submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources office will be working remotely from 12/22 – 12/29.
Please email hr@augsburg.edu for any general questions and payroll@augsburg.edu for questions related to payroll and benefits
Author: farrisr
Benefit and Payroll Forms Due Thursday by Noon
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Thursday 12/22 to be processed for the Thursday, 12/29 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms.
Urness Hall Electrical Upgrades Continue Today
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
This week, technicians will replace Urness Hall’s existing fuse boxes with circuit breakers—an upgrade that will modernize the current system and streamline electrical service going forward. From December 19–21, power will be shut off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on three floors per day to complete these upgrades. The upgrades are scheduled for floors 1-3 on Monday, 4-6 on Tuesday, and 7-9 on Wednesday. Residence Life will communicate to any students on campus about the daily schedule.
Short Study Abroad/Away Courses – Earn Credit Off Campus This Summer
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Travel! Earn Credits! Complete Augsburg Experience!
Short-term study abroad & away in Summer 2023 – check out the awesome program options below:
ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fiction (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF, or
•SOC/URB 295: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (4 credits), elective
IMMIGRATION STORIES & COMMUNITY BUILDING IN RURAL MN
• Summer 2023 Term 1, travel to Walnut Grove, MN
• Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
*** SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective or
*** THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
*** INS 292 – 2 credits – optional
SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
*** CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
*** SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
*** RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF
MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 course:
*** ECO 315: Money and Banking
*** BUS 362: International Business
AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu
Student Loaner Laptop Checkout/Renewal Form – Spring Semester
submitted by fredrikj@augsburg.edu
The student loaner laptop checkout (and renewal) form for Spring semester is now live. You may request a new laptop checkout for the Spring semester or renew your Fall laptop checkout thru the Spring return due date of May 2nd.
PA Program Seeking Gynecological Simulated Patients
submitted by hegrenes@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg PA program is seeking biological females who are interested in being a gynecological (GYN) simulated (SIM) patient for our Physician Assistant students. This position is a time block of 4-5 hours during our spring semester. Reimbursement is per pelvic exam at a rate of $65 per exam, with an average of 6-8 exams per session.
For a full job description, dates and time, please contact Stacey Hegrenes 612-330-1373 hegrenes@augsburg.edu
Duo Mobile and New Phones
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
The holiday season is a time for gifts and often those gifts are new phones. When moving to a new phone, ensuring your Duo Mobile is working will be important as Duo Mobile is required to access online services like email and Moodle. You could be unable to access these online services until your Duo Mobile is re-setup.
Here’s some tips for a smooth phone transition:
1) Use the iCloud backup and restore feature of your iPhone when moving your phone apps and data to a new iPhone. Tutorial: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201269
This will likely ensure Duo Mobile will still be registered in your new phone. This assumes your phone number is staying the same. Android phones may not transfer automatically.
2) If you run into trouble and still have your old phone, you can enroll your new phone at https://duo.augsburg.edu. Keep in mind you will need to use your old phone to approve your login in order to enroll the new phone. Keep your old phone on WiFi to receive the Duo prompt.
3) Set up Duo Restore in the Duo Mobile app by following the directions at https://guide.duo.com/duo-restore.
You can always contact your LFC https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/get-help/faculty-and-staff-support-lfcs/ (faculty and staff) or the Tech Desk https://sites.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ (students) for help. With limited hours over the holiday break, responses may be delayed.
Hygge and Jolabokaflod: Reading Recommendations From Your Librarians
submitted by laipa@augsburg.edu
Are you ready for hygge and Jolabokaflod? Cozy up with a warm beverage and a book to celebrate the Christmas book flood!
As we slide into the holiday break, Lindell Library’s staff are here to help you find a good book to read for fun (or to find the perfect gift for a book lover in your life).
You can get recommendations TWO ways (in-person option unavailable due to snow):
1) Hop on Zoom to talk to Paul on Wednesday (12/21/22), 3-4 pm: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94489719887?pwd=T0N6ckJSMVhHSzl5ZkIydmE0WEZ0dz09
2) Fill out this form for emailed recommendations: https://forms.gle/1VgSdQgpq2HsqqgC7
Finally, you can bookmark our webpage for book recommendations for updates and book lists throughout the year: https://library.augsburg.edu/recommendations
New Staff Positions This Week (5)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/16/2022: Advancement Services Assistant, Temporary
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999872328980-advancement-services-assistant-temporary
12/15/2022: Electronic Resources and Metadata Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999872240931-electronic-resources-and-metadata-librarian
12/13/2022: Program Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League (Temporary Position)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871898351-program-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league-temporary-position-
12/13/2022: Graduate Assistant Women’s Volleyball
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871848912-graduate-assistant-women-s-volleyball
12/12/2022: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871530071-maintenance-operator
Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
Faculty: Apply for Travel Funds by January 1 for Travel March-May
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
If you plan to attend or present at a conference (or engage in other professional development that requires funding) March 2023 through May 2023, the deadline for requesting funds from the Faculty Development (aka CTL) budget is January 1, 2023. Because this is a holiday, please make sure your applications are in early!!
You may apply at any time before the deadline; all requests will be reviewed and a decision communicated no later than January 3, 2023. You can find the request form, as well as all deadlines and a full description of the criteria used to allocate funding this year, on the CTL Ongoing Grant Offers webpage (link below).
As always, if you have any questions please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
Attending to Attendance: Creating a Course/Policy That Works
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
CTL invites you to join Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (Biology & CTL Director) and Audrey Lensmire (Education) for a 90-minute Zoom workshop Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 10 – 11:30 am. This workshop, inspired by faculty discussion at the December faculty meeting, has been specifically created for Augsburg teaching faculty who are experiencing frustration related to student attendance in their courses and would like to do something about it that meets both instructor and student needs. This workshop will ask you to think about why you have your current attendance policies, what isn’t working and what do you want to happen, followed by time to literally “workshop” your Spring course policies with others who have similar issues (as well as some solutions!). Faculty who have successful attendance policies in their course are also encouraged to attend to act as peer mentors!
