Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Parking permit enforcement in all Augsburg surface parking lots has been suspended from August 14 through August 27, 2024. Suspending parking permit enforcement is being done in order to accommodate students and their families as they move back into campus housing, and to provide time for new students, staff and faculty to purchase an Augsburg permit or find other arrangements for their vehicles and transportation needs prior to enforcement starting back up on August 28.
If you need assistance purchasing an Augsburg permit, please visit the Department of Public Safety website (link below) to view instructions on how to purchase a permit. If you still have questions after reviewing the website, please email parking@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Parking permit enforcement will start up at midnight on August 28. All non-permitted vehicles will need to be removed from the Augsburg lots by 11:59 PM on August 27 to avoid receiving a ticket.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
The City of Minneapolis recently adopted a number of changes that will affect street parking on campus, starting as soon as this week. IMPORTANT: PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK STREET PARKING SIGNAGE AROUND CAMPUS TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FOLLOWING THE UPDATED REGULATIONS.
Changes are illustrated in the map linked below and include:
– New metered parking on the east side of 22nd Ave between Riverside Ave and Butler Pl, around the perimeter of Murphy Square, along both sides of Butler Pl, and on both sides of 23rd Ave between Butler Pl and Riverside Ave. The cost to park in these spaces will be $0.50/hr, with a four-hour limit between 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Free after 6 p.m.
– Permit parking only (Minneapolis critical parking area permit required) between 8 a.m.–6 p.m. on the west side of 22nd Ave between Riverside and Butler Pl. The City’s plan also includes implementing these same restrictions on both sides of 21st Ave north of 7th St, and on the south side of 6th St between 20th Ave and 21st Ave. No permit required after 6 p.m on those streets. Parking also will be restricted on the north side of 6th St between 20th Ave and 21st Ave, but allows for 4-hour parking with no permit between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. AGAIN, PLEASE READ STREET PARKING SIGNAGE TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FOLLOWING THE NEW REGULATIONS.
– While you may notice new parking meter infrastructure on the north side of 7 ½ St, these meters are not currently active. For the time being, this area can still be used as an unloading zone in accordance with city parking regulations.
Augsburg will continue to work with the city to understand the impact of these changes and advocate for an appropriate mix of parking options for our campus. As a result, there may be additional changes later in the year. Any public feedback on the parking changes may be directed to Minneapolis by calling 311 or emailing Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov.
View a map of updated street parking regulations on campus as of August 2024.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Institute, Religion and Philosophy Department, and Center for Teaching and Learning received a grant from the Interfaith America and John Templeton Foundations to implement a year-long faculty cohort focused on a campus wide effort on teaching religious diversity and pluralism. We invite full-time Augsburg University faculty to apply for the fellowship program. Limited fellowships are available and fellows will receive a stipend of $500.00. Faculty from any department are encouraged to apply.
The goals of the yearlong fellowship are to develop new material for courses, new approaches to teaching, and to learn from other faculty members in the cohort. We will be leading workshops on religious pluralism, teaching religious diversity, and understanding how to engage worldview diversity in the classroom and beyond. If you’re not familiar with teaching religious and worldview diversity, this cohort is a wonderful opportunity to learn more and build your skills and familiarity with these topics. We will work with you to integrate content and skills in your context and academic discipline.
Sessions will include presentations on topics and the opportunity to workshop ideas with other cohort members. Some brief pre-reading will be required.
The cohort will meet via Zoom:
Thursday Oct. 10th 3:30-5:30
Thursday Nov. 7th 3:30-5:30
Thursday Feb. 6th 3:30-5:30
Thursday Feb. 20th 3:30-5:30
Thursday March 27th 3:30-5:30
To apply, complete the Advancing Religious Pluralism Faculty Fellows Application
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI5ma2nslQ0GiBye90DwHMj7PbReoS08rbVZGnFWRbP-yEDQ/viewform
Questions? Contact us at interfaith@augsburg.edu
submitted by santand@augsburg.edu
The student loaner laptop checkout form for Fall semester is now live. You may request a new laptop checkout for the Fall semester through the Fall return due date of December 13th.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Fulfill your wildest dreams of being an elected official and submit yourself as a candidate to staff senate! Terms are for three years (senators are free to give up their seats after one year of service) and require 3-5 hours per month of your time. Claim your opportunity to influence policy! Rabble-rouse! Throw parties!
There is also one seat open for a staff representative on University Council, where you’ll get access to happenings at the administrative level (like a spy, but better).
Please fill out this Google Form to nominate yourself or someone else by FIVE PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD!!!!!!!! Email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns. Thanks!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
08/20/2024: Director, Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000008104345-director-undergraduate-research-and-graduate-opportunity
08/19/2024: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000007927986-director-of-campus-life
08/19/2024: Seasonal Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000007910145-seasonal-assistant-men-s-soccer-coach
08/19/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000007908768-seasonal-assistant-women-s-volleyball-coach
08/19/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000007909325-seasonal-assistant-women-s-wrestling-coach
08/16/2024: Advancement Systems Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000007327028-advancement-systems-specialist
08/14/2024: Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000006762225-assistant-director-of-transfer-admissions
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
08/20/2024: Student: Lab Safety Technician, School of Natural Sciences, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000008097555-student-lab-safety-technician-school-of-natural-sciences-academic-year-2024-25
08/16/2024: Athletics Sports Information Student Assistant, 2024-25 Academic Year
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000007290625-athletics-sports-information-student-assistant-2024-25-academic-year
08/16/2024: Student: Health Commons Somali Interpreter, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000007282746-student-health-commons-somali-interpreter-academic-year-2024-25
08/14/2024: Student: Choir Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000006774831-student-choir-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
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Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2024-25 academic year – is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at 10:50am in Si Melby. Members of faculty and staff are invited to form a clapping tunnel to welcome students. If you plan to be in the clapping tunnel, you may wear regalia or Auggie gear. Line up is scheduled for 10:20am along 71/2 th Street between Murphy Square and Anderson Music Hall. Also, a gentle reminder to seasoned Augsburg faculty and staff, consider inviting those who are new or newer to our community to join you in attending. If you are new faculty or staff or have never attended this before, it can be intimidating to know where and how to attend.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.
When the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades.
BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.
We will see how many registrants we get. If we have enough “pure” dachsunds, we will run a separate race just for wiener dogs. Otherwise, we will group dogs by size to try to keep things fair. We may also choose to run multiple heats.
Register for the race here.
For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join DOUG, Metro Transit’s erudite and friendly Education Coordinator to learn about public transportation in the region and how it can benefit you and our students!!! Using public transportation is an excellent way to get to know your city and neighbors, and it’s way cheaper than driving a dang car. Just think of all the time you’ll save looking for parking….see you in Oren Gateway 114!
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Are you knowledgeable about debate? Do you have an educator’s mindset and a passion for helping students grow? Share your expertise and make a difference for debaters from MNUDL’s partner schools in the Twin Cities!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,300+ Twin Cities middle and high school students.
We’re hiring Community Coaches for our 2024-25 MSHSL fall debate season, which focuses on policy debate. Apply now to be our newest community coach!
By sharing your debate knowledge with our local teams, you’ll help students develop their skills, confidence, and understanding of the world. This transformative opportunity is only possible with caring coaches.
Learn more about the role here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/work-with-us/
Plus, if coaching isn’t right for you, we’ve got tons of volunteer and paid judging opportunities throughout the year! Please reach out to Jake Swede about coaching (swedej@augsburg.edu) and Johan Fullard (fullard1@augsburg.edu) about judging.
