Author: alamilla

Funding Searches and Small Grants – Wednesday, February 12 (3:30 – 5 p.m.), Lindell 301

submitted by causey@augsburg.edu

The Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs is hosting an event series to support ongoing grant proposal development among faculty and staff. The next session is Wednesday, February 12 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301. 

The topic is Funding Searches & Small Grants. Mary Hollerich of Lindell Library will discuss how to conduct funding searches for grants, and how the Library can help during the lifecycle of your grant. OGSP will give numerous examples of small grants across the disciplines. Twenty minutes will be reserved at the end for writing, consultations, and planning. 

Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu.  Please contact Lauren Causey with questions.   

Link: http://library.augsburg.edu/grants/howto#s-lg-box-16912579  

Hagfors Elevator Out of Service

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

The Hagfors Center main lobby elevator is out of service to make repairs. The parts have been ordered and we anticipate repairs to be completed this week. We will continue to post updates as we get more information.
There is an alternate elevator located by the north entrance of the building that will be available while the lobby elevator is out of service. If you have any questions contact Bryan Massich at 612-280-7447.
For additional Facilities Management information click on the link below.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/2020/01/17/hagfors-center-elevator-repair/

Zoom Security Change

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

Beginning January 20th, a minor change to Zoom video conferencing security settings will be made. This change will require an additional password be used to access newly scheduled Zoom sessions when connecting from the Zoom app or via telephone. For more information on how this change may affect how you use Zoom, a support guide can be found at http://go.augsburg.edu/zoomchange

Attention, first-year students: What do you expect in the workplace?

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we want to share the Augsburg student perspective with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year. When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind?

Fill out this two-question survey to let us know what you think.

Fill out the survey

Research support for faculty through the URGO Summer Research Program

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

The URGO Summer Research Program is designed to enhance undergraduate student learning and support faculty research and creative activity here on campus. Faculty are the driving force behind the research program, and we want it to be as beneficial to you as possible.
While summer is the perfect time to push research projects ahead, we know all too well how quickly the time goes. We have research grants for 400, 200, and 100 student research hours that are designed to provide you with the optimal amount of student research support needed for your project. The 100-hour research assistantship is a particularly good fit if you have needs for data entry, transcription, or literature review.
Some of you may have already been approached by students who would like to do summer research through URGO. We encourage you to think about how these students might support your own research agenda. While some advanced students might have a project in mind, we have found that students benefit the most from working within a faculty member’s area of expertise and current line of inquiry.
To learn more about URGO summer research and working with a student, visit the “on-campus research” page on the URGO website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo.
Please encourage interested students to make an appointment with URGO staff by contacting urgo@augsburg.edu.

Applications available for URGO Summer Research 2020

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Applications available for URGO Summer Research Program

The URGO Summer Research Program is an on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• 200 or 400 hours
• Program runs May 14-July 29, 2020
• Full-time = $4,400 plus housing stipend
• Half-time = $2,200 plus housing stipend
• Design project with a faculty mentor
• Seminars and Speaker Series for support and professional development
• Final written product and oral presentation
There is also the option to be a Research Assistant at 100 hours for the summer (stipend of $1,100), in which undergraduates assist faculty with research tasks.
Applications can be found at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/. Send an email to urgo@augsburg.edu to make an appointment with URGO staff and get advising on the application process!

Blood Memory (Film Screening)

submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Blood Memory on February 19, 2020.
The title “Blood Memory” is derived from the concept that the experiences of one generation are passed onto the next through DNA. Future generations live with the shared knowledge of their ancestors – meaning there is a foundation of survival instinct and cultural identity that exists within us prior to learned experience. In many ways, this is a beautiful and poetic concept, but trauma and abuse can also be transferred intergenerationally, sometimes unknown to the carrier. This film is about acknowledging and honoring all aspects of blood memory, and how we as individuals and community members heal our collective traumas and learn to pass positive ancestral knowledge to the next generation–Director’s Statement (Blood Memory, Official Film Site)
Blood Memory, a true life “dark-horse political thriller”, tells Sandy White Hawk’s story of adoption out of her home community at a young age and her work to help the “stolen generation” of the American Indian Adoption Era return home. Intertwined with her saga is that of Mark Fiddler, an ICWA lawyer whose advocacy as co-council in Adoptive Couple vs. Baby Girl 2013 helped to dismantle the law he once fought to protect (Vision Maker Media). Join Sandy White Hawk for an evening of screening the film and discussion.

Augsburg Native American FIlm Series

Apply for a Boren Scholarship to cover language learning abroad

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Apply for a Boren Scholarship to cover language learning abroad!
The Boren Scholarship program is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences, including their Flagship Language Initiative programs and others. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and will work with all applicants to select the program, develop budgets and write the application essays.
Scholarship amounts:
Up to $20,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $10,000 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested, here are your next steps:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Stop by our Joint Office Hours on Thursday, Dec 12 from 1-3pm in Andrea Dvorak’s office in Oyate Commons (lower level of Christensen) to get advising from URGO staff on the scholarship application/essays and Study Abroad staff on program options.
• If you can’t attend office hours, let us know your interest by contacting Solveig Mebust (mebusts@augsburg.edu) or Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu).
• DUE January 21: send a draft of your application to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts from this point to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.

Civic Skills Workshop: Public Narrative

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Public leadership to make change requires the use of both the “head” and the “heart” to mobilize others to act effectively on behalf of shared values. It engages people in interpreting why they should change the world – their motivation – and how they can act to change it – their strategy. Public narrative is the “why” – the art of translating values into action through stories. Learn about how to craft your own public narrative and relate the story of self, story of us, and story of now.

This workshop builds on other Sabo Center workshops last semester focused on change-making skills. Whether or not you attended a workshop last semester–JOIN US!

Thursday, January 23
3:40-5 p.m.
OGC 114

Led by Dennis Donovan. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities.

