Author: farrisr

MindBodySpirit Cohesion: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Teaching and Learning (April 12)

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

What do you need to know about culturally responsive pedagogies? And why does it matter? New Mexico-based Dr. Flores Carmona will facilitate a keynote conversation on critical pedagogies and multicultural education. Her research and scholarship focused on social justice. The event is open to the students, faculty, and staff of the Augsburg Community.
Zoom option available
Date of event: Wednesday, April 12
Time of event: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location of event: Sateren Auditorium (Music Building)

https://www.augsburg.edu/education/thrive/

The Echo is Hiring for the 23-24 School Year

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Echo is hiring for the 23-24 school year! These are our open positions:

Copy Editor
Sports Editor
Opinions Editor
Features Editor
Outreach Coordinator
Online Publishing Coordinator

You don’t need writing or editing experience to apply! We train you in everything you need to know.

BIPOC students are encouraged to apply!

We are accepting applications until Wednesday, April 12th at midnight. To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to echo@augsburg.edu

(Writing samples can be a cover letter, essay, journal entry, etc. Anything non-fictional that shows your writing skills.)

Questions? DM us on Instagram or email echo@augsburg.edu

Check out our Instagram for more information!

Study Participants Needed

submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Annabella Castillo and I am a student in Sociology. I need student participants for a research project about the relationship between Internet use and mental health. The survey asks about internet use in childhood and adulthood. It is anonymous and completely online, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please fill out the survey if you can. Thanks!

Survey Link

Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Saturday – April 15, 10am-1pm Community Clean-up Competition

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

On Saturday April 15th from 10am-1pm, welcome in the spring by taking action to clean up trash and recycling on campus and in the surrounding community! We will be splitting off into teams from campus for the clean-up and then celebrating the action with lunch in Murphy Square. Join a student organization or athletic team, or create your own team of friends to compete for gift cards to local businesses!

Meet in the Urness & Mortensen Lobby

Contact: Maya Merritt, EAC Officer (merrittm@augsburg.edu)

Earth Month event info can be found here!

TODAY 2:30-8:30pm Young Adult Coalition Day at the Capitol

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Young people voted in historic numbers to protect our freedoms and our future. Now it’s time for our elected officials to Fund our Future! We can be a state that honors every person’s dignity and create an economy that meets all our needs. We deserve and could have bold climate action, a world class transit system, affordable healthcare for all, Paid Family and Medical Leave, childcare for every child, and an honest and affordable education. On April 11th, we will speak with our collective voice to rally for our values, meet with our elected officials, and learn how to stay engaged.

Take to train with Bonner Fellows and Environmental Stewardship Team to join youth and youth adults from across the state. This is a partner event with ISAIAH and the Young Adult Coalition. Dinner will be provided after sunset.

Please register for this event by following the link below.

Location: Meet in the quad outside of Christensen at 2:30PM or join us at 3PM at the MN State Capitol.

Contact: Elliot Altbaum, Young Adult Coalition Organizer (ealtbaum@isaiahmn.org)

Register Here

Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors; Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Thursday, April 13 6-8pm: Art+Activism=Artivismo

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Join us during Earth Month for an open mic evening to share the art of resistance: Poetry, music, visual arts, and manifestos that explore the topic of social and environmental justice. Readings can be in English and/or Spanish. All are welcome!

We frame resistance as cultural expressions that unite us in our opposition to oppression and that create paths to freedom and promote justice for all. Spanish and Cross-Cultural Studies faculty would be happy to help you choose a reading in Spanish or English to share, or you can choose to write your own. Artwork can include posters, photos, or paintings. Music can be of your own composition or created by others. Choose something that inspires you and that you want to share with others!

Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150

Contact: Zoe Barany, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator (baranyz@augsburg.edu) or Kate Reinhardt, Instructor of Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies (reinhard@augsburg.edu)

Learn more & sign up to perform your art!

New Staff Positions This Week (7)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

04/03/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897368649-accounts-payable-specialist
04/03/2023: Lead Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897370503-lead-custodian
04/03/2023: Assistant Registrar For Curriculum
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898958083-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum
04/03/2023: Assistant Director of Residential Operations
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897326084-assistant-director-of-residential-operations
04/03/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897325303-public-safety-officer
04/03/2023: Career Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897118714-career-services-program-manager
04/03/2023: Food Initiatives Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897116967-food-initiatives-program-manager

Search Augsburg Job Postings

TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on FY23–24 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us tomorrow for the April Focused Conversation. John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2023-24.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Don’t Forget Your Mail

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.

Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 15, 2023) we will be closing all student campus boxes. Then in August before the fall semester starts we will reassign them (possible new numbers) to all students living on campus. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.

If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/jpUkovCEcqYBhsuBA) or send us an email (mailship@augsburg.edu) with any relevant information. There is also an option to be reassigned your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall.

We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option. It is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the post office or the University, just the Mailroom.

End of the year Campus Box survey

UPS Tabling – Hiring Now

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Representatives will be on campus on Tuesday, April 11th in the lobby of the Christensen Center from 10:30am-12:30pm. Stop by to learn about part-time jobs.

They are not only the largest package delivery company in the world, but also a global leader in supply chain solutions–and that’s made possible by their employees.

Their employees go the extra mile for UPS and their customers–and they go the extra mile for them. Are you interested in learning more about our benefits, training and educational opportunities, veterans outreach, and Women’s Leadership Development initiative? UPS is looking to hire part-time package handlers.

https://www.ups.com/

Full-Time Faculty: Only 3 Seats Left for the Scholarly Writing Retreat in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat at the Dunrovin Retreat Center. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat – it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. There is no cost to you for this retreat — The Center for Teaching and Learning will cover room and board (and WiFi). We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday May 14th and ends at 3:00 pm on Tuesday May 16th. Space is limited to 18 full-time faculty members.

To find out more about the Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat and to complete a registration form, click the link below. If you have any other questions, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat Information and Registration

Know a High School or Middle School Student Who Needs Affordable Summer Camp? Check Out MDAW

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Debate & Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) is the Minnesota Urban Debate League’s Summer Speech & Debate Camp.

This year, we are offering 15 camps for middle and high school students. They are day camps hosted in-person at Augsburg University in Minneapolis and include:

• Policy Debate
• Lincoln Douglas
• Public Forum
• Speech (now with high school option!)
• Student Congress/Congressional Debate
• Basic Debate & Argumentation

We have Quick Start, 10 Day, and 15 Day sessions for several of these camps. Find information here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/

IMPORTANT: We don’t want finances to be a barrier to participation!

