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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Installation of East Commons Movable Wall: Sept 16 and 17

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The installation of the movable wall between the main Dining Commons space and the East Commons has been rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday next week (September 16 and 17). Crews will tape off the installation area, and the rest of the Dining Commons will be usable during this time. Crews are scheduled to work from 6 a.m. to noon both days.

I-94 Construction Starts in October

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

Visit the Writing Center Today

submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Writing Center offers free writing support, both online and in-person. Skilled Augsburg 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 Hours (stop by anytime, no appointment needed):

Monday: 2:00-8:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Thursday: 2:00-8:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5:00-8:00pm

Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

Online Writing Center Appointment Sign Up Sheet

Outdoor Classroom Cart Available

submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu

Interested in having class outside? In Spring 2024, students in ENV/URB 492 designed and constructed a cart for use in outdoor teaching. The project was funded by a grant from Student Government’s Environmental Action Committee. The cart includes seating for 24, a whiteboard (can be used for projection as well), blackboard (with chalk), data projector (with battery & solar panel), clipboards, a folding podium, and Wi-fi hotspot. There are also guy ropes and stakes for stabilizing the cart if the wind picks up. For the truly adventurous there are optional tarps for rain or sun protection. The cart is available for classes or other groups to use. To reserve the cart, you can email Joe Underhill (underhil@augsburg.edu) to schedule a time for checking it out.

Student-made Zine about the Outdoor Classroom Project

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

Free Tutoring from Fellow Augsburg Students

submitted by advising@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University has proudly partnered with Knack—a platform enabling Augsburg students to book course-specific peer tutoring and mentoring services. Knack Tutors are Augsburg students who have previously aced the courses they offer assistance in; tutoring is completely free and sessions can take place in-person or online.

To get started, visit the Knack website and log in with your Augsburg account. Indicate the course and topics you need assistance with, and a tutor that has aced your class will contact you to schedule a session.

Contact Academic Advising or drop by Lindell Library 227 with questions!

Learn more about Knack and get started.

General Announcements

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/09/2024: Program Coordinator, StepUP
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000012623953-program-coordinator-stepup
09/06/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000012252030-human-resources-coordinator
09/04/2024: Career and Pre-Professional Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000011598865-career-and-pre-professional-specialist

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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

Share Shop Hours/Info

submitted by olsoni@augsburg.edu

The Share Shop is officially open for the semester! We are so excited to see you on Mondays from 1:00-5:00 pm, and Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:00-4:00 pm.

We will be accepting donations during these hours, you’re free to shop around, and we are available to schedule your formal clothing and outdoor activity rentals! Come check it out in Science Hall 8B across from the grey table (follow the blue arrows on the floor). See you there!

We are in search of…
– Men’s clothing
– Vacuums/brooms
– A laptop

For more updates, follow our Instagram (augsburg.shareshop)!

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. If for some reason you’re not interested in reading the 35,000 word Assurance Argument, there is a 2-page summary entitled “Prepare for the HLC Site Visit”. Please watch for additional information on the site visit in the coming weeks.

Accreditation Moodle Site

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/08/2024: Student: Schwartz School Event and Promotional Support Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000012431205-student-schwartz-school-event-and-promotional-support-assistant
09/08/2024: Student: Schwartz School Graphic Design Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000012431155-student-schwartz-school-graphic-design-assistant
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

Christensen Symposium

submitted by maruggi@augsburg.edu

My Body Is My Vocation: Embracing Self-Care as a Sacred Calling
Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Thursday, September 19th, 11:00-12:00
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
In religious contexts, vocation is usually defined as the work that the Divine calls us to do on behalf of others. But what if our vocation starts much closer to home, with the ways that we care for and nurture ourselves? This lecture explores how self-care transcends mere indulgence to become a spiritual discipline and vocation that helps us to cultivate resilience, compassion, a deeper connection with our faith, and ultimately, greater love for the world.
Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Ph.D., is a prominent scholar, theologian, and author, known for her thought-provoking work on racial justice and spirituality. With a deep commitment to social change, she combines her expertise in clinical psychology and theology to tackle issues of systemic oppression, cultural trauma, and their impact on individuals and society.

