Author: farrisr

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

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

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

How You Can Help

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

• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.

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

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

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Support Girls & Gender Expansive Youth In Financial Literacy Leadership Debates

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

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

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

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

https://forms.gle/mGaDbPiYZ35ueAcR6

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Volunteer as a Middle School Debate Judge!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University provides academic competitive debate to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We’re seeking volunteers for the spring season!

Middle school debate judging shifts are now open! No experience? No problem. We will train you. You just need to be able to pass a background check. Debate judges listen to students, provide feedback for them, and choose the winner. In the process, you’ll help students improve their public speaking, argumentation, and academic skills.

Please note that the timing for each shift is 3:30-7:00 PM CST and they are scheduled to be held in person in the Twin Cities Metro (location TBD).

Upcoming Middle School Debate Shifts

February:

• Tuesday 2/14/23
• Wednesday 2/15/23
• Thursday 2/23/23
• Tuesday 2/28/23

March:
• Tuesday 3/7/23
• Wednesday 3/8/23
• Thursday 3/9/23
• Tuesday 3/14/23
• Thursday 3/23/23

Learn more and sign up here! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We will be upgrading Agresso the weekend of March 10-12. Agresso powers Records and Registration, Human Resources, Finance and Payroll.

This means the following services will be offline Friday March 10 (after 5 PM) until Monday March 13:
* Records and Registration (registration, class rosters, grades)
* Agresso Web / Administrative Self Service (paystubs, W2s)
* Agresso desktop (student record lookup, financial reporting, HR records)

With the upgrade the product name “Agresso” will be retired from the software and will be instead branded “Unit4 ERP.” Unit4 is the company that owns the Agresso product.

After the upgrade the employee web Administrative Self service (paystubs, W2s) will have a modern look-and-feel. Documentation provided by HR and IT will be updated soon after.

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

If you are preparing for retirement, Medicare webinar provides the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.

[Medicare 101: Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 pm]

Medicare expert Gary Deese, with TLC Insurance Group will present an one-hour webinar that will take the mystery out of Medicare.

– How does it work? What are my options?
– What are Medicare Parts A, B, C & D?
– How do I save money and have great Medicare benefits as I continue to work from age 65 on, without having to draw my SS if I choose not to?

Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWF1Y3QxMTBwaWZkbmdjMDc3bzFwM2NlYTAgcGFya3NvQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=parkso%40augsburg.edu

Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Medicare webinar link

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

If you are preparing for retirement, Social Security webinar provides the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.

[Social Security 101: Thursday, February 16 at 4:00 pm]

Rhonda Whiteneck, Public Affaires Specialist of the Social Security Administration, will present details not only on the retirement program but will cover the filing strategy options when it comes to spouses, divorced spouses and widow(ers) benefits. This webinar is co-hosted by Augsburg, St. Catherine and TIAA.

– When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits?
– How does early retirement affect your benefits?
– Do you qualify for disability, survivors and spouse benefits?
– How do you get the most from your benefit?
– What is the future of Social Security?
– When should you file for Medicare?

Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MW1zb2c0YzNwa3VqbTJjZGJlYzBkYTFqaHQgcGFya3NvQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=parkso%40augsburg.edu

Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Social Security webinar

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

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

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

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

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

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

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

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

As you may have heard, all students will need to have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) configured using “Duo Mobile” prior to February 13th!

Any students needing assistance with this change can stop by the Link level of the Library on Friday after 10:30am to enjoy a donut while setting up their “Duo Mobile” access. Help is also available at the TechDesk, located on the street level of the Library – Weekdays 8am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 5-8pm).

For more information about this change, please visit our Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ page.

Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ

submitted by haley@augsburg.edu

When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.

Fill out the Class of 2023 survey

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!

There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks).

You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.

If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu!

submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu

Hello,
Thó Wiŋ Magazine and I am so excited to tell you that SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! But they close Feb. 11th.
Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your last chance to submit your art and/or writing to be published in our magazine.
Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating our annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to anyone and everyone at Augsburg: students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community so tell your friends to submit something too. We accept art of all kinds and skill levels: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can even create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway! We like arts from all cultures and all people. If you create art in another language, submit that too (but maybe include a translation with it to make it more accessible to us English monolinguals). We especially encourage artists with marginalized identities to submit their art so we can uplift your voices! Thó Wiŋ Magazine will put a printed book together and distribute on campus for free. You can submit up to five different works across any genre.
Submissions have been extended and will close FEBRUARY 11th.
Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit
Hit me up if you have any questions, jensen11@augsburg.edu or TWMagazine@augsburg.edu
Jack Jensen 🙂

Click Here to Submit your Art

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

With the recent closing of the encampment in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, the Afghan Cultural Society, located in a storefront on Cedar Avenue, is seeing more unsheltered individuals stopping in and asking for help. Cold weather gear is especially needed. To help the Afghan Cultural Society respond to this immediate need, Health Commons and the Sabo Center are collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, and coats. Handwarmers are also appreciated. Please place donations in the bin outside of the Nursing Department (first floor of Science Hall).

