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Come to the Writing Center

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Writing Center is Open!

The Augsburg University Writing Center is open and be ready to support your writing this semester! Our current hours are Sunday–Thursday, 5–8 p.m. (in-person only), with plans to expand our hours in October. We are located across from Advising on the second floor of the library.

At the Writing Center, trained peer tutors work with writers at all levels and in all disciplines. Whether you are just beginning an assignment and need help generating ideas, in the middle of a draft and looking for feedback on structure or clarity, or polishing a final version before submitting, our tutors are here to help. They can also support you in developing stronger arguments, refining your style, citing sources, and building effective revision strategies.
You can bring in any kind of writing project—course essays, research papers, lab reports, resumes, personal statements, creative pieces, or even application materials. No matter the stage of the process or the type of writing, tutors provide constructive, supportive feedback that is focused on helping you grow as a writer.

Stop by during open hours to meet with a tutor and make the most of your writing this semester!

Leveraging Dates in Moodle

submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu

Dear Faculty,
We hope you and yours are well. This week’s eLearning update is about Moodle activities and due dates.
We often hear students really like to know when assignments are due. We have several updates for you about communicating due dates in Moodle! Tutorial link below!

As always, please feel free to reach out to one of us if you have any questions.

Your eLearning team,

Susan, Jad, Shane, Nathan

Tutorial: Leveraging Dates in Moodle

General Announcements

Capitol Pathways Program – Paid Internships at the State Capitol – Applications Due November 13

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Capitol Pathways is a paid spring internship program for college students. With the long-term goal of making Minnesota state government and policymaking more representative of our diverse communities, this 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

Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Seeking Muslim Students for Research Study

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

Next Tuesday Is Election Day

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Here in Minneapolis, voters will choose the mayor, city council members, and parks board representatives. If you’re wondering where to get started learning about the candidates and issues on your ballot, check out these nonpartisan resources:

MN Secretary of State—What’s on My Ballot?
https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot

Ballotopedia’s Guide to Minnesota 2025 Elections
https://ballotpedia.org/Minnesota_elections,_2025

League of Women Voters—How to Research Candidates
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X_Iwjrfn5mv5NcHZvXovKjyQb0JZzzrj/view

Students: If you live on campus, your polling place is in Christensen Center. If you did not already register to vote, your student ID will work as proof of residence if you are voting on campus OR in the city of Minneapolis, because Augsburg provided a list of students who live on campus or in Minneapolis to the county elections office.

What Does Care Look Like in Professional Settings? An Interfaith Conversation

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith Scholars for a conversation on what care looks like in professional settings. Speakers include Katie Clark, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Augsburg’s Health Commons, Jenean Gilmer, Program Manager for Community-Engaged Learning from the Sabo Center, and Joffrey Wilson, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mortenson. This conversation is open to all Augsburg students, faculty and staff.

When: Thursday, November 6 , 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Oren Gateway Center (OGC) 100
Who: You! Anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome.

Questions or Accessibility needs? Contact interfaith@augsburg.edu

Learn more about organizations represented:
Health Commons:
Sabo Center:
Mortenson:

Health Commons; Sabo Center: Mortenson

Event Announcements

Documentary on Policing in Minneapolis with the Filmmakers, Including Augsburg Professor Michael Lansing

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Please join us for an evening showing of the brand new Twin Cities Public Television documentary Paradox: Echoes of Reform & the Minneapolis Police (https://www.tpt.org/paradox-echoes-reform-minneapolis-police/), hosted by Augsburg’s own Michael Lansing and featuring Daniel Bergin, filmmaker, Twin Cities Public Television executive producer, and historian. The film–a compelling blend of deep research, candid interviews, and rare archival footage–explores the history of police reform in Minneapolis.  It illustrates how mayoral politics, community activism, and police union pushback shaped the city’s trajectory as well as what is at stake for the future of public safety.

Selections from the documentary shown, with Bergin and Lansing available for conversation during and after the showing. Teachers might consider using this as an assignment for their classes!

The documentary will be shown in Hagfors Center 150A at 5:30pm on November 5th.

This event is hosted by the Augsburg Center for Teaching and Learning, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Office of Faculty Development, and the History Department.

Event on Auggie Life

Augsburg Will Celebrate First Generation College Celebration Week – November 3-8

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

Augsburg will celebrate first–generation students, faculty and staff the week of November 3-8. First-Generation College Celebration Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Federal TRIO/ programs were created as part of the HEA to promote postsecondary access, retention and completion. The term “first-generation college student” was introduced by the TRIO community in the late 1970’s. A first-generation college student is typically defined as a student whose parents or guardians never earned a four-year bachelor’s degree. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), in partnership with NASPA, initiated the national first-generation college celebration.

