Author: Olivia House

Student Share Shop Opening this Fall–Looking for donations

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Hey all,

Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:

– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs

Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.

For more informations please feel free to email me: Keenern@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard Looking for Donations

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Hey all,

Campus Cupboard is looking for some donations to help stock the cupboard shelves. We are currently looking for:

– Pasta
– Soup
– Dinner box mixes (hamburger helper, etc)
– Snack type item / crackers
– Ramen/Mac&cheese
– Protein: Bars/cans

Any donations you have are greatly appreciated and can be dropped of in the donation bin located next to Einstein’s cafe

For larger donations or if these times don’t work for you feel free to email me: keenern@augsburg.edu and we can set up a meeting time that works for you. Thank you for taking the time to read this message and keeping us in mind in the future. We always appreciate your help in keeping the campus kitchen up and running

Campus Cupboard Homepage

Produce Distribution Today and Now Every Monday

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Happy to say that Campus Kitchen will resume produce distribution today, Monday September 9th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing new rules this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.

Campus Cupboard Homepage

Speech Team meets TODAY

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

Remember your glory days as a speech competitor in high school? You can re-live them as a member of the Augsburg Speech Team! We’re having a quick organizational meeting TODAY, Monday, from 10:40 – 11:00 in Foss 42. If you can’t make this 20-minute meeting, drop a note to or visit David Lapakko, Director of Forensics (lapakko@augsburg.edu, 178 Foss).

Taste of Augsburg Vendor Application Closes Tuesday

submitted by codek@augsburg.edu

The opportunity to participate in the Taste of Augsburg as a vendor is nearing a close. All groups must register using the link below and groups who do not pre-register by Tuesday, Sept 10 will not be allowed to participate as a vendor.

Please dont hesitate to contact Katie Code at codek@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.

Taste of Augsburg Registration Form

Professors Beckman, Lehmann, and Lowe for EDTalk

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

On Wednesday, September 18 at 3:20 pm, you can listen to the talk, “Trauma: 3 Interdisciplinary Perspectives”. For 15 minutes, Professors Beckman (Biology), Lehmann (Social Work), and Lowe (Religion) will describe how trauma is currently understood in their disciplines and highlight the points of tension and coherence among these disciplinary approaches to trauma.

The EDTalk will take place in Hagfors 151, right next door to the Faculty Meeting. Enjoy your coffee and the talk before heading off to the meeting.

For more about the pre-Faculty Meeting EDTalks and other events, make sure to check the link below regularly.

Center for Teaching and Learning

Looking for experiential education ideas? Turn to the Experiential Ed Library Guide

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Looking to incorporate experiential learning into your syllabus for this fall? Check out two great resources compiled by the Sabo Center that can help you shape a course or assignment related to experiential education.

The first is the Experiential Education website. This website offers an overview of experiential learning at Augsburg, the core elements of effective experiential education, and offers examples of different kinds of experiential learning strategies: inside.augsburg.edu/experientialed

The second is a comprehensive library guide, covering topics from theory to resources for course design, ideas for reflection activities, and more!
https://library.augsburg.edu/experientialed

Curious About the Sabo Center? Join Us For “snapshot” Lunches this Month

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff:

Curious about what the Sabo Center does and how you might connect your course, department, or program to our work? Join the Sabo Center for a brown bag lunch while we present a “snapshot” of our work. Come learn about resources for experiential education, civic skills workshops, Campus Kitchen, LEAD Fellows, Public Achievement, and more!

There are TWO opportunities to join us:

Monday, September 16, 12-1 p.m., Marshall Room
Tuesday, September 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Riverside Room

Bring your lunch! We hope to see you there.

Sabo Center Learning Opportunities this Fall

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Join the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship this fall for a wealth of opportunities to learn and connect!

Upcoming events include an open house, “snapshot” brown bag lunches for faculty and staff, the Community Opportunity Fair, a Constitution Day dialogue, workshops, trainings, and more! Check out the blog post, linked below, for more information about all our upcoming events and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/sabocenter) for the latest updates.

Read more about upcoming opportunities to connect to the Sabo Center.

“SABO” the Date for the Sabo Center Open House

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

SABO THE DATE! Join us on September 11 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Sabo Center for an Open House! Drop in for food and connection! Come learn about the Sabo Center, meet our staff, and eat some delicious snacks. Students, Faculty, Staff: ALL are welcome!

When: September 11
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Sabo Center, located in the lower level of Anderson Residence Hall

RSVP on Facebook

Hiring: Admissions Tour Guide

submitted by heinj@augsburg.edu

Passionate about your school?! Interested in giving campus tours but don’t have a lot of extra free time? Consider applying to be an Auggie Tour Guide! This position is LOW COMMITMENT and only requires 15-30 hours of work PER SEMESTER.

Interviews are happening now so apply today!

https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=113480&CNTRNO=48&TSTMP=1567779151119

URGO Welcomes Augsburg Alum to Staff

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

URGO is happy to welcome Solveig Mebust, a 2009 Augsburg graduate in Music Education and Vocal and Instrumental, to our staff as Undergraduate Research, Graduate School and Fellowships Specialist. Amy Cosimini, who worked in our office over the summer, accepted a tenure track position at St. Olaf.

While at Augsburg, Solveig completed an URGO summer research project evaluating the music historical canon through analysis of pieces included in music history textbooks under the mentorship of Dr. Merilee Klemp. She also was URGO’s first student worker.

Currently, Solveig is writing her dissertation on women’s music activism in Norway, 1870-1920 on route to her PhD in Historical Musicology from the University of MN. During 2016-2017, Solveig spent the year in Norway on a Fulbright Research Award.

We are pleased to welcome her back to Augsburg and look forward to the many contributions she will make to URGO and Augsburg students.

Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Applications for Augsburg’s Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg’s team will consist of an MBA student, 3 undergraduate science students, 1 undergraduate business/economics student, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the project or innovation and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,000. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website. Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Thursday, September 19th. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1441, or stop in at Hagfors 101.

URGO Website

Chance to Win $25 – PT Job Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, September 11th
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Quad (weather, not permitting, Christensen Center)
Free Popcorn

The fair will feature local and on-campus employers that are seeking to hire Auggies! Learn more at augsburg.joinhandshake.com

Check-in and attend the fair for a chance to win – $25 Visa Card

All are welcome. #augsburgworks

Communication, Film, and New Media Open House

submitted by moellerj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Communication, Film, and New Media Department is thrilled to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year. Any students interested in the opportunities we have to offer are invited to our Open House. Come learn about internship opportunities, enjoy snacks, and maybe win a prize!

