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Teaching and Learning

TODAY 3:40 pm: Fostering Belonging: How Faculty Can Support Immigrant Students

Date: April 7, 2025, 3:40 to 4:40 pm
Location: Oren Gateway Center Room 100

Please join CTL for Fostering Belonging: How Faculty Can Support Immigrant Students, a workshop led by our immigrant students. They will share their experiences of inclusion on campus, discuss what changes could make a difference, and introduce their perspectives on classroom empowerment. The session will include a short introduction, small group engagement, and a deeper discussion, allowing attendees to ask questions and gain a fuller understanding of how to create a more supportive learning environment.

Workshop Registration

Days in May Call for Proposals – Closing April 11

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Please save the dates of May 14 & 15 for Augsburg’s Days in May professional development conference. This year’s program will begin with the Dr. Jennie Diaz Memorial Lecture, featuring, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, originator of the concept of culturally relevant pedagogy.

All faculty and staff are invited to share your expertise with our community by proposing a workshop session by April 11.

Call for session proposals

Third Way Civics Faculty Workshop Application

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Third Way Civics (3WC) Faculty Development Workshop Application

This workshop features an active, high impact pedagogy for all fields, focused on the close reading of texts and data, reasoning to sound arguments, and student perspective taking. The workshop is open and appropriate for faculty from all disciplines, and does not require adding any new content to a course. It is an active pedagogical approach to teaching the content of any course. The 3CW pedagogy has been featured at conferences around the world, and is currently being used by both large and small universities across the United States.

All workshop participants will receive a $1,000 stipend for completing the workshop, and become eligible for additional $1,000 stipends if they implement the 3WC pedagogy in a future courses.

Workshop Dates: May 27 & 28, 2025, one and half day schedule. Schedule details to be communicated later.

Location: Augsburg University Campus. Specific location communicated later.

Space Limited to 24 faculty. Applications due April 30.

3WC Application due April 30

Take Your Class Outside with Augsburg’s Outdoor Classroom Cart

submitted by uc-env-stwd-cmte@augsburg.edu

With spring weather (hopefully) on the horizon, faculty and other members of the Augsburg community can reserve Augsburg’s outdoor classroom cart to hold gatherings outside. The cart includes 24 chairs, a blackboard, a whiteboard, markers, chalk, clipboards, wi-fi, a solar-powered charging station, data projector for evening use, and a portable lectern. The cart is stored in a locker in the basement of Foss and can be wheeled out to any location on campus. It takes about a half hour to set up. Email Joe Underhill (underhil@augsburg.edu) to make a reservation.

General Announcements

Need Help Filing Your FAFSA for Next Year? Come to Our Drop-In Hours

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

Haven’t started your FAFSA or MN DREAM Act for the 2025-2026 school year yet? No need to fear! Drop in Hours are here! Come by the Enrollment Center to get assistance from Financial Aid Counselors to file your 2024-2025 FAFSA March 31st through April 8th from 10am-4pm.

We will be available to answer any questions you may have and sit down with you to check off that item before heading off for the summer term.

Please email studentfinances@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

File your FAFSA today!

Passing of OPEIU Local 12 Rep. Molly Thul

submitted by rodriguc@augsburg.edu

From OPEIU Local 12:

“Dear Local 12 members,

We are devastated to share the shocking news that our beloved staff member Molly Thul unexpectedly passed away this week. Molly was the most senior employee at Local 12, and played a critical role in working with membership to transform our local from a sleepy, passive organization to a deliberate, organized, fighting union.

Molly grew up in Burnsville and began working in foodservice at MSP airport as a teenager. Over the decades at MSP she became a committed union activist with UNITE HERE Local 17, serving as a steward and campaigning to bring in a new generation of leadership at Local 17. She later became a staff rep for Local 17, and OPEIU Local 12 hired her in 2020. Molly began at OPEIU the week COVID shutdowns began, and handled that unexpected situation with professional aplomb, along with many other difficult surprises that arose over the years.

Molly leaves behind a teenage son and daughter, and is also survived by her father and two brothers, along with many other loving friends and family members. Local 12 will provide information about services or memorials once they are announced by the family.

