Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu

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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

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Please join SOC/URB 295: Mapping our social world in the Hagfor’s lobby on Thursday 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. All are welcome!

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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/

Click Here to Register

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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.

Submit Your Request Today!

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, December 4, 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 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/

Click Here to Register

submitted by koyzin@augsburg.edu

Please consider bringing a nonperishable food or hygiene item to support the Campus Cupboard! Linked is a list of high priority/preferred items:) Thank you!

Suggested Items for Campus Cupboard

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Join Mel Lee, staff senate representative and our favorite associate athletics director, for a tour of the Augsburg fitness facilities on 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.

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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.

Suggested items for Campus Cupbaord

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear President Paul Pribbenow preach about “A Weary World.” Anna Colbenson will play the prelude on violin.

submitted by rengifoj@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.
HOLIDAY DROP-IN
Thursday December 5th 2024
10am-1pm
Science Hall 110

Get cozy, chat with our friendly team, and make progress on your plans!
Don’t miss this festive opportunity to relax, connect, and prepare for what’s next!

Learn more about our programs here

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The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55454
All Ages, Seated
$18 Advance, $23 Day of Show – BUY TICKETS HERE

This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. 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.

Join us for “Flowers Now!” a performance and an awards ceremony honoring the contributions of a generation who helped build the Black Arts Movement and happen to call the Twin Cities home. The event will honor Donald and Faye Washington, Jean Ann Durades, Babatunde Lea, Douglas R. Ewart, Janis Lane Ewart, Seitu Jones, Carolyn Holbrook, Ta-coumba Aiken and Louis Alemayehu, community elders who have left a distinct impact on the artistic culture of cities in the upper midwest. We gather to honor their work as beloved institution-builders, teachers, mentors, philanthropists, and devotees of the artistic calling. The program will be hosted by renowned poet Tish Jones.

With performances by drummer Kevin Washington, flutist Nicole Mitchell and poet Louis Alemayehu.

Event sponsors include the University of Minnesota Libraries, Givens Collection of African American Literature and Life and KFAI Radio.

BUY TICKETS HERE

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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!

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Join Campus Kitchen for a Food Lab workshop making Stir Fry this Wednesday 12/4 at 4:30pm in Hagfors 108! Please RSVP via this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwKPzU3O3aIX6aR1ECeHgwk6-5I1wA6pCsSpntUd7Z3TI0-Q/viewform

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.

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All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation at noon today. Join Vice President for Operations Rebecca John for a conversation about the refresh of the campus master plan.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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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!

BUY TICKETS HERE!

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The Dean of Students Office, Campus Life, and Dining Services are excited to host the Fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast! Join us at The Commons on Monday, December 2 from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

The Late Night Breakfast is an end-of-semester tradition where all undergraduate students (residential and commuter!) are invited to partake in a FREE late-night hot breakfast meal prior to the start of finals week. We will be holding a prize drawing for an Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds for all students who attend. Students need to be present to enter the drawing but do not need to stay for the duration of the event to win a prize.

The menu includes: french toast, cheesy eggs and vegetable strata, Halal breakfast sausage patties, pork sausage links, hash brown potato triangles, scrambled eggs, sushi, gourmet coffee, ice cream sundaes, and mounds of baked goods.

We hope to see you there!

Fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast

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All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation on Tuesday, December 3. Join Vice President for Operations Rebecca John for a conversation about the refresh of the campus master plan.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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.

Suggested items for Campus Cupboard

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/

Click Here to Register

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office, Campus Life, and Dining Services are excited to host the Fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast! Join us at The Commons on Monday, December 3 from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

The Late Night Breakfast is an end-of-semester tradition where all undergraduate students (residential and commuter!) are invited to partake in a FREE late-night hot breakfast meal prior to the start of finals week. We will be holding a prize drawing for an Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds for all students who attend. Students need to be present to enter the drawing but do not need to stay for the duration of the event to win a prize.

The menu includes: french toast, cheesy eggs and vegetable strata, Halal breakfast sausage patties, pork sausage links, hash brown potato triangles, scrambled eggs, sushi, gourmet coffee, ice cream sundaes, and mounds of baked goods.

We hope to see you there!

Fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 to hear Moumita Dasgupta share her story in the final installment of the semester of the Uncovering Vocation series, co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation.

Moumita Dasgupta joined the Department of Physics as an Assistant Professor Fall 2019. Prior to this appointment, she was a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Smith College and a teaching fellow at Amherst College. She specializes in soft matter and biophysics.

She is passionate about undergraduate teaching and adapts a combination of traditional pedagogical styles and more modern active learning, project-based learning, and design thinking methodologies. She cares about creating an inclusive learning environment in the classroom, where individuals with diversity of socio-economic background, outlook and culture feel equally welcome to participate and contribute.

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.

Suggested items for Campus Cupboard

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation on Tuesday, December 3. Join Vice President for Operations Rebecca John for a conversation about the refresh of the campus master plan.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

Social Work Students:

With the legislative session quickly approaching, it’s more important than ever for social work students to come together, share ideas, and support one another. Your voice and participation are essential, and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation!

The next NASW-MN Student Affinity Group meeting is this Wednesday (11/27).