MDAW is committed to providing financial aid for students who apply during registration. The priority date is April 23rd. There are two ways to get scholarships:

1) If the student has a C or higher average and is free and reduced lunch eligible, they can get up to $1,000 in camp tuition from the Office of Higher Education.

2) If the student is facing other financial difficulties, but doesn’t meet that criteria, they can still apply for financial aid and earn $$ to attend via MNUDL. Payment plans are also available.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at mnudl@augsburg.edu

Learn more and sign up: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/

Full-Time Faculty: Only 3 Seats Remaining for the Integrated Course Design Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Participating in the Integrated Course Design (ICD) Workshop will change the way you think about teaching. It is offered to encourage faculty to develop their knowledge and skills in evidence-based, equitable, engaging, and holistic course design. Based on the work of L. Dee Fink, the workshop is designed to offer participants a reframing of their work from “teacher” to “designers of learning experiences.” More than a collection of different teaching strategies, integrated course design is an overall system for thinking about how all course elements and strategies intersect with one another to create significant learning experiences for students — experiences which engage students with your content and lead to changes in the way they live in and understand the world.

When: Wed May 17; Thu May 18; Wed May 24; Thu May 25 ; 9am-Noon all days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ICD Workshop will receive a $1000 stipend to support work on their course over the Summer.
How: Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

04/06/2023: Student: Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898286046-student-augsburg-bonner-community-leaders
04/05/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring & Summer 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898058763-student-facilities-and-grounds-assistant-spring-summer-2023

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Full-Time Faculty: Only 1 Seat Remaining for the Anti-Racist Pedagogy Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The ARP Workshop is offered to encourage full-time faculty to build on their personal reflection and education about racial inequities by learning about and implementing evidence-based, inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy.

When: Thu May 4; Fri May 5; 9am-Noon both days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ARP Workshop will receive a $500 stipend to support a small work project over the Summer.
How: Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

2023 Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium – TODAY

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton festival. The festival falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from about 50 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Attend the Whole Leader Roundtable Tomorrow – April 12

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in our upcoming Whole Leader Roundtable. Hosted by the Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole, these gatherings allow leaders the opportunity to network and provide insight to each other on today’s leadership challenges.

JOIN US AT THE NEXT ROUNDTABLE ON APRIL 12
Our next in-person Whole Leader Roundtable is Wednesday, April 12th (5:30 – 8pm) at Augsburg. You can also check out the Whole Leader Roundtable Schedule online at https://www.augsburg.edu/seeingthingswhole/whole-leaders/roundtables/. The Roundtable is free, but advanced registration is required.

Our next Zoom Roundtable is Friday, April 21⋅12:00 – 1:15pm. This opportunity is open to current Augsburg Graduate Students only.

Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu to register for either opportunity or to get more information.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
One individual brings a challenge for the group to explore using the Seeing Things Whole Threefold Model to understand a “whole” way forward. Advice is not given, but questions are asked as the group supports the individual to discover the many dimensions of the challenge.

Challenges can be anything the individual is navigating, including how to balance work and life, how to make professional decisions about a new career path, or how sustain oneself in a challenging yet fulfilling environment.

Through the Roundtable, we build trusting relationships that support leaders to reflect openly and gain insight to tackle challenges. This process supports their ability to see things whole.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Read what past Roundtable participants are saying.
“I find the model to be very thorough in a way that fosters a unique depth of conversation.”

“I am more mindful of others. We all have stories and hearing the others reminds me the people I interact with on a daily basis have stories as well that affect our interactions.”

Full-Time Faculty: Only 1 Seat Remaining for the Anti-Racist Pedagogy Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The ARP Workshop is offered to encourage full-time faculty to build on their personal reflection and education about racial inequities by learning about and implementing evidence-based, inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy.

When: Thu May 4; Fri May 5; 9am-Noon both days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ARP Workshop will receive a $500 stipend to support a small work project over the Summer.
How: Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Pre-Med Students: Improve Spanish and Gain Experience in Medical Settings This Summer in Mexico

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills, and get experience in a medical setting through an Observership? Join fellow Auggies and students from across the US at CGEE in Mexico this summer.

Take 8 credits of classes designed to benefit pre-med students:

MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 31
– 8 credits
– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
– INS/SPA 399: Observership

*** Apply by April 1 ***

Applicable, affordable, and scholarships are available. Amazing on your resume as you plan ahead for your career in a medical field.

Visit the link, below

Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu

Stop by our office: Science Hall 110

Learn More and Apply Today

Study and Intern in Northern Ireland This Fall Semester – Free Airfare

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Time to level up your college experience with Study Abroad–spend Fall semester in Northern Ireland:

*** Earn 16 credits and stay on track to graduate

*** Complete an internship – a stellar addition to your resume!

*** Complete your Augsburg Experience Requirement

*** Live at Ulster University’s Magee Campus, alongside other international, Irish and UK students

*** Travel around Northern Ireland as part of the semester experience

*** Use your financial aid, PLUS get an additional $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant for this program

Apply by April 1st for the Fall 2023 Cohort, and get FREE AIRFARE to the program!

Contact the Study Abroad & Away office with questions and to set up an advising appointment: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn More and Apply Today

Ambré Concert in Minneapolis

submitted by alvarad3@augsburg.edu

Grammy-award-winning artist Ambré is coming to perform on tour at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 pm. Her hit single “I’m Baby” featuring Jvck James is currently top 10 on the R&B radio charts and was the #1 most added at R&B Radio in August 2022. Last year, Ambré also performed at Afropunk which was supported by VOGUE, The FADER, Hypebeast, and more. She also performed at this year’s Made In America Festival.
KAUG Radio is proudly collaborating with Live Nation to promote up-and-coming artists to Augsburg students. KAUG Radio believes that every person has a voice and we are dedicated to shining a spotlight on artists here in Minneapolis. We are proud to announce this concert and invite you all to stream Ambré and her creative work of art.

Ambré Ticketmaster

Team Looking for Support Crew for World Record Attempt Canoeing the Mississippi

submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu

This May, a team from Minnesota will be attempting to break the world record for paddling the 2,340 miles of the Mississippi River. The record currently stands at a little under 18 days (paddling around the clock).. They are looking for two or three volunteers for support crew on the trip south. This team attempted to break the record last year, came very close, but had to call it off near the end due to a bad storm. This would be an opportunity to participate in an ambitious project, potentially be part of a world-record setting team, and learn a lot about how to mount a complicated and challenging endeavor. If you are interested and want to learn more, contact Prof. Joe Underhill (underhil@augsburg.edu), who can get you in touch with the lead support team organizer, “Moose” Dougherty.

