Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Paws for Learning will be on campus Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Our furry friends will be both in Christensen Center lobby and the Center for Wellness & Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Please feel free to stop by either or both locations for a little stress relief to start your week.
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The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) administering flu shots. Most insurances are accepted or $39 cash or check. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card for the walk-in appointments. Questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Stay healthy and get your flu shot Monday
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Want to get involved on campus? The Augsburg Student Activity Council is looking to recruit 4 new board members for the 2019-2020 school year. We will be looking for candidates to fill the First-Year Marketing Chair, Secretary, Events Chair, and Performance Chair.
If you have any questions to what each position duties pertain to, please check out our constitution on the Auggie Life website.
Contact us asac@augsburg.edu if you are intersted in applying!
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP so I can get a rough guesstimate of how many will be attending.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Campus Kitchen in the Food Lab (Hagfors 108) on Monday, October 7th at 4pm for a cheesecake-making workshop! Email jacobsn@augsburg.edu if you plan on attending so that we can get a headcount!
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Interested in studying abroad? Check out the Study Abroad & Away Info Session online!
Watch here: https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Career & Internship Center is looking for faculty and staff to volunteer to assist with a fun and interactive event happening on Monday, October 14th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
As you know, a key component in the application process is the interview. Many Augsburg students are new to interviewing and to being able to articulate their skills and experiences as they relate to a specific position. Volunteers will prepare students for their interviews by asking a series of questions and providing some tips to help the student be successful.
No formal experience is necessary as we will provide you the necessary tools and tips, so you can provide feedback to students. The format will be round-robin, where students will move from volunteer to volunteer as they answer three interview questions. Students will be given two minutes to respond and then the volunteer will provide one to two minutes of feedback. Students will then move to the next question and interviewer. Students will register to attend one of two sessions either from 4:00-5:00 pm or 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
If you are interested in preparing Auggies for future interviews, please REGISTER.
submitted by connellp@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen is happy to announce that we are opening Campus Cupboard for regular hours beginning on Monday, October 7th! We moved to our new location in Old Science 8 with the following hours weekly
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Come cook some tasty food in Hagfors 108 (The Food Lab) during Campus Kitchen’s Food Lab Open Hours. The space is full of all the cooking equipment you will need. 🙂 All are welcome!
Fall Semester Hours:
Mondays 4-6pm
Thursdays 7-9pm
Fridays 2:30-5:30pm
Campus Kitchen provides some ingredients, and feel free to supplement with your own!
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Department of Transportation expects the damaged 22nd Avenue pedestrian bridge to be removed soon. A temporary bridge is expected to be installed in November. The 25th Avenue bridge also will be repaired allowing it to be fully open. Some overnight closures of Interstate 94 are expected. More details to come at this website: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94and25thavebridge/
Background: This summer, a truck struck the 22nd Avenue pedestrian bridge and 25th Avenue bridge, significantly damaging both. The 22nd Avenue bridge has been closed and the 25th Avenue bridge has had limited access. A plan will be developed for a permanent pedestrian bridge replacement.
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94and25thavebridge/
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94and25thavebridge/
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
Students, Faculty, & Staff: If a student is struggling with academic concerns, personal concerns, health concerns, or basic needs (like food and housing), the Student Support Guide is the place to go for a comprehensive listing of available supports, both on campus and in the community. The guide is arranged by topic/student need. If you haven’t already, please check it out. The Student Support Guide can be found in the “A-Z Directory”, on the Student Affairs webpage, or on the Moodle Resources tab.
submitted by holmesa@augsburg.edu
Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Dr. Bruce Benson, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, brings his extensive experience as a pre-pharmacy advisor to Augsburg students. Learn more about pharmacy career options and admissions.
Wednesday, October 30
12-3 pm
Hagfors 101A
Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Benson.
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Get the most out of your experience as a student worker! Learn how the skills you use in your student worker position can help you build your resume and prepare you for a professional job after graduation!
Sessions:
Wednesday, October 16
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Thursday, October 17
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How your job fits in the context of Augsburg and Society
• How to maximize the student worker experience
• How to build relationships with professional colleagues
• Worker rights
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered to you by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Augsburg is now working with the People’s Center to provide certain clinic services to students (all academic programs) who don’t have insurance for a $5 co-pay.
