Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
01/27/2025: Student: IT TechDesk Assistant
– undefined
01/27/2025: Student: CGEE Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000038837130-student-cgee-office-assistant
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
Webinar: Feb 4, 22025 1 to 2 pm
Title: Finding Your Footing in Joy: A Starting Point for Belonging in 2025
Presenters:
Dr. Karlyn Crowley, Provost, Ohio Wesleyan University
Dr. Jay Roberts, Provost and Dean of Faculty, Warren Wilson College
Dr. Marlowe V.N. Washington, Vice President of People, Culture, and Equity, Holyoke Community College
Description: Register for our first Belong webinar of 2025 for a lively discussion on well-being, hope and inspiration! You’ll hear from a panel of leaders and experts about what self-care looks like in this moment and how they ground themselves as a first step in the work to promote belonging.
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
The library is now offering drop-in research help between 10am-6pm M-F. Stop by the Service Desk when you need assistance (or just to say hi to the librarians)! You can also email us or book a research appointment by visiting library.augsburg.edu/staff
submitted by schieren@augsburg.edu
The library service desk now offers drop-in research support, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Ask a librarian for research and citation help, assistance using the library website or resources, and answers to any general library questions. We look forward to seeing you!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
01/31/2025: Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000040020635-academic-advisor
01/31/2025: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000040011270-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
01/30/2025: Assistant Registrar for Scheduling and Compliance
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000039663989-assistant-registrar-for-scheduling-and-compliance
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? Augsburg is moving to a new comprehensive cloud-based information system between 2025 and 2029. If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.
Part of this process will be on campus visits from three vendors showing what their solutions offer. The majority of these sessions will be with key departments (Human Resources, Finance, Registrar, and Advising) and some sessions will be aimed at a more general audience.
Below are times for the first vendor demonstrations by Workday aimed at a general audience. All are welcome to attend these sessions, though your role will determine which one is most relevant to you.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
8:45 – 10:30AM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Introduction to WorkDay and Technology Overview
10:45 – 12 noon
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Workday Technology Overview for Staff (in any department)
1:00 – 2:00PM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Workday Faculty and Advising Experience
submitted by engen@augsburg.edu
Very talented Minneapolis accomplished composure is looking for short term housing starting in April 2025. Length of stay is open and flexible.
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg faculty & staff now have access to ACUE’s one-hour quick study courses in a variety of topics (AI, media literacy, constructive conversations, experiential education) ) at no additional expense. You can review all available course titles here. Seats are limited, and enrollment for the first session is only open from Feb 1 to Feb 15. Register today!
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
Award season has started! Celebrate the achievements and contributions of your colleagues and professors. Nominations for the 2025 Faculty Distinguished Contribution Awards are open now through March 10.
There are 6 award categories: Scholarship, Service to the University, Service to the Community, Teaching: Adjunct or Part-time, Teaching: Full-time 5+ years, and Teaching: Full-time 5 years or less. Any members of the Augsburg community can serve as nominators.
Please find full descriptions and nomination forms linked below. Honor a faculty member with your nomination!
submitted by kemuman@augsburg.edu
Join us for a fun and hands-on Taiyaki workshop where you’ll learn how to make these iconic fish-shaped pastries, traditionally filled with sweet red bean paste. In this workshop, we’ll guide you through the process of creating perfect, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside Taiyaki from scratch. You’ll get to explore various fillings and toppings, and best of all, take home your freshly made creations to enjoy with friends and family! Whether you’re a beginner or already a fan of Japanese sweets, this workshop is a great way to learn a new culinary skill and indulge your sweet tooth. Don’t miss out on this exciting Taiyaki workshop! RSVP is essential to ensure we have enough ingredients for everyone to enjoy making these delicious, fish-shaped treats. By confirming your attendance in advance, you’ll help us prepare the right amount of supplies so that each participant can get the most out of the experience. Plus, your RSVP guarantees you a spot in this fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to craft perfect Taiyaki, explore different fillings, and enjoy a sweet treat at the end!
Wednesday, Feb 6th at 4:30 PM
Hagfors 108
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The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
01/14/2025: Program Associate of Customized Programs, Center for Global Education and Experience
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000036470125-program-associate-of-customized-programs-center-for-global-education-and-experience-
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
01/14/2025: Student: CGEE Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000036514145-student-cgee-office-assistant
01/14/2025: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000036450769-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025
01/13/2025: Student: URGO Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000036149714-student-urgo-office-assistant
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Looking for a cool course to round out your schedule this spring? Consider taking Cultures of Violence (SOC 290)!
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide. Domestic abuse and riots. What are the dynamics underlying these and other forms of violence? What do they have in common? How do they differ? This course takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis. With this in mind, we will learn about the underlying social, interactional, group, and institutional dynamics that lead to violent behavior. In addition to the topics noted above, the course covers gender & violence, intergroup conflict, war propaganda, hate crime, the military-industrial complex, and so much more.
Cultures of Violence is scheduled for MWF, 1:50 – 3:00 p.m. It won’t be available again for two years, so register now!
Here’s what students are saying about it:
“This course is the definition of amazing and I honestly wish I could take it again. I would recommend this class to anyone, whether interested in sociology or not. I believe that anyone would fall in love and benefit from taking this course.”
