Author: farrisr

New Staff Position: Seasonal Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Summary of Position

Assists the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis

– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.

– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.

– Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

– Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards

– Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution

– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization

– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate

– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s)

– Assist with camps and clinics

– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

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New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/20/2023: Student: Sabo Center- Environmental Stewardship Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894225658-student-sabo-center-environmental-stewardship-coordinator

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

Edible Books Festival at Lindell Library

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Calling all cooks and book lovers!

In honor of Edible Book Day, Lindell Library is hosting its first ever Edible Books Festival on Friday, March 31 at 3:00 pm.

An edible book is any dish based on a book or literary theme. Books, poems, short stories, or even graphic novels can serve as inspiration.

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to submit an entry. Please register your dish and the book that inspired it no later than Thursday, 3/30.

Examples from other libraries’ events can be found at http://bit.ly/42y4SAK and http://bit.ly/3ZXJ0gF.

Even if you don’t submit an entry, please stop by to admire – and EAT – the edible books!

To register or for more information, contact Mary Hollerich at holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.

Seniors, Academic Advisors, and Strommen Center Staff: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I’m 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. The research question seeks an answer to the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions that college graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help locate where that gap lies, in an attempt to bridge it, and 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 of consent to participate and answer up to 22 questions if they are a student or 14 questions if they are a student support service staff member.

Participants will not receive direct benefits because there aren’t any incentives, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and the betterment of student support services at Augsburg University. The potential risks for participating in this study are that it may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and may awaken passionate feelings from answering questions pertaining to their experiences.

If you’re interested in participating, 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 questions.

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/17/2023: Education Graduate Program Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893958423-education-graduate-program-coordinator
03/16/2023: Program Assistant – TRIO/SSS
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893763284-program-assistant-trio-sss
03/16/2023: Financial Aid Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893716011-financial-aid-counselor

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Interested in Research and Graduate School? Apply to the TRIO McNair Scholars Program

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2023 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2024 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2024. Students from all majors are welcome to apply, though preference is given to applicants that are interested in pursuing a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all participant slots are filled.

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through coursework, academic advising, workshops, and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($6000) with an Augsburg faculty member during Summer of 2024.

The McNair Scholars Program is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred).

If you’re interested in learning more about McNair or you’re unsure whether you qualify, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu.

McNair Website

Interested in Becoming a Physician Assistant?

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is having our next meeting this Wed., 3/22, at 1035-1105am in Hagfors 106. Applying to PA schools can be a complex process, so we are learning how to research PA schools and determine which schools may be right for you. This is an important part of the planning process as many schools have varying prerequisite courses or other requirements to apply. You do not need to be pre-PA to be in our club or attend events—anyone interested in pre-health professions can join!

Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
Branwen

Learn more about physician assistants: https://www.aapa.org/about/what-is-a-pa/

Hmong Women Together Colorism Event

submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu

Come join HWT in our event where we discuss colorism. We will be collaborating with other student orgs, so come by for some good conversation.

Tuesday, March 21, 4-5:30 p.m. in OGC 111

Augie Life Info

Doug Green Poetry Reading: Wednesday, March 29, 7:00pm

submitted by green@augsburg.edu

Doug (D. E.) Green, Professor emeritus in English, will be reading with NYC poet & fellow Shakespearean Heather Dubrow at Eat My Words Bookstore, 7pm, Wed, 29 Mar. You’ll hear works from his latest chapbook, “Catastrophizing in Catastrophe” (2023), as well as from “Jumping the Median” (2019) and brand new unpublished work. You can find further information here. Please join us.

information here

Chapel: Jane Ulring

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten chapel at 11:30 am today to hear Jane Ulring, Managing Director of Interfaith at Augsburg, preach on “Messy Joy, Imperfect Praise, and other Lessons from Spring.” Next Tuesday, March 28th, Mark Hanson will share his story “Formative Disruptions” in the next installment of the Uncovering Vocation series.

Tiger Sushi This Tuesday

submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu

Tiger Sushi will be on campus on Tuesday, March 21 in The Commons. Come up early and often for freshly prepared sushi.