If you have any questions, would like to request accessibility accommodations, or would like to “officially register” as a peer mentor, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at ctl@augsburg.edu or bankers@augsburg.edu.
Looking forward to a productive start to Spring 2023!
2022 Year End Payroll Updates
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
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!
Human Resources Office – Remote Next Week
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources office will be working remotely from 12/22 – 12/29.
Please email hr@augsburg.edu for any general questions and payroll@augsburg.edu for questions related to payroll and benefits
Benefit and Payroll Forms Due Thursday by Noon
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Thursday 12/22 to be processed for the Thursday, 12/29 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms.
Augsburg Web Updates on December 22
submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu
On December 22, 2022, we will be performing a technical update to augsburg.edu. As a result, we are asking everyone to refrain from making any webpage updates on 12/22/2022. If you make updates on that day, they will need to be resubmitted on 12/23/2022 because the updates won’t carry over during the technical update. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jasvir Singh, web manager, at singhj@augsburg.edu.
Human Resources Office Closing Early on Wednesday
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources Office will be closing at 10:00am on Wednesday 12/21
Please email hr@augsburg.edu for any general questions and payroll@augsburg.edu for questions related to payroll and benefits
Building Break Hours
submitted by harri@augsburg.edu
On university-observed holidays, academic and administrative buildings will be locked with fob access turned off, except for essential staff and those who have been pre-approved. On non-holiday days, over break buildings will be accessible by fob during the regular building hours. Faculty and staff who need access to an academic/administrative building on the holiday should contact the Department of Public Safety. Resident students will continue to have access to their buildings as usual.
Augsburg University will observe the Christmas and New Year holidays on these dates:
● Friday, December 23, 2022 (Christmas Eve observed)
● Monday, December 26, 2022 (Christmas Day observed)
● Friday, December 30, 2023 (New Year’s Eve observed)
● Monday, January 2, 2023 (New Year’s Day observed)
For further detail on building hours over break please see Inside Augsburg.
Urness Hall Electrical Upgrades Continue Today and Tomorrow
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
This week, technicians are replacing Urness Hall’s existing fuse boxes with circuit breakers—an upgrade that will modernize the current system and streamline electrical service going forward. From December 19–21, power will be shut off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on three floors per day to complete these upgrades. The upgrades are scheduled for floors 1-3 on Monday, 4-6 on Tuesday, and 7-9 on Wednesday. Residence Life will communicate to any students on campus about the daily schedule.
Staples Office Supply Orders
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
Due to holiday break during the weeks of December 26 and January 2, 2023, Staples office supply orders will only be released on Wednesday, December 28 and January 4.
Student Employment Job Openings on Handshake
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Looking for an on-campus job for Spring semester? Here are a few opportunities for work study-eligible Augsburg students, all $15.00 per hour:
Student: Campus Kitchen Leader (immediate opening)
Student: Registrar’s Office Assistant (immediate opening)
Student: Sports Medicine Assistant (2023-24)
To find these on-campus postings, log into Handshake > click on “Jobs” > click “on-campus”. Contact studentemployment@augsburg.edu with questions.
New Copiers Installed This Week
submitted by schornst@augsburg.edu
New copiers will be installed around campus this week. If you have a Sharp copier in your area, it will be replaced by an updated Sharp copier.
New features include PaperCut integrated Scan to Email and Scan to Google Drive. We will also continue the expansion of the secure release AU-FollowMe-Printer option.
Training will be provided at the machine as soon as it is installed. You can share that training with others in your area who are not available or call the Copy Center at x1054 afterward to schedule follow-up training.
Installation schedule:
Tuesday, December 20 – Lindell Library, Oren, Mortensen
Wednesday, December 21 – Ice Arena, Si Melby, Kennedy, Riverside Park Plaza
Thursday, December 22 – Foss, Anderson Music, Memorial Hall
Wednesday, January 4 2023 – Hagfors Center
TBD in January 2023 – Anderson Residence, Sverdrup, Urness, Science Hall, Christensen Center, Rochester
New Staff Positions This Week (6)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2022: Electronic Resources and Metadata Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999872240931-electronic-resources-and-metadata-librarian
12/13/2022: Program Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League (Temporary Position)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871898351-program-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league-temporary-position-
12/13/2022: Graduate Assistant Women’s Volleyball
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871848912-graduate-assistant-women-s-volleyball
12/12/2022: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871530071-maintenance-operator
12/09/2022: C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870761671-c3-fellows-health-care-program-manager
12/09/2022: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870760750-assistant-groundskeeper
Urness Hall Electrical Upgrades This Week
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
This week, technicians will replace Urness Hall’s existing fuse boxes with circuit breakers—an upgrade that will modernize the current system and streamline electrical service going forward. From December 19–21, power will be shut off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on three floors per day to complete these upgrades. The upgrades will take place on floors 1-3 on Monday, 4-6 on Tuesday, and 7-9 on Wednesday. Residence Life will communicate to any students on campus about the daily schedule.
Faculty: Apply for Travel Funds by January 1 for Travel March-May 2023
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
If you plan to attend or present at a conference (or engage in other professional development that requires funding) March 2023 through May 2023, the deadline for requesting funds from the Faculty Development (aka CTL) budget is January 1, 2023. Because this is a holiday, please make sure your applications are in early!!
