submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us for Testimony Tuesday to hear Kia Burton ’11, Alumni Engagement Manager, share her story.
Author: alamilla
Harry Potter Trivia Night
submitted by nowakcc@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg Music Theater club on February 8th for a night of food, fun, and entertainment! Put your witches cap on and come ready for a night of friendly competing from 7:00-9:00 in the Student Lounge.
Norwegian Movie: New Date – Wed February 13 at 6 pm
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Rescheduled for Wednesday, February 13: In Order of Disappearance
A 2014 Norwegian black comedy action film (compared to the film Fargo) directed by Hans Petter Moland and starring Stellan Skarsgård. The film had its premiere in the competition section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. It’s a must see!
Come join us on:
Date: Wednesday, February 13
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Additional screening this semester (hold the date):
Wednesday, March 13: Movie: Before the Snowfall
Directed by: Hisham Zaman, a contemporary Kurdish-Norwegian filmmaker
Questions? Contact Bettine Hoff Hermanson at hermansb@augsburg.edu (x1378).
Submit your creative writing and win a prize
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
The John Engman Writing Prize, a literary competition sponsored by Murphy Square and the Augsburg English Department, is awarded each year to promising writers.
This year’s submission deadline is February 15th, 2019. Judges of the competition will select winners in each of the categories of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
To enter, writers must submit at least one of the following:
Short Fiction – One complete short story of not more than 15 pages.
Creative Non-fiction – One complete piece not longer than 15 pages.
Poetry – At least three poems.
All writers must be enrolled at Augsburg University and may enter each of the categories as often as they wish, but they may only win in one. Names of writers must not be on the works submitted.
Entries must be submitted through Moodle. Winners will be notified by March 1st and will be awarded gift cards to the university bookstore.
Outstanding Staff Awards – Thursday, March 7
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
TOMORROW Diversifying Study Abroad: Presentation + Lunch
submitted by dvorak@augsburg.edu
Arianna Antone-Ramirez, American Indian and Latinx student here at Augsburg, was awarded a Gilman Scholarship in Spring 2018 to study abroad at Augsburg’s “Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement” semester program in Central America. Arianna will present about her experience with study abroad and receiving this national scholarship to the campus community at a lunch tomorrow, co-hosted by Multicultural Student Services and Study Abroad & Away. Students, faculty and staff are welcome.
Tuesday, Feb 5
11:30-12:45
Marshall Room
Lunch provided, first come first served.
You can learn more about this program and all the others Augsburg approves at the Study abroad & Away Fair in Christiansen Lobby February 15.
Summer, Fall and Academic year 2019 Gilman Scholarship applications are due March 5.
URGO Phase 1 Research Application due TODAY
submitted by obrienk@augsburg.edu
URGO PHASE 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 11:59pm. PHASE 2 APPLICATION DEADLINE REMAINS FEBRUARY 19th.
Are you looking for a paid summer research opportunity here on campus? URGO applications for 2019 summer research are now available on the URGO website at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/ All fields of study welcome!
We have multiple summer opportunities available for students.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $4,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $2,000 stipend. The program runs from May 16th – July 31st.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,000 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.
Phase 1 of the applications are due February 5th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
Paid Fellowship for Trip to Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
submitted by obrienk@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program annually selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select few universities to participate in the program. Multiple Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2019 trip will take place on April 16th. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
– U.S. Citizen
– Full-time student
– Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2020
– 3.0 GPA or higher
HWT’s Hlub(Love) – Friday, February 15
submitted by thaobb4@augsburg.edu
Hlub (Love) is here to give Hmong women and their allies an opportunity to empower a woman and/or an inspirational figure(Guest Of Honor) in their life by participating in an intentional and intimate setting where they could express their gratitude to them.
If you choose to Honor someone, there will be time delegated for you, who RSVP’d, to express your gratitude to your Guest Of Honor. Please prepare a letter for you to read to them on the night of.
If you choose not to Honor anyone, please come with your support.
Please join us by RSVP-ing if you hope to attend. Only current Augsburg Students and Augsburg Alumni may RSVP. We have limited spots for RSVP’s (with a Guest of Honor). First Come First Serve! The Guest Of Honors may be a non-Augsburg community member. One guest per RSVP please!
Dress-Code: Semi-Formal
Location: Marshall Room
Address: 720 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Food: Will be provided
RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ZOuYCoP7ZTIoJmYn2
**DEADLINE to RSVP: 02.08.19 11:59pm**
For more information or have any questions? Feel free to contact Bobbie Thao (thaobb4@augsburg.edu) or Nan Vang (vangn11@augsburg.edu).
Feel free to refer to Hlub’s fb event page as well!
Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Gamers United and Residence Life presents…
A Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament on the Nintendo Switch
When: Saturday, February 9th, 2019 – 3:00PM-7:00PM
Where: Student Lounge
The first place prize will be 1,000 Housing Expo Points (a way to boost you up the selection process for housing the following year) and the second and third will each get 500 Housing Expo Points. We will only have two joy-cons available, other controllers will be welcome if you’d like to bring extras.
FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE!
– First come, first serve basis
Classroom Consulting – It’s easy, free, and confidential.
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Faculty, are you interested in receiving a course tune-up? Seventeen faculty members currently serve as Classroom Consultants, representing a wide variety of disciplines and pedagogical styles. The consultants have been trained to offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance through a collaborative process.
Working with a consultant may include classroom or lab observations (in person or through the use of video), review of classroom/online materials and learning goals, brainstorming sessions to address classroom issues, or any combination based on your goals. This service is free and open to all Augsburg instructors.
For more information, please visit the Classroom Consulting page on the CTL website.
FAFSA and MN Dream Act Completion Workshop
submitted by vangmm3@augsburg.edu
The Multicultural Student Services and Student Financial Services are holding two FAFSA completion workshops in order to assist students in completing their FAFSA applications.
One workshop is on Thursday, February 7th 1:00-2:30pm the other on Wednesday, February 13th 4:00-5:30pm.
Both workshops will be held in Sverdrup 201. Students should be sure to bring their 2017 taxes/W-2s, parent’s 2017 taxes/W-2s and their FSA ID login. Computers will be available for use but students are welcome to bring their own laptops. For any questions about the event contact the MSS office at MSS@augsburg.edu & 612-330-1087 or the Student Financial Services office at studentfinances@augsburg.edu & 612-330-1046.