The People’s Center is located at 425 20th Avenue South, one block west from Augsburg, off Riverside Avenue.
With a $5.00 co-pay, the following are available to Augsburg students who do not have insurance:
Office visits for acute or chronic medical problems
Annual physical exams – 1 per year
Sexually transmitted diseases screening and lab work done at The People’s Center (lab diagnostics done outside of The People’s Center are not covered)
X-rays performed at The People’s Center
Tetanus immunization
Lab tests performed at The People’s Center
Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux)
Casts, crutches, splints, slings and ace bandages
Allergy injections (prescription and supply must be provided by student)
Flu shots
If you have health insurance, your insurance provider may cover medical services through The People’s Center. The clinic will bill your insurance for medical services and you will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with your insurance. You should check with your insurance provider to see if services at The People’s Center will be covered.
Smiley’s Clinic remains available for students – they accept most forms of insurance.
DPS will provide an escort to The People’s Center and/or to Smiley’s Clinic.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night on TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
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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!
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Any course with an overnight off-campus (domestic or international) component, must be approved through Academic Affairs (AAC, GAAC, CGEE) prior to offering the course.
Off-campus course proposals are now being accepted for academic year 2020-2021 (Fall 2020-Summer 2021). Proposals are due November 1st.
Learn more about the process before starting an proposal.
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=OffCampusCourseProposal
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=ProposalResources
Please contact Leah Spinosa de Vega (devega@augsburg.edu) with questions. Or schedule a meeting on Leah’s calendar to discuss ideas or review draft proposals.
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Learn how to help student workers get the most out of their experience in your department!
Thursday, October 17
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Friday, October 18
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How to set goals & learning outcomes with students
• How to involve students in meaningful work
• How reflection meetings with students set up productive work experiences
• How to troubleshoot challenges encountered as supervisors
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
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 and in-country transportation. 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!
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2020 and August 2021. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a $1,000 stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446 and reference your interest in PPIA before October 6th to set up a meeting to learn more
submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu
Thank you to everyone who helped us kick-off Augsburg’s Sesquicentennial at the Gala on Friday, September 27! The evening was filled with uniquely-Augsburg moments and our guests made a lasting impact as we raised $1.4 million in support of our mission.
Along with the guest speakers and beautiful performances by the Bob Stacke All-Star Band, The Augsburg Choir and The Sesquicentennial Singers, three videos were shown during the evening that tell the Augsburg story from our origins, to who we are today, to the impact we make for students. Please feel free to watch and share them with friends and family!
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP to the attached Calendar link so I know roughly how many to expect.
submitted by monsonaa@augsburg.edu
Please join The Forum on Workplace Inclusion on October 31 for the first Diversity Insights Breakfast of our 2019-2020 series!
To kickoff the breakfast series, The Forum will hear from Governor Tim Walz, followed by a panel of state officials discussing the state’s efforts to build One Minnesota, where we collaborate across differences to create a state that works for everyone.
Governor Walz will be introduced by President Pribbenow. Registration is $75.
Follow the link below for details and to register. This will sell out fast!
submitted by lindayre@augsburg.edu
Over the past several months, Augsburg University and the Campus Ministry Office have undergone a search for a new campus pastor to join our team. It is with great joy we announce that Rev. Babette Chatman has accepted the call to serve among us! An ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Rev. Babette is no stranger to the Augsburg community. A 2006 graduate of Augsburg, Rev. Babette has been serving very part-time as a pastoral presence on Augsburg’s campus over the past 10 years as part of her call as Community Collaborative Partner with Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. On November 18th, Rev. Babette will be fully situated at Augsburg to help lead Campus Ministry’s student-centered mission to provide sabbath rest, to offer radical hospitality, and to shape community together for sake of neighborly justice. Rev. Babette brings remarkable gifts including her powerful Spirit-led preaching, a pastoral heart for young adults, a love for the greater Augsburg community, an unswerving commitment to racial justice and equity, her affable presence and sense of humor, and a heart for the gospel that seeks to be neighbor in the world. Please join the Campus Ministry team in welcoming Rev. Babette in the weeks ahead!