Public Narrative Facebook Event

Spring 2020 Writing Center Hours

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center opens for the Spring semester on January 21st

The Spring 2020 Writing Center hours
Face-to-Face:
• Sunday 2-7pm
• Monday 1-7pm
• Tuesday 2-7pm
• Wednesday 1-7pm
• Thursday 2-7pm
Online Hours will begin January 26th:
• Sunday 7-9pm
• Monday 7-9pm
• Tuesday 7-9pm
• Wednesday 7-9pm
• Thursday 7-9pm
We look forward to seeing you!

https://inside.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

MLK Day of Action Revisited TODAY (with full schedule)

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

The MLK Day of Action Revisited TODAY will provide an opportunity for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to revisit and hear updates on various aspects of the 2019 MLK Day of Action. Attendees will also be able to participate in and/or learn from select workshops, discussions, and panels focused on topic areas related to equity and inclusion.

Time: 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel

Please feel free to contact Equity and Inclusion Initiatives at inclusion@augsburg.edu or (612)-330-1126 for any questions or concerns.

Note: This event will be followed by the 2020 Augsburg University MLK Day Convocation at 1 p.m.

Full Schedule

Spring Musical Auditions

submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu

Did you know the Music and Theater Departments are collaborating on a musical called All That we Carry which is based on stories from throughout the history of Augsburg University? Did you know it was coordinated and developed by past students, staff and faculty and will be directed by Augsburg Theater department graduate and fellow Auggie, Malick Ceesay?

Auditions will be held Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday January 23 from 3:30-9:30 pm.

Sign up on the doors of Tjornhom-Nelson Theater in the Atrium of Foss Center!

Augsburg Theater presents: Quake

submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu

Quake
written by Melanie Marnich
directed by Emma Gustafson

It’s a big love Lucy is looking for. Her cross-country mission takes her through hilarious, but equally traumatic relationships in which time and emotion pass in a warped instant. Her quest becomes intertwined with that of a female serial killer. The two women find themselves on an exploration of the geography of the human heart.

Performances: January 30th, 31st, and February 1st at 7:00 PM, February 2nd at 3:00 PM
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater

Get your tickets here!

2020 Augsburg MLK Convocation TODAY

submitted by dinku@augsburg.edu

2020 Augsburg MLK Convocation
Monday, January 20, 2020
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Chapel

Dr. John S Wright.: “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
John S. Wright is the Morse-Amoco Distinguished Teaching Full Professor of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota. Wright, who was born in Minneapolis, earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and the History of African peoples, an M.A. in English and American literature, and a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He helped lead the student movement that founded the University’s Department of African American & African Studies, which he chaired for three terms, and its Martin Luther King Program, which he administered from 1970-73. Wright also built a major in Afro-American and African Studies at Carleton College, where he taught from 1973-83.

Room for Rent in South Minneapolis

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Come join a household of eclectic introverts. We like fine arts, film, world music and food, puzzles, laughing & dancing, card/word games, thrift shopping, sewing, improv, reading, gardening, and building. Add your well-behaved/trained cat and YOU* and we can’t go wrong. (Ok, the cat part’s optional, but we really do love animals even though none currently live with us!)

Rent per person: $448.75/month + ¼ utilities (water/trash, electric, gas, internet), 6-month lease period.
Interview, application fee, and deposit required. Room available February 1st-July 31, 2020. Potentially flexible for earlier move-in.

Cozy upstairs room in 4bd/2ba house has hardwood floors and is connected to a private 3-season porch. Approximate measurement of the interior room is 10’7″ x 7’4″. The measurements of the porch are 7′ x 14′, for a combined area of 176 square feet.

The room is available unfurnished if desired or furnished with a twin bed and frame, clothing rack, and dresser. Share a full bathroom with one other housemate (great water pressure). Washer/dryer on-site along with a well-furnished kitchen. Perks include enclosed front porch, fenced yard, and basement storage. Convenient to Powderhorn Park, Midtown Global Market, Tiny Diner, Hosmer Library, biking trails and buses #5 and #4.

* YOU don’t smoke, do drugs (weed included) or partake in illegal activities. We ask that you only apply if over 21 years old.

YOU are considerate, responsible, tidy, and drama-free. Eager (at least willing) to share in snow shoveling, mowing/yardwork, and assigned chores. Are willing to participate in monthly housemate meetings and able to uphold weekday and weekend quiet hours.

All races/religions/gender identities welcome. Please contact by email with questions, and to set up a visit – 3601ColumbusAve@gmail.com

Make a Difference for Middle Schoolers. Become a Debate Judge for the MNUDL This Spring.

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking judges for the middle school debate season.

This year’s exciting topic: Mars Colonization!
Judges rock our world! They help students learn to think critically, research thoroughly, and speak persuasively. Become a debate judge!

No experience? No problem. We train judges at every tournament.

Debate judges:

Listen Attentively
Choose a Winner
Provide Feedback

Middle School Debate Tournament Schedule

JANUARY

• Wed 1/22: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Tue 1/28: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 1/30: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)

FEBRUARY

• Tue 2/4: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/5: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 2/11: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/19: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 2/20: 3:30PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)

MARCH

• Wed 3/4: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/10: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/11: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 3/12: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/17: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/18: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)

Learn More & Sign Up to Volunteer

New IT status page

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

New for 2020, we have an IT Status service we’ve been testing internally and we’re ready to release to you.

https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/

On this page you can subscribe to receive email or text alerts about major service issues (you can even select which services you care about – moodle, telecom, internet, etc). Please keep in mind a human still has to create the alerts and in some cases solving the problem will take priority over updating the status page. Some updates may come after the fact.

Our hope is that this empowers you, if you’re interested, to receive updates about major service issues that you care about.

IT Status Page

Announcing Summer Speech & Debate Camp for Middle and High School Students this Summer

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Looking for an exciting, competitive, and educational camp for middle and high school students this summer?

Come to the Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) for middle and high school students. Registration and scholarship applications are now open!

MDAW is a collaborative effort between The Minnesota Urban Debate League (a program of Augsburg University) and The University of Minnesota Debate Team. Our goal is to increase access to debate for schools, coaches, and students entering 6th – 12th grade providing a high quality summer camp experience to students in the Twin Cities Metro and the Upper Midwest region.

For our 17th year, we’ve got new camp offerings, see details to find the right camp (or camps) for your student!