Welcome Back Open House
Tuesday, September 10th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Foss 171

We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? moellerj@augsburg.edu

https://www.augsburg.edu/communication/

Mert Strommen ’42 – Funeral Service Information

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Merton P. Strommen, age 100, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died on September 2. The Funeral service service is planned for Friday, Sept 13, 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale South, Minneapolis. Reviewal one hour prior. Internment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Luther Seminary.

Full obituary

Interfaith Ally Training

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry is offering three Interfaith Ally training opportunities to staff and faculty this fall on the following dates:

Tuesday, September 24 at 12:00 – 2:00 pm Lindell Library Room 301 (room change)
Wednesday, October 16 at 12:30 – 2:30 pm Riverside Room
Tuesday, November 19 at 12:00 -2:00 pm OGC 100

This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of faiths and ethical traditions including Native Spirituality, Judaism, Islam, Hybrid, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Atheism. Participants will hear the stories of community members from a variety of traditions and have the opportunity to learn through case studies.

For more information about this workshop, contact Fardosa Hassan at hassanf@augsburg.edu.

To register for this workshop, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOuVRlwSjqAZX_LhQ8u6jNgj9n-0HyIyrvpno5waCPgJRJTw/viewform

More information

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New Directors in Marketing and Communication

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

This summer, two staff members moved into director-level roles in the Marketing and Communication Division. Sarah Cash-Darvell became the director of university events following Jodi Collen’s departure in June, and Laura Swanson Lindahl was promoted from assistant director to director of marketing, leading the team responsible for publications, web properties, and advertising. Laura and Sarah both report to me and bring many years of experience at Augsburg and strong relationships across the university to these new roles. They join Gita Sitaramiah, director of public relations and internal communication, and me to make up the leadership team of the Marketing and Communication Division. If you’re unsure whom to contact about a particular question or need, feel free to reach out to any one of us—we’ll happily steer you in the right direction. Please join me in congratulating our colleagues on these new positions!

—Stephen Jendraszak

Auggie Cyclists – Join the September Coffee Clunker

submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu

Hello fellow cyclists!

We are hoping you can join us on your bicycle for our monthly Coffee Clunker on Tuesday, September 17 starting at 4:30 p.m. Let’s burn off some beginning of the semester stress, chat over coffee and pastries, and build community!

– This is open to cyclists of all levels and abilities.
– We’ll meet on the grassy lawn area in front of Foss, and head on out shortly after 4:30.
– Feel free to leave the ride/coffee shop at any time to suit your schedule.

We’ll be taking [primarily] the trail to Coffee Bene on Cleveland Avenue in St. Paul (about 4 miles). The route can be seen in the calendar event (add it to your calendar below).

Have questions?
Send an email to Lee George (lgeorge@augsburg.edu) or me (wegenke@augsburg.edu).

Add to your calendar

Pedestrian Bridge Closed Until Winter

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

A dump truck traveling on Interstate 94 last month struck the pedestrian bridge that goes over I-94 near Augsburg. State officials hope to reopen the pedestrian bridge by early winter. As alternatives, pedestrians can take 20th and 25th avenues south and bicyclists are urged to take the Riverside Avenue Bridge. The truck also hit the 25th Avenue and Riverside Avenue bridges and the west side sidewalk on 25th will remain closed until that bridge is repaired, which is expected to be done by late fall. State officials should be implementing some traffic control changes soon that will allow pedestrians on the west side of the bridge.

Pre-Health Advising Session for New Augsburg Students

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Friday, September 20th | Hagfors 273 | 2 p.m.

This session for new first-year and transfer students interested in pre-health will provide information on how to explore health careers and how to plan for the courses and experiences required by professional/graduate schools such as medical, dental, PA, PT, public health, and many others. Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to RSVP.

Minnesota Urban Debate League – Hiring for Scheduler/Admin Support Position

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking to hire a new student for the 2019-’20 academic year. This position will be scheduled to work up to 15 hours a week.

Job Description:

* Work with Programming Staff to order, inventory and maintain supplies for debate programs
* Work with Programming Staff to order food for UDL Tournaments and Debate Kick-Off Parties
* Order, inventory and maintain UDL internal office supplies
* Schedule and set-up internal and external meetings/conference calls, printouts, and catering if necessary
* Data entry related to Volunteer Management
* Data entry related to Programming support
* Assist programming staff with tracking and completing permits for tournament locations
* Assist communications staff with mailings
* Assist with reconciling Augsburg Purchase Card reports
* Assist on Fridays (during Fall/Winter) with busing issues for tournaments
* Assist with clerical tasks
* Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

* Organized, timely communication needed
* Be comfortable working with youth and adults
* Be organized and possess excellent interpersonal skills; excellent customer relation skills needed
* Be 18 years of age or older – this is helpful, though most University students will qualify
* Be able to self direct, some projects will require working on your own after getting an overview
* Applicant would ideally have some work experience, whether on campus or off campus, and would be comfortable with performing some advanced tasks
* Knowledge of word processing, professional email communication, and google platform (google docs, google sheets) is important

To set up an interview, contact:

Genesia Williams, Operations and Communications Associate
Email: williamg@augsburg.edu | Telephone: 612-330-1730 |

URL: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague

Learn More at Our Posting

Research Opportunities at University of Nebraska Medical Center

submitted by kipper@augsburg.edu

Misty Pocwierz-Gaines, Cancer Research Doctoral Program Coordinator at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will present on careers in research and opportunities at the University of Nebraska for students interested in pursuing an MD/PhD and other health professions.

Tuesday, September 10
1:00-1:40 pm
Riverside Room, Christensen Center

Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or for more information.

Spring break study abroad in Guatemala – apply by November 1

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!

Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits

Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459

Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle

Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.

This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1***

Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities, all transportation in the UK. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Scholarships are available!

Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!

URGO Welcomes Augsburg Alum to Staff

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

URGO is happy to welcome Solveig Mebust, a 2009 Augsburg graduate in Music Education and Vocal and Instrumental, to our staff as Undergraduate Research, Graduate School and Fellowships Specialist. Amy Cosimini, who worked in our office over the summer, accepted a tenure track position at St. Olaf.

While at Augsburg, Solveig completed an URGO summer research project evaluating the music historical canon through analysis of pieces included in music history textbooks under the mentorship of Dr. Merilee Klemp. She also was URGO’s first student worker.

