submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/24/2023: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999895094721-campus-locksmith
Author: farrisr
New Student Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/29/2023: Summer & Academic Year 2023-24: Bonner Community Leaders Program Office Intern
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896287233-summer-academic-year-2023-24-bonner-community-leaders-program-office-intern
03/29/2023: Student: Cedar-Riverside Community Event Planning Intern, May-September 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999896258653-student-cedar-riverside-community-event-planning-intern-may-september-2023
03/23/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Student Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894903343-summer-2023-student-urgo-student-office-assistant
Edible Book Festival TODAY
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Drop in to the library this afternoon for Augsburg’s first ever Edible Books Festival.
The “books” will be on display at 3:00, and we will start eating them around 3:30. Bring your own beverage to enjoy while admiring your colleagues’ creativity and culinary skill.
For more information, contact Mary Hollerich at holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors; please participate in this survey about supporting seniors.
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Strommen Center Staff Members: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
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.
Monday April 3, 4:30-6 p.m.: A Reading and Conversation with Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
What are the politics of nature? Who owns it, where is it, and what role does it play in our lives? Does it need to be tamed? Are we ourselves natural? Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs will discuss, A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars, a collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory. The collection explores stories spanning hundreds of years and thousands of miles, traveling from roots to space–finding rich Blackness everywhere. Together we will consider the significance of nature in our lives and on the role of nature in the lives of Black folks.
Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot D. Books can be purchased in person at the event and online. Photos from Augsburg’s Pan-Afrikan Archive will be on display.
When: Monday April 3rd 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150 & Zoom
Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
Join the Environmental Stewardship Team this summer!
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
Do you care about the environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, diverse team making positive change for people and planet? Then work on the Environmental Stewardship Team! We are hiring a few undergraduate student workers to join our team this summer with the potential for employment to continue into the schoolyear. Students can expect to work 8-15 hours per week on projects connected to the community garden, ShareShop, and beyond. Please review the job description before applying. Candidates must be work study eligible (email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with questions about your financial aid package).
Priority deadline is April 3rd!
Questions? Contact Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
Psychology Honors Banquet and Alumni Careers Panel
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
Please join us on Wednesday, April 5, for this year’s Psychology Honors Banquet and Alumni Careers Panel. Check in will begin at 5:00 and the Psi Chi induction will begin at 5:30. After the induction we will have dinner and an alumni career panel. RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8938441
Study Participants Needed
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Hi, my name is Annabella Castillo and I am a student in Sociology. I need student participants for a research project about the relationship between Internet use and mental health. The survey asks about internet use in childhood and adulthood. It is anonymous and completely online, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please fill out the survey if you can. Thanks!
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 via Zoom: Mondays, 6-9 pm, 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 by 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).
Check out the CACE website for more information and to register!
Volunteer at an Iftar Dinner
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
The Cedar Riverside Youth Council is hosting a Community Iftar dinner on Sunday, April 16th from 6-9pm at the Brian Coyle Community Center. They are seeking volunteers to help set up and serve dinner! Volunteers are needed starting at 5:30pm. Sign up using the linked form, and please feel free to send it to other Auggies as well.
Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank April 29
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank
April 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest, with a longstanding tradition of activism, cultural diversity, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community, including Somali, Ethiopian, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive, in-person experience that includes a walking tour of the neighborhood with Abdirizak Bihi, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio; food sampling from local restaurants; and stories from community members. K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours.
This event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center, Augsburg University, the West Bank Business Association. Read more about it in this Mill City Times article: http://millcitytimes.com/news/learning-from-place-cedar-riverside-immersive-experience-apr.html
Registration is $30, with some spots reserved at no-cost for Augsburg staff and faculty. Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu if you’re interested in attending. You can also learn more and register here: https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/
Call to Action for East Phillips Urban Farm
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
CALL TO ACTION for East Phillips Urban Farm!
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.
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. We are working to pass HF 2093, a bill to allocate funding to the East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm. HF 2093 has been tabled after an attempt by GOP to reduce the funding. We would like the bill to be heard in the House Capital Investments Committee.
We are currently seeking the support of all our state representatives, especially:
House Speaker, Rep Melissa Hortman
rep.melissa.hortman@house.mn.gov
651-296-4280
Rep Jamie Long
rep.jamie.long@house.mn.gov
651-296-5375
Rep Hodon Hassan
rep.hodan.hassan@house.mn.gov
651-296-0294
Find your Minnesota State Representative and give them a call:
https://gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts
Talking points
Please support HF 2093. We are requesting $20 million in funding that would support East Phillips and Little Earth’s vision of:
Community self-determination
Building infrastructure for a healthy and sustainable community
Reducing harmful cumulative impacts on our neighborhood
Reconnecting indigenous people to land, foods and medicine
Stay tuned for how to support and keep up the pressure, follow the East Phillips Urban Farm on Instagram @eastphillipsurbanfarm and go to @defendthedepot for updates!
