Author: Olivia House

3 Days in May next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

This year’s “3 Days in May” offers so many opportunities to listen, learn, engage, and explore. Check out the full schedule with details of each session at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/.

Everyone is welcome to take part in these events. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu in advance of your participation or visit.

Use the RSVP form below to sign-up for the sessions you are interested in attending.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

All Hands Planning Summit: Monday, May 13

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The 2019 All Hands Planning Summit is Monday, May 13, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Si Melby Hall.

The agenda will include a discussion of our financial and strategic planning and opportunities to engage with ideas regarding Augsburg’s promise as an inclusive university. Please join in the discussion — we need your thinking.

This event will be live-streamed. For the live-stream link or to add event to your calendar, go to the All Hands page.

All Hands page

Lockers Available Over Summer for Commuter Students

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

Lockers are available in the basement of Anderson Residence Hall for commuter students to utilize over the summer terms. Locker reservations start Mon, May 13 and end Fri, Aug 16. To reserve a locker, visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/activities/commuter-student-locker-request-form/

Commuter Student Lockers

Staff Spring Social—May 21

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Clear your schedule for the annual Staff Spring Social. A celebration of Augsburg’s staff with food, drink, and a chance to win prizes. You wont want to miss it!

Tuesday, May 21
3-5 p.m. | The Quad

If raining the location will change to the Hagfors Center Lobby/150. Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions. Add this event to my calendar.

Add to my calendar

Auggie Soccer and Science Camps

submitted by navarre@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff: If you have children between the ages of 6-12 consider registering for our unique Soccer + Science Camps. We have a June 10-14th camp and a June 17-21st camp. Both camps are 9am to 4pm and we have a few spots remaining. I’m offering a special half-price discount for Augsburg employees. So cost is $145 instead of $285. There are also soccer only or science only options as well. More information and registration can be found on the women’s soccer home page: https://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?path=wsoc
click on CAMPS, then Youth Camps….Feel free to email me as well, navarre@augsburg.edu

Community garden digging, Friday 9-11am

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The community garden still needs a little help getting ready for the season – we have about 15 in-ground beds that need their soil loosened up and fed with good nutrients so that our gardeners can begin planting. Come help us dig for a few minutes or a few hours! You don’t need to know what you’re doing… just be willing to dig. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes you can get dirty. Bring work gloves if you have them.

Drop by the community garden anytime between 9-11am Friday to help!

Submit Your Sesquicentennial Question or Idea

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

Need more information about the upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration? Have an idea you want to share? Find the Submit Your Questions form at Inside Augsburg Sesquicentennial Planning as well as more information about the upcoming landmark year ahead.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/150planning/2019/05/08/submit-your-sesquicentennial-question-or-idea/

All Hands Planning Summit: Monday, May 13

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The 2019 All Hands Planning Summit is Monday, May 13, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Si Melby Hall.

The agenda will include a discussion of our financial and strategic planning and opportunities to engage with ideas regarding Augsburg’s promise as an inclusive university. Please join in the discussion — we need your thinking.

This event will be live-streamed. For the live-stream link or to add event to your calendar, go to the All Hands page.

All Hands page

Summer course in Project Management

submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu

MAL is offering a project management course this summer. It is open to students from all programs as well as faculty and staff. Any faculty or staff members who do not want credit can audit it for a reduced fee. If you have questions, contact Alan Tuchtenhagen at: tuchten@augsburg.edu

ML 599 | Re-imagining Leadership for 21st Century Projects

Successful project management is strongly correlated to good leadership of teams. Corporate, non-profit, and public sector projects are increasing in complexity requiring the close collaboration and coordination of disparate disciplines, organizations, and teams. This course will help you unpack the critical leadership skills needed to form and lead teams to optimal project outcomes using emotional intelligence, communication, conflict management, and clarity of strategic vision and purpose.
Instructor Mahad Ibrahim
Meeting Dates: Mondays | June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22
Meeting Times: 6:00 PM – 9:45 PM

Apply for Undoing White Body Supremacy Pilot Project

submitted by svanoe@augsburg.edu

Dear white-bodied colleagues,

Are you unsure how to respond when a fellow white-bodied person says or does something with a racist impact? Do you ever find yourself, despite your best intentions, feeling uneasy or tense when the topic of race comes up? Do you ever experience the impulse to fight, flee, or freeze in racialized moments and then struggle to navigate the shame of inaction or imperfect action? Are you eager to build loving, accountable community where we can learn to cause less harm and lean into the discomfort that comes with growth?

Learn more and apply to be part of a 2019-2020 academic year cohort of white faculty and staff learning to undo the ways white supremacy shows up in our bodies, not just in our minds. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m on Monday, May 13, 2019. Selected participants will be notified by Friday, May 17, 2019.

The Sabo Center is convening the Undoing White Body Supremacy Pilot Project in partnership with Augsburg’s Equity and Inclusion Initiatives. Contact Rachel Svanoe (svanoe@augsburg.edu) or Allyson Green (greena@augsburg.edu) with questions about this opportunity.

Details and Application

Seeking smart phones in working order, used okay

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

A group of volunteers are seeking three smart phones for a family of asylum seekers staying in Minneapolis. The four of them have one telephone and it would be great if they could all be connected. The Lopez parents have two boys, 18 and 15, and phones would help them feel more secure as summer comes and bike-riding season starts. In addition, they need to be easily contactable to receive court and government communications. If you have one or more phones in working order, unlocked or T-mobile ready, that you would like to donate, please contact Sherilyn Young at 651-224-7308 or sherilyn.young@msn.com. Thank you.

All Hands Planning Summit: Next week

The 2019 All Hands Planning Summit is Monday, May 13, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Si Melby.

The agenda will include a discussion of our financial and strategic planning and opportunities to engage with ideas regarding Augsburg’s promise as an inclusive university. Please join in the discussion — we need your thinking.

This event will be live-streamed. For the live-stream link or to add event to your calendar, go to the All Hands page.

All Hands page

World Drumming and Culture course, Fall 2019

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.