TRIO McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2019
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2019 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2020 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2020. We are particularly looking for students in STEM fields that are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, but we will consider all majors EXCEPT most professional fields (including business, pre-law, pre-health).
The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2020.
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred).
If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about the program or if you’re unsure whether or not you qualify.
Mental health skills and support group.
submitted by kentjo@augsburg.edu
The Center for Wellness and Counseling is forming a new group focused on teaching and practicing skills for emotional wellbeing. These will include: understanding and working with emotions (emotion regulation skills), mindfulness skills, distress tolerance coping skills, and interpersonal effectiveness/assertiveness skills.
Please contact the Center for Wellness and Counseling to schedule a brief informational meeting if you are interested in participating. Call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
Augsburg Leadership application
submitted by reynosom@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2018-2019 Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors for their leadership contributions over the course of their tenure at Augsburg University. One individual who is inducted into the society will receive the Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which has an award value of $500. Students will also be nominated for the Marina Christensen Justice Award, given out at Commencement. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuOtk0wrXjoLTyr53GtWMFWoq6HoVVQU4w0MYGXD8evY0N7Q/viewform)
Applications are due on Thursday, March 14 at 5pm. Recipients will be honored at the 20th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place Sunday, April 7 from 5:00-7:30pm.
Leadership Award nominations are now open
submitted by reynosom@augsburg.edu
Nominations for the 2018-2019 Augsburg Leadership Awards are now open! These awards celebrate and recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations at Augsburg University for their innovation, mentorship, advocacy, and engagement throughout this academic year. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM4QEGJ6BAXOU1-IYBCEOy35HlpkGeQ-akn-P0jBbaJTy81g/viewform)
We encourage all students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to nominate student leaders and student organizations for these awards. A list of awards with their descriptions can be found here:(http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/activities/augsburg-leadership-awards/). Nominations are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14.
Nominees will be honored and recipients will be announced at the 20th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place Sunday, April 7 from 5:00-7:30pm.
Tomorrow: Workshop with with Lyz Wendland
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions. In this workshop, Lyz Wendland, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Design, will discuss her research that implements online pre-discussions for greater in-class participation. Come learn strategies, layouts, and rubrics that foster active class discussions. *Attendees will have a chance at a $5 A’viands Gift Card!
Wednesday, February 6th | Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions with Lyz Wendland | 3:30-4:30 pm, OGC 100
Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson: New Date
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This event has been rescheduled: “Spanked, Whupped and Paddled: Our Complex Relationship with Corporal Punishment”. Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, February 20th | Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
Remember Assessment Day
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Assessment Day is February 26th from 10:50 am – 12:50 pm! Departments are encouraged to use this time to discuss or work on their annual assessment project. The Assessment Committee will also be conducting three workshops this year. Descriptions of the workshops are available in the RSVP link below. Lunch will be provided, so please fill out the form if you plan to attend.
Alternative Spring Break 2019: Building Together
submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu
Looking for something meaningful to do this spring break? Consider signing up for Alternative Spring Break!
During the week of March 16th-23rd, Augsburg students will be traveling to Birmingham, Alabama to serve with Habitat for Humanity. You could be one of these! We’ll visit places like the Civil Rights Institute and learn from African-American activism both past and present. This trip is a great opportunity for students of different backgrounds to come together, learn, and build houses and community!
Registration is open now! Forms can be found online at http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/alternativespringbreak/ and in the Campus Ministry Office.
The cost of the trip is $250 which includes lodging, transportation, and most meals.
Registration forms can be found online at http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/alternativespringbreak/ and in the Campus Ministry Office.
Spots fill up fast, so register soon! $100 is due at registration to secure your spot.
Want to learn more? Have questions? Email Sydney Saygbe at saygbes@augsburg.edu
Like us on Facebook “Augsburg Alternative Spring Break” + Follow us on Twitter @AuggieSpringBrk
Sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation
Work Connections for Adult Undergrad Business Majors
submitted by matthewk@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Career & Internship Center will give an overview of Work Connections before your Thursday class.
Work Connections will satisfy the Augsburg Experience requirement for your degree. In addition to the presentation, Faculty from the Business Department will be joining us to engage you in conversation. This is a prime opportunity to build your professional network and learn about an important component of your curriculum.
When? Thursday, February 7, 2019
Time? 5pm to 5:50pm
Where? Hagfors Center, Room 151
Note: This event is for Business Majors ONLY in the Adult Undergraduate program.
A light meal will be served.
Please RSVP by selecting Yes or No in the Google calendar invite you received.
We look forward to seeing you at the event.
HabitAware: Winner of Meda’s $1 Million Challenge speaks at Augsburg University February 16
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
“HabitAware, a local tech startup developing a smart awareness tracker called Keen to stop behaviors like hair pulling, nail biting and skin picking, took home the top prize at the Metropolitan Economic Development Association’s (Meda) $1 Million Challenge startup competition Wednesday.
As the first place winner in the $1M Challenge, Minneapolis-based HabitAware will receive $400,000 to advance its business.”
Read more at:
https://www.americaninno.com/minne/inno-news-minne/habitaware-wins-top-prize-at-medas-1-million-challenge/
Jump Start Your STEM Job Search welcomes Aneela Idnani, co-founder and president of HabitAware, as its keynote speaker. Jump Start offers opportunities to:
-Network with STEM industry professionals
-Attend career-oriented workshops
-Gain insights from STEM panelists
-Get personalized feedback on resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles
-Have a FREE professional headshot taken.
Join us!
Saturday, February 16th
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hagfors Center
Paid Fellowship for Trip to Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program annually selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select few universities to participate in the program. Multiple Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2019 trip will take place on April 16th. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
– U.S. Citizen
– Full-time student
– Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2020
– 3.0 GPA or higher
Morning Chapel: Mindful Monday
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for 20 minutes of mindfulness with Bussho Lahn, Augsburg Interfaith Fellow. He is an ordained Soto Zen Buddhist priest and a certified spiritual director.
HWT’s Hlub(Love) – Friday, February 15
submitted by thaobb4@augsburg.edu
Hlub (Love) is here to give Hmong women and their allies an opportunity to empower a woman and/or an inspirational figure(Guest Of Honor) in their life by participating in an intentional and intimate setting where they could express their gratitude to them.
If you choose to Honor someone, there will be time delegated for you, who RSVP’d, to express your gratitude to your Guest Of Honor. Please prepare a letter for you to read to them on the night of.
