Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/10/2024: University Events Student Set-Up Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000031212025-university-events-student-set-up-assistant
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We have changed the company we order our business cards through. The Online Ordering page has been updated to take you to the new forms through Loffler and the copy request page. The Order Business Cards page had directions in the red box. The link will use your Augsburg ID to log into the Copy Request page. You will want to select “Forms Module” under the Orders menu along the top of the page. Next select your cost center number by clicking on the green check mark next to it. Follow the instructions found on the next page. There are four business cards types.
Augsburg-IA are for Institutional Advancement Department
Augsburg-Athletics are for the Athletics Department
Augsburg-CGEE are for Center for Global Education and Experience
Augsburg-Auggies are the general business cards for Augsburg University
The system will show you a preview as you fill out the form. You should order in boxes of 100, 250, 500 or 1,000 business cards. As usual business cards will be sent in a batch order every other week and normally take about a week to receive back once the batch is sent. They will then be delivered with your department’s mail. If you do not have a mail drop off they will be in the department’s campus box for pick up. The cards will be charged to the cost center number with the Accounting paperwork at the end of the month. Please contact copyctr@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
MNUDL Seeks East African Students and Professionals: Get Paid to Judge East African Debate League
EARN $55 PER TOURNAMENT AS A DEBATE JUDGE!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. Augsburg alum Awale Osman developed the Somali Debate Institute (now East African Debate League) to provide a culturally specific space for East African students to gain debate skills like public speaking, argumentation, and more. Our East African Debate League provides a space for East African students to celebrate their culture and community while learning debate skills.
This year’s debate topic, held in English, will center on the benefits and drawbacks of culturally-specific versus integrated education systems.
We’re looking for caring adults who have deep ties to the East African community (with or without debate experience!) to join us. As a judge, you’ll listen to students speak, provide constructive feedback, and choose a winner of each debate at weeknight tournaments.
You must be 18+ and pass a background check to volunteer and/or be paid $55/tournament as a debate judge.
Opportunities include:
Tues., December 17th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., January 14th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., February 4th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Sign up to be a debate judge here by clicking the shift of your choice: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
This is an excellent opportunity for East African-focused community or student groups to fundraise! Please reach out to Melekh Akintola at akintola@augsburg.edu for more information about fundraising as a group.
(Concerned about transportation? No problem! Thanks to our AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber for free! Please sign up and email our Volunteer Coordinator, Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more information.)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Looking for paid professional experience in spring semester? Be our Groundwork Fellow
The MNUDL is seeking a Community Engagement Fellow to serve through the MN Alliance with Youth AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellows program starting on February 1st, serving through June 30th.
If you love telling compelling stories and connecting with youth, this role is made for you!
We’re looking for a candidate who has a strong interest in developing a communication portfolio and learning about nonprofit communication.
This paid service role is a great opportunity for college seniors, recent graduates, and those hoping to take on a future career in education or public service. Learn more and apply at the MNUDL website.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
MNUDL’s middle school debate tournament shifts are open! Join us as a volunteer in 2025.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students.
Our middle school debate teams’ practices have begun and their first tournaments are weeks away! Mark the dates on your calendar and sign up now – shifts are open on our Volunteer with Us page!
https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
JANUARY TOURNAMENTS
1/22: Wednesday, Highland HS, 3:20-7:30
1/28: Tuesday, Como HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
1/30: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
FEBRUARY TOURNAMENTS
2/6: Thursday, Washburn HS, 3:20-7:30
2/12: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-7:30
2/18: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
2/20: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
2/27: Thursday, Sanford MS, 3:20-7:30
MARCH TOURNAMENTS
3/4: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
3/6: Thursday, Camden HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/12: Wednesday, Highland HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/13: Thursday, Anthony MS, 3:20-7:30
3/26: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-8:30
Our students will debate the pros and cons of Mars Colonization! No debate experience (or expertise about Mars!) is required- we will train you.
Need transportation? No problem. Thanks to grant funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber to and from the tournament site.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/”,General Announcements,,
12/13/2024 15:36:50,froehlic@augsburg.edu,Looking for Paid Professional Experience in Spring Semester? Be the MNUDL’s Groundwork Fellow,Looking for paid professional experience in spring semester? Be our Groundwork Fellow
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Like Working with Kids? Need to Finish Your Augsburg Experience? Enroll in AUGEX5B
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, makes debate teams possible in Twin Cities schools for 1,400+ students! For the first time, MNUDL is now an Augsburg Experience program.
You can support our youth and gain valuable skills as part of the AUGEX5B Special Immersion: MN Urban Debate League course.
Benefits of participating:
• This counts toward your Augsburg Experience requirement, but it’s a 0-credit course, so you do NOT have to pay for participation.
• No specific major requirement!
• By participating, you can become qualified to judge multiple types of debate, which can lead to future paying gigs with the MNUDL!
**WE WELCOME SPANISH SPEAKERS!** There are unique opportunities to engage Spanish-speaking kids and celebrate the beauty of the language through this Augsburg Experience.
The spring semester course will take place from 12:30-1:30 PM on Fridays. The location will be the Anderson Hall basement (near the Campus Cupboard and MNUDL office.)
You’ll complete 40 hours supporting the MNUDL (20 must be completed off-campus.)
Register ASAP for: AUGEX5B.
Find all the information you need to register here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/mnudl-augsburg-experience/
Questions? Contact:
Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Like Working with Kids? Need to Finish Your Augsburg Experience? Enroll in AUGEX5B
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, makes debate teams possible in Twin Cities schools for 1,400+ students! For the first time, MNUDL is now an Augsburg Experience program.
You can support our youth and gain valuable skills as part of the AUGEX5B Special Immersion: MN Urban Debate League course.
Benefits of participating:
• This counts toward your Augsburg Experience requirement, but it’s a 0-credit course, so you do NOT have to pay for participation.
• No specific major requirement!
• By participating, you can become qualified to judge multiple types of debate, which can lead to future paying gigs with the MNUDL!
**WE WELCOME SPANISH SPEAKERS!** There are unique opportunities to engage Spanish-speaking kids and celebrate the beauty of the language through this Augsburg Experience.