Currently, Solveig is writing her dissertation on women’s music activism in Norway, 1870-1920 on route to her PhD in Historical Musicology from the University of MN. During 2016-2017, Solveig spent the year in Norway on a Fulbright Research Award.

We are pleased to welcome her back to Augsburg and look forward to the many contributions she will make to URGO and Augsburg students.

Email phishing making the rounds

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We’ve been getting more questions lately about a phishing scam people are seeing. It’s a common one where someone sends an email from a non-Augsburg address but pretends to be a person of authority at Augsburg. Don’t be fooled. Check out this blog post that shows how the scam works and has suggestions as to what to do.
http://inside.augsburg.edu/it/2019/09/05/phishing-reminder/

Meet with a TIAA Retirement Advisor

submitted by shirreff@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday September 17th from 8:00am – 2:00pm
Lindell Library 301 (8:00am – noon) & Oren Gateway 111 (noon – 2:00pm)

Wednesday, September 18th from 8:00am – 2:00pm
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, September 19th from 8:00am – 2:00pm
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Josh at shirreff@augsburg.edu.

Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

Applications for Augsburg’s Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg’s team will consist of an MBA student, 3 undergraduate science students, 1 undergraduate business/economics student, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the project or innovation and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,000. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website. Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Thursday, September 19th. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1441, or stop in at Hagfors 101.

URGO Website

Minnesota Urban Debate League hiring for Scheduler/Admin Support Position

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking to hire a new student for the 2019-’20 academic year. This position will be scheduled to work up to 15 hours a week.

Job Description:

* Work with Programming Staff to order, inventory and maintain supplies for debate programs
* Work with Programming Staff to order food for UDL Tournaments and Debate Kick-Off Parties
* Order, inventory and maintain UDL internal office supplies
* Schedule and set-up internal and external meetings/conference calls, printouts, and catering if necessary
* Data entry related to Volunteer Management
* Data entry related to Programming support
* Assist programming staff with tracking and completing permits for tournament locations
* Assist communications staff with mailings
* Assist with reconciling Augsburg Purchase Card reports
* Assist on Fridays (during Fall/Winter) with busing issues for tournaments
* Assist with clerical tasks
* Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

* Organized, timely communication needed
* Be comfortable working with youth and adults
* Be organized and possess excellent interpersonal skills; excellent customer relation skills needed
* Be 18 years of age or older – this is helpful, though most University students will qualify
* Be able to self direct, some projects will require working on your own after getting an overview
* Applicant would ideally have some work experience, whether on campus or off campus, and would be comfortable with performing some advanced tasks
* Knowledge of word processing, professional email communication, and google platform (google docs, google sheets) is important

To set up an interview, contact:

Genesia Williams, Operations and Communications Associate
Email: williamg@augsburg.edu | Telephone: 612-330-1730 |

URL: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague

Learn More at our Posting

Speech Team meeting on Monday

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

Interested in being a part of Augsburg’s Speech Team? Were you involved in forensics in high school and are missing the thrill? Then come to a brief organizational meeting this coming Monday (September 9) from 10:40 – 11:00 in Foss 42. If you can’t make it, drop a note to or visit Prof. Lapakko, Director of Forensics (178 Foss, lapakko@augsburg.edu).

Produce Distribution Resumes Mon Sept. 9

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Happy to say that Campus Kitchen will resume produce distribution next Monday September 9th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing new rules this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.

Campus Cupboard Homepage

Student Share Shop Opening this Fall–Looking for donations

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Hey all,

Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:

– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs

Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.

For more informations please feel free to email me: Keenern@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard Looking for Donations

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Hey all,

Campus Cupboard is looking for some donations to help stock the cupboard shelves. We are currently looking for:

– Pasta
– Soup
– Dinner box mixes (hamburger helper, etc)
– Snack type item / crackers
– Rice / grains

Any donations you have are greatly appreciated and can be dropped of in the donation bin located next to Einstein’s cafe or directly to the cupboard during open hours:

Tuesday: 11-4
Wednesday: 11-4
Friday: 2-4

For larger donations or if these times don’t work for you feel free to email me: keenern@augsburg.edu and we can set up a meeting time that works for you. Thank you for taking the time to read this message and keeping us in mind in the future. We always appreciate your help in keeping the campus kitchen up and running

Campus Cupboard Homepage

New Class: Interested in the environment and food systems?

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

A new course has been added for this fall in the Environmental Studies Program and it’s all about food and its impact on the environment!! Register for ENV 100-A (Fall 2019).

The course satisfies the core curriculum requirement of Liberal Arts Foundation: Social & Behavioral Sciences and is 4 credits. We meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:40-5:20pm.

General Description: Environmental Connections is an interdisciplinary introduction to current issues regarding the natural environment upon which we all depend, an environment under increasing strain. It also serves as the introductory course for Augsburg’s Environmental Studies Program and as a Social and Behavioral Sciences course in the Liberal Arts Foundation. Throughout the semester we will explore food systems and our collective challenge of balancing a sustainable society with sustainable ecologies. We all need food to survive, but current processes of cultivation, production, distribution, and waste disposal significantly, and detrimentally, impact the natural world. How serious are these challenges? How will we respond? What can be and is being done now to minimize the further damage from these human activities?

Contact Monica McDaniel at mcdaniem@augsburg.edu for more details or with questions.

Stacy Freiheit: Applied Psychology, S2E14 of The Augsburg Podcast

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

Stacy Freiheit, Associate Professor of Psychology, trains the next generation of mental health care providers to be inquisitive researchers, sensitive observers, and keen auditors of evidence-based practice. Listen to her podcast in the link below.

The Augsburg Podcast features voices of Augsburg University faculty and staff. We hope this is one way you can get to know the people who educate our students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Subscribe on iTunes.

Listen Here to Stacy Freiheit: Applied Psychology

Curious about the Sabo Center? Join us for “snapshot” lunches this month

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff:

Curious about what the Sabo Center does and how you might connect your course, department, or program to our work? Join the Sabo Center for a brown bag lunch while we present a “snapshot” of our work. Come learn about resources for experiential education, civic skills workshops, Campus Kitchen, LEAD Fellows, Public Achievement, and more!

There are TWO opportunities to join us:

Monday, September 16, 12-1 p.m., Marshall Room
Tuesday, September 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Riverside Room

Bring your lunch! We hope to see you there.

