Author: alamilla

Academic Affairs Committee Approvals Update

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

At the Monday, October 12 meeting, the Academic Affairs Committee approved three proposals. ACC 495 made changes to its description and prereqs, as well as a change in grading to pass/no pass. BIO 420 was approved for asynchronous online delivery. HPE 324/334 went from 2 to 4 credits.

Jenny Hanson was also present at the meeting to give an update on TEL (a subcommittee of AAC). She discussed Moodle reports for department chairs, as well as work on a survey for students.

AAC information is available at https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/. Committee approvals are tracked in the spreadsheet linked below (this is also posted on the AAC page).

AAC Tracking (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)

HR Benefits and Payroll Forms: Due Noon Friday, Oct. 16

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

To ensure timely processing of payroll for the Oct. 23 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, Oct. 16. This includes HSA, retirement, stipend payments, and direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.

Timesheet Deadlines changed to Monday of Pay Weeks
Please note that all timesheet submissions AND approvals have moved up to Mondays during pay weeks. Timesheets can be submitted on Friday for supervisors to approve by noon on Mondays.

Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.

Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team

Fellowship Friday is a Time to Connect

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Take time to chat with colleagues about your week… what’s working and what’s not working… or just connect.

Fridays | “Fellowship Fridays” | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, ZOOM

CTL is joining Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Psychology Professor and member of Faculty Senate, to bring you Fellowship Fridays support sessions. All faculty members and teaching staff are invited to gather and share their experiences with teaching, learning, and advising in this strange new world. – we’ll trade ideas, advice, highs, lows, successes, and failures – or maybe we’ll just plain old vent. Most importantly, we will attempt to inoculate ourselves against one of the more insidious side effects of this pandemic – isolation. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, or pour a glass of wine, and Zoom in to support your fellow instructors and work through this challenging time together.

Fellowship Fridays ZOOM Information (This doc is only accessible with an Augsburg email address.)

Quad Reserved TODAY for an Afternoon Campaign Event

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The Biden-Harris campaign is renting space from Augsburg today for a Get Out the Vote event for college students featuring Jill Biden. This is an invitation-only event (invitations were determined by the campaign team), and all those attending will adhere to Augsburg’s symptom screening, physical distancing, and face covering requirements.

The campaign team will be setting up in the quad beginning early this morning. Security will be provided by the Secret Service, who have engaged the Minneapolis Police Department for support.

The campaign will be putting up barriers around the portion of the quad that will be used for the event; Auggies crossing the quad will need to stay on the perimeter. The doors on the quad to Sverdrup Hall, Science Hall, and Christensen Center will remain available for fob access. Memorial Hall will not be open for the day. Those with offices in Memorial have already been notified by email.

The event will begin at 12:45 p.m. If you’re not on the invitation list and are able to do so, please avoid the quad area during this time.

Moodle Gradebook Reminders and Support

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

As we approach mid-semester, remember that in order for course totals to calculate correctly, it is very important to enter 0’s for work students have not completed. Moodle only aggregates “non-empty” grades. This means a blank in the gradebook will be ignored in the calculations–giving students an overly optimistic sense of their total. See the link below for instructions on how to quickly enter 0’s for graded items. If you would like help with your Moodle gradebook, the E-Learning team is ready to assist you. Please contact your LFC or Bonnie Tensen for help with this.

Adding Zeros in Gradebook

Google Drive Workshops with the E-Learning Team

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

The E-Learning team is hosting a Google Drive Basic and Advanced Workshop to help you understand and adapt to this new modality and find ways to incorporate it into your pedagogy! The Basic Workshop will be held on the 27th of October from 3 pm – 4 pm, and the Advanced Workshop will be held on the 4th of November from 3 pm – 4 pm.

Basic Workshop: Tuesday, October 27, 3 pm – 4 pm

Advanced Workshop: Wednesday, November 4, 3 pm – 4 pm

Google Drive Workshop Zoom Information (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)

2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarships: Application Deadline October 19

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.

Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.

Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible

Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight.

Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.

For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/

Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu

Auggie Love Your Melon Hats for Sale

submitted by holmesa@augsburg.edu

Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon and is selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!

You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.

Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.

LYM Beanie & Pom

On/Off-Campus Jobs Available

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

As midterm and other holiday breaks are approaching, it is always good to get out there and work a few extra hours (or do homework). Head over to Handshake to find jobs both on-campus at Augsburg and off-campus. The possibilities are endless as you can add filters and customize your search to fit your needs and interests. As always, feel free to reach out to the Strommen Center and check our online resources!

Search for Jobs in Handshake Now

Top 3 Things Students Need to Know This Week

  1. The Auggie Guide provides information that identifies actions you need to take for your health and the safety of our community upon your return to Augsburg. 
  2. CampusClear is a free COVID-19 self-screening app for iPhone and Android that everyone in the Augsburg community must complete each day before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Download here.
  3. The George Floyd Initiatives website houses information about community events, volunteer opportunities, and a variety of other resources dedicated to the memory of George Floyd and/or the fight for racial justice. 

 

“Get Ready for Fall” sessions for faculty and staff this month

Join one of the three “Get Ready for Fall” sessions for faculty and staff this month. These sessions will cover key information that faculty and staff need to know about returning to work on campus this fall.

Presenters are Rebecca John, VP and chief operating officer and Dawn Miller, HR Director.

Dates:

  • 8/17 10-11 a.m.
  • 8/20 noon-1 p.m.
  • 8/26 3:30-4:30 p.m.

The link to join the webinar will be posted on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

Forum Podcast Ep. 41 – Engaging ERGs to Create Impact During These Current Times continued

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Farzana Nayani (Consulting and Training) and Lisa Strack (Bank of the West) answer questions from listeners that attended our popular webinar Engaging ERGs to Create Impact During These Current Times, sponsored by AON.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/articles/p41/

Attention RefWorks users

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as EndNote or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.

TOMORROW at 10 a.m.: Tour of Resources and E-Learning Q&A

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

In addition to hosting the Tech Tune-ups & Tips sessions twice a week this summer, the E-Learning team has also been creating new resources to help you master new learning technologies. The first 15 minutes will be a tour of these resources. For the remaining 45 minutes, we’d like to hear from you. What questions/concerns do you have? What additional information do you need as you build your Moodle courses and prepare to teach using Zoom? The team will be on hand to answer questions and direct you to specific resources.

Tech Tune-ups & Tips every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am.

