submitted by besterva@augsburg.edu
The PA students, faculty and staff surprised Sandy Fevig with a beautiful cake, gifts and flowers on her last day (Friday). Everyone will miss her dedication and service to Augsburg University and the PA Program!
Author: alamilla
Retirement Celebration for Jim Trelstad-Porter
submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu
Please join the campus community in congratulating Jim Trelstad-Porter on his 30 years of service to Augsburg University! Jim’s introduction to Augsburg came in 1988 when he participated in a CGEE semester program in Mexico. His career in global education includes holding different positions in Washington D.C.; Cuernavaca, Mexico; and Minneapolis. Jim has a deep love for Augsburg, his colleagues, and the students from over 75 countries to whom he says he owes a debt of gratitude for the shared journey of seeking a better self and world.
Jim has also helped to make a better Augsburg. He assisted in developing and maintaining some of our most vital global-exchange relationships. Our international students—both degree-seeking and exchange—have consistently felt supported by ISSS under Jim’s leadership. His involvement in intercultural development work has assisted many colleagues and students in personal and professional growth. Most important of all, Jim has treated everyone around him—faculty, students, and staff—with respect, humility, and care. Jim truly embodies Augsburg’s values.
We will celebrate Jim with an on-campus reception on Monday, November 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Location and other details will be announced. Students, staff, faculty, and administrators are invited to attend.
Queer Fitness
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
Come move your body with other queer-identified folx at Solcana Fitness, a queer-friendly, social-justice minded, femint gym, designed for folx of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
Please come prepared to move your body in ways that may be new – but also feel safe and comfortable for you. Bring or wear clothing that allows you to move freely, including tennis shoes.
On Thursday, November 14th, we will meet in the Auggie’s Nest at 2 pm and walk/drive over. The workout will be 60 minutes long, with Q & A opportunity.
To RSVP use this link https://forms.gle/hnw6WzkeptH2xqzh7
Free Online Course on Inclusive Teaching
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Faculty, do you want to learn how to:
-Establish and Support an Inclusive Course Climate
-Set Explicit Expectations
-Promote Diversity and Inclusion Through Content
-Design All Course Elements for Accessibility
-Cultivate Critical Self-Reflection
If so, The Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning has an online MOOC that has been getting excellent reviews. You can work at your own pace while you improve your ability to create and maintain a supportive learning environment for all learners. Did I mention that it’s free?
https://www.edx.org/course/inclusive-teaching-supporting-all-students-in-the-college-classroom
Pre-Pharmacy Advising Now on November 6
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Dr. Bruce Benson, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, brings his extensive experience as a pre-pharmacy advisor to Augsburg students. Thu Ha Nguyen, ’17 Chemistry, will join Dr. Benson to share her experiences in pharmacy school. Learn more about pharmacy career options and admissions.
New Date:
Wednesday, November 6th
12-3 pm
Hagfors 101A
Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Benson.
I-94 Closure Overnight Tuesday, Wednesday Near Augsburg
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
MnDOT is shifting the schedule to install the beams for the temporary bridge over I-94 at 22nd Avenue.
MnDOT reports: We had planned on a weekend closure Nov. 8-11. That is canceled. Crews will do the beam installation work overnight this week. Here are the new date and times:
MnDOT will be closing I-94 in both directions Tuesday and Wednesday overnight.
10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. I-94 is closed in both directions between I-35W and Highway 280. Detour is I-35W, Highway 36 and I-35E
10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7
I-94 is closed is both directions between I-35W and Highway 280. The detour is I-35W, Highway 36 and I-35E.
We are also making good progress on the 25th Avenue bridge repairs. We expect to be done earlier than planned. We will let you know when that work is finished and the overnight closure of I-94 west is no longer needed.
Please check http://www.511mn.org for real-time updates. All closures are weather permitting and subject to change.
URGO Academic-Year Research Application Available
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Each year URGO offers $1,000 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “on-campus research” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447
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.
URGO Conference Travel Grants Available for Student Researchers
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year and will begin reviewing applications September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.
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?
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.
A to Z Study Abroad and Away Info Session – now online
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Interested in studying abroad? Attend one of our Study Abroad & Away information sessions! Watch Online or come in person.
Daily in-person info sessions are located in 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
Auggie Doggie Monday – 10/28
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Need a little stress relief? Want to get a good start to your week? Stop by the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) office every Monday from 10:30 – 11:30 am to mingle and sit with our four legged furry friends from Paws for Learning. All are welcome so stop by the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Questions call the CWC office 612-330-1707. It’s Merlin’s 2nd Birthday too so come by and wish our wonderful furry friend a Happy 2nd Birthday!
Flu Shots on Campus Next Week 10/31
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Yes it is Halloween but on October 31st give yourself a treat and get a flu shot on campus. The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Thursday 10/31 from 11:00 an – 12:30 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) administering flu shots. Most insurances are accepted or $39 cash or check. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card for the walk-in appointments. Questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Stay healthy and get your flu shot.
Auggie Love Your Melon Hats For Sale
submitted by holmesa@augsburg.edu
Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
Community Organizing Skills Workshop: One-to-Ones
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
If you want to create change, few things are more important as one-to-one relational meetings. One-to-ones are at the heart of community organizing and leadership. These conversations are about establishing a public relationship with someone, and sharing stories as a way to understand their motivations and self interests. They can uncover common values and interests that might lead to collaborative work in support of the change you are trying to create. This mix of personal, sometimes intimate knowledge leading to public action holds unique value. Participants in this Sabo Center workshop will learn and practice one-to-one relationship building for organizing and public work.
Thursday, October 31
3:40-5 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
This training will be 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.