Mississippi Speed Record

TODAY: the Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program (continued)

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Sarah Keller, Professor Of Chemistry, and biophysicist at University of Washington. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Stabilizing Fragile Membranes on the Early Earth”, Keller will explain that small building blocks of DNA and proteins can interact with membranes, stabilizing them and providing insight into early life processes on Earth (Tuesday, April 11, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Keller will also attend, mingle, and talk to students about the Zyzzogeton Research Symposium and other events

Convocation Schedule

Faculty and Staff IT Survey Returns

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

After a pandemic pause, the Faculty and Staff IT Survey returns at https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bQ5nS0fGWnJNlRA

Please take 10 minutes and fill out the anonymous survey before the end of June. Your feedback helps us know how we’re doing and will help us in our planning. We’ve been doing this survey since 2008 and we track our satisfaction ratings over time.

IT Survey 2023

Spanish Classes in Mexico This Summer

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills? Take a class with Augsburg in Mexico this summer and complete Augsburg Experience, too!

Classes are available at all levels, at various times, and specialized courses for pre-med or ministry are available.

Apply by May 1

LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN MEXICO

– various dates throughout summer

– 4-12 credits

– SPA – Spanish courses at all levels beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements

– independent study or internship also possible

MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO

– June 8 – July 31

– 8 credits

– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals

– INS/SPA 399: Observership

SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY in MEXICO

– June 8 – July 24

– 8 credits

– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I

– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry

– Upper-level courses available, if needed

To learn more about these programs and start an application, get in touch:

Visit the link, below

Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu

Stop by our office: Science Hall 110

Get more information about summer in Mexico

Donate Your Old Caps and Gowns to Graduating Auggies

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

ShareShop is asking for black cap and gown donations to support Auggies graduating in May. Caps and gowns can be any size, graduate or undergraduate – as long as they are black. Bring them by the ShareShop next week Monday 10 am – 2 pm, Tuesday 12 – 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm, 3 – 5 pm, Thursday 12-3:30 pm, or Friday 11:30 am – 3 pm. For donations outside of these times, please email environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu.

ShareShop Website

Volunteer to Help Auggies Move Large Items Out of Their Residence Halls to the ShareShop

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

This spring, ShareShop, Augsburg’s on campus Free Store, and Residence Life are partnering to collect donations from spring Move Out for the ShareShop to be redistributed to students, staff, and faculty over the summer and during next school year. This donation program will reduce waste generated by Move Out and support our students, staff, and faculty in need of furniture, clothing, and more.

On April 19th, from 3 – 5 pm we are looking for volunteers to join the ShareShop team and RLife to help move large items (such as couches, desks, tables, shelves, etc) from student rooms to the ShareShop. We ask that volunteers are able to lift up to 50 pounds and can commit to at least 1 hour of volunteering in this time frame. Carts and dollies will be available for moving large items.

If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up below. After you sign up, you will receive an email with day of instructions.

Food will be provided for volunteers after to show our appreciation : )

Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu

Thank you for supporting Augsburg’s community and the environment!

Move Out 2023 Volunteer Sign Up

MindBodySpirit Cohesion: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Teaching and Learning (April 12)

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

What do you need to know about culturally responsive pedagogies? And why does it matter? New Mexico-based Dr. Flores Carmona will facilitate a keynote conversation on critical pedagogies and multicultural education. Her research and scholarship focused on social justice. The event is open to the students, faculty, and staff of the Augsburg Community.
Zoom option available
Date of event: Wednesday, April 12
Time of event: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location of event: Sateren Auditorium (Music Building)

https://www.augsburg.edu/education/thrive/

Angel Young is Named 2023/2024 Newman Civic Fellow

submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu

Angel Young will represent Augsburg as the Newman Civic Fellow with Campus Compact next year. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Angel!

Campus Compact Newman Fellows Website

Earth Month Events Week 2

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

April is Earth Month at Augsburg! Join the Environmental Action Committee, the Environmental Stewardship team, and other Earth Month partners to learn, advocate, and celebrate.

View a full list of events and partners at https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2023/03/20/earth-month-2023/.

View longer event descriptions at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqxYozznUJOMYf2NYTwO1U4XdC_mxYxI8xOwQm4tgRs/edit.

This week’s events include…

Monday 4/10
Sewing in the ShareShop
1030 am -12 pm
Science Hall 8B

Sisterhood Boutique Pop-Up Sale
11 am – 1 pm
Christensen Lobby

Clean Water for Auggies!
1-2 pm
Lindell Library 301

Tuesday 4/11
Young Adult Coalition Day at Capitol
3-8:30 pm
MN State Capitol
https://secure.everyaction.com/rzrZG8mKXkGvlSqz_qYlnQ2?emci=72ff1fa0-dac1-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=6f82bc54-e4c1-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4627570

Thursday 4/13
Art + Activism = Artivismo
6-8 pm
Hagfors 150
Sign up for open mic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S7e-Y7SJ8fWPSEIzBB7mj_j4m_Lcx5u8nmPPTqZX7Zg/edit?usp=sharing

Saturday 4/15
Community Clean Up Competition
10 am – 1 pm
Urness-Mortensen Lobby

TODAY 1-2pm: Clean Water for Auggies

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Today from 1-2pm, come learn how Auggies have advocated for clean water on campus and beyond. Join us to learn about ongoing water quality research at Augsburg (it’s safe to drink!) and our deep connections to water stewardship through programs like the River Semester and coursework in Environmental Studies 320, URGO Research, and the Environmental Sustainability Living Learning Community. Come share your experiences and wishes for clean water for Auggies and all! Get a free EAC reusable water bottle! Snacks will be provided.

This event is in conjunction with the Lindell Library’s exhibit, Karst and Water Pollution, which is available in the Learning Commons from April 9 through May 6.

Location: Lindell Library, Room 301

Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)

Earth Month 2023 Events

Tuesday, 2:30-8:30pm Young Adult Coalition Day at the Capitol

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Young people voted in historic numbers to protect our freedoms and our future. Now it’s time for our elected officials to Fund our Future! We can be a state that honors every person’s dignity and create an economy that meets all our needs. We deserve and could have bold climate action, a world class transit system, affordable healthcare for all, Paid Family and Medical Leave, childcare for every child, and an honest and affordable education. On April 11th, we will speak with our collective voice to rally for our values, meet with our elected officials, and learn how to stay engaged.

Take to train with Bonner Fellows and Environmental Stewardship Team to join youth and youth adults from across the state. This is a partner event with ISAIAH and the Young Adult Coalition. Dinner will be provided after sunset.