Come Zoom with the E-learning Team as they offer two 60-minute sessions each week on how to maximize your use of Moodle and learning technologies as you get ready for classes this Fall. Each session will open with 15-minutes of “pertinent tips & best practices” about important Moodle features/resources. The final 45 minutes will provide training on a specific learning experience or tool.

*This workshop is eligible for a $25 stipend for union adjunct faculty. See https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for information.

Tech Tune-ups & Tips (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)

Moodle Community Site Upgrade

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

The time has come to upgrade our Moodle Community site. The upgrade will not automatically move Moodle Community courses or sites over to the new instance (the exception for this is major and minor sites). Site managers can copy over their sites to the new instance.IT will manually copy or migrate courses and sites over, ONLY if requested via the form below. The current and new instance of Moodle Community will be available till Fall or until the migration is completed. Please fill out the Google form linked below to have your Moodle Community course or site copied over.

*Academic Moodle will not be affected.

link to current community: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodle2019/login/index.php

link to new community: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/login/index.php

link to backup/restore help: https://support.augsburg.edu/support/index.php?/default_import/Knowledgebase/Article/View/722/27/moodle-backup-and-restore-process

If you have any questions please reach out to Marilyn Wetterer.

Copy Your Moodle Community Course or Site

Timesheet Approval Deadline – Monday August 10 at Noon

submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu

The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).

Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.

A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.

As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.

Today’s Practical Pedagogy Cancelled (08/05)

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

We have had to cancel today’s scheduled session, “Course Policies in the Time of Covid: Flexibility Without Decreasing Rigor”. NEXT WEDNESDAY, August 12: Learn about ways to design your course policies to not only reduce frustration for you and your students but to increase your students’ ability to succeed in your remote learning classroom.

Practical Pedagogy (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)

Residence Life Move-In Volunteers Needed

submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! We need your help welcoming our students back to their dorms this Fall. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions we will be moving our students back over a three week process and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help. We will begin the process Monday August 10th and go through Friday August 28th. This will be happening Monday through Fridays 10am-4pm. If you are able to help please reach out to me at leem3@augsburg.edu and I will share the sign up sheet link with you! Thank you in advance!

Hoonuit (formerly Atomic Learning) Subscription Ending August 31

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We will not be renewing our subscription to hoonuit (formerly Atomic Learning) which provides online short tutorial videos on many topics including software like Microsoft products. Over the past 2 years usage has declined greatly and Augsburg is not getting enough value from the subscription. Based on current analytics this impact is minimal due to low usage. There’s an abundance of free tutorial videos online now easily found through searching.

Black Minds Matter: Free Online Course

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

COURSE PURPOSE: Black Minds Matter is a public series that is designed to raise the national consciousness about issues facing Black students in education. The series intentionally addresses the pervasive undervaluing and criminalization of Black minds. Tangible solutions for promoting the learning, development, and success of Black students are offered.

-Identify how assumptions of criminality about Black students are manifested in school, college, and university settings.
-Recognize how socially constructed viewpoints of Black intelligence decenter them as learners in educational institutions.
-Embrace asset-based views of Black students rooted in the concepts of equity-mindedness and institutional responsibility.
-Articulate research-based policies and practices that serve to promote the learning, development, and success of Black students throughout the educational pipeline.

Find out more about this and other opportunities at https://inside.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/.

Black Minds Matter Information and Registration

Forum Webinar – Facing the Reality: Partnering with the Business to Execute D&I Priorities

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: August 27, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Jeffrey Cookson, Language & Culture Worldwide (LCW) | Aisha Ghori Ozaki, Allstate Insurance Company | Shona Ramchandani, Language & Culture Worldwide (LCW)
Cost: Free

Allstate has been on a journey to expand the impact of inclusive diversity throughout the enterprise. This webinar presents unexpected ways business units chose to act and directly face their teams with critical inclusion training opportunities. Hear from a member of the Inclusive Diversity team, and a volunteer facilitator and training partner (LCW) who will share the process and journey of designing, implementing, and delivering a unique learning program aimed at disrupting unconscious bias in the workplace.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/facing-the-reality-partnering-with-the-business-to-execute-di-priorities/

Earn $25 for Attending Workshops

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Faculty, the eLearning team has been working hard to provide helpful tips and resources for getting your classes ready. Check out the Tech Tune-ups and Tips every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am. CTL has been focused the pedagogical side with Practical Pedagogy on Wednesdays at 10 am (PLEASE NOTE, 8/5 PRACTICAL PEDAGOGY SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED). Take advantage of these wonderful sessions. *Live attendance at these workshops is eligible for $25 stipends for union adjunct faculty. See https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for information. You must use a form to record your attendance after the workshop.

Then check out the resources for any sessions that you may have missed. There are links to recordings on the Google doc schedules. You can find this information on CTL’s front page under “Events”. The Google docs can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address. They have the necessary ZOOM information, schedules, workshop descriptions, and resources from past sessions. Don’t miss out on these learning opportunities.

Center for Teaching and Learning

The Study Abroad and Away Office — Open for virtual appointments

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!

Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.

Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:

https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments

You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away

Eyewitness: Intersection of Racial Injustice and Climate Change

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Thursday, August 6, 12 pm – 1 pm:

From the event page:
“We are all eyewitnesses to climate change, and we all have stories to tell. In celebration of the new book, Eyewitness, written by Minnesotans calling for action on climate change, Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy is offering a virtual series to uplift and listen to a diverse range of voices who will share stories that influence our social and political reality in compelling ways.

The Critical Intersection of Racial Injustice and Climate Change
In the first workshop: witness art, music, and storytelling from special guests Ben Passer of Fresh Energy, Maria Isa, and Ricardo Levins Morales Art Studio.
Register for the Crowdcast Live Stream: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/eyewitness-townhall

The climate crisis is disproportionately and immediately impacting our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. Climate justice is racial justice. A better world is possible — for all of us, and our reality is demanding it now.
Join us to take action together and use your voice for climate justice. You’ll have an opportunity to write a letter to your legislators calling for policy change.”

Find this and more on the Justice for George Floyd page linked below.

