Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu

Interactive Interfaith Conversation: What Does Care Look Like in Professional Settings?

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith Scholars and the Interfaith Institute for a guest panel and conversation on what care looks like in professional settings.

When: Thursday, November 7
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Hagfors 101
Who: All are welcome!

Special guests include Jenean Gilmer, Program Manager for Community-Engaged Learning at the Sabo Center; Katie Clark, Associate Professor in Nursing and Executive Director of the Augsburg Health Commons; and Joffrey Wilson, Vice President Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mortenson.

If you need accommodations, please contact us: interfaith@augsburg.edu

Enemy of the People Performing This Week

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Come see Enemy of the People! (A musical adaptation)

Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Students are just $5!! General Public is $12 and other Augsburg Community is $10!

An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.

TICKETS TO SEE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Moodle Update

submitted by hadjiyanis@augsburg.edu

Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve Augsburg’s Moodle site.

Over the past month we added new features that worked well in our test environment, but one feature acted differently when a lot of people were using Moodle at the same time. It caused performance issues with our level of user activity. So, we’re working with the feature’s vendor to get to the root cause.

On the IT page is a status page that will note when services are down.

IT page

Remaining Sessions for Seeing Things Whole Continuing Education Series

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Join us for the remaining sessions of STW’s Continuing Education Series designed to empower you with the tools and insights needed to tackle challenges, make informed decisions, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change.

Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday, Oct 29: Types of Knowledge: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Tuesday, Nov 12: The Coin Flip Model of Responsible Decision-Making
Tuesday, Nov 19: Communication, Clarity, and Collaboration
Tuesday, Nov 26th: Mindful Implementation and Change

All Sessions are Online, last 90 minutes, and start at 12:00 pm CST. All sessions are taught by Elaine Eschenbacher.

Use the coupon code: #STWCESeries2024 to receive 50% off the registration fee.

Register –> https://bit.ly/STWCEseries24

Questions? Contact Keri at cliftonk@augsburg.edu

All Saints Commemoration

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

On Friday, November 1, we will hold an All Saints service at 10:40 am in Hoversten Chapel. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. In this service we remember loved ones who have died, especially in this past year. We will hold a special service with music from the Global Harmony Choir, music faculty Kenneth Green and Brian De Young, and student chamber musicians. Please submit names you would like included in the service to the campus ministry office by emailing Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by noon on October 31.

Día de los Muertos Program on October 31

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

“These are the times to grow our souls.”
–Grace Lee Boggs

Please join Campus Ministry and the Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies in a student-led community program in commemoration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The program will take place on Thursday, October 31, from 11:30am to 11:50am in the Hoversten Chapel. All are welcome as we take a moment to honor the departed. Small refreshments will also be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Antonio Vásquez at vasquez1@augsburg.edu.

TODAY: Focused Conversation on 2024 Election

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the second of two October Focused Conversations, taking place at noon today. Join us for a conversation about navigating the upcoming election both in and out of the classroom.

Speakers:
– Bob Groven, associate professor of communication studies and director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League
– Alex Fink, assistant professor of social work and director of the Sabo Center
– Mike Grewe, dean of students

Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/22/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000022118039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/21/2024: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021874685-public-safety-officer

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/22/2024: Student: Inter-Library Loan Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000022139775-student-inter-library-loan-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
10/18/2024: Student: ISSS Orientation Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021520305-student-isss-orientation-leader

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/

Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu or stop by Hagfors 101, Tuesdays, between 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Prepare for Delays: Northbound I-35W Ramp and I-94 Lane Closures (October 28–November 29)

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

If you travel to campus via northbound I-35W and I-94 in Minneapolis, you will need to plan your route in advance and give yourself additional travel time starting October 28.

Beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 28, the ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 will be closed through Friday, November 29. Both directions of I-94 will also be reduced to two lanes between 11th Avenue South and Franklin Avenue Southeast.