Please register for this event by following the link below.

Location: Meet in the quad outside of Christensen at 2:30PM or join us at 3PM at the MN State Capitol.

Contact: Elliot Altbaum, Young Adult Coalition Organizer (ealtbaum@isaiahmn.org)

Register Here

Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors; Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Thursday, April 13 6-8pm: Art+Activism=Artivismo

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Join us during Earth Month for an open mic evening to share the art of resistance: Poetry, music, visual arts, and manifestos that explore the topic of social and environmental justice. Readings can be in English and/or Spanish. All are welcome!

We frame resistance as cultural expressions that unite us in our opposition to oppression and that create paths to freedom and promote justice for all. Spanish and Cross-Cultural Studies faculty would be happy to help you choose a reading in Spanish or English to share, or you can choose to write your own. Artwork can include posters, photos, or paintings. Music can be of your own composition or created by others. Choose something that inspires you and that you want to share with others!

Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150

Contact: Zoe Barany, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator (baranyz@augsburg.edu) or Kate Reinhardt, Instructor of Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies (reinhard@augsburg.edu)

Learn more & sign up to perform your art!

Join the Environmental Stewardship Team This Summer

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Do you care about the environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, diverse team making positive change for people and planet? Then work on the Environmental Stewardship Team! We are hiring a few undergraduate student workers to join our team this summer with the potential for employment to continue into the schoolyear. Students can expect to work 8-15 hours per week on projects connected to the community garden, ShareShop, and beyond. Please review the job description before applying. Candidates must be work study eligible (email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with questions about your financial aid package).

Questions? Contact Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)

Review the job description & apply here!

Scrubs Camp Counselors Needed; July 10-13; Earn $500

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Counselors are needed to work at Scrubs Camp at Augsburg from July 10 – July 13, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily. Counselors will be paid $500 for the four day camp. Scrubs Camp is coordinated by HealthForce Minnesota and provides opportunities for high school students to explore health careers by engaging in interactive sessions led by health care professionals. Interested? Contact Deenna Steinhaus at scrubscamp@winona.edu to request a job description and an application form. Applications are due April 14.

More About Scrubs Camp

Full-Time Faculty: Only 4 Seats Remaining for the Integrated Course Design Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Participating in the Integrated Course Design (ICD) Workshop will change the way you think about teaching. It is offered to encourage faculty to develop their knowledge and skills in evidence-based, equitable, engaging, and holistic course design. Based on the work of L. Dee Fink, the workshop is designed to offer participants a reframing of their work from “teacher” to “designers of learning experiences.” More than a collection of different teaching strategies, integrated course design is an overall system for thinking about how all course elements and strategies intersect with one another to create significant learning experiences for students — experiences which engage students with your content and lead to changes in the way they live in and understand the world.

When: Wed May 17; Thu May 18; Wed May 24; Thu May 25 ; 9am-Noon all days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ICD Workshop will receive a $1000 stipend to support work on their course over the Summer.
How: Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

Full-Time Faculty: Only 2 Seats Remaining for the Anti-Racist Pedagogy Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The ARP Workshop is offered to encourage full-time faculty to build on their personal reflection and education about racial inequities by learning about and implementing evidence-based, inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy.

When: Thu May 4; Fri May 5; 9am-Noon both days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ARP Workshop will receive a $500 stipend to support a small work project over the Summer.
How: Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Full-Time Faculty: Only 3 Seats Left for the Scholarly Writing Retreat in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat at the Dunrovin Retreat Center. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat – it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. There is no cost to you for this retreat — The Center for Teaching and Learning will cover room and board (and WiFi). We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday May 14th and ends at 3:00 pm on Tuesday May 16th. Space is limited to 18 full-time faculty members.

To find out more about the Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat and to complete a registration form, click the link below. If you have any other questions, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat Information and Registration

The Echo is Hiring for the 23-24 School Year

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Echo is hiring for the 23-24 school year! These are our open positions:

Copy Editor
Sports Editor
Opinions Editor
Features Editor
Outreach Coordinator
Online Publishing Coordinator

You don’t need writing or editing experience to apply! We train you in everything you need to know.

BIPOC students are encouraged to apply!

We are accepting applications until Friday, April 14th at midnight. To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to echo@augsburg.edu

(Writing samples can be a cover letter, essay, journal entry, etc. Anything non-fictional that shows your writing skills.)

Questions? DM us on Instagram or email echo@augsburg.edu

Check out our Instagram for more information!

New Staff Positions This Week (9)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

04/03/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897368649-accounts-payable-specialist
04/03/2023: Lead Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897370503-lead-custodian
04/03/2023: Assistant Registrar For Curriculum
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897338864-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum
04/03/2023: Assistant Director of Residential Operations
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897326084-assistant-director-of-residential-operations
04/03/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897325303-public-safety-officer
04/03/2023: Career Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897118714-career-services-program-manager
04/03/2023: Food Initiatives Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897116967-food-initiatives-program-manager
03/31/2023: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896738293-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
03/31/2023: Counselor, Center for Wellness and Counseling
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896728847-counselor-center-for-wellness-and-counseling

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New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

04/06/2023: Student: Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898286046-student-augsburg-bonner-community-leaders
04/05/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring & Summer 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898058763-student-facilities-and-grounds-assistant-spring-summer-2023
03/31/2023: Summer 2023- Academic Year 2023-24: Accounts Payable Student Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896731977-summer-2023-academic-year-2023-24-accounts-payable-student-assistant
03/31/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896730048-summer-2023-student-urgo-office-assistant

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Save the Dates: the Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program is April 10 and April 11

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Sarah Keller, Professor Of Chemistry, and biophysicist at University of Washington. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Stabilizing Fragile Membranes on the Early Earth”, Keller will explain that small building blocks of DNA and proteins can interact with membranes, stabilizing them and providing insight into early life processes on Earth (Tuesday, April 11, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Keller will also attend, mingle, and talk to students about the Zyzzogeton Research Symposium and other events as well as present a seminar for undergraduate STEM students entitled: “Membranes of Hungry Yeast are Tiny, Living Thermostats,” April 10 at 5:00 PM in Hagfors 150A.

Convocation Schedule

Civic Engagement Awards From Campus Compact

submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu

The 2023 winners of the Iowa/Minnesota Campus Compact Civic Engagement Awards have been announced. Augsburg is represented by Barbara Sabino Pina who won the Student Leadership Award, Steve Peacock who received the Civic Engagement Stewardship Award, and the West Bank Business Association for the Community Partner Award. Please congratulate them.