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2023 (graduating by December ‘25)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Wednesday, May 17 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 26 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Natasha Clark has held various positions at 3M in areas such as adhesives, sustainability and automation. Shortly after graduating from Augsburg with a B.A in physics she started her career at 3M as Laboratory Technician. She then explored positions in the company’s energy and sustainability as an analyst while obtaining her master’s degree in electrical engineering at the University or St.Thomas. She currently working at 3M as an Advanced Control Systems Engineer to assist in the automated production of 3M’s most popular products such as N95 masks and Post-it Notes.

Renee Van Siclen is a Data Scientist who is passionate about using analytics to solve complex problems and inform strategic decision-making. She has extensive experience in gathering, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets using advanced analytical techniques and visualizing results for clear and effective communication. Renee completed a BA in International Relations at Augsburg and went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s of Liberal Arts in Data Science from the Harvard Extension School.

Grace Puchaicela graduated from Augsburg University, majoring in Biochemistry. During her time at Augsburg she did research, assisted in an O-Chem lab, volunteered in hospitals out of the country and in nursing homes in the states. She currently works for Labcorp and will soon will start a phlebotomy certification course to help get involved in her community and to contribute toward her ultimate goal which is to become a Physician Assistant (PA) and be able to help underserved people as much as she can.

Sign-Up to Donate Blood and Save a Life

submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC), TriBeta, and Augsburg Athletics have teamed up with Memorial Blood Centers to host a Blood Drive on campus!

When: Thurs., March 30th, 10am-3pm (sign-up for a time below)
Where: Check-in at the Dome (football field), donate in the Bloodmobile (Lot L)

Sign-up here: https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/71021
Please read Eligibility Guidelines

We are tabling in Christensen Center on 3/21 (2-4pm) and 3/23 (9-1130am), so you can stop by to say hi or ask any questions. You can also email jorenbyb@augsburg.edu, becker@augsburg.edu, or pearsong@augsburg.edu.

Thank you and please consider donating to make a difference!

Bakken Museum

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

TriBeta is going to the Bakken Museum this Saturday, March 25! If you would like to join us, please RSVP by Wednesday, March 22nd at noon so we can get enough tickets.

Email pearsong@augsburg.edu with any questions.

RSVP

Disability Visibility Book Discussion March 30

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 1: “Being” on Thursday, March 30, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided.

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk and from the CLASS Office (LL 216). You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event please contact Paul, laipa@augsburg.edu

Apply for a Fulbright

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Fulbright gives you the opportunity to teach abroad for a year. The process of applying is invaluable and winning the award is a life changing experience.

To be eligible and competitive you need to be:
– A U.S. Citizen or national
– Hold a 3.0 or higher GPA for serving as an English Teaching Assistant
– Hold a 3.5 or higher to conduct research or attend graduate school
– Active member in the Augsburg community or your home community
– Effective skills to serve as a cultural ambassador of the U.S. to your host country

If you are a junior or senior you would be working this summer on your application for an early fall submission. If you are awarded the Fulbright you would most likely leave the following summer.

If you would like to learn more about the Fulbright program, please schedule an appointment with Dixie Shafer, Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor, by contacting urgo@augsburg.edu. To streamline the scheduling process, please provide general days and times that work for you to meet. Meetings typically run about an hour long, but if you decide you need a follow up meeting, we are happy to help schedule a second meeting.

Fulbright Website

Interfaith Dinner: Spirituality and Mental Health

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Join students from the Interfaith Scholars course, and mental health counselor Jimmy Booth for pizza and discussion on topics of Mental Health and Spirituality.

Time: 6pm
Location: OGC 100

Earn $5 – Have Your Resume Reviewed

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you in the process of looking for an internship or full-time job?

The Strommen Center is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Northwestern Mutual to review students resumes. Campus Recruiters are volunteering to help students update their resumes. Regardless of your major or what company you are hoping to interview with you are invited to attend.

Sign up in Handshake for a one-on-one 15- minute resume review with a recruiting expert . After your resume questions are answered, you will receive a $5 gift card that can be used at Nabo, Einstein Bros, Kafe Kafeega and the Commons.

Spots for the 15 minute sessions are limited, so sign-up early! We look forward to seeing you in the Strommen Center from 10:00am-12:00pm on Tuesday, March 28th.

If questions please email tilton@augsburg.edu.