2020 SPEECH & DEBATE CAMP OFFERINGS

Middle School (5 days each, daytime only)

– Middle School Policy Debate Camp
– Middle School Speech Camp
– Middle School Congressional Debate Camp

High School (residential and commuter options available)

– Congressional Debate Camp (1 session)
– Policy Debate Camp (2 sessions)
* Extended – for intermediate and advanced students
* Core – for beginning and intermediate (advanced students may attend as camp leaders)

Learn More about Summer Speech & Debate Camp

Explore Amsterdam this summer and earn 6 credits

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 7-22, 2020

Apply by January 31!

Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green

Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?

Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.

This is a 6-credit program:

Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)

All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens

This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.

Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.

Get more information and apply online

2020 brings student pronouns to Moodle

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We’re excited to let everyone know that student pronouns are now displayed in moodle. They are displayed:
– On your login page next to your name and photo
– In the class roster
– In the gradebook
– In discussion board postings

Remember that you can select your pronouns in Records and Registration on the Student Information page. You may also select that you do not wish to define your pronouns (essentially opting out).

Moodle will update pronouns every night.

Business/Econ Study abroad in Greece – May 2020

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience! Apply by January 31

***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***

Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis

Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 Approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held

Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.

Get more info and apply online!

ICD Grants Panel Presentation

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

All faculty, and particularly those interested in applying for the ICD Grant Proposal in 2020, are invited to hear from the 2019 ICD Grant awardees about the goals, process, and initial results of their course redesign projects.

Thursday, January 16 | ICD Grants 2019 Panel Presentation | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Marshall Room

Center for Teaching and Learning

2020 Holiday Schedule

submitted by shirreff@augsburg.edu

Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.

2020 Holiday Schedule

 

Inclusive Remote Work: Getting it Right.

submitted by lopezfr@augsburg.edu

When: January 16, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Veronika Hucke, D&I Strategy and Solutions | Lisa Kepinski, Inclusion Institute
Cost: Free
Globally, more than half of companies allow some form of remote work and, in the U.S., it is already a commonplace reality. Remote work can positively impact how we all do work, providing benefits to the employee, the organization and society. Having access to great technology tools and solutions is a vital part of enabling this way of working now and into the future. Yet, equally as important is the experience of being a remote worker and addressing the challenges associated with creating a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the virtual workplace.

This webinar will share insights from a recent global research study on inclusive remote work and will offer practical tips for what works. Additionally, a case study from Citrix outlining how they have created an inclusive environment for distributed teams to heighten engagement, inclusion, belonging, retention and productivity will be shared during the webinar.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the framework of remote work and the employee’s experience with this way of working
Learn about the opportunities and challenges with remote work from multiple perspectives
Receive pragmatic inspiration on what to do going forward

Register here

Auggie Doggies Back on 1/27

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Paws for Learning and our four legged furry friends will return to regular weekly visits on Monday 1/27/2020. They will once again be in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Please mark your calendars and plan to welcome them to the new semester on Monday 1/27 from 10:30 – 11:30 am for a little stress relief.

Become a Peace Scholar: Study in Norway this summer

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in being a Peace Scholar in 2020/21? With a seven-week stay in Norway?

This annual summer program is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace.

Through an application and interview process, students from Augsburg University, Augustana University (Sioux Falls), Concordia College (Moorhead), Luther College, Pacific Lutheran University, and St. Olaf College are selected as Peace Scholars and awarded a seven-week academic experience held at The Nansen Dialogue Network in Lillehammer and The University of Oslo International Summer School.

Kristy Ornelas (ornelask@augsburg.edu) and Natalie Zavoral (zavoraln@augsburg.edu) are this year’s Augsburg’s Peace Scholars, and any questions you may have can be directed to them via email.

You can also connect with our CGEE office for additional information (x1159 or globaled@augsburg.edu).

Peace Scholar applications are due February 1, 2020.

Apply to become a Peace Scholar

Animals for Smiles

submitted by waalenk@augsburg.edu

Join the Augsburg Women’s hockey team and the Physician Assistant Studies program for the third annual Animals for Smiles event! Stuffed animals will be donated to pediatric patients at Children’s Minneapolis. The toss will take place during the home hockey game against Bethel on January 17th at 7:00 pm. Stuffed animals will be tossed onto the ice following the first period. Please bring a new stuffed animal, preferably wrapped or bagged so it will stay clean during the toss. Supplies will also be available to wrap toys before entering the rink.

https://www.facebook.com/events/509899846278207/

Exam Scheduling Event with the CLASS Office

submitted by pylkkik@augsburg.edu

For those registered with the CLASS Office, we are inviting you to the Stress Less: Schedule your Exams event on Wednesday, January 15th and Tuesday, January 21st from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Groves Lab (Lindell Library 216). You can get help you scheduling exams and quizzes for the entire semester as well as answer any testing questions you may have.

Snacks and fidgets will be available as well as a drawing for Barnes and Noble and Augsburg Bookstore gift cards. If you do schedule your exams and quizzes for the entire semester on your own, you can still come in and put your name in the drawing.

Please bring your course schedule, your laptop, if possible, as well as your course syllabi with dates/times of exams and quizzes.

Questions? You can come to the CLASS Office at the Groves Lab by email at groveslab@augsburg.edu or call at 612-330-7148 or go to the Groves Lab in Lindell Library 216.

Global Citizenship: Whole World Sensibilities and Responsibilities

submitted by lopezfr@augsburg.edu

When: February 6, 2020 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton – University Area, Bridges Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 511 Huron Blvd. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Phone: 612-504-3000
Cost: $75
Level: Intermediate
Track: Global Diversity
Presenters: Shawntera M. Hardy, PolicyGrounds Consulting | Khadija Kali, Global Language Connections | Mark Ritchie, Global Minnesota
Price of registration includes full plated breakfast buffet and coffee and specialty teas.
Global citizenship and interconnectivity allows us to experience and impact the world in more expansive ways than ever before. With this new international reach, however, comes responsibility for simultaneously caring for both our local communities and for others on the planet impacted by our actions or decisions. Given these new realities, how do we ensure our practices and solutions meet increasingly complex challenges at the local and planetary levels?

