Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Thank you to everyone who attended the “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Action”. Please let us know your thoughts on the morning’s activities. We intend to use your responses in planning for more opportunities in the future, so thank you for taking the time to fill out the form linked below.
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Tuesday, February 5th from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dr. Robin DiAngelo will be the keynote speaker for the “It’s Time to Act” series. From the “It’s Time to Act” Website: Dr. Robin DiAngelo is affiliate faculty at the University of Washington. Robin has extensive experience as a workplace consultant in race relations and racial justice. Robin has numerous publications and books. Her work on white fragility has influenced the national dialogue on race and been featured or cited in Salon, NPR, PBS, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.
Details and Tickets are available within the link below.
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Spend 2 Weeks in Slovenia and Italy this summer, and earn credit!
Psychology and Education in Slovenia, May 12-27, 2019
Course Options (choose one or two courses. If two, one must be PSY 205)
–EDC 490/580(3 credits): School and Society; and/or
–PSY 205 (4 credits): Culture and Psychology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience Requirement
Faculty Leaders: Joseph Erickson & Stacy Freiheit
Cost depends on course taken. Ranges: $4,533 to $5,057
Cost includes tuition, airfare, housing, some meals, all program activities.
During this program, students will examine the roots of both educational and psychological practices that shaped European culture, explore the Roman ruins in Croatia, and experience the canals of Venice, Italy. Students will have opportunities to engage with various host communities and interact with local faculty, teachers, mental health professionals, fellow college students, and students throughout their study abroad experience.
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
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Thank you to all who contributed to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., convocation and celebration:
Jennifer Simon, chair, Director, American Indian Student Services
Kevin Cheatham, Assistant Director, TRIO/Student Support Services
Leo O’Ryan, President, Pan-Afrikan Student Union
Eric Pegues, Assistant Director of Residence Life
Ann Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs
Brandon Williams, Day Student Body President
Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross, Assistant Professor, Education Department
Jordan Narloch and Sarah Cash-Darvell, University Events
Mai Xee Vang, Multicultural Student Service Program Assistant
A special thank you to keynote speaker, Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross.
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Auggies! There are only a few weeks left to sign up for Alternative Spring Break! This year we are traveling to Birmingham AL, from March 16th-23rd. This is an amazing opportunity to serve others, visit iconic sites of the Civil Rights movement, and get to know some other awesome Auggies!
The cost of the trip is $250, and registration form is available on Augsburg’s Campus Ministry Website. >>http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/alternativespringbreak/<<
Questions?Email Sydney at saygbes@augsburg.edu
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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
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Join the Echo Student Newspaper to plan out our next issue.
We encourage you to come hear about article ideas or give your own. Section article ideas can fall under: News, Opinions, Sports, Features, or A & E.
We also encourage people to sign up to take photos or submit comics.
Meetings are every Friday during chapel time (10:40-11am) in the Echo Room, Auggies Nest.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Rev. Babette Chatman, Community Collaborative Partner, and Associate Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church, preach.
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You are invited to Wednesday Night Communion at 8:00 pm in Hovesten Chapel. Tonight is global worship with Rev. David Wrightsman and Ray Makeever.
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Interested in foreign films? From Norway? Well we have good news. The Norwegian Film Institute has sent us a box of amazing movies available to share.
That means that this spring your very own Norway Hub will be screening 3 Norwegian films in partnership with Norway Hub and the Norwegian Honorary Consulate General. Kult, ikke sant?
The first runner up is the film “In Order of Disappearance” (Norwegian: Kraftidioten) which is 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, January 30
Location: Oren Gateway Center, room 100
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Additional screenings this semester (hold the dates):
Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, March 13.
Questions? Contact Bettine Hoff Hermanson at hermansb@augsburg.edu (x1378).
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Educators and students will learn the history and seven guiding principles of restorative practice. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the circle process and reflect on the benefits of restorative practices in learning communities. Participants will also be given time to reflect on their own classroom, site, and district’s capacity to adopt restorative practices.
Event hosted by Education Minnesota and organized by Augsburg Citizen Educators.
Please RSVP ASAP
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The Writing Lab is now open! Our hours are Monday-Thursday from 2:00pm-9:00pm and Sundays from 7:00pm-9:00pm. We are located on the main floor of Lindell Library, to the left of the circulation desk.
No appointment is needed – just show up! Tutors meet one-on-one with all students for free. They’ll talk about all kinds of writing (for any class, or even for writing that you’re doing outside of class) and can work with you at any stage of the writing process. You don’t even need to have words down on the page – tutors can help you brainstorm how to get started!
If you have questions about the Writing Lab, please email Prof. Sarah Groeneveld Kenney (groeneve@augsburg.edu).
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INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with the name and title of the individual you wish to nominate
STEP 2: Staff Senate will confirm receipt of your message and send you an online nomination form
STEP 3: Secure at least TWO additional letters of recommendation from a current staff, faculty, or student (Note: the nomination form will also ask for your own personal recommendation.)