April 2 – CAIR MN Ramadan Dinner

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Attend CAIR MN Ramadan Dinner with fellow Auggies and Professors on April 2nd!
(Free, all are welcome!)

When: April 2nd, 5:30pm
Where: Coffman Memorial Union
Getting there: Auggies will leave from Christensen Center Lobby to walk to Coffman at 5:00pm.

More details about the event from CAIR:
“We look forward to connecting with you and sharing with you the great work we have been up to. The event is free and all are welcome.

We are incredibly excited about our 2023 Key Note Speaker. He is a Humanitarian, Activist, Author, and Former NBA Player. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, of Gulfport, Mississippi was formerly known as Chris Jackson before reverting to Islam in 1991.

Mahmoud grew up with Tourettes syndrome(undiagnosed until the age of 17) and expresses he”Wouldn’t be the basketball player nor person he is off the court if it wasn’t for Tourette syndrome”. It’s also a driving force in supporting mental health causes and initiatives.

In his unwavering faith in Islam, Abdul Rauf preaches “The goal in life is to find your gift, the purpose in life is to away” which is why today Abdul Rauf spends his time Pulitzer extensively in the U.S. and abroad engagements and basketball training while also partnering with organizations that align with his faith on issues such as Education, Social Justice, Mental Health and Humanitarianism.”

Would you like to attend?
1.RSVP
2. Meet Professor Sarah Degner Riveros in the Christensen Lobby at 5:00 pm on April 2nd to walk over together OR plan your own transportation and meet up with Auggies there : )
3. Questions? Email ulringj@augsburg.edu OR riveross@augsburg.edu

RSVP Form

Welcome Bridget Lavish

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Join URGO in welcoming Bridget Lavish as our new Health Professions Specialist. Bridget will be defending her thesis next week and will earn a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance from Oklahoma State University, where she also holds a Master’s in Public Health and Master’s in Mass Communications. Bridget joins us after many years at Oklahoma State, where she was an academic success coach and an instructor in Public Health and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies. In addition to her time in academia, Bridget spent ten years in publishing and editing and will be a valuable resource for students applying to the health professions schools. We are excited to have her! Her office is Hagfors 101D. Please stop by and greet her.

4 Days Left — Nominate a StepUP Alum for the “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

In celebration of StepUP’s 25th anniversary, we are recognizing 25 StepUP alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and the cause of recovery. We are calling for nominations to honor these alumni at our 25th anniversary gala on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. the Radisson Blu–Mall of America with the “25 in 25 Outstanding StepUP Alumni” awards.

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

A special pre-Gala reception will be held for award recipients and their guests
Award recipients will be recognized in printed programs and on stage at the Gala
Due to time constraints, individual award recipients will not be able to speak on stage.

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

Visit the Writing Center

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open for the Spring Semester!
In the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-7pm and Monday- Thursday 2-7pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

We are here to give you feedback on all of your papers and projects.

For more information, please visit our website

Seniors, Academic Advisors, and Strommen Center Staff: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

Participants will be asked to read a document of consent to participate and answer up to 22 questions if they are a student or 14 questions if they are a student support service staff member.

If you’re interested in participating, 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 questions.

Kalista and Salma ADSG Campaign

submitted by millerk4@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!

We want to announce our candidacy for the Augsburg Day Student Government President and Vice President.

We will be tabling and posting on instagram for the next few weeks as we approach the ADSG election day.

If you want to know more about our campaign, have questions about us or our goals if elected check out our Instagram account, K.S.Campaign. This will be the central location for information about us and our campaign.

Check it out and we will see you on campus!

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 April 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

July 2023 Summer Course in South Korea – Music

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in the ways people and culture are impacted by music, movement, and community? This summer course might be for you!

The two-week Music Therapy in South Korea summer course is open to students in Music Therapy, Music, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Biopsychology, Education, and students in related fields who have a strong interest in the intersections of music, health, and culture.

Applications for this program are due April 1.

***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***
• Travel July 6-19, 2023
• MUS 374 or 474
• graduate course options available

This program completes the Augsburg Experience for all participants.

MUS 374 is the course option for non-Music Therapy majors, and would be a general elective credit.