Employer Tabling Tomorrow: Ameriprise Financial

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Come meet employer, Ameriprise Financial, tomorrow from 11am-1pm

About Ameriprise Financial:
We believe talented, driven people deserve more from their careers. That’s why Ameriprise Financial offers more options, flexibility and choices across our organization. We also provide the tools, resources and support to help you forge a career that delivers more of what you want: challenging and rewarding work, training, recognition and advancement opportunities.

From our Minneapolis headquarters throughout our offices nationwide, you’ll find we live our values every day — client focused, integrity always, excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and communities. We embrace diversity in our ideas, management, employee groups and clients. At Ameriprise Financial, diversity isn’t just a goal. It’s how we do business. Diversity and inclusion are reflected in everything that has driven our success for 125 years — our people, corporate values, business strategy, vendor management and our history of giving back to our communities. We embrace diversity of thought and the unique characteristics of our employees because we have proven it’s the best way to meet the needs of our clients

Employer Tabling: Ameriprise Financial

Fall Chapel Series

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry offers 20 minutes of chapel time each week day during the school year.
Come join us for a time of reflection and renewal. The fall chapel theme is “What We Need is Here.” All are welcome!

Mindful Monday: Breathe, Move, Be. Start your week with 20 minutes of being, not doing. Led by Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Physical Education

Uncovering Vocation: On the second and fourth Tuesday of the month we will continue our Uncovering Vocation series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. In addition to Scott Krajewski who spoke in chapel on September 10, we will hear from:
Paul Vang, Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager, Instructor (9/24);
Christopher Scott, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education (10/8); Jaqueline deVries, Professor and Department Chair, History (10/22);
Cyndi Berg, Executive Assistant to the President (11/12); and
Moutmita Dasgupta, Assistant Professor of Physics (11/26).

Living Stories: “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. Each month we will hear stories of commitment from across traditions. This fall we will hear stories from:
Dr. Tamara Gray, Executive Director of Rabata, on Islam – October 9 at 10:40 am;
Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, Minnesota Council of Churches, on Native American Spirituality – November 13 at 10:40 am; and
Rev. K.P. Hong, Unity Unitarian Church, on multi religious belonging – December 4 at 10:40 am.

If you would like to receive the weekly Campus Ministry update, please email Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu.

Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner September 19, 2024 – from 4 – 7:30 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner
September 19, 2024 – from 4-7:30 pm
Brian Coyle Community Center

Pillsbury United Communities, in partnership with other neighborhood organizations and businesses (including Augsburg University!), presents We Are Cedar-Riverside: Multicultural Dinner 2024. The event works to uplift the cultures of Cedar-Riverside to build bridges of understanding across our community. We welcome folks of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the richness of our city’s most diverse neighborhood together.

Join Pillsbury United Communities for their annual celebration of the many cultures present in Cedar-Riverside through local food, dance performances, and relationship building

More information is available at https://pillsburyunited.org/we-are-cedar-riverside/#dinner

https://pillsburyunited.org/we-are-cedar-riverside/#dinner

Harvest Moon Block Party, Saturday, September 21, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

On Saturday, September 21st, come see community solutions in motion and learn about the upcoming renovation of the Roof Depot warehouse as we continue building toward the long-fostered East Phillips Urban Farm vision.

All are welcome to this free event, put on by and for the community. There will be food, presentations, live art and performances, youth-led journalism, and plenty of activities for kids and adults.

Hosted by East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), in collaboration with HOPE Community, Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation’s Community Journalism Program, Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue (Danza Ketzal), KRSM Radio, Little Earth Protectors, and other local partners.

Please RSVP! There is no fee, but will help us figure out food.

Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

Interested in volunteering with EPNI?Fill out this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1myT1Fnaj4nOtMbkQlBYkjX7PxnDxuBmGsWwnxKGgT3s/viewform?edit_requested=true

Please RSVP!

Social Work Students: NASW Student Affinity Group

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

Social Work Students!

We are excited to invite you to the next meeting of the NASW-MN Student Affinity Group! This is a great opportunity for social work students across Minnesota to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community.

Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: Via Zoom (registration link below)

For any further questions or concerns, please email premob@augsburg.edu

Registration Form

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