“I loved this course! James is an incredible professor and I’ve always deeply enjoyed his classes. SOC 290 gave me a whole new perspective on sociology, violence, and culture. I am grateful I took this class!”
“[Prof.] James has always been and will forever be one of the most amazing professors I have had during my time at Augsburg. I always feel challenged, supported, and respected during his classes.”
Source: SOC 290 course evaluations, Spring 2023
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Friday, February 21, 2025/ Doors: 6:00 PM / Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages, Seated, Free
This is a seated show with general admission and first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our Access page.
WBBA Community Archive Project Presents in collaboration with Our Streets MN, the University of Minnesota Public History program, the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, Morgan Adamson, and many neighbors. We turn our projector and pull back the curtains for another installment of this special variety show on the history of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
Featuring more stories from the neighborhood and our many fascinating neighbors.
This event is FREE. Please register in advance. Donations are accepted to support more free community programming at The Cedar.
RSVP
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Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be closed from 12:45 – 3:15 on Monday, January 20 for Convocation
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Kick off 2025 by strengthening bonds and building new connections! Join Staff Senate for a cozy social to reconnect, share winter break stories, and foster relationships. Enjoy warm conversations, tasty treats, and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for engaging with colleagues across departments.
Wednesday, 1/29
1-3:30pm
Chapel
Staff Senate will provide a few fun giveaways, just be present to win.
Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages, $20 Advance, $25 Day of Show
Students with ID ALWAYS receive $11 tickets the day of an event at The Cedar!
Celebrating resistance in the forms of solidarity, love, and trans joy, The Cedar is honored to host TRANS DAY OF REVENGE benefittingTwin Cities Trans Mutual Aid.
This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page.
For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door.
MASKS REQUIRED for this show. For this, we ask that you purchase and bring before doors open. The Cedar only carries a limited supply.
Buy tickets here!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Sabo Center is forming an advisory council to grow more and better collaborations, make our work more diffuse around campus and in our neighborhoods, and bring more voices into our processes and planning. This is an opportunity for staff, faculty, students and community members to learn more about and contribute to community-engaged work at Augsburg, build relationships, and share ideas and experiences in ways that can help inform our work.
The Sabo Center Engagement Council (SCEC) will support and guide community engagement and changemaking work at Augsburg and in our neighborhoods. The SCEC is not a decision-making body. Staff, Students, Faculty and Community Members are eligible for nomination.
Expectations:
– Attend three committee meetings throughout the spring semester of 2025.
– Advocate for community-engaged work broadly across campus and beyond.
– Serve 2 year terms. We are tentatively planning for meetings the weeks of February 17th, March 17th, April 14th, and an informal gathering at the end of April.
Students & members of the community outside Augsburg are eligible for an honorarium to support their participation.
If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please fill out the short form linked below by January 24th. Nominees will be informed of acceptance by January 31st, 2025.
submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu
Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a fun way to build community and round out your course schedule? Please consider joining an Augsburg music ensemble! Augsburg Ensembles are open to all Augsburg students and can be taken for either 1 or 0 credits. To meet the LAF Fine Arts requirement, students must register for 1 credit for 4 semesters. Reach out to Ensemble Directors for more information.
AUGSBURG GLOBAL HARMONY CHOIR
Director: Shekela Wanyama, wanyama@augsburg.edu
MUE 111-B Augsburg Choir, Sec II: Global Harmony Choir, M/W/F 4:50-5:55 pm
The Augsburg Global Harmony Choir is open to all students who sing. If interested, please contact Dr. Shekela Wanyama wanyama@augsburg.edu.
CONCERT BAND
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu
MUE 141-A Concert Band M/W/F 3:10-4:40 pm
The Augsburg Concert Band is open to all Augsburg students who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. If interested, please contact Dr. Kenneth Green green5@augsburg.edu.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Director: Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, bergman1@augsburg.edu
MUE 121-A Orchestra, Th 5:30-8:20 pm
The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra is open to all Augsburg students who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. If interested, please contact Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman bergman1@augsburg.edu.
AUGSBURG JAZZ
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu
MUE 143-A Jazz Band T/Th 3:40-5pm
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is open to all Augsburg students who play saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, electric guitar, electric bass, or drum set. If interested, please contact Dr. Kenneth Green green5@augsburg.edu,
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Director: Trudi Anderson, anders10@augsburg.edu
MUE 396-A Flute Ensemble, M 4:45 – 6:15
The Augsburg Flute Ensemble uses the entire family of flutes from piccolo to contrabass, and welcomes any flutist within the Augsburg community. If interested, please contact Trudi Anderson, anders10@augsburg.edu.
submitted by stevenss@augsburg.edu
Are you between the ages of 18 & 25?
You are invited to participate in a study investigating emotion and mental health!
ENTER A RAFFLE FOR 1 of 8 $25 VISA GIFT CARDS!
Access the study here: https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym
Please contact the study’s primary investigator with any questions at
stevenss@augsburg.edu
Thank you!
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Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 16 – January 20. Classes resume January 21.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Sabo Center is hosting a reading group for the 2021 book, Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity’s Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira.
This book helps us learn how to:
Reimagine how we respond to crisis and relearn how to interact with difference, uncertainty, complexity, and failure
Expand our capacity to hold personal and collective space for pain and grief
Interrupt our satisfaction with modern-colonial desires that cause harm
Create space for change that isn’t driven by desperate hope or a fear of desolate hopelessness
We’re tentatively planning to gather the week of February 17th, the first full week of March, the week of March 24th, April 7th and 28th.