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more information and apply

Queer Prom 2023

submitted by sutherle@augsburg.edu

Quueer Prom- Saturday March 25 from 7:00pm- 10:00pm in East Commons

Auggie Life: QPA

The Forum is Next Week — Last Chance to Register

submitted by humerick@augsburg.edu

What is the Forum on Workplace Inclusion?

The forum provides a variety of workshops and experiences that explore equity in the workplace. This year’s theme of combining forces, emphasizes our collective power for change. Students will get the opportunity to experience a professional conference and choose from a variety of sessions that fit their interests and passions. Learn more about the workshops and speakers here: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/2023-conference/

When/Where is it?

The event will be at the Hilton Minneapolis on Monday March 27th with relevant programming occurring from 12:30pm to 5:30pm. Campus Life will provide free transportation from campus to the event and back for registered students. Registration is first come first serve.

How do I sign up?

Fill out the google interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPerGLdXTaPXWJuflwI1uQhuu5CEo5Mu_zrLO-xvZeN4w1Hg/viewform

forumworkplaceinclusion.org

Senior-Latinx Identifying Students From Class of 2022-23

submitted by hernandi@augsburg.edu

Calling all Latinx-Identifying students from the Class of 2022-23!

We are on the lookout for a Senior Student Keynote Speaker interested in representing the Class of 2022-23 for our Latinx Spring Banquet occurring on April 8, 2023. The keynote speaker will have the opportunity to represent their graduating class during a 10-15 minute speech around the theme: ¡Aquí estamos y Aquí Seguimos!

Students interested in this opportunity must fill out the google form by March 29, 2023

Student Keynote Speaker Application Form

St Paul Saints Tickets

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

Spring is here which means baseball season isn’t too far away. I’ve got a few Saint season tickets for sale due to scheduling conflicts. Tickets are Section 105, Row 10 seats 1 and 2 near first base. Two seats available for each game, $15 per ticket. Available April dates are: Thursday, April 6th, Wednesday April 19 and Friday April 21st. Email isaacson@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: an Introduction and Conversation

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

We will gather on Thursday, March 30th from 3:45 -5:00pm in OGC 100. This is an in-person event. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Our conversation leaders will be Prof. Erin Sugrue (Social Work) and Prof. Mary E. Lowe (Religion & Augsburg’s current Batalden Scholar).

To prepare for our conversation, watch, Mays Imad’s video presentation, “Trauma Informed Teaching & Learning”; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqcTbipuFDQ&t=37s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqcTbipuFDQ&t=37s

Study and Intern in Europe This Fall Semester and 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 & Start an Application

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Two CTL sessions this week were conducted over Zoom so that we could provide recordings to make them available more widely. See the titles below and go to the Augsburg CTL home page and scroll down to “Videos from CTL Events” to access them!

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 2023)

You can find past session recordings at this site as well. If you have any questions or experience any trouble accessing these recordings, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Grace Puchaicela graduated from Augsburg University, majoring in Biochemistry. During her time at Augsburg she did research, assisted in an O-Chem lab, volunteered in hospitals out of the country and in nursing homes in the states. She currently works for Labcorp and will soon will start a phlebotomy certification course to help get involved in her community and to contribute toward her ultimate goal which is to become a Physician’s Assistant (PA) and be able to help underserved people as much as she can.

Gage Games: Students, Staff, and Faculty Are Welcome

submitted by ferralez@augsburg.edu

Visit the Gage Center for Student Success on Wednesday, March 22, 10am to 1pm, to meet Gage Center staff and earn some bragging rights in Jenga, Candy Land, and many more!

Study Abroad in Africa This Fall and Get Free Airfare

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Deciding which courses to take this fall? Check out Augsburg’s own study abroad program to South Africa & Namibia – and get free airfare!

“Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice” offers Auggies the opportunity to deconstruct environmental and racial injustices felt today by examining the legacies of apartheid and colonization. You will learn from local organizations, community members, and others who call South Africa or Namibia home.

This program is perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. You can use all your financial aid and receive an automatic $1,500 Travel Grant!

Highlights include:

*Travel to two countries (South Africa and Namibia) in one semester – all included in the program price!
*Complete graduation requirements (LAF’s) in: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Search for Meaning II, Recreational Wellness, and your Augsburg Experience
*[Optional] internships for hands-on work experience in a local organization

Apply by April 1st to join the fall 2023 cohort and receive free airfare for this program!