The lane and ramp closures are necessary to allow crews to build crossovers to shift traffic during construction on I-94 in 2025. Crews will be doing maintenance and repair work on five bridges along I-94 in Minneapolis. These bridges include:

– I-94 bridge (Dartmouth Bridge) that spans the Mississippi River
– Riverside Avenue bridge over I-94
– I-94 over Cedar Avenue
– I-94 over the Light Rail Transit (Blue Line)
– I-94 over Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave.

During construction in 2025, motorists can expect I-94 to be reduced to two lanes in each direction between Hwy 55/Hiawatha Avenue and the Franklin Avenue bridge over I-94. Crews will also need to temporarily close ramps along I-94 at Huron Blvd, Riverside Avenue, Cedar Avenue, and 6th and 7th streets near downtown Minneapolis. When construction is completed in fall 2025, these five bridges along I-94 will have a smoother and safer riding surface.

Visit the I-94 Minneapolis MNDOT project webpage.

Enemy of the People Performing in Eight Days

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Come see Enemy of the People! (A musical adaptation)

Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Students are just $5!! General Public is $12 and other Augsburg Community is $10!

An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.

TICKETS TO SEE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Time to Sign-Up for Augsburg’s Annual Anti-Racism Training

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

Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Requirement Reminder

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 the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and stay in good-standing every year following completion.

To learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/certificate-program/

To register for a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program workshop, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar/

To get a report outlining your progress in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, email inclusion@augsburg.edu and request a “progress report”.

Monday: Focused Conversation on 2024 Election

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the second of two October Focused Conversations on Monday, October 28. Join us for a conversation about navigating the upcoming election both in and out of the classroom.

Speakers:
– Bob Groven, associate professor of communication studies and director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League
– Alex Fink, assistant professor of social work and director of the Sabo Center
– Mike Grewe, dean of students

Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/22/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000022118039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/21/2024: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021874685-public-safety-officer

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Student Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/22/2024: Student: Inter-Library Loan Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000022139775-student-inter-library-loan-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
10/18/2024: Student: ISSS Orientation Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021520305-student-isss-orientation-leader
10/17/2024: Student: Concert Band Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021178878-student-concert-band-manager

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Time to Sign-Up for Augsburg’s Annual Anti-Racism Training

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

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/22/2024: Student: Inter-Library Loan Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000022139775-student-inter-library-loan-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
10/18/2024: Student: ISSS Orientation Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021520305-student-isss-orientation-leader
10/17/2024: Student: Concert Band Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021178878-student-concert-band-manager
10/16/2024: Student: Public Safety Overnight Dispatcher, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020817128-student-public-safety-overnight-dispatcher-academic-year-2024-25

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Requirement Reminder

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 the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and stay in good-standing every year following completion.

To learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/certificate-program/

To register for a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program workshop, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar/

To get a report outlining your progress in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, email inclusion@augsburg.edu and request a “progress report”.

Día de los Muertos Program on October 31

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join Campus Ministry and the Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies in a student-led community program in commemoration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The program will take place on Thursday, October 31, from 11:30am to 11:50am in the Hoversten Chapel. All are welcome as we take a moment to honor the departed. Small refreshments will also be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Antonio Vásquez at vasquez1@augsburg.edu.

Enemy of the People Performing in Nine Days

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Come see Enemy of the People! (A musical adaptation)

Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Students are just $5!! General Public is $12 and other Augsburg Community is $10!

An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.

TICKETS TO SEE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Monday: Focused Conversation on 2024 Election

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the second of two October Focused Conversations on Monday, October 28. Join us for a conversation about navigating the upcoming election both in and out of the classroom.

Speakers:
– Bob Groven, associate professor of communication studies and director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League
– Alex Fink, assistant professor of social work and director of the Sabo Center
– Mike Grewe, dean of students

Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/22/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000022118039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/21/2024: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021874685-public-safety-officer

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Enemy of the People Performing in Ten Days

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Come see Enemy of the People! (A musical adaptation)

Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Students are just $5!! General Public is $12 and other Augsburg Community is $10!