I am incredibly grateful for the Search Team that offered gave of their time to review and interview candidates for this position. The Search Team entered faithfully into this discernment process that led to our decision to extend the call to Rev. Babette. Search Team members included:
Kelly Anderson Diercks, Athletics
Lee George, Strommen Center
Allyson Green, Sabo Center
Ian Heseltine, Student representative
Eric Pegués, Residential Life
Nicole Peterlin, Human Resources
Mark Tranvik, Religion Department
In thanksgiving,
Justin Lind-Ayres
University Pastor
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Department of Transportation expects the damaged 22nd Avenue pedestrian bridge to be removed soon. A temporary bridge is expected to be installed in November. The 25th Avenue bridge also will be repaired allowing it to be fully open. Some overnight closures of Interstate 94 are expected. More details to come at this website: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94and25thavebridge/
Background: This summer, a truck struck the 22nd Avenue pedestrian bridge and 25th Avenue bridge, significantly damaging both. The 22nd Avenue bridge has been closed and the 25th Avenue bridge has had limited access. The project will replace the pedestrian bridge with a temporary, wooden-deck bridge while a plan is developed for a permanent replacement.
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94and25thavebridge/
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres with Campus Ministry for a 4 Week Bible Study on Wednesdays in October. We will meet from 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm in Kennedy 303A. The theme is “Holy Encounters.” All are welcome to join!
Wednesday, October 9: “Burning Bushes & Shoeless Feet” – Exodus 3:1-12
Wednesday, October 16: “God in a Headlock” – Genesis 32:22-32
Wednesday, October 23: “The (Faithful) Samaritan Woman” – John 4:3-42
Wednesday, October 30: “The (Good) Samaritan Man” – Luke 10:25-37
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Everyone is welcome to join us for a viewing of a short documentary film and study abroad information session on Thursday
Thursday, October 3 from 2-3 pm
in Anderson/Music room 22:
“The Living of the Pigeons”
A short documentary film documents the surreal early-morning hours and daily experience of “rush hour” at Checkpoint 300, which separates Bethlehem in the West Bank from Jerusalem.
We will also present information for the upcoming spring-break study abroad opportunity: Palestinian Art of Resistance, an art and theater course which will travel to the area March 13-23. The study abroad program is open to all Auggies, and scholarships are available to help pay for the program.
Come to view the film, learn about study abroad, and enjoy some refreshments!
submitted by stoddard@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 and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Scholarships are available!
Visit the program page for additional details and application
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Any course with an overnight off-campus (domestic or international) component, must be approved through Academic Affairs (AAC, GAAC, CGEE) prior to offering the course.
Off-campus course proposals are now being accepted for academic year 2020-2021 (Fall 2020-Summer 2021). Proposals are due November 1st.
Learn more about the process before starting a proposal.
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=OffCampusCourseProposal
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=ProposalResources
Please contact Leah Spinosa de Vega (devega@augsburg.edu) with questions. Or schedule a meeting on Leah’s calendar to discuss ideas or review draft proposals.
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) administering flu shots. Most insurances are accepted or $39 cash or check. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card for the walk-in appointments. Questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Stay healthy and get your flu shot Monday.
submitted by stoddard@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 and to apply
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
To learn more about the program, go to https://clscholarship.org/ . The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 25th.
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Each year URGO offers $1,000 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “on-campus research” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night this Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: October 24, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Andres Tapia, Korn Ferry
Cost: Free, online webinar
Join us for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions October webinar with presenter Andrés Tapia, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry.
Webinar Learning Outcomes:
– Recognize the importance of Hispanic heritage and Latino Culture in shaping the workplace behavior of Latino professionals.
-Compare Latino Culture against Corporate America Culture across 6 key cultural dimensions.
-Develop solutions to the Latino and Corporate Culture Clash.
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
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.
Over 1400 Augsburg day students have picked up their Auggie Pass.
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.
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Dr. Bruce Benson, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, brings his extensive experience as a pre-pharmacy advisor to Augsburg students. Learn more about pharmacy career options and admissions.