Learn More and Apply

5 Days Left to Nominate a StepUP Alum for the “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

https://www.augsburg.edu/seeingthingswhole/whole-leaders/roundtables/

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

Attend the Next Whole Leader Roundtable on April 12th

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 the leadership challenges of today.

JOIN US AT THE NEXT ROUNDTABLE ON APRIL 12
Our next in-person Whole Leader Roundtable is Wednesday, April 12th 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.”

Sisterhood Boutique Pop-Up Sale Today

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Local presents a pop-up shop with our neighbors at Sisterhood Boutique, a business run by and for entrepreneurial East African young women in Cedar Riverside. Browse their curated racks of affordable, stylish clothing and accessories in the Christensen Center Lobby today from 11am-1pm.

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New Staff Position: Program Assistant – TRIO/SSS

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Position Summary: Coordinate departmental services and programming for TRIO/Student Support Services. Supervision of 1-2 student workers, oversee data entry and data management, coordinate communication and execution of events on and off campus, administer ongoing operations of office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Office Management: day to day office management including reception, supplies, files, scheduling, communication/ correspondence, outreach, forms, documents, equipment lending.

– Data Management: maintain student information in Agresso and Student Access databases, manage data reports for the department, university and Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education.

– Communication Flow: implement and manage strategies for Summer Bridge and academic year program outreach, including recruitment and communication with 500+ admitted students, and communication with current students.

– Student Employees: recruit, hire, train and supervise student worker office staff. Maintain training documents and reference manuals.

– Events Coordination: organize and implement logistics for student program events, meetings, and activities for groups of 6 – 75 people.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

– Professional development training, represent department at orientations, committees, events.

– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor.

View Job Posting

New Staff Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/16/2023: Program Assistant – TRIO/SSS
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893763284-program-assistant-trio-sss
03/16/2023: Financial Aid Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893716011-financial-aid-counselor
03/10/2023: Academic Technologist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892366543-academic-technologist
03/10/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892323053-accounts-payable-specialist
03/10/2023: Associate Director of Finance and Event Operations
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892316909-associate-director-of-finance-and-event-operations

Learn More and Apply Today

Take Classes and Intern in Europe This Fall (Plus Free Airfare): Join the Fall ’23 Cohort

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Level up your fall semester –Study Abroad 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, and Auggies 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!

Contac the Study Abroad & Away office with questions or advising: abroad@augsburg.edu

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 April 1

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

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

Summer Course in South Korea—Perfect for Music and Humanities Majors

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in the ways people and culture are impacted by music, movement, and community? This summer course might be for you!

Applications for this program are due April 1.

***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***
• Travel July 6-19, 2023
• MUS 374 or 474
• graduate course options available

This program completes the Augsburg Experience for all participants.

MUS 374 is the course option for non-Music Therapy majors, and would be a general elective credit.

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn more and apply

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Event details & descriptions can be found here

Earth Month 2023 Is Coming

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Come rekindle community, self-heal, and reconnect with the Earth through celebrations during Earth Month. These campus-wide, cross-department collaborative events will allow Augsburg students, staff, and faculty further connection to green spaces on campus, engagement with educational experiences by all forms of teachers, and the opportunity to build solidarity with social justice work bonded by intersectionality. Together in community, engage with local writers Erin Sharkey & Michael Kleber-Diggs in celebration of A Darker Wilderness (4/3), share in the art of resistance (4/13), bike/walk/roll to campus (4/21), eat/buy local, love water, share your voice at the State Capitol (4/11), and finish the month with a community bonfire into the sunset (4/25).

Mii omaa akiing endaayang – The Earth is our Home

Follow @sustainable_augsburgu & @augsburg_eac on Instagram for regular updates.

Make a contribution! During April’s Earth Month (and year-round), the ShareShop is accepting donations of gently-used items! These items will be redistributed back to students in the fall. As you move out of your residence hall or do some spring cleaning, drop off your donations with a student leader at Science Hall 8. Checkout the ShareShop website for accepted items and expanded hours during MoveOut.

