Augsburg University News and Announcements
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As the advising office for graduate school applications, each year URGO records the names of students and alumni who have been accepted into graduate school programs.
If you are a student who has been accepted or a faculty/staff member who knows of a student’s acceptance that you are able to share, please send that information to urgo@augsburg.edu.
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. This class will take place every Wednesday.
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.
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
If you haven’t already submitted your survey you should have received a reminder on Monday. The email includes a survey asking to vote for a new member for Staff Senate. Please complete your survey by noon on Thursday, May 10th. Any questions email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
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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.
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.
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 after the 4 Days in May workshops wrap up at 2:30. More information will be forthcoming on carpooling options in the Friday. Daily Amail. We’d love to have a big group deliver these – all are welcome.
Learn more about Mzenga’s case:
http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2018/04/24/support-associate-professor-mzenga-wanyama/
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
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
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.
submitted by peterse@augsburg.edu
Summer sublease
5 minute walk from campus, cheap rent, flexible dates, more than one bedroom available if multiple people are interested.
Contact peterse@augsburg.edu for more information
submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu
Hey biking enthusiasts, how about a group bike ride on May 10 starting at 4:30 p.m. from the corner of 22nd Avenue South and South 7 1/2 street (corner of Murphy Square Park).
The route has not been set yet, feel free to offer suggestions.
This is an open ride for anyone of any ability level.
submitted by tetzlafa@augsburg.edu
As the advising office for graduate school applications, each year URGO records the names of students and alumni who have been accepted into graduate school programs.
If you are a student who has been accepted or a faculty/staff member who knows of a student’s acceptance that you are able to share, please send that information to urgo@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University which provides academic competitive debate programming to 750 middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. Spring is the Somali Debate Initiative season, and we need judges.
We are seeking members of the Somali community to judge our Somali Debate Initiative students. Judges watch rounds, determine the winner, and provide feedback so students may improve their communication skills. No experience? Don’t worry. We’ll train you.
Judges are paid $55 per tournament.
We will have Somali Debate tournaments on the following dates:
May 9th, 2018
3:30-7 p.m.
Augsburg University
May 23rd, 2018
3:30-7 p.m.
Augsburg University
Interested judges should inquire at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more info, and sign up at the link below:
submitted by ricomec@augsburg.edu
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.
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Food Service Summer Hours
Einstein’s Monday Through Friday 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Nabo Monday Through Friday 10 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Commons Closed Until Mid-June
Kafeega Closed Until Late August
submitted by ricomec@augsburg.edu
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
submitted by peterse@augsburg.edu
Summer sublease near campus
5 minute walk from campus, cheap rent, flexible dates, more than one bedroom available if multiple people are interested.
Contact peterse@augsburg.edu for more information
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 and locations.
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If you’re not able to be on campus for “Four Days in May,” we have another option for you. The E-Learning Team has set up ZOOM for the following events:
Library Research Tools: May 8th, 2–3:15 p.m.
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.
Full descriptions as well as the ZOOM links can be found at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/
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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:
Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved from Monday, May 7 2018 through Friday, August 17 2018
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There will be no hot water in Si Melby Hall today (Tuesday, May 8) from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Hot water is still available in Kennedy Center.
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submitted by swanson@augsburg.edu
The WL will reopen for May and for SS on Tuesday, May 8. The lab will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5–7:30 p.m. Tutors will also read online submissions during these hours for students who are not able to be on campus. Questions: Contact K. Swanson
