Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by chamberk@augsburg.edu
The CFN Department is excited to announce our Spring Networking Event!
Place: Oren 100/103
Date: Monday, April 15 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Snacks: Of course!
Join us for a networking event to connect with Communication Studies, Film, and New Media professionals!
These professionals will share their expertise so that you can learn more about careers in communication and media. Snacks will be served!
Come for the cookies, stay for the networking!
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet potential employer, Minnesota Jewish Community Center, today from 10am-1pm in the Christensen Center Lobby!
At MNJCC we are inspired by Jewish values and culture, we ignite the human spirit through programs and services that promote well-being, foster inclusivity and strengthen the entire community. Our five core values light the way for us. They shape our culture, guide our decision making and provide a shared sense of commitment and solidarity for our staff, board of directors, members and community – Inclusive, Excellence, Innovative, Collaborative, Caring.
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Prodeo Academy is a growing network of high-performing charter schools in the Twin Cities.
Our Mission
Prodeo Academy is a college preparatory school that is developing critical thinkers and reflective leaders, strengthening their character, and expanding their opportunities to contribute positively and productively to society.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create an innovative network of schools known nationally for best practices around student achievement and character development, fostering impactful educators, closing the opportunity gap, and building stronger communities.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
All are welcome to join a gathering to hold space and remember Jennifer Diaz on Wednesday, April 3 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. To the extent possible, we encourage flexibility to allow students and colleagues to attend. Please feel free to attend any portion of the gathering, as your schedule permits. Light refreshments will be available.
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:
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
The vote on the proposed general education revisions is planned for the faculty meeting on Wednesday, April 10th from 3:40 – 5:10pm. Information about the proposed revisions is available in the updated General Education Revision Proposal. The proposal consists of an introduction (p. 1), an executive summary (p. 2), and an overview of the rationale and proposed revisions to our undergraduate general education curriculum (pp. 3 – 11).
Have questions about proposed revisions? Please attend a drop-in information session:
All Faculty/Staff:
Tuesday, April 2nd from 3:30 – 4:30 in Lindell Library 301
Wednesday, April 3rd from 3:30 – 4:30 in Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Faculty/Staff Who Are New(er) to GenEd:
Thursday, April 4th from 3:30 – 4:30 in OGC 100
We are grateful to Augsburg Day Student Government for their review and unanimous support of the proposed revisions, to our faculty colleagues for their comments and questions at the first reading during the March faculty meeting, and to all those who contributed to this important initiative over the last year.
With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)
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
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first 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.
The next First Thursday is this week, April 4, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!
submitted by 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!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/28/2024: Graduate Admissions Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976872183-graduate-admissions-counselor
03/25/2024: Marketing Copywriter and Editorial Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976201114-marketing-copywriter-and-editorial-coordinator
03/25/2024: Human Resources Generalist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976198993-human-resources-generalist
submitted by eckdahlc@augsburg.edu
Queer Prom is right around the corner! Use this form to nominate someone for Prom Royalty! Two people will be picked for royalty at the prom on April 13th.
submitted by jirilloc@augsburg.edu
We are excited to introduce the selected Peace Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Through a vigorous application and interview process, Sara Sirag and Anna Hudak, have shown that they are the strongest candidates to this program, and we are proud to know they will be representing Augsburg University while in Norway.
Alongside other Peace Scholars from our Lutheran sister sites (Concordia College, Luther College, Pacific Lutheran College and St. Olaf College), these two students will participate in the annual summer Peace Scholars program in Norway, designed to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace, as well as attend the University of Oslo International Summer School.
We want to thank Gary Smaby (The Smaby Family Foundation) and Liv Dahl for their generous financial support.
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Swing into Spring with Augsburg’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble!
Event details: Sateren Auditorium @ 7:30pm
This event is free and open to the public!
submitted by eckdahlc@augsburg.edu
Use this form to nominate who you want serving on your QPA Board for the coming academic year! Positions include President, Vice President, Events Manager, Finance Manager, and Social Media Manager.
submitted by devers@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is going through our HLC re-accreditation this year. Feedback from all undergraduate, AU and graduate students is included as part of this review process.
This year, the student survey will be open from April 1- April 10. Students, please look for a link coming to your Augsburg email on April 1st. The link in your Augsburg email will be active from April 1 through April 10, 2024.
Faculty please remind your students to fill out this survey.
Thank you.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Fluent in Spanish? Be a Debate Judge for the Spanish Debate League
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for Spanish-speaking adults to judge our Spanish Debate League. This program helps middle and high school students build confidence, grow their academic skills, improve their fluency, and connect with other Spanish speakers in the Twin Cities.
*NO DEBATE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, BUT YOU MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH!*
You will earn $55 for each tournament you judge. We will provide transportation if necessary.
Tournaments will happen at the following dates and times:
Thurs. 3/28, Roosevelt HS, 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/11, South HS(tentative location), 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/18, Highland Park HS(tentative location), 3:30-7:30 PM
Both Championship tournaments will be held at Augsburg University in late April/early May, with undetermined dates.
Learn more and sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Search the calendar for: Español/Spanish Debate
Need more info? Talk to our volunteer coordinator, Johan, at: fullard1@augsburg.edu. He speaks Spanish!
