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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

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Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be closing at 2:00 PM tomorrow.

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As 2022 comes to an end, we have a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!

2022 End of Year Updates

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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

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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

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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

Donation Flyer

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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

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The Multicultural Life team is excited to announce that the Multicultural Life Program Scholarship and Scholastic Connections scholarship applications are officially open! These scholarships recognize the hard work of our underrepresented students. If you are an American Indian/Latinx/Pan-Afrikan/Pan-Asian or LGBTQIA+ identifying full-time day student at Augsburg and have demonstrated a record of or potential for leadership, you are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:

MLife Program Scholarships:
Asian Students in Action (ASIA) Scholarship ($2500)
Bonnie Wallace American Indian Scholarship ($2500)
Honoring Outstanding Latinx @ Augsburg (HOLA) Scholarship ($2500)
LGBTQIA+ Student Leadership Scholarship ($2500)
M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Pan-Afrikan Student Services Scholarship ($2500)
Scholastic Connections Scholarship ($5000)

The scholarships can be accessed here:

MLife Program Scholarships
Scholastic Connections

More information regarding each scholarship, such as criteria for eligibility, program requirements for scholarship recipients and more can be found in the Multicultural Life website.

*The Scholarship applications are due by 5:00 PM on February 5, 2023.

*If you are a current scholarship recipient and wish to renew your award, you must fill out the application as well.

*DACA and undocumented students as well as International Students (F-1 and J1) are encouraged to apply!

*Promise, Presidential, and ActSix Scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for either MLife Program or Scholastic Connections scholarships.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Multicultural Life via email (mlife@augsburg.edu) or stop by the Oyate Commons to speak with one of the Program Managers.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

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As 2022 comes to an end, we have a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!

2022 End of Year Updates

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Check out the HR website for the 2023 Holiday Schedule.

2023 Holiday Schedule

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View the 2023 Payroll Schedule on the Human Resources website.

2023 Payroll Schedule

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Central Services is hiring part-time student Customer Service Assistants in shipping and receiving, and the copy center.

$15/hr. Must be workstudy-eligible.

See full job posting on Handshake.

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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

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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

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STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SEM) at Augsburg University The Strategic Enrollment Management division’s vision is to be a belonging organization that builds deeper relationships, changes systems, and dismantles the tenets of white supremacy and oppression in higher education enrollment management. Our mission is to meet every student where they are with authentic presence, outreach, and engagement. We exist to deliver enrollment results, innovation, service, and the essential infrastructure to attract, meet the needs of, and enroll future graduates. The division includes four uniquely equipped teams; Operations, Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate and Degree Completion Enrollment Development, and Financial Aid. Through mindful inclusion, we sustain a culture of our own learning to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions enthusiastically conducts personalized student engagement for all stages of the enrollment decision making journey. The counselor is responsible for recruiting prospective students and developing deeper student coaching relationships informed and measured by data analytics and results. The Assistant Director manages an assigned territory, provides support for other counselors, facilitates staff training related to University messaging and positioning, and occasionally manages student-employee projects and outreach. This position primarily works with incoming transfer student populations and will occasionally support first-year student recruitment and events. Primary Responsibilities 65% of time spent on direct student engagement: Conduct recruitment, yield, and anti-melt activities throughout the entire enrollment cycle. Conduct student interviews and presentations (on and off campus). Conduct routine cultivation outreach and response (phone, text, social media, email). Conduct in-person and virtual recruitment activities i.e. online and in-person events, chat, social media, video, etc. Evaluate admission applications and make admission decisions. Help plan, organize, and execute engaging on-campus (and off-campus) recruiting events Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases to manage communications/follow up and your capacity accountability. Serve as a student success coaching role for prospective students as part of Augsburg Power of Us program. Connect and strengthen relationships with local community college advisors, counselors, faculty, and staff 35% of time spent on administrative tasks: Develop and manage a recruitment target audience of 1,000 – 1,500 inquiries and 150 – 200 admitted students each year. Analyze recruitment data and use information to determine travel and communication plans. Provide territory planning support for Admission Counselors. Responsibility for an assigned area of strategic priority or initiative utilizing the objective and key results framework (OKR). Provide/facilitate training for counselors related to University messaging and positioning. Additional Responsibilities Serve on various division cross-functional teams that impact the recruitment and retention of students. Successfully complete Augsburg DIversity Certificate program, and Edify DEIB Posture statement. Attend regular staff meetings and trainings and stay informed of institutional changes that would impact the students’ experience. Share trends on what you are hearing from students with the wider team. Provide input on recruitment strategies. i.e. the Augsburg Applies 2U/Power of US initiatives. Complete routine reports related to recruitment, projections, travel, and special programs. Work with the rest of the admissions staff to develop the quarterly/annual recruitment plans. Be open to change and able to adapt to an ever evolving higher education landscape. Assist with other duties and projects as assigned. Work Environment and Physical Demands Flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours Typical work environment is an office. Working at a desk for long periods of time. Travel at various events which includes presenting. Regular phone and computer use. Medium work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Including carrying boxes, pushing carts, and moving inventory on shelves. Travel that includes flying and driving capability. Emotional intelligence may be needed in order to effectively relate to and work with students and or families from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and occasional strong emotional reactions.

