Author: farrisr

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Mapping Prejudice identifies and maps racial covenants, clauses that were inserted into property deeds to keep people who were not White from buying or occupying homes. From their base in the University of Minnesota Libraries, they collaborate with community members to expose the history of structural racism and support the work of reparations.

Mapping Prejudice uses crowdsourcing to transcribe racial covenants in property deeds. After completing work in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, they are now helping Milwaukee and other cities create databases that track racial injustice. Join their community researchers who are learning together to document this hidden history.

To learn more and sign up for a virtual or in-person training session, please visit: https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/take-action/volunteer

https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/take-action/volunteer

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Support East Phillips and Little Earth in their fight to Defend the Depot!

In The South Minneapolis neighborhood of East Phillips, on Dakota territory, there is a building known as the “Roof Depot.” Community members, and especially those living at the Little Earth housing complex, want to turn it into a community center and indoor farm, with rooftop solar. The city of Minneapolis wants to demolish it, to build a highly polluting truck yard and diesel fueling station.

A court has issued a 2-week injunction (temporary restraining order) against the demolition, which was scheduled to begin on February 28th. Residents from Little Earth and East Phillips successfully testified at the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee on March 2nd. This brings them one step closer to community-owned green infrastructure in a neighborhood that has long been heavily polluted and underfunded by the city. Residents are seeking $100 million in state funding to buy the Roof Depot site from the city, and make a meaningful investment in the neighborhood.

The bill moves to the Capital Investment committee next, where they will advocate for funding to be increased from $20 to $100 million. Then the bill needs to pass the House and Senate. There are many steps to take before we can secure this funding, so stay tuned for how to support and keep up the pressure, visit their website and follow them on Instagram @eastphillipsurbanfarm and @defendthedepot for updates!

To contribute to their work go to http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

To contribute to their work go to:http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.

Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.

To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building

The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.

Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.

Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.

To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building

The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.

Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Deciding what 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 you’ll 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

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

Environmental Stewardship is pleased to announce that we received just under 700 responses on the 2023 Transportation Survey. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to fill it out!

Random winners from the drawing were contacted via email last Thursday.

We are looking forward to compiling the results, and sharing highlights and key takeaways campus-wide. Stay tune for this in the coming weeks.

Question? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu.

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. The priority deadline to apply is March 31; however, 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

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

03/02/2023: Graduate Assistant Women’s Lacrosse
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890296150-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse
03/02/2023: Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890294527-graduate-assistant-baseball-coach
03/02/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890040343-assistant-groundskeeper
03/02/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890039293-public-safety-officer
02/28/2023: Senior Creative Graphic Designer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889584108-senior-creative-graphic-designer
02/27/2023: 3rd Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889378883-3rd-shift-custodian

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Representatives from CLUES will be on campus Monday, March 6th from 10:30-12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen Center.

CLUES (Spanish for: Latino Communities United in Service) is Minnesota’s largest Latino-led nonprofit organization, founded in 1981 by and for Latinos to provide culturally and linguistically relevant services. Our mission is to advance social and economic equity and well being for Latinos by building upon our strengths and cultures, uplifting our community, and activating leadership for systemic change. They offer free online classes! They also have volunteer and job opportunities.

If you like to learn more about their opportunities, stop by their table or go directly to their website at https://clues.org

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach

– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.
– Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.
– Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.

Additional Responsibilities

– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization as assigned.
– 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.
– Supervise student workers, if applicable.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Terms of Fellowship:

– The fellow must be accepted by an Augsburg graduate program.
– The fellow must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for a minimum of two (2) courses per-term (6 credits).
– The duration of the fellowship is two years. If a fellow vacates the fellowship prior to the conclusion of the two year term, or is not able to maintain satisfactory academic standing, all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the fellow.
– The Fellow will receive full tuition benefits. Fellows are fully responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs, including student fees, parking fees, finance charges on unpaid balances, books/supplies, etc.
– In addition to full tuition benefits, the fellow will receive a $6,000 annual stipend.

View Job Posting

submitted by hildena@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

Learn more and apply

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Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach

– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.

– Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.

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

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

– Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.

– Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.

Additional Responsibilities

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

– 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.