Looking for experiential education ideas? Turn to the Experiential Ed Library Guide

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Looking to incorporate experiential learning into your syllabus for this fall? Check out two great resources compiled by the Sabo Center that can help you shape a course or assignment related to experiential education.

The first is the Experiential Education website. This website offers an overview of experiential learning at Augsburg, the core elements of effective experiential education, and offers examples of different kinds of experiential learning strategies: inside.augsburg.edu/experientialed

The second is a comprehensive library guide, covering topics from theory to resources for course design, ideas for reflection activities, and more!
https://library.augsburg.edu/experientialed

“SABO” the Date for the Sabo Center Open House

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

SABO THE DATE! Join us on September 11 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Sabo Center for an Open House! Drop in for food and connection! Come learn about the Sabo Center, meet our staff, and eat some delicious snacks. Students, Faculty, Staff: ALL are welcome!

When: September 11
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Sabo Center, located in the lower level of Anderson Residence Hall

A small number of Gala tickets are now available for purchase

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

We have a small number of tickets now available for the upcoming Sesquicentennial Gala on September 27, 2019. Employees can purchase up to two tickets at $75 each. Additional tickets or tickets purchased by non-employees are $150. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact Ilse Rolf ASAP to secure your spot at rolfi@augsburg.edu or calling 612-330-1512.

Augsburg’s Sesquicentennial Gala will be held on Friday, September 27 at the Minneapolis Depot. This event includes 1,000 alumni, past and present faculty, and community members who care a lot about the mission of Augsburg. There will be a reception, dinner, and a dance! Hotel information and more is posted on the Gala webpage.

About the Gala

Important Announcement About Choral Placement Auditions

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg choral faculty will be hearing placement auditions for Cedar Singers, Riverside Singers, and the Augsburg Choir during the afternoons of September 4th, 5th, and 6th. All University students are eligible – and heartily welcomed – to audition. If you were in Augsburg Choir last year, you are accepted to continue in AC this year, and there is no need to take these auditions. Likewise, Riverside Singers intending to continue in that group are also exempt. But we want to hear you if you are:

 a First-Year student.
 a Transfer student.
 a previous member of Cedar Singers.
 a previous member of Riverside Singers seeking consideration for Augsburg Choir.
 a returning Augsburg student who has not previously been involved in our choirs.

Please take careful note of these audition procedures:

1. Sign up for your audition appointment in Anderson Music Hall. Between the band and choir rooms, M2 and M3, you will find a bulletin board where the sign-up sheets will be posted. Auditions will be heard as follows: 9/4, 3:00-6:00; 9/5, 3:00-6:00; 9/6, 2:00-6:00.

2. Arrive outside the choir room (M3) at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment to access and complete the intake sheet and music-literacy assessment. (Never fear: we will use this assessment to inform our work with you, not to exclude you from participation.)

3. There is no need to prepare any song performance for this audition.

4. Results will be posted by Saturday at 5:00 pm on the same bulletin board where you found the sign-up sheets.

5. If you have questions, please contact the Music Office at musicdept@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1265.

Nota bene: If you are a first year or new transfer student music major, you will be required to choose a Thursday audition appointment.

We look forward to hearing you!

Kristina G. Boerger, DMA
Schwartz Professor of Choral Leadership
Director of Augsburg Choir

Allyss Haecker, DMA
Director, Riverside Singers

Ryan LaBoy, MM
Director, Cedar Singers

Sociology Open House for Students

submitted by pike@augsburg.edu

The Department of Sociology is holding an open house (a meet and greet with treats) on Wednesday Sept 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 in Oren 100. We welcome all new and returning sociology students, and particularly look forward to meeting students who have recently transferred. There will be a Sociology Faculty Bake-Off–come register your vote!!

Communication, Film, and New Media Open House

submitted by moellerj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Communication, Film, and New Media Department is thrilled to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year. Any students interested in the opportunities we have to offer are invited to our Open House. Come learn about internship opportunities, enjoy snacks, and maybe win a prize!

Welcome Back Open House
Tuesday, September 10th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
 in Foss 171

We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? moellerj@augsburg.edu

https://www.augsburg.edu/communication/

New Inside Augsburg Calendar Has Launched

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

On Monday, August 26, Augsburg launched a brand-new unified calendar (inside.augsburg.edu/calendar). This new calendar allows the University to integrate a number of already-existing institutional Google Calendars and display them on the same platform. Students, staff, and faculty will also be able to submit events manually to the calendar. This calendar will replace the previous calendar on the Inside Augsburg homepage.

This new calendar is the result of advocacy from Day Student Government to streamline events and announcements at the University. During fall semester 2018, a number of meetings were held with key event planners and calendar managers around campus to identity challenges to the current calendar system and how to move forward. Based on those discussions, a team was created in the spring to move forward with the creation of a unified calendar system. This team consisted of:

Michael Grewe, Campus Life (Chair)
Sarah Cash-Darvell, University Events
Jami Kadolph, University Events
Scott Krajewski, Information Technology
Stephen Jendraszak, Marketing
Gita Sitaramiah, Public Relations and Internal Communications

The Augsburg University Calendar Policy can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cF1lOy49sS54CZ26kcx27Wy0-OH9ZJsL4IU6TjIlT1c/edit?usp=sharing

Questions about this new calendar can be directed to universitycalendar-mgmt@augsburg.edu.

Sabo Center Learning Opportunities this Fall

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Join the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship this fall for a wealth of opportunities to learn and connect!

Upcoming events include an open house, “snapshot” brown bag lunches for faculty and staff, the Community Opportunity Fair, a Constitution Day dialogue, workshops, trainings, and more! Check out the blog post, linked below, for more information about all our upcoming events and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/sabocenter) for the latest updates.

Read more about upcoming opportunities to connect to the Sabo Center.

The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Warrior Women

submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu

Save the Date!!!
The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Warrior Women: Mothers and Daughters Fighting for Indigenous Rights in the American Indian Movement on Saturday October 5, 2019. Warrior Women looks at the history of Indigenous activism as lived and led by AIM activist Madonna Thunder Hawk and her daughter Marcy. The film traces Madonna’s work for cultural sovereignty in education as she helped create the “We Will Remember” Survival School and the shared work she and her daughter have continued around environmental justice and Indigenous sovereignty. Join us for the screening of WARRIOR WOMEN and video conversations with Director Elizabeth Castle and activist Marcella (Marcy) Gilbert. Sateren Auditorium 6:15-6:45pm Reception/ 7:00pm film. FREE

Native American Film Series

Winter break study abroad: Youth culture and Political Activism in the UK – apply by October 1

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Spend winter break in both London and Edinburgh exploring the connections between youth culture, media, and social change, with a focus on Harry Potter and Brexit.

***APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 1***

From Harry Potter to #Brexit: Youth, Media, and Political Activism in the UK, 4-credits
Course option: WST 220 – fulfills Humanities and Augsburg Experience

Faculty Leader: Professor Adriane Brown
Travel Dates: December 29, 2019 to January 12, 2020

This program is limited to 15 students, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be used as needed.

This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

Program cost $4,675
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities, all transportation in the UK. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!

Think ahead to summer study abroad – Greece or the Netherlands

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Short term study abroad is a great way to travel, earn credits, and still have the rest of your summer to work, play, do an internship, etc. There are a few great options coming up for Summer 2020–start planning now. Applications are open and the application deadline is JANUARY 31

***Living Green in Amsterdam***
Course options (students take ONE course):
SOC/URB111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)

This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement

Faculty Leader: Lars Christiansen
Travel Dates: May 7-22, 2020

Program Description:
Today, most of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas, whether that means a traditional city, a suburb, an exurb or a slum – this is a very recent change in human history. Humans are fundamentally social beings, and urban areas provide the space where most people are born, grow up and interact with one another throughout their entire lifetimes.. We will explore the city as a social and political phenomenon and examine how the design of cities affects social interactions in perhaps surprising ways – the placement of buildings and the design of open space may make us want to be in an area or flee it.

***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.

Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis

Travel Dates:
May 13-27, 2020 Approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held

Visit the Augsburg Study Abroad & Away site to learn more about these programs!

Study Abroad & Away Fair – One week away

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Come learn about the off-campus study programs available to Auggies!
Programs are available around the world as well as the USA, and range in length from 8 days to a whole year. There is something to fit every student!

Browse the options, grab some program brochures, ask questions, and discover global opportunities that are perfect for you! Don’t forget to enter the prize drawing, too!

Join us:

Friday, September 13, 10:00 – 2:00, Christensen Center

Learn More about Study Abroad & Away

EDTalks are Back with “Trauma: 3 Interdisciplinary Perspectives”

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

The first EDTalk of the year will take place just prior to the Faculty Meeting on Wednesday, September 18. Hear Professors Beckman (Biology), Lehmann (Social Work), and Lowe (Religion) describe how trauma is currently understood in their disciplines and highlight the points of tension and coherence among these disciplinary approaches to trauma.

EDTalks run from 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm in Hagfors 151 on Faculty Meeting dates. Enjoy your coffee and an inspirational learning opportunity just it time for the big meeting.

Center for Teaching and Learning

Auggie Pass now available for day students

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Over 1100 Augsburg day students have picked up their Auggie Pass!

The Auggie Pass is an all-you-can-ride pass for Augsburg day students. Supported by the green fee, Metro Transit and Augsburg, the Auggie Pass is good on any bus, any time, and any light rail, any time, as well as the NorthStar line to Anoka.

Students can get their Auggie Pass at the Library Circulation Desk – please bring Augsburg ID.

The passes are good August 1, 2019 through May 30, 2020.

For students who use Metro Mobility, please email Mike Fetting, fettingm@augsburg.edu. The Auggie Pass does not work on Metro Mobility, so we have Go To cards with pre-loaded $180 value – and will add more value as needed.

PT Job Fair- Local and On-Campus Employers

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, September 11th
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Quad (weather, not permitting, Christensen Center)
Free Popcorn

The fair will feature local and on-campus employers that are seeking to hire Auggies! Learn more at augsburg.joinhandshake.com

Check-in and attend the fair for a chance to win – $25 Visa Card

All are welcome. #augsburgworks

Undoing White Body Supremacy Series

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

WHAT: A foundational series around undoing the patterns of white supremacy, particularly as they exist in white bodies.

WHO: Any white faculty or staff, interested in building anti-racist community and building culture among white bodies. (You will also be joined by the cohort of faculty/staff who’ve committed to a yearlong cohort experience around this work)

WHEN: Friday September 27th, 9-1pm (lunch included) Friday October 11th, 9-1pm (lunch included) Friday October 25th, 9-1pm (lunch included)
** These sessions will build on each other so we ask that you attend all three, if you wish to participate. We promise we’ll try to avoid Fridays in the future to accommodate who always teach on that day! **

WHERE: Faith Mennonite Church 2720 E 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Just a block south of the Seward Co-op!)

QUESTIONS: Reach out to Allyson Green to learn more!

Please follow this link for more details or to register!

Work study job opportunity: Digital content assistant

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The Marketing and Communication department is seeking to hire one student employee to serve as a digital content assistant for the 2019-20 academic year. This position will be scheduled up to 10 hours a week. Student must be available in the mornings.

The ideal candidate is a rising sophomore or junior who is pursuing a degree requiring significant writing and design capabilities or a career in communications. We’re seeking someone very responsible and detail-oriented as this job involves sending university-wide communication.

Questions? Contact Briana Alamilla at alamilla@augsburg.edu

Here is the job post with more details:

New Class: Interested in the environment and food systems?

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

A new course has been added for this fall in the Environmental Studies Program and it’s all about food and its impact on the environment!! Register for ENV 100-A (Fall 2019).

The course satisfies the core curriculum requirement of Liberal Arts Foundation: Social & Behavioral Sciences and is 4 credits. We meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:40-5:20pm.

General Description: Environmental Connections is an interdisciplinary introduction to current issues regarding the natural environment upon which we all depend, an environment under increasing strain. It also serves as the introductory course for Augsburg’s Environmental Studies Program and as a Social and Behavioral Sciences course in the Liberal Arts Foundation. Throughout the semester we will explore food systems and our collective challenge of balancing a sustainable society with sustainable ecologies. We all need food to survive, but current processes of cultivation, production, distribution, and waste disposal significantly, and detrimentally, impact the natural world. How serious are these challenges? How will we respond? What can be and is being done now to minimize the further damage from these human activities?

Contact Monica McDaniel at mcdaniem@augsburg.edu for more details or with questions.