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

As you may have heard, all students will need to have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) configured using “Duo Mobile” prior to February 13th. Any students needing assistance with this change can stop by the Link level of the Library on Thursday 10am-Noon to enjoy a donut while setting up their “Duo Mobile” access. Help is also available at the TechDesk, located on the street level of the Library – Weekdays 8am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 5-8pm).

For more information about this change, please visit our Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ page.

Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ

submitted by sosaz@augsburg.edu

This Spring, the Echo will be putting together a special edition issue apart from our weekly issues, that focuses on one topic: Displacement.

Recently, we have seen our neighbors displaced. Perhaps you know someone forced to move out due to the cost of living crisis, saw state troopers destroy tents at the Quarry encampment, or know a resident of the flooded Bell Loft apartments. We believe the Augsburg community should remain conscious of the severity of this issue.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:
We are seeking student contributions for this special edition of the Echo, including by not limited to:
-Personal essays
-Interviews/Profile pieces
-Visual Art, Poetry, Short Stories
-Investigative reporting
-Photojournalism
-Calls to Action
inspired by or centered around the houseless community/experience or the topic of displacement.

First drafts won’t be due until Wednesday, March 8th!

Due to limited budget and publication space, all contributions are guaranteed a minimum of $15.
—-We are offering a higher rate to a visual artist willing to collaborate with us on this issue’s cover. If interested, please send examples of your work to echo@augsburg.edu—

Interested in contributing? Email us at echo@augsburg.edu
Questions or concerns? DM us on Instagram @augsburg_echo or send us an email!

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Support Girls & Gender Expansive Youth In Financial Literacy Leadership Debates

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

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

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

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

https://forms.gle/mGaDbPiYZ35ueAcR6

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

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

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

How You Can Help

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

• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.

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

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

submitted by haley@augsburg.edu

When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.

Fill out the Class of 2023 survey

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/02/2023: Assistant Director of Residence Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999882938803-assistant-director-of-residence-life
02/02/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999882930868-accounts-payable-specialist
02/02/2023: Communication and Social Media Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999882912424-communication-and-social-media-specialist

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Everyone is welcome to check out the Augsburg Staff Union’s first union contract on our website, linked below. We also wanted to share our excitement about the Parental Leave and additional personal days that President Pribbenow announced. These benefits, secured for union staff in our contract, are the result of the Augsburg Staff Union’s negotiations over the last two years. We are so glad that the administration decided to extend the benefits we secured in our contract to all benefits-eligible staff, even those not in our union. This was our hope when we formed a union — that we could help improve working conditions for everyone.

http://augsburgstaffunion.org/resources-for-staff/

submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu

This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.

We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePBjwlSWV5dUJULatosWK65FgKEeuj1nywgJ74attOiE8h0w/viewform

Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2023. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.

The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.

The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2023) are eligible to receive this award.

Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 22nd.

Visit the Staff Senate web page for additional information: https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors! The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Augsburg’s Career & Internship Center would like to invite students to stop by our drop-in hours!

Peer Advisors are available to review your RESUME for the upcoming MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair! Students can meet with up to 244+ employers at the fair! https://www.mnpcfair.org

DROP-IN HOURS are in person! Our center is located in the Christensen Center, Suite 100. (Across from Einstein’s)

Mondays: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 11:00 AM – 4:00PM

Register for the MN Private Colleges’ Job and Internship Fair

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Our Saviour’s Housing provides shelter, comfort, hope, and community for people who are
homeless. They serve over 650 people annually in our Emergency Shelter and Permanent
Supportive Housing programs. Please consider joining as a partner in our work!

Host Bingo for the residents in our Emergency Shelter. We provide the Bingo set; you provide
small prizes such as treats, gift cards, socks, or hygiene items. Bingo is a fun way for our
residents to relax and socialize in the evening.
● This opportunity works for 2-4 people of all ages.
● Bingo can be scheduled almost any evening, usually from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Serve breakfast or dinner for our 21 Emergency Shelter residents. Purchase, prepare, and serve the meal. Both weekday and weekend opportunities are available. This opportunity is best suited for groups of 3-4 people. All meal volunteers must be four
years of age or older.
● Breakfast is served at 7:00 a.m. and clean-up must be complete by 9:00 a.m.
● Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and clean-up is usually complete by 8:30 p.m.

Make sandwiches or bag lunches for us to hand out as Emergency Shelter residents leave for the day. You can make the sandwiches off-site at any time and drop them off at the shelter. This opportunity works well for groups of all sizes and ages.