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
The deadline to order commencement regalia from Herff Jones online is Monday, April 1, 2024.
In order to participate in the 2024 commencement ceremony, undergraduate students will need a cap, gown, and tassel. Master/doctoral students will need a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. For complete details about ordering from Herff Jones through the Augsburg bookstore, please visit augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/.
You can also purchase or borrow regalia from elsewhere, including the Share Shop, as long as the cap and gown are black. Please be aware that items purchased or borrowed from other sources could look slightly different than the standard Augsburg cap and gown and may stand out as a result.
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet potential employer, Minnesota Jewish Community Center, today from 10am-1pm in the Christensen Center Lobby!
At MNJCC we are inspired by Jewish values and culture, we ignite the human spirit through programs and services that promote well-being, foster inclusivity and strengthen the entire community. Our five core values light the way for us. They shape our culture, guide our decision making and provide a shared sense of commitment and solidarity for our staff, board of directors, members and community – Inclusive, Excellence, Innovative, Collaborative, Caring.
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!
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Missed your chance to go abroad this fall semester? Not quite!
Applications are STILL OPEN for Augsburg CGEE’s Study Center spring semester programs in Mexico, Central America, Northern Ireland, and Southern Africa until April 1st
Why choose an Augsburg CGEE Study Center program? Earn Augsburg credits, complete multiple LAF graduation requirements, and get an Augsburg experience abroad!
Our programs are nationally-known, focus on peace, social justice, and community engagement. Northern Ireland, Southern Africa & Mexico also offer INTERNSHIPS!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/28/2024: Graduate Admissions Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976872183-graduate-admissions-counselor
03/25/2024: Marketing Copywriter and Editorial Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976201114-marketing-copywriter-and-editorial-coordinator
03/25/2024: Human Resources Generalist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976198993-human-resources-generalist
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
The deadline to order commencement regalia from Herff Jones online is today (April 1).
In order to participate in the 2024 commencement ceremony, undergraduate students will need a cap, gown, and tassel. Master/doctoral students will need a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. For complete details about ordering from Herff Jones through the Augsburg bookstore, please visit augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/.
You can also purchase or borrow regalia from elsewhere, including the Share Shop, as long as the cap and gown are black. Please be aware that items purchased or borrowed from other sources could look slightly different than the standard Augsburg cap and gown and may stand out as a result.
submitted by stottrup@augsburg.edu
The NASA Space Grant is still accepting applications for our scholarship program. If you are studying a topic related to STEM and NASA, please consider applying. Space exploration, aeronautics, and our planet’s environment are just some of the things that interest NASA.
For more information, please use the website below or contact Prof. Stottrup (stottrup@augsburg.edu)
https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/opportunities/research-opportunities/nasa/
https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/opportunities/research-opportunities/nasa/
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/28/2024: Student: Bonner Community Leaders Program Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976948953-student-bonner-community-leaders-program-assistant
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
Belong Webinar: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at 1-2pm CT.
Title: Independent Colleges and Universities: The Value of Mission-Driven Teaching Excellence
Description: Independent Colleges and Universities that focus on the liberal arts often have a mission and an academic infrastructure that supports teaching improvement, and it should be celebrated! Yet, more can be done. This session draws from a multi-institutional observational study covering more than 700 higher education courses in a range of contexts, from regional public universities to highly ranked private universities, from small liberal arts colleges to large flagship universities. Connected to her 2023 book, published by Harvard Education Press, Great College Teaching: Where It Happens and How to Foster It Everywhere, Corbin Campbell will map the terrain, discussing teaching improvement within a spectrum of academic contexts, across multiple disciplines, and for various course settings. Dr. Campbell will describe the best practices of exemplary teaching institutions, in which evidence-based practices such as equity-based and culturally relevant teaching support student learning. She will also describe policies and cultures necessary to prioritize teaching and promote faculty development.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Explore the diverse terrain of teaching across various academic contexts, disciplines, and course settings to improve instruction.
Discover best practices from exemplary institutions, including equity-based and culturally relevant evidence-based teaching practices, you can use to support student learning.
Identify policies and cultures that are essential to prioritize teaching and encourage faculty development.
If you can’t attend at this time, please register and you will receive the webinar recording.
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce that our 2024 Days in May Workshops will take place Wednesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
We invite proposals for professional development sessions from all interested faculty and staff. May workshop sessions might include areas of teaching and learning, leadership & service development, or research & scholarship development.
Sessions may be 60 minutes or 105 minutes.
All workshops will take place in smart classrooms unless otherwise requested below.
For full consideration, please submit proposals no later than Friday, April 5, 2024. Presenters will be notified on or before April 15th.
We hope you will consider sharing your best practices with our Augsburg teaching community.
If you have any questions about this form or the CTL Days in May Workshops, please contact the CTL Director, Rachel Lloyd at lloydr@augsburg.edu.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/25/2024: Marketing Copywriter and Editorial Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976201114-marketing-copywriter-and-editorial-coordinator
03/25/2024: Human Resources Generalist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976198993-human-resources-generalist
03/21/2024: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999975548144-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
submitted by alarcon8@augsburg.edu
Join ALAS and LSS for our Annual Latinx Banquet, Floreciendo Juntos: LatinX Banquet Celebration. The purpose of this event is to celebrate and uplift the Latinx community by acknowledging graduating students and awarding students for their accomplishments.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Event Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors Open at 3:30 PM)
Location: Chapel, Foss Center 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Parking will be available in lot L; please refer to the campus map for more information.