An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.

TICKETS TO SEE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Hiring Site Director for Augsburg CGEE in Norway

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) and our partner institution in Norway, Østfold University College (OUC), are seeking qualified candidates to serve as the Site Director for our newest CGEE location based in Fredrikstad, Norway.

Learn more about the program: “Social Systems, Sustainability, and Justice in Norway”: http://go.augsburg.edu/norway

This full-time, year-round role will be a temporary position for three years, with the possibility of renewal into a permanent position after three years. This is a unique opportunity to lead and deliver high-impact educational programs, fostering cross-cultural understanding and academic excellence.

The Site Director will be responsible for managing and delivering university-level programming for US students enrolled in OUC’s joint programs with Augsburg CGEE. The main program, “Social Systems, Sustainability, and Justice in Norway,” spans a full semester and is offered twice a year, in the fall term and again in the spring term. The position also involves organizing and leading shorter customized programs that range from 1 to 3 weeks in length.

The position of Site Director will be an exciting and highly varied role. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, as you will be providing support to the students in the program, as well as coordinating and collaborating with relevant departments at OUC and reporting to CGEE. The position will require a significant amount of attention at times and will be considered a highly independent position, and some traveling between OUC and CGEE must be anticipated.

The position is located at Østfold University College, at the Fredrikstad campus, in Norway.

Apply by October 31, 2024.

Please note all questions about the hiring process should be directed to our partners at Østfold University College: Randi Sommerfelt, Dean, randi.sommerfelt[at]hiof.no

See full job posting on Østfold University College’s job board.

November 1 Deadline: Faculty-Led Study Abroad/Away Course Proposals

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

The deadline for proposing domestic and international off-campus courses in academic year 2025-26 is November 1. If you have any questions about the proposal process or want to talk through a course idea, please contact Leah Spinosa de Vega in CGEE.

More information on submitting an off-campus course proposal.

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/

Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu or stop by Hagfors 101, Tuesdays, between 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Adjunct Faculty: Coffee with Your Union Stewards

submitted by gerlachs@augsburg.edu

Are you an adjunct faculty member? If so, please stop by Einstein’s Bagels in the Christensen Center Wednesday (today) between 12:30-1:30pm to say hello and chat with your Adjunct Union Stewards. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the union or the provisions of our Collective Bargaining Agreement, and coffee is on us!

Please Submit Names for All Saints Day Service

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

On Friday, November 1, we will hold an All Saints service at 10:40 am in Hoversten Chapel. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. In this service we remember loved ones who have died, especially in this past year. We celebrate and remember through song and prayer. Please submit names you would like included in the service to the campus ministry office by emailing Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by noon on October 31.

Next Week: Focused Conversation on 2024 Election

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the second of two October Focused Conversations on Monday, October 28. Join us for a conversation about navigating the upcoming election both in and out of the classroom.

Speakers:
– Bob Groven, associate professor of communication studies and director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League
– Alex Fink, assistant professor of social work and director of the Sabo Center
– Mike Grewe, dean of students

Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/18/2024: Student: ISSS Orientation Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021520305-student-isss-orientation-leader
10/17/2024: Student: Concert Band Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021178878-student-concert-band-manager
10/16/2024: Student: Public Safety Overnight Dispatcher, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020817128-student-public-safety-overnight-dispatcher-academic-year-2024-25
10/15/2024: Student: Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020497905-student-part-time-public-safety-officer-academic-year-2024-25

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Get in the Halloween Spirit: Judge Debates at MNUDL’s Halloween-Themed Tournament

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking volunteers to judge debates this Friday (virtually) or Saturday (in person at Roseville Area High School.)

By judging debate, you’re helping students gain crucial academic skills like argumentation, critical thinking, reading comprehension, public speaking, and more. Plus, it’s a chance for them to gain confidence, collaborate with teammates, and take pride in representing their schools in a fun and competitive setting!