Justice for George Floyd Initiatives

Virtual Town Halls for Parents and Families 7/30 and 8/3

Virtual town halls primarily geared for parents and families of Augsburg students will be hosted by President Paul Pribbenow on Thursday, July 30, and Monday, August 3, from 5-6 p.m. Recordings will be posted after the events. The link to join the webinar will be posted on the Virtual Town Halls page on the Outbreak Planning site

Virtual Town Hall Meetings

 

Plan ahead for study abroad on spring break and summer 2021

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Spring Break 2021 and Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:

—NEW YORK CITY—
Roots to Rap: Islam in America – spring break
HIS 195 (Humanities)

—GUATEMALA—
Faith, Vocation, and Social Change – spring break
RLN 409 (Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 (Keystone for some majors)
—MEXICO—
Spanish Language & Mexican Cultures – summer, multiple SPA course available(Modern Language)

Medical Spanish & Clinical Observership – summer, SPA 218 and SPA399

—CUBA—

Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba – Summer

THR 295 (Fine Arts)

—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany – Summer
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)

—ITALY—
Sustainability and Food Justice in Italy & the US – Summer
HIS 170 (Humanities) or HIS 440 (elective)

—CHINA—
Music Therapy in China – Summer
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 511: Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits), or
MUS 582: Transcultural Music Therapy (4 credits), or
MUS 511 and MUS 582 (total 4 credits)

Get more information about these short term programs

Self-Care for Activists

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

Please check out the new webpage on the Center for Wellness & Counseling site, “Self-Care for Activists.” “When you are involved in activism, community organizing, or social justice work, caring for yourself is tough. The emotional demands can quickly drain your energy reserves.” Learn how to take care of yourself so your activism can be sustainable for the long haul.

Self-Care for Activists webpage

MN Department of Human Services – Virtual Internship/Job Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The MN Department of Human Services has invited Augsburg students to join their virtual career fair. Students will have the opportunity to virtually meet and greet with providers that are currently hiring for a variety of human service careers.

Staff from a variety of agencies across Minnesota that provide services to people with development disabilities and mental health conditions will be offering information and answering questions on:

*current job opportunities
*current internship opportunities
*career paths available to students
*educational & vocational experiences necessary to be hired in various fields
*the importance of gaining work experience while in school

No pre-registration is required. Zoom link can be found on Handshake

Wednesday, July 22 2020, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT

Handshake – Learn More

Plan ahead for Study Abroad/Away: Virtual appointments open now

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad & Away is operating remotely this summer and we have appointments available via Zoom! Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you – and summer is a great time to plan ahead for your study abroad/away adventure!

Choose from semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally in Spring 2021 and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 will be traveling to Guatemala, New York City, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.

Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:

https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments

You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away

Star Tribune and MN Urban Debate League Sponsor Criminal Justice Reform Essay, Video, and Audio Contest

submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu

The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.

The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation

The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.

How Students Can Enter:

Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.

https://www.startribune.com/criminal-justice-reform-youth-essay-video-and-audio-contest/571568061/

Forum Presentation – Global Citizenship: Whole World Sensibilities and Responsibilities

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: July 30, 2020 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $30 Suggested Donation
Level: Intermediate
Track: Global Diversity
Presenters: Khadija Ali, Global Language Connections | Shawntera M. Hardy, PolicyGrounds Consulting | Mark Ritchie, Global Minnesota

Global citizenship and interconnectivity allows us to experience and impact the world in more expansive ways than ever before. However, with this new international reach, comes responsibility for simultaneously caring for both our local communities and for others on the planet impacted by our actions or decisions. Given these new realities, how do we ensure our practices and solutions meet increasingly complex challenges at the local and planetary levels?

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/dibs/global-citizenship/

Faculty Senate Meeting Today, 3:30 p.m.

submitted by walterj@augsburg.edu

The Faculty Senate will be meeting via Zoom today, Wednesday, July 15th at 3:30pm. All faculty are invited to join to observe the meeting. The Senate simply asks that if you do join, please mute your audio and video upon joining the meeting.

Interested faculty can join the meeting by following the link sent in an all faculty email on Wed, July 8th. Please contact Jacob Walter with any questions.

Tomorrow: Forum Webinar – A Roadmap for Creating Impact and Value with ERGs

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: July 16, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Farzana Nayani, Farzana Nayani, Consulting and Training | Lisa Strack, Bank of the West
Cost: Free

Are you looking for direction as to how to guide your resource group’s programming, focus, and involvement during these current times? This session will focus on how to chart the course forward for your resource groups, starting with a self-assessment, understanding key areas for resource groups within companies, and how to demonstrate impact and value for your entire organization.
We will share best practices using various industry examples related to planning for action and accountability, during these current times.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/a-roadmap-for-creating-impact-and-value-with-ergs/

Seeking 4th Housemate in South Minneapolis by August 1

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Black Lives Matter. COVID-19 is real. Come join a household of mature and professional eclectic introverts. We like arts, film, world music and food, puzzles, laughing, card/word games, climate change activism, volunteering, thrift shopping, sewing, improv, reading, gardening, biking, & DIY projects. Add your litter-trained, minimal-shedding cat and YOU* and we can’t go wrong. (Ok, the cat part’s optional, but we really do love animals even though allergies are a concern!)

Rent per person: $453.75/month + ¼ utilities (water/trash, electric, gas, internet), strict 1-year lease period from August 1st, 2020-July 31, 2021. Potentially flexible for earlier move-in. Interview, application fee, and deposit required.

Cozy room in 4bd/2ba house has hardwood floors and includes an attached 3-season sunroom with a private entrance. Share a full bathroom with one other housemate. Washer/dryer on-site along with a well-furnished kitchen. Perks include shared front patio, partially fenced yard, and basement storage. Convenient to Powderhorn Park, Seward Co-Op and Sabathani, Midtown Global Market, Hosmer Library, biking trails and buses #5 and #4.

* YOU don’t smoke, do drugs (weed included) or partake in illegal activities. We ask that you only apply if over 21 years old. Also, note that the house has mobility issues (stairs), no A/C, and the three of us cook and eat meat.

YOU are considerate, dependable, tidy, and drama-free. Eager (at least willing) to share in snow shoveling, mowing/yard work, and agreed-upon chores. Are able to participate in monthly housemate meetings and uphold weekday and weekend quiet hours. You are mindful of the COVID-19 threat and responsible about social distancing & mask recommendations. A background check and income verification will be conducted by the property manager before final approval.

Our household values safe space and welcomes all races/religions/gender identities. Please contact by email with questions, and to set up a visit.

Check Out the Listing

Forum Advanced Grading and Online Discussions TOMORROW

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Long-awaited improvements to grading Moodle Forum discussions are here!! The first 15 minutes will demo the new advanced grading features (rubrics and grading guides) in Forums. Keys to moderating effective online discussions will be the topic for the rest of the hour.

Tech Tune-ups & Tips every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am.