The spring semester course will take place from 12:30-1:30 PM on Fridays. The location will be the Anderson Hall basement (near the Campus Cupboard and MNUDL office.)
You’ll complete 40 hours supporting the MNUDL (20 must be completed off-campus.)
Register ASAP for: AUGEX5B.
Find all the information you need to register here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/mnudl-augsburg-experience/
Questions? Contact:
Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
Implementation planning for the new general education curriculum, approved in spring 2024 and planned to begin in fall 2025, is on track. Below is a high-level overview of where we’ve been and a preview of where we are heading:
Completed Implementation Steps – Summer and Fall 2024
We have courses to offer in new general education curriculum
– 386 current gen ed courses were approved to migrate to the new curriculum
We are able to complete transfer evaluations for new students
– New transfer policies were approved
– Transfer course equivalents were updated
Our accreditor (HLC) and the State (MOHE) were informed of our general education revision
Implementation Steps in Process – Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
Building the new degree audit
Planning for advising current and new students about the new gen ed
Faculty/staff development and support planning
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to implementation planning this semester. Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available) for more information.
With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
MNUDL’s middle school debate tournament shifts are open! Join us as a volunteer in 2025.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students.
Our middle school debate teams’ practices have begun and their first tournaments are weeks away! Mark the dates on your calendar and sign up now – shifts are open on our Volunteer with Us page!
https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
JANUARY TOURNAMENTS
1/22: Wednesday, Highland HS, 3:20-7:30
1/28: Tuesday, Como HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
1/30: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
FEBRUARY TOURNAMENTS
2/6: Thursday, Washburn HS, 3:20-7:30
2/12: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-7:30
2/18: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
2/20: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
2/27: Thursday, Sanford MS, 3:20-7:30
MARCH TOURNAMENTS
3/4: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
3/6: Thursday, Camden HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/12: Wednesday, Highland HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/13: Thursday, Anthony MS, 3:20-7:30
3/26: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-8:30
Our students will debate the pros and cons of Mars Colonization! No debate experience (or expertise about Mars!) is required- we will train you.
Need transportation? No problem. Thanks to grant funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber to and from the tournament site.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
As 2024 comes to an end, Human Resources has a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!
Faculty, Staff, and student employees, please review your payslip on 12/13/2024 for any adjustments that need to be made before the end of the year.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 3–5 p.m.
Christensen Center, Einstein’s Dining Area
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
Thank you to our great partners at Aladdin for providing food and beverages for this event.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Phillips Scholars create and test innovative ideas that address community needs — running their own programming in the summer of 2026. There’s support along the way, with the students coming together starting this May and throughout the 2025-26 academic year. Scholars receive more than $9,000 in scholarships and stipends.
Ten students from any of the Minnesota private colleges listed here will be named Phillips Scholars. Financial need is one of the criteria.
Find more details and the application here:
http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/phillips
Email Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augbsburg.edu to learn more!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
FANAKA NATION + guests BAKARII, DJs Kwey and Salif Keita
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages, Standing
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar AvenueMinneapolis, MN, 55454
BUY TICKETS HERE!
$15 Advance, $20 Day of Show
STUDENT TICKETS ALWAYS $11 DAY OF SHOW WITH STUDENT ID!!!!
This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page. For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door.
The Cedar & Tamu Events Presents: Celebrating and wrapping up our 35th Anniversary highlighted shows in full shake body festive form, charismatic host/Culture Rapper, Fanaka Nation brings his fusion of hip-hop, African and other worldly sonic delights to our dancefloor.
Attendees will be the first to view/experience Fanaka’s new single release, “Loko-Motion”- with the video filmed in Kenya and Minneapolis!
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg community members can help college students here and statewide by urging Governor Tim Walz to save the Minnesota State Grant program. There’s a large ($210 million) shortfall in funding for next fall that will lead to grants being cut or eliminated if the state doesn’t act in the coming legislative session.
This funding shortfall directly impacts our community. More than 1,400 Augsburg undergraduate students benefit from the State Grant, receiving an average award of $6,000.
With budgeting decisions getting made now, please reach out as soon as possible—by early January at the latest.
Learn more and send a quick note to the governor with this tool.
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
Student Financial Services & Registrar’s Office will be closing at 2:45pm on Thursday, December 12th in observation of a staff event.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Looking for paid professional experience in spring semester? Be our Groundwork Fellow
The MNUDL is seeking a Community Engagement Fellow to serve through the MN Alliance with Youth AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellows program starting on February 1st, serving through June 30th.
If you love telling compelling stories and connecting with youth, this role is made for you!
We’re looking for a candidate who has a strong interest in developing a communication portfolio and learning about nonprofit communication.
This paid service role is a great opportunity for college seniors, recent graduates, and those hoping to take on a future career in education or public service. Learn more and apply at the MNUDL website.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We host our annual Summer Speech & Debate Camp on campus each year.
New in 2025: Pack a pillow and toothbrush – we’re back in the dorms for debate camp!
We’re offering both commuter and residential speech and debate camps for high school students!
Whether you’re looking for the classic camp experience with overnight stays or prefer a flexible day camp experience, we have you covered. Week long and multi-week stays are available.
There are camps designed for kids who are new to speech and debate and those who already have experience.
Check out the MNUDL website for current high school offerings – registration is now open for high school camps!
Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to register. Secure your spot early to make the most of your summer – and to gain the skills needed to speak like a pro!
We will be opening registration for middle school camps soon as well. Also new this year: we’re thrilled to launch our brand-new mock trial and Spanish debate camp for middle schoolers! Please stay tuned for more info.
Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
Learn more about the Travelers EDGE program and hear inspiring stories from both current Scholars and successful Alumni!
Date: Wed Dec 18th, 2024
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Virtual on Zoom (https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94938068780)
Benefits of the Program:
-Scholarship ($14,000/year)
-Professional Development
-Internship Opportunities
-Mentorship
-Academic Support
-Peer-to-Peer Support
Who are we looking for?
-First Year Augsburg Students
-3.0 GPA or higher
-Planning to study one of the following majors:
-Accounting
-Management
-Communications
-Computer Science
-Economics
-Finance
-International Business
-Math
-MIS
-Marketing
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard will be collecting donations of food items at the annual faculty/staff Holiday Party today, December 12th. We greatly appreciate your consideration!