To contribute to their work go to:http://tinyurl.com/depotfund
Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation Wednesday, Apr 12
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 6 pm
Walker Art Center
We envision Minneapolis as a place where everyone is valued and seen as essential to our city’s economy and culture. How can our city become a place that fully embodies that spirit of inclusion?
In this free talk, a panel of community leaders will share their ambitious visions for creative placemaking, art and design in public spaces, and other innovative approaches to building urban realms that are accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Please note RSVP does not guarantee entry and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive 15 minutes early to be seated.
Panelists:
Kate Downing Khaled is founder and CEO of Imagine Deliver, a nationally award-winning strategy and insights firm using community centered and equitable design methods.
Rochelle Riley guides Detroit’s investment and innovation in the creative economy as the city’s director of arts and culture.
Steven Bosacker is the senior vice president of innovation at the German Marshall Fund and directs the GMF Cities program, supporting local-level policymakers and practitioners in building inclusive, sustainable, and globally engaged cities
Event moderator Adair Mosley is CEO of the African American Leadership Forum, which builds cross-sector networks of leaders and institutions to improve the lives of African Americans in Minnesota.
To learn more about Abundant Cities and register for the event, follow this link:
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/abundant-cities-april-2023
April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin Residents
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin residents.
Join us for the 10th Annual Community Forum on Race. We’ll have dinner followed by a presentation by Just Deeds and youth facilitated conversations among community members. This year’s theme is the legacy of racism in housing. Learn about discriminatory racial covenants and their impact on our northwest suburban communities yesterday, today and going forward. Be part of disrupting these effects by being part of the conversation.
Dinner at 5:30pm
Event 6-8pm
All are welcome at this FREE community event!
If you need an interpreter or an accommodation to participate, please contact Josie Shardlow at 763-493-8388 or josie.shardlow@brooklynpark.org
Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466
Yog xav tau kev pab, thov hu rau 763-424-8000 lawv mam li nrhiav ib tus neeg txhais lus rau koj.
Calling All Musicians
submitted by zastrow5@augsburg.edu
Like last semester, ASMTA is looking for musicians to perform for our Riverside Jams concert! The concert will be held in Sateren Auditorium on April 15th from 3-6pm and is a fundraiser to financially support music therapy students going to Canada for the World Congress of Music Therapy. This semester, we plan to host lots of great music with lots of great musicians across campus again. That means you! Yes, you! Students AND faculty invited. If you play in a band, combo group, perform a solo act, or just like to make music in any way, shape, or form, fill out an application below before March 31st!
Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors; Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Strommen Center Staff Members: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Edible Book Festival TOMORROW
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
In honor of Edible Book Day, Lindell Library is hosting its first ever Edible Books Festival on Friday, March 31 at 3:00 pm.
All are welcome to submit a dish based on a book or literary theme. For inspiration, check out photos from other libraries’ events at http://bit.ly/42y4SAK or http://bit.ly/3ZXJ0gF.
You’re not a cook? Stop by anyway to admire – and EAT – the “books”!
For more information, contact Mary Hollerich at holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
New Student Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/23/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Student Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894903343-summer-2023-student-urgo-student-office-assistant
New Staff Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/24/2023: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999895094721-campus-locksmith
Announcing Awarded Peace Scholars 2023-2024
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
We are excited to introduce the selected Peace Scholars for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Through a vigorous application and interview process, Theresa Akinjo and Heidi Danielsen, have shown that they are the strongest candidates to this program, and we are proud to know they will be representing Augsburg University while in Norway.
These two students will participate in the annual summer Peace Scholars program in Norway, designed to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace, as well as attend the University of Oslo International Summer School.
Benefit and Payroll Forms Due Friday by Noon
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 3/31 to be processed for the Friday, 4/07 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms.
Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by Friday.
If you have any questions, email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team
RSVP for Lavender Celebration
submitted by crowellt@augsburg.edu
LGBTQIA+ Student Services is excited to host our annual Lavender Celebration! Lavender is an end of year banquet and an opportunity to honor our graduating students, hand out leadership awards, and look back on a year full of achievements for Augsburg’s LGBTQIA+ community!
Lavender Celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 19 from 6-8 PM in Hagfors 150.
RSVP using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/VqSQHUvH6LiG6Heh8
We hope to see you there!
All are welcome. For any accommodations, please contact the LGBTQIA+ Student Services Program Manager Tristan Crowell at 612-330-1338 or crowellt@augsburg.edu
Today – Interfaith Discussion: 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.
*Food will be served at the end of the conversation at 7:00pm with the option to take it to-go to accommodate community members who are fasting and would like to join the conversation.
Date: Thursday, March 30
Time: 6pm
Location: OGC 100
Pre-Physician Assistant Club: Virtual Shadowing
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is hosting our next Virtual Shadowing Movie Night TODAY, 03/30, at 5-7pm in Hagfors 150A. You do not need to be pre-PA to be in our club or attend events—anyone interested in pre-health professions can join!
We will have pizza and snacks available, so please RSVP on Auggie Life. If you are celebrating Ramadan, you are more than welcome to take food home with you to enjoy later. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!