Come Zoom with the E-learning Team as they offer two 60-minute sessions each week on how to maximize your use of Moodle and learning technologies as you get ready for classes this Fall. Each session will open with 15-minutes of “pertinent tips & best practices” about important Moodle features/resources. The final 45 minutes will provide training on a specific learning experience or tool. *These sessions will be recorded.

Tech Tune-ups & Tips (only viewable with an Augsburg email address)

Somali Translator Needed for Food Distribution Site

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The People’s Library Mutual Aid food and supply distribution site is looking for a Somali translator to assist with visitors on-site. Duties would include providing assistance with taking food/supply orders, explaining the items available, answering questions, and minor conflict resolution.

Currently the distribution site is located on the Minneapolis College of Art and Design campus in Minneapolis and distribution days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, the location will be changing the beginning of August (but will remain in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis).

While there is the possibility of a small stipend for their work, most of it would be on a volunteer basis (and as much time as the person is able to commit).

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Lara Crombie at crombie@augsburg.edu

Mutual Aid Website

Connect with Fellow Faculty on Friday

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Fridays | “Fellowship Fridays” | 2 pm – 3 pm, ZOOM

CTL is joining Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Psychology Professor and member of Faculty Senate, to bring you Fellowship Fridays support sessions. All faculty members and teaching staff are invited to gather and share their experiences with teaching, learning, and advising in this strange new world. – we’ll trade ideas, advice, highs, lows, successes, and failures – or maybe we’ll just plain old vent. Most importantly, we will attempt to inoculate ourselves against one of the more insidious side effects of this pandemic – isolation. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, or pour a glass of wine, and Zoom in to support your fellow instructors and work through this challenging time together.

*If Friday afternoons don’t work with your schedule, but you would still like to participate, reach out to Bridget or Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, and they will contemplate adding other days/times in the future.

Fellowship Fridays ZOOM Information (This doc is only accessible with an Augsburg email address.)

ICE Rescinds Decision on International Students

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Yesterday, ICE decided to rescind the rules put forward on July 6, 2020, and will abandoned the restrictions on international students holding F-1 visas. This is great news for our international community, not only on campus but for students attending universities all over the United States.

President Paul Pribbenow had signed an amicus brief with the President’s Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration supporting a lawsuit challenging the restrictions, and one of our international students, Jonas Bergmann Poulsen, was interviewed by MSNBC last week (follow link below) on the impact the guidelines would have on him personally and on the international community at large.
https://www.msnbc.com/hallie-jackson/watch/international-student-on-possible-deportation-why-now-87387717796?fbclid=IwAR13Jd8DGnP-NYmYrh4STNsRS4ZDsuzuoX8Ls6EMPjEFxBY6LQvYbiR2DU8

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team continues to work with our international students to create successful plans for the fall semester. The blend of course formats Augsburg plans to offer, will advance students toward degrees completions—for those currently in the country AND for those who struggle to return to campus due to border restrictions.

We thank the Augsburg community for all for the support given in the last 9 days!

ICE Rescinds Guidelines – Wall Street Journal

TODAY: Active Learning techniques that support cognitive and social student presence

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

By request, this section will focus on the general characteristics of active learning exercises (especially in asynchonrous settings) that can promote self-regulated student learning by facilitating both cognitive and social student presence online.

Wednesdays, through August 19 from 10 am – 11 am: CTL’s Practical Pedagogy Series

Please join CTL Director Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright and guests for the Practical Pedagogy Series every Wednesday from 10-11am. Designed to complement the Tech Tune-Ups and Tips series and Fellowship Fridays, the Practical Pedagogy series will focus on helping you maintain and/or improve your current pedagogical practices using your preferred Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI, aka Augsburg’s “Hybrid”) option: LIve Remote, Blended, or Parallel. All sessions will be recorded and posted on the Augsburg CTL website, and weekly topics will be posted in A-mail. We look forward to seeing you! *These sessions will be recorded.

Practical Pedagogy (Only viewable with Augsburg email address)

Fall textbook adoptions needed

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

All faculty are reminded that textbook adoptions for fall are needed as soon as possible. The bookstore staff stand ready to assist with your order, regardless of what teaching model is chosen. Textbook adoptions may be placed through Faculty Enlight.

Also, if you know of textbooks that will no longer be used, please notify the bookstore with that title as well, so they can remove it from their system.

Faculty Enlight

Augsburg Central Health Commons Needs Your Help

submitted by roser@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies!

Augsburg Central Health Commons is taking donations to give to folks who visit us who may be experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. The Commons is always grateful for any donations, but the pandemic has made the need for donations greater than ever before.

If you have the following items that you are willing to donate contact Katie Clark: clarkk@augsburg.edu and/or Rachel Rose: roser@augsburg.edu for pick up or drop off information!

Desperately needed items:
-TENTS
-SLEEPING BAGS
-TARPS
-RAIN JACKETS
-WATER (example: https://www.amazon.com/365-EVERYDAY-VALUE-Spring-Water/dp/B074XVZLN8/ref=sr_1_9_0o_wf?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&dchild=1&fpw=alm&keywords=water&qid=1594654791&sr=8-9)
-UNDERWEAR (NEW ADULT AND CHILDREN’S SIZES)

If you are looking for another way to help, get together with a group of your friends/family/neighbors to make hygiene kits. Reach out to us, Katie Clark: clarkk@augsburg.edu and/or Rachel Rose: roser@augsburg.edu for more information or if you have hygiene kits to donate!

What should you put in a hygiene kit? (Place inside of a gallon ziplock and make sure everything is new or unopened)
Here are some ideas:

-Travel size soap
-Travel size shampoo
-Travel size conditioner
-Travel size lotion
-Toothbrush
-Toothpaste
-Deodorant
-Floss (optional)
-Razor (double or triple-blade – no single)
-Socks (medium or large, NEW)
-Kleenex or hand wipes

Thank you!
– Augsburg Central Health Commons staff, volunteers, and your community <3 (see the link to Commons website for more information about how we help our community and ways you can help too!) Health Commons Website

TODAY at 10 am: Course Design (Best Practices) and Live Remote Modality

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Whether you have chosen to teach in a Blended or fully Online modality, your students need your Moodle course site to provide a clear plan of learning that can be easily navigated. The first 15 minutes will focus on tips for designing well. The rest of the session focuses on strategies for making the most of your synchronous Zoom sessions for those who are choosing the “Live Remote” modality option.

Tech Tune-ups & Tips every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am.