Wednesday, October 30
12-3 pm
Hagfors 101A
Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Benson.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club invites everyone to audition for our upcoming talent show! Looking for singers, dancers, actors, and everybody in between.
This is a LOW COMMITMENT talent show with NO REHEARSALS! We only ask for acts to be available on the evenings of November 1st and 2nd.
Auditions are on October 2nd and 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Anderson Music Hall M3 (the choir room).
Sign up to audition at the link below OR on the sign up sheets posted on the Foss Theatre door, Anderson Hall Music bulletin board (between the choir and band room), or Christensen stairwell bulletin board.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xhmJD7XxGtT9H60cOcGckGJdyNvPUCM7XldBxjzy5wg/edit?usp=sharing
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Calling all staff! Join Staff Senate for an afternoon of cooking and networking in Augsburg’s Food Lab, led by Campus Kitchen. We’ll spend some time cooking, and then enjoy the fruits of our labor by eating it! Staff new to the Augsburg community are particularly invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, October 14
4:30-6 p.m.
Hagfors 108
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Want to get involved on campus? The Augsburg Student Activity Council is looking to recruit 4 new board members for the 2019-2020 school year. We will be looking for candidates to fill the First-Year Marketing Chair, Secretary, Events Chair, and Performance Chair.
We will be tabling in Christensen Center during chapel time on 10/1 & 10/2 feel free to stop by and meet some of the board.
If you have any questions to what each position duties pertain to, please check out our constitution on the Auggie Life website.
Contact us asac@augsburg.edu if you are interested in applying!
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2020 and August 2021. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a $1,000 stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446 and reference your interest in PPIA before October 6th to set up a meeting to learn more
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CTL (with support from the University Committee for Equity and Inclusion) are holding a book group for Faculty and Staff focused on, “Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life” by Melody Moezzi.
“With candor and humor, a manic-depressive Iranian-American Muslim woman chronicles her experiences with both clinical and cultural bipolarity.”
There will be a two part discussion. You can attend either of the two sessions for each part, but should attend both parts (the first half of the book will be discussed during the December meetings and the second half of the book will be discussed at the January meetings).
Part 1: Dec 2 at 1:00 pm in OGC 100 (Facilitated by Melissa Hensley) or
Dec 5 at 3:40 pm in LL 301 (Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez)
Part 2: Jan 23 at 3:40 pm in OGC 100 (Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez) or
Jan 24 at 1:00 pm in CC Riverside Room (Facilitated by Melissa Hensley)
The books are being provided by the University Committee for Equity and Inclusion. Please fill out the form linked below if you would like to reserve a book and a place in the group. By accepting a book, you are committing to attend one of the December sessions and one of the January sessions. Once you register, you will receive instructions on how to receive your copy.
*Space is limited, so sign up now. Registration closes on October 31.
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Want to support more interfaith friendships in our divided world?
Attend the Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Suffering and Hope in the Midst of Conflict
11 a.m – 12 p.m, Today
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Speakers:
Hamdy El-Sawaf, founder and psychotherapist at the Family Counseling Center and imam of Masjid Al-Iman in Minneapolis
Munib Younan, retired bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and former president of the Lutheran World Federation
Hamdy El-Sawaf and Munib Younan will share personal experiences and their religious faith perspectives on hope, reconciliation, and resiliency in the midst of suffering and struggles that often are intensified by religious convictions and differences.
About the Christensen Symposium:
Each year, the Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
– Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
– Diversity strengthens vital communities.
– Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
– The love of Christ draws us to God.
– We are called to service in the world.
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Film Event
The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Warrior Women this 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.
Where & When:
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with participants follows
This event is free to the public
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Stop by the study abroad table from 9:00am to 10:30am to grab a cup of delicious Guatemalan coffee and learn about the upcoming spring break study abroad program Human Rights Voices in Post-Conflict Guatemala.
This exciting opportunity is a 4-credit spring class (CCS, SPA or POL) with travel to Guatemala during spring break. Scholarships are available! Stop by to learn more!
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55649
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Faculty, are you interested in a course tune-up? Sixteen faculty members currently serve as classroom consultants, representing a wide variety of disciplines and pedagogical styles. The consultants have been trained to offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance through a collaborative process.
