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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 or stop by Hagfors 101, Tuesdays, between 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

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.

General Announcements

Capitol Pathways Program – Paid Internships at the State Capitol – Applications Due November 15

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Capitol Pathways is a paid spring internship program for BIPOC college students. With the long-term goal of making Minnesota state government and policymaking more representative of our diverse communities, our program provides students leadership, legislative and career readiness training alongside an immersive internship experience with an organization working in policy during the legislative session. This is a spring internship from January – May, 2025.

– Minnesota Capitol Pathways Information & Application

Next Week: Focused Conversation on Strategic Enrollment Planning

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the November Focused Conversation on Wednesday, November 13. Join Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management Robert Gould for a conversation about strategic enrollment planning towards the goal of 5,000 Auggies by 2030.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Requirement Reminder

submitted by escobarr@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”.

Want to Master Making Kimbap?

submitted by kemuman@augsburg.edu

Upcoming workshop next week, Friday, November 15th, at 4:30 pm. If you plan on attending, make sure to RSVP! It helps us get an accurate headcount, ensures we get enough ingredients, and prevents us from turning away anyone who didn’t RSVP, especially when we get more than 25 people RSV and 35 people show up. Make sure to RSVP

Instagram: @ck.augsburg

Take Care of You: Support Through Our Employee Assistance Program

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Feeling overwhelmed by challenges at home or work? Experiencing post-election stress or anxiety? Talking to a professional through your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help.

Augsburg offers employees access to professional counselors and work/life specialists at no-cost through its EAP plans.

A Licensed Professional Counselor can help you with:
– Stress, depression, anxiety
– Relationship issues, divorce
– Anger, grief and loss
– Job stress, work conflicts
– Family and parenting problems
– Addiction, eating disorders, mental illness

Work/Life Specialists find support services and local resources to help with:
– Child and elder care
– Legal concerns**
– Financial issues
– Time management
– Relocation issues
– Identity Theft

UNUM EAP
Available to all employees
Phone: 1-800-854-1446
Website: Unum.com/support/employees/life-balance

Medica EAP
Available to Medica Health plan members
Phone: 1-800-626-7944
Website: LiveAndWorkWell.com

EAP services are not available to students. Students can seek resources through the Center for Wellness and Counseling.

Access your UNUM EAP

Call For Plastic Bags

submitted by mcgeed11@augsburg.edu

Call for Plastic Bags!
Hey Augsburg University community!
As part of The Great Northern Festival this coming winter, a faculty from the Art & Design Department is creating an installation piece to raise sustainability awareness.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We’re collecting clean plastic bags (no need to wash them, but no food residue) for this installation. If you have any plastic bags you’d like to donate, please drop them off in collection boxes: Christensen (outside of the Gallery) by November 15th or on the main floor of Old Main.
Let’s come together to support this creative initiative and make a positive impact!
Thank you for your contributions!
#AugsburgArt #Sustainability #TheGreatNorthernFestival

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

10/31/2024: Director of Public Safety
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000023930834-director-of-public-safety
10/31/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000023843065-human-resources-coordinator
10/31/2024: 1st Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000023828420-1st-shift-custodian

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Event Announcements

Faculty and Staff: Lunch and Learn with the State of Minnesota

submitted by musto@augsburg.edu

Join the Strommen Center in a virtual lunch and learn on November 13th from 12pm to 1pm to learn about careers with the State of Minnesota. Guest Maili Silber will be discussing opportunities for students to internship and work with the State and how to support students who are interested in them.

Register here for the lunch & learn!

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

submitted by escobarr@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

Enemy of the People Performing TODAY, TOMORROW, and Sunday

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Come see Enemy of the People! (A musical adaptation)

Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Students are just $5, General Public is $12, and other 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.

TICKETS TO SEE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Monday: Drop by CC Lobby to Contact Your Legislators About MN State Aid

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

In partnership with Augsburg, the Minnesota Private College Council is asking the state legislature to improve college affordability for all students in Minnesota.

If you receive the Minnesota State Grant, we invite you to write a short note to your state legislators to help ensure you and future generations of Auggies receive crucial financial support. Join us at Augsburg’s Letters to Legislators event next week!

Monday, November 11, 2024
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby

All you have to do is stop by! We’ll take care of the rest, including providing you with writing supplies, a sample note, info about your legislators, and more.

Employer Tabling Monday: College Possible

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Come meet possible employer, College Possible, from 11-1:30pm in the Christensen Center Lobby.

As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped more than 85,700 students from under-represented communities get into and through college through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.

Employer Tabling: College Possible

Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs in Chapel on November 13

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

On November 13, Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs will share his story in chapel at 10:40 am in our next installment of our “Living Stories” series co-sponsored by the Religion Department, Interfaith at Augsburg, and Campus Ministry. Born in St. Paul, he is a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, an American Indian tribe located in central Wisconsin. He has degrees in Pastoral Studies and Christian Theology and has served various churches as youth minister, adult Christian educator, and director of Men’s Ministries. Presently he is parish associate at Church of All Nations Presbyterian Church. He is a cultural facilitator in the Twin Cities and works to raise the public’s awareness of American Indian causes and injustices. He is founder/convener of “Healing Minnesota Stories,” an initiative dedicated to creating events of dialogue, education, and healing, particularly within faith communities. He is currently the Director of Racial Justice for the Minnesota Council of Churches.

TODAY – Weekly Makerspace Student Access Begins

submitted by gaffanes@augsburg.edu

Today from 4-7pm in Hagfors 111, the makerspace will be open to students that want to make things. Today’s meeting is casual, drop by and say hi! Today, we are focusing on introducing students to the space, showcasing the tools that are available for use, and getting students started with 3D modeling software if interested.

We want to help students bring their ideas to life by teaching them new skills and providing a community to build and troubleshoot with. We’ll see you there!

Questions? Shoot gaffanes@augsburg.edu an email.

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