Sad news about a former colleague

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

John Sander sent the obituary for his mother, Marianne Sander, former Vice President of Student Affairs:

Marianne went peacefully to heaven on April 20, 2019 to be with our risen Lord. She was greatly loved and will be held in the hearts of many friends and family she graciously touched during her lifetime.

Born 12/21/1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marianne attended Valparaiso University where she married Bob Sander in 1950 and lived in St. Paul, Minnesota until they retired in Bonita Beach, Florida.

Marianne throughout her life demonstrated her love for God and willingness to serve others. She was a pioneer as the first woman vice president in the history of Augsburg University where she served as the Vice President of Student Affairs. She also served many years as the President of the Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. She also served with her voice in the church choir, her caring as part of the Stephen Ministries and her philanthropy in support of Valparaiso University, Augsburg University, Luther Seminary and Emmanuel Lutheran Church. These examples, among others, demonstrated the way in which Marianne exercised her deep and profound faith in Jesus Christ throughout her life, a legacy that will be forever cherished by her family.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bob Sander and her children Robert Sander Jr (wife Lenda), Margaret Sander, Elizabeth Moreira (husband Jorge), John Sander (wife Barb), nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Dr, Naples, FL 34102 on Saturday, April 27. Memorials may be given to Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Lockers Available Over the Summer for Commuter Students

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

Lockers are available in the basement of Anderson Residence Hall for commuter students to utilize over the summer terms. Locker reservations start Mon, May 13 and end Fri, Aug 16. To reserve a locker, visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/activities/commuter-student-locker-request-form/

Commuter Student Lockers

Staff Spring Social—May 21

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Clear your schedule for the annual Staff Spring Social. A celebration of Augsburg’s staff with food, drink, and a chance to win prizes. You wont want to miss it!

Tuesday, May 21
3-5 p.m. | The Quad

If raining the location will change to the Hagfors Center Lobby/150. Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions. Add this event to my calendar.

Add to my calendar

New CTL Fellows Announced

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Kaija Freborg, Melissa Hensley, and Lyz Wendland in being selected as new CTL Faculty Fellows. They will serve two-year terms in their new roles.

Special thanks to Dan Albert, Jennifer Diaz, and John Zobitz for your service as outgoing CTL Faculty Fellows. The entire campus has benefited from your efforts and expertise.

For a complete list of CTL Fellows, please visit the CTL website.

CTL Website

Seward Community Iftar Tonight

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

All are welcome to join the Seward Community Iftar, co-sponsored by CAIR MN, Bethany Lutheran Church, Augsburg University, Seward Neighborhood Group, and Masjid Rawdah. Come for a meal with friends and neighbors this evening (Wednesday, May 8) at 8:15 p.m. at the Rawdah Community Center, 2426 E. 26th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406. For more information go to: https://sng.org/2019/04/17/a-community-iftar-dinner/

TIAA Financial Consultants on campus Next Week

submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu

TIAA Financial Consultants on Campus

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

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, May 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, May 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

SIGN UP TODAY:
You can use the link below to sign up or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

Space is limited, so please register soon!

Questions? Please contact hr@augsburg.edu

Schedule your consultation here!

Building Classroom Community Using Circles

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

In this session (a repeat from the MLK Day of Action), participants will engage in Circle Work to experience circle as a means to discuss and engage students in the classroom, to develop relationships, and to discuss tense moments in the classroom. This session will include a brief discussion of the history of the circles and the circle process, and will lead into a circle discussion and processing. This session is largely focused on faculty and staff learning the Circle Process as a method for discussing and relationship building in the classroom.

Tuesday, May 14 from 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Hagfors 150 A.

For more on this and other workshops being offered during the “3 Days in May”, check out http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/. Use the form linked below to register.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

Faculty Learning Technology Showcase

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

On Wednesday, May 15 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., please join us in the Hagfors Atrium for an opportunity to observe how your colleagues are employing various learning technologies in their courses. We will supply a light snack so you can munch as you stroll the exhibits where faculty will provide brief demos of ways they are using Moodle and other learning technologies to enhance their teaching.

Presenters Include:

Tom Morgan-Ensuring reading comprehension with Moodle Quizzing
George Dierberger-CLEAN Design and Departmental Branding
Jenny Hanson-Moodle Design Templates
Lynda Enright-Charting student engagement with Activity completion
Rich Flint-Moodle for Department-wide efficiency
Lyz Wendland-Effective Online Forum discussions
Corey Nelson-Incorporating Instagram and FlipGrid
Christy Mattingly-Intro to Moodle’s new NameCoach
Kaycee Rogers-Course Feedback thru Student Surveys
Ana Ribiero-Guiding student learning with Moodle Lessons
James Vela-McConnell–Online content for a snowy day
Kristin McHale & Kaija Freborg–VoiceThread for Student-created presentations

Sign up for this event using the link below.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

Creating an Inclusive Campus Workshop – May 15

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

The Creating an Inclusive Campus (CIC) Workshop is Wed., May 15, 1-4 pm. The topic is:
Managing the Moments
Arguably the best learning takes place when all students feel able to bring their full selves forward and engage in an environment that considers the historical context and current cultural climate; with the humility and promise to learn with others. This workshop will engage us in recognizing and responding to dynamic moments born out of human differences while honoring our commitments to intentional diversity. Participants will have the opportunity to examine and respond to scenarios in small groups.

Developed and sponsored by the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee. Facilitated by Joanne Reeck, Chief Inclusion Officer, with faculty and staff providing information and experiences.

The CIC is one of several sessions and workshops offered May 14-16. For a full schedule, as well as descriptions of all of the sessions, check out:
http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/
Use the form linked below to sign up for the CIC and any other session.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May at the CTL webpage, http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/

Auggie Youth Soccer and Science Camps

submitted by navarre@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff: If you have children between the ages of 6-12 consider registering for our unique Soccer + Science Camps. We have a June 10-14th camp and a June 17-21st camp. Both camps are 9am to 4pm and we have a few spots remaining. I’m offering a special half-price discount for Augsburg employees. So cost is $145 instead of $285. There are also soccer only or science only options as well. More information and registration can be found on the women’s soccer home page: https://athletics.augsburg.edu/index.aspx?path=wsoc
click on CAMPS, then Youth Camps….Feel free to email me as well, navarre@augsburg.edu

Garden digging rescheduled – Friday, 9-11am

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The community garden still needs a little help getting ready for the season – we have about 15 in-ground beds that need their soil loosened up and fed with good nutrients so that our gardeners can begin planting. Come help us dig for a few minutes or a few hours! You don’t need to know what you’re doing… just be willing to dig. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes you can get dirty. Bring work gloves if you have them.