If you choose not to Honor anyone, please come with your support.
Please join us by RSVP-ing if you hope to attend. Only current Augsburg Students and Augsburg Alumni may RSVP. We have limited spots for RSVP’s (with a Guest of Honor). First Come First Serve! The Guest Of Honors may be a non-Augsburg community member. One guest per RSVP please!
Dress-Code: Semi-Formal
Location: Marshall Room
Address: 720 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Food: Will be provided
RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ZOuYCoP7ZTIoJmYn2
**DEADLINE to RSVP: 02.08.19 11:59pm**
For more information or have any questions? Feel free to contact Bobbie Thao (thaobb4@augsburg.edu) or Nan Vang (vangn11@augsburg.edu).
Feel free to refer to Hlub’s fb event page as well!
Smash Ultimate Tournament
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Gamers United and Residence Life presents…
A Smash Ultimate Tournament on the Nintendo Switch
When: Saturday, February 9th, 2019 – 3:00PM-7:00PM
Where: Student Lounge
The first place prize will be 1,000 Housing Expo Points (a way to boost you up the selection process for housing the following year) and the second and third will each get 500 Housing Expo Points. We will only have two joy-cons available, other controllers will be welcome if you’d like to bring extras.
FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE!
– First come, first serve basis
Spring All Hands Meeting: Thursday
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The spring 2019 All Hands meeting is this Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
All members of the campus community are invited to attend. Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available. For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.
Interfaith Art Project: What Brings You Light?
submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed on campus.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
What brings you light?
What brings you meaning?
What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
Convocadence A Cappella Auditions
submitted by greenes@augsburg.edu
Do you have a passion for singing and/or a cappella? Convocadence is Augsburg’s only a cappella co-ed group and are looking for new members who are committed and passionate about music. Rehearsals are on Friday nights from 6-7:30 and Sundays from 4:30-6. We will be holding auditions on Tuesday, February 12th and Wednesday, February 13th from 6-8:30pm. Audition sign up sheets are located in the music building in between the choir and band room. We will be asking you to sing a verse and chorus at most. Hope to see you there!
Staff Save The Date: March 7
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Devoney Looser ’89 Book Reading and Signing
submitted by coopers2@augsburg.edu
If you’re a regular reader of the Augsburg Now magazine, you may recognize leading literary scholar, Austen expert, and roller derby devotee Devoney Looser ’89 from the featured article “No Plain Jane.” She is the author or editor of seven books on literature by women. Looser will be visiting Augsburg’s campus on February 5 at 7 p.m. to read from her most recent book “The Making of Jane Austen” in Hagfors 150. Books will be available for purchase at this event and Looser will stick around to visit with guests and sign their copies after the reading.
Wednesday, Discussion with Lyz Wendland
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions. In this workshop, Lyz Wendland, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Design, will discuss her research that implements online pre-discussions for greater in-class participation. Come learn strategies, layouts, and rubrics that foster active class discussions. *Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $5 A’viands gift card!
Wednesday, February 6th | Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions with Lyz Wendland | 3:30-4:30 pm, OGC 100
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/591383514
RSVP for Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions
Remember to Submit Your Grant Applications
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Faculty, time is running out to apply for the Scholarship Grant, the Integrated Course Design Grant, and the Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant. Descriptions and application forms are in the link below. The due date for all three of these grants is Friday, February 15th at noon, so apply now!
Nominations – Due February 20th
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. Further information and the nomination form can be found in the link below.
Assessment Day Reminder
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Assessment Day is February 26th from 10:50 am – 12:50 pm! Departments are encouraged to use this time to discuss or work on their annual assessment project. The Assessment Committee will also be conducting three workshops this year. Descriptions of the workshops are available in the RSVP link below. Lunch will be provided, so please fill out the form if you plan to attend.
Long Live the Lecture
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Diane Pike will be delivering the next EDTalk!
Everyone talks in class and doing so as effectively as possible is important. Focusing on interactive lecture pedagogy, this session introduces rationale for paying attention to lecture style and strategies for making it work.
Zoomhttps://augsburg.zoom.us/j/965258110, Meeting ID 965-258-110
Wednesday, February 20th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
FAFSA Completion Workshop
submitted by twinawey@augsburg.edu
The Multicultural Student Services office and Student Financial Services office are holding two FAFSA completion workshops in order to assist students in completing their FAFSA applications. One workshop is on Thursday, February 7th 1:00-2:30pm the other on Wednesday, February 13th 4:00-5:30pm. Both workshops will be held in Sverdrup 201. Students should be sure to bring their 2017 taxes/W-2s, parent’s 2017 taxes/W-2s and their FSA ID login. Computers will be available for use but students are welcome to bring their own laptops. For any questions about the event contact the MSS office at MSS@augsburg.edu & 612-330-1087 or the Student Financial Services office at studentfinances@augsburg.edu & 612-330-1046.
Alternative Spring Break Trip
submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu
Greetings from Campus Ministry (CM) and the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV)!
We are writing to inform you of a wonderful service opportunity coming up!
During Spring Break this year, March 16th – 23rd, we will be traveling to Birmingham, Alabama with Habitat for Humanity for Alternative Spring Break. We’ll visit the Civil Rights Institute and learn from African-American activism both past and present. This trip is a great chance for students to travel during spring break while also making a positive difference with community. The cost is $250 and includes lodging, transportation, and most meals. A $100 deposit is due at registration to secure your spot. Registration is open now until February 4th.
Like us on Facebook “Augsburg Alternative Spring Break”
and Follow us on Twitter @AuggieSpringBrk
If you have any questions feel free to contact student leader Sydney Saygbe at saygbes@augsburg.edu or staff adviser Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu
Blessings,
Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation
2018-2019 Augsburg Leadership Awards Application
submitted by reynosom@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2018-2019 Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors for their leadership contributions over the course of their tenure at Augsburg University. One individual who is inducted into the society will receive the Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which has an award value of $500. Students will also be nominated for the Marina Christensen Justice Award, given out at Commencement. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuOtk0wrXjoLTyr53GtWMFWoq6HoVVQU4w0MYGXD8evY0N7Q/viewform)
Applications are due on Thursday, March 14 at 5pm. Recipients will be honored at the 20th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place Sunday, April 7 from 5:00-7:30pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuOtk0wrXjoLTyr53GtWMFWoq6HoVVQU4w0MYGXD8evY0N7Q/viewform
Health Care Resources for Students
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
Students, not sure where to go for health care? Please check out the new Student Support Guide to identify local Health Care resources. The Guide includes information on Smiley’s Health Clinic (where uninsured Augsburg students can receive services for a $5 co-pay), as well as information on Dental Care, Emergency/Urgent Healthcare, Getting on Health Insurance, Health Care Near Augsburg, Pharmacy/Affordable Medications, Psychiatry, Sexual Health, Sleep Problems, and Quitting Tobacco. The Student Support Guide can be found in the “A-Z Directory”, on the Student Affairs webpage, or on the Moodle Resources tab.
