Author: farrisr

Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

NSBCF Black Study Session: Black Cooperation and Kwanzaa, Wednesday, December 14

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join Nexus’ North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship team to learn about Black Cooperation and Kwanzaa with Rekhet Si-Asar, Ms. Jewelean Jackson and DejaJoelle. Rekhet Si-Asar and Ms. Jewelean Jackson will lead us through storytelling and place setting for the history and practices of Kwanzaa and connections to cooperatives and collectivist practices. DejaJoelle will guide us in a practice utilizing dance and movement for collective healing.

Wed, December 14, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
On Zoom!

Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nsbcf-black-study-session-black-cooperation-and-kwanzaa-tickets-478331651847?aff=ALLEVENTS

Nexus’ North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship

TOMORROW: Online Equitable Development Symposium

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join the Alliance and Metropolitan Council for a daylong virtual symposium featuring speakers across sectors and interactive discussions exploring tools for equity and accountability, unpacking common challenges and sharing strategies to ensure that we are building with community, not for community.

A power-sharing space for community and government leaders, we’ll work together to co-create a shared understanding of intersectional and reparative community development — and how to get to that just future.

Contact Hannah Gary at hannah.gary@metc.state.mn.us with any questions.
Zoom link will be included in reminder emails sent from Eventbrite.

Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equitable-development-symposium-tickets-431839582817

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage 2022 Community Survey

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) invites you to take this survey and share your perspective on important concerns of the African heritage community in Minnesota.

CMAH is empowered by the Minnesota Legislature to ensure that people of African heritage can fully and effectively participate in and equitably benefit from the political, social, and economic resources, policies and procedures of the State of Minnesota. This survey provides an opportunity for you to tell CMAH what issues are most urgent in your community and share your input on policy solutions to address these issues.

Follow this link to take the survey:
https://surveys.mn.gov/interview/74561a93-9425-417e-a4f9-48e9fd0aabad

If you have questions about the survey content, please contact Florkime Paye at Florkime.Paye@state.mn.us. If you have any technical problems accessing the survey, or if you need accommodations to take the survey, contact Mariyam Naadha at 612-239-3806 or Mariyam.Naadha@state.mn.us.

To receive monthly newsletters from the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage register here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNCMAH/subscriber/new?preferences=true

Cedar Cultural Center Volunteer Orientation – December 20

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 30 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
5:30 PM
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55454

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:
Please email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org.

The Cedar Cultural Center will require either proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination regimen OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test (taken 72 hours prior) to enter events held at The Cedar.

the Cedar

Soomaal House of Art 2022 Year-End Fundraiser This Friday

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Soomaal House of Art cordially invites you to our 2022 year-end fundraiser and celebration on Fri, December 16, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM! A night with artists filled with laughter, art, and good food!

This one-night-only event gives you an opportunity to purchase unique artwork created by local Soomaal Artists. The fundraiser will be exhibiting a wide range of works including photographs, paintings, and prints available for purchase. You will also have a chance to connect with the Artists involved! Your support on that night will not only help our local artists further in their practice but would also provide our community with valuable art experiences.
Soomaal is an artist-led organization based in Minneapolis. An art space that is dedicated to creativity, exploration, experimentation, and community engagement. All of our exhibitions are accessible to the public, free of charge, and artists do not pay to exhibit their work at Soomaal.
Thanks to the countless support provided by our community members over the years. We are grateful for your consideration and generosity.

With gratitude,
Soomaal Team

Register on Eventbrite, tickets are $25.00.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soomaal-house-of-art-2022-year-end-fundraiser-tickets-479383156927?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Soomaal+House+of+Art+2022+Year-end+Fundraiser&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

Faculty: Apply for Travel Funds by January 1 for Travel March-May 2023

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

If you plan to attend or present at a conference (or engage in other professional development that requires funding) March 2023 through May 2023, the deadline for requesting funds from the Faculty Development (aka CTL) budget is January 1, 2023. Because this is a holiday, please make sure your applications are in early!!

You may apply at any time before the deadline; all requests will be reviewed and a decision communicated no later than January 3, 2023. You can find the request form, as well as all deadlines and a full description of the criteria used to allocate funding this year, on the CTL Ongoing Grant Offers webpage (link below)

As always, if you have any questions please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.