Seniors, Academic Advisors, and Strommen Center Staff, Please Participate in This Sociology Survey

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

Participants will be asked to read a document of consent to participate and answer up to 22 questions if they are a student or 14 questions if they are a student support service staff member.

If you’re interested in participating, 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 questions.

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

Deadline Extended – Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Campus Life has extended the deadline for Leadership Awards Nominations and the Senior Leadership Society! The new deadline for both forms is Tuesday, March 21st at 8 a.m.

Students and staff may nominate individuals and organizations for many different awards. Clubs and organizations, as well as individual students are encouraged to self-nominate!

The Augsburg Senior Leadership Society application allows seniors for eligibility of the Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which has a cash prize of $500, as well as the Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is presented at commencement.

Please find links to these forms below and email campuslife@augsburg.edu with any questions!

Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/576313

Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Application: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/577212

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 2023)

You can find past session recordings at this site as well. If you have any questions or experience any trouble accessing these recordings, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

More About Augsburg Local

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Grace Puchaicela graduated from Augsburg University, majoring in Biochemistry. During her time at Augsburg she did research, assisted in an O-Chem lab, volunteered in hospitals out of the country and in nursing homes in the states. She currently works for Labcorp and will soon will start a phlebotomy certification course to help get involved in her community and to contribute toward her ultimate goal which is to become a Physician’s Assistant (PA) and be able to help underserved people as much as she can.

Sisterhood Boutique on Campus – March 20

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

TODAY- Nominate a Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less Than 5 Minutes

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Each year, Augsburg University recognizes up to four faculty members for excellence in one of three categories: teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates for these Distinguished Contribution awards must be nominated by a member of the Augsburg community – faculty, students, staff, or leadership. Thus, we are counting on all of you to ensure we know of the faculty who deserve this recognition!

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

All full-time faculty who have taught at Augsburg for the last 3 years are eligible to be nominated for all three categories (Teaching, Service, and Scholarship). Adjunct faculty who have taught at Augsburg for the last 3 years are eligible to be nominated for the Teaching category. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 17th at 11:59pm.

More information as well as the full nomination process (5 minutes!) and all nomination forms can be found at the CTL Annual Awards webpage (linked below). If you have any further questions or have problems accessing this information, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

8 Days Left to Nominate a StepUP Alum for the “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Check out the CACE website for more information and to register!

CACE Course – Register Now – Disembodying White Supremacy Through Bodywork

submitted by noblemo@augsburg.edu

Registration is now available for Augsburg’s inaugural offering of Disembodying White Supremacy Through Bodywork course. Join us to learn to understand your body’s reaction to racial discomfort, identify where racial stress is stored, and metabolize that discomfort to avoid getting stuck in your anti-racism efforts. Class discussion will focus on healing and ways to root our anti-racism in healing justice. Indigenous, Black and Brown bodies will be offered an affinity space for deeper healing.

Online: Mondays, 6-9pm, April 10, 17, 24
Be one of the first 10 Augsburg students, staff and faculty to register with your Augsburg email and receive a 20% discount. Registration must be received no later than April 3 for the discount.

We are excited to be moving forward with this important work at Augsburg, and want to hear from you. Would you like to see something specific offered as continuing education? Would you like to teach a course through CACE? Have feedback for us? Whatever your question, comment or concern, we would love to hear from you (cace@augsburg.edu)

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 2023)

You can find past session recordings at this site as well. If you have any questions or experience any trouble accessing these recordings, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

CTL Annual Awards webpage

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Grace Puchaicela graduated from Augsburg University, majoring in Biochemistry. During her time at Augsburg she did research, assisted in an O-Chem lab, volunteered in hospitals out of the country and in nursing homes in the states. She currently works for Labcorp and will soon will start a phlebotomy certification course to help get involved in her community and to contribute toward her ultimate goal which is to become a Physician’s Assistant (PA) and be able to help underserved people as much as she can.

Seeking Fluent Spanish Speakers: Earn $55/Tournament as Spanish Debate League Judge

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking fluent Spanish speakers to serve as debate judges for our upcoming Spanish Debate League tournaments. These tournaments help middle and high school students build their Spanish fluency as well as public speaking skills, self confidence, and critical thinking. The topic this year involves Puerto Rico becoming a US State.