Meeting Details:
Date/Time: Wednesday, 11/27/2024, at 6:30 PM
Zoom Link: use the interest sign-up link below to access zoom info

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Bryce Premo
MSW Representative, NASW-MN

Interest Sign-up

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/

Click Here to Register

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on Tuesday, November 26 at 11:30 to hear Moumita Dasgupta share her story in the final installment of the semester of the Uncovering Vocation series, co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation.

Moumita Dasgupta joined the Department of Physics as an Assistant Professor Fall 2019. Prior to this appointment, she was a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Smith College and a teaching fellow at Amherst College. She specializes in soft matter and biophysics.

She is passionate about undergraduate teaching and adapts a combination of traditional pedagogical styles and more modern active learning, project-based learning, and design thinking methodologies. She cares about creating an inclusive learning environment in the classroom, where individuals with diversity of socio-economic background, outlook and culture feel equally welcome to participate and contribute.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Mallory Alekna and her class will lead an interactive time with ukuleles. They will play
music and invite participants to join in with instruments.

submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu

Join Campus Kitchen for a Food Lab workshop making Lasagna this Wednesday 11/27 at 4:30pm in Hagfors 108! Please RSVP via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2PV55rHdIRkUqAypPN6xqxALZZqMMipDwSP21U5oGHoZ89w/viewform

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 johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office, Campus Life, and Dining Services are excited to host the Fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast! Join us at The Commons on Monday, December 2 from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

The Late Night Breakfast is an end-of-semester tradition where all undergraduate students (residential and commuter!) are invited to partake in a FREE late-night hot breakfast meal prior to the start of finals week. We will be holding a prize drawing for an Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds for all students who attend. Students need to be present to enter the drawing but do not need to stay for the duration of the event to win a prize.

The menu includes: french toast, cheesy eggs and vegetable strata, Halal breakfast sausage patties, pork sausage links, hash brown potato triangles, scrambled eggs, sushi, gourmet coffee, ice cream sundaes, and mounds of baked goods.

We hope to see you there!

Fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast

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Please join the MUS160 class for upcoming events!

Friday November 22nd
10:40-11:10am Christensen Center near Einsteins

Monday November 25th
10:40am-11am; Hoversten Chapel – Chapel Service

Come listen or jump in and play along

ALL ARE WELCOME!

See details here!

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Bettine Hermanson, Director, International Students & Scholar Services, Norway Hub, and Sarah Morgan, Program Associate, Off-Campus Study, share about how they support students at Augsburg.

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Join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the Marshall Room (first floor of
Christensen Center) on Thursday, December 5th from 2-3 p.m., where our upper-level graduate students will discuss their Clinical Research Project proposals. This annual event serves as a great opportunity to get to know our program, and to explore our students’ exciting research trajectories.

Light refreshments will be provided!

submitted by alekna@augsburg.edu

Please join the MUS160 class for upcoming events!

Friday November 22nd
10:40-11:10am Christensen Center near Einsteins

Monday November 25th
10:40am-11am; Hoversten Chapel – Chapel Service

Come listen or jump in and play along 🙂

ALL ARE WELCOME!

See details here!

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on Tuesday, November 26 at 11:30 to hear Moumita Dasgupta share her story in the final installment of the semester of the Uncovering Vocation series, co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation.

Moumita Dasgupta joined the Department of Physics as an Assistant Professor Fall 2019. Prior to this appointment, she was a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Smith College and a teaching fellow at Amherst College. She specializes in soft matter and biophysics.

She is passionate about undergraduate teaching and adapts a combination of traditional pedagogical styles and more modern active learning, project-based learning, and design thinking methodologies. She cares about creating an inclusive learning environment in the classroom, where individuals with diversity of socio-economic background, outlook and culture feel equally welcome to participate and contribute.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Pastoral Intern Lucas Carlson preach. Today Nate Crary will be our guest musician.

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/

Click Here to Register

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

In partnership with Strommen and AOSU, join us for an informational session about the Travelers EDGE program.

Date: Wed Nov 20th from 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Hagfors 150 B/C

Hear from current Scholars and Alumni on how they have benefited from the program and how it jumpstart their career.

Who are we recruiting?
– First year students
– Studying in accounting, communications, econ, finance, international business, management, math, MIS and marketing

What are the benefits to the program?
– Scholarship
– Career and professional development
– Internship and mentoring opportunities
– Community
– And more!

Learn more!

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The Staff Senate will host its first casual meet and greet TODAY (Wednesday, November 20) from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in OCG 100. Come for the whole gathering or drop in as you can.

This will be the first date to gather and share staff experiences with the Senate. Light refreshments will be provided.

Fill out the RSVP Form (https://forms.gle/G5udjM8oCVcimWV56) to let us know if you will be able to join us on Wednesday, November 20, other times that would be good for you to participate in staff senate events and gatherings, and to share any other questions or concerns you might have.

Save the date for some Wellness with Mel on Monday December 9 at 12:30 p.m. Mel will tour the Fitness Center and share how you can use equipment to destress.

To contact the Staff Senate, please send messages with praises, shout-outs, concerns, issues or observations to staffsenate@augsburg.edu.