Augsburg’s celebration will include a series of events from Nov.3-8. All in the Augsburg community are invited to celebrate. During the kick-off in the Christensen Center on Monday, we will have placards and buttons for folks who identify as first-generation and for those who support first-generation students. We also encourage staff and faculty to fill out the First-Generation Augsburg Community Survey: https://forms.gle/zzTmXfK4QQoFDmoE6.

Students will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for Sony Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Headphones. Students will receive one entry for each event they attend, and can enter the drawing by scanning a QR code at the event.

We hope you’ll join the celebration.

Click here to view the list of events in Auggie Life.

TODAY: Trick or Treat at the Study Abroad Office

submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu

Do you love candy and do you have questions about studying abroad?
Come to drop-in advising at the Study Abroad and Away Office (SCI 110) today from 11am – 3pm. We will be handing out international candy and answering any questions you may have. We’re excited to see you!

Trick or Treat at the Study Abroad and Away Office

TODAY – Employer Tabling: College Possible

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

TODAY! Come meet employer, College Possible, in the Christensen Cener Lobby from 12:30-2:30pm.

Are you looking for a way to launch your career in nonprofit, education, social work, or school counseling? Join their info session and/or tabling to learn how Minnesota Alliance with Youth and College Possible can help you with that. They are hiring AmeriCorps members to join their teams!

Minnesota Alliance With Youth’s AmeriCorps Promise Fellows work with middle and high school students, ensuring that they get the support and education they need to start off strong in life. Promise Fellows foster strong relationships with students, provide attendance and behavior coaching, and much more!

College Possible is one of the largest college access and success organizations in the U.S. Their mission is to empower students from under-represented communities on their path to a college degree. They are searching for AmeriCorps coaches who will help students navigate the complex college systems.

Employer Tabling: College Possible

Open House with RLife on November 6

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus!

Novembers Feature: Residential Life
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in RLife? Here’s your chance to find out! The Residential Life team is opening their doors and rolling out the welcome mat for an exclusive open house experience.

What’s in store for you:
– Guided tours of RLife spaces you’ve never seen before
– Delicious donuts and refreshments
– Face-to-face connections with RLife staff
– Insider insights into how RLife creates community for our students

When: Thursday, November 6 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Volunteer as a Debate Judge with the Minnesota Urban Debate League

submitted by ramirezi@augsburg.edu

Make a difference for middle and high school students in the Twin Cities by volunteering with the Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL), a program of Augsburg University that empowers over 1,800 youth each year through academic debate.

We’re currently seeking volunteer judges for our upcoming tournaments! No prior debate experience is required — we provide training for all new judges.

Perks include:
• Flexible 3–4 hour shifts (virtual or in-person options)
• Transportation available upon request
• Food and snacks provided at every tournament
• Great opportunity for fluent Spanish speakers
• Get paid after judging 3 tournaments!
• Be part of a community that helps students build confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills!

Augsburg Minnesota Urban Debate League

Daily Chapel: Bernardo Andrade and All Saints Commemoration

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for the final installment of the series of chapel talks by faculty members of the department of religion and philosophy. Assistant Professor Bernardo Andrade will share a message about hope. We will also hold a commemoration of All Saints with a reading of the names of loved ones who have died, especially in the past year.

Día de los Muertos Program on Friday, October 31

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg community is invited to be present for a student-led community program in commemoration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The program will take place on Friday, October 31, at 12pm in the Hoversten Chapel. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome as we take a moment to honor the departed.
This program is co-sponsored by ALAS, Multicultural Life, Campus Ministry, the Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies, and Department of History. Feel free to contact Antonio Vásquez (vasquez1@augsburg.edu) for any follow-up questions.

Advent Vespers Processional Party

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The 46th annual Advent Vespers is just around the corner! Be a part of this wonderful event at the start of the Advent season. We will be in person again at Central Lutheran Church and need many volunteers.

Join the processional party by carrying a candle, torch, or banner! There will be a dress rehearsal on Thursday, December 4th at 8:00 pm in addition to the Advent Vespers services on Friday, December 5th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 6th at 2 pm and 5 pm (with a hearty snack between the services). Please sign up today!

Contact Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu if you have any questions. Thank you.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/MXH16An8Vbs46Jz17

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