– Supervise student workers, if applicable.

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

Terms of Fellowship:

– The fellow must be accepted by an Augsburg graduate program

– The fellow must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for a minimum of two (2) courses per-term (6 credits).

– The duration of the fellowship is two years. If a fellow vacates the fellowship prior to the conclusion of the two year term, or is not able to maintain satisfactory academic standing, all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the fellow.

– The Fellow will receive full tuition benefits. Fellows are fully responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs, including student fees, parking fees, finance charges on unpaid balances, books/supplies, etc.

– In addition to full tuition benefits, the fellow will receive a $6,000 annual stipend.

View Job Posting

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/02/2023: Student: Music Office/Choral Ensembles Manager, 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890285006-student-music-office-choral-ensembles-manager-2023-24
03/02/2023: Student: Music Office/Orchestra Student Manager, 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890199893-student-music-office-orchestra-student-manager-2023-24
03/02/2023: Student: Music Office/Jazz Student Manager, 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999890195229-student-music-office-jazz-student-manager-2023-24
03/01/2023: Student: TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889713933-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor
03/01/2023: Student: Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889713833-student-augsburg-bonner-community-leaders

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Support East Phillips and Little Earth in their fight to Defend the Depot!

In The South Minneapolis neighborhood of East Phillips, on Dakota territory, there is a building known as the “Roof Depot.” Community members, and especially those living at the Little Earth housing complex, want to turn it into a community center and indoor farm, with rooftop solar. The city of Minneapolis wants to demolish it, to build a highly polluting truck yard and diesel fueling station.

A court has issued a 2-week injunction (temporary restraining order) against the demolition, which was scheduled to begin on February 28th. Residents from Little Earth and East Phillips successfully testified at the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee on March 2nd. This brings them one step closer to community-owned green infrastructure in a neighborhood that has long been heavily polluted and underfunded by the city. Residents are seeking $100 million in state funding to buy the Roof Depot site from the city, and make a meaningful investment in the neighborhood.

The bill moves to the Capital Investment committee next, where they will advocate for funding to be increased from $20 to $100 million. Then the bill needs to pass the House and Senate. There are many steps to take before we can secure this funding, so stay tuned for how to support and keep up the pressure, visit their website and follow them on Instagram @eastphillipsurbanfarm and @defendthedepot for updates!

To contribute to their work go to: http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

To contribute to their work go to: http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.
All meetings are confidential!

o SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited. To schedule your consultation, please use the link below:
https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/contact-tiaa/consultations-seminars

o Available dates and times:

Tuesday, April 11 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cedar Room, Christensen Center 2nd floor

Wednesday, April 12 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cedar Room, Christensen Center 2nd floor

Thursday, April 13 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cedar Room, Christensen Center 2nd floor

For questions, please contact hr@augsburg.edu

Schedule your consultation here!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Mapping Prejudice identifies and maps racial covenants, clauses that were inserted into property deeds to keep people who were not White from buying or occupying homes. From their base in the University of Minnesota Libraries, they collaborate with community members to expose the history of structural racism and support the work of reparations. Mapping Prejudice uses crowdsourcing to transcribe racial covenants in property deeds. After completing work in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, they are now helping Milwaukee and other cities create databases that track racial injustice. Join their community researchers who are learning together to document this hidden history.

To learn more and sign up for a virtual or in-person training session, please visit: https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/take-action/volunteer

https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/take-action/volunteer

submitted by slater@augsburg.edu

The Health Benefits Advisory Committee is looking for an interested member of the Augsburg employee community to participate and attend quarterly meetings. The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 20th from 11am-12pm.

If you are interested in joining and able to attend the quarterly meetings, please fill out the Google form linked below. A participant will be chosen randomly and will be notified if selected. Please complete the form no later than 3/10/23 to be considered.

Health Benefits Committee Interest Form

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

submitted by millerk4@augsburg.edu

The ADSG Environmental Action Committee would like to let you all know of several areas of environmental action that are happening within the local twin cities and nationally.