You may apply at any time before the deadline; all requests will be reviewed and a decision communicated no later than January 3, 2023. You can find the request form, as well as all deadlines and a full description of the criteria used to allocate funding this year, on the CTL Ongoing Grant Offers webpage (link below).
As always, if you have any questions please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
Student Employment Job Openings on Handshake
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Looking for an on-campus job for Spring semester? Here are a few opportunities for work study-eligible Augsburg students, all $15.00 per hour:
Student: Campus Kitchen Leader (immediate opening)
Student: Registrar’s Office Assistant (immediate opening)
Student: Sports Medicine Assistant (2023-24)
To find these on-campus postings, log into Handshake > click on “Jobs” > click “on-campus”. Contact studentemployment@augsburg.edu with questions.
Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!
The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!
Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies
Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu
Short Study Abroad/Away Courses – Earn Credit Off Campus This Summer
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Travel! Earn Credits! Complete Augsburg Experience!
Short-term study abroad & away in Summer 2023 – check out the awesome program options below:
ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fiction (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF, or
•SOC/URB 295: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (4 credits), elective
IMMIGRATION STORIES & COMMUNITY BUILDING IN RURAL MN
• Summer 2023 Term 1, travel to Walnut Grove, MN
• Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
*** SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective or
*** THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
*** INS 292 – 2 credits – optional
SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
*** CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
*** SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
*** RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF
MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 course:
*** ECO 315: Money and Banking
*** BUS 362: International Business
AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu
Hygge and Jolabokaflod: Reading Recommendations From Your Librarians
submitted by laipa@augsburg.edu
Are you ready for hygge and Jolabokaflod? Cozy up with a warm beverage and a book to celebrate the Christmas book flood!
As we slide into the holiday break, Lindell Library’s staff are here to help you find a good book to read for fun (or to find the perfect gift for a book lover in your life).
You can get recommendations a few ways:
1) Stop by Lindell Library’s learning commons on the street level for in-person recommendations this week! Look for Paul at the reference desk Tuesday (12/20/22) and Wednesday (12/21/22), 3-4 pm.
2) Hop on Zoom to talk to Paul on Tuesday (12/20/22) and Wednesday (12/21/22), 3-4 pm: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94489719887?pwd=T0N6ckJSMVhHSzl5ZkIydmE0WEZ0dz09
3) Fill out this form for emailed recommendations: https://forms.gle/1VgSdQgpq2HsqqgC7
Finally, you can bookmark our webpage for book recommendations for updates and book lists throughout the year: https://library.augsburg.edu/recommendations
Loaner Laptop Checkout/Renewal Form – Spring Semester
submitted by fredrikj@augsburg.edu
The loaner laptop checkout (and renewal) form for Spring semester is now live. You may request a new laptop checkout for the Spring semester or renew your Fall laptop checkout thru the Spring return due date of May 2nd.
Attending to Attendance: Creating a Course/Policy That Works
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
CTL invites you to join Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (Biology & CTL Director) and Audrey Lensmire (Education) for a 90-minute Zoom workshop Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 10 – 11:30 am. This workshop, inspired by faculty discussion at the December faculty meeting, has been specifically created for Augsburg teaching faculty who are experiencing frustration related to student attendance in their courses and would like to do something about it that meets both instructor and student needs. This workshop will ask you to think about why you have your current attendance policies, what isn’t working and what do you want to happen, followed by time to literally “workshop” your Spring course policies with others who have similar issues (as well as some solutions!). Faculty who have successful attendance policies in their course are also encouraged to attend to act as peer mentors!
If you have any questions, would like to request accessibility accommodations, or would like to “officially register” as a peer mentor, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at ctl@augsburg.edu or bankers@augsburg.edu.
Looking forward to a productive start to Spring 2023!
New Staff Positions This Week (6)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/13/2022: Program Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League (Temporary Position)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871898351-program-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league-temporary-position-
12/13/2022: Graduate Assistant Women’s Volleyball
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871848912-graduate-assistant-women-s-volleyball
12/12/2022: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871530071-maintenance-operator
12/09/2022: C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870761671-c3-fellows-health-care-program-manager
12/09/2022: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870760750-assistant-groundskeeper
12/08/2022: Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870501624-groundskeeper
Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
Faculty: Apply for Travel Funds by January 1 for Travel March-May
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
If you plan to attend or present at a conference (or engage in other professional development that requires funding) March 2023 through May 2023, the deadline for requesting funds from the Faculty Development (aka CTL) budget is January 1, 2023. Because this is a holiday, please make sure your applications are in early!!
You may apply at any time before the deadline; all requests will be reviewed and a decision communicated no later than January 3, 2023. You can find the request form, as well as all deadlines and a full description of the criteria used to allocate funding this year, on the CTL Ongoing Grant Offers webpage (link below).
As always, if you have any questions please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
2022 Year End Payroll Updates
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
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!
Get Your Art Published: Literary and Arts Submission Now Open for Thó Wiŋ Magazine
submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu
Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your chance. Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating their annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community. We accept art of all kinds: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway. Thó Wiŋ Magazine will put a printed book together and distribute on campus for free. You can submit up to five different works across any genre. Submissions open December 10th and will close February 1st. Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit or click the link.
Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
Soomaal House of Art 2022 Year-End Fundraiser TONIGHT
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Soomaal House of Art cordially invites you to our 2022 year-end fundraiser and celebration on Fri, December 16, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM! A night with artists filled with laughter, art, and good food!
This one-night-only event gives you an opportunity to purchase unique artwork created by local Soomaal Artists. The fundraiser will be exhibiting a wide range of works including photographs, paintings, and prints available for purchase. You will also have a chance to connect with the Artists involved! Your support on that night will not only help our local artists further in their practice but would also provide our community with valuable art experiences.
