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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!

Teach-in and Workshop on the 2024 Election

submitted by lloydr@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, environmental Issues, and the overall state of democracy in America.

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

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

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.

Find all the information you need to register here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/mnudl-augsburg-experience/

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

General Announcements

Support Augsburg During Give to the Max This Week

submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu

Suport Augsburg University during Give to the Max 2024! Your gift, no matter the size, will make an impact.

Projects range from supporting our athletic teams, to our academics, to our campus and community programs. Make a gift to one project or make a gift to each of them!

We understand that not everyone is able to give financially at this time, and if that is indeed the case for you, there are still ways to make a big impact. Here are ways to spread the word:

-Share the pages that you love on social media with the hashtag #AuggiesGive
-Send messages to friends and families about our fundraising goals
-Spread the word about all of these projects through word of mouth or email

Our Augsburg community knows how to make a difference in the world. We hope that you will help us raise funds for these important projects that support our students this week! Give to the Max ends Thursday, November 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Look through the various projects or make a gift here: https://engagement.augsburg.edu/g/auggies-give-to-the-max-2024

Thank you!

Give to the Max today!

Volunteers Needed for UMBrooks Debate Tournament This Saturday, November 23

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. Participating in debate helps Twin Cities students gain crucial academic skills like argumentation, public speaking, and critical thinking.

We are seeking volunteers to serve as debate judges for our Saturday MSHSL debate tournament. The topic of the debate is the implications of AI and intellectual property rights.

No previous debate experience is required! We’ll train you. Volunteers listen to students debate, weigh the arguments, pick a winner, and provide constructive written and verbal feedback to help students improve.

The tournament will take place in Blegen Hall at the University of Minnesota West Bank (right across the street from Augsburg University.) The volunteer shift will last from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Judges will be provided a meal (Boca Chica) for participating. Plus, every hour you spend with us puts you in consideration for the MNUDL Volunteer of the Year Award!

Thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide Uber rides to individuals who need transportation to the tournament site. Let Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu know if you need assistance.

Sign up to serve as a volunteer here! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

TODAY – Augsburg Staff Union Tabling – Christensen Center Lobby

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Staff Representatives from your Augsburg Staff Union will be in Christensen Center Lobby today, Wednesday November 20th, 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 staff union and its support of our great staff! All are welcome. We hope to see you there

Check In and Connect – TODAY 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==

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

11/18/2024: Ice Arena Attendant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000027194891-ice-arena-attendant
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: Associate Director, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000026246765-associate-director-pseo

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Exciting Opportunity: The Revamped ASIX Peer Mentorship Program

submitted by geverdl@augsburg.edu

ASIX is thrilled to announce the expansion of our Peer Mentorship Program! Originally created to support Act Six scholars, this program is now open to all first-year students eager to take on leadership roles and to upperclassmen who want to guide and mentor the next generation of leaders on campus.

This is an incredible opportunity to build connections, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a supportive community grounded in social justice and inclusivity. Whether you’re looking for mentorship or interested in becoming a mentor, there’s a place for you!

First-year students interested in mentorship can sign up here: https://forms.gle/1ibsagm9PLULwmyW7

Upperclassmen leaders ready to mentor can sign up here: https://forms.gle/qL7YAAWLTjpAEq5F8

Don’t miss out on this chance to make an impact!

Event Announcements

Staff Senate Hosts Gathering TODAY, November 20

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Staff Senate will host its first casual meet and greet TODAY (Wednesday, November 20) from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 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 20, 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 9 at 12:30 p.m. 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

TODAY – Travelers EDGE Info Session 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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!

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PA Program 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

Order Today

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.

We’re specifically seeking a candidate with teaching and/or policy debate experience.

• 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 here:

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