Come Zoom with the E-learning Team as they offer two 60-minute sessions each week on how to maximize your use of Moodle and learning technologies as you get ready for classes this Fall. Each session will open with 15-minutes of “pertinent tips & best practices” about important Moodle features/resources. The final 45 minutes will provide training on a specific learning experience or tool. *These sessions will be recorded.

Tech Tune-ups & Tips (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)

Approach Your Next Interview With Increased Confidence

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

Minnesota’s career development and talent matching resource, CareerForce, is offering a virtual Interview Skills workshop this Wednesday.

– Interview Skills Workshop : Wednesday, July 15, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Approach your next interview with confidence! Learn how to answer challenging interview questions, gain frameworks to structure your response during the interview, and develop tools and techniques to prepare for and follow up after the interview.

If you cannot attend the workshop, don’t worry! You can schedule an Interview Preparation appointment with a Career Coach in Handshake or email careers@augsburg.edu for more information.

Click here to register for CareerForce’s Interview Skills Workshop.

Active Learning techniques that support cognitive and social student presence: TOMORROW at 10 a.m.

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

By request, this section will focus on the general characteristics of active learning exercises (especially in asynchonrous settings) that can promote self-regulated student learning by facilitating both cognitive and social student presence online.

Wednesdays | Practical Pedagogy Series | 10 am – 11 am, ZOOM

Please join CTL Director Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright and guests for the Practical Pedagogy Series every Wednesday from 10-11am. Designed to complement the Tech Tune-Ups and Tips series and Fellowship Fridays, the Practical Pedagogy series will focus on helping you maintain and/or improve your current pedagogical practices using your preferred Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI, aka Augsburg’s “Hybrid”) option: LIve Remote, Blended, or Parallel. All sessions will be recorded and posted on the Augsburg CTL website, and weekly topics will be posted in A-mail. We look forward to seeing you! *These sessions will be recorded.

Practical Pedagogy (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)

Star Tribune and MN Urban Debate League Sponsor Criminal Justice Reform Essay, Video, and Audio Contest

submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu

The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.

The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation

The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.

How Students Can Enter:

Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.

Star Tribune Sign Up Link

Public Health Signage and Fire Alarm Testing

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Facilities Management updates for the week include:
– Public health signage work
– Fire system testing on campus
– Electrical work on outside lighting
– Mask and sanitizer availability

For more information, you can check the Facilities website by following the link provided.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

Home office furniture for sale

submitted by koh@augsburg.edu

During Covid-19, we are working from home. Are you happy with your home office set up? Do you need more furniture for it? I am currently selling the following home office furniture:

— (Staples) electric (sit-stand) standing desk
— Varidesk chair (adjusts in accordance with te eletric standing desk)
— a small mahogany (rolling) file cabinet with glass top
— a small light grey love seat
— external keyboard, mouse, and wrist wrest

Please email Bibiana Koh at kph@augsburg.edu if you’re interested in any of these items. I have photos, dates of purchase, and prices!

Town Hall | Auggies Speak: 8:46 Crisis In Minneapolis

The time for healing is now. Join members of the Augsburg community on Wednesday, June 24 for an intimate discussion about systemic racism and its impact at all levels of society. This live town hall event offers perspectives from students, faculty and alumni panelists who explore the history, present and future of addressing racial injustice.

June 24, 2020 02:00 PM

Register in advance for this webinar.

The Study Abroad and Away Office is open for virtual appointments

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!

Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.

Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:

https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments

You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away

Spring Break and Summer 2021 – Study Abroad and Away Courses are waiting for you

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Spring Break 2021 and Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:

—NEW YORK CITY—
Roots to Rap: Islam in America – spring break
HIS 195 (Humanities)

—GUATEMALA—
Faith, Vocation, and Social Change – spring break
RLN 409 (Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 (Keystone for some majors)

—MINNESOTA—
Dakota and Ojibwe Spaces of Environmental Activism & Sovereignty – Spring Time 2
AIS 305 (elective) or ANT 295 (elective)
—MEXICO—
Spanish Language & Mexican Cultures – summer, multiple SPA course available(Modern Language)

Medical Spanish & Clinical Observership – summer, SPA 218 and SPA399

—CUBA—

Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba – Summer

THR 295 (Fine Arts)

—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany – Summer
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)

—ITALY—
Sustainability and Food Justice in Italy & the US – Summer
HIS 170 (Humanities) or HIS 440 (elective)

—CHINA—
Music Therapy in China – Summer
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 511: Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits), or
MUS 582: Transcultural Music Therapy (4 credits), or
MUS 511 and MUS 582 (total 4 credits)

Get more information about these short term programs

NEXT Tuesday – Racially Equitable and Responsive Recovery

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: June 16, 2020 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $30 Suggested Donation
Level: Intermediate
Track: Social Responsibility
Presenter: Tawanna Black, Center for Economic Inclusion

Building racially inclusive and equitable workplaces has become even more complex as we are now faced with the challenge of responding to the worsening economic and health disparities created by COVID-19 in many communities throughout the country. Employers can and should play an important role in inclusive recovery efforts, but must be equipped with data informed, market responsive solutions that center people of color. Tawanna Black, Founder and CEO of the Center for Economic Inclusion will facilitate this special Diversity Insights Digital Presentation sharing a framework for racially inclusive recovery for employers.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/dibs/racially-equitable-responsive-recovery/

An Intersection of Diversity and Politics in the midst of the Pandemic, Continued

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Malii Watts Witten (EngageBetween), Tatyana Fertelmeyster (Connecting Differences, LLC) answers questions from listeners that attended our popular webinar Workplace 2020: An Intersection of Diversity and Politics sponsored by AON.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/articles/p35/

HR Benefits and Payroll Forms: Due Noon Friday, June 12

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

In order to ensure timely processing of payroll for the 06/19 pay date, please submit all benefits and payroll change forms to hr@augsburg.edu by noon this Friday, 06/12/2020. This includes stipends, honoraria payments, and all forms for benefits, FSA (including Dependent Care Spending Accounts), HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes.

If you have questions about changing benefits due to COVID-19, please see the Benefits Guide below.

To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed; please contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu to receive a secure delivery link for submission. Thank you so much!

Augsburg Employee COVID-19 Benefits Guide

“Fellowship Fridays” Support Sessions Begin Next Week

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

CTL is joining Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Psychology Professor and member of Faculty Senate, to bring you Fellowship Fridays support sessions. Beginning Friday, June 19, all faculty members and teaching staff are invited to gather and share their experiences with teaching, learning, and advising in this strange new world. – we’ll trade ideas, advice, highs, lows, successes, and failures – or maybe we’ll just plain old vent. Most importantly, we will attempt to inoculate ourselves against one of the more insidious side effects of this pandemic – isolation. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, or pour a glass of wine, and Zoom in to support your fellow instructors and work through this challenging time together.