IAMNCC 2023 Augsburg University Awardees

2023 Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium – April 11

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton festival. The festival falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from about 50 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Want to Support Girls and Gender Expansive Youth in the Twin Cities? Judge Financial Literacy Debates

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to 1,200+ students across 9 districts in the Twin Cities. We find creative ways to adapt and innovate the debate format to meet student needs- and that’s what our financial literacy debate program is designed to do!

Research shows that young women and gender expansive youth have less knowledge and confidence in their financial literacy.

We know that debate helps students build their knowledge, skills, and confidence in its regular format- and that other urban debate leagues have seen a 35% increase in financial literacy thanks to similar programming! Help us make it possible here in the Twin Cities- volunteer!

Our Financial Literacy tournament this year will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Augsburg University. Students will be debating about financial institutions and which is best for individual needs based on a profile presented to them upon entering the debate round.

The affirmative team will always argue that a large national bank is best and the negative team will choose whether they want to argue that a credit union, community bank, or neobank is best for the profile presented.

This opportunity includes judging 3 debate rounds and then attending a networking lunch where students can chat with their judges about their financial interests, questions, etc.
We need volunteers to make it happen! Please sign up if you meet the following criteria:
• Have significant financial knowledge (judges are typically financial professionals)
• Identify as women, or gender expansive(since this program was created for students that identify in this way)

If you have any questions, please let us know! We hope to hear from you soon or see you at the tournament!

SIGN UP TO BE A JUDGE HERE: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Wednesday: Focused Conversation on FY2023–24 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us on Wednesday for the April Focused conversation. John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2023-24.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Study Participants Needed

submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Annabella Castillo and I am a student in Sociology. I need student participants for a research project about the relationship between Internet use and mental health. The survey asks about internet use in childhood and adulthood. It is anonymous and completely online, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please fill out the survey if you can. Thanks!

Survey Link

Nominate your Colleagues and/or Yourself for Staff Senate

submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate nominations are now open! Please nominate any colleague who you think would be a great fit! The deadline to nominate is Friday, April 28. After which a ballot will sent out in early May.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQYiLgAyQW3BrAsrLdFEJrO1LhTBGzuU9AdtGeuOyjyYAI8A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Apply to the Bonner Community Leaders Program

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The Bonner Community Leaders (BCL) program is a part of a nationally recognized network of leadership and scholarship programs through the Bonner Foundation. Augsburg BCL is an intentionally diverse cohort of 20-25 students who commit to doing civic and community-based work and contribute to building a more just world, working in and with communities surrounding Augsburg University. BCL is ideally a 4-year program (students with at least 2 years left at Augsburg are welcome to apply), where students build deep relationships with a cohort of justice-minded peers and staff who support them throughout their academic journey. BCL contributes to Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.

For more information about the national network of Bonner programs, visit the national Bonner Foundation site.

*Some Bonner Leaders do further leadership development through the academic study of leadership in the Leadership Studies Minor.

Apply Here!

Congratulations to Study Abroad Scholarship Awardees

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Ahlam Gass and Abdirisak Mohamud, both recipients of a nationally competitive study abroad scholarship through Fund for Education Abroad. Well done, Auggies!

Ahlam will study in Australia this summer and Abdirisak will study at American College of Greece in the fall semester.

The Fund for Education Abroad strives to increase access to study abroad for a diverse cohort of students, including students with financial need, students of color, first-generation college students, and community college students. The Fund for Education abroad has two application cycles per year, and Auggies looking to study abroad in spring, or summer 2024 are invited to apply.

Read the full announcement from Fund for Education Abroad

GenEd(it) Revision Update

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Community,

Welcome to the first general education revision initiative bi-weekly update!

The General Education Advisory Group, a representative team of faculty, staff and student members, was convened this spring and charged with reviewing our current general education curriculum and proposing revisions by December 2023.

You will find information about the general education revision initiative in the General Education Revision 2023 community Moodle page and Google Drive. Please feel free to share your questions and suggestions in the GenEd(it) Comment Box. These resources are linked below.

We will consult widely on our collective efforts to revise our general education curriculum and look forward to hearing from you.

With gratitude,

The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)

Amanda Case, Natural Sciences; Kristen Chamberlain, Humanities; Jennie Diaz, Professional Studies; George Dierberger, Professional Studies; Darcey Engen, Fine Arts; Elaine Eschenbacher, Asst Provost for Experiential Learning; Rukia Gesaade, Student Representative; Marah Jacobson, Asst Provost for Academic Administration; James Vela-McConnell, Social Sciences; Stacy Freiheit, GenEd Director

Updates

Internal and external analysis of the general education curriculum

The rationale and timeline were shared at the March faculty meeting

Upcoming

April: Survey invitation about what is essential learning in Augsburg’s general education

May: General education revision workshop

Resources

GenEd(it) Comment Box: https://forms.gle/HZEGqh9Cb5Y4Qfd66

General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530

General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T

March Faculty Meeting Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1J1hqqjYBTG57HvqXcJ_5jPnRgGYtXaLTgmztxLuEpls/edit#slide=id.g1abfe3c53c7_0_99

TODAY: Get Shadowing Hours with the Pre-PA Club

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is having our final Virtual Shadowing Movie Night of the semester TODAY, 04/06, at 530-730pm in HC250. You do not need to be pre-PA to be in our club or attend events—anyone interested in pre-health professions can join!

We will have food and snacks available, so please RSVP on Auggie Life. If you are celebrating Ramadan, you are more than welcome to take food home with you to enjoy later. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

Branwen

Spanish Classes in Mexico This Summer

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills? Take a class with Augsburg in Mexico this summer and complete Augsburg Experience, too!

Classes are available at all levels, at various times, and specialized courses for pre-med or ministry are available.

Apply by May 1

LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN MEXICO
– various dates throughout summer
– 4-12 credits
– SPA – Spanish courses at all levels beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
– independent study or internship also possible

MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 31
– 8 credits
– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
– INS/SPA 399: Observership

SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 24
– 8 credits
– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
– Upper-level courses available, if needed

To learn more about these programs and start an application, get in touch:

Visit the link, below
Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Stop by our office: Science Hall 110

Get more information about summer in Mexico

Next Week: Focused Conversation on FY2023–24 Budget

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us next week for the April Focused conversation. John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2023-24.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Be The Match Drive at Augsburg

submitted by becker@augsburg.edu

Please join the Augsburg Football Team and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee on Thursday, April 13th, for a Be-The-Match drive. Stop by the Kennedy Center Lobby anytime between 10 am – 3 pm to join the national bone marrow registry. (Ages 18 – 39)

For more information regarding Be The Match, bone marrow donation, and why this drive is so important, join an educational Zoom session on Tuesday, April 11th, from 7:30 – 8 pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3643405850

Meeting ID: 364 340 5850

Scrubs Camp Counselors Needed; July 10-13; Earn $500

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Counselors are needed to work at Scrubs Camp at Augsburg from July 10 – July 13, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily. Counselors will be paid $500 for the four day camp. Scrubs Camp is coordinated by HealthForce Minnesota and provides opportunities for high school students to explore health careers by engaging in interactive sessions led by health care professionals. Interested? Contact Deenna Steinhaus at scrubscamp@winona.edu to request a job description and an application form. Applications are due April 14.