Working with a consultant may include classroom or lab observations (in person or through the use of video), review of classroom materials and learning goals, brainstorming sessions to address classroom issues, or any combination based on your goals.
For more information, please visit the Classroom Consulting page on the CTL website.
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Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
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Thanks to all who stopped by at the fair! If you’re interested in any of our programs or want to get more information about studying abroad please visit our website https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu and follow us on instagram @global_auggies
Any specific questions feel free to contact abroad@augsburg.edu
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The next EDTalk will feature Dan Ibarra and Lyz Wendland speaking on: “Celebrating Your Creativity Scars: Engaging Art for Holistic Student Engagement”.
In this session, professors Wendland and Ibarra from Art & Design will talk about engaging creativity in the pedagogical practice. This session will serve as a starting point for a longer upcoming workshop.
EDTalks are 15 minutes of information and inspiration just prior to the monthly Faculty Meetings. Make sure to check the CTL site regularly for updated information and events.
Wednesday, October 16 | EDTalk with Dan Ibarra & Lyz Wendland | 3:20 pm- 3:35 pm, HC 151
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URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year and will begin reviewing applications September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Considering medical school? Come meet Augsburg alumni who are currently medical students and physicians! Our alumni will share their insights about picking schools, the MCAT, experiences, the application process, interviews, and general advice. Food will be provided.
Wednesday, October 23rd
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
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Faculty and Staff: Are you looking for a quick way to help struggling students connect with support on campus or in the community? The Student Support Guide lists resources in the following areas: Crisis Resources, Academic Support, Personal Concerns, Health Care, and Basic Living Needs. Please announce the guide to your students/advisees, and if possible, include it on future syllabi. The Student Support Guide can be found on the Moodle “Resources” tab, in the “A-Z Directory”, and on the Student Affairs webpage.
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Hold Fast to What is Good is a history of Augsburg University told through objects—the material culture left behind by the “Auggies” themselves. This history includes tales of teachers and students, but also of whale bones and ceremonial pipes, of missionaries and prohibitionists, of sex scandals, racism, kidnapping, murder, and, of course, money. It is a story about ideas, and how those ideas evolved over time; a story of how one school both reasserted and reinvented its vocation.
Now in paper back for just $32.79. The book will also be available in the bookstore later this month.
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The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) administering flu shots. Most insurances are accepted or $39 cash or check. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card for the walk-in appointments. Questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Stay healthy and get your flu shot Monday.
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Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
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Dr. Bruce Benson, from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, brings his extensive experience as a pre-pharmacy advisor to Augsburg students. Learn more about pharmacy career options and admissions.
Wednesday, October 30
12-3 pm
Hagfors 101A
Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Benson.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40am to hear Paul Pribbenow, University President, preach on “No one said it would be easy.” Tessa Wegenke, Assistant to the Vice Presidents; Deanna Davis, Program Coordinator, Professional Studies, are singing a duet.
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Thank you to all who signed up to donate blood today. Please be sure to bring a photo ID, drink lots of water and eat good meals before your scheduled donation time. If you want to save time you can complete your health questionnaire online at http://www.mbc.org/idonate. The drive will be in East Commons (upstairs in Christensen Center). Some walk-in spots are still available so please stop by if you did not sign up for an appointment time. Questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Thanks for helping save lives!!
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The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club invites everyone to audition for our upcoming talent show! Looking for singers, dancers, actors, and everybody in between.
This is a LOW COMMITMENT talent show with NO REHEARSALS! We only ask for acts to be available on the evenings of November 1st and 2nd for the dress rehearsal and performance.
Auditions are on October 2nd and 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Anderson Music Hall M3 (the choir room).
Sign up to audition at the link below OR on the sign up sheets posted on the Foss Theatre door, Anderson Hall Music bulletin board (between the choir and band room), or Christensen stairwell bulletin board.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xhmJD7XxGtT9H60cOcGckGJdyNvPUCM7XldBxjzy5wg/edit?usp=sharing
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202 of your fellow Auggies have already signed up!
…..and the good news is that here is still 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.