The deadline to submit your registration form is Friday, April 5th, 2024.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at alas@augsburg.edu
submitted by jirilloc@augsburg.edu
We are excited to introduce the selected Peace Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Through a vigorous application and interview process, Sara Sirag and Anna Hudak, have shown that they are the strongest candidates to this program, and we are proud to know they will be representing Augsburg University while in Norway.
Alongside other Peace Scholars from our Lutheran sister sites (Concordia College, Luther College, Pacific Lutheran College and St. Olaf College), these two students will participate in the annual summer Peace Scholars program in Norway, designed to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace, as well as attend the University of Oslo International Summer School.
We want to thank Gary Smaby (The Smaby Family Foundation) and Liv Dahl for their generous financial support.
submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu
Calling all students! Please take the very short Textbook Affordability Survey sponsored by Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group.
We are seeking to understand how textbook and course materials costs affect students at Augsburg University. The survey is anonymous, but it does use your email address to ensure that we don’t get duplicate responses.
If you have questions about this survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander, alexank@augsburg.edu, or Sara Fillbrandt, fillbran@augsburg.edu.
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!
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Swing into Spring with Augsburg’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble!
Event details: Sateren Auditorium @ 7:30pm
This event is free and open to the public!
submitted by rengifoj@augsburg.edu
Missed your chance to go abroad this fall semester? Not quite!
Applications are STILL OPEN for Augsburg CGEE’s Study Center spring semester programs in Mexico, Central America, Northern Ireland, and Southern Africa until April 1st
Why choose an Augsburg CGEE Study Center program? Earn Augsburg credits, complete multiple LAF graduation requirements, and get an Augsburg experience abroad!
Our programs are nationally-known, focus on peace, social justice, and community engagement. Northern Ireland, Southern Africa & Mexico also offer INTERNSHIPS!
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.
All meetings are confidential!
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, April 2 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Wednesday, April 3 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Thursday, April 4 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Friday, April 5 / 9:00am – 1:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
For questions, please contact hr@augsburg.edu
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a Maundy Thursday service. President Paul Pribbenow will preach, and student musicians Charlotte Taddeo, organ, and Gabby Bunay-Rojas, flute, are playing the prelude and postlude.
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
Belong Webinar: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at 1-2pm CT.
Title: Independent Colleges and Universities: The Value of Mission-Driven Teaching Excellence
Description: Independent Colleges and Universities that focus on the liberal arts often have a mission and an academic infrastructure that supports teaching improvement, and it should be celebrated! Yet, more can be done. This session draws from a multi-institutional observational study covering more than 700 higher education courses in a range of contexts, from regional public universities to highly ranked private universities, from small liberal arts colleges to large flagship universities. Connected to her 2023 book, published by Harvard Education Press, Great College Teaching: Where It Happens and How to Foster It Everywhere, Corbin Campbell will map the terrain, discussing teaching improvement within a spectrum of academic contexts, across multiple disciplines, and for various course settings. Dr. Campbell will describe the best practices of exemplary teaching institutions, in which evidence-based practices such as equity-based and culturally relevant teaching support student learning. She will also describe policies and cultures necessary to prioritize teaching and promote faculty development.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Explore the diverse terrain of teaching across various academic contexts, disciplines, and course settings to improve instruction.
Discover best practices from exemplary institutions, including equity-based and culturally relevant evidence-based teaching practices, you can use to support student learning.
Identify policies and cultures that are essential to prioritize teaching and encourage faculty development.
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
The Thó Wiŋ Magazine is extending our deadline for submissions through Friday, April 5th. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published, you can submit at thowin-magazine.com/submit.
This year, we are particularly looking to gather submissions that highlight/feature indigenous voices or are on the topic of indigeneity. Themed submissions will be featured in a special section at the front of the issue.
We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, so if you have any questions about whether your work belongs in a literary magazine, please be assured that your submissions would be more than welcome!
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
As a reminder, there will be no A-mail on Friday, March 29 due to the Good Friday holiday. A-mail will resume on Monday next week.
submitted by yangpe@augsburg.edu
As part of the Augsburg Bold initiative, the University has committed to a scholarship program for current seniors looking to continue their education in one of our designated graduate programs. To support our graduating students, Augsburg is offering a 50% tuition discount in the form of a scholarship in the designated programs below:
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Music Therapy
Equivalency+ Master of Music Therapy
The Augsburg Bold Graduate Program Scholarship is not transferable to any other program at Augsburg University. Please email gradinfo@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Fluent in Spanish? Be a Debate Judge for the Spanish Debate League
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for Spanish-speaking adults to judge our Spanish Debate League. This program helps middle and high school students build confidence, grow their academic skills, improve their fluency, and connect with other Spanish speakers in the Twin Cities.
*NO DEBATE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, BUT YOU MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH!*
You will earn $55 for each tournament you judge. We will provide transportation if necessary.