Please know that space is limited, we cannot guarantee a place for everyone. Email Jenean Gilmer (gilmerje@augsburg.edu) with any questions. To express interest, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/rpr9j5E3N5s8AByw7
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
As a reminder, there will be no A-mail tomorrow, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 due to the New Year’s holiday. A-mail will resume Thursday, January 2.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 16 – January 20. Classes resume January 21.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/26/2024: Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033633231-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum-and-registration
12/26/2024: Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033632805-graduate-assistant-track-field-coach
12/26/2024: Graduate Assistant Women’s Lacrosse
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033631783-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse
12/26/2024: Program Manager, Department of Public Safety (DPS)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033632335-program-manager-department-of-public-safety-dps-
12/26/2024: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033631565-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
12/26/2024: Associate Director of Admissions, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033630860-associate-director-of-admissions-pseo
12/26/2024: Advancement Systems Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033631036-advancement-systems-specialist
12/26/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033631105-2nd-shift-custodian
12/26/2024: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033631075-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-
12/26/2024: Director of Public Safety
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033630894-director-of-public-safety
12/26/2024: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033630656-public-safety-officer
12/26/2024: Latinx Student Services Program Manager
– undefined
12/26/2024: Program Coordinator, StepUP
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033629502-program-coordinator-stepup
12/23/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033388039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-lacrosse-coach
12/23/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033343172-human-resources-coordinator
12/23/2024: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033339482-talent-acquisition-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/20/2024: Student: SNAP Application Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033131225-student-snap-application-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/23/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033388039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-lacrosse-coach
12/23/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033343172-human-resources-coordinator
12/23/2024: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033339482-talent-acquisition-specialist
12/19/2024: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033631565-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/20/2024: Student: SNAP Application Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033131225-student-snap-application-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/20/2024: Student: SNAP Application Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033131225-student-snap-application-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/23/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033388039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-lacrosse-coach
12/23/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033343172-human-resources-coordinator
12/23/2024: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033339482-talent-acquisition-specialist
12/19/2024: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000032928086-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Summary of Position
Assists the Head Coach with the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.
Primary Responsibilities
– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.
– Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
Additional Responsibilities
– Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.
– Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.
– Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards.
– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization.
– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
– Assist with camps and clinics.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment & Physical Demands
– Sport Specific – playing surface, indoor/outdoor, weather, season.
– Evenings, weekends and travel required.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 16 – January 20. Classes resume January 21.
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard (basement of Anderson Residence Hall 026) will be open during the winter break! Hagfors 108 Food Lab fridge will also be stocked with groceries for students living on campus with fob access to cook with.
Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm
We will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/31, and 1/1
If you are unable to make it to the open hours, you can
make an appointment (https://forms.gle/jAndtRdPipVb95eu6) or
order a box of shelf-stable items for pick up (https://forms.gle/m2mNo4QsK1fMx8Tf9)
Please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
Implementation planning for the new general education curriculum, approved in spring 2024 and planned to begin in fall 2025, is on track. Below is a high-level overview of where we’ve been and a preview of where we are heading:
Completed Implementation Steps – Summer and Fall 2024
We have courses to offer in new general education curriculum.
– 386 current gen ed courses were approved to migrate to the new curriculum
We are able to complete transfer evaluations for new students.
– New transfer policies were approved
– Transfer course equivalents were updated
Our accreditor (HLC) and the State (MOHE) were informed of our general education revision.
Implementation Steps in Process – Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
Building the new degree audit
Planning for advising current and new students about the new gen ed
Faculty/staff development and support planning
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to implementation planning this semester. Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available) for more information.
With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 16 – January 20. Classes resume January 21.
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Viewing payslips on Unit4 (Agresso) web is currently not working for many employees. IT is working with Unit4 support on fixing the issue. Until it is fixed, you can contact HR (hr@augsburg.edu) to get a payslip copy. We apologize for the inconvenience.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg community members can help college students here and statewide by urging Governor Tim Walz to save the Minnesota State Grant program. There’s a large ($210 million) shortfall in funding for next fall that will lead to grants being cut or eliminated if the state doesn’t act in the coming legislative session.
This funding shortfall directly impacts our community. More than 1,400 Augsburg undergraduate students benefit from the State Grant, receiving an average award of $6,000.
With budgeting decisions getting made now, please reach out as soon as possible—by early January at the latest.
Learn more and send a quick note to the governor with this tool.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
CWC is closed starting at 3:00pm on Thursday, Dec. 12th and will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st. If you have administrative, consultation, or referral needs, you may email (cwc@augsburg.edu) or call (612-330-1707) CWC or you can reach out to Ellie Olson, director of CWC, at eolson@augsburg.edu. **Email and phone messages will not be checked Dec.18-Jan. 5**
Even when CWC is closed, students still have access to the following:
–Crisis support and Urgent phone counseling available 24/7, 365 days a year, by calling 844-287-6963.
–Free virtual counseling sessions with licensed providers. Register at bettermynd.com with your Augsburg email and password.