Below is our wish list of highly demanded items:
Non-perishable food such as:
– Snacks (such as trail mix, goldfish, pretzels, chips, popcorn, mixed nuts, chips)
– Mac & cheese (boxed or single-serve)
– Ramen
– Canned Soup (Preferred: more complex soups, i.e. not cream of …. or tomato )
– Spices
– Bouillon
– Rice
– Pasta
– Gluten-free pasta
– Rice noodles
– Soy sauce
– Fufu flour
– Jars of pasta sauce
– Jars of salsa
– High quality bars
– Canned beans
– Paper grocery bags and/or reusable grocery bags
– Salt
– Sugar
– Condiments (ketchup, honey, hot sauce)
– Ziplock bags
– Foil paper
Hygiene and cleaning supplies such as:
– Menstrual products (including pads, tampons, menstrual cups)
– Shampoo/ Conditioner / Body Wash / Face Wash
– Bar Soap / Hand Soap
– Bandaids/ other first aid supplies
– Laundry Detergent (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Meyers, Method, Biokleen)
– Dish Soap (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Ecover, Method, Dr Bronner’s)
– Diapers
– Baby Wipes
– Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental Floss
– Body Lotion
– Lip Balm
– Paper towels
– Toilet paper
– Deodorant
OR please feel free to bring cash or gift cards to Target, Aldi, Cub, or Seward Coop!
To read more information about the Campus Kitchen and Campus Cupboard, please visit the website here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions or comments!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Primary responsibilities include:
– Equipment setup for events and conferences
– Event/Classroom facility monitoring and upkeep
– General event support
– Assistance with office duties (Scheduling spaces, filing etc.)
– Audio and visual technical support
– Computer technical support
– Assistance with light cleaning of spaces between camps and conferences
Timeframe is for Spring 2025 (ideal start time) and into the next academic year. Must be enrolled or in process of enrolling at Augsburg University, and must have work-study as part of financial aid award. For questions please contact studentfinances@augsburg.edu
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/10/2024: University Events Student Set-Up Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000031212025-university-events-student-set-up-assistant
submitted by matz@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. The trip will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.
Applications are due February 3, 2025. A link to the application, and more information, can be found below.
Eligibility:
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or above with at least one year left before graduating
• 3.0 GPA or higher
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard (basement of Anderson Residence Hall 026) will be open during the winter break! Hagfors 108 Food Lab fridge will also be stocked with groceries for students living on campus with fob access to cook with.
Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm
We will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/31, and 1/1
If you are unable to make it to the open hours, you can
make an appointment (https://forms.gle/jAndtRdPipVb95eu6) or
order a box of shelf-stable items for pick up (https://forms.gle/m2mNo4QsK1fMx8Tf9)
Please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
Student Financial Services & Registrar’s Office will be closing at 2:45pm on Thursday, December 12th in observation of a staff event.
submitted by knutzenm@augsburg.edu
While it might only be December, Career Exploration Day on March 4th will be here soon! The Strommen Center is seeking dynamic, innovative workshop proposals from faculty, staff, and industry partners to inspire first and second-year students. Our event aims to connect academic planning with career development through three key tracks: Career Skills and Planning, Major Exploration, and Employer/Alumni Connections. Help us empower students to strategically shape their academic and professional futures. Engaging, interactive 45 minute sessions are welcome.
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard will be collecting donations of food items at the annual faculty/staff Holiday Party this Thursday December 12th. We greatly appreciate your consideration!
Below is our wish list of highly demanded items:
Non-perishable food such as:
– Snacks (such as trail mix, goldfish, pretzels, chips, popcorn, mixed nuts, chips)
– Mac & cheese (boxed or single-serve)
– Ramen
– Canned Soup (Preferred: more complex soups, i.e. not cream of …. or tomato )
– Spices
– Bouillon
– Rice
– Pasta
– Gluten-free pasta
– Rice noodles
– Soy sauce
– Fufu flour
– Jars of pasta sauce
– Jars of salsa
– High quality bars
– Canned beans
– Paper grocery bags and/or reusable grocery bags
– Salt
– Sugar
– Condiments (ketchup, honey, hot sauce)
– Ziplock bags
– Foil paper
Hygiene and cleaning supplies such as:
– Menstrual products (including pads, tampons, menstrual cups)
– Shampoo/ Conditioner / Body Wash / Face Wash
– Bar Soap / Hand Soap
– Bandaids/ other first aid supplies
– Laundry Detergent (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Meyers, Method, Biokleen)
– Dish Soap (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Ecover, Method, Dr Bronner’s)
– Diapers
– Baby Wipes
– Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental Floss
– Body Lotion
– Lip Balm
– Paper towels
– Toilet paper
– Deodorant
OR please feel free to bring cash or gift cards to Target, Aldi, Cub, or Seward Coop!
To read more information about the Campus Kitchen and Campus Cupboard, please visit the website here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions or comments!
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once the new semester starts, 1/21/25.
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
Learn more about the Travelers EDGE program and hear inspiring stories from both current Scholars and successful Alumni!
Date: Wed Dec 18th, 2024
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Virtual on Zoom (https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94938068780)
Benefits of the Program:
-Scholarship ($14,000/year)
-Professional Development
-Internship Opportunities
-Mentorship
-Academic Support
-Peer-to-Peer Support
Who are we looking for?
-First Year Augsburg Students
-3.0 GPA or higher
-Planning to study one of the following majors:
-Accounting
-Management
-Communications
-Computer Science
-Economics
-Finance
-International Business
-Math
-MIS
-Marketing
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Join Campus Kitchen for a Food Lab workshop making Kimchi Fried Rice with Chef Jess today at 4:30pm in Hagfors 108!
The purpose of Food Lab Workshop is to teach the Augsburg community how to cook a variety of dishes and build community through food. Everything from the ingredients (e.g. Oil and Seasonings) to cooking appliances are provided for students attending workshops. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Center for Wellness & Counseling offers free counseling on campus, as well as free telehealth counseling through BetterMynd. In addition, for students or other community members who are interested in using their insurance to find an ongoing therapist in the community, CWC has a referral database called MiResource. Any Augsburg community member can use this database to find possible therapist matches. The database is searchable by location, insurance, issue you want support for, therapist identities, and more. Check it out!