Tournaments will happen at the following dates and times:
Thurs. 3/28, Roosevelt HS, 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/11, South HS(tentative location), 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/18, Highland Park HS(tentative location), 3:30-7:30 PM
Both Championship tournaments will be held at Augsburg University in late April/early May, with undetermined dates.
Learn more and sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Search the calendar for: Español/Spanish Debate
Need more info? Talk to our volunteer coordinator, Johan, at: fullard1@augsburg.edu. He speaks Spanish!
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!
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.
All meetings are confidential!
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, April 2 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Wednesday, April 3 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Thursday, April 4 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Friday, April 5 / 9:00am – 1:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
For questions, please contact hr@augsburg.edu
submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu
All are welcome to join us for the upcoming Mathematics Colloquium on Wednesday, March 27, 3:40 – 4:40 PM, in Hagfors 151.
Title: Math Pathways and Corequisite Models: Supporting Student Transitions
Speaker: Megan Breit-Goodwin, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Talk Abstract:
Math Pathways and Corequisite models are reforms to introductory and college level mathematics that have increased student success and reduced equity gaps in gateway college mathematics completion and early credit attainment for students. These reforms are an important foundation to Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 goal and Guided Learning Pathways framework. Augsburg University is an important partner institution with Minnesota State in higher education in Minnesota and a significant transfer institution for 2YC students across Minnesota State. Contextualizing Math Pathways and Corequisite model reforms within program requirements at Augsburg University will support local conversations that can support successful transfer for students.
Speaker Bio:
Megan Breit-Goodwin teaches Mathematics and Statistics at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and a partner with Augsburg University in the Auggie Plan. Megan served as a Faculty Coordinator for the Minnesota State Mathematics Pathways Project from 2021 – 2023. She also worked with the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) on a 50-state scan of developmental mathematics models in the United States in 2023. When not teaching or working on college mathematics reforms, she might be found ringing handbells, walking a dog, or baking something delicious.
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The deadline to order commencement regalia from Herff Jones online is Monday, April 1, 2024.
In order to participate in the 2024 commencement ceremony, undergraduate students will need a cap, gown, and tassel. Master/doctoral students will need a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. For complete details about ordering from Herff Jones through the Augsburg bookstore, please visit augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/.
You can also purchase or borrow regalia from elsewhere, including the Share Shop, as long as the cap and gown are black. Please be aware that items purchased or borrowed from other sources could look slightly different than the standard Augsburg cap and gown and may stand out as a result.
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Calling all students! Please take the very short Textbook Affordability Survey sponsored by Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group.
We are seeking to understand how textbook and course materials costs affect students at Augsburg University. The survey is anonymous, but it does use your email address to ensure that we don’t get duplicate responses.
If you have questions about this survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander, alexank@augsburg.edu, or Sara Fillbrandt, fillbran@augsburg.edu.
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Come meet an employer, Arthur’s Senior Care, today in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-1pm!
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Come and paint with us! During chapel time 10:30am-11:00am this Wednesday March 27th 2024 at The Center for Wellness and Counseling.
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This year, 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!
Event will be held at the East Commons, April 19th @6pm.
RSVP on auggie life is required if you are planning to attend.
If you are interested in being a part of making the night happen, we have opportunities open for performances and emcees! If you have been active within ISO and/or do wish to participate in our Senior Appreciation session, please email sutherle@augsburg.edu or yena@augsburg.edu for arrangements. Thanks!
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This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://forms.gle/Ffj9PUNqx73uAbhZ8
Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2024. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.
The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2024) are eligible to receive this award.
Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on April 17th.
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The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/25/2024: Marketing Copywriter and Editorial Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976201114-marketing-copywriter-and-editorial-coordinator
03/25/2024: Human Resources Generalist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976198993-human-resources-generalist
03/21/2024: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999975548144-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
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Me and group of students are currently creating a new student organization and we are currently looking for a Board Advisor for this upcoming fall semester! If you or another faculty member you know is interested in advising a board who’s goal is to help form connections between students through the fun tabletop game of DnD, then we would love to connect with you! Please either reach out to one of us via email!
You can reach us at bigbearn@augsburg.edu or ayalam@augsburg.edu !
We hope to hear from you!
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Faculty Recital – Bergman and Dawe 3/26, 7:30-8:30pm
Join us for a Faculty Recital featuring Rachel Bergman on flute and Jill Dawe on piano, accompanied by Merilee Klemp on oboe and Mark Bergman on double bass.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Sateren Auditorium, 1977 S 7th 1/2 St, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA
The program will feature a diverse selection of music, including pieces by Aaron Copland, Madeleine Dring, and three living composers, including a work for flute and electronics.
This event is free and open to the public. We encourage you to bring along friends, family, and fellow music enthusiasts to experience this memorable evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the talents of our esteemed faculty members!
For further details, please visit our event page: https://www.augsburg.edu/music/events/
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Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.
All meetings are confidential!
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, April 2 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Wednesday, April 3 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Thursday, April 4 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Friday, April 5 / 9:00am – 1:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
For questions, please contact hr@augsburg.edu
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Calling all students! Please take the very short Textbook Affordability Survey sponsored by Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group.