Within Minneapolis, protesters have been advocating against the demolition of the Roof Depot in the East Phillips neighborhood for the last few weeks. As of February 24, a Hennepin County judge ruled that Minneapolis may not proceed with the planned demolition day (MPR: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/02/24/roof-depot-demolition-halted-for-now). Although there has been a temporary ruling (2 weeks) many Minneapolis public works and pollution advisors continue to push for the project. With this in mind if you are able EAC advocates for all students and Minneapolis community members to step up and unite to fight for what is best for the people of East Phillips and the Minneapolis environment.

https://www.defendthedepot.com/

Another major environmental update is at the federal level, The Willow Project. Although this is not something local to Minnesota your voice can be heard. The Willow Project is “… the single largest oil extraction project proposed on federal lands, estimated to add more than 250 million metric tons of CO2 to the atmosphere over the next 30 years — equivalent to the emissions from 66 coal-fired power plants (roughly 1/3 of all U.S. coal plants) or from 56 million vehicles over an entire year.”

ProtectOurWinters:

https://protectourwinters.org/campaign/willow/

The Willow Project is a project that goes against promises to decrease oil drilling on federal land. This project was proposed previously but is being voted on in possible days so there is no time to waste on advocating. https://www.doi.gov/contact-us

Change.org petition: Stop the Willow Project

submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu

Environmental Stewardship is pleased to announce that we received just under 700 responses on the 2023 Transportation Survey. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to fill it out!

Random winners from the drawing were contacted via email yesterday.

We are looking forward to compiling the results, and sharing highlights and key takeaways campus-wide. Stay tune for this in the coming weeks.

Question? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu.

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

Work a few hours, earn some extra money!

The winter athletic dome will be taken down April 3rd and 4th. Athletic Facilities invites ALL Augsburg student employees to sign up and earn some money.

Rate of Pay: $15.19 per hour
Open to ALL Student Employees, with or without a current position

Please check your calendar, and sign up below if you are committed to working. We need solid and accurate numbers to get the work done.

Shifts:
Monday, April 3rd, 10am-12pm
Need: 12 students

Monday, April 3rd, 12pm-3pm
Need 12 students

Tuesday, April 4th: 1pm-5pm
Need 70 students

Location: Edor Nelson Field
Dress in appropriate gear to perform physical work outdoors. Pizza will be provided for Tuesday’s workers at the end of the shift.

Questions? Email hr@augsburg.edu to learn more

Rock the Dome Sign-up, April 3-4

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

03/01/2023: Student: University Events: Event Support and/or Front Desk
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999845009461-student-university-events-event-support
03/01/2023: Student: TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889713933-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor
03/01/2023: Student: Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889713833-student-augsburg-bonner-community-leaders

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/28/2023: Senior Creative Graphic Designer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889584108-senior-creative-graphic-designer
02/27/2023: 3rd Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889378883-3rd-shift-custodian

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by slater@augsburg.edu

Work a few hours, earn some extra money!

The winter athletic dome will be taken down April 3rd and 4th. Athletic Facilities invites ALL Augsburg student employees to sign up and earn some money.

Rate of Pay: $15.19 per hour
Open to ALL Student Employees, with or without a current position

Please check your calendar, and sign up below if you are committed to working. We need solid and accurate numbers to get the work done.

Shifts:
Monday, April 3rd, 10am-12pm
Need: 12 students

Monday, April 3rd, 12pm-3pm
Need 12 students

Tuesday, April 4th: 1pm-5pm
Need 70 students

Location: Edor Nelson Field
Dress in appropriate gear to perform physical work outdoors. Pizza will be provided for Tuesday’s workers at the end of the shift.

Questions? Email hr@augsburg.edu to learn more

Sign-up for Rock the Dome

submitted by pachecos@augsburg.edu

What is up, Auggies? Are you interested in being part of the executive board for Sembrando Nuestro Futuro mentorship program If you’re interested please follow the QR code or use the link tree @aumulticulturallife under upcoming events to fill out the google form. Be a part of an amazing executive board while strengthening your leadership skills*applications are due no later than March 10th*

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdll3aCiLTiABKT1YEbTbp__e5aLqMcYwz-1AqhpEGT8OPTSQ/viewform

submitted by slater@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Today, 03/03 to be processed for the Friday, 10/03 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms, for example.