Soomaal is an artist-led organization based in Minneapolis. An art space that is dedicated to creativity, exploration, experimentation, and community engagement. All of our exhibitions are accessible to the public, free of charge, and artists do not pay to exhibit their work at Soomaal.
Thanks to the countless support provided by our community members over the years. We are grateful for your consideration and generosity.
With gratitude,
Soomaal Team
Register on Eventbrite, tickets are $25.00.
Join Us Tomorrow: Wellness Hike/Meet and Greet for AU Students and Their Families
submitted by whitere@augsburg.edu
Event Address: Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
Saturday, December 17th at 3:00 pm
Contact us at 507-923-4203 or whitere@augsburg.edu
All Adult Undergraduate program students, their families, and leashed pets are invited to join us for an off-campus hike/meet & greet at Moir Park in Bloomington, MN.
We will meet by picnic shelter #1, located in between both playgrounds. Free parking is available and the trail is wheelchair accessible, although winter conditions may impact accessibility. Please get in touch with the City of Bloomington about the conditions of the trail.
The weather will be chilly, so dress accordingly. We plan to hike for about 30-40 minutes, but of course, you are welcome to stay as long as you want!
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Becky White at whitere@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
RSVP to let us know if you can make it.
We will start our hike promptly at 3:05 pm.
Importing Content Into Your Spring 2023 Courses
submitted by slettens@augsburg.edu
Spring semester is quickly approaching, and in preparation for this, your E-learning team is here to help you import content into your Spring 2023 courses.
For importing a class from Fall 2021 onwards, you can use the import tool, located within the Administration block. Please note that you need to be an instructor for both the source and destination courses. If you aren’t the instructor for both courses, please contact your LFC or Susan Hadjiyanis, Instructional Design Technologist (contact information at bottom).
Find more information on the import tool below:
http://go.augsburg.edu/importmoodle
For importing a class prior to Fall 2021, you can use the Archive block. You are able to import content as far back as Fall 2017. If you need to import from a course prior to that, please contact your LFC or Instructional Design Technologist.
Find more information about using the Archive block below:
http://go.augsburg.edu/courserestor
After importing content into your Spring 2023 course, you also might want to hide what students are able to view. You can find information about hiding individual resources/activities, topic sections, and/or an entire course below:
http://go.augsburg.edu/hidemoodle
For additional help, contact your LFC or Instructional Design Technologist.
Reading Recommendations From Your Librarians
submitted by laipa@augsburg.edu
As we slide into the holiday break, Lindell Library’s staff are here to help you find a good book to read for fun (or to find the perfect gift for a book lover in your life).
You can get recommendations a few ways:
1) Stop by Lindell Library’s learning commons on the street level for in-person recommendations next week! Look for Paul at the reference desk Tuesday (12/20/22) and Wednesday (12/21/22), 3-4 pm.
2) Hop on Zoom to talk to Paul on Tuesday (12/20/22) and Wednesday (12/21/22), 3-4 pm: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94489719887?pwd=T0N6ckJSMVhHSzl5ZkIydmE0WEZ0dz09
3) Fill out this form for emailed recommendations: https://forms.gle/1VgSdQgpq2HsqqgC7
Finally, you can bookmark our webpage for book recommendations for updates throughout the year: https://library.augsburg.edu/recommendations
Happy reading!
Campus Kitchen Updates
submitted by huertag@augsburg.edu
– Winter break is here, which means that Campus Cupboard has winter break hours! We will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 12- 4 pm in Anderson 26.
-The Food Lab hours during winter break will be every Monday and Wednesday from 1-4 pm in Hagfors 108.
– Need assistance to apply for SNAP? Campus Kitchen can help! Make an appointment here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UU9tLW5ZdWdVM05GfGRlZmF1bHR8ZjA4MTA5MTYwMmFjYmM5ZjVjZTQxNTM3NDZmYjk2YmI&pli=1
– Want more food resources near campus? Check this out: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ELLQmHkUi8IsyDsozFRlnaD1cYcWpGyshipENgDJIFs/edit
– Looking for a way to support Auggies this holiday season? Pick out a needed item from Campus Kitchen’s Community Registry. The registry includes items students have requested for the Food Lab on campus as well as nonperishable goods for students living on campus over winter break : https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=690bd2c0-6a94-11ed-9564-53d7a6b163c6&type=CHARITY
– Stay updated by following our Instagram page @ck.augsburg
Augsburg Web Updates on December 22
submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu
On December 22, 2022, we will be performing a technical update to augsburg.edu. As a result, we are asking everyone to refrain from making any webpage updates on 12/22/2022. If you make updates on that day, they will need to be resubmitted on 12/23/2022 because the updates won’t carry over during the technical update. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jasvir Singh, web manager, at singhj@augsburg.edu.
Urness Hall Electrical Upgrades, December 19–21
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Next week, technicians will replace Urness Hall’s existing fuse boxes with circuit breakers—an upgrade that will modernize the current system and streamline electrical service going forward. From December 19–21, power will be shut off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on three floors per day to complete these upgrades. The upgrades will take place on floors 1-3 on Monday, 4-6 on Tuesday, and 7-9 on Wednesday. Residence Life will communicate to any students on campus about the daily schedule.
Power Shutoff in Anderson Music Hall Sunday Evening
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
On Sunday evening, December 18, the power will be shut off in Anderson Music Hall in order to complete a repair in the HVAC system. The shutoff will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last 3–4 hours. Exterior building access will not be available during this time.
New Staff Position: Program Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League (Temporary Position)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
This is a full-time temporary position, intended to conclude May 26, 2023.
The Program Coordinator is a key member of our program team. They join our Program Director and Program Manager in the daily management of the Minnesota Urban Debate League and the 40+ partner schools.