We are seeking to understand how textbook and course materials costs affect students at Augsburg University. The survey is anonymous, but it does use your email address to ensure that we don’t get duplicate responses.
If you have questions about this survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander, alexank@augsburg.edu, or Sara Fillbrandt, fillbran@augsburg.edu.
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Missed your chance to go abroad this fall semester? Not quite!
Applications are STILL OPEN for Augsburg CGEE’s Study Center spring semester programs in Mexico, Central America, Northern Ireland, and Southern Africa until April 1st
Why choose an Augsburg CGEE Study Center program? Earn Augsburg credits, complete multiple LAF graduation requirements, and get an Augsburg experience abroad!
Our programs are nationally-known, focus on peace, social justice, and community engagement. Northern Ireland, Southern Africa & Mexico also offer INTERNSHIPS!
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This year, 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.
If you are interested in being a part of making the night happen, we have opportunities open for performances and emcees! If you have been active within ISO and/or do wish to participate in our Senior Appreciation session, please email sutherle@augsburg.edu or yena@augsburg.edu for arrangements. Thanks!
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
The deadline to order commencement regalia from Herff Jones online is Monday, April 1, 2024.
In order to participate in the 2024 commencement ceremony, undergraduate students will need a cap, gown, and tassel. Master/doctoral students will need a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. For complete details about ordering from Herff Jones through the Augsburg bookstore, please visit augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/.
You can also purchase or borrow regalia from elsewhere, including the Share Shop, as long as the cap and gown are black. Please be aware that items purchased or borrowed from other sources could look slightly different than the standard Augsburg cap and gown and may stand out as a result.
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Come meet a possible employer, Ampact, today in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-1pm!
Ampact is a national nonprofit that specializes in managing high-quality AmeriCorps programs. We are currently recruiting for opportunities in the areas of Education, Environmental Impact, Human Services, Public Health, and Recovery Services all across Minnesota!
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet potential employer, Minnesota Jewish Community Center, today from 10am-1pm in the Christensen Center Lobby!
At MNJCC we are inspired by Jewish values and culture, we ignite the human spirit through programs and services that promote well-being, foster inclusivity and strengthen the entire community. Our five core values light the way for us. They shape our culture, guide our decision making and provide a shared sense of commitment and solidarity for our staff, board of directors, members and community – Inclusive, Excellence, Innovative, Collaborative, Caring.
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The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/21/2024: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999975548144-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Jennifer Butler, Augsburg’s Director of Multicultural Life, will be our next Uncovering Vocation speaker today at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. She will be speaking on “The Intersection Passion and Purpose: A Vocation Story”. Please join us for this ongoing Uncovering Vocation series where we hear and learn from various members of the Augsburg community. Uncovering Vocation is co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation.
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All faculty and staff are invited to the March Focused Conversation at noon today. Associate Provost Marah Jacobson and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs David Matz will provide an overview of the upcoming accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
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Hello! The Augsburg Psychological Association is starting the election process for next years officers. If you are interested in becoming an officer please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/4Fj68daTf9hGU3HW8 If you have any questions about the positions and their responsibilites please reach out to Cynthia faberc@augsburg.edu
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Augsburg University Student Ministries is hosting a craft themed worship this Wednesday 3/27 in Hoversten Chapel at 8 pm. There will be stations around the room with different activities to do. Some activities include bracelet making, poem making, drawing, and coloring. If you have any questions reach out to Carson vincentc@augsburg.edu All are welcome!
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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!
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Faculty Recital – Bergman and Dawe 3/26, 7:30-8:30pm
Join us for a Faculty Recital featuring Rachel Bergman on flute and Jill Dawe on piano, accompanied by Merilee Klemp on oboe and Mark Bergman on double bass.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Sateren Auditorium, 1977 S 7th 1/2 St, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA
The program will feature a diverse selection of music, including pieces by Aaron Copland, Madeleine Dring, and three living composers, including a work for flute and electronics.
This event is free and open to the public. We encourage you to bring along friends, family, and fellow music enthusiasts to experience this memorable evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the talents of our esteemed faculty members!
For further details, please visit our event page: https://www.augsburg.edu/music/events/
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We are looking for adults aged 55+ to participate in research on Social Interactions with Others by engaging in a structured conversation with another person virtually using Zoom. If you know someone who is 55+ you can let them know about this A-mail and see if they might be interested in participating. The experiment takes about an hour, and as a benefit for participating you will receive a $5 Target gift card, or we will make a $5 donation in your name to Open Arms of MN which provides meals to terminally ill and homebound Minnesotans. Plus there will be one randomly selected grand prize winner on June 1st who will also receive a $100 Target Gift Card!
The basic technology skills required are:
* Have a valid email address.
* Participants must have access to a computer as this study can only be performed using a computer (desktop or laptop). We don’t recommend using a phone.
* Your computer must have camera and microphone abilities.
* Individuals need to be able to fill out an online survey. You will be asked to complete short online surveys before and after the online Zoom conversation session.
* Participants need the ability to use email, have reliable internet access, and be able to download and access the Zoom application on their computer. If needed, we can help you get connected with Zoom in advance of your participation.