Campus Cupboard Looking for Donations

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Hey all,

Campus Cupboard is looking for some donations to help stock the cupboard shelves. We are currently looking for:

– Pasta
– Soup
– Dinner box mixes (hamburger helper, etc)
– Snack type item / crackers
– Rice / grains

Any donations you have are greatly appreciated and can be dropped of in the donation bin located next to Einstein’s cafe or directly to the cupboard during open hours:

Tuesday: 11-4
Wednesday: 11-4
Friday: 2-4

For larger donations or if these times don’t work for you feel free to email me: keenern@augsburg.edu and we can set up a meeting time that works for you. Thank you for taking the time to read this message and keeping us in mind in the future. We always appreciate your help in keeping the campus kitchen up and running

Campus Cupboard Homepage

Student Share Shop Opening this Fall–Looking for donations

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Hey all,

Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:

– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs

Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.

For more informations please feel free to email me: Keenern@augsburg.edu

Produce Distribution Resumes Mon Sept. 9

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Happy to say that Campus Kitchen will resume produce distribution next Monday September 9th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing new rules this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.

Campus Cupboard Homepage

Last chance to apply to be a vendor at Taste of Augsburg

submitted by codek@augsburg.edu

Taste of Augsburg will take place in Murphy Square this year on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11-1:30pm and there are a few spots left to participate as a vendor.

We have 1 spot left for an Appetizer/Side, 2 Spots left for Beverages and 2 spots left for activities. We do not allow groups to sell the same items so please have a few ideas ready if you are interested in applying.

There is also some seed money remaining to help offset the costs of purchasing the items needed and your group keeps everything they earn at the event.

For more questions please contact codek@augsburg.edu

TOA Application

Augsburg Asian Student Association T-Shirt Campaign

submitted by thaohh4@augsburg.edu

Hello Students, Faculty, and Staff!!

Augsburg Asian Student Association (AASA) would just like to announce that we will be launching our first ever ONLINE T-Shirt Fundraiser!

There will be 2 different kinds of shirts that will be made available:

-Short-Sleeve $20

-Long Sleeve $25

This campaign will help fund future AASA events and will only be active for 21 days, so get your AASA T-Shirts before the campaign ends. Because of this, please give Bonfire time to deliver your T-Shirts. Expected delivery date will be between September 30th and October 9th!

For more information, click on the link to read our campaign!!

Please Like and Share with your friends and family! Thank you for supporting Augsburg Asian Student Association

-AASA Core
President: Houa Thao
Vice-President: Linh Nguyen
Secretary: Jacynthe Moua
Treasurer: Zaj Lee
Marketing & Relations Officer: Asheema Alice Yang
Outreach Coordinator: Cindy Vue
Historian: Sienna Skye Lee

AASA T-Shirt Campaign

Sabo Center Learning Opportunities this Fall

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Join the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship this fall for a wealth of opportunities to learn and connect!

Upcoming events include an open house, “snapshot” brown bag lunches for faculty and staff, the Community Opportunity Fair, a Constitution Day dialogue, workshops, trainings, and more! Check out the blog post, linked below, for more information about all our upcoming events and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/sabocenter) for the latest updates.

Read more about upcoming opportunities to connect to the Sabo Center.

A small number of Gala tickets are now available for purchase

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

We have a small number of tickets now available for the upcoming Sesquicentennial Gala on September 27, 2019. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact Ilse Rolf ASAP to secure your spot at rolfi@augsburg.edu or calling 612-330-1512.

Augsburg’s Sesquicentennial Gala will be held on Friday, September 27 at the Minneapolis Depot. This event includes 1,000 alumni, past and present faculty, and community members who care a lot about the mission of Augsburg. There will be a reception, dinner, and a dance! Hotel information and more is posted on the Gala webpage.

About the Gala

Music Students Welcome Session, Sept 5th, 4pm – Sateren Auditorium

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

New and returning music students should attend a welcome session TODAY (Thursday, Sept 5th) at 4pm in Sateren Auditorium in Anderson Music Hall. Music faculty available will introduce themselves & some information will be shared. A casual gathering to meet new folks and re-connect with returning folks. Students who have a music fine arts scholarship for 2019-2010 will have a group photo taken on stairs outside Sateren Lobby at 4:45pm. Contact Tina with questions, brauer@augsburg.edu.

Important Announcement About Choral Placement Auditions

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg choral faculty will be hearing placement auditions for Cedar Singers, Riverside Singers, and the Augsburg Choir during the afternoons of September 4th, 5th, and 6th. All University students are eligible – and heartily welcomed – to audition. If you were in Augsburg Choir last year, you are accepted to continue in AC this year, and there is no need to take these auditions. Likewise, Riverside Singers intending to continue in that group are also exempt. But we want to hear you if you are:

 a First-Year student.
 a Transfer student.
 a previous member of Cedar Singers.
 a previous member of Riverside Singers seeking consideration for Augsburg Choir.
 a returning Augsburg student who has not previously been involved in our choirs.

Please take careful note of these audition procedures:

1. Sign up for your audition appointment in Anderson Music Hall. Between the band and choir rooms, M2 and M3, you will find a bulletin board where the sign-up sheets will be posted. Auditions will be heard as follows: 9/4, 3:00-6:00; 9/5, 3:00-6:00; 9/6, 2:00-6:00.

2. Arrive outside the choir room (M3) at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment to access and complete the intake sheet and music-literacy assessment. (Never fear: we will use this assessment to inform our work with you, not to exclude you from participation.)

3. There is no need to prepare any song performance for this audition.

4. Results will be posted by Saturday at 5:00 pm on the same bulletin board where you found the sign-up sheets.

5. If you have questions, please contact the Music Office at musicdept@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1265.

Nota bene: If you are a first year or new transfer student music major, you will be required to choose a Thursday audition appointment.

We look forward to hearing you!

Kristina G. Boerger, DMA
Schwartz Professor of Choral Leadership
Director of Augsburg Choir

Allyss Haecker, DMA
Director, Riverside Singers

Ryan LaBoy, MM
Director, Cedar Singers

Looking for experiential education ideas? Turn to the Experiential Ed Library Guide

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Looking to incorporate experiential learning into your syllabus for this fall? Check out two great resources compiled by the Sabo Center that can help you shape a course or assignment related to experiential education.

