2024–25 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation on Thursday, May 16. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2024–25.

Thursday, May 16, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Paid Opportunity at the Health Commons

submitted by martinka@augsburg.edu

Are you bilingual in Somali and English? The Health Commons- Cedar Riverside site is looking to hire a bilingual person to help out for a few hours per week at the Health Commons to help with yoga and health education classes with prenatal mothers. Please contact Katie Martin at martinka@augsburg.edu if you are interested. Thank you! This would be a paid position.

This Thursday: Focused Conversation on FY2024–25 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation on Thursday, May 16. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2024–25.

Thursday, May 16, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Student Financial Services Updated Summer Hours

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

Starting May 10th through July 26th, Student Financial Services will be closed on Fridays. The hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday from 10am-4pm.

Reminder to check in at the Enrollment Center to get a sticker and a treat if you have completed your FAFSA/ Dream ACT!

Please email studentfinances@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

https://www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/

Nominate Auggie Alumni for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards

submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu

Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming this fall. Nominations are due by the end of June.

Alumni Award Nomination Form

Numark NS7III DJ Controller and Road Case

submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu

Studio used Numark NS7III DJ Controller for sale.
Excellent condition.
Used for mixing in studio.
Comes with Road-case.
4 Channel Mixer.
Motorized turntables.
Serato ready.
Absolutely nothing damaged, dinged or scuffed.
Mint Condition.
800/obo
Read more about the specs here: https://www.numark.com/product/ns7iii

Contact Via Facebook Marketplace

Central Service Summer Hours

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Starting Monday May 13, 2024 the Copy Center will switch to their Summer Hours. We will be open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.

Shipping/Receiving has the same hours all year. We are open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm.

If you need help with anything for the Mailroom (Campus Boxes) please email mailship@augsburg.edu or stop into the Copy Center. Mail will be delivered to the campus boxes as normal.

Central Services

Remembering Nadia Christensen ’59

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join me in remembering and celebrating the life of Nadia M. Christensen ’59, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 86.

Nadia’s deep connections to Augsburg began in childhood and persisted throughout her lifetime. The daughter of Bernhard Christensen, Augsburg’s eighth president, and Lilly Gracia Christensen, professor emerita of English, she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in sociology in 1959. Her family’s Scandinavian heritage profoundly influenced Nadia’s intellectual trajectory and vocation. After earning a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in comparative literature, she taught at the University of Washington, Pacific Lutheran University, and the University of Minnesota. She went on to become one of the foremost translators of Norwegian literature, publishing hundreds of translations of fiction, poetry, and drama over the course of her career.

From 1991–96, Nadia returned to Augsburg to serve as the executive director of the Nordic Center (now Norway Hub) and later as director of international partners. She led efforts to promote interest in contemporary Norway and the other four Nordic nations—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden.In 1996, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway honored Nadia with the prestigious Knight’s Cross, given for outstanding service in the interest of Norway to foreign nationals.

Nadia was both a meaningful link to her family’s long legacy at Augsburg and a force for ensuring that Augsburg’s Norwegian roots and relationships would remain strong. She worked tirelessly to bring Norwegian students to Augsburg for exchange programs, and her relationships with schools across Norway were the occasion for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to engage with contemporary Norway. We celebrate all that Nadia meant to our community as we grieve her loss. More information can be viewed in her obituary posted below. Please join me in holding her loved ones in prayer.

Faithfully yours,
Paul Pribbenow

Obituary – Nadia Christensen ’59

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:

05/08/2024: Graduate Assistant, Family Scholars
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999986135315-graduate-assistant-family-scholars
05/07/2024: Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985884817-head-women-s-lacrosse-coach
05/07/2024: Assistant Manager, Athletic Facilities
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985880693-assistant-manager-athletic-facilities
05/07/2024: Senior Director of Grants
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/b3c3f4b0-8846-4585-adb8-7e8b64045fc7-senior-director-of-grants

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Student Loaner Laptop Checkout Form – Summer Semester

submitted by fredrikj@augsburg.edu

The student loaner laptop checkout form for Summer semester is now live. You may request a new laptop checkout for the Summer semester through the return due date of August 16th. You may also request a renewal of your current (Spring) laptop loan, through Summer if you have summer course/academic work.

Student Laptop Checkout Form – Summer

Paid Opportunity at the Health Commons

submitted by martinka@augsburg.edu

Are you bilingual in Somali and English? The Health Commons- Cedar Riverside site is looking to hire a bilingual person to help out for a few hours per week at the Health Commons to help with yoga and health education classes with prenatal mothers. Please contact Katie Martin at martinka@augsburg.edu if you are interested. Thank you! This would be would a paid position.

New Staff Positions This Week (8)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/08/2024: Graduate Assistant, Family Scholars
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999986135315-graduate-assistant-family-scholars
05/07/2024: Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985884817-head-women-s-lacrosse-coach
05/07/2024: Assistant Manager, Athletic Facilities
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999985880693-assistant-manager-athletic-facilities
05/07/2024: Senior Director of Grants
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/b3c3f4b0-8846-4585-adb8-7e8b64045fc7-senior-director-of-grants
05/02/2024: Research Program Manager
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999984693305-research-program-manager
05/02/2024: Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
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Next Week: Focused Conversation on FY2024–25 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation on Thursday, May 16. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2024–25.

Thursday, May 16, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Staff Union Picnic – Thursday, 5/23/24 at Noon

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a Staff Union picnic on Thursday, May 23rd starting at noon at the picnic tables in Murphy Square. Please bring your own lunch and a snack or dessert to share. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together and kick off a successful bargaining season. We hope to see you there!

Sad News about Faculty Emeritus Dr. Richard Borstad

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

The Office of the Provost received the sad news of the death of Dr. Richard Borstad, faculty emeritus of Health and Physical Education. He passed away on April 25, 2024. Attached is Richard’s obituary. A celebration of life for him will take place this fall at Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley, Arizona.

Please join us in keeping Richard’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.

Obituary of Dr. Richard Borstad

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!

Paid Opportunity at the Health Commons

submitted by martinka@augsburg.edu

Are you bilingual in Somali and English? The Health Commons- Cedar Riverside site is looking to hire a bilingual person to help out for a few hours per week at the Health Commons to help with yoga and health education classes with prenatal mothers. Please contact Katie Martin at martinka@augsburg.edu if you are interested. Thank you! This would be would a paid position.

Reception to Honor Retiring English Faculty on Sunday

submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu

In honor of retiring faculty members Bob Cowgill, John Schmit, and Mzenga Wanyama, the English department is hosting a reception on May 12 from 4-6 p.m. in the Foss Atrium.

The celebration is open to everyone! Please spread the word to anyone who you think might be interested in attending.

This will be a pre-dinner affair, with snacks and drinks. It’s a potluck-style event, so if you’re able to bring something small to share, please do.