submitted by olsoni@augsburg.edu
Hey Auggies!
The ShareShop is open during our usual hours this week – Monday from 1:00-5:00, and Tuesday and Friday from 12:00-4:00. Stay tuned for more info on A-Mail and on our Instagram (@augsburg.shareshop)!
Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu
NSSE / FSSE Institutional Survey Discussion TODAY
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
Extended Deadline: Spring Break Study Abroad Program in Spain
submitted by rengifoj@augsburg.edu
Spend your spring break studying abroad in Spain on our program Walking the Camino de Santiago. This program is led by two Augsburg faculty, Dr Lori Brandt Hale and Dr Tara Mader. In addition, you will earn credit for REL 205/409 and WEL 115.
We are currently accepting applications and have extended the deadline to November 15th.
Contact Sarah Morgan at morgans1@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!
Daily Chapel: Commissioner Irene Fernando
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel today at 10:40 am to hear Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Chair speak about elections and civic engagement. Commissioner Fernando became the first Filipino American in Minnesota and youngest woman ever to win a seat on the Hennepin County Board in 2018. During that same election cycle, she and colleague Angela Conley conquered another obstacle by becoming the first women of color to win seats on the board since its inception over a century ago.
TODAY – Wellness Wednesday: Bookmarks DIY
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hey Friends,
Come to CWC to check out our Wellness Wednesday and make your own Bookmark! Stop by for chatting and good times! Wednesday October 16th from 10:30 to 11:30 We’ll see you there!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DA6ndP1h-ws/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Faculty/Staff Headshot Photos Available
submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff headshot portraits from this Fall are available to download from the linked Google Drive folder. You must be logged into your Augsburg email/Google account to gain access.
If your headshot needs to be updated on the website, please submit a request to our Project Management System–Lytho.
Paul Pribbenow in the Star Tribune: ‘In a time of skepticism, higher ed’s public purposes matter’
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
President Paul Pribbenow published an op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune this week about how urban colleges and universities can lean into the work of cultivating democracy as a social ethic—by being good neighbors, sustaining long-term relationships with community partners, and helping students understand education as a way to create meaningful change in their communities.
New Staff Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/11/2024: Latinx Student Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000019929514-latinx-student-services-program-manager
Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.
Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
Examining Trends from NSSE / FSSE 23-24
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
Get in the Halloween Spirit – Dress Up and Judge at a Halloween Debate Tournament on October 26
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Judge at the Halloween-themed Rosebowl Tournament
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for caring volunteers who can help local high school students improve their argumentation skills as they debate about the implications of AI.
No experience is required! We’ll train you how to run the round, pick the winner fairly, and provide useful feedback for improvement.
Our upcoming tournament, the Roseville Rosebowl, is Halloween-themed. We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. It will be a fun and festive time to dress up, help kids improve their skills, and get into the Halloween spirit.
Plus, thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide transportation if needed!
Plus, we have many other tournaments coming up! You can judge virtually on upcoming Fridays or in-person in the Twin Cities Metro on upcoming Saturdays.
Relevant Dates:
• Friday, Oct. 25th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Oct. 26th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person, Roseville)
• Friday, Nov. 8th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, Central HS)
• Saturday Nov. 23rd, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, UMN Campus)
Learn more and sign up for shifts on this page: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Johan, at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
Visit the Writing Center Today
submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Writing Center offers free writing support, both online and in-person. Skilled Augsburg students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!
Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library
In-Person Hours (stop by anytime, no appointment needed):
Monday: 2:00-8:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Thursday: 2:00-8:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5:00-8:00pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm
First-Generation Survey for Augsburg Faculty and Staff
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
In recognition of First-Generation College Celebration Day (Nov. 8), the departments of TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO McNair Scholars, and Multicultural Life will be hosting events that highlight the first-generation college experience during the week of November 4. These events will be geared to students, but all of the Augsburg community is welcome to attend. More information will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
In addition to this programming, we’re asking faculty and staff to complete this brief First-Generation Augsburg Community Survey. The information collected will be used to create ongoing resources and support for first-generation students here at Augsburg. Please provide as much information as you’re comfortable sharing. NOTE: This is the same survey we released last year, so if you already submitted a response, no need to do so again (unless you’d like to update your responses)!
If you have any questions or comments about this survey or about the Augsburg First-Generation project, please contact Lara Crombie, TRIO McNair Scholars Program (crombie@augsburg.edu).
Daily Chapel: Morning Prayer
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel today at 11:30 am for a service of Morning Prayer. Worship will be led by campus ministry musician Brian De Young and pastoral intern Lucas Carlson.
On Wednesday, Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Chair, will speak in chapel about elections and civic engagement. Irene Fernando became the first Filipino American in Minnesota and youngest woman ever to win a seat on the Hennepin County Board in 2018. During that same election cycle, she and colleague Angela Conley conquered another obstacle by becoming the first women of color to win seats on the board since its inception over a century ago.
HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Site Visit
submitted by matz@augsburg.edu
The site visit associated with Augsburg’s reaffirmation of accreditation will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week (October 21-22). During this visit members of a review team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus to meet with members of the Augsburg community. We invite your participation at the following open forums:
Open forum on Mission (Assurance Argument Criterion 1) – Monday, Oct. 21, 9:30 – 10:15 – Marshall Room.