*If Friday afternoons don’t work with your schedule, but you would still like to participate, reach out to Bridget or Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, and they will contemplate adding other days/times in the future.

ZOOM Information (only accessible with an Augsburg email address)

More than Meets the Eye: A New Direction for Conversations on Disability

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: June 18, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: Social Responsibility
Presenter: Jessie Wusthoff, Clover Health

While many companies understand the need to implement legal components related to disability in the workplace, few are confident in approaching the human side of these conversations on disability.
During this webinar, we will introduce different social models around disability and understand how they show up in daily work life. We’ll focus on creating a safe space to understand how these models impact our personal points of view and begin to explore better ways of framing conversations around disability in the workplace.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/a-new-direction-for-conversations-on-disability/

Register for Globally Focused Online Courses in Summer Session 2

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Stay connected to the world this summer. Take a Summer–Time 2 online courses in Spanish, History, or Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies with Augsburg CGEE’s instructors in Mexico or Central America.

To access these courses, simply look in Records and Registration under Summer 2020 term and the departments listed below. There is a huge variety, including some specialized courses for upper-level learners! Register for the class as usual.

Register by June 29!

GENDER, SEXUALITY AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 481 Queer History in Latin America

HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 388: Queer History in Latin America

LANGUAGES AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES
SPA 112: Beginning Spanish II
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Providers
SPA 220: Business Spanish
SPA 224: Spanish for Ministry
SPA 225/325: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I and II
SPA 316: Conversations in Cultural Context
SPA 334: Contemporary Mexican Literature
SPA 335: Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts and Voices
SPA 337: Mexican Civilizations and Cultures

See summer online courses in Records & Registration

How COVID-19 is Shining the Light on Institutionalized Racism

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

Watch a video replay from our Diversity Insights Digital Presentation and take a look at how the systems and structures of our society have proved fertile ground for the COVID-19 to spread in historically underserved communities, what we can learn from this about how the same dynamics impact our organizations, and explores some options about what we can do about it.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/articles/how-covid-19-is-shining-the-light-on-institutionalized-racism/

Racially Equitable and Responsive Recovery (from COVID-19)

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: June 16, 2020 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $30 Suggested Donation
Level: Intermediate
Track: Social Responsibility
Presenter: Tawanna Black, Center for Economic Inclusion

Building racially inclusive and equitable workplaces has become even more complex as we are now faced with the challenge of responding to the worsening economic and health disparities created by COVID-19 in many communities throughout the country. Employers can and should play an important role in inclusive recovery efforts, but must be equipped with data informed, market responsive solutions that center people of color. Tawanna Black, Founder and CEO of the Center for Economic Inclusion will facilitate this special Diversity Insights Digital Presentation sharing a framework for racially inclusive recovery for employers.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/dibs/racially-equitable-responsive-recovery/

Plan ahead for study abroad on spring break and summer 2021

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Spring Break 2021 and Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:

—NEW YORK CITY—
Roots to Rap: Islam in America – spring break
HIS 195 (Humanities)

—GUATEMALA—
Faith, Vocation, and Social Change – spring break
RLN 409 (Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 (Keystone for some majors)

—MINNESOTA—
Dakota and Ojibwe Spaces of Environmental Activism & Sovereignty – Spring Time 2
AIS 305 (elective) or ANT 295 (elective)
—MEXICO—
Spanish Language & Mexican Cultures – summer, multiple SPA course available(Modern Language)

Medical Spanish & Clinical Observership – summer, SPA 218 and SPA399

—CUBA—

Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba – Summer

THR 295 (Fine Arts)

—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany – Summer
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)

—ITALY—
Sustainability and Food Justice in Italy & the US – Summer
HIS 170 (Humanities) or HIS 440 (elective)

—CHINA—
Music Therapy in China – Summer
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 511: Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits), or
MUS 582: Transcultural Music Therapy (4 credits), or
MUS 511 and MUS 582 (total 4 credits)

Get more information about these short term programs

A-mail Canceled Thursday and Friday — Suspended Operations

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

Augsburg has canceled classes and suspended operations for both Thursday and Friday, June 4 and 5, 2020. Thursday is an important day for our community, as a memorial service for George Floyd will be held from 1-3 p.m. at North Central University. Augsburg will continue essential operations on Thursday and Friday, but leaders in those areas have been asked to ensure that staff in those departments also are provided time away. Normal class schedules and our COVID-19 modified operations will resume on Monday, June 8, 2020.

Workplace 2020: An Intersection of Diversity and Politics in the midst of the Pandemic, Cont’d

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Malii Watts Witten (EngageBetween), Tatyana Fertelmeyster (Connecting Differences, LLC) answers questions from listeners that attended our popular webinar Workplace 2020: An Intersection of Diversity and Politics sponsored by AON.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/articles/p35/

Be Inspired. Cedar and Riverside Singers offer Comfort through Song

submitted by myersda@augsburg.edu

In the midst of the challenges of the pandemic and the distress we feel over events of the past few days in our community, the Cedar and Riverside Singers share their online choral music project, “We Shall Overcome.” Congratulations and gratitude to the students and their instructors, Ryan LaBoy and Allyss Haecker, as well as leader of our choral programs, Kristina Boerger.

augsburg.edu/music

Forum Podcast Ep. 34 – Strategies to Elevate Women’s Self-Empowerment

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Myra Hubbard (Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc.) explores the difference between being empowered and self-empowered, how to elevate women’s “self-empowered,” as well as offering next-level practices and strategies for both personal and professional development.

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/articles/p34/

Register for Globally Focused Online Courses in Summer Session 2

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Stay connected to the world this summer. Take a Summer–Time 2 online courses in Spanish, History, or Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies with Augsburg CGEE’s instructors in Mexico or Central America.

To access these courses, simply look in Records and Registration under Summer 2020 term and the departments listed below. There is a huge variety, including some specialized courses for upper-level learners! Register for the class as usual.

Register by June 29!