Think ahead to summer study abroad – Greece or the Netherlands
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Short term study abroad is a great way to travel, earn credits, and still have the rest of your summer to work, play, do an internship, etc. There are a few great options coming up for Summer 2020–start planning now. Applications are open and the application deadline is JANUARY 31
***Living Green in Amsterdam***
Course options (students take ONE course):
SOC/URB111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement
Faculty Leader: Lars Christiansen
Travel Dates: May 7-22, 2020
Program Description:
Today, most of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas, whether that means a traditional city, a suburb, an exurb or a slum – this is a very recent change in human history. Humans are fundamentally social beings, and urban areas provide the space where most people are born, grow up and interact with one another throughout their entire lifetimes.. We will explore the city as a social and political phenomenon and examine how the design of cities affects social interactions in perhaps surprising ways – the placement of buildings and the design of open space may make us want to be in an area or flee it.
***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.
Visit the Augsburg Study Abroad & Away site to learn more about these programs!
Ableism Interviewees Wanted
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
Does ableism affect your daily life? Is there information that you want neurotypical and able-bodied people to know about living with disabilities, visible or invisible?
We are a group of four students making a video about ableism for an education course. We want to hear the experiences of students with disabilities and learning differences in order to educate the public and future teachers about a generally overlooked population. These interviews will be video recorded but can be completely anonymous if you choose.
Email Robert Schultz (schult10@augsburg.edu) if you are interested or want more info.
Spring break study abroad in Guatemala – apply by November 18
submitted by lubegam@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!
Environmental Justice Movie Night with dinner
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join the Sierra Club and Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen on Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:00-8:30 pm in Hagfors 150 for the 3rd installment of Environmental Justice Movie Night!
6:00-Food & Activist Tables
6:30- Film Screening
8:00- Activist Table Closing
We will be screening the award winning film “River Blue”, a film that takes viewers on an unprecedented journey through the dark side of “fast fashion”! The “Fast Fashion” industry is widely considered one of the world’s most polluting industries. It is responsible for the exploitation and extraction of labor from numerous countries in the global south. River Blue is a film that seeks to bring visibility to this issue!
ASAC Halloween Week
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Student Activities Council will be hosting a couple events for Halloween Week!
10/30 Pumpkin Painting Contest!
Calling all artist or anyone who wants to decorate a cute pumpkin! ASAC will be having a Pumpkin Painting Contest. Up to 25 participants and winner will receive a fun fall themed prized. (Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin)
email asac@augsburg.edu to sign up!
Date: Wednesday, October 30th
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: East Commons
10/31 Spooky Cookies!
Come join ASAC by decorating Halloween themed sugar cookies between classes on Halloween! (Cookies are for everyone and there will be vegan cookies too)
Date: Thursday, October 31st
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Christensen Center
Read Augsburg’s 150th year History “Hold Fast to What is Good” yet?
submitted by groven@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s 150th History: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/philadamobooks
The history of Augsburg is the history of America, in microcosm. That’s my take away after reading the remarkably fast-paced, entertaining and deeply meaningful “Hold Fast to What is Good: A History of Augsburg University in 10 Objects.” Augsburg’s history, like that of America, includes the struggles of generations of immigrants, the industrial revolution, the civil rights movement, modern feminism, and the broader for equity and inclusion.
Featuring fascinating and largely unknown stories from Augsburg’s past, including tales of murder, world explorers, major land deals gone awry, the ancient city of Troy, and protest marches at the height of the Vietnam war, this book is that rare history that transcends the past.
I recommend that you get your copy today at: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/philadamobooks
Celebrating Your Creativity Scars Workshop: Engaging Art for Holistic Student Engagement
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Thursday, November 7 | Celebrating Your Creativity Scars Workshop: Engaging Art for Holistic Student Engagement | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Marshall Room
This workshop will focus on embracing our vulnerabilities to increase engagement in the classroom. We will share active learning techniques that normalize discomfort. Examples include: mindmapping, reflective practices. Facilitated by Chris Houltberg, Joaquin Muñoz, Beliza Torres Narváez, and Lyz Wendland.
This event is a part of our 2019-2020 series designed to help students feel more connected to and supported by Augsburg.
I-94 Closure from 10 p.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
The Star Tribune covered the overnight Interstate 94 closures that start this week as bridge work takes place near Augsburg. Take note of this weekend’s longer closure near campus. MnDOT will shut down I-94 in both directions from 10 p.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday. Closures also will take place Nov. 8-11.
Experiential Education Workshop: CGEE Edition
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Sabo Center and the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) present a learning opportunity focused on CGEE’s distinct experiential education pedagogy. What are the approaches and values that CGEE uses in its experiential education settings, and how might its elements and values be applicable to on-campus teaching and learning? Learn with Joe Connelly, long-time CGEE Experiential Education Specialist and Trip Leader.
Monday, November 18
2-3 pm
Riverside Room
Co-sponsored by Augsburg’s Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Center for Global Education and Experience.
Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice on Campus
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Friday, November 8 | Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice on Campus | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, OGC 100
The goal of this session is to create greater awareness among faculty and staff about students with mental health conditions and to better equip faculty and staff with the skills to address prejudice and discrimination against students inside and outside of the classroom. This workshop will address the following points:
*What person-first language is and how it is used to describe people with mental health conditions as well as people in recovery.
*Best practices for addressing episodes of prejudice when they occur inside (and outside of) the classroom.
*Understanding intersectionality in regards to prejudice around mental health conditions.
*Exploring techniques that can help students deal with the stigma connected to discussing, seeking help for, etc., mental health within and outside of their communities.
Facilitated by Barbara Lehmann and Melissa Hensley
This event is a part of our 2019-2020 series designed to help students feel more connected to and supported by Augsburg.
RSVP for “Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice on Campus”
ADSG Long-term funds available
submitted by gaskillj@augsburg.edu
The Finance Committee have allocated $14,000 to be used for programs, projects, or any proposals/ideas that will impact students the most on campus. There is also $10,000 allocated to develop the area of Christensen Center.
These funds can be used by students and departments that directly work with students to benefit our Augsburg community.
If you are interested the committee will require you to set up a meeting to talk more about your suggestions or send ideas by email.
For more information or to set up a meeting please email:
Daniel Degollado
degollad@augsburg.edu
Attention Muggles: study abroad in the UK on winter break – Apps due Nov. 1
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Spend winter break in both London and Edinburgh exploring the connections between youth culture, media, and social change, with a focus on Harry Potter and Brexit.