We will pay judges $55 per tournament. No debate experience is required, but Spanish fluency is. All judges will receive training. Judges are asked to listen to students speak, choose a winner, and provide written and verbal feedback at the end of the round.

Tournaments will take place in person, at locations in the Twin Cities Metro, on Thursday evenings throughout late March, April, and May:

High School Tournaments:

• March 30
• April 20
• May 4

Middle School Tournaments:

• April 13
• April 27
• May 11

The tournaments will start at 4 and end at 7ish. Judges are not obligated to stay for awards. The tournaments will involve two rounds.

Need more information first? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/2n45vazQ8u7u1r3FA

Nominate a Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less Than 5 Minutes by TOMORROW

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023-24 PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

Sisterhood Boutique on Campus – March 20

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Local presents a pop-up shop with our neighbors at Sisterhood Boutique, a nonprofit run by and for entrepreneurial East African young women in Cedar Riverside. Browse their curated racks of affordable, stylish clothing and accessories in the Christensen Center Lobby on Monday, March 20 from 11am-1pm.

More about Augsburg Local:

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/13/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893011569-student-facilities-and-grounds-assistant-spring-2023
03/08/2023: Student: Cedar-Riverside Community Event Planning Intern, May-September 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999891639890-student-cedar-riverside-community-event-planning-intern-may-september-2023

New Staff Positions This Week (9)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

CTL Annual Awards webpage

Media Library Issues for Augsburg.edu

submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu

Hello again,
There was an issue with the media library load times on the domain “augsburg.edu”
The plug in has been updated and the issue appears to be resolved.
If not, please email me below.

email Jasvir

Disability Visibility Book Discussion March 30

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

9 Days Left for Nominations: “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

Click here to nominate someone

Nominate a Faculty Member for a 2023 Distinguished Contribution Award in Less than 5 Minutes: Deadline March 17

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

New this year: the nomination process has been changed to require less up-front time for the nominator with the goal of substantially increasing the numbers of initial nominations.

Disability Visibility Book Discussion March 30

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Women in STEM Alumni/Professional Panel

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:10 – 4:10 PM, HC 150A

All are welcome to join the Augsburg Women in STEM group to hear the experiences of three alumna.

Panelists:
Natasha Clark (‘17), Advanced Control Systems Engineer, 3M
Renee Van Siclen (‘11), Data Scientist, Hennepin County
Grace Puchaicela (‘22), Lab Technician, Labcorp

Grace Puchaicela graduated from Augsburg University, majoring in Biochemistry. During her time at Augsburg she did research, assisted in an O-Chem lab, volunteered in hospitals out of the country and in nursing homes in the states. She currently works for Labcorp and will soon will start a phlebotomy certification course to help get involved in her community and to contribute toward her ultimate goal which is to become a Physician’s Assistant (PA) and be able to help underserved people as much as she can.

Teaching Faculty: New Seminar Recordings Added to CTL Home Page

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

“Did You Know Faculty Can Be Fulbright Scholars”? (recorded March 6, 2023)
“How Faculty Meetings Work” (recorded March 7, 2023)

You can find past session recordings at this site as well. If you have any questions or experience any trouble accessing these recordings, please contact CTL at ctl@augsburg.edu.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-about-the-spanish-debate-league-tickets-588405475617

Seeking Fluent Spanish Speakers: Earn $55/Tournament as Spanish Debate League Judge

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Tournaments will take place in person, at locations in the Twin Cities Metro, on Thursday evenings throughout late March, April, and May:

High School Tournaments:

• March 30
• April 20
• May 4

Middle School Tournaments:

• April 13
• April 27
• May 11

The tournaments will start at 4 and end at 7ish. Judges are not obligated to stay for awards. The tournaments will involve two rounds.

Need more information first? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/2n45vazQ8u7u1r3FA

Calling Fluent Spanish Speakers! Enjoy Refreshments and Learn More About Earning $$ as a Debate Judge

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Are you fluent in Spanish? Looking for a way to support Twin Cities youth? Join us at the UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub to learn more about how you can participate in the Spanish Debate League, a powerful program that helps young Spanish speakers build confidence, academic skills, and pride in their identity!

EVENT DATES:

WHAT IS THE SPANISH DEBATE LEAGUE?