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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

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Are you looking for a part-time job? Stop by the lobby of the Christensen Center between 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, December 5th to meet with representatives from the following companies.

ARTHUR’S SENIOR CARE provides exceptional assisted living and memory care in beautiful private home settings in Roseville and Shoreview, Minnesota. They are looking to hire for Direct Care Professionals. https://arthursresidentialcare.com/careers/ (they will also be tabling on Tuesday, December 6th)

SOCCER SHOTS- They are currently in need of coaches and have flexible scheduling and competitive pay which make it a great fit for college students.
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s program with a strong focus on character development. Their caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication.
https://soccershots-minneapolis.careerplug.com/jobs?locale=en-US

If you have questions, please email careers@augsburg.edu

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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

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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

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Hello 🙂

Auggie Doggies Day is here again for next week Wednesday, December 7th from 10:30am-11:30m. This will be their last time here on campus until next semester. So, don’t forget to stop by and meet your furry friends 🙂

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrU9OmOrd9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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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!

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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

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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

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

Groundskeeper
Maintenance Supervisor
C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager
Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations. Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings. Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis. Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills. Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed. Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution. Additional Responsibilities Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization as assigned. Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate. Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s). Assist with camps and clinics. Supervise student workers, if applicable. All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s). Terms of Fellowship: The fellow must be accepted by an Augsburg graduate program. The fellow must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for a minimum of two (2) courses per-term (6 credits). The duration of the fellowship is two years. If a fellow vacates the fellowship prior to the conclusion of the two year term, or is not able to maintain satisfactory academic standing, all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the fellow. The Fellow will receive full tuition benefits. Fellows are fully responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs, including student fees, parking fees, finance charges on unpaid balances, books/supplies, etc. In addition to full tuition benefits, the fellow will receive a $6,000 annual stipend.

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Representatives from Thomas Allen will be on campus today (Friday, December 2nd) between 10:30 and 12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen Center. They are currently hiring for part-time or full-time.

Thomas Allen is primarily a provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Thomas Allen’s residential service sites include one ICF/MR facility and 32 Supported Living (SLS) homes for one to four individuals.

Learn more by stopping by their table or visiting https://www.thomasalleninc.com/

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ASMTA is hosting a fundraising concert full of students/faculty performers on December 10th from 3-6pm in Hoversten Chapel, and we want you! We are throwing this concert together in efforts to raise money and take music therapy students to Canada for the World Congress Music Therapy Event this July. We are asking for performers to volunteer their time and music for this concert!
If you would like to participate, please fill out this form before December 2nd!
https://forms.gle/Cw68H7NpUXULryrD8

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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

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The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to encourage students who are looking for internships (spring/summer) to explore over 80 internships being offered by Metropolitan Council! Positions are posted in Handshake and on the Metropolitan Council webpage at https://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Internships.aspx.
**The company website is very informative. Check it out!

Met Council is holding an virtual Information session where students can learn more about the Met Council and their summer 2023 internship programs.
Thursday, Dec. 8, 3-4 p.m. (Central time)

Register for the Info Session by completing the sign up form.

