Friday, September 6, 2024

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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

I-94 Construction Begins This Fall

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Starting in October 2024, MnDOT will begin bridge preservation and maintenance work on five bridges along I-94 in Minneapolis. Construction is expected to last through November 2025.

The project area includes:

– I-94 bridge (Dartmouth Bridge) that spans the Mississippi River
– Riverside Ave bridge over I-94
– I-94 over Cedar Ave
– I-94 over the Light Rail Transit (Blue Line)
– I-94 over Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave

Project fact sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z_2zwssvyVUmx1TyFxc8DwvEsbnoERRt/view?usp=drive_link

In fall 2024, motorists can expect overnight and some daytime lane closures on I-94 between downtown Minneapolis and the Franklin Ave bridge over I-94 to construct crossovers that will allow crews to shift traffic the following year.

During construction in 2025, motorists can expect I-94 to be reduced to two lanes in each direction between Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave and the Franklin Ave bridge over I-94. Crews will also need to temporarily close ramps along I-94 at Huron Blvd, Riverside Ave, Cedar Ave, and 6th St and 7th St near downtown Minneapolis.

View I-94 project details and sign up to receive MnDOT updates by email.

Use of Murphy Square This Fall

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board will be wrapping up its Murphy Square renovation work next week. Park Board staff will review the park next week to determine where fencing will need to remain up and where they determine to take it down.

For this fall, here are the guidelines for use of the park:
1) ONLY use the paths and the areas where the grass is fully growing/areas that were not disturbed by project work.
2) Stay away from all seeded areas.
3) Leave all fencing in place.

The seeded areas are expected to grow new grass beginning in the spring. The Park Board anticipates formally issuing use permits for the park at that time.

Teaching and Learning

CTL Event: Teaching with AI Webinar, Tuesday, September 10, 2 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to The Three Es of Teaching with AI: Ethics, Equity, and Empowerment webinar on September 10, 2024 at 2-3pm CT. This interactive 60-minute webinar facilitated by the Council of Independent Colleges Belong network, will offer insights into ethical and equitable teaching practices with AI, empowering you to equitably integrate generative AI tools on campus.

Teaching with AI Webinar Registration

Full-Time Faculty: Apply for an Advancing Religious Pluralism Fellowship – Due September20

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

General Announcements

An Opportunity to Volunteer Virtually at Your Own Pace with MNUDL

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Love to talk? Need service hours? Have a busy schedule? We’ve got you covered!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities by providing debate programming. We’re seeking volunteers to help make audio recordings of our evidence packets this fall.

Why are we doing this? Recording evidence helps improve the accessibility of our resources for English Language Learners and students learning below grade level, who can understand the evidence faster by listening to the recording while reading along in the packet. Plus, we’ve got students who simply want to multitask while studying the evidence (they could listen to your recording while taking the bus or doing chores at home!)

We’re seeking volunteers to record some pages of evidence from the Novice packet for our fall MSHSL Debate programming. The due date is October 1st and the topic is about AI & Intellectual Property Rights.

You don’t need to be an expert public speaker or have special recording equipment. You just need to speak slowly, clearly, have access to a phone or laptop with a microphone, and follow our instructions.

If you’re interested, I’ll send you a handful of assigned pages, instructions, and the Google Drive where you should put your recording.

If you can’t make the October 1st deadline, that’s fine- we’ll also have middle school debate packets and others to record in the future.

Please fill out this form if you’re interested! https://forms.gle/fT5nT8eHxddJohzj7

– Rebecca and the MNUDL Team

Debate Judging Shifts Are Open for the Minnesota Urban Debate League

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

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

Our season opener is just weekends away on September 28th! We’re looking for individuals who are willing to judge at tournaments for our MSHSL Debate program.

We have virtual shifts available on Fridays and in-person shifts on Saturdays. We have roles available for experienced debaters and those without experience – we’ll train you!

Check out our tournament calendar and sign up for a shifts that works for you: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

By judging debate, you’ll help students improve important academic skills like critical thinking, argumentation, and reading comprehension, setting them up for success in school, college, careers, and beyond.

If none of these shifts work with your schedule, we encourage you to fill out this form. We’ll reach out to you when our next seasons, including middle school debate, East African Debate, and Spanish Debate League begin:

https://forms.gle/SMzgyLwmPBCcxC6w8

Are You Crafty? Volunteer with MNUDL to Decorate Spooky and Autumnal Trophies

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

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

At our Rosebowl Tournament, held over Halloween weekend each year, debaters compete for our decorated bowling pin trophies. We painted a record number of bowling pins last year, and the tournament keeps growing. We’re looking for volunteers with an artistic eye who want to paint spooky and creative designs on the pins this fall.

Fill out the interest form so we can schedule a decorating date! Plan for the event to take place on Augsburg University’s campus. https://forms.gle/oQ5RP8MEmMwfMyA57

(This is an all-ages volunteer event!)

Supplies will be provided. Many of the design ideas are suggested by students and executed by the staff each year, but we also would love for you to bring your own ideas as well!

Meet with TIAA Financial Consultant (Employees)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Benefits Eligible Employees:
Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.

All meetings are confidential! And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
-Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
-Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
-How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Available Times:
Tuesday October 29th 9am – 3pm
Wednesday October 30th 9am – 3pm
Thursday October 31st 9am – 3pm

All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353

Sign Up For Your 1:1 Financial Consultation

Annual Greenhouse Plant Sale Postponed to Spring 2025

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

The annual plant sale co-sponsored by the Augsburg Biology Club and the Augsburg Greenhouse is a highlight of the University calendar. Please note that this year the sale has been postponed until the Spring Semester. Look out for our reminders in 2025, or follow the Augsburg Greenhouse on Instagram or Facebook to stay up to date.

For more updates, follow the greenhouse on Instagram!

TODAY: Greenhouse First Friday

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month during the semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.

The next First Friday is today, September 6, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/04/2024: Career and Pre-Professional Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000011598865-career-and-pre-professional-specialist
08/30/2024: 1st Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000010434183-1st-shift-custodian
08/29/2024: Program Manager, Food Initiatives
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000010190400-program-manager-food-initiatives

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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:

09/04/2024: Student: School of Health Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000011565303-student-school-of-health-office-assistant
09/04/2024: Student: School of Health Interprofessional Education Activities Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000011564896-student-school-of-health-interprofessional-education-activities-assistant

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Event Announcements

Zedashe: Music from the Republic of Georgia

submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu

Ensemble Zedashe, a virtuosic company of 10 singers, players, and dancers of traditional Georgian music, will be on their US tour in September, and they are stopping at Augsburg to present a full concert for the public. The presentation will open with the performance of a Georgian liturgical chant sung by Augsburg choral students/alums and their cooperating teaching artists from the Mirandola Ensemble. Later in the program, currently enrolled choral students will join Zedashe in one or two numbers.

Friday, September 6th
Hoversten Chapel
7:30PM Concert

Next Week: Focused Conversation on HLC Site Visit

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to September Focused Conversation on Tuesday, September 10. Associate Provosts Marah Jacobson and David Matz will provide details about the October accreditation site visit by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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