Primary Responsibilities:’
– Recruit, train and support teacher-coaches and community coaches; can include making short pitches at faculty or department meetings, networking with teachers, and broad spectrum outreach.
– Provide teacher support and professional development through technical assistance site visits at practices.
– Provide support to a portfolio of schools across our programs: MSHSL Debate (primarily policy debate), Middle School Policy Debate, Spanish Debate (middle and high school), East African Debate (middle and high school), and Financial Literacy Leadership Debates (high school girls and gender non-binary students.)
– Team lead on one community leadership program: Spanish, East African, or Financial Literacy Leadership Debates.
– Assist in the planning, preparation, and directing of MNUDL debate tournaments and workshops (can include tabbing, judge training, and volunteer management); will eventually direct tournaments on their own with support.
– Assist in creating written curriculum and material for teachers and students.
– Motivate all members of our school communities to embrace debate and the school’s debate team; meet with school administration in addition to teachers.
– Work with other team members regarding tournament and program logistics (volunteers, tournament and judge fees, busing, food, etc.
– Assist with data reports through Salesforce database as needed.
– Support summer debate institute through teaching students, providing professional development to junior staff, or assisting with camp logistics.
Additional Responsibilities
– Assist with events, outreach, board relationships, development and marketing as needed.
– Provide logistic support as needed (busing, tournament logistics, food)
– Additional duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor.
New Staff Positions This Week (6)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/13/2022: Program Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League (Temporary Position)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871898351-program-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league-temporary-position-
12/13/2022: Graduate Assistant Women’s Volleyball
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871848912-graduate-assistant-women-s-volleyball
12/12/2022: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871530071-maintenance-operator
12/09/2022: C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870761671-c3-fellows-health-care-program-manager
12/09/2022: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870760750-assistant-groundskeeper
12/08/2022: Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870501624-groundskeeper
New Staff Position: Graduate Assistant Women’s Volleyball
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
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.
Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
Faculty: Apply for Travel Funds by January 1 for Travel March-May 2023
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
If you plan to attend or present at a conference (or engage in other professional development that requires funding) March 2023 through May 2023, the deadline for requesting funds from the Faculty Development (aka CTL) budget is January 1, 2023. Because this is a holiday, please make sure your applications are in early!!
You may apply at any time before the deadline; all requests will be reviewed and a decision communicated no later than January 3, 2023. You can find the request form, as well as all deadlines and a full description of the criteria used to allocate funding this year, on the CTL Ongoing Grant Offers webpage (link below).
As always, if you have any questions please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
Enrollment Center Closing at 3:00 pm Today
submitted by burgessa@augsburg.edu
The Enrollment Center will close at 3:00 pm today, Thursday December 15th.
Importing Content Into Your Spring 2023 Courses
submitted by slettens@augsburg.edu
Spring semester is quickly approaching, and in preparation for this, your E-learning team is here to help you import content into your Spring 2023 courses.
For importing a class from Fall 2021 onwards, you can use the import tool, located within the Administration block. Please note that you need to be an instructor for both the source and destination courses. If you aren’t the instructor for both courses, please contact your LFC or Susan Hadjiyanis, Instructional Design Technologist (contact information at bottom).
Find more information on the import tool below:
http://go.augsburg.edu/importmoodle
For importing a class prior to Fall 2021, you can use the Archive block. You are able to import content as far back as Fall 2017. If you need to import from a course prior to that, please contact your LFC or Instructional Design Technologist.
Find more information about using the Archive block below:
http://go.augsburg.edu/courserestor
After importing content into your Spring 2023 course, you also might want to hide what students are able to view. You can find information about hiding individual resources/activities, topic sections, and/or an entire course below:
http://go.augsburg.edu/hidemoodle
For additional help, contact your LFC or Instructional Design Technologist.
Power Shutoff in Anderson Music Hall Sunday Evening
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
On Sunday evening, December 18, the power will be shut off in Anderson Music Hall in order to complete a repair in the HVAC system. The shutoff will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last 3–4 hours. Exterior building access will not be available during this time.
Get Your Art Published: Literary and Arts Submission Now Open for Thó Wiŋ Magazine
submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu
Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your chance. Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating their annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community. We accept art of all kinds: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway. Thó Wiŋ Magazine will put a printed book together and distribute on campus for free. You can submit up to five different works across any genre. Submissions open December 10th and will close February 1st. Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit or click the link.
Urness Hall Electrical Upgrades, December 19–21
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Next week, technicians will replace Urness Hall’s existing fuse boxes with circuit breakers—an upgrade that will modernize the current system and streamline electrical service going forward. From December 19–21, power will be shut off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on three floors per day to complete these upgrades. The upgrades will take place on floors 1-3 on Monday, 4-6 on Tuesday, and 7-9 on Wednesday. Residence Life will communicate to any students on campus about the daily schedule.
Check Out Augsburg Local’s Gift Guide
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Looking for a gift for family or friends? Check out Augsburg Local’s gift guide, featuring small businesses in Cedar Riverside and Seward!
The Writing Center is Open for One More Day
submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu
The Writing Center is open for one more day!
In the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 4-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm
We are here to give you feedback on all of your final papers and projects.
We will close for the Fall semester on December 16th.
For more information, please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you!
Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
Volunteer Opportunities
submitted by faberc@augsburg.edu
Next semester Campus Ministry will have various different volunteer opportunities to help programs and organizations around the twin cities. If you have an interest in being involved and would like to receive emails about the different opportunities please fill out the form linked below! You can email Pastor John schwehn@augsburg.edu or Cynthia faberc@augsburg.edu with any questions.
This is a great chance to get involved in your community and meet new people!