MiResource on CWC webpage
https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/counseling/counseling-low-cost/miresource/
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 3–5 p.m.
Christensen Center, Einstein’s Dining Area
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
Thank you to our great partners at Aladdin for providing food and beverages for this event.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Central Services will be closed 12/24/24, 12/25/24, 12/31/24 and 1/1/25.
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm (starting 12/16/24 until 1/20/25)
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
Implementation planning for the new general education curriculum, approved in spring 2024 and planned to begin in fall 2025, is on track. Below is a high-level overview of where we’ve been and a preview of where we are heading:
Completed Implementation Steps – Summer and Fall 2024
We have courses to offer in new general education curriculum
– 386 current gen ed courses were approved to migrate to the new curriculum
We are able to complete transfer evaluations for new students
– New transfer policies were approved
– Transfer course equivalents were updated
Our accreditor (HLC) and the State (MOHE) were informed of our general education revision
Implementation Steps in Process – Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
Building the new degree audit
Planning for advising current and new students about the new gen ed
Faculty/staff development and support planning
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to implementation planning this semester. Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available) for more information.
With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Feeling stressed with your Finals? Come to CWC for Donuts & Coffee to recharge and get some sweet treats for yourself ☕
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
Hello Augsburg students, faculty, and staff,
Over the next 4–5 years, Augsburg will be changing its primary information system (called Unit4 or formerly Agresso). This change will involve moving from our current campus-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with numerous third-party systems to a unified, cloud-based ERP system.
This is a complex, multi-year, campus-wide project that involves how we manage student records, registration, human resources, finances, and more. Simply put, how you interact with Augsburg as a student or employee will be changing and improving once we have made the change. How you register for classes, record time worked and time off, submit grades for your courses, and so on—all will be modernized and, ideally, improved.
Such a change can be both exciting and daunting for people so we intend to support you in this transition with plenty of information, communication, and campus engagement as the project moves forward. The first steps will be to document business processes and engage key functional areas in preparation for campus visits by potential vendors this spring.
On the project web page https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/about-it/cloud-erp-project/ you’ll find information on project timeline, decision process, and project goals. That project page will grow and expand over time. If you have any questions about the project please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
– Scott Krajewski ’94, ’21 MBA
AVP for IT
submitted by devries@augsburg.edu
If you love to study language and are interested in a career in public service, consider applying for a Boren Scholarship or Fellowship!
The Boren program provides between $8000 and $25,000 to to study a critical language, including Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. The program also helps you locate a position in government service. It’s open to both undergraduates (deadline: January 29, 2025) and graduate students (deadline: January 22, 2025.)
More information can be found here: https://www.borenawards.org/
If you’re interested, please contact Jacqueline deVries, Director of Grants and Fellowships, devries@augsburg.edu Applications should be submitted to me TWO weeks prior to the official deadline.
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff were notified by email of the requirement to complete the online training module, “Active Shooter: Run, Hide, Fight” no later than December 31, 2024. Additional information was provided about several live panel discussions to be offered in January, facilitated by Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Dawn Miller from Human Resources, and DPS leaders, to continue the dialogue on this important topic. Topics included a discussion on Augsburg-specific and building-specific questions and concerns as they relate to our campus safety and active violence preparedness.
Faculty and staff who are interested in this discussion prior to January are invited to attend an early session prior to the holiday break.
Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Marshall Room
Additional sessions will be offered in January, 2025.
Thank you for your continued commitment to a safe, welcoming, inclusive campus for all.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029960840-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025
12/03/2024: Student: Jazz Ensemble Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029957885-student-jazz-ensemble-manager
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029955141-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum-and-registration
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard (basement of Anderson Residence Hall 026) will be open during the winter break!
Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm
We will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/31, and 1/1
If you are unable to make it to the open hours, you can
make an appointment (https://forms.gle/jAndtRdPipVb95eu6) or
order a box of shelf-stable items for pick up (https://forms.gle/m2mNo4QsK1fMx8Tf9)
Please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
We will be hosting a Women’s Flag Football Interest meeting on Tuesday December 10th at 10:00am in Si Melby 206. Girls and women’s flag football is the fastest growing sport in the United States and will be in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. We are looking at interest levels to begin as early as this spring.
If you cannot attend the meeting but are interested in playing please email Mel Lee at leem3@augsburg.edu.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 3–5 p.m.
Christensen Center, Einstein’s Dining Area
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
Thank you to our great partners at Aladdin for providing food and beverages for this event.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
Financial Aid & Registrar’s Office will be closing at 2:45pm on Thursday, December 12th in observation of a staff event.
submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu
Learn how to qualify, write a strong application, find a faculty mentor, and participate in URGO Summer Research!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
$6,000 for full-time researchers
$3,000 for half-time researchers
URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!
If you have any questions regarding the program please read the information packet and then contact urgo@augsburg.edu for any further questions.
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
As 2024 comes to an end, Human Resources has a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!
Faculty, Staff, and student employees, please review your payslip on 12/13/2024 for any adjustments that need to be made before the end of the year.
submitted by devries@augsburg.edu
If you love to study language and are interested in a career in public service, consider applying for a Boren Scholarship or Fellowship!
The Boren program provides between $8000 and $25,000 to to study a critical language, including Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. The program also helps you locate a position in government service. It’s open to both undergraduates (deadline: January 29, 2025) and graduate students (deadline: January 22, 2025.)
More information can be found here: https://www.borenawards.org/
If you’re interested, please contact Jacqueline deVries, Director of Grants and Fellowships, devries@augsburg.edu Applications should be submitted to me TWO weeks prior to the official deadline.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
FANAKA NATION + guests BAKARII, DJs Kwey and Salif Keita
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages, Standing
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar AvenueMinneapolis, MN, 55454
BUY TICKETS HERE!
$15 Advance, $20 Day of Show
STUDENT TICKETS ALWAYS $11 DAY OF SHOW WITH STUDENT ID!!!!
This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access Page. For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door.
The Cedar & Tamu Events Presents: Celebrating and wrapping up our 35th Anniversary highlighted shows in full shake body festive form, charismatic host/Culture Rapper, Fanaka Nation brings his fusion of hip-hop, African and other worldly sonic delights to our dancefloor.