Open forum on Responsible Conduct, Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning (Assurance Argument Criteria 2 & 5) – Monday, Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:15 – Marshall Room
Open forum on Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, Support, Evaluation & Improvement (Assurance Argument Criteria 3 & 4) – Monday, Oct. 21, 3:00 – 3:45 – Hoversten Chapel (Foss)
Additional information and the full site visit schedule is posted on the HLC Moodle site (augsburg.edu/hlc).
New Staff Positions This Week (4)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/11/2024: Latinx Student Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000019929514-latinx-student-services-program-manager
10/07/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018992207-seasonal-assistant-women-s-softball-coach
10/07/2024: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/41e79aae-6e37-46b9-b091-e843b8982899-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/07/2024: Instruction and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018986881-instruction-and-outreach-librarian
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.: Cursive Webinar II – Moodle Assignments for Any AI Policy
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
We’ll quickly revisit new writing-focused data in the Augsburg Moodle before turning to AI-use policy approaches for your course (including the AI Assessment Scale). With the remaining time, we’ll discuss assignment designs you might use to assist students in exploring writing with generative AI in explicitly permitted, responsible, and verifiable ways.
Presented by: Joe Thibault, Cursive CEO & Shane Sletten, Elearning
Free Pizza TODAY During Chapel Time in Hagfors 250 for a Psych Meet and Greet
submitted by oswaldt@augsburg.edu
Come join the Augsburg Psychological Association in Hagfors 250 Tuesday the 15th at 11:20-12pm (Chapel Time) to meet the Psychology faculty and have some FREE PIZZA!
Examining Trends from NSSE / FSSE 23-24
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
Campus Heating Changeover
submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu
Facilities Management will begin the campus seasonal changeover to heating beginning Monday, October 14th. Contact Facilities Management with any questions.
River Semester Information Session and Social Hour
submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu
Students, staff, and faculty interested in learning more about the upcoming Fall 2025 River Semester are invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, Oct. 15th, from 5:00 – 7:00pm in Oren Gateway Center 100. We will share details of the 100-day expedition down the river, opportunities for faculty and staff guests, discuss course details and research projects, and answer questions about this unique opportunity for experiential education along this iconic waterway. Applications for students are now being accepted with an priority deadline for admission by December 15, 2024.
Enemy of the People Performing in Just Three Weeks
submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu
Come see Enemy of the People!
Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
General Public is $12 and Augsburg Community is $10!
An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.
TICKET LINK:
Wednesday, 8:30 am: Cursive Webinar II – Moodle Assignments for Any AI Policy
submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu
We’ll quickly revisit new writing-focused data in the Augsburg Moodle before turning to AI-use policy approaches for your course (including the AI Assessment Scale). With the remaining time, we’ll discuss assignment designs you might use to assist students in exploring writing with generative AI in explicitly permitted, responsible, and verifiable ways.
Presented by: Joe Thibault, Cursive CEO & Shane Sletten, Elearning
Daily Chapel: Indigenous People’s Day
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for our Mindful Monday chapel. Today we will have a service celebrating Indigenous People’s Day led by students from Kelly Sherman-Conroy’s American Indian Spirituality class.
Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.
Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/07/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018992207-seasonal-assistant-women-s-softball-coach
10/07/2024: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/41e79aae-6e37-46b9-b091-e843b8982899-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/07/2024: Instruction and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018986881-instruction-and-outreach-librarian
Help Support a Grieving Child of an Immigrant Parent
submitted by avilak@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies please read/share/donate to this story. https://gofund.me/f00d0d68
Free Pizza – Pysch Faculty Meet and Greet, Hagfors 250
submitted by oswaldt@augsburg.edu
Come join the Augsburg Psychological Association in Hagfors 250 Tuesday the 15th at 11:20-12pm (Chapel Time) to meet the Psychology faculty and have some FREE PIZZA!
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/07/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018992207-seasonal-assistant-women-s-softball-coach
10/07/2024: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/41e79aae-6e37-46b9-b091-e843b8982899-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/07/2024: Instruction and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018986881-instruction-and-outreach-librarian
Campus Heating Changeover
submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu
Facilities Management will begin the campus seasonal changeover to heating beginning Monday, October 14th. Contact Facilities Management with any questions.
Music Department Showcase Concert
submitted by bergmanr@augsburg.edu
Please join the Augsburg University music department this Sunday, 10/13, 3 pm in Hoversten chapel for a showcase concert featuring our diverse and talented music ensembles, including Global Harmony, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and Orchestra. Meet our newest ensemble directors and hear some great music!
Repertoire includes orchestral works by 18th-century “New World” composers, jazz pieces by Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, and more.
The concert is FREE and open to the public: https://augsburg.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/196
Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.
Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
Examining Trends from NSSE / FSSE 23-24
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
Love to Draw or Paint? Volunteer with the MNUDL on October 14
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Volunteer: Decorate Bowling Pins for our Rosebowl Debate Tournament
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to Twin Cities middle and high school students.