***APPLICATIONS DUE November 1***
Only a few spaces are available–APPLY ASAP!
From Harry Potter to #Brexit: Youth, Media, and Political Activism in the UK
Course: WST 220, 4-credits, fulfills Humanities and Augsburg Experience requirements
Faculty Leader: Professor Adriane Brown
Travel Dates: December 29, 2019 to January 12, 2020
This program is limited to 15 students, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be used as needed.
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.
Program cost $4,675
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities, all transportation in the UK. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
Queering Career Business Visits
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
As a continuation of or Queering Career series, LGBTQIA+ Student Services is sponsoring visits to local queer-owned businesses.
Tuesday, October 29th we will be visiting Real Life Coffee & Yoga
Tuesday, November 19th we will visit Mossier
Thursday, December 5th we’re visiting Urban Growler
For each event, we will meet in the Auggies Nest at 2 pm, leave no later than 2:30 pm, and will be back on campus by 4 pm. Transportation will be provided.
For more information and to register for the business visits, please use this link https://forms.gle/vc74Sw5soYee8WzJ9.
Hagfors Horticultural House of Horrors
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
Frankenflowers, bloodthirsty blooms and other horticultural horrors! Come see our showcase of the spikiest, smelliest, most poisonous, flesh-hungry, gruesome and atrocious plants in the Biology Department Permanent Plant Collection.
Date: Halloween, Thursday, October 31
Time: 12:00pm to 02:00pm
Place: 400 Hagfors Center
Questions? Please contact the Hagfors Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).
Summer Language Study with the Critical Language Scholarship
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
To learn more about the program, go to https://clscholarship.org/ . The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 25th.
Pre-Pharmacy Advising
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Dr. Bruce Benson, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, brings his extensive experience as a pre-pharmacy advisor to Augsburg students. Thu Ha Nguyen, ’17 Chemistry, will join Dr. Benson to share her experiences in pharmacy school. Learn more about pharmacy career options and admissions.
Wednesday, October 30
12-3 pm
Hagfors 101A
Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Benson.
Queer Fitness
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
Come move your body with other queer-identified folx at Solcana Fitness,
A queer-friendly, social-justice minded, femint gym, designed for folx of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
Please come prepared to move your body in ways that may be new – but also feel safe and comfortable for you. Bring or wear clothing that allows you to move freely, including tennis shoes.
We will meet in the Auggie’s Nest at 2 pm and walk/drive over. The workout will be 60 minutes long, with Q & A opportunity.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/M76TnPG6UVwYRAFd6
Attend A Study Abroad and Away Info Session
submitted by lubegam@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
Student Share Shop Opening – Looking for Donations
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hey all,
Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building room 8A. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for, for the share shop:
– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs
Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.
For more informations please feel free to email me: buryb@augsburg.edu
Wednesday Night Communion
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 8:00 pm for Global Worship with Hannah Johnsrud from Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) and Pastor Babette Chatman.
Morning Chapel: Augsburg Jazz
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble, directed by Rafael Rodriguez, will play in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. Join us this morning for 20 minutes of music.
MnDOT: I-94 and Riverside Closures Starting October 24
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
This is an update from MnDOT regarding I-94 Minneapolis 22nd and 25th Avenue bridge repairs and related traffic closures and detours.
· I-94 west is closed at the 25th Avenue bridge from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily Thursday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 9. Traffic will go up the Riverside ramp and down the 25th Avenue ramp back to I-94 west.
· 25th and Riverside Avenues are closed between Butler Place and 9th Street from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily Thursday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 9.
· I-94 is closed in both directions between I-35W and Highway 280 from 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
· Detour: I-35W, Highway 36 and I-35E
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94and25thavebridge
Environmental Justice Movie Night- next week
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join the Sierra Club and Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen on Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:00-8:30 pm in Hagfors 150 for the 3rd installment of Environmental Justice Movie Night!
6:00-Food & Activist Tables
6:30- Film Screening
8:00- Activist Table Closing
We will be screening the award winning film “River Blue”, a film that takes viewers on an unprecedented journey through the dark side of “fast fashion”! The “Fast Fashion” industry is widely considered one of the world’s most polluting industries. It is responsible for the exploitation and extraction of labor from numerous countries in the global south. River Blue is a film that seeks to bring visibility to this issue!
Interested in a weekly fresh produce subscription?
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hello everyone!
Campus Kitchen is proud to announce our partnership with Brightside Produce and aid in their mission to make healthy produce more accessible to food insecure neighborhoods. Starting next Tuesday, October 29, we will be launching our own Buyers Club branch here at Augsburg. This is a weekly produce subscription ranging from $3, $5, $10, & $20. Your subscription will help bring fresh produce to corner stores in the Cedar Riverside area. If you are interested in joining the buyers club please follow these step by step instructions to set up your subscription.
1.) Go to https://brightsidempls.org
2.) Click the menu button in the top left corner of the screen and select “join the Buyers Club”.
3.) Follow the instructions on the buyers club page (subscription size, Augsburg pick up, items you prefer to be left out of your bags, and whether or not you would like to start a weekly subscription or make a one time purchase.)
4.) You will also have the option of purchasing a reusable tote bag from Brightside for your subscriptions, if you feel inclined to do so.
5.) Pick up will be from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesdays, outside of the Sabo center, located in the basement of Anderson Hall.
Please help us pass the word to any student, staff, or faculty who might be interested! We appreciate your support in our program and mission to make healthy food more accessible in our neighborhoods. For more information feel free to email me: keenern@augsburg.edu or our supervisor Natalie Jacobson: jacobsn@augsburg.edu.
Campus Cupboard Food Shelf Hours
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
The Campus Cupboard offers free food for all Augsburg students. Located in Science Hall, room 8, fall semester hours are:
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
We also accept food donations during open hours, or outside of open hours at the Sabo Center (basement of Anderson Hall)
Campus Kitchen: Produce Every Monday
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen will continue produce distribution every Monday from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing a new rule this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3pm) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.