If your unit has been represented by Molly, please email eboard@opeiu12.org for now with any questions or issues regarding representation or bargaining. Local 12 will work with OPEIU International to best determine next steps for these groups. Local 12 is a small organization with only 3 full-time staff members so things may be a bit chaotic or slow for the next few weeks as we sort everything out.

Sending everyone the best in love and solidarity,
Your OPEIU Local 12 Executive Board and Staff”

Feel free to also reach out to Augsburg Staff Union Team if you have any questions.

Participate in a Research for Fashion in Our Every Day Lives

submitted by duartee@augsburg.edu

We are conducting surveys for our entrepreneurship class for the semester and we want feedback on an app that could possibly be created, answer a couple questions to help us with our research! Thank you!!
surverys will be open until april 16, 11:59 pm

If you have further questions email duartee@augsburg.edu

https://forms.gle/XBgtkckkZjQXxSm67

Participate in a Survey on Law Enforcement and Interrogation Techniques

submitted by wagnerdd@augsburg.edu

We’re seeking participants to share their perspectives on law enforcement and interrogation techniques in a brief survey. Your input is valuable and will contribute to important research led by faculty and students in the psychology department. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are confidential.
Incentives: Complete the survey for a chance to win one of ten $5 Target gift cards or the grand prize of a $50 Target gift card!

Click here to access the survey

Event Announcements

Auggiecon 25 Board Game Convention

submitted by mcdona14@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Board Game Club has received over $10,000 in brand new board games donated from local and national publishers! Join us in Hagfors 150, Saturday April 12th any time from noon to 10PM for a day of board game fun. We have free board games to giveaway for the first 30 people people through the door and more giveaways throughout the day. Tickets are $10 for Augsburg students and all proceeds towards supporting projects on campus.
To kick off Auggiecon 25 we are happy to welcome guest speaker and local game designer Patrick Leder. Patrick is the founder of Leder Games, a Saint Paul based board game company. They’ve created favorites such as ROOT: A Game of Woodland Might and Right, ARCS: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach, OATH: Chronicles of Empire & Exile, and more. Patrick Leder will be answering questions and bringing giveaways of his own to a catered Q and A lunch in Hagfors 150 from 11:00AM – 11:45AM, Saturday April 12th. Tickets are $25. We would love to see you there!

Purchase your tickets here!

Campus Ministry’s Spring On-Campus Retreat

submitted by mcdona14@augsburg.edu

Join Campus Ministry Saturday April 12th from 1:00PM – 4:00PM for a few hours of community and cooking. We’ll be moving furniture around in the Foss Chapel area to spruce things up and we’ll also be cooking sambusa in the food lab. We’ll have music and coloring activities as well. We would love to see you there!

2025 Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium – April 15

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information.

Zyzzogeton Website

Staff and Faculty: Save the Date for “36 Questions for Civic Love” on April 16

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us on April 16th at the Mixed Blood Theater for dinner and the opportunity to spend time with someone you don’t know (or, if you’d really rather, someone you do). 36 Questions for Civic Love is a toolkit designed to connect strangers, and strengthen relationships between neighbors, comrades, and colleagues. We’re extending this invitation to community partners in our neighborhoods as well, giving you the opportunity to connect with people at places like the Brian Coyle Community Center, Afghan Cultural Society, Cedar Cultural Center, KFAI and more.

Please RSVP using the link below to help us plan for dinner and childcare. Please email Jenean Gilmer with any questions or concerns.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

Staff Senate Events and Happenings

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Staff Senate continues to find opportunities to build community and relationships across departments. We also seek to remain informed about overall campus happenings. If you can’t make all the Focused Conversations or other University-wide meetings, please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

You can email us at staffsenate@augsburg.edu

Staff Appreciation Recap:
The annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony took place on March 26th. Read more information on nominations and winners as well as celebrate those reaching milestones for their years of service to Augsburg. You will also find pictures from the event.

https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/2025/03/28/2024-25-staff-appreciation-awards/

Upcoming opportunities to connect:
Monday Coffee Breaks:
Drop-in and Chat Coffee Times (a gift from the Provost) will be held each Monday (9:45-10:45) in FOS 171 for staff and faculty.
Just pop in, grab some coffee, and chat for a few minutes as you are able through the rest of the semester.

Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Monthly on the second Tuesday: April 8th at 12pm
Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch in The Commons to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Bring your own lunch or grab one from the cafeteria.

36 Questions for Civic Love:
April 16, 2025 | 5:30–8 p.m.
More information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePziK63eZFzKtoumAnql1AOi1YpIfRkqtG3LnPRn_EHyGkyA/viewform

END OF YEAR ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Tuesday, May 20, 3–4:30 P.M.

Follow our Senate Senate Calendar on our website – https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/about/

Bob Groven Will Share His Story in Chapel

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us on Tuesday, April 8th, from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Bob Groven, Professor of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and Assistant Director of Faculty Development, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Bob and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

Free Zoom Lecture on Religion and Civility – Wednesday, April 9

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Professor Najeeba Syeed will be the guest lecturer for East Tennessee State University’s annual religion and civility lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Topic: Helping Hurting Communities: Religion and Humanitarian Responses in Times of Disaster

Topic details: Faith communities often serve critical roles in disaster response efforts. Drawing from the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Prof. Syeed will explore how faith communities have navigated this shared crisis, forging new relationships and partnerships in the process. What factors facilitated these collaborations? Will the spirit of solidarity persist beyond the immediate recovery? And how do faith traditions inform the moral imperative to aid others in times of catastrophe?

To attend, pre-register at:

Free Dinner, April 8 – Sound Healing – Open to All

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

De-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body. We can make it fun, relaxing, and full

Save the date and join us on Tuesday, April 8th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in Chapel.

Register by 04/07
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZw7TnPtCpGHTO_yl-ofFqngM2RQw_UfOPRqJAxIGfD0DHRg/viewform?usp=pp_url

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

DNP-FNP Students Doctor of Nursing Practice – April 7 Poster Presentations

submitted by ullery@augsburg.edu

Please join the Department of Nursing on Monday, April 7, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room of the Christianson Center for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) Final Poster Presentations.

Sixteen DNP-FNP graduates will present the culmination of their doctoral work through their scholarly DNP Projects. Each presentation will include a summary of the student’s project followed by time for audience questions and discussion. Feel free to attend for all or part of the event as we celebrate the achievements of our newest Doctors of Nursing Practice!

Nonpartisan Campaign Training for Women

submitted by aoki@augsburg.edu

Ready to Run Minnesota is a program designed to encourage women to run for public office. It provides practical training on areas such as launching a campaign, fundraising, and media strategies. The training is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Location: McNeely 100, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

To register, email Dr. Angela High-Pippert, ahighpippe@stthomas.edu.

Keeping Track of Auggies

Upcoming Show Featuring Student from Augsburg

submitted by holmesdd@augsburg.edu

The Nut, The Hermit, The Crow and The Monk is a comedy about a zillennial brother and sister who go on a self help journey á la The Odyssey and Alice in Wonderland to get out from under their parents’ and grandparents’ boarding school trauma. This play was written by New Native Theatre playwright & founder Rhiana Yazzie, and features an all Native cast!

Times: Wednesday – Saturday @ 7:30 and Sunday @ 2PM.
Dates: April 16 – May 4, 2025
Location: Gremlin Theatre 550 Vandalia Street, St. Paul, MN 55114

Get Tickets & Information Here!

Augsburg Students Participate in MinneMUDAC 2025

submitted by belik@augsburg.edu

Three Augsburg teams participated in this year’s MinneMUDAC data analytics competition, culminating with presentations on the University of Minnesota’s campus this past Saturday, April 5. Fourteen MCD majors and minors worked for a month on a dataset presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters Minnesota, helping the nonprofit company figure out how to make matches between the Big and the Small long-lasting and successful.

On Saturday, the teams presented their work multiple times to professional judges both from the academia and the industry, along with almost 70 other teams from other universities. What a fabulous effort and experience for all! Kudos to all for such a great representation of Augsburg!

The participating students were:

• Ahmed Abdi
• Fatima Abdi
• Ceazar Daniell
• Guleid Eleie
• Tommy Lee
• Nafnati Mohammed
• Aemun Munawar
• Shabana Nassiri
• Kwadwo Owusu
• Lucy Pederson
• Tenley Stewart
• Rebecca Teshome
• Keiji Thor
• Chris Torres

https://minneanalytics.org/minnemudac-2025/

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