At our Rosebowl Tournament, held over Halloween weekend each year, debaters compete for our decorated bowling pin trophies. We painted a record number of bowling pins last year, and the tournament keeps growing.
We’re looking for volunteers with an artistic eye who want to paint spooky and creative designs on the pins. You’re invited to join us at the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center at Augsburg University for drop-in decorating hours from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, October 14th!
By painting the pins, you’re helping use recognize students’ growth as they gain important academic skills like public speaking, argumentation, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and more.
**All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us!**
Please sign up to attend via Eventbrite so we know how many supplies to get!
Winter Clothing Donations Needed
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Hello all,
Boxes will be placed in five different buildings on our campus from October 9th to October 30th. We are collecting winter clothes for newly arrived immigrant parents and children. The items needed are snow pants, boots, coats, sweaters, gloves, socks, and winter hats. The clothes are for all genders and all ages. Thank you very much for your donations and support.
The boxes will be in the following buildings:
– Christensen Center Lobby (Outside of Stormmen Center)
– Enrollment Center Lobby
– Foss Atrium ( Outside fo the campus ministry offices)
– Oren Gateway Center
-Si Melby Lobby (outside of athletic offices)
Judge Debates – Help Students Shine with the MN Urban Debate League This Fall
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Our students are brilliant – help them polish their skills so they can shine even brighter! ⭐
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for caring volunteers who can help local high school students improve their argumentation skills as they debate about the implications of AI.
No experience is required! We’ll train you how to run the round, pick the winner fairly, and provide useful feedback for improvement. Judge virtually on upcoming Fridays or in-person in the Twin Cities Metro on upcoming Saturdays.
Plus, thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide transportation if needed!
Relevant Dates:
• Friday, Oct. 25th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Oct. 26th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person, Roseville)
• Friday, Nov. 8th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, Central HS)
• Saturday Nov. 23rd, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, UMN Campus)
Learn more and sign up for shifts on this page: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
ShareShop Hours/Event Info
submitted by olsoni@augsburg.edu
Hey Auggies!
The ShareShop has been open during our usual hours this week – your last chance to stop by before next week is today from 12:00-4:00. In other news, we will be holding an event on Monday, October 14th from 3:00-4:30 pm! The event will be held outside of Christensen Center and will feature helpful informational displays and Team members ready to discuss ShareShop’s free programs, and a raffle giving out Auggie swag! Stay tuned for more info on A-Mail and on our Instagram (@augsburg.shareshop)!
Meet with TIAA Financial Consultant (Employees)
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Benefits Eligible Employees:
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! And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
-Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
-Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
-How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
Available Times:
Tuesday October 29th 9am – 3pm
Wednesday October 30th 9am – 3pm
Thursday October 31st 9am – 3pm
All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353
Have You Tried Ordering Nabo on the App?
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Did you know that you can order from Einstein’s and Nabo on the order+eat app?
When you place your order through Einstein’s or Nabo, you will be provided an estimated completion time. You can pick your order up at Einstein’s in Christensen Center or Nabo in Oren Gateway Center by going through the line and providing your name/order number.
Daily Chapel: Mathew Shannon ’04
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a chapel service with Mathew Shannon ’04, Global and Diversity Leader for Medtronic and 2024 inductee into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame for track and field, football, and basketball. Mark Sedio ’76 will be the musician for chapel again today.
Tomorrow you are invited to a Homecoming service at 10:00 am. Pastor John Schwehn will preach and the Centennial Singers will offer two musical selections.
Join Us at 4 p.m. TODAY for the Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Join us at 4:00 p.m. today in Hoversten Chapel to honor the winners of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award, First Decade Award, and Spirit of Augsburg Award. These outstanding alumni will be recognized at a public ceremony and reception this afternoon (Friday, October 11) as part of Augsburg’s 2024 homecoming and reunion weekend.
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes significant achievement in vocation, for outstanding contribution to church and community, and for a life that exemplifies the ideals and mission of Augsburg University. The 2024 honorees are:
Brian Greseth ’83, educator and superintendent, Glades County School District (Okeechobee, FL)
Vicki Ellingrod ’89, dean of the College of Pharmacy and John Gideon Searle Professor of Translational Pharmacy, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Judge Pamela Alexander ’74, retired Fourth Judicial District judge for Hennepin County (Charlotte, NC)
The First Decade Award is presented to Augsburg graduates of the past 10 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so doing exemplify the mission of the university. The 2024 honorees are:
Promise Okeke ’15, CEO, NovoPath (New York, NY)
Kirubel Frew ’14, vice president of business development, Viz.ai (Boston, MA)
The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the university who have given exceptional service that contributes substantially to the well-being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. The 2024 honorees are:
Boyd Koehler, associate professor and librarian emeritus (Minneapolis, MN)
Martha Gisselquist ’86, Augsburg Health Commons volunteer and supporter (Bloomington, MN)
It’s Homecoming Weekend
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Join us this weekend, October 10-12, 2024, for Homecoming, a vibrant celebration bringing together students, alumni, and friends. Enjoy exciting events, reconnect with friends, and make new memories. Don’t miss this special opportunity to be a part of our community’s tradition and spirit!