If you are interested in participating in our study, please click the link below, fill out the consent form, and complete a preliminary online survey. Afterwards, a member of our research team will reach out to find a time to schedule your session to participate.
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Join ALAS and LSS for our Annual Latinx Banquet, Floreciendo Juntos: LatinX Banquet Celebration. The purpose of this event is to celebrate and uplift the Latinx community by acknowledging graduating students and awarding students for their accomplishments.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Event Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors Open at 3:30 PM)
Location: Chapel, Foss Center 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Parking will be available in lot L; please refer to the campus map for more information.
The deadline to submit your registration form is Friday, April 5th, 2024.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at alas@augsburg.edu
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Fluent in Spanish? Be a Debate Judge for the Spanish Debate League
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for Spanish-speaking adults to judge our Spanish Debate League. This program helps middle and high school students build confidence, grow their academic skills, improve their fluency, and connect with other Spanish speakers in the Twin Cities.
*NO DEBATE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, BUT YOU MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH!*
You will earn $55 for each tournament you judge. We will provide transportation if necessary.
Tournaments will happen at the following dates and times:
Thurs. 3/28, Roosevelt HS, 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/11, South HS(tentative location), 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/18, Highland Park HS(tentative location), 3:30-7:30 PM
Both Championship tournaments will be held at Augsburg University in late April/early May, with undetermined dates.
Learn more and sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Search the calendar for: Español/Spanish Debate
Need more info? Talk to our volunteer coordinator, Johan, at: fullard1@augsburg.edu. He speaks Spanish!
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Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.
All meetings are confidential!
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, April 2 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Wednesday, April 3 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Thursday, April 4 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Friday, April 5 / 9:00am – 1:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
For questions, please contact hr@augsburg.edu
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Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2024 admission. Sophomores and Juniors with at least 3 semesters remaining (not graduating prior to Fall 2025) are eligible to apply as long as they meet the additional requirements listed below. McNair admits students from all majors, though preference is given to applicants that are interested in pursuing a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Refer to the McNair website (https://www.augsburg.edu/mcnair/) for more information.
The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through coursework, academic advising, workshops, and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($6000) with an Augsburg faculty member during Summer of 2025.
The McNair Scholars Program is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred). Unsure if you qualify? Please visit the link below for more information on eligibility requirements.
If you’re interested in learning more about McNair, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu.
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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:
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Missed your chance to go abroad this fall semester? Not quite!
Applications are STILL OPEN for Augsburg CGEE’s Study Center spring semester programs in Mexico, Central America, Northern Ireland, and Southern Africa until April 1st
Why choose an Augsburg CGEE Study Center program? Earn Augsburg credits, complete multiple LAF graduation requirements, and get an Augsburg experience abroad!
Our programs are nationally-known, focus on peace, social justice, and community engagement. Northern Ireland, Southern Africa & Mexico also offer INTERNSHIPS!
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Painting is back come join us 🙂
When: Wednesday, March 27th
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Where: CWC Lobby
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4vwzZwu7y_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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All faculty and staff are invited to the March Focused Conversation tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26. Associate Provost Marah Jacobson and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs David Matz will provide an overview of the upcoming accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
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Calling all students! Please take the very short Textbook Affordability Survey sponsored by Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group.
We are seeking to understand how textbook and course materials costs affect students at Augsburg University. The survey is anonymous, but it does use your email address to ensure that we don’t get duplicate responses.
If you have questions about this survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander, alexank@augsburg.edu, or Sara Fillbrandt, fillbran@augsburg.edu.
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We are seeking student program assistants for Bonner Community Leaders. Student program assistants helps with programming, planning events and more. It is a fun and well balance job.
Position starts Summer 2024 & 2024 -2025 Academic Year
Program assistants can work up to 20 hours a week.
Email resume to bonnerleaders@augsburg.edu, if interested.
submitted by bigbearn@augsburg.edu
Me and group of students are currently creating a new student organization and we are currently looking for a Board Advisor for this upcoming fall semester! If you or another faculty member you know is interested in advising a board who’s goal is to help form connections between students through the fun tabletop game of DnD, then we would love to connect with you! Please either reach out to one of us via email!
You can reach us at bigbearn@augsburg.edu or ayalam@augsburg.edu !
We hope to hear from you.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
For faculty who are planning to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony on May 7 or 8 and who need regalia, rentals are available through Herff Jones.
Please use the information below to verify your regalia order.
https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com
Spring 2024
Customer # 22001577000
Order # 5135945
Select your name to verify your information. If you are not shown in the dropdown menu, please select “new faculty member” and add your information in the portal. IMPORTANT: Please use your alma mater institution in order to receive the correct hood colors.
The deadline to order rental regalia is March 29, 2024. Please contact Kelly LaRocca, Augsburg bookstore manager, at klarocca@bncollege.com if you have any questions.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/21/2024: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999975548144-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
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!
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Due to weather and travel conditions today, March 25, 2024, Augsburg is moving all in-person classes and operations to a virtual format, except for essential staff. Students are encouraged to consult their course Moodle site for additional information. If you’re not an essential worker, please work remotely.