Joining us on campus are 20-25 impressive young and diverse human rights activists—international guests as well as national and local leaders—who will share their stories and activism, and guide us as we explore ways to take action in our ongoing promotion 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 more details, please visit our websites: https://www.augsburg.edu/humanrightsforum/
Contact us (extension 1378) for questions, ideas and comments. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Any course with an overnight off-campus (domestic or international) component, must be approved through Academic Affairs (AAC, GAAC, CGEE) prior to offering the course.
Off-campus course proposals are now being accepted for academic year 2020-2021 (Fall 2020-Summer 2021). Proposals are due November 1st.
Learn more about the process before starting an proposal.
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=OffCampusCourseProposal
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=ProposalResources
Please contact Leah Spinosa de Vega (devega@augsburg.edu) with questions. Or schedule a meeting on Leah’s calendar to discuss ideas or review draft proposals.
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Calling all staff! Join Staff Senate for an afternoon of cooking and networking in Augsburg’s Food Lab, led by Campus Kitchen. We’ll spend some time cooking, and then enjoy the fruits of our labor by eating it! Staff new to the Augsburg community are particularly invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, October 14
4:30-6 p.m.
Hagfors 108
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Faculty, are you interested in a course tune-up? Sixteen faculty members currently serve as classroom consultants, representing a wide variety of disciplines and pedagogical styles. The consultants have been trained to offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance through a collaborative process.
Working with a consultant may include classroom or lab observations (in person or through the use of video), review of classroom materials and learning goals, brainstorming sessions to address classroom issues, or any combination based on your goals.
For more information, please visit the Classroom Consulting page on the CTL website.
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Join Interfaith at Augsburg for a Brown Bag Lunch discussion with visiting lecturer Munib Younan, retired bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and former president of the Lutheran World Federation.
Wednesday, October 2
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Bishop Younan’s parents were Palestinian refugees. His entire life and leadership have been focused on finding a lasting, just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and building up the civic agency of Palestinian people.
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In an event co-sponsored by CTL and CCV, CTL scholarship award winner, Vivian Feng, will be speaking on “Life at the Nano-bio interface — an Analytical Chemist’s journey towards an environmentally sustainable future”.
Wednesday, October 2 | Speaking of Scholarship with Dr. Z. Vivian Feng – 2019 CTL Scholarship Award Winner | 3:10 pm – 4:20 pm, Hagfors 150 A
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Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby (Note, this date and time has changed from previous postings.)
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
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Want to support more interfaith friendships in our divided world?
Attend the Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Suffering and Hope in the Midst of Conflict
11 a.m – 12 p.m.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Speakers:
Hamdy El-Sawaf, founder and psychotherapist at the Family Counseling Center and imam of Masjid Al-Iman in Minneapolis
Munib Younan, retired bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and former president of the Lutheran World Federation
Hamdy El-Sawaf and Munib Younan will share personal experiences and their religious faith perspectives on hope, reconciliation, and resiliency in the midst of suffering and struggles that often are intensified by religious convictions and differences.
About the Christensen Symposium:
Each year, the Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
Diversity strengthens vital communities.
Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
The love of Christ draws us to God.
We are called to service in the world.
submitted by lubegam@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 and Augsburg Experience
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.
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
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Everyone is welcome to join us for a viewing of a short documentary film and study abroad information session on Thursday
Thursday, October 3 from 2-3 pm
in Anderson/Music room 22:
“The Living of the Pigeons”
A short documentary film documents the surreal early-morning hours and daily experience of “rush hour” at Checkpoint 300, which separates Bethlehem in the West Bank from Jerusalem.
We will also present information for the upcoming spring-break study abroad opportunity: Palestinian Art of Resistance, an art and theater course which will travel to the area March 13-23. The study abroad program is open to all Auggies, and scholarships are available to help pay for the program.
Come to view the film, learn about study abroad, and enjoy some refreshments!
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Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2020 and August 2021. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a $1,000 stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446 and reference your interest in PPIA before October 6th to set up a meeting to learn more
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The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
To learn more about the program, go to https://clscholarship.org/ . The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 25th.