Additional resources:
Crisis support: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/crisis-support/
Walk-in Counseling Center: https://walkin.org/join-counseling-now-by-phone-or-computer/
Self-Help resources: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/self-help/
In an emergency, please contact 911 or the Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
We wish you the best and enjoy your breaks 🙂
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDe1I9vuASE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
We’re excited for employees enrolled in medical benefits to begin using Kavira for primary care starting January 1, 2025!
To learn more about how to utilize this new benefit, Kavira is hosting 30-minute webinars throughout December. These sessions are designed to provide an overview of Kavira’s services, highlight how you can get started, and address any questions you may have.
Register for a webinar using the links below:
Wednesday, December 18th @ 9AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RdfItyoMRZGqB9wUYwIABg
Thursday, December 19th @ 12PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mEpM6lXoTdS2e3HbwxlEhA
Monday, December 23rd @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__bUuRRlfRAyDm8OQgXw5wQ
Monday, December 30th @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WWwX8GTZRk2IEmBnt64fRQ
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
As 2024 comes to an end, Human Resources has a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!
Faculty, Staff, and student employees, please review your payslip on 12/13/2024 for any adjustments that need to be made before the end of the year.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once the new semester starts, 1/21/25.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/10/2024: University Events Student Set-Up Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000031212025-university-events-student-set-up-assistant
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library will change to winter break hours after finals week. We are:
– open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
– closed Saturday and Sunday.
The library is closed for the holidays from 12/21 through 1/1.
Visit library.augsburg.edu/hours to see our current schedule. Enjoy the break!
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to attend an early panel discussion as a follow-up to the required online training module, “Active Shooter: Run, Hide, Fight.” The purpose of the panel discussion is to apply what was learned to our own environment and develop plans for work spaces and classrooms, with guidance from trained campus leaders.
Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Marshall Room
The panel discussion will be facilitated by Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Dawn Miller, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Mike Grewe, Assistant Provost and Dean of Students, and Tony Erchul, former Director of Public Safety.
As a reminder, the deadline for completing the training module is December 31, 2024. Additional panel discussions will be held in January, 2025.
Thank you for your continued commitment to a safe, welcoming, inclusive campus for all.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Central Services will be closed 12/24/24, 12/25/24, 12/31/24 and 1/1/25.
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm (starting 12/16/24 until 1/20/25)
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff were notified by email of the requirement to complete the online training module, “Active Shooter: Run, Hide, Fight” no later than December 31, 2024. Additional information was provided about several live panel discussions to be offered in January, facilitated by Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Dawn Miller from Human Resources, and DPS leaders, to continue the dialogue on this important topic. Topics included a discussion on Augsburg-specific and building-specific questions and concerns as they relate to our campus safety and active violence preparedness.
Faculty and staff who are interested in this discussion prior to January are invited to attend an early session prior to the holiday break.
Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Marshall Room
Additional sessions will be offered in January, 2025.
Thank you for your continued commitment to a safe, welcoming, inclusive campus for all.
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Benefits Eligible Employees:
Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.
All meetings are confidential! And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
-Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
-Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
-How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
Available Times:
Tuesday Jan 14, 9am – 3pm
Wednesday Jan 15, 9am – 3pm
Thursday Jan 169am – 3pm
All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353
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MNUDL’s middle school debate tournament shifts are open! Join us as a volunteer in 2025.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students.
Our middle school debate teams’ practices have begun and their first tournaments are weeks away! Mark the dates on your calendar and sign up now – shifts are open on our Volunteer with Us page!
https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
JANUARY TOURNAMENTS
1/22: Wednesday, Highland HS, 3:20-7:30
1/28: Tuesday, Como HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
1/30: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
FEBRUARY TOURNAMENTS
2/6: Thursday, Washburn HS, 3:20-7:30
2/12: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-7:30
2/18: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
2/20: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
2/27: Thursday, Sanford MS, 3:20-7:30
MARCH TOURNAMENTS
3/4: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
3/6: Thursday, Camden HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/12: Wednesday, Highland HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/13: Thursday, Anthony MS, 3:20-7:30
3/26: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-8:30
Our students will debate the pros and cons of Mars Colonization! No debate experience (or expertise about Mars!) is required- we will train you.
Need transportation? No problem. Thanks to grant funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber to and from the tournament site.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
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Hello Augsburg students, faculty, and staff,
Over the next 4–5 years, Augsburg will be changing its primary information system (called Unit4 or formerly Agresso). This change will involve moving from our current campus-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with numerous third-party systems to a unified, cloud-based ERP system.
This is a complex, multi-year, campus-wide project that involves how we manage student records, registration, human resources, finances, and more. Simply put, how you interact with Augsburg as a student or employee will be changing and improving once we have made the change. How you register for classes, record time worked and time off, submit grades for your courses, and so on—all will be modernized and, ideally, improved.
Such a change can be both exciting and daunting for people so we intend to support you in this transition with plenty of information, communication, and campus engagement as the project moves forward. The first steps will be to document business processes and engage key functional areas in preparation for campus visits by potential vendors this spring.
On the project web page https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/about-it/cloud-erp-project/ you’ll find information on project timeline, decision process, and project goals. That project page will grow and expand over time. If you have any questions about the project please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
– Scott Krajewski ’94, ’21 MBA
AVP for IT
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Deadline: TODAY
Campus Kitchen is hiring student leaders – Join our team and help us stock and staff the cupboard, put on weekly food distribution in Cedar Riverside, collaborate with Soup for You, put on weekly food lab workshops, and more!