STEP 4: Submit your completed nomination form with two or more letters of recommendation attached as either PDF or Microsoft Word documents
ABOUT THE AWARDS: The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize exceptional staff members who exemplify Augsburg’s mission statement through their actions. Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award in a presentation on March 7th.
Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for 2 years or less are eligible to receive this award.
DEADLINE: Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards will be accepted from January 9th through January 24th. Nominees will be notified on or before February 1.
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Augsburg is excited to offer a development opportunity from Brave New Workshop to all supervisors at the university.
BNW, the oldest improvisational comedy theater company in the country, also uses the skills of improvisation to help organizations adopt behaviors that change organizational culture. In our session, the facilitators will equip supervisors to recognize and share staff accomplishments and to foster an open culture receptive to new ideas and approaches.
The workshop will take place 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 in East Commons. Supervisors have received an invitation to attend via e-mail.
-Stephen Jendraszak and Lisa Stock,
Staff Recognition Task Force Co chairs
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Kipsu is pioneering a software-based solution designed to revolutionize how service-driven brands interact with consumers. They are looking to hire students graduating spring 2019 that have an interest in business. There will be a panel and overview about Kipsu, along with time to network. Pizza Provided.
All are welcome to learn more. Sponsored by: Augsburg Business Organization and Strommen Career & Internship Center
Date: Thursday, January 24th
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Hagfors Center, 351
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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)
Attend a quick, 20 minute session where you will learn what to expect and how to make a great first impression at the fair. The first prep session will be held Wednesday, January 23rd at 10:40 a.m. in Suite 100, Christensen Center. All prep session times and dates can be found on Handshake under the events tab – https://augsburg.joinhandshake.com/
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!
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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
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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 January 29th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
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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 January 29th, 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
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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**
(located in the Foss Atrium)
Tuesday, Jan. 22:
6:00-7:45 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Ghost Sonata workshop audition
Wednesday, Jan. 23:
6:00-7:45 Ghost Sonata workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition
You do not need to prepare any material for workshop auditions!
You may attend on one night from 6-10pm or choose to audition for one of the projects on the first night and audition for the other project on the next night.
**Pluma Individual Auditions**
Thursday, Jan. 24 – 8:15-10:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 25 – 6:00-8:00 pm
*Please prepare a 1-minute movement or dance piece, song, monologue, poem, play an instrument, or any other performative talent or ability you want to share.*
**All are welcome and encouraged to audition for both shows!**
More info on Pluma and The Tempest:
A dystopian play in the Latin American tradition of magical realism poetically explores themes of violence, trauma, homelessness and resisting oppression. Despite being adrift like a feather in a storm, Pluma attempts to preserve their hope and survive.
**You must attend one workshop and one individual session in order to auditions**
More info on Ghost Sonata:
A fun, playful, and immersive production of Strindberg’s The Ghost Sonata. A chance to perform with Sod House Theater and Black Label Movement Dance company.
**Only need to attend one workshop in order to audition**
If you have any questions about logistics or fitting the times into your schedule, please email theatre@augsburg.edu
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Spend two weeks on Hawaii’s Big Island, and earn your Natural Science and Math credit this summer, as well as your Augsburg Experience requirement!
SPACE MOUNTAIN: Astronomy in Hawaii (PHY 101)
May 13-27, 2019
During this 2-week program you will learn the physical and theoretical tools of astronomy, and the creative way these tools are employed to answer fundamental questions about the universe and our place in it. For decades, astronomers all over the globe have taken advantage of the superb atmospheric conditions afforded them on Hawai’i’s “Big Island” to gather the data to answer these profound questions. Now, it’s your turn.
+At the summit of Mauna Kea, you will meet astronomers at work
+At Volcanoes National Park, you will see first-hand the energy source that keeps the Earth alive—our planet’s interior heat
+Investigate why the Island of Hawai’i is a prime location to study light from space, and how this astronomical importance has impacted the ongoing conflict between colonialism and native culture in Hawai’i.
Faculty Leader: Jessica Ennis
Program Dates: May 13 – 27, 2019
Program Cost $4,700 – includes: tuition, airfare, room and board, and all program activities and excursions.
Apply by January 31
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
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Study for two weeks in Puerto Rico this May, and get a scholarship to help pay for it!
About the program:
THR 295 Art Performing Social Change, fulfills Fine Arts requirement
May 13-29, 2019
This 4-credit class examines the role of art in resistance and social change.
Program cost:
$3,475 includes: tuition, airfare, housing, most meals, all program activities
Apply by January 31
SCHOLARSHIPS are available! The three scholarship opportunities (Mary Witt, Yackel, and Students of Color Scholarships) are open to all Auggies. Click the link below to find out more about these scholarship opportunities!
—> Scholarships applications due March 15 <---
For more information, click the link below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons (lower level of Christensen Center)
Click here for more program and scholarship information, and to apply online!