The most efficient way to make sure you’re informed when Augsburg cancels in-person classes or makes other changes is to sign up for Augsburg’s Emergency Notification text messages. You can do this (or confirm that you are already registered) by clicking “Emergency Notifications” in the left-hand menu on Inside Augsburg. In addition, when decisions are made to cancel classes or modify operations due to weather, we update the alert banner at the top of augsburg.edu and post an announcement on Inside Augsburg.
Information and hours for specific facilities, services, and events today
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All are welcome to join us for the upcoming Mathematics Colloquium on Wednesday, March 27, 3:40 – 4:40 PM, in Hagfors 151.
Title: Math Pathways and Corequisite Models: Supporting Student Transitions
Speaker: Megan Breit-Goodwin, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Talk Abstract:
Math Pathways and Corequisite models are reforms to introductory and college level mathematics that have increased student success and reduced equity gaps in gateway college mathematics completion and early credit attainment for students. These reforms are an important foundation to Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 goal and Guided Learning Pathways framework. Augsburg University is an important partner institution with Minnesota State in higher education in Minnesota and a significant transfer institution for 2YC students across Minnesota State. Contextualizing Math Pathways and Corequisite model reforms within program requirements at Augsburg University will support local conversations that can support successful transfer for students.
Speaker Bio:
Megan Breit-Goodwin teaches Mathematics and Statistics at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and a partner with Augsburg University in the Auggie Plan. Megan served as a Faculty Coordinator for the Minnesota State Mathematics Pathways Project from 2021 – 2023. She also worked with the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) on a 50-state scan of developmental mathematics models in the United States in 2023. When not teaching or working on college mathematics reforms, she might be found ringing handbells, walking a dog, or baking something delicious.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Fluent in Spanish? Be a Debate Judge for the Spanish Debate League
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for Spanish-speaking adults to judge our Spanish Debate League. This program helps middle and high school students build confidence, grow their academic skills, improve their fluency, and connect with other Spanish speakers in the Twin Cities.
*NO DEBATE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, BUT YOU MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH!*
You will earn $55 for each tournament you judge. We will provide transportation if necessary.
Tournaments will happen at the following dates and times:
Thurs. 3/28, Roosevelt HS, 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/11, South HS(tentative location), 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/18, Highland Park HS(tentative location), 3:30-7:30 PM
Both Championship tournaments will be held at Augsburg University in late April/early May, with undetermined dates.
Learn more and sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Search the calendar for: Español/Spanish Debate
Need more info? Talk to our volunteer coordinator, Johan, at: fullard1@augsburg.edu. He speaks Spanish!
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This Sunday, please join us for conversations about landscaping and outdoor farming next to the Roof Depot building. (The City and County may be letting us use some land along the bike path to promote neighborhood health and beauty.)
We’ll talk about plants and ideas for this area. We’ll also hear from some of our partners, like the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Little Earth Urban Farm, Tamales y Bicicletas, and more.
Free childcare, snacks and warm beverages will be provided. Please wear a mask.
Location: Little Earth Gym, 2501 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis
For more information on the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute and Roof Depot Project, please visit: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm
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Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.
All meetings are confidential!
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, April 2 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Wednesday, April 3 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Thursday, April 4 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Friday, April 5 / 9:00am – 1:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
For questions, please contact hr@augsburg.edu
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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!
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Faculty Recital – Bergman and Dawe 3/26, 7:30-8:30pm
Join us for a Faculty Recital featuring Rachel Bergman on flute and Jill Dawe on piano, accompanied by Merilee Klemp on oboe and Mark Bergman on double bass.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Sateren Auditorium, 1977 S 7th 1/2 St, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA
The program will feature a diverse selection of music, including pieces by Aaron Copland, Madeleine Dring, and three living composers, including a work for flute and electronics.
This event is free and open to the public. We encourage you to bring along friends, family, and fellow music enthusiasts to experience this memorable evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the talents of our esteemed faculty members!
For further details, please visit our event page: https://www.augsburg.edu/music/events/
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The City and engagement team (4RM+ULA and the Cultural Wellness Center) are holding a “dinner dialogue” March 28 to gather community visions within George Floyd Square. This event begins this year’s effort to create a community-centered vision for the area, including the Peoples Way site, street improvements, memorials and more.
Dinner dialogue on the future of George Floyd Square
6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 28
Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St.
Food and refreshments will be served; please RSVP using this link.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities conference will be held in Minneapolis in October and welcomes proposals that highlight ongoing or completed work, within the following intersecting tracks that illuminate how our campuses and partnerships are redefining what is possible when we reach beyond boundaries.
Anchor strategies: What are effective strategies that positively contribute to regional well-being?
Belonging, equity, and justice: How do we move beyond rhetoric to advance belonging, equity, and justice for individuals and groups at the program, department, institutional and community levels?
Democracy: How can higher education play a constructive role in promoting democratic principles and engagement?
Impact: How do we know our efforts with and within communities are having the impact we intend?
K-16 partnerships: How do campuses initiate and build closer ties with primary, secondary, and/or higher education institutions and systems?
Social and economic mobility: How do campuses increase access for students facing barriers to education and help them succeed through graduation and into greater opportunities?
Session types and formats: Traditional sessions are 45 minutes in length and allow for in-depth conversations.