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Each year URGO offers $1,000 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “on-campus research” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447
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URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year and will begin reviewing applications September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night on Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
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Considering medical school? Come meet Augsburg alumni who are currently medical students and physicians! Our alumni will share their insights about picking schools, the MCAT, experiences, the application process, interviews, and general advice. Food will be provided.
Wednesday, October 23rd
6 pm
Hagfors 150A
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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.
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CTL (with support from the University Committee for Equity and Inclusion) are holding a book group focused on, “Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life” by Melody Moezzi.
“With candor and humor, a manic-depressive Iranian-American Muslim woman chronicles her experiences with both clinical and cultural bipolarity.”
There will be a two part discussion. You can attend either of the two sessions for each part, but should attend both parts (the first half of the book will be discussed during the December meetings and the second half of the book will be discussed at the January meetings).
Part 1: Dec 2 at 1:00 pm in OGC 100 (Facilitated by Melissa Hensley) or
Dec 5 at 3:40 pm in LL 301 (Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez)
Part 2: Jan 23 at 3:40 pm in OGC 100 (Facilitated by Beliza Torres Narváez) or
Jan 24 at 1:00 pm in CC Riverside Room (Facilitated by Melissa Hensley)
The books are being provided by the University Committee for Equity and Inclusion. Please fill out the form linked below if you would like to reserve a book and a place in the group. By accepting a book, you are committing to attend one of the December sessions and one of the January sessions. Once you register, you will receive instructions on how to receive your copy.
*Space is limited, so sign up now. Registration closes on October 31.
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Looking through windows—and sometimes full-scale building scrims—throughout campus, we see how our landscape, architecture and people have changed in the last 150 years. Learn more:
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The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club invites everyone to audition for our upcoming talent show! Looking for singers, dancers, actors, and everybody in between.
This is a LOW COMMITMENT talent show with NO REHEARSALS! We only ask for acts to be available on the evenings of November 1st and 2nd.
Auditions are on October 2nd and 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Anderson Music Hall M3 (the choir room).
Sign up to audition at the link below OR on the sign up sheets posted on the Foss Theatre door, Anderson Hall Music bulletin board (between the choir and band room), or Christensen stairwell bulletin board.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xhmJD7XxGtT9H60cOcGckGJdyNvPUCM7XldBxjzy5wg/edit#gid=0
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Want to get involved on campus? The Augsburg Student Activity Council is looking to recruit 4 new board members for the 2019-2020 school year. We will be looking for candidates to fill the First-Year Marketing Chair, Secretary, Events Chair, and Performance Chair.
We will be tabling in Christensen Center during chapel time on 10/1 & 10/2 feel free to stop by and meet some of the board.
If you have any questions to what each position duties pertain to, please check out our constitution on the Auggie Life website.
Contact us asac@augsburg.edu if you are intersted in applying!
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night on Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
submitted by kronebup@augsburg.edu
The rescheduled first meeting of Augsburg Manga and Anime Club meets today in Old Main 105 from 6-9pm. Come join us to watch anime, check out our manga library, and discuss our plans for the semester!
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
To learn more about the program, go to https://clscholarship.org/ . The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 25th.
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2020 and August 2021. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a $1,000 stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446 and reference your interest in PPIA before October 6th to set up a meeting to learn more
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible after receiving acceptance to a conference. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year and will begin reviewing applications September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447.
submitted by causey@augsburg.edu
The Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs is hosting an event series to support ongoing grant proposal development among faculty and staff. The next session is Thursday, October 17 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301. We will start with 45 minutes of discussion about Broader Impacts, which is especially relevant to research funded by the National Science Foundation. Everyone is welcome to attend — the discussion will focus on how to make sure your grant project is accessible to a variety of audiences. Materials from the National Alliance for Broader Impacts will be shared.
During the second half of the session, we will have 45 minutes of quiet time to write proposal drafts, think up research questions, or look into related projects and funders.
10/17 (Thurs., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Broader Impacts + National Science Foundation (NSF)
12/11 (Wed., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Preparing and Managing your Grant Budget
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu. Contact Lauren Causey with questions.