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves 9 districts across the Twin Cities Metro by providing the resources schools need to have successful debate teams. In 2014, Spanish-speaking students and coaches took our policy debate format and transformed it into the Spanish Debate League.

In this program, all rounds and judging are held entirely in Spanish. Tournaments are held on weeknights April-May. Both middle and high school students compete in our tournaments, with a divisions to suit every level of Spanish mastery.

JUDGES EARN $55 PER TOURNAMENT!

Judges must be fluent in Spanish, but no prior judging experience is necessary to volunteer! Volunteers receive a short training and all necessary materials prior to the start of tournaments. Please attend our event to learn more!

Join Us for Somali Snacks and Info on the East African Debate League

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Are you looking for a way to support Twin Cities youth? Join us at the UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub to learn more about how you can participate in judging for the East Debate League, a powerful program that helps East African students build confidence, academic skills, and pride in their identity!

EVENT DATES:

Join us in the UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub at Pillsbury Hall for light snacks and our presentation on these dates:

3/16: 3:30pm-4:30pm

3/22: 5:30pm-6:30pm

WHAT IS THE EAST AFRICAN DEBATE LEAGUE?

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves 9 districts across the Twin Cities Metro by providing the resources schools need to have successful debate teams. In 2015, with the help of community and on-campus partners, we hosted the Somali Debate Initiative Tournament – the first program of its kind in the nation. This tournament has grown into regular spring programming serving more than 100 students per year. In 2019, we rebranded the program to the East African Debate League, expanding our focus to include more students in these discussions about essential issues affecting the East African community.

From May-June, East African students debate a critical topic chosen by the community. Students have the opportunity to debate at three tournaments, leading to our special championship/community celebration event.

GET INVOLVED WITH EAST AFRICAN DEBATE

As we return to in-person programming after several years of virtual tournaments, we need in-person judges who can work with us in the Twin Cities!

No experience with debate is needed. Judges watch debate rounds and then evaluate teams on argumentation, logic, and public speaking skills.

Volunteers receive a short training and all necessary materials prior to the start of tournaments. Please attend our event to learn more, including how to become a paid judge!

New Staff Positions This Week (9)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Augsburg Commencement Webpage

Reminder: Water Shutoff in Old Main Tomorrow Morning

submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu

Water will be temporarily shut off in Old Main on Thursday, March 16, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in order to allow the city to replace a water meter for the building. Restrooms will not be available in Old Main during this time.

Facilities Blog

Commencement Help Needed

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

As you can imagine implementing an event like commencement takes the whole Augsburg community. I’m looking for Augsburg faculty and staff that would be interested in helping at the Wednesday, May 3 commencement ceremony.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
U.S. Bank Stadium

4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Graduate Doors Open

5:00 p.m. Guest Doors Open

5:40 p.m. Processional Begins

6:00 p.m. Ceremony Begins

Positions Needed:

Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Wednesday, May 3; 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at U.S. Bank Stadium, assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Wednesday, May 3; 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas, assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Graduate Seating Process:
Wednesday, May 3; 4:00pm-6:30 p.m.
Team Meeting; 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Assist graduates with lining up and answering questions. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium. Once the ceremony begins, team members will be able to find a seat in the audience, if desired.

If you are able to assist at commencement please email Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu, by Friday, April 14 with a role preference. Closer to the event additional details will be provided.

Thank you!

Campus Network Outage and IT Status Page

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

The unplanned outage affecting all campus-based services on 3/14/2023 should be resolved by the time you’re reading this. Our teams started assessing the issue as soon as it happened at 4:41PM yesterday and worked into the night to restore campus services.

This outage is a good reminder that we maintain a status page linked off our IT website ( https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/ ). Both of these websites are hosted off-campus as are the majority of our websites. You can visit the status page directly at IT Status Page and see the status of any unplanned service interruptions and what future maintenance is planned that impacts services. You can also subscribe to notifications (email or SMS) for different services (moodle, Records & Registration, printing, etc.).

We apologize for the disruption last night. We continue to monitor things throughout Wednesday to ensure services are fully functional.

IT status page

New Student Positions This Week (2)

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

10 Days Left for Nominations: “25 in 25” Outstanding StepUP Alumni Awards

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If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala