submitted by assal@augsburg.edu
Helping my son sell a pair of shoes he never wore. Asking for $320.
Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu
Days in May: Assessment Triple Play Wednesday 5/8
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
What if we told you that this year, you’re not just getting ONE assessment presentation, but THREE TIMES the excitement for the same low, low price of zero dollars? Well, hold on to your tams and tassels, fellow faculty members, because this Wednesday, May 8th from 1 – 2:45pm in Oren 200 we’re hosting a series of presentations and discussions revolving around the assessment and program review work that was accomplished by programs, departments, and institutionally:
1. QR Assessment Results (1pm – 1:35pm): This year, the Assessment Committee collected data on Quantitative Reasoning from hundreds of students across a wide range of courses. During this session, we’ll use a new interactive PowerBI dashboard to examine emerging themes in this dataset, including the amount of mathematical and quantitative foundational coursework students experience, math placement scores, self-reflective assessments of their own skills and supporting experiences, and their performance on a short measure of applied problem solving skills.
2. Departmental Assessment Showcase (1:35 – 2:10pm): Departments and programs annually assess student learning and experience within their own curricular offerings. Join us for a cross-disciplinary showcase of some of the most impressive and creative approaches to assessment. As in previous years, this showcase is a great opportunity to draw inspiration from methods and approaches used by others on campus, and to learn more about the skills and backgrounds of our students.
3. Program Review Showcase (2:10 – 2:45): Do you have an upcoming program review? In this “showcase” session we will cover the basics of the program review process and hear from program directors and department chairs who recently completed an external review or are currently preparing for a review.
RSVP to this or any of the amazing Days in May events at the link below!
New Student Positions This Week (4)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/26/2024: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Student Peer Mentor, Summer 2024
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999983450607-trio-sss-summer-bridge-student-peer-mentor-summer-2024
04/23/2024: Public Safety Student Overnight Patrols, Summer 2024
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982734323-public-safety-student-overnight-patrols-summer-2024
04/23/2024: Bonner Community Leaders Student Program Assistant 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982655213-bonner-community-leaders-student-program-assistant-2024-25
04/23/2024: Strommen Center Student Career Peer Advisor, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982654443-strommen-center-student-career-peer-advisor-academic-year-2024-25
Completed Your FAFSA/DREAM Act? Get Cookies and a Sticker from Financial Aid
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
Have you completed your FAFSA/DREAM Act for next year? Are you AUGGIE READY with your finances? Come let us know at the enrollment center located in Sverdrup Hall and receive your #AuggieReady Sticker and some cookies to celebrate!
Student Financial Services is open 10AM-4PM Monday-Friday this week.
Good Luck with Finals!
Numark NS7III DJ Controller and Road Case
submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu
Studio used Numark NS7III DJ Controller for sale.
Excellent condition.
Used for mixing in studio.
Comes with Road-case.
4 Channel Mixer.
Motorized turntables.
Serato ready.
Absolutely nothing damaged, dinged or scuffed.
Mint Condition.
800/obo
Read more about the specs here: https://www.numark.com/product/ns7iii
Coming Soon to a Library Near You – Bon Voyage Friday, May 3
submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu
Please join us for a “bon voyage” celebration in the learning commons on the first floor of Lindell Library on Friday, May 3 from 2pm to 5pm! Come for 5 minutes, an hour, or the whole time!
The library will see three retirements at the end of May: Mary Hollerich, Mike Bloomberg, and Karen Alexander. We want to celebrate their combined 38 years of service to Augsburg, as well as say a fond farewell to our upcoming student graduates.
This celebration will be potluck style with book-themed dishes where puns are welcome (for example, “Olives or Twix,” “Infinite Chex,” “Curious Gruyère,” etc.) You’re welcome to bring something to share with or without a pun–or just yourselves! Stop by whenever you like.
Tree Dedication in Honor of Jennie Diaz
submitted by lensmire@augsburg.edu
Education Department undergraduate students invite the Augsburg community to gather on Thursday, May 2 from 4:00-4:30 PM to honor their beloved Professor Jennie Diaz. Students will dedicate a tree that sits between the Lindell Library and Sverdrup Hall on S. 7th Street. We’ll meet there rain or shine. All are welcome.
Days in May: Critical Response Process
submitted by alekna@augsburg.edu
At Days in May, please join me (and your wonderful colleagues!) for an interactive and engaging day of all things Critical Response Process.
On Wednesday, May 8th from 10:15 am – 2:45 pm (with lunch break) in Oren 201 , two sessions will focus on Critical Response Process; you are welcome to attend either or both. The first session will focus on a demonstration of the full process and the second will explore the variations and applications across classroom contexts.
Developed by MacArthur fellow recipient Liz Lerman, Critical Response Process (CRP) is a method for giving and getting feedback that centers students and focuses on growing in-progress work. Further, the principles of CRP can guide our informal interactions and choices, helping teachers and students learn to communicate and engage more fully in learning.
Reach out with questions and see you there! – Mallory Alekna, music, alekna@augsburg.edu
Critical Response Process – Formal Demonstration (10:15 am – 12 pm). During the workshop, attendees will experience a full demonstration of CRP and consider how these ideas apply to their individual classroom.
Critical Response Process – Variations to Foster Engagement & Agency in Your Classroom (1 – 2:45 pm). Attendees will explore the principles embedded in each step of CRP. Further, attendees will experience variations that can be implemented with students. Implementing CRP can help students to deeply engage with their learning, and foster their sense of agency. Attendees will discuss how to apply these ideas to their classrooms.
RSVP to this or any of the amazing Days in May events at the link below!
RSVP for Days in May events
Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).
For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!
StageRight 40-Watt Bass Amp for Sale $100
submitted by callen@augsburg.edu
Brand new bass amp. 1×10 speaker, 4-band eq, MP3 in, headphone out, XLR out for live performances. Solid, well-built cabinet.