Community conversation
Mini workshop
Panel presentation
Research and impact presentation
Dynamic sessions are 75 minutes in length and allow presenters to share their work with larger groups of people in a more intimate, conversational setting.
Poster session
Roundtable
Pre-Conference Workshops are three hours in length and target specific audiences for interactive skill development and collaborative learning.
Submissions due: April 3
Notifications sent: mid-May
Conference: October 20–23
Check out their website for further information: https://www.cumuonline.org/cumu-annual-conference/call-for-proposals/
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The Goldstein Museum of Design’s latest exhibition, The Soil and The Story, celebrates Black Soilship in the Black Belt by highlighting 12 farms researched in the last three years across Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Its organizers, bridging the College of Design and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, invite you to explore the relationships between science, nature, history, and culture–here and wherever you stand.
There is no U.S. agricultural history without the expertise and labor of Black people. Black farmers, horticulturists, scientists, and inventors have revolutionized the way our agricultural system functions. During the Great Migration six million Black people moved north and west to escape racial violence, economic and educational disadvantage, and the oppression of Jim Crow laws.
But many Black farmers remained. They liberate and heal both themselves and the soil by incorporating ancestral African traditions and indigenous land knowledge. The voices of Black farmers are essential to the knowledge and practices of U.S. soil health today and the design of systems and policies for the future.
This exhibition is organized by Tiffany LaShae, MS Land and Atmospheric Science, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, with Terresa Moses, Assistant Professor, Graphic Design and Director of Design Justice, College of Design.
The exhibit is in the HGA Gallery in Rapson Hall on the East Bank Minneapolis Campus of the University of Minnesota. Primary entrances are open to the public during regular business hours.
For more information: https://design.umn.edu/research/goldstein-museum-design/exhibitions/soil-and-story
Rapson Hall
https://campusmaps.umn.edu/ralph-rapson-hall
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SAVE THE DATE! Weaving the Past, Present, and Future of 2511 E. Franklin Avenue, Saturday, April 27
Augsburg University 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 former Bethany Lutheran Church site at 2511 E. Franklin Avenue.
A link to the press release on Augsburg’s website is here.
Augsburg has worked with Redesign to identify a financially sustainable, community-serving use for the property that contributes to the vitality of the East Franklin corridor. During the 2023 legislative session, the Somali Museum was approved for state funding to advance the project.
Neighbors and community members are invited to attend a community gathering about the past, present, and future of 2511 East Franklin Avenue on Saturday, April 27, from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM at Matthews Recreation Center (2318 29th Ave. S). Please join us to learn about the Somali Museum and its vision for the site. Participants will be invited to share stories about the site’s history and place in Seward.
For questions about the gathering, contact krista@redesigninc.org.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Hosted by Nexus Community Partners, this Black Wealth Community Education Series is free, virtual, live, and open to all while centering Black people and Black experiences. Catch up on the last three sessions about financial well-being on Nexus’ YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@NexusCP).
To learn more visit: https://nexuscp.org/bwces-housing-shelter/
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a “Palm Friday” service. We will have palms, readings, and music. Pastoral Intern D.J. Chatelaine will give a brief sermon.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Jennifer Butler, Augsburg’s Director of Multicultural Life, will be our next Uncovering Vocation speaker on Tuesday March 26th at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. She will be speaking on “The Intersection Passion and Purpose: A Vocation Story”. Please join us for this ongoing Uncovering Vocation series where we hear and learn from various members of the Augsburg community. Uncovering Vocation is co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation.
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Calling all students! Please take the very short Textbook Affordability Survey sponsored by Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group.
We are seeking to understand how textbook and course materials costs affect students at Augsburg University. The survey is anonymous, but it does use your email address to ensure that we don’t get duplicate responses.
If you have questions about this survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander, alexank@augsburg.edu, or Sara Fillbrandt, fillbran@augsburg.edu.
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All faculty and staff are invited to the March Focused Conversation on Tuesday, March 26. Associate Provost Marah Jacobson and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs David Matz will provide an overview of the upcoming accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu
Join Pan-Asian Student Services for the first part of a two part series called “Noodle on It!” This series is intended to explore the Asian Identity and promote critical dialogues with peers, faculty and staff. Enjoy an instant ramen (unique Asian brands) lunch while hearing from Professor Ly Nguyen. Questions? email vangpa@augsburg.edu
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BSW senior Bryce Premo is a recipient of the BSW Student of the Year Award, and Professor Emeritus Tony Bibus receives posthumously the Lifetime Achievement Award. Bryce and Dr. Bibus are recognized for “advancing the field of social work and driving positive change in our communities.”
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For faculty who are planning to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony on May 7 or 8 and who need regalia, rentals are available through Herff Jones.
Please use the information below to verify your regalia order.
https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com
Spring 2024
Customer # 22001577000
Order # 5135945
Select your name to verify your information. If you are not shown in the dropdown menu, please select “new faculty member” and add your information in the portal. IMPORTANT: Please use your alma mater institution in order to receive the correct hood colors.
The deadline to order rental regalia is March 29, 2024. Please contact Kelly LaRocca, Augsburg bookstore manager, at at klarocca@bncollege.com if you have any questions.