Apply here:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000027467391-campus-kitchen-leader-academic-year-2024-25
To apply, you must be work study eligible or international students. Drivers license is strongly preferred but not required. We can offer 10-20 hours a week!
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We host our annual Summer Speech & Debate Camp on campus each year.
New in 2025: Pack a pillow and toothbrush – we’re back in the dorms for debate camp!
We’re offering both commuter and residential speech and debate camps for high school students!
Whether you’re looking for the classic camp experience with overnight stays or prefer a flexible day camp experience, we have you covered. Week long and multi-week stays are available.
There are camps designed for kids who are new to speech and debate and those who already have experience.
Check out the MNUDL website for current high school offerings – registration is now open for high school camps!
Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to register. Secure your spot early to make the most of your summer – and to gain the skills needed to speak like a pro!
We will be opening registration for middle school camps soon as well. Also new this year: we’re thrilled to launch our brand-new mock trial and Spanish debate camp for middle schoolers! Please stay tuned for more info.
Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/
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Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 3–5 p.m.
Christensen Center, Einstein’s Dining Area
You are invited to 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.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
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Hi!
My name is Abi and I am conducting some research for my final paper in my Theater Histories class. The paper centers on P.T. Barnum, one of the founders of Barnum & Bailey Circus aka “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
Please fill out the Google Form linked below to help me collect some data for my paper! If you have any questions, reach out to me at hildena@augsburg.edu.
Thank you!!
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete an annual anti-racism training.
Please visit the following link for more information about this year’s training:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/
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If you are looking to host an event during winter break and would like to have catering, we would ask that you please submit your event request by Friday, December 6. The catering team staff will be lighter during this time, and more planning is necessary to provide a successful experience for you and your guests.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Marketing and Communication team has been working to update our social media display on Inside Augsburg. With tremendous support from IT, we’re thrilled to share that we can now display Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts!
To be featured on Inside Augsburg, please tag Augsburg University across the various platforms so we’re notified of your post and can manually reshare it to the social media feed as schedules and strategies allow.
If you have any questions, email Communication and Social Media Specialist Katie Johnson at johnsok@augsburg.edu.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to help assemble hygiene kits to distribute through Central Health Commons at Central Lutheran Church to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Learn how to qualify, write a strong application, find a faculty mentor, and participate in URGO Summer Research!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
$6,000 for full-time researchers
$3,000 for half-time researchers
URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!
If you have any questions regarding the program please read the information packet and then contact urgo@augsburg.edu for any further questions.
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EARN $55 PER TOURNAMENT AS A DEBATE JUDGE!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. Augsburg alum Awale Osman developed the Somali Debate Institute (now East African Debate League) to provide a culturally specific space for East African students to gain debate skills like public speaking, argumentation, and more. Our East African Debate League provides a space for East African students to celebrate their culture and community while learning debate skills.
This year’s debate topic, held in English, will center on the benefits and drawbacks of culturally-specific versus integrated education systems.
We’re looking for caring adults who have deep ties to the East African community (with or without debate experience!) to join us. As a judge, you’ll listen to students speak, provide constructive feedback, and choose a winner of each debate at weeknight tournaments.
You must be 18+ and pass a background check to volunteer and/or be paid $55/tournament as a debate judge.
Opportunities include:
Tues., December 17th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., January 14th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., February 4th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Sign up to be a debate judge here by clicking the shift of your choice: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
This is an excellent opportunity for East African-focused community or student groups to fundraise! Please reach out to Melekh Akintola at akintola@augsburg.edu for more information about fundraising as a group.
(Concerned about transportation? No problem! Thanks to our AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber for free! Please sign up and email our Volunteer Coordinator, Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more information.)
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Like Working with Kids? Need to Finish Your Augsburg Experience? Enroll in AUGEX5B
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, makes debate teams possible in Twin Cities schools for 1,400+ students! For the first time, MNUDL is now an Augsburg Experience program.
You can support our youth and gain valuable skills as part of the AUGEX5B Special Immersion: MN Urban Debate League course.
Benefits of participating:
• This counts toward your Augsburg Experience requirement, but it’s a 0-credit course, so you do NOT have to pay for participation.
• No specific major requirement!
• By participating, you can become qualified to judge multiple types of debate, which can lead to future paying gigs with the MNUDL!
**WE WELCOME SPANISH SPEAKERS!** There are unique opportunities to engage Spanish-speaking kids and celebrate the beauty of the language through this Augsburg Experience.
The spring semester course will take place from 12:30-1:30 PM on Fridays. The location will be the Anderson Hall basement (near the Campus Cupboard and MNUDL office.)
You’ll complete 40 hours supporting the MNUDL (20 must be completed off-campus.)
Register ASAP for: AUGEX5B.
Find all the information you need to register here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/mnudl-augsburg-experience/
Questions? Contact:
Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029960840-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025
12/03/2024: Student: Jazz Ensemble Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029957885-student-jazz-ensemble-manager
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029955141-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum-and-registration
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
We will be hosting a Women’s Flag Football Interest meeting on Tuesday December 10th at 10:00am in Si Melby 206. Girls and women’s flag football is the fastest growing sport in the United States and will be in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. We are looking at interest levels to begin as early as this spring.
