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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Heads Up: 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

The Writing Center Opens Today

submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu

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

Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library

In-person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-8pm and Monday-Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

Full-Time Faculty: Apply for an Advancing Religious Pluralism Fellowship – Due September 20

submitted by ahmedu@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

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

General Announcements

Sign Up for Taste of Augsburg – Calling All Student Orgs, Teams, and Department Heads

submitted by rolfn@augsburg.edu

Calling all student organizations, athletic teams, and department heads, sign up to be a vendor at the Taste of Augsburg Homecoming event on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Taste of Augsburg is a great way to engage with students, alumni, parents and friends of the University on Homecoming weekend, while also raising money to support your student group, team, or department. Whether you sell food, beverages, swag, or something else, consider signing up for Taste of Augsburg today! The last day to sign up is Friday, September 13.

For questions, please reach out to berkasn@augsburg.edu.

Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz6yyn7t7i9SHk-_pCvyMxoV2qfmwLqK_XHw5EUwcQuwmVOw/viewform

Link to seed money request form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE8X8knUsVneZUeAFb4uqVVFc0prW7PpJUuaK1nHPTuQ7JTA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Taste of Augsburg Vendor Sign Up

Augsburg Project Leaders: Apply for a 2024 Give to the Max Fundraising Page

submitted by rolfn@augsburg.edu

Calling all project leaders, coaches, and department heads, apply to have a Give to the Max 2024 fundraising page for your specific project!

Planning is underway for Give to the Max Day here at Augsburg. In order to have a fundraising page, you must fill out the Google Form below. The deadline to apply for a project is September 13.

We will be in touch with applicants with decisions about final projects the following week.

Prior to application, please read the Give to the Max Project Leaders document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QU8igtQkn10d0gWEBvYXeNLbBjSy_BmE48tBedVM31Y/edit?usp=sharing

Google form application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVAfQfS2jZ2mN67T3yopvDLZOmhin1ple9E699QuPwtSLFuw/viewform

For questions, please reach out to Nate Berkas at berkasn@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Give to the Max Day 2024 – Project Fundraising Page Application

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

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

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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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Thó Wiŋ Magazine Now Hiring

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

We are looking for officers for the 2024-2024 school year for Augsburg’s official literary magazine, Thó Wiŋ Magazine!

We are hiring two positions: Layout Editor and Assisting Editor. The Layout Editor will be responsible for assembling the layout of the magazine, placing submissions in a printable format, and designing advertising material for our social media and poster campaigns. The Assisting Editor will assist in administrative tasks and help with event planning. All editors will participate in regular meetings and assist with our decision process in determining which submissions should be accepted into the magazine.

We are requesting that those applying for the Layout Editor position provide examples of graphic design and/or formatting work they have done. For both positions a resume is requested, but not required.

This is a paid position. All officers receive a semesterly stipend between $100 and $400 depending on the position.

Please reach out to twmagazine@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns! Thank you.

Submission deadline is September 20th.

Apply using this form.

Augsburg’s Reaffirmation of Accreditation

submitted by matz@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation site visit from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is coming up on October 21-22. As part of the reaffirmation process, institutions are tasked with preparing an extensive Assurance Argument, demonstrating how they meet the HLC’s criteria for accreditation. The near-final version of our Assurance Argument is now available on the Accreditation Moodle site. Please watch for information on how to prepare for the upcoming site visit in the coming weeks.

Accreditation Moodle site

Event Announcements

Come to MNUDL’s Debate Watch Party – Trump vs. Harris

submitted by groven@augsburg.edu

Bring Your Students; Bring Your Friends; Bring Yourself! Augsburg’s Minnesota Urban Debate League & the University of Minnesota’s Debate Team are hosting a watch party for the first Harris v. Trump presidential debate on Tuesday, September 10 in Rapson Hall, room 100. Doors will open at 7:30pm, and the debate starts at 8pm. Please contact Dr. David Cram Helwich (helwi012@umn.edu) if you have any questions.

TOMORROW: 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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