To access the guide, make sure you are logged into your Augnet account.
Jump Start Your STEM Job Search – February 16 – Register today
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Join us at the 5th annual Jump Start Your STEM Job Search!
Saturday, February 16th
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hagfors Center
This event is perfect for all STEM majors – first year students to seniors. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to:
-Network with STEM industry professionals
-Attend career-oriented workshops
-Gain insights from STEM panelists
-Get personalized feedback on resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles
-Have a FREE professional head-shot taken.
We welcome Aneela Idnani, co-founder and president of HabitAware, as our keynote speaker. HabitAware’s Keen smart bracelet “Retrains The Brain.” Keen creates awareness of hair pulling, skin picking and nail biting, debilitating mental health conditions. Having grown up with hair pulling disorder, Aneela is now an outspoken mental health advocate. HabitAware is a HAX hardware accelerator alumnus and recently received an NIH research grant. Her life’s work (HabitAware) has been featured as a TIME Magazine 2018 Best Invention and in BuzzFeed, SELF Magazine, The Washington Post, Prevention Magazine and more.
No cost to attend. Breakfast and lunch included.
Please send all questions and accommodation requests to stem@augsburg.edu.
Accommodation requests should be made one week in advance to allow us to best meet your needs.
Free tax clinics from Prepare + Prosper
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Prepare + Prosper’s free tax clinics opened on Saturday, January 26 and will run through April 15.
Visit http://prepareandprosper.org/free-tax-preparation/ to learn more, and make an appointment.
More than 550 volunteers will serve nearly 13,000 people with free tax preparation and financial services at nine locations in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Hopkins. Volunteers went through up to 20 hours of comprehensive education on the tax codes and new federal tax laws.
ISO laptop bag for student
submitted by dores@augsburg.edu
I have a student needing a laptop bag (with padding). Does anybody have one to donate? I can pick it up from your office – kindly email dores@augsburg.edu. Thanks a lot!
HabitAware: Winner of Meda’s $1 Million Challenge speaks at Augsburg University – Saturday, February 16
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
“HabitAware, a local tech startup developing a smart awareness tracker called Keen to stop behaviors like hair pulling, nail biting and skin picking, took home the top prize at the Metropolitan Economic Development Association’s (Meda) $1 Million Challenge startup competition Wednesday.
As the first place winner in the $1M Challenge, Minneapolis-based HabitAware will receive $400,000 to advance its business.”
Read more at: https://www.americaninno.com/minne/inno-news-minne/habitaware-wins-top-prize-at-medas-1-million-challenge/
Jump Start Your STEM Job Search welcomes Aneela Idnani, co-founder and president of HabitAware, as its keynote speaker. Jump Start offers opportunities to:
-Network with STEM industry professionals
-Attend career-oriented workshops
-Gain insights from STEM panelists
-Get personalized feedback on resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles
-Have a FREE professional headshot taken.
Join us!
Saturday, February 16th
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hagfors Center
Please send all questions and accommodation requests to stem@augsburg.edu. Accommodation requests should be made one week in advance to allow us to best meet your needs.
Vending machine bottled water update
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
As we move forward in our Love Local Water initiative, you’ll notice that Aquafina bottled water has now been replaced with Bubly (flavored sparkling water) or Lifewater (“enhanced” vitamin water) in vending machines on the Minneapolis campus. One more step closer to honoring our readily available, clean, local tap water! We recognize this is a complex process, with lots of questions and grey area. You may be wondering:
Q: Is all the water coming out of our drinking fountains and sinks actually safe to drink?
A: The places that students have tested on campus so far meet federal standards for key pollutants. Minneapolis tap water consistently meets standards. What are those standards anyways? Who determines them? What if what feels “safe” to me is different than the standards?
Q: Aren’t these new options just bottled water with a marketing twist?
A: Perhaps. What do you think? What about people who might not drink plain water but could stay hydrated by drinking these?
Q: Aren’t we encouraging more sugary beverage consumption by removing plain water as an option?
A: We don’t know yet what people’s purchasing habits will be, but we have data on which beverages were previously purchased. Do you know someone who needs a water bottle so they can get free water at the drinking fountains? Send them to the Campus Cupboard to pick one up!
Q: Why are we even doing this? Why does it matter?
A: Good question. Want to talk more about this? Contact environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu.
Q: Why did you answer all these questions with more questions?
A: Because we are complex creatures living in a complex world in which environmental sustainability doesn’t usually fit nicely into “good” or “bad” actions and outcomes. And aren’t we all here to be critical thinkers amidst our thoughtful stewardship?
BeezKneez hive updates
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Did you know Augsburg is a Beez Kneez Urban Apiary Partner? We host honeybee hives on campus that are cared for by our neighbors, The Beez Kneez, over in Seward. Here’s the latest report we received about our bees:
“We experienced higher than usual colony loss last winter forcing us to replace many hives in the spring of 2018. There were several compounding factors that are to blame including a long, harsh and persistent winter (remember that foot of snow and super cold temps in mid-April), a new virus which set many of the new colonies back and weird weather in the middle of the summer. The bees seemed to use all the spring and early summer nectar to heal themselves from the virus and then when the summer flowers were supposed to provide, we experienced cold and rainy weather in the first week of July. A perfect storm of problems. I talked to many beekeepers in the state that experienced similar problems.
Your hives were alive and ready for winter in early November. Bees can endure this cold but temperature swings can be hard on them and that really warm weather we had in January can cause them to eat more than they should. We will be checking on them and their food stores as soon as it gets above freezing again. Hopefully, spring comes a little early this year. It is an el nino year which is more mild than usual. I am hopeful. We will give you an update on their status.”