More About Scrubs Camp

Save the Dates: the Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program is April 10 and April 11

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Sarah Keller, Professor Of Chemistry, and biophysicist at University of Washington. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Stabilizing Fragile Membranes on the Early Earth”, Keller will explain that small building blocks of DNA and proteins can interact with membranes, stabilizing them and providing insight into early life processes on Earth (Tuesday, April 11, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Keller will also attend, mingle, and talk to students about the Zyzzogeton Research Symposium and other events as well as present a seminar for undergraduate STEM students entitled: “Membranes of Hungry Yeast are Tiny, Living Thermostats,” April 10 at 5:00 PM in Hagfors 150A.

Convocation Schedule

New Student Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

04/04/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999898058763-student-facilities-and-grounds-assistant-spring-summer-2023
03/31/2023: Summer 2023- Academic Year 2023-24: Accounts Payable Student Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896731977-summer-2023-academic-year-2023-24-accounts-payable-student-assistant
03/31/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896730048-summer-2023-student-urgo-office-assistant
03/29/2023: Summer & Academic Year 2023-24: Bonner Community Leaders Program Office Intern
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896287233-summer-academic-year-2023-24-bonner-community-leaders-program-office-intern
03/29/2023: Student: Cedar-Riverside Community Event Planning Intern, May-September 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896258653-student-cedar-riverside-community-event-planning-intern-may-september-2023

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TODAY: Greenhouse First Thursday

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet.

Today (April 6) is the final First Thursday of the semester is this week, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

It’s Earth Month, and we will be featuring the crop wild relatives that could help us sustainably produce food under a changing climate. Ironically, human activity is now threatening the habitats of many of these important species that our future food security could depend on, and some are even facing extinction. Come learn about the fascinating botany of crop wild relatives and why they matter.

event flyer

Faculty and Staff Well-Being Workshop

submitted by eolson@augsburg.edu

Title: Find Calm in Chaos: Radical Self-Care in Uncertain Times
Date: Tues., May 9th
Time: 1:30-3:00
Location: virtual

For a variety of reasons, employees across the globe are feeling deep levels of burnout and languishing that, for many, has led to “quiet quitting” or literal quitting. We know that these challenges are often experienced even more acutely by BIPOC and non-majority employees, who exist within systems of oppression and who are often called on to do the work of dismantling those systems in more emotionally laborious ways. Given the increasing complexity of our work, as well as the emotional toll of the last handful of years, many Augsburg employees have expressed desire for opportunity for connection, engagement, and time to prioritize professional and personal care. This session, provided with the support of President Pribbenow and the Health and Well-Being Task Force, offers space for employees to take time out of the demand for productivity to intentionally focus on the health and well-being of ourselves as individuals within the Augsburg community.

From Dr. Lewis:
This session is a gift of time and space to take a deep breath together in community. We explore practices of Radical Self-Care and being “awake” that help create space for wellness, and thereby interrupt the effects of toxic stress and trauma, especially related to the world pandemic and racial injustice. By the end, participants connect with themselves and others more deeply and practice healthy expressions of grief, pain, and joy. Strengthening our foundations around radical self-care can help us all show up for ourselves, our loved ones and our community.

Event Registration:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcOyqrTgqG9ZbIQNPgyQYiJCJqbKl2EKO

If you need any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call the University Events Department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu in advance of your participation or visit.

Full-Time Faculty: Only 3 Seats Left for the Scholarly Writing Retreat in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat at the Dunrovin Retreat Center. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat – it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. There is no cost to you for this retreat — The Center for Teaching and Learning will cover room and board (and WiFi). We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday May 14th and ends at 3:00 pm on Tuesday May 16th. Space is limited to 18 full-time faculty members.

To find out more about the Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat and to complete a registration form, click the link below. If you have any other questions, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat Information and Registration

Full-Time Faculty: Only 5 Seats Remaining for the Integrated Course Design Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Participating in the Integrated Course Design (ICD) Workshop will change the way you think about teaching. It is offered to encourage faculty to develop their knowledge and skills in evidence-based, equitable, engaging, and holistic course design. Based on the work of L. Dee Fink, the workshop is designed to offer participants a reframing of their work from “teacher” to “designers of learning experiences.” More than a collection of different teaching strategies, integrated course design is an overall system for thinking about how all course elements and strategies intersect with one another to create significant learning experiences for students — experiences which engage students with your content and lead to changes in the way they live in and understand the world.

When: Wed May 17; Thu May 18; Wed May 24; Thu May 25 ; 9am-Noon all days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ICD Workshop will receive a $1000 stipend to support work on their course over the Summer.
How: Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

Integrated Course Design (ICD) Grant Application

Full-Time Faculty: Only 3 Seats Remaining for the Anti-Racist Pedagogy Workshop in May

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The ARP Workshop is offered to encourage full-time faculty to build on their personal reflection and education about racial inequities by learning about and implementing evidence-based, inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy.

When: Thu May 4; Fri May 5; 9am-Noon both days
Where: Augsburg University Campus
Who: All full-time Augsburg faculty members are eligible to apply for one of the 8 seats in the workshop. Those accepted into the ARP Workshop will receive a $500 stipend to support a small work project over the Summer.
How: Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Anti-Racist Pedagogy Grant Application

Fall Semester in Northern Ireland – Free Airfare

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Time to level up your college experience with Study Abroad–spend Fall semester in Northern Ireland:

*** Earn 16 credits and stay on track to graduate

*** Complete an internship – a stellar addition to your resume!

*** Complete your Augsburg Experience Requirement

*** Live at Ulster University’s Magee Campus, alongside other international, Irish and UK students

*** Travel around Northern Ireland as part of the semester experience

*** Use your financial aid, PLUS get an additional $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant for this program

Apply by April 1st for the Fall 2023 Cohort, and get FREE AIRFARE to the program!