This workshop will include specific examples of what it takes to develop critical practices that satisfy individual interests while keeping in mind the needs of current and future generations – here and everywhere.

Learning Outcomes
This session will include specific examples that will have the following learning outcomes:

Communications policies and practices that satisfy individual interests while keeping in mind the needs of current and future generations – here and everywhere
Team member training approaches to developing simultaneously local and global thinking/action
Feedback mechanism to involve the broader community in this “balancing” process
Schedule
8:00 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:00 am – Welcome
9:00 am – 9:55 am – Program/Workshop
9:55 am – 10:00 am – Q&A and Close

Register Here

Study in Japan – Special Info Session this Thursday

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan?

Come learn about the Augsburg exchange program at iCLA in Kofu, Japan. Take classes at an English-speaking university, and stay on track to graduate. Great for lots of majors!

Dr. Mike Lacktorin Will be visiting from iCLA to talk about the exchange program and Japan! This semester exchange program is open to all Auggies.

Thursday, January 16, 2020
11:25 – 11:55am
Nelson Room (next to Einstein’s in the Christensen Center lobby)

Get more information about the Japan semester exchange at iCLA!

Seeking babysitter/nanny

submitted by voss@augsburg.edu

I’m in need of someone who can help with before and after school care at my home, and transportation to/from school, for my 9-year-old two or three times a week. Brooklyn Center/Crystal/Robbinsdale area. (There would also be opportunities for more work during school breaks). If you’re interested, or know of someone who might be a good fit, contact Erin at voss@augsburg.edu .

Admission Office in Lot D on MLK Day

submitted by sotosm@augsburg.edu

In celebration of MLK, the Admission Office will be having an MLK Day Open House Visit Event on Monday, January 20th. Our visitors will have 75 spaces marked off for them in Lot D; once the remaining spots are filled, we ask that faculty and staff park in Lot L, Lot J, or in the 21st Ave Parking Ramp across Riverside (free day permits are available in the Admission Office). In addition, the Admission Office is providing Metro passes for those who wish to park further away and commute to campus using bus or light rail. Please feel free to swing through the Admission Office (LL of Christensen) to pick up your ramp pass or Metro Pass.

We thank you again for your assistance in helping to welcome visitors and future Auggies to campus!

CGEE Finance Assistant/Front Desk Student Job Opening

submitted by amata@augsburg.edu

The CGEE department is looking to hire a student employee to fill their Finance Assistant/Front Desk position for Spring 2020 & possibly Summer of 2020. This position will be focused on finance and other administrative duties, and scheduled to work 10 hours per week.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
– Administrative duties including checking emails, answering phone calls, data entry, ordering supplies, general office work, etc.
– Preparing spreadsheets with financial information noted accurately
– Making payment deposits
– Collecting and organizing procurement card (p-card) receipts and statements monthly
-Special projects as assigned

Job Requirements:
-Passionate about cultural difference and international experience
-Strong communicator, both written and verbal, able to relate well to a wide variety of people in multiple settings
-Detail oriented and highly organized
-Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
-Self starter and self-directed
-High customer service orientation
-Skilled in the use of Google platform, Microsoft Excel, Word

Preferred skills/experience:
-CGEE or other study abroad program alumni, or international student
-Related majors such as: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Business, etc.
-Spanish language skills (speaking and writing) a plus

Application Instructions
To apply, please login to your student Augnet account and submit your cover letter and resume through Student Jobs-Handshake. Position will be opened until filled.

Student Jobs-Handshake

Registration for Alternative Spring Break is Open

submitted by swindall@augsburg.edu

Come join the fun on the Augsburg Alternative Spring Break trip this March! A group of Augsburg students, led by the Campus Ministries office, will travel to Taos, New Mexico for a week of service, cultural exploration, learning and fun. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help restore and build homes for families in need and learn about the challenges that face the Taos community.

For interested students, the Alternative Spring Break trip can be taken as a Augsburg Experience. Please contact Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres for more information.

To register for the Alternative Spring Break trip, click on the link below and follow the instructions. The trip is $250 (including a $100 deposit), which includes travel, most meals, and lodging.

ASB Registration Page

Cedar Fire Benefit this Saturday 1/11

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Fire Benefit at the Cedar

Augsburg and the Cedar Cultural Center (in partnership with other neighborhood organizations) have organized a benefit concert for those families affected by the horrible fire at 630 Cedar Avenue in November.

The concert will be:
Saturday, January 11th
7:30 pm
Cedar Cultural Center-416 Cedar Avenue
$10 suggested donation

Many great musicians and poets including Augsburg’s own Tatum and Tessa, the Brass Messengers, Jack Klatt, Thunder Band, and more.
Advanced tickets may be purchased by clicking on the URL link below.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/86724412051

2020 Holiday Schedule

submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu

Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.

2020 Holiday Schedule

Make a Difference for Middle Schoolers. Become a Debate Judge for the MNUDL This Spring

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking judges for the middle school debate season.

This year’s exciting topic: Mars Colonization!
Judges rock our world! They help students learn to think critically, research thoroughly, and speak persuasively. Become a debate judge!

No experience? No problem. We train judges at every tournament.

Debate judges:

Listen Attentively
Choose a Winner
Provide Feedback

Middle School Debate Tournament Schedule

JANUARY

• Wed 1/22: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Tue 1/28: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 1/30: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)

FEBRUARY

• Tue 2/4: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/5: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 2/11: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/19: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 2/20: 3:30PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)

MARCH

• Wed 3/4: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/10: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/11: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 3/12: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/17: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/18: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)

Learn More & Sign Up to Volunteer

MLK Day of Action Revisited

submitted by mouajj@augsburg.edu

MLK Day of Action Revisited will provide an opportunity for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to revisit and hear updates on various aspects of the 2019 MLK Day of Action. Attendees will also be able to participate in and/or learn from select workshops, discussions, and panels focused on topic areas related to equity and inclusion.

Date: January 20th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Hoversten Chapel

Please feel free to contact inclusion at inclusion@augsburg.edu or (651)-330-1126 for any questions or concerns.

Note: This event will be followed by the 2020 Augsburg University MLK Day Convocation at 1:00 p.m

MLK Convocation

submitted by dinku@augsburg.edu

Dr. John S Wright.: “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
Monday, January 20, 2020
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chapel

John S. Wright is the Morse-Amoco Distinguished Teaching Full Professor of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota. Wright, who was born in Minneapolis, earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and the History of African peoples, an M.A. in English and American literature, and a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He helped lead the student movement that founded the University’s Department of African American & African Studies, which he chaired for three terms, and its Martin Luther King Program, which he administered from 1970-73. Wright also built a major in Afro-American and African Studies at Carleton College, where he taught from 1973-83.

https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/

Speech Team meets on Monday

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

Interested in contest speech activities this semester?  Boy do we have an answer for you!  The Augsburg Speech Team will be attending at least four speech meets this term, including overnight trips to Concordia/Moorhead and St. Cloud State.  If you want to be a part of this (and maybe resurrect some old high school speech team memories?) stop by Professor Lapakko’s office (178 Foss) on Monday at 10:45 for a brief meet-and-greet.

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the annual Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.

The nomination form, along with further information, can be found in the link below. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 20 at noon.

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards

Event Reminders During the Holiday Season

submitted by kadolph@augsburg.edu

As we enter into this Holiday Season, we want to remind everyone of a few key policies to keep events on campus safe and enjoyable to all! Events and meetings that have 25 or more attendees are required to use A’viands, our exclusive caterer, for all catering and food/beverage needs. All food and beverage catered through A’viands must stay at the location of the event. Leftovers cannot be removed according to state law. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at your upcoming events!

Business Office Holiday Hours

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

The Business Office will be closed on Monday, December 23rd and Monday December 30th but will be open our normal business hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm December 26th and 27th and January 2nd and 3rd.

If you have a check or cash request for those weeks, please request a week prior to the date needed.

During the closure if you have an immediate question please contact the following individuals:

Cash requests, fund balances, or accounts payable – Carole Kamp at kampf@augsburg.edu.
P-cards – Doug Rosenberg at rosenbe2@augsburg.edu.
Wire or ACH transfers – Fola Tiamiyu at tiamiyuf@augsburg.edu.
Accounting or other questions – Gerri Stepanek at stepanek@augsburg.edu.

Happy Holidays!

ICD Grants Panel Presentation

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

All faculty, and particularly those interested in applying for the ICD Grant Proposal in 2020, are invited to hear from the 2019 ICD Grant awardees about the goals, process, and initial results of their course redesign projects.

Thursday, January 16 | ICD Grants 2019 Panel Presentation | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Marshall Room

Center for Teaching and Learning

Apply for a Boren Scholarship to cover language learning abroad

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Apply for a Boren Scholarship to cover language learning abroad!
The Boren Scholarship program is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences, including their Flagship Language Initiative programs and others. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and will work with all applicants to select the program, develop budgets and write the application essays.
Scholarship amounts:
Up to $20,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $10,000 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested, here are your next steps:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Stop by our Joint Office Hours on Thursday, Dec 12 from 1-3pm in Andrea Dvorak’s office in Oyate Commons (lower level of Christensen) to get advising from URGO staff on the scholarship application/essays and Study Abroad staff on program options.
• If you can’t attend office hours, let us know your interest by contacting Solveig Mebust (mebusts@augsburg.edu) or Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu).
• DUE January 21: send a draft of your application to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts from this point to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.

Applications available for URGO Summer Research 2020

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Applications available for URGO Summer Research Program

The URGO Summer Research Program is an on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• 200 or 400 hours
• Program runs May 14-July 29, 2020
• Full-time = $4,400 plus housing stipend
• Half-time = $2,200 plus housing stipend
• Design project with a faculty mentor
• Seminars and Speaker Series for support and professional development
• Final written product and oral presentation
There is also the option to be a Research Assistant at 100 hours for the summer (stipend of $1,100), in which undergraduates assist faculty with research tasks.
Applications can be found at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/. Send an email to urgo@augsburg.edu to make an appointment with URGO staff and get advising on the application process!

Return your rental books to the bookstore

submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu

End of term is quickly approaching and that means that your rental books need to be brought back to the Bookstore! Don’t let late fees ruin your holiday, get your books back to us today! Can’t make it in? Use the FREE UPS label provided at the link below https://augsburg.bncollege.com/shop/augsburg/page/rental-book-return

Research support for faculty through the URGO Summer Research Program

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

The URGO Summer Research Program is designed to enhance undergraduate student learning and support faculty research and creative activity here on campus. Faculty are the driving force behind the research program, and we want it to be as beneficial to you as possible.
While summer is the perfect time to push research projects ahead, we know all too well how quickly the time goes. We have research grants for 400, 200, and 100 student research hours that are designed to provide you with the optimal amount of student research support needed for your project. The 100-hour research assistantship is a particularly good fit if you have needs for data entry, transcription, or literature review.
Some of you may have already been approached by students who would like to do summer research through URGO. We encourage you to think about how these students might support your own research agenda. While some advanced students might have a project in mind, we have found that students benefit the most from working within a faculty member’s area of expertise and current line of inquiry.
To learn more about URGO summer research and working with a student, visit the “on-campus research” page on the URGO website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo.
Please encourage interested students to make an appointment with URGO staff by contacting urgo@augsburg.edu.

Explore Amsterdam this summer and earn 6 credits

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?

Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.

LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 2020

Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green

This is a 6-credit program:

Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)

All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens

This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green

Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.

Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.

Get more information and apply online

Final deadline TODAY: Spring break study abroad in Guatemala

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break! Apply by Dec 16

Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits

Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459

Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle

Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.

This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

***APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 16***

Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Study Abroad with a friend and get $500 off the program cost. Click below to learn more

Visit the program page for more info and to apply!

Business/Econ Study abroad in Greece – May 2020

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!

***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***

Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis

Travel Dates: May 13-27, 2020 Approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held

Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.

Get more info and apply online!

Late Night Breakfast TONIGHT

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Don’t forget late night breakfast TONIGHT!! A reminder and an invitation to all current Augsburg students that late night breakfast will be served TONIGHT from 9:30 pm – 10:45 pm in the cafeteria. This well attended event sponsored by Aviands is open to all current Augsburg students regardless of whether you are on the meal plan. Please bring your current Augsburg student ID for admittance.

Auggie Doggies and finals week

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

It’s finals week and we can all use a little stress buster so why not start the week off by visiting with our four legged furry dog friends from Paws for Learning. Today from 10:30 – 11:30 am Paws for Learning is in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. In addition, our furry friends will be on the Skyway level of Lindell Library (by the Gage Center). Plan to stop by and get a little stress relief. Merlin will be in the CWC office one final time this semester on Tuesday 12/17 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Any questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.

TOMORROW Study and Snack break with Study Abroad: Amsterdam edition

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Take a study break and learn about study abroad in Amsterdam!

Tuesday, December 17
10am-1pm
Christensen Center Lobby

We will have coffee, snacks, and information about the May 2020 study abroad program to Amsterdam. This 6-credit course in May is open to all students (even seniors!), and is a great way to earn credits, fulfill Augsburg Experience, and many students even qualify for financial aid to help offset the cost of participation. Visit the table to learn more, or just grab a little pick-me-up during your finals week!

Good luck on finals!

Learn more about the Amsterdam program

EAC needs your clothing donations

submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu

Have clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Clean out your closet and give your clothes a second life by donating them! Environmental Action Committee is holding a campus clothing swap event this spring and is currently looking for donations. You can drop off any clothing you no longer want to the Share Shop in Science 8B during the following times:

Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon, 1:30pm-3pm
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2pm-5:30pm

Fundraiser for LGBTQIA+ Student Scholarship

submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu

Each year, during Lavender Celebration, we honor and recognize LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and accomplices for their work in creating a more visible and just community for queer and trans+ folx. This year and coming years – LGBTQIA+ Student Services is looking to uplift more students by providing financial support through scholarship during the Lavender Celebration. Please help us raise funds to uplift and recognize the original work our LGBTQIA+ students are doing.

To buy a shirt(s) or donate, please follow this link https://www.customink.com/fundraising/augsburglgbtqia?ref=copy-link_social_desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_content=augsburglgbtqia&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&side=front&type=1&zoom=false

Augsburg’s Historic Campuses: Sesquicentennial Brown Bag Talk

submitted by anderso3@augsburg.edu

Near the historic Dakota route between Bdote and Owamni, Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus sits in the heart of Cedar-Riverside. Full of buildings from many eras, today we see only some of Augsburg’s historic layers. Want to visit Lost Augsburg? Come to Wednesday’s Sesquicentennial Brown Bag talk at noon in the Marshall Room.

Anne Lynch is Retiring

submitted by mcgillik@augsburg.edu

It is with mixed emotions that I let you know that Anne Lynch will be retiring at the end of this fall semester. While I’m excited for Anne to have time to pursue new adventures, we at Augsburg will deeply miss her. Anne has served as a disability specialist in the CLASS office for over twenty years. Throughout her career here, she has provided access and support for countless students. Additionally, Anne has trained and mentored numbers of disability specialists who now work in disability resource offices across the country. Over the years, faculty and administrators have counted on Anne to provide effective consultation on how to best address concerns regarding their students with disabilities. Anne has tirelessly offered her expertise, her patience, and her empathic listening ear. She has loved our students and our institution well. Anne prefers not to have a formal send-off, but please join me in wishing her all the besting this next leg of her journey.

Attend A Study Abroad & Away Info Session

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Interested in studying abroad? Attend one of our Study Abroad & Away information sessions!

We have the new option to watch an info session online you can watch at the link below
https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084

We also have daily in-person info sessions located in the Oyate Commons, Lower Level of Christensen Center, Suite 2.

Monday: 10:40 am
Tuesday: 3:45 pm
Wednesday: 1:45 pm
Thursday: 11:30 pm
Friday: 3:15 pm

Have any questions?
Email abroad@augsburg.edu or visit our website studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Watch the online info session now!

Spring break study abroad with a friend – get $500 off the program fee

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Interested in studying abroad on Spring break?

SIGN UP WITH A FRIEND AND YOU’LL EACH GET $500 OFF THE PROGRAM COST

Study in Guatemala: apply by December 16

Human Rights Voices in Post-Conflict Guatemala
March 14-22, 2020
Choose one 4-credit course: SPA 495, CCS 495, or POL 459
Fulfills Augsburg Experience
program fee: $3,825

Click here to learn more about how to sign up with a friend!

Spring break study abroad in Guatemala – apply by December 16

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break! Apply by Dec 16

Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits

Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459

Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle

Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.

This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

***APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 16***

Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Study Abroad with a friend and get $500 off the program cost. Click below to learn more

Visit the program page for more info and to apply!

ICD Grants Panel Presentation in January

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

All faculty, and particularly those interested in applying for the ICD Grant Proposal in 2020, are invited to hear from the 2019 ICD Grant awardees about the goals, process, and initial results of their course redesign projects.

Thursday, January 16 | ICD Grants 2019 Panel Presentation | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Marshall Room

Center for Teaching and Learning

Beware of Toner Phoners

submitted by suter@augsburg.edu

There are several unscrupulous businesses out there who attempt to sell you outrageously priced toner over the phone. We have already gotten a call from someone (mis)representing themselves as our printer vendor – Marco, and referencing our fleet of Sharp copiers.

They may start with asking you what is the model or ID# of the copier near your desk. They may say they have extra stock of the toner you need or the price is due to increase. They may offer to ship you a toner on trial. Regardless of what they say, DO NOT give them any information. All you need to know is that you get toner for your copier or printer by either calling the Copy Center at extension x1054 or emailing at copyctr@augsburg.edu.

You will NEVER need to purchase toner for machines in your area.

A quick way to ditch these “toner phoners” is to tell them you would like to transfer them to the person in the organization who purchases toner – they will hang up before you can transfer them!

Wednesday: EDTalk with Jennifer Bankers Fulbright

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Remember to arrive early for Wednesday’s faculty meeting and grab a seat in Hagfors 151 by 3:20 pm to hear Biology Professor Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright’s talk, “From “E” to “F”: Enhancing Student Thinking and Learning During Lectures”.

Many instructors use the authoritative/interactive model of class instruction. A simple way for instructors to move toward a dialogic/interactive model is to move from using the IRE (inquiry-response-evaluation) pattern when asking students questions to the IRF (inquiry-response-feedback) pattern. An overview of the three main models of class instruction as well as examples of IRE and IRF will be presented.

This event is a part of our 2019-2020 CTL Inclusion series focused on creating, maintaining, and/or growing environments that allow students to feel more connected to and supported by Augsburg.

Wednesday, December 11 | EDTalk with Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm, HC 151

Center for Teaching and Learning

Student Assistant Enrollment Counselors: Now Hiring

submitted by ekstromb@augsburg.edu

Student Financial Services is seeking to hire 1-2 student employees as soon as possible for the Spring 2019 Semester.

Availability Requirements:
*Must be available to work Mondays, Thursday afternoons, and/or Friday mornings during Spring Semester.
*Must be available for training 6-12 hrs per week during last 2 weeks of winter break. Training hours are paid.

For more information and to submit an application, please apply online in Handshake for the “Student Assistant Enrollment Counselor 2019-2020” position: https://augsburg.joinhandshake.com/recommendation_collections/199

Please submit a resume and optional cover letter within the application.

Any questions, please email studentfinances@augsburg.edu

Clinical Psych: CBT and Underserved Populations Dec. 11

submitted by kile@augsburg.edu

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Underserved Populations
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches have typically been developed and implemented with middle class white populations. On Wednesday, December 11th, from 11AM to Noon at Sverdrup Hall Room 204, graduate students from Augsburg’s PsyD Clinical Psychology program will present posters summarizing research literature on modifying CBT interventions for individuals from four different underserved or nondominant populations–Muslim, Native American, lower socioeconomic status, and prison inmates. Please join us in exploring their findings. Light refreshments will be provided.

Applications available for URGO Summer Research 2020

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Applications available for URGO Summer Research Program

The URGO Summer Research Program is an on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• 200 or 400 hours
• Program runs May 14-July 29, 2020
• Full-time = $4,400 plus housing stipend
• Half-time = $2,200 plus housing stipend
• Design project with a faculty mentor
• Seminars and Speaker Series for support and professional development
• Final written product and oral presentation
There is also the option to be a Research Assistant at 100 hours for the summer (stipend of $1,100), in which undergraduates assist faculty with research tasks.
Applications can be found at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/. Send an email to urgo@augsburg.edu to make an appointment with URGO staff and get advising on the application process!

Research support for faculty through the URGO Summer Research Program

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

The URGO Summer Research Program is designed to enhance undergraduate student learning and support faculty research and creative activity here on campus. Faculty are the driving force behind the research program, and we want it to be as beneficial to you as possible.
While summer is the perfect time to push research projects ahead, we know all too well how quickly the time goes. We have research grants for 400, 200, and 100 student research hours that are designed to provide you with the optimal amount of student research support needed for your project. The 100-hour research assistantship is a particularly good fit if you have needs for data entry, transcription, or literature review.
Some of you may have already been approached by students who would like to do summer research through URGO. We encourage you to think about how these students might support your own research agenda. While some advanced students might have a project in mind, we have found that students benefit the most from working within a faculty member’s area of expertise and current line of inquiry.
To learn more about URGO summer research and working with a student, visit the “on-campus research” page on the URGO website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo.
Please encourage interested students to make an appointment with URGO staff by contacting urgo@augsburg.edu.

Apply for a Boren Scholarship to cover language learning abroad

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Apply for a Boren Scholarship to cover language learning abroad!
The Boren Scholarship program is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences, including their Flagship Language Initiative programs and others. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and will work with all applicants to select the program, develop budgets and write the application essays.
Scholarship amounts:
Up to $20,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $10,000 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested, here are your next steps:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Stop by our Joint Office Hours on Thursday, Dec 12 from 1-3pm in Andrea Dvorak’s office in Oyate Commons (lower level of Christensen) to get advising from URGO staff on the scholarship application/essays and Study Abroad staff on program options.
• If you can’t attend office hours, let us know your interest by contacting Solveig Mebust (mebusts@augsburg.edu) or Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu).
• DUE January 21: send a draft of your application to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts from this point to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.

Managing Your Grant Budget – Dec. 12, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

submitted by causey@augsburg.edu

The Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs is hosting an event series to support ongoing grant proposal development among faculty and staff. The next session is Thursday, December 12 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301. The topic is Managing Your Grant Budget. OGSP will cover budgeting during the grant proposal stage. Accounting will discuss managing your grant funds. An experienced grant fund manager will share pro tips.

During the second portion of the session, we will spend 30 minutes of quiet time for writing, consultations, and planning.

December 12 (Thurs., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Managing Your Grant Budget
February 12 (Wed., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Small Grants Across the Disciplines

Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu. Please contact Lauren Causey with questions.

Singing opportunity for Virgin of Guadalupe Day – December 12

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 12th, in Hoversten Chapel at our regular Thursday chapel time (11:30-11:50am). We are delighted to highlight this traditional Latin American holiday – a collaboration between Campus Ministry and Latinx Student Services and Director Ruby Murillo. We will be singing a traditional song, Desde el Cielo “La Guadalupana”, and would love to have community members join to help sing or play an instrument (such as guitar, tambourine, trumpet.) If you would like the sheet music, please stop by the campus ministry office, 104 Foss.

Here’s a link to a recording of the song if you prefer to learn it by listening:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-pty-pty_forms&hsimp=yhs-pty_forms&hspart=pty&p=desde+el+cielo+la+guadalupana#id=2&vid=0cc18481c8b3f942d19dd8d0eb6428f5&action=view

Brief rehearsals will be held as follows in Hoversten Chapel:

1) Tuesday, Dec 10, 3:45-4pm
2) Wednesday Dec 11, 11-11:15am
3) Thursday Dec 12, 11-11:15am

http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry

2020 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program – applications due January 20

submitted by dores@augsburg.edu

Students can now apply for the 2020 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg University. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.

This competitive program awards up to 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2020 (totaling $8000), in the following areas:

-Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
-Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.

Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.

Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.

Deadline for application: Monday, January 20, 2020.

More information about the scholarship, along with links to the application packets, can be found at the 2020 NASA Scholarship Cover Letter. If you need this information in alternative form, please contact STEM programs at stem@augsburg.edu.

Questions? Please contact STEM Programs at stem@augsburg.edu.

2020 NASA Scholarship Cover Letter

Holiday Shipping Deadlines and Information

submitted by suter@augsburg.edu

As the holidays are approaching you may want to send friends & family gifts or receive packages. Augsburg Central Services – Shipping & Receiving is here to help!

We can ship via UPS, FedEx and USPS and have discounted rates through UPS and FedEx. There are cut off dates to have packages arrive by Dec 24th which are detailed below.

If you are planning on receiving personal packages through the University we would ask that you be prompt in picking up your package from shipping/receiving as we have limited storage space.

These dates are all recommended dates to ship, NOT guaranteed! The sooner you can get mail/packages out the better.

UPS Ground : Dec 12
UPS 3 Day: Dec 19
UPS 2 Day: Dec 20
UPS Next Day: Dec 23

FedEx Ground/Home: Dec 15
FedEx Express Saver: Dec 19
FedEx 2 Day: Dec 20
FedEx Overnight: Dec 23

USPS 1st Class Mail: Dec 20
USPS Priority: Dec 21

If you have any questions or need any advice please stop into the shipping/receiving department or check the corresponding shippers website.

Fall 2019 Writing Center Holiday Schedule

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open for Face-to-Face and Online tutoring through December 12th.

The Online Writing Center will be closed for the semester after December 12th.

Exam Week Schedule (December 15th-19th) for Face-to-Face Tutoring:
• Sunday 2-6pm
• Monday 2-6pm
• Tuesday 2-6 pm
• Wednesday 2-6pm
• Thursday 2-6pm

The Face-to-Face Writing Center will be closed for the semester starting on December 19th.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

Explore Amsterdam this summer and earn 6 credits

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?

Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.

LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 2020

Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green

This is a 6-credit program:

Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)

All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens

This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green

Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.

Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.

Get more information and apply online

Donna McLean’s Retirement Party: Dec. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m., Foss Center

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

After 34 years, four positions, seven fundraising campaigns, 12 office moves and thousands of conversations with alumni, parents, and friends, Donna McLean has decided to retire from her work at Augsburg. Her last day will be December 20. Her time at Augsburg will be celebrated with a reception on December 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (program at 4:15) in the Arnold Atrium, Foss Center. All are welcome to attend.

See the full announcement here

Business/Econ Study abroad in Greece – May 2020

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!

***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***

Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis

Travel Dates: May 13-27, 2020 Approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held

Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.

Get more info and apply online!

Tues., Nov. 5 – elections in Minnesota

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

From the Minnesota Secretary of State:
Not all areas of Minnesota will have elections in 2019. Use the Polling Place Finder to see what elections, if any, are coming up for an address. Or view a list of cities and school districts with regularly scheduled elections in 2019
Voters may have one or more of these races on their ballot:
City Officers
School Board Members
Township Officers
Local ballot questions

Go to http://www.sos.state.mn.us for more information.

Visitors on campus tomorrow

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

Tomorrow, Augsburg will be hosting an interscholastic speech tournament from 3-8 pm, and 12 area schools will be in attendance. Rounds of competition are scheduled for Foss, Oren, Lindell, Old Main, and Hagfors during this time. If you would, please be kind hosts, especially if a well-dressed, disoriented person is searching for a particular room! Your hospitality is appreciated. If you have any questions about the tournament, contact Prof. Lapakko (lapakko@augsburg.edu).

Explore Amsterdam this summer and earn 6 credits

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?

Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.

LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 2020

Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green

This is a 6-credit program:

Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)

All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens

This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green

Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.

Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.

Get more information and apply online

Palestinian Art of Resistance spring break study abroad – apply by November 18

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel on your Spring break!

Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement and Augsburg Experience
Course options: ART 211 or THR 295

Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.

APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 18

Scholarships are available! Apply for Scholarships by November 8

Click here for program and scholarship information & applications

Commitment to Environmental Action and Equity at Augsburg

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Join us for a listening and action planning around how environmental equity shows up in our lives and on campus. Together we will collectively envision Augsburg’s commitment to environmental action beyond 2019.

Monday, November 11, 2019
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Marshall Room

Background:
In 2007, Augsburg affirmed its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, driven by students, faculty, and staff, by signing the Second Nature Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitment. Since then, our campus has made some progress towards living out this commitment, including working towards being carbon neutral by 2019. However, we recognize we have not fully lived up to what this commitment requires, given the urgent realities of climate change, the remnants of an exclusive environmental narrative and movement built on white supremacy, and the clear demands for addressing inequitable systems that are interconnected. As an institution committed to its public mission and to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders, how can we take action that directs our power and resources to join the existing momentum of an equity-based environmental movement working for the collective liberation of our common home and community?

Commitment to Environmental Equity and Action at Augsburg

Urban Investors program moves to Augsburg

submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu

The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship is pleased to join with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and Learning to welcome to campus a new partner in 2020: Urban Investors.

Urban Investors creates experiential learning opportunities for bankers and finance professionals who spend a year learning about urban issues to catalyze investment and community development that moves families out of poverty, revitalizes neighborhoods, improves schools, and builds economic opportunity. More information about the program can be found on this blog post published by the Sabo Center https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2019/09/18/urban-adventure-will-move-to-augsburg-and-change-its-name-to-urban-investors/

The program is financially self-sustaining (all staffing and program costs are covered by the dues that banks pay to enroll their employees) and presents great opportunities to develop new paid internships for Augsburg students at participating banks. Peter Heegaard, who received an honorary degree from Augsburg in 2010, founded the program and is stepping down as director. Mike Christenson, former director of the Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development will be contracted to oversee the program, as outlined in an article in the Twin Cities Business Magazine.

Twin Cities Business Magazine

Spring break study abroad in Guatemala – apply by November 18

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!

Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits

Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459

Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle

Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.

This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 18***

Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Scholarships are available! Apply for scholarships by November 8.

Visit the program page for program and scholarship information!