Branwen
On-Campus Blood Drive TODAY
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC), TriBeta (Biological Honors Society), and Augsburg Athletics have teamed up with Memorial Blood Centers to host a blood drive on campus, open to all Augsburg students, faculty, staff, and friends. As thanks for giving blood, all presenting donors are automatically entered into weekly drawings for a chance to win a $250 gift card for their choice of Apple or Beats earbuds!
When: TODAY, 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
Eligibility Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/donate-blood/guidelines/?_ga=2.105287171.1682280962.1679420836-1191408581.1676050579
Updated FDA Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/news/articles/memorial-blood-centers-welcomes-previously-deferred-donors-who-lived-europe/
For any questions or concerns, please email jorenbybb@augsburg.edu, pearsong@augsburg.edu, or becker@augsburg.edu.
Thank you to all have already signed up, and if you haven’t yet, please consider donating to save a life!
TODAY Disability Visibility Book Discussion
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. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate
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
CGEE: Irma Velasquez Editor of The Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Development 2023
submitted by devega@augsburg.edu
Augsburg CGEE Guatemala Program Director, Irma Velásquez Nimatuj, along with Nancy Postero, Katharina Ruckstuhl, and John-Andrew McNeish are the editors of The Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Development. This Handbook inverts the lens on development, asking what Indigenous communities across the globe hope and build for themselves. In contrast to earlier writing on development, this volume focuses on Indigenous peoples as inspiring theorists and potent political actors who resist the ongoing destruction of their livelihoods. To foster their own visions of development, they look from the present back to Indigenous pasts and forward to Indigenous futures.
Employees/ Student Employees: Payroll Deadline Change Due to Shorted Payroll Week
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
Please submit your timesheet after your final shift this week (4/1/2023) due to the shortened payroll week. Timesheets will be auto approved on Monday, April 10th at 10:00AM. Any late timesheets submitted after this deadline will be processed the next payroll period.
Please work with your supervisor to make sure your timesheet is submitted before the deadline.
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Discussion
submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu
We will gather from 3:45 – 5:00 on Thursday, March 30th in in OGC 100 to discuss trauma-informed pedagogy. Our conversation will focus on Prof. Mays Imad’s video presentation, “Trauma Informed Teaching & Learning”. Light desserts and beverages will be provided. Our discussion will be led by Prof. Erin Sugrue (social work) and Prof. Mary Lowe (religion).
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.
April 3 4:30-6pm: A Reading and Conversation With Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
What are the politics of nature? Who owns it, where is it, and what role does it play in our lives? Does it need to be tamed? Are we ourselves natural? Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs will discuss, A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars, a collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory. The collection explores stories spanning hundreds of years and thousands of miles, traveling from roots to space–finding rich Blackness everywhere. Together we will consider the significance of nature in our lives and on the role of nature in the lives of Black folks.
Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot D. Books can be purchased in person at the event and online. Photos from Augsburg’s Pan-Afrikan Archive will be on display.
When: Monday April 3rd 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150 & Zoom
Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
Join the Environmental Stewardship Team This Summer
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
Do you care about the environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, diverse team making positive change for people and planet? Then work on the Environmental Stewardship Team! We are hiring a few undergraduate student workers to join our team this summer with the potential for employment to continue into the schoolyear. Students can expect to work 8-15 hours per week on projects connected to the community garden, ShareShop, and beyond. Please review the job description before applying. Candidates must be work study eligible (email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with questions about your financial aid package).
Priority deadline is April 3rd!
Questions? Contact Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
Congrats Bridget, on Your PhD
submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu
URGO’s Health Professions Specialist Bridget Lavish successfully defended her dissertation, Bondage and Balm: A Feminist Narrative Inquiry of Midlife Women, Domestic Labor, and Health during COVID-19, on Monday, March 27. She will graduate from Oklahoma State University with a PhD in Health and Human Performance in May.
Augsburg Student Nominated for a Student Production Award from the Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Savanna Gorbunow has been nominated for the Student Crystal Pillar Award from the Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter for Directing! This award is sponsored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The award ceremony will take place Friday, March 31st and the Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis. The ceremony recognizes excellence in media production for high school and college/university students within the NATAS – Upper Midwest Region (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa & western Wisconsin).
The event is sold out, but the ceremony is televised and will be streamed for online and mobile devices on the Upper Midwest Emmy® YouTube channel and The Emmy® App.
For a complete list of nominees, visit: https://midwestemmys.org/students-teachers/2023-student-production-awards-nominees-and-recipients/
Apply to the Bonner Community Leaders Program
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
The Bonner Community Leaders (BCL) program is a part of a nationally recognized network of leadership and scholarship programs through the Bonner Foundation. Augsburg BCL is an intentionally diverse cohort of 20-25 students who commit to doing civic and community-based work and contribute to building a more just world, working in and with communities surrounding Augsburg University. BCL is ideally a 4-year program (students with at least 2 years left at Augsburg are welcome to apply), where students build deep relationships with a cohort of justice-minded peers and staff who support them throughout their academic journey. BCL contributes to Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.