The tournament will have fun Halloween activities like a costume contest, treats, painted bowling pin trophies, and spooky vibes.

No debate experience is required to judge for the MNUDL. We’ll train you!

Please use this link to sign up by clicking on the relevant calendar date and shift:

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Need a ride? Our grant through the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund allows us to provide transportation to tournaments, if this is a barrier to your participation. If you need a ride to judge at Roseville Area High School, let our Volunteer Coordinator, Johan, know at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Prepare for Delays: Northbound I-35W Ramp and I-94 Lane Closures (October 28–November 29)

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

If you travel to campus via northbound I-35W and I-94 in Minneapolis, you will need to plan your route in advance and give yourself additional travel time starting October 28.

Beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 28, the ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 will be closed through Friday, November 29. Both directions of I-94 will also be reduced to two lanes between 11th Avenue South and Franklin Avenue Southeast.

The lane and ramp closures are necessary to allow crews to build crossovers to shift traffic during construction on I-94 in 2025. Crews will be doing maintenance and repair work on five bridges along I-94 in Minneapolis. These bridges include:

– I-94 bridge (Dartmouth Bridge) that spans the Mississippi River
– Riverside Avenue bridge over I-94
– I-94 over Cedar Avenue
– I-94 over the Light Rail Transit (Blue Line)
– I-94 over Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave.

During construction in 2025, motorists can expect I-94 to be reduced to two lanes in each direction between Hwy 55/Hiawatha Avenue and the Franklin Avenue bridge over I-94. Crews will also need to temporarily close ramps along I-94 at Huron Blvd, Riverside Avenue, Cedar Avenue, and 6th and 7th streets near downtown Minneapolis. When construction is completed in fall 2025, these five bridges along I-94 will have a smoother and safer riding surface.

Visit the I-94 Minneapolis MNDOT project webpage.

Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Requirement Reminder

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 the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and stay in good-standing every year following completion.

To learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/certificate-program/

To register for a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program workshop, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar/

To get a report outlining your progress in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, email inclusion@augsburg.edu and request a “progress report”.

Time to Sign Up for Augsburg’s Annual Anti-racism Training

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

Advancement Update: Augsburg Fund Allocation Policy Takes Effect November 1

submitted by cjohnson@augsburg.edu

At their fall meeting, the Board of Regents voted to implement a new Augsburg Fund Allocation policy as of November 1, 2024. Under this policy, Augsburg will allocate 5% of all restricted philanthropic gifts to the Augsburg Fund. In practice, this means that 95 cents on the dollar will go to accomplish the specific purpose of the gift. The remaining five cents will support the university as a whole.

It is important to note that this new policy will not apply to any gifts or pledges made before November 1, 2024. Additionally, Augsburg Fund Allocation will not be taken from distributions of existing endowed or restricted current-use funds, regardless of when the funds were established.

While it comprises a small percentage of any individual gift, this incremental allocation to the Augsburg Fund represents a significant investment in Augsburg’s future. Today, a majority of philanthropic gifts to Augsburg are directed toward a specific purpose, like a new scholarship or an athletic team. These activities typically require additional investments that are not funded by the gift itself—things like finance and business operations, fundraising, IT, and human resources. The Augsburg Fund allocation helps to offset these costs while supporting Augsburg’s long-term financial sustainability.

Under this policy, 100% of every gift will continue to benefit Augsburg and will be recognized in full as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. Donors can also continue to give directly to the Augsburg Fund, with no change in how those gifts are allocated. While this allocation practice is new for Augsburg, it mirrors similar policies in place at universities across the country.

Contact Amy Alkire, vice president for institutional advancement, with any questions. Amy can be emailed at alkirea@augsburg.edu or contacted by phone at 651-323-4844.

Learn more about the Augsburg Fund Allocation.

