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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/

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Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

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.

Seeing Things Whole’s New Series Starts Next Week

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole is launching a new Continuing Education Series. The series consists of five interactive workshops, each aimed at enhancing your ability to mindfully lead through change. The workshops cover the following over five weeks:

Tuesday, Oct 22 Articulating Your Challenge
Tuesday, Oct 29 Types of Knowledge: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Tuesday, Nov 12 The Coin Flip Model of Responsible Decision-Making
Tuesday, Nov 19 Communication, Clarity, and Collaboration
Tuesday, Nov 26th Mindful Implementation and Change
*** All Sessions are Online, last 90 minutes, and start at 12:00 pm CST. All sessions are taught by Professor Elaine Eschenbacher.

Cost
$100

Use the coupon code #STWCESeries20$ to receive a $20 discount.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Only able to attend one session? Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu to make individual arrangements.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Requirement Reminder

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete ​the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and stay in good-standing every year following completion.

​To learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/certificate-program/

​To register for a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program workshop, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar/

​To get a report outlining your progress in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, email inclusion@augsburg.edu and request a “progress report”.

Event Announcements

HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Site Visit

submitted by matz@augsburg.edu

The site visit associated with Augsburg’s reaffirmation of accreditation will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week (October 21-22). During this visit members of a review team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus to meet with members of the Augsburg community. We invite your participation at the following open forums:

Open forum on Mission (Assurance Argument Criterion 1) – Monday, Oct. 21, 9:30 – 10:15 – Marshall Room.

Open forum on Responsible Conduct, Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning (Assurance Argument Criteria 2 & 5) – Monday, Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:15 – Marshall Room

Open forum on Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, Support, Evaluation & Improvement (Assurance Argument Criteria 3 & 4) – Monday, Oct. 21 3:00 – 3:45 – Hoversten Chapel (Foss)

Additional information and the full site visit schedule is posted on the HLC Moodle site (augsburg.edu/hlc).

HLC Moodle site

Ellen Weber in Chapel on October 22

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 11:30 for our next Uncovering Vocation chapel. Ellen Weber, Operations Program Associate for the Christensen Center for Vocation, will tell her story.

Ellen joined the Christensen Center for Vocation team at the beginning of March 2022 and supports CCV by helping communicate the stories of their work. Additionally, she developed and implemented a new online collaborative learning community project.
Prior to working at Augsburg, she worked in a variety of settings from youth and young adult ministry, CADI waiver case management, speech coaching, working in higher ed, and working as a parent educator. Ellen was a member of the Riverside Innovation Hub’s first congregational partners working with young adults in a South Minneapolis congregation where she traveled with a group to Guatemala. They brought back their learnings that bloomed into a community space with fruit trees, a community garden and honey from the bees on top of the church.

Time to Sign-Up for Augsburg’s Annual Anti-Racism Training

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete an annual anti-racism training.

​Please visit the following link for more information about this year’s training:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/

Click Here to Register

MN House 60B Candidate Forum on Campus: Tuesday, October 22

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The election is on November 5! Join Augsburg Day Student Government and Campus Life for an informational forum with candidates from MN House 60B (Augsburg’s district), moderated by student leaders and Campus Life.

What: MN House 60B candidate forum
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room, Christensen Center

View event details on Auggie Life.

Keeping Track of Auggies

Three Film Students Selected to Be Film Fellows

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Three Augsburg film students have been selected to be film fellows at the 2024 Twin Cities Film Festival. The TCFF Film Fellows Program is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire up-and-coming collegiate level filmmakers during the 2024 Twin Cities Film Fest October 17th-26th.

The students will have behind the scenes immersive access to the festival and will attend Industry Night, Filmmaker Brunch, Film Screenings + Q&A’s, Educational Panels & Workshops, and engage in other industry networking opportunities. They were selected as part of a competitive process leading to the appointment of 15 collegiate filmmakers as film fellows.

Congratulations to Camille Hunte, Danielle Russell, and Braden Williams!

TCFF Film Fellows

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