If you cannot attend the meeting but are interested in playing please email Mel Lee at leem3@augsburg.edu.
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Join Campus Kitchen for a Food Lab workshop making Kimchi Fried Rice with Chef Jess next Wednesday 12/11 at 4:30pm in Hagfors 108! Please RSVP via this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM1mVHjSi-HQMA4BG7SCrGKIEEYp6YfbUdOOJzS2iM9ll6jQ/viewform
The purpose of Food Lab Workshop is to teach the Augsburg community how to cook a variety of dishes and build community through food. Everything from the ingredients (e.g. Oil and Seasonings) to cooking appliances are provided for students attending workshops. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu.
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Join Mel Lee, staff senate representative and our favorite associate athletics director, for a tour of the Augsburg fitness facilities on Monday, December 9 at 12:30pm! Mel will give a quick tour of Si Melby/Kennedy and will also be sharing how to use some of the workout equipment and a few exercises!
Please meet outside of the fitness center in the lower level of Kennedy at 12:30pm on Monday, December 9.
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard will be collecting donations of food items at the annual faculty/staff Holiday Party on December 12th. We greatly appreciate your consideration!
Below is our wish list of highly demanded items:
Non-perishable food such as:
– Snacks (such as trail mix, goldfish, pretzels, chips, popcorn, mixed nuts, chips)
– Mac & cheese (boxed or single-serve)
– Ramen
– Canned Soup (Preferred: more complex soups, i.e. not cream of …. or tomato )
– Spices
– Bouillon
– Rice
– Pasta
– Gluten-free pasta
– Rice noodles
– Soy sauce
– Fufu flour
– Jars of pasta sauce
– Jars of salsa
– High quality bars
– Canned beans
– Paper grocery bags and/or reusable grocery bags
– Salt
– Sugar
– Condiments (ketchup, honey, hot sauce)
– Ziplock bags
– Foil paper
Hygiene and cleaning supplies such as:
– Menstrual products (including pads, tampons, menstrual cups)
– Shampoo/ Conditioner / Body Wash / Face Wash
– Bar Soap / Hand Soap
– Bandaids/ other first aid supplies
– Laundry Detergent (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Meyers, Method, Biokleen)
– Dish Soap (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Ecover, Method, Dr Bronner’s)
– Diapers
– Baby Wipes
– Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental Floss
– Body Lotion
– Lip Balm
– Paper towels
– Toilet paper
– Deodorant
OR please feel free to bring cash or gift cards to Target, Aldi, Cub, or Seward Coop!
To read more information about the Campus Kitchen and Campus Cupboard, please visit the website here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions or comments!
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The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from 1pm to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The last First Friday of the semester is TODAY, December 6, 1pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!
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Shop local at the Seward Frolic and Holiday Art Market this Saturday, December 7. The event will feature sales at local businesses in the Seward Neighborhood along with art markets showcasing local artists and artisans at the Mathews Park Recreation Center (2318 29th Ave. S), Vine Arts Center (2637 27th Ave. S) and Northern Clay Center (2424 E Franklin Ave). Go to the link below to see participating businesses and other event details.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Looking for paid professional experience in spring semester? Be our Groundwork Fellow
The MNUDL is seeking a Community Engagement Fellow to serve through the MN Alliance with Youth AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellows program starting on February 1st, serving through June 30th.
If you love telling compelling stories and connecting with youth, this role is made for you!
We’re looking for a candidate who has a strong interest in developing a communication portfolio and learning about nonprofit communication.
This paid service role is a great opportunity for college seniors, recent graduates, and those hoping to take on a future career in education or public service. Learn more and apply at the MNUDL website.
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
Please join CTL for a faculty-focused introduction to Knack, our new peer to peer tutoring partnership. A recording will be available following the workshop. Please register to be included in the distribution list.
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The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole is excited to announce the launch of a new Continuing Education Series, which expands on the Seeing Things Whole framework by empowering participants with the tools and insights needed to tackle challenges, make informed decisions, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change.
The series consists of five interactive workshops, each aimed at enhancing your ability to mindfully lead through change.
The workshops cover the following over five weeks:
Tuesday, Oct 22 Articulating Your Challenge
Tuesday, Oct 29 Types of Knowledge: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Tuesday, Nov 12 The Coin Flip Model of Responsible Decision-Making
Tuesday, Nov 19 Communication, Clarity, and Collaboration
Tuesday, Nov 26th Mindful Implementation and Change
*** All Sessions are Online, last 90 minutes, and start at 12:00 pm CST. All sessions are taught by Professor Elaine Eschenbacher.
Cost
$100
Use the coupon code #STWCESeries20$ to receive a $20 discount.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Questions? Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu
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Summary of Position: Assists the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.
Primary Responsibilities
– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis
– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
Additional Responsibilities
– Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards
– Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution
– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization
– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s)
– Assist with team camps and clinics
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment & Physical Demands
– Sport Specific – playing surface, indoor/outdoor, weather, season.
– Evenings, weekends and travel required.
submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Writing Center offers free writing support, both online and in-person. Skilled Augsburg students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!
Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library
In-Person Hours (stop by anytime, no appointment needed):
Monday: 2:00-8:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Thursday: 2:00-8:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5:00-8:00pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm
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All faculty and staff are invited to complete this brief Community Collaborations Survey expressing their interest in creation of affinity groups and communities of practice by Friday, September 27.