Contact the Study Abroad & Away office with questions and to set up an advising appointment: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn More and Apply Today

2023 Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium – April 11

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton festival. The festival falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from about 50 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Strommen Center Staff Members: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Tuesday, 2:30-8:30pm Young Adult Coalition Day at the Capitol

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Young people voted in historic numbers to protect our freedoms and our future. Now it’s time for our elected officials to Fund our Future! We can be a state that honors every person’s dignity and create an economy that meets all our needs. We deserve and could have bold climate action, a world class transit system, affordable healthcare for all, Paid Family and Medical Leave, childcare for every child, and an honest and affordable education. On April 11th, we will speak with our collective voice to rally for our values, meet with our elected officials, and learn how to stay engaged.

Take to train with Bonner Fellows and Environmental Stewardship Team to join youth and youth adults from across the state. This is a partner event with ISAIAH and the Young Adult Coalition. Dinner will be provided after sunset.

Please register for this event by following the link below.

Location: Meet in the quad outside of Christensen at 2:30PM or join us at 3PM at the MN State Capitol.

Contact: Elliot Altbaum, Young Adult Coalition Organizer (ealtbaum@isaiahmn.org)

Register Here

Study Participants Needed

submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Annabella Castillo and I am a student in Sociology. I need student participants for a research project about the relationship between Internet use and mental health. The survey asks about internet use in childhood and adulthood. It is anonymous and completely online, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please fill out the survey if you can. Thanks!

Survey Link

Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors; Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

The Echo is Hiring for the 23-24 School Year

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Echo is hiring for the 23-24 school year! These are our open positions:

Copy Editor
Sports Editor
Opinions Editor
Features Editor
Outreach Coordinator
Online Publishing Coordinator

You don’t need writing or editing experience to apply! We train you in everything you need to know.

BIPOC students are encouraged to apply!

We are accepting applications until Friday, April 14th at midnight. To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to echo@augsburg.edu

(Writing samples can be a cover letter, essay, journal entry, etc. Anything non-fictional that shows your writing skills.)

Questions? DM us on Instagram or email echo@augsburg.edu

Check out our Instagram for more information!

Join the Environmental Stewardship Team This Summer

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Do you care about the environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, diverse team making positive change for people and planet? Then work on the Environmental Stewardship Team! We are hiring a few undergraduate student workers to join our team this summer with the potential for employment to continue into the schoolyear. Students can expect to work 8-15 hours per week on projects connected to the community garden, ShareShop, and beyond. Please review the job description before applying. Candidates must be work study eligible (email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with questions about your financial aid package).

Questions? Contact Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)

Review the job description & apply here!

Volunteer to Help Auggies Move Large Items Out of Their Residence Halls to the ShareShop

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

This spring, ShareShop, Augsburg’s on campus Free Store, and Residence Life are partnering to collect donations from spring Move Out for the ShareShop to be redistributed to students, staff, and faculty over the summer and during next school year. This donation program will reduce waste generated by Move Out and support our students, staff, and faculty in need of furniture, clothing, and more.

On April 19th, from 3 – 5 pm we are looking for volunteers to join the ShareShop team and RLife to help move large items (such as couches, desks, tables, shelves, etc) from student rooms to the ShareShop. We ask that volunteers are able to lift up to 50 pounds and can commit to at least 1 hour of volunteering in this time frame. Carts and dollies will be available for moving large items.

If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up below. After you sign up, you will receive an email with day of instructions.

Food will be provided for volunteers after to show our appreciation : )

Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu

Thank you for supporting Augsburg’s community and the environment!

Move Out 2023 Volunteer Sign Up

The Seward Cafe is Hiring

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Seward Cafe, a much beloved Seward Neighborhood institution that closed to the public to provide mutual aid during the pandemic is reopening! The Seward is a worker-owned collective of radical folks making radical space and they’re hiring! Applications are open and they are hoping to open May 1st!

They are looking to hire folks who are interested in not only serving coffee to community but also wanting to help build community through current working groups in the space! If this sounds like something you are interested in, follow this link: http://www.tinyurl.com/sewardcafe

Learn more about the Seward Cafe: https://www.sewardcafe.com/

Monday, 1-2pm: Clean Water for Auggies

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

On Monday, April 10th from 1-2pm, come learn how Auggies have advocated for clean water on campus and beyond. Join us to learn about ongoing water quality research at Augsburg (it’s safe to drink!) and our deep connections to water stewardship through programs like the River Semester and coursework in Environmental Studies 320, URGO Research, and the Environmental Sustainability Living Learning Community. Come share your experiences and wishes for clean water for Auggies and all! Get a free EAC reusable water bottle! Snacks will be provided.

This event is in conjunction with the Lindell Library’s exhibit, Karst and Water Pollution, which is available in the Learning Commons from April 9 through May 6.

Location: Lindell Library, Room 301

Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)

Earth Month 2023 Events

Call to Action: East Phillips Urban Farm

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Ask your legislator to support HF 2093, a bill to allocate funding to the East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm!

HF 2093 is being heard in the House Capital Investments Committee. We are asking House Capital Investments Committee members to support an effort to add the language from HF 2093 to the Committee’s bonding bill as an amendment.

We are currently seeking the support of all our state representatives, especially:

Rep Fu Lee
Capital Investments Committee Chair
rep.fue.lee@house.mn.gov
651-296-4262

Rep Liz Reyer
Capital Investments Committee Vice Chair
rep.liz.reyer@house.mn.gov
651-296-4128

Rep Rick Hansen
rep.rick.hansen@house.mn.gov
651-296-6828

Rep Dean Urdahl
rep.dean.urdahl@house.mn.gov
651-296-4344

Rep Alicia Kozlowski
(thank them for their great support)
rep.alicia.kozlowski@house.mn.gov
651-296-2228

Rep Leon Lillie
rep.leon.lillie@house.mn.gov
651-296-1188

Rep Dan Wolgamott
rep.dan.wolgamott@house.mn.gov
651-296-6612

Rep Jay Xiong
rep.jay.xiong@house.mn.gov
651-296-4201

Find your Minnesota State Representative and give them a call:
https://gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts

Talking points:
Please support HF 2093. We are requesting $20 million in funding that would enable East Phillips to buy back the 7.6 acres of the former Roof Depot site from the City of Minneapolis to support East Phillips and Little Earth’s vision of:
Community self-determination through community ownership
Building infrastructure for a healthy and sustainable community
Reducing harmful cumulative environmental health impacts on our neighborhood
Reconnecting indigenous people to land, foods and medicine
Building a replicable model for a just and sustainable future

For more information and to donate funds: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

One Spot Left – MN Humanities Center: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside April 29

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank
April 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest, with a longstanding tradition of activism, cultural diversity, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community, including Somali, Ethiopian, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive, in-person experience that includes a walking tour of the neighborhood with Abdirizak Bihi, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio; food sampling from local restaurants; and stories from community members. K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours.