CTL Ongoing Grants Offers webpage

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses – Earn Credit Off Campus This Summer

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Travel! Earn Credits! Complete Augsburg Experience!

Short-term study abroad & away in Summer 2023 – check out the awesome program options below:

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fiction (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF, or
•SOC/URB 295: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (4 credits), elective

IMMIGRATION STORIES & COMMUNITY BUILDING IN RURAL MN
• Summer 2023 Term 1, travel to Walnut Grove, MN
• Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
*** SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective or
*** THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
*** INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
*** CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
*** SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
*** RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 course:
*** ECO 315: Money and Banking
*** BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you

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

Check out all the program offerings here

Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.

We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.

Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form

Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

Get Your Art Published: Literary and Arts Submissions Open December 10 for Thó Wiŋ Magazine

submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu

Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your chance. Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating their annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community. We accept art of all kinds: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway. 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 open December 10th and will close February 1st. Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit or click the link.

Submit your art to TWM here!

Boren Scholarship for Language Study Abroad

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The Boren Scholarship is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences where language learning is the focus. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and can assist any applicant in selecting a program, developing budgets and writing/editing application essays.

Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Watch the Info Session for Auggies we hosted with Boren staff: https://youtu.be/Sfx-PxbwlSE
• Let us know your interest by contacting Maren Stoddard Mack (stoddard@augsburg.edu) or URGO staff (urgo@augsburg.edu) by November 28th.
• Send application essay drafts to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts with you to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
Final applications are due February 1st!

Learn more about Boren Scholarships

URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount if travel funding to award this academic year. URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.

The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.

URGO Travel Website

First and Second Year Prehealth Students – Free Summer Program

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

Summer Health Professions Education Program, or SHPEP, is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

– Must be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college.
– Applicants should have earned no more than 60 credits when submitting their application.
– Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits are not counted.
– Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5.
– Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Application Timeline:
– Application Opens: November 1
– Application Closes: February 5th (11:59 PM EST)
– Admission Decisions Released: March 15th

Email urgo@augsburg.edu with any questions

SHPEP Eligibility and Requirements

TODAY: Steam and Hot Water Shutoff, 8–10 a.m.

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

This morning (December 12) steam and hot water will be briefly shut off for the majority of campus in order to repair a steam line in Si Melby Hall. The shutoff will begin at 8:00 a.m. Service will be restored when the repair is completed, no later than 10:00 a.m. Hagfors Center, Luther Hall, and Oren Gateway Center will not be affected.

Pillow and Blanket Donation for New International Students

submitted by mekonns@augsburg.edu

We, the International Student and Scholars Services Department at Augsburg, are preparing to welcome 10 to 12 international students for the coming spring semester.

We are looking for pillow and blanket donations (it is hard to travel internationally with a large pillow and blankets).

Please consider donating to help support their arrival.
You can contact us through isss@augsburg.edu if you have additional questions.

Any donations can be delivered and left by our office in Old Science Hall, Suite 112.

We will accept donations by December 28.

Thank you so much for your support.

Soomaal House of Art 2022 Year-End Fundraiser

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Soomaal House of Art cordially invites you to our 2022 year-end fundraiser and celebration on Fri, December 16, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM! A night with artists filled with laughter, art, and good food!

This one-night-only event gives you an opportunity to purchase unique artwork created by local Soomaal Artists. The fundraiser will be exhibiting a wide range of works including photographs, paintings, and prints available for purchase. You will also have a chance to connect with the Artists involved! Your support on that night will not only help our local artists further in their practice but would also provide our community with valuable art experiences.
Soomaal is an artist-led organization based in Minneapolis. An art space that is dedicated to creativity, exploration, experimentation, and community engagement. All of our exhibitions are accessible to the public, free of charge, and artists do not pay to exhibit their work at Soomaal.
Thanks to the countless support provided by our community members over the years. We are grateful for your consideration and generosity.

With gratitude,
Soomaal Team

Register on Eventbrite, tickets are $25.00.

Register on Eventbrite

Cedar Cultural Center Volunteer Orientation – December 20

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 30 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
5:30 PM
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55454

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:
Please email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org.