The first is the Experiential Education website. This website offers an overview of experiential learning at Augsburg, the core elements of effective experiential education, and offers examples of different kinds of experiential learning strategies: inside.augsburg.edu/experientialed

The second is a comprehensive library guide, covering topics from theory to resources for course design, ideas for reflection activities, and more!
https://library.augsburg.edu/experientialed

Save the Date for the Sabo Center Open House

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Join us on September 11 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Sabo Center for an Open House! Drop in for food and connection! Come learn about the Sabo Center, meet our staff, and eat some delicious snacks. Students, Faculty, Staff: ALL are welcome!

When: September 11
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Sabo Center, located in the lower level of Anderson Residence Hall

RSVP for the Sabo Center Open House on Facebook.

Curious about the Sabo Center? Join us for “snapshot” lunches this month

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff:

Curious about what the Sabo Center does and how you might connect your course, department, or program to our work? Join the Sabo Center for a brown bag lunch while we present a “snapshot” of our work. Come learn about resources for experiential education, civic skills workshops, Campus Kitchen, LEAD Fellows, Public Achievement, and more!

There are TWO opportunities to join us:

Monday, September 16, 12-1 p.m., Marshall Room
Tuesday, September 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Riverside Room

Bring your lunch! We hope to see you there.

Theater Welcome Meeting TODAY

submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Theatre Department is thrilled to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year and our new theatre season! Any students interested in the opportunities we have to offer are invited to our annual Welcome Back Meeting.

We will introduce our season and directors and find out about activities in the shops. You’ll meet new theater friends and enjoy some free snacks!

Welcome Back Meeting
Thursday, September 5th, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Tjornholm- Nelson Theater

We look forward to seeing you!

Questions? theatre@augsburg.edu

Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu

The Mayo Innovation Scholars Program is highly selective and brings together teams of science and economics undergraduate students and master’s-level business students to analyze a product in development at Mayo. Undergraduates are chosen from 12 of Minnesota’s private college and universities, comprising teams of four students. Each student team is lead by an MBA student and is advised by a project manager in the Mayo Office of Intellectual Property. Teams then present their findings to college faculty, inventors, and Mayo Clinic representatives. Participants gain valuable experience as consultants understanding how product development intersects science, business, and bioethics. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are awarded $1,000 stipends for their work. Eligible students are undergraduates studying science, business, or economics. More information on MISP.

The MISP Application deadline is September 20, 2018.

MISP Application Form

Musicians Needed

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

Do you love to perform? If so, Augsburg has many opportunities for you to get involved, and you don’t have to be a Music Major to participate. We’d love to include you! For starters, check out the following:

• The Sesquicentennial Musical: A new piece of community devised Music-Theater is currently under construction, with funding provided by an institutional grant, to celebrate 150 years of Augsburg. Look for Songwriting workshops and readings this fall. Auditions for singer-actors will be held in Tjornholm-Nelson Theater on November 4-8. Rehearsals will take place in February and March (’20), and performances are scheduled for April 1-5, 2020.

• Opera Workshop: Students with an interest in singing, acting, movement and storytelling are welcome to join the OPERA WORKSHOP! Meets T/Th 1:50-3:30 in Sateren Auditorium. Expand your Performing Power and collaborate with other creative performers!

• Daily Chapel: Musicians of all styles, faiths and backgrounds are welcome to perform in daily chapel. Soloists and groups are regularly featured. Chapel meets MWF 10:40-11am, and TTh 11:30-11:50am. Come and share your gifts with the Augsburg community!

CONTACT: Sonja Thompson thompso2@augsburg.edu

URGO Welcomes Augsburg Alum to Staff

submitted by shafer@augsburg.edu

URGO is happy to welcome Solveig Mebust, a 2009 Augsburg graduate in Music Education and Vocal and Instrumental, to our staff as Undergraduate Research, Graduate School and Fellowships Specialist. Amy Cosimini, who worked in our office over the summer, accepted a tenure track position at St. Olaf.

While at Augsburg, Solveig completed an URGO summer research project evaluating the music historical canon through analysis of pieces included in music history textbooks under the mentorship of Dr. Merilee Klemp. She also was URGO’s first student worker.

Currently, Solveig is writing her dissertation on women’s music activism in Norway, 1870-1920 on route to her PhD in Historical Musicology from the University of MN. During 2016-2017, Solveig spent the year in Norway on a Fulbright Research Award.

We are pleased to welcome her back to Augsburg and look forward to the many contributions she will make to URGO and Augsburg students.

Study Abroad & Away Fair – Next week

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about the off-campus study programs available to Auggies!
Programs are available around the world as well as the USA, and range in length from 8 days to a whole year. There is something to fit every student!

Browse the options, grab some program brochures, ask questions, and discover global opportunities that are perfect for you! Don’t forget to enter the prize drawing, too!

Join us:

Friday, September 13, 10:00 – 2:00, Christensen Center

Learn More about Study Abroad & Away

Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn all about how study abroad works at Augsburg, and about the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad, where you can win $5000-$8000 for your experience. You’ll leave with a great start on your essays and ideas for programs that will meet your requirements. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizens who are Pell Grant eligible.

Come to one of TWO Workshops this month!

Tuesday, September 17
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Oren Gateway Center, room 100

Wednesday, September 18
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Oren Gateway Center, room 100

There is a pile of money on the floor! Will you pick it up?

Questions before the workshop? Email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn more about the Gilman Scholarship

Palestinian Art of Resistance – study abroad on spring break

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to your Spring break!

Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement
Course options: ART 211 or THR 295

Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.

APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1

Scholarships are available!

Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!

Human-Rights Voices in Post-Conflict Guatemala – study abroad on spring break

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!

Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459

Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.

This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.

This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1***

Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities, all transportation in the UK. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Scholarships are available!

Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!

Attention Muggles: study abroad in the UK on winter break

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Spend winter break in both London and Edinburgh exploring the connections between youth culture, media, and social change, with a focus on Harry Potter and Brexit.

***APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 1***

From Harry Potter to #Brexit: Youth, Media, and Political Activism in the UK
Course: WST 220, 4-credits, fulfills Humanities and Augsburg Experience requirements

Faculty Leader: Professor Adriane Brown
Travel Dates: December 29, 2019 to January 12, 2020
This program is limited to 15 students, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be used as needed.

This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

Program cost $4,675
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities, all transportation in the UK. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!

New Inside Augsburg Calendar Has Launched

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

On Monday, August 26, Augsburg launched a brand-new unified calendar (inside.augsburg.edu/calendar). This new calendar allows the University to integrate a number of already-existing institutional Google Calendars and display them on the same platform. Students, staff, and faculty will also be able to submit events manually to the calendar. This calendar will replace the previous calendar on the Inside Augsburg homepage.