THE BEEZ KNEEZ ADVOCATES REVIVING THE HIVE FOR HEALTHY BEES,
HEALTHY LIVES BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING HIVES IN THE TWIN
CITIES, DELIVERING HONEY BY BICYCLE, PRACTICING SUSTAINABLE
BEEKEEPING PRACTICES AND SERVING LOCAL BEEKEEPERS THROUGH THE
BEEZ KNEEZ HONEY HOUSE AND CAMP BEEZ KNEEZ.
URGO Phase 1 Research Application due February 5
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
URGO PHASE 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 11:59pm. PHASE 2 APPLICATION DEADLINE REMAINS FEBRUARY 19th.
Are you looking for a paid summer research opportunity here on campus? URGO applications for 2019 summer research are now available on the URGO website at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/ All fields of study welcome!
We have multiple summer opportunities available for students.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $4,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $2,000 stipend. The program runs from May 16th – July 31st.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,000 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.
Phase 1 of the applications are due February 5th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
Faculty: How URGO Can Support Your Research
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
URGO’s summer research program is designed to both enhance undergraduate student learning and support faculty research here on campus. Faculty are the driving force behind the research program, and we want it to be as beneficial to you as possible.
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.
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, for example, is a particularly good fit if you have needs for data entry, transcription, or literature review.
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
Phase 1 of summer research applications are due February 5th, with complete proposals due February 19th. If you have any questions about being a research mentor, please contact Dixie Shafer at x1447 or shafer@augsburg.edu
Morning Chapel: Muslim Student Association
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear MSA members Ismail Said ’19, Mohamud Mohamed ’19, Mohamed Salad ’22, Lul Mohamed ’20, Libin Ahmed ’21, and Mohamed Omar ’21 reflect on their experiences at the 17th Annual MAS-ICNA Convention in Chicago.
Register Now – MN Private College Job & Internship Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
If you are looking for an internship or graduating in the spring, you should attend the Minnesota’s Private Colleges annual JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR on Thursday, February 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This fair stands out as one of the premier college/employer partnerships in the country. The exhibit hall is open from 9:00 a.m .- 2:00 p.m. (You can stay for as long as you are able)
Prep Sessions are listed on Handshake under Events. All students should attend one of our 20 minute prep sessions.
It is NOT to early to start researching the employers that are registered. Visit the
http://mnpcfair.org/ to learn more about the fair.
WHY ATTEND THE FAIR?
*Explore opportunities in a variety of industries and majors.
*Chat with more than 275 employers – all under one roof!
*Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.
*Get your free professional LinkedIn Photo taken at the fair!
Sign up for Augsburg Alerts/Keep up with weather-related changes to classes and operations
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Decisions to cancel classes are made by 6 a.m. for daytime classes and 2 p.m. for evening classes. The University uses the Augsburg Emergency Alerts system to communicate timely information on campus emergencies and class and facility changes due to severe weather. The Augsburg Emergency Alert sends subscribers a text, email, and phone call (subscribers determine which and how many alert types they wish). Only people signed up to these alerts receive them.
After the alert is sent out, information and updates about weather-related class cancellations and closures are posted on the “News” section of the Department of Public Safety website. This information is then shared with television and radio stations, and lastly on Augsburg’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Spring All Hands Meeting: Next Thursday
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The spring 2019 All Hands meeting is next Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
All members of the campus community are invited to attend. Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available. For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.
Staff Save The Date: March 7
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Soup For You Cafe 4th Anniversary – TODAY
submitted by gregoire@augsburg.edu
Soup for You Cafe offers free (or by donation) hearty vegetarian soup, 11am-1pm, M-F at Bethany Lutheran, 27th & Franklin Av (10 min. walk from Augsburg). On Friday, Feb. 1 we celebrate 4 years (and over 65,000 bowls of free soup) of serving the community. Come join us every day to celebrate!
Grant Applications are Due Two Weeks from Today
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Faculty, the deadline for applications is noon on Friday, February 15th for the Scholarship Grant, the Integrated Course Design Grant, and the Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant. Now is the time to apply! Calls for proposals, as well as the application forms, can be found on the link below.
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. Further information and the nomination form can be found in the link below.
Assessment Day is February 26
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Assessment Day is February 26th from 10:50 am – 12:50 pm! Departments are encouraged to use this time to discuss or work on their annual assessment project. The Assessment Committee will also be conducting three workshops this year. Descriptions of the workshops are available in the RSVP link below. Lunch will be provided, so please fill out the form if you plan to attend.
“Spanked, Whupped and Paddled: Our Complex Relationship with Corporal Punishment”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson, which was supposed to have taken place on January 30, will now happen Wednesday, February 20. You can still sign up to attend! Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, February 20th | Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
In this workshop, Lyz Wendland, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Design, will discuss her research that implements online pre-discussions for greater in-class participation. Come learn strategies, layouts, and rubrics that foster active class discussions.
Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $5 A’viands gift card!
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/591383514
Wednesday, February 6th | Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions with Lyz Wendland | 3:30-4:30 pm, OGC 100
Peace Scholars Application: New deadline – February 6
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Extended deadline for applications: Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Are you a sophomore or a junior with a deep interest in central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace. Then this program is for you!
Six colleges founded by Norwegian-American immigrants in the 19th century sponsor an annual summer Peace Scholars program in Norway, designed to deepen students’ understanding of central issues on the global arena. If selected as a Peace Scholar you will be awarded a seven-week academic experience held at The Nansen Dialogue Network in Lillehammer and The University of Oslo International Summer School.
More information, and application instructions, can be found on our Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) website.
If you have questions, please contact:
Bettine Hoff Hermanson at hermansb@augsburg.edu (ext. 1378),
Leah Spinosa de Vega at devega@augsburg.edu (ext. 1650) or
Kristian Evans, 2018 Peace Scholar from Augsburg University, at evansk@augsburg.edu
Earn Service Hours Volunteer with Middle School Debaters
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Make a Difference. Educate Through Debate.
Earn Service Hours Using Your Skills as a Volunteer Debate Judge
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, needs a few excellent folks to judge middle school debates this spring.
No experience? No problem. We train judges at the beginning of every tournament.
What Judges Do:
• Watch rounds and evaluate teams on logic, argumentation, and public speaking.
• Provide written feedback and assign points to each debater.
• Choose the winner of each debate!
Opportunities to Volunteer:
Volunteers will judge two rounds of debate from 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
• February 7th – Roosevelt HS
• February 13th – Washington Technology MS
• February 19th – Seward Montessori
• February 21st – Washburn HS
• February 28th – North HS
• March 5th – Edison HS
• March 7th – Highland Park HS
• March 19th – University of Minnesota
• March 20th – University of Minnesota
• March 21st – University of Minnesota
• March 26th – Central High School
Stay tuned for our Spanish Debate & Somali Debate dates!
Visit us: Foss Office 18 at Augsburg University | udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-1730
Free Bagels and Coffee for Your Opinions
submitted by bylh@augsburg.edu
The Center for Global Education and Exchange is hosting a focus group to help us develop new brochures for our study centers! We want to hear your opinions on study abroad/away brochure design and information. What would be helpful to know? What styles are most eye-catching?
This event is open to all students- even if you haven’t studied abroad/away, you are welcome to attend. We will have bagels and coffee for attendees.
Join us Monday, February 4th, 10-11a.m., in the Marshall Room.
Please RSVP by Friday, February 1st: https://goo.gl/forms/WBaDdoC9yeYCZR3h1
Multicultural Dinner – 8 Restaurants – Free – February 7
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Food from 8 different West Bank restaurants will be served at the annual Multicultural Dinner at the Brian Coyle Community Center, 420-15th Avenue South next Thursday (February 7th) from 5-7pm. Cultural dance, spoken word and music will also be part of this great event. No charge. All are welcome!
Sponsored by many neighborhood partners including Augsburg University.
For more information or to volunteer at this event, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu
FAFSA Completion Workshop
submitted by antonea@augsburg.edu
Join MSS and Student Financial Services for their FAFSA Completion Workshop. Students, please bring your 2017 taxes/W-2S, parent’s 2017 taxes/W-2s, and FSA ID login.
Alternative Spring Break Trip
submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu
Greetings from Campus Ministry (CM) and the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV)!
We are writing to inform you of a wonderful service opportunity coming up!
During Spring Break this year, March 16th – 23rd, we will be traveling to Birmingham, Alabama with Habitat for Humanity for Alternative Spring Break. We’ll visit the Civil Rights Institute and learn from African-American activism both past and present. This trip is a great chance for students to travel during spring break while also making a positive difference with community. The cost is $250 and includes lodging, transportation, and most meals. A $100 deposit is due at registration to secure your spot. Registration is open now until February 4th.
Like us on Facebook “Augsburg Alternative Spring Break”
and Follow us on Twitter @AuggieSpringBrk
If you have any questions feel free to contact student leader Sydney Saygbe at saygbes@augsburg.edu or staff adviser Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu
Blessings,
Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation
Paid Fellowship for Trip to Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program annually selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select few universities to participate in the program. Multiple Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2019 trip will take place on April 16th. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
– U.S. Citizen
– Full-time student
– Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2020
– 3.0 GPA or higher
Extended Deadline: URGO Phase 1 Application due February 5
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
URGO PHASE 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 11:59pm. PHASE 2 APPLICATION DEADLINE REMAINS FEBRUARY 19th.
Are you looking for a paid summer research opportunity here on campus? URGO applications for 2019 summer research are now available on the URGO website at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/ All fields of study welcome!
We have multiple summer opportunities available for students.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $4,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $2,000 stipend. The program runs from May 16th – July 31st.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,000 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.
Phase 1 of the applications are due February 5th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
Faculty: How URGO Can Support Your Research
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
URGO’s summer research program is designed to both enhance undergraduate student learning and support faculty research here on campus. Faculty are the driving force behind the research program, and we want it to be as beneficial to you as possible.
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.
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, for example, is a particularly good fit if you have needs for data entry, transcription, or literature review.
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
Phase 1 of summer research applications are due February 5th, with complete proposals due February 19th. If you have any questions about being a research mentor, please contact Dixie Shafer at x1447 or shafer@augsburg.edu
MSS Scholarships Due TODAY
submitted by vangmm3@augsburg.edu
The Multicultural Student Services Scholarships (including ASIA Scholarship, Bonnie Wallace American Indian Scholarship, HOLA Scholarship and M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Scholarship) recognize returning underrepresented undergraduate students in the Day program. Students who are eligible and awarded will receive a $2,500 annual, renewable award. These scholarships are for returning students of American Indian/Latinx/Pan-Afrikan/Pan-Asian descent and/or a student who has participated, demonstrated record of and/or potential for leadership and awareness within the communities mentioned above.
**This application must be submitted by 4:00 pm Friday, February 1st, 2019
First-Time Applicants Eligibility Criteria:
-Must have completed at least one full semester at Augsburg by February 1st, 2019
-Be enrolled as a full-time student for the academic year 2019-2020
-Meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Complete this application and essay
-Must demonstrate financial need as defined by Student Financial Services.
Previous Recipients Renewal Criteria:
-Meet satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university which includes maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Student must complete this application, required essay and questions.
Note: DACA and undocumented students are eligible and highly encouraged to apply. Promise, Presidential and ActSix Scholarship recipients are not eligible for this award.
Questions/Concerns? Contact Mai Xee Vang at vangmm3@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1663 or stop by Oyate Commons, Lower Level of Christensen Center
3 Days in May: We Want to Hear Your Suggestions
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning will be offering 3 days of professional development workshops and discussions from Tuesday, May 14th – Thursday, May 16th. In order to make for the most useful and engaging lineup, we’d like to hear your ideas. Please send any suggestions to ctl@augsburg.edu. Get the most from your experience by helping to create it!
Scholastic Connections Scholarship Due TODAY (2/1)
submitted by vangmm3@augsburg.edu
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship program for high-achieving undergraduate students of color at Augsburg University. It is designed to assist students succeed in completing their undergraduate degree and prepare them to be engaged, successful citizens of the world on graduation by facilitating career development and planning.
Scholarship: $5000 annually renewable
Students applying to the program must be/have:
-Be enrolled as a full-time student of color (American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Pan-Afrikan, Pan Asian)
-Meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Meet the University’s standard code of conduct
-Must demonstrate financial need as defined by Student Financial Services.
-Demonstrated involvement in community, on or off campus
-Complete the application and essay
-Preferred to have completed at least one full semester at Augsburg
-Renewal Criteria for Previous Recipients:
Meet satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university which includes -Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Meet the University’s standard code of conduct
-Student must complete this application, required essay and questions.
-Note: DACA and undocumented students are eligible and highly encouraged to apply. Promise, Presidential and Act Six Scholarship recipients are not eligible for this award.
STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must complete the following:
1) Scholastic Connections Application (due Friday, February 1st, 2019)
Prof. Emeritus Bibus presented workshops at San Diego Child Welfare Conference
submitted by bibus@augsburg.edu
Social work faculty member Tony Bibus was invited to present workshops on virtue ethics and cultural humility on January 30, 2019, at the 34th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment.
Vocation Seminar/Book Study at Augsburg – Space is Limited
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
Professor Mark Tranvik will facilitate a four-session group seminar/book study on vocation. Using Parker Palmer’s book, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, seminar participants will explore how they can use their gifts and talents in service to others, learn about the history of vocation at Augsburg, and hear from others who will share their vocational journeys. Our co-sponsors, The Christensen Center for Vocation, The Center for Teaching and Learning and Human Resources are delighted to be able to cover the cost of lunch and the book for this series.
This series will take place on February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the East Commons, Christensen Center.
Space is limited – register soon!
Free Bagels and Coffee for Your Opinions
submitted by bylh@augsburg.edu
The Center for Global Education and Exchange is hosting a focus group to help us develop new brochures for our study centers! We want to hear your opinions on study abroad/away brochure design and information. What would be helpful to know? What styles are most eye-catching?
This event is open to all students- even if you haven’t studied abroad/away, you are welcome to attend. We will have bagels and coffee for attendees.
Join us Monday, February 4th, 10-11a.m., in the Marshall Room.
Please RSVP by Friday, February 1st: https://goo.gl/forms/WBaDdoC9yeYCZR3h1
Extended Deadline: URGO Phase 1 Application due February 5
submitted by obrienk@augsburg.edu
URGO PHASE 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 11:59pm. PHASE 2 APPLICATION DEADLINE REMAINS FEBRUARY 19th.
Are you looking for a paid summer research opportunity here on campus? URGO applications for 2019 summer research are now available on the URGO website at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/research/on-campus-research/ All fields of study welcome!
We have multiple summer opportunities available for students.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $4,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $2,000 stipend. The program runs from May 16th – July 31st.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,000 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.
Phase 1 of the applications are due February 5th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
Faculty: How URGO Can Support Your Research
submitted by obrienk@augsburg.edu
URGO’s summer research program is designed to both enhance undergraduate student learning and support faculty research here on campus. Faculty are the driving force behind the research program, and we want it to be as beneficial to you as possible.
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.
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, for example, is a particularly good fit if you have needs for data entry, transcription, or literature review.
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
Phase 1 of summer research applications are due February 5th, with complete proposals due February 19th. If you have any questions about being a research mentor, please contact Dixie Shafer at x1447 or shafer@augsburg.edu
Paid Fellowship for Trip to Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
submitted by obrienk@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program annually selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select few universities to participate in the program. Multiple Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2019 trip will take place on April 16th. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
– U.S. Citizen
– Full-time student
– Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2020
– 3.0 GPA or higher
RSVP for Workshop with Lyz Wendland
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions. In this workshop, Lyz Wendland, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Design, will discuss her research that implements online pre-discussions for greater in-class participation. Come learn strategies, layouts, and rubrics that foster active class discussions.
Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $5 A’viands gift card!
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/591383514
Wednesday, February 6th | Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions with Lyz Wendland | 3:30-4:30 pm, OGC 100
RSVP for Using Online Discussions to Foster Quality In-Class Discussions
Only Two More Weeks to Submit Your Grant Applications
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Faculty, the deadline for applications is noon on Friday, February 15th for the Scholarship Grant, the Integrated Course Design Grant, and the Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant. Now is the time to apply! Calls for proposals, as well as the application forms, can be found on the link below.
Call for Teaching and Learning Award Nominations
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. Further information and the nomination form can be found in the link below.
Amazing Resource for Busy Faculty
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
It’s not a Teaching Tip Tuesday, but this is too good to wait. Please take a moment to check out the K. Patricia Cross Academy. This free resource is designed for busy faculty. The site includes short teaching tip videos and downloadable resources that are applicable in a variety of courses. Take five minutes and see what you can learn!
Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson Has Been Rescheduled for February 20
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The talk, “Spanked, Whupped and Paddled: Our Complex Relationship with Corporal Punishment” that was supposed to have taken place on January 30 will now happen Wednesday, February 20. You can still sign up to attend! Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, February 20th | Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
Sign up for Augsburg Alerts/Keep up with weather-related changes to classes and operations
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Decisions to cancel classes are made by 6 a.m. for daytime classes and 2 p.m. for evening classes. The University uses the Augsburg Emergency Alerts system to communicate timely information on campus emergencies and class and facility changes due to severe weather. The Augsburg Emergency Alert sends subscribers a text, email, and phone call (subscribers determine which and how many alert types they wish). Only people signed up to these alerts receive them.
After the alert is sent out, information and updates about weather-related class cancellations and closures are posted on the “News” section of the Department of Public Safety website. This information is then shared with television and radio stations, and lastly on Augsburg’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Spring All Hands Meeting: Next Week
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The spring 2019 All Hands meeting is next Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
All members of the campus community are invited to attend. Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available. For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.
TODAY: Minneapolis/Rochester classes resume at or after 12 p.m.; normal operations resume at 10 a.m.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University has canceled classes that start before 12 p.m. Thursday, January 31 because of frigid weather. Students are encouraged to consult the course Moodle site for additional information and alternative coursework from their instructors. Classes that start at 12 p.m. or later will be held on their normal schedules.
Normal campus operations resume at 10 a.m. Thursday. Only essential services employees may need to report before then on Thursday morning. Employees with questions should contact their manager to verify if they should report to work.
Join Augsburg Admissions for a Documentary Screening TODAY at 3:45 pm
submitted by asfeldk@augsburg.edu
You are warmly invited to attend an on-campus showing of the documentary titled, “The Test & the Art of Thinking.” The film addresses crucial questions about the SAT/ACT college entrance exams, including the value of the test score and what the test actually measures.
In 2018, Augsburg voted in favor of piloting a test-optional admission policy. The admissions department is organizing this thought-provoking opportunity as the institution continues to better understand the impact this policy has on applicants to the university.
When: Thursday, January 31st, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Hagfors 150A
Popcorn and beverages provided. Optional questions, comments, and discussion following the film.
Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ukZaZ8UxMshvxviG2
Extra 50% off clearance in the bookstore
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
Stop by the Bookstore on January 31 to receive an extra 50% off clearance items. New items from Under Armour, Columbia, and Wooly Threads have been recently marked down.