Printing Maintenance December 19
submitted by schornst@augsburg.edu
Printing will be unavailable 12/19 from 8am-12pm while we upgrade PaperCut in preparation for replacement of leased copier MFP devices.
More information is available in the IT Status Page announcement
https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/maintenances/78928
Staff/Faculty Holiday Party TODAY – Still Happening
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
***STILL HAPPENING***
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party: Comfy and Joy
Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 3–5 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Capel
Attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus.
Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
A couple ways to support our community this holiday season:
-Consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. Or, check out the online gift registry here:
-Looking for gift ideas? Check out Augsburg Local’s holiday gift guide to support local businesses.
New Staff Positions This Week (4)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/09/2022: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870760750-assistant-groundskeeper
12/12/2022: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871530071-maintenance-operator
12/08/2022: Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870501624-groundskeeper
12/09/2022: C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870761671-c3-fellows-health-care-program-manager
Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
Faculty: Apply for Travel Funds by January 1 for Travel March-May
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
If you plan to attend or present at a conference (or engage in other professional development that requires funding) March 2023 through May 2023, the deadline for requesting funds from the Faculty Development (aka CTL) budget is January 1, 2023. Because this is a holiday, please make sure your applications are in early!!
You may apply at any time before the deadline; all requests will be reviewed and a decision communicated no later than January 3, 2023. You can find the request form, as well as all deadlines and a full description of the criteria used to allocate funding this year, on the CTL Ongoing Grant Offers webpage (link below)
As always, if you have any questions please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
2022 Year End Payroll Updates
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
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!
Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
Pillow and Blankets Needed: New International Students
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
We, the International Student and Scholars Services Department, are preparing to welcome 10 to 12 international students for the coming spring semester.
We are looking for pillow and blanket donations (it is hard to travel internationally with a large pillow and blankets).
Please consider donating to help support their arrival.
You can contact us through isss@augsburg.edu if you have additional questions.
Any donations can be delivered and left by our office in Old Science Hall, Suite 112.
We will accept donations by December 28.
Thank you so much for your support!
Volunteer Opportunities
submitted by faberc@augsburg.edu
Next semester Campus Ministry will have various different volunteer opportunities to help programs and organizations around the twin cities. If you have an interest in being involved and would like to receive emails about the different opportunities please fill out the form linked below! You can email Pastor John schwehn@augsburg.edu or Cynthia faberc@augsburg.edu with any questions.
This is a great chance to get involved in your community and meet new people!
Soomaal House of Art 2022 Year-End Fundraiser
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Soomaal House of Art cordially invites you to our 2022 year-end fundraiser and celebration on Fri, December 16, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM! A night with artists filled with laughter, art, and good food!
This one-night-only event gives you an opportunity to purchase unique artwork created by local Soomaal Artists. The fundraiser will be exhibiting a wide range of works including photographs, paintings, and prints available for purchase. You will also have a chance to connect with the Artists involved! Your support on that night will not only help our local artists further in their practice but would also provide our community with valuable art experiences.
Soomaal is an artist-led organization based in Minneapolis. An art space that is dedicated to creativity, exploration, experimentation, and community engagement. All of our exhibitions are accessible to the public, free of charge, and artists do not pay to exhibit their work at Soomaal.
Thanks to the countless support provided by our community members over the years. We are grateful for your consideration and generosity.
With gratitude,
Soomaal Team
Register on Eventbrite, tickets are $25.00.
TODAY – NSBCF Black Study Session: Black Cooperation and Kwanzaa
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join Nexus’ North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship team to learn about Black Cooperation and Kwanzaa with Rekhet Si-Asar, Ms. Jewelean Jackson and DejaJoelle. Rekhet Si-Asar and Ms. Jewelean Jackson will lead us through storytelling and place setting for the history and practices of Kwanzaa and connections to cooperatives and collectivist practices. DejaJoelle will guide us in a practice utilizing dance and movement for collective healing.
Wed, December 14, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
On Zoom!
Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nsbcf-black-study-session-black-cooperation-and-kwanzaa-tickets-478331651847?aff=ALLEVENTS
The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage 2022 Community Survey
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) invites you to take this survey and share your perspective on important concerns of the African heritage community in Minnesota.
CMAH is empowered by the Minnesota Legislature to ensure that people of African heritage can fully and effectively participate in and equitably benefit from the political, social, and economic resources, policies and procedures of the State of Minnesota. This survey provides an opportunity for you to tell CMAH what issues are most urgent in your community and share your input on policy solutions to address these issues.
Follow this link to take the survey:
https://surveys.mn.gov/interview/74561a93-9425-417e-a4f9-48e9fd0aabad
If you have questions about the survey content, please contact Florkime Paye at Florkime.Paye@state.mn.us. If you have any technical problems accessing the survey, or if you need accommodations to take the survey, contact Mariyam Naadha at 612-239-3806 or Mariyam.Naadha@state.mn.us.
To receive monthly newsletters from the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage register here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNCMAH/subscriber/new?preferences=true
Cedar Cultural Center Volunteer Orientation – December 20
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 30 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
5:30 PM
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55454
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:
Please email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org.
The Cedar Cultural Center will require either proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination regimen OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test (taken 72 hours prior) to enter events held at The Cedar.
Short Study Abroad/Away Courses – Earn Credit Off Campus This Summer
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Travel! Earn Credits! Complete Augsburg Experience!