Learn More about the Augsburg Fund Allocation

Daily Chapel: Ellen Weber

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 for our next Uncovering Vocation chapel. Ellen Weber, Operations Program Associate for the Christensen Center for Vocation, will tell her story. Ellen joined the Christensen Center for Vocation team at the beginning of March 2022 and supports CCV by helping communicate the stories of their work. Additionally, she developed and implemented a new online collaborative learning community project.
Prior to working at Augsburg, she worked in a variety of settings from youth and young adult ministry, CADI waiver case management, speech coaching, working in higher ed, and working as a parent educator. Ellen was a member of the Riverside Innovation Hub’s first congregational partners working with young adults in a South Minneapolis congregation where she traveled with a group to Guatemala. They brought back their learnings that bloomed into a community space with fruit trees, a community garden and honey from the bees on top of the church. She serves on the board of Mental Health Connect, a collaborative that supports congregations with mental health resources, and is a member of the New Brighton Equity Commission.

All Saints Commemoration on November 1

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

On Friday, November 1, we will hold an All Saints service at 10:40 am in Hoversten Chapel. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. In this service we remember loved ones who have died, especially in this past year. We celebrate and remember through song and prayer. Please submit names you would like included in the service to the campus ministry office by emailing Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by noon on October 31.

MN House 60B Candidate Forum on Campus TONIGHT

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The election is on November 5! Join Augsburg Day Student Government and Campus Life for an informational forum with candidates from MN House 60B (Augsburg’s district), moderated by student leaders and Campus Life.

What: MN House 60B candidate forum
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room, Christensen Center

View event details on Auggie Life.

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/18/2024: Student: ISSS Orientation Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021520305-student-isss-orientation-leader
10/17/2024: Student: Concert Band Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021178878-student-concert-band-manager
10/16/2024: Student: Public Safety Overnight Dispatcher, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020817128-student-public-safety-overnight-dispatcher-academic-year-2024-25
10/15/2024: Student: Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020497905-student-part-time-public-safety-officer-academic-year-2024-25

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Faculty/Staff Headshot Photos Available

submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff headshot portraits from this Fall are available to download from the linked Google Drive folder. You must be logged into your Augsburg email/Google account to gain access.

If your headshot needs to be updated on the website, please submit a request to our Project Management System–Lytho.

Faculty/Staff Headshot Photos Google Drive Folder

Seeing Things Whole’s New Series Starts Tuesday

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole is launching a new Continuing Education Series. The series consists of five interactive workshops, each aimed at enhancing your ability to mindfully lead through change. The workshops cover the following over five weeks:

Tuesday, Oct 22 Articulating Your Challenge
Tuesday, Oct 29 Types of Knowledge: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Tuesday, Nov 12 The Coin Flip Model of Responsible Decision-Making
Tuesday, Nov 19 Communication, Clarity, and Collaboration
Tuesday, Nov 26th Mindful Implementation and Change
*** All Sessions are Online, last 90 minutes, and start at 12:00 pm CST. All sessions are taught by Professor Elaine Eschenbacher.

Cost
$100
Use the coupon code #STWCESeries20$ to receive a $20 discount.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Only able to attend one session? Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu to make individual arrangements.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Immigrant Students’ Stories – TODAY

submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu

Yacoub’s EDC 554 ( Teaching Refugee and Immigrant Youth) Class is excited to invite you to a short but very special event on our campus that you won’t want to miss! Join us for a storytelling session featuring two of our amazing immigrant students. They’ll be sharing their inspiring journeys through the education system, highlighting the challenges they’ve faced and the resilience they’ve found along the way.

Come on down to East Commons on Monday, October 21st, from 5 PM to 6 PM. It’ll be a great chance to hear their stories and learn some valuable lessons. Feel free to bring a friend— the more, the merrier!