The Cedar Cultural Center will require either proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination regimen OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test (taken 72 hours prior) to enter events held at The Cedar.

The Cedar Cultural Center

Benefit and Payroll Forms Due TODAY by Noon

submitted by slater@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Today, 12/09 to be processed for the Friday, 12/16 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms, for example.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by today at 4:30PM.

If you have any questions, please email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team

Human Resources Website

Chapel: Hygiene Kits for Central Commons

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for our final chapel service of the semester. Katie Clark, Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Health Commons, will share a message in chapel, and Katie Lane, Assistant Director, CLASS Office, will sing a solo from the Messiah. The Augsburg baseball team will help pack hygiene kits to donate to people experiencing homelessness.

The Writing Center is Open During Finals Week

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open during finals week!
In the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 4-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

For more information, please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you!

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.

We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.

Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form

Donate New and Gently Used Hats and Mittens

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Augsburg PA students are collecting donations for Face to Face, an organization that supports youth experiencing homelessness, or at risk for homelessness. Help out and pitch in with gently used hats and mittens in infant and adult sizes.

Now until December 12th

Donate directly to our offices on the 5th floor of Riverside Park Plaza, or email olsenkat@augsburg.edu to schedule a pick up

Check out our Flyer for more!

Are You a Prehealth Student?

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity, or URGO Office, has a Prehealth Sciences Newsletter, with opportunities for research, volunteering, shadowing, and test prep resources. We also advertise events on campus, such as personal statement, interview prep, and general prehealth advising workshops.

If you would like to receive the weekly newsletter, please email urgo@augsburg.edu to be added to the subscriber list.

Boren Scholarship for Language Study Abroad

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The Boren Scholarship is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences where language learning is the focus. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and can assist any applicant in selecting a program, developing budgets and writing/editing application essays.

Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Watch the Info Session for Auggies we hosted with Boren staff: https://youtu.be/Sfx-PxbwlSE
• Let us know your interest by contacting Maren Stoddard Mack (stoddard@augsburg.edu) or URGO staff (urgo@augsburg.edu) by November 28th.
• Send application essay drafts to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts with you to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
Final applications are due February 1st!

Learn more about Boren Scholarships

URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount if travel funding to award this academic year. URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.

The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.

URGO Travel Website

TOMORROW: Minneapolis Afrobeats Dance Party at The Cedar Cultural Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar and TAMU Events present MINNEAPOLIS AFROBEATS DANCE PARTY! A holiday celebration featuring the contemporary African sound taking over the world. Featuring local DJs and artists. Hosted by Fanaka Nation.

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Doors: 7:00 PM CT / Event Start: 8:00 PM CT
All Ages Standing Show
$15 Advance, $20 Day of Show

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page: https://www.thecedar.org/access
General Admission tickets are available online: https://www.thecedar.org/listing-2/2022/12/10/minneapolis-afrobeats-dance-party

Fine-Tune Your Gradebook Before Finals

submitted by strom@augsburg.edu

Your E-learning team is ready to help with any last minute adjustments to your Moodle gradebook. Below are a few tips to ensure your grades are clear and accurate for both you and your students.

By default, empty grades are not included in Moodle Gradebook calculations; only entered grades are included. This means that if instructors want students to have an accurate understanding of their progress in a course, a value must be inserted into the points window. If students have not submitted an assignment, instructors can insert a 0 (rather than leaving the place blank) to affect the final grade. Below is a link that explains how to quickly add zeros for all students who haven’t already received a grade for an activity.

http://go.augsburg.edu/bulkzero

Did you know you can view a percentage or letter grade in the course total for easy review? Customize your course total display in your Grader Report to show points, percentage or a letter grade. You can even display two of these at once!

http://go.augsburg.edu/gbcoursetotal

For additional help, contact your LFC or Susan Hadjiyanis, Instructional Design Technologist
https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/get-help/faculty-and-staff-support-lfcs/

Water Heater for Sale

submitted by madden@augsburg.edu

Richmond water heater for sale. Used one year. Great super hot water for multiple showers, dishwashing, laundry use all at same time. Was approximately $600 new. Selling for $275 or best offer (flexible on price). Must come to my house and get it out of the basement. I can send you a photo. We only stopped using it cause we installed a water/heat boiler system last month and no longer need a water heater.

Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

Monday: Temporary Steam and Hot Water Shut Off

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

On Monday, December 12, steam and hot water will be temporarily shut off for the majority of campus in order to repair a steam line in Si Melby Hall starting at 8:00 a.m.

Service will be restored when the repair is completed, no later than 10:00 a.m.

Hagfors Center, Luther Hall, and Oren Gateway Center will not be affected.

Campus Kitchen Updates

submitted by huertag@augsburg.edu

– Need other food resources near campus? Check out the link below to find locations that work for you!

– Gingerbread Cookie Workshop this Monday 12/12 at 4:30 PM in Hagfors 108. Everyone is welcomed! RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnvE5s6X0H9T2RZSnbAesBnvW04d-nhA2UAaviIugiiNC2qg/viewform?usp=sf_link

– Check out our Community Registry. Products will be used for students and the food lab.
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=690bd2c0-6a94-11ed-9564-53d7a6b163c6&type=CHARITY

FOOD FOR ALL

Literary and Arts Submission Open December 10 for Thó Wiŋ Magazine

submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu

Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your chance. Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating their annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community. We accept art of all kinds: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can create and print QR codes for short film, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyways. 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 open December 10th and will close February 1st. 🙂 Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit or click the link.

Submit your art to TWM here

Interfaith Dinner Tonight

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join Augsburg University Student Ministries, Muslim Student Association, and Minnesota Hillel – Augsburg in Hoversten Chapel on December 8 in Hoversten Chapel from 6:30-8:30 pm for dinner and speaker Najeeba Syeed, El Hibri Professor of Religion and Executive Director of Interfaith at Augsburg. Come for a delicious feast and warm conversation.

Visit the Writing Center for Your Final Papers and Projects

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open!
In the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 4-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

For more information, please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you!

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

Exercise Bike For Sale

submitted by burden@augsburg.edu

Looking to exercise more and easily from home this winter?

One year old and seldom used Schwinn 270 recumbent Exercise bike. Excellent almost new condition. Available online for between $650 and $850. It was purchased as a gift, but was decided it was too big since the intended user is rather petite. For sale at $450. Can be fully assembled or in movable pieces to take home. It’s a very nice bike! Great Price!
$50 discount if purchased by this Friday!!!

Contact burden@augsburg.edu

https://www.schwinnfitness.com/270/100515.html

Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.

We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.

Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form

Personal Care Assistants Needed

submitted by barrienb@augsburg.edu

Hi! My name is Bella and I am a third year student here at Augsburg studying graphic design. I am currently trying to find personal care assistants to help me in my day to day life here on campus. This would include getting me ready for the day, helping me get set up for class and assisting me around campus. I am currently looking for people who would want to work some hours during this school year! If you are a pre-med or nursing student, this is a great opportunity to get experience with patient care. Plus, you get to be paid to have fun!

I really enjoy getting coffee, watching Netflix, drawing, and painting. I consider all my assistants as my friends and if you work for me, you are guaranteed a good time! If you are interested, please text me at: 612-345-2855 or email me at barrienb@augsburg.edu. Hope you will join! *looking for females and AFAB people only please*

(TODAY) Conversation on State Department Careers With Under Secretary Zeya

submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu

Auggies are invited to join a conversation with Uzra Zeya, the U.S. State Department’s Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Under Secretary Zeya will talk about career pathways in foreign policy, focusing especially on the State Department’s efforts to make its ranks more diverse.

The conversation is scheduled for today at 4:30 PM in Room 50B at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Students can register at this link.

Students can register at this link.

TODAY: Focused Conversation on Strategic Position and Priorities

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us today for the December Focused Conversation. Paula O’Loughlin will reflect on Augsburg’s strategic position and institutional priorities as she approaches the end of her first semester as provost.

The Liberal Arts for the 21st Century: Moving From Privilege to Inclusive Excellence
Thursday, December 8, 2022
12:30 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Annual Anti-Racism Training TODAY

submitted by lohmannm@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training is a required training for all Augsburg faculty and staff and has been scheduled for this year. For more information about the training and to register, please visit the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department Website.

