Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
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
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URGO has a limited amount of travel funding to award this academic year.
URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu
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Hey Auggies!
The ShareShop has been open during our usual hours – your last chance to stop by this week is Friday from 12:00-4:00. In other news, we will be holding an event on Monday, October 14th from 3:00-4:30 pm! The event will be held outside of Christensen Center and will feature helpful informational displays and Team members ready to discuss ShareShop’s free programs, and a raffle giving out Auggie swag! Stay tuned for more info on A-Mail and on our Instagram (@augsburg.shareshop)!
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Our students are brilliant – help them polish their skills so they can shine even brighter! ⭐
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for caring volunteers who can help local high school students improve their argumentation skills as they debate about the implications of AI.
No experience is required! We’ll train you how to run the round, pick the winner fairly, and provide useful feedback for improvement. Judge virtually on upcoming Fridays or in-person in the Twin Cities Metro on upcoming Saturdays.
Plus, thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide transportation if needed!
Relevant Dates:
• Friday, Oct. 25th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Oct. 26th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person, Roseville)
• Friday, Nov. 8th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, Central HS)
• Saturday Nov. 23rd, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, UMN Campus)
Learn more and sign up for shifts on this page: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Hello all,
Boxes will be placed in five different buildings on our campus from October 9th to October 30th. We are collecting winter clothes for newly arrived immigrant parents and children. The items needed are snow pants, boots, coats, sweaters, gloves, socks, and winter hats. The clothes are for all genders and all ages. Thank you very much for your donations and support.
The boxes will be in the following buildings:
– Christensen Center Lobby (Outside of Stormmen Center)
– Enrollment Center Lobby
– Foss Atrium ( Outside fo the campus ministry offices)
– Oren Gateway Center
-Si Melby Lobby (outside of athletic offices)
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is planning to replace the bike/pedestrian bridge over I-94 located adjacent to the Augsburg campus. Four preliminary alternative designs have been created for a new bridge. MNDOT is seeking feedback on the alternative designs from users of the bridge. To provide input on design options for the bridge, take a few minutes to complete the online survey found on the MNDOT project page (link below). The online survey closes on October 11.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.
Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/07/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018992207-seasonal-assistant-women-s-softball-coach
10/07/2024: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/41e79aae-6e37-46b9-b091-e843b8982899-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/07/2024: Instruction and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018986881-instruction-and-outreach-librarian
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Volunteer: Decorate Bowling Pins for our Rosebowl Debate Tournament
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to Twin Cities middle and high school students.
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. You’re invited to join us at the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center at Augsburg University for drop-in decorating hours from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, October 14th!
By painting the pins, you’re helping use recognize students’ growth as they gain important academic skills like public speaking, argumentation, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and more.
**All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us!**
Please sign up to attend via Eventbrite so we know how many supplies to get!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Ian Heseltine ’21 preach as part of our Homecoming chapel series. Ian is a Leadership Gift Officer in Institutional Advancement. Our musician today is University Organist Mark Sedio ’76.
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Join us for an interactive interfaith conversation
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: OGC 200 – NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
Topic: Muslim and Christian Ethics of Care
Hear from Muslim and Christian speakers, ask questions, and participate in dialogue.
All are welcome – please join us! For questions or accommodations, contact us at interfaith@augsburg.edu
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Come see Enemy of the People!
Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
General Public is $12 and Augsburg Community is $10!
An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.
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Get a quick and easy meal from Panera today and support the PA Program’s Student Society to raise funds for donations! Order online all day Thursday October 10th and use the code FUND4U or stop in from 4-8pm at the Roseville location and show them a photo of the flyer!
Yes, they deliver!
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
We are retiring our Yi Lite Action Cameras and are offering them up for sale. The Yi Lite Action Camera is a tiny (2 in.) but mighty camera perfect for action videos (similar to a GoPro) due to its 150* ultra wide angle glass lens and resolution of up to 4K.
All cameras come with a battery and a microSD card, a JOBY mini tripod, a soft hand grip, and a charging cable. Some also are equipped with a USB plug/charger, another has an extra battery.
Gear is sold as-is for $50.
Contact Jenny Hanson, hansonjl@augsburg.edu to purchase.