For more information about the national network of Bonner programs, visit the national Bonner Foundation site.
*Some Bonner Leaders do further leadership development through the academic study of leadership in the Leadership Studies Minor.
Chapel: Renee Christensen ’23
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Renee Christensen ’23 share a message and music for her senior chapel.
CACE Course – Creating Heath Equity in Healthcare Certificate
submitted by noblemo@augsburg.edu
This course is designed to create awareness around equity and racial justice issues in healthcare for those working in health services.
Please consider sharing the course link below with those in your life who work in healthcare and may be interested in growing in their ability to recognize the scope of work of racial justice—including power, privilege, and white supremacy culture, and develop skills to become a change agent in delivering culturally relevant and just healthcare and social services.
If you are interested in the course yourself, a discount is available. Be one of the first 10 students, staff, and faculty to register with an Augsburg email and receive a 20% discount. Registration must be received no later than April 11 for the discount.
Zoom sessions: Tuesdays, 3-5 pm, April 18, 25, May 2, 9
CEUs are available for nurses and social workers.
Contact the Center for Adult and Continuing Education with questions, comments, or concerns., We would love to hear from you (cace@augsburg.edu).
Register for Creating Health Equity in Healthcare Certificate.
Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table TODAY 11:30 – 1:00
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
We are available to answer your questions about study abroad/away, check in on your application, or give you some information to get started.
Study Abroad & Away opportunities are for all Auggies–with programs ranging in length from 1 week to a semester or year, international locations as well as destinations in the USA, and courses to fit any major.
Every Study Abroad & Away program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!
Stop by today for more info!
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:
Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Stop by our office: Science Hall 110 and
Visit the link, below
Study and Intern in Europe This Fall Semester – 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
Music Therapy in South Korea, Summer Course – Apply by April 1
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
TOMORROW Disability Visibility Book Discussion—Students, Staff, and Faculty Welcome
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. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate
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
New Staff Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/24/2023: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999895094721-campus-locksmith
New Student Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/23/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Student Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894903343-summer-2023-student-urgo-student-office-assistant
03/21/2023: Student: University Events Front Desk, Spring & 2023-24 Academic Year
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894314909-student-university-events-front-desk-spring-semester-2023-24-academic-year
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.
April 3, 4:30-6 p.m.: A Reading and Conversation with Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
What are the politics of nature? Who owns it, where is it, and what role does it play in our lives? Does it need to be tamed? Are we ourselves natural? Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs will discuss, A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars, a collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory. The collection explores stories spanning hundreds of years and thousands of miles, traveling from roots to space–finding rich Blackness everywhere. Together we will consider the significance of nature in our lives and on the role of nature in the lives of Black folks.
Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot D. Books can be purchased in person at the event and online. Photos from Augsburg’s Pan-Afrikan Archive will be on display.
When: Monday April 3rd 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150 & Zoom
Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
Join the Environmental Stewardship Team This Summer
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
Do you care about the environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, diverse team making positive change for people and planet? Then work on the Environmental Stewardship Team! We are hiring a few undergraduate student workers to join our team this summer with the potential for employment to continue into the schoolyear. Students can expect to work 8-15 hours per week on projects connected to the community garden, ShareShop, and beyond. Please review the job description before applying. Candidates must be work study eligible (email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with questions about your financial aid package).
Questions? Contact Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Discussion
submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu
We will gather from 3:45 – 5:00 on Thursday, March 30th in in OGC 100 to discuss trauma-informed pedagogy. Our conversation will focus on Prof. Mays Imad’s video presentation, “Trauma Informed Teaching & Learning”. Light desserts and beverages will be provided. Our discussion will be led by Prof. Erin Sugrue (social work) and Prof. Mary Lowe (religion).
Apply to the Bonner Community Leaders Program
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
The Bonner Community Leaders (BCL) program is a part of a nationally recognized network of leadership and scholarship programs through the Bonner Foundation. Augsburg BCL is an intentionally diverse cohort of 20-25 students who commit to doing civic and community-based work and contribute to building a more just world, working in and with communities surrounding Augsburg University. BCL is ideally a 4-year program (students with at least 2 years left at Augsburg are welcome to apply), where students build deep relationships with a cohort of justice-minded peers and staff who support them throughout their academic journey. BCL contributes to Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.
For more information about the national network of Bonner programs, visit the national Bonner Foundation site.
*Some Bonner Leaders do further leadership development through the academic study of leadership in the Leadership Studies Minor.
Chance to Win a $250 Gift Card When You Donate Blood
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC), TriBeta (Biological Honors Society), and Augsburg Athletics have teamed up with Memorial Blood Centers to host a blood drive on campus, open to all Augsburg students, faculty, staff, and friends. As thanks for giving blood, all presenting donors are automatically entered into weekly drawings for a chance to win a $250 gift card for their choice of Apple or Beats earbuds!
