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Teachers and Facilitators: Training in Supporting Civil Dialogue Using Paideia Discussion

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Join CTL Director Rachel Lloyd for this participatory demonstration lesson and introduction to the Paideia (pie DAY a) approach to designing and facilitating text-based discussions. In today’s challenging political climate, the skills of civil, civic-minded, and evidence-based democratic deliberation are a necessity. Paideia is a pedagogy that encourages student-centered, democratic discussions around a common text. It can be used with all ages and in all subject areas to foster a more inclusive learning environment.

Participants are asked to read the linked short story “Too Many Rules” (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u08evSPnYcx3ioq_USedg2kBIUj2z4VVMeZqlYt3jnE/edit) by Anishinabeg-Ojibwe author, Anne Dunn, prior to the workshop, and come ready to discuss the text using this focusing short reading guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lWnTCztWEjwg0fK11am71Yxn5022hj9-/edit).

This training is supported by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship.

Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 ⋅ 3:40pm – 5:10pm
Hagfors 150A

Too Many Rules

General Announcements

Group Therapy Available: Life Skills Group for Healing and Growing – Starting October 7

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Skillful Means is a weekly interactive educational group that focuses on enhancing skills for navigating life challenges. These include mindfulness- to accept and work with problems, distress tolerance skills- so we don’t react impulsively and make difficult situations worse, emotion regulation skills to understand and work effectively with emotions, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to communicate effectively and address problems.

The group will meet on Monday afternoons from 3:30 – 5 in the CWC, starting on October 7. Snacks will be provided.

Contact Josh Kent in the Center for Wellness and Counseling for more information.
Anderson Residence Hall 100 612-330-1337 kentjo@augsburg.edu

Event Announcements

Staff, Students Welcome to Watch the VP Debate with Snacks and Bingo This Tuesday

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Calling staff & students!

Staff – Looking for a good election-related class assignment? Send your students and give extra credit!

Students – want to see the debate live? Want free snacks? Stop by our Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party!

WHAT: Join us as Augsburg University’s Minnesota Urban Debate League hosts a night of excitement at our Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party! Prof. Bob Groven and various other debate coaches will provide context and commentary. Grab some snacks, watch the candidates go head-to-head, and enjoy our watch party bingo!

WHO: This is a nonpartisan, all-ages educational event. We hope you’ll share with us in the excitement as people across the nation tune in for our favorite thing: debate!

LOCATION: Join us at the Science Hall, Room 123, on Augsburg University’s campus.

TIME: Doors will open at 7:30 PM. The debate is slated to last from approximately 8:00 PM-10:00 PM, CST.

The Event is FREE, but we would appreciate it if you register via Eventbrite so we know how many people are coming. Please register using this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vice-presidential-debate-watch-party-tickets-1029012954447

Robert Groven is the Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, and Associate Professor in the Communication Studies, Film & New Media Department at Augsburg University. He has coached competitive debate and speech for over 25 years at the high school and college levels, with teams earning multiple state championships and many national awards. His research and advocacy focus on the vital role of constructive public argument in creating healthy democracies, inclusive decision-making, and happy relationships.

Employer Tabling TODAY: DSB Rock Island – Business and Wealth Management Partners

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Come meet employer DSB Rock Island today in the Christensen Center lobby from 10am-12pm.

DSB Rock Island is a team of CPAs and financial professionals serving the needs of privately held businesses, their owners, management teams and shareholders.

Employer Tabling: DSB Rock Island

You’re Invited to a VIP Event at Augsburg Bookstore – October 4

submitted by larocca@augsburg.edu

Hello Everyone!

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exciting VIP event at the Augsburg Bookstore! Join us on October 4th, from 10 AM to 3 PM for a day of fun, great deals, and exclusive perks.

Here’s what’s in store for you:

Enjoy Refreshments: Enjoy some snacks while browsing the store.

Enter to Win Prizes: You’ll have the chance to win some amazing giveaways during the event! (winners will be announced within the following week)

Exclusive Sales: Take advantage of special sales and discounts available only during the event on Augsburg merch (see sales associate for details)

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow auggies and treat yourself to something special. All are welcome, friends and families included!

We can’t wait to see you at the bookstore for this memorable event.

PS : Follow our instagram page if you haven’t already!

– Augsburg Bookstore Team

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Blessing of the Animals

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

We will offer a blessing of the animals in Hoversten Chapel on October 4 at 10:40 am. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel that day or send a photo of your pet by October 2 to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu to be included in the slideshow. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. October 4 was originally chosen for the blessing of the animals because it is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.

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 this semester, from 1pm 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 this week, October 4, 1pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

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ISO: Paper and Plastic Bags for Food Distribution

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Looking to get rid of your “bag of bags?” We’ll take them! Community Aid Network MN (CANMN) is a Minneapolis-based grassroots mutual aid group that distributes free food and supplies every week to individuals and families in need.

Ask: plastic and paper bags; standard grocery size preferred

Drop-off bags in Hagfors 101 suite (Tuesday-Friday, between 9am-5pm)

Email Lara, crombie@augsburg.edu, with any questions or visit CANMN’s website (see link below)

CANMN Website