Attendees will be the first to view/experience Fanaka’s new single release, “Loko-Motion”- with the video filmed in Kenya and Minneapolis!
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete an annual anti-racism training.
Please visit the following link for more information about this year’s training:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is partnering with Turnsignl, a Black-owned mobile app, created by two Augsburg alumni, Mychal Frelix ’19 MBA and Andre Creighton ’19 MBA, to offer subscriptions to Augsburg alumni while supporting current students.
Turnsignl is a mobile app that connects drivers with lawyers to de-escalate police interactions during traffic stops. Claim your annual TurnSignl subscription and support the Augsburg University Sankofa Circle Fellowship.
Augsburg alumni, TurnSignl is here to protect you on the road while uplifting future leaders through the Sankofa Circle Fellowship. Subscriptions are $60 annually, with 30% of the proceeds going directly to Sankofa. Be part of something bigger — and stay empowered during accidents and traffic stops.
Purchase or gift a Turnsignl subscription through Augsburg’s Turnsignl page
Purchase or gift a Turnsignl subscription through Augsburg’s Turnsignl page
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Phillips Scholars create and test innovative ideas that address community needs — running their own programming in the summer of 2026. There’s support along the way, with the students coming together starting this May and throughout the 2025-26 academic year. Scholars receive more than $9,000 in scholarships and stipends.
Ten students from any of the Minnesota private colleges listed here will be named Phillips Scholars. Financial need is one of the criteria.
Find more details and the application here:
http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/phillips
Email Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augbsburg.edu to learn more!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029960840-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025
12/03/2024: Student: Jazz Ensemble Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029957885-student-jazz-ensemble-manager
submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu
The Writing Center will be open today (12/10) during our regular hours:
In-Person: 2-8pm
Online: 6-8pm
We will be closed for winter break starting Wednesday (12/11). We will open again soon after the start of Spring semester – keep an eye on A-mail for more details!
The Augsburg Writing Center offers free writing support, both online and in-person. Skilled Augsburg students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!
Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library
In-Person Hours (stop by anytime, no appointment needed):
Monday: 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8 p.m.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029955141-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum-and-registration
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete an annual anti-racism training.
Please visit the following link for more information about this year’s training:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
As 2024 comes to an end, Human Resources has a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!
Faculty, Staff, and student employees, please review your payslip on 12/13/2024 for any adjustments that need to be made before the end of the year.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 3–5 p.m.
Christensen Center, Einstein’s Dining Area
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once the new semester starts, 1/21/25.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Like Working with Kids? Need to Finish Your Augsburg Experience? Enroll in AUGEX5B
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, makes debate teams possible in Twin Cities schools for 1,400+ students! For the first time, MNUDL is now an Augsburg Experience program.
You can support our youth and gain valuable skills as part of the AUGEX5B Special Immersion: MN Urban Debate League course.
Benefits of participating:
• This counts toward your Augsburg Experience requirement, but it’s a 0-credit course, so you do NOT have to pay for participation.
• No specific major requirement!
• By participating, you can become qualified to judge multiple types of debate, which can lead to future paying gigs with the MNUDL!
**WE WELCOME SPANISH SPEAKERS!** There are unique opportunities to engage Spanish-speaking kids and celebrate the beauty of the language through this Augsburg Experience.
The spring semester course will take place from 12:30-1:30 PM on Fridays. The location will be the Anderson Hall basement (near the Campus Cupboard and MNUDL office.)
You’ll complete 40 hours supporting the MNUDL (20 must be completed off-campus.)
Register ASAP for: AUGEX5B.
Find all the information you need to register here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/mnudl-augsburg-experience/
Questions? Contact:
Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Looking for paid professional experience in spring semester? Be our Groundwork Fellow
The MNUDL is seeking a Community Engagement Fellow to serve through the MN Alliance with Youth AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellows program starting on February 1st, serving through June 30th.
If you love telling compelling stories and connecting with youth, this role is made for you!
We’re looking for a candidate who has a strong interest in developing a communication portfolio and learning about nonprofit communication.
This paid service role is a great opportunity for college seniors, recent graduates, and those hoping to take on a future career in education or public service. Learn more and apply at the MNUDL website.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
MNUDL’s middle school debate tournament shifts are open! Join us as a volunteer in 2025.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students.
Our middle school debate teams’ practices have begun and their first tournaments are weeks away! Mark the dates on your calendar and sign up now – shifts are open on our Volunteer with Us page!
https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
JANUARY TOURNAMENTS
1/22: Wednesday, Highland HS, 3:20-7:30
1/28: Tuesday, Como HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
1/30: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
FEBRUARY TOURNAMENTS
2/6: Thursday, Washburn HS, 3:20-7:30
2/12: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-7:30
2/18: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
2/20: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
2/27: Thursday, Sanford MS, 3:20-7:30
MARCH TOURNAMENTS
3/4: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
3/6: Thursday, Camden HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/12: Wednesday, Highland HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/13: Thursday, Anthony MS, 3:20-7:30
3/26: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-8:30
Our students will debate the pros and cons of Mars Colonization! No debate experience (or expertise about Mars!) is required- we will train you.
Need transportation? No problem. Thanks to grant funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber to and from the tournament site.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We host our annual Summer Speech & Debate Camp on campus each year.
New in 2025: Pack a pillow and toothbrush – we’re back in the dorms for debate camp!
We’re offering both commuter and residential speech and debate camps for high school students!
Whether you’re looking for the classic camp experience with overnight stays or prefer a flexible day camp experience, we have you covered. Week long and multi-week stays are available.
There are camps designed for kids who are new to speech and debate and those who already have experience.
Check out the MNUDL website for current high school offerings – registration is now open for high school camps!
Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to register. Secure your spot early to make the most of your summer – and to gain the skills needed to speak like a pro!
We will be opening registration for middle school camps soon as well. Also new this year: we’re thrilled to launch our brand-new mock trial and Spanish debate camp for middle schoolers! Please stay tuned for more info.
Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/
submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu
Join Mel Lee, staff senate representative and our favorite associate athletics director, for a tour of the Augsburg fitness facilities TODAY, Monday, December 9 at 12:30pm! Mel will give a quick tour of Si Melby/Kennedy and will also be sharing how to use some of the workout equipment and a few exercises!