Thanks, and we can’t wait to see you there!

file:///Users/aljaffer/Downloads/attachments%20(3)/General%20document%20-%20Google%20Docs.pdf

Winter Clothing Donations Needed

submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu

Hello all,
Boxes will be placed in five different buildings on our campus from October 9th to October 30th. We are collecting winter clothes for newly arrived immigrant parents and children. The items needed are snow pants, boots, coats, sweaters, gloves, socks, and winter hats. The clothes are for all genders and all ages. Thank you very much for your donations and support.
The boxes will be in the following buildings:
– Christensen Center Lobby (Outside of Stormmen Center)
– Enrollment Center Lobby
– Foss Atrium ( Outside fo the campus ministry offices)
– Oren Gateway Center
-Si Melby Lobby (outside of athletic offices)
Or you can just drop it at the Education Suite

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Site Visit

submitted by matz@augsburg.edu

The site visit associated with Augsburg’s reaffirmation of accreditation is taking place today and tomorrow (October 21-22). Members of a review team from the Higher Learning Commission are on campus to meet with members of the Augsburg community. We invite your participation at the following open forums:

Open forum on Mission (Assurance Argument Criterion 1) – Monday, Oct. 21, 9:30 – 10:15 – Marshall Room

Open forum on Responsible Conduct, Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning (Assurance Argument Criteria 2 & 5) – Monday, Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:15 – Marshall Room

Open forum on Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, Support, Evaluation & Improvement (Assurance Argument Criteria 3 & 4) – Monday, Oct. 21 3:00 – 3:45 – Hoversten Chapel (Foss)

Additional information and the full site visit schedule is posted on the HLC Moodle site (augsburg.edu/hlc).

HLC Moodle Site

MN House 60B Candidate Forum TOMORROW

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The election is on November 5! Join Augsburg Day Student Government and Campus Life for an informational forum with candidates from MN House 60B (Augsburg’s district), moderated by student leaders and Campus Life.

What: MN House 60B candidate forum
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room, Christensen Center

View event details on Auggie Life.

Time to Sign Up for Augsburg’s Annual Anti-Racism Training

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

New Student Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/17/2024: Student: Concert Band Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000021178878-student-concert-band-manager
10/16/2024: Student: Public Safety Overnight Dispatcher, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020817128-student-public-safety-overnight-dispatcher-academic-year-2024-25
10/15/2024: Student: Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020497905-student-part-time-public-safety-officer-academic-year-2024-25

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Requirement Reminder

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 the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and stay in good-standing every year following completion.

To learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/certificate-program/

To register for a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program workshop, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar/

To get a report outlining your progress in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, email inclusion@augsburg.edu and request a “progress report”.

Winter Clothing Donation Needed

submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu

Hello all,
Boxes will be placed in five different buildings on our campus from October 9th to October 30th. We are collecting winter clothes for newly arrived immigrant parents and children. The items needed are snow pants, boots, coats, sweaters, gloves, socks, and winter hats. The clothes are for all genders and all ages. Thank you very much for your donations and support.
The boxes will be in the following buildings:
– Christensen Center Lobby (Outside of Stormmen Center)
– Enrollment Center Lobby
– Foss Atrium ( Outside fo the campus ministry offices)
– Oren Gateway Center
-Si Melby Lobby (outside of athletic offices)
Or you can just drop it at the Education Suite

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Site Visit

submitted by matz@augsburg.edu

The site visit associated with Augsburg’s reaffirmation of accreditation will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week (October 21-22). During this visit members of a review team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus to meet with members of the Augsburg community. We invite your participation at the following open forums:

Open forum on Mission (Assurance Argument Criterion 1) – Monday, Oct. 21, 9:30 – 10:15 – Marshall Room

Open forum on Responsible Conduct, Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning (Assurance Argument Criteria 2 & 5) – Monday, Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:15 – Marshall Room

Open forum on Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, Support, Evaluation & Improvement (Assurance Argument Criteria 3 & 4) – Monday, Oct. 21 3:00 – 3:45 – Hoversten Chapel (Foss)

Additional information and the full site visit schedule is posted on the HLC Moodle site (augsburg.edu/hlc).