There is something for everyone at Homecoming!
For our alumni, we are hosting reunions for the Class of 2014, 1999, 1984, and 1974 and prior, in addition to our annual Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony.
For our sports lovers, we are celebrating our Auggie athletics with the annual Hall of Fame ceremony and reception as well as the 100th Anniversary Tailgate Party: Celebrating 100 Years of Augsburg Athletics. Visit augsburg.edu/athletics for Homecoming game schedules and tickets.
For our foodies, join us for Taste of Augsburg where you can eat delicious food and interact with Augsburg student groups and athletic teams.
Additionally, we welcome students, alumni, friends, and family to join our tradition of the Homecoming Chapel.
If you have questions about any event, please contact our Alumni Relations office at 612-330-1580 or email alumni@augsburg.edu.
Commissioner Irene Fernando in Chapel on October 16
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us on Wednesday, October 16 in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear from Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Chair. She will talk about elections and civic engagement during this important time. Irene Fernando became the first Filipino American in Minnesota and youngest woman ever to win a seat on the Hennepin County Board in 2018. During that same election cycle, she and colleague Angela Conley conquered another obstacle by becoming the first women of color to win seats on the board since its inception over a century ago.
Library Instruction Videos for Faculty
submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu
Many faculty have reached out to the library for instruction sessions this semester, and, being short-staffed, we were sadly not able to accommodate requests like we have in the past.
While we are busy looking for new instruction and outreach librarians, we put together a few short videos that faculty can embed or show in class as needed. Video topics include:
– The library website (1 min, 45 sec)
– Physical library spaces (2 min, 11 sec)
– Finding books (1 min, 28 sec)
– Finding articles (2 min, 36 sec)
– 5 Essential Search Tips (4 min, 1 sec), and
– The recording of a live webinar offered last week (which ran about 40 mins)
You can find all these videos, their links, and their embed codes in the library’s guide for faculty here:
Employer Tabling TODAY: ACR Homes
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
ACR Homes was voted a Top 5 Workplace 5 straight years, voted #1 by its employees TWICE, and received Special Awards for Meaningfulness, Ethics & Values, and Innovation Encouragement. (Star Tribune)
ACR Homes provides high quality residential health care & assistance for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities. We hire caring & dependable people to work with us in bringing the best quality of life possible to those we support while enjoying a unique & rewarding Job, Internship or Career.
Employer Tabling Monday: DSB Rock Island
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet employer DSB Rock Island today in the Christensen Center lobby from 10am-12pm.
Connected, Proactive, and Accessible® are more than words at DSB Rock Island. These values comprise our promise and chart the course for everything that we do for our clients. It’s our shared culture of always preparing for the journey ahead, of investing in our clients on a personal level. It’s bringing our best to every client interaction and always being available to address the urgent questions that can make all the difference. It’s understanding our clients’ professional and personal goals
ShareShop Hours and Event Info
submitted by olsoni@augsburg.edu
Hey Auggies!
The ShareShop has been open during our usual hours – your last chance to stop by this week is Friday from 12:00-4:00. In other news, we will be holding an event on Monday, October 14th from 3:00-4:30 pm! The event will be held outside of Christensen Center and will feature helpful informational displays and Team members ready to discuss ShareShop’s free programs, and a raffle giving out Auggie swag! Stay tuned for more info on A-Mail and on our Instagram (@augsburg.shareshop)!
Love to Draw or Paint? Volunteer with the MNUDL on October 14
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Volunteer: Decorate Bowling Pins for our Rosebowl Debate Tournament
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to Twin Cities middle and high school students.
At our Rosebowl Tournament, held over Halloween weekend each year, debaters compete for our decorated bowling pin trophies. We painted a record number of bowling pins last year, and the tournament keeps growing.
We’re looking for volunteers with an artistic eye who want to paint spooky and creative designs on the pins. You’re invited to join us at the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center at Augsburg University for drop-in decorating hours from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, October 14th!
By painting the pins, you’re helping use recognize students’ growth as they gain important academic skills like public speaking, argumentation, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and more.
**All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us!**
Please sign up to attend via Eventbrite so we know how many supplies to get!
Examining Trends from NSSE / FSSE 23-24
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
Judge Debates – Help Students Shine with the MN Urban Debate League This Fall
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Our students are brilliant – help them polish their skills so they can shine even brighter! ⭐
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for caring volunteers who can help local high school students improve their argumentation skills as they debate about the implications of AI.
No experience is required! We’ll train you how to run the round, pick the winner fairly, and provide useful feedback for improvement. Judge virtually on upcoming Fridays or in-person in the Twin Cities Metro on upcoming Saturdays.
Plus, thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide transportation if needed!
Relevant Dates:
• Friday, Oct. 25th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Oct. 26th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person, Roseville)
• Friday, Nov. 8th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, Central HS)
• Saturday Nov. 23rd, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, UMN Campus)
Learn more and sign up for shifts on this page: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
Visit the Writing Center Today
submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Writing Center offers free writing support, both online and in-person. Skilled Augsburg students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!
Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library
In-Person Hours (stop by anytime, no appointment needed):
Monday: 2:00-8:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Thursday: 2:00-8:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5:00-8:00pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm
PA Program Panera Fundraiser TODAY October 10
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
Get a quick and easy meal from Panera today and support the PA Program’s Student Society to raise funds for donations! Order online all day Thursday October 10th and use the code FUND4U or stop in from 4-8pm at the Roseville location and show them a photo of the flyer!
Yes, they deliver!
Winter Clothes Donations Needed
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Hello all,
Boxes will be placed in five different buildings on our campus from October 9th to October 30th. We are collecting winter clothes for newly arrived immigrant parents and children. The items needed are snow pants, boots, coats, sweaters, gloves, socks, and winter hats. The clothes are for all genders and all ages. Thank you very much for your donations and support.
The boxes will be in the following buildings:
– Christensen Center Lobby (Outside of Stormmen Center)
– Enrollment Center Lobby
– Foss Atrium ( Outside fo the campus ministry offices)
– Oren Gateway Center
-Si Melby Lobby (outside of athletic offices)
URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers
submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu
URGO has a limited amount of travel funding to award this academic year.
URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu
Daily Chapel: Ian Heseltine ’21
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Ian Heseltine ’21 preach as part of our Homecoming chapel series. Ian is a Leadership Gift Officer in Institutional Advancement. Our musician today is University Organist Mark Sedio ’76.
Yi Lite Action Cameras for Sale
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
We are retiring our Yi Lite Action Cameras and are offering them up for sale. The Yi Lite Action Camera is a tiny (2 in.) but mighty camera perfect for action videos (similar to a GoPro) due to its 150* ultra wide angle glass lens and resolution of up to 4K.
All cameras come with a battery and a microSD card, a JOBY mini tripod, a soft hand grip, and a charging cable. Some also are equipped with a USB plug/charger, another has an extra battery.
Gear is sold as-is for $50.
Contact Jenny Hanson, hansonjl@augsburg.edu to purchase.
Complete the Online Survey about Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Design Options
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is planning to replace the bike/pedestrian bridge over I-94 located adjacent to the Augsburg campus. Four preliminary alternative designs have been created for a new bridge. MNDOT is seeking feedback on the alternative designs from users of the bridge. To provide input on design options for the bridge, take a few minutes to complete the online survey found on the MNDOT project page (link below). The online survey closes on October 11.
Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Conversation – TONIGHT
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join us for an interactive interfaith conversation
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: OGC 200 – NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
Topic: Muslim and Christian Ethics of Care
Hear from Muslim and Christian speakers, ask questions, and participate in dialogue.
All are welcome – please join us! For questions or accommodations, contact us at interfaith@augsburg.edu
Applications Are Now Open for the PRISM Scholars Program
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2025 (graduating by May ‘27)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 25th, 2024 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application).
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King, brookinj@augsburg.edu
The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded by NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.
Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
Enemy of the People Performing in Four Weeks
submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu
Come see Enemy of the People!
Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
General Public is $12 and Augsburg Community is $10!
An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.
TICKET LINK:
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/07/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018992207-seasonal-assistant-women-s-softball-coach
10/07/2024: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/41e79aae-6e37-46b9-b091-e843b8982899-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/07/2024: Instruction and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018986881-instruction-and-outreach-librarian
PA Program Panera Fundraiser TOMORROW October 10
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
Get a quick and easy meal from Panera this Thursday and support the PA Program’s Student Society to raise funds for donations! Order online all day Thursday October 10th and use the code FUND4U or stop in from 4-8pm at the Roseville location and show them a photo of the flyer!
Complete the Online Survey about Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Design Options
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is planning to replace the bike/pedestrian bridge over I-94 located adjacent to the Augsburg campus. Four preliminary alternative designs have been created for a new bridge. MNDOT is seeking feedback on the alternative designs from users of the bridge. To provide input on design options for the bridge, take a few minutes to complete the online survey found on the MNDOT project page (link below). The online survey closes on October 11.
Love to Draw or Paint? Volunteer with the MNUDL on October 14
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Volunteer: Decorate Bowling Pins for our Rosebowl Debate Tournament
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to Twin Cities middle and high school students.
At our Rosebowl Tournament, held over Halloween weekend each year, debaters compete for our decorated bowling pin trophies. We painted a record number of bowling pins last year, and the tournament keeps growing.
We’re looking for volunteers with an artistic eye who want to paint spooky and creative designs on the pins. You’re invited to join us at the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center at Augsburg University for drop-in decorating hours from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, October 14th!
By painting the pins, you’re helping use recognize students’ growth as they gain important academic skills like public speaking, argumentation, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and more.
**All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us!**
Please sign up to attend via Eventbrite so we know how many supplies to get!
Enemy of the People Performing in Four Weeks
submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu
Come see Enemy of the People!
Performance dates are Nov 1-2 and 7-9 at 7PM, Nov 10 at 3PM
Location: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
General Public is $12 and Augsburg Community is $10!
An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.