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
Eligibility Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/donate-blood/guidelines/?_ga=2.105287171.1682280962.1679420836-1191408581.1676050579
Updated FDA Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/news/articles/memorial-blood-centers-welcomes-previously-deferred-donors-who-lived-europe/
For any questions or concerns, please email jorenbybb@augsburg.edu, pearsong@augsburg.edu, or becker@augsburg.edu.
Thank you, and please consider donating to save a life!
Pre-Physician Assistant Club: Virtual Shadowing
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is hosting our next Virtual Shadowing Movie Night tomorrow, 03/30, at 5-7pm in Hagfors 150A. You do not need to be pre-PA to be in our club or attend events—anyone interested in pre-health professions can join!
We will have pizza and snacks available, so please RSVP on Auggie Life. If you are celebrating Ramadan, you are more than welcome to take food home with you to enjoy later. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!
Branwen
Auggie Basics Housing Application Summer 2023
submitted by greenfin@augsburg.edu
Applications for Summer 2023 are currently open. The priority deadline to apply is by noon on Friday, April 14. Students will be notified if they have received Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2023 by Friday, April 21.
Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will go live in late July.
Volunteer at an Iftar Dinner
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
The Cedar Riverside Youth Council is hosting a Community Iftar dinner on Sunday, April 16th from 6-9pm at the Brian Coyle Community Center. They are seeking volunteers to help set up and serve dinner! Volunteers are needed starting at 5:30pm. Sign up using the linked form, and please feel free to send it to other Auggies as well.
April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin Residents
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin residents.
Join us for the 10th Annual Community Forum on Race. We’ll have dinner followed by a presentation by Just Deeds and youth facilitated conversations among community members. This year’s theme is the legacy of racism in housing. Learn about discriminatory racial covenants and their impact on our northwest suburban communities yesterday, today and going forward. Be part of disrupting these effects by being part of the conversation.
Dinner at 5:30pm
Event 6-8pm
All are welcome at this FREE community event!
If you need an interpreter or an accommodation to participate, please contact Josie Shardlow at 763-493-8388 or josie.shardlow@brooklynpark.org
Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466
Yog xav tau kev pab, thov hu rau 763-424-8000 lawv mam li nrhiav ib tus neeg txhais lus rau koj.
REGISTER HERE!
Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation | Wednesday, April 12, 2023
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 6 pm
Walker Art Center
We envision Minneapolis as a place where everyone is valued and seen as essential to our city’s economy and culture. How can our city become a place that fully embodies that spirit of inclusion?
In this free talk, a panel of community leaders will share their ambitious visions for creative placemaking, art and design in public spaces, and other innovative approaches to building urban realms that are accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Please note RSVP does not guarantee entry and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive 15 minutes early to be seated.
Panelists:
Kate Downing Khaled is founder and CEO of Imagine Deliver, a nationally award-winning strategy and insights firm using community centered and equitable design methods.
Rochelle Riley guides Detroit’s investment and innovation in the creative economy as the city’s director of arts and culture.
Steven Bosacker is the senior vice president of innovation at the German Marshall Fund and directs the GMF Cities program, supporting local-level policymakers and practitioners in building inclusive, sustainable, and globally engaged cities
Event moderator Adair Mosley is CEO of the African American Leadership Forum, which builds cross-sector networks of leaders and institutions to improve the lives of African Americans in Minnesota.
To learn more about Abundant Cities and register for the event, follow this link:
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/abundant-cities-april-2023
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/abundant-cities-april-2023
Support East Phillips and Little Earth in Their Fight to Defend the Depot
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.
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 has moved through the House and now needs to pass in the 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, follow the East Phillips Urban Farm on Instagram @eastphillipsurbanfarm and go to @defendthedepot for updates!
To contribute to their work go to:http://tinyurl.com/depotfund
Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank April 29
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank
April 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest, with a longstanding tradition of activism, cultural diversity, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community, including Somali, Ethiopian, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive, in-person experience that includes a walking tour of the neighborhood with Abdirizak Bihi, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio; food sampling from local restaurants; and stories from community members. K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours.
This event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center, Augsburg University, the West Bank Business Association. Read more about it in this Mill City Times article: http://millcitytimes.com/news/learning-from-place-cedar-riverside-immersive-experience-apr.html
Registration is $30, with some spots reserved at no-cost for Augsburg staff and faculty. Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu if you’re interested in attending. You can also learn more and register here: https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/
Priorities for Grounds and Street Maintenance This Spring
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
This winter was harsh on the roadways and walkways in Minnesota, and Augsburg’s campus was no exception. Augsburg’s groundskeeping crew is now busy fixing potholes, repairing turf, treating ice spots, and cleaning up litter as the season’s snow melts. Read more about this team’s spring work on the Facilities Maintenance website (see link, below).
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
Employer Table Today: Keepsake
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Need extra cash? Are you looking for a part-time job? Representatives from Keepsake will be on campus today, March 29th from 10:30-12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen. Stop by to learn about their part-time cleaner job.