Human Resources Website

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Nominations are now open for the Augsburg Leadership Awards and for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society. Make sure to nominate yourself, your advisors, student organizations, or your peers so they can be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments. The ceremony will take place on April 16th at Hoversten Chapel. A list of the descriptions can be found here:

https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-leadership-awards/

For a description of the criteria that needs to be met to be inducted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society it can be found here:

https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-senior-leadership-society/

Nominations close on Thursday March 16th at 5:30pm.

The links to connect to the nomination forms and the application for the Leadership Awards and Senior Leadership Society respectively can be found below.

https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Are you a woman or gender expansive person employed or studying in the field of finance?

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We are looking for leaders to join us as volunteer debate judges for our Financial Literacy Leadership Debates program.

In this program, girls and gender expansive youth learn about core financial literacy subjects through the fun, engaging, and competitive vehicle of debate. The topic this year involves the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national bank versus a local credit union.

No debate experience is needed – we will train you. Attend our luncheon at Augsburg University in late spring and share your story! Please sign up here for more information (dates TBA):

https://forms.gle/mGaDbPiYZ35ueAcR6

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!

We know that one of the reasons debate helps students improve their literacy is that students are engaging with all four foundational skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.

How You Can Help

We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:

• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 20th.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 10th.

Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.

Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.

Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.

To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building

The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.

Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

In The South Minneapolis neighborhood of East Phillips, on Dakota territory, there is a building known as the “Roof Depot.” Community members, and especially those living at the Little Earth housing complex, want to turn it into a community center and indoor farm, with rooftop solar. The city of Minneapolis wants to demolish it, to build a highly polluting truck yard and diesel fueling station.

A court has issued a 2-week injunction (temporary restraining order) against the demolition, which was scheduled to begin on February 28th. While the fight is far from over, this is a major win, which would not have been possible without all the incredible organizing and leadership shown by the East Phillips and Little Earth communities, in solidarity with communities far beyond. One of the conditions of the injunction is that EPNI (East Phillips Neighborhood Institute) must pay a $10,000 bond. You can donate here: http://tinyurl.com/depotfund

MORE DONATION OPTIONS! We are trying especially to raise some good funds for…
*tinyurl.com/goredbears (Little Earth’s Youth Athletics program)
*tinyurl.com/leracoffee (Little Earth’s Coffee Hour program – specify in the comment area, “For Coffee Hour program!”)

To learn more, visit their website and follow them on Instagram @defendthedepot for updates!

https://www.defendthedepot.com/

https://www.defendthedepot.com/

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

In light of Dr. Kwame-Ross’ discussion of Frantz Fanon at the MLK Convocation, we will gather to discuss a short article and podcast that look at the life and work of Frantz Fanon and learn about his influence on contemporary social justice movements. We’ll discuss the intersections of racism and colonialism, explore their expression in everyday lived experience today, and challenge our conceptions of what anti-racist work looks like–on and off campus. Dr. Kwame-Ross will help guide us in this discussion.

The event will be on Wednesday, March 22nd from 5:30-7:00 pm.

We’ll be serving dinner from Tamu. Please fill out the following link to express interest, we will limit participation to 25 people: https://forms.gle/3QE3dvKsgNMckbmv6

Article: http://www.omenelick2ato.com/en/diaspora/reading-frantz-fanon-in-the-era-of-black-lives-matter

Podcast: https://www.acorrectionpodcast.com/phonyeconomy/658wdffw7lfm882sbn79pbwfk4rjy7

https://forms.gle/3QE3dvKsgNMckbmv6

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/28/2023: Senior Creative Graphic Designer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889584108-senior-creative-graphic-designer
02/27/2023: 3rd Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999889378883-3rd-shift-custodian

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by huertag@augsburg.edu

We have put out a survey that will help Campus Kitchen improve Campus Cupboard by helping us determine how to better meet your food needs. If you use the Campus Cupboard please fill out this short survey before March 13th and in return, you will be put in a drawing where three people will have a chance to win a $20 local business gift card. All survey responses will be kept anonymous.

Campus Cupboard Survey

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. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Thursday of every month during the semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere, and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.

The next First Thursday is today, March 2, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

event flyer