Drop by the community garden anytime between 9-11am Friday to help!

Apply for Undoing White Body Supremacy Pilot Project

submitted by svanoe@augsburg.edu

Dear white-bodied colleagues,

Are you unsure how to respond when a fellow white-bodied person says or does something with a racist impact? Do you ever find yourself, despite your best intentions, feeling uneasy or tense when the topic of race comes up? Do you ever experience the impulse to fight, flee, or freeze in racialized moments and then struggle to navigate the shame of inaction or imperfect action? Are you eager to build loving, accountable community where we can learn to cause less harm and lean into the discomfort that comes with growth?

Learn more and apply to be part of a 2019-2020 academic year cohort of white faculty and staff learning to undo the ways white supremacy shows up in our bodies, not just in our minds. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m on Monday, May 13, 2019. Selected participants will be notified by Friday, May 17, 2019.

The Sabo Center is convening the Undoing White Body Supremacy Pilot Project in partnership with Augsburg’s Equity and Inclusion Initiatives. Contact Rachel Svanoe (svanoe@augsburg.edu) or Allyson Green (greena@augsburg.edu) with questions about this opportunity.

Details and Application

It’s not too late for you to help staff Commencement

submitted by burton@augsburg.edu

This Friday we will be sending off our graduating seniors at the U.S. Bank Stadium! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with the success and smooth flow of the event.

There are many needs for assistance to help with checking in students, escorting students to field level, assisting with accessible seating, handing out programs and/or providing directional support at the stadium. Many of these opportunities would allow you the ability to stay and view the ceremony in its entirety.

If you’re interested in assisting with staffing this very important event and ensuring a wonderful experience for our students and their families, please fill out the Commencement Staffing Form and someone will reach out to you to discuss.

Commencement Staffing Form

Parking Lot update for Summer 2019

submitted by westa@augsburg.edu

Effective as of May 6, 2019, Surface lot K will not be accessible for parking needs. This lot will be offline for the duration of the Summer and will open up for permitted use again in the Fall before the academic year begins. The date is not yet determined when it will re-open, but it will be communicated out ahead of time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and if you have any questions, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717.

Thank you!

All Hands Planning Summit: Monday, May 13

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The 2019 All Hands Planning Summit is Monday, May 13, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Si Melby.

The agenda will include a discussion of our financial and strategic planning and opportunities to engage with ideas regarding Augsburg’s promise as an inclusive university. Please join in the discussion — we need your thinking.

This event will be live-streamed. For the live-stream link or to add event to your calendar, go to the All Hands page.

All Hands page

World Drumming Course, Fall 2019

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.

Lockers Available Over Summer for Commuter Students

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

Lockers are available in the basement of Anderson Residence Hall for commuter students to utilize over the summer terms. Locker reservations start Mon, May 13 and end Fri, Aug 16. To reserve a locker, visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/activities/commuter-student-locker-request-form/

Commuter Student Lockers

Experience, Reflection, and a Special Guest

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Join the Sabo Center for an extended workshop on *reflection and experiential education* during 3 Days in May. We’ll learn about designing, incorporating, and evaluating reflection in experiential education with a special guest presenter, MN Campus Compact Associate Director Sinda Nichols!

Matt Maruggi will also provide insight.

It may be the final afternoon of 3 Days in May, but it’s sure to be thought-provoking, fulfilling, and fun! We hope you’ll join us! RSVP for 3 Days in May by clicking the link, below.

Experiential Education: Strategies for Student Reflection
Hagfors 150 B/C
Thursday, May 16, 1-4 p.m.

Experiential Education: Strategies for Student Reflection–RSVP

Preparing Portfolios for NTT, Third-Year, Tenure and Promotion Review

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Diane Pike and Jill Dawe will facilitate a tenure and review portfolio workshop designed to help faculty prepare for non-tenure track reviews, third-year reviews, tenure, and promotion with special focus on ways to demonstrate effective teaching at Augsburg. Presenters will share pragmatic advice about the process and the purpose of review; we will consider, interpretations of the expectations by level of review, ideas and examples for writing a personal statement, mechanics for building a portfolio, organizing materials, and preparing for the interview. Bring your questions and come prepared to participate actively with peers in reflection and discussion about our work as faculty at Augsburg. All faculty are welcome and individuals up for a scheduled review in 2018-19 or 2019-20 are strongly encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, May 14 from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Hagfors 150A.

Register for this and other “3 Days in May” workshops via the link below.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

Seward Community Iftar – May 8

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

All are welcome to join the Seward Community Iftar, co-sponsored by CAIR MN, Bethany Lutheran Church, Augsburg University, Seward Neighborhood Group, and Masjid Rawdah. Come for an evening meal with friends and neighbors on Wednesday, May 8th at 8:15 p.m. at the Rawdah Community Center, 2426 E. 26th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406. For more information go to: https://sng.org/2019/04/17/a-community-iftar-dinner/

Creating an Inclusive Campus Workshop – May 15

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

The Creating an Inclusive Campus (CIC) Workshop is Wed., May 15, 1-4 pm. The topic is:
Managing the Moments
Arguably the best learning takes place when all students feel able to bring their full selves forward and engage in an environment that considers the historical context and current cultural climate; with the humility and promise to learn with others. This workshop will engage us in recognizing and responding to dynamic moments born out of human differences while honoring our commitments to intentional diversity. Participants will have the opportunity to examine and respond to scenarios in small groups.

Developed and sponsored by the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee. Facilitated by Joanne Reeck, Chief Inclusion Officer, with faculty and staff providing information and experiences.