Commencement Is May 8
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
The 2024 commencement ceremony has been confirmed for Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Graduates who have not already purchased regalia can do so at the bookstore by May 3.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility regarding this year’s commencement date. We’re looking forward to celebrating the class of 2024 next Wednesday!
For additional information, please visit the commencement website.
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/26/2024: Confluence Seasonal Coordinator, Temporary
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999983525613-confluence-seasonal-coordinator-temporary
04/24/2024: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982971043-campus-locksmith
04/23/2024: Event and Conference Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982662987-event-and-conference-coordinator
Tonight at 7 pm: Doug Green and Friends Read from New Book
submitted by green@augsburg.edu
Join us tonight, Tuesday, 30 April, at 7pm in Eat My Words Bookstore (Northeast Mpls) for a reading from We Look West by the Poets of the Northfield Public Library, including Professor emeritus of English Doug Green and his spouse Becky Boling, as well as Heather Candels, Steve McCown, and Julie A. Ryan. Check out the link below for more information.
End Finals with a Potluck Celebration – Bon Voyage Friday, May 3
submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu
Please join us for a “bon voyage” celebration in the learning commons on the first floor of Lindell Library on Friday, May 3 from 2pm to 5pm! Come for 5 minutes, an hour, or the whole time!
The library will see three retirements at the end of May: Mary Hollerich, Mike Bloomberg, and Karen Alexander. We want to celebrate their combined 38 years of service to Augsburg, as well as say a fond farewell to our upcoming student graduates.
This celebration will be potluck style with book-themed dishes where puns are welcome (for example, “Olives or Twix,” “Infinite Chex,” “Curious Gruyère,” etc.) You’re welcome to bring something to share with or without a pun–or just yourselves! Stop by whenever you like.
Tree Dedication for Jennie Diaz
submitted by lensmire@augsburg.edu
Education Department undergraduate students invite the Augsburg community to gather on Thursday, May 2 from 4:00-4:30 PM to honor their beloved Professor Jennie Diaz. Students will dedicate a tree that sits between the Lindell Library and Sverdrup Hall on S. 7th Street. We’ll meet there rain or shine. All are welcome.
Congratulations Savanna Gorbunow
submitted by rjohnson@augsburg.edu
Congratulations to Savanna Gorbunow for winning Best of Show and Audience Favorite for her film DANDELION at the Intercollegiate Film Festival last week!
https://twincitiesfilmfest.org/intercollegiate-film-festival/
Campus Mailboxes Closing Soon
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.
Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 17, 2024) we will be closing all student campus boxes. Then in August before the fall semester starts we will reassign them (possible new numbers) to all students living on campus. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.
If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/Jwo9MsvTgnECbYh49). There is also an option to be reassigned your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall.
We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option. It is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the post office or the University, just the Mailroom.
Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).
For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!
New Student Positions This Week (4)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/26/2024: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Student Peer Mentor, Summer 2024
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999983450607-trio-sss-summer-bridge-student-peer-mentor-summer-2024
04/23/2024: Public Safety Student Overnight Patrols, Summer 2024
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982734323-public-safety-student-overnight-patrols-summer-2024
04/23/2024: Bonner Community Leaders Student Program Assistant 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982655213-bonner-community-leaders-student-program-assistant-2024-25
04/23/2024: Strommen Center Student Career Peer Advisor, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982654443-strommen-center-student-career-peer-advisor-academic-year-2024-25
Nominate Auggie Alumni for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming this fall. Nominations are due by the end of June.
Days in May: Assessment Triple Play Wednesday 5/8
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
What if we told you that this year, you’re not just getting ONE assessment presentation, but THREE TIMES the excitement for the same low, low price of zero dollars? Well, hold on to your tams and tassels, fellow faculty members, because this Wednesday, May 8th from 1 – 2:45pm in Oren 200 we’re hosting a series of presentations and discussions revolving around the assessment and program review work that was accomplished by programs, departments, and institutionally:
1. QR Assessment Results (1pm – 1:35pm): This year, the Assessment Committee collected data on Quantitative Reasoning from hundreds of students across a wide range of courses. During this session, we’ll use a new interactive PowerBI dashboard to examine emerging themes in this dataset, including the amount of mathematical and quantitative foundational coursework students experience, math placement scores, self-reflective assessments of their own skills and supporting experiences, and their performance on a short measure of applied problem solving skills.
2. Departmental Assessment Showcase (1:35 – 2:10pm): Departments and programs annually assess student learning and experience within their own curricular offerings. Join us for a cross-disciplinary showcase of some of the most impressive and creative approaches to assessment. As in previous years, this showcase is a great opportunity to draw inspiration from methods and approaches used by others on campus, and to learn more about the skills and backgrounds of our students.
3. Program Review Showcase (2:10 – 2:45): Do you have an upcoming program review? In this “showcase” session we will cover the basics of the program review process and hear from program directors and department chairs who recently completed an external review or are currently preparing for a review.
RSVP to this or any of the amazing Days in May events at the link below!
Retro Compact Refrigerator for Sale
submitted by hildebrk@augsburg.edu
$75 : Galanz GLR31TRDER Retro Compact Refrigerator with Freezer Mini Fridge with Dual Doors, Adjustable Mechanical Thermostat, 3.1 Cu Ft, Black with silver trim. (2 years old, $250, new)
Complete Your FAFSA/DREAM Act? Get Cookies and a Sticker from Financial Aid
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
Have you completed your FAFSA/DREAM Act for next year? Are you AUGGIE READY with your finances? Come let us know at the enrollment center located in Sverdrup Hall and receive your #AuggieReady Sticker and some cookies to celebrate!
Student Financial Services is open 10AM-4PM Monday-Friday this week.
Good Luck with Finals!
This Week: Greenhouse First Thursday
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
Come decompress in some greenery during Finals Week! The last First Thursday of the semester is this week, May 2, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
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 Thursday of every month during the semester, from noon 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.
Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!
Alumnus Curt Rice ’84 Selected ED at Fulbright Norway
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Please help us congratulate Curt Rice as he was recently appointed the new Executive Director at Fulbright Norway!
Internationalization in higher education and research has engaged Curt both personally and professionally throughout his entire career, and as global tensions mount, he finds this work to be even more important.
Curt himself was a recipient of a Fulbright scholarship in 1984. In fact he left his graduation ceremony at Augsburg and traveled directly to Belgium, his Fulbright location. In many ways this is a full circle for Curt.
It is true that Auggies are doing amazing work at home and abroad!
Hiring Student TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentors
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for a great summer job on-campus?
The TRIO / Student Support Services Office is hiring Summer Bridge Mentors to welcome our new students this summer. The Summer Bridge Program is a unique opportunity for incoming Fall 2024 first-year students to experience campus life and and get them prepared for their educational journey at Augsburg University. The Summer Bridge students will be living on campus for 4 weeks.
Rate of Pay: $15.57 per hour. Free on-campus housing for duration of program (move in June 21)
Dates: Summer 2024 Program Dates: June 23- July 18. Training: Two days in May and two days in June (exact dates TBD).
Deadline to apply is Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Visit the link below to read more and apply today!
Days in May Schedule and Registration
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce that our 2024 Days in May Professional Development Conference will take place Wednesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, in-person at the Oren Gateway Center. We invite all members of the Augsburg community to join us for two days of Reflecting and Reimagining in Community.
The complete schedule & program is available at https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/.
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/26/2024: Confluence Seasonal Coordinator, Temporary
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999983525613-confluence-seasonal-coordinator-temporary
04/24/2024: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982971043-campus-locksmith
04/23/2024: Event and Conference Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982662987-event-and-conference-coordinator
Need Your Mail Forwarded?
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.
Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 17, 2024) we will be closing all student campus boxes. Then in August before the fall semester starts we will reassign them (possible new numbers) to all students living on campus. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.
If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/Jwo9MsvTgnECbYh49). There is also an option to be reassigned your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall.
We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option. It is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the post office or the University, just the Mailroom.
Hey, Hey You—Come Say Bon Voyage on Friday, May 3
submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu
Join us for a “bon voyage” celebration that in the learning commons on the first floor of Lindell Library on Friday, May 3 from 2pm to 5pm!
The library will see three retirements at the end of May: Mary Hollerich, Mike Bloomberg, and Karen Alexander. We want to celebrate their combined 38 years of service to Augsburg, as well as say a fond farewell to our upcoming student graduates.
This celebration will be potluck style with book-themed dishes where puns are welcome (for example, “Olives or Twix,” “Infinite Chex,” “Curious Gruyère,” etc.) You’re welcome to bring something to share with or without a pun–or just yourselves! Stop by whenever you like.
Days in May Schedule and Registration
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce that our 2024 Days in May Professional Development Conference will take place Wednesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, in-person at the Oren Gateway Center. We invite all members of the Augsburg community to join us for two days of Reflecting and Reimagining in Community.
The complete schedule & program is available at https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/.
Hiring Student TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentors
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for a great summer job on-campus?
The TRIO / Student Support Services Office is hiring Summer Bridge Mentors to welcome our new students this summer. The Summer Bridge Program is a unique opportunity for incoming Fall 2024 first-year students to experience campus life and and get them prepared for their educational journey at Augsburg University. The Summer Bridge students will be living on campus for 4 weeks.
Rate of Pay: $15.57 per hour. Free on-campus housing for duration of program (move in June 21)
Dates: Summer 2024 Program Dates: June 23- July 18. Training: Two days in May and two days in June (exact dates TBD).
Deadline to apply is Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Visit the link below to read more and apply today!
Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).
For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!
CWC Will Be Closed for the Summer: Starting May 2
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
The Center for Wellness and Counseling will be closed for the summer starting Thursday, May 2nd. Our office will be open again when classes start.
If you are in need of an urgent appointment or counseling, we have an After Hour Urgent Phone Counseling (is protocall still in effect?) service whenever the office is closed (just call 651-330-1707 and choose option 1). It is a 24 hours phone service and free for all Augsburg students. Otherwise, you can visit our website for more crisis support: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/crisis-support/
Walk-In Counseling Center also available and free to use, please visit: https://walkin.org/join-counseling-now-by-phone-or-computer/
For self-help and referral, please visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/self-help/
If this is an emergency, please contact 911 or the Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Tree Dedication for Jennie Diaz
submitted by lensmire@augsburg.edu
Education Department undergraduate students invite the Augsburg community to gather on Thursday, May 2 from 4:00-4:30 PM to honor their beloved Professor Jennie Diaz. Students will dedicate a tree that sits between the Lindell Library and Sverdrup Hall on S. 7th Street. We’ll meet there rain or shine. All are welcome
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/24/2024: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982971043-campus-locksmith
04/24/2024: Confluence Seasonal Coordinator, Temporary
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999983525613-confluence-seasonal-coordinator-temporary
04/23/2024: Event and Conference Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982662987-event-and-conference-coordinator
New Student Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/23/2024: Public Safety Student Overnight Patrols, Summer 2024
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982734323-public-safety-student-overnight-patrols-summer-2024
04/23/2024: Bonner Community Leaders Student Program Assistant 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982655213-bonner-community-leaders-student-program-assistant-2024-25
04/23/2024: Strommen Center Student Career Peer Advisor, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999982654443-strommen-center-student-career-peer-advisor-academic-year-2024-25
This Week: Greenhouse First Thursday
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
Come decompress in some greenery during Finals Week! The last First Thursday of the semester is this week, May 2, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
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 Thursday of every month during the semester, from noon 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.
Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!
Hip Hop Recording Artist KITTO Live on Campus 4/18
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
Santee Sioux and Red Lake Nations Hip Hop recording artist KITTO will perform on campus April 18 from 12-1:40. Location: Christensen Center Fish Bowl area. @YOUNGKITTO
Thank You from the Football Team
submitted by wareki@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Football Team would like to thank our community in the support of our registry drive for the National Marrow Donor Program. We had over 170 come out and join the registry. It is because of people like you we have a shot of helping someone beat cancer. THANK YOU!
Late Night Breakfast Is Around the Corner
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
The Dean of Students Office, Campus Life, and Dining Services are excited to host the Spring 2024 Late Night Breakfast! Join us at The Commons on Monday, April 22 from 9 to 10:30 p.m.
The menu will consist of a kale and sweet potato egg bake, scrambled eggs, cinnamon French toast, halal beef sausage patties, pork sausage links, hash brown potato triangles, assorted pastries, flavored coffee station (decaf and regular), ice cream station, and Tiger Sushi.
All student attendees will be entered into a raffle for Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones!
Nominate Auggie Alumni for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming this fall. Nominations are due by the end of June.
Faculty Vote in Support of GenEd Revision Proposal
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
In the third shared governance step, the Faculty voted in support of the 2023 General Education Revision proposal (93 in support; 7 opposed). We are deeply grateful for your engagement and support throughout this initiative, and to Andy Aoki, Bob Groven, and Joe Underhill for serving as Parliamentarians and deftly facilitating the second reading and vote during the April 10th faculty meeting. In the final step of the shared governance process, the Board of Regents will vote on the proposed revisions in May.
January: Academic Affairs Committee vote (6 in support; 0 opposed; 1 abstention)
February: Faculty Senate vote (10 in support; 1 opposed; 0 abstentions)
March: Faculty first reading
April: Faculty second reading and vote (93 in support; 7 opposed)
May: Board of Regents vote
Thank you again for your wisdom and support.
With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)
The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)
Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Salma Caamir, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, Stacy Freiheit (GenEd Director)
Resources
2023 General Education Revision Proposal
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OUs01m4YcduyY4EPnGLBxPIpnm8pxBxBSvXeHG9Dz7U/edit?usp=sharing
GenEd(it) Comment Box
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbGTjRopXvqXaW_kqlP-XW7J4sKR64JJT9FpBGSQptWLaSw/viewform?usp=sf_link
General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available)
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530#section-10
General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T?usp=sharing
Earth Month: Film Screening and Community Discussion
submitted by haskella@augsburg.edu
Come join us as we invite St. Paul-based Filmmaker, Community Organizer, and Emmy Award Recipient Francisco Sánchez to our community here at Augsburg. Come and join us for a community dialogue about grassroots movements centered on the respect and bounded liberation of Mother Earth and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
This event will take place at the East Commons at Augsburg University on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the community!
TODAY: Focused Conversation on Schwartz School of the Arts
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the first of two April Focused Conversations today, April 18. Associate Professor Christopher Houltberg will provide an update on plans for the John N. Schwartz School of the Arts.
Thursday, April 18, 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.
MNUDL Needs Your Help: Fight Funding Cuts at Saint Paul Public Schools
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program in Augsburg University, is facing a major challenge to debate in St. Paul: a $107 million district deficit and looming budget cuts for debate. That puts 400 middle and high school students’ ability to debate at risk, meaning they’ll miss out on the crucial benefits debate provides. They deserve the same chance for academic growth, social and emotional learning, and leadership skills that their peers in well-resourced suburban schools, private schools, and other local districts receive through debate!
Our sincere thanks to Vineeta Sawkar for hosting our Executive Director, Amy Cram Helwich, on WCCO Radio to discuss our #SaveSPPSDebate campaign.
Please take 5 minutes to hear why debate’s in jeopardy in Saint Paul, and why it matters:
What You Can Do To Help:
Help fight debate funding cuts! We’ve provided talking points, templates, contacts, and social media images you can use at this link – but remember, your personal testimony about why debate matters in your neighborhood is the most effective.
Advocacy Resources:
https://mailchi.mp/augsburg/save-debate-4763025
Students – Please take the Textbook Affordability Survey
submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group invites you to fill out our brief survey about how well you are able to afford the books and other materials required for your classes. We’ll use this information to help us understand whether the cost of course materials is a barrier for Auggies, so it’s important to hear from as many students as possible.
The survey is anonymous, although it does use your email address to make sure we only get one response per person. If you have questions about the survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander (alexank@augsburg.edu) or Sara Fillbrandt (fillbran@augsburg.edu)
Drum Workshop 4/18 at 7 p.m.
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
“Afro-Indigenous Rhythms: A Bilingual Drumming and Percussion Workshop with Jonathan Alarcon”
April 18th from 7-8:30pm
Anderson Music Hall M2 Band Room
About Jonathan: “Jonathan Alarcón is a professional drummer in a wide range of musical styles, with his first love being jazz. He is well known as a session drummer and teacher and has toured in Mexico, South America, Europe, Taiwan and Japan with Hibridúz, the jazz band that he co-founded in 2005. In the last few years Jonathan has spent time studying and collaborating with the Garifuna drumming master Chichimán. His experiences in the Garífuna community have inspired him to become a spokesperson for the Garifuna and to highlight their strength and resilience in the face of on-going repression and social injustices. He is now sharing presentations in various universities focused on the importance of recognizing the unique characteristics of this afro-indigenous community.”
In this drumming workshop, Jonathan will lead participants on an exploration of the drumming patterns and unique characteristics of Garífuna musical styles.
All are welcomed to attend!
Chapel: Ankita Deka
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Ankita Deka, Associate Professor of Social Work and MSW Director, will share her story “Learning with Humility” in Hoversten Chapel today at 11:30 am. This is the final installment of the Uncovering Vocation series for the semester, but we will have a new series in the fall. Uncovering Vocation is co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation.
Student Volunteers Needed for April 27 Event—$50 Gift Card
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
A number of volunteers are needed to take notes at a community engagement event in the Seward neighborhood on April 27. This event will feature presentations and conversation about the vision for the former Bethany Lutheran Church property at 2511 E. Franklin Ave. Augsburg recently announced an agreement to sell the property to the Somali Museum of Minnesota to develop a permanent museum facility and cultural center on the site.
WHAT: Weaving Together the Past, Present, and Future of 2511 E. Franklin Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 12:30–3:30 p.m. (arrive by 12:45)
WHERE: Matthews Recreation Center, 2318 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Volunteers will take notes at small group discussions during the second half of the event (bring a laptop or transcribe your notes into a digital document within 48 hours). All notes will be gathered, summarized and given to a graphic facilitator who will create an illustrated report of the day. Student volunteers will receive a $50 gift card as a thank-you.
To volunteer, email krista@redesigninc.org.
Get Your Art Featured on the Cover of the Thó Wiŋ Magazine
submitted by endol@augsburg.edu
The Thó Wiŋ Literary and Arts Magazine is looking for art to feature on the cover of this year’s issue. The covers (both front and back) will be approximately 9×9″, so art must fit a square ratio. Pieces depicting themes related to Minnesota, Minneapolis, and especially our magazine’s namesake, Blue Star Woman, will be prioritized (more info about Blue Star Woman can be accessed at our website, https://thowin-magazine.com). Please send submissions from your Augsburg email to twmagazine@augsburg.edu in .pdf, .png, or .jpg format.
We are approaching our printing deadline, so please submit as soon as possible!
Days in May Schedule and Registration
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce that our 2024 Days in May Professional Development Conference will take place Wednesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. We invite all members of the Augsburg community to join us for two days of Reflecting and Re-imaging in Community.
The complete schedule is available at https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/. Detailed program forthcoming.
Participants Needed for Psychology Research Survey
submitted by hankinsl@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for psychology research survey for Statistics 315. Participants will need to read a short story and take a comprehension quiz (20 minutes max).
Take survey here:
https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_262jfdCMgy1ZCES
May 2 Faculty Recognition RSVP
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
Please join us on May 2, 2024 at 1:30 pm in Hoversten Chapel for Augsburg’s annual faculty recognition ceremony honoring our Distinguished Award winners, tenured & promoted faculty, and career milestones, departures, and retirements. The favor of your reply is appreciated on or before April 25.
Honorees and their families have received a separate e-invitation, and do not need to respond here.
Draft of HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Assurance Argument
submitted by matz@augsburg.edu
Augsburg is on ten-year accreditation cycle with the Higher Learning Commission and we are scheduled for our ten-year review in 2024 (site visit scheduled for October 21-22). As a component of this review, members of the HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Steering Committee have been hard at work preparing Augsburg’s Reaffirmation of Accreditation Assurance Argument. A working draft of the document is now posted on the HLC Accreditation Moodle site (see the Documents and Drafts section). Should you wish to review the document, the Committee would welcome any comments or suggestions you might have. There is a form to submit comments near the top of the Moodle site. We are particularly interested in pieces of evidence that might be used to back up statements about or practices.
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/12/2024: Technical Director and Production Manager, Theater
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999980164908-technical-director-and-production-manager-theater
04/10/2024: Area Coordinator, Residence Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999979584598-area-coordinator-residence-life
New Student Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/12/2024: Student: TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2024
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04/09/2024: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Student Peer Mentor, Summer 2024
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999979375789-trio-sss-summer-bridge-student-peer-mentor-summer-2024
Need Help Filing Your FAFSA for Next Year? Come to Our Drop In Hours
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
Haven’t started your FAFSA or DREAM Act for the 2024-2025 school year yet? No need to fear! Drop in Hours are here! Come by the Enrollment Center to get assistance from Financial Aid Counselors to file your 2024-2025 FAFSA on:
April 17th: 10AM-12PM
We will be available to answer any questions you may have and sit down with you to check off that item before heading off for the summer term.
Please email studentfinances@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!
Enrollment Center Closing at 3 p.m.
submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu
Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be closing at 3:00 today for a staff appreciation event.
Late Night Breakfast Is Next Week
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
The Dean of Students Office, Campus Life, and Dining Services are excited to host the Spring 2024 Late Night Breakfast! Join us at The Commons on Monday, April 22 from 9 to 10:30 p.m.
The menu will consist of a kale and sweet potato egg bake, scrambled eggs, cinnamon French toast, halal beef sausage patties, pork sausage links, hash brown potato triangles, assorted pastries, flavored coffee station (decaf and regular), ice cream station, and Tiger Sushi.
All student attendees will be entered into a raffle for Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones!
TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on Schwartz School of the Arts
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the first of two April Focused Conversations on Thursday, April 18. Associate Professor Christopher Houltberg will provide an update on plans for the John N. Schwartz School of the Arts.
Thursday, April 18, 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.
Dr. Bester Wiins the Presidents’ Civic Engagement Leadership Award from Iowa and MN Campus Compact
submitted by clarkk@augsburg.edu
Vanessa Bester received The Presidents’ Civic Engagement Leadership Award from Iowa and MN Campus Compact for her work in advancing Augsburg’s distinctive civic mission by forming strong partnerships, supporting others’ civic and community engagement, and working to institutionalize a culture and practice of engagement. She will be officially honored with this award on Friday, April 19th from 2:00 to 4:00 at Macalester College. Congratulations, Dr. Bester!
Volunteer Swim Instructors Needed for This Summer
submitted by clarkk@augsburg.edu
The Health Commons in Cedar-Riverside is looking for volunteers to help with our Women and Girls Swim Club that allows our community members access to swimming in cultural responsive ways! We are looking for volunteers who could meet at the Brian Coyle Center at 4:30 pm and departs the U of M pool at 7:30 pm returning to Brian Coyle around 8 pm. If you are interested, please email Katie Clark at clarkk@augsburg.edu.
Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).
For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!
Farewell Gathering for Dixie Shafer TODAY
submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu
Please join us on Wednesday, April 17th from 1:00-3:00 in the Marshall room to celebrate Dixie Shafer’s nearly 25 years at Augsburg. Dixie was the inaugural Director of Augsburg’s McNair Scholars program and has spent the last 20 years directing the Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity. Dixie is moving out of higher education and pursuing a new career in development with Northern Star Scouting. Dixie’s last day at Augsburg will be Friday, April 19th.
Earth Month: Film Screening and Community Discussion
submitted by reyesd@augsburg.edu
Come join us as we invite St. Paul-based Filmmaker, Community Organizer, and Emmy Award Recipient Francisco Sánchez to our community here at Augsburg. Come and join us for a community dialogue about grassroots movements centered on the respect and bounded liberation of Mother Earth and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
This event will take place at the East Commons at Augsburg University on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the community!
Students – Please take the Textbook Affordability Survey
submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group invites you to fill out our brief survey about how well you are able to afford the books and other materials required for your classes. We’ll use this information to help us understand whether the cost of course materials is a barrier for Auggies, so it’s important to hear from as many students as possible.
The survey is anonymous, although it does use your email address to make sure we only get one response per person. If you have questions about the survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander (alexank@augsburg.edu) or Sara Fillbrandt (fillbran@augsburg.edu)
Employer Tabling: Arthur’s Senior Care
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet a possible employer, Arthur’s Senior Care, today in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-1pm!
Arthur’s Senior Care is a sister company to ACR Homes and provides exceptional assisted living and memory care in two six-person homes close to campus in Roseville and Shoreview.
With more than 35 years of experience in Alzheimer’s care and other types of dementia, we are prepared to support people in all stages of the disease. We can also provide specialized care for clients with conditions such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, diabetes, mobility issues, and other conditions, as well as hospice care.
Stop by the Arthur’s Senior Care info table in the Billy to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of Seniors. Arthur’s Senior Care is staffed by ACR Homes and has numerous opportunities whether you are looking for a flexible job that fits around your class schedule, patient care experience/hours, an impactful internship (in any major), or a rewarding career after school.
Stop by and chat with Austin Morrow, Arthur’s Recruiter, to hear what Arthur’s has to offer, get your questions answered, and of course get a free gift.
Thank you for your time and we are looking forward to talking to you soon.
http://www.acrthursseniorcare.com
ACR is an EEO/AA employer
Faculty Vote in Support of GenEd Revision Proposal
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
In the third shared governance step, the Faculty voted in support of the 2023 General Education Revision proposal (93 in support; 7 opposed). We are deeply grateful for your engagement and support throughout this initiative, and to Andy Aoki, Bob Groven, and Joe Underhill for serving as Parliamentarians and deftly facilitating the second reading and vote during the April 10th faculty meeting. In the final step of the shared governance process, the Board of Regents will vote on the proposed revisions in May.
January: Academic Affairs Committee vote (6 in support; 0 opposed; 1 abstention)
February: Faculty Senate vote (10 in support; 1 opposed; 0 abstentions)
March: Faculty first reading
April: Faculty second reading and vote (93 in support; 7 opposed)
May: Board of Regents vote
Thank you again for your wisdom and support.
With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)
The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)
Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Salma Caamir, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, Stacy Freiheit (GenEd Director)
Resources
2023 General Education Revision Proposal
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OUs01m4YcduyY4EPnGLBxPIpnm8pxBxBSvXeHG9Dz7U/edit?usp=sharing
GenEd(it) Comment Box
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbGTjRopXvqXaW_kqlP-XW7J4sKR64JJT9FpBGSQptWLaSw/viewform?usp=sf_link
General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available)
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530#section-10
General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T?usp=sharing
TONIGHT Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Muslim and Christian Resources for Restorative Justice
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Professor Najeeba Syeed will be the featured speaker at the sixth annual Terence Nichols Memorial Symposium lecture. The topic will be Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Muslim and Christian Resources for Restorative Justice.
When: Wednesday, April 17th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Tonight!)
Where: University of St. Thomas, John Roach Center 126
2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Free and open to the public. For more information and to register, visit:
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/12/2024: Technical Director and Production Manager, Theater
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999980164908-technical-director-and-production-manager-theater
04/10/2024: Area Coordinator, Residence Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999979584598-area-coordinator-residence-life
Hip Hop Recording Artist KITTO Live on Campus 4/18
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
Santee Sioux and Red Lake Nations Hip Hop recording artist KITTO will perform on campus April 18 from 12-1:40. Location: Christensen Center Fish Bowl area. @YOUNGKITTO
Employer Tabling: The Human of Color Haircare
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet a possible employer, The Human of Color Haircare, today in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-1pm!
The Human of Color hair care is a plant- derived hair care line that caters to the textured and curly head community. We provide moisture retention, shine and stimulating growth, throughout our complete product line in every step of the stage. We also focus on health, wellness and self esteem for our community through inclusive haircare.
Weaving Together the Past, Present, and Future of 2511 E. Franklin Avenue
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg recently announced an agreement to sell the former Bethany Lutheran Church property at 2511 E. Franklin Ave. to the Somali Museum of Minnesota to develop a permanent museum facility and cultural center on the site.
Neighbors and community members are invited to attend a community gathering about the past, present, and future of 2511 E. Franklin Ave. Please join us to learn about the Somali Museum and their vision for the site. Participants will be invited to share stories about the site’s history and place in Seward.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
12:30–3:30 p.m.
Matthews Recreation Center
2318 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis
For questions about the gathering, contact krista@redesigninc.org.
Student Volunteers Needed for April 27 Event—$50 Gift Card
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
A number of volunteers are needed to take notes at a community engagement event in the Seward neighborhood on April 27. This event will feature presentations and conversation about the vision for the former Bethany Lutheran Church property at 2511 E. Franklin Ave. Augsburg recently announced an agreement to sell the property to the Somali Museum of Minnesota to develop a permanent museum facility and cultural center on the site.
WHAT: Weaving Together the Past, Present, and Future of 2511 E. Franklin Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 12:30–3:30 p.m. (arrive by 12:45)
WHERE: Matthews Recreation Center, 2318 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Volunteers will take notes at small group discussions during the second half of the event (bring a laptop or transcribe your notes into a digital document within 48 hours). All notes will be gathered, summarized and given to a graphic facilitator who will create an illustrated report of the day. Student volunteers will receive a $50 gift card as a thank-you.
To volunteer, email krista@redesigninc.org.
Chapel: Nasiruddin Shariff
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for Nasiruddin Shariff’s senior chapel service. He will share the story of his Augsburg experience.
Celebrate Collegiate Recovery
submitted by otterson@augsburg.edu
WEDNESDAY, April 17 | 12-1PM | OGC 100
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING RECOVERY AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING?
Join us for an enlightening lunch-and-learn session where we’ll explore the essential
role of a Recovery Ally. Lunch is provided.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 | 4–5PM. | OGC 100
JOIN US FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE SOBER-CURIOUS MOVEMENT.
TOGETHER WE’LL EXPLORE:
• What does it mean to be “sober curious”?
• What is “gray area drinking”?
• What does substance use disorder look like?
• Where do I fall on the spectrum of substance use?
• What’s it like to be sober during college?
• Where can I find support?
This is an open discussion led by Nell Hurley from StepUP and Ellie Olsen from The Center for Wellness and Counseling.
All are welcome! Join us for what we hope will be a rich discussion and a safe place to explore sobriety.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 | 10A–2PM. | OGC 204
Join StepUP staff and students in OGC 204 for sweet treats.
Need Help Filing Your FAFSA for Next Year? Come to Our Drop In Hours
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
Haven’t started your FAFSA or DREAM Act for the 2024-2025 school year yet? No need to fear! Drop in Hours are here! Come by the Enrollment Center to get assistance from Financial Aid Counselors to file your 2024-2025 FAFSA the following days:
April 16th: 12PM-2PM
April 17th: 10AM-12PM
We will be available to answer any questions you may have and sit down with you to check off that item before heading off for the summer term.
Please email studentfinances@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!
Augsburg Faculty, Students and Alumni at Math Teacher Conference
submitted by belik@augsburg.edu
Dr. Christopher Smith led an active hour-long presentation “Wind Racer Re-Revisited” at the April 12-13 Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Duluth. Augsburg students and alumni spotted at this conference focused on grades K-12 mathematics education: Krystal Bollinger (’25), Kaleb Saindon (’17), Amanda Procopio (’15), and Kathy Berlin (’13).
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/12/2024: Technical Director and Production Manager, Theater
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999980164908-technical-director-and-production-manager-theater
04/10/2024: Area Coordinator, Residence Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999979584598-area-coordinator-residence-life
Enrollment Center Closing at 3 p.m. Tomorrow
submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu
Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be closing at 3:00 on Wednesday, April 17th for a staff appreciation event.
Hip Hop Recording Artist KITTO Live on Campus 4/18
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
Santee Sioux and Red Lake Nations Hip Hop recording artist KITTO will perform on campus April 18 from 12-1:40. Location: Christensen Center Fish Bowl area. @YOUNGKITTO
Students at Pi Mu Epsilon Conference
submitted by haines@augsburg.edu
Augsburg mathematics and computer science students Khandakar Saad (’25) and Ivie Taft (’26) attended the Annual Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society Conference, April 12-13 at St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN. Dr. Haines accompanied the students.
Ivie presented her work based on a class project from Dr. Bělík’s Numerical Analysis course. The presentation “Deformations on a Beam: Computational Approximation” was very well received.
Thanks to those who contributed to the Give to the Max Day campaign that funded the travel, lodging, and food.
Youth Studies Minor Is Back
submitted by mouakao@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in working with young people as a youth worker, educator, counselor, social worker, coach, etc.? Consider registering for YST 210: Rethinking Children and Youth in the fall. If you have any questions, please contact: mouakao@augsburg.edu
TODAY: 2024 Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.
This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.
Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!
For a full list of presenters and their research abstracts, please visit the Zyzzogeton website (link below).
Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Earth Month: Film Screening and Community Discussion
submitted by haskella@augsburg.edu
Come join us as we invite St. Paul-based Filmmaker, Community Organizer, and Emmy Award Recipient Francisco Sánchez to our community here at Augsburg. Come and join us for a community dialogue about grassroots movements centered on the respect and bounded liberation of Mother Earth and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
This event will take place at the East Commons at Augsburg University on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the community!
Thursday: Focused Conversation on Schwartz School of the Arts
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the first of two April Focused Conversations on Thursday, April 18. Associate Professor Christopher Houltberg will provide an update on plans for the John N. Schwartz School of the Arts.
Thursday, April 18, 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.
ACTC BIPOC Faculty and Staff Gathering
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff are invited to a community-building event for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) among the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) member institutions. Light refreshments will be provided.
The event is Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:30-6:00 p.m. and will be held at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus in the Anderson Student Center, South Woulfe Alumni Hall (ASC 378S).
Email Dr. Bryana French, bryana.french@stthomas.edu with questions.
Co-sponsored by STEM Inclusive Excellence and the Center for Faculty Development.
Students – Please Take the Textbook Affordability Survey
submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group invites you to fill out our brief survey about how well you are able to afford the books and other materials required for your classes. We’ll use this information to help us understand whether the cost of course materials is a barrier for Auggies, so it’s important to hear from as many students as possible.
The survey is anonymous, although it does use your email address to make sure we only get one response per person. If you have questions about the survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander (alexank@augsburg.edu) or Sara Fillbrandt (fillbran@augsburg.edu)
National Marrow Donor Drive TODAY
submitted by wareki@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University Football Team will host a Marrow Donor Drive on Tuesday, April 16th during the hours of 10 am to 3 pm. There will be tables to register in front of the Kennedy Center, Christensen Center, & Hagfors.