Last Call: Auggie Pride Awards – Taking Nominations for January
submitted by huynhn1@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.
If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.
The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information can be found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate
Soup for You Cafe 4th Anniversary – February 1
submitted by gregoire@augsburg.edu
Soup for You Cafe offers free (or by donation) hearty vegetarian soup, 11am-1pm, M-F at Bethany Lutheran, 27th & Franklin Av (10 min. walk from Augsburg). On Friday, Feb. 1 we celebrate 4 years (and over 65,000 bowls of free soup) of serving the community. Come join us every day to celebrate!
Multicultural Dinner postponed until February 7
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Food from 8 different West Bank restaurants will be served at the annual Multicultural Dinner at the Brian Coyle Community Center, 420-15th Avenue South next Thursday (February 7th) from 5-7pm. Cultural dance, spoken word and music will also be part of this great event. No charge. All are welcome!
Sponsored by many neighborhood partners including Augsburg University.
For more information or to volunteer at this event, please contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu
Last Story Circle Opportunity TODAY at 2pm
submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu
The final Story Circle for the Sesquicentennial Musical takes place on Thursday, 1/31/19 at 2pm in OGC 100. Please join us and share your unique Augsburg Story so we can include it in the Musical! RSVP to thompso2@augsburg.edu.
Auditions Tomorrow – It’s not too late to sign up
submitted by gustafse@augsburg.edu
This semester, you have the opportunity to be in one of two of our amazing productions! Please join us for auditions next week:
**SIGN UP FOR YOUR SLOTS ON THE THEATER DOOR OR EMAIL THEATRE@AUGSBURG.EDU**
(located in the Foss Atrium)
JANUARY 31st
6:00-7:00pm – Ghost Sonata
7:15-9:00pm – Pluma & The Tempest
**Audition for one or stay for both! All students welcome!**
GHOST SONATA: A collaborate movement piece! Those invited to participate will have the opportunity to work with Sod House Theater Company and Black Label Movement.
Rehearsals: Feb 11-Mar 12
Performances: Mar 13-14
PLUMA & THE TEMPEST: A dystopian play in the Latin American tradition of magical realism that poetically explores themes of violence, trauma, homelessness and resisting oppression.
Rehearsals: Feb 4-Apr 4
Performances: Apr 5-14
Last call: Peace Scholars Application Due – Wednesday, Feb 6
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Extended deadline for applications: Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Are you a sophomore or a junior with a deep interest in central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace. Then this program is for you!
Six colleges founded by Norwegian-American immigrants in the 19th century sponsor an annual summer Peace Scholars program in Norway, designed to deepen students’ understanding of central issues on the global arena. If selected as a Peace Scholar you will be awarded a seven-week academic experience held at The Nansen Dialogue Network in Lillehammer and The University of Oslo International Summer School.
More information, and application instructions, can be found on our Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) website.
If you have questions, please contact:
Bettine Hoff Hermanson at hermansb@augsburg.edu (ext. 1378),
Leah Spinosa de Vega at devega@augsburg.edu (ext. 1650) or
Kristian Evans, 2018 Peace Scholar from Augsburg University, at evansk@augsburg.edu
Canceled: Norwegian Film Screening, January 30
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
We are sorry to announce the cancellation of the film screening “In Order of Disappearance” tonight due to the weather conditions.
Look for updates soon as we hope to reschedule in the near future.
You may know that in Norway we consistently argue there’s never bad weather, just bad clothing — however I believe the -50 Fahrenheit would toss that argument out!
Your safety is of course way more important.
Questions?
Contact Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu or x1378.
TODAY: Minneapolis and Rochester classes canceled and operations suspended.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University has canceled classes and suspended normal operations Tuesday and Wednesday at both the Minneapolis and Rochester locations because of severe cold. Students are encouraged to consult their course Moodle site and monitor email for any additional information and alternative coursework from their instructors.
Sign up for Augsburg Alerts/Keep up with weather-related changes to classes and operations
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Decisions to cancel classes are made by 6 a.m. for daytime classes and 2 p.m. for evening classes. The University uses the Augsburg Emergency Alerts system to communicate timely information on campus emergencies and class and facility changes due to severe weather. The Augsburg Emergency Alert sends subscribers a text, email, and phone call (subscribers determine which and how many alert types they wish). Only people signed up to these alerts receive them.
After the alert is sent out, information and updates about weather-related class cancellations and closures are posted on the “News” section of the Department of Public Safety website. This information is then shared with television and radio stations, and lastly on Augsburg’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Theater Auditions: Thursday, Jan 31
submitted by gustafse@augsburg.edu
This semester, you have the opportunity to be in one of two of our amazing productions! Please join us for auditions next week:
**SIGN UP FOR YOUR SLOTS ON THE THEATER DOOR OR EMAIL THEATRE@AUGSBURG.EDU**
(located in the Foss Atrium)
JANUARY 31st
6:00-7:00pm – Ghost Sonata
7:15-9:00pm – Pluma & The Tempest
**Audition for one or stay for both! All students welcome!**
GHOST SONATA: A collaborate movement piece! Those invited to participate will have the opportunity to work with Sod House Theater Company and Black Label Movement.
Rehearsals: Feb 11-Mar 12
Performances: Mar 13-14
PLUMA & THE TEMPEST: A dystopian play in the Latin American tradition of magical realism that poetically explores themes of violence, trauma, homelessness and resisting oppression.
Rehearsals: Feb 4-Apr 4
Performances: Apr 5-14
Join Augsburg Admissions for a Documentary Screening on Jan. 31
submitted by asfeldk@augsburg.edu
You are warmly invited to attend an on-campus showing of the documentary titled, “The Test & the Art of Thinking.” The film addresses crucial questions about the SAT/ACT college entrance exams, including the value of the test score and what the test actually measures.
In 2018, Augsburg voted in favor of piloting a test-optional admission policy. The admissions department is organizing this thought-provoking opportunity as the institution continues to better understand the impact this policy has on applicants to the university.
When: Thursday, January 31st, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Hagfors 150A
Popcorn and beverages provided. Optional questions, comments, and discussion following the film.
Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ukZaZ8UxMshvxviG2
Spring All Hands Meeting: Feb. 7
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The spring 2019 All Hands meeting is Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
All members of the campus community are invited to attend. Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available. For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.