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Writing Your First Grant – Thursday, November 14, Noon – 1 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Presenter/s: John Anderson, Director, Grants and Sponsored Programs

Description: Applying for a grant can be an intimidating process, especially if you have never done it before. But you don’t have to do it alone! This session introduces you to the people and resources at Augsburg who can help you identify and apply for grant funding. Attendees will learn the benefits that grants offer for one’s career, forms of support available to help you get started, and Augsburg’s procedures for submitting a grant proposal.

Location: Marshall Room

Grant Workshop Registration

First Years and Sophomores: Address a Community Need with a 2026 Phillips Scholars Summer Project

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Phillips Scholars create and test innovative ideas that address community needs — running their own programming in the summer of 2026. There’s support along the way, with the students coming together starting this May and throughout the 2025-26 academic year. Scholars receive more than $9,000 in scholarships and stipends.

Ten students from any of the Minnesota private colleges listed here will be named Phillips Scholars. Financial need is one of the criteria.

Find more details and the application here:
http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/phillips

Email Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augbsburg.edu to learn more!

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

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/08/2024: Financial Aid Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000025555075-financial-aid-counselor
11/07/2024: Advancement Systems Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000025290350-advancement-systems-specialist
11/07/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000025261375-2nd-shift-custodian

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Tian Auditions TODAY and TOMORROW

submitted by schonc@augsburg.edu

This year’s student-directed play “Tian” starts auditions today through tomorrow. Whether you are already experienced on stage, or want to dive into a new adventure – we are so excited to meet you. All necessary information, including our Instagram and the sign-up sheet, can be found here: https://linktr.ee/tianplay

Play Description: Who owns history? And who is allowed to tell its stories? The student-written piece Tian centers around these fundamental questions. This conflict becomes clear when the audience is led through the life of romantic poet Karoline von Günderrode by two characters with two very different claims to Karoline’s story: Bettine von Arnim, contemporary and close friend of Karoline, who wants to paint a strong, feminist picture; and the Playwright whose goal is to create an enticing, heart wrenching play. The audience finds themselves in the in-betweens of history, whilst being part of Karoline’s personal journey filled with struggles, doubt, and dreams.

ALL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

Welcome to Zinnia Koy, Our New Food Initiatives Program Manager

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Please welcome Zinnia Koy as the new Food Initiatives Program Manager in the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Zinnia is an Auggie alum (Sociology) and worked with the Campus Kitchen as a student and then an AmeriCorps VISTA. In this new role, they will support many food initiatives around campus and in our neighborhood, including Campus Cupboard, Veggies for All, Greens for Good, Food Lab activities, and the Augsburg Community Garden. They are passionate about food justice and food sovereignty, as well as growing and cooking good food.

Zinnia is excited to get started in this new role. Visit them in the basement of Anderson Hall or reach out over email to connect with them. Welcome Zinnia!

Thó Wiŋ Magazine Now Taking Literary and Visual Art Submissions

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

The Thó Wiŋ Magazine is now open for submissions! If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published, you can submit at https://forms.gle/a6oduy4vwrvVZi138.

We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, so if you have any questions about whether your work belongs in a literary magazine, please be assured that your submissions would be more than welcome!

We are taking all types of creative/academic work until March 24, 2025. More information on how and what to submit can be found on our submission form.

Submit here!

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”.

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

Need to Find a Therapist in the Community?

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s Center for Wellness & Counseling offers free counseling on campus, as well as free telehealth counseling through BetterMynd. In addition, for students or other community members who are interested in using their insurance to find an ongoing therapist in the community, CWC has a referral database called MiResource. Any Augsburg community member can use this database to find possible therapist matches. The database is searchable by location, insurance, issue you want support for, therapist identities, and more. Check it out!

MiResource on CWC webpage

Join the Team – Echo Needs a Sports Editor

submitted by gelles@augsburg.edu

The Echo is hiring! These are our open positions:

Sports Editor

You don’t need writing or editing experience to apply! We train you in everything you need to know.

BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ students are encouraged to apply!

To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to echo@augsburg.edu

(Writing samples can be a cover letter, essay, journal entry, etc. Anything non-fictional that shows your writing skills.)

Questions? DM us on Instagram or email echo@augsburg.edu

Check out our Instagram for more information!

Event Announcements

Check In and Connect Group – November 13

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

A group for students who would like a brief mental health check-in, to get support from peers, and CWC counseling staff, and to connect with others in the Augsburg Community. Pizza will be provided. For more information, stop by CWC!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DBJady0RrQz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on Strategic Enrollment Planning

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the November Focused Conversation tomorrow, 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)

Staff Senate Hosts Gathering November 20

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Staff Senate will host its first casual meet and greet on Wednesday, November 20th from 3:30 – 4:30pm in OCG 100. This will be the first date to gather and share staff experiences with the Senate.

Also, save the date for some wellness with Mel on Monday December 9th at 12:30pm. Mel will tour the Fitness Center and share how you can use equipment to destress.

To contact the Staff Senate, please send messages with praises, shout-outs, concerns, issues or observations to staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Staff Union Tabling – Wednesday, November 13

submitted by palahniu@augsburg.edu

Staff Representatives from the Augsburg Staff Union will be in Christensen Center Lobby on Wednesday November 13th from 11am until 1pm. Please stop by our table, grab a button, and sign our petition in support of ongoing staff negotiations. You can also learn more about our OPEIU staff union and its support of our great staff! All are welcome. We hope to see you there.

Sound Healing – TODAY at 5 p.m.

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Hiiii!

Please make sure to save the date as we introduce you to the Sound Healing sessions here at Augsburg. It is another way that you can heal and relax your mind through the waves of sounds.

Dates: Tuesday, November 12th
Time: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Location: Student Lounge, Christensen Center

Don’t forget to join us! We hope to see you there

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

Daily Chapel: Cyndi Berg

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 today to hear Cyndi Berg, Special Assistant to the President, share her story as part of our “Uncovering Vocation” series. Cyndi joined the staff of Augsburg University in 2017. Her role in the Office of the President provides frequent opportunities to connect and collaborate with multiple aspects of the Augsburg community including staff, faculty, students, Board of Regents and community partners.

Cyndi came to Augsburg from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter where she served as the Assistant Director for Church Relations. Prior to her work in higher education, she served at the Saint Paul Area Synod of the ELCA as Office and Events Manager for nearly ten years. Cyndi has a B.S. in Business Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato and is a 2021 graduate of Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Leadership program – proud to be an Auggie.

Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs in Chapel on Wednesday for Living Stories

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.

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Now Hiring: MNUDL Program Site Visit Specialist

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,400+ Twin Cities middle and high school students. We’re currently hiring for the MNUDL Program Site Visit Specialist position.

The MNUDL Program Site Visit Specialist & Tournament Support (contract position) – will be paid $25/hr to provide site visit and tournament support to MNUDL schools, focusing on new programs created from a Minnesota Humanities Center Grant.

You will support coaches (primarily new teachers) through site visits at practices.

You will also assist in tournament operations.

Maximum number of hours provided by the grant is 720, or approximately 30 hours per week – between mid-November through May. Practices and tournaments take place after school and in the evenings.

Find more information about the position and how to apply at the MNUDL website:

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/work-with-us/