Experiential Education Workshop: CGEE Edition
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Sabo Center and the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) present a learning opportunity focused on CGEE’s distinct experiential education pedagogy. What are the approaches and values that CGEE uses in its experiential education settings, and how might its elements and values be applicable to on-campus teaching and learning? Learn with Joe Connelly, long-time CGEE Experiential Education Specialist and Trip Leader.
Monday, November 18
2-3p
Riverside Room
Co-sponsored by Augsburg’s Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Center for Global Education and Experience.
Focused Conversations on Student Success: TODAY
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
Chief Student Success Officer Katie Bishop will facilitate a discussion on the university’s efforts to support student success and progress toward completion.
October 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Christensen Center, Marshall Room)
October 23, 2-3 p.m. (Oren Gateway Center, Room 100)
NOTE: Location has changed from previous A-mail messages. These are the correct locations.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
Community Organizing Skills Workshop: One-to-Ones
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
If you want to create change, few things are more important as one-to-one relational meetings. One-to-ones are at the heart of community organizing and leadership. These conversations are about establishing a public relationship with someone, and sharing stories as a way to understand their motivations and self interests. They can uncover common values and interests that might lead to collaborative work in support of the change you are trying to create. This mix of personal, sometimes intimate knowledge leading to public action holds unique value. Participants in this Sabo Center workshop will learn and practice one-to-one relationship building for organizing and public work.
Thursday, October 31
3:40-5 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
This training will be 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.
October is National Rideshare Month
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Did you know Metro Transit Commuter Programs offers an online matching tool for commuters looking to carpool? Employees create a profile, enter their home and work address, and the system will show them neighbors and co-workers also looking to carpool. Users can limit their search to other employees in your organization, their same gender-identity, even by smoking preference. Contact us today and one of our employer outreach specialists can:
Provide you and your organization with promotional materials
Organize an onsite ridematching event for employees
Provide regional rideshare training to human resources and facilities staff
Go to https://www.metrotransit.org/carpool
You can also Email commuterprograms@metrotransit.org or call 612-349-7545 to learn more.
2019 Vocation Lunch with Katie Clark
submitted by nondie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Faculty and Staff,
You are invited to attend this fall’s Mission & Identity Vocation Lunch “Who Gives You Light?” with Katie Clark, Assistant Professor and Director of Augsburg Central Health Commons, on Friday, November 22nd from 11:15 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.
Note: Spaces are limited so you must register in order to attend this event.
Learn More and Register at:
https://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2019/10/22/fall-vocation-lunch-with-katie-clark/
Guests are also invited (but not required) to bring a donation of socks or other items to the Health Commons as part of this event. Learn more about items needed (or consider making an online donation) at https://www.augsburg.edu/healthcommons/
The Mission & Identity Vocation Lunch is an event that strengthens the concept of vocation at Augsburg for faculty and staff by providing role models from within the community to share a presentation on their sense of call and life journey.
If you have any questions, please contact the Christensen Center for Vocation office at (612) 330-1403 or ccv@augsburg.edu.
We hope to see you there!
TRIO McNair Scholars Success Stories Video Release
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg students, faculty, staff, and community are invited to the release of the TRIO McNair Scholars Success Stories video.
The video highlights three McNair alumni success stories. Other McNair alumni stories will also be shared. The event will celebrate Augsburg McNair Scholars Program where we increase graduate degree awards for students from underrepresented segments of society; first-generation college students with financial need, and/or members of a group underrepresented in graduate education. McNair participants have demonstrated strong academic potential and will prepare for graduate study through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The McNair Scholars Program was created by the U.S. Congress in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the astronaut, and physicist who was among the first African Americans in the U.S. space program.
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Where: Hagfors 150A
Stop by any time between 3 and 5pm to learn more about the TRIO McNair Scholars Program and to celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni.
ADSG Long-term funds available
submitted by degollad@augsburg.edu
The Finance Committee have allocated $14,000 to be used for programs, projects, or any proposals/ideas that will impact students the most on campus. There is also $10,000 allocated to develop the area of Christensen Center.
These funds can be used by students and departments that directly work with students to benefit our Augsburg community.
If you are interested the committee will require you to set up a meeting to talk more about your suggestions or send ideas by email.
For more information or to set up a meeting please email:
Daniel Degollado
degollad@augsburg.edu
TOMORROW: Culture Clash, Can Latino Culture Identity and Corporate Culture Be Reconciled?
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: October 24, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Andres Tapia, Korn Ferry
Cost: Free, online webinar
Join us for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions October webinar with presenter Andrés Tapia, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry.
Webinar Learning Outcomes:
– Recognize the importance of Hispanic heritage and Latino Culture in shaping the workplace behavior of Latino professionals.
-Compare Latino Culture against Corporate America Culture across 6 key cultural dimensions.
-Develop solutions to the Latino and Corporate Culture Clash.
Palestinian Art of Resistance spring break study abroad – apply by November 1
submitted by lubegam@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 1
Scholarships are available!
Attend a Study Abroad & Away Info Session
submitted by lubegam@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
Auggie Love Your Melon Hats For Sale
submitted by holmesa@augsburg.edu
Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
5-DAY Countdown: Human Rights Forum
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
410 of your fellow Auggies have already signed up!
…..and the good news is that here is still time to secure your FREE registration to the The Human Rights Forum.
Yes, attendance is free for Augsburg students, faculty and staff (via your @augsburg.edu account), but registration is required. Follow the link below to register.
Joining us on campus are 20-25 impressive young and diverse human rights activists—international guests as well as national and local leaders—who will share their stories and activism, and guide us as we explore ways to take action in our ongoing promotion of human rights globally and domestically.
Plenaries, lectures, panels and workshops as well as networking opportunities will be included during the event days (October 28 and 29, 2019).
For more details, please visit our websites: https://www.augsburg.edu/humanrightsforum/
Contact us (extension 1378) for questions, ideas and comments. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hagfors Horticultural House of Horrors
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
Frankenflowers, bloodthirsty blooms and other horticultural horrors! Come see our showcase of the spikiest, smelliest, most poisonous, flesh-hungry, gruesome and atrocious plants in the Biology Department Permanent Plant Collection.
Date: Halloween, Thursday, October 31
Time: 12:00pm to 02:00pm
Place: 400 Hagfors Center
Questions? Please contact the Hagfors Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).
Summer Language Study with the Critical Language Scholarship
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
To learn more about the program, go to https://clscholarship.org/ . The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 25th.
Model UN in New York City – study away on spring break
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
Spring Semester Study Abroad – spaces still available
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Description:HEADLINE:
Spring 2020 study abroad – semester spots still available
MESSAGE:
Spring semester study abroad is still available – deadline for select programs has been extended to November 1.
The three Augsburg study center programs still have spaces available for spring semester:
Augsburg in Mexico
Augsburg in Central America
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Apply by November 1
These programs, all taught in English, are a good fit for many majors. Students can earn credits in several different subjects, take Spanish language courses in Mexico or Central America, complete an internship in Mexico or Namibia, and much more.
Augsburg students participating in these programs are awarded an automatic $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant, in addition to their usual semester financial aid package. These programs are among the most affordable study abroad programs for students – costs very close to studying and living on campus.
The Study Abroad & Away Office is here to answer questions, and is happy to talk to all students about these opportunities. Stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center. Or, email abroad @augsburg.edu
Speaking of Sabbatical with Michael Lansing
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Before Minneapolis, There Was Good Bread”: Corporations, Scientists, Vitamins, and Nutrition Capitalism
Lunch will be provided for this event, so please RSVP via the link below.
This event is co-sponsored by CTL and the Christensen Center for Vocation.
Monday, November 18 | Speaking of Sabbatical with Michael Lansing | 12:30 pm – 1:40 pm, Marshall Room
Pre-Pharmacy Advising
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Dr. Bruce Benson, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, brings his extensive experience as a pre-pharmacy advisor to Augsburg students. Thu Ha Nguyen, ’17 Chemistry, will join Dr. Benson to share about her experiences in pharmacy school. Learn more about pharmacy career options and admissions.
Wednesday, October 30
12-3 pm
Hagfors 101A
Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Benson.
Med School Information Session TODAY
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Considering medical school? Come meet Augsburg alumni today who are currently medical students and physicians! Our alumni will share their insights about picking schools, the MCAT, experiences, the application process, interviews, and general advice. Food will be provided. For more info or to RSVP, contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, October 23rd
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
New Faculty Series: How Can Augsburg Support Your Research?
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
All faculty members, regardless of experience, are invited to attend this next installment in the New Faculty Series, “How Can Augsburg Support Your Research?” You will hear from four staff members who will share how their programs intersect faculty work here at Augsburg: Dixie Shafer from Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO), Lauren Causey and Jay Peterson from the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs, and Tina Maria Tavera from the McNair Scholars Program.
Tuesday, November 12 | New Faculty Series: How Can Augsburg Support Your Research? | 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm, OGC 100
RSVP for “New Faculty Series: How Can Augsburg Support Your Research?”
Bethany Lutheran Church to gift Franklin Avenue property to Augsburg
submitted by pribbeno@augsburg.edu
This past Sunday, Bethany Lutheran Church announced to its congregation its intention to gift its property at the corner of Franklin Avenue and 25th Avenue South in the Seward neighborhood to Augsburg University. The gift is contingent on a congregational vote, which is scheduled for October 27. It will then need to be formally received by approval of the Augsburg Board of Regents.
In coming to this decision, Bethany Lutheran leadership and the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA was engaged with Augsburg about the potential future for the property. While there is still much exploration to do, Augsburg’s objective is to determine a long-term use for the location that advances our educational mission and community engagement and honors Bethany’s unique legacy of service to the Seward neighborhood.
In the near-term, we do not expect any immediate operational changes. The Bethany Lutheran congregation will continue to occupy the building and worship in the space through May 2020. Commitments are in place relative to current tenants for continued use until alternative plans are mutually developed in the longer-term. Augsburg also will support Bethany’s ministry of Soup For You and assure its continuation in the neighborhood.
With the anticipation of a new pedestrian bridge over I-94, Augsburg will be more closely connected to the Franklin Avenue corridor and the Seward neighborhood than it has been in the last half century. This property offers us an exciting opportunity to engage even more fully with that vibrant and richly diverse neighborhood.
There is much more to come relative to this project. We anticipate beginning an exploration process this summer, and, in the meantime, plan to update various groups on campus — beginning with University Council at its monthly meeting yesterday.
Daily Chapel: Rev. Babette Chatman
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Pastor Babette Chatman share about her recent trip to Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama including a visit to the Equal Justice Initiative Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Musicians: Troy Gardner, violin, and Kelly Shono, Grace Porter, and Shevon Greene.
Augsburg University/A’viands Fall Break Hours
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
Just a little blast to remind everyone of the A’viands hours during fall break. The Commons hours will not change. We will be open during the break for our regularly scheduled service hours.
Einstein’s, Nabo and Kafeega will be closed Friday thru Sunday, opening on Monday at our usual time.
Enjoy your extended weekend!
Interested in a weekly fresh produce subscription?
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hello everyone!
Campus Kitchen is proud to announce our partnership with Brightside Produce and aid in their mission to make healthy produce more accessable to food insecure neighborhoods. Starting next Tuesday, October 29, we will be launching our own Buyers Club branch here at Augsburg. This is a weekly produce subscription ranging from $3, $5, $10, & $20. Your subscription will help bring fresh produce to corner stores in the Cedar Riverside area. If you are interested in joining the buyers club please follow these step by step instructions to set up your subscription.
1.) Go to https://brightsidempls.org
2.) Click the menu button in the top left corner of the screen and select “join the Buyers Club”.
3.) Follow the instructions on the buyers club page (subscription size, Augsburg pick up, items you prefer to be left out of your bags, and whether or not you would like to start a weekly subscription or make a one time purchase.)
4.) You will also have the option of purchasing a reusable tote bag from Brightside for you subscriptions, if you feel inclined to do so.
5.) Pick up will be from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesdays, outside of the Sabo center, located in the basement of Anderson Hall.
Please help us pass the word to any student, staff, or faculty who might be interested! We appreciate your support in our program and mission to make healthy food more accessible in our neighborhoods. For more information feel free to email me: keenern@augsburg.edu or our supervisor Natalie Jacobson: jacobsn@augsburg.edu.
Hands-on Pasta Workshop by Campus Kitchen FT. Tenzin Ragba
submitted by thaobb4@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen is offering our 2nd cooking workshop for the year! This time we will be teaching participants how to make Pasta and Tomato Sauce from scratch on November 7th from 7pm-9pm! With our facilitator being a part of the student body himself, Tenzin Rabga who loves to cook but if not a chef. He even cooked for his highschool communities through small business’ with profits all to support his passion.
Please RSVP in order to reserve yourself sufficient materials to cook with. There are limited spots so first come first serve!
Please contact thaobb4@augsburg.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding this workshop.
Explore in the Food Lab in Hagfors Center 108
submitted by goodsona@augsburg.edu
Come to Hagfors 108A on Mondays 4-6p, Thursdays 7-9p, and Fridays 2:30p-5:30p to utilize the beautiful cooking equipment and wonderful space to share a meal with yourself or friends! Some food is provided.
Art Reception: Lyz Wendland
submitted by wheatley@augsburg.edu
Join us for the reception of Lyz Wendland’s latest work “between lost and found” on October 24, 6-8 p.m. in the Gage Gallery. Wendland’s brightly colored, mixed media paintings set up conflicts between contradictory shapes, encouraging an encounter and awareness to these relationships in our landscape.
Art Reception: Jonathan Herrera Soto
submitted by wheatley@augsburg.edu
Join us for the reception of “Miel y Petróleo / Honey & Gasoline” by artist Jonathan Herrera Soto. This collection of “Love Poems” consists of a daily exercise in analyzing and questioning notions of love in relation to political violence. Herrera Soto explores various relationships between collective memory and historical instances of state-sponsored violence and trauma inflicted on politicized bodies.
Reception: October 24, 6-8p.m. Christensen Gallery
Teaching Tip Tuesday: Laziness is a Myth: Helping Students Navigate the Hidden Curriculum
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This Teaching Tip Tuesday is an article posted by Devon Price, Loyola University of Chicago Psychology Professor. They write, “Laziness Does Not Exist, But unseen barriers do.” Read the full post via the link below.
Watch for Teaching Tip Tuesday on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. You can find more Teaching Tips and Resources at: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/resources/teaching-tips-and-resources/.
Laziness is a Myth: Helping Students Navigate the Hidden Curriculum
Oct. 23 is last day for the Augsburg Transportation Survey
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Last days to complete the Augsburg University Transportation Survey. The link is in an email sent to everyone – and also is below. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/fBUDn2y8Hzmx2oqV7
The deadline to complete is Wed., Oct. 23.
Thanks to the 700+ who have completed it.
The results of this survey will be used to better understand transit choices and to identify opportunities for improvements in transit options. Your feedback is critical as we strive to understand all of the different ways Augsburg employees/students are getting to work.
On behalf of the Augsburg Transit Task Force – thank you.
Focused Conversations on Student Success: TODAY/TOMORROW
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
Chief Student Success Officer Katie Bishop will facilitate a discussion on the university’s efforts to support student success and progress toward completion.
October 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Christensen Center, Marshall Room)
October 23, 2-3 p.m. (Oren Gateway Center, Room 100)
NOTE: Location has changed from previous A-mail messages. These are the correct locations.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
Selling a car for cheap
submitted by dockters@augsburg.edu
Pontiac Sunfire 2002
2 door (color: red)
New tires and brakes
cheap to fill up
180,000 miles
works great just old
$ Best offer $
TRIO McNair Scholars Success Stories video
submitted by taveram@augsburg.edu
Augsburg students, faculty, staff, and community are invited to the release of the TRIO McNair Scholars Success Stories video.
The video highlights three McNair alumni success stories. Other McNair alumni stories will also be shared. The event will celebrate Augsburg McNair Scholars Program where we increase graduate degree awards for students from underrepresented segments of society; first-generation college students with financial need, and/or members of a group underrepresented in graduate education. McNair participants have demonstrated strong academic potential and will prepare for graduate study through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The McNair Scholars Program was created by the U.S. Congress in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the astronaut, and physicist who was among the first African Americans in the U.S. space program.
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Where: Hagfors 150A
Stop by any time between 3 and 5pm to learn more about the TRIO McNair Scholars Program and to celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni.
Student Share Shop Opening – Looking for Donations
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hey all,
Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:
– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs
Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.
For more informations please feel free to email me: buryb@augsburg.edu
Resume Drop-In Hours
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for an internship or part-time job? Stop in for a 15 minute drop-in appointment (no need to schedule) to have your resume reviewed by a Peer Advisor.
Monday – On the Go Drop-In Hours 10:00-1:30
(October 28th – Skyway link in the Library)
Tuesdays– Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center (next to Einsteins)
Campus Kitchen: Produce Every Monday
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen will continue produce distribution every Monday this semester from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing a new rule this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3pm) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.
Pre-Pharmacy Advising
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Dr. Bruce Benson, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, brings his extensive experience as a pre-pharmacy advisor to Augsburg students. Thu Ha Nguyen, ’17 Chemistry, will join Dr. Benson to share about her experiences in pharmacy school. Learn more about pharmacy career options and admissions.
Wednesday, October 30
12-3 pm
Hagfors 101A
Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Benson.
Summer Language Study with the Critical Language Scholarship
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
To learn more about the program, go to https://clscholarship.org/ . The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 25th.
Doug Green’s Jumping the Median
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Professor D. E. (Doug) Green’s collection of poems, Jumping the Median, has just been released by Encircle Publications. Doug will read from the book at Content Bookstore in his hometown Northfield, 7pm, Thursday, 24 Oct. Jumping the Median can be ordered both through local bookstores like Content, where it is available now for the reading, and our own Augsburg B&N or through the publisher. See the links below for more information on the reading and the book.
https://www.facebook.com/events/382550829081327/
http://encirclepub.com/product/jumping-the-median/
Celebrating Your Creativity Scars Workshop: Engaging Art for Holistic Student Engagement
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This workshop will focus on embracing our vulnerabilities to increase engagement in the classroom. We will share active learning techniques that normalize discomfort. Examples include: mindmapping, reflective practices. Facilitated by Chris Houltberg, Joaquin Muñoz, Beliza Torres Narváez, and Lyz Wendland.
This event is a part of our 2019-2020 series designed to help students feel more connected to and supported by Augsburg.
Thursday, November 7 | Celebrating Your Creativity Scars Workshop: Engaging Art for Holistic Student Engagement | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Marshall Room
Crying Earth Rise Up (Film Event)
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Crying Earth Rise Up on November 12, 2019.
Crying Earth Rise Up, narrated by Tantoo Cardinal, tells the story of Debra White Plume and Elisha Yellow Thunder’s efforts to stop the uranium mining contaminating their community’s drinking water. Informed by Native perspectives and belief systems, the film addresses the sacred relationship between water and life itself, as well as the conflicts between nuclear power companies, activists, and locals. With a nuanced look at what is becoming an increasingly common environmental battle, the film offers a case study of contemporary conservation efforts in the face of corporate and capitalistic interests. (Crying Earth Rise Up)
Crying Earth Rise Up acknowledges the centrality of Native involvement in opposing the particular practice of uranium mining and suggests Native communities’ wider spread contribution to a variety of other conversations related to environmental protection (although not always noted by mainstream media, e.g. the recent blocking of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline) (Documentary Educational Resources site)
Join us for the film and a conversation with director/producer/cinematographer Suree Towfighnia and Debra White Plume.
Where & When: November 12, 2019
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with participants follows
This event is free to the public
Art Meets Literature
submitted by green@augsburg.edu
Recently English Professor Lindsay Starck collaborated with six visual artists for an evening of art and literature at Gallery 2o7 in Milwaukee, where each artist presented a unique piece of art inspired by Starck’s novel Noah’s Wife.
Participating artists include Ann Baer, Jeanne Nikolai Olivieri, Stacy Ollmann, David Schaefer, Julia Taylor, and Robert Zondag. The exhibition was featured during gallery night last weekend and will be up until October 24, 2019.
Register: Government and Nonprofit Career and Internship Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
FREE and open to all students and alumni. This fair is sponsored by the Minnesota Colleges and Universities Career Services Association.
The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. The job fair is open only to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities.
To see what employers are participating, schedule and details of presentations visit http://www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair/default.aspx
Special Student Presentations at the Fair
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – NP 101: Intro to Careers in Nonprofits
Did you know that nonprofits make up 11% of Minnesota’s workforce? What is a nonprofit organization anyway? Will I get paid enough if I work at one? How do nonprofits stay in business? What types of jobs are available? What is the best way to get my foot in the door? These topics and others will be discussed at this session.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Launching a Public Sector Career
Every day tens of thousands of Minnesotans go to work driven by a desire to help others. They are social workers and environmentalists, lawyers and engineers, programmers and researchers, and they work behind the scenes to help ensure everyone is safe, healthy, and successful. This is your opportunity to meet these civil servants and learn about how you can join them in creating impactful change.
Getting to the Fair: Strommen Career & Internship Staff will be walking or driving over groups of students. Details will follow after you have registered.
Register on Handshake (free to attend)
Med School Information Session
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Considering medical school? Come meet Augsburg alumni who are currently medical students and physicians! Our alumni will share their insights about picking schools, the MCAT, experiences, the application process, interviews, and general advice. Food will be provided. For more info or to RSVP, contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, October 23rd
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
Heat and Water Shutdown TODAY
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
The time frame for this heat shutdown impacting several Augsburg buildings will be from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22. The reason: Steam will be shut down because of a rusted out condensate line that is located on Fairview’s property north of Riverside Ave.
Campus dining locations will remain open. Compostable plates and silverware may be used.
Heat that is normally turned down at night will not be lowered before the shutdown in hope that indoor temperatures will not drop sharply before the heat is back on. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bryan Massich with Facilities at Massich@augsburg.edu.
Here are the buildings affected:
1. Mortensen and Urness Hall – No hot water for showers or heat.
2. Ice Arena – No hot water for showers.
3. Si Melby Hall – No hot water for showers or heat.
4. Christensen Center – No hot water for kitchen sinks or heat.
5. Old Main – No hot water or heat.
6. Anderson Residence Hall – No heat
7. Lindell Library – No heat
8. Memorial Hall – No heat
9. Sverdrup Hall – No heat
10. Old Science Building – No heat
11. Foss Center – No heat
12. Anderson Music Hall – No heat
Community Organizing Skills Workshop: One-to-Ones
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
If you want to create change, few things are more important as one-to-one relational meetings. One-to-ones are at the heart of community organizing and leadership. These conversations are about establishing a public relationship with someone, and sharing stories as a way to understand their motivations and self interests. They can uncover common values and interests that might lead to collaborative work in support of the change you are trying to create. This mix of personal, sometimes intimate knowledge leading to public action holds unique value. Participants in this Sabo Center workshop will learn and practice one-to-one relationship building for organizing and public work.
Thursday, October 31
3:40-5 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
This training will be 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.
Oct. 23 is last day for the Augsburg Transportation Survey
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Student, faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the Augsburg University Transportation Survey. The link is in an email sent to everyone – and also is below. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/fBUDn2y8Hzmx2oqV7
The deadline to complete is Wed., Oct. 23.