Beginning operations in 2021, Keepsake is a partner organization of College Muscle Movers. At Keepsake, our mission is to be the leading provider of home cleaning, packing and organizing services in the greater Twin Cities. We set ourselves apart through our dedication to friendly customer service, attention to detail and personal regard for each customer’s possessions. Our combination of professionalism and fun creates an exceptional experience for our employees and customers alike.
Learn more – https://keepsakepco.com
Early Recruit – Ameriprise Financial – Attend April 5
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Calling all first years, sophomores, and juniors!
Representatives from Ameriprise Financial (Corporate) will be on campus to speak with students about their early recruitment season which begins in August! If you would like an paid internship next summer 2024 in a corporate setting you should not miss this event.
DETAILS:
Wednesday, April 5th
4:30-5:30pm
Hagfors Center, Room 351
Pizza Provided.
SCHEDULE:
*Get an overview of Ameriprise’s Corporate internship program
*Learn how to search and apply for summer 2024 internships during the
fall 2023 recruitment season
*Hear from past interns
* Q & A
Sponsored by: Augsburg Business Organization & the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Questions? Email – abo@augsburg.edu or careers@augsburg.edu
Calling All Musicians
submitted by zastrow5@augsburg.edu
Like last semester, ASMTA is looking for musicians to perform for our Riverside Jams concert! The concert will be held in Sateren Auditorium on April 15th from 3-6pm and is a fundraiser to financially support music therapy students going to Canada for the World Congress of Music Therapy. This semester, we plan to host lots of great music with lots of great musicians across campus again. That means you! Yes, you! Students AND faculty invited. If you play in a band, combo group, perform a solo act, or just like to make music in any way, shape, or form, fill out an application below before March 31st!
Chapel: Ann Ulring
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Ann Ulring, Program Manager for Career Services, Strommen Center and Internship Center, preach.
Seniors: Please Participate in This Sociology Survey About Your Success at Augsburg
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Deidre Middleton Academic Advisors: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Strommen Center Staff Members: Please Participate in This Survey About Supporting Seniors
submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu
My name is Tori Simmons, and I am an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. My research question seeks an answer to the overarching question about the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.
Participants in this survey consist of seniors graduating in May 2023, academic advising staff, and Strommen Center staff members. There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help pinpoint where that gap lies, in an attempt to better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.
Participants will be asked to read a document, consent to their participation in the study, and then answer questions about themselves and their experiences at Augsburg.
Participants will not receive direct benefits, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and bettering student support services at Augsburg. The potential risks are that the study may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and it may awaken some passionate feelings.
If you are interested in participating in the survey then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
Volunteer at a Community Iftar Dinner- Sign Up
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
The Cedar Riverside Youth Council is hosting a Community Iftar dinner on Sunday, April 16th from 6-9pm at the Brian Coyle Community Center. They are seeking volunteers to help set up and serve dinner! Volunteers are needed starting at 5:30pm. Sign up using the linked form, and please feel free to send it to other Auggies as well.
Calling All Musicians
submitted by zastrow5@augsburg.edu
Like last semester, ASMTA is looking for musicians to perform for our Riverside Jams concert! The concert will be held in Sateren Auditorium on April 15th from 3-6pm and is a fundraiser to financially support music therapy students going to Canada for the World Congress of Music Therapy. This semester, we plan to host lots of great music with lots of great musicians across campus again. That means you! Yes, you! Students AND faculty invited. If you play in a band, combo group, perform a solo act, or just like to make music in any way, shape, or form, fill out an application below before March 31st!
Apply to the Bonner Community Leaders Program (LEAD)
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.
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.
April 3 4:30-6pm: A Reading and Conversation With Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
What are the politics of nature? Who owns it, where is it, and what role does it play in our lives? Does it need to be tamed? Are we ourselves natural? Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs will discuss, A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars, a collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory. The collection explores stories spanning hundreds of years and thousands of miles, traveling from roots to space–finding rich Blackness everywhere. Together we will consider the significance of nature in our lives and on the role of nature in the lives of Black folks.
Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot D. Books can be purchased in person at the event and online. Photos from Augsburg’s Pan-Afrikan Archive will be on display.
When: Monday April 3rd 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150 & Zoom
Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
New Student Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/23/2023: Summer 2023 Student: URGO Student Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894903343-summer-2023-student-urgo-student-office-assistant
03/21/2023: Student: University Events Front Desk, Spring & 2023-24 Academic Year
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894314909-student-university-events-front-desk-spring-semester-2023-24-academic-year
03/20/2023: Student: Sabo Center- Environmental Stewardship Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894225658-student-sabo-center-environmental-stewardship-coordinator
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/24/2023: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999895094721-campus-locksmith
03/20/2023: Seasonal Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894275543-seasonal-assistant-men-s-hockey-coach
03/20/2023: Lead Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894209696-lead-custodian
TODAY – MLife and CLASS Community Hour
submitted by lanek@augsburg.edu
You are invited to join Multicultural Life and the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS/Disability Resources) for a community hour! This will be held on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 (2-3:30 p.m.) at Oyate Commons, located in the lower floor of Christensen Center.