The CIC is one of several sessions and workshops offered May 14-16. For a full schedule, as well as descriptions of all of the sessions, check out:
http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/
Use the form linked below to sign up for the CIC and any other session.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May at the CTL webpage, http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/

Sesquicentennial Project: Social Work’s Rich History

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

A visual timeline will examine how social work has impacted Augsburg, the surrounding community, and the profession of social work. Find out more in this blog post at Inside Augsburg Sesquicentennial Planning.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/150planning/2019/05/01/social-works-rich-history-at-augsburg/

Share Your Spanish Skills & Earn $55 as a Debate Judge

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, will host the season’s final Spanish Debate League tournament on May 8th, 2019.

We are seeking Spanish-fluent judges for this final tournament.

Judges will receive a $55 check for judging 3 rounds of debate, held entirely in Spanish. Dinner is provided. This tournament is held at Highland Park Senior High School in St. Paul, MN.

Please join us in helping boost the vocabulary, public speaking skills, and confidence for local Spanish-speaking high school and middle school students!

Email udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more information or sign up below:

Sign Up to Judge

Judge East African Debate League and Earn $55

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The MN Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide several debate programs to Twin Cities students, including our East African Debate Initiative. This season, East African middle and high school students will debate rent control in the Twin Cities. We are searching for judges for the following upcoming tournaments:

May 1st @ Washburn High School, 3:30 – 7:00 PM
May 15th @ Augsburg University, 3:30 – 7:00 PM

Judges will receive a $55 check for judging 3 rounds of debate.

No debate experience? No worries. We will train you!

Debate is effective for improving students’ confidence, public speaking skills, and reading comprehension. We hope you will join us to help boost these outcomes for MPS & SPPS students!

Sign up below or email udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more info:

https://www.augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague/volunteer/sign-up/

Lessons from an AugSem Pilot: Fundamentals of Creative Process

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Lessons from an AugSem Pilot: Fundamentals of Creative Process
Tuesday, May 14 from 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. in Hagfors 150 B/C

Come experience a taste of the 2018 pilot AugSem, “THE POWER OF PRACTICE, PROCESS, AND BEING WRONG”.  In this session, you will see and explore the speculation of how creative process can being defined, outlined, and explored as an effective tool and lens through which to approach problems, questions, and open-ended tasks. Attendees will have the opportunity to prototype and respond with a classroom or campus challenge, applying foundational developed ideas of the creative process from this course.

Sign up for this and other “3 Days in May Workshopst” using the link below.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

Sesquicentennial Gala Tickets Are Nearly Sold Out for Faculty/Staff

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

Join us September 27, 2019, at the Sesquicentennial Gala, an unprecedented event to begin a full year of festivities honoring who we have been and who we are becoming.
We will gather in recognition, remembering the many reasons we have to be grateful for the past and hopeful about our future. We will celebrate by connecting with friends old and new, alumni, faculty, and staff. Together we’ll enjoy food, drink, and moments to reflect, share, and give, all energized by the thriving relationships that have always been at the heart of our institution.
Current employees are able to purchase tickets at $75 each (limit two). Tickets are nearly sold out, so please purchase yours today!
To learn more about the Sesquicentennial yearlong festivities, go to http://inside.augsburg.edu/150planning/

Purchase Gala Tickets

The Impact of Trauma on Learning and Cognition

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

This session will feature information to help attendees understand the impact of chronic stress and traumatic experiences on learning and cognition. Attendees will learn simple ways to implement trauma-informed practices into their classrooms and teaching styles in order to enhance connection and learning for the students that they serve.

Wednesday, May 15 from 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Hagfors 151.

Find a full schedule of “3 Days in May” Workshops at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/ and register for sessions using the link below.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

Sesquicentennial Scholarly Projects

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Several Sesquicentennial Grant Recipients will talk through their ongoing projects. Faculty and Staff will demonstrate aspects of their projects and highlight examples of artistic/scholarly events, technology related innovations, and traditional scholarships. All projects reflect some aspect of our 150 year history. Come join us to hear about this amazing work!

Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in Hagfors 150 B/C.

Find a full schedule of “3 Days in May” workshops at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/ and register for sessions using the link below.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

New CTL Fellows Announced

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Kaija Freborg, Melissa Hensley, and Lyz Wendland in being selected as new CTL Faculty Fellows. They will serve two-year terms in their new roles.

Special thanks to Dan Albert, Jennifer Diaz, and John Zobitz for your service as outgoing CTL Faculty Fellows. The entire campus has benefited from your efforts and expertise.

For a complete list of CTL Fellows, please visit the CTL website.

CTL Website

Apply for Undoing White Body Supremacy Pilot Project

submitted by svanoe@augsburg.edu

Dear white-bodied colleagues,

Are you unsure how to respond when a fellow white-bodied person says or does something with a racist impact? Do you ever find yourself, despite your best intentions, feeling uneasy or tense when the topic of race comes up? Do you ever experience the impulse to fight, flee, or freeze in racialized moments and then struggle to navigate the shame of inaction or imperfect action? Are you eager to build loving, accountable community where we can learn to cause less harm and lean into the discomfort that comes with growth?

Learn more and apply to be part of a 2019-2020 academic year cohort of white faculty and staff learning to undo the ways white supremacy shows up in our bodies, not just in our minds. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m on Monday, May 13, 2019. Selected participants will be notified by Friday, May 17, 2019.

The Sabo Center is convening the Undoing White Body Supremacy Pilot Project in partnership with Augsburg’s Equity and Inclusion Initiatives. Contact Rachel Svanoe (svanoe@augsburg.edu) or Allyson Green (greena@augsburg.edu) with questions about this opportunity.

Details and Application

Conversation with Directors of Pan-Afrikan Center, American Indian, Latinx and Pan-Asian Student Services

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

This year’s “3 Days in May” offers two opportunities to participate in a conversation with Directors of Pan-Afrikan Center, American Indian, Latinx and Pan-Asian Student Services.

These sessions will be led by the 4 directors within Oyate’ Commons, also known as MSS. The focus of the session is to offer individuals an opportunity to learn more about (1) the history of the land Augsburg sits on; (2) graduation/retention rates of students of color and American in comparison to state and national statistics; and (3) ideas in how we can build relationships across MSS and academic departments to better serve our students.