This event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center, Augsburg University, the West Bank Business Association. Read more about it in this Mill City Times article: http://millcitytimes.com/news/learning-from-place-cedar-riverside-immersive-experience-apr.html

Registration is FULL, with a few spots reserved at no-cost for Augsburg staff and faculty. Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu if you’re interested in attending. You can also learn more here: https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/

Employer Tabling TODAY- Integrity Living Options

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Representatives from Integrity Living will be on campus Thursday, April 6th from 10:30-12:30 to meet with students.

Integrity Living Options, Inc. (ILO) is a Minnesota based organization incorporated in 2002, that provides Responsive and Respectful Services and Supports for individuals with a range of disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses.

Individuals are served in our Community Residential Services homes, in our 24 hour Emergency Assistance Programs and by staff members of our Unit Based Division (Positive Supports, Housing Stabilization Services, and Crisis Stabilization Services

We are currently accepting referrals for:

Housing Stabilization Services
24-Hour Emergency Assistance
Positive Support Services (Waiting List)

To learn more visit their web site at http://www.integrityliving.com/

Donate Your Old Caps and Gowns to Graduating Auggies

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

ShareShop is asking for black cap and gown donations to support Auggies graduating in May. Caps and gowns can be any size, graduate or undergraduate – as long as they are black. Bring them by the ShareShop next week Monday 10 am – 2 pm, Tuesday 12 – 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm, 3 – 5 pm, Thursday 12-3:30 pm, or Friday 11:30 am – 3 pm. For donations outside of these times, please email environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu.

ShareShop Website

Responses Needed: Mental Health Resource Survey

submitted by millerk4@augsburg.edu

Hello Everyone,

This year the CWC created the Mental Health Task force. Augsburg Day Student Government works on this committee to ensure that student needs are being advocated for in each meeting and in each wellness motion made in the committee.

The first major thing that we would like to do is get feedback from as many students as possible on the current state of wellness on campus. Below I have linked a survey that we created to gather the information that we would like.

The survey is a little lengthy but should take only a few minutes and it will be completely anonymous. Your feedback is vital to understanding a more diverse perspective on Augsburg wellness.

If you have any questions on the survey or issues accessing you can reach out to Kalista Miller the ADSG representative at millerk4@augsburg.edu

https://forms.gle/ZSokQvgsWBeB3maq8

The Seward Cafe Is Hiring

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Seward Cafe, a much beloved Seward Neighborhood institution that closed to the public to provide mutual aid during the pandemic is reopening! The Seward is a worker-owned collective of radical folks making radical space and they’re hiring! Applications are open and they are hoping to open May 1st!

They are looking to hire folks who are interested in not only serving coffee to community but also wanting to help build community through current working groups in the space! If this sounds like something you are interested in, follow this link: http://www.tinyurl.com/sewardcafe

Learn more about the Seward Cafe: https://www.sewardcafe.com/

The Echo Is Hiring for the 23-24 School Year

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Echo is hiring for the 23-24 school year! These are our open positions:

Copy Editor
Sports Editor
Opinions Editor
Features Editor
Outreach Coordinator
Online Publishing Coordinator

You don’t need writing or editing experience to apply! We train you in everything you need to know.

BIPOC students are encouraged to apply!

We are accepting applications until Friday, April 14th at midnight. To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to echo@augsburg.edu

(Writing samples can be a cover letter, essay, journal entry, etc. Anything non-fictional that shows your writing skills.)

Questions? DM us on Instagram or email echo@augsburg.edu

Check out our Instagram for more information!

New Staff Positions This Week (9)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

04/03/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897368649-accounts-payable-specialist
04/03/2023: Lead Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897370503-lead-custodian
04/03/2023: Assistant Registrar For Curriculum
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897338864-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum
04/03/2023: Assistant Director of Residential Operations
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897326084-assistant-director-of-residential-operations
04/03/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897325303-public-safety-officer
04/03/2023: Career Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897118714-career-services-program-manager
04/03/2023: Food Initiatives Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999897116967-food-initiatives-program-manager
03/31/2023: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896738293-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
03/31/2023: Counselor, Center for Wellness and Counseling
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896728847-counselor-center-for-wellness-and-counseling

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New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

03/31/2023: Summer 2023- Academic Year 2023-24: Accounts Payable Student Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896731977-summer-2023-academic-year-2023-24-accounts-payable-student-assistant
03/31/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896730048-summer-2023-student-urgo-office-assistant
03/29/2023: Summer & Academic Year 2023-24: Bonner Community Leaders Program Office Intern
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896287233-summer-academic-year-2023-24-bonner-community-leaders-program-office-intern
03/29/2023: Student: Cedar-Riverside Community Event Planning Intern, May-September 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896258653-student-cedar-riverside-community-event-planning-intern-may-september-2023

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Strommen Center Staff Members: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.

Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.

If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k

Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank April 29

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank
April 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest, with a longstanding tradition of activism, cultural diversity, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community, including Somali, Ethiopian, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive, in-person experience that includes a walking tour of the neighborhood with Abdirizak Bihi, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio; food sampling from local restaurants; and stories from community members. K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours.

This event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center, Augsburg University, the West Bank Business Association. Read more about it in this Mill City Times article: http://millcitytimes.com/news/learning-from-place-cedar-riverside-immersive-experience-apr.html

Registration is FULL, with a few spots reserved at no-cost for Augsburg staff and faculty. Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu if you’re interested in attending. You can also learn more here: https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/

ADSG and ASAC General Elections Open Friday April 7

submitted by dawid@augsburg.edu

Hello,

If you received the email below it was intended to be scheduled to send out Friday, April 7 at 8am. That is the time when general elections will open. Please follow the outlined instructions on Friday when it is live on Auggie Life. Until that date and time you will not have access to the ballot.

Thanks!

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The Day Student Body General Election for the 2023-2024 academic year is now open! Eligible students can vote on positions for Day Student Government (by academic standing), the Augsburg Student Activities Council, and any additional referenda on the ballot.

The election can be accessed via Auggie Life at https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/ – make sure you are signed into Inside Augsburg in order to see the election ballot.

Elections will be open until Monday, April 10 at 11:59pm.

Questions? Email Firi Dawid at dawid@augsburg.edu. Thank you!

Firi Dawid
Director of Campus Life
Augsburg University