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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

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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

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The Interfaith Institute is in the process of building a robust informational Interfaith Calendar to share with Augsburg’s community. This calendar will be a living resource for students, faculty and staff, to learn about upcoming holidays and stay informed about learning opportunities and events the Institute is hosting.

The Interfaith Institute office is new and our staff is in the early stages of building this calendar out. Therefore, we want to hear from you! You’re invited to submit holidays, other days of significance, or faith related events to the Interfaith Calendar by filling out our google form: Interfaith Calendar Submission.

Finally, If you’re passionate and/or curious about Interfaith on Augsburg’s campus please subscribe to our calendar!

(Feel free to reach out to Managing Director Jane Ulring (ulringj@augsburg.edu) with any questions or ideas you have about the Interfaith Calendar.)

Interfaith Calendar Submission

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Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen is in need of equipment and supplies! Each semester, the Campus Kitchen serves hundreds of Augsburg students and community members with free groceries, healthy snacks & cooking workshops. Please check out our registry. Thank you for making our work possible!

Campus Kitchen’s Community Registry

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– The Salmon Bowl Workshop was postponed to Monday 12/05 at 4:30 pm in Hagfors 108. RSVP down below.

– The food lab’s open hours will be Monday 4-7 pm and Tuesday 3-5 pm next week in Hagfors 108. Create recipes and enjoy the space that is equipped with serval kitchen tools. Bring ingredients to supplement your dish and feel free to use the food lab’s seasonings and oil.

– Campus Cupboard will have a special bonus hour on Friday! We will open Friday 12/02 2:30-3:30 pm. Take advantage! We will be located at Anderson 26 (basement level).

Salmon Bowl RSVP

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This year, Augsburg has committed to improving its cyber-security awareness in an effort to protect against cyber threats and to protect your data. As part of this initiative, Augsburg is implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Starting December 21st, Multi-Factor Authentication, using Duo, will be required for online services using Inside Augsburg for the login. These include tools like email, Moodle, Zoom, and more. Since this is a noticeable change to how you access your Augsburg online tools, we encourage you to opt-in to using Duo before December 21st..

To do so, please take the following steps…

(1) Download the “Duo Mobile” app from your phone’s app store.

(2) Enroll your phone and Duo Mobile app at https://duo.augsburg.edu

(3) Use the opt-in form at https://go.augsburg.edu/mfaoptin to sign up to begin using Duo.

Our Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ can answer many questions about this change. This stage in our continued journey to improve information security is an important one and we look forward to a smooth transition to a more secure digital environment.

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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

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Groundskeeper
Maintenance Supervisor
C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by zastrow5@augsburg.edu

ASMTA is hosting a fundraising concert full of students/faculty performers on December 10th from 3-6pm in Hoversten Chapel, and we want you! We are throwing this concert together in efforts to raise money and take music therapy students to Canada for the World Congress Music Therapy Event this July. We are asking for performers to volunteer their time and music for this concert!
If you would like to participate, please fill out this form before December 2nd!
https://forms.gle/Cw68H7NpUXULryrD8

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

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

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

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Hola a tod@/xs!

Latinx Student Services wants to hear your thoughts on what an ideal mentorship program can look like for our Latinx students at Augsburg University. We have created a survey for you to voice your concerns, ideas, and overall feedback!

Please feel free to stop by at the Oyate Commons (located on the lower floor of Christensen) for any more questions! We have snacks and a space where you can either socialize or study!

Feedback Form

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The women’s hockey team is hosting our annual Skate with the Auggies Game! Immediately following our 3pm home game vs St. Olaf, all are welcome, especially kids, to put on your skates and join the team! Hope to see you there- Saturday December 3, 3pm at Ed Saugestad Rink.

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The Study Abroad and Away Office is on Instagram! Follow us for student takeovers, program updates, and more!

Follow us: @global_auggies

Click here to go to our page!

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Please join the CLASS office in welcoming Sydney Chandler as our newest disability specialist. Sydney is not new to Augsburg, as she has been an adjunct instructor in the Math department for several years. Sydney has taught, coached, and mentored people with disabilities in a variety of positions and we look forward to the ways she will contribute to our community in this new role with her creative problem-solving, compassion, and demonstrated commitment to social justice. Welcome aboard, Sydney

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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

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