HLC Moodle site

Immigrant Student Stories

submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu

Yacoub’s EDC 554 ( Teaching Refugee and Immigrant Youth) Class is excited to invite you to a short but very special event on our campus that you won’t want to miss! Join us for a storytelling session featuring two of our amazing immigrant students. They’ll be sharing their inspiring journeys through the education system, highlighting the challenges they’ve faced and the resilience they’ve found along the way.

Come on down to East Commons on Monday, October 21st, from 5 PM to 6 PM. It’ll be a great chance to hear their stories and learn some valuable lessons. Feel free to bring a friend— the more, the merrier!

Thanks, and we can’t wait to see you there!

file:///Users/aljaffer/Downloads/attachments%20(3)/General%20document%20-%20Google%20Docs.pdf

Enemy of the People Performing in Two Weeks

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Come see Enemy of the People!

Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
General Public is $12 and Augsburg Community is $10!

An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.

TICKETS

All Saints Commemoration

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

All Saints

On Friday, November 1, we will hold an All Saints service at 10:40 am in Hoversten Chapel. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. In this service we remember loved ones who have died, especially in this past year. We celebrate and remember through song and prayer. Please submit names you would like included in the service to the campus ministry office by emailing Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by noon on October 31.

MN House 60B Candidate Forum on Campus: Tuesday, October 22

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The election is on November 5! Join Augsburg Day Student Government and Campus Life for an informational forum with candidates from MN House 60B (Augsburg’s district), moderated by student leaders and Campus Life.

What: MN House 60B candidate forum
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room, Christensen Center

View event details on Auggie Life.

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/16/2024: Student: Public Safety Overnight Dispatcher, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020817128-student-public-safety-overnight-dispatcher-academic-year-2024-25
10/15/2024: Student: Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000020497905-student-part-time-public-safety-officer-academic-year-2024-25

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Three Film Students Selected to Be Film Fellows

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Three Augsburg film students have been selected to be film fellows at the 2024 Twin Cities Film Festival. The TCFF Film Fellows Program is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire up-and-coming collegiate level filmmakers during the 2024 Twin Cities Film Fest October 17th-26th.

The students will have behind the scenes immersive access to the festival and will attend Industry Night, Filmmaker Brunch, Film Screenings + Q&A’s, Educational Panels & Workshops, and engage in other industry networking opportunities. They were selected as part of a competitive process leading to the appointment of 15 collegiate filmmakers as film fellows.

Congratulations to Camille Hunte, Danielle Russell, and Braden Williams!

TCFF Film Fellows

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

Seeing Things Whole’s New Series Starts Next Week

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole is launching a new Continuing Education Series. The series consists of five interactive workshops, each aimed at enhancing your ability to mindfully lead through change. The workshops cover the following over five weeks:

Tuesday, Oct 22 Articulating Your Challenge
Tuesday, Oct 29 Types of Knowledge: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Tuesday, Nov 12 The Coin Flip Model of Responsible Decision-Making
Tuesday, Nov 19 Communication, Clarity, and Collaboration
Tuesday, Nov 26th Mindful Implementation and Change
*** All Sessions are Online, last 90 minutes, and start at 12:00 pm CST. All sessions are taught by Professor Elaine Eschenbacher.

Cost
$100

Use the coupon code #STWCESeries20$ to receive a $20 discount.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Only able to attend one session? Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu to make individual arrangements.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Site Visit

submitted by matz@augsburg.edu

The site visit associated with Augsburg’s reaffirmation of accreditation will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week (October 21-22). During this visit members of a review team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus to meet with members of the Augsburg community. We invite your participation at the following open forums:

Open forum on Mission (Assurance Argument Criterion 1) – Monday, Oct. 21, 9:30 – 10:15 – Marshall Room.