Check out http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/ to find the dates and times of these workshops, as well as the many other sessions taking place between May 14 and May 16. Remember to fill out the RSVP link below.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

World Drumming and Culture course, Fall 2019

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.

Teaching to Audiences Near and Far – A Discussion on Teaching in a Video Conference Classroom

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

On Thursday, May 16 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Christy Mattingly, Phyllis Kapetanakis and Marc Isaacson will offer a discussion on teaching through videoconferencing. With more and more classes being scheduled simultaneously to support students in Minneapolis and Rochester, they’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities involved in teaching with Zoom and other technology tools in the Video Conference Classroom.

Register for this and other “3 Days in May” sessions using the link below. You can find a the full schedule and workshop descriptions at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

Lockers Available for Commuter Students Over Summer

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

Lockers are available in the basement of Anderson Residence Hall for commuter students to utilize over the summer terms. Locker reservations start Mon, May 13 and end Fri, Aug 16. To reserve a locker, visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/activities/commuter-student-locker-request-form/

Commuter Student Lockers

North Star STEM Alliance – Rashne Jehangir

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

From 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m on Thursday, May 16, Rashne Jehangir, an education researcher from the U of M, will present her research (with Mike Stebleton) on STEM students in the North Star STEM Alliance, including Augsburg participants. Rebekah Dupont will also provide an update on Nancy Rodenborg’s qualitative research related to the AugSTEM Scholars program.

This is just one of many sessions available during the “3 Days in May”, taking place Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16. Find the complete schedule and workshop descriptions at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/. Use the form linked below to register.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May

It’s not too late for you to help staff Commencement

submitted by burton@augsburg.edu

Help us send off our graduating seniors at the U.S. Bank Stadium this year! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with the success and smooth flow of the event.

There are many needs for assistance to help with checking in students, escorting students to field level, assisting with accessible seating, handing out programs and/or providing directional support at the stadium. Many of these opportunities would allow you the ability to stay and view the ceremony in its entirety.

If you’re interested in assisting with staffing this very important event and ensuring a wonderful experience for our students and their families, please fill out the Commencement Staffing Form and someone will reach out to you to discuss.

Commencement Staffing Form

Creating an Inclusive Campus Workshop – May 15

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

The Creating an Inclusive Campus (CIC) Workshop is Wed., May 15, 1-4 pm. The topic is:
Managing the Moments
Arguably the best learning takes place when all students feel able to bring their full selves forward and engage in an environment that considers the historical context and current cultural climate; with the humility and promise to learn with others. This workshop will engage us in recognizing and responding to dynamic moments born out of human differences while honoring our commitments to intentional diversity. Participants will have the opportunity to examine and respond to scenarios in small groups.

Developed and sponsored by the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee. Facilitated by Joanne Reeck, Chief Inclusion Officer, with faculty and staff providing information and experiences.

The CIC is one of several sessions and workshops offered May 14-16. For a full schedule, as well as descriptions of all of the sessions, check out:
http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/2019/04/03/3-days-in-may/
Use the form linked below to sign up for the CIC and any other session.

RSVP for the 3 Days in May at the CTL webpage, http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/

Sesquicentennial Project: Social Work’s Rich HIstory at Augsburg

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

A visual timeline will examine how social work has impacted Augsburg, the surrounding community, and the profession of social work. Find out more in this blog post at Inside Augsburg Sesquicentennial Planning.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/150planning/2019/05/01/social-works-rich-history-at-augsburg/

Parking Lot update for Summer 2019

submitted by westa@augsburg.edu

Effective today, May 6, 2019, Surface lot K will not be accessible for parking needs. This lot will be offline for the duration of the Summer and will open up for permitted use again in the Fall before the academic year begins. The date is not yet determined when it will re-open, but it will be communicated out ahead of time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and if you have any questions, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717.

Thank you!

Four Days – Evaluation

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

The CTL Fellows invite you to provide your feedback for Four Days in May. Everyone that RSVPd to at least one session was sent an evaluation on Friday as we are interested in your input. If you missed the email, please use the link below.

Also, resources from several sessions have been collected. You can find a link to the resources in today’s A-mail under “Four Days – Resources.” Eventually, the resources and the sessions that were recorded will also be posted on the CTL website in a more organized fashion.

Four Days Evaluation

Four Days – Resources

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

Resources from several of the Four Days in May sessions have been collected and can be found in the folder below. Eventually, the resources and the sessions that were recorded will also be posted on the CTL website in a more organized fashion.

We also invite you to provide your feedback for Four Days in May. Please refer to “Four Days in May – Evaluations” in today’s A-mail and let us know what you thought about the sessions.

Four Days Resources

Lunch and Learn with Thrivent Financial – Wed., May 23

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Thrivent Financial advisors Ted Nielsen and Alex Gonzalez, will briefly discuss topics for new and mid-career professionals such as managing debt, care for young children, saving for further education, as well as planning for retirement. You can leave with valuable information and resources. Co-hosted through our Wellness program, Student Affairs, and Thrivent Financial. Lunch is provided.

12–1:15 p.m. in the Marshall room

To ensure we have enough space and food, and to see about dietary needs, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/fdhruJniWDrFrg9B2

Questions? Contact Ann Garvey at garvey@augsburg.edu

Faculty & Staff Hosts for International Student Orientation

submitted by bonfigli@augsburg.edu

International Student Orientation: International Student and Scholar Services is looking for Faculty & Staff who are willing to host new international & exchange students for a meal in their home. Approximately 25 new students will be arriving to Minneapolis in late August for orientation. Towards the end of their week, we would love to have students have the opportunity to connect more with a faculty or staff on campus, make connections, and have the chance to be in someone’s home.

Here are the details:
You will meet your students at 5:30 p.m. in the Oyate Commons on Thursday, August 30. We are asking for you to host 3-4 students and drive them to your home for a meal. We ask that you bring them back by around 8:30 p.m. If you are interested, please email Angela Bonfiglio, International Student Advisor at bonfigli@augsburg.edu. We are looking for around 8 hosts.