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Apply to be a Phillips Scholar by January 23 (TODAY)!
The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders by developing a project to meet an unmet need in Minnesota communities. Phillips Scholars receive scholarships during their junior and senior years, and a stipend to complete a project during the summer between junior and senior year.
This preliminary application is used to select two finalists from Augsburg University who will then develop a full proposal to be submitted to the Minnesota Private College Council for the scholarship. This will include a 5-7 page project proposal, official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Staff members of the Sabo Center will help finalist complete their applications.
You must be a sophomore during the 2018-2019 school year to apply.
Read more about the Phillips Scholarship program here: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/giving/our-scholarships/phillips-scholars-program
Preliminary application (see link, below): Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11:59 p.m.
Full applications will be due February 8, 2019.
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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!
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A reminder that currently enrolled Augsburg students can get up to ten FREE mental health counseling sessions with one of our on campus counselors. If you want to talk to someone confidentially about a variety of topics (depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, etc.) please call the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment or stop in the office between 8 – 4:00 pm. There is also an after hours services available by calling 612-330-1707 and pressing option 1 to be connected to a counselor by phone when the CWC office is closed. Check out our website for more info.
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This afternoon before the Faculty Meeting, Tamarah Gehlen will speak about “Trauma & Learning Styles in the Classroom”. This talk will feature information to help attendees understand the impact of chronic stress and traumatic experiences on learning and cognition. Attendees will learn simple ways to implement trauma-informed practices into their classrooms and teaching styles in order to enhance connection and learning for the students that they serve.
Show up early, grab your coffee, and take a seat in HC 151 at 3:20 to listen and learn before heading off to the faculty meeting.
Wednesday, January 23rd | EDTalk with Tamarah Gehlen | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
For more about the Pre-Faculty Meeting EDTalks and other upcoming CTL events, check the CTL website regularly.
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Should We Eliminate Grades at the University Level? Grading practices and grade inflation are topics that can evoke passionate responses from both faculty and students. However, in this session, we ask an essential question: should grades exist at the university level? Joaquin Munoz, assistant professor of education, will facilitate what is sure to be a spirited discussion with multiple perspectives to be presented for debate and reflection. Check this post at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for video links you are invited to view before the dialogue.
**Attendees of this event will be part of a door prize drawing for a $5 A’viands gift card!
Thursday, January 24th | Deliberative Dialogue: Should We Eliminate Grades at the University Level? | 1:50-3:00 pm, OGC 100
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Sign up to attend Christina Erickson’s talk “Spanked, Whupped and Paddled: Our Complex Relationship with Corporal Punishment”. Lunch is provided, so RSVP today!
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The application deadline is approaching quickly for the Scholarship Grant, the Integrated Course Design Grant, and the Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant. All of the grant descriptions, calls for proposals, and application forms are available via the link below. Applications for all three of these grants are due by Noon on Friday, February 15th, so apply today!
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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. Nominations are due on February 20th.
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Mark your calendars now! From 10:50-12:50 on Tuesday, February 26th, the Assessment Committee will be conducting three workshops in the Oren Gateway Center. The descriptions are below. Lunch is provided for participants, so RSVP today!
Writing Effective Learning Outcomes
In this 30 minute workshop, participants will learn how to craft effective and assessable learning outcomes for their department, program, or course. Participants are encouraged to bring current outcomes to the workshop.
Department/Program Curriculum Mapping
Do you need to update your department or program curricular map? Does making a curriculum map sound like fun, but you have no idea where to begin? Then this is the workshop for you! During this 30 minute workshop you can see examples of curriculum maps and update your own. Creating up-to-date curriculum maps is particularly important as we submit our HLC assurance agreement this summer. Participants are invited to bring their current maps to the workshop. If you need to find your department or program map, please contact Kerri Maher.
Institutional Assessment: Writing
During this presentation, attendees will learn about the Institutional Assessment project on writing. The presentation will demonstrate how the Assessment Committee is using Aqua to assess writing on our campus.
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Discounted Metro Passes are available through the bookstore – sold at $115.00 (discounted from $165.00). Semester passes are good for both light rail lines, all buses, and the Northstar rail to Anoka.
Be sure to register your pass at https://www.metrotransit.org/ If your pass is lost or stolen, the replacement costs only $5.00.
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Study for two weeks in Puerto Rico this May, and get a scholarship to help pay for it!
About the program:
THR 295 – Art Performing Social Change, is a 4-credit class that examines the role of art in resistance and social change.The program takes place in Puerto Rico, USA, from May 13-29, but you must apply by January 31.
The cost of the program is only $3,475!
PROGRAM COSTS:
Tuition for 4 Credits $1,680
Program Fee* $2,971
CGEE Travel Grant -$1,176 (automatically awarded to all Auggies)
Total Program Cost: $3,475
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition, round-trip airfare, all lodging, most meals, all program activities, and all transportation during the program.