The results of this survey will be used to better understand transit choices and to identify opportunities for improvements in transit options. Your feedback is critical as we strive to understand all of the different ways Augsburg employees/students are getting to work.
On behalf of the Augsburg Transit Task Force – thank you.
Scooter users – please watch where you park
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Scooter users – please park away from doorways, and park where the scooter does not block sidewalk traffic.
Scooters in doorways and on sidewalks pose hazards for many individuals.
As noted on the City of Minnespolis site, http://www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/trans/WCMSP-212816, do not block pedestrian access or doorways.
To report issues with scooters, please contact 311.
Before Minneapolis, There Was Good Bread: Corporations, Scientists, Vitamins, and Nutrition Capitalism
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
On Monday, November 18, hear from Michael Lansing on: “Before Minneapolis, There Was Good Bread”: Corporations, Scientists, Vitamins, and Nutrition Capitalism. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP using the link below.
Monday, November 18 | Speaking of Sabbatical with Michael Lansing | 12:30 pm – 1:40 pm, Marshall Room
This event is co-sponsored by CTL and the Christensen Center for Vocation.
Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice on Campus
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The goal of this session is to create greater awareness among faculty and staff about students with mental health conditions and to better equip faculty and staff with the skills to address prejudice and discrimination against students inside and outside of the classroom. This workshop will address the following points:
*What person-first language is and how it is used to describe people with mental health conditions as well as people in recovery.
*Best practices for addressing episodes of prejudice when they occur inside (and outside of) the classroom.
*Understanding intersectionality in regards to prejudice around mental health conditions.
*Exploring techniques that can help students deal with the stigma connected to discussing, seeking help for, etc., mental health within and outside of their communities.
Facilitated by Barbara Lehmann and Melissa Hensley
This event is a part of our 2019-2020 series designed to help students feel more connected to and supported by Augsburg.
Friday, November 8 | Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice on Campus | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, OGC 100
RSVP for “Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice on Campus”
Queering Career-Business Visits
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
As a continuation of or Queering Career series, LGBTQIA+ Student Services is sponsoring visits to local queer-owned businesses.
Tuesday, October 29th we will be visiting Real Life Coffee & Yoga
Tuesday, November 19th we will visit Mossier
Thursday, December 5th we’re visiting Urban Growler
For more information and to register for the business visits, please use this link https://forms.gle/vc74Sw5soYee8WzJ9.
Focused Conversations on Student Success: TOMORROW/Wednesday
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
Chief Student Success Officer Katie Bishop will facilitate a discussion on the university’s efforts to support student success and progress toward completion.
October 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Christensen Center, Marshall Room)
October 23, 2-3 p.m. (Oren Gateway Center, Room 100)
NOTE: Location has changed from previous A-mail messages. These are the correct locations.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
Notice from MnDOT: Upcoming Repairs, Closures
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
MnDOT is going to be doing to repair the bridges over Interstate 94 at 22nd Avenue and 25th Avenue in Minneapolis. MnDOT will start repairing the 25th Avenue bridge Oct. 23. It will require overnight closures at the bridge and the closure of 25th Avenue and Riverside Avenue to motorists and pedestrians.
Pedestrians will have to go to 20th Avenue to cross the highway or to the underpass at Franklin Terrace between 8th and 9th Streets to go under the highway. A signed detour will lead people to 20th Avenue.
MnDOT also is installing a temporary pedestrian bridge at 22nd Avenue. This will require closing I-94 during two weekends for about 18 hours to demolish the existing bridge and install the temporary bridge. You will see the details as they are now for the weekend closures below. MnDOT will update the web page as details become more precise.
The web page is here http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94and25thavebridge
Here is a brief recap of what is happening:
I-94 Minneapolis 22nd and 25th Avenue bridges
· I-94 west is closed at the 25th Avenue bridge from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 8. Traffic will go up the Riverside ramp and down the 25th Avenue ramp.
· 25th and Riverside Avenues are closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 8.
Upcoming
· I-94 is closed in both directions between I-35W and Highway 280 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct 28. (The freeway will remain open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 for the University of Minnesota football game.)
Detour: I-35W, Highway 36 and I-35E
· I-94 is closed in both directions between I-35W and Highway 280 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11. (The freeway will remain open during the University of Minnesota football game.)
Detour: I-35W, Highway 36 and I-35E
Model UN in New York City – study away on spring break
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
Hands-on Pasta Workshop Campus Kitchen
submitted by thaobb4@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen is offering our 2nd cooking workshop for the year! This time we will be teaching participants how to make Pasta and Tomato Sauce from scratch on November 7th from 7pm-9pm! With our facilitator being a part of the student body himself, Tenzin Rabga who loves to cook but if not a chef. He even cooked for his highschool communities through small business’ with profits all to support his passion.
Please RSVP in order to reserve yourself sufficient materials to cook with. There are limited spots so first come first serve!
Please contact thaobb4@augsburg.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding this workshop.
Register- Government and Nonprofit Career Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
FREE and open to all students and alumni. This fair is sponsored by the Minnesota Colleges and Universities Career Services Association.
The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. The job fair is open only to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities.
To see what employers are participating, schedule and details of presentations visit http://www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair/default.aspx
Special Student Presentations at the Fair
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – NP 101: Intro to Careers in Nonprofits
Did you know that nonprofits make up 11% of Minnesota’s workforce? What is a nonprofit organization anyway? Will I get paid enough if I work at one? How do nonprofits stay in business? What types of jobs are available? What is the best way to get my foot in the door? These topics and others will be discussed at this session.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Launching a Public Sector Career
Every day tens of thousands of Minnesotans go to work driven by a desire to help others. They are social workers and environmentalists, lawyers and engineers, programmers and researchers, and they work behind the scenes to help ensure everyone is safe, healthy, and successful. This is your opportunity to meet these civil servants and learn about how you can join them in creating impactful change.
Getting to the Fair: Strommen Career & Internship Staff will be walking or driving over groups of students. Details will follow after you have registered.
Register on Handshake (free to attend)