Create cleaning kits for us to give as welcome gifts to new Permanent Supportive Housing
residents. Purchase and assemble all of the essentials for these formerly homeless residents to care for their new homes. Kits should include sponges, dish soap, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners, paper towels, etc. Please contact us for a complete list.

Our Saviour’s Housing is in south Minneapolis at 2219 Chicago Avenue (55404) and has
ample off-street parking.

To schedule a volunteer opportunity, please contact Wateen Osman, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 612-843-3622 x2 or volunteer@oshousing.org.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks).
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

Minnesota History Day

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Students in PSY 253: Aging and Adulthood are looking for interview participants age 60+ for a class activity. If you are interested in helping out by speaking to a student for a 30 minute conversation, please contact Ben Denkinger (denkinge@augsburg.edu).

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Institute at Augsburg is hosting a monthly gathering to discuss and learn about the intersection of peacemaking, justice, and interfaith competencies.

Workshop led by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director, Najeeba Syeed.

Sessions will meet over zoom:
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th

Workshops are run as roundtables enabling participants to join as often as they like. Each session date will focus on a particular issue with some preparation/reading material integrated into the lessons. Participants will have the opportunity to build programs and projects for their own contexts and receive feedback from colleagues.

Workshop sessions are FREE. To facilitate deep engagement, participation will be capped for each class, so be sure to sign up.

Please register to participate. (Note: You are welcome to register for one or multiple sessions.)

Email Managing Director, Jane Ulring, with questions. (ulringj@augsburg.edu)

Register!

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

With the recent closing of the encampment in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, the Afghan Cultural Society, located in a storefront on Cedar Avenue, is seeing more unsheltered individuals stopping in and asking for help. Cold weather gear is especially needed. To help the Afghan Cultural Society respond to this immediate need, Health Commons and the Sabo Center are collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, and coats. Handwarmers are also appreciated. Please place donations in the bin outside of the Nursing Department (first floor of Science Hall).

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks).
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Our Saviour’s Housing provides shelter, comfort, hope, and community for people who are
homeless. They serve over 650 people annually in our Emergency Shelter and Permanent
Supportive Housing programs. Please consider joining as a partner in our work!

Host Bingo for the residents in our Emergency Shelter. We provide the Bingo set; you provide
small prizes such as treats, gift cards, socks, or hygiene items. Bingo is a fun way for our
residents to relax and socialize in the evening.
● This opportunity works for 2-4 people of all ages.
● Bingo can be scheduled almost any evening, usually from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Serve breakfast or dinner for our 21 Emergency Shelter residents. Purchase, prepare, and serve the meal. Both weekday and weekend opportunities are available. This opportunity is best suited for groups of 3-4 people. All meal volunteers must be four
years of age or older.
● Breakfast is served at 7:00 a.m. and clean-up must be complete by 9:00 a.m.
● Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and clean-up is usually complete by 8:30 p.m.

Make sandwiches or bag lunches for us to hand out as Emergency Shelter residents leave for the day. You can make the sandwiches off-site at any time and drop them off at the shelter. This opportunity works well for groups of all sizes and ages.

Create cleaning kits for us to give as welcome gifts to new Permanent Supportive Housing
residents. Purchase and assemble all of the essentials for these formerly homeless residents to care for their new homes. Kits should include sponges, dish soap, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners, paper towels, etc. Please contact us for a complete list.

Our Saviour’s Housing is in south Minneapolis at 2219 Chicago Avenue (55404) and has
ample off-street parking.

To schedule a volunteer opportunity, please contact Wateen Osman, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 612-843-3622 x2 or volunteer@oshousing.org.

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

If you are preparing for retirement, Medicare webinar provides the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.

[Medicare 101: Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 pm]

Medicare expert Gary Deese, with TLC Insurance Group will present an one-hour webinar that will take the mystery out of Medicare.

– How does it work? What are my options?
– What are Medicare Parts A, B, C & D?
– How do I save money and have great Medicare benefits as I continue to work from age 65 on, without having to draw my SS if I choose not to?

Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWF1Y3QxMTBwaWZkbmdjMDc3bzFwM2NlYTAgcGFya3NvQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=parkso%40augsburg.edu

Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Medicare webinar link

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

If you are preparing for retirement, Social Security webinar provides the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.

[Social Security 101: Thursday, February 16 at 4:00 pm]

Rhonda Whiteneck, of the Social Security Administration, will present details not only on the retirement program but will cover the filing strategy options when it comes to spouses, divorced spouses and widow(ers) benefits. This webinar is co-hosted by Augsburg, St. Catherine and TIAA.

– When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits?
– How does early retirement affect your benefits?
– Do you qualify for disability, survivors and spouse benefits?
– How do you get the most from your benefit?
– What is the future of Social Security?
– When should you file for Medicare?

Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MW1zb2c0YzNwa3VqbTJjZGJlYzBkYTFqaHQgcGFya3NvQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=parkso%40augsburg.edu

Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Social Security webinar

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Last night, Governor Walz signed the 100% Clean Energy by 2040 bill into law. It requires Minnesota utilities to provide 100% carbon-free electricity to customers by 2040 taking great steps to combat climate change and expand clean energy jobs in the state. This is an exciting moment for Minnesota in furthering its climate action goals and has incredible potential to expedite Augsburg’s climate mitigation efforts.

I encourage you to read the Commentary piece on the legislation in the Minnesota Reformer. (https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/02/01/minnesota-college-students-write-on-the-urgency-of-the-legislatures-2040-climate-plan/) Augsburg senior and Environmental Studies major, Zoe Barany, was its co-author along with peers from universities across the state. They advocated for the very 100% Clean Energy legislation that Governor Walz signed into law. To read more about this law’s impacts on Augsburg climate goals, check out the latest Sabo Center blog post linked below.

Read more about the 100% Clean Energy Bill here

submitted by haley@augsburg.edu

When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.

Fill out the Class of 2023 survey

submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu

Hello,
Thó Wiŋ Magazine and I am so excited to tell you that SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! But they close Feb. 11th.
Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your last chance to submit your art and/or writing to be published in our magazine.
Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating our annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to anyone and everyone at Augsburg: students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community so tell your friends to submit something too. We accept art of all kinds and skill levels: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can even create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway! We like arts from all cultures and all people. If you create art in another language, submit that too (but maybe include a translation with it to make it more accessible to us English monolinguals). We especially encourage artists with marginalized identities to submit their art so we can uplift your voices! Thó Wiŋ Magazine will put a printed book together and distribute on campus for free. You can submit up to five different works across any genre.
Submissions have been extended and will close FEBRUARY 11th.
Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit
Hit me up if you have any questions, jensen11@augsburg.edu or TWMagazine@augsburg.edu
Jack Jensen 🙂

Click here to submit your art

submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu

This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.

We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePBjwlSWV5dUJULatosWK65FgKEeuj1nywgJ74attOiE8h0w/viewform

Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2023. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.

The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.

The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2023) are eligible to receive this award.
Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 22nd.

Visit the Staff Senate web page for additional information: https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Christensen Scholars is one of two Public Leader Scholars programs being offered AY 2023. Christensen Scholars will be taught by Christensen Chair Jeremy Myers, and offers students a unique opportunity to explore topics of vocation, service, and how their Christian faith shapes them as leaders.

Christensen Scholars BENEFITS:
Unique opportunities to explore Christian theology & vocation more deeply as a cohort
Earn upper division credit (4 credits) in religion
Seminar setting that is small and supportive
$2,000 scholarship, $1,500 stipend
Opportunities to develop skills related to theological reflection & vocational discernment

If you will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in 2023-2024 you are eligible to apply.

Application are due: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

If you have questions about the Christensen Scholars program, email: myers@augsburg.edu

Public Leader Scholar Application

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Everyone is welcome to check out the Augsburg Staff Union’s first union contract on our website, linked below. We also wanted to share our excitement about the Parental Leave and additional personal days that President Pribbenow announced. These benefits are the result of the Augsburg Staff Union’s negotiations over the last two years. We are so glad that the administration decided to extend the benefits we secured in our contract to all benefits-eligible staff, even those not in our union. This was our hope when we formed a union– that we could help improve working conditions for everyone.

http://augsburgstaffunion.org/resources-for-staff/

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

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

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

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

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

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

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

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Submit a message (anonymous or not) to be sent to your Palentine this year! QPA will be delivering Palentine’s Day telegrams on Feb. 14th through email, campus box, or in person. If you would like to send a telegram, please submit by no later than 11:00pm on Feb. 12th.

Submit your Message Here!

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

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

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

Apply by April 1

LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN MEXICO

– various dates throughout summer

– 4-12 credits

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

– independent study or internship also possible

MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO

– June 8 – July 31

– 8 credits

– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals

– INS/SPA 399: Observership

SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY in MEXICO

– June 8 – July 24

– 8 credits

– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I

– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry

– Upper-level courses available, if needed

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

Visit the link, below

Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu

Stop by our office: Science Hall 110

Get more information about summer in Mexico

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Music Therapy in South Korea summer course is open to students studying Music Therapy , Music, Psychology, Biopsychology, Education, Social Work, Physician Assistant, Nursing, and other students who have a strong interest in the intersections of music, health, community, and culture. This will be a participatory and immersive program, and it also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Applications for this program are due March 1.

***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***

• Travel July 6-19, 2023

• MUS 374 or 474 for undergraduate students

• MUS 511 and/or MUS 582 for graduate students

Courses are taught in English. Knowledge of Korean language is not required.

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

Learn more and apply