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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Fall 2024 All Hands meeting at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel today. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
We will offer a blessing of the animals in Hoversten Chapel on October 4 at 10:40 am. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel that day or send a photo of your pet by October 2 to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu to be included in the slideshow. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. October 4 was originally chosen for the blessing of the animals because it is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.
submitted by xiongcc3@augsburg.edu
Are you ready to impact the STEM community? Whether you want to guide others or seek guidance, Augsburg’s STEM Peer Mentorship Program is your opportunity!
For Mentors:
If you’re a rising junior or senior in a STEM major with experience and a passion for leadership, become a mentor! Help first-year and sophomore students navigate their academic and professional paths.
Benefits:
Lead and Inspire: Shape the future of STEM students.
Share Knowledge: Provide advice on internships, scholarships, and more.
Expand Your Network: Build meaningful connections.
Commitment: 3-4 hours per month, including one-on-one and group meetings.
For Mentees:
If you’re a first-year or sophomore in a STEM major, a mentor can guide you through internships, scholarships, and coursework, helping you thrive.
Benefits:
Gain Insight: Receive valuable advice and support.
Navigate Your Path: Make informed decisions about your academic and career goals.
Build Connections: Connect with professionals and peers.
Commitment: 3-4 hours per month, including meetings with your mentor and group sessions.
How to Apply: Complete the STEM Peer Mentorship Application to join us starting Fall 2024. For questions, email stempeer@augsburg.edu.
Apply Today and Shape the Future of STEM!
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Join CTL Director Rachel Lloyd for this participatory demonstration lesson and introduction to the Paideia (pie DAY a) approach to designing and facilitating text-based discussions. In today’s challenging political climate, the skills of civil, civic-minded, and evidence-based democratic deliberation are a necessity. Paideia is a pedagogy that encourages student-centered, democratic discussions around a common text. It can be used with all ages and in all subject areas to foster a more inclusive learning environment.
Participants are asked to read the linked short story “Too Many Rules” (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u08evSPnYcx3ioq_USedg2kBIUj2z4VVMeZqlYt3jnE/edit) by Anishinabeg-Ojibwe author, Anne Dunn, prior to the workshop, and come ready to discuss the text using this focusing short reading guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lWnTCztWEjwg0fK11am71Yxn5022hj9-/edit).
This training is supported by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship.
Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 ⋅ 3:40pm – 5:10pm
Hagfors 150A
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
09/19/2024: Student: Digitization, Archives & Tech Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000015144258-student-digitization-archives-tech-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu
URGO has limited funding for academic-year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. Students are paid $1,200 for 80 hours of research. Research must be completed by May 10, 2025 and stipend or reimbursement checks will be distributed after submission of a project completion report, approved by the faculty mentor.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and funds will be awarded as they are available. Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about academic year research funding, please email urgo@augsburg.edu.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
09/25/2024: Assistant Softball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000016237285-assistant-softball-coach
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet an employer, Arthur’s Senior Care, today in the Christensen Center Lobby from 9am-2pm! Connect with representatives from Arthur’s Senior Care to learn about their organization and opportunities. This is great for those looking to seek direct patient care hours for pre-health.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Read the latest issue of the online magazine Augsburg Now to see how Augsburg students, staff, faculty, and alumni are making differences in their communities both on and off campus.
submitted by allang@augsburg.edu
Orange Shirt day recognized on Sept. 30th annually and is a national day of remembrance of those who survived Indian boarding schools and those who did not come home. This year the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association and American Indian Student Services are providing Orange Shirts with “Every child matters” on them for Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. Orange Shirts will be available (at no charge) on Sept. 26th & 27th in the Oyate Commons from 9am-2pm. T-shirts will be available while supplies last so it is first come first served. Any questions can be directed to aiss@augsburg.edu.
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
Many students, faculty, and staff saw and heard an individual on the public sidewalk in front of Anderson Music Hall on Friday, August 30. That individual has been to Augsburg before, either in Murphy Square (public park) or on the public sidewalk.
Per the City of Minneapolis, individuals may protest on public sidewalks as long as they do not impede pedestrians; a permit is required if a protestor wants to use amplified sound (microphone, bullhorn, etc.).
Messages conveyed by the protestor are not supported by the University. Augsburg University supports the right of individuals to protest.
Many thanks to members of the Augsburg community for supporting each other and keeping one another safe.
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
Join the Strommen Center and the newly launched Career Collaborative for a virtual Lunch and Learn session September 11th from 12pm to 1pm. In this session, program manager Gina Musto will introduce the Strommen Center’s new mission and vision draft and discuss the importance of design thinking across campus, particularly in career exploration.
submitted by lohmannm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg PA Program is looking for Simulated Patients (SIMs) to participate in a few sessions for our students to get practice in a clinical scenario. Participants will get a scenario based on the Unit that covers a diagnosis or list of symptoms that they will need to report to the students in a simulated visit. Acting experience is not required and the scenarios never include invasive exams/procedures or administration of medication.
Each Simulated Patient (Sim) will be interacting with 3-4 groups of 3-4 students at a time with some break time in between each. Each opportunity will be paid at 25/hr and is usually 4 hours long. We will be hosting these at our clinical skills lab, just across from campus.