FALL SEMESTER TRAINING
Thu, Dec 8, 2022
Via Zoom
3:30-6:30 p.m. (3 Hours)

2022-2023 Anti-Racism Training Website

TODAY – Interfaith Introductory Round Table

submitted by ulringj@augsburg.edu

Date: Thursday Dec 8th
When: 10-11am
Where: Riverside Room

Please join the Interfaith Institute for coffee, snacks, fellowship and guided discussion about Interfaith at Augsburg.

Our staff would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and our work, as well as get to know and learn from you about your hopes for interfaith programming on Augsburg’s campus and beyond. We hope you will attend, and bring a friend!

(Students, faculty, and staff welcome!)

TODAY: Hope Academy on Campus Hiring for Summer

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Representatives from Hope Academy will be on campus Thursday, December 8th from 10:30-12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen Center.

The Summer Residency is a 5-week instructional internship for prospective teachers during our K-8 Summer Session. It was created to directly train, hire, and retain individuals that reflect the diversity of our Minneapolis student body. Summer Residents are a vital piece of our summer programming, and will receive both training and experience for teaching in an urban, God-centered environment! Hires receive a stipend June – early July. Stop by our table to learn more. All majors are welcome!

To apply, go to https://hopeschool.org/careers-at-hope-academy/

Donations for DACA and TPS Rally

submitted by tinsleyy@augsburg.edu

Hi Everyone! ShareShop is looking for donations specifically winter gear such as jackets, hats, and gloves to help keep students warm during the DACA & TPS Rally on Thursday, December 8th at 1200 S Washington Ave. Feel free to donate during our open hours from 10 AM – 1PM, or on the free table across if those times don’t work. ShareShop is located at the old science hall in room Science 8B.

Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

Fine-Tune Your Gradebook Before Finals

submitted by strom@augsburg.edu

Your E-learning team is ready to help with any last minute adjustments to your Moodle gradebook. Below are a few tips to ensure your grades are clear and accurate for both you and your students.

By default, empty grades are not included in Moodle Gradebook calculations; only entered grades are included. This means that if instructors want students to have an accurate understanding of their progress in a course, a value must be inserted into the points window. If students have not submitted an assignment, instructors can insert a 0 (rather than leaving the place blank) to affect the final grade. Below is a link that explains how to quickly add zeros for all students who haven’t already received a grade for an activity.

http://go.augsburg.edu/bulkzero

Did you know you can view a percentage or letter grade in the course total for easy review? Customize your course total display in your Grader Report to show points, percentage or a letter grade. You can even display two of these at once!

http://go.augsburg.edu/gbcoursetotal

For additional help, contact your LFC or Susan Hadjiyanis, Instructional Design Technologist
https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/get-help/faculty-and-staff-support-lfcs/

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!

The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

This Saturday – Minneapolis Afrobeats Dance Party at The Cedar Cultural Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar and TAMU Events present MINNEAPOLIS AFROBEATS DANCE PARTY! A holiday celebration featuring the contemporary African sound taking over the world. Featuring local DJs and artists. Hosted by Fanaka Nation.

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Doors: 7:00 PM CT / Event Start: 8:00 PM CT
All Ages Standing Show
$15 Advance, $20 Day of Show

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page: https://www.thecedar.org/access
General Admission tickets are available online: https://www.thecedar.org/listing-2/2022/12/10/minneapolis-afrobeats-dance-party

Get Your Flu Shots and Covid Boosters at The People’s Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Get your FLU SHOTS and COVID BOOSTERS at the People’s Center! Call 612-332-4973 to schedule an appointment or visit https://www.peoples-center.org/ for more information. You can also get FREE RAPID TESTS at The People’s Center, just walk up Riverside Avenue to 425 20th Avenue South, where you’ll find boxes of tests in the lobby.

If you are interested in volunteering at The People’s Center, you can email Sieglinde Thetard at thetards@peoples-center.org.

People’s Center

Short Study Abroad/Away Courses – Earn Credit Off Campus This Summer

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Travel! Earn Credits! Complete Augsburg Experience!

Short-term study abroad & away in Summer 2023 – check out the awesome program options below:

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fiction (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF, or
•SOC/URB 295: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (4 credits), elective

IMMIGRATION STORIES & COMMUNITY BUILDING IN RURAL MN
• Summer 2023 Term 1, travel to Walnut Grove, MN
• Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
*** SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective or
*** THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
*** INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
*** CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
*** SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
*** RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 course:
*** ECO 315: Money and Banking
*** BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you

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

Check out all the program offerings here

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table TODAY 11:30-1:30pm

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

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!

