Monday, November 18, 2024

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Teaching and Learning

TODAY: Applications Now Open for 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.

Workshop and Discussion on the 2024 Election

submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu

This event is a chance for the Augsburg community to come together to ask questions, share resources, and discuss what we can do to respond to changes happening under the new administration on issues such as immigration, educational funding, the environment and climate change, and the overall state of democracy in America. There will be various faculty with expertise in these areas, but will make this open mostly for questions and discussion.

When: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 3:30 – 5:30
Where: East Commons, Christensen Center

Hosted by Prof. Joe Underhill (Environmental Studies and Political Science), Prof. Michael Lansing, (History Department) and Provost Paula O’Loughlin.

General Announcements

Phillips Scholars Program – Students Take on Community Problems and Receive Scholarships

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The Phillips Scholars Program application for the 2025-26 cohort is open until February 28, 2025. Phillips Scholars create and test innovative ideas that address community problems — running their own summer programming. There’s support along the way, with the students coming together to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their projects. Scholars receive more than $9,000 in scholarships and stipends. Ten students from 15 eligible Minnesota private colleges and universities will be selected each year.

Interested students should contact Jenean Gilmer (gilmerj@augsburg.edu) to connect with Jenean about your project proposal and begin the online application.

Phillips Scholars Program & Application

Finish Your Augsburg Experience Requirement for Free with MN Urban Debate League

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, makes debate teams possible in Twin Cities schools for 1,400+ students! For the first time, MNUDL is now an Augsburg Experience program.

You can support our youth and gain valuable skills as part of the AUGEX5B Special Immersion: MN Urban Debate League course.

Benefits of participating:
• This counts toward your Augsburg Experience requirement, but it’s a 0-credit course, so you do NOT have to pay for participation.
• No specific major requirement!
• By participating, you can become qualified to judge multiple types of debate, which can lead to future paying gigs with the MNUDL!

The spring semester course will take place from 12:30-1:30 PM on Fridays. The location will be the Anderson Hall basement (near the Campus Cupboard and MNUDL office.)

You’ll complete 40 hours supporting the MNUDL (20 must be completed off-campus.)

Register ASAP for: AUGEX5B.

Use this link to find all the information you need to register: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/mnudl-augsburg-experience/

Questions? Contact:
Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.

PLUS! Johan will be tabling in the Christensen Center, answering your questions, on Thursday, November 21st. (¡Él habla español!)

The TRIO/Student Support Services Office Will Be Closed on November 18, 19, and 20

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

The TRIO/Student Support Services office will be closed on November 18, 19, & 20.

TRIO/SSS Staff will have limited access to voicemail and email. Please email staff directly or email triosss@augsburg.edu. Folks will get back as soon as available.

Thank you and have a great week!

Check In and Connect – Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

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==

CRES/English Faculty Candidates on Campus

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Students are invited to meet with candidates who will be visiting to interview for the Black Studies and Literary Studies position, in the CRES and English departments. Other members of the Augsburg community are also welcome at these sessions. The sessions scheduled so far are listed below:

Candidate #1—Tuesday, November 19, 12:00-1:00, Riverside Room (Christensen Center)

Candidate #2—Friday, November 22, 11:00-12:00, Oren 100

Pizza will be provided.

Please email aoki@augsburg.edu with any questions.

New Staff Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/13/2024: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000026283205-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
11/13/2024: Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000026248848-graduate-assistant-track-field-coach
11/13/2024: Seasonal Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000026247703-seasonal-assistant-men-s-wrestling-coach
11/13/2024: Associate Director, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000026246765-associate-director-pseo
11/08/2024: Financial Aid Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000025555075-financial-aid-counselor

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Event Announcements

Travelers EDGE – Scholarship, Career and Professional Program Info Session

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

In partnership with Strommen and AOSU, join us for an informational session about the Travelers EDGE program.

Date: Wed Nov 20th from 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Hagfors 150 B/C

Hear from current Scholars and Alumni on how they have benefited from the program and how it jumpstart their career.

Who are we recruiting?
– First year students
– Studying in accounting, communications, econ, finance, international business, management, math, MIS and marketing

What are the benefits to the program?
– Scholarship
– Career and professional development
– Internship and mentoring opportunities
– Community
– And more!

Learn more about Travelers EDGE

Staff Senate Hosts Gathering on 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. Come for the whole gathering or drop in as you can.

This will be the first date to gather and share staff experiences with the Senate. Light refreshments will be provided.

Fill out the RSVP Form (https://forms.gle/G5udjM8oCVcimWV56) to let us know if you will be able to join us on Wednesday, November 20th, other times that would be good for you to participate in staff senate events and gatherings, and to share any other questions or concerns you might have.

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.

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

RSVP for a Birria Tacos Workshop with Campus Kitchen This Wednesday

submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu

Join Campus Kitchen for a Food Lab workshop making Birria Tacos this Wednesday 11/20 at 4:30pm in Hagfors 108! Please RSVP via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSknCbye5v6ah_zxVNsywBZeo4m2MK50L42PbWnQjYW32sPQ/viewform

The purpose of Food Lab Workshop is to teach the Augsburg community how to cook a variety of dishes and build community through food. Everything from the ingredients (e.g. Oil and Seasonings) to cooking appliances are provided for students attending workshops. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu.

Keeping Track of Auggies

Auggies Participate in an Annual Math Contest

submitted by belik@augsburg.edu

Twelve talented Augsburg students participated in the annual Jerry Heuer MAA-NCS Team Competition on Saturday, November 16. Working in teams of three, they worked on solving 10 challenging math problems competing against 60+ other teams from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Canada.Results will be announced in the next couple of weeks. The participating students were: Ariana Beeby, Krystal Bollinger, Max Figura, Taylor Fritz, Seán Gaffaney, Yuva Gottimukala Suresh, Hannah Larson, Addison McCarl, Clay Porter, Ivie Taft, Leah Tift, and Arabella Velleux. Thanks to the math club Unbounded and Prof. Haines for their support of the event.

https://www.northcentral.maa.org/teamcontest

Classifieds

Coffee Fundraiser

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

It’s the time of year again to think about gifts and staying awake in the shorter days! The PA students are holding a coffee fundraiser for student society and for donations to The Domestic Abuse Project.

They have partnered with Mill City Roasters to sell custom 12 oz bags of cold brew, light & medium roast coffee!

$18 per bag

Sales go from Nov 18-29th. You can pick them up at our classroom or Christensen Center after Dec 10th, just in time for holidays!

View the Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xU1CYv3b9roFMWzPZ3VpcSSgXZYdE0DC/view?usp=sharing

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Is This Your Cat?

submitted by tesfayel@augsburg.edu

Hello! I found a cat following people around Augsburg University for many hours. I have since been keeping them safe and fed. They seem to be a healthy Tuxedo cat who is very friendly, leading me to believe that they might not be a stray cat. Their nose looks like a black heart, and they have a black spot on their left arm and on the back of their right leg. They also have beautiful long whiskers. I believe they belongs around the cedar/riverside area. If you know whos cat this is, or have further questions please email me at tesfayel@augsburg.edu. For photos visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CwygMMyFapTmfqyE9jn4eHYqFVmEFODh?usp=sharing