If you have any questions, please email me at lohmannm@augsburg.edu
If you are interested, please fill out the form for your preferred topics and availability.
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All faculty and staff are invited to The Three Es of Teaching with AI: Ethics, Equity, and Empowerment webinar on September 10, 2024 at 2-3pm CT. This interactive 60-minute webinar facilitated by the Council of Independent Colleges Belong network, will offer insights into ethical and equitable teaching practices with AI, empowering you to equitably integrate generative AI tools on campus.
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University Events has been working hard to launch a new request form for all events and meeting reservations. So that all requests can be saved in the same place, it is essential that faculty and staff use this form to submit all requests regardless of whether your event is basic or more complicated. Please note that if your event requires any special set up, catering, AV requests, etc. we require at least 15 business days (but more time is strongly recommended to ensure your event is a success). The new form, as well as all resources for planning your event, can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/events/
Student groups and organizations should submit event requests through Auggie Life.
If you have trouble submitting the form, please screenshot the issue and email it to events@augsburg.edu so that we can look into fixing the issue.
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear from Jennifer Butler, Director of Multicultural Life, as we continue our series of “What We Need is Here.”
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The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to 1,300+ students across the Twin Cities Metro. You can learn more about our work here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/
We’re looking for caring, curious individuals who are 18+ and willing to serve as debate judges for our middle and high school debaters! Why judge?
• Paid and volunteer roles available
• Roles for individuals with and without debate experience available
• Special opportunities for fluent Spanish speakers
• Join a community of people who love helping kids grow
• You can choose the 3-4 hour shifts that work for you
• Transportation is provided upon request
• Most importantly, by sharing your time, you’ll help urban debaters grow their academic skills like critical thinking and argumentation, become more confident speakers, and engage in the most important issues of our time.
Want more information? Sign up to learn more:
https://forms.gle/rz8ZPyZSTcgc9gr69
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The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming for 1,300+ youth in the Twin Cities.
We’re seeking people with competitive debate experience to serve as Community Coaches and judges for our MSHSL Debate program this fall. It focuses on the Policy Debate format. You’ll earn $3,000 and get the chance to help youth succeed in debate.
Please check out our Work With Us page to learn more about the paid coaching role. Follow the instructions on the page to apply: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/work-with-us/
We’ve also got lots of opportunities to be a paid or volunteer judge year round. Each program requires a different skill set. For some, no debate experience is needed- we’ll train you! Let us know you’re interested in volunteering at this form: https://forms.gle/rz8ZPyZSTcgc9gr69
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The Great Debate Series is held by the Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, every year. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, four of our debaters will explore the topic of AI & Intellectual Property Rights from 5-8:30 PM on September 18, 2024.
First Lady of Minnesota (and former speech and debate coach!) Gwen Walz has confirmed her attendance. MN Secretary of State Steve Simon will join us for a Fireside Chat on AI & election integrity.
The following students will compete in the debate:
• Max Ulven – Central High School
• Ani McQuillen – Roosevelt HS
• Laura Afriyie – Tartan HS
• Sai Yang – Johnson HS
Event Schedule:
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Minneapolis Institute of Arts
5:00-6:00pm Open Reception
6:00-6:45 Opening Remarks, Recognition of Sponsors, Conversation & Meal at tables
6:45-7:10 Student Debate
7:10-7:30 pm Interview of Mayors by Students, Student Reflections
7:30-7:55 pm Interview of Sec. of State Steve Simon
7:55-8:15 pm Champion of Change
8:20 pm Conclusion
Watch our debaters in action and get a chance to be part of this important conversation. Tickets are selling fast! Individual tickets begin at $125:
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The Thrive Program welcomes back all students in the Education Department.
Event Type: Informational and community building
Date: September 9th 2024
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Place: Oren Gateway Certer: Room 100.
Snack and drinks will be available.
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Augsburg University has proudly partnered with Knack—a platform enabling Augsburg students to book course-specific peer tutoring and mentoring services. Knack Tutors are Augsburg students who have previously aced the courses they offer assistance in; tutoring is completely free and sessions can take place in-person or online.
Tutors earn $16/hour and set their own schedule, including whether to tutor online or in-person. Augsburg students can tutor any courses in which they’ve earned a B+ or higher.
To become a tutor,
1) Visit https://www.joinknack.com/tutor/augsburg-university
2) Select “Become a tutor”
3) Complete the online tutor training module
4) Submit an unofficial transcript (available on Records & Registration by clicking on “Unofficial Transcript” > “All Semesters” > “Printable Version”)
5) Start tutoring and get paid!
Contact Academic Advising or drop by Lindell Library 227 with questions!
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Struggling with tough concepts or preparing for upcoming tests?
I’m Bryce Premo, your Peer Tutor with Knack—exclusively available to Augsburg students for free! Whether it’s breaking down complex ideas or refining your study strategies, I’m here to help you thrive.
Ready to boost your confidence? Book your spot peer tutoring session today with the link below –
Let’s conquer this together!
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
08/26/2024: Strommen Center Student Career Peer Advisor, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000009430055-strommen-center-student-career-peer-advisor-academic-year-2024-25
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Enjoy a performance of captivating music and dance with the incredible Georgian ensemble, Zedashe, performing traditional polyphonic music.
Friday, September 6th
Hoversten Chapel
7:30PM Concert