Learn more about Study Abroad & Away

Donations for DACA & TPS Rally

submitted by tinsleyy@augsburg.edu

Hi Everyone! ShareShop is looking for donations specifically winter gear such as jackets, hats, and gloves to help keep students warm during the DACA & TPS Rally on Thursday, December 8th at 1200 S Washington Ave. Feel free to donate during our open hours from 10 AM – 1PM, or on the free table across if those times don’t work. ShareShop is located at the old science hall in room Science 8B.

Are You a Prehealth Student?

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity, or URGO Office, has a Prehealth Sciences Newsletter, with opportunities for research, volunteering, shadowing, and test prep resources. We also advertise events on campus, such as personal statement, interview prep, and general prehealth advising workshops.

If you would like to receive the weekly newsletter, please email urgo@augsburg.edu to be added to the subscriber list.

Boren Scholarship for Language Study Abroad

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The Boren Scholarship is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences where language learning is the focus. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and can assist any applicant in selecting a program, developing budgets and writing/editing application essays.

Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Watch the Info Session for Auggies we hosted with Boren staff: https://youtu.be/Sfx-PxbwlSE
• Let us know your interest by contacting Maren Stoddard Mack (stoddard@augsburg.edu) or URGO staff (urgo@augsburg.edu) by November 28th.
• Send application essay drafts to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts with you to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
Final applications are due February 1st!

Learn more about Boren Scholarships

URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount if travel funding to award this academic year. URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.

The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.

URGO Travel Website

New Staff Positions This Week (8)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Groundskeeper
Director of Residence Life
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Public Safety Officer
Maintenance Supervisor
Conference Assistant, Temporary
C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager
Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Conversation on State Department Careers With Under Secretary Zeya

submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu

Auggies are invited to join a conversation with Uzra Zeya, the U.S. State Department’s Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Under Secretary Zeya will talk about career pathways in foreign policy, focusing especially on the State Department’s efforts to make its ranks more diverse.

The conversation is scheduled for this Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Room 50B at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Students can register at this link.

Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete this Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.

We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.

Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form

Faculty and Staff Holiday Party: Comfy and Joy

submitted by gutierra@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff Holiday Party:Comfy and Joy
Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 3–5 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Capel
Attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus.
Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
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A couple ways to support our community this holiday season:
-Consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. Or, check out the online gift registry here:

https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=690bd2c0-6a94-11ed-9564-53d7a6b163c6&type=CHARITY

-Looking for gift ideas? Check out Augsburg Local’s holiday gift guide to support local businesses.

https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/

Visit the Writing Center for Your Final Papers and Projects

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open!
In the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 4-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

For more information, please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you!

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

Minneapolis Afrobeats Dance Party at The Cedar Cultural Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar and TAMU Events present MINNEAPOLIS AFROBEATS DANCE PARTY! A holiday celebration featuring the contemporary African sound taking over the world. Featuring local DJs and artists. Hosted by Fanaka Nation.

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Doors: 7:00 PM CT / Event Start: 8:00 PM CT
All Ages Standing Show
$15 Advance, $20 Day of Show

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page: https://www.thecedar.org/access
General Admission tickets are available online: https://www.thecedar.org/listing-2/2022/12/10/minneapolis-afrobeats-dance-party

Get Your Flu Shots and Covid Boosters at The People’s Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Get your FLU SHOTS and COVID BOOSTERS at the People’s Center! Call 612-332-4973 to schedule an appointment or visit https://www.peoples-center.org/ for more information. You can also get FREE RAPID TESTS at The People’s Center, just walk up Riverside Avenue to 425 20th Avenue South, where you’ll find boxes of tests in the lobby.

If you are interested in volunteering at The People’s Center, you can email Sieglinde Thetard at thetards@peoples-center.org.

People’s Center

Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry Camp – Hiring Tabling TODAY

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Representatives from Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry will be on campus Wednesday, December 7th tabling from 10:30am-12:30pm in the lobby of the Christensen Center.