During this community hour we will be having a fun community building activity, conversations about disability and intersectionality, and we will be sharing free tech tools that are available to all of our students to ensure their success.
Everyone is invited! We will have snacks and drinks.
If you need disability accommodations to fully participate in this event, contact class@augsburg.edu.
New Seeing Things Whole Continuing Ed Course
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
In collaboration with Augsburg’s newly established Center for Adult and Continuing Education, the Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole invites you to explore your leadership and impact through a new self-paced online course: Foundations for Whole Leadership.
This fully online self-paced course explores the leadership framework Seeing Things Whole which cultivates whole leaders and thriving organizations to positively impact the common good. In this 5-hour course, you will grow your understanding of Servant Leadership, explore Seeing Things Whole’s Threefold Model of Individual Life, and apply the model to your own leadership by exploring a goal. Through deep reflection and real-life application of the model, you will walk away with a framework for tackling individual challenges in the workplace and life.
Whole leaders reflect deeply on their own values and strengths as a means to take initiative and empower others when making critical decisions.
Check out the course for yourself or share it with someone you think might be interested. More information can be found online at https://www.augsburg.edu/cace/arlo-page/online-activity-module/?eventtemplate=43-foundations-for-whole-leadership
Questions? Reach out to the Seeing Things Whole Program Director, Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu.
Poetry Readings: Professor Doug Green
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 in Minneapolis, 7pm, Wed, 29 March, and again at the Carleton College Library’s Athenaeum in Northfield, 5pm, Tues, 4 April. You’ll hear poems from his latest chapbook, “Catastrophizing in Catastrophe” (2023), as well as from “Jumping the Median” (2019) and brand-new unpublished work. Green and Dubrow would love to see you there.
Employees/ Student Employees: Payroll Deadline Change Due to Shorted Payroll Week
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
Please submit your timesheet after your final shift this week (4/1/2023) due to the shortened payroll week. Timesheets will be auto approved on Monday, April 10th at 10:00AM. Any late timesheets submitted after this deadline will be processed the next payroll period.
Please work with your supervisor to make sure your timesheet is submitted before the deadline.
Wellness Wednesday: Painting in CWC
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hello people 🙂
CWC’s next Wellness Wednesday event is Painting. Please make sure to stop by and paint your feelings away
Edited · 3d
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLO7BpOJru/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Disability Visibility Book Discussion- Thursday 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. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate
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
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
Students: Ameriprise Financial Early Recruitment 2024
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Representatives from Ameriprise Financial (Corporate) will be on campus to speak with students (first year, sophomores, juniors) about their EARLY recruitment season which begins in August! If you would like an paid internship next summer 2024 in a corporate setting you should not miss this event.
DETAILS:
Best Practices for Internship & Job Search Processes (Ameriprise Financial)
Wednesday, April 5th
4:30-5:30pm
Hagfors Center, Room 351
SCHEDULE:
*Get an overview of Ameriprise’s Corporate internship program
*Learn how to search and apply for summer 2024 internships during the
fall 2023 recruitment season
*Hear from past interns
* Q & A
Sponsored by: Augsburg Business Organization & Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Questions? Email – abo@augsburg.edu or careers@augsburg.edu
Memorial Blood Drive
submitted by becker@augsburg.edu
Please join the Pre-Physician Assistant Club, TriBeta, and Augsburg Athletics at our annual Memorial Blood Drive on Thursday, March 30th. Registration is inside the Dome and the donor bus will be parked in Lot L from 10am-3pm.
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Discussion
submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu
We will gather from 3:45 – 5:00 on Thursday, March 30th in in OGC 100 to discuss trauma-informed pedagogy. Our conversation will focus on Prof. Mays Imad’s video presentation, “Trauma Informed Teaching & Learning”. Light desserts and beverages will be provided. Our discussion will be led by Prof. Erin Sugrue (social work) and Prof. Mary Lowe (religion).
Auggie Basics Housing Application Summer 2023
submitted by greenfin@augsburg.edu
Applications for Summer 2023 are currently open. The priority deadline to apply is by noon on Friday, April 14. Students will be notified if they have received Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2023 by Friday, April 21.
Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will go live in late July.
Chance to Win a $250 Gift Card When You Donate Blood
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC), TriBeta (Biological Honors Society), and Augsburg Athletics have teamed up with Memorial Blood Centers to host a blood drive on campus, open to all Augsburg students, faculty, staff, and friends. As thanks for giving blood, all presenting donors are automatically entered into weekly drawings for a chance to win a $250 gift card for their choice of Apple or Beats earbuds!
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
Eligibility Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/donate-blood/guidelines/?_ga=2.105287171.1682280962.1679420836-1191408581.1676050579
Updated FDA Guidelines: https://www.mbc.org/news/articles/memorial-blood-centers-welcomes-previously-deferred-donors-who-lived-europe/
For any questions or concerns, please email jorenbybb@augsburg.edu, pearsong@augsburg.edu, or becker@augsburg.edu.