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You can access the video recording and slides from September’s All Hands meeting on the All Hands page at inside.augsburg.edu. Focused Conversation videos will also be posted there the business day after each presentation. These are shared using Google Drive, so you must be logged into your Augsburg Google account in order to view them.
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Each year URGO offers $1,000 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “on-campus research” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 23rd.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or x1447
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Warrior Women 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.
Where & When:
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with participants follows
This event is free to the public
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
submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu
Bikes donated by Bikes4Kids, an Augsburg Alum founded organization. B4K was founded for the purpose of collecting recycled bicycles, refurbishing and redistributing them to kids and needy people of the world.
30 bikes available to win! Register on site to enter and must be present to receive bike.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University Student Ministries and Campus Ministry invite students to an overnight retreat (from 5 pm Friday to 4 pm Saturday) on October 11-12 at Camp Iduhapi. Camp Iduhapi is located one hour west of the Twin Cities. The weekend will include meals together, a bonfire, worship music, a high ropes course, and much more! Register in the Campus Ministry office or with the online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecMQNFU7AzpD5pn_XK1uidFuWsInPedIVxHPmCBblTho7YlQ/viewform.
The cost is $5. For more information, please contact Sarah Swindall at swindall@augsburg.edu.
submitted by monsonaa@augsburg.edu
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion and Augsburg’s new Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department are hosting a joint open house for our Augsburg colleagues and local partners.
We sincerely hope you can stop in, meet the team, see our new spaces, and learn about the great initiatives being developed together by Augsburg and The Forum!
Light appetizers plus an array of beverages will be available! No charge for attendance!
Time & Location:
November 7, 2019
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hagfors Center 1st Floor Lobby
submitted by frederil@augsburg.edu
Music Therapy club is organizing monetary support for music therapy students wanting to go to the conference and needs a head count ASAP. Please email frederil@augsburg.edu if you plan to go to the conference no matter what, or will only go with monetary help.
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Faculty, are you interested in a course tune-up? Sixteen faculty members currently serve as classroom consultants, representing a wide variety of disciplines and pedagogical styles. The consultants have been trained to offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance through a collaborative process.
Working with a consultant may include classroom or lab observations (in person or through the use of video), review of classroom materials and learning goals, brainstorming sessions to address classroom issues, or any combination based on your goals.
For more information, please visit the Classroom Consulting page on the CTL website.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a service of morning prayer with a liturgy from the Iona Community.
submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu
Did you know that 71% of employers will be hiring 2020 interns and new employees during the fall semester?
This afternoon the Strommen Center is hosting the 2019 Career and Internship Fair where 38 employers will be recruiting Augsburg students to join their organizations as interns and employees. Staff and faculty are welcome to drop by Hoversten chapel, 3- 5 pm, to encourage students as they enter the Fair and to network with employers to promote Augsburg students and learn more about what their organizations do.
Many of our students do not realize employers have early recruitment timelines. In fact, some employers start recruiting as early as August! Many employers will be making final hires by early November so it is crucial for Augsburg students to be aware they need to act now. Please encourage students to attend career readiness events, visit the Strommen Center during drop-in hours (Tues-Fri 10 am – 4:30 pm), or make an appointment through Handshake.
The 2019 Career and Internship Fair is supported by Wells Fargo. Through a Wells Fargo grant the Strommen Center is launching two campaigns, Augsburg Works and Auggies Explore, during the 2019 and 2020 academic year focused on internships, post academic employment, and career exploration.
Registered Employers:
U.S. Bank
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx
Ameriprise Financial (Corporate Postings Only)
Robert Half
SPS Commerce
Sedgwick
Wells Fargo
SEEK Professionals
SciTechsperience Internship Program at the Minnesota High Tech Association
Walgreens
ACR Homes
Boom Lab
Mayo Clinic
Andersen Corporation
Dart Transit Company
The Arc Minnesota
Enterprise Holdings
Midco
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Travelers
Aerotek
Hennepin County
Thomson Reuters
Northwestern Mutual – Twin Cities
3M
City of Saint Paul
Fairview Health Services
Boulay PLLP
Peace Corps
Metropolitan Council
Minnesota Twins
ScribeAmerica
UpTurnships
Lab651
INROADS
Best Buy
Securian Financial