Yoga Today

submitted by lamberte@augsburg.edu

Good Morning. I will be teaching yoga at Augsburg this summer until June 27. Please join us TODAY from 12:15–1 p.m. in Si-Melby 128.
We will practice flowing breath to movement, staying in the present moment, and challenging our bodies through different poses during this 45 minute yoga practice. Mats will be available if you do not have your own mat. Open to all students, staff, faculty, and any others part of the Augsburg community. Private sessions are available as well, let me know if you are interested. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or suggestions at lamberte@augsburg.edu.

Introducing the 2018 McNair Summer Researchers

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Joel Enriquez Blas
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ben Denkinger, Psychology
Library Mentor: Stacy Cutinella
“Age-Related Changes in Emotion Facial Recognition”

Nasro Omar
Faculty Mentor: Dr. James Vela-McConnell, Sociology
Library Mentor: Stewart Van Cleve
“The Somali American Immigration and Assimilation Experience:
Diaspora and Global Migration”

Sam Rosario
Faculty Mentor Ana Ribeiro, Exercise Science
Library Mentor: Stacy Cutinella
“Effect of Hip Tightness on Running Mechanics in DIII Cross Country and Track and Field Runners”

Breanne Sande-Martin
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ben Denkinger, Psychology
Library Mentor: Stacy Cutinella
“The Impact of Smartphone Salience and Vibration and Its Effect on Cognitive Performance”

Gisel Suarez Bonilla
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stacy Freiheit, Psychology
Library Mentor: Stacy Cutinella
“The utilization of evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders: Has it changed over the last 15 years?”

Andy Thao
Faculty Mentor: Dr. David Crowe, Biology
Faculty Mentor: Micheal Bloomberg
“A Comparison of Neural Activity in Wild-type and Dgcr8 Mice in Relation to Schizophrenia”

Sunny Thao
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maheen Zaman
Library Mentor: Rebecca Ganzel
“Following the patterns: Exploring the myths of stitching patterns in Hmong textile”

Cody Thompson
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ankita Deka, Social Work
Library Mentor: Stacy Cutinella
Research Title: “Exploring community supports for South-Asian women experiencing domestic violence: Narratives from survivors”

Anna Vang
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nidanie Henderson-Stull, Biology
Library Mentor: Micheal Bloomberg
Research Title: “Evaluating the drug-sensitivity of Bcr-Abl-induced leukemias in a fission yeast cell-based assay”

Salena Yang
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Vivian Feng, Chemistry
Library Mentor: Micheal Bloomberg
Research Title: “Investigation of toxicity mechanism of cationic diamond nanoparticle (DNP) on Ralstonia sp.”

TRIO McNair Scholars Program Website

Food resources for students, staff & faculty

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open for the summer on Thursdays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (hours subject to change). We will be open tomorrow, Thursday 5/17. Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
We understand that summer payroll hasn’t kicked in yet for some students, so accessibility to food may be an issue.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Food resources around Augsburg

Norway and USA’s Constitutions: A Historic Perspective

Augsburg University’s Norway Hub, in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Honorary Consulate General, will host a seminar titled Historic Perspectives on Norway and USA’s Constitutions, on Tuesday, May 29, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Augsburg University Campus.

We invite you all to register for this free event that will provide a historic perspective on the two constitutions including shared influences and legacies. Speakers are BĂĄrd Thorheim, political advisor to the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as BĂĄrd Frydenlund, historian and director at Eidsvoll 1814.

Any questions should be sent to Bettine (hermansb@augsburg.edu).

Velkommen!

Register here.

Lunch and Learn with Thrivent Financial – Wed., May 23

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Thrivent Financial advisors Ted Nielsen and Alex Gonzalez, will briefly discuss topics for new and mid-career professionals such as managing debt, care for young children, saving for further education – as well as planning for retirement. You can leave with valuable information and resources. Co-hosted through our Wellness program, Student Affairs, and Thrivent Financial. Lunch is provided.

12—1:15 pm in the Marshall room

To ensure we have enough space and food, and to see about dietary needs, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/fdhruJniWDrFrg9B2

Questions? Contact Ann Garvey at garvey@augsburg.edu

Four Days in May – Resources

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

Resources from several of the Four Days in May sessions have been collected and can be found in the folder below. Eventually, the resources and the sessions that were recorded will also be posted on the CTL website in a more organized fashion.

We also invite you to provide your feedback for Four Days in May. Please refer to “Four Days in May – Evaluations” in today’s A-mail and let us know what you thought about the sessions.

4 Days Resources

Paideia Courses Summer 2018

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Looking for a summer class to take? Interested in improving your skills as a discussion participant and leader? The 29th annual Paideia Institute, July 23 – 27, 2018, will explore the question “Beauty Is. . . ?” This timely and timeless concept will be interrogated through seminar discussions on a variety of genres. Coaching activities will develop participants’ skill in facilitating democratic discussions in educational or professional settings.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: INS 255-A: Paideia Approach: Thinking, Talking, and Reading is a 4 credit course that includes the Paideia Institute, or EDC 498 Independent Study for 2 Credits. Register online through Records and Registration.

GRADUATE STUDENTS: ECS 543 can be taken for either 2, 3, or 4 graduate semester credits and can be counted as an elective course in the MAE program. This course is not offered through the college Records and Registration site. Contact Rachel Lloyd at lloydr@augsburg.edu to register.

FACULTY, STAFF, & COMMUNITY: The Paideia Institute welcomes all interested community members. For participants not seeking credits, there is a reduced professional development rate. Register directly at the Paideia Institute website.

http://www.augsburg.edu/paideia/institute/

Four Days in May – Evaluation

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

The CTL Fellows invite you to provide your feedback for Four Days in May. Everyone that RSVPd to at least one session was sent an evaluation on Friday as we are interested in input. If you missed the email, please use the link below.

Also, resources from several sessions have been collected. You can find a link to the resources in today’s A-mail under “Four Days – Resources.” Eventually, the resources and the sessions that were recorded will also be posted on the CTL website in a more organized fashion.