TICKET LINK:
URGO Academic Year Research Funds
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
URGO has limited funding for academic-year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. Students are paid $1,200 for 80 hours of research. Research must be completed by May 10, 2025 and stipend or reimbursement checks will be distributed after submission of a project completion report, approved by the faculty mentor.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and funds will be awarded as they are available. Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about academic year research funding, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.
It’s a First Year Frenzy – Come to Advising and Get Your Academic Advising Hold Removed
submitted by ferralez@augsburg.edu
It’s a first year frenzy for Spring 2024 class registration! Drop into advising (no appointment needed), grab some goodies, and plan out your spring classes. We will be removing Academic Advising Holds during these hours. Visit us October 28 to November 1, 1pm to 4pm. Academic Advising is located on the second floor of Lindell Library (Link Level) in Room 227. Sign in on the iPad and you will be called in the order you arrived.
GenEd Update
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
Implementation planning for our new undergraduate general education curriculum, planned to be offered starting in fall 2025, is underway. In an initial implementation step, the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) voted in support of the General Education Course Migration Proposal, a proposed plan for how all 475 current general education courses would be reorganized into the new general education curriculum. Next steps in general education implementation include updating the degree audit and general education resources, and developing new course offerings.
Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Moodle Site or Google Drive for additional information and resources about this initiative.
With gratitude,
Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director
General Education Revision Proposal
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19JvqeGzndvpBVzxTTHIx73yCCrjm0QrU8sM1byBln3s/edit
General Education Revision Moodle Site
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530
Judge Debates – Help Students Shine with the MN Urban Debate League This Fall
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Our students are brilliant – help them polish their skills so they can shine even brighter! ⭐
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for caring volunteers who can help local high school students improve their argumentation skills as they debate about the implications of AI.
No experience is required! We’ll train you how to run the round, pick the winner fairly, and provide useful feedback for improvement. Judge virtually on upcoming Fridays or in-person in the Twin Cities Metro on upcoming Saturdays.
Plus, thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide transportation if needed!
Relevant Dates:
• Friday, Oct. 25th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Oct. 26th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person, Roseville)
• Friday, Nov. 8th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, Central HS)
• Saturday Nov. 23rd, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, UMN Campus)
Learn more and sign up for shifts on this page: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
Indigenous Book Club – November 12
submitted by allang@augsburg.edu
For Native American Heritage Month, American Indian Student Services is sponsoring an Indigenous Book club where we will read Never Whistle at Night. These wholly original and shiver-inducing tales introduce readers to ghosts, curses, hauntings, monstrous creatures, complex family legacies, desperate deeds, and chilling acts of revenge. Introduced and contextualized by bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones, these stories are a celebration of Indigenous peoples’ survival and imagination, and a glorious reveling in all the things an ill-advised whistle might summon.
We will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 12th from 5:30pm-7pm to discuss the book and have dinner. RSVP is limited to 15 people. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate. You will receive the book after you RSVP. Please direct any questions to aiss@augsburg.edu.
Visit the Writing Center Today
submitted by greenfie@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Writing Center offers free writing support, both online and in-person. Skilled Augsburg students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!
Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library
In-Person Hours (stop by anytime, no appointment needed):
Monday: 2:00-8:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00-8:00pm
Thursday: 2:00-8:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5:00-8:00pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm
Advocate for Private College Students Through MAPCS
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Association of Private College Students (MAPCS) is a group of civic-minded college students who together represent the public policy and social issues of the students from the 18 member colleges and universities of the Minnesota Private College Council. MAPCS works on advocating for public policy efforts like the Minnesota State Grant at the state capitol.
As part of MAPCS, you will attend monthly meetings and:
– Influence lawmakers
– Engage in digital activism
– Network with local leaders and professionals
– Gain leadership experience
– Explore careers in public policy, law, and politics
Examining Trends from NSSE / FSSE 23-24
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
TODAY: Focused Conversation on “Through Truth to Freedom”
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the first October Focused Conversation at noon today. President Paul Pribbenow will lead a conversation about “Through Truth To Freedom: Reconciling a University’s Past, Present, and Future,” a new book of essays written by members of the Augsburg community. These essays address diverse aspects of Augsburg’s saga, including our connection to place, our faith tradition, our distinctive educational mission, our commitment to social justice for our students and community, and our consistent focus on welcoming those who are “first” to pave a path forward.
Wednesday, October 9, 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.
Intramural Volleyball
submitted by vromanj@augsburg.edu
Intramural Volleyball will begin Monday, October 14th and run through November 21st. Volleyball will mostly be played on Monday Nights starting at 7:30pm. Registration will close October 11th. Everyone must submit a google form linked below to register! A full schedule will be placed on the intramural website when registration is closed!
Registration Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf07SGI04FtUpd58CxLaOAj1U3knZuw64euL5Nr4fTXC1Gh3Q/viewform?usp=pp_url
Download Order+Eat to Order Ahead at Einstein’s and Nabo
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Did you know that you can order from Einstein’s and Nabo on the order+eat app?
When you place your order through Einstein’s or Nabo, you will be provided an estimated completion time. You can pick your order up at Einstein’s in Christensen Center or Nabo in Oren Gateway Center by going through the line and providing your name/order number.