Open forum on Responsible Conduct, Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning (Assurance Argument Criteria 2 & 5) – Monday, Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:15 – Marshall Room

Open forum on Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, Support, Evaluation & Improvement (Assurance Argument Criteria 3 & 4) – Monday, Oct. 21 3:00 – 3:45 – Hoversten Chapel (Foss)

Additional information and the full site visit schedule is posted on the HLC Moodle site (augsburg.edu/hlc).

HLC Moodle site

Ellen Weber in Chapel on October 22

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 11:30 for our next Uncovering Vocation chapel. Ellen Weber, Operations Program Associate for the Christensen Center for Vocation, will tell her story.

Ellen joined the Christensen Center for Vocation team at the beginning of March 2022 and supports CCV by helping communicate the stories of their work. Additionally, she developed and implemented a new online collaborative learning community project.
Prior to working at Augsburg, she worked in a variety of settings from youth and young adult ministry, CADI waiver case management, speech coaching, working in higher ed, and working as a parent educator. Ellen was a member of the Riverside Innovation Hub’s first congregational partners working with young adults in a South Minneapolis congregation where she traveled with a group to Guatemala. They brought back their learnings that bloomed into a community space with fruit trees, a community garden and honey from the bees on top of the church.

Time to Sign-Up for Augsburg’s Annual Anti-Racism Training

submitted by reeck@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

Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Requirement Reminder

submitted by reeck@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 ​the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and stay in good-standing every year following completion.

​To learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/certificate-program/

​To register for a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program workshop, click the following link:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar/

​To get a report outlining your progress in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, email inclusion@augsburg.edu and request a “progress report”.

MN House 60B Candidate Forum on Campus: Tuesday, October 22

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The election is on November 5! Join Augsburg Day Student Government and Campus Life for an informational forum with candidates from MN House 60B (Augsburg’s district), moderated by student leaders and Campus Life.

What: MN House 60B candidate forum
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room, Christensen Center

View event details on Auggie Life.

Visit the Writing Center Today

submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu

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: 2:00-8:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Thursday: 2:00-8:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5:00-8:00pm

Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).

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

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Site Visit

submitted by matz@augsburg.edu

The site visit associated with Augsburg’s reaffirmation of accreditation will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week (October 21-22). During this visit members of a review team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus to meet with members of the Augsburg community. We invite your participation at the following open forums:

Open forum on Mission (Assurance Argument Criterion 1) – Monday, Oct. 21, 9:30 – 10:15 – Marshall Room.

Open forum on Responsible Conduct, Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning (Assurance Argument Criteria 2 & 5) – Monday, Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:15 – Marshall Room

Open forum on Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, Support, Evaluation & Improvement (Assurance Argument Criteria 3 & 4) – Monday, Oct. 21 3:00 – 3:45 – Hoversten Chapel (Foss)

Additional information and the full site visit schedule is posted on the HLC Moodle site (augsburg.edu/hlc).

HLC Moodle site

Daily Chapel: Commissioner Irene Fernando

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel today at 10:40 am to hear Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Chair speak about elections and civic engagement. Commissioner Fernando became the first Filipino American in Minnesota and youngest woman ever to win a seat on the Hennepin County Board in 2018. During that same election cycle, she and colleague Angela Conley conquered another obstacle by becoming the first women of color to win seats on the board since its inception over a century ago.

Faculty/Staff Headshot Photos Available

submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff headshot portraits from this Fall are available to download from the linked Google Drive folder. You must be logged into your Augsburg email/Google account to gain access.

If your headshot needs to be updated on the website, please submit a request to our Project Management System–Lytho.

Faculty/Staff Headshot Photos Google Drive Folder

Paul Pribbenow in the Star Tribune: ‘In a time of skepticism, higher ed’s public purposes matter’

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

President Paul Pribbenow published an op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune this week about how urban colleges and universities can lean into the work of cultivating democracy as a social ethic—by being good neighbors, sustaining long-term relationships with community partners, and helping students understand education as a way to create meaningful change in their communities.

Read the article (Star Tribune gift link)