Program application due January 31
Scholarships are available to help pay for the program. The three scholarship opportunities (Mary Witt, Yackel, and Students of Color Scholarships) are open to all Auggies. Click the link below to find out more about these scholarship opportunities!
Scholarships applications due March 15
Don’t hesitate. Be one of the cool kids and go to Puerto Rico–earn credit, and fulfill your Augsburg Experience this May!
Click here for more program and scholarship information, and to apply online!
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Spend two weeks on Hawaii’s Big Island, and earn your Natural Science and Math credit this summer, as well as your Augsburg Experience requirement!
SPACE MOUNTAIN: Astronomy in Hawaii (PHY 101)
May 13-27, 2019
During this 2-week program you will learn the physical and theoretical tools of astronomy, and the creative way these tools are employed to answer fundamental questions about the universe and our place in it. For decades, astronomers all over the globe have taken advantage of the superb atmospheric conditions afforded them on Hawai’i’s “Big Island” to gather the data to answer these profound questions. Now, it’s your turn.
+At the summit of Mauna Kea, you will meet astronomers at work
+At Volcanoes National Park, you will see first-hand the energy source that keeps the Earth alive—our planet’s interior heat
+Investigate why the Island of Hawai’i is a prime location to study light from space, and how this astronomical importance has impacted the ongoing conflict between colonialism and native culture in Hawai’i.
Faculty Leader: Jessica Ennis
Program Dates: May 13 – 27, 2019
Program Cost $4,700 – includes: tuition, airfare, room and board, and all program activities and excursions.
Apply by January 31
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
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Wednesday, January 23rd | EDTalk with Tamarah Gehlen | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
Trauma & Learning Styles in the Classroom: This talk will feature information to help attendees understand the impact of chronic stress and traumatic experiences on learning and cognition. Attendees will learn simple ways to implement trauma-informed practices into their classrooms and teaching styles in order to enhance connection and learning for the students that they serve.
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/933677248 Meeting ID 933-677-248
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Teaching Tip Tuesday! Faculty, check out the link below for a number of ideas on note-taking.
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Grading practices and grade inflation are topics that can evoke passionate responses from both faculty and students. However, in this session, we ask an essential question: should grades exist at the university level?
Joaquin Munoz, assistant professor of education, will facilitate what is sure to be a spirited discussion with multiple perspectives to be presented for debate and reflection.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, January 30th | Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson | 11:10-12:20, Marshall Room. Lunch is provided, so RSVP NOW!
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear a testimony from Genesia Williams ’19, Program and Administrative Assistant for Urban Debate League.
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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
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Augsburg is excited to offer a development opportunity from Brave New Workshop to all supervisors at the university.
BNW, the oldest improvisational comedy theater company in the country, also uses the skills of improvisation to help organizations adopt behaviors that change organizational culture. In our session, the facilitators will equip supervisors to recognize and share staff accomplishments and to foster an open culture receptive to new ideas and approaches.
The workshop will take place 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 in East Commons. Supervisors have received an invitation to attend via e-mail.
-Stephen Jendraszak and Lisa Stock,
Staff Recognition Task Force Co chairs
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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.
Applications are due February 1st, an info session on the program will take place January 24th at 5p.m. Location TBD.
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
More information, and application instructions, can be found on our Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE)
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Professor Lindsay Starck, who directs Augsburg’s Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing, has a short story in the most recent issue of the literary journal Ploughshares (Winter 2018-2019). “The Endling” was inspired by Lonesome George, the last remaining Pinta Island tortoise in the Galapagos. The English Department congratulates Prof. Starck on the publication of her fiction in this premier literary venue.
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The Bookstore will be open the following hours for the week of January 21-25
Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00-6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
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Apply by January 31 to join the 2-week summer course in Puerto Rico. The course is THR 295 – Art Performing Social Change. It is a 4-credit class that examines the role of art in resistance and social change.
The program takes place in Puerto Rico, USA, from May 13-29, but you must apply by January 31.
The cost of the program is only $3,475!
PROGRAM COSTS:
Tuition for 4 Credits $1,680
Program Fee* $2,971
CGEE Travel Grant -$1,176 (automatically awarded to all Auggies)
Total Program Cost: $3,475
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition, round-trip airfare, all lodging, most meals, all program activities, and all transportation during the program.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!!!
Don’t hesitate. Be one of the cool kids and go to Puerto Rico–earn credit, and fulfill your Augsburg Experience this May!
Learn more about the program, the scholarships, and apply online!
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The Enrollment Center will be closed from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm for the MLK Day of Action and the MLK Convocation. The office will be open from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
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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.
Applications are due February 1st, an info session on the program will take place January 24th at 5p.m. Location TBD.