Please meet outside of the fitness center in the lower level of Kennedy at 12:30pm on Monday, December 9.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029955141-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum-and-registration
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029960840-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025
12/03/2024: Student: Jazz Ensemble Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029957885-student-jazz-ensemble-manager
submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu
Learn how to qualify, write a strong application, find a faculty mentor, and participate in URGO Summer Research!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
$6,000 for full-time researchers
$3,000 for half-time researchers
URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!
If you have any questions regarding the program please read the information packet and then contact urgo@augsburg.edu for any further questions.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
EARN $55 PER TOURNAMENT AS A DEBATE JUDGE!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. Augsburg alum Awale (Wally) Osman developed the Somali Debate Institute (now East African Debate League) to provide a culturally specific space for East African students to gain debate skills like public speaking, argumentation, and more. Our East African Debate League provides a space for East African students to celebrate their culture and community while learning debate skills.
This year’s debate topic, held in English, will center on the benefits and drawbacks of culturally-specific versus integrated education systems.
We’re looking for caring adults who have deep ties to the East African community (with or without debate experience!) to join us. As a judge, you’ll listen to students speak, provide constructive feedback, and choose a winner of each debate at weeknight tournaments.
You must be 18+ and pass a background check to volunteer and/or be paid $55/tournament as a debate judge.
Opportunities include:
Tues., December 17th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., January 14th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., February 4th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Sign up to be a debate judge here by clicking the shift of your choice: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
This is an excellent opportunity for East African-focused community or student groups to fundraise! Please reach out to Melekh Akintola at akintola@augsburg.edu for more information about fundraising as a group.
(Concerned about transportation? No problem! Thanks to our AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber for free! Please sign up and email our Volunteer Coordinator, Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more information.)
submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu
Warm up this holiday season at our Holiday Drop-In! Whether you’ve already applied or are thinking about applying, this is the perfect chance to stop by, enjoy some hot tea and cookies, and get your questions answered.
Thursday, December 5th
10am-1pm
Science Hall 110
Get cozy, chat with our team, and make progress on your study abroad planning!
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen is hiring student leaders – Join our team and help us stock and staff the cupboard, put on weekly food distribution in Cedar Riverside, collaborate with Soup for You, put on weekly food lab workshops, and more!
Apply here:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000027467391-campus-kitchen-leader-academic-year-2024-25
To apply, you must be work study eligible or international students. Drivers license is strongly preferred but not required. We can offer 10-20 hours a week!
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Marketing and Communication team has been working to update our social media display on Inside Augsburg. With tremendous support from IT, we’re thrilled to share that we can now display Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts!
To be featured on Inside Augsburg, please tag Augsburg University across the various platforms so we’re notified of your post and can manually reshare it to the social media feed as schedules and strategies allow.
If you have any questions, email Communication and Social Media Specialist Katie Johnson at johnsok@augsburg.edu.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 3–5 p.m.
Christensen Center, Einstein’s Dining Area
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete an annual anti-racism training.
Please visit the following link for more information about this year’s training:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Shop local at the Seward Frolic and Holiday Art Market this Saturday, December 7. The event will feature sales at local businesses in the Seward Neighborhood along with art markets showcasing local artists and artisans at the Mathews Park Recreation Center (2318 29th Ave. S), Vine Arts Center (2637 27th Ave. S) and Northern Clay Center (2424 E Franklin Ave). To see participating businesses and other event details, go to the link below.
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
As 2024 comes to an end, Human Resources has a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!
Faculty, Staff, and student employees, please review your payslip on 12/13/2024 for any adjustments that need to be made before the end of the year.
submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu
If you are looking to host an event during winter break and would like to have catering, we would ask that you please submit your event request by Friday, December 6. The catering team staff will be lighter during this time, and more planning is necessary to provide a successful experience for you and your guests.
submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu
Learn how to qualify, write a strong application, find a faculty mentor, and participate in URGO Summer Research!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
$6,000 for full-time researchers
$3,000 for half-time researchers
URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!
If you have any questions regarding the program please read the information packet and then contact urgo@augsburg.edu for any further questions.
submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu
Come play some games with students in MAT 373 Probability Theory 12/6 starting at 11:10 AM in Hagfors 104 as they present their semester projects. Take a stress break by learning some new favorites to play with friends and family over break!
The format is an open house, open invitation to all, where students will (re)-teach you a game they studied. You may also learn some cool probability aspects as well. You are welcome to stop by for 5 minutes to the whole hour.
submitted by baber@augsburg.edu
Please join SOC/URB 295: Mapping our social world in the Hagfor’s lobby today, December 5th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm for a poster presentation and closing reception. Over the semester, students in the class worked in groups to map out diversity in the Twin Cities area. Stop by to check out their completed posters, learn a little about geographic informations systems (GIS) and enjoy some refreshments. Stop by anytime between 12pm and 2pm – All are welcome!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for the Fiesta of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Come for a festive service of music, roses and tamales! Pastor Hierald Osorto, Lead Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church/Iglesia Lutheran San Pablo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will share a message and we will have students, staff, and faculty help lead the service.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
EARN $55 PER TOURNAMENT AS A DEBATE JUDGE!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. Augsburg alum Awale Osman developed the Somali Debate Institute (now East African Debate League) to provide a culturally specific space for East African students to gain debate skills like public speaking, argumentation, and more. Our East African Debate League provides a space for East African students to celebrate their culture and community while learning debate skills.
This year’s debate topic, held in English, will center on the benefits and drawbacks of culturally-specific versus integrated education systems.
We’re looking for caring adults who have deep ties to the East African community (with or without debate experience!) to join us. As a judge, you’ll listen to students speak, provide constructive feedback, and choose a winner of each debate at weeknight tournaments.
You must be 18+ and pass a background check to volunteer and/or be paid $55/tournament as a debate judge.
Opportunities include:
Tues., December 17th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., January 14th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., February 4th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Sign up to be a debate judge here by clicking the shift of your choice: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
This is an excellent opportunity for East African-focused community or student groups to fundraise! Please reach out to Melekh Akintola at akintola@augsburg.edu for more information about fundraising as a group.