GENDER, SEXUALITY AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 481 Queer History in Latin America

HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 388: Queer History in Latin America

LANGUAGES AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES
SPA 112: Beginning Spanish II
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Providers
SPA 220: Business Spanish
SPA 224: Spanish for Ministry
SPA 225/325: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I and II
SPA 316: Conversations in Cultural Context
SPA 334: Contemporary Mexican Literature
SPA 335: Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts and Voices
SPA 337: Mexican Civilizations and Cultures

See summer online courses in Records & Registration

Spring Break and Summer 2021 – Study Abroad and Away Courses are waiting for you

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Spring Break 2021 and Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:

—NEW YORK CITY—
Roots to Rap: Islam in America – spring break
HIS 195 (Humanities)

—GUATEMALA—
Faith, Vocation, and Social Change – spring break
RLN 409 (Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 (Keystone for some majors)

—MINNESOTA—
Dakota and Ojibwe Spaces of Environmental Activism & Sovereignty – Spring Time 2
AIS 305 (elective) or ANT 295 (elective)
—MEXICO—
Spanish Language & Mexican Cultures – summer, multiple SPA course available(Modern Language)

Medical Spanish & Clinical Observership – summer, SPA 218 and SPA399

—CUBA—

Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba – Summer

THR 295 (Fine Arts)

—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany – Summer
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)

—ITALY—
Sustainability and Food Justice in Italy & the US – Summer
HIS 170 (Humanities) or HIS 440 (elective)

—CHINA—
Music Therapy in China – Summer
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 511: Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits), or
MUS 582: Transcultural Music Therapy (4 credits), or
MUS 511 and MUS 582 (total 4 credits)

Get more information about these short term programs

Virtual Town Hall for Faculty and Staff: This Week

submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu

A virtual town hall for Augsburg faculty and staff will take place Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m. Panelists will include President Paul Pribbenow, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Karen Kaivola, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Leif Anderson, and Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca John. A recording will be posted after the event.

Register Here

Auggie grads, take part in the #AuggieGrad social media campaign

With commencement right around the corner, we want to fill you in on the several ways you can help us celebrate you through social media! We hope you take part in sharing your milestone with the world! See the thread below:

  1. Watch this video by graduating Auggies to learn how to prepare for your virtual commencement.

Student with grad cap

 

 

2. Use our Hashtag: #AuggieGrad is the official commencement hashtag. We encourage grads, family, and friends to use this for all things graduation. Look through the tag to follow along!

 

 

3. Instagram templates: Screenshot these templates, fill them in, and post to your Instagram story. Tag “AugsburgUniveristy” on Instagram to be featured on our stories, and don’t forget to nominate other #AuggieGrads.

 

 

4. Facebook Profile Picture Frames: Let your Facebook friends know you’re officially an #AuggieGrad with these profile picture frames! Just click on your profile picture on Facebook, select “add frame”, and search “Augsburg University”.

 

 

 

 

5. Decorate your cap: Decorating your cap?     Share your masterpiece on social media and use #AuggieGrad so we see it!

 

 

 

 

 

6. Participate in the virtual ceremony: This week, you will receive an email from StageClip with a link to submit a personal message to be featured during the ceremony viewing. Use our #AuggieGrad Snapchat filter to create your video!

 

 

 

 

 

7. Zoom backgrounds: We’ve launched four Augsburg commencement-themed Zoom backgrounds for you to use at your virtual commencement. Click here to download.

 

8. Share a photo of you with your cap and/or gown. Use #AuggieGrad so we see it!

 

 

 

We’re excited to celebrate you and we can’t wait to see and share your #AuggieGrad content. Now, create, post, and tag away! Congratulations, Auggies!

Virtual Town Hall for Faculty and Staff this week

A virtual town hall for Augsburg faculty and staff will take place this Friday from 10-11 a.m. Panelists will include President Paul Pribbenow, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Karen Kaivola, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Leif Anderson, and Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca John. A recording will be posted after the event.

The link to register for the webinar will be posted on the Virtual Town Halls page on the Outbreak Planning site (link below).

Link: Virtual Town Hall Meetings

Special All Hands Meeting on Wednesday at 3:40 p.m.

A Special All Hands Meeting for Faculty and Staff will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 1 at 3:40 p.m. Last week’s Virtual Town Hall for faculty and staff focused on what we are doing to support our students through the end of the semester. President Pribbenow promised to circle back to other questions this week. This virtual All Hands Meeting will focus on those broader questions and concerns.
If you need accommodations to participate fully in this event, please contact the University Events department at 612-330-1104 or events@augsburg.edu.
The livestream link will be forthcoming.

Thank You Dedicated Faculty

The E-Learning team wants to thank all of the Augsburg faculty who attended workshops these past two weeks. You are working above and beyond to ensure your students can continue to learn. We want you to know that we are available to continue to support you in your efforts. As you prepare to begin classes again on Monday, you might draw some encouragement from this recent article from Inside Higher Ed.

Apply for the LEAD Fellows Internship-Fall 2020

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The application for LEAD Fellows Interns for the academic year 2020-2021 is now open!

The LEAD Fellows program is a great opportunity for students to develop their own leadership and civic agency through gaining meaningful work experience in community-focused organizations. LEAD Fellows have the support of a cohort of peers and Sabo Center staff as they discover what it means to be engaged citizens and critical thinkers. Fellows commit to bi-weekly meetings with the cohort as well as 2 (2 day) retreats annually, and can work up to 20 hours a week at their LEAD placement during the academic year.

Eligible students will be in their 1st or 2nd year with at least 2 years left in undergrad here at Augsburg, and interested in leadership development and social change work. The application will remain open through the week of April 6th.

Apply Here

Status Update on Canceled Augsburg Events

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

On Monday, March 16 the Minnesota Department of Health shared new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19—and as those guidelines remain in place—University Events has been working with our campus partners to address bringing Augsburg events into compliance.

As of Tuesday night, we’ve contacted all event hosts with events through April 18 and some—for which event hosts reached out to us proactively—for later in April. If you have an event scheduled prior to April 18 and haven’t heard from your planner please reach out to them. If you are hosting an event know you can independently cancel your event. If you decide to cancel your event please notify your planner as soon as possible so they can assist with navigating the cancellation.

There are three alternatives we are discussing with event hosts:

1. Live Stream / Video Conference (or other alternate modality) – Some events can be conducted online, via conference call, or in other ways that do not require face-to-face interaction.

2. Postpone – For events that will be postponed, we are asking event hosts to hold off on rescheduling for specific future dates at this time. Augsburg will be monitoring the situation and University Events will be in touch with updates about rescheduling.

3. Cancel – Many events won’t be able to be rescheduled for a number of reasons.

We know that many of these cancellations, postponements, and adjustments are and will be disappointing for our campus community, the event hosts, other participants, and our valued community partners. We share in that sorrow, but also know that all of us are doing what we must to promote good health and protect the most vulnerable within our community and among our neighbors.