This new calendar is the result of advocacy from Day Student Government to streamline events and announcements at the University. During fall semester 2018, a number of meetings were held with key event planners and calendar managers around campus to identity challenges to the current calendar system and how to move forward. Based on those discussions, a team was created in the spring to move forward with the creation of a unified calendar system. This team consisted of:

Michael Grewe, Campus Life (Chair)
Sarah Cash-Darvell, University Events
Jami Kadolph, University Events
Scott Krajewski, Information Technology
Stephen Jendraszak, Marketing
Gita Sitaramiah, Public Relations and Internal Communications

The Augsburg University Calendar Policy can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cF1lOy49sS54CZ26kcx27Wy0-OH9ZJsL4IU6TjIlT1c/edit?usp=sharing

Questions about this new calendar can be directed to universitycalendar-mgmt@augsburg.edu.

New hands-on drumming course

submitted by schmalen@augsburg.edu

NEW Augsburg course offering, Fall semester 2019: World Drumming and Culture, a 2-credit course will meet M/W from 9:20-10:30. Engage with performance traditions from various non-Western cultures, particularly those from sub-Saharan Africa and the Diaspora. Learn through hands-on experience playing drums, bells, and rattles, by singing songs, and through improvisation and listening drills. Study the cultural context associated with each musical style through reading assignments, examination of online videos, and class discussion. Enroll for course 392-B Topics – no prior musical experience necessary.

Winter break study abroad: Youth culture and Political Activism in the UK – apply by October 1

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Spend winter break in both London and Edinburgh exploring the connections between youth culture, media, and social change, with a focus on Harry Potter and Brexit.

***APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 1***

Course title: From Harry Potter to #Brexit: Youth, Media, and Political Activism in the UK, 4-credits
Faculty Leader: Professor Adriane Brown
Travel Dates: December 29, 2019 to January 12, 2020
This program is limited to 15 students, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be used as needed.

This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.

Program cost $4,675
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities, all transportation in the UK. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.

Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!

Interfaith Ally Training

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry is offering three Interfaith Ally training opportunities to staff and faculty this fall on the following dates:

Tuesday, September 24 at 12:00 – 2:00 pm Riverside Room
Wednesday, October 16 at 12:30 – 2:30 pm Riverside Room
Tuesday, November 19 at 12:00 -2:00 pm OGC 100

This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of faiths and ethical traditions including Native Spirituality, Judaism, Islam, Hybrid, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Atheism. Participants will hear the stories of community members from a variety of traditions and have the opportunity to learn through case studies.

For more information about this workshop, contact Fardosa Hassan at hassanf@augsburg.edu.

To register for this workshop, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOuVRlwSjqAZX_LhQ8u6jNgj9n-0HyIyrvpno5waCPgJRJTw/viewform

More information

Thanks First Year Class & AugSem Leaders

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Thanks to the First Year Class, AugSem faculty and AugSem leaders for their great work with the community (over 1500 hours total) at the following community organizations:

Mixed Blood Theatre
West Bank Business Association
Cedar Cultural Center
Seward Montessori School
VOA High School
ANew Dimension Child Care Center
Brian Coyle community Center
The Sisterhood Boutique
Trinity Congregation
Quatrefoil Library
Matthew’s Park and Rec
Bethany Lutheran Church
Council on Islamic Relations
Interfaith Power and Light
Growing Lots
Hook and Ladder Theatre
Misssissippi River Watershed Management
National Park Service
Southside Family School
Migizi Communications
826 MSP
Waite House
Korean PEace Garden
Midtown Greenway Coalition
Seward Community Support Program
House of Balls Gallery
Celebrate Urban Birds

Thanks also to Professor Rebekah Dupont for all of her hard work and support to make this day a possible.

Free Registration: Human Rights Forum

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Now is the time to secure your FREE registration to the The Human Rights Forum!

Yes, attendance is free for Augsburg students, faculty and staff (via your @augsburg.edu account), but registration is required. Follow the link below to register.

Close to 20 impressive young and diverse human rights activists—international guests as well as national and local leaders—will educate us as we explore innovative ways to take action in our ongoing pursuit of human rights issues both globally and domestically. Plenaries, hands-on workshops, networking, and breakout sessions will be included at this event taking place on October 28—29, 2019.

For additional information, please visit our websites: https://www.augsburg.edu/humanrightsforum/

Contact us (extension 1378) if you are interested in brainstorming ideas for your own involvement whether you are a student, staff or faculty. We look forward to hearing from you.

Free Registration

Model UN in New York City – study away on spring break

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!

POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.

APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1

Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.

Visit the Model UN program page for more information

Theatre Welcome Back Meeting

submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Theatre Department is thrilled to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year and our new theatre season! Any students interested in the opportunities we have to offer are invited to our annual Welcome Back Meeting.

We will introduce our season and directors and find out about activities in the shops. You’ll meet new theater friends and enjoy some free snacks!

Welcome Back Meeting
Thursday, September 5th, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Tjornholm- Nelson Theater

We look forward to seeing you!

Any questions can be sent to theatre@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad & Away Fair – Friday, Sept 13

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Come learn about the off-campus study programs available to Auggies!
Programs are available around the world as well as the USA, and range in length from 8 days to a whole year. There is something to fit every student!

Browse the options, grab some program brochures, ask questions, and discover global opportunities that are perfect for you! Don’t forget to enter the prize drawing, too!

Join us:

Friday, September 13, 10:00 – 2:00, Christensen Center

Learn More about Study Abroad & Away

Palestinian Art of Resistance spring break study abroad – apply by November 1

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to your Spring break!
Course title: Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement
Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)

Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.

APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1

Scholarships are available!

Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!

Auggie Pass now available for day students

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Over 1100 Augsburg day students have picked up their Auggie Pass!

The Auggie Pass is an all-you-can-ride pass for Augsburg day students. Supported by the green fee, Metro Transit and Augsburg, the Auggie Pass is good on any bus, any time, and any light rail, any time, as well as the NorthStar line to Anoka.

Students can get their Auggie Pass at the Library Circulation Desk – please bring Augsburg ID.

The passes are good August 1, 2019 through May 30, 2020.

For students who use Metro Mobility, please email Mike Fetting, fettingm@augsburg.edu. The Auggie Pass does not work on Metro Mobility, so we have Go To cards with pre-loaded $180 value – and will add more value as needed.