Thank you, and please consider donating to save a life!
Mark Hanson, Interfaith Institute Distinguished Fellow, Shares His Vocation Story in Chapel
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us today from 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel for the next installment in our Uncovering Vocation series. Rev. Mark Hanson, Distinguished Fellow in our Interfaith Institute will share his story “Formative Disruptions.” Come and learn more about Mark, our community, and how we seek to live our lives for the sake of the neighbor.
Pre-Physician Assistant Club: Virtual Shadowing
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is hosting our next Virtual Shadowing Movie Night on Thurs., 03/30, at 5-7pm in Hagfors 150A. You do not need to be pre-PA to be in our club or attend events—anyone interested in pre-health professions can join!
We will have pizza and snacks available, so please RSVP on Auggie Life (if you are celebrating Ramadan, you are more than welcome to take food home with you to enjoy later). We hope to see you there!
Branwen
March 30 Interfaith Discussion: 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.
*Food will be served at the end of the conversation at 7:00pm with the option to take it to-go to accommodate community members who are fasting and would like to join the conversation.
Date: Thursday, March 30
Time: 6pm
Location: OGC 100
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
Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation, April 12
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Abundant Cities: Inclusive Cities Community Conversation
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 6 pm
Walker Art Center
We envision Minneapolis as a place where everyone is valued and seen as essential to our city’s economy and culture. How can our city become a place that fully embodies that spirit of inclusion?
In this free talk, a panel of community leaders will share their ambitious visions for creative placemaking, art and design in public spaces, and other innovative approaches to building urban realms that are accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Please note RSVP does not guarantee entry and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive 15 minutes early to be seated.
Panelists:
Kate Downing Khaled is founder and CEO of Imagine Deliver, a nationally award-winning strategy and insights firm using community centered and equitable design methods.
Rochelle Riley guides Detroit’s investment and innovation in the creative economy as the city’s director of arts and culture.
Steven Bosacker is the senior vice president of innovation at the German Marshall Fund and directs the GMF Cities program, supporting local-level policymakers and practitioners in building inclusive, sustainable, and globally engaged cities
Event moderator Adair Mosley is CEO of the African American Leadership Forum, which builds cross-sector networks of leaders and institutions to improve the lives of African Americans in Minnesota.
To learn more about Abundant Cities and register for the event, follow this link:
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/abundant-cities-april-2023
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/abundant-cities-april-2023
April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin Residents
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
April 11 | 10th Annual Community Forum on Race for Northwest Suburban Hennepin residents.
Join us for the 10th Annual Community Forum on Race. We’ll have dinner followed by a presentation by Just Deeds and youth facilitated conversations among community members. This year’s theme is the legacy of racism in housing. Learn about discriminatory racial covenants and their impact on our northwest suburban communities yesterday, today and going forward. Be part of disrupting these effects by being part of the conversation.
Dinner at 5:30pm
Event 6-8pm
All are welcome at this FREE community event!
If you need an interpreter or an accommodation to participate, please contact Josie Shardlow at 763-493-8388 or josie.shardlow@brooklynpark.org
Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466
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REGISTER HERE!
April 3 4:30-6pm: A Reading and Conversation With Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
What are the politics of nature? Who owns it, where is it, and what role does it play in our lives? Does it need to be tamed? Are we ourselves natural? Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs will discuss, A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars, a collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory. The collection explores stories spanning hundreds of years and thousands of miles, traveling from roots to space–finding rich Blackness everywhere. Together we will consider the significance of nature in our lives and on the role of nature in the lives of Black folks.
Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot D. Books can be purchased in person at the event and online. Photos from Augsburg’s Pan-Afrikan Archive will be on display.
When: Monday April 3rd 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Center, Room 150 & Zoom
Contact: Monica McDaniel, Sustainability Officer (mcdaniem@augsburg.edu)
Holistic Wellness Survey
submitted by millerk4@augsburg.edu
Hello Everyone,
This year the CWC created the Mental Health Task force. Augsburg Day Student Government works on this committee to ensure that student needs are being advocated for in each meeting and in each wellness motion made in the committee.
The first major thing that we would like to do is get feedback from as many students as possible on the current state of wellness on campus. Below I have linked a survey that we created to gather the information that we would like.
The survey is a little lengthy but should take only a few minutes and it will be completely anonymous. Your feedback is vital to understanding a more diverse perspective on Augsburg wellness.
If you have any questions on the survey or issues accessing you can reach out to Kalista Miller the ADSG representative at millerk4@augsburg.edu
Kalista and Salma for Student Body President and Vice President
submitted by millerk4@augsburg.edu
Hello everyone!
We were happy to see those of you we did at our tabling sessions last week. We heard what you had to say about what you would like to see and we appreciate you stopping by an asking us questions.
We will be tabling Tuesday and Thursday from 11-12 if you would like to stop by and say hello and get know more about our campaign and us! And we will be continue 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 and if you want to DM us you absolutely can.
Check it out and we will see you on campus!
Kalista Miller and Salma Caamir