Please reach out to your assigned event planner or me with questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Sarah Cash-Darvell

Guidelines:https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/action.html

Support for Coping with COVID-19

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling is working on transitioning our services to remote formats in order to continue supporting the Augsburg student body during these challenging times. Please look for communication from CWC if you have an upcoming appointment scheduled. Additional information will be available shortly for the rest of the campus community.

In the interim, our phone counseling services will be available 24 hours a day between now and next Wednesday morning, 3/25/20, to support students with anything you are struggling with- from urgent matters to just needing “someone to talk to.” This can be accessed by contacting our main number- 612-330-1707, and selecting option 1. This will allow you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor anytime our center is closed.

More information on health care (particularly if you are uninsured) and emotional coping can be found on our webpage, Coping with the Coronavirus (please see link below).

Your safety and well being is our highest priority. More information regarding support options will be available soon.

With deep care,
The CWC Staff

CWC Coping with the Coronavirus Webpage

Temporary Change to Escort Policy

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the campus community Public Safety will be suspending all vehicle escorts until further notice. Public Safety staff will still be providing walking escorts on campus, as well as to Fairview-Riverside Hospital and the People’s Center Riverside facilities.

If you are feeling ill and are not able to walk with Public Safety staff to Fairview or the People’s Center, you should still contact Public Safety at 612-330-1717 and we will have emergency medical services (ambulance service) assist in transporting you to the proper healthcare facility.

We will reassess this temporary policy change on 3/30/2020. Any questions about this temporary policy change should be directed to publicsafety@augsburg.edu.

Online Alternative Teaching Strategy Workshops Next Week

submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu

In order to assist instructors with preparing to provide alternative modes of teaching in the coming weeks, the E-Learning team is hosting the following online workshops. Please note, ALL of the sessions can be accessed using the link below.
Monday, March 23rd
– 10 am CST Zoom for Beginners (1 hour)
– 11:30 am Redesigning Your weekly class schedule in Moodle (30 min)
– 1:00 pm CST VoiceThread (1 hour)

Tuesday, March 24th
– 10 am CST Intermediate Zoom (30 minutes)
– 1 pm CST Quizzing (1 hour)

Wednesday, March 25th
– 10 am CST Zoom for Beginners (1 hour)
– 1 pm CST VoiceThread (1 hour)
– 3 pm CST Student Zoom (30 minutes)

Thursday, March 26th
– 10 am CST Intermediate Zoom (30 minutes)
– 11 am CST Redesigning Your weekly class schedule in Moodle (30 min)
– 1 pm CST Online Discussions (1 hour)
– 8 pm CST Student Zoom (30 minutes)

Friday, March 27th
– 10 am CST Zoom for Beginners (1 hour)

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/372617657

Important Human Resources and Payroll Information

submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu

The Human Resources/Payroll office has moved to remote operations as of Thursday, March 19 and will operate remotely until further notice. Office hours remain Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm. There will be no disruption to the payroll cycle.

IMPORTANT: Hourly staff and student employees MUST enter hours in the timekeeping system on each day worked rather than record time at the end of the pay period. Paper timesheets should not be used except on rare occasions. If using paper timesheets, they may be scanned and submitted to their supervisor, who will approve by email and will forward to Payroll. The deadline for timesheets is 2:00 PM on Monday, March 23. Supervisors must approve timesheets online by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 24.

Important payroll dates to remember:
Pay period March 8 – March 21 (ends on Saturday)
Monday March 23 – 2:00 pm timesheet deadline – system is LOCKED
Tuesday March 24 10:00 – Supervisor approval deadline
Friday March 27 – Payday

Please continue to have conversations with your supervisors and senior leadership as they will have the most up to date information as things change. We will also continue to update A-mail as necessary, but do not hesitate to email us if you have any questions.

Contact Human Resources, hr@augsburg.edu, with any questions or forms needed regarding employment and benefit needs.

Contact Payroll, payroll@augsburg.edu, with any questions or forms needed regarding Kronos, Payroll, Tax and Direct Deposit.

Thank you!

Apply for the LEAD Fellows Internship

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The application for LEAD Fellows Interns for the academic year 2020-2021 is now open!

The LEAD Fellows program is a great opportunity for students to develop their own leadership and civic agency through gaining meaningful work experience in community-focused organizations. LEAD Fellows have the support of a cohort of peers and Sabo Center staff as they discover what it means to be engaged citizens and critical thinkers. Fellows commit to bi-weekly meetings with the cohort as well as 2 (2 day) retreats annually, and can work up to 20 hours a week at their LEAD placement during the academic year.

Eligible students will be in their 1st or 2nd year with at least 2 years left in undergrad here at Augsburg, and interested in leadership development and social change work. The application will remain open through the week of April 6th.

Apply Here

Echo Moving to Online Publication

submitted by holsenk@augsburg.edu

To the Augsburg Community,
As many of you are aware Augsburg University has canceled classes the week following spring break while faculty and staff are working hard to develop alternative instruction for the week(s) following.
Unfortunately, we are unaware of how long alternative instruction will last, but we are committed to providing the same level of journalistic integrity we did before the viral outbreak. As of now, we are anticipating online coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and its effects on the Augsburg community. All future stories and coverage will be available on our website, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
We urge you all to stay safe during these unprecedented times. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at echo@augsburg.edu.

Echo website

Coping with COVID-19: Medical and Mental Health/Coping Supports

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling’s Coping with the Coronavirus webpage offers details on medical services if you are an Augsburg student who does not have health insurance , as well as screening options, health tips, and resources for mental health and coping support for all students during these anxious times. Please see link below.

As a reminder, 24-7 urgent phone counseling is available over break by contacting our main number- 612-330-1707, and choosing option 1.

More information will be available shortly regarding CWC services for the upcoming weeks.

CWC Coping with the Coronavirus

Take the Augsburg Virtual Tour

submitted by sotosm@augsburg.edu

Please enjoy our brand new Virtual Tour of Augsburg University! This multimedia interactive map gives you an on-the-ground view of Augsburg. Get a look at our residence halls, learn more about our academic buildings, peak inside performance spaces and practice rooms, and see up to date photos all around campus. The Admission Department is excited to use the Virtual Tour as an aid in the recruitment of out of state and international populations, as well as Minnesota students who face barriers in accessing our campus. Go Auggies!

Augsburg’s Virtual Tour