Last year, we were able to secure 345 registered donors with 3 matches from our community. We would like to reach a goal of 500 registered donors on that day.
Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).
For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!
Student Volunteers Needed for April 27 Event—$50 Gift Card
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
A number of volunteers are needed to take notes at a community engagement event in the Seward neighborhood on April 27. This event will feature presentations and conversation about the vision for the former Bethany Lutheran Church property at 2511 E. Franklin Ave. Augsburg recently announced an agreement to sell the property to the Somali Museum of Minnesota to develop a permanent museum facility and cultural center on the site.
WHAT: Weaving Together the Past, Present, and Future of 2511 E. Franklin Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 12:30–3:30 p.m. (arrive by 12:45)
WHERE: Matthews Recreation Center, 2318 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Volunteers will take notes at small group discussions during the second half of the event (bring a laptop or transcribe your notes into a digital document within 48 hours). All notes will be gathered, summarized and given to a graphic facilitator who will create an illustrated report of the day. Student volunteers will receive a $50 gift card as a thank-you.
To volunteer, email krista@redesigninc.org.
Join Us for Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Muslim and Christian Resources for Restorative Justice
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Professor Najeeba Syeed will be the featured speaker at the sixth annual Terence Nichols Memorial Symposium lecture. The topic will be Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Muslim and Christian Resources for Restorative Justice.
When: Wednesday, April 17th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, John Roach Center 126
2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Free and open to the public. For more information and to register, visit:
Earth Month: Film Screening and Community Discussion
submitted by reyesd@augsburg.edu
Come join us as we invite St. Paul-based Filmmaker, Community Organizer, and Emmy Award Recipient Francisco Sánchez to our community here at Augsburg. Join us for a community dialogue about grassroots movements centered on the respect and bounded liberation of Mother Earth and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
This event will take place at the East Commons at Augsburg University on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the community!
Explore Augsburg’s “Radical Roots” in New Book
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
A new book by President Paul Pribbenow, Associate Professor Katie Clark, Professor Tim Pippert, and former staff member Green Bouzard explores how Augsburg deepened its commitment to the public purposes of higher education over the last half century.
“Radical Roots: How One Professor Changed a University’s Legacy” tells the story of Augsburg sociology professor Joel Torstenson. In the 1960s, Torstenson challenged Augsburg to embrace its urban setting and to design curricular, co-curricular, and community engagement programs to advance the mission of “Education for service.”
The compelling story of Torstenson’s legacy at Augsburg over the past 60 years offers lessons for colleges and universities across the country committed to democratic engagement in their work at the intersections of mission and place.
If you’re interested in a complimentary copy of the book, please reach out to Cyndi Berg at bergc2@augsburg.edu.
Video: Paul Pribbenow, Katie Clark, and Tim Pippert on “Radical Roots”
Faculty Vote in Support of GenEd Revision Proposal
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
In the third shared governance step, the Faculty voted in support of the 2023 General Education Revision proposal (93 in support; 7 opposed). We are deeply grateful for your engagement and support throughout this initiative, and to Andy Aoki, Bob Groven, and Joe Underhill for serving as Parliamentarians and deftly facilitating the second reading and vote during the April 10th faculty meeting. In the final step of the shared governance process, the Board of Regents will vote on the proposed revisions in May.
January: Academic Affairs Committee vote (6 in support; 0 opposed; 1 abstention)
February: Faculty Senate vote (10 in support; 1 opposed; 0 abstentions)
March: Faculty first reading
April: Faculty second reading and vote (93 in support; 7 opposed)
May: Board of Regents vote
Thank you again for your wisdom and support.
With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)
The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)
Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Salma Caamir, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, Stacy Freiheit (GenEd Director)
Resources
2023 General Education Revision Proposal
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OUs01m4YcduyY4EPnGLBxPIpnm8pxBxBSvXeHG9Dz7U/edit?usp=sharing
GenEd(it) Comment Box
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbGTjRopXvqXaW_kqlP-XW7J4sKR64JJT9FpBGSQptWLaSw/viewform?usp=sf_link
General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available)
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530#section-10
General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T?usp=sharing
You Are Invited to Our International Student Organization’s 2024 Banquet
submitted by yena@augsburg.edu
We would like to reach out to everyone to participate and celebrate with us the accomplishments of the International Graduates of 2024.
Our annual Banquet is one of the biggest events hosted by ISO, and we would love for you all to join us this year. There will be performances, speeches, photo booth, and dinner served! RSVP on auggie life is required if you are planning to attend.
*there will be performances, food, photo booth, and raffles!!
Date : 04/19/24
Location : East Commons
Time : 6pm
Theme : formal/cultural
Religion and Mental Health
submitted by maruggi@augsburg.edu
Join us for a discussion of religion and mental health at “Cookies and Conversation,” a monthly discussion group of students and faculty. We will meet from 12:30-1:30 on Thursday, April 18th in the Religion Department Home (Hagfors 165). All are welcome.
Celebrate Collegiate Recovery Week
submitted by otterson@augsburg.edu
WEDNESDAY, April 17 | 12-1PM | OGC 100
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING RECOVERY AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING?
Join us for an enlightening lunch-and-learn session where we’ll explore the essential
role of a Recovery Ally. Lunch is provided.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 | 4–5PM. | OGC 100
JOIN US FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE SOBER-CURIOUS MOVEMENT.
TOGETHER WE’LL EXPLORE:
• What does it mean to be “sober curious”?
• What is “gray area drinking”?
• What does substance use disorder look like?
• Where do I fall on the spectrum of substance use?
• What’s it like to be sober during college?
• Where can I find support?
This is an open discussion led by Nell Hurley from StepUP and Ellie Olsen from The Center for Wellness and Counseling.
All are welcome! Join us for what we hope will be a rich discussion and a safe place to explore sobriety.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 | 10A–2PM. | OGC 204
Join StepUP staff and students in OGC 204 for sweet treats.