Short-term study abroad & away in Summer 2023 – check out the awesome program options below:
ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fiction (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF, or
•SOC/URB 295: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (4 credits), elective
IMMIGRATION STORIES & COMMUNITY BUILDING IN RURAL MN
• Summer 2023 Term 1, travel to Walnut Grove, MN
• Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
*** SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective or
*** THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
*** INS 292 – 2 credits – optional
SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
*** CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
*** SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
*** RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF
MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 course:
*** ECO 315: Money and Banking
*** BUS 362: International Business
AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu
AU Program Wellness Hike/Meet and Greet
submitted by whitere@augsburg.edu
Event Address: Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
Saturday, December 17th at 3:00 pm
Come celebrate the end of the semester with us! All Adult Undergraduate program students, their families, and leashed pets are invited to join us for an off-campus hike/meet & greet at Moir Park in Bloomington, MN.
We will meet by picnic shelter #1, located between both playgrounds. Free parking is available and the trail is wheelchair accessible, although winter conditions may impact accessibility. Please get in touch with the City of Bloomington about the conditions of the trail.
The weather will be chilly, so dress accordingly. We plan to hike for about 30-40 minutes, but of course, you are welcome to stay as long as you want!
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Becky White at whitere@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
RSVP by clicking this link to let us know if you can make it. https://forms.gle/TRhwfp6HByiWawDo7
We will start our hike promptly at 3:05 pm.
New Staff Positions This Week (4)
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/09/2022: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870760750-assistant-groundskeeper
12/12/2022: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999871530071-maintenance-operator
12/08/2022: Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870501624-groundskeeper
12/09/2022: C3 Fellows Health Care Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999870761671-c3-fellows-health-care-program-manager
New Staff Position: Maintenance Operator
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The available schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Maintenance Operator is responsible for the general building/equipment maintenance and repair of a multiple-building, multi-level campus. The Maintenance Operator will operate, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. The Maintenance Operator will report malfunctions and maintain accurate and timely operating logs and maintenance records for building support systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:
– General Repairs: Perform general facility maintenance including, but not limited to carpentry, sheetrock, wall repairs, painting, interior finishes, ceiling, wall and floor tile, carpet repairs, door repairs hardware, locks & panic bars, and related clean up.
– Electrical Repairs: Perform electrical diagnostic trouble shooting, repairs / replacement up to the point of permit requirement for lighting, wall outlets, general motor replacement, and miscellaneous electrical equipment.
– Mechanical Repairs: Perform general mechanical repairs up to the point of permit requirements for all plumbing fixtures, iron and sheet metal work, miscellaneous pipe fittings, and general mechanical equipment repairs and pump repairs.
– HVAC Repairs: Perform general mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on all HVAC related equipment including belt replacement, filter replacement, parts replacement, refrigerant reclamation, related water system maintenance, fitting lubrication, miscellaneous repairs, record keeping, and general equipment/equipment area cleaning.
– All other miscellaneous responsibilities as assigned as it relates to general maintenance of the College campus facilities and grounds.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
– Ability to lift 80 pounds.
– Continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, stretching, kneeling and squatting and using fine motor skills.
– Exposure to temperature, noise, irritating substances and poor ventilation at times.
Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
Introducing Augsburg Local’s Gift Guide
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Looking for a gift for family or friends? Check out Augsburg Local’s gift guide, featuring small businesses in Cedar Riverside and Seward!
Work Abroad After Graduation With CGEE in Mexico
submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu
Interested in working abroad after graduation? CGEE is currently looking for our next International Resident Assistant in Cuernavaca, Mexico, a one-year fellowship position to begin August 2023.
If you are graduating fall 2022, or spring 2023, and are interested in working abroad, consider applying! The purpose of this one-year stipend fellowship is to promote a healthy living/learning environment for semester students and participants in short-term educational seminars at Augsburg CGEE in Mexico. In addition, the primary responsibilities of the fellow are to assist study abroad students (mostly coming from the U.S.A.) with medical and emotional issues and to help them develop intercultural and global competencies, as well as to assist in the operation of all educational programs. The IRA will also be expected to help produce social media that can help promote these programs.
Length and dates of this stipend fellowship position: August 15, 2023 – August 31, 2024. Strong knowledge of both Spanish and English is required. Application deadline is March 15, 2023.
Find the full job description and how to apply at CGEE’s website.
Pillow and Blanket Donation for New International Students
submitted by mekonns@augsburg.edu
We, the International Student and Scholars Services Department at Augsburg, are preparing to welcome 10 to 12 international students for the coming spring semester.
We are looking for pillow and blanket donations (it is hard to travel internationally with a large pillow and blankets).
Please consider donating to help support their arrival.
You can contact us through isss@augsburg.edu if you have additional questions.
Any donations can be delivered and left by our office in Old Science Hall, Suite 112.
We will accept donations by December 28.
Thank you so much for your support
The Writing Center is Open During Finals Week
submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu
The Writing Center is open during finals week!
In the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 4-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm
We are here to give you feedback on all of your final papers and projects.
For more information, please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you!
Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
NSBCF Black Study Session: Black Cooperation and Kwanzaa, Wednesday, December 14
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join Nexus’ North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship team to learn about Black Cooperation and Kwanzaa with Rekhet Si-Asar, Ms. Jewelean Jackson and DejaJoelle. Rekhet Si-Asar and Ms. Jewelean Jackson will lead us through storytelling and place setting for the history and practices of Kwanzaa and connections to cooperatives and collectivist practices. DejaJoelle will guide us in a practice utilizing dance and movement for collective healing.
Wed, December 14, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
On Zoom!
Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nsbcf-black-study-session-black-cooperation-and-kwanzaa-tickets-478331651847?aff=ALLEVENTS
TOMORROW: Online Equitable Development Symposium
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Alliance and Metropolitan Council for a daylong virtual symposium featuring speakers across sectors and interactive discussions exploring tools for equity and accountability, unpacking common challenges and sharing strategies to ensure that we are building with community, not for community.