They are looking to hire students to work with youth summer 2023 at their camp(s).

To learn more stop by their table!

https://www.vlmcamps.org/employment

Study Break at Lindell Library, 4-5 pm Wednesday

submitted by laipa@augsburg.edu

t’s the last week of classes, so join us at Lindell Library for a study break as you wrap up your classes and prepare for finals!

** We’ll watch dog videos and have snacks together. **

Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 4-5 pm, Lower Level Room 15 (Dog Video Edition)

Bring a friend! Bring a favorite dog video to share!

Follow us at the library’s Auggie Life page for more fun events.

Dresses for Sale

submitted by gowansm@augsburg.edu

Hello!
I am selling two dresses. One is a Brides maid dress I wore to prom and the other my graduation dress.

My prom dress cost $129 and I am selling it for $50.
Graduation dress was bought for $50 and I am selling it for $20.
Both only wore once.

Graduation dress is a size 3X. Prom is a size 22. Both a Coral/ pink color. Pick up at Augsburg University.

If interested, please email me at gowansm@augsburg.edu. I will also send pictures.

Thanks

Nominations for Auggie Pride- Month of December

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Do you know someone who has recently completed a significant project, implemented an innovative idea, or worked creatively across divisions or departments? If so, nominate them for an Auggie Pride Award today!

We are taking nominations for the month of December!

The Auggie Pride Awards are part of a peer recognition program that honors individual staff members who have made a significant contribution to department, division, or University-wide goals. All nominations are submitted through an online form and considered by Staff Senate. Nominations are kept on a rolling basis throughout the Academic Year, and awards are distributed to two staff every month.

Those honored will receive a letter from Staff Senate (including some text from the nomination letters) and a $25 Visa gift card as a token of our appreciation.

Auggie Pride Submission Form

Is Success on Your Christmas list? Use TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on Strategic Position and Priorities

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join us tomorrow for the December Focused Conversation. Paula O’Loughlin will reflect on Augsburg’s strategic position and institutional priorities as she approaches the end of her first semester as provost.

The Liberal Arts for the 21st Century: Moving From Privilege to Inclusive Excellence
Thursday, December 8, 2022
12:30 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Minneapolis Afrobeats Dance Party at The Cedar Cultural Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar and TAMU Events present MINNEAPOLIS AFROBEATS DANCE PARTY! A holiday celebration featuring the contemporary African sound taking over the world. Featuring local DJs and artists. Hosted by Fanaka Nation.

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Doors: 7:00 PM CT / Event Start: 8:00 PM CT
All Ages Standing Show
$15 Advance, $20 Day of Show

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page: https://www.thecedar.org/access
General Admission tickets are available online: https://www.thecedar.org/listing-2/2022/12/10/minneapolis-afrobeats-dance-party

Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

Boren Scholarship for Language Study Abroad

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

The Boren Scholarship is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences where language learning is the focus. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and can assist any applicant in selecting a program, developing budgets and writing/editing application essays.

Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Watch the Info Session for Auggies we hosted with Boren staff: https://youtu.be/Sfx-PxbwlSE
• Let us know your interest by contacting Maren Stoddard Mack (stoddard@augsburg.edu) or URGO staff (urgo@augsburg.edu) by November 28th.
• Send application essay drafts to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts with you to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
Final applications are due February 1st!

Learn more about Boren Scholarships

URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount if travel funding to award this academic year. URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.

The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year and will begin reviewing applications November 14th.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.

URGO Travel Website

Personal Care Assistants Needed

submitted by barrienb@augsburg.edu

Hi! My name is Bella and I am a third year student here at Augsburg studying graphic design. I am currently trying to find personal care assistants to help me in my day to day life here on campus. This would include getting me ready for the day, helping me get set up for class and assisting me around campus. I am currently looking for people who would want to work some hours during this school year! If you are a pre-med or nursing student, this is a great opportunity to get experience with patient care. Plus, you get to be paid to have fun!

I really enjoy getting coffee, watching Netflix, drawing, and painting. I consider all my assistants as my friends and if you work for me, you are guaranteed a good time! If you are interested, please text me at: 612-345-2855 or email me at barrienb@augsburg.edu. Hope you will join! *looking for females and AFAB people only please*