Four Days Evaluation

Yoga Tomorrow

submitted by lamberte@augsburg.edu

Good Morning. I will be teaching yoga at Augsburg this summer until June 27. Please join us tomorrow from 12:15–1 p.m. in Si-Melby 128.
We will practice flowing breath to movement, staying in the present moment, and challenging our bodies through different poses during this 45 minute yoga practice. Mats will be available if you do not have your own mat. Open to all students, staff, faculty, and any others part of the Augsburg community. Private sessions are available as well, let me know if you are interested. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or suggestions at lamberte@augsburg.edu.

National Bike To Work Week: Know the Law

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Auggies, it’s National Bike to Work Week from May 14-18th. I am calling all faculty and staff, who are able, to ride your bike to work during the week of May 14-18!

Before you begin bicycling, or as a refresher, be prepared to share the road and know the laws regarding safe bicycling in Minnesota. It’s important to know these rules as a motorist, as well!

1. Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota Roads, except where restricted.
2. Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in the same direction as traffic.
3. Motorists must at all times maintain a three-foot clearance when passing a bicyclist.
4. Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals.
5. Motorists and bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to each other.
6. Bicyclists must signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.
7. Bicyclists must use headlight and rear reflectors when it is dark. To increase visibility, add a rear flashing light.
8. Bicyclists should always wear helmets.

For more information, visit: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/education/index.html

Join me and fellow colleagues in cycling to work; post a picture and use hashtag #TakeARide2018 on your choice of social media as proof and inspiration to others. I encourage you all to promote group bike rides, repair sessions, and coordinate meet-ups to help spread the word during this week, and beyond.

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7 2018 through Friday, August 17 2018

Food resources for students, staff & faculty

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open for the summer on Thursdays from 12pm-4pm (hours subject to change). We will be open this Thursday 5/17! Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
We understand that summer payroll hasn’t kicked in yet for some students, so accessibility to food may be an issue.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you and take care.

Food resources around Augsburg University

Auggie Basics – Housing

submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu

As part of the Augsburg University Equity Proposal, the Auggie Basics – Housing program (former known as the Equity Housing Program) is designed to address the needs of students who experience housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.

Students accepted into the program (10 spots) will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student. Students must reapply each academic year. Being chosen for the Auggie Basics program one year does not guarantee participation in future years.

A new process is being developed for students who experience food instability. More information will be provided as it is available.

To apply for Auggie Basics – Housing, please complete the application below. If you have any questions, please contact studentaffairs@augsburg.edu or call the Student Affairs office at 612-330-1160.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/auggie-basics/

Hardwood Table: FREE

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

If you can fit it in your vehicle, you can have it! Beautiful 4 foot diameter wooden table with pedestal base. The top and base come apart, but the top cannot be disassembled. Comes with a single extension leaf. This table has sentimental value, and I just want it to go to a loving home. Contact me (Green Bouzard) at bouzardg@augsburg.edu if you are interested. View the table by clicking the link, below.

Photo of Table

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7 2018 through Friday, August 17 2018

Paideia Institute Summer 2018

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Looking for a summer class to take? Interested in improving your skills as a discussion participant and leader? The 29th annual Paideia Institute, July 23 – 27, 2018, will explore the question “Beauty Is. . . ?” This timely and timeless concept will be interrogated through seminar discussions on a variety of genres. Coaching activities will develop participants’ skill in facilitating democratic discussions in educational or professional settings.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: INS 255-A: Paideia Approach: Thinking, Talking, and Reading is a 4 credit course that includes the Paideia Institute, or EDC 498 Independent Study for 2 Credits. Register online through Records and Registration.

GRADUATE STUDENTS: ECS 543 can be taken for either 2, 3, or 4 graduate semester credits and can be counted as an elective course in the MAE program. This course is not offered through the college Records and Registration site. Contact Rachel Lloyd at lloydr@augsburg.edu to register.

FACULTY, STAFF, & COMMUNITY: The Paideia Institute welcomes all interested community members. For participants not seeking credits, there is a reduced professional development rate. Register directly at the Paideia Institute website.

http://www.augsburg.edu/paideia/institute/

TRIO McNair Scholars Director “Tina” Tavera publishes artwork in Diálogo

submitted by gilsdorf@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to TRIO McNair Scholars Director “Tina” (Maria Cristina) Tavera whose artwork was published on the cover and highlighted in Diálogo, an Interdisciplinary Studies Journal, a refereed journal published since 1996 by the Center for Latino Research at DePaul University in Chicago, and with production and subscriptions handled by the University of Texas Press. Diálogo, Volume 21, Number 1, Spring 2018, To access for free: https//muse.jhu.edu/issue/38238

Great work Tina!

Letter of support for Mzenga Wanyama/carpooling information for letter delivery

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

As of Thursday morning, we have been informed of the following action taken by Senators Klobuchar & Smith:

“Senators Klobuchar and Smith have reached out to the Department of State during the week of May 7 to request that the agency expedite the case and have agreed to continue to do this until a decision on Dr. Wanyama’s waiver application is issued.”

In light of this news, we still plan to complete our letter-signing campaign today at 12:30 p.m.. As a continued sign of support for Professor Wanyama and Mary Mzenga, we will then hand-deliver the letters to Senator Klobuchar’s office Friday afternoon, along with a letter of thanks for the action they have taken thus far.

We are excited to say that we already have 131 letters signed. Can you help us get to 150 or 200?

Where you can sign the letter:

1. We will be in the atrium of Hagfor’s Center before and after most of the 4 Days in May workshops. Look for us and/or the letters at the table outside of Hagfors 150.

2. Copies of the letter to be signed and a reference sheet with phone numbers that one can call are on the counter in Judi Green’s office. Signed letters can be left in a folder there or can be left directly with Judi. We will pick up the letters at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, 5/11.

You are invited to join us as we hand-deliver these letters to Senator Klobuchar’s office on Friday afternoon. More information on carpooling or joining us at the Senator’s office can be found by following a link at the bottom of this announcement. We’d love to have a big group deliver these – all are welcome.

Information on Mzenga’s case:
http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2018/04/24/support-associate-professor-mzenga-wanyama/

http://www.mzenga.com

Thank you for your continued support of Professor and Mary Wanyama.