Employer Tabling Today: Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd.
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come and visit Olsen Thielen & Co. CPA Firm in the Christensen Center Lobby today!
Olsen Thielen is an accounting and consulting firm with offices in Eden Prairie and Roseville. In addition to traditional accounting, audit, and tax services, Olsen Thielen specializes in business valuations, succession planning, employee benefits and human resources consulting, business accounting services, estate, gift, and financial planning, and fraud and forensic accounting. Adam Thielen – Tax Principal and Brian Deuel – Audit Director both alumni of Augsburg will be at the tabling event next week and look forward to connecting with students, answering questions, and providing flyers, and a wide variety of Olsen Thielen’s swag, so please stop by!!
Olsen Thielen is recruiting accounting students for our winter/spring (January to March/April timeframe) 2026 and 2027 internship program and full-time opportunities. Interns receive a $300.00 sign on bonus and are paid $27.00/hour and anything over 40 hours a week is time and a half. Feel free to check out and apply for those opportunities and apply online on our Olsen Thielen Career page or on Handshake. If you are still looking for an internship or a full-time opportunity we are looking to fill openings at the firm, please apply. Win/win for you and the firm!! It takes about 2-5 minutes tops as long as you upload your resume.
Employer Tabling Tomorrow: Improve Your Tomorrow
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet an employer, Improve Your Tomorrow, Monday in the Christensen Center Lobby! Improve Your Tomorrow is a college-access and completion non-profit providing wrap-around programs and services to young men of color, helping them get to and through college.
A core piece of how we achieve our mission is through youth mentorship. Each year, Improve Your Tomorrow offers over 150 paid AmeriCorps fellowships for college students to serve as mentors in our region’s middle schools and high schools.
Employer Tabling Tomorrow: ACR Homes
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come meet employer, ACR Homes, tomorrow from 9am-2pm.
ACR Homes was voted a Top 5 Workplace 5 straight years, voted #1 by its employees TWICE, and received Special Awards for Meaningfulness, Ethics & Values, and Innovation Encouragement. (Star Tribune)
ACR Homes provides high quality residential health care & assistance for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities. We hire caring & dependable people to work with us in bringing the best quality of life possible to those we support while enjoying a unique & rewarding Job, Internship or Career.
ShareShop Hours and Event Info
submitted by olsoni@augsburg.edu
Hey Auggies!
The ShareShop will be open during our usual hours this week – Monday from 1-5:00, and Tuesday and Friday from 12:00-4:00. In other news, we will be holding an event on Monday, October 14th from 3:00-4:30 pm! Stay tuned for more info on A-Mail and on our Instagram (@augsburg.shareshop)!
Daily Chapel: Tamara Gray
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for our first “Living Stories” chapel of the semester. Our speaker will be Dr. Tamara Gray who will speak on Islam. She is a founder of Rabata, an organization dedicated to promoting positive cultural change through creative educational experiences. As executive director, faculty, and chief spirituality officer, she focuses on uplifting Muslim women within community and without. She has a special interest in digital spaces in faith communities. Dr. Tamara Gray holds a doctorate in leadership from the University of St. Thomas, a master’s degree in Curriculum Theory and Instruction from Temple University and spent twenty years in traditional learning spaces studying Islamic sciences, Quran, and Arabic in Damascus, Syria.
Let’s Get Lit-erary in the Library
submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu
Did you miss the live instruction sessions about the Lindell Library? Don’t fret! We have a recording of the presentation available for you to view at your convenience.
This webinar recording is approximately 40 minutes in length and covers almost everything the library has to offer.
Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Conversation TOMORROW
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join us for an interactive interfaith conversation
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Hagfors 151
Topic: Muslim and Christian Ethics of Care
Hear from Muslim and Christian speakers, ask questions, and participate in dialogue.
All are welcome – please join us! For questions or accommodations, contact us at interfaith@augsburg.edu
Wellness Wednesday: Making Slime Day
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Wanna bring back your childhood memories??? Come join us with this Slime Day 😉
Wednesday, October 9th
10:30am-11:30am
CWC Group Room
New Staff Positions This Week (4)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/07/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018992207-seasonal-assistant-women-s-softball-coach
10/07/2024: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/41e79aae-6e37-46b9-b091-e843b8982899-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach
10/07/2024: Instruction and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000018986881-instruction-and-outreach-librarian
10/01/2024: Senior Admissions Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000017745795-senior-admissions-counselor
ShareShop Hours and Event Info
submitted by olsoni@augsburg.edu
Hey Auggies!
The ShareShop will be open during our usual hours this week – Monday from 1-5:00, and Tuesday and Friday from 12:00-4:00. In other news, we will be holding an event on Monday, October 14th from 3:00-4:30 pm! Stay tuned for more info on A-Mail and on our Instagram (@augsburg.shareshop)!
Complete the Online Survey about the Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Alternative Designs
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is planning to replace the bike/pedestrian bridge over I-94 located adjacent to the Augsburg campus. Four preliminary alternative designs have been created for a new bridge. MNDOT is seeking feedback on the alternative designs from users of the bridge. To provide input on design options for the bridge, take a few minutes to complete the online survey found on the MNDOT project page (link below). The online survey closes on October 11.