A power-sharing space for community and government leaders, we’ll work together to co-create a shared understanding of intersectional and reparative community development — and how to get to that just future.
Contact Hannah Gary at hannah.gary@metc.state.mn.us with any questions.
Zoom link will be included in reminder emails sent from Eventbrite.
Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equitable-development-symposium-tickets-431839582817
The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage 2022 Community Survey
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) invites you to take this survey and share your perspective on important concerns of the African heritage community in Minnesota.
CMAH is empowered by the Minnesota Legislature to ensure that people of African heritage can fully and effectively participate in and equitably benefit from the political, social, and economic resources, policies and procedures of the State of Minnesota. This survey provides an opportunity for you to tell CMAH what issues are most urgent in your community and share your input on policy solutions to address these issues.
Follow this link to take the survey:
https://surveys.mn.gov/interview/74561a93-9425-417e-a4f9-48e9fd0aabad
If you have questions about the survey content, please contact Florkime Paye at Florkime.Paye@state.mn.us. If you have any technical problems accessing the survey, or if you need accommodations to take the survey, contact Mariyam Naadha at 612-239-3806 or Mariyam.Naadha@state.mn.us.
To receive monthly newsletters from the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage register here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNCMAH/subscriber/new?preferences=true
2022 Year End Payroll Updates
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
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!
Cedar Cultural Center Volunteer Orientation – December 20
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 30 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
5:30 PM
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55454
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:
Please email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org.
The Cedar Cultural Center will require either proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination regimen OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test (taken 72 hours prior) to enter events held at The Cedar.
Soomaal House of Art 2022 Year-End Fundraiser This Friday
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Soomaal House of Art cordially invites you to our 2022 year-end fundraiser and celebration on Fri, December 16, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM! A night with artists filled with laughter, art, and good food!
This one-night-only event gives you an opportunity to purchase unique artwork created by local Soomaal Artists. The fundraiser will be exhibiting a wide range of works including photographs, paintings, and prints available for purchase. You will also have a chance to connect with the Artists involved! Your support on that night will not only help our local artists further in their practice but would also provide our community with valuable art experiences.
Soomaal is an artist-led organization based in Minneapolis. An art space that is dedicated to creativity, exploration, experimentation, and community engagement. All of our exhibitions are accessible to the public, free of charge, and artists do not pay to exhibit their work at Soomaal.
Thanks to the countless support provided by our community members over the years. We are grateful for your consideration and generosity.
With gratitude,
Soomaal Team
Register on Eventbrite, tickets are $25.00.
Faculty: Apply for Travel Funds by January 1 for Travel March-May 2023
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
If you plan to attend or present at a conference (or engage in other professional development that requires funding) March 2023 through May 2023, the deadline for requesting funds from the Faculty Development (aka CTL) budget is January 1, 2023. Because this is a holiday, please make sure your applications are in early!!
You may apply at any time before the deadline; all requests will be reviewed and a decision communicated no later than January 3, 2023. You can find the request form, as well as all deadlines and a full description of the criteria used to allocate funding this year, on the CTL Ongoing Grant Offers webpage (link below)
As always, if you have any questions please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
Short Study Abroad/Away Courses – Earn Credit Off Campus This Summer
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Travel! Earn Credits! Complete Augsburg Experience!
Short-term study abroad & away in Summer 2023 – check out the awesome program options below:
ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fiction (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF, or
•SOC/URB 295: Sustainable Solutions in The Netherlands (4 credits), elective
IMMIGRATION STORIES & COMMUNITY BUILDING IN RURAL MN
• Summer 2023 Term 1, travel to Walnut Grove, MN
• Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
*** SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective or
*** THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
*** INS 292 – 2 credits – optional
SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
*** CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
*** SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
*** RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF
MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
• Choose 1 course:
*** ECO 315: Money and Banking
*** BUS 362: International Business
AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu
ShareShop Hours
submitted by tinsleyy@augsburg.edu
ShareShop will be closed during finals week and will reopen during the beginning of Spring semester.
New Staff Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
Groundskeeper
2022 Year End Payroll Updates
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
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!
Mentoring Program for New (and New-ish) Faculty Launch
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
The Faculty Development Program at Augsburg (aka CTL) is launching a Faculty Mentoring Program for recently-hired faculty. The mentoring program will begin in January-February 2023, and all full-time, tenure track faculty members who began at Augsburg in Spring 2020 or later are welcome to register to participate in this inaugural cohort. To indicate your interest, please complete the Faculty Mentoring Program Interest Form posted below. We will use the information provided on the form to recruit experienced faculty mentors that align with your needs and priorities. To ensure a place in this program, please submit your form no later than Friday, December 23, 2022.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all our new-ish faculty! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use TutorMe
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
Subscribe to the Payroll Calendar
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
Subscribe to the Payroll Calendar for Timesheet deadlines and other reminders!
Get Your Art Published: Literary and Arts Submissions Open December 10 for Thó Wiŋ Magazine
submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu
Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your chance. Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating their annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community. We accept art of all kinds: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway. Thó Wiŋ Magazine will put a printed book together and distribute on campus for free. You can submit up to five different works across any genre. Submissions open December 10th and will close February 1st. Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit or click the link.
Boren Scholarship for Language Study Abroad
submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu
The Boren Scholarship is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences where language learning is the focus. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and can assist any applicant in selecting a program, developing budgets and writing/editing application essays.
Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)
If you are interested:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Watch the Info Session for Auggies we hosted with Boren staff: https://youtu.be/Sfx-PxbwlSE
• Let us know your interest by contacting Maren Stoddard Mack (stoddard@augsburg.edu) or URGO staff (urgo@augsburg.edu) by November 28th.
• Send application essay drafts to urgo@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts with you to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
Final applications are due February 1st!