(Concerned about transportation? No problem! Thanks to our AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber for free! Please sign up and email our Volunteer Coordinator, Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more information.)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Like Working with Kids? Need to Finish Your Augsburg Experience? Enroll in AUGEX5B
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, makes debate teams possible in Twin Cities schools for 1,400+ students! For the first time, MNUDL is now an Augsburg Experience program.
You can support our youth and gain valuable skills as part of the AUGEX5B Special Immersion: MN Urban Debate League course.
Benefits of participating:
• This counts toward your Augsburg Experience requirement, but it’s a 0-credit course, so you do NOT have to pay for participation.
• No specific major requirement!
• By participating, you can become qualified to judge multiple types of debate, which can lead to future paying gigs with the MNUDL!
**WE WELCOME SPANISH SPEAKERS!** There are unique opportunities to engage Spanish-speaking kids and celebrate the beauty of the language through this Augsburg Experience.
The spring semester course will take place from 12:30-1:30 PM on Fridays. The location will be the Anderson Hall basement (near the Campus Cupboard and MNUDL office.)
You’ll complete 40 hours supporting the MNUDL (20 must be completed off-campus.)
Register ASAP for: AUGEX5B.
Find all the information you need to register here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/mnudl-augsburg-experience/
Questions? Contact:
Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We host our annual Summer Speech & Debate Camp on campus each year. New in 2025: Pack a pillow and toothbrush – we’re back in the dorms for debate camp!
We’re offering both commuter and residential speech and debate camps for high school students!
Whether you’re looking for the classic camp experience with overnight stays or prefer a flexible day camp experience, we have you covered. Week long and multi-week stays are available.
There are camps designed for kids who are new to speech and debate and those who already have experience.
Check out the MNUDL website for current high school offerings – registration is now open for high school camps!
Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to register. Secure your spot early to make the most of your summer – and to gain the skills needed to speak like a pro!
We will be opening registration for middle school camps soon as well. Also new this year: we’re thrilled to launch our brand-new mock trial and Spanish debate camp for middle schoolers! Please stay tuned for more info.
Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/
submitted by doel@augsburg.edu
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you want to contribute to campus programming through departments like Campus Life, Residence Life, or Multicultural Life? If so, we invite you to apply for a student leadership position!
Available Positions:
Confluence Mentors
AugSem Leaders**
Community Advisors
Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators**
Operations Assistant*
Orientation Leaders
Community Development Assistant*
Hourly positions
Pan-Asian Student Services Intern**
Pan-Asian Student Services Family Leaders**
Bonner Community Leaders
*Note: Must have at least one semester as a Community Advisor.
**Note: Must be work study eligible
Important Dates:
Interview Date: February 22, 2025 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 | 4 PM
All student leadership positions are PAID opportunities!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out at campuslife@augsburg.edu.
Take this opportunity to enhance your leadership experience and make a meaningful impact on campus. We look forward to your application!
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from 1pm to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The last First Friday of the semester is this week, December 6, 1pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029960840-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025
12/03/2024: Student: Jazz Ensemble Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029957885-student-jazz-ensemble-manager
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2024: Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000029955141-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum-and-registration
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Charlotte Swanson, our Student Employment Specialist extraordinaire, has decided to embark on a new chapter. Charlotte’s official last day at Augsburg will be Friday December 6.
Charlotte joined Augsburg in January 2020, initially planning to support the Human Resources team for just a few months. Nearly five years later, her dedication, resourcefulness, and kindness have transformed our department and left a lasting mark on the university. From building and streamlining HR & student employment processes to offering compassionate guidance to countless Auggies and their supervisors, Charlotte has been a dependable and encouraging presence for everyone she’s worked with. Her ability to lead with care and enthusiasm (and a great playlist) has enriched the Human Resources team and the entire Augsburg community.
Charlotte’s impact will undoubtedly be felt for years to come, and her presence will be deeply missed. Please join us in celebrating her contributions and wishing her all the best for her next chapter.
We will celebrate Charlotte’s time at Augsburg with a farewell open house Today Thursday, December 5th, from 1–3 PM in the Human Resources office (Memorial 20).
Whether or not you can attend we invite you to share words of gratitude for Charlotte. The link below will allow you to submit your gratitude to a word cloud for Charlotte.
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard will be collecting donations of food items at the annual faculty/staff Holiday Party on December 12th. We greatly appreciate your consideration!
Below is our wish list of highly demanded items:
Non-perishable food such as:
– Snacks (such as trail mix, goldfish, pretzels, chips, popcorn, mixed nuts, chips)
– Mac & cheese (boxed or single-serve)
– Ramen
– Canned Soup (Preferred: more complex soups, i.e. not cream of …. or tomato )
– Spices
– Bouillon
– Rice
– Pasta
– Gluten-free pasta
– Rice noodles
– Soy sauce
– Fufu flour
– Jars of pasta sauce
– Jars of salsa
– High quality bars
– Canned beans
– Paper grocery bags and/or reusable grocery bags
– Salt
– Sugar
– Condiments (ketchup, honey, hot sauce)
– Ziplock bags
– Foil paper
Hygiene and cleaning supplies such as:
– Menstrual products (including pads, tampons, menstrual cups)
– Shampoo/ Conditioner / Body Wash / Face Wash
– Bar Soap / Hand Soap
– Bandaids/ other first aid supplies
– Laundry Detergent (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Meyers, Method, Biokleen)
– Dish Soap (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Ecover, Method, Dr Bronner’s)
– Diapers
– Baby Wipes
– Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental Floss
– Body Lotion
– Lip Balm
– Paper towels
– Toilet paper
– Deodorant
OR please feel free to bring cash or gift cards to Target, Aldi, Cub, or Seward Coop!
To read more information about the Campus Kitchen and Campus Cupboard, please visit the website here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions or comments!
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once the new semester starts, 1/21/25.
submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu
Learn how to qualify, write a strong application, find a faculty mentor, and participate in URGO Summer Research!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
$6,000 for full-time researchers
$3,000 for half-time researchers
URGO Summer Research also counts as Augsburg Experience!
If you have any questions regarding the program please read the information packet and then contact urgo@augsburg.edu for any further questions.