Please direct your questions to:
Sarah Degner Riveros, riveross@augsburg.edu
Kate Reinhardt, reinhard@augsburg.edu

Sign up here to carpool/meet at Senator’s office

Final 2 Days of “4 Days” – Schedule and ZOOM Links

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

Due to the high number of RSVPs (Thank you, Augsburg) some adjustments to the room assignments had to be made. Please see http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for a complete list of session descriptions, locations and ZOOM links.

If you didn’t RSVP to a session and still want to come, just show up!

If you can’t join us in person, the following events will be offered through ZOOM

Experiential Education: May 11th, 9–10:15 a.m.
Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation: May 11th, 9–10:15 a.m.
Teaching Sustainability: May 11th, 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Parking headaches getting you down? Check out transit options

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

DPS recently noted the various projects happening around campus impacting parking lots and spot availability. If you’re concerned about parking on campus, check out other transportation options available to you.

More information found at: http://inside.augsburg.edu/transportation/

Remember that our unique, urban location is perfectly situated to provide great access to Metro Transit stations, bus stops, and bicycle/walking trails.

Looking to get advice, need help finding a route, want to check out the commuter locker room? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

P.S. It’s national Bike to Work Week May 14th-18th; join me and others across campus in biking to work. You might enjoy it so much, it could become your new commute.

Furniture for Sale – Downsizing

submitted by waggoner@augsburg.edu

For sale:

La-z-boy sofa,love seat and chair in great condition: $300 or best offer.

Contemporary dining room set w/table (plus 2 leaves) and 6 upholstered chairs, solid and in great condition. $300 obo.

Thomasville “Serenity” formal dining room set. Table, 6 upholstered chairs, hutch, and side server all in beautiful condition. $1000 obo.

Vision Fitness treadmill. Top of the line, touch screen controls, safety stop. Excellent condition. $400 obo (includes floor mat).

Set of 3 glass tables – 2 end tables and coffee table. $100 obo.

Waggoner@augsburg.edu for inquiries and photos.

Commuter Student Locker Reservations: Summer 2018

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved from Monday, May 7 2018 through Friday, August 17 2018

Letter of support for Mzenga Wanyama/carpooling information for letter delivery

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Professor Mzenga Wanyama has a meeting with ICE this Thursday, May 10.  The urgent next step in his case is to get our senators to expedite a response from the State Department on his and Mary’s waiver applications. To that end, all faculty and staff are invited to sign a letter urging Senator Klobuchar to take immediate action to demand that the State Department expedite the waiver application for Mzenga Wanyama and Mary Mzenga.

We are excited to say that we already have 79 letters signed. Can you help us get to 100?

Where you can sign the letter:

1. We will be in the atrium of Hagfor’s Center before and after most of the 4 Days in May workshops. Look for us and/or the letters at the table outside of Hagfors 150.

2. Copies of the letter to be signed and a reference sheet with phone numbers that one can call are on the counter in Judi Green’s office. Signed letters can be left in a folder there or can be left directly with Judi. We will pick up the letters at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, 5/11.

You are invited to join us as we hand-deliver these letters to Senator Klobuchar’s office on Friday afternoon. More information on carpooling or joining us at the Senator’s office can be found by following a link at the bottom of this announcement. We’d love to have a big group deliver these – all are welcome.

Information on Mzenga’s case:
http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2018/04/24/support-associate-professor-mzenga-wanyama/

http://www.mzenga.com

Thank you for your continued support of Professor and Mary Wanyama.

Please direct your questions to:
Sarah Degner Riveros, riveross@augsburg.edu
Kate Reinhardt, reinhard@augsburg.edu

Sign up for carpooling here/meet at Senator’s office

Still time to RSVP for Creating an Inclusive Campus workshop

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

There is still time for staff and faculty to RSVP for the Creating an Inclusive Campus Workshop,
Thursday, May 10, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch provided

This workshop will engage participants in reflecting on and exploring bias and the impact of bias in their work and teaching at Augsburg. The featured facilitator is Nehrwr Abdul-Wahid, One Ummah Consulting. Nehrwr will discuss bias and how it impacts and plays out among students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Staff and faculty panelists will share short stories about how they have worked to minimize bias in their interactions with students, course offerings, curricular content, policies, and programs. Participants will also receive an overview of recent bias incidents reports submitted by Augsburg students and will have time to discuss with colleagues in small groups, and continue the conversation over lunch.

8:30-9 a.m. Check in and refreshments
9-12 p.m. Workshop, with planned break
12-1 p.m. Lunch and conversation

To RSVP, please go to this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV1Olt1QGwsy4N4L4PgvzXBlDIG-zZBV-jYCepaD2dS2yXLA/viewform?usp=sf_link

AugSTEM Scholars Program: Application Deadline May 15, 2018

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Applications are now open for the 2018-19 AugSTEM Scholars Program.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 per student per year (differences in award amounts correspond to levels of financial need). Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:

-Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science,
environmental studies, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating as of Fall 2018
-Major GPA of 3.0 or higher
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need via FAFSA

Application deadline: May 15, 2018 at midnight.

Incoming community college transfer students and Augsburg students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem/

Faculty writing letters of reference in support of applicants can find the form at: https://goo.gl/forms/IylsIprLe1uhloLw1

Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu

Apply to be an AugSem Student Leader

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Apply to be an AugSem Student Leader. We are looking for students who want to be peer mentors for first-year students in their AugSem class. Student Leaders work closely with faculty and students to ensure first-year students have a smooth transition to college. Applications can be found on Inside Augsburg under On-Campus Student Jobs.

Four Days in May Schedule and ZOOM Links

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Due to the high number of RSVPs (Thank you, Augsburg) some adjustments to the room assignments had to be made. Please see http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for a complete list of session descriptions, locations and ZOOM links.

If you didn’t RSVP to a session and still want to come, just show up!

If you can’t join us in person, the following events will be offered through ZOOM

Portfolio Workshop: May 9th, 1–4:30 p.m.
Experiential Education: May 11th, 9–10:15 a.m.
Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation: May 11th, 9–10:15 a.m.
Teaching Sustainability: May 11th, 12:30–3:30 p.m.