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
More information, and application instructions, can be found on our Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE)
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Please join me in welcoming Tessa Wegenke, Assistant to the Vice Presidents! Tessa started at Augsburg on January 8th and is located in the Memorial Hall Room 124 in the VP Suite providing administrative support to both Leif Anderson, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, and myself. Tessa comes to us from the Arts@MSP Airport Foundation where she worked in program and event management as well as providing administrative support to the director, as well as, overall office management. Prior to that she worked at the Neurocritical Care Society as its Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
Tessa holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Nonprofit Management and Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. If you can join us at chapel on January 30th, you will hear Tessa sing. Otherwise, please stop by Memorial Hall Room 124 and welcome Tessa to our Auggie community! Thank you!
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The Enrollment Center will be closed from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm for the MLK Day of Action and the MLK Convocation. The office will be open from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with the name and title of the individual you wish to nominate
STEP 2: Staff Senate will confirm receipt of your message and send you an online nomination form
STEP 3: Secure at least TWO additional letters of recommendation from a current staff, faculty, or student (Note: the nomination form will also ask for your own personal recommendation.)
STEP 4: Submit your completed nomination form with two or more letters of recommendation attached as either PDF or Microsoft Word documents
ABOUT THE AWARDS: The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize exceptional staff members who exemplify Augsburg’s mission statement through their actions. Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award in a presentation on March 7th.
Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for 2 years or less are eligible to receive this award.
DEADLINE: Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards will be accepted from January 9th through January 24th. Nominees will be notified on or before February 1.
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Apply to be a Phillips Scholar by January 23!
The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders by developing a project to meet an unmet need in Minnesota communities. Phillips Scholars receive scholarships during their junior and senior years, and a stipend to complete a project during the summer between junior and senior year.
This preliminary application is used to select two finalists from Augsburg University who will then develop a full proposal to be submitted to the Minnesota Private College Council for the scholarship. This will include a 5-7 page project proposal, official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Staff members of the Sabo Center will help finalist complete their applications.
You must be a sophomore during the 2018-2019 school year to apply.
Read more about the Phillips Scholarship program here: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/giving/our-scholarships/phillips-scholars-program
Preliminary application (see link, below): Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11:59 p.m.
Full applications will be due February 8, 2019.
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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)
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!
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Kipsu is pioneering a software-based solution designed to revolutionize how service-driven brands interact with consumers. They are looking to hire students graduating spring 2019 that have an interest in business. There will be a panel and overview about Kipsu, along with time to network. Pizza Provided.
All are welcome to learn more. Sponsored by: Augsburg Business Organization and Strommen Career & Internship Center
Date: January 24th
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Hagfors Center, 351
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Discounted Metro Passes are available through the bookstore – sold at $115.00 (discounted from $165.00). Semester passes are good for both light rail lines, all buses, and the Northstar rail to Anoka.
Be sure to register your pass at https://www.metrotransit.org/ If your pass is lost or stolen, the replacement costs only $5.00.
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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. 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.
Spots fill up fast, so register soon! $100 is due at registration to secure your spot. The cost of the trip is $250 which includes lodging, transportation, and most meals.
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
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The Augsburg Podcast is back! Season 2 features voices of Augsburg University faculty and staff starting with President Pribbenow. We hope this is one way you can get to know the people who educate our students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Subscribe on Itunes.
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Remember to come to HC 151 before the faculty meeting on Wednesday. At 3:20, Tamarah Gehlen will give a talk on “Trauma & Learning Styles in the Classroom”. This talk will feature information to help attendees understand the impact of chronic stress and traumatic experiences on learning and cognition. Attendees will learn simple ways to implement trauma-informed practices into their classrooms and teaching styles in order to enhance connection and learning for the students that they serve.
Grab your coffee and come ready to listen and learn. For more about the pre-faculty meeting EDTalks, as well as other upcoming CTL events, check out the CTL site.
Wednesday, January 23rd | EDTalk with Tamarah Gehlen | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
Zoom: augsburg.zoom.us/j/933677248 Meeting ID 933-677-248
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Few spots remain, so RSVP now for “Spanked, Whupped and Paddled: Our Complex Relationship with Corporal Punishment”. Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, January 30th | Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson | 11:10-12:20, Marshall Room
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Go to http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/grant-applications/ to read the calls for proposals and to apply for the “Scholarship Grant”, the “Integrated Course Design Grant”, and/or the “Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant”. All applications are due by Noon on Friday, February 15th.
Also available are nomination forms for the “Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning” Awards. Information and forms can be found at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/awards/. Nominations are due on Wednesday, February 20th.
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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!
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Please note on your calendars that we will again have two hours set aside for assessment work on Tuesday, February 26. 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.
Writing Effective Learning Outcomes
Facilitator: Jenny Hanson
In this 30 minute workshop, participants will learn how to craft effective and assessable learning outcomes for their department, program, or course. Participants are encouraged to bring current outcomes to the workshop. If you are unsure of your department or program’s learning outcomes, contact Kerri Maher.
Department/Program Curriculum Mapping
Facilitator: Kristen Chamberlain
Do you need to update your department or program curricular map? Does making a curriculum map sound like fun, but you have no idea where to begin? Then this is the workshop for you! During this 30 minute workshop you can see examples of curriculum maps and update your own. Creating up-to-date curriculum maps is particularly important as we submit our HLC assurance agreement this summer. Participants are invited to bring their current maps to the workshop. If you need to find your department or program map, please contact Kerri Maher.
Institutional Assessment: Writing
Facilitator: TBD
During this presentation, attendees will learn about the Institutional Assessment project on writing. The presentation will demonstrate how the Assessment Committee is using Aqua to assess writing on our campus.
Lunch is provided, so please let us know if you plan to attend.
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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 January 29th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
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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 January 29th, 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
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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
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The Boren Scholarship is a spectacular opportunity for students to receive funding for intensive language study abroad! Junior Auggie Abdul Sharif was selected last year to study Swahili in Tanzania – fully paid!
Boren Awards provide funding to U.S. undergraduate students (first years through seniors) to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and Middle East.
In exchange for the funding awardees work one year at a federal agency (for example, the Department of State or Department of Defense) around issues of national security defined very broadly, such as sustainable development, environment, disease, migration and economic competitiveness as well as more traditional security concerns.
Awardees (must be U.S. citizens) can be given up to:
$20,000/Academic year study abroad
$10,000/Semester study abroad
$8,000/Summer study abroad (only for STEM students)
Competitive applicants will generally have some experience in studying a second language or speaking one at home, and have a strong academic record.
If you would like to learn more about the program, please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or Study Abroad/Study Away at abroad@augsburg.edu as soon as possible. Please make an appointment before starting your application. Application Essays must be emailed to urgo@augsburg.edu by the Augsburg Deadline, January 21st (TODAY!).
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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 January 29th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
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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 January 29th, 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
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Augsburg students remember you can get up to ten FREE mental health counseling sessions with one of our on campus counselors. If you want to talk to someone confidentially about a variety of topics (depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, etc.) please call the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment or stop in the office between 8 – 4:00 pm. There is also an after hours services available by calling 612-330-1707 and pressing option 1 to be connected to a counselor by phone when the CWC office is closed. Check out our website for more info.
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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
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Rev. Justin Lind-Ayres, Associate University Pastor and Pastor to Luther Seminary, preach.
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Would you like to encourage your students to become more confident writers? Invite a Writing Lab tutor to visit your classroom!
Writing Lab tutors can make a quick visit (5 minutes) to your class to talk about why a student might want to visit the Writing Lab, describe what happens in a tutoring session, and share information about our hours and location.
Tutors can also show your students what a Writing Lab visit looks like through a “mock session” demonstration (15 minutes). If two tutors are available during the time that your class meets, they can present this “mock session” to your class. Alternatively, a tutor can play the role of “tutor” while you, the instructor, play the role of “tutee.” This session can also be adapted in other ways to fit the context and needs of your class.
If you are interested in either a brief visit or “mock session,” please email me (Sarah Groeneveld Kenney) at groeneve@augsburg.edu. I will connect you with a tutor who can speak with you more about the most effective way to encourage your students to seek feedback on their writing.
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The PA Program and Women’s Hockey are teaming up for the second-annual teddy bear toss. Bring a clean, new stuffed animal to throw out onto the ice during intermission when the Auggies play at home January 19th at 7:00pm. Stuffed animals should be wrapped or in a bag to protect them during toss. The stuffed animals will be donated to Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital.
https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2019/1/16/whoc011619.aspx
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INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with the name and title of the individual you wish to nominate
STEP 2: Staff Senate will confirm receipt of your message and send you an online nomination form
STEP 3: Secure at least TWO additional letters of recommendation from a current staff, faculty, or student (Note: the nomination form will also ask for your own personal recommendation.)
STEP 4: Submit your completed nomination form with two or more letters of recommendation attached as either PDF or Microsoft Word documents
ABOUT THE AWARDS: The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize exceptional staff members who exemplify Augsburg’s mission statement through their actions. Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award in a presentation on March 7th.
Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for 2 years or less are eligible to receive this award.
DEADLINE: Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards will be accepted from January 9th through January 24th. Nominees will be notified on or before February 1.
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Apply to be a Phillips Scholar by January 23!
The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders by developing a project to meet an unmet need in Minnesota communities. Phillips Scholars receive scholarships during their junior and senior years, and a stipend to complete a project during the summer between junior and senior year.
This preliminary application is used to select two finalists from Augsburg University who will then develop a full proposal to be submitted to the Minnesota Private College Council for the scholarship. This will include a 5-7 page project proposal, official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Staff members of the Sabo Center will help finalist complete their applications.
You must be a sophomore during the 2018-2019 school year to apply.
Read more about the Phillips Scholarship program here: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/giving/our-scholarships/phillips-scholars-program
Preliminary application (see link, below): Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11:59 p.m.
Full applications will be due February 8, 2019.
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Did you know that the Augsburg University Archives have thousands of searchable documents, photographs, and recordings available online? As spring semester begins, and sesquicentennial projects continue to take shape, visit https://archives.augsburg.edu/ to explore digitized resources that are available for viewing and downloading.
The Archives include: issues of the Echo since the 1890s; Alumni magazines dating back to the 1930s; yearbooks published between 1916 and 2010; photographs of campus buildings dating back to the 1870s; music; speeches; recordings of commencements dating from the late 1950s to the present; and more!
Upcoming additions will include every A-mail issued between 2005 and the start of this year, a collection of historic films dating from the late 1930s to the early 1970s, and thousands of athletics photographs dating from the early 1970s to the early 2000s.
For help, sesquicentennial project support, or more information, please contact Stewart Van Cleve, vanclev1@augsburg.edu
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Hear first-hand accounts, see photos from just-returned medical team of nurses, doctors, and medical students in five Tijuana camps on the border in Mexico. This team provided care to 200 refugees and brought medical supplies to members of the Honduran caravan staying in temporary shelters until their asylum cases are called.
Friday, January 18, 2019
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, 2nd floor, 2-520
515 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
take the free shuttle from the West Bank to the East Bank (see Metro Transit schedule)
Information, conversation and discussion. How will we impact the future?
Sponsored by:
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT and Minnesota Caravan Solidarity / Minnesota en Solidaridad con la Caravana
Info: FB @MNCaravanSolidarity and Dr. Miguel Fiol, fiolx001@umn.edu, (612) 382-4452 or Sherilyn Young (651) 224-7308
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Discounted Metro Passes are available through the bookstore – sold at $115.00 (discounted from $165.00). Semester passes are good for both light rail lines, all buses, and the Northstar rail to Anoka.
Be sure to register your pass at https://www.metrotransit.org/ If your pass is lost or stolen, the replacement costs only $5.00.
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The Enrollment Center will be closed from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm for the MLK Day of Action and the MLK Convocation. The office will be open from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
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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.
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Students can now apply for the 2018-19 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg University. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.
This competitive program awards 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2019, in the following areas:
1. Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Four scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
2. Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Two scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.
Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
Deadline for application: Friday, January 18, 2019.
More information about the scholarship, along with links to the application packets, can be found on the link below. If you need this information in alternative form, please contact STEM programs at stem@augsburg.edu.
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Grading practices and grade inflation are topics that can evoke passionate responses from both faculty and students. However, in this session, we ask an essential question: should grades exist at the university level? Joaquin Munoz, assistant professor of education, will facilitate what is sure to be a spirited discussion with multiple perspectives to be presented for debate and reflection.
Please see http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for links to videos that we invite you to view before this Deliberative Dialogue. *This session will have a door prize drawing for a 5 A’viands gift card!
Thursday, January 24th | Deliberative Dialogue: Should We Eliminate Grades at the University Level? | 1:50-3:00 pm, OGC 100
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Come to hear from Christina Erickson on Wednesday, January 30th for what is sure to be a fascinating talk. Lunch is provided, so RSVP NOW!
Wednesday, January 30th | Speaking of Sabbatical with Christina Erickson | 11:10-12:20, Marshall Room
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Students, Faculty, and Staff, you are all encouraged to take part in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Action this coming Monday. We will meet in the Chapel at 8:30 am for a Plenary Session before walking to Oren Gateway Center for breakout sessions. Many Faculty, Staff, and Students have contributed to making this important event take place. Everyone is welcome to attend! A full schedule is available on the link below.
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Tuesday, February 26th is Assessment Day! The Assessment Committee will also be conducting three workshops this year.
Writing Effective Learning Outcomes
In this 30 minute workshop, participants will learn how to craft effective and assessable learning outcomes for their department, program, or course. Participants are encouraged to bring current outcomes to the workshop.
Department/Program Curriculum Mapping
Do you need to update your department or program curricular map? Does making a curriculum map sound like fun, but you have no idea where to begin? Then this is the workshop for you! During this 30 minute workshop you can see examples of curriculum maps and update your own. Creating up-to-date curriculum maps is particularly important as we submit our HLC assurance agreement this summer. Participants are invited to bring their current maps to the workshop. If you need to find your department or program map, please contact Kerri Maher.
Institutional Assessment: Writing
During this presentation, attendees will learn about the Institutional Assessment project on writing. The presentation will demonstrate how the Assessment Committee is using Aqua to assess writing on our campus.
Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to let us know that you plan to attend.
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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**
(located in the Foss Atrium)
Tuesday, Jan. 22:
6:00-7:45 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Ghost Sonata workshop audition
Wednesday, Jan. 23:
6:00-7:45 Ghost Sonata workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition
You do not need to prepare any material for workshop auditions!
You may attend on one night from 6-10pm or choose to audition for one of the projects on the first night and audition for the other project on the next night.
**Pluma Individual Auditions**
Thursday, Jan. 24 – 8:15-10:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 25 – 6:00-8:00 pm
*Please prepare a 1-minute movement or dance piece, song, monologue, poem, play an instrument, or any other performative talent or ability you want to share.*
**All are welcome and encouraged to audition for both shows!**
More info on Pluma and The Tempest:
A dystopian play in the Latin American tradition of magical realism poetically explores themes of violence, trauma, homelessness and resisting oppression. Despite being adrift like a feather in a storm, Pluma attempts to preserve their hope and survive.
**You must attend one workshop and one individual session in order to auditions**
More info on Ghost Sonata:
A fun, playful, and immersive production of Strindberg’s The Ghost Sonata. A chance to perform with Sod House Theater and Black Label Movement Dance company.
**Only need to attend one workshop in order to audition**
If you have any questions about logistics or fitting the times into your schedule, please email theatre@augsburg.edu
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Tuesday, February 5th from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dr. Robin DiAngelo will be the keynote speaker for the “It’s Time to Act” series. From the “It’s Time to Act” Website: Dr. Robin DiAngelo is affiliate faculty at the University of Washington. Robin has extensive experience as a workplace consultant in race relations and racial justice. Robin has numerous publications and books. Her work on white fragility has influenced the national dialogue on race and been featured or cited in Salon, NPR, PBS, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.
Details and Tickets are available within the link below.
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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.
Spots fill up fast, so register soon! $100 is due at registration to secure your spot.
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
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The Boren Scholarship is a spectacular opportunity for students to receive funding for intensive language study abroad! Junior Auggie Abdul Sharif was selected last year to study Swahili in Tanzania – fully paid!
Boren Awards provide funding to U.S. undergraduate students (first years through seniors) to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and Middle East.
In exchange for the funding awardees work one year at a federal agency (for example, the Department of State or Department of Defense) around issues of national security defined very broadly, such as sustainable development, environment, disease, migration and economic competitiveness as well as more traditional security concerns.
Awardees (must be U.S. citizens) can be given up to:
$20,000/Academic year study abroad
$10,000/Semester study abroad
$8,000/Summer study abroad (only for STEM students)
Competitive applicants will generally have some experience in studying a second language or speaking one at home, and have a strong academic record.
If you would like to learn more about the program, please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or Study Abroad/Study Away at abroad@augsburg.edu as soon as possible. Please make an appointment before starting your application. Application Essays must be emailed to urgo@augsburg.edu by the Augsburg Deadline, January 21st.
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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 January 29th, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research is going on in your department!
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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 January 29th, 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
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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
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The Copy Center is closing at 4:30 pm today so that all Central Services employees can attend a yearly off-site meeting. If you anticipate needing any copy jobs after this time please contact us and we will endeavor to make sure that your jobs get done in a timely manner.
Thank You!
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Fidelina Xinico Morales ’19 preach. Music will be provided by William Dexheimer Pharris and Ray Makeever.
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Take your research to the next level and submit to the Augsburg Honors Review! All undergraduate students are welcome to publish illuminating, insightful, and contemporary research in an internationally competitive interdisciplinary journal.
All research published in the Augsburg Honors Review will also be published in the online version on Idun.
Submit your research paper to honrview@augsburg.edu by February 1!
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As you are aware, a partial government shutdown has been in place since December 26, 2018. Some of Augsburg’s sponsored programs are impacted by the shutdown. We ask that you please closely monitor all spending on NSF grants. Please see the linked page for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gnikzV1DvR4yGAUVx9pbdNhVDeleo6F-D2z1AQtq64w/edit
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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
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Hear first-hand accounts from just-returned medical team of nurses, doctors, and medical students in five Tijuana camps on the border in Mexico. This team provided care to 200 refugees and brought medical supplies to members of the Honduran caravan staying in temporary shelters until their asylum cases are called.
Friday, January 18, 2019
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, 2nd floor, 2-520
515 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Information, conversation and discussion. How will we impact the future?
Sponsored by:
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT and Minnesota Caravan Solidarity / Minnesota en Solidaridad con la Caravana
Info: FB @MNCaravanSolidarity and Dr. Miguel Fiol, fiolx001@umn.edu, (612) 382-4452 or Sherilyn Young (651) 224-7308
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The Study Abroad & Away office Instagram and Facebook pages is a great way to see what your fellow Auggies are up to on their study programs around the world, and get details about events, scholarships, programs and more!
Check it out and follow us!
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Discounted Metro Passes are available through the bookstore – sold at $115.00 (discounted from $165.00). Semester passes are good for both light rail lines, all buses, and the Northstar rail to Anoka.
Be sure to register your pass at https://www.metrotransit.org/ If your pass is lost or stolen, the replacement costs only $5.00.