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from 1pm to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The last First Friday of the semester is this week, December 6, 1pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete an annual anti-racism training.
Please visit the following link for more information about this year’s training:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/
submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard will be collecting donations of food items at the annual faculty/staff Holiday Party on December 12th. We greatly appreciate your consideration!
Below is our wish list of highly demanded items:
Non-perishable food such as:
Snacks (such as trail mix, goldfish, pretzels, chips, popcorn, mixed nuts, chips)
Mac & cheese (boxed or single-serve)
Ramen
Canned Soup (Preferred: more complex soups, i.e. not cream of …. or tomato )
Spices
Bouillon
Rice
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta
Rice noodles
Soy sauce
Fufu flour
Jars of pasta sauce
Jars of salsa
High quality bars
Canned beans
Paper grocery bags and/or reusable grocery bags
Salt
Sugar
Condiments (ketchup, honey, hot sauce)
Ziplock bags
Foil paper
Hygiene and cleaning supplies such as:
Menstrual products (including pads, tampons, menstrual cups)
Shampoo/ Conditioner / Body Wash / Face Wash
Bar Soap / Hand Soap
Bandaids/ other first aid supplies
Laundry Detergent (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Meyers, Method, Biokleen)
Dish Soap (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Ecover, Method, Dr Bronner’s)
Diapers
Baby Wipes
Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental Floss
Body Lotion
Lip Balm
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Deodorant
OR please feel free to bring cash or gift cards to Target, Aldi, Cub, or Seward Coop!
To read more information about the Campus Kitchen and Campus Cupboard, please visit the website here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions or comments!
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Shop local at the Seward Frolic and Holiday Art Market this Saturday, December 7. The event will feature sales and events at local businesses in the Seward Neighborhood along with art markets showcasing local artists and artisans at the Mathews Park Recreation Center (2318 29th Ave. S), Vine Arts Center (2637 27th Ave. S) and Northern Clay Center (2424 E Franklin Ave). To see participating businesses and other event details, go to the link below.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for our final installment of the Living Stories for the semester. We will hear from Rev. K.P. Hong, who currently serves as the Minister of Faith Formation at Unity Church-Unitarian. He has served as a congregational minister in multiethnic communities and a college chaplain in interfaith settings, shaped particularly by Korean Buddhism and Christianity in the increasingly relational context of world religions. He finds cafés to be very sacred places and will almost never decline an invitation for good coffee and conversation.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
11/26/2024: Associate Director of Admissions, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000028645407-associate-director-of-admissions-pseo
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
Hello Augsburg students, faculty, and staff,
Over the next 4–5 years, Augsburg will be changing its primary information system (called Unit4 or formerly Agresso). This change will involve moving from our current campus-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with numerous third-party systems to a unified, cloud-based ERP system.
This is a complex, multi-year, campus-wide project that involves how we manage student records, registration, human resources, finances, and more. Simply put, how you interact with Augsburg as a student or employee will be changing and improving once we have made the change. How you register for classes, record time worked and time off, submit grades for your courses, and so on—all will be modernized and, ideally, improved.
Such a change can be both exciting and daunting for people so we intend to support you in this transition with plenty of information, communication, and campus engagement as the project moves forward. The first steps will be to document business processes and engage key functional areas in preparation for campus visits by potential vendors this spring.
On the project web page https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/about-it/cloud-erp-project/ you’ll find information on project timeline, decision process, and project goals. That project page will grow and expand over time. If you have any questions about the project please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
– Scott Krajewski ’94, ’21 MBA
AVP for IT
submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu
If you are looking to host an event during winter break and would like to have catering, we would ask that you please submit your event request by Friday, December 6. The catering team staff will be lighter during this time, and more planning is necessary to provide a successful experience for you and your guests.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
EARN $55 PER TOURNAMENT AS A DEBATE JUDGE!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. Augsburg alum Awale Osman developed the Somali Debate Institute (now East African Debate League) to provide a culturally specific space for East African students to gain debate skills like public speaking, argumentation, and more. Our East African Debate League provides a space for East African students to celebrate their culture and community while learning debate skills.
This year’s debate topic, held in English, will center on the benefits and drawbacks of culturally-specific versus integrated education systems.
We’re looking for caring adults who have deep ties to the East African community (with or without debate experience!) to join us. As a judge, you’ll listen to students speak, provide constructive feedback, and choose a winner of each debate at weeknight tournaments.
You must be 18+ and pass a background check to volunteer and/or be paid $55/tournament as a debate judge.
Opportunities include:
Tues., December 17th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., January 14th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Tues., February 4th: 3:15-7:15 PM
Sign up to be a debate judge here by clicking the shift of your choice: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
This is an excellent opportunity for East African-focused community or student groups to fundraise! Please reach out to Melekh Akintola at akintola@augsburg.edu for more information about fundraising as a group.
(Concerned about transportation? No problem! Thanks to our AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber for free! Please sign up and email our Volunteer Coordinator, Johan at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu for more information.)
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Our Advent Vespers theme “See Revealed Creation’s Splendor” is a response to the shared sense of anxiety we feel around the ongoing climate crisis. Gus Speth, environmental lawyer and a US Advisor on climate change, writes, “I used to think that top environmental problems were biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and climate change. I thought that thirty years of good science could address these problems. I was wrong…The top environmental problems are selfishness, greed and apathy, and to deal with these we need a cultural and spiritual transformation and we scientists don’t know how to do that…”
Our common concern for creation begins with a transformation of the heart, with a recognition that the world was created in Love and that we are called to live in harmony with it. For Christians, the birth of Jesus represents God’s full identification with, and within, the created world. In Christ, we “see revealed” God’s decision to dwell deeply within all living creatures. What good and joyful news!
Join us at Central Lutheran Church on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 pm or on Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 pm or 5:00 pm. Reservations at http://www.augsburg.edu/vespers.
As part of your Advent journey, Campus Ministry along with the Augsburg Community has created a devotional booklet with readings and reflections for each day of Advent. Booklets are available in the Campus Ministry office, Foss 104 or online at:
http://web.augsburg.edu/campusministry/Advent_Vespers/Vespers_2024/Advent_Vespers_Devotional_2024.pdf