GenEd Update
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
Implementation planning for our new undergraduate general education curriculum, planned to be offered starting in fall 2025, is underway. In an initial implementation step, the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) voted in support of the General Education Course Migration Proposal, a proposed plan for how all 475 current general education courses would be reorganized into the new general education curriculum. Next steps in general education implementation include updating the degree audit and general education resources, and developing new course offerings.
Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Moodle Site or Google Drive for additional information and resources about this initiative.
With gratitude,
Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director
General Education Revision Proposal
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19JvqeGzndvpBVzxTTHIx73yCCrjm0QrU8sM1byBln3s/edit
General Education Revision Moodle Site
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530
Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Conversation – This Thursday
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join us for an interactive interfaith conversation
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Hagfors 151
Topic: Muslim and Christian Ethics of Care
Hear from Muslim and Christian speakers, ask questions, and participate in dialogue.
All are welcome – please join us! For questions or accommodations, contact us at interfaith@augsburg.edu
TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on “Through Truth to Freedom”
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the first October Focused Conversation tomorrow, October 9. President Paul Pribbenow will lead a conversation about “Through Truth To Freedom: Reconciling a University’s Past, Present, and Future,” a new book of essays written by members of the Augsburg community. These essays address diverse aspects of Augsburg’s saga, including our connection to place, our faith tradition, our distinctive educational mission, our commitment to social justice for our students and community, and our consistent focus on welcoming those who are “first” to pave a path forward.
Wednesday, October 9, 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.
Judge Debates – Help Students Shine with the MN Urban Debate League This Fall
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Our students are brilliant – help them polish their skills so they can shine even brighter! ⭐
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for caring volunteers who can help local high school students improve their argumentation skills as they debate about the implications of AI.
No experience is required! We’ll train you how to run the round, pick the winner fairly, and provide useful feedback for improvement. Judge virtually on upcoming Fridays or in-person in the Twin Cities Metro on upcoming Saturdays.
Plus, thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide transportation if needed!
Relevant Dates:
• Friday, Oct. 25th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Oct. 26th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person, Roseville)
• Friday, Nov. 8th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, Central HS)
• Saturday Nov. 23rd, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, UMN Campus)
Learn more and sign up for shifts on this page: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
Love to Draw or Paint? Volunteer with the MNUDL on October 14
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Volunteer: Decorate Bowling Pins for our Rosebowl Debate Tournament
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to Twin Cities middle and high school students.
At our Rosebowl Tournament, held over Halloween weekend each year, debaters compete for our decorated bowling pin trophies. We painted a record number of bowling pins last year, and the tournament keeps growing.
We’re looking for volunteers with an artistic eye who want to paint spooky and creative designs on the pins. You’re invited to join us at the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center at Augsburg University for drop-in decorating hours from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, October 14th!
By painting the pins, you’re helping use recognize students’ growth as they gain important academic skills like public speaking, argumentation, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and more.
**All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us!**
Please sign up to attend via Eventbrite so we know how many supplies to get!
What’s Your Favorite Augsburg Now Article?
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Read the latest issue of the online magazine Augsburg Now to see how Augsburg students, staff, faculty, and alumni are making differences in their communities both on and off campus.
URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
URGO has a limited amount of travel funding to award this academic year.
URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.
The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu
Seeing Things Whole Announces New Continuing Education Series
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole is excited to announce the launch of a new Continuing Education Series, which expands on the Seeing Things Whole framework by empowering participants with the tools and insights needed to tackle challenges, make informed decisions, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change.
The series consists of five interactive workshops, each aimed at enhancing your ability to mindfully lead through change. The workshops cover the following over five weeks:
Tuesday, Oct 22 Articulating Your Challenge
Tuesday, Oct 29 Types of Knowledge: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Tuesday, Nov 12 The Coin Flip Model of Responsible Decision-Making
Tuesday, Nov 19 Communication, Clarity, and Collaboration
Tuesday, Nov 26th Mindful Implementation and Change
*** All Sessions are Online, last 90 minutes, and start at 12:00 pm CST. All sessions are taught by Professor Elaine Eschenbacher.
Cost
$100
Use the coupon code #STWCESeries20$ to receive a $20 discount.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Questions? Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Examining Trends from NSSE / FSSE 23-24
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.
In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.
Daily Chapel: Christopher Smith
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel 11:30 for our next Uncovering Vocation chapel. Dr. Christopher Smith is an associate professor of Secondary Mathematics Education and will share his story. Originally from Old Hickory, TN, he did his BS in Mathematics from Purdue University and his PhD in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and now resides in Spring Lake Park, MN with his wife and daughter. He is in his 13th year at Augsburg University. Tomorrow we will have our first “Living Stories” Chapel at 10:40 am with Dr. Tamara Gray sharing stories from the Islamic tradition.
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/01/2024: Senior Admissions Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000017745795-senior-admissions-counselor
09/30/2024: Assistant Sports Information Director
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000017398064-assistant-sports-information-director
New Student Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/01/2024: Student: Registrar’s Office Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
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